California University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Catalog
2003-2004

August 2003, Volume I00, umber I
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California University
of Pennsylvania
A member of the Pennsylvania State Sy tern of Higher Education

Is a member of the
American Association of State Colleges and Uni versities
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Accredited by the Commission on Higher Ed ucation of the
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Accredited in Teacher Educati on by the
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Accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for
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Accred ited in Social Work by the Counci l on Social Work Ed ucation
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Accredited in Athletic Training by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
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Accredited in Nursing by the National League for Nursing
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Accredited in Communi cation Di sorders by the
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Accredited in Occ upational Therapy Assistant by the Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education (A COTE) of the American Occupati onal Therapy
Association (AOTA)
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Accredited in Phys ical Therapist Assistant by the
Commission on Accredi tati on in Ph ys ical Therapy Educati on
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California University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the
ideals of justice, fairn ess and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with f ederal
and state laws, the university is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities fo r all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled or
Vietnam- era veteran. The university will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a f orm. of sexual discrimination
and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmati ve action inquires or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President f or £EEO/University
Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall l 12, 724-938-4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or fac ilities accessibility to the ADA/504 Compliance Office,;
Office of Student Development and Services, Aza rslcy 105, 724-938-4076. Direct Title
lX 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
Cal ifo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvani a is in the opportunity business. Since 1852,
thousands of students have seized the opportunity we offer to improve not onl y their
lives, but the li ves of people they touched.
Our alumni are practi cing professionals in education, health care, law, public
service, business, environmental science, and government, and the list doesn't stop
there. From coastal wetlands to outer space, California Univers ity graduates are
using their educati on to continue the never-ending search fo r knowledge. In various
settings all over the globe, Cal U alumni are helping to make the world a better
place.
At California, we place a great emphasis on people and relationships. We have a
dedicated faculty, a caring, concerned staff, excellent facilities, exemplary curriculum, and a vari ety of extra-curricular acti vities, all devoted to helping students get
the most fro m their college experience.
Learning is not confi ned to the classroom; the uni versity experience should be a
broad one. Personal growth is proportionate to the wise use of the many resources
available. We encourage students to become in vo lved in the total life of the
Uni versity and its surrounding communities.
We also fos ter a famil y atmosphere. We are large enough to be able to offer a vari ety
of programs, yet smal l enough to care about individuals.
We are in the process of building new residence halls, three on campus and an
addition to the successful Jefferson@California, located adj acent to Roadman Park,
only one mile fro m campus. These new res idences reflect our commitment to
students and their famil ies . Included in all of them are ameniti es that students
want-air condi tioning, private and semi-private baths, Internet connections, and
spri nkler and security systems.
Califo rnia Uni versity is moving confidently fo rward, serving our stude nts and
prov iding them with a qu ality educati on that will serve the m fo r life, while building
character, based on our core values of integrity, civi lity and responsibi lity.

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Table of Contents
Mission ................................................................................................................... 9
History ................................................................................................................. 10
Admissions .......................................................................................................... 13
Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................. 18
Financial Aid ....................................................................................................... 21
Scholarship Directory ..... .. .. ...... ... ... ... ......... ... ... ........... ................... .. ..... .. ... ... ... .... 31
Academic Policies ............................................................................................... 55
Academic Organization ..................................................................................... 71
College of Education and Human Services ................................... .. .. .. .. .... .. .... ..... 71
College of Liberal Arts .. ... .......................................... ....... ... .................. ... ..... ... ... 77
Eberly College of Science and Technology ................................... .. .......... .... .. .... . 77
General Education .. ............ .. .... ... ... .. ... .... ... ... .............. .... .............. ... .................... 82
Academic Departments & Programs ................................................................ 90
Academic Development Services ....... ..... ... .... .............. .. ..... ... ... ............ ... .... ........ 90
Applied Engi neering and Technology ........................ ....... ........ .. ......................... 91
Art and Design .. ... ... ... .. ... .. .. ... ... .. . ... .. ... ... . ... .. . .. . .. ... ... ... .. .. .. . .. ... ... .. . .. . .. ... . ... ... ... ... 106
Biological And Environmental Sciences ............... ... .. ..... ...... .. .... .. .. ... ................ 110
Business and Economics .. ...... .... ...................... .... .. .......... ..... ............................. 11 8
Chemistry and Physics ..... ... ... ... ........ ... ............... ... ....................................... ... .. 125
Communicati on Disorders ........................... ....... .. ..................... ........ ..... ... .. ..... .. 132
Communication Studies ....... ... ........ .... .............. ... .... .. ........................................ 135
Earth Science .... ..... .... .. ........ .. ..... ... ... ......... ... .... .. ............... ... .............................. 139
Elementary/Early Childhood Education .. .. ...... .. .... .. .... ......... .. .... .. ... .... .. .... .. ....... 150
English ............. .. ..... ... ..... .......... ... ... ..... ....... ... .. ...... ... ... ............ ... .... .. ....... .. ......... 154
Foreign Languages and Cultures .. ............... .. .. ......... .. ... ................ .. ..... .. ........ .. .. 159
Health Science and Sport Studies ...... .......... ............. .. ........... .. ... .. ...................... 162
History and Political Science .. .. ................ .. .. ... ................... .. .. .... .. ..................... 168
Honor 's Program ................. ...... ..... ... ... .. .. ... .. ...... ... ..... .... .. .......... .. ... .................. 173
Justi ce Studies ............... ........ ....... ... .... ... ........ ... .... .. ... .. .. .. ................. .. ............. .. 175
Liberal Studies .... ... ........ ............................................... .. ...... ........... .. ....... ... ..... .. 180
Mathematics and Computer Science .. .. ........ .................................. .. ...... .. ........ .. 18 1
Music ............................... ... ... ........ ............. ... .. ............... ... ...................... .. ......... 188
Nu rsing ..... ...... .. ... ... ... ....... .. .... ... ............................ ...... .. ..... ...... .. .......... .............. 189
Philosophy ............ .. .... .. .... ... ........... ............... ........... ... .. .. ..... ...... ... ... .................. 193
Psychology ....... .... ... ..... .... ........................... ........ ... ....... ... .. ... ... ........ ....... ........... 195
Secondary Education and Administrati ve Program ......... .. ... ... ............. .. ...... ...... 198
Sociology ........................... ... ...... .. ....... .. .. ... .......... ............ .. ... .... .. ... ... .......... .. ..... 212
Social Work and Gerontology .. .. ............ .... .... .... .... .. ....... .. ................................. 2 14
Special Education ........ ............................... ................... .. .. ... .... .. .. ... ........ ..... ...... 218
Theatre and Dance ....................................................... .... ... .. ... ... ... ..... ................ 222
Women's Studies Program ...... .. ...... .. ............................ .. ... ... ... .... .. .. .. .. ...... ... ..... 225
Course descriptions
Accounting (ACC) .......... ... ... ..... ... ............... ..... ................... .. ... ... ... ... ......... ... .... 226
Anthropology (ANT) ..................... ... ... .... .................... .. ... .... ............................. . 226
Art (ART) .... ...... ... ... ..... ................................. ...... ... ..... ..... .. ................................ 228
Athleti c Trai ning (ATE) ........... ... ... .. ............ ... ... ........ .... ... ..................... ... .......... 230

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Biology (BIO) .. .. .. ........... ........... ... ............... ... ................................ .................... 23 1
Business (BUS ) .... .... ... ... ... .... ..... ... ... ...... .. ... ... .......................... .................. .. ...... 235
Career Planni ng (XCP) ................................. .. ... ... .... .. .... ..... .... ... ........ .. ... ..... ... ... 235
Che mistry (C HE) ....................... ................................ ... .... ........... ......... .............. 236
Communjcation Disorders (CMD) ........ .. ..... ... ...... ... ... ..... .............. .. ... ............ ... 237
Communication Studi es (COM) ... ... ............................................ ....................... 238
Compu ter Engineering Technology (CET) ............. ... ......... ............... ................. 235
Com puter Info rmati on Systems (CIS) ..................................... ... ... ....... ............. 241
Computer Science (CSC) .......... ..................................................... .. ... ............... 24 1
Crimjn al Justi ce (CRJ, XJJ) ............................. ..... ...... .. .... ... ............... .. ............. 244
Developmental Mathematics (OMA) ....... ... .... ....... .......... ..... ........ ... .. ........ ... ... .. 286
Earth Science (EAS) ........ .......................... ..... .... .... .. ... ..... ....... .. ..... ... ... .............. 249
Early Childhood Education (ECE) .... .. .......... .... ........ .... ..... .. ......... ..... ...... ... ..... .. 252
Economks (ECO) .... ... ............ ........... .......... ........... ..... ....... ... ............................. 253
Ed ucati on (EDU) .................................................... ... .............. .. .. ... ... ... .............. 254
Educational Foundati ons (EDF) ...... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..... ...... ....... .............. ................ 255
Educati onal Studies (EDS) ... ....... ............... ........ ... ..... ... ....... .............. ................ 255
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) ...... ..................... .. ...... ............. .. ....... 256
Ele mentary Education (EDE) ..... .. ... .... ... .... ..... .. ... ........ .. .. ..... ... ... ........ .... ........ ... 257
English (ENG) ....... ................ .. ............ ... ... ......... .................. ... ..... ........... .. ...... ... 259
Environmenta l Studies (ENS) ........ ... ... ... ......... ... ... ............ ... ... .. ............. ... ........ 263
Finance (FIN) ................. ............... ...... ... ...... ... ... ......... ..... .................................. 264
French (FRE) ............... ... ..................... ... .... ..... ......... ....... ........ ..... ... .... .. .. .......... . 268
General Engineering Tec hnology (GET) ......... .. ... .. ... ... ........ .. ................ .. .... ... ... 268
Geography (GEO) .................................. ......... ...... ... ........ ..... ......... ... ........... ...... 269
German (GER) .................................. ............ ... ................................. .... ..... ........ 27 1
Gerontology (XGE) ... ... ....... ..... ...... ... ... ........ ....... ..... .......... ..... ... ............ ... ... ... ... 272
Graphk Communication Technology (GCT) ... ........... ............ .................. .. ....... 266
Harrisbu rg Internship Program (HIN) .... .......... ..... ........ .... ...... .. ... .... .. ........ ........ 273
Health and Phys ical Educati on (HPE) .. ....... .... ...... ... ... ... .. .. ..... ... ............. ..... ... ... 273
Health Science and Sport Studi es (HSC) ............ ... ... ... ............ ... ... ... ... .. ............ 273
llistory (HIS) ........ .......... ... .. .... ... ....... ... ............ ... ... ... ... ...... ...... ... ...... ...... ... ........ 274
Honors Program (HON) ............. ... ......... ............. ...... ............... ... ...... .... .......... ... 277
Informatio n Systems Technology (1ST) ...................... ... .... .... ............... ....... ...... 279
Industri al Technology (ITE) ................ ... .......... ..... ... ..... .. ... .... .......... ........... ....... 279
Literature (LIT) .. ... ... ... .. ..... .. ... ... .......... ... .. .......... ... ... ... ..................... .. .... ... ........ 284
Management (MGT) ........ ....... ............................... .. ...... .... .... ..... .... ... ... ... ........ ... 284
Marketin g (MKT) ... .............. ... ....... ........... .. ........... .............. .. ..... ... ........ ... ...... ... 285
Mathematics (MAT, including OMA) .... .. ........... ... ......... ... .... .. .. ....... .. .... .... ....... 286
Mul timedi a Tec hnology (MMT) .. .... .. .... .. .. .... .. .... ............. ... .. .... .. ....... ... ... .. .. ... .. 289
M usic (MUS) .. ....... .... ..... .... ...... ..... ... ... ... .... ..... ... ... ..... ... .... ... .... .. .. .................. ... . 290
Nanomanu facturing Technology (NMT) .... ................ .... ...... ..... ...... .. ... .. .... ... ..... 29 1
Nursing (NU R, NRN) ..... .................................... .... ... ............... .. ....... ................ . 292
Occ upatio nal Therapy Assistant (OTA) ..... ..... ... ..... ... .... ... ........... .............. .... .... 294
Philosoph y (PHI) ...... .. .... ............................ ... ... .................. ... .. ........................... 295
Physical Science (PHS) .... ......................................... ............ ........................ ..... 296
Phys ical Therap ist Assistant (PTA) .... ........ .......... ... ... ..... ....... ............................ 297
Phys ics (PHY) .. ..... ........ .......... ..... ...... ... ..... ......... .... ... ... .... .... ... .......................... 298
Politi cal Science (POS) .... ....... .. ...... ...... ......... ........... ... ... .. ......... .... ... .... ..... ....... . 299
Psychology (PS Y) .............. ... ............ .... ......... ... ..... ........... ... .. ....... ..................... 30 I

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Sociology (SOC) .......... .... ...................... ...................................... ............... ....... 303
Social Work (SOW) ......... .. ........................... ................................................... ... 305
Spanish (S PN) .............................. .......................................... ........... ......... ...... .. 307
Special Educati on (ESP) ............. .. ................. ... ......... ....... .................. ............... 309
Sports Management (SPT) ............ ...... ............................................... .......... ...... 310
Technology Education (TED) ........... ................... ... .......... .. ........ ... ... .................. 3 11
Theatre (THE) ....................................................................... ............ ........... ...... 314
Uni versity College (UNI) ..................... .. ......... .. .. ....... ..... ................................... 317
Women's Studies (WST) ...... ... ...... .. ....... ............................................ ......... ....... 317
Workforce Development (WFD) ........................ .. ... ....... ............................ ........ 317
University Services ........................................................................................... 318
Louis L. Manderino Library ................ .. ..... ... .... .. ....... ........... ........... .................. 318
Computing Services Center ......... ... .................. ...... ....... ............ .. ............ ... ..... ... 319
Campus Learning Labs ............................... ...................................................... .. 320
Career Services ....................... ... ... .. ........ ... .......... ........................... .................... 32 1
Cooperative Education ................ .. ............................ ......................... .............. .. 322
Visiting Student Program ....................... ..................................................... ....... 323
Publ ic Safety .......................... ... ........... .................... ..... ..... .. ............... .. ... ........... 324
Character Education Institute ................................ ............................. ................ 324
University Advancement .................................................................................. 326
Student Development and Services ................................................................. 328
CalCard ......... .............. ....... ............................. ... ... ........................................ .. .... 328
Cal U Student Bookstore ................................................................. ....... ............ 329
Campus Ministry ................................. ....................... ... .. ..... ........... ...... .. ........... 329
California Times ........ .. ........ ...... .. ................ .. ............... .............. ........................ 330
Clubs and Organizations ..... ................. ............................................................... 330
Commuter Center and Services ............................................................. .. ........... 330
Counseling and Psychological Services ........ ... ..... ..................... ........... .. ........... 330
CUTV ..................................... .................................................................... ........ 330
Dining Services ............ ......................... ........................................... .................. 331
Drug and Alcohol Programs ......... ...... .......................................................... ...... 33 1
Health Services ... ............................. .............................. ... ... ..................... .......... 332
Housing ..... ....... .. ........... .. ... .. ........ ... ... .. .... ......... ... ...... ....... ..... .. .. .. ............ ... ....... 333
Off-Campus Housing ..................... ............................. ............... ... ...................... 334
Intercollegiate Athletics ... ... ........... ....... ...................... .... ................................. .. . 335
Internati onal Student Office ............ ................ ................................................... 336
Intramurals ... ... ............... ... ....... .. ............................................ ... ... ... ................. ... 336
Judicial Affairs ............... ........................................... .......................................... 336
Judicial System (Student) ....... ............................................................................ 336
Multicultural Student Programming ........................ ........................................... 337
Multimedi a Access Center ............................ ............... ...... ................................. 337
Non-Traditional Student Organization ............................................................... 337
Office fo r Students with Disabilities .... ................. ..... .. .. .............. ........ .. ........ ... . 339
The PEACE Project ......... .. ... .. ..... .................. ............... ............ .......................... 337
Recreational Services .. ........................................... .......................... .................. 337
Social Fraternities and Sororities ......... ................................. .. ........................... 337
Student Acti vities Board ........................ ............................ .. .. ............................. 338
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Student Association, Inc .......... ...... .... .. ... .... .............. .......... .... ......... ....... ............ 338
Student Congres ..... ... ... ............... ... ............. ... ............. ............................ ... ... ... . 338
Student Leadership Development .... ... ... .... ... .. ... ........ ........ .. ..... ... ......... .... .... .... .. 339
Student Life Studies ................ ............ .............................. .. ..... ... ... ... ....... ... ..... .. 339
National Student Exchange ..... ................................................. ... ... .......... ...... .. .. 340
Study Around the World Program .... .............. .. ... .. .... .... .. ....................... ............ 340
Un.iversity Conference Services .... .. ... .......... .. ... ... ............ ... ..... ... ... ... ... ............ .. 340
Veterans' Affairs ................................. .................................. .......... .................. .. 34 1
Web Site Development ...... ................. ........................................................ ... ..... 34 1
Women 's Center ..... ... .... .... .. .......... .. ... ... ....... .. ... ........ ... .... ... ..... ... ... .. .......... ... ... .. 34 1
WVCS (Student Radio Station) ......................... .. ........ .. ..................................... 341

Office of Social Equity .....................................................................................
Governance & Adminjstration ........................................................................
Faculty ...............................................................................................................
Index ..................................................................................................................
Calendar ............................................................................................................

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This catalog is neither a contract nor an offer of a contract. The information it contains
was accurate when. it was printed and placed on. the Internet. Fees, deadlines, academic
requirements, courses, degree programs, academic policies, and other matters described
in this catalog may change without notice. Not all courses are offered each academic
year, and faculty assignments may change. This catalog is updated annually on July I .

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CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
IDE TITY
Cali fo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvani a, a comprehensive regional institution of higher
educati on and a member of the Pennsylvani a State System of Higher Education, is a
di verse caring and schol arly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal
arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to building
character and careers, broadl y defined. The Uni versi ty is inspired by its core values of
integrity, civility, and responsibility and is guided by its bill ofri ghts and responsibilities:
We have the ri ght to safety and security, we have the responsibility to ensure the safety
and security of others; We have the right to be treated with respect, we have the
responsibility to treat 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 treated fairly, we have
the responsibility to treat others fairly.

MISSION: BUILDING CHARACTER AND CAREERS
To advance its ultim ate mission of building the character and careers of students, the
Uni vers ity shall foc us its efforts on three goals: student achievemen t and success,
institutional excellence, and co mmunity service. These interrelated ends will be
fac ilitated by the following means: hi gh quality faculty, students, programs , and
fac ilities. These means, in turn , will be funded through an energetic program of resource
acquisition and stewardship.

VISION
Be recognized as the best comprehensive public university in America
What does this mean?
• Offer an exceptional, one-of-a-ki nd character and career- building ex perience;
• Focus character-building on the University's three core values and fo ur ri ghts and
responsibilities;
• Defi ne career-building broad ly to include life-w ide (multiple life roles) and li felong (legacy) aspects;
• Recrui t and retain a distinguished fac ul ty who challenge and mentor students to
attain their fullest potential ;
• Recruit and retai n a talented, diverse, and highl y moti vated student body;
• Maintain an administrative staff dedicated to the hi ghest professional standards and
service;
• Maintain a learning community known for its academi c excellence, inte llectua l
ri gor, and civil discourse;
• Instill not just learning but the love of learning;
• Be widely kn own as a center for thought, inquiry, di alogue, and action in matters of
character and leadership;
• Maintain a campus of natural and architectural beauty featuring state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment;

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• Reflect a special mission in science and technology through programs in science,
technology, and applied engineering, as well as through emphasis on technology and
information literacy across the curriculum;
• Be widely known for high quality undergraduate and selected masters level graduate
programs;
Foster increasingly higher admissions criteria, academic quality, and scholarl y
expectations;
Incorporate continuous improvement into all programs and activities to ensure
competitive excellence;
• Prepare students for the world of work or further education from multiple locations
through multiple technologies in order to meet the ever changing needs of the
Commonwealth and the larger world;
Sustain a reputation for the University's academic excellence, its daring and
entrepreneurial spirit, and the integrity, success, and loyalty of its graduates;
• Instill a culture of philanthropy among students, faculty, staff, and alumni ;
• Create an ever larger community of supporters and an endowment that will perpetuate
the work of the University and enable constant innovation and renewal.
LEGACY
Founded in 1852, and now in its second 150 years of service, the University is committed
above all to academic excellence and intellectual rigor in the context of personal and
institutional integrity, civility, and responsi bility.
Adopted by the Council of Trustees of California University of Pennsylvania
on June 4, 2003.

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About California University
The uni versity lies wi thin the Borough of Califo rni a, a community of approximately
6,000 residents, located on the banks of the M onongahela Ri ver, less than an hour's
dri ve south of Pittsburgh. rt is accessib le via Interstate 70, Exi ts 15 (PA 43), 16
(S peers), or 17 (PA 88 , C harleroi) or via U.S. 40 (PA 43 or 88). The Mon Valley/
Fayette Express way (PA 43) links Cali fo rnia to the federal Interstate Highway system.
The uni versity is approx imately 30 minutes fro m Ex it 8 (New Stanton) on the
Penn syl vania Turnpike, and an hour fro m Greater Pittsburgh Internati onal Airport.
T he main campu s consists of 37 buildings situated on 90 acres. An additional 98-acre
recreation complex, George H. Roadman Uni versity Park, is located one mile from
campus. This compl ex incl udes a football stadium , an all-weather track, tennis courts,
a baseball diamond, a softball di amond, soccer and rugby fie lds, a cross country
course, areas fo r intramu ral sports, and picnic fac ilities.
Roadman Park is also the site of a new student housing complex (Jefferso n at Califo rni a) th at is home to 432 students who li ve in attracti ve, furni shed, fo ur person- suites
that feature fo ur bedroo ms, each with indi vidual baths, a li ving room, dining area,
co mpl etely furni shed kitchen, incl uding di shwasher and microwave, and a full- size
washer and dryer. Similar accommodations for an additional 336 students are under
constructi on at Roadman Park.
The geographic location of the uni versity gives the resident student opportunities to
explore and pursue a wide vari ety of acti vities. Located on the Appalachi an Plateau, an
area of rolling hill s, the univers ity is a short drive from ca mping, hiki ng, fi shing,
hunting, white water rafting, canoeing, and skiing. In addition to varied cultu ral
acti vities on campus, the student has easy access to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area,
located onl y 35 mil es north of the campu s. Thi s provides an opportunity to enj oy the
Pittsbu rgh Symphony; the Pittsburgh Ballet; the C ivic Light Opera; the Dav id L.
Lawrence Conventi on Center; the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates; various
museum s and all of the excitement and attractions of a major metropolitan area.

History
In June 2001 , the uni versity began a 17-month celebration of its sesquicentennial. The
instituti on that is now California Uni versity of Pennsylvania began as an academy 150
years ago. lt has evolved over the years into a multi-purpose uni vers ity, one of the
fo urteen state-owned institutions that comprise the Pennsylvania State System of
Higher Education.
Important Milestones
1852: A two-story Academy, offering education from kindergarten through college
was established in the recentl y founded community of Californi a.
1865: The Academy obtained a charter as a Normal School for its di stri ct and became
a teac her-preparatory instituti on.
1874: The institution was renamed the South-Western Normal School.
1914: The Commonwealth acquired the institution and renamed it the Californi a State
Normal School. The curri culum became exclusively a two-year preparatory course for
e lementary school teachers.
1928: The institution became California State Teachers College, returning to its
previous statu s as a four-year-degree-granting institution, concentrating on industrial
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arts and special education.
1959: Liberal arts curricula were introduced and the college became California
State College.
1962: A graduate program was introduced.
1974: The college developed a special mission in science and technology.
1983: On July 1, 1983, the college became a part of the State System of Higher
Education and changed its name to California University of Pennsylvania.
1983: The College of Science and Technology became fully operational.
1992: Angelo Armenti Jr. appointed president of California University.
1996: College of Science and Technology renamed Eberly College of Science and
Technology in honor of the Eberly Foundation for its philanthropic generosity.
1997: Cal U Southpointe Center in the Southpointe Technology Center in
Canonsburg, PA, opened offering a variety of courses and programs.
1998: The Uni vers ity formally adopts three core val ues: integrity, civility and
responsibility.
2002: The University Council ofTru tees formally adopts a list of Rights and
Responsi bilities.
(Additional informati on about the university and its history may be found in the
book by Regis J. Serinko, California University of Pennsylvania: The People's
College in Monongahela Valley, published in 1992.)

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Admissions
How to Apply to California University
Address inquiries to:
Admissions Office
California University of Pennsylvani a
250 Uni versi ty Avenue
California, PA 154 19- 1394
Phone: 724-938-4404
FAX: 724-938-4564
E-mail Address: inquiry@cup.edu
Apply online at www.cup.edu
We encourage applicants to write, e- mail or call for an appointment to visit the
uni versity.
General Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission as a degree-seeking student, applicants must submit
the following:
1. Completed applicati on form
2. Application fee
3. Official high school transcript which inc ludes class rank (or GED certificate and
scores)
4. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be
waived fo r applicants who have been out of hi gh school fo r at least two years or
have an Associate, R. N. , or Baccalaureate degree)
5. Transfer students must submit offici al transcripts from all colleges and uni versiti es attended.
Students in special categories of admission should check the section on Specific
Admission Req uirements for required application materi als.
Specific Admission Requirements
Freshmen
Students attending a post-secondary institution for the first time are considered new
freshmen. All students in this c lass ificati on must submit the materials included in
items 1-4 listed under General Admission Requirements.
Transfers
Students seeking to transfer to California University from another post-secondary
institution must submit the materi als included in items 1-5 listed under General
Admission Requirements. If a degree has not been earned beyond high school,
applicants must also submit high school transcripts, including the results of all
standardized test scores. The awarding of an associate degree is considered to have
satisfied the hi gh school graduation requirement.
Students seeking to transfer to California Uni versity must be in good academic and
social standing at the last institution attended in order to qualify for admission . In
cases where students have been out of school for at least one semester, special
consideration will be given. See the Transfer Student Policies for more information
on transfer credits. Students can apply online at www.cup.edu .

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Early Admission for High-School Students
High school students may be e ligible for admission to Califomj a Uru versity
prov ided the fo llowing requirements have been met:
I. The tudent must subrrut a compl eted application and pay the applicati on fee.
2. The applicant must have compl eted the sophomore year of hi gh chool and be
enro lled in a college preparatory curri culum.
3. An earl y admjss ion clearance fo rm must be co mpleted with al l necessary
signatures affixed.
4. The student 's o ffi cial hi gh school transcript must be subrrutted and refl ect a
cumul ati ve grade point average of 3.00 fo r the pas t two years. (For up-co mi ng
juniors, ninth- and tenth-grade averages will be used .)
5. The appl icant must have taken the PSAT, SAT, or ACT exarrunation and scored at
leas t 1050 on the PS AT or SAT or 23 on the ACT.
6. The tudent 's statu s will be c lass ified as provi ional fo r each session whi le ti LI in
hi gh school.
7. The student must subrrut a co mpl eted earl y admission clearance fo rm and a
transcript fo r each session th at enro llment at Cali fo rni a Uni versity is desired.
8. At the compl eti on of the student 's hi gh chool program , a seco nd application mu t
be submitted with the fin al hi gh school tran cript. A second applicati on fee i not
required. At thj s time the student wi ll be in a degree program.
Graduates of California University
Post-associate and post-bacca laureate students who graduated fro m Cali forni a
University and are seeking an addi tio nal degree must re-appl y to the Admjssions
O ffice.
Other Post-Baccalaureate Students
Students who gradu ated from another insti tuti on and want to enroll in undergradu ate
programs at Cali fo rnj a Unj versity must submit a compl eted applicati on, applicati on
fee, and officia l transcripts fro m all co lleges and uni versities attended.
International Students
Internati onal students are required to submjt an internati onal student applicati on
form to Califo rni a Uni versity. All officia l transcripts, TO EFL scores, a stateme nt of
fi nancial support, and letters of recommendati on must be subrrutted. Assumin g that
all records indicate that intern ati onal students could be successful , fin al adrru ssion is
contingent upon acceptable clearance from the educati on authori ties of the home
country and from the Department of Justi ce, Immigrati on and Naturali zati on
Service, of the United States.
App]jca nts fro m fo reign countries must have co mpeten cy in the use of Engli sh as
demonstrated through the Test of Eng Ii h as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examin ati on. The minimum TOEFL score is 450 on the paper ve rsion or 133 on the computeri zed version.
Internati onal students must subscribe to the insurance plan of California Uni versity.
For identifi cati on purposes, internati onal students can obtain a United States Social
Securi ty number.
Visiting Students
Students who wish to enro ll at Cali fo rni a Uni versity with the expectati on of
transferrin g credits to their home instituti on and do not wi sh to receive a degree
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from Californi a University are classified as visiting students. An application with
application fee must be submitted to the Office of Li fe long Learning. Admission is
granted fo r the approved semester only. Plea e contact the Office of Life long
Learning fo r more information at 724-938-5840.

Non-Degree Students
Students may talce courses at California University without being a candidate for a
degree. Non-degree students must submit a completed application, application fee,
and all appropriate official transcripts to the Office of Life long Learning. Tuition
and fees are the same as for degree students. Students may complete up to 30
credits in a non-degree seeking status. After reaching 30 credits, students must
either declare a major or indicate that they do not plan to pursue a degree at
Califo rnia Uni versity. Please contact the Office of Life long Learning for more
info rmation.
Veterans
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have not attended an institution of
hi gher education since their honorable discharge are admitted to Cali fo rnia University upon fo llowing the general admission procedures. Veterans may be awarded
credit for their military training and military schools. All veterans, reservists, and
Nati onal Guard members who have been honorably discharged may be eligible fo r
credits. Credits are awarded primarily in elective categories. Each veteran or
reservi st seeking such an award must submit a copy of DD 2 14 to the Director of
Veterans Affai rs. Army veterans who entered the army after October I, 198 1, should
submit an A.A .R.T.S. transcript; Air Force veterans who served after 1974 should
submit a C.C.A.F. transcript. Evaluations based on the latest American Council of
Education Guides will be forwarded by the Veterans Affa irs Offi ce to the Articul ation and Transfer Eval uation Office.
Evaluation of Applicants
All appli cations are indi vidually evaluated. As soon as applicati ons are complete,
decisions are reached and applicants noti fied. Every attempt is made to complete
this process within two weeks.
Admission standards have been established by the uni vers ity to select those students
who will be most likely to succeed in the vario us programs of the uni versity.
I . Academics. An applicant must be a graduate of an approved or accredi ted
secondary school or have an equi valent preparation as determined by any state's
Department of Educati on.
2. Assessment and Ability Standards. An ability to do work in hi gher educati on
should be evident from an assessment examination such as the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT). In certai n instances, other kinds of evidence may be used to determine
the ability to do such work.
3. Character and Personality. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they
possess the personality traits, interests, attitudes, and personal characteristics
necessary fo r higher education.
4. Admission to Special Curricula. A student seeking admission to a special
curriculum may be required to complete additi onal requirements or have earned
specific credentials.
The Admissions Office considers as many variables as possible in making admission
decisions: class rank, cumulative grade point average, type of curri culum completed
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in relation to proposed maj or, guidance coun selor or other recomm end ations, oncampu s interview, standardi zed test scores, acti vities, an d maturity. Each o f the
vari ables co ntributes to the overa ll assess ment of applicants.

Student Credentials
All credenti als prese nted in suppo rt of an appli cation fo r ad mission become the
property of the uni versity and cann ot be returned to the student. The co mpl ete fil e
will be reta ined accord ing to the provision of unjversity policy and the Famil y
Ri ghts and Pri vacy Act of 1974, as amended.
All info rm ation fi led in support of the application must be co mpl ete and authenti c.
An y fa lse in fo rm ati on may be gro und fo r deni a l or di smissal.

Pennsylvania Residency
Residency is determin ed at the ti me of ad mi ssion. C hange of residency may onl y
occur by ap pealing to the Residency Appea ls Committee. For further in fo rm ati on,
contact the office of the Provost and Vi ce Pres ident fo r Academi c Affa irs after
admi ssion and pri or to reg istration.
Advanced Placement Credit
A student who has taken Advanced Placement exam inati ons under the auspices of
the Ed ucati onal Testing Service may receive credit for them at Cali fo rni a, prov ided
the score is 3.00 or hi gher.
Transfer Student Policies
Please contact th e Articul ati on and Transfer Evalu ati on Office at 724-938-5939 or
transfer@cup.ed u for answers to any question regard ing art icul ati on agreements or
tra nsfer credits.
Academic Passport and Student Transfer Policy
Academic Passport is a tra nsfer progra m des igned to pro mote and fac ilitate the
transfer of students in community college to State System of Hi gher Educati on
uni versitie , and to support the transfer of undergradu ate cred its earn ed by State
System stu dents to other System universit ies.
1. Academic Passport Students:
A. Transferring with an Associate Degree:
Students transferring with an AA or AS deg ree must have a 2.0 minimum
cumul ati ve grade point average (G PA) in a ll course work presented fo r transfer from
each instituti on attended .
The AA or AS deg ree recogni zed fo r Acade mi c Pass port must co ntain, as a
minimum, 30 hours of liberal arts courses from the fo llowing fi e lds o f study:
Composition/Communi catio ns, Hu man ities/Fine Arts, Behav ioral/Social Sciences,
B io logica l/ Ph ys ical Sciences, and Mathematics and Computer Science.
A max imum of 45 ge nera l educati on credits and libera l arts course credits
earned at the two-year college may be tra nsferred to meet lower division requirements (a course by co urse match shall not be required). All additi onal course credits
will be applied fi rst to major courses and lastl y, as e lecti ves .
B. Intra-System Transfers:
Incumbent State Syste m uni versity students who have attained a minimum
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cumul ati ve GPA of 2.0 or higher with a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level
course work shall hold an Academic Pass port enabling transfer to any other State
System uni versity.
Up to a maximum of 45 general education credits and/or liberal arts course
credits earned at the sending university shall be used to meet lower di vision
uni versity general education requirements (a course by course match shall not be
requ ired).
Capacity limits and/or hi gher admissions standards may apply to certain
hi gh demand academic programs.
State System students ho lding the Academic Pass port shall be entitled to
take any course offered through distance learning and listed in the catal ogue at any
other System uni versity and have those credits and the grade earned accepted by
their home institution.

2.

Students Transferring Without Academic Passport
Students who have not completed the A.S . or A. A. degree may transfer:
With a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level course work, up to a
max imum of 45 credits in courses designated and credited as general ed ucati on by
an accredited community college which shall be used to meet lower division
uni versity general educati on requirements (a course by course match will not be
required). Additional transfer credits wi ll be applied first to major courses and
lastl y, as electi ves.
With a minimum cum ul ative GPA of2.0 or greater in all course work
presented for tra nsfer from each institution attended.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
I. Califo rni a Uni ver ity will accept the fo llowing tra nsfer credits toward a baccalaureate degree (four years):
A max imum of 75 credits from an accredited two-year community or
j uni or college.
A max imum of 90 credits from an accredited fo ur-year instituti on.
A max imum of 90 credits from a combination of accredited two-year and
four-year colleges.
2. Students transferring with a degree may transfer a max imum of 30 credits towards
an assoc iate degree (two years) ; students transferring without a degree may transfer
a max imum of 15 cred its towards an assoc iate degree at Cali fo rni a University.
3. Developmental courses are not transferable.
4. Grades of D are not transferable unl ess they are counted as part of the Academic
Passport or if they were completed at a college or uni versity that has an articul ation
agreement with California Uni vers ity.
5. When credits are transferred, only the credits are counted as advanced standing,
the grade point average of transfer courses is not calculated with California
Uni versity earned courses.
6. Although credits will always transfer according to these provisions, regulations
that govern the national professional accreditation of certai n programs offered at
Cali fo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvani a may not permit some courses taken in
programs not similarly accredited at other two- and four-year institutions to be
transferred as the equi valents of courses that may be similarly entitled or described
in this catalog.
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2003-2004
Undergraduate Tuition*

2003-2004 Fees*
State Sytem of Higher Education
Technology Fee

Pennsylvania Residents

Full Time
for 12 to 18 SCH
for each additional SCH

Full-time Resident
Part-time Resident
(less than 12 SCH)
Full-Time Nonresident
Part-time Nonresident
(less than 12 SCH)

$2,299.00
192.00

Part Time
for each SCH (less than 12)

192.00

Non-Pennsylvania Residents

Full Time
for 12 to 18 SCH
for each additional SCH

Student Association Fee
12 and more credits
6 to 11 credits
1 to 5 credits

3,449.00
287 .00

Part Time
for each SCH (less than 12)

287.00

(SCH-Student Credit Hour)

International Students

Please visit the Web site for
international rates.

2003-2004 Room & Board*
Room (per semester)
Single (not guaranteed)
Double
Triple

$1 ,918.00
1,383.00
1,016.00

25.00
75 .00
38.00

$175.00
88.00
44.00

Student Union Building Fee
12 and more credits
6 to 11 credits
1 to 5 credits

$8 1.00
41.00
21.00

University Service Fee
9 and more credits
I to 8 credits

$85.00
50.00

Academic Support Fee
Fall/spring semesters
12 and more credits

$229.90

1 to 11 credits (per credit)

19.16

Summer/special sessions

Board (per semester)
On and off-campus
19 meals/week
14 meals/week
10 meals

$50.00

$1,306.00
1,245.00
1,295.00

On-Campus only
175 Block
125 Block Plan

$ 1, 275 .00
1,098.00

Off-campus only
125 Block Plan
75 Block Plan

973.00
531.00

(per credit)

$6.40

Student Center Operations and
Maintenance Fee
12 and more credits
6 to 11 credits
I to 5 credits

$84.00
59.00
43.00

Southpointe Center and other off-campus
sites students should contact their site
directors for fee information.

* All university tuition, fees, and room
and board rates are subject to change.

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Payment Information
Students who take advantage of early/rolling registration wi ll receive a billing
statement with instructions by mail. Student who enroll at residual registration
shou ld be prepared to make payment at the time of registration.
Payment at Residual Registration
All fees wi ll be assessed at the time of registration. Payment may be made by cash,
check, money order, or certified bank draft made payable to Californ ia University of
Pennsy lvania, or by VISA , MasterCard, or Discover Card. If fi nancial aid has been
awarded, this amount wi ll be deducted from the bill. Payment plans (with initial
payment) may be contracted at this time.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available each semester. Payment plans enable you to pay your
costs on a monthly basis. Payment plan information and contracts will be included
with each semester bill.
Third Party Billing
Some companies and govern ment agencies pay tuition directly to the uni versity. If
tuition is to be paid in this manner, please supply authorizing forms or letters to the
Bursar 's Office.
Veterans Deferment
Military veterans receiving G. I. Bill benefits may request deferment, if needed,
from the Veterans Affairs office.
Refund Policy
Tuition is adj usted when a student withdraws or drops/adds a class. Fees are
adjusted when a student withdraws from all classes. Refunds are made to the amount
of the charge, not the am ount that has been paid to date. The refund policy is
available in the Bursar's Office.
Financial aid recipients should refer to " refund/repayment policies" located in the
Financial Aid section of the catalog.

Advance Deposit
All first-year students, transfers and readmitted students are required to submit a $75
advance deposit payable to California University of Pennsylvania. It is to be paid in
advance of registration and is credited to the student 's account fo r the first semester.
This is a non-refundable fee.
Room Deposit
An advance room deposit of $100, held in the student's account and applied toward
the spring semester, is required in order to reserve a room for the fo llowing
academic year. First-year students will receive a housi ng contract with their
admiss ions packet. The contract and card must be signed and returned to the
Bursar's Office with a $ l00 deposit.
Late Registration Fee
Students who register after the first day of the semester wi ll be charged a $25 late
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 Californ ia
University of Pennsylvania and returned by the bank.

Degree Fee
A fee of$ IO must be paid by each candidate fo r a degree from California Uni versity
of Pennsylvania. A student is not permitted to complete graduation fro m the
uni versity until this fee has been paid.
CLEPFee
A one-time fee of $25 is charged fo r the administration and recording of CLEP
(College Level Equi valency 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 Californja Uruversity of
Pennsylvania is to provide financial plannjng and assistance to students and their
famjlies in meeting the costs of education. In fulfilling this mission, each student
will be given careful consideration and the univers ity will determine financial
assistance based on federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Financial aid
programs have been established to provide access to hlgher education with guidelines to insure fairness in disbursing available fund s to qualifying students. The
Financial Aid Office strives to ensure that courteous, timely, and acc urate financial
aid services are delivered to all students seeking assistance from our office.
Location & Office Hours
The Financial Aid Office is located on the first floor of Dixon Hall. The office hours
are 8:00-4:00, Monday through Friday. Appointments are encouraged but a dai ly oncall counselor is available to assist walk-ins. Students can contact the Financial Ajd
Office by calling 724-938-4415 or by Fax at 724-938-4551. In addition, general
financial aid information may be obtained on our website at www.cup.edu/
financial_aid. Specific financial aid and student account information is available 24
hours per day through our secure website at http://sisweb.cup.edu.
How to Apply
About Financial Aid
A college education is one the most important investments a student and family can
make. You and your farruly 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 financial aid is to help students and families meet educational
expenses that cannot be met through their own resources. Financial aid can be either
need-based or non-need-based. The results of the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the cost-of-education will determine whether a
student has financial need.
There are several types of financi al aid available. Grants and scholarships are
considered "gift aid" because they generally do not have to be repaid. Loans and
employment are considered "self-help aid" because loans have to be repaid and by
working, you earn money for educational expenses. Loans are by far the largest
source of financ ial aid for the majority of students and families. Most grants, some
loans (S ubsidized Stafford and the Perkins Loan), and Federal Work-Study are needbased financial aid programs. The Unsubsidized Stafford and the Parent Loan for
Undergrad uate Students (PLUS) are considered non-need-based. Scholarshjps can
be based upon merit, financial need or both.
Approximately 78% of all students attending California University receive some
type of financia l aid. There are four main sources of financial aid. These include the
federal government, the state government, the institution and private entities. The
federal government is by the far the largest source of financial aid.
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Eligibility Requirements
ln order to be eligible for most federal fin ancial aid programs, you must meet the
fo llowing eligibility requirements:
• have fin ancial need, except for some loan programs.
• have a high school dipl oma or a General Educati on Development (GED) Certificate, pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of Edu cati on, or meet other
standards establi shed by your state and approved by the U.S. Department of
Education.
• be enrolled or accepted fo r enro llment as a reg ul ar student working toward a
degree or certifi cate in an eligible program.
•bean U.S. citize n or e ligible non-citizen.
• have a valid Social Security Number.
• make satisfactory academi c progress.
• sign a statement of edu cati onal purpose and a certificati on statement indicating that
you are not in defa ult on a student loan and do not owe money bac k on a grant. Both
statements are found on the FAFS A.
• register with the Selecti ve Service, if required. You can reg ister online at the
Selecti ve Service System's website. (www.sss.gov)
Completing the FAFSA
Each year, you must complete the Free Applicati on for Federal Student Aid
(FAFS A) or Renewal FAFSA . The 2003-2004 FAFS A or Renewal FAFSA is
ava ilable now. Prior year aid recipients will receive a renewal version of the FAFSA
that can be used to appl y fo r federal fi nancial aid for the new award year. The
Renewal FAFSA will be sent to the address you used on your 2002-2003 FAFSA
and will have so me in fo rmation about you preprinted as well as items you must
update. If you do not receive your Renewal FAFSA or you are a new aid appli cant,
you must complete a blan k 2003-2004 FAFSA. You can obtain the 2003-2004
FAFSA from a hi gh school guidance counselor, public library, or the fi nancial ai d
offi ce of a college or uni versity, including the Financial Aid Office at Califo rni a
Uni versity.

It is important that you read the instructions before completing your FAFS A because
the instructi ons should answer most of your questi ons. If, after reading the instructions that acco mpany the FAFSA, you need help completing your fo rm, there are
several places you can contact to receive ass ista nce. You can call 1-800-4-FED-AID
( l-800-433-3243), consult your high school guid ance counselor, or contact the
Financial Aid Office.
Please Note: California University does not have an institutional.financial aid
application.
Online FAFSA
Online FAFS A is a web-based version of the U.S. Department of Edu cati on's Free
Applicati on for Federal Student Aid (FAFS A). It enables you to appl y for student
fi nancial aid over the internet. Students wanting to complete the upcoming year
FAFSA via the web can do so after January I .
After transmitting an application over the Internet, you may sign electroni cally with
your PIN (see Personal Identification Number topic listed be low), print a paper
signature page to sign and mail in , or wai t fo r a signature page to arri ve in the mail.
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If you are a dependent student, a parent will also need to sign. Once you submit
your application, you' ll be taken to a confirmation Page that shows your confirmation number and estimated Expected Family Contribution (EFC). You ' ll receive a
Student Aid Report (SAR) Information Acknowledgment in the mail about two
weeks after submitting your online FAFSA. lf you provided your e-mail address
you' ll receive an e-mail with a link to your SAR on the Web in no more than five
days .
The Online FAFSA site provides students/parents with numerous electroni c options,
such as checking on the status of your FAFSA form, requesting a duplicate set of
SARs, tips and shortcuts, and requesting a Personal Identification Number ( PIN).
The Online FAFSA site is located at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. In addition to the web site,
a customer service line (1-800-801-0576) is avai lable in order to ass ist students/
parents access to the same type of information provided at their web site.
The Benefits of Online FAFSA
• Online FAFSA is f ree.
• Students can save their app lication information for up to 45 days so that it can be
completed and transmitted later.
• Online FAFSA does not require software to be installed, so it takes less time before
students can actu all y use the application.
• Students can access the Online FAFSA web page from anywhere, including school
or home, making it more convenient to complete the applicati on.
• Online FAFSA au tomatically edits applicant answers before transmitting, resulting
in better information and fewer applications rej ected by the CPS.
• Online FAFSA uses skip logic, so it will only ask students those questi ons that they
need to answer.
• Online FAFSA can support an unlimited number of users, al lowing thousands of
students to appl y at once.
Renewal Financial Aid Applicants
As a renewal financial aid applicant, you have two choices in completing your 20032004 Renewal FAFSA. You can complete the paper vers ion of the Renewal FAFSA
or submit an electroni c vers ion of the form over the Internet. To use the electronic
version you will need a special code called a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
The PIN serves as your identifier to let you access your perso nal information in
various U.S. Department of Education systems. The PIN is si milar to the Personal
Identification Number that you get from your bank th at 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 beemailed to you within one to five days. If you don 't provide an e-mail address, your
PIN wi ll be mailed to your permanent mailing address within seven to ten days. All
prior year electronic FAFSA applicants wi ll receive a "PIN" automatically. Your
PIN is a va luab le electronic tool, which allows you to electronically complete your
Renewal FAFSA on the web, sign your Free App lication for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA and make electronic corrections. The application
process is faster if you use a PIN to sign your online Renewal FAFSA. PIN mailers
will be sent out to all 2003-2004 FAFSA app licants as well.
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Both versions of the Renewal FAFSA contain preprinted information th at you and
your fam il y (if applicable) reported last year, maki ng it fas ter and easier for you to
complete. Please carefull y review and upd ate any preprinted info rmation, which
needs to be changed for the 2003-2004 schoo l year.

Federal Campus-based Aid
At Cal ifo rni a Uni versity, we want to have the results of your 2003-2004 FAFS A or
Renewal FAFSA by May I, 2003 fo r you to be co nsidered first-pri ority fo r federal
campus-based aid (Federal Supplemental Educati onal Opportunity Grant, Perkins
Loan and Federal Work-Study). In order fo r Californi a Uni versity to receive the
results of your FAFS A by our first-priority deadline, we strong ly recommend that
you fil e your FAFSA as soon as possible but no later th an April I, 2003, even if you
have to use estimated fin ancial in fo rm ation. This will allow the federal government
enough time to process your FAFSA and send the results to Cali fo rni a Uni versity by
May I, 2003. If you cannot or do not fil e your FAFSA by our first-pri ority
deadline, please fil e a soon as you can. You will still be considered fo r the Pell
Grant, student loans, work- study, etc.
PHEAA State Grant
In order to receive state grant ass istance from PHE AA, students must fil e their 20032004 FAFSA or Renewal FAFS A by May I, 2003. All students are urged to appl y
even if the deadline has passed, since late applicati ons are considered if funds
permit.
Handling Special Circumstances
Although the process of determining a student 's e ligibility fo r fin ancial aid is the
same fo r all students, an adjustment so metimes can be made if a student has special
c ircumstances . Special circumstances may inc lude a reduction in income due to loss
of empl oy ment, death or disability of a wage earner, di vorce or separati on, loss of
ocial security benefits, unusual medical expenses, etc. In additi on, a student who
does not meet d1e federal definiti on of an independent student fo r fin anci al aid
purposes may be able to document those exceptional circumstances in order to be
co nsidered an independent student.
The Financial Aid Office has a Change of Inco me In fo rmati on Form (CIIF), whi ch
should be used when the special circumstances in vo lve a loss of income/benefits or
un -reimbur ed medi cal ex penses, which exceed 7.5 % of the fa mil y's adjusted
inco me. The Change of Inco me Info rmati on Form will be available after Janu ary 2,
2004, by contacting the Financial Aid Office.
A student who wants to appeal his or her dependency status for fin anci al aid
purposes should fil e the Dependency Appeal Fo rm fo r the appropri ate school year. A
student who does not meet the federal definiti on of an independent student nornrnlly
must fil e as a dependent student and include parental in fo rm ati on on the FAFS A.
Only students with exceptional circumstances should fil e the Dependency Appeal
Form . Unfo rtunately, parents' unwillingness to help pay fo r college, not being
claimed as an exemption on parents' tax return, or li ving on your own does not make
a student independent for fin ancial aid purposes . The Dependency Appeal Form is
available upon request from the Financial Aid Office.

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If you think you have special circumstances that you want to discuss with a financial
aid counselor, please feel free to contact our office.
After You Apply
FAFSA Results
The federal government will process your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and electronically send the results to the Financial Aid Office provided
you listed California as one of the schools to receive the results of your FAFSA. You
should receive a paper Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail approximately two
weeks after the federal processor receives your FAFSA. You should review the SAR
to see if any corrections are necessary. Otherwise, you can keep the SAR for your
records.
When you apply for Federal student aid, the information reported on the FAFSA is
used in a formula approved by Congress. This Federal formula determines a
student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the amount the family (student and
parents, if applicable) is expected to contribute toward the student's education. The
basic elements included in determining the EFC are:
contribution from the parents' income and assets
contribution from the student's income and assets
number of members in the household
number of family members enrolled at least half time in college
You can obtain an estimate of your EFC yourself by using the web calculator
available at www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml. The lower your
EFC, the more financial need you will have. The lowest EFC possible is zero; the
highest is 99,999 or above.

If the student's EFC is below 3850, the student may qualify for a Federal Pell Grant
(only students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree are eligible). To determine
eligibility for other Federal aid, a student's EFC is used in the following equation:
Cost of Attendance
less: Expected Family Contribution CEFC)
= Financial Need
Your demonstrated financial need will determine which programs you qualify for.
Even if you have no financial need, you will still qualify for the Unsubsidized
Federal Stafford Loan and/or Parent Loan for Undergraduate Student (PLUS). Your
parent must be willing to apply for the PLUS Loan and have a satisfactory credit
history.
Verification
Some of our financial aid applicants are selected in a process called verification.
During this verification process, the Financial Aid Office must verify the accuracy of
FAFSA data reported by students. If your FAFSA is selected for verification by the
federal government, we will notify you and tell you exactly what documents we
need from you. Typically, the students selected for verification will receive an award
packet, however these awards are tentative (estimate only) pending the completion
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and outcome of verification. Federal Stafford Loans are not certified until the
verification process has been completed.

Cost of Attendance
Each year the Uni versity establishes a total "cost of auendance " budget based on a
student 's housing status (commuter, dormitory, or off-campus), enrollment status
(fu ll-time or part-time), and residency status (in-state or out-of-state). The cost of
attendance budget represents the total educational expenses a student may incur
while attending our University, and is a critical e lement in determining a student 's
eligibility fo r Federal Stafford Loan ass istance. The elements of this budget are
both "direct" institutional expenses (tuition/fees and/or University room/board), as
we ll as "indirect" costs (off-campus housing, books/suppli es, and/or personal
expenses) not billed by the University.
In some cases, we can build an indi vidual budget for a student or add additional
ed ucational expenses with appropriate documentati on. Some of the more comm on
expenses for which we can adjust a budget inc lude th e following:
art supplies
costs associated with studying abroad
dependent child care
purchase or lease of a Personal Computer (not to exceed $ 1,200)

In order to discuss having your budget adjusted, you would need to obtain appropriate documentation detailing the additional expenses and co ntact the Financial Aid
Office to schedule an appointment with a counselor.
Please Note: The indirect/li ving ex penses a student actu all y incurs will vary
signifi cantl y from student to student. A student 's program of study, year-in-school,
housing/board arrangements, student's budgeting skill s, and many other vari ables
wi ll affect a student's total ex penses within this budget element. The University
determines the indirect/li ving costs fo r each student type based on data collected
from students, local bookstores, and local landlord s. Thi s data is analyzed to arrive
at "average" expenses incurred by most stude nts.
Award Letters
Cali fornia Uni versity typicall y starts the awardin g process in early April of each
year. If you are an accepted freshman/new student and we have received the res ults
of you r FAFSA by the date we begin our awarding cycle, you can expect to receive
yo ur Award Letter Packet by mid-April. Award information may also be accessed
on the "Web for Student" website at: http://sisweb.cup.edu. For students who have
not been accepted and/or their FAFSA has not been received at the point the
awarding process begins, our office will send award packets to these students
throughout the summer as their file beco mes complete (accepted to the University
and receipt of FAFSA record). Please Note: Only accepted students receive an
award packet.
Upper class or graduate student Award Letter Packets are mailed once we have
received the results of your FAFSA and have determined th at you are making
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
In order to receive fin ancial aid, you must make Sati sfactory Academi c Progress
(SAP ) fo r fi nancial aid purposes as defi ned by the Financial Ai d Office. Our
definiti on of SAP is different from the Uni versity's definiti on of be ing in good
academi c standing. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three
e lements: I) max imum time frame within whi ch a degree or certificate must be
granted, (2) minimum credit hours earned per academi c year, and (3) minimum
cumul ati ve grade point average (g. p.a.) .
The review of a student's "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP ) standing occurs
annu all y at the end of the spring semester. A student 's SA P standing will be based
on his/her academi c perfo rm ance during the academi c year [fall and/or spring
semester(s)]. Students who are not maki ng satisfactory acade mi c progress are
typicall y notified in early summer. A student who is fo und defi cient in one or more
components is put on Financial Aid Probati on fo r the nex t school year. Students on
finan c ial aid probation will be elig ible to receive federal Title IV fin ancial aid
ass istance du ring this probati onary peri od. Please Note: Students will not be
granted fi nancial aid probati on fo r two consecuti ve academic years.
If a student is on probati on fo r a year and is fo und defi c ient, the student is ineligible
to co ntinue to receive f" ancial aid fo r the nex t school year. In order to be reinstated ,
the student must successfull y achi eve the required grade point average as mandated
by the SA P Policy and/or successfull y make up his/her credit hour(s) deficiency at
his/her own ex pense. Stu dents may use the summer or any semes ter of the acade mi c
year to resolve their defi ciencies .
Students who make up the ir defi ciencies must compl ete and return the "Satisfactory
Academi c Progress Fo rm", along with all required documents, to the Financial Aid
Office before clearing their defi c iency status. Onl y successfull y earned credits, not
grades, are transfera ble to Califo rni a from another approved instituti on.
All Title JV reci pients have a right to appeal a fin anc ial aid suspension decision by
submittin g a "SAP Appeal Form" to the Financial Aid Office. Wri tten ex pl anati on
of the reason(s) why the student failed to meet the Sati sfactory Academi c Progress
Standards must be attached to the appeal fo rm . Appeal form s are available in the
Financ ial Aid Office. The deadline date fo r filin g an appeal for fa ll is Oct. 3, 2003
and fo r spring, Feb. 20, 2004. Student will be noti fied of a decision w ithin 7 to I0
days after fi ling the appeal fo rm . If the appeal is denied, a student may fi le a fi nal
appeal to the Director of Financial Aid . Thi s appeal must be fil ed within IO wo rking
days from the date of the first deni al letter.

Grants
About 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 compl ete
the FAFSA to appl y fo r most grants. Sources of grants include federal, state, pri vate,
and instituti onal funds. Although grants are a very des irable source of fin ancial a id,
the ava ilabilit y of grants is generall y limited to the needi est students. For more
info rmati on about grants and other types of fin anc ial aid call

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1-800-4-FEDAID and ask fo r The Student Guide 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-ofattendance, and enrollment status (full time or part time). Pell Grants are awarded
onl y to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree or professional degree. Pell Grants often provide a fo undation of financial aid to which other
aid is added fo r the neediest students.
The United States Department of Education uses a standardized form ula, established
by Congre s and called the Federal Need Analysis Methodology, to evaluate the
information you report on the FAFSA and produce an Expected 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 booklet called the EFC
Formula Book, which describes how a student's EFC is calculated, by writi ng to:
Federal Student Aid Programs
P.O. Box 84
Washington, DC 20044
The Pell Grant for 2003-2004 wi ll range from $400 to $4050. The maximum Pell
Grant award can change each year based upon Congressional fu nding levels.
However, if you are eligible for a Pell Grant based upon your EFC number, you are
guaranteed to receive it. For the 2003-2004 school year, full -time students with
EFCs from zero to 3850 qualify for a Pell Grant award. Those with EFCs greater
than 3850 are not eligible fo r a Pell Grant but could be eligible for other types of aid.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, i.e., students with the lowe t
Expected Family Contributions (EFCs). Preference is given to Pell Grant recipients
who fi le their FAFSA by our first priority deadline of May 1 in order to be considered for this grant ; therefore, you should submit your FAFSA by Apri l I of the
award year. The FSEOG an nu al award typical ly ranges from $1000 to $ 1500.
Pennsylvania State Grants
PHEAA Grants provide need-based state grant assistance of up to $3300 per year.
The grant program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is
administered by PHEAA Grant Division . Student receives up to eight full-time
semesters of PHEAA Grant ass istance or sixteen semesters of part-time assistance.
Eligibility Criteria :
The student must:
be a Pennsylvania resident.
complete the FAFSA by May I each year.
be enrolled on at least a half-time basis in a PHEAA-approved under
be a hi gh school graduate or the recipient of a GED.
demonstrate academic progress for co ntinued aid.

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Athletic Grant-in-Aid
California University of PA is a Division II member of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA). There are 11 intercollegiate teams for men and
women . If you are interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics and possibly
obtaining an athletic scholarship, you should contact the head coach of your
preferred sport.
Student Employment
About Student Employment
Part-time employment offers you the opportunity to 1) earn part of your educational
expenses; 2) gain valuable 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 who do not work at all.
Of course, there are many factors you will want to consider when deciding if
working is appropriate for you.
If you do decide to work on a part-time basis while pursuing your education,
California University has two student employment programs, Federal and Institutional Work-Study. In order to establish a reasonable balance between your
academic efforts and your work schedule, students typically work eight hours per
week during the academic year. Students in both programs are paid the Federal
minimum wage.

California University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The
Financial Aid Office reaffirms the University 's commitment to the policy that there
shall be no discrimination against any individual in educational or employment
opportunities because 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
discrimination because of age except in compliance with requirements of retirement
plans or state and federal laws and guidelines.
Federal & Institutional Work-Study
Federal Work-Study is a federal financial aid program which allows you to earn
money to help pay educational expenses and encourages community service work
and work related to your course of study to the extent possible. In order to qualify
for Federal Work-Study you must demonstrate sufficient financial need as determined from the results of your FAFSA. In addition, the Financial Aid Office must
receive the results of your FAFSA by our first-priority deadline of May 1. If
selected to receive a Federal Work-Study award, the FAO will send you an award
notice requesting your acceptance or rejection of the award. If you are not awarded
Federal Work-Study and you are still interested in working, you are eligible to apply
for an Institutional Work-Study position on campus.
Our Institutional Work-Study Program, which is funded by the University, provides
student employment opportunities to enrolled students regardless of financial need
or the date your FAFSA is submitted to our office.

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Application Procedures
In order to appl y for eith\!r the Federal or the Instituti onal Work-Study Program, Y.Q!!
must complete the FAFSA and mark "yes" to the question on the FAFSA that asks
you if you are interested in student employment. A Work-Study Eligibility Card is
automatically generated for any student who meets the fo llowing criteria:
files a FAFSA;
is making Satisfactory Academic Progress; and
is currently enrolled at least half time.

A "white" card is generated for those students awarded a Federal Work-Study
position while a "pink" card is generated for students interested in our Instituti onal
Work-Study Program . Either card authorizes yo u to interview for a position (federal
or institutional) in one of our many on-campus and a number of off-campus
employment locations. In additi on, a work-study information packet will also be
sent to you before the beginning of fall semester.
California University does not assign or place students in positions, but rather our
office posts the jobs that are available (both Federal and Institutional). Because the
job posting service is centralized, students are assured an equ al opportunity to appl y
for available jobs. Job postings appear on the web at www.cup. edu, click on
Financial Aid, then on Job Postings. Students are encouraged to check the postings
on a dail y basis. Jobs are posted when new positions become available and when
vacancies occur.

Summer Employment
During summer sessions both part-time ( LO hours a week) and full-time (maximum
of 300 hours from May-August) employment opportunities are available to qualified
students. Students interested in summer empl oy ment must complete a FAFSA and a
"Summer Work Study Application." You can obtain this applicati on by contacting
the Financial Aid Office or clicking on "Forms" at the bottom of our opening web
page.
Payroll Procedures
All students employed by California Uni versity must complete the fo llowing payro ll
fo rms:
1. A Work-Study Eligibility Card signed by the hiring Department.
2. Federal I-9 Employment Authorization Form, which requires both your dri ver's
license and a social security card (or other acceptable documents).
3. W-4 Withholding Form to determine the number of exemptions you are claiming
for federal, state, and local inco me tax withholding purposes.
4 . Exemption or Personal History Form to determine if retirement will be deducted
from your earnings.
5. Payroll Authorization Card.
Most students are paid by check every two weeks for the hours worked the previous
two weeks. You pick up your paycheck from your student empl oy ment department.
Your earnings are not credited to your account to apply toward your tuition, room
and board, and/or other charges, although you can use your earnings to make
payments yourself. Direct deposit to a bank account is available by contacting the
Payroll Office.
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Scholarships
About Scholarships
California University of Pennsylvania offers academically talented and creatively
gifted students a variety of University and Endowed Scholarship opportunities.
Each scholarship has special selection and awarding criteria, which was agreed upon
by the University and the scholarship donor (if applicable). In order to streamline the
selection process, California University does not use a scholarship application .
Rather, all accepted students and currently enrolled students are considered for all
possible University scholarships. However, selected applicants for some of the
scholarship awards may be required to complete additional information for final
determination of the award.
The scholarships offered range from $100 to full-tuition for an academic year.
Many of the scholarships are renewable awards based on the student maintaining
minimum academic standards and demonstrating financial need, if applicable. The
Financial Aid Office or designated selection committee will select the best
applicant(s) from the "pool" of students who met the minimum qualifications for the
scholarship.
Most incoming freshman scholarships are awarded by May 1st , therefore all new
students wishing to be considered must have applied and been accepted to the
University by March lS'h. Most scholarships are awarded solely on academic merit
or special talent, however some also require verification of financial need. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 15 if you wish to be considered for all scholarship
possibilities. If you do not have a FAFSA on file at the time we make our scholarship selections, you will not be considered for any scholarship that has a need-based
requirement.

If you are accepting an awarded scholarship, it means that you agree to abide by any
applicable university, federal , and/or state regulations. In addition, you must:
be registered for at least 12 credit hours for each semester during the
academic year for which you receive a scholarship, and
be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (not on financial aid
suspension) as defined by the Financial Aid Office.

Scholarship Directory
AAUW Scholarship: The California Branch of the American Association of
University Women awards a $400 per year scholarship to a full-time, female
upperclassman over 30 who wants to complete her undergraduate degree at the
University. The scholarship may be renewed upon maintenance of a 3.00 grade
point average. Those interested should submit a resume and cover letter by October
1st to the Financial Aid Office.
Alumni Scholarships: Renewable scholarships up to $1,000 are given to freshmen
entering with an SAT score of at least 1100, a grade point average of 3.25, and a
rank in the first or second tenth of their graduating class. Inquiries should be
directed to the Admissions Office (724-938-4404).
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Angelo Sr. and Adele Tavani Armenti Memorial Scholarship: Thi s annual
renewable scho larship is awarded to a full -time undergradu ate studen t enrolled in
his/her junior year at the Uni versity. Students who have achi eved outstanding
academic records and who are in vo lved in one or more of the music programs at the
Uni versity (e.g., band, cho ir, musical theatre, music minor, or future music majors,
etc.) will be considered fo r thi s scholars hip. Interested candidates should co ntact the
Music Department at (724-938-4242).
Colonel Arthur L. Bakewell Veterans Scholarships: the Veteran s Club offers
scholarships to honorabl y di scharged veteran s who are full-tim e undergraduate
sophomores with a minimum 3.00 g. p.a. Eligible indi viduals should contact the
Veteran Affai rs Office (724-938-4076).
Lillian Bassi Scholarship: This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to three
academi call y talented women at CUP who are junior educati on majors. The School
of Edu cation shall select the recipient of this award.
Gabriel P. Betz Scholarship: Thi s annu al cholarship is awarded to a student who
is a junior majoring in Geograph y. A departmental scho larship co mmittee announces the award durin g the fa ll semester. Interes ted candidates should contact th e
Earth Science Department (724-938-4 180).
Blizman Memorial Scholarship: Thi s annu al scholarship is awarded durin g the fall
semester to an outstandin g freshm an baseball player.
Board of Governors' Scholarships: These scholarships, whi ch waive tuiti on every
semester fo r fo ur yea rs, are given to entering fres hmen with at least a 2. 5 grade point
average and a combined SAT score of 850 or greater. Recipients must make
academi c progress and remain in good stand ing as defin ed by the Uni versity BOG
policy to co ntinue receiving thi s award. Interested students should contact the
Admissions Office at 724-938-4404.
Bill and Candice Booker Student Leader Scholarship: Thi s annual renewable
scholarship is awarded to a full-tim e undergraduate student. Selection will be based
on academic achievement, and demonstrated fi nancial need. Applicants must submit
an essay describin g their leadership or potenti al fo r leadership and contributions to
their co mmunity, through participati on in such groups as Student Government,
Council of Trustees, or other student or co mmunity organi zati ons to the Vice
President for Student Development & Services by April 1st.
The Edward McNall Burns Scholarship: Thi s annual scholars hip is apporti oned
to a student or students majoring in Social Science, Economi cs, or History and
Urban Affairs who have compl eted between 45 and 60 credits at the Uni versity.
Applicants must submit a signed and dated letter of intent, a recent transcript
showing outstanding academi c ability, and proof of fin ancial need as determined by
the Financial A.id Office. Interested students should contact the Social Science
Department (724-938-4042).
California Area Chamber of Commerce Scholars Fund: This annu al nonrenewable $500 scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman who meets the
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fo llowing criteri a: ( 1) gradu ated fro m California High School; (2) ranked in the top
two-fifth s of their c lass; (3) have a co mpetitive SAT score; (4) who are acti ve in the
co mmunity; and (4) demonstrate fin ancial need. The Financia l Aid Office will
select the recipient of thi s award.

California PTA Scholarship: The Cali forn ia Hi gh School PTA awards a $500
sc ho lars hip to a fres hman student who has grad uated fro m Cali fo rni a Hi gh Schoo l.
The scholars hip is based on acade mi c perfo rmance and fi nancial need . Applicati ons
are ava ilable in the Cali fo rni a Hi gh Schoo l's Guidance Office after February 1st of
each year. The Financia l Aid Office will select the rec ipient of thi s award .
California University of Pennsylvania Faculty Scholarships: The C UP fac ulty
awards a limited number of full -tuiti on (in-state) scho larshi ps per year to fres hmen
at the U ni versity. Minimum qu alificati ons are: ( ! ) admi ssion as a full -time student
at Califo rni a Uni versity o f Penn sylva ni a; (2) a co mbined SAT sco re above 1200; and
(3) rank in th e upper l 0% of their hi gh sc hool graduating class. Each renewal
recipient must maintain at least a 3.6 g. p.a. to conti nue receiving thi s award each
year.
Carmichaels Area High School Scholarship: Thi s annu al renewable scholarship is
awarded to a full -time undergraduate student enro lled or pl anning to enroll at the
Uni versity who has obtained a 3.0 grade poin t average, and is a Carmichaels School
District gradu ate or Carmi chaels resident. T he Financial Ai d Office will select the
recipient of thi s award.
Charles and Mary Coen Scholarship: Thi s annua l non-renewable scholars hip is
awarded to a junior who res ides in Was hington County. Se lecti on is based on
scholas ti c achi evement and fi nancial need. The Fi nancial Aid Office will select the
rec ipient of thi s award.
Leonard and Donna Fisher Colelli Scholarship: This annual non-renewable
sc holarship i awarded to a full -time undergraduate student. The cholars hip will be
awarded to a student who has an appreciation fo r the "fin e arts" and will be based on
academi c meri t. To be co nsidered, applicants must write a 250-word essay describing their reason(s) fo r majorin g in their cho en fi led of stu dy, the ir reason fo r
appl y ing fo r th e scholarship, and their career goa ls they hope to pursue after
graduati on. The essay must be submitted by October I" to the Financial Aid Office.

J. Robert Craig Scholarship: A fi rst-semester sc holarship is awarded to an
incoming fres hm an or transfer student ex hibiting excellence in the natural sciences.
A letter of reco mmendati on fro m the applica nt's science teacher mu st verify proof of
thi s ability. Interested fres hm en should co ntact the Edu cati onal Studie Department
(724-938-4 140) or the Ph ys ical Sciences Department (724-938-4 147).

Pete J. Daley II Government Scholarship: This $250 scholarshi p is awarded each
semester to a deserving student who resides in the 49th Legislative Distri ct; fi rst
priority will be given to Political Science majors. The scho larship is based on
academi c perfo rm ance and fin ancial need . Applicati ons are avail able in the
Financial Aid Office.

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James T. & Martha E. Davis Scholarship: This annual non-renewable scholarship
is awarded to an academically talented junior who demonstrates financial need and
resides in one of the following Pennsylvania counties : Fayette, Greene, Washington,
or Westmoreland. The Financial Aid Office will select the reci pient of this award.
Walter and Romaine Layton Davis Scholarship: This annu al non-renewable
scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who has demonstrated
fi nancial need , and who shows evidence of persona] responsibility, unselfishness,
and self-reliance. Students must have a 3.00 g.p.a., or in the case of incoming
fres hmen, show promise of academic success. Students should demonstrate
evidence of participation in communi ty, service or church organizati ons. Applicants
must submit an essay to the Financial Aid Office by October l " describing their past
and current acti vities and any vo lunteer services, explain why they chose their
particular fie ld of study, and indicate what personal sacrifi ces they have made in
order to fund their college expenses.
Earth Science Faculty Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a senior
majoring in Earth Science, Geography, or Geology. The app licant must have a
minimum 3.00 grade poi nt average in their major. The award is made at the end of
the student's junior year. Those interested should contact the Earth Sciences
Department (724-938-4180).
Eberly Family Scholarships: These renewable scholars hips are awarded to
freshmen that have demonstrated academic promise and reside in Fayette County.
The scholarship val ue is up to full tuition fo r an academic year. Each recipient must
be fu ll-time and maintain suffic ient academic progress to continue receiving this
award (S tarting with the 1999-00 academic year, students must maintain a 3.00
g.p.a. to continue receiving this scholarship. The Financial Aid Office and Admissions Office select the recipien t.
Clemens and Anna Mologne Fischer Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to
a full-time undergraduate student who has demonstrated financial need, shows
evidence of personal responsibility, unselfishness, and self-reliance. Students must
have a 3.00 g.p.a., or in the case of incoming fres hmen, show promise of academic
success. Students should demonstrate ev idence of participation in community,
service or church organi zati ons. Applicants must submit an essay to the Financial
Aid Office by October l" describing their past and current acti vities and any
volunteer services, explain why they chose their particular field of study, and inclicate
what personal sacrifices they have made in order to fund their college expenses.
Dr. Calvin Fleming Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding
student majoring in the Natu ral or Physical Sciences with a preferred composite SAT
score of 1200. Interested students should contact the Chemistry and Phys ics
Department (724-938-4147) .
Kenny Hager Memorial Scholarship for Graphic Communications: This nonrenewable scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Graphic Communicati ons, who has completed at least 64 credits, has a minimum grade point average of
3.00, and demonstrates financial need. Interested students should contact the
Applied Engineering and Technology Department (724-938-4085).
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Carol Hallam Scholarship: This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to a fulltime junior or seni or who demonstrates financial need. First preference will be
given to pre-medical biology students. Second preference will be g iven to health
care re lated majors, i.e., medical techno logy, nur ing, chemi stry, etc. The Scholarship Comm ittee shall select the recipi ent of thi award .
David W. Hambacher Scholarship: A $500 scho lars hip is awarded to a seni or who
is attend ing graduate school , who has a 3.0 g.p.a. or greater, who participates in
comm unity service, and who has fina ncial need. Interested students should contact
the P ychology Departm ent (724-93 8-4 I00).
Joseph and Debra Hardy Baseball Award: This an nua l non-renewable award will
be given to a full-time undergraduate student who has demonstrated academic merit
wi th at least a 3.00 g.p. a., who is committed to providing service to the community,
and has demonstrated an ab ility to contribute to the overall success of the baseball
team.
Marjorie Henshaw Holman Award: This annual non-renewable scholarship is
awarded to a fu ll-time freshman that meets the fo llowing cri teri a: ( I) majoring in
e lementary ed ucati on; (2) has a g.p.a of 3.0 or hi gher; and (3) is a grad uate of
Uni ontow n Hi gh School. The Financial Aid Office will select the recipient for this
award.
Oren Holman Scholarship: This renewab le scho larship is awarded to an undergrad uate student based on academic achi eveme nt and financia l need . The Financial
Aid Office will select the recipient of this a.ward.
Delila C. Jenkins Scholarships: These renewable scholarsh ips are awarded to
freshmen Education majors demonstrating financial need. The scholarship va lue is
up to full tuition fo r an academic year. Ea.c h recipient must maintain satisfactory
academic progre s in order to continue receiving the award . App licants must submit
the " Free App licati on for Federal Student Aid" to be co nsidered . The Financial Aid
Office will se lect the recipient fo r this award.
Michael Kara Scholarship: This ann ual non-renewable scho lars hi p is awarded to a
fu ll -time freshman that grad uated from Belle Vernon High School. First preference
will be given to students who come from a fos ter home. Students considered for th is
scho lars hip shall demonstrate hi gh moral character, a respect fo r their teachers and
elde rs, involvement in the co mmunity and self-reli ance as demonstrated by holdi ng
a job to he lp pay for the ir own education or to ass ist with providing fo r the ir fami ly.
The guidance coun selor of Belle Verno n High School shall forward a recommend ati on to the Financial Aid Office for selecti on.
Rotary District #733 Charles C. Keller Endowment Fund Scholarship: This
annu al sc holars hip is a.warded to a student based on academi c achi evement and
financ ial need. Pri ority is given to a student whose parents or grandparents were
Rotarians from District #733 , or to the student who participated in Rotary youthrelated programs such as Interact, Rotaract, or youth exchange. If no app licant
meets either of the Rotari an criteria, priority co nsideration wi ll then be g iven to nontraditi onal students. App licati ons are availab le in the Financial Aid Office.
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Michael Keller Scholarship: Thi s annu al non-renewable scholarship is awarded to
a non-traditional student who is at leas t 30 years old and has attained at least a
sophomore status. This scholarship is based on academic performance (minimum
3.0 g. p.a.). Interested students must provide a letter of application to the Financial
Aid Office indicating educational and career goals, how he/she successfull y
manages responsibilities that exist beyond academics, and how this award will be
benefi cial to the students' long-range pl ans. In addition, students must submit two
letters of recommendati on. Deadline is April l ".
Paul J. Killius Jr. Special Education Scholarship: Thi s annual scholarship is
awarded to a freshman student majoring in Special Educati on who resides in the
local area of the University and demonstrates finan cial need. The Financial Aid
Office will select the recipient for thi s award.
Dr. Gaston Lebois Graduate Scholarship Fund: This non-renewable scholar hip
is awarded to a gradu ate student majoring in gradu ate leve l degree/certification
program s in Educati on. The scholar hip is granted based on academic ability and
need. Interested students should co ntact the Graduate Office (724-938-4 187).
Joseph A. Main AFGE/UMWA Scholarship: This annu al $550 scholarship is
available to an undergradu ate student who is a current member or e mpl oyee, or the
child of a current member or empl oyee, of either the AFG E or UMWA. If no
candidate meets this requirement, the scholarship will be awarded to an academicall y talented and fin anciall y needy undergradu ate. Preference will be given to
tudents born and raised in the fo llowing Penn ylvani a countie : Allegheny,
Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Was hington, or Westm oreland.
Selecti on is made by a co mmittee established by the AFG E/U MWA . Interested
candidates can requ est an applicati on fro m the Foundati on or from AFGE Local
19 16, located in Bruceton, PA. Applicati ons must be submitted by Marc h 3 1" each
year fo r the scho larship covering the en uin g fa ll and spring semester. Applicati ons
should be mailed to the Joseph A. Main AFGE/UMWA Scho larship Committee, c/o
AFGE Local 19 16, P.O. Box 23 I , Library, PA 15 129.
Debra Maley Scholarship: This annu al renewable scho larship is awarded to a
freshman from Bentworth High School. The scholarship value is up to full tuition fo r
an academic year. The scholarship is based on academic performance and financial
need. Each recipient must maintain suffic ient academi c progress to continue receiving
the award. The Financial Aid Office will select the recipient of thi s award.
Donald Maley Technology Education Scholarship: This annual scho larship of
$ 1000 is awarded to an inco ming fres hm an maj oring in Techno logy Education.
Selection is based on scholastic achi eve ments and fin ancial need. Interested
students should contact the Department Chair of Applied Engineering and Technology at (724-938-4085) fo r an applicati on and additional info rmati on.
Albina R. Malpezzi Memorial Scholarship: Thi s non-renewable scholarship is
awarded to a fe male student enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts, who has
co mpleted at least 64 credits but not more th an 96 credits, has a minimum grade
point average of 3.25, and demonstrates fin ancial need. The Financial Aid Office
will select the rec ipient for thi s award .
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Joseph Lynn Marino Memorial Award: This award is granted to a full -time
undergraduate with a 3. 50 overall grade point average. The applicant must be
enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and must have completed six credits in
Anthropology. Those interested should contact the Chair, Uni versity Scholarship
Committee (724-938-5 863).
Amylyne Marunyak Memorial Band Scholarship: Thi s annual $ l000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergradu ate who is entering their seni or year and
who meets the fo llowing criteri a: I) demonstrates financial need, 2) achieved at least
a 3.2 grade point average, and 3) is a member of the Cali forni a Uni versity band.
Priority is given to business majors who are graduates of Albert Gallatin School
District and other Uniontown area high schools. Interested candidates should contact
the Music Department at (724-938-4242).
Merlin Scholarship: This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to a junior or
senior special education major from Fayette County with a minimum 3.0 g. p.a.
Minor Major Memorial Award: Thi s annu al award is given to a scholastically
outstanding student in any of the English curri cul a. There is no application. Those
interested should contact the English Department (724-938-4070).
Minority Scholarship: This annual non-renewable scholarship is awarded to a
deserving minority student. Interested students should contact the Director of the
Women's Center/Di sabled Student Services (724-938-5857).
Mon Valley NAACP Scholarship: A $600 renewable scholarship is awarded to a
freshman that graduated from one of the fo llowing school districts: Charleroi , Belle
Vernon, Ringgold, Monessen, Yough, Califo rnia, or Bentworth. Nominations must
be made by the school distri ct. Minimum qu alificati ons are: ( I) a combined SAT
score of 800 or ACT score of 17; (2) rank in the upper 25 % of the hi gh school
gradu atin g class; (3) attained at least a 2. 50 cumul ati ve grade point average; (4)
de monstrate fin ancial need beyond other fin ancial aid grant programs; (5) an AfroAmeri can hi gh school senior; and (6) admitted as a full-time student at Califo rni a
Uni versity. Those interested should contact the Admissions Office (724-938-4404).
Paul Mudry Memorial Scholarship: The non-renewable scholars hip is awarded
annuall y to a full -time undergraduate student who has completed two previous
ass ignments and is currentl y assigned as a work-study student in the Physical Plant
Department. Candidates must have successfull y completed 32 undergradu ate credi ts
at CUP, have maintained a minimum 3.0 g. p.a. , and have demonstrated fin anc ial
need. Applications are available in the Phys ical Pl ant Department.
Elmo Natali Endowment Fund: This annual scholarship is awarded to a deserving
student who is a member of the Califo rni a Uni versity Football Team . Interested
students should contact the Athleti c Department (724-938-401 9).
Kurt Nordstrom Memorial Scholarship: Thi s scholarship is awarded to a student
majorin g in Printing Management. A departmental committee an nounces its
decision. Interested students should contact the Applied Engineering and Technology Department (724-938-4085).
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Mary oss Freshmen Scholarships: A $750 non-renewable scholarship is
awarded to an incoming fres hman from each of Washi ngton County's fo urteen
publi c schools. The recipients, chosen by a co mmittee in each high school, must
attend the Uni versity full-tim e in order to receive the award. Eligible applicants
should co ntact the ir hi gh school guid ance counselor.
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Scholarship: These annual renewable
scholars hips are awarded to full-tim e undergradu ate students who are Pennsy lvania
residents li ving in Butler, Clari on, Crawford , Mercer, or Venango Counti es, who
mani fest promise of academi c success and good moral character. Interested students
must submit a " letter of interest" to the Financial Aid Office and prov ide evidence of
parti cipati on in co mmunity, service, and religious organi zati ons.
Walter Radishek Outstanding Future Teacher Award: This non-renewable
scholarship is awarded to a scholasti call y outstandin g seni or educati on major that
has co mpl eted student teaching. The College of Education will select the recipient.
Reighard Award for Outstanding Leaders: T hi s an nual non-renewable scholarship shall be awarded to a full- time undergradu ate student who has achi eved a 2.75
g. p.a. and who has completed a minimum of 60 credits. The Vice President fo r
Student Affairs shall in vite nomi nati ons. Letters of reco mmendati on should include
a description of the leadershi p acco mplishments of the nominee in vo lving both on
and off ca mpus acti vities. A committee consisting of the Vide President fo r Student
Affairs, the Dean fo r Student Development, and the Dean fo r Stude nt Services shall
se lect rec ipients.
Laverne Bazilwich Richey Scholarship: This non-renewable scho larshi p is
awarded to a full- time woman undergraduate stude nt with a minimum 3.0 g.p.a.
whose major is medi cine and/or law and show 's empath y with women's issues. The
Scholarship Committee shall select the recipient of thi s award.
Rudez-Pezo Scholarship Fund: This annu al scholars hip is awarded to an academicall y talented and fin anc ially needy undergradu ate. First preference will be given to
students majorin g in the College of Education and Human Services . [f an appropriate candidate is not selected from that College, it will be open to students enrolled in
the Eberl y College of Science and Technology. The Financial Aid Office will select
the recipient fo r thi s award.
Elsbeth E. Santee Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding
student majoring in one or more of the Foreign Languages. Minimum qu alificati ons
are a 3.00 grade point average in the Foreign Language Major(s) and at least two
compl eted courses in the Fo re ign Languages . Inquiries should be directed to the
Foreign Languages Department (724-938-4246).
School District Scholarships: These $500 annu al non-renewable scho lars hips will
be awarded to full-time incomin g freshmen. The guidance coun selors fro m the
vari ous schools di stricts represented shall fo rward recommendati ons to the Financial
Aid Office for selecti on.

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Shaltenbrand/Westerwald Pottery Scholarship: This non-renewable scholarship
is awarded to an incoming fres hman that grad uated in the upper 10% of his/her
class. Thi s scholarship is awarded firs t to anyone from the fo llowing counties:
Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washi ngton, or Westmoreland ; and second to a
Pennsylvania resident. The Financial Aid Office will select the recipient.
Charles W. Slick Football Scholarship: This annual scholarshi p is awarded to a
deserving student who is a member of the Cal ifornia Uni versity Football Team. The
scholarship is awarded based on academic performance and good citizenship qualities.
Interested students should contact the Athletic Department (724-938-40 19).
T. Philip Stout Entrepreneurial Scholarship: This renewable scho larship is
awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior business major fro m Washington County
with a minimum 3.0 g. p.a. Preference will be given to any student who has
demonstrated fin ancial need. The Scholarship Co mmittee shal l select the recipient .
William B. and Mary Watkins Stout Scholarship: This renewable scholarship is
awarded to a sophomore, junior or seni or fro m Was hington County who has a
minimum 3.0 g.p.a. Preference will be given to any student who has demonstrated
fi nancial need. The Scholarship Committee shall select the recipient of this award.
Tselepis Football Scholarship: Thi s annu al scho larship is awarded to a freshm an
or upper c lass student fro m Aliquippa High School who is a member of the
Cali fo rni a University Football Team . Interested students should contact the Athletic
Department (724-938-401 9).
Undergraduate Assistantships: Ten $ 1,000 renewable scholars hips are awarded to
outstand ing first-time freshmen entering on a full -time bas is. Minimum qualifications are a 3.25 grade po int average and a co mbined SAT score of 1100. Interested
students should contact the Admissions Office (724-938-4404).
Dean L. Wahl Memorial Scholarship: This scho larship is awarded to undergraduate students enro lled in their junior year at Califo rni a Uni versity of PA. Considerati on is given to those who have achieved at least a 3.0 average, entered as a
freshm an with less than a 450 verbal SAT, and co mpleted the Reading & Study
Skill s Course in Academic Development. In terested students should contact the
Academ ic Development Office (724-938-4230).
Welsh Scholarship: This annual scho larshi p is awarded to an Educati on major who
has co mpleted at least 96 credits, has a minimum grade point average of 3.00, and
demonstrates fin ancial need. The Dean of the College of Educati on and Human
Services chooses the recipient. The College of Educati on will select the rec ipient
for thi s award .
Jay and Cissy Zeffiro Scholarship: This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to
an undergradu ate student who majors in business, economics, or in the arts and
sciences . A firs t year entering fres hman must demonstrate acade mi c promise with a
minimum 2.5 g. p.a. All undergraduate students must show academic achievement
with a minimum 2.5 g. p.a. The Scholars hip Committee shall select the recipient of
th is award.
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State Scholarship Programs
SciTech Scholarship Program
The SciTech Scholarsh ip is awarded to students majoring in an approved science or
technol ogy field of study. This award is up to $3 ,000 per year, for a maxi mum of
three years.
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) jointl y administer the SciTech Scholarship.
(See below to view list of approved programs).
To qual ify, a student must:
• Bea resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Be a hi gh school grad uate.
• Beat least a so phomore who is enrolled as a fu ll- time student pursuing a
bachelor's degree in an approved science or technology field at an approved
Pennsylvani a public or private college or university.
• Have had at least a 3.0 cumu lative grade poin t average (on a 4.0 scale) at the time
of applicati on for th is program and maintain at least that average throughout postseco ndary study.
• Complete an approved internship or relevant work experience in a technol ogyintensive fi eld with a Pennsylvani a co mpan y prior to receiving a degree.
• Begin employment in the state wi thin one year after completion of studies, one
year fo r eac h year that the grant wa awarded. A deferment of the work obligati on i
ava ilable for fu ll-time graduate study that begins within one year of the student 's
receipt of a bacca laureate degree.
• App ly for a Federal Pell and Penn ylvania State Grant.

Please Note: The scholarship will convert to a loan if a student Jails to satisfy the
requirements of the eligible program or Jails io perform the internship or work
obligation.
Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program
The Postsecondary Educational Gratuity Program was established to assist the
chi ldren of Pennsy lvania police officers, firefi ghters, resc ue and ambul ance squad
members, correcti on empl oyees and ati onal Guard members who di ed in the Line
of duty. The program recogni zes and honors those individuals who lost their li ves
protecting the citizens of this Commonwealth by providing the ir children with a
waiver of tuiti on, fees , and room and board charges .
El igible students receive waivers that cover tu ition, fees, room and board charged by
the institution, less awarded scholarshi ps and federal and State Grants. Thi s benefit
is avai lable fo r a max imum of five academic years, depending upon program of
study.

Eligibility Criteria:
be a res ident of the Commonwealth of Pennsy lvania.
be a child by birth or adopti on of a deceased police officer, firefighter,
re cue or ambul ance squ ad member, correction employee or an active National
Guard member who di ed as a direct result of performing his or her official duti es.
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be 25 years of age or younger at the ti me of application fo r the program.
completed the Free Applicati on fo r Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and
listed Califo rni a University of PA as one of school choices .
be enro lled full-time leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
In submitting an applicati on, the student must include a certified copy of the
student's birth certificate or adoption record and a copy of the letter of admiss ion to
an eligible school. The program is available to students whose parents have died in
the line of duty since Janu ary 1, 1976.
The Postsecond ary Educational Gratuity Progra m is administered by The Pennsyl vania Higher Educati on Assistance Agency (PHEAA). PHEAA will send an applicati on to the family once it receives notification of the parent's death .
Indi viduals who believe they qualify and have not received an application should
contact PHEAA directl y. To request an applicati on or to receive additional info rmation, please write or call PHEAA at:
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL
GRATUITY PROGRAM
PHEAA Grant Division
1200 North Seventh Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
1-800-692-7435
Electro nic Scholarship Search Engines
The Financial Aid Office staff is frequentl y asked the following questi ons:
Which awards made by Califo rnia Uni vers ity mi ght I qualify to receive?"
"Are there other scholarships I should pursue?"
" If so, where can I get a listing of them and then obtai n an applicati on?"
We trust that the links prov ided below will assist you in your search.
FastWeb (www.fas tweb.com)
is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It pro vides
access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholars hips,
fe llowships, grants, and student loans available to students.
MACH 25 www.mach25 .com
is a simple and fas t scholarship resource locator. Students develop a profile of
themselves to locate scholarships that best match their qu alifications.
We also encourage you to visit the Uni versity's Financial Aid Office homepage at
www.cup.edu/financial_aid.

Loans
About Loans
Student loans are a major source of fin ancial aid fo r many students. All loans,
including student loans, represent debts that must be repaid ; however, most student
loans do not go into repayment until after you leave school or graduate. In addition
to delayed repay ment, most student loans have relati vely low interest rates, several
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repayment options from which to choose, circumstances under whi ch you can
postpone repay ment, and other fav orable terms and conditions. Student loans can be
thought of as an in vestment in your future as long as you are prepared to meet your
repayment responsibilities. Failure to repay your student loans will have seri ous
adverse consequences.
It is true that most students would prefer not to borrow; but student loans represent
the largest source of fi nancial ai d ass istance available to students today. Building a
budget is one of the most important aspects of student loan borrowing. When
borrowing, it is important to carefull y plan your budget so that you onl y borrow
what you need, keep track of the total amount borrowed each year, and have some
idea as to how you will pay your loans back when the time comes. The Loan
Estimator and Repay ment Calculator are two electroni c tools th at can help you with
this task. These are avai lable at www.salliemae.com. In addi tio n, the Career
Services Office can prov ide you with info rmation concerning entry-level salari es in
most fie lds.
At California Uni versity, the federal government funds nearl y 95 % of all loans
processed. Over 50% of all fin ancial aid awarded at Califo rni a Uni versity comes
from the Federal Stafford Loan Program s.
Federal Famil y Educational Loan Programs (FFELP)
In order to appl y fo r any type of FFELP (sub idized, unsubsidized, and/or a PLUS
loan), you must complete the Free Applicati on fo r Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or
the Renewal FAFSA for the appropriate school year and meet all general student
eligibility requi rements necessary to receive federal fin ancial aid.
In additi on, you can receive a loan if yo u are a regul ar student (must be admi tted to
Califo rnia Uni versity as a degree- seeking student; non-degree students are not
eligible), enrolled in an eligible program of study, and attending at least half time
each term. Half- time enro llment is defi ned as six hours fo r undergraduate students
and five graduate hours fo r graduate students.

Federal Stafford Loan Program
(S ubsidized/Unsubsidized)
The Federal Stafford Loan that you, the student, can borrow in your ow n name can
be either subsidized or unsubsidized or a combinati on of both. In order to qu alify for
a subsidi zed loan, you must have fin ancial need. To determine if you have fin ancial
need, your Ex pected Family Contribution, whi ch is determined by the results of your
FAFSA, is subtracted fro m the cost-of-educati on. Also, any other aid that you are
receiving or are ex pected to receive is subtracted from the cost-of-education to
determine if you have any remaining fin ancial need in order to qualify fo r a Federal
Subsidized Loan. If you do qu alify fo r a subsidized loan, the federal government
pays the interest on the loan, i.e., subsidizes the loan, while you are in school, during
your six-month grace peri od prior to repay ment and during any authori zed peri od of
deferment.
Students without fi nancial need are eligible fo r the Federal Stafford Unsubsidized
Loan. This means that you will be responsible fo r the interest on the loan from the
ti me you receive the funds until the loan is paid in full. You have the option of

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allowing the interest to accumul ate, or accrue, on the loan whil e you are in school
and durin g your six-month grace period before repay ment. You also have the
Co ncentration of paying the interest on the loan as it accumul ates. If you decide to
delay interest repayment, the interest that accumulates will be "capitali zed," that is,
it will be added to your loan principal when you begin repay ment. Thi s mean s your
tota l loan principal will increase. It is better to pay the interest, if you can, because
you will save money in the end. However, not all students can afford to pay the
interest while still in school and th at is why yo u have the option of letting the
interes t acc umul ate.
How much yo u ca n borrow in a subsidi zed and/or un subsidi zed loan depends upon
several fac tors including your grade level in school and your dependency statu s fo r
fin ancial aid purposes .
Stafford Loa n Borrowing Chart
Grade Level
Annual Amount *
Freshm an
Up to $2,625
Sophomore
Up to $3,500
Juni or/Seni or
Up to $5,500
Gradu ate
Up to $8,500
* combined total of Subsidi zed & Unsubsidized
Please Note: Independent students and dependent students, whose parents cannot
obtain a PLUS Loan, may increase their " Unsubsidi zed" Stafford Loan limit by the
fo llowing amounts:

Grade Level
Freshman/ Sophomore
Juni or/Senior
Gradu ate

Annual Amount
Up to $4,000
Up to $5 ,000
Up to $ I 0,000

The interest rate on yo ur Federal Stafford Subsidi zed or Unsubsidi zed Loan is
vari able, which means that the interest rate could change each year of repayment but
will never exceed the cap of 8.25 percent. The interest rate is adjusted each Jul y I.

Federal PLUS Loan
The Federal Parent Loan fo r Undergraduate Student (PLUS) is a loan for the natural
parent, adopti ve parent, or legal guardi an of a dependent undergraduate student. In
certain circum stances, a stepparent may be elig ible to borrow. The first step in
appl ying is to co mpl ete the Free Appli cati on fo r Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) fo r
the appropriate year. The maximum PLUS Loan a parent can borrow is the di ffe rence between the cost of educati on and any other financ ial aid.
A parent can obtain a PL US Loan applicati on from a lender or the Financial Aid
Office. The PLUS Loan applicati on is then submitted to the lender. The lender/
servicer does a cred it chec k on the parent borrower. The parent borrower must have
a good credit hi story in order to be able to borrow a PLUS Loan. If the parent
borrower does not pass the credit chec k, the loan may be denied outri ght or the
parent may be offered the Concentrati on of obtaining a creditworthy endorser. The
endorser would have to be able to pass the credit check, agree to endorse the
Promissory Note, and agree to repay the loan i.f your parent would fai l to do so.
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If your parent is denied a PLUS Loan outright or does not have someone who is
willing to be the endorser if offered that Concentration, then you are eligible to
borrow an unsubsidized loan in your own name. Freshmen and sophomores (0 to 64
hours) can borrow up to $4000 and juniors and seniors (65 or more hours) can
borrow up to $5000.

The PLUS Loan interest rate is variable, but it will never exceed its cap of nine
percent. The interest rate is adjusted each Jul y l.
The PLUS Loan goes in to repay ment within 60 days of the fi nal loan disbursement
fo r the school year. Your parent can choose the Sta ndard, Ex tended, or Gradu ated
Repay ment Plan. (PLUS Loans do not have a delayed repay ment Concentration as
do subsidized and unsubsidized loans.) There is no grace period on a PLUS Loan so
interest begins to accumulate at the time the first disbursement is made. Your parent
must begin repay ing both principal and interest while you are in school.

Federal Perkins Loan
The Federal Perki ns Loan (formerl y called the National Defense and National Direct
Student Loan) is a federall y funded low-interest loan. Califo rnia Uni versity is the
lender using fund s fro m the federal government and/or payments collected fro m
previous borrowers. The interest rate on the Perki ns Loan is five percent, and
repayment starts nine months after you leave school or graduate.
In order to appl y fo r the Perkins Loan, you mu t complete the Free Application fo r
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA for the appropriate school
year. Californi a Uni versity must receive the results of your FAFSA by our firstpriority deadline of May l. You will need to submit your FAFSA by April 1 to allow
time fo r process ing to meet this deadline. In additi on, you must have fi nancial need
in order to qu ali fy for a Perkins Loan. In general, Califo rni a Uni versity makes
Perkins Loans that range from $2000 to $3000 per school year to be disbursed in
equal semester payments, i.e.,$ 1000 and$ 1500 per semester, for two semesters,
respectfull y.
If you are awarded and do not decline your Perki ns Loan, you will be sent a Perkins
Loan packet whi ch contains a Pro mi ssory Note, Statement of Rights & Responsibiliti es, and Repay ment Chart to complete. You must complete and return these fo rms to
the Bursar's Office in order to fi nalize receipt of your Perki ns Loan.

When you graduate (or leave school fo r other reasons), you must complete a Perkins
Loan Exi t Interview. Thi s Exit Interview will give you more information about your
repayment options, deferments, cancellati on provisions, etc. You will be mai led a
Perki ns Loan Ex it Interview Packet the quarter you appl y for graduation. You must
complete and return the forms in the packet in order to meet your Exit Interview
requirement. Fai lu re to do so will result in a "HOLD" being placed on your grades,
diploma, etc. If you are leaving school for other reasons, such as transferring to a
diffe rent school, you should contact the Bursar's Office at 724-938-4431 to make
arrangements to complete your Perkins Loan Exit Interv iew.

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Application Process
(Master Promissory Note)
Step!: File the electronic or paper version of the 2003-2004 FAFSA and check
"Yes" to question 33.
Step 2: The pre-certification step is the most important step in the loan process.
During thi s step the Financial Aid Office will noti fy you of your max imum Federal
Stafford Loan eligibility and type of Stafford Loan (subsidized and/or unsubsidized)
based on your fi nancial need and grade level. You will have an opportuni ty to either
dec line or reduce your Stafford Loa n estim ate by co mpleting a "Federal Stafford
Loan Adjustment Form" which is available in the Financial Aid Office (FAO).
Step 3: The FAO wi ll transmit your Federal Stafford Loan inform ati on to AES/
PHEAA. If you have never co mpleted a Federal Stafford Pro missory Note, you will
receive a pre-printed Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) Packet
fro m AES/PHEAA. If you co mpleted a MPN last year at either Califo rni a or
another fo ur-year college in Pennsylvania, you will only receive an approval noti ce
(see step 5) fro m AES/PHEAA. Please Note: The MPN only needs to be
completed once every ten years!
Step 4: Complete the borrower section of the MPN (if applicable). Please be sure
that all answers are co mplete and that you sign and date the MPN. Submit the
co mpleted MPN to AES/PHEAA. or
Step 4a:: Complete the MPN electronically by logging on to AES/PHEAA's
website (www.aessuccess.org), and click on the ""Appl y fo r a Stafford Loan."
With your Department of Educati on Personal Identification Number (PIN), you can
even sign your MPN electronicall y. If you need a Department of Educati on PIN,
you can request one by logging on the PIN registration website (www. pin.ed.gov).
Please Note: If you are a non-resident student selecting a lender for the first time,
our office strong ly encourages you to select one of our preferred lenders listed on
the pre- printed Stafford Loan materi al whi ch will be mailed to yo u by AES/PHEAA.
If you are completing your MPN electronicall y, our list of preferred lenders will
appear on the AES/PHEAA website.

Step 5: Whether completing a pre-printed paper or electroni c MPN, AES/PHEAA
will mai l an "Approval Notice." Thi s noti ce will indicate the am ount of your
loan(s), the interest rate and the disbursement dates of your loan(s). If you are not
interested in a Federal Stafford Loa n, please do not complete or return this MPN.

You will have an additional opportunity at this point to cancel or reduce your
Stafford Loan(s) by contacting AESIPHEAA.
Step 6: AES/PHEAA will authorize the disbursement of loan proceeds (Electronic
Funds Transfer [EFT] or check) at the appropriate time to Californi a Uni versity.
Finall y, all first-time Stafford Loan borrowers must complete a loan counseling
session before Stafford Loan proceeds can be disbursed to the student. This loan
counseling session can be completed via the Internet by going to our homepage at:
www.cup.edu/tinancial_aid. Scroll down this page until you see "Links and
Resources" and select "On-Line Student Loan Entrance Counseling."
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Disbursement of Financial Aid
Crediting Financial Aid to a Student's Account
In general, once a student 's financial aid award(s) has been fin alized (all requested
forms received, verification completed, enro ll ment verified , and defau lt status
reviewed), the student 's semester award amount(s) (except Federal Stafford Loans
and Federal College Work-Study) wi ll be cred ited to hi s/her account beginning with
th e second week of the semester. Federal Stafford Loans wi ll also be credited to a
student 's account once loan proceeds have been received and appropriate authorization (endorsement of loan check or a signed EFr authorization form) has been
sec ured and all
other el igibility criteria have been satisfied . Federal College Work-Study fund s are
di bursed bi-weekly to the student in the form of a payro ll check based on the
number of hours worked durin g the pay peri od. Please Note: Federal regulations
prevent the deli very of the first disbursement of Federal Staffo rd Loan proceeds to
first-year, first-time borrowers until thirty days after the fi rst day of classes.
How Registrati on Affects Financial Aid Eligibility
Federal regulations and institutional guideli nes requ ire students to be registered
before any fin ancial aid moni es can be di bursed. In additi on, all federal and state
financial aid programs specify minimum enro llment req uirements in order for a
student to receive any (max imum or partial) as istance from these programs. These
minimum enrollment requirements are broken into four enrollment classificati ons:
full-time, three-quarter-time, half time, and less-than-half-time. The chart below
defi nes the credit hour requirements fo r each of the five federa l aid and PHEAA
Grant program s, as we ll as the percentage of the maximum award a student may
qualify for under all fo ur enrollment c lass ifications.

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Determining Award Eligibility Based On Enrollment Status
Please Note: Federal and state fin ancial aid awards may be adj usted according to
this chart for any student whose enrollment status (as defi ned above) changes before
60% of the enrollment period, e.g. , fall or spring semester, or a special summer
session, has elapsed. This would occur when a student drops a class(es) or withdrawals fro m the uni versity.
Financial Aid Refunds
Financial aid which exceeds the amount the student owes to the University fo r direct
costs will be disbursed to the student in the form of a refund check to cover noninsti tuti onal educational costs such as books & supplies, off-campus housing and
transportation. These refunds will be available starting the second week of the
semester if you have satisfied the eligibility requirements fo r each award.
Please Note: Even though refund checks will be avai lable starting the second week
of the semester, your student financial aid refund check could be delayed if you meet
one or more of the fo llowing: your federal and/or state aid has not been fi nalized,
your Master Promissory Note (MPN) was fil ed late, and/or your MPN or "Free
Application fo r Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) is delayed at PHEAA and/or federal
processor due to missing or incorrect information.
Financial Planning
Students planning to attend Califo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvania should be aware
that the cash from many of the fin ancial aid programs is not available until the
second week of the semester fo r which the funds are intended. Students should plan
to come to the uni versity with enough personal money fo r early term purchases
(books, materials, art supplies, etc.) without depending upon fin ancial aid fund s.
Maintaining Financial Aid Eligibility
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Federal regul ations require all institutions that administer Title TV student ass istance
programs to monitor the academic progress toward a degree or certificate of those
students applying for or receiving ass istance from those programs. All Californi a
Uni versity students appl ying for Title IV federal assistance must meet the standards
stated in this policy, regard less of whether or not they previously received aid. The
fi nancial aid programs governed by these regul ations are as fo llows:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized/Unsubsidized)
Federal Plus Loan
Federal Work-Study
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards include three elements:
I ) max imum time fra me within which a degree or certificate must be granted,
2) minimum credit hours earned per academic year, and
3) minimum cumulati ve grade point average (g. p.a.).

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Review Period
The review of a student 's "Satisfactory Academic Progress" (SAP) standing occurs
annuall y at the end of the spring semester. A student 's SA P standing wi ll be based on
hi /her academic performance during the academic year [fall and/or spring
semester(s)]. Students who are not making satisfactory academic progress are
typicall y notified in earl y summer.
Maximum Time Frame
Max imum time frame is defined as the req uired length o f time it will take a student
to co mpl ete a degree program based on the appropriate en ro llment status (full-time,
three-quarter tim e, or half-t ime) . For a student to remain eligible fo r federal aid, the
student must conform to the following time frame fo r compl etion of a degree:
Associate Degree
Enrollment Status Number of Eligible Semesters
Fu ll-time ( 12 or more credits)
6 semesters
Three-quarter time (9 to l I credits)
9 semesters
Half-time (6 to 8 credits)
12 semesters
Bachelor Degree
Enrollment Status Number of Eligible Seme ters
FulJ -time ( 12 or more credits)
11 semesters
Three-q uarter time (9 to 11 credits)
16 semesters
Half-time (6 to 8 credits)
22 semesters

Minimum Earned Credit Hours
In order to monitor a student 's progress toward compl eting a degree in a prescribed
amount of time, a measure of annual progress has been established. The minimum
earned credit hour component requires student aid applicants and recipients to
successfull y earn a minimum number of credit
hours per year based on a studen t's enrollment status. A student must meet the
fo llowing earned credit hour standard based on hi s/her enrollment status:
Enrollment Status* Total Earned Credits per Year
Full -time ( 12 or more credits)
24 credits
Three-quarter time (9 to 11 credits)
18 cred its
Half-time (6 to 8 credits)
12 cred its
* Assumes a student 's enrollment status (fu ll-time, three-quarter time, or half-time)
remained constant throughout the academic year. The minimum. earned credit hours
standard listed above will differ if the student's enrollment status varies throughout
the academic yea,:

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
Each seme ter the uni versity reviews the "grade point average" (g. p.a.) of each
student in order to determine whether the student is maintaining "good academic
standing." The uni versity has established minimum grade point averages that
students must maintain in order to achieve "good academi c standin g." Listed below
are the minimum grade point averages for each class level:

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Freshman
1.75
Junior 1.95
Sophomore
1.85*
Senior 2.00
*Students pursuing an Associate Degree must have a 2.0 g.p.a. in order to graduate.
A student who fa il s to meet minimum academic standards (required g.p.a), as
defi ned by the uni vers ity, will be placed on academic probati on status fo r one
semester. Students are e ligible to receive fi nancial ai d dur ing the probati on
semester(s). At the end of the probation semester(s), a student must:
( I) achi eve the req uired minimum grade poin t average (stu dent is removed from
academi c probati on); or
(2) achi eve at least a 2.0 grade po int average during the pro bati onary semester (if
this requirement is met, the student will co ntinue on academic probati on).
A student who is unsuccessful in attaining either one of these levels of academi c
performance will be academi cally di smi ssed fro m the uni versity. Students who are
acade micall y dismissed are considered ineligible fo r Title IV federal aid. However, a
student who is academicall y dismissed and is approved fo r re-admission (through
the uni versity's PASS Program onl y) will be placed on "fi nancial aid probati on."
During fi nancial aid probation a student is e ligible to receive Title IV federal aid
(see "Financial Aid Probati on" secti on for additi onal info rmation).

Special Grades
I (Incomplete): An incomplete grade does not earn credit or influence the grade
point average in the semester in whi ch the course work was taken. If an incomplete
has been reso lved and the student has earned a pass ing grade, the credit and grade
will be counted toward satisfying the minimum credit hour standards and grade
point average requirements.
W (Withdrawal): All withdrawal categori es do not earn credit(s) toward graduation
or toward satisfying the credit requ irements of the SAP Policy.
P (Pass) : If this grade is awarded, the credits appl y toward graduation and toward
sati sfying the minimum earned credit hour standards, but will not impact a stude nt's
grade point average.
Repeated Courses: For a course that has been repeated, onl y the last grade earned
is used in calculating the grade point average and the credits are awarded onl y fo r
the semester in whi ch it was repeated. However, each time a student enrolls in a
course, the course is counted as part of the max imum time frame.
Military Transfer Credits
In most cases, military training and/or service school experience credits can be
counted in the total credit hours earned by a student fo r satisfy ing the minimum
credit hour progression requirement. However, the mili tary training and/or service
school ex perience will onl y be used in sati sfying the minimum earned credit hour
requirement during the student 's fi rst year of attendance at Cali fo rni a Uni versity.
PHEAA Grant Progress Standard
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academic progress requirements for this program are similar to the federal policy.
For a student to remain eligible for a PHEAA Grant, he/ he must meet the fo llowing
minimum earned credit hour standard after every two semesters of state grant
assistance:
Enrollment Status* Total Earned Credits per Year
24 credits
Full-time (12 or more credits)
Part-time (6 to 11 credits)
12 credits
For PHEAA Grant purposes, the repeated course(s) can be counted only once in
meeting the 12 or 24 credit hour test. Please Note: A student can only receive a
maximum of 8 full-time or 16 part-time semesters of PHEAA Grant assistance.

Financial Aid Probation
If a student fails to achieve the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards during the
review period as outlined in this policy, the student will be placed on financial aid
probation . Students who fail to meet progress standards should refer to the "Financial Aid Suspension" section listed below. Students will remain on financial aid
probation for the next award year and wi ll be eligible to receive federal Title IV
financial aid assistance during this probationary period.
Please Note: Students will not be granted financial aid probation for two consecutive academic years.
Financial Aid Suspension
If a student fails to achieve the minimum 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 ass istance until the student's SAP deficiency is resolved.
Eligibility for Reinstatement
In order to be reinstated, the student must successfull y achieve the required grade
point average as mandated by the SAP Policy and/or successfu lly make up his/her
credit hour(s) deficiency at his/her own expense. The student may use the summer or
any semester of the academic year to eliminate his/her deficiency. Students may take
course work at another college or university 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 transient course work. Students who make up their credit-hour
deficiency at an institution other than California University must have a Financial
Aid Transcript sent to the Financial Aid Office.
Students who make up their deficiency must complete and return the Satisfactory
Academic Progress Form, along with all required documents, to the Financial Aid
Office before their deficiency status can be cleared.

Please Note: Only successfully earned credits, not grades, are transferable back to
California from another approved institution. Students can only improve their grade
point average by taking and successfully completing course work at California
University.

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Appea l Procedures
All Title IV recipients have a ri ght to appeal a fi nancial ai d suspension decision by
submittin g a "SAP Appea l Form" to the Financial Aid Office with a written
ex pl anation of the reason(s) the student fa iled to meet the Satisfactory Academic
Policy Standards. Appeal fo rms are avail able in the Financial Aid Office. The
deadline date fo r filin g an appeal i the third week of classes in any semester that the
student is appl ying fo r fin anc ial aid . Students w ill be offi ciall y notified within 7 to
IO days after filin g the appeal fo rm. If the appeal is denied, fin al appeal must be
made to the Director of Financial Aid within IO wo rking days of the date of the
deni al letter.
Refund/Repayment Policies
Refund Policy
Students who o ffi c iall y withd raw fro m th e Uni versity or from specific classes durin g
the semester may be eligible fo r a refund of a porti on of the tuiti on, fees, room and
board paid to Cali fo rni a Uni versity fo r that semester. Refund s are based on the
official date of withdrawal as recorded by the Academic Records Office (for
additi onal in fo rmati on see "Withdrawa l from the U ni versity" listed in the Academic
Po lic ies secti on of the catalog). Students who do not fo llow the offi cial withdrawal
proced ure but who stop attending cla ses for all o f their courses will be considered
to have withdrawn at the 50% po int of the semester un less attend ance is documented
after th at ti me.
Return of Title IV Funds Formula
Two fo rmul as ex ist fo r determining the amount o f the refund: California
Uni versity's Refund Policy (for additi onal info rmation see "Uni versity Refund
Po licy" in Billing Section) and the federal "Return of Title IV Aid" fo rmul a. The
federal formul a is applicable to an y student receiving federal aid and withdraws
from the University during the first 60% of a semester. These students wi ll have
the ir federal fi nancial aid (Pell Gra nts, Suppl emental Educati on Opportunity Grants,
Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford and Plus Loans) adjusted based on the percent of the
semester co mpl eted before the withd rawal. In essence, students will be entitled to
retain the same percent of the federal fin ancial aid received as the percent of the
semester co mpl eted. Thi s percent is calcul ated by dividing the number of days in
the semes ter (excluding breaks of five days or longer) into the number of days
completed prior to the withdrawal (excluding breaks o f fi ve days or longer). There
will be no adju stment to federal fin ancial aid after the completi on of at least 60% of
the semester. If an y refund remai ns after the required return of Title IV aid, the
refund will be used to repay Cali fo rni a Uni versity fund s, state grant fund s, and other
pri vate sources and the student in proporti on to the amount paid by each non-federal
source, as long as there was no unpai d balance du e at the time of withdrawal. If
there is an unpaid balance, then all ai d sources will be repaid before any refund is
paid to the student.
Distribution Policy
Once the amount of the federal fund s to be returned has been calcul ated, the fund s
will be returned to the appropriate program (s) in the fo llowing priority order:
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Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Subsidized Stafford Loa ns
PLUS Loans
Perki ns Loans
Pe ll Grant
Supplemental Edu cati onal Opportunity Grant

Repayment of Unearned Financial Aid Assistance
Studen ts who receive a re fund of fin ancial aid before withdrawing fro m the
University may owe a repayment of federal fi nancial aid fu nds received. Student
will be noti fied by the Bursar 's Office and will be given 30 days to repay the fund s
to the U ni versity. Students who fa il to return the unearned porti on of federal
financial aid fu nds given to them will have a "hold" pl aced on the ir Uni vers ity
reco rds, thereby preventing them fro m registerin g fo r fu ture semesters until
repayment is made in fu ll .
Financial Aid Glossary
1040 Form, 1040A Form, 1040E Form: The Federal Inco me Tax Return that i
required to be fil ed by each person who received inco me duri ng the previou year.
Academic Year: The period of time school is in sess ion, co nsistin g of 30 weeks of
instructi on.
Appeal: An appeal is a fo rm al request made by the student to have a fin ancial aid
administrator review a student 's unusual circumstances, whi ch may affect the
tuden t's aid eligibility (i.e., death of a parent, unemploy me nt, etc.)
Award Letter: An official letter issued by the Financial Ai d Office th at lists the
fi nancial ai d awarded to the student. Students are required to either accept or decline
the awards you wish to receive, sign the award letter, and return it to the Financial
Aid Office. Award info rm ation is also avai lable on the web on our secure "Web for
Student" website at: http://sisweb.cup.edu.
Bursar's Office: The Bursar's Office is the uni versity office responsible for the
bi lling and collection of uni versity charges, receiving loan proceeds and issuing
refund checks.
Campus-Based Aid Programs: There are three fin ancial aid progra ms fund ed by
the Federal Government but administered by the school, using Federal Guidelines.
The e programs are the Federal Supple mental Edu cati onal Opportuni ty Grant
(FSEOG), Federal Perkin Loa n Program, and the Federal Work-S tudy Program.
College Work-Study: College Work-Study is a part-time job fo r undergraduate
stu dents. This is often referred to as the Federal Work-Study Program.
Commuter Student: A student who resides at home and co mmutes to school dail y.
Cost of Attendance: The Cost of Attendance (COA), also known as the cost of
ed ucation or "budget" , is the total amount used to calcul ate a student 's aid eligibility.

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Thi s amount includes tuition and fees, room and board, al lowances for books and
supplies, transportation, and personal and incidental expenses.

Custodial Parent: In the event a student's parents are separated or di vorced, the
custodi al parent is the one who is providing more than 1/2 of the student's support.
If both parents prov ide equal support, then the Custodial Parent is designated by the
one with whom the student lived the most during the past 12 months.
Dependent Student: A student who is 23 years old or younger and is supported by
his/her parents. A parent refusing to provide support for his/her child's ed ucation is
not sufficient for the child to be declared independent.
Disbursement: Disbursement is the rel ease of loan proceeds to the school for
deli very to the borrower.
Disclosure Statement: The disclos ure statement is a statement from the lending
institution that provides the borrower with information 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 lenders to wire fund s for Stafford Loan
proceeds directly to participating schools without requiring a check for the student to
endorse.
Enrollment Status: Indication of total credits scheduled for an enrollment period.
For financial aid purposes, you must be enrolled at least half time to receive aid.
Expected Family Contribution (EFC): The Expected Family Contribution is the
amount of money that the family is expected to contribute to the student's education.
Thi s is based on the Federal Methodology need analysis formula dictated by
Congress.
Financial Aid Transcript: The Financial Aid Transcript is a record of any federal
aid received by the student at each post-secondary school attended.
Financial Aid Package: Thi s includes any aid such as grants, scholarships, loans,
and work-study offered to the student to ass ist in the fundin g of their education.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA is used to apply
for all need-based aid. The information contained within this document is used to
calculate all financial aid for the student.
Gift Aid: Gift aid is financial aid, which is not repaid, such as scholarships and
grants.
Grant: Type of fin ancial aid based on financial need that a student does not repay.
Independent Student: An independent student must meet at least one of the
following criterion:
• Age 24 or older.
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• Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Enro lled in a graduate or professional program beyond a bachelor' degree
• Married
• Orphan or ward of the court, or a ward of the co urt until age 18
• LegaI dependents other than spouse fo r which you are responsible

Loan: Loans are borrowed mo ney that a student must repay with interest.
Need: The difference between the Cost of Attend ance and the Expected Family
Contribution is kn own as fin ancial need.
Pell Grant: A Pe lJ Grant is a federal need-based grant.
Scholarship: A scholarship is gift aid, whi ch is not repaid .
Stafford Loan: A Stafford Loan comes in two fo rms, unsubsidized and subsidized.
Students are required to pay interest on an unsubsidized loan; whereas, the govern ment pays the intere t on a subsidized loan while the student is in school, during the
six-month grace period, and durin g any deferm ent periods.
Subsidized Loan: A subsidized loan is one on whi ch the government pays the
interest while the student is in school, during a six-month grace peri od, and during
any deferment peri ods. Subsidized loans are based on need, and may not be used to
fin ance the famil y contribution.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): The SEOG is a Federa l
grant program.
Unmet Need: Unmet need is the di fference between the student 's fin ancial need and
the total need-based aid.
Unsubsidized Loan: An Unsubsidized Loan is one on whi ch the government does
not pay the interest. The borrower is responsible fo r the interest on an Unsubsidized
loan from the date the loan is di sbursed, even while the student is still in sc hool.
Untaxed Income: Contribution to IRAs, Keoghs, tax-she ltered annuities, and
40 l (k) plans, as well as worker's compensation and welfare benefits.
U.S. Department of Education: The US Department of Educati on admini sters
several Federal student fin ancial ai d programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, the
Federal SEOG, the Federal Work-Study, the Federal Perkins Loan, the Federal
Stafford Loan, and the Federal PLUS Loan.
Verification: Verifi cati on is a rev iew process in whi ch the Financial Aid Office
determines the accuracy of the info rmation provided by th e student and parents on
the ir FAFS A. During thi s process, the student will be required to submit requested
documentation.

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Academic Policies
Student Responsibilities
Students are res ponsible for securing current information about uni versity policies
and for meeting all relevant requirements. Students fo llow the provisions of the
catalog that is in effect at the time of their initial enro llment. Students who have
interrupted their education fo r more than one year are subj ect to the prov isions of
the catalog which is current at the time of their readmission to the uni versity. The
uni versity reserves the ri ght to change policies, curriculum req uirements, and other
prov isions as needed.
Academic Advising
Fac ulty adv isors are available to assist students in planning their academic
programs, but students have the responsibility for meeting all requirements fo r their
degrees. Students are urged to take advantage of the advisory and consultation
services available at the uni versity. They should fee l free to co nsult with professors,
academi c advisors, department chairpersons, the deans, and the Provost. All of
these uni versity representati ves maintain regul ar office hours for student consultati ons.
Semester System
Cali fo rni a University operates on a semester system with Fall and Spring semesters
of approximately 16 weeks (including a fin al examination week). In additi on, there
is a Summer term that typicall y includes a IO-week session and two fi ve-week
sessions, which run from June to August, and special sessions in May and Au gust.
Course Numbering System
Courses numbered I 00 to 499 are undergradu ate courses. Courses numbered 500
may be taken fo r undergradu ate or graduate credit, and courses numbered 600, 700
and 800 are gradu ate level courses. In certai n circumstances, undergradu ate
students are allowed to take graduate level courses fo r either undergradu ate or for
graduate credit. Courses are generally numbered in the fo llowing way:
I 00- 199 Freshman level
200-299 Sophomore leve l
300-399 Junior level
400-499 Senior level
Generall y, courses whose numbers end in 9 (such as 209 and 459) consist of
independent study or internship and registering for such courses typically requires
special permission.
Credits
Credit for course work is recorded in credit hours. For most courses, one credit
hour represents one class meeting per week. For laboratory classes, the ratio may
di ffer so mewhat fro m one department to another, but usually two or three hours of
laboratory work are worth one credit hour.
A full-tim e student is one who is taki ng twelve or more credits. A student taking
fewer than twelve credits is considered a part-time student. Only registered
coursework in a given term is counted toward a student's full- or part-time status
fo r that term . The work that a student mi ght need to do for an Incomplete from a
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previous term will not count toward a student 's full- or part-time status for the
current term. Students expecting to progress from one cla to the next on an annual
basis and graduate in four years shou ld complete an average of 30 credits per year,
or 15 credits per semester.

Grading System
Cal ifornia University uses the following grading system fo r all courses:
Grade
Quality Points per Credit
Interpretation
A
4
Superior Attainment
A3.67
B+
3.33
B
3
Above Average
B2.67
C+
2.33
C
2
Average
C1. 67
D
Below Average
I
F
Failure
0
AU
Not calculated
Audit
l
Not calcul ated
Incomplete
Inco mplete Failure
lF
0
p
Not calcul ated
Passing
w
Not calcul ated
Official Withdrawal
Withdraw Passing
WP
Not calculated
WF
Withdraw Failing
0
Not calculated
Administrative withdrawal
Not calculated
Unoffi cial withdrawal
uw

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Quality Point or Grade Point Average
To calcul ate a quality point average (QPA) or grade point average (GPA ) di vide the
total number of quality points earned in regul ar courses at this uni versity by the total
number of credit hours attempted. For example, if a student has attempted a total of
60 credits with 9 credits of A (= 36 quality points), 6 credits of A- (= 22 quality
points), 12 credits of B+ (= 40 quality points) , 9 credits of B (= 27 quality points), 3
credits of B- (= 8 quality points), 6 credits of C+ (= 14 quality points), 6 credits of
C (= 12 quality points), 3 credits of C- (= 5 quality points), 3 credits of D (= 3
quality points), and 3 credits of F (= 0 quality points), this student would have a
total of 167 qu ality points, or a QPA of 2.78 .
ln computi ng the QPA, the following courses and credi ts are not included: courses
and credi ts transferred from other institutions, advanced placement courses, courses
passed by examination, courses in which a P grade was assigned, CLEP credits, or
credits granted for military servi ce. If a student repeats a course, only the repeat
grade is counted . Althou gh devel opmental courses do not count towards graduation,
the credits earned in them are used in determining a student's QPA.
Appealing a Grade or Other Academic Decisions
Uni versity decisions are based upon applicab le policies, rational procedures, and
sound decision-maki ng principles. Concerning a student 's grade, it must be
understood that it is not the policy of the administration to change a properly
ass igned grade - i.e., one based upon recorded grades for quizzes, exams, assign-

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ments, projects, and other grade criteri a as indicated on the course syll abus or
outline. However, when a student alleges violations of sound academi c grading
procedures, the Uni versity admini strati on and fac ulty mutu all y support a student
appeal procedure th at gives both the student and the fac ulty member a fair process to
sub tanti ate and/o r refute those allegati ons.
In appealing a grade, a student should first contact the fac ulty member who issued
that grade to di sc uss the reaso n fo r the grade. If the student is not satisfi ed with the
fac ulty member 's ex planati on, the student should then contact the fac ul ty member's
department chairperso n. This contact must be in writing and must be fil ed with the
chairperson within thirty working days after the beginning of the fa ll or spring
semes ter following the term in whi ch the grade in questi on was given. The chairperson shall notify in writing the student and fac ulty member of hi s/her findin gs and
decision within 15 working days of his/her receipt of the appeal from the student.
If accord is not reached through the chairperson, the student may then appeal to the
college dean. Such appeal must be in writin g and must be fil ed with the dean within
15 working days from the date of the fin al written determinati on of the chairperson.
The dean shall notify in writing the student and fac ulty member of his/her findin gs
and decision within 15 workin g days of his/her receipt of the appeal from the
student. The fin al source of appeal is the Provost. This fin al step should be taken
onl y if there is no possibility fo r resolution at an earlier stage, and onl y if the student
is convinced th at arbitrary and/or capricious stan dards were applied. The appeal to
the Provost must be in writing and must be fil ed with the Provos t w ithin 15 workin g
days fro m the date of the fi nal written determination of the dean. The Provost shall
review the matter and take acti on as necessary to provide equity in the situati on.
In the case of other academic deci sions, the student should fo llow the same appeal
procedure insofar as possible. In matters relating to student co ndu ct and di scipline,
the Vi ce President fo r Stud ent Development has authority to rev iew student appeals.
In matters relatin g to fi nancial aid, see the secti on on Financial Aid in thi s catalog; in
matters relating to teac her certificati on, see the re levant secti on in this catalog; and
in matters relatin g to transfer credits, contac t the articul ati on and transfer office as
the first point of contact, and fo llow the sa me appeal procedure as li sted above.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Truth and hones ty are necessary prerequisites fo r all educati on, and students who
attempt to improve their grades or class stand ing through any fo rm of academi c
di shonesty may be penali zed by di sciplinary action ran ging from a verbal reprimand
to a failing grade in the course or di smi ssal fro m the uni versity. If the situati on
appears to merit a severe penalty, the professor will refer the matter to the appropriate dean or to the Provost.
Class Attendance
Regular class attend ance is a prerequi ite to successful class perfo rm ance. Uni versity po licy permits class absence fo r cause but places an obligati on fo r successful
co mpl etion of course wo rk on the student. There is no sing le, uni versity-wide policy
on class attendance or on cuts; but professors may establish their parti cular po licies
on abse nces, assess reasonable penalties if students do not observe these policies,
and treat unex plained absences as unexc used absences. The student must, in all
cases, arrange to make up examinations or other work missed beca use of absence,
according to term s and a sc hedul e agreeable to the professors.
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It is the student 's responsibility to inform professors of the cause of any absence, if
possible, in advance. Students should notify their college Dean of lengthy absences
due to iLLness or other causes, and appropriate documentation may be required in
such cases. The Dean will in tum notify the professors concerned. Requests for
absence due to official university activ ities, such as field trips or athletic contests,
must be made to the appropri ate university official.
The Health Center does not issue medical excuses. Under certain circumstances the
Health Center will notify professors about students ' absences (or other failure to
fulfill academic obligations) due to medical conditions; on the basis of this notification, individual professors in tum will determine whether or not to excuse the
absences.
The temporary grade of Incomplete is not automatically awarded even if excused or
explained absences have prevented completion of required work by the end of the
semester.

Good Academic Standing
Students who achieve the minimum Quafay Point Average (QPA) or Grade Point
Average (QPA) for their class rank as follows are in good academic standing:
Fres hman ( 1-29
1.75
Sophomore (30-59)
1.85
Junior (60-89)
1.95
Senior (90 or more)
2.00
All earned credits including transfer credits and other advanced standing credits that
have been officially accepted are counted in determining a student's class rank. All
attempted credits at California University are used in 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
also required for continued eligibility for financial aid .
Academic Probation
A student whose total number of credits attempted has reached or exceeded twel ve
and whose overall QPA is below the specified minimum for his or her class rank wiJJ
be placed on Academic Probation. Before registering for a new term, students on
Academic Probation must have their schedules approved by the Associate Provost
for Student Retention and must agree to sati sfy additional requirements during the
probationary semester.
A student on Academic Probation who:
• attains the minimum overall QPA for his or her class rank and satisfies other
requirements will be removed from Academic Probation ,
• attains a 2.00 QPA during the probationary semester and satisfies other requirements, but fail s to attain the minimum overall QPA for his/her class rank will be
permitted to return to the university on Continuing Academic Probation ,
• does not attain the overall QPA for his or her class rank and does not achi eve a
2.00 QPA for the probationary semester, or fail s to satisfy other requirements will be
di smissed from the university.

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Academic Dismissal
The un iversity reserves the ri ght to refu se the pri vilege of furth er attendance to
students who have fail ed to meet minimum academi c requirements. If a student 's
cumul ati ve grade point average remains below the required minimum after a
probati onary semester, the term grade point average during a probati onary semester
is below 2.00, and the student fail s to meet other req uirements, he or she will be
di smi ssed from the uni versity.
Incomplete Grades
An Inco mplete (I) is assigned when a professor is convinced the student can
complete or make up work. Faculty members may submit a fin al grade based on
work co mpleted and not accept late work. However, when appropriate explanation
and documentati on 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 co mpleted, the professor will submit a Change of
Grade fo rm to the Academi c Records Office. The student, however, is responsible
fo r co ntact ing the professor regarding arrangements that should be made to complete
the work fo r the course. (S tudents are not required to register fo r the course again.)
If the required work is not co mpleted within one calendar year, the Incomplete grade
will be co nverted to I-F. This conversion will occur even if the student has not been
enrolled at the uni versity during thi s calendar year. The 1-F grade is considered in
the computation of the student 's grade point average as an F grade. Students who
wish to have an ex tension of the time allowed to complete the work must obtain
approval from the dea n of their college. Graduating seniors must resolve their
Incomplete grades by the last day of classes of the term in which they intend to
graduate. Otherwise, these Incompletes immedi ately become I-F's, and graduation
may be corres pondingly affected.
The work th at a student needs to do during one term fo r an Inco mplete from a
previous term will not count toward a student 's full- or part-time status fo r the
current term.

Grade Reports
At the end of each semester and summer session, grade reports are mailed to
students at their permanent home addresses. Therefore, every student should be sure
that the Academic Records Office has that permanent address. In compliance with
the Famjl y Educati on Rj ghts and Privacy Act of 1974, grade reports are sent to
students and not to their parents or guardi an. A grade report will not be sent if a
student's academic record s have been sealed. Midterm grades are also reported for
some students. These reports are avail able from each student 's academi c advisor or
in the Office of Student Retention.
Transcripts
Transc ripts are iss ued by the Academic Records Office, Dixon Hall. Each transcript
costs $3, and pay ment must be received before the transcript is issued. Chec ks and
money orders should be made payable to Califo rni a Unj vers ity of Pennsylvani a. All
transcripts are iss ued according to the provisions of the Famil y Educati on Rights and
Pri vacy Act of 1974 as amended: see also the secti on on Confidentiality of Records
in this catalog.
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A request for a transcript must be made in writi ng, to ensure th at academic information is not improperly disclosed. Telephone requests for transcripts cannot be
honored. The req uest may be made by completing a form in the Academic Records
Office or by writing a letter to that office indicating (a) the number of transcripts
req uired, (b) the type of transcripts required (i.e., undergrad uate, graduate, or both),
and (c) the name and address of the perso n or institution where the transcript should
be sent. Transcripts will not be iss ued to a third party without the written consent of
the student.

If a transcript is issued to a student, a notation to that effect appears on the transcript.
Transcripts marked in this manner are sometimes not considered official when
presented to a third party by the student.
Transcripts are issued as quickly as possible, but in busy periods of the academic
year there may be some delay. Requests should therefore be made well before the
transcript is due elsewhere. No transcript will be issued to a student whose financial
obligations to the uni versi ty have not been met in full.
Registration
Eligibility to Register
All students who have been admitted to the uni versity and who are in good academic, financial, and disciplinary standing are eligible to register. Students who are
not in good standin g with the uni versity may, under special circumstances, be given
clearance to register for classes.
Enrollment and Matriculation
A student seekin g a degree or credit certificate from California Uni versity is considered a matriculated student and must meet the graduation or completion requirement
for his or her declared major or program. An indi vidual who enrolls for classes but is
not seeking a degree or credit certificate fro m California University is considered a
non-degree student. A non-degree student wishing to matriculate into a degree or credit
certificate program must satisfy admission requirements for that program.
Registration Procedures
Registration for an upcoming semester may be completed during the registration
periods identified in the Schedule of Classes published each semester. This publication
contains specific information and instructi ons regarding these registrati on periods.
Registration includes academic advising, scheduling courses, and payment of tuition
and fees. Prior to sched uling classes, each student should meet with his or her
academic advisor to discuss his or her progress and develop a schedule for the
upcoming semester. Entering a student's schedule into the university's registration
system creates a financial obligation by the student to the university, and student
who do not make payment arrangement by the due date wi ll have their semester
schedules canceled.

Credit Overload
During the Fall and Spring semesters, full-time students may register for 18 credits
without special permi ssion . Students wish ing to register for 19 or more credits must
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exceptional circumstances will a student be allowed to register for more than 21
credits. Additional tuition and fees are charged for all credits in excess of 18.
During the Summer terms, students may register for 6 credits in any one session or
· 18 credits for the summer without special permission. Degree-seeking students
wishing to register for additional credits during the Summer terms must obtain
written permission from the Dean of their college, and non-degree students wishing
to register for additional credits must obtain permission from the Director of the
Summer School Program. Students are charged tuition and fees on a per credit basis
for all courses during the summer.
Admission to a Closed Section
A student seeking admission to a closed section should obtain a schedule adjustment
form and consult with the instructor or chairperson of the department that offers the
course. Admission to a closed section requires the signature of the instructor or
department chair and the dean of the college that offers the course.
Repeating a Course
A student may repeat a course previously taken at California University. In such
cases, only the later grade will be counted in the student's QPA. The original grade,
however, will remain on the student's transcript. Some courses may be repeated for
credit and are exempt from this policy.
Auditing a Course
A student may audit a course with the understanding that he or she will receive
neither a grade nor credit for the course. The course will be listed on the student's
transcript without affecting the QPA. Once a course is registered for audit, it cannot
be converted back to a credit course.
Students may register to audit a course according to the following schedule:
15 week session - within the first 6 weeks
5 week session - within the first 2 weeks
10 week session - within the first 4 weeks
Audit courses are billed at the same rate as courses taken for credit. Audit forms are
available in the Academic Records Office, Dixon Hall.
Credit by Examination/Course Challenges
Students may earn credit for a course by passing an examination rather than talang
the course. In order to do so, the student must obtain permission from the chairperson of the department that offers the course and the Provost. The student must
register for the course and pay tuition and fees for the course. Once a student
registers to challenge a course, it cannot be converted back to a regular course.
Students may register to challenge a course according to the following schedule:
15 week session - within the first 6 weeks
5 week session - within the first 2 weeks
10 week session - within the first 4 weeks
Only grades of P (Pass) or F (Fail) will be recorded, and the course will be further
identified on the student's transcript by the symbol CE. A passing grade does not
affect the QPA; however, a failing grade will lower the QPA. Earned credits will
count towards graduation. Course challenge forms may be obtained in the Academic
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Schedule Adjustments (Add/Drop)
Class schedules may be changed du ring the add/drop peri od using the schedul e
adjustment forms. All schedul e adjustments are governed by the fo llowing regul ations.
• Prior to making schedule adjustments, a student should consult with his or her
academic advisor to discuss how the adjustment will affect hi s or her academic
progress.
• Courses may be added prior to the second class meeting during the Fall and
Spring semesters and during the firs t day of a summer term. Addi ng a course may
req uire the signature of the instructor, department chair, and/or college dean.
• Students may drop courses without hav ing a grade assigned duri ng the fast six
weeks of a semester; before the end of the second week of a five -week summer
term ; or before the end of the fo urth week of a ten- week summer term .
• After the deadline fo r dropping a co urse without grade ass ignment, students who
drop a course or courses will receive WP or WF grades. Each professor will ass ign
the appropriate grade and the College Dean will translate A, B, and C grades to WP,
and D and F grades to WF.
• No student is permitted to drop a course: during the last three weeks of a semester;
during the last two weeks of a fi ve-week summer term; or during the last three
weeks of a ten- week summer term .
• Ceasing to attend class does not constitute official withdrawal! Students must
officiall y drop from a course. Leaving a co urse without officiall y dropping it may
result in the assignment of an F grade by the professor. If the professor does not
assign a grade, the designation of UW (un authorized withdrawal) will be assigned
by the Registrar.
• Students who drop below full- time (less than 12 credits) or to less than half-time
(less than six credits) should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to completin g the
drop.
Withdrawal from the University
A student who decides to withdraw from the uni versity during any academi c term ,
regard less of the reason, must contact the Academic Records Office immedi ately. All
withdrawals are governed by the fo llowing regulati ons:
• An honorable dismissal is gra nted to a student who withdraws fro m the uni versity
in the official manner, has met all fi nancial obligati ons to the uni versity, and has
been properly cleared by the Registrar.
• If the student withdraws officiall y during the firs t six weeks of a semester, a W
grade is recorded fo r each course schedul ed. AW grade carries no academic penal ty
and is not counted in the student's QPA. For an official withdrawal from a five-week
session, W grades will be recorded during the first two weeks only.
• After the sixth week of the semester, a student who makes an official withdrawal
receives WP or WF grades in all courses scheduled. Professors assign A, B, C, D, or F
grades, and the Dean assigns WP grades to A, B, and C, and WF to D or F grades. For
fi ve-week courses the WP-WF grades are ass igned after the end of the second week.
• No student is permitted to withdraw officiall y from the uni versity du ring the last
three weeks of a semester or summer term.
• Leaving the uni vers ity without notifying the Academic Records Office and
maki ng an official withdrawa l may result in automatic failure fo r all courses
schedul ed. It also makes the student ineligible fo r refu nd of tuiti on and fees, and
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classified as unauthorized withdrawal and the designation UW used for all registered
courses if another grade has not already been assigned by the professor.
• Students planning on withdrawing from the University should consult with the
Financial Aid Office prior to completing the withdrawal process .
Administrative Withdrawals
The university administration has the authority to withdraw a student from the
university and to revoke that student's registration at any time for the following
reasons:
• Registration in violation of university regulations (e.g. , academic ineligibility to
register).
• Failure to comply with academic requirements (e.g. unsatisfactory class attendance, violation of the learning contract for students on academic probation, etc.).
• Failure to pay university tuition and fees by the due date.
• Disciplinary suspension or dismissal for the remainder of an academic term or longer.
• Severe psychological or health problems such that the student cannot be permitted
to continue in attendance.
• Other reasons deemed appropriate by the proper administrative officer.
Grades of WP, WF, WX are recorded for Administrative Withdrawals. The grade of
WX is not computed in the student's grade point average and therefore involves no
academic penalty. The Registrar must authorize the recording of this grade. If a
student registers in violation of the academic eligibility rule, the registration is
declared invalid, the tuition and fees paid by the student are refunded in full , and no
grades are recorded.
In other cases of Administrative Withdrawal, the date of the withdrawal and the
reason for the withdrawal are used to determine the grade to be recorded and the
amount of tuition and fees to be assessed or cancelled. In most cases, the regular
tuition and fee assessment and refund policies of the university prevail.
For Administrative Withdrawals during the first six weeks of a semester or two
weeks in a five-week summer session, the grade of WX is recorded for all courses
on a student's schedule. No other grades, such as Incomplete, are assigned. After this
period, the date of the Administrative Withdrawal and the reason for the withdrawal
are considered.
For failure to comply with academic requirements, only WP or WF grades are
assigned. For failure to pay tuition and fees, only WX is ass igned. For Disciplinary
Suspension or Dismissal, only WP or WF grades are assigned. For health or
psychological reasons, WX or - only with the approval of the affected instructor - an
Incomplete may be assigned. For other reasons not covered in 1-4, grade assignments will be at the discretion of the Provost or his/her designee.
The Registrar has the authority to antedate an administrative withdrawal if circumstances warrant such action.
Di sciplinary suspensions or dismissals are initiated by the appropriate authority in
the Office of Student Development and written notification is sent to the Academic
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lf facul ty members have reason to inquire abo ut a specific case of Administrative
Withdrawal, they should consult the Registrar or the Provost. In certain cases, the
tudent 's ri ght to co nfidenti ality may not permit fu ll di c losure of the circumstances.
Readmission to the Un iversity
Students who wish to return to the university after an absence of three consecutive
terms and are in good standing with the uni versity must apply fo r readmission to the
dean of the undergradu ate college in whi ch they wi ll be enroll ed fo llowing their
readmission.
In cases of Academi c Di smissal, readmi ss ion to the uni vers ity is not automati c.
Students who have been di smissed for un sati sfactory acade mi c performance will be
considered fo r read mission only if they have satisfied the conditions for readmi sion
that were stipulated at the time of their di smissal. Students who have been academically dismi ssed must apply fo r readmission through the Office of Student Retention.
Any student who has been academi call y di smissed will be denied Title rv fi nancial
ass istance (federal gra nts, loans, and sn1 dent employ ment). Therefore, if read mi tted,
the student must attend without the benefit of Title rv financial aid until the req uired
minimum QPA fo r his/her class ran k and/o r the completi on of the minimum credit
hour standard have been achi eved. Exceptions may be considered for students on
Financi al Aid probation or who have filed a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
appeal (p lease refer to the Sati sfactory Academic Progres policy statement issued
by the Office of F inancial Aid).
In th e case of Disciplinary Suspensions or Di smissals, students must sati sfy the
conditi ons for readmiss ion that were stipul ated at the time of the ir dismissal and
receive permi ssion from the Vice President for Student Develop ment to return to the
uni versity.
App lications for readmission shou ld be submitted at least one week before the
registrati on date for the term in whi ch the student des ires to enroll. Former students
will not be readmitted to the uni versity until al l past indebted ness has been pai d.
Academic Forgiveness Policy
Academic Forgiveness is intended fo r the student who is returning to the University
with a grade point deficiency and who has not been enroll ed at Cali fo rni a Uni ver ity
of Pennsylvania for fo ur consec uti ve academic years immediately preceding the
readmission se meste r. Only students appl ying after the effective date of this policy
will be eligible for forgive ness under thi s policy. This poli cy supersedes a ll previous
Academic Forg iveness Policies at California Uni versity of Pennsy lvania.
When fo rgiveness is granted, all California Universi ty grades earned prior to th e
fo ur consecuti ve academic year period as well as grades transferred from classes
completed at other instituti ons befo re or during the fo ur-year period, are excluded
from the computati on of the grade point average; however, no grades wi ll normall y
be removed from the permanent record. Academic fo rgiveness will be granted only
once for any student and fo rgiveness ex tended by California Uni versity mi ght not be
recogni zed by other academic institutions to which the student may transfer.
The Registrar will give considerati on for academic forgiveness when a signed
written request is received. If the student attended any instituti on of hi gher
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institu tio n(s) and arrange to have official tran c ripts sent to the Reg istrar. All
stude nts reques tin g acade mi c fo rg iveness must earn at least a 2.0 GPA during the
first twelve c red it ho urs of co urse work attempted at Califo rni a U ni versity after
readmi ssio n. The stude nt's request for forgiveness may be submitted durin g the
semeste r of readmi ssio n or thereafter and must ide ntify the fo ur-year no n-enrollment
period. If all prereq ui site co nditi o ns have been met, acade mi c fo rg iveness will be
granted. Othe r dec isions regard in g acade mi c fo rg ive ness are subj ect to approval by
the Provos t of the Uni versity.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The uni versity offers the opportunity to earn unde rgradu ate cred it through the
Coll ege Level Examin atio n Progra m (CL E P), whi ch has two testing categori es, the
Ge ne ral Exa min ati on and the Subject Examin ati o n. The Gene ral Exa minati on is a
seri es of tests in fi ve separate areas: E ng lish Compos itio n, Natural Sciences, M athe matics, Huma nities, and Social Science/Hi story. A student may earn up to thirty
credits by pass ing the appropri ate tests in these areas. Californi a Uni versity does not
accept E ng lish Compos ition CLEP credits. The Subject Examination comprehensively
tests a sing le subject, such as General Psycho logy, Stati sti cs, etc. A stude nt who passes
one of these examinations is awarded credit fo r a comparable course at the unive rsity.
The CL EP program is admini stered by the Ad vising and Placeme nt Testing Center and
the Southpo inte Cente r. There is a o ne-time fee of $25.00 for evaluati o n of the CLEP
results and recording the results on the stude nt's transcripts.

Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses
Unde rgraduate stude nts may e nro ll in gradu ate courses for unde rgraduate credit if
they meet the necessary require me nts fo r those courses. Indi vidu al de partme nts
determine the pre req ui sites for each course. Gradu ate statu s may be a prerequi site
fo r admi ss io n to so me courses. Grad uate c redits used to ful fi ll un dergradu ate
require me nts may not also be used to fulfill require me nts in a graduate program .

Graduate Credit Load for Seniors
U nde rgraduates who are in their last term o n ca mpu s and who are comple ting o r
have co mpleted all the require me nts fo r the ir unde rgraduate degree may e nro ll in
graduate c lasses fo r gradu ate cred it. They mu st fulfill all require me nts fo r e ntrance
into Graduate Schoo l (other tha n the undergradu ate degree o r teaching certificati o n).

Transfer Credits
Curre nt Ca li fo rni a U ni versity stude nts who w ish to take courses at some othe r
college or uni versity to tra nsfe r bac k to Cali fo rni a Uni versity, sho uld get approval to
do so fro m the ir advisor a nd fro m the dea n of the ir coll ege at Cali fo rni a U ni versity
befo re reg istering fo r a nd taking suc h courses. Stude nts seeking to transfer credits to
California University should note the foll owin g guidelines and sho uld refer transfer
credit questi o ns to the Arti c ul ati on and Transfer Evaluati o n Office:
• Tra nsfer credits are usuall y de te rmined by their equi vale ncy to Califo rnia
U ni versity courses.
• Onl y courses in whi c h a grade of C o r better is earned will transfer unless a
stude nt qualifi es unde r the Acade mi c Pass port Po li cy (See Acade mi c Pass port
Po li cy in the admi ssio ns secti on of thi s catalog.)
• Credits transfer, but grades and qu ality po ints do not. Transfer credits cannot raise
a stude nt's QPA ; therefore, do not take repeat courses at another institutio n.
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• Course taken at a community college, the eq ui valent of which are designated as
upper-level courses at Cal ifo rni a, may transfer only as electives rather than equi valents to courses offered at Californi a Uni versity.
Dual Majors, Second Majors, Second Degrees, and Dual Degrees
California University grants the fo llow ing undergraduate degrees: B.A.; B.S.; B.S.
in Ed ucation; 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 draw n between the fo llowing objecti ves and opportunities and
between the means to achieve them: (I) a Dual Major; (2) a Second Major; (3) a
Second Degree and (4) a Dual Degree. These opportunities, as expl ained below, are
the only ones offered. The uni versity will, fo r example, award onl y one degree from
any degree area. None of these opportunities should be confused with any certification programs, such as those in Teacher Edu cation.
I. More than One Ma jor:
(a) A Dual Ma jor is the pursuit of two separate baccalaureate majors in the same
degree area simultaneously. These majors may be in a single department or two
departments, and each must be recorded in the appropriate dean's offi ce. Courses
fro m one majo r area may be used to satisfy req uirements in the other major. Both
majors are recorded on the transcript, but all requirements for each major must be
satisfied before the degree is conferred, and onl y one degree is conferred.
(b) A Second Ma jor may be pursued (a) after the completi on of a baccalaureate
degree and (b) in the same degree area a a first major. It does not lead to a second
degree. The prospecti ve student must apply through the Office of Ad missions,
register the intention of pursuing a Second Major, and ful fi ll any of the requirements
of that Second Major th at have not yet been satisfi ed.
2. More than one Baccalaureate Degree
(a) A Dual Degree is the simultaneous pursuit of two degree in diffe rent degree
areas. Courses fro m one major area may be used to satisfy requ irements in the other
major; however, a minimum of 150 credits must be accumulated in order fo r both
degrees to be awarded. All departmental, college and uni versity requirements for
the two degree areas must be satisfied. There will be one transcript with both degree
areas recorded.
(b) Any student who has previously earned a degree from a regionally accredited
institution (including California Uni versity of Pennsylvania) may pursue a Second
Degree. This degree must be in a different degree area than the firs t. Transfer
credits from other institutions and prior credits from Cali fo rni a Uni versity of
Pennsylvani a may be used to sati sfy req uirements fo r the second degree; however, a
mi nimum of 30 resident credits must be accumulated beyond the number of credi ts
completed at the time the first degree was awarded. Free electi ve courses must be
taken, if necessary, to ful fi ll this 30 credit req uirement. All departmental, college
and uni versity requirement for thi s degree must be satisfied. All courses completed
will be recorded on a separate transcript. Stu dents seeking a second degree must
apply fo r ad mis ion in the Office of Ad mi ssions.
(The university will not award an associate degree to a student who holds a
baccalaureate deg ree in the same area .)

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Graduation Requirements
Students should become acquai nted with the gradu ati on requirements fo r the ir
program of study. Students are responsible fo r meeting all gradu ati on requirements
and fo r submitting the required fo rms on time. Compli ance with the fo llowing
general policies and procedures will help students prepare for graduation:
• The peri od during whi ch applicati on for gradu ati on must be made is posted
th roughout ca mpus and printed in the Schedul e of Classes and the California Times.
Students must apply for gradu ati on in the appropriate dean's office by the deadline.
All credentials for gradu ation, including an applicati on for a teaching certificate
where appropriate and transcripts of credits from other instituti ons, must be
submitted on time. Graduati on may be delayed if a student's record is incomplete.
• A minimum of 120 semester credits, including the satisfactory completi on of all
required courses, is necessary for graduati on. Developmental courses, ENG 100,
DM A 092, DMA 094, and EDE 100, do not count towards gradu ati on, though the
credits earned in them are used to determine class standing and grade point average.
• Students in all curricula must co mpl ete a minimum of thirty credits of the last
sixty credits at California University o f Pennsylvani a.
• A candidates for Teacher Education must possess a grade po int average of 2.80 in
hi s/her major and overall and must successfull y co mplete 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 within the
major.
• All fin ancial obligati ons to the uni versity must be paid in full before graduation
can be approved.
Conferring of Degrees
Degrees are conferred in May (at the end of the spring semes ter), in August (at the
end of the summer session), and in Dece mber (at the end of the fall semester); but
Commencement is held onl y twice a year, in May (only May graduates) and in
December (August and December graduates). Diplomas and offi cial university
transcripts record the student's date o f graduation as of the month and year in which
the degree was conferred.
Attendance at the Commencement exercises is appropriate, unl ess unu sual circumstances warra nt graduati on in absentia. Permission to graduate in absentia is granted
by the President of the uni versity, or his designee. Candidates for graduati on should
contac t the President 's Office, or his designee's offi ce, and request permission to be
excused from the Commencement ceremony.
A gradu ate of California Uni versity of Pennsylvani a is a me mber of the c lass o f that
calendar year in which the degree was confe rred. That is, if one graduated in May,
Au gust, or December of 200 I, one is a member of the class of 2001 regardl ess of the
year one may have attended Commencement.

Honors at Graduation
Commencement Honors are awarded to students in the graduating class who have
earned 60 credits at California Uni versity in a baccalaureate degree program and
achieved the required QPA.
Hi ghest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) 3.75 to 4.0
Hi gh Honors (Magna Cum Laude)
3.50 to 3.74
Honors (Cum Laude)
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Credits, grades, and quality points earned as part of a previously completed associate
or first degree are not used to calcul ate commencement honors designations.
Dean's List/Semester Honors
3.75 to 4.0
Highest Honors
3.50 to 3.74
High Honors
3.25 to 3.49
Honors
Honors Convocation
The university recognizes, encourages and rewards academic excellence on the part
of Master's, baccalaureate, and associate degree-seeking students by naming
Presidential Scholars at the annual Honors Convocation in the spring semester. This
award is a unique distinction, separate and apart from Commencement Honors.
A baccalaureate degree-seeking student designated as a Presidential Scholar must
have a cumulative QPA of 3.25 in a baccalaureate program and have completed 60
credits Uunior) and 90 credits (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 baccalaureate degree program). An associate degree-seeking
student designated as a Presidential Scholar must have a cumulative QPA of 3.25 at
California and have completed 45 credits; all of which must have been taken at this
univers ity. Both full-time and part-time students may, if qualified, be named
Presidential Scholars.
Confidentiality of Records
The university's policies on the confidentiality and disclosure of student records are
based on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93380), as amended.
I. Introduction
Official student records are established and maintained in a number of administrative offices for a variety of legitimate educational purposes. In assuming responsibility for the reasonable protection of these student records, the uni versity recognizes
its obligation to comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
Important sections of thi s federal law are summarized below.
II. Ownership of Records
All records kept concerning students, including those records originating at other
colleges or universities and required for admission, are the property of California
University of Pennsylvan ia.
III. Definition of a Student
A student is defined as any person currently or previously matriculated on an official
basis in any academic program of the University.
IV. Public Information Regarding Students
1. The fo llowing information is class ified 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 curri culum,
dates of attendance, date of graduation, degrees and awards received, most recent
educational institution attended, participation in student act ivities (inc luding
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2. Students may request that any or all of this information not be made public. Such
requests must be submitted in writing to the Academic Records Office or (in the case
of graduate students) to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research
before the beginning of any academi c term.

V. Disclosure of Student Records
1. Upon proper identification, students may inspect their ow n official records in the
presence of the administrator in charge of records.
2. After a request to inspect a record has been received, the request must be honored
within a reasonable period of time: according to federal law, not to exceed 45 days .
3. Limitations on the Ri ght of Access by Students
The following are not subj ect to inspection by students:
a. Confidential letters and statements of recommendation which were placed in the
educational records befo re January I , 1975.
b. Financial records of the parents of the student, or any information contained
therein .
c. Medical, psychiatric or similar records that are used solely in connection with
treatment. Such records can be reviewed by a physician or other appropriate
professional of the student's choice.
4. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
In most circumstances students have the right to withhold their records from external
third parties requesting to inspect these records. Exceptions to this general principle
are as follows:
a. Disclosure of student information will be made to a third party if written consent
is given by the student in question.
b. Information concerning a student will be released if properly subpoenaed
pursuant to a judicial proceedin g.
c. All necessary academic and/or finan cial records of students may be disclosed to
the appropriate persons or agencies without a student's prior consent in connection
with a student's applicati on for, or receipt of, financial aid.
d. Further limited disclosure of certain kinds of information may be req uired in
special circumstances in compliance with the federal law previously cited.
VI. Student Challenge to Record Entries
I . Students have the right to submit written or typed rebuttals to negati ve info rmati on contained in their files. A rebuttal statement shall become part of the file, and in
cases where the negative info rmati on is reviewed by or transmitted to a third party, it
must be accompanied by the student's statement of rebuttal.
2. Students may challenge the accuracy and/or appropriateness of materi al combined in their files. Once such a chal lenge has been made in writing, it will be the
responsibility of the uni versity official in charge of the file to determine the validity
of the challenge, if possible. The university official shall make a written response to
the challenge of the student, specifying the acti on taken. Should a factual error be
found in any materi als, the uni vers ity official is authorized to make the appropriate
correcti on.
3. If options l and 2 of this secti on are unsatisfactory, students may requ es t a formal
hearing to challenge inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate info rmati on in their
records. The Uni versity Record Hearing Comm ittee shall conduct a hearing in
accordance with the procedures outlined in Public Law 93-380, as amended .

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4. The substantive judgment of a fac ulty member or administrator about a student's
work, as expre sed in grades and/or written evaluation , i not within the purview of
thi policy statement. Such challenges by students may be made through the regular
administrative chan nels already in ex istence for such purposes.

VII. Responsibility of University Officials
I . Uni versity official s in charge of student files are responsible for the reasonable
care and protection of such files in accordance with Uni versity policy. Thi s includes
the responsibility for the re lease of co nfidential informati on onl y to authorized
persons.
2. A log sheet, indicating the inspecti on or release of a student 's file, must be kept in
the student 's fil e.
3. Uni versity official s may classify student materials and records under their
supervision as active or inactive as circumstances warrant. At the discreti on of the
official in charge, inacti ve records may remain in the fil e but need not be circu lated.
Inac tive records may be reviewed by a student upon req uest.
4. A Uni versity offi cial may take the initiative in an attempt to purge unfavorable
evaluations, or opinion records of a prej udi cial nature, in a student 's file. This may
be done by returning the material to the perso n who submitted it or by reque ting
fro m the author that the materi al be destroyed.
VIII. University Officials Responsible for Student Records
The fo llowing uni versity officials are responsible fo r maintaining student record s
within their respective administrati ve areas in acco rdance with the policies of thi
statement and the rel evant state and federal law .:
I. Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs
2. Vice-Pre ident fo r Student Development and Services
3. Vice-Pre ident for Administration and Finance
4. Vice-Pres ident for Un ivers ity Advancement
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Academic Organization
Under the directi on of the Provost, three undergradu ate colleges and the School of
Graduate Studies and Research administer the academic affairs of the uni versity.
Each of these di visions is administered by a dean who is responsible for the
operation of the college or school. In additi on, University College, Life long
Leaming and the Evening-Weekend College, and the Southpointe Center provide
speciali zed programs and services to di stinct student populations.

The College of Education and Human Services
The College of Education and Human Services is composed of the Departments of
Academic Development, Communi cati on Disorders, Coun selor Education &
Services, Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Health Science and Sport
Studies, Secondary Educati on and Administrati ve Programs, Social Work &
Gerontology, and Special Education.
Teacher education programs are offered through the Departments of Elementary &
Earl y Childhood Education, Secondary Education and Administration and Special
Educati on and through the department of Applied Engineering and Technology in
the Eberly College of Science and Techn ology. The departments of Academi c
Development Services, Communi cati on Disorders, Health Science & Sports Studies,
and Social Work & Gerontology form the human services co mponent of the College.
Coun selor Educati on & Services offers programs leading to graduate degrees and to
elementary and secondary coun selor certifica ti on.

Teacher Education Program
Californi a Uni versity has a long and d istinguished history of prepari ng teachers fo r
the schools of the Commonwealth with nearly 30,000 teacher education alumni .
The College of Educati on and Human Services has developed and maintained a
reputation of excellence in the preparati on of teachers. Because of its accredi tation
by NCATE and the Commonwealth of PA, and its requirement of the PRAXIS I
(Pre-Professional Skills Test) and PRAXIS II (Co ntent Knowledge and Principles of
Learning and Teaching) teacher certi ficati on examinations, Califo rnia's gradu ates
are able to obtain teacher certi ficati on in most states in the United States.
Californi a Uni versity has been given a snapshot of where it stands in comparison to
other colleges and uni versities in the Commonwealth that prepare teachers.
The comparison data is based on the number of students who completed all the
academic requirements of the College of Education's progra ms in elementary, early
childhood, secondary, technology and special education from September 200 I to
August 2002, totaling 328 students. The Ed ucational Testing Service (ETS ) released
info rmati on to all teacher preparation instituti ons regarding the HEA Title II report.
While the data uses a statewide cohort fo r comparisons, ETS plainl y noted, "Within
the same state, comparisons made between instituti ons are equally unsubstantiated
because each institution prepares students for di fferent licenses utili zing different
testing requ irements." There are other fac tors that impact on percentages including
the number of students taki ng specific tests, so that the size of the tested population
is very im portant.
Cali forni a had almost 100% of its teacher preparation students pass the bas ic skill s
portions of the PRAXIS I (Pre-Professional Ski lls Test-PPST) and the Fundamental
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Subjects Content Knowl edge exam. These exams test general know ledge and
communicati on skills. It should be noted that the College requires all students who
wish to co ntinue in teacher edu cation to pass the PRAXIS I exams and the Fundamental Subj ects, Content Knowledge exa m before they can be admitted to Teacher
Educati on.
The PRAXIS II exam tests specialty areas. In the academic specialty areas of math,
Engli sh, biology, citi zenship, French, Spanish, physics, science, elementary, and
early childhood 2 15 out of the 255 Califo rnia Uni versity students who took the tests,
passed them fo r a pass rate of 84 percent. The statewide rate was 9 1 percent. In
technology edu cation 55 out of 55 students passed the exam for a I00 percent pass
rate. The statewide rate was 98 percent. In the teaching of special populati ons, 42
out of 42 students passed the exam for a I00 percent pass rate. The statewide rate
was 99 percent.
The uni versity was awarded a summ ary totals and pass rate of 8 1 percent, based on
the number of students who successfull y completed one or more tests across all
categories used by the state fo r licensure and the total pass rate. This was based on
328 taking the assess ment, and 267 passing. The statewide rate was 84 percent.
Califo rni a Uni vers ity will use the data collected by ETS to foc us continued
discussions on teacher preparati on concentrating on continuous improvement and
outcome assess ment.
Admission to Teacher Education
Admiss ion to the uni versity is not a guarantee that a student majorin g in edu cati on
will be admitted to Teacher Education , complete the program, whi ch includes
student teaching, and receive teaching certifi cati on. The Pennsyl vania Department
of Educati on and the College of Edu cation and Human Services have established
standards that all education majors must meet in order to enroll in certain courses,
student teach, and complete the Teacher Edu cati on Program. Some of these
standards are embodi ed in the Admission to Teacher Educati on Program, which
must be completed by the candidate during the semester fo llowin g the completion of
48 credits.
Program Admission Requirements:
Student must:
1. Have an overall grade point average of 3.00 to be admitted to Teacher Education
in 2003-2004. Also, they must earn at least a "2.00" in each course in their major(s)
as determined by their major department.
2. Have completed 48 credit hours or the full time equi va lent of college level study.
3.- Complete a speech and hearing test.
4. Successfull y complete the PRAXIS I (or the General Kn owledge and Communication Skills tests) and the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge test where
applicable.
5. Submit Act 34(Criminal Record) and Act 15 (Child Abuse) clearances prior to
field ex perience.
6.- Complete 30 hours of fi eld experience/observation at approved sites and file
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7. Complete six-semester hour credits in college level mathemati cs, three-semester
hour credits in English composition and three-semester hour credits in American/
English literature.
8. Sign an Admiss ion and Retention to the Teacher Educati on Process form. (See
below)

Student Teaching Admission Requirements:
Students must:
I. Complete all requirements fo r admission to teacher educati on.
2. Complete a cumulati ve total of 45-hours of fi eld experi ence/observati on at
approved sites and file reports in the departmenta l offi ce.
3. Mai ntain the required grade point average.
4. Complete required program courses fo r student teaching.
5. Submit negati ve TB Test res ults, current Act 34 (Crimin al Record) and Act
15 J(Child Abuse) clearances, as well as evidence of one million doll ar liability
insurance coverage.
6. Have positive recommendation fro m their departments.
Graduation Requirements:
Student must:
I. Complete all required course work in his or her major(s).
2. Possess the overall grade point average that was required at the time of admi ssion to the Teacher Educati on and have at least a "2.00" in each major course as
determined by the department.
3. Submit an applicati on fo r gradu ation and have completed a uni versity department
clearance fo rm .
*Graduation requirements are based on the Commonwealth 's mandated GPA fo r
teacher certification. Students who entered Teacher Education. in Fall 2001, must
maintain a GPA of 2.6, those who entered in Fall 2002, must maintain. a 2.8 and
those entering in Fall, 2003 must maintain a 3. 0.
Program Completion Requirements:
Student must:
I. Complete all course work for hi s/her major.
2. Achieve the qu alify ing grade point average overall and have at least a "2.00" in
each major co ur e as determined by the department.
3. Successfull y complete one semester of student teaching.
4. Successfully complete all state required PRAXIS tests and student teaching.
[ Note: A student is permitted to graduate without taking and/o r successfully
completing his or her specialty area test(s). However, the student would not be
eligible fo r certification with.out the successful completion of this test. ]

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September 2002
ADMISSION AND RETENTION TO THE
TEACHER EDUCATION PROCESS
College of Education and Human Services
The Pennsylvani a State Board of Education passed new entrance requirements for
admission to and exit fro m teacher education programs. These new regulations were
given final approval during the fall of 2000 with an implementation date of fall
2001. These regul ations affect every institution that prepares teachers in Pennsylvani a, pri vate and public. Transfer and out-of-state applicants must meet these same
standards.
You should read and sign thi s form indicating that you understand co mpletely the
effect these reg ulations have on your admission to and co mpletion of a teacher
educati on program.

Admission to California Unive rsity does not constitute Admission to Teacher
Education.
TO BE APPROVED FOR TEACHER EDUCATION, A STUDENT MUST
1. have completed 48 credit hours or the equivalent, of college level study
2. possess a 2.80 grade point average overall for admission in 2002-2003, and 3.00
for admission in 2003-2004 and beyond. The overall grade point average under
which a student is admitted to Admission to Teacher Education will be used fo r
admission to student teaching, graduation, and certification.
3. successfully complete a speech and hearing test
4. successfully complete the Pre- Professional Skills Test (PPST): Reading, Writing,
and Math or General Knowledge and Communication Skills Exams and the
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge or Fundamental Subjects: Content
Knowledge for K-6 and K-1 2 certification
5. submit current Act 34 (Criminal Record) and Act 151 (Pennsylvania Child Abuse
History) clearances
6. complete 30 hours offield experience/observation at approved sites and file
reports in the departmental office.
7. complete six-semester hours of credits (or transfer credits) in college level
mathematics.
8. complete three semester hours of credits in English composition and three
semester hours of credits in English literature.
OTE: 1) Students who will graduate in the Fall 2002, Spring 2003, or Summer
2003 may meet the EnglishlLiterature requirements with English Composition I
(three credits) and English Composition II (three credits). 2) Students who wi ll
graduate after Summer 2003 must meet the requirements in #8 above, this also
includes students who have been approved for Admission to Teacher Education prior
to Fall 2002.
AS A REMINDER, ENGLJSH COMPOSTION I AND ENGLISH COMPOSITION
II ARE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF
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EFFECTIVE FALL, 2002 AND THEREAFTER. STUDENTS ENTERING THE
UNIVESITY MUST EARN THE GRADE OF "2.00" OR BETTER FOR EACH
COURSE IN THEIR MAJOR CERTIFICATION AREA INCLUDING TRANSFER
CREDITS FOR GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION. STUDENTS ARE STILL
REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN OVERALL GRADE POINT AVERAGE AS STATED
ABOVE.
TO BE APPROVED FOR RECOMMENDATION TO STUDENT TEACHING, A
STUDENT MUST:
1. complete all requirements for Admission to Teacher Education
2. complete a cumulative total of 45-hours offie ld experience/observation at
approved sites and file reports in the departmental office
3. maintain the required overall grade point average established at the time of
Approval for Admission to Teacher Education
4. provide evidence of negati ve TB test results, current Act 34 (Criminal Reco rd)
and Act I 51 ( Pennsylvania Child Abuse History) clearances, and $1,000,000
Liability In surance
5. complete all required program courses for student teaching
TO BE APPROVED FOR GRADUATION, A STUDENT MUST·
I. complete all General Education requirements and all required course work in
his/her major(s)
2. complete and submit an application for graduation to the College of Education
and Human Services
3. complete and submit a graduation clearance f orm to the College of Education
and Human Services
TO BE ENDORSED FOR CERTIFICATION, A STUDENT MUST·
1. complete all graduation requirements
2. successfully complete all state required PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II examinations
3. maintain 1he overall grade point averages established at the time of Approval for
Admission to Teacher Education
4. submit to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services a completed
Pennsylvania Department of Education application for certification

I _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ have read and
understand the above conditions for Admission to Teacher Education,
(Print Name)
Admission to Student Teaching, Graduation and Certification. I also understand
that it is my responsibility to meet these requirements in order to complete the
program.

Date

Student Signature

Soc ial Security number

Major
Phone

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Student Teaching
Student teachi ng is conducted under the supervision of the Director of Student
Teachi ng. Students who are candidates fo r certificat ion are required to student teach
for a minimum of twelve weeks . Student teaching is a competency-based program
and may continue beyond one semester.
Candidates are certified to teach only if they demonstrate ability to teach effectively.
The Di rector of Student Teaching, the uni versity supervisor, and the cooperating
teacher or teachers determine teaching co mpetency. The stu dent teacher is also
required to take a practicum while student teaching. Student teachers are not
generall y permi tted to enroll in other courses during the student teaching experience.
Student teaching is normall y cond ucted in selected public schools located in the
service area of the university. Alternative programs are also avai lable. Interes ted
students should discuss thi s 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 with the
knowledge and skill essential to their areas of specializati on. Student teachi ng is
designed to provide a cli mate wherein the student may exhi bit creati vity and the
ability to make critical judgments based upon know ledge and reason.
Applications for student teaching may be secured at the Office of the Dean of
Edu cati on & Hu man Services, Room 202 of the Keystone Education Center.
Applications must be sub mitted by June l for the fa ll semester student teaching
placement and by Nove mber l for spring semester student teaching placement.
Transfer students are not assigned to student teachi ng unti l they have completed at
least 24 credits of work at this un iversity. Grad uates of other colleges and universities must meet the Cali fo rni a Uni versity requ irements of admission to teacher
educati on before being ass igned to student teaching.

Appeal Procedure for Certification Students
Students wis hing to appeal a decision regarding teachin g certification should contact
the Dea n of Education and Hu man Serv ices to discuss their concern. If accord is not
reached at this level, the student may appeal to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
The fi na l source of appeal is with the Certification Appeals Committee, Department
of Edu cati on in Harrisburg, Pennsylvani a. This step should be taken only if there is
no possibility for a resolution at an earlier stage, and only if the student is convinced
th at arbitrary and/or capricious standards were applied.

U.S. Citizenship-A Requirement for Teacher Certification in Pa.
A perm anent certi ficate will not be granted to any person who is not a citizen of the
United States, and no provisional certificate may be granted to any person who is
not a citizen or who has not declared in writing to the Department of Education the
intention of beco ming a citizen.
Graduation in General Education
Students who have been working toward teacher certificati on but are unable to
complete the requirements of the teacher education program or who change their
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Educati on without teacher certifi cation. This concentrati on requires that, with the
approval of the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services and the
Director of Student Teaching, the studen t may complete 12 credits in lieu of student
teaching. To initiate the process, the student must make a request, in writing and in
person, to the Director of Student Teaching.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommodati ons fo r students with disabilities are approved thro ugh the Office fo r
Students with Disabilities (OSD). It is the responsibility of the students to adhere to
OSD procedures fo r self-identify ing, prov iding documentation and requesting
acco mmodations in a timely manner.
Students must meet the academic standards of the classes/programs fo r which they
are applying and/o r in whi ch they are enrolled. In those instances where class/
program req uirements simul ate responsibilities of in-service perso nnel, students
must meet the essential fun cti ons of the job. For accommodati ons assistance,
co ntact the Office for Students with Di sabilities in the Keystone Education Building,
Room 11 0. You may also reach this offi ce by telephone at 724-938-578 l or visit the
ODS website at http://sai.cup.edu/osd.

The College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts is compri sed of the departments of Art, Communicati on
Studies, Earth Science, English, Foreign Languages and Cultures, Hi story, Justice
Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Theatre. These
departments offer a di verse array of major and minor programs of study. A broad
general educati on course of study, based on the liberal arts, encourages students to
ex plore a variety of course offerin gs and to become aware of the ways many
different disciplines understand and view the world .
The Liberal Arts are co ncerned with human values and social iss ues. They depend
on the ability to think analyticall y, to understand other cultures and their hi story, as
well as our ow n, and to appreciate artisti c responses to our world. Liberal Arts
disciplines enri ch li fe by giving it greater mea nin g and by enabling people to adapt
to changing employ ment, perso nal, and social demands. Many programs offer
internship opportunities that allow students to gain professional ex perience and
appl y classroom know ledge to the world of work.
Students should select a major by the end of the third regul ar semester or upon the
completi on of 45 credit hours. Thi s does not pro hibit students from changing their
major later in their careers; however, they will have difficulty completing requirements within eight semesters if they change majors after three semesters. Students
who do not want a major limited to a single discipline have program options in
Liberal Studies, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The curriculum in each is flexible
and permits interdisciplinary study.

The Eberly College of Science and Technology
The Eberly College of Science and Technology includes the departments of Applied
Engineering and Technol ogy, Biological and En vironmental Sciences, Business and
Economics, Chemistry and Phys ics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Nursing,
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programs designed to prepare students to meet present and future requirements of
specific profess ions and/or to undertake furth er study in gradu ate and profess ional
schools.
Each curriculum in the Eberl y College includes both general educati on and a
technical educati on component. The general educati on component ensures th at
students will receive a well- rounded educati on; such breadth of knowledge will
increase their usefulness as profess ional employees and as citi zens in the community. The technical component includes the necessary technical, scienti fic, and
support courses to prov ide the bas is for advanced study in a professional area.
Classroom theory is frequently supplemented by laboratory and workshop ex periences where the interrelationship between general principles and application is
emphas ized. Additi onall y, several programs provide students with opportunities to
participate in either an internship in busi ness or industry or a clinical year of study in
a hos pital setting where the students' educational ex peri ences are utili zed in the
workplace.

The School of Graduate Studies and Research
The School of Gradu ate Studies and Research offers programs of study leading to
the Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teachi ng, Master of Educati on, Master of
Social Work, and the Master of Science degrees, as well as state-accredited
supervision certi ficates . Students completing their graduate educati on at Califo rnia
Uni versity have enjoyed success in pursuin g doctoral and professional degrees at
distinguished graduate schools throughout the Uni ted States. The academic
programs and courses offered by the School of Graduate Studies and Research are
listed in the graduate catalog. Info rm ation or course schedul es may be obtained by
calling the Gradu ate School at 724-938-4 187, or checking www.cup.edu .

University College
Uni versity College is a means to aid students in achieving educati onal, career, and
personal goals through the utili zation of a full range of institutional and community
resources.
Uni versity College prov ides:
1. A guided transition fro m high school or the world of work in to uni versity life by
developing personal advisor-advisee relationships (using fac ulty and peer/student
mentors); assess ing bas ic ski lls and know ledge; assessing career interests and related
activities; helping to develop an academic plan based on student ski lls and interests.
2. An introduction to a liberal education and its importance in li fe-long learni ng by
developing profic iency in bas ic academic ski lls necessary fo r academic success at
the Uni versity (readin g, writ ing and mathemati cal skills); developing proficiency in
personal skills whi ch support learning (study skills, time management and interpersonal skills); introducing students to the breadth of human know ledge, including
historical consciousness, issues of cultural ethnicity and national ity, global interdependence, and va lues and ethics in personal, profess ional, and community life.
3. Opportunities to ex plore various areas of in terest, major areas of study and career
options by introducing students to the concepts, strategies and resources assoc iated
with career planning; on-the-job ex periences (co-ops, internships and fie ld experiences) ; the ability to evaluate career options, to set realisti c personal and acade mic
goals, and to measure progress toward the attainment of those goals.
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Advising and Placement Testing Center
The Ad vising and Placement Testing Center serves to coordinate placement-testing,
coordin ate schedule development fo r entering students, pre-register students in
developmental courses, monitor successful completion of developmental course
work, and provide retesting opportuni ties for students. The Center does not replace
faculty advising but helps to coordin ate and supplement it.
First-Year Seminar
UNI 100 First Year Seminar (FYS ) is designed to help students make a smooth
transition into the Uni versity environment. It is a one-credit course required of most
first-time students. Topics covered in the course include: time management, campus
life iss ues, library, writing/studying skills, math/reading skills, fin ancial aid,
academic and career planning, health issues and indi vidual assistance. Transfer
students are not required to complete FYS is they transfer a course equi va lent to
UNI 100 First Year Seminar or if they transfer a total of 24 or more credits.
Probationary Assistance (PASS) Program
The PASS Program provides the additi onal stru cture and support that may be
necessary for student academic success. Parti cipati on in the PASS Program is
required of students who are on First Academic Probati on and students who have
been dismissed fo r academic reasons and are subseq uentl y readmitted. Students
meet weekl y with faculty, staff or gradu ate assistants to reinfo rce li fe/academic
goals, time- management, study skills, campus reso urces (resource/referral),
academic advisee responsibilities and the appeal process . Data indicate that students
who participate acti vely in PASS have a greater probability of succeeding academically th an those who do not.
Early Warning Notices (EWN)
The Early Warning Notices are vo luntary responses fro m fac ul ty and staff about
students who may be ex periencing academic di ffic ul ty. The Office of Student
Retention contacts students wh o have been identi fied in order to offer assistance.
Ombudsperson
The Office of Student Retention is contacted by students who need info rmati on and/
or general ass istance, or who encounter diffic ulties with processes, procedures or
personalities on campus. Established means of dealing with such concerns are used
(i.e. , students are informed of the appro priate processes or procedures to foll ow and
are ex pected to use these). The Office of Student Retention monitors the concern (s)
and becomes in vo lved di.rectl y only if e tablished means do not resolve the issue(s).
Developmental Courses
At Califo rni a Uni versity student success is the priority. Ensuring that students are
scheduled in classes of suffi cient, but not excessive, challenge is a key to academic
success. All new freshmen (students attending a post-secondary institution fo r the
first time) and some transfer students take placement tests before their first registration at Cali fo rnia 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
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Students who do not achieve predetermined scores on the e te t must enroll in
appropriate developmental courses. These courses, ENG 100 English Language
Skills, OMA 092 Introductory Algebra, OMA 094 Intermedi ate Algebra, and EDE
100 Reading, Studying, and Listening Skills, are described in the course listin gs in
this catal og . Because these developmental courses are preparatory to a uni versity
academic ex perience, the credits awarded in them do not count toward the fulfillment of the number of credits for graduati on, nor may they be used in fulfillment of
General Education requirements. However, the grades achi eved in these courses are
used in establishing a student 's grade point average, class standing, eligibility for
fin ancial aid, and elig ibility fo r participation in co-curricul ar ac tivities. Moreover,
ex perience shows th at students who do we ll in preparatory courses also do well in
college-level classes. Remember, student success is our priority.

Office of Lifelong Learning (and Evening Weekend College)
The Office of Lifelong Learning serves learners interested in both credit and
noncredit learning opportunities. Our programs of study are flexible and can be
cu tomized to meet your desi re to further your educati on. The classes are offered in
the evenings and on Saturdays at times intended to accommodate the busy schedule
of most adults. Our goal is to pro vide "one-stop" ease in processing your admission,
registrati on and any questi ons you may have.
The Evening Weekend College offers degrees in Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social
Sc iences, and Natural Sciences. You can also take c lasses fo r personal or professional enrichment without obtaining a degree. Senior citizens may attend credit
classes, tuition free, through our 60+ College Advantage Progra m. Qualified hi gh
school students may take credit classes through our Early Admit progra m, as well a
the summer Science and Techn ology Leadership Academy. The Summer College,
for both graduate and undergraduate students, is run throu gh the Office of Li fe long
Leaming. In add ition, we offer noncredit programming fo r kids (grades 2 to 9) in
the Summer Educational Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) program.
Our office hours are 8 a. m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a. m. to 4 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays (except durin g uni versity recesses) .

Southpointe Center
Cali fo rni a Uni versity offers a number of programs and courses at an off-campus
center located in the Southpointe Industrial Complex in Canonsburg, PA. Programs
are geared to the needs of the population and businesses in the area. Most classes are
offered at ni ght and on weekends to accomm odate adult stud ent sched ules. The
fac ility includes a com puter lab, a science lab, a library with e lectronic accessibility,
and fib er optic co nn ecti ons fo r distance learnin g and video teleconferencing.
Students may earn degrees in several undergraduate programs at the Southpointe
Center. Bachelor degree programs are offered in business admini strati on, hum anities, social sciences, natu ral sciences, and nursing. An associate degree program in
computer science is currently avai lable, as well as certifi cate programs in gerontology and computer science. In additi on, several gradu ate degree programs are
offered. For additional information on programs and admissions, please contact the
California University Southpointe Center at 1-888-333-CALU or 724-873-2760.

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Workforce Development Center
In spring 2000, the University opened the Workforce Development Center located in
the Regional Enterprise Tower (the former Alcoa Building) in downtown Pittsburgh.
A number of programs and courses are offered there. The Workforce Development
Center also offers customized training programs designed specifically to meet
customer needs. Located on the fourth floor of the RET, the new facilities include
state-of-the-art computer labs. For additional information call 412-565-2207 .

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General Education
Cali fo rnia Uni versity believes that a liberal educati on is essential for all students,
regardless of the profess ion for which they may be prepari ng. The goals, objectives,
and courses that comprise the General Educati on program are designed to prov ide
students with the knowledge, understanding, and skill they will need to pursue their
careers and lead producti ve and rewarding li ves .

Goals and Objectives
Building a Sense of Community (1 Credit)
Students will have a common core of integrated educati onal ex periences, learning
how to become excellent students, how to survive and thrive in a college environment, and how to achieve their educational, personal, and career goals. Students
will develop the skills necessary to adjust to uni versity life; they will sense that the
curriculum is organically related and holistic, not a collecti on of courses.
Objectives:
To establish a personal mentor/mentee relati onship,
To design an academic plan of study based upon skills and interests in conjuncti on
with her/his advisor,
To critique, analyze, and utili ze time management skills,
To summarize the various elements of campus li fe,
To use info rmation retrieval systems: library, campus network and Internet,
To locate and ex plai n the services prov ided by various learning resources avai lable
on campus,
To identify the steps necessary to complete an application fo r fi nancial aid,
To perform a computer-based, self-directed career search utili zing the fac ilities and
resources prov ided by Career Services,
To identify 10 health/wellness issues and campus resources fo r dealing with them,
To summarize the history of Califo rni a University, and
To attend and cri tique three cultural/sports activi ties.
Required Course

UNI 100 First Year Seminar OR HON 100 Honors and University Orientation.

Critical Thinking Skills (3 Credits)
Students will have the skills necessary to evaluate real life situati ons and to develop
conclusions based on a critical analysis of info rmation gathered through a variety of
sources and methods. Critical thinking skills encompass " various forms of inquiry,
abstract logical thinking, inductive reasoning, critical analys is, and ability to find
and use information" using appropriate methods and techniques. (Board of
Governors' Policy [BOG] 1993-01 )
Objectives:
To describe and apply methods of inquiry, abstract logical thinking, inducti ve and
deducti ve reasoning,
To demonstrate criti caI analys is,
To identify and use problem solving techniques, and
To demonstrate techniques used to locate, use and evaluate inform ation in relation to
the above objecti ves.

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Menu Courses
ANT 225***, 325***, ART 296, 297, 396, 397, 496, 497, CHE 28 1, CSC 120,
EAS 340** , 36 1, 425 , EDE 350* , ENG 308, GCT 342***, 445** *, GEO 340**,
474, HIS 240, ITE 471 *, MAT ll0*, 120*, 130*, 303, PHI 201 , 2 11 ,307,320,
325,405, PHS 137**, PHY 12 1, 122, POS 228*, 229*, 415 **, PSY 360*, TED
325*, 326***, THE 2 11 ***, 231 *** , 271 ***, 34 1***.

Communication Skills (9 Credits)
Students will have the abi(jty to develop and present ideas. Communication skills
include "those required for effective reading, writing, speaking, and listening" and
"awareness of the challenges of cross-cultu ra l communication" (BOG).

Objectives:
To be ab le to demonstrate the theory and app lication of public speaking,
To construct and arrange argumen ts, evidence, information, and appeals in speeches
designed to accomplish informative and persuasive communication goals,
To demonstrate the use of language in speeches designed to accomplish informative
and persuasive commun ication goals,
To prepare and deliver effective communication with audiences in the presentation
ofspeeches,and
To make critical and ethical evaluation of pub(jc speeches.
Menu Courses
COM 10 1, 20 1, 230, 250

Composition (6 credits)
Knowledge and Comprehension:
To demonstrate a capacity to carry out the planning, drafti ng, revising, and editing
stages of the writing process,
To acquire the abi lity to construct, explai n, and illustrate interpretations of readings,
and
To recognize both what a text says and how it works (its rhetorical strategies).
Application and Analysis:
To analyze the elements of the writing situation (subject, purpose, audience) as a
fo undation for writing,
To app ly rhetorical strategies in writi ng ex pository and argumentative essays, and
To produce prose that is clear, coherent, convincing, and correct.
Synthesis and Evaluation:
To write essays that formu late original positions on a problem or issue in the context
of a synthesis of multiple pub(jshed sources,
To assess the usefu lness and reliabi(jty of potential print and electroni c resources for
a proposed research project, and
To plan, develop, and write an appropriately documented and formatted research
paper.
Required Courses
ENG 101 and 102 OR HON 150 and 250.

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Mathematics (3 Credits)
Students wi ll have the "ability to understand numerical data and use mathematical
methods for analys is and problem-solving" (BOG). Mathematics is the science of
numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and
abstracti ons and of space configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generali zations.

Objectives:
To identify the components of a mathematics system (i.e. , elements, operations,
relations, and rules),
To demonstrate ri gor, exactness, precision, and accuracy in mathematical problem
solving,
To illustrate the use of inductive and deductive reaso ning to prove basic mathematical theorems,
To demonstrate the use of theoretical mathematical concepts in solving real-world
problems,
To employ mathematics as a tool to manipulate numbers and data, and
To analyze the ro le mathematics plays in the study of nature, particularly in
cooperati on with science.
Menu Courses
EAS 538, HON 20 1, MAT 100, 110*, 120*, 130*, 171 , 18 1, 182, 191, 199,2 15,
225, 27 1, 272, 273, 281, 282, 303, PSY 225 .

Natural Sciences (6-8 Credits)
Students will have a basic understanding of the natural sciences, which are concerned with people's relationship with the physical world. The various branches of
natural science seek to understand the processes and components of the natural
world and encompass physics (matter and energy, and their interrelations and
transformations), biology (living organisms and their essential processes), chemistry
(the physical properties and composition of nature and its products), and other
disciplines.

Objectives:
To identify major concepts in natural science disciplines, which provide insights into
the breadth of th ose disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines,
To illustrate the relationship between models, ex periments, theories, and laws,
To illustrate the generati on and testing of data,
To apply co ncepts and knowledge to the solution of problems, and
To analyze and evaluate the limitations of collected data and design possible
alternative interpretations.
Menu Courses
BIO 103, 11 2, 115, 120,125, 206, CHE 100, 101 , 102, 135 *, 281, CMD 204, EAS
100, 13 1, 150, 163, ENS 101 , 205***, HSC 110*, 120*, ITE 311, PHS 117,
120*** , 137**, 145*, PHY 101 , 121 , 122, 202.
Social Sciences (6 Credits)
Students will have a "bas ic understanding of ... the social sciences and their
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significance in contemporary society" (BOG) and wi ll have an "awareness of the
social, economic, political, and environmental interdependence of countries and
regions of the world" (BOG). The social sciences focus on human behavior, how
people interact with each other in the past and present; how people interact with the
environment; and how people organi ze, govern and trade among themselves.

Objectives:
To identify major concepts in the social sciences, which prov ide insight into the
breadth of these disciplines and their relationship to other disciplines,
To understand how the various social sciences describe, analyze and explain human
behavior,
To understand about cultural heritage, fro m where people come, where people are
and where they may be going, and
To identify, explain, appl y and evaluate the moral and ethical codes of a social
science discipline.
Menu Courses
ANT 200, BUS 100, CMD 105***, 108***, 220***, CRJ 101 ***, 2 11 ***,
429*** , 470***, ECO 100, ENG 347, GEO 100, 105, 150, 175, 205, 217** *, 220,
GER 247, HIS 101 , 102, 104, 106, 111 , 11 2, 188* , 200*, 211 *, 217, 236, 238*, 240,
275 *, 304, 345*, 348, 495, MGT 3 11 , NUR 105, POS 100, 105, 205, 2 18,220, 237,
300, 301 , 306, 310, 3 15, 322, 326, 335 , PSY 100, 209** , 211 , 345 , SOC 100,205,
240, 395***, SPC 3 15*, SOC 410, SOW 150, 265, 270, 295, 296, XGE 101 , 102,
WST 200.

Humanities and Fine Arts (6 Credits)
Credit distribution: three credits in Humanities and three credits in Fine Arts.
Students will have an "appreciation of and experience with literature and the arts"
(BOG), as well as with other traditional areas of the humanities. The humanities
deal with human values, beliefs, and emotions, and the way these are expressed
through human creations. The humanities are typically subdi vided into two areas,
humani ties and fi ne arts. Humani ties courses present organi zed values, beliefs, or
emotions using language and ideas as the creati ve vehicle, and include literature,
philosophy, and fo reign language study. Fine arts courses are those which present
organi zed va lues, beliefs, or emotions using the senses and physical ex pression as
the creati ve vehicle, and include courses in art, music, and theatre.

Fine Arts Objectives:
To present, critique or analyze human values, beliefs, and emotions as they are
conceptualized, fo rmul ated, and ex pressed through verbal and phys ical acti on and
artifac ts and perceived through the senses, and
To attend and react to a perfo rmance or exhibit related to the discipline studied, in at
least one course.
Menu Courses
ART 106, 11 3* , ll 8*, 11 9, 120, 122, 123, 201 ***, 293, 296, 297, 298 ,3 10, 393,
396,397, 398, 41 3*** , 493 , 496, 497, 498, COM 275 ***, FRE 245 ,246, GER
244, MUS 100, 104, 115, 191, 192, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 202, 210, 2 11 , 300,
301 , 303 ,306,308, 31 2, THE 100, 101 ***, 131 *** , 132, 133,201 , 23 1, 240, 245 ,
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309, 350, 35 1, 354, 356.
Humanities Objectives:
To present, critique or analyze human values, beliefs and emoti ons as they are
conceptualized, formulated, and expressed through language and ideas.
Menu Courses
ART 122, 123, 305 **, 306**, 307**, COM 224, ENG 106, 107, 108, 203 , 205 ,
206, 30 I, 302, 3 15, 337, 338, 355, 356, 357, 37 1, 425 , 487 , FRE IO l, 102, 203, 204,
240, 24 1, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 3 11 , 3 12, 40 l , 42 1, 422, 450, GER 240, 244,
247, MUS 100, 202 , 204, 301 , 306,308, PHI LOO, 200, 206, 220, 225,23 1, 307 ,
320, 325, 370, 426, SPN 101 , 102, 203,204, 242, 245,246,248,249,250,3 11 ,3 12,
40 1,42 1,422.

Multicultural Awareness (3 Credits)
Students will have an "understanding of how people's ex periences and perspecti ves
are shaped by gender, ethnicity, culture, and other factors that distinguish groups of
people, coupled with recognjtion of common elements within human ex perience that
transcend time, space, race and circumstances" (BOG). Multicultural awareness
ass ists indi viduals, regardless of ethnkity, gender, disabilities, social class or race, to
understand and appreciate events and people from various points of view. Courses
could focus on one or more of the following: gender, ethni city, rac ial di versity,
world religious belief systems, non-western cultures.

Objectives:
To outline diversity, either histori call y or cross-culturall y fo r the population(s) under
study,
To ex plain how cu ltural groups defin e ocial constructs (e.g., gender roles, gender
attributi on, gender ideology and gender identity) and how these are expressed,
To identify and explai n the social behavior of the population(s) under study,
To compare and contrast different cultural groups under study, and
To explai n why tensions exjst between cultu ral groups and how such tensions are
expressed, such as attribution and ideology.
Menu Courses
ANT l00, 280, 300, 355, CRJ 305 ***, 429***, EDU 2 10***, ENG 155,371 , FRE
IOI , 102,203,204, 240, 24 1,242, 243 , 244, 245 , 246, 450, GEO 105, 205 , 325**,
328**, GER 240, 247, HIS 106, 247*, 265 , 312, 325, 345*, LIT 127, MUS 202,
NUR IOI , PHI 200, POS 210*, 28 1*, 322, 326, PSY 2 11 **, 3 11 , SOC 240, 315 **,
SOW 208, SPN IOL , 102, 203,204, 242,246, 248, 249,250,421,422, WST 200.

Values (3 Credits)
Students will have an "understanding of the role of values in personal, professional ,
and civic life; ex perience in recognizing and analyz ing ethi cal issues" (BOG). The
study of values includes the acts, customs, and institutions regarded in a particul ar,
usuall y favorable, way by a group of people. Values must be a major theme in the
course, not just a topic. Course syllab i must provide the definjtion(s) of value that
wi ll be explored. All co urses must exarune values as they re late to concrete
situati ons with.in the realm of ex perience of most students.

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Objectives:
To utilize bodies of knowledge to form the basis for an analysis of values,
To explain how values are developed within diverse human 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 human concern,
To acquire the critical use of sources and evaluation of evidence,
To exercise judgment in the expression of ideas, and
To appraise knowledge bases on the basis of informed and independent evaluations.
Menu Courses
CRJ 215** *, 395***, EAS 131, EDF 121 *, GEO 165*, 240**, HIS 312, ITE 101 ,
LIT 127, PHI 200,220,231,307,320, 370, POS 228** , 229**, 315, 327**, PSY
211 **, SOC 315**, 395***, SPT 302**, TED 210***, WST 200.

Technological Literacy (6 Credits)
Students will have a basic understanding 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 natural and artificial environment, thus altering the human condition.
(International Technology Education Association)
Objectives:
To explain major concepts in technology, providing insights into its breadth and into
its relationship to other areas of study,
To use research ski lls to understand materials, energy, information, people, time and
tools as they apply to technological systems designed to meet human needs,
To design, produce, test, and analyze possible solutions to technological problems,
To critically evaluate the implications and varying interpretations of technological
changes as they relate to and determine impacts on individuals, society, the
environment, and the future, and
To demonstrate computer literacy.
Menu Courses
CIS 150, CSC 101, 105, 120,123,201 ,2 18,223,224,377, EAS 273,365, EDF
301 , 302, ENG 217, GCT 100, 110,220,225,240,270, 300***, GEO/ITE 223***,
GET IOI, 102, HON 187, ITE 355, 345, 445, MAT 500, MMT 310, PHS 137**,
TED 255***, 326***.

Health and Wellness (3 Credits)
Students will have an understanding of the various means by which they may fulfill
their potential as healthy people living in healthy communities. Wellness is the
result of individuals making intelligent decisions concerning the various factors that
can affect their overall health. Courses must include one or more of the following
emphases: eating and exercising toward a healthy lifestyle; building healthy
rel ationships ; understanding and preventing disease; explaining drug use and abuse;
making healthy choices.
Objectives:

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To compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy (lifestyles, relatio nships, drug use,
choices, etc.),
To explain and predict factors affecting health,
To interpret and app ly health principles to their li ves, and
To analyze, design, and assess individual health plans.
Menu Courses
ANT23l , ATE 115, 120, 340,BIO 103, 11 2, HPE 105,202, 3 14, NUR IOI , 105,
PSY 222, SOW 2 15, 303.
Upper Division Writing Component Courses
The general education plan calls for students to take two upper division (300 level or
above) writing intensive courses in their major. The writing component courses
should contain a minimum of 30 pages of writing distributed throughout the
semester and offer students opportunities for significant revision of their writing as
initiated by an instructor 's written comments on a draft.
Menu Courses
ATE 340**, 460, ART 305*, 306*, 307*, 397*, 398*, BIO 318*, 480***, COM
331 **, 332**, 335* *, 363*, 461 *, 490*, CHE 451, 452, CSC 490*, 492*, EAS
538**, 541 **, 542**, 548**, EDF 302*, EDS 300***, ENG 371 , 372, ENS 420*,
424***, GEO 319,325,328,358,412,474,485, HIS 402**, 416*, 420*, 495, ITE
420**, MAT 304, 496*, POS 307*, 315**, 327*, 450* *, PHY 301***, 495***, PSY
310**, 340***, 345***, 360**, 365**, 425**, SOW 370***, 405* **, SPT 401*,
TED 500*, 450*, THE 312*, 306*, XGE 380***, 439***.
Laboratory Courses
Four criteria have been established for laboratory courses. ALL four criteria must be
reflected in the course syll abus.
1. A laboratory course should emphasize discipline-specific methodologies and
logic used to systematically investigate the world .
2. A laboratory course should pro vide students with the opportunity to use the
methodologies and models of inquiries specific to their discipline in the selection,
definition , solution, analys is, and evaluation of problems/questions independently
and/or colJaboratively.
3. A laboratory course should include the evaluati on and assessment of studen t
performance from the laboratory ex periences.
4. A minimum of 30% of instruction time and 30% of the final grade of a course
must be devoted to laboratory activities in order for the course to be considered for
the laboratory component menu of general education.
[Specific discipline is relative to the course and not to the student's discipline of
study. ]
Menu Courses
BIO I 15***, 120***, 125***, 206*, CHE 101 *, 102* , EAS 100**, ENS 205* **,
HIS 2 11 ** , HSC 120*** , PHS 120*, 137** , PHY 101 *, 202* , 121 *, 122*, THE
34 1***.

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* Menu course added for 2001-2002.

** Menu courses added for 2002-2003

*** Menu courses added for 2003-2004
Californi a University is implementing its new General Education Progra m, and the
goal menus will be updated throughout the implementati on process. Students
entering the uni vers ity under this catalog will be ab le to satisfy General Education
req uirements by using courses added to goal menus in subseq uent years without
being required to change to a new catalog.
General education courses may include any courses in a student's career, including
major courses. Major courses included on a goal menu may be used to satisfy that
goal. Although a course may appear on more than one menu , a given course may be
used to sati sfy onl y one general education goal.
When external accreditation agencies require specific competencies, departments
may advise students to take specific co urses included on a goal menu to complete
the goal. Students should contact their advisors or department chairs fo r information
on such requirements.
Any req uired course within a general education goal (e.g. , UNI 100, ENG 101 , ENG
102) that is failed must be retaken by the student and a passing grade earned for the
course. Students should retake such courses as soo n as possible.
Students must complete appropriate developmental courses or satisfy other prerequisites prior to completi ng a course li sted on a general education goal menu.
Students must complete two upper-level "writing intensive" courses in the major.
Major departments must affirm that the writing intensive courses they propose
require writing ex periences that are relevant to that major; writing component
courses must offer students opportunities fo r significant revision of their writing,
revision typically initiated by instructors' written comments on drafts ; students in
writing intensive courses must be assigned a minimum of 30 pages of writing,
distributed throughout the semester.

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Academic Departments
Academic Development Services
Faculty: Sally (Chairperson), Crawford, Mace, Raleigh, Rodri guez-Naeser, Seelye.
Purpose
The Department of Academic Development Services operates three grant-fund ed
programs: Act 101 , Student Support Services and Upward Bound . These programs
help students enter and graduate fro m college.
Services
Departmental fac ul ty members prov ide services to students in the fo llowing areas:
1. Instruction
A three-credit course, EDE 100 Reading, Study and Listening Ski lls, is offered to
first-year program students, and a one credit course, XCP 194 Career Plannin g, is
offered to students with 48 credits or less.
2. Counseling
Counselors provide educational and career guidance and academic advisement. ew
program students are interviewed and receive both an ori entation and academic
plan. Counselors help students schedule and register fo r courses; monitor each
student's academic performance; and provide students with inform ati on concerning
academic policies, proced ures, and practi ces. Program students may also be eligible
for a non-punitive grading option.
3. Tutoring
Tutoring is provided for most entry level courses. Tutors review lecture notes,
tex tbooks and other course materials; teach course related vocabul ary words;
prepare students for completi on of course assignments; and demonstrate the use of
course-related technologies.
The Department of Academic Development Services is located in Noss Annex.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and weekends and evenings by appointment. Anyo ne desiring services or in fo rmati on is
encouraged to stop at the office or call 724-938-4230.

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Applied Engineering and Technology
Faculty: Komacek (Chairperson), Bronakowski, Dreucci , Engstrom, Hider, Horath,
Kallis, Kolick, Kruse, Loney, Means, Nowak, Prokic, Salim, Schickel, Smith,
Sumey, Thompson, Urbine, Vaverka, Whitehead, Wright
Department Mission
Curricula in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology integrate a
comprehensive program in the application of technology with a broad general
education to prepare graduates to function in technology-related fields in industry or
education. Students develop a strong background in the fundamentals of science,
mathematics and technology so they may integrate and apply their knowledge and
skills to technical and management situations in industry or education. In addition ,
students become aware of the impact of technology on the global community and
the quality of life, both for the individual and for society.
Programs
Applied Engineering and Technology offers the following programs:
Bachelor Degree Programs:
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Graphic Communications Technology
Industrial Technology
Technology Education
Associate Degree Programs :
Computer Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
Technical Studies (flex degree)
Computer Engineering Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees)
Computer Engineering Technology combines theoretical concepts and practical
applications in electrical/electronic systems, computer science, and engineering
technology. Students study digital electronics, microprocessors, embedded systems,
computer networking, systems design, and software programming. The associate
degree program emphasizes developing technical solutions to computer-related
problems. Associate degree graduates can apply for professional certification as an
Associate Computing Professional through the Institute for Certification of
Computing Professionals. They are also eligible to enter the bachelor degree
program with no loss of time or credits. The bachelor degree program builds on the
technical foundation of the associate degree by enhancing theoretical knowledge
and engaging students in software and hardware design and development projects.
Bachelor degree graduates may apply for professional certification as a Certified
Computing Professional through the Institute for Certification of Computing
Professionals.
Employment Opportunities
Associate degree graduates find employment as technicians, while bachelor degree
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Statistics and the Pennsylvania Labor Market Information Data Systems project
computer engineering technology-related positions will be among the fastest
growing occupations by 2008, experiencing more than 80 percent growth in
Pennsylvania and more than 100 percent growth nationwide. Employment opportunities exist in hardware systems, software, embedded systems, digital electronics,
microcontrollers, automation/robotics , networking, wireless communications,
product sales and marketing, and many other computer-related fields.

Electrical Engineering Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees)
Program Goal - to provide students with a well-rounded education that meets the
needs of the Commonwealth. Specifically, the goal is to prepare graduates for
technically oriented careers related to analog and digital systems with an emphasis
in the area of microprocessor technologies . The program integrates teamwork and
leadership skills in a blend of theoretical and applied competencies to prepare
students for changing technologies and lifelong learning.
Program Educational Objectives - produce graduates who can:
A. think critically to assess and evaluate complex technical and non-technical
problems in a corporate environment,
B. communicate effectively in oral, written, visual, and graphical modes in
interpersonal and group situations at a level of effectiveness expected of industry
employers,
C. remain technically current and adapt to rapidly changing technologies,
D. perform ethically and professionally in business, industry, and society,
E. function effectively in team-oriented open-ended activities in an industrial
environment,
F. blend theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to solve technical problems,
and
G. apply microprocessor based technology to solve technical problems.
Program Educational Outcomes - by the time of graduation, Electrical Engineering
Technology graduates will demonstrate the following:
A. the knowledge, skills, techniques and application of modern tools in the
electrical engineering technology discipline,
B. the ability to use computers and application software that pertain to electrical
engineering technology,
C. the ability to use appropriate laboratory and test equipment,
D. technical problem solving skills, including the ability to identify problems,
conduct experiments, gather data, analyze data and produce results,
E. the ability to produce written documents, to deliver oral presentations, to
develop, prepare and interpret visual information; and to communicate these with a
specific audience at a level of effectiveness expected in industry,
F. knowledge of social, technical and professional ethics,
G. effective discipline-related project management and teamwork skills,
H. the ability to apply mathematics including transform methods and applied
differential equations in support of electrical/ electronic systems,
I. the application of physics and/or chemistry to electrical/ electronic circuits in a
rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra,
J. the ability to analyze, design and implement analog and microprocessor systems
through a blend of theoretical and practical methods,

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K . a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in lifelong learning, and
L. the ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes
appropriate the program objectives.

The bachelor degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology blends minds-on
theory with hands-on applications to develop the knowledge and ski lls required to
design, develop, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate and repair electrical and
electronic systems. Students are required independently to design microprocessor/
microcontroller systems that interface to the analog world. The associate degree
program prepares graduates to install , test, maintain, calibrate and repair electrical
and electronic sys tems. In addition, both programs emphasize computer application
skills, computer programming, and technical report writing. Associate degree
graduates may transfer to the bachelor degree program with no loss of time or
credits .
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are plentiful with demand for graduates on the increase.
Associate degree graduates find employment as technicians in a variety of electricaland electronic-related fields , while bachelor degree graduates find positions as
electrical engineering technologists, network administrators, software developers
and programmers, instrumentation designers, systems technicians, field representatives, and managers.

Graphic Communications Technology (Bachelor Degree)
Graphic Communications Technology encompasses all the processes involved in
designing, preparing, and reproducing text, photographs, artwork, illustrations, and
symbols in printed form on physical media, such as paper, plastic, metal , or textiles;
and in electronic form for web and multimedia presentations. Students develop skills
in design, layout, digital prepress, desktop publishing, flexography, offset lithography, screen printing, estimating, cost analysis, digital photography, packaging, and
color imaging while developing technical service, management, and supervisory
competencies.
Employment Opportunities
Shortages exist for professionals in all phases of the printing and publishing industry
with experts estimati ng 35,000 to 50,000 unfilled positions due to a lack of qualified
workers. Graduates find employment in design, production, customer service,
techni cal support, supervision, and management with companies engaged in
printing, publishing, web design, photography, advertising, and equipment manufacturing.
Graphic Communications Technology Student Clubs
Graphics students can join two clubs; the Screen Printing Student Association and
the Student Club of Printing House Craftsmen. The latter club is an affiliate of the
Pittsburgh Club of Printing House Craftsmen, an organization of printing industry
managers and professionals. Student club members perform printing services,
conduct industrial tours, and attend conferences. They also contribute to Calibrations, a literary arts magazine published by students and faculty in graphics, art and
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Graphic Communications Techn ology Scholarships
The Kenny Hager Memorial Scholarship and the Kurt Nordstrom Scholarship are
offered through Califo rni a Uni versity. Scholarships are also available from the
Pittsburgh Club of Printing House Craftsmen, the Foundati on of Flexographic
Technical Association, the Graphic Arts Technical Foundati on, and the Intern ati onal
Publishing Management Association.
Industri al Technology (Associate and Bachelor Degrees)
Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in Industrial Technology. Associate
degree students develop technical skills in industrial safety, machine tool manu fac turing, computer numerical control, materi als technology, automati on/robotics,
electroni cs, drafting and design, CAD, and quality contro l. The bachelor degree
program foc uses on the principles of producti on, industri al cost analys is, production
analysis, project management, computer-integrated manufac turin g, and production
and in ventory contro l.
Special Admissions Requirement The Industri al Technology bachelor degree is an
upper di vision program. Admission is only open to students who have completed an
approved associate of science degree. The fo llowing California Uni versity associate
degrees are approved as prerequisites fo r the upper-di vision bachelor degree in
Industri al Techn ology: Computer Numeri cal Control, Computer Engineering
Techn ology, Computer Science Technology, Drafting and Design Technology,
Electri cal Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, and Screen Printing
Techno logy. Tec hnology-related associate of science degrees fro m other colleges
and uni versities qu alify. Associate of applied science degrees qualify prov ided they
include algebra, trigonometry, and physics. For info rm ati on on eligible programs,
contact the department chair: komacek@cup.edu , or 724-938-4085.
Employment Opportunities
The associate degree program prepares technically competent professionals for
employment in industrial and manufacturing enterprises as industrial technicians. The
career focus fo r bachelor degree graduates is ind ustri al and manufac turing supervision.
Employment opportunities in Industrial Technology are di verse with graduates findi ng
careers as CAD operators, drafters, designers, engineering technicians, production
supervisors, purchasing agents, industrial researchers, safety managers, man ufacturing
technicians, systems analysts, qu ali ty control managers, CNC machine programmers,
robotic technicians, industrial trainers and sales representati ves.

Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Concentration. Industrial Technology offers optional concentrations in Na nofabrication Manufac turing Technology
(NMT) through Penn State Uni versity's Nanofabricati on Center. Associate degree
students who select the NMT concentration complete the NMT Capstone Semester
at Penn State. To pursue the NMT concentration in the bachelor degree program ,
students must first complete an NMT-related associate degree. To learn more about
the possibilities related to nanofabricati on, visit www.technologyreview.com and
enter the pre-set nanotechnology search. To learn more about the NMT center at
Penn State, visit www.nanofab.psu. edu.

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Industrial Technology Student Club
Majors are encouraged to join the National Association of Industrial Technology
Student Club, which provides opportunities to enhance technical skills and professionalism. Club members participate in industrial tours, attend conferences and
develop technical skills through service projects.
Technology Education (Teacher Certification Bachelor Degree)
This program prepares graduates for K-12 Technology Education teaching certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The program has an
established international reputation for excellence, having received the Outstanding
Technology Teacher Education Program Award from the International Technology
Education Association's (ITEA) Council on Technology Teacher Education (CTTE)
and having conducted a National Technology Education Demonstration Project
funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Also, the program was one of the first
in the nation to be accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE), and the ITEA's CTTE. The program is accredited by
the PDE and conducted the Pennsylvania Governor's Institute for Technology
Education from 2000-2003. In lecture-laboratory courses focused on bio-related
technology, communication, construction, manufacturing, and transportation,
Technology Education majors develop knowledge and skills in the safe and
appropriate use of technological tools, materials and processes as they design,
produce, use and evaluate products and systems. Computer applications are
emphasized. Students also complete education courses and the requirements
necessary for professional teaching certification in Pennsylvania.

Employment Opportunities
Currently, there is a significant shortage of Technology Education teachers within
Pennsylvania and throughout the nation that has resulted in the program havi ng
excellent placement rates. The shortage of teachers is projected to continue for the
next six to ten years. Most graduates teach, but others excel in industry, government, and private business positions and some pursue advanced degrees to secure
positions as college professors.
Technology Education Student Club
The Technology Education student club is TEAC (Technology Education Association of California). In recent years, TEAC members have taken first place honors in
academic competitions several times at the eastern U.S. regional and international
conferences of the Technology Education Collegiate Association.
Technology Education Scholarships
The Donald Maley Technology Education Scholarship, the Technology Education
Association of Pennsylvania William J. Wilkinson Scholarship, and the TSA
(Technology Student Association) Scholarship are available. All are one-time
scholarships for entering students. For a Maley or TSA scholarship application, visit
http://workforce.cup.edu/komacek. For the Wilkinson Scholarship, visit www.teaponline.org
Drafting and Design Technology (Associate Degree)
Drafting and design are generally considered the primary means of communicating
technical ideas for business and industry. This program emphasizes CADD

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(co mputer-aided drafting and design), but also empl oys manual drafting techniques.
Students develop draftin g and CADD skills using current oftware and hardware as
they learn to communi cate techni cal ideas, create detai led workin g draw ings of
product designs, prepare pictori al presentations, and write c lear, co ncise techni cal
reports. Graduates are elig ible fo r admission to the Industri al Techn ology bachelor
degree program.
Employ ment Opportuniti es
The need fo r personne l in drafting, design and CAD co ntinues to increase as
industry adds new and improved computer hardware and software technologies to
their design and engineering departments. Gradu ates fi nd e mpl oy ment as drafters
and CAD operators in manu fac turing, architecture, survey ing, civil engineeri ng, and
other firms.

Technical Studies "Flex Degree" (Associate Degree)
The requirements fo r thi s progra m are fl exible. Califo rni a Uni versity collaborates
with companies, governmental agencies, labor uni ons, edu cati onal institutions, and
indi viduals to design and de li ver a techni cal concentrati on that inc ludes the
knowledge and skills empl oyers demand. A general educati on component provides
a balanced assoc iate degree. The program addresses the rapidl y ex panding
technician-l evel empl oyment opportuni ti es avai lable in the new economy by
prov iding customized technical concentrations that meet the ever-c hang ing need of
business and industry.
Departmental Lab Facilities
Applied Engineering and Technology courses are taught in three buildings on
campus. The Eberly Science and Technology Center houses the EET Analog Lab,
the Digital/Embedded Sys tems Lab, and the California Manufac turing A sistance
Center, which inc ludes labs fo r CADD, Materi als Testing, Metro logy, Computer
Numeri cal Contro l, and Automated Man ufacturing. Coover Hall has labs fo r
CADD/Drafting, Digital Prepress, Electroni cs, Foundry, Graphics/Printing, Machine
Tools, Manu facturing Techn ology, Multimedi a Technology, Photography Darkroo m,
and Photograph y Studio. The Historic Industrial Arts Building has labs for Draw ing
and Design, Elementary School Technology, Screen Printing, F lexography, Metal
Fabricati on and Phys ical Technologies .
lntern sru ps
Du ring an internship, students work in an organi zati on re lated to their employ ment
goals where they receive practical ex peri ence in appl ying the knowledge and skill s
they have learned at the Uni versity. Graphic Communicati ons Technology students
are req uired to complete an intern ship . Bache lor degree students in Computer
Eng ineerin g Technology, Electri cal Engineering Techn ology and Industri al Technology are enco uraged to co mpl ete an optional intern ship.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology - 124 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for co mpl eting this program of study in four years .

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Freshman Year
17 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv/Prog. Construction
4 crs.
*EET ll ODC Circuit Analys is
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
*GET 10 I In tro to Engineering Tech
**MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
3 crs.
l crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
16 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 124 C Programming
4 crs.
*EET 160AC Circuit Analysis
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structure
3 crs.
3 crs.
General Educati on
Sophomore Year
16 credits
Third Semester
*CSC 260 Data Structures
3 crs.
4 crs.
*CET 175 Digital Electronics
*ITE 2 15 CAD I
3 crs.
*MAT 28 1 Calculus I
3 crs.
**ECO 100 Elements of Eco nomics
3 crs.
14 credits
Fourth Semester
*CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
3 crs.
4 crs.
*CET 270 In tro. Microprocessor Design
3 crs.
*MAT 282 Calculus II
4 crs.
**PHY 101 College Phys ics I
Junior Year
17 credits
Fifth Semester
4 crs.
*CET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing
3 crs.
*MAT 341 Linear Algebra
4 crs.
*PHY 202 College Physics II
6 crs.
General Educati on
16 credits
Sixth Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 224 FORTRAN
4 crs.
*CET 360 Microprocessor Engineering
**ENG 2 17 Science & Tech. Writing
3 crs.
6 crs.
General Education
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
15 credits
3 crs.
*CET 490 Senior Project I
General Education
6 crs.
*Technical Elective [CSC 324,378, 405, 410,4 19 (OR EET 495), 455, 460, 475,
6 crs.
485 , EET 2 10, OR 460]
Eighth Semester
13 credits
3 crs.
*CET 492 Senior Project II
*CET 440 Computer Networking
4 crs.
*CSC 400 Operating Systems
3 crs.
*Technical Electi ve (see above)
3 crs.
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology - 124 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
17 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv. and Program. Constr.
*EET 110 DC Circuits
4 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
3 crs.
*GET IO I Intro. to Engineering Tech.
I er.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
3 crs.
General Education
16 credits
Second Semester
4 crs.
*CSC 223 C Programming
3 crs.
*EET 160 AC Circuits
**ENG 217 Science & Tech Writing
3 crs.
3 crs.
*MAT 191 College Trigonometry
General Education Course
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
*EET 175 Digital Electronics
4 crs.
*EET 210 Linear Electronics I
4 crs.
*EET 220 Introduction to Electric Power
4 crs.
*MAT 281 Calculus I
3 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credits
*EET 260 Linear Electronics II
4 crs.
*EET 270 Introduction to Microprocessors
3 crs .
*MAT 282 Calculus II
3 crs.
**PHY 101 College Physics I
4 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
16 credits
*EET 310 Methods in Engineering Analysis
4 crs.
*EET 320 Network Analysis
4 crs.
*EET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing
4 crs.
*PHY 202 College Physics II
4 crs.
Sixth Semester
15 credits
*EET 360 Microprocessor Engineering
4 crs.
*EET 370 Instrumentation Design I
4 crs.
*EET Elective [EET 410, 420, 430, 440,
460, 475 , OR 495]
4 crs.
General Education Course
3 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
15 credits
**CHE 101 General Chemistry I
4 crs.
*EET Elective (see above)
4 crs.
EET 400 Senior Project Proposal
I er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Eighth Semester
15 credits
**ECO 100 Elements of Economics
3 crs.
*EET 450 Senior Project
3 crs.
*Technical Elective [EET 400 (or above), CHE
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102, CSC 202 (or above), any ITE, MAT 272
(or above), OR PHY 221 (or above)]
General Education Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

3 crs.
6 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications Technology - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
*OCT 220 Black and White Photography
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**OCT 100 Graphic Commun. Processes I
3 crs.
*OCT 225 Principles of Layout and Design
3 crs.
** MAT 181 College Algebra
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
I er.
Second Semester
15 credits
**OCT 200 Graphic Commun . Processes II
3 crs.
*OCT 240 Desktop Publishing
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
14 credits
**CHE 101 General Chemistry I
4 crs.
*OCT 211 Screen Printing Techniques
3 crs.
*MOT 201 Principles of Management
3 crs.
General Education Courses
4 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credits
*OCT 270 Lithographic Techniques
3 crs.
*MKT 222 Principles of Selling
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Elective Course
3 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
15 credits
*GCT 300 Digital Photography
3 crs.
*OCT 330 Flexography & Package Printing
3 crs.
3 crs.
**OCT 342 Estimating and Cost Analysis
*Graphic Commun. Tech. Elective [GCT 311 , 370,
380, 390, 411, 420, 430, 460, 470, OR
MMT310]
3 crs.
General Education Course
3 crs.
Sixth Semester
15 credits
*OCT 365 Color Imaging
3 crs.
*Graphic Com. Tech. Elective (see above)
3 crs.
*Management Elective [ACC 201, ECO 201 ,
ITE 375 , 245, MGT 352, 362, OR MKT 301)
3 crs.
General Education Course
3 crs.
Elective Course
3 crs.

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Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*OCT 445 Printing Prod. Plan. and Control
*Graphic Com. Tech. Elective (see above)
General Education Courses
Electi ve Course
Eighth Semester
*OCT 485 Graphics Seminar
*OCT 495 Graphic Com. Tech. Internship
* Management Elective (see above)
Elective
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
I 5 credits
3 crs.
var. crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology - 120 Credits
Prerequisite - Associate of Science Degree in a technology-related area (60 credits,
minimum). Of the 60 credits, 33 will be applied to the California University
requirements in General Education, and 27 credits will be applied to the Major
Requirements. Associate of Applied Science Degrees are eligible, provided they
include algebra, trigonometry and physics.
Junior Year
15 credits
Semester 1
3 crs.
*ITE 375 Principles of Production
Electi ve
3 crs.
*Technical Elective [ACC 201 , 202, 331 , 332,
ECO 202, 30 1, 302, EET I IO, 160, FIN 301 ,
MAT 225,273 OR any ITE course]
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Semester 2
3 crs.
*ITE 325 Statics and Strength of Materials
*ITE 385 Industrial Cost Estimating
3 crs.
*ITE 420 Production Analysis
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Senior Year
Semester 3
15 credits
*ITE 461 Manufacturing Production and
Inventory Control
3 crs.
*ITE 47 1 Project Management
3 crs.
*Technical Elective (see above)
General Education Course
3 crs.
Elective Course
3 crs.
15 credits
Semester 4
(for Industrial Technology)
*ITE 475 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
3 crs.
*ITE 481 Concepts and Issues in Indus. Tech.
3 crs.
Elective Course
6 crs.
3 crs.
General Education Courses
OR

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Semester4
(for Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Concentration)
*ITE 475 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
*ITE 481 Concepts and Issues in Indus. Tech.
*NMT 495 Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Internship
* Required maj or and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in Technology Education - 120 Credits
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology-62 credits
The following four-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing thi s program of study in two years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
17 credits
**CSC 120 Problem Solve/Program Const.
3 crs.
*EET 110 DC Circuits
4 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
*GET 101 Intro. to Engineering Tech
3 crs .
3 crs.
**MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
Second Semester
16 credits
*CSC 124 C Programming
3 crs.
4 crs.
*EET 160AC Circuits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structure
3 crs.
General Education
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
16 credits
*CSC 260 Data Structures
3 crs.
4 crs.
*CET 175 Digital Electronics
*ITE 215 CAD I
3 crs.
*MAT 281 Calculus I
3 crs.
**ECO 100 Elements of Economics
3 crs.
13 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
3 crs.
*CET 270 Intro. to Microprocessor Design
3 crs.
*MAT 282 Calculus II
4 crs.
**PHY 101 College Physics I
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
Associate of Science in Drafting and Design Technology-60 credits
The following four-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in two years.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG IOI English Composition I
**ITE 101 Industrial Safety
*ITE 110 Techni cal Drawing I
**MAT 18 1 College Algebra
** UNI I 00 First Year Seminar
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*ITE 2 10 Tec hnical Drawing II
*ITE 2 15 Computer Aided Drafting I
*MAT 191 College Trigonometry
**PHY 121 General Physics
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**Any Computer Science Elective
*ITE 2 18 De cript. Geom. and Surface Devel.
*ITE 3 15 Computer Aided Drafting II
Technical Elective (ITE 165, 236, 320,4 15,
416, 417)
CHE 101 General Chemistry
Fourth Semester
**ITE 245 Quality Control
*Technical Electives [ITE 165 , 236, 320, 415 ,
416,OR4 17]
General Education Courses
* Required major and re lated courses
** Required and recommended General Educati on courses

13 credit
3 er .
3 er .
3 er .
3 crs.
I er.
16 credits
3 er .
3 er .
3 er .
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 cred its
3 er .
3 crs .
3 er .
3 er .
4 er .

15 cred it
3 crs.
6 crs.
6 crs.

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology~6 credits
The fo llowing four-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing thi s program of study in two years.
Freshman Year
17 credits
First Seme ter
**CSC 120 or higher
3 crs.
*EET 110 DC Circuits
4 crs.
4 er .
*EET 170 Digital Electronics
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 er .
**MAT I 8 1 College Algebra
3 er .
I er.
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
17 credits
Second Semester
4 er .
*EET 160 AC Circuits
3 crs .
*EET 270 Intro. to Microprocessor Design
**ENG 217 Scientific and Tech. Writing
3 crs.
3 er .
*MAT 19 1 College Trigo nometry
3 er .
Public Speaking Course
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
4 crs.
*EET 210 Linear Electroni cs I
4 er .
*EET 220 Introduction to Electric Power
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*EET 335 Microprocessor Interfacing
*MAT 281 Cale. I OR MAT 273 Basic Cale.
Fourth Semester
*EET 260 Linear Electronics II
**PHY 101 College Physics I OR PHY 121
General Physics I
General Education Courses
Elective
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
Associate of Science in Industrial Technology - 60 Credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
** ENG IOI English Composition I
* *ITE 101 Industrial Safety
*ITE I JO Technical Drawing I
*MAT 181 College Algebra
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*ITE 181 Materi als Technology I
*ITE 2 15 Computer Aided Drafting I
**MAT 191 College Trigonometry
**PHY 121 General Physics I
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC Computer Science Elective
**CHE JOI General Chemistry I
*ITE 135 Digital Electronics
*ITE 165 Machine Processing I
General Education Course
Fourth Semester
*ITE 130 Introductory Circuit Analysis
*ITE 236 Numerical Control Programming I
**ITE 245 Quality Control
*ITE 250 Introduction to Automation
General Education Course
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
Industrial Technology NMT Concentration - 66 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
**CSC Computer Science Elective
**ENG IOI English Composition I
**ITE 101 Industrial Safety
*MAT 18 1 College Algebra
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education
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3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

13 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
I crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
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3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
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3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
I crs.
3 crs.

Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
**MAT 191 College Trigonometry
*ITE 135 Digital E lectroni cs
*ITE 2 15 Co mputer Aided Draftin g I
**CHE IOI General Chemistry I
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ITE 130 Introductory Circuit Analysi
**ITE 245 Quality Control
*ITE 18 I Materials Technology I
**PHY 12 1 General Physics I
General Education Course
Fourth Semester
*NMT 3 11 Materials, Safety & Equipment
Overview
*NMT 3 I2 Bas ic Nanofabrication Process
*NMT 3 13 Thin Films of Nanofabrication
*NMT 3 14 Adv. Lithography & Dielectric
*NMT 3 15 Materials Modification in
anofabrication
*NMT 3 16 Character. , Packaging & Testing
* Required major and related courses
** Req uired and recommended General Educati on courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
18 credits
3 er.
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.

3 er .
3 crs.

Associate of Science Degree in Technical Studies - 60 credits
The recommended framework for com pleti ng this program is fl exi ble and customized to meet specific workforce needs. The program will include 32 credits in a
Profes ional Technical Core, which can include regular college courses, certificate
programs, apprenticeship equi valencie , workforce training equi valencies, minors,
interns hips, and on-the-job work experience. The General Education component
includes 28 credits, including UNI l00, ENG 10 I, 15 credits of General Education
electi ve courses, and three credits each of courses Communication Skills, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Technological Literacy.
Minor in Automated Control-21 credits
Reguired Courses ( 12 credi ts): ITE 110, 165, 236, 250
Elective Courses (9 credits): ITE 460, 267, 336, 350, OR 495
Minor in Manufacturing Technology-2 1 credits
Reguired Courses ( 15 credits): ITE llO, 2 15, 18 1, 250, 101
Electives Courses (6 credits): ITE 3 11 , 375, 420, 445 , 495
Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology - 2 1 credits
Reguired Courses (15 credits): EET I JO, 170, 270, 330
Electi ve Courses (6 cred its) : EET 160,2 10, 220, 360, OR 440

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Minor in Graphic Communications Technology - 21 credits
Required Courses (15 credits): GCT 100, 200, 220, 225, 240
Elective Courses (6 credits): GCT 211 , 311, 230, 330, 342, 365,370,390,460
Minor in CAD/GIS Technology- 21 credits
Required Courses (9 credits): EAS 273, GEO 123, 223, ITE 123,2 15, OR 223
Elective Courses (12 credits): GEO llO, 3ll , 362, 550, ITE 315,415,416, OR 417

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Art and Design
Faculty: Defazio (Interim Chairperson), Harrison, Lambertson, Lloyd,
Miecznikowski
Purpose
The Department of Art and Design provides a liberal education in art, design, and art
history that fosters analytical thinking, communication skills, indi vidual initiative
and responsibility, as well as knowledge and performance skills in a broad range of
art media. Analysis of art works from current and past cultures is central to the
department's programs.
Programs
The department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art and an Art Certification program for
primary and secondary teaching . Students electing the Art Certification program
complete the B.A. in Art as well as courses required under the articulation agreement with a cooperating institution that offers art certification. The department also
offers a vocationally-oriented Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design. This program
combines the strengths of the Art and Design Department and the Applied Engineering and Technology Department to provide strong design and technical skills to
students seeking technology-oriented careers . The department also offers minors in
ceramics, crafts, graphic design, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
Collaborative agreements with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh expand students'
program and curricular options. Graduates of the Art lnstitute's two-year program
receive sixty credit hours toward a B.A. from California. A second agreement
permits California students to spend their junior year at the Art Institute to take
courses not offered at California: interior design , illustration, and industrial design
technology.
Careers
Graduates with a B.A. in art have job opportunities in a variety of fields: museums,
art galleries, business, medical illustration, and interior design. Additional course
work in art prepares students for graduate school , and a minor or second major in
another field further ex pands career options, including historic preservation, law,
and government. Art Certification expands opportunities to include teaching K-1 2.
Graduates with a B.S. in Graphic Design have plentiful opportunities for careers in
the expanding fields of advertising, graphic design, and web design.
Bachelor of Arts in Art - 120 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
*ART 110 Drawing I
*ART 119 Design 2-D
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
** ENG 101 English Composition I
General Education Courses
Second Semester
*ART 120 Design 3-D
*ART 201 Beginning Crafts OR ART 203

l06

16 credits.
3 crs.
3 crs.
l er.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 er .

Beginning Ceramics
*ART 122 Art History: Ancient to Medieval
**ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Course
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ART 206 Beginning Pai nting
* ART 209 Beginning Sculpture
*A RT 123 Art m story: Renais. to Contemp.
General Education Courses
Fourth Semester
*ART 207 Beginning Printmaking
*Art Elective (ART 310, 413, 493,496,497
OR 498)
General Education Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Art History Elect. (ART 305, 306, OR 307)
General Education Courses
Sixth Semester
*Art Elective (see above)
General Education Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Art Elective (see above)
General Education Courses
Eighth Semester
General Education Courses
* Required major or related courses
** Required or recommended General Education courses

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

Art Certification
For Art Certification , students complete the B.A. in Art and need to complete the
fo llowing education courses at California University of PA:
EDE 205 Art fo r Elementary Grades
3 crs.
EDF 290 Policy Studies American Educ.
3 crs.
EDF 302 Applied Instructional Technology
3 crs .
PSY 208 Educational Psychology*
3 crs.
*(PSY 100 is a prerequisite for this course.)
In addition to these, students must complete the fo llowing 16 credits at a collaborating institution:
Materials and Methods
4 crs.
Student Teaching
3 crs.
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design - 120 credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
*ART 127 Intro. to Graphic Design
*ART 119 Design 2-D
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar

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

** ENG 101 English Composition I
General Education Cour es
Second Seme ter
*ART 120 Design 3-D
*ART 110 Drawing I
*GCT 100 Graphic Comm. Proc. I
**E G 102 English Composition II
General Education Course
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ART 122 Art History: Ancient to Medieval
*ART 207 Beginning Printmaking
* ART 227 Graphic Design Studio I
General Education Cour es
Fourth Semester
* ART 206 Beginning Pai nting
* ART 327 Graphic De ign Studio II
*MMT 180 Multimedia Foundations
Elective
General Education Course
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
*GCT 110 Screen Printing Tech. OR GCT 200
Graphic Commun. Process II OR GCT 220
Black and White Photo. OR GCT 330
Flexo/Package Printing
General Education Courses
Sixth Semester
*MMT 320 Digital Video
*ART 123 Art History: Renais. to Contemp.
General Educati on Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*MMT 330 Web Publishin g
*ART 427 Graphic Design Studio III
Gen. Educati on Courses
E ighth Semester
*MMT 340 Animation
*Advisor Approved Electi ve [e.g. BUS, MKT
MGT ECO, etc.]
* ART 428 Graphic Design Studio IV
General Education Courses
* Req uired major or related courses
** Required or recommended General Education courses

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

3 crs.
12 er .
15 credits
3 crs.
3 er .
9 crs.
15 credits
3 er .
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Minor in Art - 21 credits
Art History (3 credits): Select one of the following : ART 106, 122, 123
Drawing (3 credits): Select one of the following : ART 110, 310
Studio Concentration (15 credits): Select one of the following Studio Concentrations:
Ceramics Concentration: ART 203 and 493 (repeated for 12 credits)
Crafts Concentration: ART 201 and 413 (repeated for 12 credits)
Painting Concentration: ART 206 and 496 (repeated for 12 credits)
Printmaking Concentration: ART 207 and 497 (repeated for 12 credits)
Sculpture Concentration: ART 209 and 498 (repeated for 12 credits)
Minor in Graphic Design - 21 Credits
ART 119, 127, 227,327,427,428, MMT 180.

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Biological and Environmental Sciences
Faculty: Paulso n (Chairperson), Argent, Bai ley, Boehm, Buckelew, Kimmel, Miller,
Sylvester, Yorks, Zuchelkowski.
Purpose
The Biological and Environmental Science programs are intensive scientific
curricula that prepare students for graduate work in the biological and environmental
sciences and career work in many related areas. Practical laboratory experience
emphasizes critical thinking and the use of instrumentation to study li vin g systems.
Programs
A wide variety of majors and concentrations in various degree programs are offered
by the department. Students may decide to pursue the B.S. in Biology, the PreProfess ional track, or one of several tracks in the B.S. in Environmental Science.
Those interested in teaching may choose the B.S.Ed in Biology. Cooperative
programs also allow students to pursue careers in medical technology or mortuary
science. The department also offers minors in Biology and in Environmental
Studies.
Facilities
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is housed in a modem ,
fo ur-story building equipped with an array of biological and environmental science
instruments. Specialized areas incl ude both scanning and transmission electron
microscope fac ilities, an animal room, greenhouse, herbarium, plant growth
facilities, museum and photographic facilities.
Academic Societies
Beta Beta Beta is the national honor society for biological sciences. Students can
ach ieve membership if they maintai n a QPA of 3.30 after completing 45 credit hours
and are extended an invitation to join. Califo rni a University's student chapter of the
National Wildlife Society was chartered in 1996. Membership is open to all students
interested.
Careers
Career opportunities include preparation for graduate work in biology and related
fie lds, fo r industrial research, fo r government research, fo r careers in public health,
and in the many health-related fields.
A steady demand exists fo r environmental scientists, such as wildlife biologists,
fishery biologists, water analysis techni cians, air pollution control monitors,
environmental health technicians, and interpretative naturalists.
Bachelor of Science in Biology (120 credits):
Biology and Pre-Professional Tracks
Please consult the description of the General Education Program in this catalog for a
list of General Education Goals and Objecti ves and the courses included on the
menus for the various goals.
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
*BIO 115 Principles of Biology
**CHE IOI General Chemistry I
**ENG IOI English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Course
Second Semester
*BIO 120 General Zoology
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II
**ENG 102 English Composition II
Mathematics
General Education Course
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 125 General Botany
*CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*BIO 318 Genetics
*CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
Gen. Educ., Minor, QR Elective Courses

15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs .
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
14 credits
4 crs .
4 crs.
6 crs.

Biology Track
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*BIO 310 Ecology
*PHY 121 General Physics I
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*BIO 478 Evolution
*PHY 122 General Physics II
Biology Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Biology Anatomy course
Biology Elective
*ENS 495 Design & Analysis
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Biology Physiology course
Biology Electives
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.

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14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
13-14 credits
4 crs.
3-4 crs
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
4 crs.
7-8 crs.
3 crs

Pre-Professional Track
Ju nior Year
14 credits
Fifth Semester
4 crs.
*BIO 326 Microbiology
4 crs.
*PHY l2 1 General Ph ys ics I
6 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses
17 credits
Si xth Semester
3-4 crs.
Biology Electi ve
4 crs.
*PHY 122 General Phys ics II
9 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Seni or Year
Seventh Semester
14 credits
4 crs.
*BIO 306 Human Anatomy#
3-4 crs
Biology Electi ve
6 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses
14-1 7 credits
Eighth Semester
4 er .
*BIO 328 Human Physiology
4 crs.
*BIO 480 Cell Biology
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
6-9 crs.
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General educati on courses.
#BIO 305 is recommended fo r pre-veterin ary in lieu of Human Anatomy.
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Mortuary Science Track
Thi track, through affi li ati on with the Pittsburgh School of Mortuary Science, is
accredited through the American Board of Funeral Service Educati on, Nati onal
Associati on of Colleges of Mortu ary Science, ational Conference of Funeral
Service Examining Boards of the United States, Inc. This program is designed fo r
three years of approved study on campu and one year of study at the Pittsburgh
Institute of Mortu ary Science. The curri culum requires 120 credits: 92 credits in
required and electi ve Califo rni a Uni versity cour e and 28 credits fo r the in titute
year. Upon completion of the program, the tudent is gran ted a Bachelor of Science
degree fro m Califo rni a and a dipl oma fro m the Pittsburgh Institute. Upon completion of a one-year resident intern peri od, the candidate applies fo r the State Board
Examinati ons and licensure as a fun eral director and embalmer.
Fres hman Year
15 credits
First Semester
4 crs.
*BIO 11 5 Principles of Biology
**CHE IOI General Chemistry I
4 crs.
3 crs.
**ENG IOI English Composition I
I er.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
3 crs.
General Education Course
17 credits
Second Semester
4 crs.
*BIO 120 General Zoology
4 crs.
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*MAT 171 Mathematics of Finance
3 crs.
3 crs.
**SOC 100 Principles of Sociology

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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 125 General Botany
*BIO 306 Human Anatomy
** BUS 100 Introduction to Business
**SOC 220 The Family
**COM 101 Oral Communicati on
Fourth Semester
*BIO 328 Human Physiology
*BIO 326 Microbiology
** ACC 201 Accounting I
** PSY 2 11 Social Psychology
**ART 11 8 Sculpture I
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*BIO Electi ve
**CSC 101 Micros and Applied Software
**ECO I 00 Elements of Economics
**SOW 150 Introduction to Social Work
**MGT 101 Principles of Management
Si xth Semester
**CSC 105 Bas ic Programming Language
**ENG 2 1l Business and Prof. Writing
**PHI 220 Ethics
**POS 100 Introducti on to Political Science
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Pittsburgh Institute of Mortu ary Science
Eighth Semester
*Pittsbu rgh Insti tute of Mortu ary Science
* Required major and related courses
** Requ ired and recommended General educati on courses.

17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
14 credits
14 crs.
14 credits
14 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education: Cert. in Biology in Secondary Schools
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
secti on of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: AU Concentrations - 120 Credits
Fres hman Year
First Semester
15 credits
*BIO 11 5 Principles of Biology
4 crs.
**CHE 101 General Chemi stry I
4 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs
**MAT 273 Basic Cale. OR MAT 28 1 Cale. I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
l er.
Second Semester
15 credits
*BIO 120 General Zoology
4 crs.
*BIO 125 General Botany
4 crs.
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II
4 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
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Environmental Conservation Concentration:
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
13 credits
4 crs.
*BIO 310 General Ecology
3 crs.
*Ancillary Core Elective
6 crs .
General Education or Elective Courses
16 credits
Fourth Semester
4 crs.
CHE 281 Environmental Chemistry
3 crs.
*Ancillary Core Elective
General Education or Elective Courses
9 crs .
Junior Year
17 credits
Fifth Semester
Related Electives
8 crs .
3 crs.
*Ancillary Core Elective
General Education or Elective Courses
6 crs.
16 credits
Sixth Semester
4 crs.
Related Electives
*Anci llary Core Electives
6 crs.
General Education or Elective Courses
6 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
16 credits
3 crs .
*ENS 495 Design and Analysis
4 crs.
Related Elective
3 crs.
*Ancillary Core Elective
General Education or Elective Courses
6 crs.
14 credits
Eighth Semester
4 crs.
*BIO 466 Biometry
Related Elective
4 crs.
3 crs.
*Anci llary Core Elective
General Education or Elective Course
3 crs.
* Req uired major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.
[Ancillary Area - Select one of the fo llowing ancillary areas: Anthropology,
Business Management, Earth Science, Parks and Recreation, Social Science. All
credits must be taken in a single area.]
Environmental Science Concentration:
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 310 General Ecology
*CHE 33 1 Organic Chemistry I
General Education or Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II OR
CHE 28 1 Environmental Chemistry
Related Elective
General Education or Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
**PHY 121 General Physics I
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14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs .
9 crs
14 credits
4 crs.

Related Electi ve
General Educati on or Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
Related Electi ves
*ENS 430 Air Quality Monitoring
General Educati on or Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*ENS 495 Design and Analysis
Related Electives
*BIO 575 Water Pollution Biology
General Educati on or Electi ve Courses
Eighth Semester
*BIO 466 Biometry
*ENS 43 1 Soljd Waste Management
Related Electi ve
General Educati on or Electi ve Courses
* Required maj or and related courses
** Requi red and recommended General educati on courses.
Ecology Concentration:
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 310 General Ecology
*CHE 33 1 Organic Chemistry I
General Educati on or Electi ve Courses
Fourth Semester
*BIO 3 18 Genetics
*CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II OR
CHE 28 1 Environmental Chemistry
General Education or Electi ve Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*BIO 314 Plant Ecology OR BIO 575 Water
Pollution Biol. OR ENS 475 Wetlands Ecol.
BIO 442 Dendrology or Related Electi ve
*PHY 12 1 General Physics I
General Educati on OR Electi ve Courses
Sixth Semester
BIO 335 Plant Physiology OR *BIO 486
Comparati ve Animal Physiology
*BIO 336 Plant Taxonomy OR Related Elect.
General Educati on OR Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*ENS 495 Design and Analysis
*BIO 478 Evolution
Related Electi ve
General Education OR Elective Courses

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

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

Eighth Semester
*BIO 466 Biometry
*E S 492 Animal Population Dynamics
Related Elective
General Education OR Electi ve Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.

Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Concentration:
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 310 General Ecology
*COM 101 oral Communication
*Computer Science Req uirement
*Ph ysical Science Require ment
Fourth Semester
*BIO 318 Genetics
*ENG 217 Scientific & Technical Writing
, *Ph ysical Science Requirement
*Policy, Administration & Law Requirement
General Education OR Elective Course
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
*BIO 400 Mammalogy
*BIO 575 Water Pollution Biology
*E S 420 Priniples of Wildlife Management
*Policy, Administration & Law Requirement
Sixth Semester
*BIO 337 Ornithology
*BIO 336 Plant Taxon. OR Related Elect.
E S 423 Wild life Management Techniques
General Education or E lecti ve Course
Senior Year
Seventh Seme ter
*BIO 435 Ichthyology
*BIO 442 Dendrology OR Related Elective
*ENS 495 Design and Ana lys is
*ENS 550 Fisheries Management
General Education OR Elective Course
Eighth Semester
*BIO 466 Biometry
*ENS 492 Animal Population Dynamics
Related Elective
General Education OR Elective Courses
* Required major and rel ated courses
** Required and recommended General education courses .
### Fulfills both wi ldlife and fi sheries certification

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

14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
4 er.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
14- 15 credits
4 crs.
3-4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
3-4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Environmental Education for
Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
The program involves a three-year program on campus and one year (12 months) at
one of the approved affiliated schools or one acceptable to Califo rni a Uni versity.
Upon the completion of the clinical or internship year, the student is granted a
Bachelor of Science degree fro m California University as well as a certificate in
medical technology fro m the hospital school. In addition, graduates take the national
test given by the Registry of Medical Technologists of the American Society of
Clinical Pathologists. The students who successfull y pass this examination become
registered medical technologists M.T. (A.S.C.P.)
To enhance the opportunity of being accepted by one of our affi liated hospital
schools of medical technology for the fourth or clinical year, it is strongly recommended that the student maintai n a minimu m of a 3.0 qu ality point average in the
natural sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathemati cs) and a minimum of
a 3.0 overall quality point average.
Biological Sciences (35 credits): BIO 115, 120, 306, 318, 326, 327,328, 426, 450
Ancillary Courses (27 credits): CHE 101 , 102,26 1, 33 1, PHY 12 1, 122, MAT 181
Approved School of Medical Technology (the following courses are strongly
recommended by the Hospital Schools of Medical Technology to be used as
electives-29 credits) : CHE 332,4 11 , BIO 407 , MAT 2 15.
Minor in Biology-21 credits
Requ ired Course (12 credits) : BIO ll 5, 120, 125 .
A minimum of nine credits of BIO electi ves selected in consultation with an advisor.
Minor in Environmental Science-22-24 credits
Required Courses (16 credits): BIO 115, 120, 125,3 10.
Elective Courses (6-8 credits): two animal and plant ecology courses elected in
consul tation with an advisor.

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Business & Economics
Faculty: B. Brown (Chairperson), Blose!, Chawdhry, Cljngerman, Cole, DeHru naut,
D. Jones, Lazorchak, LeMasters, Mendola, Mongell , Park, Roberts, Serafi n, Tarullo.
Purpose
T he Business and Economics Department offers a number of degree programs, wi th
emphasis given to the development of fu ndamental skjlls that will be beneficial to
gradu ates in both their profess ional and private li ves. The department's programs are
full y supported wi th state-of-the-art computer fac ilities including current software
utili zed in the business communi ty, and the facul ty offers a diverse background of
practical business experience and scholarly achjevement to equip the graduating
student with the skjll s necessary fo r success in business.
Awards
Acruevement is recogni zed in several ways. Membership is open to qualified
successful students in Omjcron Delta Epsilon, an honorary Economics Fraternjty,
Phi Beta Lambda-Future Business Leaders, the Student Accounting Associati on, the
Economjcs Club, the Marketing Club, and the Society fo r the Advancement of
Management.
Careers
Career opporturuties are in such positions as those of acco untant, banker, city
manager, general manager, government agency admjnistrator, hospital admjnistrator,
industri al relati ons manager, insurance agent, office manager, personnel manager,
producti on manager, purchas ing agent, retrul manager, sales, manager, sales
representati ve, securities analyst, and stock broker.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-120 credits
Concentration (30 credits)
Students should select one of the fo llowing concentrations:
Accounting Concentration (30 credits)
Specialized Accounting (ACC) Courses ( 18 credits)
Electi ves : ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses, 200 level or above ( 12
crs.)
Business Economjcs Concentrati on (30 credits)
Specialized Economics (ECO) Courses ( 18 credits)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS , ECO, FIN, MGT or MKT courses 200 level or above ( 12
credits)
Finance Concentrati on (30 credits)
Speciali zed Finance (FIN) Courses ( 18 credits)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 200 level or above (12
credits)
General Business Admini stration Concentrati on (30 credits)
ACC, BUS , ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 200 level or above (30 credits)
Human Resource Management Concentration (30 credits)
Speciali zed Human Resource Management Courses (18 credits)
Electi ves: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 200 level or above ( 12
credits)

11 8

Information Technology Management Concentration (30 credits)
Specialized Comp. Sci . (CSC, CIS, 1ST) and Management (MGT) Courses ( 18
credits)
Electives: ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKTcourses 200 level or above ( 12
credits)
Management Concentration (30 credits)
Speciali zed Management (MGT) Courses (18 credits)
Electives: ACC, BUS , ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 200 level or above ( 12
credits)
Marketing Concentration (30 credits)
Specialized Marketing (MKT) Courses (18 credits)
Electives: ACC, BUS , ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses 200 level OR above ( 12
crs.)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completi ng this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
**BUS I00 Introduction to Business
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**PSY JOO General Psychology
I er.
**UNI JOO First Year Seminar
6 crs.
General Education Courses
15 cred its
Second Semester
3 crs.
*ACC 200 Fi nancial Accounting
3 crs.
**CSC 10 I Micros. and Applic. Software
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
**CSC 20 I DOS, Windows & Internet
3 crs.
*ECO 20 I Introductory Microeconomics
3 crs.
**MAT 225 Business Statistics
3 crs.
*MGT 20 I Principles of Management
3 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
* ACC 32 1 Managerial Accounting
3 crs.
*ECO 202 Introductory Macroeconomics
3 crs.
*MKT 271 Principles of Marketing
6 crs.
GeneraJ Education OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*FIN 301 Financial Management
3 crs.
*BUS 242 Business Law I
3 crs.
*BUS 271 Analytical Methods
*Specia]jzed Concentration Courses/Business
3 crs.
Electives
3 crs.
GeneraJ Education OR Elective Courses

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Sixth Semester
*MGT 37 1 Management Info. Systems
*Specialized Concentration Course
*Business Elective
General Education OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*MGT 402 Strategic Management
*Specialjzed Concentration Courses
*Business Electives
General Education OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Specialized Concentration Courses
*Business Electives
General Education OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education course

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

Bachelor of Arts: Administration and Management AND
Economics Concentrations - 120 credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completin g trus program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
**BUS 100 Introducti on to Busine s
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
** PSY 100 General P ycho logy
3 crs.
**UNI JOO First Year Seminar
l er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
*ACC Financial Accounting
3 crs.
**CSC 101 Micros. and Applic. Software
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Administration and Management Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC 20 1 DOS, Windows & Internet
*ECO 20 1 Introductory Microeconomics
**MAT 225 Business Statistics
*MGT 201 Principles of Management
Gen . Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*ACC 32 1 Managerial Accounting
*ECO 202 Introductory Macroeconorrucs
*MKT 27 1 Principles of Marketing
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
120

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

Fifth Semester
*FIN 30 1 Financial Management
*ECO 304 Money and Banki ng
BUS 242 Business Law I
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
*Specialized Courses/Business Electives
Sixth Semester
*MOT 362 Labor Relati ons
*ECO 3 11 Labor Economics
*Business and Management Electives
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Speciali zed Courses
*Business OR Management Elective
*Economics Elective (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Business and Management Electives
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and rel ated courses
** Req ui red and recommended General Education courses

Economics Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC 20 1 DOS , Windows & Internet
*ECO 20 I Introductory Microeconomics
**MAT 225 Business Statistics
Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*ECO 202 Introductory Macroeconomi cs
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*ECO 30 1 Intermediate Microeconomics
*Economics Elective (200 level or hi gher)
*Related Elective (selected in consultati on
with adv isor)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
*Economics Elective (200 level or above)
*Rel ated Elective (see above)
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Economics Electives (200 level or above)
*Related Elective (see above)
Gen. Ed uc., Minor OR Elective Courses
12 1

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
15 cred its
3 crs.
12 crs.

15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credi ts
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Eighth Semester
*Economics Electives (200 level or above)
*Related Elective (see above)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and rel ated courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

15 credits
6 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies:
Business and Economics Concentration-120 credits
[This program is administered by the Foreign Languages and Cultures Department,
201 South Hall , 724-938-4246.]
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
l er.
*(FRE OR SPN) 101 Elementary I
3 crs.
9 crs.
General Education Courses
15 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
*ACC 200 Financial Accounting
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*(FRE OR SPN) l 02 Elementary II
3 crs.
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*ECO 20 1 Introductory Microeconomics
3 crs.
*MGT 20 1 Principles of Management
*(FRE OR SPN) 203 Intermediate I
3 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
*(FRE OR SPN) 204 Intermediate II
3 crs.
3 crs.
*ECO 202 Introductory Macroeconomics
*MKT 271 Principles of Marketing
3 crs.
6 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*FIN 301 Financial Management
*(FRE OR SPN) 311 Conversation,
3 crs.
Composition , and Phonetics I
*Language Elective
3 crs.
3 crs.
*Culture Course
3 crs.
Genera] Education OR Elective Courses
15 credits
Sixth Semester
*MKT 431 International Bus. Management
3 crs.
*(FRE OR SPN) 312 Conversation,
3 crs .
Composition , and Phonetics II
*Language Elective
3 crs.
6 crs .
Genera] Education OR Elective Courses
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Senior Year
Seventh Semester
General Education OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
General Education OR Elective Cour e
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Ed ucation courses

15 credits
15 crs.
15 credits
15 crs.

Associate of Science in Accounting-64 credits
General Education (28 credits): ENG 101 , 2 11 , MAT 181 OR 182, CSC IOI , PHI
246, UNI 100, Humanities Elective, Social Science Elective, Natural Sc ience
Elective, Free Elective
Major (36 credits): Required Courses ( 12 credits): BUS 100, ACC 200, 33 1, MGT
20 I. Economics Electives (6 credits): select two courses from the fo llowing Ii t:
ECO 100, 200,20 1, OR 202. Accounting Electives (9 cred its): select courses with
advisor's approval. Electives (9 cred its): elect courses from the following li st with
advisor' approval: ACC, BUS , ECO, FIN, MGT OR MKT courses (3-9 credits),
COM 250, MAT 171 , 225, OR PSY 209.
Associate of Science in Administration and Management - 64 credits
General Education (28 credits): ENG IOI , 2 11 , MAT 181 OR 182, CSC IOI , PHI
246, UNI 100, Humanities Elective, Social Science Elective, Natural Science
Elective, Free Elective.
Major (36 credits): Required Courses (6 credits) : ACC 20, MGT 20 I
Concentration - 27 credits: select one of the fol lowing concentrations:
Administration and Management Concentration: Required Course: BUS I 00,
Economics Electives- (6 credits): (ECO 100, 200, 20 1, OR 202)
Business Electives (9-15 credits): ACC, BUS , ECO, FIN, MGT or MKT courses
with adv isor's approva l.
Related Electives (3-9 cred its) : select courses from the fo llowing list: COM 250,
MAT 17 1, 225, PSY 209, CSC electives, PSY electives, SOC electives.
Banking Concentration: Required Courses (27 credits): ACC 321, BUS 100,242,
ECO 100, 201, 202, 304, FIN 301, MGT 201
Finance elective (3 credits)
Banking Electi ves (6 credits)
A.LB . courses or courses selected from BUS , MAT, and FIN with advisor's
approval.
Information Technology Management Concentration:
Required Courses (18 credits):ACC 200,321, 331,BUS 100, MGT 201,371 OR
373,
Business/Economics Elective
Econom ics Electives (9 credits): ECO 100, 200, 201 , OR 202
Computer Science Electives (9 credits) : Select CSC courses with advisor's approval
Minors In Business Administration - 21 credits
Accounting Concentration
Required Courses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, ACC 200, 33 1.
Accounting Electives (9 credit ): elect upper-level (300 and above) ACC courses.
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Business Concentration
Requ ired Courses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, ACC 200, MGT 201.
Business Electi ves (9 credits): select upper-level (300 and above) ACC, BUS, FIN,
MGT OR MKT courses.
Finance Concentration
Requ ired Courses (15 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, ACC 200, FIN 2 11 , 30 1.
Finance Electives (6 credits): select upper-level (300 and above) FIN courses.
Management Concentration
Required Courses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, MGT 201, 30 1.
Management Electi ves (9 credits): select upper-level (300 and above) MGT courses .
Marketing Concentration
Required Courses (12 credits): BUS 100, ECO 100, MKT 222, 27 1.
Marketing Electi ves (9 credits) : select upper-level (300 and above) MKT courses .
Mi nor in Economics - 2 1 credits
Required Courses (9 credits): BUS 100, ECO 201 , 202.
Eco nomics Electives (1 2 credits) : select upper-level (300 and above) ECO courses.

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Chemistry and Physics
Faculty: Gould (Chairperson), J. Cignetti, Costello, Dieterle, Dominick, Yasmin.
Purpose
The Department, located in the New Science Building, hou ses both the Chemistry
and Physics programs at the university, as well as the program in Natural Science
and the Cooperative Engineering Program . These programs provide students with a
strong foundation in chemistry, physics, and related disciplines and pre pare them for
employment in the private and public sector as well as for advanced professio nal or
graduate study. The department also offers a Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology concentration for the B . S. in Chemistry and the B . A. in Physics.

Programs
The department offers the B. S. in Chemistry, the B. A. in Physics, and the B . S. in
Natural Science. In addition, students interested in secondary school teaching may
select B. S. ED. certification programs in chemistry, physics, or general science.
California University also participates in a cooperative engineering progra m with the
Pennsylvania State University. Students in the cooperative engineering program
undertake a three-year curriculum at California University of Pennsylvani a concentrating on studies in liberal arts and pre-engineering courses in natural sciences.
Upon successful completion of that curriculum and the recommendation of faculty,
the student spends two years at the Pennsylvania State University, during which time
the student will complete the engineering course requirements as specified by the
institution. The B. S. in Natural Sciences is an extremely flexible program that
provides the student with an opportunity to structure a course of study that encompasses the broad areas of science and mathematics. For the Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology concentration , 24 credits of electives are replace with an
18-credit capstone semester and 6 credits of upper level nanofabrication related
electives or internship. The capstone semester is spent at the nanofabrication facility
located in the Research Park of the Pennsylvania State University.

Careers
Career opportunities include positions as analytical chemist, qu ality control
specialist, industrial management trainee, technical writer, chemical purchasing
agent and sales person with the chemical industry. Some graduates have chosen to
continue their education or to pursue careers in med icine, dentistry, pharmacy,
management, and college and universi ty teaching and research.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -

120 Credits

The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
14
*CHE 10 I General Chemistry I
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Electives

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credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
I er.
6 crs .

Second Semester
*CHE I 02 General Chemistry II
**E G 102 English Composition II
General Education Electives
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
*MAT 28 1 Calculus I
*PHY 101 College Physics I
*Related Elective
General Education Elective
Fourth Semester
*CHE 205 Inorganic Chemistry
*CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*PHY 202 College Physics II
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*CHE 26 1 Analytical Chemistry
Elective
*Related Elective
General Education Elective
Sixth Semester
*CHE 368 Indi vidual Work
*CHE 495 Chemistry Seminar
*Related Electives
Elective
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CHE 45 1 Phys ical Chemistry I
*Related Elective
Electi ve
General Ed ucation Electives
Eighth Semester
*CHE 36 1 Instrumental Methods
*CHE 452 Physical Chemistry II
General Education Electives
* Req uired major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.

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

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Concentration - 120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
14 credits
First Semester
*CHE IOI General Chemistry I
4 crs.
**E G 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI l00 First Year Seminar
1 er.
6 crs.
General Education Electives
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Second Semester
*CHE 102 General Chemistry II
**ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Electives
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*CHE 331 Organic Chemistry I
*MAT 281 Calculus I
*PHY 101 College Physics I
General Education Elective
Fourth Semester
*CHE 205 Inorganic Chemistry
*CHE 332 Organic Chemistry Il
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*PHY 202 College Physics II
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*CHE 261 Analytical Chemistry
Elective
General Education Electives
(CAPSTONE)
Sixth Semester
*NMT 311 Mat., Safety, Health, Equip.
*NMT 312 Bas ic Nanofab. Processes
*NMT 313 Thin Films in Nanofabrication
*NMT 314 Adv. Litho. For Nanofabrication
*NMT 315 Mats. Modif. In Nanofabrication
*NMT 316 Char., Pkg., Testing in Nanofab.
Summer or Winter Break
*NMT 495 Nanofab. Manu. Tech. Intern. QR
Research Project
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CHE 451 Physical Chemistry I
*CHE Individual Wrok
*CHE 495 Chemistry Seminar
General Education Electives
Eighth Semester
*CHE 361 lnstrumental Methods
*CHE 452 Physical Chemistry II
General Education Electives
* Required major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course

13 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.
18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

6 crs.

12 credits
4 crs.
I er.
I er.
6 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

Bachelor Science in Education:
Certification in Chemistry for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.

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Bachelor of Arts in Physics - 120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses prov ide a recommended
framewo rk fo r completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Fre hman Year
16 credits
First Semester
4 crs.
**CHE 10 1 General Chemistry I
3 crs.
**ENG 10 1 English Composition I
l er.
** UNI 100 First Year Semin ar
8 crs.
General Edu cation Courses
17 credits
Second Semester
4 crs.
**CHE I02 General Chemistry II
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
**MAT 28 1 Calculus I
4 crs.
*PHY 10 1 College Physics I
General Educati on Courses
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
16 credits
T hird Semester
3 crs.
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv. & Prog. Co nstructs
*MAT 282 Calculus II
3 crs.
4 crs.
*PHY 202 College Phys ics II
6 crs.
General Education Electi ves
14 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*MAT 38 1 Calculus III
4 crs.
*PHY 203 College Phys ics III
*PHY 22 1 Intermediate Mechanics
4 crs.
General Education Electi ve
3 crs.
Juni or Year
13 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*MAT 382 Calculus IV
4 crs.
*PHY 30 1 Intermed. Electricity and Magnet.
General Education Electives
6 crs.
14 credits
Sixth Semester
*MAT 406 Di fferential Equ ations
3 crs.
5 crs.
*Physics Electi ve
3 crs.
* Adv isor Approved Electi ve
General Education Electi ve
3 crs.
Seni or Year
Seventh Semes ter
12 credi ts
Electi ves
12 crs.
15 credits
Eighth Semester
I er.
*PHY 495 Ph ysics Semin ar
14 crs.
Electi ves
* Requi red major or related course
** Req uired or recommended General Educati on course
Bachelor of Arts in Physics Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Concentration - 120 Credits
T he fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses prov ides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in fo ur years.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
**CHE 101 General Chemistry I
** ENG 101 English Composition I
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Courses
Second Semester
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II
**ENG 102 Engli sh Composition II
General Educati on Electives
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**CSC 120 Prob. Solv. & Prog. Constructs
*MAT 28 l Calculus I
*PHY IOI College Phys ics I
General Educati on Electi ves
Fourth Semester
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*PHY 202 College Physics II
General Education Electi ves
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*MAT 38 1 Calculus III
*PHY 203 College Physics III
*PHY 221 Intermediate Mechanics
*PHY 30 1 lntermed. Electricity and Magnet.
Sixth Semester
(CAPSTONE)
*NMT 3 11 Mat. , Safety, Health, Eq uip.
*NMT 3 12 Basic Nanofab. Processes
*NMT 313 Thin Films in Nanofabrication
*NMT 3 14 Adv. Litho. For Nanofabrication
*NMT 3 15 Mats. Modif. In Nanofabrication
*NMT 3 16 Char. , Pkg., Testing in Nanofab.
Summer or Winter Break
*NMT 495 Nanofab. Manu . Tech. Intern. OR
Research Project
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*MAT 382 Calculus IV
*PHY 33 1 Modern Phys ics
Elective
General Educati on Elective
Eighth Semester
*PHY 495 Physics Seminar
*MAT 406 Differential equations
* Adv isor Approved Electi ve
Elective
General Education Elective
* Required major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course
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14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
I er.
6 crs .
13 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs .
6 crs.
13 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
6 crs.

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

6 crs.

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

Bachelor Science in Education in Physics:
Certification for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences - 120 Credits
Additi onal information on this program is available in the Chemistry and Phys ics
Department Office, the Office of the Eberly College of Science and Technology, and
the Office of Lifelong Learning.
General Education (49-51 credits): Please consult the description of the General
Education Program in this catalog fo r a list of General Education Goals and
Objecti ves and the courses included on the menus for the various goals .
Major (60 credits): Students may elect courses from the following disciplines :
Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), Computer Science (CSC), Earth Science (EAS),
Environmental Science (ENS), Mathematics (MAT), Physical Science (PHS), and
Phys ics (PHY). At least 38 credits must be above the introductory level.
Electi ves ( 10-1 3 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
14 credits
**E G IOI Eng lish Composition I
3 crs.
**UNl JOO First Year Seminar
1 er.
Natural Science Courses
7 crs.
General Education Electi ve
3 crs.
Second Semester
16 credits
** E G l02 English Composition II
3 crs.
Natural Science Courses
7 crs.
General Education Electives
6 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
Natural Science Courses
7 crs.
General Education Electives
8 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credits
7 crs.
atural Science Courses
General Education Electives
8 crs.
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
14 credits
atural Science Courses
6 crs.
General Education Electi ves
8 crs.
16 credits
Sixth Semester
Natural Science Courses
7 crs.
6 crs.
General Education Electi ves
Free Elective
3 crs.
Senior Year
16 credits
Seventh Semester
Natural Science Courses
IO er .
3 crs.
General Education Elective
3 crs.
Free Elective

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Eighth Semester
Natural Science Courses
General Education Electives
Free Elective
* Required major or related course
** Required or recommended General Education course

14 credits
8 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor Science in Education:
Cert. in General Science for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Minor in Chemistry - 20 credits
Required Courses (20 credits): CHE 101 , 102, 261, 331
The remaining four credits are to be selected from among: CHE 332, 361 , 451

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Communication Disorders
Faculty: Bonfanti (Chairperson) , Belsterling, Carlino, Skwarecki
Purpose
The Communication Disorders program, accredited by the Council on Academic
Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association
(AS HA), provides students with a broad understanding of the scientific bases of
normal speech and hearing processes and the diagnostic and rehabilitati on procedures neces ary to work with individuals who have communication problems. Thi
degree is the fir t step in becoming a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP).
SLPs work with patients of all ages and a wide variety of disorders, such as
stuttering, " troke," learning disability, birth defects, seri ous disease, hearing
impairment, and voice disorders.
The objectives of the program are to: (1) develop an understanding of the basic
acoustical, anatomical and neurological development of normal speech, language
and hearing; (2) develop knowledge of the various disorders affecting speech and
language and the underlyin g pathologies and symptoms of the diso rders, (3) create
awareness of the instruments and procedures available to asse s speech and
language disorders and develop the abili ty to select and use such instruments
correctly; (4) develop the clinical skills to effectively perform therapeutic procedures to correct or improve speech and language disorders; and (5) instill the
principles and practices of ethical professional behavior.
There is currently a severe manpower shortage in the field of communication
disorders, and Money Maga zine '.s report of the "50 hottest jobs in America" ranks
speech-l anguage pathology as number 11 ! The average national salary is $50,000+,
and job opportunities are numerous.

Program
The B.S.Ed. in Communication Di sorders (CMD) is a pre-profess ional degree
program . Students, therefore, should be aware that they are preparing for future
graduate training before employment as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) i
possible. It is important to maintain a QPA of 3.0 or higher because few graduate
schools wi ll accept less. Assistant-level certification is currently being co nsidered by
ASHA, and it is possible th at employment with only a bachelor's degree may soon
be available.
Clinical Experience
Students must experience "hands-on" clinical contact early in their program of
study, and the Department of Communication Disorders prov ides such contact by
having students in this program : work in the Department's Pre-School Program,
assist in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in the Speech & Hearing
Clinic housed within the Department, and assist in the Department's Audiology
Clinic.
Bachelor of Science in Educ. in Communication Disorders - 120 credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework fo r completing this program of study in four years . The schedu les for the
sophomore and junior years will be determined by the departmental course rotation.
Students may complete a maxi mum of six credits in CMD 400 Clin ical Practicum .
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Freshman Year
First Semester
*#CMD 100 Survey of Speech Pathology
*#CMD 108 Nature of Language
**ENG 101 English Composition I
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Gen. Educ. OR Related Prof. Courses
Second Semester
*#CMD 105 Language and Speech Develop.
*#CMD 203 Phonetics
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*XGE 101 Intro. To Gerontology
Gen. Educ. OR Related Prof. Course
Sophomore/Junior Year
Third/Fifth Semester
*CMD 216 Articulation
*CMD 221 Speech Science
*CMD 300 Speech Pathology I
*PSY 207 Develop. Psych. of Gen. Educ.
Gen. Educ. OR Re lated Prof. Course
Fourth/Sixth Semester
*CMD 204 Anatomy and Physiology
*CMD 220 Comm uni cation Across Lifespan
*CMD 305 Introduction to Audiology
*#CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
*PSY 208 Ed Psych
Gen. Educ. OR Related Prof. Courses
Sophomore/Junior Year
Third/Fifth Semester
*CMD 218 lntro to Clinic Proc
*CMD 301 Speech Pathology II
*EDU 210 Teaching in a Multicult. Society
*PSY 205 Child Psychology
Gen. Educ. OR Rel ated Prof. Courses
Fourth/Sixth Semester
CMD 2 13 Acoustic/Psychoacoustic
*#CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*PSY 225 Psychological Statistics
General Education OR Related Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*#CMD 320 Assess. of Speech and Lang.
#CMD 321 Common Organic Disorders
*# CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
*EDF 301 Computers for Teachers
Gen. Educ. OR Related Prof. Courses

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

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
14-17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
l er.
3 crs.
0-3 crs.
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3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
I er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3-6 crs .
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
1 er.
3 crs.
6 er.

Eiihth Semester
#CMD 322 Technical Writing Health/Ed
*CMD 400 Clinical Practicum
*EDU 340 Mainstream. Except. Learners
Gen. Educ. QR Related Prof. Courses
# These courses offered every year in the semester indicated
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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

Communication Studies
Faculty: McGukin (Chairperson), Backus, Carter, Cumings, Foil, Jasko, Kale,
Milford, Sholar, Spicer, Yochum
Purpose
Communication Studies is the discipline that focuses on human communicative
behavior and its influence on our personal, professional, social and cultural lives.
The faculty in Communication Studies believes that human communication is
fund amental to an individual's capacity to function as an effective and ethical
participant in an information society. The department offers courses and activities
designed to help students deal with the demands of varied communication situations.
Programs
Students majoring in Communication Studies have four academic program options:
The Speech Communication Concentration focuses on developing an understanding
of the uniquely human capacity for producing and using symbols. Students in this
program develop an understanding of and skill in the human ability to share and
examine facts, ideas, opinions, va lues, and attitudes.
The Radioffelevision Concentration emphasizes the application of mass communication theory to audio and video production. The on-campus television studio and
radio station provide students with "hands-on" production experience in the
electronic media.
The Public Relations Concentration seeks to create graduates who understand how
public opinion emerges and changes. It provides the tools graduates will need for
helping clients track changes in public opinion and create messages using an ever
increasing variety of media.
The fourth concentration is for persons who want to teach in the area of Communication. The Communication Studies Department in cooperation with the College of
Education and Human Services provides course work necessary for secondary
school certification in communication with a speech concentration.
In addition to the four options identified above, students majoring in any other
program on campus may minor in one of three minor concentrations available in
Communication Studies-Public Communication, Public Rel ations, and Television
Production.
Honor Society
Pi Kappa Delta is the honor society for intercollegiate debaters, individual events
competitors, and teachers of communication.
Careers
Aside from the obvious careers in broadcast journalism or public relations, graduates
can obtain positions in management training programs, as speech writers and as
salespeople.
An undergraduate major or minor in Communication Studies is an asset for careers
in law, religion, education, labor relations, politics, marketing and human resource
development.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies:
Speech Communication - 120 credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
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framework fo r completing this program of study in four years.
Speech Communications Concentration:
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
*COM 100 Perspecti ves on Communi cation
3 crs .
**COM 101 Oral Comm unication
1 er.
**UNI I 00 First Year Seminar
3 crs.
**E G 101 Engli sh Composition I
*COM 165 Interpersonal Comm uni cation OR
3 crs.
COM 102 Group Discussion Management
3 crs.
General Education courses
15 credits
Second Semester
*COM I05 Survey of Radio, TY, and Film
3 crs .
**ENG 102 Engli sh Composition II
3 crs.
9 credits
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
*COM 165 Interpersonal Communication OR
3 crs.
COM I 02 Group Discussion Management
3 crs .
*COM 210 COM Elective
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credits
*COM 230 Argumentation and Debate
3 crs .
*COM 3 I 5 Language Behavior OR COM 350
Persuasion
3 crs.
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
15 credits
*COM Elective
3 crs.
12 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR E lective Courses
Sixth Semester
15 credits
*COM 370 Public Comm un. Law and Po licy
3 er.
*COM 315 Language Behavior OR COM 350
Persua ion
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
9 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
15 credits
*COM 46 1 Communication Criticism
3 crs.
*COM 481 Commun. Research Techniques
3 crs .
Gen . Ed uc., Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Eighth Semester
15 credits
*COM E lecti ve (see above)
3 crs.
*COM 490 Comm unication Theory
3 crs.
Gen . Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
[Note: COM 481 and 490 are taught every semester and during the su mmer.]

Public Relations Concentration:
Freshm an Year
First Semester
*COM 100 Perspectives on Communication
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16 credits
3 crs.

**COM JOI Oral Communication
*UNI J00 First Year Seminar
*ENG 101 Eng lish Composition I
General Education Courses
Second Semester
*COM 105 Survey of Radio, TV, and Film
** ENG !02 English Composition 11
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*ENG 167 Journ alism I
Gen. Educ., Minor OR E lective Courses
Fourth Semester
*COM 203 Introduction to Public Relations
*GCT 240 Electronic Desktop Publishing
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR E lecti ve Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*COM 303 Public Relations Applications
*COM 332 Rad io and TV Writing: News OR
COM 363 Sport Comm. and Media Relati ons
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*COM 370 Communication Law and Policy
*COM 438 P. R. Campaign Management
*COM 33 1 Radi o and TV Commercials OR
ENG 40 I Copywrit. OR ENG 437 Advertis.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*COM 484 Public Relations Cases & Prob.
*COM 481 Communication Research Tech.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*COM 490 Communication Theory
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Req uired or recommended General Education courses

3 crs .
J crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.

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

Radioffelevision Concentration:
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing thi s program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
*COM 100 Perspectives on Communication
3 crs.
**COM IOI Oral Communication
3 crs.
*COM 141 Audio Production I
3 crs.
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
l er.
**ENG IOI English Composition I
3 crs.

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General Education Course
Second Semester
*COM I 05 Survey of Radio, TV, and Film
*COM 142 Video Production I
**ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Course
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Performance Elective (COM 210, 224,
246,336, THE l01 , 201) OR COM Production
Elective (COM 241 , 242, 34 1, OR 342)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*COM Performance or Production Elective
Gen . Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*COM Writing Electi ve (COM 331 , 332, 335)
*COM 355, 370, OR 410
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*COM 463 Media Criticism
*COM Writing Electi ve (see above)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*COM 481 Commun. Research Techniques
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*COM 445 Radio and TV in a Free Society
*COM 490 Communication Theory
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and rel ated courses
** Required or recommended General Education courses

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Communication (Speech
Concentration) for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Minor in Communication Studies
Concentration in Public Communication-21 credits
Required Courses (2 1 credits): COM 101 , 105, 203,235,370,445, 461
Concentration in Public Relations-21 credits
Required courses (21 credits): COM 203 , 303, 315, 370, 438, 481 , 484
Concentration in Televi sion Production-21 credits
Required courses (12 credits): COM 105, 141 , 142,242
Writing Electives (6 cred its)
Select two courses from the fo llowing list: COM 33 1, 332, 335
Electives (3 credits): COM 336, 360, OR 410
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Earth Science
Faculty: Moses (Chairperson), Conte, Gill , Kauffman, Mueller, Nikitina, Ryan, R.
Vargo, Wickham .
Purpose
The Department of Earth Science is committed to the practical advancement of
know ledge; to serving the local, national, and world community ; and to the
education of earth scientists and geographers. The goal of the department is to
produce a well-rounded, well-trai ned individual who is ready for a professional
career or for graduate school.
The department provides students with opportu nities to work with modern technologies, software, data bases, and field methods. In addition to the traditional courses,
the department offers field courses designed to give practical experiences.
Programs
The Earth Science major has four concentrations: Enviro nmental Earth Science,
Operational Meteorology, Water Reso urces, and Broadcast Meteorology. The
Geography major has three concentrations: Pl an ning, Geographic Informatio n
Science, and Travel and Tourism. In addition, there are three si ngle co ncentration
majors: Geology, International Studies: Geography, and Parks and Recreati on
Management. The department, in conjunction wi th the College of Education and
Human Services, provides teacher certification programs for those interested in
teaching Earth Science and EnvironmentaJ Ed ucation in secondary schools.
Honors
The national Earth Science honor society, Sigma Gamma Epsi lon, has a chapter
(Zeta Alpha) on campus. Students recognized fo r their academic and professional
achi evements are e lected to it. Honor students in Geography are eligible for
induction into Gamma Theta Upsilon. Membership is also avai lable to students of
hi gh scholastic attainment in the California University Chapter of Rho Phi Lambda
Fraternity, the professional honor society for parks and recreation majors.
Careers
A student who desires a professional career in the earth sciences or in geography in
most instances wi ll need to have an advanced degree. Undergraduates seeking
employment, however, will fmd opportunities in businesses involved in environmental assessments.
Students with undergraduate majors in Parks and Recreation Management or Travel
and Tourism can enter directly the job market, in such positions as directors or staff
perso ns in schools, governmental agenc ies (muni cipal and military, for example),
industries or resorts wi th recreati onal programs or as travel managers, sales staff or
meeting planners.
Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (120 credits): AU Concentrations
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of cou rses provides a recommended
framework for co mpleting this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
17 credits
*EAS 100 In troduction to Earth Science
3 crs.
*EAS 150 Introduction to Geology
4 crs.
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*EAS 241 Meteorology
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**Math Cour e (MAT 181 College Algebra)
Second Semester
*EAS 163 Introduction to Oceanography
*EAS 242 Climatology
*EAS 202 Hydrology
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*GEO ll0 Map Principles
General Education Elective

3 crs.
3 er .
I er.
3 crs.
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 Environmental Geology
Math Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Course
Fourth Semester
*ENS 101 lntro. to Environmental Science
Math Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, QR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EAS 541 Adv. Environmental Geology.
Earth Science Elective
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
Earth Science Electives
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Earth Science Electives
Gen . Educ. , Mi nor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
Earth Science Electives
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

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

Operational Meteorology Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*EAS 340 Synoptic Meteorology I
*EAS 346 Tropical Meteorology
*Quantitative Elective
General Education Elective
**PHY 121 Gen. Physics I (recommended)
Fourth Semester
*EAS 323 Atmos. Instr. & Measurement
*EAS 345 Synoptic Meteorology II

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

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

*EAS 449 Mesoscale Meteorology
*Quantitative Elective
**PHY 122 Gen. Physics II (recommended)
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EAS 385 Hydro-Meteorology
*EAS 465 Seminar in Atmospheric Science
*Quantitative Elective
Gen. Edu c., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*EAS 38 1 Severe Weather
*EAS 445 Adv. Synoptic Mteorology
*Quantitati ve Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Summer Session
GEO 479 Internship
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EAS 365 Remote Sensing Radar & Sat.
*EAS 542 Applied Climatology
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*EAS 352 Thermodynamic Meteorology
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Water Resources Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Lithospheric Elective
*Quantitative Elective
**PHY 121 Gen. Physics I (recommended)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Fourth Semester
*Quantitati ve Elective
**PHY 122 Gen. Physics II (recommended)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Course
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EAS 402 Groundwater Hydrology
*Techniques Electi ve
*Atmo./Hydro./Bio. Electi ve
*Quantitati ve Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Sixth Semester
*Lithos pheric Electi ve
*Techniques Electi ve
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Summer Session
GEO 479 Internshi p
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3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 credits
3 crs.
12 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

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

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
* GEO 3 11 Geographic Information Systems
*Lithospheric Elective
Gen. Edu c., Mi nor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*EAS 538 Comp. Appl. in Water Resources
*EAS 548 Watershed Evaluation
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Broadcast Meteorology Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*COM 2 IO Voice and Artie. (recommended) 3 crs.
*EAS 340 Synoptic Meteorology I
*EAS 346 Tropical Meteorology
*Hydro-M eteorology
**PHY 121 Gen. Phys ics I (recommended)
Fourth Semester
*COM 142 Video Production I
*EAS 345 Synoptic Meteorology II
EAS 371 Weather Forecasting
**PHY 122 Gen. Ph ys ics II (recommended)
General Education Elective
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*COM 242 Video Prod. II (recommended)
EAS 445 Synoptic Meteorology II
*EAS 431 Practicum in Broadcast Met. I
*EAS 465 Seminar in Atmospheric Science
**GEO 100 Intro. to Geog. (recommended)
Sixth Semester
*EAS 38 1 Severe Weather
*EAS 432 Practicum in Broadcast Meteor. II
**GEO 220 Geog. of U.S. and Pa. (recom.)
**THE 100 Intro. to Theatre (recom.)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Summer Session
GEO 479 Internship
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EAS 365 Remote Sensing Sat./Rad. Int.
*EAS 542 Applied Climatology
*EAS 385 Hydro-Meteorology
**THE 131 Fund. of Acting (recommended)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*COM 246 Radio and TV Announcing
*EAS 352 Thermodynamic Meteorology
EAS 353 Statistical Atmospheric Science
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3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.

16 credits
3 crs .
3 crs .
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs .
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 er .
3 crs.
3 credits
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.

*EAS 323 Atmo. Instrum. And Measure.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

3 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor of Arts in Geography (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
16 credits
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
*GEO 100 Introduction to Geography
3 crs .
I er.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
9 crs.
General Education Courses
Second Semester
15 credits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*GEO I 10 Map Principles
3 crs.
Related Elective (*GEO 150 Survey of Travel
and Tourism/World Cities- for Travel and
Tourism majors)
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Planning Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*GEO 200 Economic Geography
*GEO 175 Introduction to Planning
*Techniques Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*GEO 317 Land Use Analysis
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
*Related Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*Related Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Summer Session
*GEO 479 Internship
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*GEO 311 Geog. Info. Systems
*GEO 485 Seminar in Planning
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Techniques Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
12 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.
3 credits
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
13 credits
3 crs.
10 crs.
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Geographic Information Science Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*CSC120 Prob. Solv. & Prog. Constructs
*GEO 175 Introduction to Planning
*EAS 273 Computer Cartography
Gen . Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
*GEO 3 17 Land Use Analysis
*CSC 225 C Programming
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*GEO 3 19 Transportation Geography
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Summer Session
*GEO 479 Internship
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EAS 335 Remote Sensing: Map & Aerial
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*GEO 550 Adv. Geog. Info. Systems
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Travel & Tourism Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*GEO 31 1 Geographic Information Systems
*GEO 35 1 Impacts and Sustain. of Tourism
Gen . Educ. , Professional Competencies, Minor,
OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*GEO 217 Demographic Analysis
*GEO 352 Research Methods for Travel
and Tourism
Gen. Educ., Professional Competencies, Minor,
OR Electi ve Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
Gen. Educ., Professional Competencies, Minor,
OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*GEO 374 Managing and Developing Leisure
Enterprises
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3 crs.
3 crs.
3 er .
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 er .
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
12 credits
3 crs.
9 crs.
3 credits
3 crs.
13 credits
3 crs.
10 crs.
16 cred its
4 crs.
12 er .

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

Gen. Educ., Professional Competencies, Minor,
OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Gen. Educ., Professional Competencies,Minor,
OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*GEO 358 Comprehensive Travel Planning
Gen . Educ., Professional Competencies, Minor,
OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: Geography Track. (For other tracks
please see Foreign Languages and Cultures and Business and Economics Departments. )
The followi ng eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
*GEO 100 intro to Geography
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
I crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
*FRE (SPN) 101 Elementary I
3 crs.
General Education courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
*GEO 105 Human Geography
3 crs.
**ENG I02 Engl ish Composition II
3 crs.
3 crs.
*FRE (SPN) 102 Elementary II
6 crs.
General Ed ucation Courses
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
*GEO 200 Eco nomic Geography
3 crs.
3 crs.
*GEO 325 Geography of Europe
*FRE (SPN) 203 Intermediate I
3 crs.
Gen. Ed uc. , Minor OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*GEO 328 Geography of Latin America
*FRE (SPN) 204 Intermediate II
3 crs.
*French (Spanish) Culture Course
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*GEO 338 Geog. of the Pacific Basin
*FRE (SPN) 3 11 Conv., Comp., and Phon. I
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
15 credits
Sixth Semester
*FRE (SPN) 312 Conv., Comp., and Phon. II
3 crs.
*Geography Elective (300 or 400 level)
3 crs.
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
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Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Language Elective (400 level)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Language Electi ve (400 level)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

15 cred its
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs .
12 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Geology - 120 credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
14 credits
First Semester
4 crs.
*EAS I 50 Intro to Geology
**ENG IOI English Composition I
3 crs.
*Math/Computer Sci Elective
3 crs.
I crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
3 crs.
General Education course
17 credits
Second Semester
*CHE 10 I General Chemistry I
4 crs.
*EAS 200 Hi torical Geology
4 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*Math/Computer Sci Elective
3 crs.
3 crs .
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
13 credits
Third Semester
4 crs .
*CHE 102 General Chemistry II
*EAS I 31 Intro. to Environmental Geo!.
3 crs.
*EAS 202 Hydrology
3 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
3 crs.
16 credits
Fourth Semester
4 crs.
*PHY 121 General Phys ics I
*Math/Computer Sci Elective
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Junior Year
13 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*EAS 331 Mineralogy
4 crs.
*PHY 122 General Phys ics II
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Sixth Semester
3 crs.
*EAS 332 Petrology
3 crs.
*EAS 343 Geomorphology
3 crs.
*EAS 402 Groundwater Hydrology
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
Senior Year
15 credits
Seventh Semester
3 crs.
*EAS 421 Sedimentology
3 crs.
*EAS 425 Structural Geology
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Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*EAS 422 Stratigraphy
*EAS 527 Tectonics
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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

Bachelor of Arts in Parks and Recreation Management - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
*GEO 110 Map Principles
3 crs.
*Parks and Recreation Mgt. Elective
3 crs.
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
l er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*Parks and Recreation Mgt. Elective
3 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
*GEO 200 Economic Geography
3 crs.
*Parks and Recreation Mgt. Elective
3 crs.
Gen . Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
*Parks and Recreation Mgt. Electives
6 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
*GEO 374 Devel. & Manag. Leisure Enterp.
3 crs .
*GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan
3 crs.
9 crs.
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
12 credits
Sixth Semester
6 crs.
Related Electives
6 crs.
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
3 credits
Summer Session
3 crs.
*GEO 479 Internship
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
15 credits
*GEO 362 Site Planning and Design
3 crs.
3 crs.
*GEO 412 Program Planning and Admin.
9 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
13 credits
*GEO 378 Recreation Industry Management
3 crs.
10 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: Environmental Resources
Concentration - 120 credits. (For other concentrations see the Biological and
Environmental Sciences Department listings.)
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of course prov ides a recommended
framewo rk fo r completing this program of study in four years .
Freshman Year
First Semes ter
14 credits
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
*EAS 150 Intro. To Geology
4 crs.
General Educati on Courses
6 crs.
17 credits
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
4 crs.
*EAS 200 Hi storical Geology
*CHE 10 1 General Chemistry I
4 crs.
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
13 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*EAS 33 1 Mineralogy
4 crs.
*PHY 12 1 General Physics I
3 crs.
*Related Electi ve
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
3 crs.
16 credits
Fourth Semes ter
3 crs.
*EAS 332 Petrology
4 crs.
*BIO 125 General Botany
*Related Electives
6 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
3 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
15 credits
*EAS 202 Hydrology
3 crs.
3 crs.
*EAS 42 1 Seclimentology
3 crs.
*EAS 425 Structural Geology
Gen. Educ., Mi nor OR Electi ve Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Sixth Semester
*EAS 24 1 Meteorology
3 crs.
*EAS 402 Groundwater Hydrology
3 crs.
*EAS 527 Tectonics
3 crs.
Related Electi ves
3 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
3 crs.
Seni or Year
15 credits
Seventh Semester
*Related Electives
6 crs.
9 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
15 credits
Eighth Semester
*Related Electi ve
3 crs.
12 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Req uired major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Educati on courses

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Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Environmental Education for
Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Minor in Earth Science - 23 credits
Required Courses (14 credits): EAS 150, 200, 346, 541 , and any field course in
Earth Science.
Electives (9 credits): Select three of the fo llowing: EAS 163, 202, 24 1, 242.
Minor in Geology - 24 credits
Required Courses (8 credits): EAS 150 and 200
Geology Electi ves (1 5 credi ts, select five): EAS 33 1, 332,343, 42 1, 425, 521#,
527#.
Minor in Geographic Information Science - 21 credits
GEO/ITE 123, GEO 311 , 319,550, EAS 273,335,365.
Minor in Geography - 21 credits
Required Courses (9 credits): GEO 325,3 11 QR 317,345.
Electives (12 credits): select four of the fo llowing: GEO 100, 105, 200, 210, 220.
Minor in Parks and Recreation - 21 credits
GEO 165, 365, 362, 374, 378, 41 2, 474.
Minor in Planning - 21 credits
GEO/ITE 123, GEO 110, 175,3 11 , 317, 474, 485.
Minor in Meteorology - 21 credits
Meteorology Core (12 credits): EAS 100,241 ,242, MAT 181.
Toolsffechniques Electives (6 credits, select two): EAS 323, 340, 365.
Advanced Electi ve (3 credits, select one) : EAS 445 , 449, 352.

Crime Mapping Certificate
(Criminal Justice major-12 crs. #.): GEO 110,3 11 , GEO/ITE 123.
(Non-Criminal Justice major-18 crs. #): CRJ 101 , 485, 497/597, GEO 110, GEO
311 , GEO/ITE 123.
GEO Business Certificate
(Business major- 12 crs. #): GEO/ITE 123, GEO 306, 3 11 .
(Non-Business majors-1 8 crs. #): ECO 100, MGT 201 , MKT 27 1, GEO/ITE
123, GEO 306, 311.
#Students will also be required to present at either the Cal U Undergradu ate
Research Recognition Day or the Cal U GIS Conference.

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Elementary/Early Childhood Education
Faculty: Sheffield (Chairperson), Bonari , D.M. Campbell , P. Cignetti , Dickerson,
Farrer, Kearner-Vaku lick, Melenyzer, Nettl es, Peterson, Shim kanin, J. Vargo, R.
Wyman
Purpose
The Elementary/Early Childhood Educati on Department, accredited by the ational
Council fo r Accreditation of Teacher Education (NC ATE), has as its goa l to develop
in its students the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essenti al to becoming succes ful
member of the teachin g profession. All course work and ex peri ences in the major
prepare students to meet the foll owing standards: ( 1) kn owl edge of subj ect matter,
(2) kn owl edge of human deve lopment and learnin g, (3) adapting instruction for
indi vidual needs, (4) multiple instructi onal strategies, (5) class roo m moti vati on and
management skill s, (6) co mmunication skills, (7) instructi onal plan nin g skill s, (8)
assess ment of student leaning, (9) professional co mmitment and responsi bility, and
( I 0) partnerships.
Programs
The Elementary/Early Childhood Educati on Department offers 3 programs leadin g
to the Bac helor of Science in educati on degree with elementary teacher certificati on
in Early Childhood Educati on, Elementary Edu cati on, and a du al certification in
Early Childhood and Elementary Educati on. In additi on, the department offers noncertifi cati on majors in Earl y Childhood Educati on Services and Elementary
Education Services. The department also offers an Associate of Science degree in
Early Childhood Educati on.
The Elementary/Earl y Childhood and Special Educati on Departments together offer
two du al-certifi cation programs: Elementary/S pecial Educati on and Earl y Childhood/Special Education. See the secti on on Special Educati on for more inform ati on
on these programs.

Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi , an intern ational honor society in edu cati on, has a Cali forni a
Uni versity chapter. Stude nts in education who have de monstrated a hi gh level of
academi c achievement are in vited to appl y fo r inducti on.
Careers
With the anticipated retirements of millions of public school teachers, the future
loo ks bright fo r those students interested in a professional career in earl y childhood
and elementary educati on. Career prospects fo r the education servi ces graduates are
also encourag ing; potenti al empl oyers include adoption agencies, tutori al learning
orga ni zati ons, community recreation centers, camps, publi shers, school service
suppl y compani es and child abuse centers. Students with undergradu ate degrees in
these fi e lds are prepared to pursue advanced study in a variety of di sciplines. Career
Services prov ides ass istance to students seekin g positions locall y and out-of- state .
Admi ssion to the Elementary and Earl y Childhood Educati on Certifi cati on Program s
Students must be admitted to Teacher Educati on before being able to major in an y of
the 3 certificati on programs. The fo llowing requirements must be fulfill ed at the
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completion of 48 credits:
• An overall GPA of 3.0
• Passing scores of the PRAXIS I tests (Pre-professional skills: reading, math, and
writing and Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge)
• Act 34 and 15 I clearances
• Speech and Hearing tests
• One American/English Literature course
• One college level English composition course
• Two college level mathematics courses
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Early Childhood Education with certification (120 credits)
Elementary Education with certification (120 credits)
Elementary and Early Childhood Education with dual certifications (129 credits)
Early Childhood Education Services (120 credits)
Elementary Education Services (120 credits)
Please consult the description of the General Education Program in this catalog for a
List of General Education Goals and Objectives and the courses included on the
menus for the various goals.
To satisfy certification requirements, students also need to complete 3 additional
credits in Mathematics, 6 additional credits in Social Science (with courses in U.S.
History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science), and 3 additional credits in
Natural Science (with courses in Physical Science, Life Science and Earth Science).
The following 8-semester schedules of courses provide a recommended framework
for completing these programs in 4 years. The Early Childhood and Elementary
Education with dual certification requires 9 semesters.
Freshman Year
15 credits
First Semester
1 er.
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
3 crs.
** ENG 101 English Composition I
** MAT 120 Elementary Topics I
3 crs.
9 crs.
General Education Courses
15 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
**Literature Course
3 crs.
*PSY I00 General Psychology
**MAT 130 Elementary Topics II
3 crs.
6 crs.
General education Courses
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
**ENG 102 Engli sh Composition II
*EDE 211 Instructional Strategies
3 crs.
3 crs.
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
General Education Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*Child Psychology
3 crs.
*EDE 311 Children 's Literature
3 crs.
**COM Oral Communication
3 crs.
*EDF 301 Instructional Tech. I
3 crs .

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Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Services:
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Learn.
*PSY 208 Educati onal Psychology
*ECE 304 Themati c Teaching
*ECE 315 Math Content Early Chi ldhood
Rel ated Elective
Sixth Semester
*EDU 210 Teaching in a Multicul t. Society
*ECE 203 Field Experi ence Infant/foddler
*EDE 450 Assessing Child Perf.
*ECE 302 Emergi ng Literacy
*ECE 405 Early Childhood Seminar
Senior Year
Seventh Semes ter
*ECE 319 Parent and Community Involve.
*EDF 302 Instructional Tech. II
*EDE 32 1 Field Experience Elem.
*Related Electi ve (with cert. only)
General Education Cour es
Eighth Sem. (Early Child. Ed. with Cert.)
*EDE 461 Student Teaching
Eighth Sem. (Early Child. Ed. Services)
Related Electi ves
Elementary Ed ucation and Elementary Ed ucation Services:
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDU 340 Mai nstreaming Except. Learners
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*EDE 300 Language and Literacy I
*EDE 305 Math Cont. Meth. Elem.
General Education Course
Sixth Semester
*EDU 210 Teach. in a Multicult. Society
*EDE 32 1 Field Experience Elem .
*EDE 450 Assess ing Child. Performance
*EDE 340 Language and Literacy II
*EDE 306 Teaching Social Studies Elem.
Seni or Year
Seventh Semester
*EDE 320 Field Experience Middle School
*EDE 3 19 Parent and Community Involve.
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*EDE 307 Teaching Science Elementary
Related Elective (with certification only)
General Education Course
Eighth Sem. (Elem. Educ. with Cert.)
*EDE 461 Student Teaching
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15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
18 credits
3 crs.
3 er .
3 er .
3 crs.
6 crs.
12 credits
12 er .
15 credits
15 crs.

15 credit
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 er .
15 cred it
3 er.
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
18 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Eighth Sem. (Elem. Educ. Services)
Related Electives

15 credits
15 crs .

Elementary and Early Childhood Education with Dual Certification :
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Learners
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*ECE 304 Thematic Teaching
*EDE 300 Language and Literacy I
*ECE 315 Math Content Early Childhood
Sixth Semester
*EDU 210 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
*ECE 3 19 Parent and Community Involve.
*EDE 450 Assessing Child Performance
*EDE 302 Emerging Literacy
*EDE 340 Language and Literacy II
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*EDE 32 1 Field Experience Elem .
*EDE 305 Math Content Elementary
*EDE 306 Teaching Social Studies Elem.
Related Elective
Eighth Semester
*ECE 203 Field Experience Infantffoddler
*EDE 307 Science Elementary
*ECE 405 Early Childhood Seminar
Related Elective
Ninth Semester
*EDE 461 Student Teaching
* Required major and related course
** Required or recommended General Education course

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

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (69 credits)
3 crs.
Eng 101 English Composition I
3 crs .
COM 101 Oral Communication
Humanities electives
6 crs.
Natural Science electives
6 crs.
Social Science electives
6 crs.
Health and Physical Education
3 crs.
EDF 301,302, EDU 210, PSY 208, ECE 203,302, 304, 319, EDE 211 , 311 , EDE
450.
Area of concentration ( 12 credits in one selected area)
Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology/Computer Science,
Health Education, and Community and Family.

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English
Faculty: M. Smith (Chairperson), Beardsley, Bennett, Carlisle, Chute, Forsythe,
Good, Hartman, Hendricks, Kearcher, Mc Vey, Natali , Pathak, Schwerdt, VanKeuren,
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 literature in English
(poetry, dram a, fic tion, and essay regardless of national ori gin), and the comparati ve
study of Uterature. As a course of study, English enables people to express themselves clearly and to read their ideas and those of others in an appreciati ve and
critical manner. The ideas ex pressed are boundless, the content emoti ve as well as
rational.
Language competency is essenti al to the exchange of ideas, the successful completion of course work and meaningful employment. To insure that students will
develop their language skills and will have the means to meet these expectations, the
uni versity requires that all entering students take the English placement examin ati on
fo r placement into either ENG 100 English Language Skills or ENG 101 Compositi on I. All students are encouraged to take the two composition courses during their
firs t semesters.

Programs
The English major has several concentrations includi ng the Literature program and
three concentrati ons in Professional Writing: Creati ve Writing, Journalism, and
Technical Writing. For persons who want to teach English or to teach in an allied
area, secondary school certification in English and in Co mmunication (Speech
Communicati on and Theater) are offered in cooperati on with the College of
Education and Human Services. A well developed internship system supports
classroom studies in the Professional Writin g Program.
Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta is the National English Honor Society. The Califo rnia Uni versity
chapter, Delta Theta, was chartered in 1959 and is the oldes t chapter in the Pennsylvani a State System of Higher Education.
Careers
Besides preparing students fo r graduate work in English and American literature,
English education, linguistics, library studies, law, communicati on, and a number of
other fields, the English program offers career opportunities in such positions as
secondary school teacher, newspaper reporting, magazine editing, creati ve writi ng,
public info rmati on, advertising, copywriting, communications, proof reading, and
radio and TV editing.
Bachelor of Arts in English - 120 credits: All Concentrations
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework fo r completing this program of study in four years .

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Fres hman Year
First Semester
**ENG IOI English Composition I
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
*ENG 106 Intro. to Poetry, ENG l07 Intro. to
Ficti on, OR ENG 108 Intro. to Drama
General Educati on courses
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
General Educati on Courses
Literature Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Literature Core course (ENG 30 I , 302, 337
338, 205 OR 206)
*Writing Core course (ENG 308, 348, 352,
448, 496, 345 , 347 , OR 346)
*Literatu re course (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*Literature course (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*Literature course (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Electi ve Co urses
Sixth Se mester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Literature course (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Edu c., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Seni or Year
Seventh Semester
*Literature course (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
E ighth Semester
*Literature course (300 or 400 level)
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Creati ve Writing Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Literature Core course (ENG 301 , 302, 337,
338, 205 OR 206)
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16 credits
3 crs.
I er.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
I 5 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
3 crs.
3 crs.
6-9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

*Writing Core course (ENG 308, 346, 348,
352, 345 , 347,430,448,496,448, OR 496)
*ENG 351 Publishing the Magazine
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*ENG 375 Advanced Writing
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*ENG 376 Creative Writing: Fiction
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*ENG 377 Creative Writing: Poetry
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*E G 378 Creative Writing: Drama
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*ENG 495 Creative Writing Seminar
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Journalism Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Literature Core course (ENG 301,302,337,
338, 205, OR 206)
*Writing Core course (ENG 308, 348, 352,
448, 496, 345, 347, OR 346)
*ENG 167 Journ alism I
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*ENG 169 Journ alism II
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*ENG 334 Newspaper Reporting
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3 crs.
3 crs .
6 crs .
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
3 crs .
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

15 credits
3 crs.

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

Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*ENG 419 Internship
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Journalism Elect. (ENG 254, 313, 336, 351,
401 , OR 437)
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Journalism Elective (see above)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Technical Writing Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Literature Core course (ENG 301, 302, 337,
338, 205 OR 206)
*Writing Core course (ENG 308, 348, 352, 448,
496, 345, 347, OR 346)
*Technical Writing Elective
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*ENG 217 Scientific and Tech. Writing I
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*Writing Core course (see above)
Writing Component course
*ENG 218 Scientific and Tech. Writing II
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*Literature Core course (see above)
*ENG 419 Internship
Gen . Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Tech. Writing Elect. (CSC 201, ENG 2 I l , 401 ,
437, GCT 225 OR 240)
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Tech. Writing Elect. (see above)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Require major or related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
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15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
9 crs .
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs .
15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

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

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in English for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Minors in English - 21 credits
Students may select one of the following concentrations:
Literature Concentration
Required Courses: (select one): ENG 106, 107, OR 108;
Literature Core (6 credits, select two): ENG 205, 206, 301 , 302, 337 OR 338.
Literature Electives (12 credits at 300-400 level)

Creative Writing Concentration
Writing Core: (select one): ENG 308, 345, 346, 347, 348,352,448, OR 496.
Literature Core (select one): ENG 205 , 206, 301, 302, 337, OR 338.
Creative Writing Courses (15 credits): ENG 351, 375,378,430, and 495.
Journalism Concentration
Writing Core (select one): ENG 308, 345, 346, 347, 348, 352,448, OR 496.
Literature Core (select one): ENG 205, 206, 301 , 302, 337, OR 338.
Journalism Electives (15 credits, select five): ENG 254, 313, 336, 351 , 40 I, OR
437.
Technical Writing Concentration
Writing Core (select one): ENG 308, 345, 346, 347, 348, 352,448, OR 496.
Literature Core (select one): ENG 205,206, 301 , 302, 337, OR 338.
Technical Writing Core (15 credits, select five): ENG 211,217, 218 , 419, CSC 201,
GCT 225, OR 240.

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Foreign Languages & Cultures
Faculty: Parascenzo (Chairperson), Gonzalez, Krueck, Ribar
Purpose
Rapid political and economic changes in the world require that students not only
understand other cultures but that they can communicate with persons in those
cultures. In this sense familiarity with speaking and reading a foreign language and
being aware of how persons in other countries think about the world is pragmatic.
Programs
The department administers four programs: liberal arts language programs in French
and Spanish; a language certification program for students who plan to teach in one
of the language areas; and an International Studies program with options in Business
and Economics, Foreign Languages, Geography, and Political Sci.e nce.
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 each other.
Minors in foreign languages are offered in French and Spanish.
Placement
Students entering a foreign language course will be evaluated in order to determine
the proper course level placement for them . Students who wish to receive credit for
previously acquired language proficiency can take a CLEP examination or a
challenge examination.
Careers
Linguistic ability in languages other than English can promote employment
opportunities in organizations working internationally, especially legal, banking and
commercial corporations, national and regional governmental agencies, social
service and religious organizations, educational institutions, communications,
import-export and travel businesses and a variety of translation services.
Bachelor of Arts in French [Spanish] - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing these programs of study in four years.
For all departmental programs, please consult the description of the General
Education Program in this catalog for a list of General Education Goals and
Objectives and the courses included on the menus for the various goals.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
FRE 101 [SPN] Elementary I OR
*FRE 203 [SPN] Intermediate I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
**ENG IOI English Composition I
3 crs.
General Education courses
9 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
FRE [SPN]l02 Elementary II OR
*FRE [SPN] 204 Intermediate II
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs
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Sophomore Year
Third Semester
FRE [SPN] 203 Intermediate I OR
FRE [SPN] 311 Conversati on, Composition,
and Phonetics
French (Spanish) Culture course
SPN [FRE] course
General Education, Minor OR Electi ve
Fourth Semester
FRE [SPN] 204 Intermediate II OR
FRE [SPN] 3 12 Conversati on, Composition,
and Phonetics IT
French (Spanish) Culture course
SPN [FRE] course
General Edu cation, Minor, OR Electives
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
FRE [SPN] 3 11 Conversati on, Composition, and
Phoneti cs OR FRE [SPN] 401 Advanced
Composition: Grammar and Stylistics
GEO 325 Geograph y of Europe [GEO 328
Geograph y of Latin America]
General Educati on, Minor or Electi ve
Sixth Semester
FRE [SPN] 3 12 Conversati on, Composition, and
Phoneti cs II OR FRE [SPN] 450 Colloq.
General Education, Minor, OR Electives
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
FRE [SPN] 42 1 Survey of Literature I
General Education, Minor OR Electi ves
Ei ghth Semester
FRE [SPN] 422 Survey of French Literature II
[Survey of Spanish American Lit.]
General Education, Minor, or Electi ves
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General edu cation courses.

15 credits

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
I 5 credits

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in French [Spanish] for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies:
Foreign Language Track (120 credits)
(For other tracks please see Earth Science and Business and Economics Departments)
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
FRE 101 Elem. I OR *FRE 203 Interm. I
160

**UNI JOO First Year Seminar
**ENG JOI English Composition I
General Ed ucati on courses
Second Semester
FRE 102 Elem. II OR *FRE 204 Interm. II
**ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*FRE 203 [nterm. I OR FRE 311 Convers. ,
Comp., and Phonetics I
French Culture course
SPN 101 Elem. I OR *SPN 203 Interm. I
General Education, Minor OR Elective
Fourth Semes ter
*FRE 204 Interm. II OR *FRE 3 12 Conversation,
Composition, and Phonetics II
SPN 102 Elem. II OR *SPN 204 lnterm. II
SPN Cultural course
General Education , Minor, OR Electives
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*SPN 31 1 Conver., Comp. , and Phonetics OR
SPN 401 Adv. Comp.: Gram. and Styl.
*FRE Language Elective at the 400 level
General Education, Minor or Elective
Sixth Semester
*SPN 3 12 Convers., Comp., and Phonetics II
OR SPN 450 Colloquium.
General Ed ucation, Minor, OR Electives
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*SPN Elective at the 400 level
*FRE Elective at the 400 level
General Education, Minor OR Electives
Eighth Semes ter
*SPN Elective at the 400 level
General Education, Minor, or Electives
* Required major and related courses
** Req uired and recommended General education courses.

1 er.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs

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.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 cred its
3 crs.
12 crs.

Minors in Foreign Language
Minor in French [Spanish] - 21 credits
Req uired Courses (18 credits): FRE [SPN] IOI ,
102,203 , 204, 311 ,3 12.
Elective (3 credits): select one course from the fo llowi ng: FRE [SPN] 40 I, 42 1,
422, 450.

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Health Science and Sport Studies
Faculty: Biddington (Chairperson), Barnhart, Cramer Roh, Federico, Hatton, R.
Hess, Kane, LaCarte, Romani-Ruby, Steinagel, Taylor, Yarbrough.
Purpose and Programs
The Department of Health Science and Sport Studies offers degree programs in the
disciplines of athletic training, phys ical therapi st ass istant, occupati onal therapy
assistant and sport management. The department is housed in the newly renovated
and ex panded Hamer Hall.
The athl etic training education program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commi ss ion on
Accreditation for Allied Health Educati on Programs (CAAHEP) . Students may
major in athletic training or combine athletic training wi th physical therapist
assistan t or teacher education. Athletic trai ning is the preventi on, treatment and
rehabilitation of injuries to the physicall y active population. Students that complete
the ATEP are eligi ble fo r certification as an ath letic trainer after pass ing the National
Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certifi cati on (NATABOC) examination.
Califo rni a's ATEP graduates work as athletic trainers in a wide variety of settings
nati onwide including profess ional sports, colleges and uni vers ities, hi gh schools,
hospitals, outpatient clinics, and industrial settings.
New, modem athletic training faci litie are located in Hamer Hall and Adamson
Stadium. The California University intercollegiate athletic program, a strong NCAA
Di vis ion II program and a member of the Pennsylvania State Athl etic Conference
(PSAC), comprises 14 varsity sports that enable students to gai n valuable experience
as athletic trai ni ng students. Students also receive additi onal ex peri ences at many
area high schools or local colleges as partial fulfillment of their required clinical
education.
The Sport Management Studies Program provides students with a depth of knowledge on a broad range of competencies in management, marketing, and communicati on. The program requires th at students gai n ex peri ence through practica and
intern ships in their specialty area. The Cal U Sport management program i North
American Society of Sport Management (NASSM) approved. This approval makes
this program one out of only 30 nationally approved programs.
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate of Applied Science degree
program graduates ethical phys ical therapist ass istants who will provide safe,
effective, hi gh quality service to the patients/clients they treat. The phys ical
therapist ass istant is an educated health care provider who ass ists the physical
therapist to provide rehabilitation services fo r indi viduals who are unable to function
due to pathology, impairment, functional limitati ons, or who want to improve
fun cti on via prevention . Students gain ex perience at both campus and off-campus
clinical sites.
The Phys ical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical
Therapy Association (APTA), located at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA
223 14- 1488. The APTA phone number is 1-800-999-2702.
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Careers in Athletic Training
The hi gh incidence of injuries occ urrin g through athl eti c parti cipati on has beco me a
nati onal concern and has created a demand fo r individuals who have co mpl eted
athl eti c tra ining courses, fulfill ed c linical requirements, and earned a minimum o f a
bachelor's degree. Job opportunities fo r certified athl eti c trainers have increased
substanti all y, and the employ ment potential fo r athl eti c trai ners continues to
increase. The ultim ate goal of this program is to prepare gradu ates fo r certifi cati on
by the NATABOC and fo r careers in athl etic training. Many hi gh schools utili ze
athl eti c trainers to provide better health care fo r their intersc ho lastic athl etic
programs. In additi on, fo ur-year colleges and uni versities, as we ll as junior and
co mmunity colleges, prov ide significant possibilities for empl oy ment. Positions
with professional team s ex ist; however, they are fewe r in number th an those
assoc iated with interscho lastic athleti c programs.
Careers in PTA
The ag ing of the baby boomer generati on has created many new opportunities in
phys ical therapy. Pennsy lvani a has the nation's second oldest populati on with 15 %
of all Pennsylvani ans over the age of 65. According to Pennsylvani a's Department
of Labor and Industry, the need fo r phys ical thera pi st ass istants is ex pected to
increase 44% through the year 2008 (as projected by the US Department of Labor).
Phys ical therapi st ass istants provide therapy services under the supervision and
directi on of the PT. They ass ist with data collecti on; implement delegated pati ent
interventi ons; make appropriate clinical judgments; modify interventi ons within the
PT's established plan of care; partic ipate in di scharge pl annin g and fo llow-up care;
docume nt the care provided; educate and interact with PT and PTA students, aides,
vo lunteers, pati ents, famili es, and care givers; and demonstrate an understanding of
the significa nce and impact of cultural and indi vidual differences . (Prepared by the
Coalitions fo r Consensus conference by the APTA Edu cati on Di vision, 1995.)
Careers in Sport Management
Graduates of the Sport Management program move on to challenging and exciting
careers in academic settin gs; profess ional sports; sports and recreati on fac ilities,; as
well as in health, fi tness, and sport c lubs. Students blend general management skills
with the specific demands of manag ing sports organi zati ons. Sport Management
majors also acquire a stron g found ati on in management, fin ance, communicati on,
ethics, and legal aspects of business. Students suppl ement class room teaching with a
vari ety of prac ti cal ex peri ences .
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training - 120 Credits
Admission into the Athleti c Training Education Program (ATEP) is competiti ve and
onl y a limited number of students are se lected each year. In the second se mester of
the fres hmen year, interested pre-profe sional students submit an appli cati on fo rm to
the Program Director, who with the other ATEP fac ulty, screens the applicati ons,
conducts in terviews and admits students to the profess ional phase of the ATE P.
Candidates must have a 3.00 QPA in athl etic tra ining courses, a minimum of I 00
documented observati on hours, a successful intervi ew, and the ability to co mpl y
with the program' s techni cal standards, with or without reasonable accommodati on.
For additi onal details on ad mission req uirements and/or a copy of the program 's
technical standards, contact the Progra m Director at Hamer Hall 114 or visit the
program's website at: www.cup.edu/education/HSSS .
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The fo llowing eight-semes ter schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework fo r completing thi s program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
14 credits
**ENG 101 Eng lish Composi ti on I
3 er .
*HSC 110 Human Anat. and Physiology I
4 crs .
*PSY JOO General Psychology
3 crs.
I er.
**UN1 100 First Year Seminar
General Educati on Courses
3 er .
16 credits
Second Semester
*ATE 150 Introduction to Athletic Training
3 crs.
**E G 102 Eng lish Composition II
3 crs.
*HPE 105 Current Health Issues
3 crs.
** HSC 120 Human Anat. and Phys iology II
4 crs.
General Educati on Course
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
18 credits
*ATE 225 Evaluati ve Tech. l with Lab
4 crs.
*HSC 275 Functional Kine iology
3 er .
*HSC 300 Emergency Medical Technic ian
4 crs.
*ATE 300 Advanced Ath . Train . Procedure
3 crs.
* ATE 405 Ath. Train. Clinical Education
I er.
3 crs.
General Education OR Electi ve Courses
Fourth Semester
14 credi ts
*ATE 265 Evaluative Tech . 11 with Lab
4 er .
*HSC 270 Ph ys iology of Exerc ise
3 crs .
*HSC 290 Therapeutic Modalities with Lab
4 er .
*ATE 405 Ath. Train. Clinical Educati on
I er.
Genera l Education OR Electi ve Courses
3 er .
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
14 credits
* ATE 330 Therapeutic Exercise with Lab
4 er.
*ATE 405 Ath. Train . Clinical Education
I er.
General Education OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Sixth Semester
15 credits
*ATE 115 Found ations of Weight Training
and Conditioning
2 crs .
*ATE 340 Sports Nutrition
3 crs.
*ATE 405 Ath. Train. Clinical Education
I er.
General Education OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
14 credits
* ATE 405 Ath. Train. Clinical Education
I er.
*ATE 425 Admi n. Strategies in Ath. Trai n.
2 er .
* ATE 440 Pharmaco logy
2 er .
*ATE 460 Sports Medicine Research
3 er .
General Education OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
Eighth Semester
16 credits
*ATE 405 Ath. Train . Clinical Education
l er.
General Educati on OR Electi ve Courses
15 crs.
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* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management - 120 Credits
Admission to the Sport Management Studies program is open to any student who
has been admitted to California University of Pennsylvania. Once a student has
requested to be a Sport Management Studies major, a 70-hour practica class of
observation/work in an approved sport management environment is required. The
practica class is a work experience in a major sport management setting (Heinz
Field, PNC Park, community clubs, game day activities to see behind the scene
operations of major sporting events).
In major classes, a student is required to take 12 hours (10 weeks x 40 hours = 400
hours) in the internship area. The internship is the student's capstone experience.
Students wil l be assigned to an internship site based on their unique educational
needs and experience.
The Cal U Sport Management program is a candidate for nationally approved/
accredited by the North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM). This
NASSM approval makes Cal U one of 30 nationally approved programs (30 out of
350 colleges/universities worldwide).
The fo llowing eight-semester schedu le of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
*SPT 200 Introduction to Sport Management
3 crs.
3 crs.
*SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
I er.
**UNI JOO First Year Seminar
6 crs .
General Education Courses
16 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
**ENG J02 English Composition II
*SPT 299 Practica in Sport Management
3 crs.
3 crs.
**PSY JOO General Psychology
7 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*SPT 302 Ethics in Sport Management
12crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
I 5 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*SPT 301 Psychology of Sport
3 crs.
*SOC 309 Sociology of Sport
9 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs .
*SPT 303 Sport Marketing
3 er .
*SPT 304 Facility & Event Management
*HIS 348 History of American Sport
3 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
6 crs .
16 credits
Sixth Semester
3 crs.
*COM 363 Sport Com. and Medi a Rel ations
3 crs.
*SPT 400 Legal Aspects of Sport
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*SPT 401 Org. and Administration of Sport
*SPT 402 Governance in Sport
General Education OR Elective Courses
Sen ior Year
Seventh Semester
*SPT 403 Sport Finance
*SPT 404 Economics of Sport
*SPT 405 Sport Mgt. Seminar
General Education OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*SPT 499 lntems hip in Sport Management
* Required major and rel ated courses .
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

3 er .
3 crs.
4 crs .
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs .
6 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Ass istant
Ad mission to the PTA Program is competitive, and a limited number of qualified
students are selected into the profe sional phase of the program. A student wi ll begin
in the pre-professional phase of the program, after which app lication to the program
is made during the fall semester, first year. Criteri a fo r section to the profess ional
pha e of the program are a minimum of a 2.50 GPA, 20 to 40 vo lunteer hours within
a physical therapy clinic, a letter of recommendation from a licensed PT or PTA , and
an interview with the PTA Advisory Comm ittee.
The following five-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended framework for completi ng this program of tudy in 21 months.
Pre-Profes ional Phase
Fa ll Semester*** , Year One
15 credits
**COM IO I Oral Communication
3 crs.
** HSC 11 0 Human Anat. and Physiology I
4 crs.
** PSY 100 General Psychology
3 crs.
*PTA 100 Intro. to Ph ys ica l Therapi st Assist.
3 crs.
*PTA IO I Basic Physical Therapy Procedures
I er.
** UNI J00 First Year Seminar
I er.
*** This semester is designed to be a rigorous test of students' academic abilities.
The students' performance during the fall semesrer of the first year will largely
determine if the srude11.1 is admitted to the profession.al phase of the program.

Professional Phase
Spri ng Semester, Year One
**E G LO I Englis h Composition I
** HSC 120 Human Anat. and Physio logy II
*HSC 290 Therapeutic Modalities
*PTA 230 Phys. Ther. Across the Lifespan
**SOC LOO Principles of Sociology
Summer Semester, Year One
*PTA 110 Introd ucti on to Pathology
*PTA 150 Physical Therapy Clinical Intern. I
Fa ll Semester, Year Two
*HSC 275 Functional Kinesiology

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3 crs .
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs .
3 crs.
6 credits
2 crs.
4 crs.
13 credi ts
3 crs.

*PTA 205 Interventions in Cardiopulmonary Impairments
*PTA 210 Interventions in Neurologic Impairments
*PTA 225 Interventions in Orthopedic Impairments
Spring Semester. Year Two
*PTA 200 Professional Issues in Phys. Tuer.
*PTA 250 Phys. Therapy Clinical Intern. II
* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

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4 crs.
4 crs.
14 credits
2 crs.
12 crs.

History and Political Science
Faculty: Tuennerman-Kaplan (Interim Chairperso n), Blumberg, Fitch, Heim ,
Madden, Slaven , Spratt, Wood, Yamba.
Purpose
The recording and ex planati on of the events th at constitute ocial, organi zatio nal, or
personal existence co mprise the discipline of hi story. History, with its special
concern fo r what is unique in hum an events, is an integrati ve discipline. Its narrati ves and expl anati ons are contextual. As such, histori ans take cogni zance of the
works of artists, phil osophers, and social scientists.
Political Science is the study of th e idea , institutions, and processes of public
affairs.
Programs
The department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor in history and a
Bachelor of Arts degree and a minor in po li tical c ience. The history major is
general in nature, prov iding students with the opportunity to select areas of topical
interest. Political science is a hi ghl y prescribed discipline. It limits its interests to the
political aspects of hum an behavior, both national and international, including the
study of power and organi zations.
Political science offer three co ncentrations: general political science, public
administrati on, and pre-l aw.
Under the intern ational studies program, political science advises the international
studi es: politi cal science concentration. Thi cour e of study is interdisciplinary.
Honor Society
Students who meet the academi c req uirements are eligible for membership in Pru
Alpha Theta, the Internati onal Honor Society in History or Pi Sigma Alpha, the
ati onal Honorary Political Science Society.
Careers
Teacher, archi vist and museum curator are professions directl y related to the history
major. Careers in law, re ligion, fo reign service, both corporate and government, and
dipl omacy have a great re liance on historical knowledge. Ln additi on, history majors
are em ployed in the marketin g fie ld, in the communications industry and the
insurance industry.
Students may choose to concentrate in a major fie ld of study in Political Science,
Pre-Law, or Public Administration . A degree in any of these concentrations prepares
the student for a variety of careers in the public and pri vate sectors. Students may
be employed in : nati onal, state, and local government agencies; intern ati onal
government and public agencies ; fields such as criminal justi ce, environmental
protection, consumer affairs, or urban planning; political co nsulting and research
firm s; nonprofit organi zations and citi zen action groups; and public policy analysis .
Bachelor of Arts in History - 120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedul e of courses prov ides a reco mmended
framework for completin g this program of study in four years.

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Freshman Year
First Semester
*HIS 101 History of the U.S. to 1877
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**ENG IOI English Composition I
General Edu cati on courses
Second Semester
*HIS 102 Hi story of the U.S. since 1877
History course
**ENG l02 Engli sh Composition II
General Educati on Courses
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*HIS 104 History of Western Society to 17 40
History course
General Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*HIS 106 Hist. of Western Society since 1740
*History course (non- western)
History course
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Junior Year
Fi fth Semester
History course
Gen. Edu c. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Si xth Semester
History elective
*History course (non- western)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
History course
Hi story course
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*HIS 495 Seminar in U.S. Hi story
Gen. Edu c. , Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
* Requi red major and related courses
** Requ ired and recommended General edu cati on courses.

16 credits
3 crs.
l er.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: All Concentrations - 120 Credits
Please consult the description of the General Educati on Program in this catalog for a
li st of General Educati on Goals and Objecti ves and the courses included on the
menus for the various goals.
The foll owing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework fo r completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
*POS 100 Introduction to Political Science
3crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
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**ENG JOI English Composition I
General Education Courses
Second Semester
*POS 105 American Government
**ENG 102 English Composition II
General Education Courses

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

Political Science and Pre-Law Concentrations
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
Political Science (American Politics) Course
Gen. Ed uc. , Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Fourth Semester
*Political Science International Relations/
Comparative Politics) Course
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*POS 301 Methods of Political Analysis
*Political Science (Political Theory) Course
*Pol. Sci. Course (300 level or above)
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*Political Science (Political Administration/
Public Policy) Course
*Pol. Sci. Course (300level or above)
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year (Political Science Concentration)
Seventh Semester
*Pol. Sci . Course (300 level or above)
Political Science Course
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*POS 450 Seminar in American Politics
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year (Pre-Law Concentration)
Seventh Semester
*Pol. Sci . (Public Law) Course
Political Science Course
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*POS 450 Seminar in American Politics
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Public Administration Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*POS 220 Intro. to Public Administration
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses

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

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.

Fourth Semester
*POS 300 Introduction to Public Policy
Gen. Ed uc., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Juni or Year
Fifth Semester
*POS 30 I Methods of Po litical Analysi
*ECO 20 I Introducti on to Mi croeconomics
*MOT 20 1 Principles of Management
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
Political Science Course
*ECO 202 Introducti on to Macroeco nomics
*FIN 30 I Financial Management
*MKT 34 1 M arket. for Non-Profit Organi z.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR E lecti ve Courses
Sen ior Year
Seventh Semester
Political Science Course
Political Science Course
Gen. Educ ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Eighth Semester
POS 450 Seminar in American Politics
Gen . Educ., Min or, OR Elective Courses
* Req uired major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.

15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
1.5 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3crs.
12 crs.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies:
Political Science Concentration (120 credits)
Please co nsult the description of the General Education Program in thi s catalog for a
list of General Education Goals and Objecti ves and the courses included on the
menu s fo r the various goals.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3crs.
*POS I 00 Introd ucti on to Political Science
** UNl I 00 First Year Seminar
1 er.
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Co mposition I
3 crs.
FRE [or SPN] 101 Elementary I
Genera l Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
*POS 105 American Government
3 crs.
** ENG !02 Engl ish Composition II
3 crs.
FRE [or SPN] 102 Elementary II
3 crs.
Genera l Education Courses
6 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
* POS 2 10 Po litics of Western Europe
3 crs.
*FRE [or SPN] 203 Intermedi ate I
3 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Electi ve Courses
9 crs.

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Fourth Semester
*POS 236 Intro. to International Relations
*FRE [or SPN] 204 Intermediate II
Gen. Educ. , Minor, QR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*POS 237 International Organizations
*POS 281 Politics of Ru ssia
*FRE [or SPN] 311 Conv, Comp. , & Phon . I
Gen . Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*POS 322 Politics of the Middle East
*FRE [or SP ] Culture class
*FRE [or SPN] 3 12 Conv. , Comp. , & Pho. II
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year (Political Science Concentration)
Seventh Seme ter
*POS 323 Politics of Latin America
Language Elective (400 level)
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*POS 325 Politics of Asia OR POS 326
Politics of Africa
Language Elective (400 level)
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Course
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.

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

Minor in History - 21 credits
Required Courses (12 credits) : HIS 101, 102, 104, 106
History Electi ves : any three HIS courses at the 300-level or higher.
Minor in Political Science - 21 credits
Select one of the followi ng concentrations: Political Science Concentration
Required (6 credits): POS 100, 105
Electives ( 15 credits): select two: 200-level Political Science (POS) courses and
three: 300-level Political Science (POS) courses.
Public Administration Concentration
Required (9 credits): POS 100, 105, 220
Electives ( 12 credits): select four of the following: POS 205 , 235 , 300, 310, 314,
3 15, 316.

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Honors Program
Honors Advisory Board: Professor Edward J. Chute (English), Director. Professor
Jesse A. Cignetti (Chemistry) , Leonard Colelli, Dean of Eberly College of Science
and Technology, Professor Gregg Gould (Physical Science), Richard Helldobler,
Dean of Liberal Arts (Interim), Geraldine Jones, Dean of Education and Human
Services, Associate Professor J. Drew McGukin (Communications), Professor
Beverly J. Melenyzer (E lementary Education), Associate Professor Marsha L. Nolf
(Library Services), Monica Shaw (Honors Student), Professor Michael J. Slavin
(Theatre), Assistant Professor Gary A . Smith (Philosophy), Jonathan Thayer (Honors
Student), Professor Carole A. Waterhouse (English), Professor James Wood (Social
Science)
Purpose
The Honors Program at California University of Pennsylvani a provides an opportunity for an enhanced educational ex perience to our most talented students and
faculty. Honors Program students desire to pursue intellectual and creative growth
beyond the usual requirements of their major field of study and intend to cultivate
their individual and personal aspirations to learn. Honors Program students and
facu lty expect to explore and participate in scholarly, professional , and artistic
exercises outside the classroom; they engage in community service activities, which
complement their academic studies and nurture their personal sense of commitment
and communal responsibility. Honors students anticipate exercising leadership
while at California University; they prepare to become leaders while students in our
program, and they expect to continue as leaders when they graduate.
Membership
Membership in the University Honors Program is by invitation only. However, the
Honors Program promotes outstanding intellectual achievement throughout the
uni versity, and undergraduate students in any program or di vision of the university
may participate in the Honors Program. Each year, the applications of all incoming
first year and transfer 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
Each summer (s ince 1985) two Honors Program students receive scholarships to
participate in the SSHE Summer Honors Program . This program is noted for its
academic quality and its opportunity, typical ly, to study abroad in such places as
Ru ssia (1995), Austria ( 1996), England (1997), Italy (1998), Renai ssance and
Reformation Europe (1999), Edinburgh, Scotland (2000), South Africa (2001),
Spain (2002), and Beijing, China (2003). Honors Program students have the
opportunity to participate in the Honors Program Residence Hall , which includes
specialty housing in Clyde Hall as well as educational , social, and recreational
programming. The Honors Program mai ntains a small, but high quality, computer
facility in Clyde Hall reserved for the exclusive use of its students and faculty. Each
spring semester, the Honors Program conducts and coordinates a special grouping of
courses and faculty for its students that focuses on a particular area, rotating in a
three year cycle from Science (2003), through Arts and Humanities (2004), to Social
Science (2005). Honors Program students are encouraged to be active scholars and
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have presented their work at local, regional, nati ona l, and international conferences
and in international publication s.

Awards
Currently, the Honors Program annuall y presents the following awards: Senior
Thesi s Project Award and the Outstanding Honors Program Graduating Senior
Award.
Curriculum
Cour e , de ignated as Honors Courses, are restricted to members of the Honors
Program and are offered at all class leve ls. In such co urses enro llment is kept low,
to encourage and ensure close interaction between student and professor. Additionall y, mo t regular univer ity course offerings at all levels may have an hon ors
component. In such courses (ca lled addenda), honors students fulfill the same
requirements as other students in the class but honors students perform certai n
independent work which is designed to enhance the regular departmental co urses
and which is agreed upon in writing by the student, the professor, and the Director of
the Honors Program. ln all such courses, the successful completion of the course
and its honors component is indicated on the student's transcript.
Honors Program students are expected to maintai n a minimum grade-point average
suffi c ient to achi eve the Dean 's List and to graduate with Honors. Additionally,
students must co mpl ete a minimum of 24 credits, including addenda and thesis
project, within the Honor Program .
Inquiries about the Honors Program may be made of the Director, California
Univers ity of Pennsylvani a, California, PA 15419-1394, 724-938-4535.

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Justice Studies
Faculty: Black (Chairperson), Al-Khattar, Cencich, R. Michael, Nass
Purpose
The criminal justice program at California University of Pennsylvania serves two
primary purposes: 1) To allow for serious and esoteric study of the function s and
processes of the American justice system; and 2) To prepare students for professional careers in the justice system, whether in policing, law, corrections, investigations or human service positions.
The program's course offerings reflect diverse classroom experiences from traditional lecture to applied field exercises. The program also affords independent study
opportunities for serious individualized scholarship, specialized topics and courses
of instruction on timely issues in the justice system, and the ability to travel abroad
for foreign study in law and justice.
Anthropology is the most comprehensive offering, since there is no aspect of human
development or behavior that it does not study, although it traditionally has focused
on pre-industrial societies. Anthropology includes such diverse subject areas as
ethnology, medical and psychological anthropology, archaeology, and human
evolution. Field experiences are available in archaeology. An archaeology field
school runs during the summer sessions (in odd years beginning in 2003), where
students participate in the excavation of a site.
Programs
The criminal justice major consists of FIVE components: the CORE, in which
students learn about the fund amental systems inherent in the justice model ; and
specialized studies in four tracks - Police and Law Enforcement, Law and Legal
Process, Crime and Criminology, and Criminal Justice Electives.
Transfer students with an associate's degree, depending upon institutional agreement, generally are required to complete 30-36 hours of course work in the Criminal
Justice major. The program has designed course requirements for completion in the
third and fourth years of study. Advisors play a crucial role in the plan and completion of these degree requirements.
Honor Societies
The Criminal Justice program participates in the National Criminal Justice Honor
Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) and will soon have a recognized chapter. In addition, the
program invites its highest caliber students for possible membership in the Order of
Cicero that is bestowed on those senior level students with the requisite GPA, after
successful completion of an intense course of study.
Anthropology majors are eligible for membership in the Gamma Chapter of Lambda
Alpha, the national honor society.
Special Program Offerings
Criminal justice faculty and students involve themselves in numerous activities
beyond the normal academic experience. The program sponsors a newsletter, The
Justice Chronicle, which announces items of professional and academic interest to
the college community. The program is an active participant in regional and national
conferences where student research is highlighted and will be host to regional
conferences.
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Careers
Criminal justice gradu ates are qualified fo r numerous justi ce positions in agencies
like the Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia State Police, Pittsburgh and other
municipal police departments, state correcti ons department, children and youth
services, county prosecutor and public defender 's offices, victi m ass istance units,
court systems, and a variety of criminal justice agencies throughout the nati on.
Many serve in federal agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency, the State
Department, Secret Service, Drug Enfo rcement Administrati on, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, U.S. Customs, Immigration and Naturalization , Department of
Defense, and Federal Probation and Parole. Others are employed in the private
security fi eld. Other graduates co ntinue post-baccalaureate educati on in law,
criminal justice, counseling and public administration.
Anthropology grad uates can pursue numerous careers, including archaeo logical
excavation crew member, cultural resource management specialist, environmental
impact reviewer, government fo reign service, grad uate stud y, museum curator and
researcher.
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology - 120 Credits
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
*ANT I00 Introduction to Anthropology
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
I er.
**E G IOI English Composition I
3 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
*ANT 290 Archaeology
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs.
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
6 crs.
*Anthropo logy Electi ve Courses
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
*Anthropology Elective Course
3 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
12 crs.
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*ANT 255 World Ethnology
*ANT 355 Prehistoric American Indians
3 crs.
*PSY 225 Psychological Statistics
3 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
Sixth Semester
15 credits
3crs.
*ANT 390 Human Origins
3 crs.
*SOC 415 Social Science Research Methods
3 crs .
*Anthropology Elective Course
6 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Seni or Year

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Seventh Semester
15 credits
*ANT 421 Anthropological Thought
3 crs.
*Anthropology Elective Course
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
15 credits
Eighth Semester
*Anthropology Elective Course
3 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
12 crs.
NOTE: ANT 101 Archaeology Field School is offered during the Summer sessions
only. Students must complete three (3) credits of ANT 10 I during the first three
years of the program of study.
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - 62 Credits
Freshman Year
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
**SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
*XJJ 155 Administration of Criminal Justice
*XJJ 160 Criminal Law I
*XJJ 26 1 Interview and Interrogation
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
**PSY 100 General Psychology
*XJJ 156 Narcotics and Drug Abuse
*XJJ 157 Correctional Administration
*Criminal Justice Elective
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**Biology Laboratory Course
*Criminal Justice elective
**Humanities Elective
*XJJ 270 Criminology
*XJJ 282 Police Ethics and Problems
Fourth Semester
**COM 101 Oral Communication
**Comp. Science OR Soc. Science Elective
*Criminal Justice Electives
*XJJ 262 Criminal Evidence
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
l er.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - 120 credits
Concentration 1- Transfer Students with Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
*CRJ 375 Criminal Law
3 crs.
*Criminal Justice (Related) Elective (CRJ 305,
325, 345, 395, 399, 400, 490, 498, 499, PHI 220,

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370, OR POS 220)
*Police and Law Enforce. Electi ve (CRJ 102,
104, 20 I, 202, 351, 394, OR 465)
General Education OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*CRJ 495 Legal and Justice Research Meth. OR
SOC 415 Social Science Research Methods
*Crime and Criminology Elect. (ANT 101 ,
254,290, CRJ 211,215,309,429,
470, SOC 260, 285, 300, OR SOW 265)
*Law and Legal Process Elect. (CRJ 331 ,
335,361,376,455,485,497, POS 315,
316, OR 335)
General Education OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Crime and Criminology Elect. (see above)
*Criminal Justice (Re lated) Electi ve
*Law and Legal Process Elect. (see above)
General Education OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Law and Legal Process Elect. (see above)
*PoUce and Law Enforce. Elect. (see above)
General Education OR Elective Courses
* Required major and re lated courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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

3 crs.

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

Concentration 2- First-Time Freshmen and Transfer Students without an Associate
Degree in Criminal Justice
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
**E G 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
*CRJ IOI Intro. to Criminal Justice OR
POS 222 Adm.in. of Crim. Justice in U.S.
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
l er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*Police and Law Enforce. Elect. (see above)
3 crs.
*Crime and Criminology Elect. (see above)
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
*Police and Law Enforce. Elect. (see above)
6 crs.
*Law and Legal Proc. Elect. (see above)
6 crs.
*Related Elective (see above)
3 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credit
*Crime and Criminology Elect. (see above)
6 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs.

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Ju nior Year
Fifth Semester
*CRJ 375 Crimjn aJ Law
*Crime and Criminology Elect. (see above)
*Police and Law Enfo rce. Elect. (see above)
General Educati on Courses
Sixth Semester
*CRJ 495 Legal and Justi ce Research Meth . OR
SOC 4 15 Social Science Research Methods
*Law and Legal Process Elect. (see above)
General Education Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
* Related Electi ve (see above)
*Law and Legal Process Elect. (see above)
General Edu cati on OR Electi ve Courses
Eighth Semester
*Related Elective (see above)
*Police and Law Enfo rce. Elect. (see above)
General Educati on Courses
* Req uired major and related courses
** Req uired and recommended General Educati on courses
Minor in Anthropology - 21 credits
Required (3 credits) : ANT 100
Select three of the fo llow ing (9 credits): ANT 231 , 250, 255, 280, 290.
Select three of the fo llowing (9 credits): ANT 300, 355 , 360, 390.
Minor in Criminal Justice- 21 credits
Req uired Courses: CRJ 101, 104, 20 1, 36 1, 375,394,470.

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

Liberal Studies
Purpose
The Liberal Studies degree is interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary in structure and is
designed for students whose academic interests span traditional disciplinary
boundaries within the College of Liberal Arts. This program provides a flexible
completion program fo r students whose circumstances have precluded the tradi tional
degree route. The program is overseen by the Dean of Liberal Arts and an advisory
committee composed of fac ulty from diverse disciplines.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - 120 credits
Courses from the fo llowing disciplines may be completed: Anthropology (ANT), Art
(ART), Communi cation Studies (COM), Earth Science (EAS), English (ENG),
French (FRE), Geography (GEO), German (GER), History (HJS ), Literature (LIT),
Music (MUS ), Philosophy (PHI), Political Science (POS), Psychology (PSY),
Sociology (SOC), Spanish (SPN), Theatre (THE).
o more than 24 credits of courses with the ame course prefix should be included
in the plan of study. A minimum of 18 credits must be upper level, 300 or higher.
Certificate in Leadership-18 credits
Purpose
Traditionally, leadership has been thought of as simply an innate set of characteristic or traits unique to particular individuals. More contemporary perspectives,
however, understand leadership as a result of the effective use of communication
skills within a particular context. In this way, leadership is not simply the prerogative of "born leaders," but a set of skills and appreciations that can be taught and
culti vated in many indi viduals. Understanding leadership requires a solid understanding of interpersonal, social, political and cultural dynamics as well as an
appreciation of various ways of coping with new and changi ng circumstances and
crises. This certificate is designed to focus the academic and intellectual attention of
students on the range of cross-disciplinary skills and insights regarding leadership in
the contex t of contemporary American culture.
Careers
This certificate is an excellent additio n to any degree program because all careers of
distinction demand both an understanding of and an ability to demonstrate leadership skills. In add ition, this certificate enhances and deepens and individual 's ability
to make sense of local , national, and world events, the decisions made by individuals
and groups wi th contro l over resources, and provides another set of conceptual tools
for being a critical and responsible citizen of the world.
Select from the fo llowing approved co urses: at least 3 courses must be upper
division (300/400):
Political/Historic: SOC 155, POS 2 18, 306,310, GEO 340,345, HIS 308,320,
350
Social/Business: GEO 105, SOC 100, PSY 211, MOT 201, BUS 342, 343, GEO 306
Values: PHI 220, 320, GEO 240
Covey Trai ning is hi ghl y recommended for students in the certificate program .

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Math and Computer Science
Faculty: Ford (Chairperson), Benbourenane, Boukaabar, Hall, Hess, Hoffman,
Kholief, Novak, Pyzdrowski, Skocik, Sible, Skroupa, Williams
Purpose and Programs
The Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science with a Concentration
in Applied Computer Science is designed to provide the student with a strong
computer science background supplemented with a substantial core of courses in a
related academic discip]jne.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science with a Concentration
in Information Technology (formerly called Industrial Management: Management
and Computer Science Concentration) is designed to prepare the student for
continued study at the graduate level or for employment in business, industry, or
government.
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science is a careful blending
of courses that offers the student both theory and applications in mathematics and
computer science.
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics is a sufficiently flexible program that permits
the student to select courses that meet particular interests and needs. It allows for
both depth and breadth of study in mathematics as well as study in the natural
sciences.
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree is a program designed for the student
who wishes to pursue a career in secondary teaching of mathematics.
The Associate degree in Computer Science is a two-year program designed to
provide the student with career-oriented computer science technology background.
Provision is made in several of the departmental programs to accommodate student
internships.
In addition to the degree programs, the department offers three 21-credit hour
minors in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Mathematics and an 18credit hour certificate program in personal computer applications.

Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science
Applied Computer Science Concentration - 124 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
**CSC 120 Problem Solving & Prog. Const.
3 crs.
**ENG IOI English Composition I OR
3 crs .
**HON 150 Honors Composition I
3 crs.
**MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar OR
1 er.
**HON 100 Honors & University Orientation
General Education Electives
6 crs .
Second Semester
15 credits
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**CSC 124 C Programming
** ENG 102 English Composition II OR
** HO 250 Honors Composition II
*MAT 195 Di screte Mathematical Structures
General Ed ucati on Elective
*Related Elective
Sophomore Year
Thi.rd Semester
*CSC 216 Logic & Switching Theo ry
*CSC 260 Data Structu res
*MAT 281 Calculus I
General Education Elective
*Related Elective
Fourth Semester
*CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
*CSC 270 Assembly Language Programming
** E G 2 17 Science & Technical Writing
*MAT 282 Calcu lus II
** Laboratory Science I
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*CSC 360 Analys is of Algori thms
*CSC 378 Computer Architecture
General Education Elective
**Laboratory Science II
*Related Electives
Sixth Semester
*CSC 400 Operating Systems
*MAT 34 1 Linear Algebra I
*Computer Science Elective
General Educati on Elective
Related Elective
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CSC 475 Theory of Languages
*CSC 490 Senior Project I
General Educati on Elective
*Related Elective
*Scientific Method Elective
Eighth Semester
*CSC 492 Senior Project II
*MAT 46 1 Statistical Analysis I
*Computer Science Elective
General Education Elective
*Related Electi ve
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Educati on courses

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

15 credit
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 cred its
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
16 cred its
3 crs.
3 er .
3 er .
3 crs.
4 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science
Information Technology Concentration - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
*CSC 120 Problem Solving and Prog Const. 3 crs.
*IST 121 Principles oflnfo. Tech.
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
l er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
*CIS 150 Database Applications
3 crs.
*CSC 124 C Programming
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*MAT 195 Discrete Structures
3 crs.
General Education Courses
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
3 crs.
*IST 215 Telecom. and Local Area Networks
*CSC 202 Visual Programming
3 crs.
*CIS 20 I Windows & Internet
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 300 Computer Operations
*IST 356 Database Management
3 crs.
*MAT 215 Statistics OR MAT 225
3 crs.
Business Statistics
3 crs.
*Related Elective
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 456 Thy & Design of Databases
*IST 305 Web Programming
3 crs.
*Related Electives
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
6crs.
15 credits
Sixth Semester
3 crs.
*IST 411 Client Server Programming
*CSC 375 Systems Analysis
3 crs.
*Related Elective
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
Senior Year
15 credits
Seventh Semester
3 crs.
*IST 476 Physical Design & Implementation
3 crs.
*Related Elective
Gen . Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Eighth Semester
16 credits
*CET 440 Computer Networking
4 crs.
*Rel ated Electives
6 crs.
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Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required maj or and related courses
** Req uired and recommended General Education course

6 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer Science - 124 Credits
The following eight-semester schedu le of courses provide a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
**CSC 120 Problem Sol ving & Prog. Const.
3 er .
**E G 101 English Composition I OR
**HO 150 Honors Composition I
1 er.
**UNI I00 First Year Seminar OR
**HO 100 Honors & University Orientation
Free Elective
3 crs.
General Education Electives
6 crs.
15 credits
Second Semester
**CSC 124 C Programming
3 crs.
**E G 102 English Composition II OR
3 crs .
**HON 250 Honors Composition II
*MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures
3 crs.
General Education Electi ves
6 crs.
Sophomore Year
15 credit
Third Semester
3 er .
*CSC 216 Logic & Switching Theory
3 crs.
*CSC 260 Data Structures
3 er .
*MAT 281 Calculus I
General Education Electives
6 er .
Fourth Semester
16 credits
3 er .
*CSC 265 Object-Oriented Programming
*CSC 270 Assembly Language Programming
3 crs.
**E G 217 Science & Technical Writing
3 er .
*MAT 282 Calculus II
3 er .
**Laboratory Science I
4 er.
Juni or Year
F ifth Semester
16 credit
3 er .
*CSC 360 Analysis of Algorithms
*CSC 378 Computer Architecture
3 crs.
3 crs.
*MAT 381 Calculus III
*Computer Science Elective
3 crs.
4 er.
** Laboratory Science II
Sixth Semester
15 credits
3 er .
*CSC 400 Operating Systems
3 crs.
*MAT 341 Linear Algebra I
3 er .
*MAT 382 Calculus IV
6 er .
*Computer Science Electives
Senior Year
16 credi ts
Seventh Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 475 Theory of Languages
3 er .
*CSC 490 Senior Project I
3 er .
*Computer Science Elective
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General Education Elective
*Scientific Method Elective
Eighth Semester
*CSC 492 Senior Project II
*MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I
*Computer Science Elective
Free Elective
General Education Elective
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - 120 Credits
The followin g eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics
3 crs.
*MAT 28 1 Calculus I
1 er.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
6 crs.
General Education Courses
15 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*MAT 282 Calculus II
3 crs.
*MAT 303 Geometry
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
16 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*MAT 381 Calculus III
3 crs.
*MAT 290 Technology for Math
**CHE IO I General Chemistry I OR
4 crs.
**PHY 101 College Physics I
6 crs.
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
13 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*MAT 341 Linear Algebra I
3 crs.
*MAT 382 Calculus IV
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II OR
4 crs .
**PHY 102 College Physics I I
3 crs .
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs .
*MAT 35 1 Abstract Algebra
crs.
3
*MAT 406 Differential Equations
9 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
15 credits
Sixth Semester
3 crs.
*MAT 304 History of Mathematics
3 crs.
*MAT 461 Statistical Analysis I
3 crs.
** Programming Language Course
6 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
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Seventh Semester
*MAT 44 1 Linear Algebra II
*Mathematics Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*MAT 496 Senior Research Project
*MAT 48 1 Real Analysis I
3 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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

Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics:
Certification for Secondary Education - 120 Credits
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Associate of Science in Computer Science Technology - 66 credits
The fo llowing fo ur-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in two years.
Freshm an Year
15 credits
First Semester
*CSC IO I Micros and Application Software
3 crs.
**CSC 120 Problem Solving & Prog. Const.
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**MAT 181 College Algebra
3 crs.
General Education Electi ves
3 crs.
Second Semester
18 credits
**CSC 124 C Programming
3 crs.
*CSC 2 18 COBOL I
3 crs.
*MAT 171 Math of Finance I
3 crs.
MAT 195 Discrete Mathematical Structures
3 crs.
General Education Electives
6 crs.
Sophomore Year
18 credits
Third Semester
*CSC 216 Logic & Switching Theory
3 crs.
*CSC 260 Data Structures
3 crs.
*MAT 2 15 Statistics OR MAT 225 Business
Statistics
3 crs.
*PHI 247 Science, Technology, and Society
3 crs.
*MAT OR CSC Electives (200 level or above)
6 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*CSC 300 Computer Operations
3 crs.
**ENG 2 17 Scientific and Technical Writing
6 crs.
*MAT or CSC Electives (200 level or above)
3 crs.
Free Elective
* Required major and related courses

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Minors in Computer Science - 21 credits
Computer Science Concentration
Required (15 credits): CSC 120, 124, 216, 260, MAT 195
Electives (6 credits): select any two of the following courses : CSC 202, 218 , 224,
265,318, 375, 419

Information Technology Concentration
Required (18 credits): CIS 101 , 150, 201 , CSC 120, 202, 1ST 215
Electives (3 credits): select any two of the following : CSC 124, 300,218, 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

Personal Computer Application Certificate - 18 credits
Computer Programming (6 credits): CSC 120, 202
Application Software (12 credits): CSC 101 , 201 , CIS 150, 215

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Music
Faculty: Gonano (Chairperson), E. Michael
Purpose
Did you ever meet anyone who did not like some type of music? Well , neither did
we. Music is an important form of expression and enjoyment. To full y appreciate
music, you have to understand it. At California University we provide the opportunity to experience this art fo rm completely as a listener, performer and student.
Program
Though the university has no major in music, we do offer a minor. The attai nment of
the Music Mi nor may be especially valuable to those who seek to enhance their
chosen field. The Music Department offers courses in basic musicianship, theory,
music history, education, 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
mi nor in 24 credits, any student who begins private instruction at the 100 or 200
level must take their 300 level courses fro m the Hi story, Theory and Education
Electi ve Li st.
Reguired Courses (9 credits): MUS 100, 115, 200
History. Theory and Education Electi ves (9 crs. min.): MUS 202, 204, 300, 30 1,
303, 306,308
Applied Electi ves (3 credits minim um): MUS 104, 2 10, 2 I I, 3 12
Private Instructi on courses are available to Music Minors.
The fo llowing courses are repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits each): MUS 109409, 11 9-4 19, 129-429, 149-449, 159-459
Performance Electives (3 credits minimu m)
The fo llowing courses are repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits): MUS 191, 192,
196, 198, 199

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Nursing BSN Program
Faculty: Marcinek (Chairperson), Cook, Palko, Shelapinsky, Stefanik
Purpose
California University 's Nursing Department offers an upper-division program
leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for registered nurses from associate
degree and diploma programs. The program is accredited by the National League for
Nursing Accreditation Commission (www.NLNAC.org or 212-363-5555) and holds
preliminary approval from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .
The RN/BSN program is designed to provide the graduate with an educational
foundation in the arts and sciences as well as nursing, to serve as a basis for graduate
education and as a commitment for lifelong learning. Additionally, the program
assists the RN with the synthesis of theories and research findings into the role of
the professional nurse, and builds upon the RN 's competencies in nursing by
providing increasingly complex experiences in a variety of settings.

Requirements
Eligibility to register for upper-division nursing courses requires that students be
graduates of an NLNAC accredited associate degree or diploma program, have
current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and complete the
Entry Level Portfolio. Specific information concerning these requirements is
available in the Nursing Department. All of the graduation requirements of the
university apply to the Nursing program. In addition, a minimum grade of "C" is
required in each upper-division nursing course.
Students may complete the BSN program on the California University campus, at
the Southpointe Center, or at the Community College of Allegheny County- South
Campus.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 120 Credits
The Academic Passport recognizes 30 credits of general education from the basic
nursing program (if academic credits were awarded). Students with more than 30
credits may transfer the additional coursework as appropriate to meet program
requirements. Students with fewer than 30 credits of general education must meet
with an academic advisor to determine courses needed for graduation. Fifteen
additional credits will be awarded through the student's portfolio evaluation.
Freshman Year and Sophomore Year
Associate OR Diploma program in Nursing- should include English Comp. I and II,
Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and 6 credits in the Social
Sciences.
Junior Year
12 credits
Fifth Semester
*NUR 350 Health Assessment
3 crs.
**Humanities
3 crs.
*NUR 330 Philosophy of Professional Nursing
3 crs.
* *Communications
3 crs.
Sixth Semester
12 credits
**Computer Science Course
3 crs.
*NUR 370 Methods of Nursing Research
3 crs.

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*NUR 375 Leadership & Change in Nursing
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
**MAT 215 Stat. OR MAT 225 Bus. Stat.
*NUR 410 Research Utilization in Nursing
*NUR 470 Family Health Nursing
Elective (if needed)
Eighth Semester
*NUR 450 Trends & Issues in Nursing
*NUR 475 Community Health Nursing
*NUR 485 Professional Development
Elective (if needed)
* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

6 crs.
14 credits
3 crs.
2 crs.
6 crs.
3 crs.
13 credits
3 crs.
6 crs.
I crs.
3 crs.

School Nurse Certification
The School Nurse Certification program is offered jointly through the College of
Education and Human Services and the Department of Nursing. The regi stered nurse
who co mpletes the School Nurse Certification program will have the ability to apply
the knowledge and skills obtained in the BS N program in meeting the health care
needs of children in elementary and secondary school settings. Students who
successfully complete the program are eligible to apply fo r the School Nurse
Certificate (Education Specialist I) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of
Education.
RN/BS students may com plete the 15 required credits for certi fication while they
complete the BSN major. Registered nurses who have previously earned a BS
must complete a minimum of the 15 required credits.
In order to participate in the school nurse practi cum ex peri ence, the student must
provide evidence of: current licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsy lvani a, curren t
CPR certification, first aid certifi cation, physical exam including tuberculin testi ng
or chest X-ray, attendance at OSHA in-service on universal precauti ons, professional
liability insurance, and Child Abuse and Criminal Record Clearance forms.

Reguirements for Admission- Eligibility for the School Nurse Certification
program includes graduation from an accredited BSN program (or enrollment in
California's BS ); 3 credits English Composition; 3 credits literature; 6 credits
college-level math.
Certification Requirements ( 15 credits)
EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
ESP 501 Intro. to the Exceptional Child
NUR 406 School Health Nursing
PSY 208 Educational Psychology

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

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Nursing Associate Degree Program
Faculty: Piekut, Dolan, Domit, Driver, Finley, Hankinson.
Program
The cooperative nursing program offered by the Community College of Allegheny
County and California University of PA affords students the opportunity to complete
the requirements for an associate degree in nursing on the campus of California
University of PA. Students may complete the non-nursing, general education
requirements at California University of PA, while completing nursing courses
offered by CCAC on the California campus. Upon successful completion of the
program, students are awarded an associate degree in nursing from Community
College of Allegheny County, and are eligible to sit for the National Council
Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The program is accredited by the National
League for Nursing Accreditation Commission.
Careers
Students who earn an associate degree are prepared for entry-level positions in
nursing, and provide direct client care in a structured health care setting. Upon
successful completion of both the associate degree program and the licensure
examination (NCLEX), students may matriculate into the upper division Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offered at California University. This degree
prepares the student to practice in a wide variety of health care settings, expands
career advancement opportunities for the RN, and provides a foundation for
graduate education.
Associate of Science in Nursing - 69 crs.
Prerequisite
**Computer Science Elective
The following schedule of courses provides a recommended framework
completing this program of study in two years.
Freshman Year
First Semester (Spring)
*BIO 230 Anatomy & Physiology I
*NRN 10 I Introduction To Nursing
**PSY 100 Introduction To Psychology
**Math Elective (100 level or above)
Summer Session
*BIO 226 Microbiology
Second Semester (Fall)
*BIO 260 Anatomy & Physiology II
**ENG 101 English Composition I
*NRN 102 Health Promotion/Illness Prevention
In Age-Based Populations
*PSY 207 Developmental Psychology
Sophomore Year
Third Semester (Spring)
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*NRN 201 Dimensions In Nursing
*NRN 202 Health Promotion/lI!ness
Prevention in Adult Populations

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I er.
for

18 credits
4 crs.
8 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 credits
4 crs.
18 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
8 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
2 crs.
10 crs.

Fourth Semester (Fall)
**Humanities Elective
*NRN 204 Populations in Crisis
*NRN 205 Professional Challenges
* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

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13 credits
3 crs.
7 crs.
3 crs.

Philosophy
Faculty: Hoy (Chairperson), Burns, Smith
Purpose
The word "phi losophy" co mes fro m two Greek words that mean love (phileo) and
wisdom (sophia), and throughout mu ch of history anyone who sought knowledge
was called a philosopher. Philosophy students study the historical development of
theories about the nature of kn owledge, reality, and values, and they learn how to
assess such theori es . Students develop abilities to think logicall y, to ex plore iss ues
fro m di ffe rent perspecti ves, and to present their ideas effecti vely in writing.
Programs
The philosoph y major is a program of study covering the history of philosophy,
logic, and issues in philosophy whi ch mi ght be grouped as ethi cal , epi stemol ogical,
or metaph ys ica l. The department also offers a minor in philosophy.
Activities
The Philosophy Department advi es the Philosophy C lub, whi ch gives students
info rm al socia l opportuniti es for disc ussions, debates, and lectu res. The Department
also hosts topical lectures and fo rums.
Careers
Philosophy majors go on to a variety of careers: law, ministry, teaching, civil
service, management, to name a few. Indeed, the philosophy major is well suited fo r
any caree r that values criti cal reasoning, logical problem solving, and an ability to
look at iss ues from many perspecti ves. Increasingly the business world is looking
fo r this ki nd of liberal ly educated person.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - 120 Credits
Please consult the descripti on of the General Educati on Program in thi s catalog fo r a
list of General Edu cation Goals and Objecti ves and the courses included on the
menus fo r the vari ous goals.
The fo llowing eight-semester sc hedul e of co urses prov ides a recommended
framework fo r completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semes ter
3 crs.
*PHI 20 I History of Ancient Philosophy
**UNI I 00 First Year Semin ar
I er.
**ENG 101 Eng lish Composition I
3 crs.
Genera l Educati on courses
9 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
*PHI 115 Logic and Language OR PHI 2 11
Formal Logic I
3 crs.
3 crs.
*PHI 206 16th to 18th Century Philosophy
**ENG 102 Engli sh Composition II
3 crs.
General Educati on Courses
6 crs.
Sophomore Year

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Third Semester
*PHI 225 Social and Political Philosophy
OR 370 Philosophy of Law
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*PHI 320 Ethical Theory
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
Philosophy Electives
Gen . Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*PHI 325 Philosophy of Science QR
PHI 405 Epistemology
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*PHI 4IO Metaphysics OR PHI 415
Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy Elective
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
Philosophy Elective
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

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

Minor in Philosophy - 21 credits
Required Courses (9credits): Pill 115 OR211 , 201,206
Philosophy Electives (12 credits): select Philosophy courses at the 300-400 level.

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Psychology
Faculty: S. Lonich (Chai rperson), Adair, Cavasi na, Ditkoff, John, Martin, Mason,
Regeth, Scott, Sweeney, Sweitzer, Toth
Purpose
Psychology is one of the social/behavioral sciences engaged in the systematic study
of behavior and mental processes. Psychology foc uses on the study and explanation
of patterns of individual behav ior, thoughts and emotions. It does so from a variety
of perspectives that emphas ize intrapersonal and interpersonal, social and physiological factors. The field of psychology seeks to understand individual behav ior
and use that information to assist people in li ving more adjusted and fulfilling li ves.
Programs
The department offers the Bac helor of Arts in Psychology degree with two concentrations: General Psychology and Industrial/Organ izati onal Psychology. Within the
General Psychology concentrati on there are options fo r students interested in
counseling and mental health care careers, or educati onal , child, or developmental
psychology. Industri al/Orga ni zati onal Psychology is the research and applied
specialty concerned with implementing the principles of psychology to business. It
is the major for students interested in human resource management careers .
The department also offers certification fo r Psychology Technicians. Students
interested in social service employment will be prepared by the certification
program to obtain entry-level positions at a vari ety of social service agencies and/or
seek further training in gradu ate programs. For more informati on on this certifi cation, contact the Psychology Department.
Minors in Psychology and Industri al/Organi zati onal Psychology are also offered to
students in other programs.

Honor and Professional Societies
Qualified majors can join Psi Chi , the nat ional honor society. The department also
sponsors a Psychology Club which hosts guest speakers, organizes trips to conferences of professional interest, and provides career and employment info rmation.
Careers
Traditionall y, psychologists have been employed in universities, schools and clinics.
Today, more than ever before, they can be fo und working in businesses, hospitals,
private practice, courtrooms, sports competitions, police departments, government
agencies, private laboratories, the mi litary and other settings .
A student with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology can find
employment in personnel resource manage ment. Students will be prepared to do
personnel recruitment, tra ining, testing, and supervision. Other career opportunities
in psychology, however, require an advanced degree.

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - 120 Credits: Both Concentrations
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a reco mmended
fra mework for completing thls program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
*PSY 100 General Psychology
3 crs.
MAT 181 College Algebra
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
I er.
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
6 crs.
General Educati on courses
15 credits
Seco nd Semester
*PSY 225 Psychological Statistics
3 crs.
PSY 209 Industri al Psychology
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
General Educati on Courses
6 crs.
Psychology Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*Clinical Psychology Course [PSY 222, 305 ,
3 10, 3 I I, 350,375 , 400, 410, 42 1, OR 422]
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Fourth Semester
*PSY 345 History and Systems of P ychology
*Cogni tive/Ex perimental Psychology Course
[PSY 235, 365, 425, OR 430]
*Psychology Course
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Cour e
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*PSY 340 Psychological Testing
*Educati onal Psychology Course [PSY 205,
206, 207, 208, 2 15, OR 420]
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Electi ve Courses
Sixth Semester
*PSY 360 Experimental Psychology
*Psychology Course
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Electi ve Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Psychology Course
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Cour es
Eighth Semester
*Psychology Course
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Electi ve Courses

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15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 c rs.

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

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Concentration
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*PSY 2 11 Social Psychology
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*PSY 345 History and Systems of Psych.
*MGT 352 Human Resource Management
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*PSY 340 Psychological Testing
*PSY 370 Interviewing Skills
*Related Elective [BUS 100, BUS 242, COM
250, ECO 100, QR ENG 21 1]
Gen . Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*PSY 360 Experimental Psychology
*MGT 353 Compensation Management
*MGT 362 Labor Rel ations
*PSY 428 Advanced Industrial Psychology
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and rel ated courses
** Required or recommended General Education courses

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

Minor in Psychology - 21 credits
Psychology Concentration
Required: (9 credits): PSY 100, 225, and 305 OR 360
Electives: (6 credits): select one: PSY 205 , 206, OR 207. Select one: PSY 208, 209,
2 11 , OR 235
Select two 300- or 400-level Psychology Electives: (6 credits)
Industrial Organizational Psychology Concentration
Required: (2 1 credits) PSY 100, 209, 370, 428, MGT 352, 353, 362, and a statistics
course (not limited to psychological statistics)

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Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
Faculty: Hepner (Chai rperson), D.N. Campbe ll , Edward , Gi llette, Huffman,
Young, Zisk.
Purpose
The Department of Secondary Edu cati on and Administrati ve Programs is responsible fo r the Second ary Educati on Program at the undergrad uate level, the Master of
Arts in Teachin g and the Principals and Superintendents Programs at the gradu ate
level, and profess ional courses in the College of Educati on and Human Services and
in the Graduate School.
The department is committed to educati onal reform and works in partnerships with a
number of public schools. Through fi e ld ex peri e nces and stud ent teachin g, Second ary Ed ucation major are ex pected to beco me in vo lved in these teaching centers and
in the acti vities of the department. All programs in the department are engaged in
pro fessional development. Peri odi c rev iews of stude nt progress including board
review are part of that profess ional preparati on as are long-term perso nal/pro fessional relati onships.
Programs
Second ary certifi ca ti on is offered in Biology, Chemi stry, Phys ics, General Science,
Communi cations, Engli sh, Citi zenship, Earth Science, Mathemati cs, and Modem
Fo reign Languages (French and Spani sh). Techn ology Educati on is offered through
the Department of Applied Engineering and Techn ology. Art certificati on is
available for Art majors thro ugh a cooperati ve agreement with oth er area co lleges.
These opportunities are described more full y in the description of the department
offering these majors.
Indi viduals with bachelor's degrees may beco me certified th ro ugh the Certifi cati on
Onl y Program talci ng those courses required for public school certifi cati on.
Secondary Educati on Majors are advised both in the Department of Seco nd ary
Educati on and Admini strative Progra ms and in the depart ment of the ir academic
area.
All Pennsylvani a teachers must pass the Prax is examinati ons fo r certificati on. A
grade point average of 3.0 overall must be mainta ined to be admitted to and
mai ntain good standing in the teacher education progra m.
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Cert. in Biology in Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight- emester sc hedul e of courses provides a reco mmended
framework fo r compl etin g this program of study in fo ur year .
Freshman Year
First Semes ter
14
*BIO 115 Principles of Bi ology
**ENG 101 Engli sh Compositi on I
**U Nl I 00 First Year Seminar
**Mathemati cs Course
General Educati on Courses
16
Second Semester
*BIO 120 General Zoology
**ENG I 02 Engli sh Composition 11

198

credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
I er.
3 crs.
3 er .
credits
4 crs.
3 crs.

**COM IOI Oral Communications
**PSY IOI General Psychology
*EDS 150 Intro. to Secondary Education
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*BIO 125 General Botany
*CHE IO l General Chemistry I
**Humanities Literature Requirement
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
**MAT 273 Basic Calculus
Fourth Semester
*CHE I 02 General Chemistry II
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*EDU 210 Teaching in a Multicultural Soc.
Gen. Educ. , Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDF 301 Instructional Technology I
*BIO 3 JO Ecology
*Biology Elective
*CHE 33 l Organic Chemistry I
*EDS 300 Field Experience in Sec. Educ.
Sixth Semester
*BIO 318 Genetics
*EDU 340 Mainstream. Exceptional Learners
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*PHY 121 General Physics I
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*Biology Elective
*EDS 430 Educational Tests and Measures
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
*EDS 467 Teaching of Science
General Education Course
Eighth Semester
*EDS 461 Student Teaching
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
17-18 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3-4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
14-15 credits
3-4 crs.
3 crs.
2 crs.
3 crs.

3c
12 credits
12 crs.

Bachelor Science in Education:
Certification in Chemistry for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing thi s program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
14 credits
**CHE 101 General Chemistry I
4 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
** UNI LOO First Year Seminar
1 er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
199

Second Semester
**CHE 102 General Chemistry II
**E G 102 English Composition II
**COM 10 1 Oral Communications
*EDS Intro. to Secondary Education
*PSY 101 General Psychology
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*EDU 210 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
** English Literature Course
*HPE 105 Current Health Issues
*MAT 281 Calculus I
General Education Course
Fourth Semester
*CHE 205 Inorganic Chemistry
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*MAT 282 Calcu lus Il
*PHY 121 General Phys ics I
*PSY 208 Educational P ychology
Junior Year
Fi fth Semester
*CHE 33 1 Organic Chemistry I
*CHE 261 Analytical Chemistry I
*EDF 301 In tructionaJ Technology I
*EDS 300 Field Exper. in Second . Educ.
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
Sixth Semester
*CHE 332 Organic Chemistry II
*CHE 36 1 Instrument Records
*CHE 45 1 Phys ical Chemistry I
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology Il
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CHE 452 Physical Chemistry II
*EDS 430 Ed uc. Tests and Measurements
*EDS 465 Content Literacy Area
*EDS 467 Teaching of Science
General Education Course
Eighth Semester
*EDS 461 Student Teaching
* Req uired major or rel ated course
** Required or recommended General Education course

16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs .
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 er .
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.

15 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
2 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Bachelor Science in Education in Physics:
Certification for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year

200

First Semester
*CHE IO I General Chemistry I
**ENG 101 English Composition I
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**MAT 28 1 Calculus I
**PSY IOI General Psychology
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*CHE I 02 General Chemistry II
*EDS 150 Intro. to Secondary Educati on
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*PHY 101 College Phys ics I
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
**COM IOI Oral Communications
** English Li terature Course
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
*PHY 202 College Physics II
General Educati on Course
Fourth Semester
*EDF 290 Policies Studies in Amer. Educ.
*EDU 2 10 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
*MAT 38 1 Calculus III
*PHY 203 College Physics III
*PHY 22 1 Intermedi ate Mechani cs
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDS 300 Field Ex per. in Second. Educ.
*EDF 301 lnstructional Technology I
*PSY 208 Educati onal Psychology
*PHY 30 1 Intermed. Electr. and Magnetism
General Education Course
Sixth Semester
*ED U 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
*EDF 302 Instructi onal Technology II
*PHY 33 1 Modern Phys ics I
General Educati on Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*CHE 451 Phys ical Chemistry I
*EDS 430 Educ. Tests and Measurements
*EDS 467 Teaching of Science
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
*PHY 495 Physics Semin ar
Eighth Semester
*EDS 46 1 Student Teaching
* Requi red major or related course
** Required or reco mmended General Education course

201

14 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
l er.
3 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
17 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
16 credits
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
2 crs.
I er.
12 credits
12 crs.

Bachelor Science in Education:
Cert. in General Science for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The folJowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
Fir t Semester
14 credits
**E G 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
3 crs.
*EAS 150 Introduction to Geology
*BIO 115 Principles of Biology
4 crs.
General Education Courses
3 crs.
Second Semester
16 credits
*EAS 163 Introduction to Oceanography
3 crs.
**E G 102 English Composition II
3 er .
*EDS 150 Intro. to Secondary Education
3 crs.
*BIO 120 General Zoology
4 er .
*PSY 101 General Psychology
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
16 credits
**COM 101 Oral Communications
3 crs .
*EAS 241 Meteorology
3 crs.
*BIO 125 General Botany
4 crs.
**English Literature Course
3 crs.
* *HPE I 05 Current Health Issues
3 crs.
Fourth Semester
16 credits
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Arner. Educ.
3 crs.
*PHY I21 General Physics I
4 crs.
*MAT 28 1 Calculus I
3 crs.
*EDU 210 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
3 crs.
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
3 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
I 7 credits
*CHE 101 General Chemistry I
4 er .
*PHY 122 General Physics II
4 crs.
*EDS 300 Field Exper. in Secondary Educ.
3 crs.
*EDF 301 Instructional Technology I
3 crs.
3 er .
*MAT 303 Geometry
Sixth Semester
13 credits
4 crs.
*CHE 102 General Chemistry II
3 crs.
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
3 crs.
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
General Education Course
3 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
15 credits
*EAS 200 Historical Geology
4 crs.
3 crs.
*EDS 430 Educ. Tests and Measurements
3 crs.
*EDS 467 Teach. of Science
2 crs.
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
General Education Course
3 crs.

202

Eighth Semeste r
*EDS 46 1 Stude nt Teaching
* Required maj or o r related course
** Required o r recommended Ge neral Education course

12 credits
12 c rs.

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in Technology Education - 120 Credits
The fo ll ow in g e ight- semeste r schedule of courses prov ides a reco mmended
framework fo r completin g thi s program of study in fo ur years.
Fres hma n Year
16 credits
First Semester
** E G IO I English Composition I
3 c rs.
*T ED 11 0 Co mmun Techni cal Designs
3 c rs.
3 crs.
** MAT 18 1 College Algebra
3 crs.
*T ED LOO Lnt:ro. to Technology Ed ucatio n
*TED 126 Mate ri al Proper & Prod Design
3 crs.
I er.
** UNI I 00 First Year Seminar
Second Semester
15 credi ts
** ENG I02 Eng li sh Compositio n II
3 c rs.
*TED 226 Appl & Process of Materi als
3 c rs.
*MAT 19 1 Coll ege Tri go nome try
3 c rs.
3 c rs.
*TED 111 In formation Syste ms
**TED 2 10 Des ig n & Approp Technology
3 c rs.
Sophomore Year
16 credits
Third Semester
*TED 280 Assess & Instruct in TED
3 crs.
3 crs.
*!TE 250 Intro to A utomation
10 crs.
General Education Courses
15 credits
Fo urth Semester
3 crs.
** PSY 100 General Psychology
**TED 255 Energy & Contro l Syste ms
3 crs.
3 crs.
*TED 265 Desig ns in Bio-Re lated Tech
General Education Course
3 crs.
Tec hn o log icalffechnical Elective
3 crs.
[Techno log icalffec hni cal Electives (Techno log ical - TED 355,4 16,460,465,475,
4 76, 480, 565) (Techni cal - GCT 200, 240, GET IO I, ITE 123 , 130, 135, 165 ,
2 15 , 230, 236, 282, 3 11 , 3 15 , 320, 4 15, 4 16, 417, MMT 320, 330, 340)]
Juni o r Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Learners
3 crs.
** PSY 208 Educational Psycho logy
3 c rs.
**TED 3 16 Structural Desig n
**TED 326 Manu facturing Enterpri se
3 c rs.
*TED 335 Transportation System s
3 c rs.
Sixth Semester
15 credits
** HPE 3 14 Fi rst Aid & Personal Safety
3 crs.

*TED 346 Digital Communications

3 crs.

*TED 436 Techno logical Des ig n & Deve lop
Tec hno logicalffechnical Electi ve (see above)
General Ed ucati on Courses

3 crs.
3 c rs.
3 crs.

203

Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*TED 450 Teach. Tech. Secondary School
*TED 500 Teach. Tech. in the Elem. School
Technological/Technical Elective (see above)
General Education Courses
Eighth Semester
*TED 461 Student Teach. -Technology Ed.
*TED 462 Professional Practices in TED
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
13 credits
10 crs.
3 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in Communications for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester sched ule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
**UNI JOO First Year Seminar
1 er.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 er .
*COM 142 Video Production I
3 crs.
**Mathematics Course
3 er .
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
**ENG !02 English Composition II
3 er .
**COM 101 Oral Communications
3 crs .
*Intro. to Secondary Education
3 crs.
**English Literature Elective
3 crs .
**PSY 101 General Psychology
3 crs .
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
18 credits
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
3 crs.
*COM 230 Argumentation and Debate
3 crs.
*THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting
3 crs.
**Mathematics Elective
3 crs.
*THE [OR COM] Interpretive Elective
3 crs.
3 crs.
General Education Course
Fourth Semester
15 credits
3 crs.
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
3 crs.
*EDU 2 10 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
3 crs.
*Survey of American Literature Elective
3 crs.
*THE 141 Stagecraft
3 crs.
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs .
*EDF 30 1 Instructional Technology I
*ENG [OR THE] Shakespeare Elective
3 crs .
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
3 crs.
*EDS 300 Field Exper. in Secondary Educ.
3 crs.
*Theatre History Elective
3 crs.
204

Sixth Semester
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*ENG 345 English Grammar and Usage
*ENG 347 Intro.to Linguistics
*THE 320 Fundamentals of Directing
*Drama Elective
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
*COM 490 Communication Theory
*COM 445 Radi o/TV in a Free Society
*EDS 430 Educ. Tests & Measurements
*EDS 440 Teaching of English
Eighth Semester
*EDS 461 Student Teaching
* Required major and related courses
** Req uired or recommended General Education courses

15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
14 credits
2 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Certification in English for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
3 crs.
*World Literature Elective
**Mathematics Elective
3 crs.
6 crs.
General Education courses
Second Semester
15 credits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
*Intro. to Secondary Education
3 crs.
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
3 crs.
**Mathematics Elective
3 crs.
**PSY 101 General Psychology
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
18 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*ENG 30 1English Literature I
*ENG 337 Survey of American Literature
3 crs .
*COM 230 Argumentation and Debate
3 crs.
*300-level American Literature Elective
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credits
*ENG 302 English Literature II
3 crs.
*ENG 338 Survey of American Literature II
3 crs.
*ENG. 345 English Grammar and Usage
3 crs.
*EDU 210 Teaching in a Multicult. Society
3 crs .
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
3 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
15 credits
*EDS 300 Field Exper. in Secondary Educ.
3 crs.

205

*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*ENG 347 Introd uction to Lingui sti cs
*EDU 340 Main treaming Except. Child
*EDF 30 1 lnstructional Technology I
Sixth Semester
*E G 37 1 Crit. Theory & the Teach. of Eng.
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*E G 346 History of Engli sh Language
*300- level English Literature Elective
*E G 375 Advanced Writing
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
*EDS 430 Educ. Tests & Meas urement
*E G 425 Shakespeare
*EDS 440 Teaching of English
*E G 372 Comp. Theory and Teach. of Writ.
Eighth Semester
*EDS 461 Student Teachin g
* Req uire major or re lated courses
** Req uired and recommended General Education courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
14 credits
2 crs.
3 crs .
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in Citizenship for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framewo rk for completing this program of study in fo ur years.
Fre hman Year
First Semester
16 credits
** ENG 10 1 Eng lish Composition I
3 crs.
*HIS 101 History of the U.S. to 1877
3 crs.
3 crs .
*GEO LOO In tro to Geography
**UNI LOO First Year Seminar
l er.
**Mathemati cs Electi ve
3 crs .
Genera l Education Course
3 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
** ENG !02 English Composition ll
3 crs .
**COM IOI Oral Comm unications
3 crs .
*HIS I02 llistory of the U.S. since 1877
3 crs.
**PSY IO I General Psychology
3 crs.
*EDS 200 In tro. to Secondary Ed ucation
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
18 credits
Third Semester
** Humanities Literature Course
3 crs.
*HIS 104 History of Western Soc. to 1740
3 crs.
*POS I 00 Intro to Political Science
3 crs.
**Mathematic Elective
3 crs .
**HPE 105 Current Heal th Issue
3 crs.
Genera l Educati on Cour e
3 crs.
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*POS 105 American Government
206

*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in American Educ.
*EDU 210 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
*HIS 106 Hist. of Western Soc. since 17 40
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*ECO 201 Intro. to Microeconomics
*HIS 240 History of the Cold War
*EDS 300 Problems of Secondary Educ.
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
*EDF 301 Instructional Technology I
Sixth Semester
*ECO 202 Intro. to Macroeconomics
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*GEO 240 Human Ecology
*HIS 247 History of Ethnic America
General Education Course
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EDS 445 Teaching of Citizenship
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
*EDS 430 Educ. Tests and Measurements
*GEO 328 Geography of Latin America
*GEO 338 Geography of the Pacific Basin
Eighth Semester
*EDS 461 Student Teaching
* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
14 credits
3 crs.
2 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Bachelor Science in Education:
Certification in Earth Science for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
17 credits
First Semester
**ENG IOI English Composition I
3 crs.
**UNI I 00 First Year Seminar
I er.
*EAS 150 Introduction to Geology
4 crs.
**MAT llO, 120, OR 130
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
15 credits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
**COM IOI Oral Communications
3 crs.
*MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
3 crs.
*EDS 200 Intro. to Secondary Education
3 crs .
*PSY IOI General Psychology
3 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
16 credits
*EAS 163 Introduction to Oceanography
3 crs.
*CHE IOI General Chemistry I
4 crs.
207

3 crs.
*EAS 24 1 Meteorology
3 crs.
**English Literature Course
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
3 crs.
I 5 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
*Earth Science Elective
3 crs.
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*PHS 145 Astronomy
3 crs.
3 crs.
*EDU 2 10 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
3 crs.
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
Junior Year
16 credits
Fifth Semester
*EDF 30 1 Instructi onal Technology I
3 crs.
*EDS 300 Field Experience in Sec. Educ.
3 er .
*EDU 340 Mainstream. Except. Chi ld
3 crs .
*EAS 200 Hi stori cal Geology
4 crs.
General Edu cation Cour e
3 crs.
15 credit
Sixth Semester
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
3 crs.
*GEO 240 Human Ecology
3 crs.
*EAS 242 Climatology
3 crs.
*Earth Science Electives
6 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
14 credits
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
2 crs.
*EDS 467 Teach. of Science
3 crs.
3 crs.
*EDS 430 Ed uc. Tests and Measurements
*EAS 343 Geomorphology
3 crs.
3 crs.
*Earth Science Elective
12 credits
Eighth Semester
12 crs.
*EDS 461 Student Teaching
Geo/Hydro Science Option: EAS 302,33 1,332, 402, 42 1, 422, 425 , 527 , 53 8, 541 ,
548.
Atmospheric Science Option : EAS 323, 340, 342, 346,365,449, 414, 445 ,465,
542.
* Required major and related courses
** Req uired and recommended General Ed ucation courses
Bachelor of Science in Education in Mathematics:
Certification for Secondary Education (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework fo r completi ng this program of study in fo ur years.
Freshman Year
I 6 credits
First Semester
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
*MAT 272 Discrete Mathematics
3 crs.
3 crs.
*MAT 199 Pre-Calculus
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
General Education Courses
6 crs.
15 credits
Second Semester
**ENG 102 Engli h Composition II
3 crs .
208

*MAT 28 1 Calculus I
*MAT 2 15 Statistics
**COM 101 Oral Communications
**PSY 10 1 General Psychology
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*EDS 150 Intro. to Secondary Education
**HPE 105 Current Health Issues
*MAT 290 Technology for Math
*MAT 34 1 Linear Algebra I
**English Humanities Electi ve
General Educati on Course
Fourth Semester
*EDF 290 Po licy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*EDU 2 10 Teaching in a Multicultural Soc.
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*MAT 282 Calculus II
*MAT 303 Geo metry
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*MAT 351 Abstract Al gebra I
*MAT 38 1 Calculus III
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
*EDF 30 I Instructi onal Technology I
*EDS 300 Fie ld Ex per. in Seco ndary Educ.
Sixth Semester
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*MAT 46 1 Statisti cal An alysis I
*MAT 304 Hi story o f Mathematics
General Educati on Courses
Seni or Year
Seventh Semester
*EDS 460 Teaching of Mathematics
*EDS 465 Co ntent Area Literacy
*EDS 430 Educ. Tes t and Meas urement
*MAT 400 Mathematical Mode ling
*Mathematics Electi ve
Eighth Semes ter
*EDS 46 1 Student Teaching
* Required maj or and related courses
** Req uired and recommended General Education courses

3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
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.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
14 credits
3 crs.
2 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Education:
Certification in French [Spanish] for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
The fo llowing eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework fo r compl eting this program of study in four years .
Freshman Year
16 credits
First Semester
FRE [SPNJ IOI Elementary I OR
*FRE [SPN] 203 Intermediate I
3 crs.
209

**Mathematics Elective
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**ENG 101 English Composition I
General Education courses
Second Semester
FRE [SPN] 102 Elementary II QR
*FRE [SPN] 204 Intermediate II
**ENG 102 English Composition II
**PSY 101 General Psychology
**COM IOI Oral Communications
*EDS 150 Intro. to Secondary Education
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*FRE [SPN] 203 Intermediate I OR FRE [SPN]
3 ll Convers., Comp., and Phonetics
*SPN [FRE] Course (second language)
**Mathematics Course
* *HPE l 05 Current Health Issues
**English Literature Course
General Education Elective
Fourth Semester
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Education
*EDU 2 10 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
*FRE 204 [SPN] Intermediate II or FRE [SPN]
312 Convers. , Comp. , and Phonetics II
*SPN [FRE] Course (second language)
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDS 300 Field Exper. in Secondary Educ.
*EDF 30 1 Instructional Technology I
*EDU 340 Mainstreaming Except. Child
*FRE [SPN] 421 Survey of Literature I
French [Spanish] Culture course
Sixth Semester
*EDF 302 Instructional Technology II
*FRE [SPN] 311 Convers., Comp., and Phonetics
OR FRE [SPN] 401 Adv. Comp. : Grammar and
Stylistics
*FRE [SPN] 422 Survey of Literature II
French [Spanish] Culture course
General Education Elective
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EDS 430 Educ. Tests and Measuresments
*EDS 465 Content Area Literacy
*EDS 466 Teaching Modem Languages
*FRE [SPN] 312 Convers., Comp. , and Phonetics
II OR FRE [SPN] 450 Colloquium
General Education Elective

2 10

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

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

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

Eighth Semester
12 credits
12 crs.
*EDS 461 Student Teaching
Studies in French Culture (French Majors Only): FRE 240, 241 , 242, 243, 244, 245,
246.
Studies in Spanish Culture (Spanish Majors Only): SPN 240, 241,242, 243, 244,
245,246, 247, 248, 249,250.
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General education courses.
For Art Certification, see the Department of Art and Design section of this
catalog.

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Sociology
Faculty: E. Jones (Chairperson), Barber, Brumm, Schweiker
Purpose
Sociology is the systematic study of all features of group life beginning with family
and extending 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 liberal arts major which provides its graduates with the
necessary skills for entry level positions requiring knowledge of human behavior.
Our graduates hold positions in community agencies at the local, national, and
international level; non-profit organizations; trade associations; labor unions;
foundations ; and small and large corporations.
Programs
In addition to the B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Sociology, the department, in
conjunction with the College of Education and Human Services, provides a teacher
certification program for those interested in teaching the social sciences in secondary schools. The department also works with the Women 's Studies Program and
offers a selection of courses on gender issues in social institutions and social
movements.
Honor Societies and Organizations
Students in the sociology program are eligible for membership in Pi Gamma Mu, the
social science honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta, the honor society for sociology, the
Sociology Club, and the student section of the American Sociological Association
(ASA).
Careers
Students with an undergraduate degree in sociology find work in a variety of social
settings . Material published by the American Sociological Association indicate that
sociologists pursue careers in teaching and research in universities, federal , state,
and local government, corporations, and small business.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
3 crs.
*SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs.
15 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
*SOC 210 Social Stratification
*Sociology Elective
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
212

Third Semester
*Sociology Elective
*Social Institutions Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*Sociology Elective
*Social Institutions Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*SOC 305 Symbolic Interactionism
*Social Institutions Elective
Gen. Educ. , Minor OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*Social Institutions Elective
*PSY 225 Psychological Statistics
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*SOC 410 Social Theory & Society
*SOC 415 Social Science Research Methods
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*Sociology Elective
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses.
** Required and recommended General Education courses.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences-120 credits
General Education (48-51 credits)
Please consult the description of the General Education Program in this catalog for a
list of General Education Goals and Objectives and the courses included on the
menus for the various goals.
Major (42 credits)
Lower Division Courses (21 credits): students must complete a 100 or 200 level course
from each of the following disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, POS, PSY, IDS and SOC.
Upper Division Courses (2 1 credits): students must complete a 300 or 400 level course
from each of the following disciplines: ANT, ECO, GEO, POS, PSY, IDS and SOC.
Electives ( 30 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Cert. in Comprehensive Social Studies for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Minor in Sociology - 21 credits
Required (12 credits): SOC JOO, (2 10 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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Social Work and Gerontology
Faculty: Chr istopher (Chairperson), Barksdale, E. Brown, Hart, Hayden, PerryBurney, Smiley, Tata, Twiss, Wass, Willison.
Programs
The Social Work Program is accredited by the Counci l on Social Work Educatio n.
The program 's objecti ves are:
• to provide the student with generalist skill s fo r entry into beginning social work
practi ce i.n a variety of agencies and hum an service settin gs;
• to prepare students fo r entrance into graduate programs of social work and related
profess ional schools;
• to co ntribute to the general college educati on of non-soc ial work majors by
he lping students understand social we lfare needs, services, and issues relevant to a
modern industri al de mocracy; and
• tto contribute to the prov ision of social welfare services and to the social work
profess ion through service, researc h and continuing educati on.
The Social Work program does not give credit fo r life experience or previous work
ex peri ence in fi eld practi cum or profess ional fo undati on areas.
The Gerontology program provides the student with a broad range of academi c and
practi cal experi ence th at will enable the graduate to functio n in a variety of settin gs,
such as administrati on, planning, management, and deli very of services to older
persons. Working with older adults is a projected empl oy ment growth area.
The Center in the Woods provides students with an opportunity to work directly with
gerontology fac ulty and a professional staff fo r a vari ety of student ex periences. It is
one of the fe w agencies serving older people in the nati on that has a working
re lati onship with an academi c program in gerontology.
The Aging Specialist Certificate is becoming recogni zed as the minimum credenti al of qual ification in the fi eld of ag ing. This certi fica te in gero ntology is designed
primaril y fo r either undergraduates interested in workin g with older adults in
relati on to the ir undergraduate major (e.g. social work, psychology, nursing,
communi cati on di sorders) or people who are currentl y working with or on behalf of
older adults who have had practical ex peri ence in the fi eld of ag ing but who have
had little fo rm al training.

Careers
Graduates of the Social Work Program are eligible fo r membership in the National
Associati on of Social Workers and fo r advanced stand ing in an accredited graduate
social wo rk program . This degree prov ides career opportuniti es in a vari ety of
settings (government, mental and/or behav ioral health , health care, educati on, dru g
and alcohol, etc.) prov iding direct or indirect services (coun seling, case management, cri sis intervention, consulting, program development, research, administrati on, public policy analys is, and advocacy) fo r or on behalf of indi viduals of all ages,
families, groups, and co mmunities. Graduates of the Gero ntology Program provide
many of the same direct and indirect services, but speciali ze primaril y in working
with or on behalf of older adults, frail or di sables adults, caregivers, and organi zati ons providing community or instituti onal services for older adults.
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Bachelor of Science in Social Work - 120 Credits
Full admission into the Social Work Program requires that the student apply to the
major after completing 1) a minimum of 50 to 60 credit hours; 2) SOW 150 with a
minimum grade of C; 3) an overall GPA of 2.0; 4) verification of 50 volunteer hours
at a human service agency; and 5) a typed essay. Continued good standing and
graduation require achieving a 2.5 QPA in the major.
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
3 crs.
**ENG IOI English Composition I
1 er.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
**PSY I00 General Psychology
3 crs.
SOW 150 Introduction to Social Work
3 crs.
6 crs.
General Education Courses
15 credits
Second Semester
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
**SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
*SOW 270 Child Welfare OR SOW 306
3 crs.
Social Work in the Rural Envir.
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*SOW 215 Human Growth and Behavior I
3 crs.
*SOW 256 Social Work Interviewing
3 crs.
*SOW 208 Minority Group Relations
6 crs.
General Education Courses
15 credits
Fourth Semester
*SOW 216 Human Growth and Behavior II
3 crs.
*SOW 295 Hist. and Philos. of Soc. Welfare
3 crs.
*Social Work Elective (SOW 265, 270, 296,
306, 350, 353, OR 495)
3 crs .
6 crs.
General Education Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
3 crs.
*SOW 302 Micro Practice Methods
3 crs.
*SOW 303 Human Sexuality & Society
3 crs.
*SOW 366 Policy Analysis/Service Delivery
3 crs,
*Social Work Elective (see above)
General Education Course
3 crs.
15 credits
Sixth Semester
3 crs.
*SOW 348 Mezzo Practice Methods
3 crs.
*SOW 370 Social Change
3 crs.
*Social Work Elective (see above)
Free Elective
6 crs.
Senior Year
15 credits
Seventh Semester
3 crs.
*SOW 349 Macro Practice Methods
*SOW 405 Social Work Research Method
3 crs.
*Social Work Electives (see above)
3 crs.
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General Education Courses
Eighth Semester
*SOW 419 Social Work Practicum I
*SOW 420 Social Work Practicum II
General Education Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

6 crs.
14 credits
6 crs.
6 crs.
2 crs.

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
3 crs.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
*XGE lO I Introduction to Gerontology
3 crs.
**UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
9 crs.
General Education Courses
Second Semester
15 credits
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*XGE 102 Aging in American Society
3 crs.
General Education Courses
9 crs.
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
15 credits
*XGE 204 Biology of Aging
3 crs.
*Gerontology Elective (XGE 202, 210, 249,
289, 300, 320,340,350,369,OR370)
3 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Fourth Semester
15 credits
*XGE 349 Select. Topics: Grief and Bereave.
3 crs.
*Gerontology Elective (see above)
3 crs.
*Marketing (M KT) OR Management (MOT)
Elective
3 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
6 crs.
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
15 credits
3 crs.
*XGE 201 Aging Policies and Services
*HPE 3 14 First Aid and Personal Safety
3 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
9 crs.
Sixth Semester
15-18 credits
*XGE 349 Se!. Top.: Mental Health & Aging
3 crs.
*XGE 380 Adult Development and Aging
3 crs.
*Gerontology Elective (see above)
3 crs.
*XGE 449 Gerontology Practicum
3-6 crs.
Related Elective
3 crs.
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
15 credits
Related Elective
3 crs.
12 crs.
General Education OR Elective Courses
15 credits
Eighth Semester
3 crs.
*XGE 439 Seminar in Gerontology
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*XGE 449 Gerontology Practicum
General Education QR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

VAcrs.
3-6 crs.

Aging Specialist Certificate - 18 credits
XGE 101,201,449
Gerontology courses chosen in consultation with program advisors (9 credits
minimum)

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Special Education
Faculty: Lancaster (Chairperson), Belch, Dickie, Koury, Lazor, Seman.
Purpose
The Department of Special Education, accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), offers programs leading to the
baccalaureate degree with a major in Special Education. Students in either Early
Childhood or Elementary Education may dual major in Special Education. Graduates of these dual-major programs receive certification in both Early Childhood or
Elementary Education and Special Education.
Special Education programs, leading to the Pennsylvania Instructional Level I
certifi cation, entitle the graduate to teach children with the following handicaps:
mental retardation, learning disability, physical handicaps, emotional disturbance,
and brain damage.
Careers
The field of special education, both within Pennsylvania and nationally, continues to
grow, providing excellent professional career opportunities. Graduates of the Special
Education program are qualified to assume several professional roles including:
special education classroom teacher, resource room teacher, homebound instruction
teacher, hospital teacher, and a variety of roles in sheltered workshops and community-bving arrangements for handicapped adults. Teachers trained in Early Childhood or Special Education will be able to provide excellent resource services to both
children and the other staff members of an elementary school.
Bachelor of Science in Education:
Comprehensive Special Education - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years .
Freshman Year
15
First Semester
** ENG JO I English Composition I
*ESP JOI Exceptional Child I
*ESP 30 1 Behavior Principles I
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
General Education Courses
17
Second Semester
**ENG 102 English Composition II
*ESP 200 Exceptional Child II
*ES P 401 Behavior Principles II
*PSY JOO General Psychology
General Education Courses
Sophomore Year
15
Third Semester
*PSY 207 Developmental Psychology
General Education OR Elective Courses
15
Fourth Semester
*Elem. Educ. OR Early Chi ldhood Educ.
Elective (ECE 304, EDE 211, 300, 305,
306, 307 , 3 11, 330, OR 340)
218

credits
3 crs .
4 crs .
4 crs.
l er.
3 crs.
credits
3 crs.
4 crs .
4 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
credits
3 crs.
12 crs.
credits

3 crs .

*PSY 208 Educati onal Psychology
Genera] Educati on OR Electi ve Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*EDF 30 I Computers fo r Teachers
*ES P 502 Educ. of Severe./Profound. Hand .
*Elem. Educ. OR Early Childhood Educ.
Electi ve (see above)
General Educati on OR Electi ve Courses
Si xth Semes ter
*EDF 290 Policy Studi es in Amer. Educ.
*EDF 302 Applied lnstructi onal Technology
*EDU 2 LO Teach. in a Multicultural Society
*ESP 503 Diag nost. Testing/Prescrip. Teach.
General Edu cati on OR E lecti ve Courses
Seni or Year
Seventh Semester
*ES P 504 Curri culu m Pl an. and Methods I
*ES P 505 Curri culum Plan. and Methods IT
*ESP 506 Habilitati on Trai ning
Genera] Educati on OR Electi ve Courses
Eighth Semester
*ESP 46 1 Stu dent Teac hin g
* Requ ired major and re lated courses
** Required and recommended General Educati on courses

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Education: Special Education & Early Childhood
Education (Dual Major) AND Special Education & Elementary Education
(Dual Major) - 160 to 163 Credits
The du al major is a five-year program th at may be completed in fo ur years by
co mpleting a mini mum of nine credits each summer. To satisfy certi ficati on
requirements, students in this teacher education program also need to complete:
th ree additional credits in Mathematics; six addi tional credits in Social Science with
courses in American History, Geograph y, Economi cs and Po liti cal Science; and
three to fo ur additional credits in Natural Science with courses in Phys ical Science,
Life Science and Earth Science.
Freshman Year
18 credi ts
F irst Semester
3 crs.
**ENG 10 1 Engli sh Composition I
*ES P LOI Exceptional Child I
4 crs.
*ESP 30 I Behav ior Principles I
4 crs.
** UNI 100 First Year Semin ar
I er.
General Educati on Courses
6 crs.
Second Semester
17 credits
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs .
*ESP 200 Excepti onal Chil d II
4 crs.
*ES P 401 Behav ior Principles II
4 crs.
3 crs.
*PSY 100 General Psychology
General Educati on Courses
3 crs.
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Special Education & Early Childhood Education (Dual Major):
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*PSY 205 Chi ld Psychology
General Education OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*PSY 208 Ed ucational Psychology
*ECE 302 E merging Literacy
*EDE 2 11 Instructional Strategies
General Education OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*ECE 3 15 Math. Content in Early Childhood
*ECE 3 19 Parent and Communi ty Involve.
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*EDF 301 Computers fo r Teachers
*ES P 502 Educ. of Severe./Profound . Hand.
Sixth Semester
*ECE 405 Early Childhood Seminar
*EDF 302 Applied Instructional Technology
*ESP 503 D iag nost. Testing/Prescrip. Teach.
General Education OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*ECE 203 Field Exper. Infant/Toddler/Day
*EDE 3 11 Children's Literature
General Educati on OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*ECE 304 Themati c Teach. in Early Child.
*EDE 321 Field Experience Elementary
*EDU 2 10 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
General Education OR Electi ve Courses
Fifth Year
N inth Semes ter
*ES P 504 Curriculum Plan . and Methods I
*ESP 505 Curriculum Plan. and Methods II
*ESP 506 Habilitation Training
Tenth Semester
*ESP 461 Student Teaching
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses
Special Education & Elementary Education (Dual Major):
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
*PSY 205 Child Psychology
General Education OR Elective Courses
Fourth Semester
*EDE 2 11 Instructional Strategies
*EDE 305 Math. Content and Methods in
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15 credits
3 crs.
12 crs .
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
12 crs.
4 crs .
4 crs.
4 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

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

the Elementary School
*PSY 208 Educational Psychology
General Education OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
*ECE 319 Parent and Community Involve.
*EDE 306 Teach. Social Stud. Elem . Grades
*EDF 301 Computers for Teachers
*ESP 502 Educ. of Severe./Profound. Hand.
General Education OR Elective Courses
Sixth Semester
*EDE 300 Language and Literacy I
*EDE 307 Science for Elem./Early Childhood
*EDF 290 Policy Studies in Amer. Educ.
*ESP 503 Diagnost. Testing/Prescrip. Teach.
General Education OR Elective Courses
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
*EDF 302 Applied Instructional Technology
*EDE 340 Language and Literacy II
General Education OR Elective Courses
Eighth Semester
*EDE 311 Children's Literature
*EDE 321 Field Experience Elementary
*EDU 210 Teach. in a Multicultural Society
General Education OR Elective Courses
Fifth Year
Ninth Semester
*ESP 504 Curriculum Plan. and Methods I
*ESP 505 Curriculum Plan. and Methods II
*ESP 506 Habilitation Training
Tenth Semester
*ESP 461 Student Teaching
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
16 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
4 crs.
3 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
9 crs.
15 credits
3 crs.
3 crs.
3 crs.
6 crs.
12 credits
4 crs.
4 crs.
4 crs.
12 credits
12 crs.

Theatre and Dance
Faculty: Slavin (Chairperson), CaUery, O' Donnell , Pagen
Purpose
The Theatre Department exists to prepare students (majors and minors) fo r entrylevel professional positions or for further edu cati on. In doing so, the department
also services the educational and cultural needs of the Uni versity communjty and
Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Programs
Theatre is an undergraduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and is
included in the undergraduate degree Secondary Education Communication
Certification program in the College of Education and Human Services. Theatre
serves a dual function, pro viding occupational educati on and trainjng fo r talented
students pursuing careers in theatre, and providing educati onal and performance
opportunities fo r all students.
In cooperation with the Student Associati on, Incorporated, the Theatre and Dance
Department sponsors fi ve play-producing groups with membershjp open to all
students: Uni versity Players, which produces Mrun Stage Productions; Children's
Theatre, which annuall y performs before young audiences of more th an 3,000;
Stories ' n' Things, which carries theatre directl y to schools; Mon Valley Dance
Council, producing dance productions; and Theatre Now, which presents experimental drama in innovati ve staging. These organjzati ons either indi vidually or in
combination, annuall y present six on-campus play, dance, and musical productions.
In addition, the department sponsors a pre-profess ional summer stock company
which offers the opportunity fo r the student to work in a repertory enviro nment.
The Theatre Department rewards creati ve excellence by offering opportunities fo r
upper level students to produce shows, and to direct or design both major and minor
(one-act plays) producti ons. Theatre majors are required to take practi cum credits,
which give students practical experience in various areas of theatri cal production:
technical production, dance, acting, design, management, directing, technical
direction, touring theatre, and summer theatre.
Honor Society
Since 1938, outstanding students have annuall y been elected to the Unj versity
Players' Hall of Fame. Membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary
Theatre fraternity, is achieved through active participati on in theatre producti ons.
Careers
Gradu ates of Califo rni a Uni versity work throughout the country in profess ional and
semi-professional theatre, in film and television, in teaching, in community and
regional theatre, in recreation, and in rehabilitation theatre, public relati ons, interior
decorati on, costuming, and arts management.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - 120 Credits
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended
framework for completing this program of study in four years.
Freshman Year
First Semester
16 credits
3 crs.
*THE 141 Stagecraft I
*Additional Theatre Course
3 crs.
** UNI 100 First Year Seminar
1 er.
**ENG 101 English Composition I
3 crs.
General Education Courses
6 crs .
15 credits
Second Semester
*THE 131 Fundamentals of Acting
3 crs.
*THE 132 Ballet Technique I
3 crs.
*Theatre Design Course
3 crs.
**ENG 102 English Composition II
3 crs.
3 crs.
General Education Course
Sophomore Year
15 credits
Third Semester
3 crs.
*THE 302 History of Theatre I
*Theatre Course
3 crs .
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
9 crs .
15 credits
Fourth Semester
3 crs.
THE 312 History of Theatre II
3 crs.
*Theatre Course
9 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
Junior Year
15 credits
Fifth Semester
6 crs.
*Theatre Courses
9 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor QR Elective Courses
15 credits
Sixth Semester
6 crs.
*Theatre Courses
9 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor QR Elective Courses
Senior Year
15 credits
Seventh Semester
3 crs.
*Theatre Course
*THE 359 Theatre Practicum: Senior Thesis
OR *Theatre Course
3 crs.
9 crs.
Gen. Educ., Minor OR Elective Courses
15 credits
Eighth Semester
*THE 359 Theatre Practicum: Senior Thesis
3 crs.
OR *Theatre Course
3 crs.
*Theatre Course
9 crs.
Gen . Educ., Minor, OR Elective Courses
* Required major and related courses
** Required and recommended General Education courses

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Bachelor of Science in Education: Certification in Communication
(Theatre Concentration) for Secondary Schools (120 credits)
Please see Department of Secondary Education and Administrative Programs
section of this catalog.
Minor in Theatre
Concentration in Theatre- 2 1 credits
Reguired courses (12 credits): THE 100, 13 1, (132 OR 133), 14 1
Theatre Practicum (9 credits): THE 350-358

Concentration in Dance - 21 credits
Reguired courses (2 1 credits): THE 13 1, 132, 133,232,233, 300, 301
Concentration in Children's Drama- 2 1 credits
Reguired Courses (I 3 credits): THE I00, 240, 245, 255, 357
Theatre Practicum (8 credits) THE 350-358
Concentration in Theatre History/Literature - 21 credits
Reguired Courses (2 1 credits): THE 100,302,3 12, 304, 305,306,303 OR 352
Concentration in Technical Theatre/Des ign - 2 1 credits
Reguired Courses (6 credits): THE 100, 14 1
Theatre Electi ves (9 credits): select three of the fo llowing courses: THE 211 , 311 ,
27 1,371 ,225, 325,328, 341
Theatre Practicum (6 credits): THE 350-358
Concentration in Acting-2 1 credits
Reguired Courses (18 crs.): THE 101 ,13 1, 23 1,33 1, 132, 133
Theatre Electi ves (3 credits): THE 23 1, 233, 309, OR 350

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Women's Studies
Purpose
Women's Studies is an interdi sciplinary fi eld that examines the di verse ex peri ences,
contributions and perspecti ves of wo men and considers how ideas about gender
have shaped human lives. Wome n's Studies views the world from the perspecti ves
of wo men who differ wide ly in race, class, age, and many other ways. Women and
men in Women's Studies classes encounter intriguin g questi ons and challenging
info rm ati on th at may touch on perso nal identity, re lati ons between men and women,
contributions of women to the ir world, and the history and future of gender.
The Women's Studies Certifi cate Program helps prepare both women and men to
deal more effecti ve ly with gender relati ons in their profe ssiona l and personal life.
The Program sponso rs guest speakers, luncheon di scussion sess ions, and other
specia l events.
The minor (proposed) or certifi cate in Women's Studies is not a degree but is an
undergradu ate speciali zati on that makes an excellent co mp lement fo r many majors.

Certificate in Women's Studies-15-18 credits
Fifteen-credit Concentration : Reguired courses: WST 200, 400, 430.
Electi ves : (6 credits): Select two courses from the list of Women's Studies electi ves:
ANT 300, ENG 3 15, ms 3 12, 325 , LIT 127 , NUR 101 , PSY 3 11 , soc I LO, 125,
320, SOW 303, 495, XGE 202, WST 300, 430. Courses selec ted must come from
two different di sciplines .
Eighteen-credit Concentration: Reguired courses (6 credits): WST 200, 400
Electi ve Courses ( 12 credits) : Select fo ur courses from the list of Women's Studies
e lectives (see above) . Courses must come from three different di sciplines
Inquiries may be made of the Director, Women's Studies Program ,
California Uni versity of Pennsyl va ni a, 250 University Ave. , Cali fo rni a, PA 154 19.

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Course Descriptions
Accounting - ACC
ACC 200. FlNANCIAL ACCOUNT! G. The fundamentals of accounting concepts and procedures fo r sole
proprietors, partnerships, and corporations. The interpretation and u e of financ ial statements and other re levant
accounting in fo rmation will be emphasized. (3 crs.)
ACC 20 I. ACCOUNTING I. The fund amentals of debit and credit; the use of journals and ledgers; basic
accounting procedures; adjusting and closing entries; completion of accounting cycle; prepara tion of pertinent
fin ancial statements. (3 crs.)
ACC 202. ACCOUNTlNG II. A continuation of basic accounting principles wi th an e mphasis on partnership
and corporate accounting. Prereq uisite: ACC 20 I. (3 crs.)
ACC 2 18. FEDERAL lNCOME TAX I. An introduction to indi vidual federa l income tax accounting. (3 crs.)
ACC 30 I. I TERMEDLATE ACCOUNT! GI. In-depth treatment of basic accounting principles and concepts.
A preparation fo r advanced courses in accounting and fo r the theory and practice sections of the uni form CPA
exami nation. Prerequisi te: ACC 200. (3 crs.)
ACC 302. INTERMEDLAT E ACCOUNTING II. A continuation of the in-depth treatment of basic accounting
principles and concepts with the emphasis on corporations. A preparation for advanced courses in accounting
and fo r the theory and practice sections of the uni form CPA examination. Pre requisite: ACC 30 I. (3 crs.)
ACC 3 18. FEDERAL I COME TAX fl . Advanced topics in federa l taxation. Partnerships, decedents, estate ,
trusts , corporations, pension and profit sharing plans, foreign income, securities transactions, etc. Prerequisite:
ACC 2 18. (3 crs.)
ACC 32 1. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. For non-accounting majors; emphasizes the use of accounting
data in the decision-making process of a business enterprise. Topics covered are cost-volume relationships;
manufac tu ring costs and analysis; relevant cost analys is; budgeting and variance analysis; re ponsibility
accounting and cost allocation; job and process product costing. Prerequisite: ACC 200. (3 crs.)
ACC 33 1. COST ACCOUNTlNG I. An introduction to basic cost-accounting princ iples, cost- volume, profit
anal ysis, standard costing, process and job order costing and departmental budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC 200.
(3 crs.)
ACC 332. COST ACCOU TlNG
Prerequisites: ACC 33 1. (3 crs.)

a. A survey

of special topics in the fie ld of manufacturing accounting.

ACC 34 1. NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING . An introduction to acco unting for governmental and not-for-profit
organi zations, including analysis o f current, plant, and other general and special funds. Emphasis will be given
to planning, programming, and budgeti ng to ac hieve institutional objecti ves. Cost benefit analysis will also be
developed within the framework of funds allocation to specific programs. (3 crs.)
ACC 40 I. ADVANCED FINANCIALACCOUNTlNG. Special topics in accounting. Mergers and acq uisitions,
consolidated fin ancial reports, fid uciaries, etc. Prerequisite: ACC 200. (3 crs.)
ACC 4 18. TAX PLANNING AND CONCEPTS. This course deals with the broad recognition of the tax effect on
business decisions, and a practical approach to tax planning for both the corporate and individual taxpayer. (3 crs.)
ACC 43 1. lNTERNATIO NALACCOUNTl G. A study of the current state of International Accounting standards
(IFAC's) and their relationship to the multinational corporation. Prerequisite: ACC 302. (3 crs.)
ACC 441. AUD ITING. Internal contro l evaluation and financi al compliance, professional ethics, auditing
standards and procedures, statistical sampling and EDP auditing. Prerequisite: ACC 30 I. (3 crs.)
ACC 49 1. ACCOUNTlNG lNTERNS HI.P. Practicum with Public Accounting firm s, government, or industry.
Prerequisites: 18 credits in Acco unting and permission of instructor. (Repeatable; Variable crs.; a maximum of
12 credits may be used towards a baccalaureate degree.)
ACC495. SEMlNAR IN ACCOUNTING TH EORY. A review of the Accounting literatu re with special emphasis
on those topics concerning contemporary issues in Accounting. Prerequisite: ACC 302. (3 crs.)

Anthropology - ANT
ANT I00. I TRODUCTIO TO ANTHROPOLOGY. An introduction to biological anthropology (primatology,
hominid evolution, variation in modem humans), archaeology (methods, evidences of the evolution and diffusion

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of culture), anlhropo logical linguistics, and cultu ra l an th ropology (methods of participant observati on,
comparati ve da1a from non-Weslern societies, diversity and unity of culture). (3 crs.)
ANT IOI. ARCHAEOLOGY FIELD SCHOOL. An introduction to arc haeological procedures by participation
in the excavation of a sile. S1uden ts will be in volved in all phases of an archaeological excavation, from initi al
preparation of the site for excavation through the processing of artifacts at the campus archaeological laboratory.
(3-6 crs., summer onl y)
ANT 200. OLD WORLD PREHI STORY. A middle- level survey of the main arc haeological foca l points of the
Old World, req uirin g a basic understandin g of archaeological concepts, goals and 1echniques. (3 crs.)
ANT 2 I 0. PRIMITIVE INSTITUTIONS. Anal ysis and comparison of 1he soc ial. polili cal, and re ligio us
instilutions of pre-literate and pre-industrial peoples. (3 crs.)
ANT 220. AZTECS, MAYAS, AND INCAS. An introduction to and survey of the ethnology and pre-conquest
archaeology of the advanced American Indian cultures of Meso-A merica and the Andea n Culture area. Inquiry
into the problems of cultural precocily. Prereq uisite: ANT I 00. (3 crs.)
ANT 225. EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURY FOLK CRAFTS AND TRADITIONS. Placing
American folk crafts and traditions in cultural perspecti ve by learnin g how 10 iden1ify such crafls and traditions,
de lermining how lhey have evolved throu gh lime, and identi fy ing lhe role such prac1 ices he ld in the Ameri can
fa mil y. S1uden1s learn the rudimenls of a number of the crafts and trad itions by observi ng 1hem being perfo rmed
and by doing lhem. They learn how lo gather materi al fo lk cullural data by collecling data on a crafl or folk
tradition in Sou1hwes1ern Pennsylva nia. (3 crs.)
ANT 23 1. MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. An introduc1ory course tha1 emphasizes the contributions from
biological anthropology, archaeology, and cullu ra l anlhropology IO 1he study of human sickness and hea lth .
Prereq uisile: ANT I 00. (3 crs.)
ANT 235. ENCULTU RATION . A cross-cullural examinalion of the uni versa l human problem of 1ransfonning
a neonate into a functioning adult in a panicular culture. (3 crs.)

ANT 250. CU LT URE CHANGE AN D CULTURE SHOC K. Condi1ions and fac 1ors which stimula1e or retard
cultural change are conside red wi1h reference 10 specific hiswrical , ethnological and sociological dala and
1heori es. Emphasizes the impact of Western lechnology upon non-Western cullures wh ile also treatin g of 1he
prim i1i viza1i on of the Weslern world. Prercquis i1c: ANT 100. (3 crs.)
ANT 254. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY. This course teaches the basic analys is of human remains fo r the
medio-legal profession, covering the developmenl of the field of fo rensic an thro po logy, how the biological
profi le of an indi vidual is dc1 crmined fro m the skele1on , how skeial traum a are eva luated, estimation of the
interval since dealh and how far these assessmen1s can be supported. The course includes disc ussion of
investi ga1ion of crime scenes, the legal role of the physical anthropo logist as an ex pen witness and the imponance
of repon prcparali on. Case sludi es of documented individuals arc used. While 1he praclica l aspecls of 1hi s fi eld
will be the primary focus, aucntion wi ll also be drawn 10 the incorporation of anlhropologica l approac hes to
dealing wi1h death and the handling of human remains. (3 crs.)
ANT 255. WORLD ETHNOLOGY. An advanced course in cullural anth ropo logy, in which compara1i ve da1a
from tex t and film s about non-Western cultures are used to revea l cultura l differences and similarities and the

nalurc of lhe clhnographic enterprise. (3 crs.)
ANT 280. IND IANS OF NORTH AMER ICA . Social anthropology and cultural ecology of American Ind ian
cultures. (3 crs.)
ANT 28 I. SUB -SA HARA N AFRICA. The cultural an thropology of se lec1ed Africa n groups, past and
contemporary. (3 crs.)
ANT 290. ARC HAEOLOGY. A comprehensive survey of archaeology: history, 1heory and techniques. (3 crs.)
ANT 300. CULTU RAL VIEWS OF WOMEN. TI1is discussion -based course is s1ruc1ured around the 1he me of
how various world societies have viewed women. The cross-cultural perspective is the means by which American
students learn to apprec iate other cultural points of view and become more self-aware of their own cultural
views aboul women. (3 crs.)
ANT 325. CULTU RAL RESOURCE MANAGE MENT: HI STOR ICA L PR ESE RVATION. The need fo r
preserva1ion of cultural resources (hislori c preservation), the legisla1ion supporti ng such work, and the way 1he
work is performed. Students learn what is meant by historic preservation and cultural resource study. what
types of qu cs1ions preservationists musl seek answers 10, how significant resources (historic and archaeological)
are identified. how 10 de1ern1ine whether a resource is considered significant, how 10 do archilectural descrip1i ons
of his1ori c structures, and how 10 complele 1he National Regisler of Histori c Places nominal ion forms. Part of
the course in volves on-site stud y of resources. Prerequisile: ANT I00. (3 crs.)

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A T 329. ANTHROPOLOGY lNTERNSHIP. Leaming new ideas and skills, as well as appl ying those al ready
learned in class, is the objecti ve of an internship. Internships are conducted under the guidance of both an onsite and a campus supervisor. Internships are a means for ex plorin g career opportunities. (Variable crs .)
ANT 355. PREHISTORIC AMERICAN IND IANS. The archaeology and reconstructed culture of Indians of
the eastern United States. (3 crs.)
ANT 360. HISTORIC SITES ARCHAEOLOGY. Techniques, philosophy, wo rk, and aims of that branch of
history and anthropology that studies the Ameri can past from a cultural-archaeological point of view. The
course inc ludes stud y of military and communit y restorations based on historical archaeology, such a Colonial
Willi amsburg, Pl ymouth Plantation, Independence Square. Fort Michilimacki nac, Fort Ligonier, and Fort
ecessity. Some laborato ry and fi eld ex periences included. Prerequisite: ANT 100. (3 crs.)
ANT 379 . SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ANTHROPOLOGY. (Variable crs.)
ANT 385. PRIM ATE SOC IETrES A D BEHAVIOR . Advanced study of the non-human primates. including
classification to the generi c level. Prerequisite: A T 285 or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
ANT 390. ·HUMAN ORIGL S. Contemporary biological anthropology, emphasizing the evolutionary theory,
genetics, non-human primates, taxonomic classification, the evolution of human be ings as part of the evolution
of the primates, the importance of technology, and the emergence and development of culture. (3 crs.)
ANT 421. ANTHROPOLOGICAL THOUGHT. Within a seminar context, the history of anthropological thought
is examined from the period of the En lightenment until modem times. Particular emphasis is placed on the
emergence of the va ri ous schools of anthropology that have developed and waned over the past I00 years.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Anthropology maj or, or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
Art - ART

ART I06. ART APPREC IATION. An introduction to the majo r movements in art which helped shape western
civilization. This course is a survey of hi storical and contemporary approaches to painting, sculpture, and
architecture. (3 crs.) Fall & spring .
ART I 10. DRAWi GI. A beginning course in drawings.kills and techniques stressing line, contour and value
studies, and the study of linear perspective. This course stresses rendering techniques and the visual skills
necessary for students to draw what they see. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 119. DESIG 2-D. An examination of elements and principles used in two-dimensional visual composition.
The student uses a variety of media to solve problems in the theory and practice of art fundamentals . (3 crs.)
Fall & spring.
ART 120. DESIGN 3-D. An examination of e lements and principles of three-dimensional visual composition .
These include all the e lements and principles used in two-dimensional design, as well as the concepts of mass
and volume. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 122. ART HISTORY: ANCIE T TO MEDIEVAL. Introduces students to the historical unfolding of the
earliest significant ideas, images, events, artists and personalities involved wi th the visual arts - from cave art to
the dawning of the Re nai ssance. The tex tuaJ focus is upon these earliest v isual ans fro m Europe, As ia, and Nonhem

Africa. Through lectures, visual aids, and opportunities for study in the field , students wi th or without prior
knowledge of visual art will learn how to make the art of this period accessible and useful. (3 crs.) Fall even.
ART 123. ART HISTORY: RENA ISSANCE TO CONTEMPORARY. Introduces students to the histori cal
unfolding of the significant ideas, images, events, arti ts and personalities involved with the visual ans in
Europe between the 15" and 20" centuries. The textual focus is upon the visual arts from Europe, but will also
include outstanding visual examples from other parts of the world. Through lectures, visual aids, and opportunities
for stud y in the field, students with or without prior knowledge of visual art will learn how to make the art of
thi s period accessible and useful. (3 crs.) Spring odd .
A RT 127. INTRODUCTION TO GRAPH IC DES IGN . Thi s course pro vides a fo und ation in visual
communication. provides an understanding of the major concepts of graphic design and how design relates to
advertising and marketing, and introduces the computer as a production tool. (3crs.) Fall & spring .
ING CRAFTS. Students wi ll ex plore the principles of basic studio techniques using fiber
ART 201. BEG!
arts, stained glass and jewelry. Design issues wi ll be addressed through a variety of studio problems using each
media. Problem solving skills and craftsmanship wi ll be stres ed, as well as understanding the ro le of the
craftsperson in society as a producer of objects wit hin a specialized discipline. (3 crs.) As needed.
ART 203. BEGINNING CERAM ICS. An introductory ex ploration of clay through hand building techniques
and the potter's wheel. Students examine the various form s and functions of the ceramic vessel. The course
focuses on fo rmin g processes and the glazing and firing of pieces made in the studio. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.

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ART 206. BEGINNfNG PAINTING . An introd ucti o n to the fund ament als of painting. Emphas is is placed o n
fundamental techniques of renderin g, including the stud y of li ght and shadow, colo r, in tensity cont ro l and
proj ecti on and recession of objec ts in space. Work and exercises are done primaril y in oi l paints. Work in
watercolor or acry lic may be done with prio r approval of the instructor. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
A RT 207. BEG INN ING PRINTM A KJ NG. A hands-on introd ucti o n to the funda mental ideas, processes,
prac ti ces, styles, methods, techniques and profess ional presentatio n of printmakin g as an art fo rm . The history,
aestheti cs, and critical frontiers of printmakin g as an art fo rm will also be addressed th ro ughout the course. (3
crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 209. BEGI NNING SCULPTURE. Introducti on to the basic language, elements, med ia. tools, techn iq ues
and principles of the organi zati on of sc ulpture. The bas ic tec hniques of manipulati o n, subtrac ti o n, substitutio n
and additi on in vo lving d ifferent media and tools. (3 crs.) Fall & sprin g.
ART 227, 327, 427 , 428. G RA PHIC DES IGN ST UDIO. A prog ressive level of graphic design courses that will
emphas ize creative, visual problem solving, graphic design history, theory, and criticism, the creati on of portfo lio
qualit y wo rk, and client relationships and process io nal practi ces. Prerequisites: ART 127 & ART 11 9. (3 crs.)
Fall & spring.
ART 305. NINET EENTH CENT URY ART. Exa mines the visual arts fro m roughl y 1750 to I 900, survey ing
Neo-Class icism, Romanticism, Realism, Im pressionism, and Post-Impressionism. Intellec tual currents, political
revolutio ns, and industri ali zation will be treated as they are refl ected in art and as they affected its creati on. A
maj o r sub-theme of the course is the develo pment of the modern industri alized consciousness and how art
expresses it. The goals of the course are to survey the major issues in 19'• centu ry art and culture and to develop
skills required fo r visual literacy, critical thinking, and effecti ve expression. Prerequisite: Any one of the following:
ART 106, ART I 22, ART I 23, or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Fall even.
ART 306. TWE NTIETH CENT URY ART. Exa mines the visual arts from roughl y 1880 to the present, survey ing
Fauvism, Cubism, German Expressionism, Revolutio nary Art in Ru ssia, Dad aism , Surrealism, A bstrac t
Expressio nism, Po p-Art, and Post-Moderni sm. Intellec tual currents, po litical revolutio ns, ideology, and
industri alization wi ll be treated as they are reflected in art and affec t its creation. The goals of the course are to
treat the major issues in 20" century art and cul ture and to develop skills required for visual literacy, criti cal
thinkin g, and effec ti ve expression. Prereq uisite : A ny one of the following: A RT I 06, ART 122, ART 123 , or
permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Spri ng odd.
A RT 307. WOMEN ARTISTS . Exa mines the artistic producti on of women fro m the ancient world to today,
foc using on the modern peri od. The course begins with an analysis of work by women in its social , po litical,
cultural, and econo mic context. Then tex ts representati ve of critical trends in scholarship will be discussed and
related to works by women. Prerequisite: Any one of the following: ART I 06, ART I 22, ART I 23, or permission
of the instructor. (3 crs.) As needed.
ART 3 10. ADVANCED DRAWI NG. Thi s ad vanced draw ing course explo res ex pressive draw ing techniques
and drawing media, and is a continuati on of work to improve performance of academic d raw ing skills. Emphas is
is placed o n drawing from a model to develop a knowledge of human anatomy and to understand its effects on
the surface informa ti on of the human fo rm. Basic drawing skills are required. Prereq uisite: ART 11 0 Draw ing
I o r equi valent. (3 crs. - repeatab le to 18 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 329. ART INTERNSHIP. Supervised ex peri ence prov iding the specific techni cal skills used in the art
wo rl d outs ide the classroom and studi o, e.g., mountin g ex hibits, techniques of art restorati on, graphic arts
producti on techniques, and pro moting arts and cultural events. (Variable crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 41 3. ADVANCE D CRAFTS. The Advanced Crafts course is designed to permit the student an opport uni ty
to ex plo re a large spec trum of contemporary tex tile, stained glass or j ewelry techn iques. Areas of in vesti gati on
fo r the textile area, fo r example. include adv anced loo m work , textile treatment, innovati ve design of soft
sculpture. In the j ewelry concentrati o n, the students coul d explore centrifu gal or lost wax casting, ename ling,
fo und materi al. In the stained glass area, the students will experience slumpi ng, fu sing, beveli ng and sculptu ra l
fo rms. Emphas is is, at all times, on innovative design, imag inatio n in the util izati on of techniq ue and mate ri al,
as we ll as general crafts manship. Prerequisite: A RT 20 I. (3 crs.) (A rt 4 I 3 is repeatable to 18 crs.) As needed.
ART 493. ADVANCE D CERAMI CS. Ad vanced courses in ceramic skills and tec hniques on the potter's wheel
and in-hand fo rmi ng methods. Considerable emphasis will be placed on glazing and firing a body of work
completed throug h an in-depth study area in clay. Prerequi site: A RT 203. (3 crs.) (ART 493 is repeatable to 18
crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 496. A DVANCED PAfNTlNG. Repeatable painting studi o to deve lop pro fi ciencies in painting techniques,
rendering skills, and the visual analys is of fo rms. Stude nts ex plore a variety of painting methods, subj ec ts and
themes towards the goal of hav ing each student achieve a unique approac h to fo rm and co ntent. Prerequisite:
ART 206. (3 crs.) (A RT 496 is repeatable to 18 crs.) Fall & spring.

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ART 497. ADVANCED PRLNTMAKING. A repeatable studio course in printmaking designed to enable students
who are seriously interested in printmaking the opponunity to ex periment with many ve rsions of the main
types of traditional and experimental non-tox ic printmaking processes. Students are expected to learn how to
engage in independent critica l thinking and contribute regul arly to strong studio dialog. Students learn how to
behave as arti sts through. and emphasis upon, visual problem-fi nding. problem-solving. aesthetic analysis, and

historical perspecti ve as it connects to their indi vidual anistic voice in printmaking. Prerequisite: ART 207. (3
crs.) (ART 497 is repeatable to 18 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 498. ADVANCED SCULPTURE. A srepeatable studio course in sculpture designed to enable students
who are seriously interested in sculpture the opponunit y to experiment wi th many types of media and to
in vestigate other seasonable materi als which can be used as sculpture. They will also be expected to impose on
themselves prob lems which demonstrate critical thinking and anal ysis of materials. Prereq uisite: ART 209. (3
crs.) (ART 498 is repeatable to 18 crs.) Fall & spring.
ART 460. SELECTED TOPICS. An ex ploration of material not covered in regu lar an studios or an history
classes . It will provide facult y and students the opponunity 10 ex plore new ideas and techniques of selected
topics in depth . (3 crs.) As needed.
Athletic Training · ATE

ATE 105. CU RRENT ISSUES IN ATHLETICS. A comprehensive overview of li fe skills that provide educational
experience and services in order to develop well balanced life styles for the student athletes and other interested
students. The course examines dec ision making. planning and fulfillm ent of life goals, as well as contemporary
issues, problems and controve rsies within the intercollegiate athletic setting. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ATE 115. FOUNDATIO S OF WEIGHTTRAI ING A D CO DITIONI G. To fac ilitate an understanding
of strength training and conditi oning concepts, the adaptation of strength training and conditioning on the

human body, and the prac tical application of this knowledge in designing resistance training programs. (2 crs.)
Spring.
ATE 150. I TRO TO ATHLETIC TRAINING . This course prov ides an opponunity to learn and understand
common injury and illnesses associated wi th athletic panicipation. Additionall y, the course introduces the
student 10 rehabi litation and treatment approaches fo r athletic injuri es. The course also add resses the prevention
and implication of athletic injuries (3 crs.) Spring.
ATE 225. EVALUATIVE TECHNIQUES I WITH LABORATORY. Thi s course entails the stud y of eval uation
techniques of injuries to th e lower extremities. Review of anatomy, injury recognition, muscle tes ting, trea tmenl

protocols and preventative measures are also examined. Prerequisites: Must be forma lly enrolled ATEP or by
pern1ission of the instructor. (4 crs.) Fall.
ATE 265. EVALUATIVE TECHNIQUES II WITH LABORATORY. This course entail s the study of evaluation
techniques of injuries to the spi ne and upper ex tremiti es. Review of anatomy, injury recognition , muscle tes tin g,
trea1m ent pro1ocols and preventative measures are also examined. Prerequisites: Must be formall y enrolled

ATEP student or by permission of the instructor. (4 crs.) Spring.
ATE 300. PRACTICUM ATHLETIC TRAI [ G II.I. This course will provide the student with the understanding
of advanced athletic training applications and techniques used in the prevention and rehabi litation of athletic
injuries and other special clinical sit uations. (3 crs.) Fall.
ATE 330. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE WTTH LABORATORY. Lectures and laboratory exercises that explain
the use and theory of therapeutic exercise and equipment used fo r rehabilitation in the spons med icine setting.
Prerequisite: Must be fom1ally enro lled ATEP student or by pennission of the instructor. (4 crs.) Fall.
ATE 340. SPORTS NUTRITIO . Nutrition and its applica tions to health and spons: designed to provide the
student with a sound nutritional bac kground so that sound decisions may be made concerning all aspects of
nutriti on. Add itionally, specific nutritional techniques used to improve athletic performance are addressed. (3
crs.) Spring .
ATE405. SPORTS MEDICI E PRACTICUM. The purpose of this course is to allow the undergraduate athletic
training student to gain clinical and administrati ve skills through experience wi th intercollegiate or interscholastic
teams. Prerequisite: Must be fo rmally enrolled ATEP student and must be at least a junior in standi ng. ( I er.)
Fall & spring.
ATE425. ADMINISTRATIVE STRATEG IES IN ATHLETIC TRA INING. Administrati ve functions, litigat ion,
staff relationships, ethics, budget and supplies, in ventory, faci lity design, maintenance, safety assessment, student
train er organization and resume writing. Prerequ isite: Must be form all y enrolled ATEP student or by permjssion
of the instructor. (2 er.) Fall.
ATE 460. SPORTS MEDI C INE RESEARC H. Different types o f researc h, parti cularl y descripti ve and
experimental are presented. Emphasis is placed on developing library research skills, critically analyzing research,

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and becomin g a knowledgeable consumerof researc h in o rde r to app ly it in the clinical e nvironme nt. Pre requisite:
Must be fo rmall y e nrolled ATEP stude nt or by pe rmi ssion of the instru ctor. (3 c rs.) Fall .
AT E 440. PHARM ACOLOG Y FOR TH E A LLlED HEALTH SCIE NCES. The purpose of this course is to
provide an overview of drugs commonl y used to treat pati ents seen by persons working in the allied health
profess io ns. Medical reasons fo r drug treatme nt, specific actions o f therapeuti c agents, and ad verse effects are
presented . Pre requi site: Must ha ve compl eted at leas t 96 credits or at the di sc re ti on of the instruc tor. (2 crs.) Fall.

Biology - BIO
BIO 103. C O NT EMPOR A RY ISS UES IN BI O LOG Y. Bas ic bi o log ica l princ iples a re appli ed to th e
und erstand ing o f c urre nt socia l-bio logical proble ms and how these re late to an indi vidual's perso na l li fe . Topics
included are hum an sexuali ty, nu tri tio n, health and di sease, evolu tion, behav ior, a nd the di versity of life. Three
lecture hours wee kl y. For stude nts not majoring in Bio logy. (3 c rs.) Fall & spring.
BIO 108. B IOLOG IC AL CO NCEPTS . A one semes te r pre paratio n course in bio logy for stude nts who must
take BI O 11 5 as pan o f their c urri c ulum and who req uire additi ona l tra ining in th e bio logical sciences. Topics
are selec ted to deal with th e funda mental conce pts th at a re requis ite 10 entran ce into BIO 11 5. Th ree lec ture
hours weekly. (3 c rs.) Fall & spring.
B IO 109. INTROD UCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AN D PHY S IOLOG Y. A gene ra l sum mary of basic
bio logical concepts as hey rela te to an understa ndin g o f huma n a nato my a nd ph ysiology. The course is intended
to pre pare stude nts for e ntry into th e seque nce of a nato my a nd phys io logy I and II. Topics include th e che mi cal
co mpo ne nts of li ving organisms. the hiera rc hy of struc tural o rga ni za ti on, ho meostasus, cyto logy, histo logy,
and basic a nato mical terrns of position and directi on. TI1e course is recomme nded fo r nu rsing stude nts. (3 c rs.)
Fall.
BIO 11 2. BIOLOG Y OF SEXUALLY TR ANS M ITTED DI SEAS ES. A no n-maj or Biology course pe n a ining
to the causes and conseque nces o f hum an sex uall y transmitted d iseases. Desc ripti ons of the microorganisms
whic h cause STDs a nd the fac tors whic h a re in vo lved in their d issemin ati on will be studied. Spec ia l e mphas is
will be directed towards huma n be havio r patt e rn s and mores whi c h are condu c ive 10 com rac tin g these ve nereal
di seases. Vira l STDs (Acquired Immune Deficie ncy Syndro me, Human Papilloma Disease, He rpes S implex II
and Hepa titis B) will be em phas ized because they ca n cause severe di seases or even dea th in hum ans ; however,
th e mo re co mm on ve ne rea l d iseases (sy ph ili s, gonorrh ea, ly mph og ra nul om a, venereum , c ha ncroid and
candidi as is) will a lso be studi ed. Three lecture hours weekl y. (3 c rs .) Fall & spring.
B IO 11 5. PR INC IPL ES OF BIOLOG Y. Stru ctures a nd functions common to all o rga nisms; cell stru cture and
func ti o n, the c he mical aspects of bio logical syste ms, e ne rgy a nd ma teri a ls bala nce in nature, development a l
bio logy, princ iples of gene ti cs, e vo luti on, and ecology. Three lec ture hours and three laboratory hours wee kl y.
(4 crs.) Fall & spring.
BIO 120. G ENE RA L ZOOLOG Y. A compre hensive phylogeneti c survey of the anima l kingdo m, with e mphasis
on evolut ionary c ha nges a nd th e inte rrela ti o nships o f anima ls with the ir e nvironm ent. Laborato ry studi es o f
represent ati ve me mbe rs o f the majo r phy la. Pre requisite: BIO 11 5. Three lecture ho urs and three la boratory
ho urs wee kl y. (4 crs .) Fa ll & spring.
BIO 125. G ENE RAL BOTAN Y. A survey o f fo rm and func ti on o f the maj or pla nt groups as we ll as the bacteri a,
algae, water mo lds, slime mo lds. and fun gi w ithin the overall fra mewo rk of a modern ph ylogene ti c syste m o f
class ifica ti o n. Pre requ isite: B IO 11 5. Three lecture ho urs and three laborato ry hours weekl y. (4 c rs.) Fa ll &
spring.
BIO 206. CONSERVAT ION O F B IOLOG ICAL RESOU RCES. A stud y o f bio logical aspects re la tin g to plants
and anima ls directl y assoc iated with wate r, soil , and e nviro nme nt a l changes. Nume rous field tri ps are taken
into areas of Weste rn Pe nn sy lva ni a to observe land reclam ati o n, conservati on prac ti ces, and bas ic pro blems
co nfro ntin g huma n po pu la ti ons. Pre requisites: none. Three lec ture hours a nd three labo ratory hours weekl y. (4
c rs.) Fall & spring.
BIO 226. BASIC MI C ROB IO LOG Y. This course provides a survey of the proka ryotic a nd th e medi call y
impon a nt concepts o f mi c ro bio logy including mi c robial control, acqui siti on o f di sease, di sease preventio n a nd
contro l. Pre requisites: This co urse is for stu dents who a re e nro lled in a nursing progra m, or have ob ta ined
pe rrn ission of the instruc to r. Three lecture hours and th ree la boratory hours weekl y. (4 crs.) Summe r.
BIO 228. BASI C PRINC IPLES OF NUTR IT ION . This co urse is designed to prov ide nursing pro fessio nal s
wi th th e basic principles o f no rm al a nd the ra peuti c nutriti o n whi ch can be used as a bas is for ma king sound
nutritional decisions fo r di eta ry plann ing for the ir clie nts, the ir fa mili es, or th emselves throughout the life
cycle, in health o r in illness. Prerequisites: TI1is course is fo r stude nts who are e nrolled in a nursi ng program, or
have obta ined pe rmission o f the instruc to r. Three lecture hours weekl y. (3 crs.)
BIO 230. ANATOMY AN D PHYS IOLOG Y I. A general survey o f the basic a na to mi cal te rrns of position and
directi on, the re levant scie ntifi c units, the che mical co mpo ne nts o f li ving o rganisms, a nima l cyto logy, histology,

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e mbryo logy, th e integ ume111a ry syste m, the rudime111s o f ne uro logy, the ske leta l syste m, and th e ca rdi ovasc ul ar
sys te m. Pre requisi tes : This course is fo r stu de nts who are enrolled in a nursing program, or have obta ined
permission of th e instruc to r. Three lecture hours a nd three labora tory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Spring.
B IO 260. A ATOMY AND PHYS IOLOGY II . A ge neral survey o f the bas ic stru ctu re of the peripheral a nd
autonomk nervous systems, sensory receptors and special sense organs, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular
system , the lymphatic syste m. th e respiratory sys te m, th e digestive syste m. the urin ary syste m, homeostasis,
the reprod ucti ve sys tem, huma n embryonic deve lop me nt, a nd me ta bo lism. Prereq ui site: B IO 230. Three lectu re
hours and three laboratory hours week ly. (4 c rs.) Fall.
B IO 305. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRAT E ANATOMY. A compara ti ve study of the ven ebrate orga ns and
organ syste ms of ani ma ls in th e phylum c hordata, with e mphas is on evolut ionary c hanges. Pre req uisites: B IO
11 5 & 120. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Sprin g.
BIO 306. HUMA ANATOMY. A stu dy of th e struc ture of the human body, includ ing discussio n of the e leve n
fundame nt a l syste ms. Eac h sys te m is desc ri bed in terms of its gross anatomy, wi th some d iscussion of histology
and phys io logy where appropriate. Prereq uisites: BIO 115 & 120 or permission of the instru c tor. Th ree lec ture
hours and three laboratory ho urs week ly. (4 crs.) Fal l.
BIO 307. PLANT ANATOMY. A detailed study o f structural d iffere nti ati o ns, especiall y in the higher plan ts:
the struc ture of me ris tems and deve lopme ntal c hanges in thei r derivatives. Prerequi sites: BIO 11 5 & 125.
Three lec tu re hours and three labora tory hours weekl y. (4 c rs.) Alte rn ate fa ll s.
BIO 3 10. ECOLOGY. Ecology presents the biology or e nviro nme ntal scie nce stude nt with a ho listic approac h
lo the study o f the biological e nviro nme nt. Emphas is is focu sed on the natu ral environmen ts o f organisms,
part.icularl y as biotic assemblages of these organi sms interact with their environments from the concrete levels
of orga ni zation up 10 th e regio na l and bio me levels. Prereq ui sites: BIO 11 5, 120 and 125 or permission of the
instruc tor. Three lect ure ho urs and th ree laboratory hours week ly. (4 c rs.) Fa ll & spring.
BIO 3 14. PLA T ECO LOGY. A consideration of the pla nt communities whi c h are influe nced by both biotic
a nd physical fac tors. The e mph as is is on the vegetati on of Pennsy lvani a, especially in the area of the Appalachian
Mountains. Laboratory work provides th e stude nt with the oppon unity to become fa miliar wi th mode m me thods
of vegetation a na lys is an d co mmunit y sa mpling . Pre req ui sites: B IO 11 5 and BIO 125. Three lec ture hours a nd
three laboratory hours weekly. (4 c rs.)
BIO 3 17. EM BRYO LOGY. A stud y of ooge nesis and spe rm atogenesis and res ult ant developments fo llowing
feni li zation: factors in volved in mo rphogene tic de tenninati on; organo logy; sequences o f changes in development.
Specia l e mphas is on the c hi ck and co mparati ve exa mples o f developme nt in othe r anim a ls. Pre req ui sites: BIO
I 15 and BIO 120. Three lec ture a nd three labora tory ho urs weekly. (4 c rs.)
BIO 3 18. GENETICS. An introd ucti on lo molecul ar ge ne tics and to the bas ic principles of inheri ta nce. Gene
interac ti ons, mu lti pl e-fac tor inheritance, chromosome inheritance, chromosome mapping, chromosomal and

extrachromosomal inheritance. The roles of mutati on, selec ti on, migrati on, and genetic drift are investi gated to
determi ne th e gene ti c co mposi ti on of diffe rent populations. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5, 120, and 125. Three lecture
ho urs a nd three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall & spring.

BIO 325. AN IMA L HISTOLOGY. The study of cellular differentiations in ti ss ue, tiss ue identificati on, a nd
special fun cti ons, espec ia ll y in the ma mma ls. Prereq ui sites: BIO I 15 a nd 120. Three lec ture hours and three
laboratory ho urs week ly. (4 c rs.)
BIO 326. M ICROB IOLOGY. A detailed study o f bacteria a nd viruses, w ith less e mphas is o n fun gi, a lgae, and
protozoans. Special em phasis o n medical aspec ts o f bac teriology, immunology, and viro logy. The cyto logy,
phys io logy, mi crobiology, a nd cu lture o f mi crobes a re pursued in the laboratory. Pre requi sites: BIO 11 5 and
B IO 125, C HE IOI and C HE 102, or pe rmi ssio n o f th e instruc to r. Three lecture hours and three laboratory
hours week ly. (4 crs.) Fa ll.
BIO 327. PARAS ITOLOGY. A stu dy of th e etio logy, epide mio logy, and biology of some co mm on hum an and
animal parasites. Pre req ui sites: BIO I 15 a nd B IO 120. Three lecture hours a nd three laborat ory hours week ly.
(4 c rs.) Alte rn ate fa ll.
BIO 328. HUMA PHYSIOLOGY. The functi o ns of the hu man body. Basic ph ys io logical phenome na are
studied wi th co nsiderable e mph as is upon clinical and prac tical application . Pre requisites: BIO 11 5 and B IO
120 or permission of the instructor. Three lec ture hours a nd three laboratory ho urs wee kl y. (4 crs.) A lte rnate
sprin g.
BIO 332. ECO OM IC BOTANY. A study o f ma nkind 's dependence a nd econo mic interest in pla nts. Topics
include impon a nt metabolic reacti ons of plants, use of plants as a food source, use of plant cell walls, ex udates
and ex tracti ves as economic produc ts. Pre req ui s ites: B IO 11 5 a nd 125. Three lecture hours a nd three laboratory
hours weekly. (4 crs .) Alternate fa ll.

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BIO 334. SO IL SCIENCE. An edaphol ogical approach is taken in the study of the soil, i.e., the soil as a natura l
habitat fo r plants. The vari ous properties of the soil are considered as they relate to plant producti o n. Since the
clay and humus fraction s are of tremendous importance, the course will incorpo rat e a collo ida l-bio log ical
basis. Prereq uisites: C HE IOI and C HE 102. Three lectu re hours and three laboratory hours weekl y. (4 crs.)
BIO 335. PLA NT PHYSIOLOGY. The physio-chemical fo undations of plant functions are investigated, inc luding
such topics as wa ter and sa lt absorpti o n, pho tosynthes is, respirati on, plant grow th substances, photoperiodic
respo nses. mi neral metabo lism. germination and the e ffects of air pollutio n on plants. Recent adva nces in the
fi eld of plant phys io logy are included. Prerequisites: BIO 115 and BIO 125, CHE IOI and C HE 102. Three
lecture hours and three labo rat ory hours wee kl y. (4 crs.) Spring.
BIO 336. PLAN T TAXO O MY. A stud y of re lati onshi ps amo ng the vasc ular plants, their class ificatio n and
meth ods of identificati o n. Plant fa milies nati ve to Wes tern Pennsylvan ia are stressed. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5
and BIO 125. Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours wee kl y. (4 crs.) Alternate spri ng.
BIO 337. ORN ITHO LOGY. The study o f bird li l'c. Class ificatio n, anato my, behav io r, and recognitio n of birds,
with emphasis o n local species and their relati o nships to people and the ecological balance with other organisms.
Prerequisites: BIO 11 5 and BIO 120. Three lecture ho urs and th ree labo rat ory hou rs o r fi eld acti vit y weekly. (4
crs.) Fall.
BIO 342. SCIENTIFIC PHOTOGRAPHY. A bas ic course in the li fe and environment al sciences which stresses
the myri ad ways in which photography can be applied to enh ance the effecti veness of teachin g and researc h
endeavors of biologists and environmentalists. Special attention is given to photomicroscopy, macrophotography,
and fi e ld photography. Vario us other ill ustrati ve materials are also prepared uti lizing selecti ve photog raphi c
equipment and/or procedures. Students can take this course twice for a max imum of 4 credits. Prerequisites :
th ree Bio logical o r Enviro nmental courses with a minimum of o ne fi eld-ori ented course. (2-4 crs.)
BIO 400. MAMMALOGY. A stud y of the c lass ilicati on, distributio n, and natural hi story of mammals. with
emphas is on eastern North American species. Field studies and preparatio n of study specimens. Prerequisites:
Can be taken with the permission of the instructo r. Three lecture ho urs and three laboratory hours week ly. (4
crs.) Altern ate fall.
BIO 405. HUMAN GE ETICS. Chromosoma l abnormalities, Mendel's Laws, and the effect of change of
gene action on M endelian ra ti os. Other topics include; sex-related inherit ance. random mating, consanguinity.
alleli sm, mutat io ns, and maintenance of po lymorphism. Prereq ui sites: BIO 11 5, 120, 125, and 3 18. Three
lecture ho urs week ly. (3 crs.)
BIO 407. MYCOLOGY. An ex tensive examinati on of the fungi, with emphas is o n the fil ament ous forms. The
cyto logy, ph ys io logy, and morpho logy of the fu ngi are studied to determin e the ir ro le in the scheme of nature.
Laborato ry techniques in isolati ng, culturin g, enumeratin g, and identifying fun gi. Prerequisites: BIO 115. 125,
and 326. Three lecture hours and three laboratory ho urs week ly. (4 crs.)
BIO 4 18. BIOLOG ICAL RESEARCH INV EST IGATIO NS. A research program for adva nced un dergraduate
students who wish to pursue careers in bio logical or medical areas. Emphas is is placed upon the use of vari ous
scienti fic instruments and bio logical procedures necessary for research in vesti gations. The student works closely
with o ne or more facu lt y members on a research project whi ch is departmentall y approved. Eac h research
projec t is unique, and the data sho uld ultimately be publi shed in a pro minent bio logical j ourn al. The student
normall y participates in one aspect of an ongoing research study and may pursue work fo r one or more semesters.
Students can take a max imum 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 Bio logy electi ve course, jun io r o r seni or sta nding, and a 3.0 QPA. ( 14 crs.)
BIO 426. C LI NICA L M ICROBIOLOGY. A survey of the indi genous and pathogeni c microorga nisms of man.
general princi ples ded uced from complexi ties in volving biochemistry and phys iology, host- parasite relationshi ps.
and laboratory procedures. Organisms studied include: bacteria, fun gi, viruses, and ricksettsia. Prerequisites :
BIO 115, 125 and 326; CHE IOI and 102. Three lec ture ho urs and three laboratory hours wee kly. (4 crs.)
Altern ate spring.
BIO 43 1. TECHN IQ UES IN ELECTRON MI CROSCOPY. Detailed trainin g in the o perati o n and care of the
electron microscope: techniques of spec imen preparati on for electron microscope visuali zation including fi xati on,
embedding. and ult rathin secti oning; special techniq ues such as replication and shadow castin g. Prerequisites
o r concurrent co urses: BIO 432, C HE 33 1, C HE 332, or permissio n of the instmcto r. Three lec ture ho urs and
three lab hou rs week ly. (4 crs.)
BIO 432 . CELLULAR ULTRASTRUCTURE. A study of the ge nerali zed cell , the hi ghly spec iali zed cell , and
tissues as seen by the electron microscope, with special emphas is o n correlati o n of stru cture with fu nction . An
additi ona l aim is to enh ance the student 's abi lity to interpre t electron micrographs. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5, BIO
120, and BIO 125, C HE 33 1 and C HE 332, a mo lec ul ar bio logy course and/o r permission of instru ctor. Th ree
lec tu re ho urs week ly. (3 crs.)

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BIO 433. HERPETO LOGY. A consideration of the Amphi bia and Reptilia from taxonomical, morphological,
evolu tionary, behaviora l, and phys iological viewpoints wi th emphasis on ecological relationships. Prerequisites:
BIO 11 5 and BIO 120. Three lecture hours and three labora tory hours wee kl y. (4 crs.)
BIO 435. ICHTHYOLOGY. An introduction to the morphology. taxonomy, ecology, and distribution of the
major gro ups of freshwater fi shes, with emphas is on the northeastern U.S. fauna . Prerequisites: BIO 11 5 and
BIO 120. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekl y. (4 crs.) Alternate fall.
BIO 44 1. ETH OLOGY. Four principal approac hes to ethology : ecology, phys iology, genetics, and development
are interpreted within the framework of evolutionary biology with emphasis on the panems of behavio ral
similarities and differences among different kinds of animals. Prerequisites: BI O 11 5, BIO 120, BIO 308, BIO
3 16 or ENS 300. Need permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. (4
crs.) Al ternate spring.
BIO 442. OE OROLOGY. A stud y of the tree species of the Kingdo m Meta phyta: the importance of these
organisms to other biota, especially man, and their prospects of continued survi val in a rapidly changi ng biosphere.
Emphas is on the fo rest communities and tree species of the mi xed mesophytic fo rest regions of southwestern
Pennsylvania. Prereq uisites: BIO 115 and BIO 125. Three lecture ho urs weekly. (3 crs.)
BIO 445. ENTOMOLOGY. A specialized study of insects : identification and cl assi fication development phases,
phys iological characteristics, economic importance, disease vectors. Prerequisite: BIO 11 5 and BIO 120. Three
lectu re hours and three laboratory hours weekl y. (4 crs.) Alternate fall .
BIO 449. BIOLOGY FOR MED ICAL T ECHNOLOGY C LI ICAL PRACTICUM I. Upo n acceptance to a
hospital school of Medical Technology, the student un dertakes the clinical training experience required by the
ational Accredi ting Agency fo r Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Programs of instruction will vary
from one hospital to another but usuall y include hematology, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, urinalysis,
and biochemi stry. This course is the first of two required terms. ( 15 crs.)
BIO 450. IMM UNO LOGY. A deta iled study of the immune system of animals covering nonspecific and speci fic
host responses to fo re ign materials. the interaction between cells of the specific immune response, the nature
and diversity of the immune response, the practical applications oflhe immune response, and disorders associated
with the immune response. Prereq uisites: BIO 11 5, BIO 120 and BIO 3 18 or BIO 326. Three lecture hours
weekly. (3 crs.) Fall.
BIO 459. BIOLOGY FOR MED ICAL TECH OLOGY CLIN ICA L PRACTICUM II. A continuation of BIO
449. The second of two terms. ( 14 crs.)
BIO 466 BIOMETRY. The fund amental concepts underlyin g the application and interpretation of statistical
methods to biological and ecological research. Practical experience in the development and analys is of laboratory
and field projects. Prerequisites: MAT 215 and permission of instructor. Three lecture hours and three laboratory
hours weekly. (4 crs.) Spring.
BIO 47 8. EVOLUTION . An ad vanced course pertaining to the mechanisms that are operati ve in the process of
biological evolution. Life ori gins and development are in vesti gated, with special emphasis placed upon the
importance of genetic and metabolic systems di versity. The recurri ng and uni ve rsal themes of mutation and
natural selection are thoroughl y discussed as the concept of evolution at the popul ation level is developed. A
deta iled account of human ori gins and spec ies diversity is also studied. Prerequisites: BIO I I 5, BIO 120, BIO
125 , and BIO 3 18. Three lecture hours wee kl y. (3 crs.) Fall .
BIO 480. CELL BIOLOGY. The biology of the cell with emphasis on the relationship of structure and functi on
wi thin the cell . It is a study of cell organe lles, growth, div ision, macro molecules, membranes, synthesis, and
reg ulation. Prerequisites: BIO 115, BIO 120, BIO 125, and C HE 33 I. Three lecture hours and three laboratory
hours wee kl y. (4 crs.) Spring.
BIO 486. COMPARATIVE ANlM AL PHYSIOLOGY. A comparative approach to the study of phys iological
systems in animals relati ve to envi ronmental press ures and phylogenetic standing. Prerequisite: BIO 11 5 and
BIO 125 . Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. (4 crs.) Fall.
BIO 492. BIOLOG ICALANO ENV IRONMENTAL SC IENCE LNTERNSHIP. Student interns are placed with
an organization or institu tion which most nearly approximates thei r goals for employment. The intent of the
internship is to provide students with practical work experience in an environment in wh ich they wi ll be dealing
wi th practical problems requiring real solutions in a re lati vely short time frame. Advisor and department
chairperson approval is required before course enrollment. A tota l of 6 credits may be applied towards grad uation
in the fo llowing manner: A max imum of 3 credits may be app lied to an approp ri ate core area in the Biology
curri culum . In the Environmental Studies and Pre-Professiona l programs, a max imum of 3 credits can be
applied to the related electi ves area. In addi tion, a maximum of 3 credi ts may be applied to the free electi ves
area in the general education require ment of any program. Prerequi site: Junioror Senior standin g and pern1ission
of the department (Vari able: 1-12 crs.)

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BIO 520. NEUROB IOLOGY. An exa minatio n o f th e stru cture and functi o n o f nervous systems. The co urse is
designed 10 develop a detailed understanding o f nervous sys tem structure and fun ction from the mo lec ul ar
level 10 the level o f co mplex c ircuits such as learnin g and memo ry. A cent ra l theme is th e compariso n of the
neurolog ica l ci rcuits across phy la to identify basic organi zati o nal pri nciples. Prerequisites: BIO 11 5, BIO 120.
BIO 306. BIO 328, or permission of the instructor. 3 hours of lecture weekly. (3 crs.)
BIO 575. WATER POLLUTION BIOLOG Y. A survey of the impacts of various ty pes of env ironmental poll utants
on aquatic biological co mmunities. Commun it y respo nses are analyzed in a lecl ure/laboratory formal with
e mph as is o n collecti on in the fie ld. Th ree lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Prereq uisites: BIO
11 5, BIO 120 , BIO 125, CHE 10 1 & CHE 103. (4 crs.) Fall.

Business - BUS
BUS 100. INTRODUCTION TO BUS I ESS. The internal and functio nal selli ng o f business enterprise, its
o rgani za ti o n and co ntro l (3 crs.)
BUS 242. BUS IN ESS LAW I. A stud y of commercia l law as ii relates lo contracts, agency and crimi nal and
cons1i1u1io nal law pen aining 10 business. Prerequisites: ECO I 00 and a1 leas t sophomore standing. (3 crs.)
BUS 243. BUS INESS LAW II . A co ntinu ati o n of Bus iness Law I. Basic legal concepts of sales, co mmercial
paper, sec ured tra nsitions and re lated topics. Prerequisite : BUS 242. (3 crs.)
BUS 27 1. ANALYTICAL M ETHODS. This is a cou rse designed 10 teac h mat hemati cal methods of solving
business problems. Thi s w ill be especiall y usefu l 10 anyo ne who has opted not 10 lake any calculus. Prerequi site:
MAT 18 1. (3 crs.)
BUS 342. BUSINESS , SOC IETY AND GOVERNMENT. A survey of th e histo ri ca l and cont empo rary
relationship between government and business in the United States. Special emphas is is g iven 10 the developments
of the past two decades. Prerequisite: ECO I 00 o r eq uiva lent. (3 crs.)
BUS 343. CORPORATE SOC IAL RESPONSIBILITY. Incorpo rating th e co ncept of social respo nsibility or
corpora te social responsiveness in the corpora te business strategy ; how to assess organi zati onal performance
on social issues and design information systems to monitor policies in a large complex organization; the
identifi cation of the stages o f this process and the characteri sti c proble ms and tas ks associated with eac h stage;
the evolution and/o r design o f stru ctures and procedures fo r handlin g social issues co nsistently wit h business
strategies. (3 crs.)
BUS 379. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BUS INESS. (3 crs.)
BUS 492 . BUSINESS INT ERNSH IP. The student is placed w ith a business firm, a bank. a go vernment age ncy,
o r a non -profit organi zation for o n-the-job and/or cou nseling experi ence. II offers a practical training ground
fo r students wh ich supp le ments acade mic training by permitting them 10 address actua l problems in a real
business environmenl. Prerequis ite: Senior stand ing o r permissio n of instructor. (Repeatab le; Varia ble crs. ; a
maximum o f 12 credits may be used toward s a baccalaureate degree.)
BUS495. SEMINAR IN BUSINESS. An intensive examination of selected subjects from the general field of business.
Prerequisite: Consent of instn1c1or. This course is repeatable one time if the subject matter is different. (3 crs.)

Career Planning - XCP
XCP I 94: CA REER PLANN ING. A self-d iscovery course that prov ides first and second year students the
opportunit y 10 develop career interests and goa ls. Students will gain an understandin g of thei r in terests and
persona l preferences by co mpleting and criticall y analyzing th e Keirsey Temperament Saner and the Strong
Interest In ventory. Topics include the ro le of career planning in life planning, dec isio n-maki ng, sources o f
career information, and the relati onship between careers and a college educati on. Prerequisite: enroll ment in
o ne o f the progra ms in th e Academ ic Development Services Departmen t or pennissio n of the instructo r. ( I e r. )

Computer Engineering Technology - CET
CET 170. D IG ITAL ELECTRON ICS DESIGN. An introduct io n to the des ign of co mbinati on and sequenti al
d igital logic circuits. Topics include number systems, codes, gates, latches, decode rs, multiplexers, nip-Oops,
counters, AID and DI A co ncepts and memo ry circuits. Two hours o f lec ture and three laboratory ho urs per
wee k. Prerequ isite: No ne. (3 crs.) Fall & Sprin g
CET 270. INT ROD UCT ION TO MICROPROCESSOR DES IGN . ln1roduc1ion 10 programming concepts
includes branching, slack operations, subroutines and vector interrupts. Interfacing topics include codi ng,
drivers , DIA and AID co nversio n. Prerequisite: CET 170. (4 crs.) S pring
CET 335 M IC ROPROCESSOR INTERFAC ING. This course dea ls with advanced concepts in the programmin g
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applicati o n exa mples. It covers the advanced architecture of modem processors and the many UO peripherals
now common ly found on-board the device . Detailed studies of computer 1/0 and interrupt techniques as
app lied to analog-to-digital, di gital-to-analog, timers, parallel and serial interfaces are included. Labora tory
activities will provide the student with experience in developing the hardware and software req uired to incorporate
microprocessors into systems th at solve real-world interfacing problems. Three lecture hours and a three
labora tory hours per week. (4 crs) Spring
CET 360. MICROPROCESSOR ENG INEER ING. The anal ys is and development of MCU stand-alo ne
contro ller . The require ments for the desig n of Industri al applications and the use of ad vanced software
development tools and PCs as development systems will be presented. Prerequisite: CET 335. (4 crs.) Fall
CET 440. COM PUT ER NETWORKING . This course involves the e lectroni c hard ware of netwo rkin g systems
such as those used to connect heterogeneous computers. Major topics include localit y, topologies, media
standards, intemetworking devices and protocols. Hands-o n application of network theory is provided via a
laboratory style term project in vo lving a multi- user network computer system. The student will design and
develop the hardware and communication software required to implement access to a network avai lable, shared
resource. Prerequisite: CSC 223. (4 crs.) Spring
CET 490. SENlOR PROJECT I. This course introd uces students to software engineering as they study software
engi neering h.istory, terminology. req uirements. specifications, and design. They wi ll write a software definition,
specification, and one or more papers on soft ware engineeri ng topics. Prerequisites: CSC 377 and ENG 2 17.
(3 crs.) Spring
CET 492. SEN IOR PROJ ECT II. This project course in systems ana lysis experi entiall y introd uces the stude nt
to some of the basic concepts and tools of systems analys is, within the contex t of a real-li fe busi ness problem
and the competiti ve free-ent erp rise system. This course introduces the '·real wo rld" to future computer science
professionals who must be knowl edgeable about computer programming, and must also be famil iar with "systems
concepts:" how to analyze a business's currenl in formation system, how to determin e the business's additional

data needs, and how to design and implement an appropriate system at minimum cost and max imum infonnation
processing power. Prerequisite: CET 490. (3 crs.) Spring

Chemistry - CHE
CHE 100. LNTRODUCTIO TO CHEMISTRY. A preparato ry co urse emphasizing the mathematical and
reasonin g skill s needed to be successful in General Chemistry. There are no prerequisites, and the co urse
satisfies req uirements in the Natural Science area for no n-science maj ors. This course is not an e lec ti ve for
Chemistry majors. Th.ree class ho urs each wee k. (3 crs.) Spring and fa ll.
CHE IOI. GENERAL CHEM ISTRY I. An introductory course fo r majors and non-majors. Topics covered
include atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions (including redox reactions), solutions,
and the liquid state. Th.ree class hours and three laboratory hours each week. (4 crs.) Every semester.
CHE 102. GE ERAL CHEM ISTRY II . A continuation of General Chemistry I. The gaseous state, solutions,
thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, gaseous and ionic equ il ibria. Th.ree class and three labo ratory hours
each week. Prerequisite: CHE IOI. (4 crs.) Every semester.
C HE 150. C HEM ISTRY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIO S. The bas ic principles of general chemistry,
organi c chemi stry, and biochemistry needed fo r the health sciences (specificall y nursing chemistry). Three
lecture hou rs and three laboratory hours each wee k. (4 crs.) Fall.
CHE 15 1 LNTRODUCTION TO CHEM LAB Introd uction to Chemistry Lab is a laboratory oriented course in
chemistry fo r nonscience majors, including nursing program students, th at already have had Introducti on to
Chemi try. Laboratory experiments/activities are desig ned to provide a hands-o n introducti on to ex perimental
methods. Each experiment allows the student to practice time- honored methods of science: making observations,
takin g measurements, recording data, and dra wing conclusions fro m the laboratory data. Th.ree laboratory
hours per week. Prerequisites : C HE I 00 ( I er.) Spring
CHE 205. lNORG ANlC CH EMISTRY. A continuatio n of General Chemistry II . De cripti ve chemistry of
metals and nonmetals, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, solid state molecular orbitals, coordinati on chemistry.
Labora tory : Equilibrium and qualitative chemistry of the e lements. Three class and three laboratory hours each
week. Prerequisite: C HE 102. (4 crs.) Spring.
CHE 26 1. ANALYTICAL C HEMISTRY. Thi s is a traditio nal first course in quantitative analytical chemistry
focu sing on "wet" chemical ana lyses. The theory and application of gravi metri c and a va riety of titrimetric
(neutrali za ti on. prec ipitation and complex-formatio n) methods of analys is are presented. Emphasis is a lso
given to statistical evaluation of analytical data and study of complex aqueous equi libria. Laboratory activities
for this co urse focu s on experiment al methods and procedures required fo r precise and accurate qu antitati ve
determ inati o n of composition of a vari ety of unknown samp les. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours
each week. Prerequisites: CHE 10 1 & 102. (4 crs.) Fall

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C HE 28 1. EN VIRO NMENTAL C HEMISTRY. This course foc uses o n the c he mi cal basis of e nvironment a l
iss ues and the conseque nces o f mod ern tec hno logy, wi th pa rticu lar e mphasis on air, water. and soil po llution.
To pics include ozo ne deple tio n, photoche mical smog, the greenhouse effec t, pollution and toxicology of heavy
me tals and pes ti c ides, and hazardous was tes. These top ics wi ll be developed th rough lec tures, di sc ussio ns,
de mo nstrati ons, and laborat ory experime nts. Prerequis ite: C HE 102. (4 crs.) Fa ll .
C HE 33 1. ORGAN IC C HEM ISTRY I. An introd uction to the basic princ iples whi c h govern the reactions of
ca rbon co mpounds. Partic ula r e mphasis is placed on the stru cture a nd ste reoc he mistry of o rgani c mo lec ules,
ac id-base theory, reac ti on mechanisms, and an introduc ti on to the reactions and synthesis of alkanes, alkenes,
alk ynes. alicyclics, a lkyl ha lides and aromatic com pounds. T hree hours lecture and th ree hours laboratory.
Pre requ isites: C HE IOI & C HE 102. (4 c rs.) Summe r & fa ll.
C HE 332. ORGAN IC C HEM ISTRY II. A continu ati o n of th e study of organic co mpo unds. The stude nt is
introduced to the importa nt fun cti onal gro ups present in suc h families as a lco hols, e th ers, carboxylic ac ids,
es ters, amides, aldehydes, ketones, amines, phenols, ary l halides, and reac tj ons, and syntheti c interco nversion

of these co mpounds. Th ree ho urs lectu re a nd three hours laboratory. Prerequi sites: C HE 33 1. (4 crs.) Summer
& fa ll.
C HE 340 . O RGAN IC S PECTROSCOP IC fNT ERPRETATIO N. Introd uc to ry theory a nd in te rpre tati o n of
infrared spectroscopy, ultravio le t spectroscopy, nuclear mag netic resonance spectroscopy, a nd mass spectro metry.
Three c lass hours eac h wee k. Pre requi sites: CH E IOI & C HE 33 1. (3 crs.)
C HE 350. COMP UT ER APPLI CATIO NS IN C HEM ISTRY. This course e ngages the stude nt in acti vities whic h
foc us on co mpute r solut io n o f c hemi cal proble ms. Both soft ware cod ing a nd usage, as we ll as interfac ing o f
mi croco mput ers to c he mi cal instrume nts, are cove red . Three c lass ho urs eac h week. Pre req ui sites: C HE IO I,
C HE 102 & CSC 105. (3 c rs.)
C HE 36 1. INSTR UMENTA L METH O DS. This course will expose th e stude nts to a number of importa nt
instrume nta l meth ods c urre ntl y used fo r c he mi cal a na lys is. The topics covered fit into th ree broad categori es:
I) electroc he mistry a nd e lectroa nalyti cal methods, 2) spec troscop ic methods and 3) a na lyti cal separati ons and
c hro matograp hic methods. Both the th eory and the a pplicati on o f th ese ana lyti cal me thods a re e mph as ized
with parti c ul ar foc us on the tec hni cal de tails of instrume ntation, th e methodo logy empl oyed fo r prec ise a nd
accura te a na lyti cal de te rmin ati ons of samples a nd th e adva ntages and limitati ons o f each me thod . An essenti al
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component is th e incorpora ti on of "hand s- 011 experi ence w ith many in strum ent s in th e labora tory porti on of

this course. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours each week. Pre requi sites: C HE 26 1. (4 c rs) Spring
C HE 368. IN DIVfDU AL WORK I. An opportunity fo r students speciali zing in chemistry to organi ze, in vesti gate,
and report on a specific proble m of the ir ow n selectio n. ( I e r.) Spring, summ er & fall.
C HE 4 10 . C HEMISTRY [NT ER NSH IP. The stude nt is prov ided an opportun ity to wo rk in a n industri a l o r nonprofit research laboratory. This practi cal training is inte nded to supp le ment the acade mic program. Prereq ui site:
Juni or or Seni or sta nding and permi ssio n of the departme nt. (Variable: 1-1 2 crs.) Spring, summer & fa ll.
C HE 4 11. BIOC HEMISTRY I. A com pre he nsive survey of the properti es, reacti ons, and truc ture of amino
ac ids , pro te ins, enzy mes, ca rbohydrates , fats and lipids, and nuc le ic acids. Three class hours eac h week.
Prerequi sites: C HE 33 1 & C H E 332 . (3 crs.) Fall.
C HE 451. PHYSIC AL C HE MI STRY I. Prope rti es o f gases, kineti c-mo lecu lar th eory, mo lecul ar e ne rgies,
class ical and statisti cal developme nt of the rmodyna mics, with applicati o ns to thermoche mistry and che mi cal
equilibri a. Three lec ture hours and three laboratory hours each week. Prerequi sites: C HE 261 and mathe mati cs
th rough Integral Calc ulu s. (4 c rs.)
C HE 4 52. PHYSIC AL C HE MI STRY fJ . Kin eti cs o f chemi cal reacti ons, properti es o f liquids, phase equi li bria,
solutio ns, the rmodynam ics, properti es o f elec tro lytes in soluti on, a nd electroche mistry. Three lectu re hours and
th ree labo ratory hours eac h week. Pre requisite: C HE 45 1. (4 c rs.)
CH E 495 . C HE MISTRY S EMIN AR . Stude nts may c hoose a pa rti cul a r topic in c he mi stry and, under the
supervisio n o f a fac ulty mem ber, prepa re and present a seminar re port. The topics are to be on material not
covered in the und ergraduate co urses, or ex te nsio ns of so me pa rti c ul ar as pect o f c he mistry inc luded in less
detail in a n unde rgradu ate course. ( I e r.) Spring & fa ll.

Communication Disorders - CMD
C MD 100. SURVEY O F SPEECH PATHOLOGY. This is the introduc tory course to communi catio n di so rders
a nd th e fi e ld of speec h/ lan guage patho logy. (3 crs.)
C MD 105. LAN G UA G E AND S PEEC H DEV ELO PM E T. Emphas izes the no rm a l developme nt of speech,
language, and communica ti on. The fo rm and fun cti on of language are considered, i.e ., ph onology, syntax,

morpho logy, se manti cs, a nd pragmatics. (3 c rs.)

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CM D 108 NATURE OF LANG UAGE. This is a course about both the history and current use of language. A
major focus of th is course is 10 ana lyze the various components of language: phonetics, phonology, morphology,
semantics, syntax and the wrin en representati on. The sociocultural influence (di alects, accents) of language is
also discussed. A comparison is made between human and animal languages. Lastl y, language fun ction is
compared with brain structure. (3 crs. )
CMD 203. PHO ETICS. Int roduces practical phonology and phonetics as they apply 10 the communicati ve
process. The student is required to learn and use the Intern ational Phonetic Alphabet. (3 crs.)
CMD 204. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. The structure and normal function of the components of the
human body participating in the production and reception of speech and language. Prerequisite: CMD 2 13. (3
crs.)
C MD 2 15. SPEEC H SC IENCE. An imrod uctory course in Speech Sc ie nce: the stud y of the physica l
characteristics of speech, its perception and its production. (3 c rs.)
CMD 2 16. ARTIC ULATIO . Thi s course will provide the stude nt with traditional views toward aniculation
disorders and their assess ment and treatment. Current manage ment and assessment procedures wiII be presented.
(3 crs.)
CMD 218. I TRODUCTION TO C LIN ICA L PROCED URES. This course is designed to give the senior- level
Communication Disorders student his or her first in-depth view of actual clin ical procedures. The major goal of
the course is to consider all the issues related to bas ic/entry-leve l clinical interaction and 10 share information
wi th class mates. Topics will include creating an appro priate clinica l environme nt, professional be hav ior,
moti vating others, reinforcemem principles, legalities of clinical interactions, record keeping, data collection.
basic medi cal tenninology, and ad ministerin g basic speech and hearing screenin gs. (3 crs.)
CMD 220. COMM UN ICATIO ACROSS THE LI FESPA . Thro ugh lecture, reading and direct observations,
the student will learn abo ut the normal development of language across the lifespan. He/she will also learn
about the abnorm alit ies that occur at specific stages of life, as well as those that occur at all ages. Registration
in CMD 220 Laboratory is req uired and will provide the studem with cl ient observa tions both on and offcarnpus. (3 crs.)
CMD 300. SPEECH PATHOLOGY I. This course provides students with introductory knowledge of children
with language and speech disorders. They wi ll become aware of procedures and principles utili zed by speechlanguage pathologists in the assess ment and management of children with language and speech delays/disorders.
Prerequisites: CMD 100,203,204 and 2 13. (3 crs.)
CMD 30 1. SPEECH PATHOLOGY LI . Primary e mphas is is placed on severa l of the major speech disorders,
name ly: fluency disorders, voice disorders. language disorders in ad ults, dysanhri a, aprax ia, and dysphagia.
Prereq uisites: CMD 203, CMD 204, CMD 2 13. (3 crs.)
CMD 305. I TROD UCTlO N TO AU DIOLOGY. The course will provide the student with an understanding of
the ge netic and disease processes producing heari ng loss in children and adu lts and the procedures used 10
assess hearing loss and rehabilitate persons with hearing im pairment. Prereq uisites: CMD 204 and CMD 2 13.
(3 crs.)
CMD 320. ASSESSMENT OF SPEEC H A D LA G AGE. The 1uden1 learns to administer. score. and
interpret speech and language tests and write diagnostic repons based upon the admini stration and results of
such tests. (3 crs.)
CMD 400. CLIN ICAL PRACTI CUM. Prov ides the student clinician with a variety of therapeutic and evaluation
experiences with children or adults having speech, language or hearin g disorders. Prereq uisites: CMD 300,
CMD 30 I and a 3.0 in all CMD courses. (Vari able crs.)

Communication Studies - COM
COM 100. PERSPECTIVES O COMMU ICATlO . An introductory course intended primari ly for majors
in Communicalion St'Udies. The course ex plains th e many perspectives fro m which commun.icat.i on may be
studied and serves as an introd uction to the discipline. (3 crs.)
COM IOI. ORAL COMMU ICATlO . Designing, rehears ing, and delivering extemporaneous speeches to
facilitate solving group and public problems; reponin g and evaluating other speakers' intent, content , format.
and de li very. (3 crs.)
COM I 02. GRO UP DI SCUSS IO N: MANAGEME NT. Participation in, and anal ysis of, group decision-making
processes 10 develop communication and listening skills in group situations, 10 develo p understandin g of the
role of small group communication in business, to identify and develop styles and functions of group leadership.
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COM 105. SURVEY OF RAD IO, TELEVISION , AND FILM. Introd uction to communication in radio,
television, and film; effects of mass media on the audience and the individual ; role of mass media in news,
documentaries, commercials, and entertainment broadcasting. (3 crs.)
COM 107. FUNDAMENTALS OF DISCUSSION . Introduction to group fo m1s, techniques, participation, and
chairmanship in informal and formal discussions of contemporary issues. (3 crs.)
COM 14 1. AUDIO PRODUCTIO N I. Fundamentals of radi o production including the theory and use of Audi o
Lab eq uipment, writin g and producing various types of basic radio programs, and the stud y of FCC rul es and
regulations as they apply to rad io broadcasters. (3 crs.)
COM 142. VIDEO PRODUCTIO N I. Fundamentals of television studio production, including the use of
eq uipment. This course has both a lecture and a laboratory component. Students must register fo r both the
lecture and laboratory components in the same term. (3 crs.)
COM 165. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIO N. This course seeks to help the student develop an awareness
of the nature and complexity of interpersonal communication, recognize how perception of the self affects the
ability to relate to others, and gain an understand ing of those elements that shape the interpersonal communication
process . (3 crs.)
COM 20 I. rNTERCOLLEG IATE FORENSIC ACTIVITIBS . Instruction, practice, and performance of various
fo rms of debate and competiti ve individua l speaking and readin g events. Participation in intercollegiate
competition, largely on some weekends, is required. Open to students in any major. (3 crs.)
COM 203. INTRODUCTION TO PUB LI C RELATIO NS. Examines PR as the communication function that
allows organi zations to interface wi th their environments and publics. It describes the public relations process
as well as its hi story, the guiding princ iples and concepts of organi zational advocacy, and ex plores the vario us
career opportun ities in the field. (3 crs.)
COM 2 10. VOICE AND ARTICULATION. Introduction to phonetics and to voice production and contro l,
with exercises to develop adequa te quality, lo udness, pi tch, rate, and arti cul ation . (3 crs.)
COM 224. INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATlON. Techniques of discovering denotative and connotative
meanings in literature for presentation to listeners; solo presentations of different literary fonns. (3 crs.)
COM 230. ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE. Logical advocacy : briefi ng and supporting logicall y adequate
cases advocati ng propositions of policy, negati ve positions, exposing fallacious evidence and reasoning, refutation
and rebuttal. Applications to intercollegiate and mass med ia topics. Prerequisite: COM IO I or COM 250 or
permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 235. PRESIDENTIAL RHETOR IC, 1960 TO THE PRESENT. A study of the written texts, audio tapes,
and video tapes of selected speeches by American presidents. The course explores the use of rhetoric in campaigns,
in govern ance and in crises, by the presidents in order to illustrate contemporary political speaki ng and is an
examination of how to understand and evaluate presidential speaking. (3 crs.)
COM 24 1. AUD IO PRODUCTION II . Students will build upon the knowledge and ski lls learn ed in Audio
Production I, includi ng creating, writing, producing and evaluati ng various types of more sophisticated production
projects. Strong em phas is on theory and practice of rield production, creating sound and special effects.
Prerequisite: COM 14 1 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 242 . VID EO PRODUCTION II. A course designed to prepare a student to perform in the va ri ous areas of
single camera electronic fie ld production, including the fundamental s of scri pting, planning and budgeting
rield shoots; gathering audi o and video in the field; field lighting; skills and aesthetics of editing fi eld produced
video; and the understandin g and reading of test equipment for video signals. Prerequisite: COM 142 or
permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 246. RADIO AND TELEVISION ANNOUNCING . Theori es and practice of gatherin g, evaluating, writing,
and deli verin g newscasts, sports, commercials, interviews, fo r rad io and televi sion audi ences. Prerequisite:

COM 14 1 or COM 142 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 250. ORAL COMM UN ICATION: MANAGEMENT. Develop an awareness of, and an appreciation for
communication in the business world ; preparing and presenting oral reports and speeches designed especiall y
for persons who function in organi zations, businesses, or industries. (3 crs.)
COM 303. PUBLIC RELATIONS APPLICATIONS. This course seeks to develop the production ski lls necessary
to function in an entry- level public relations position. Many assignments will help students develop: I) proriciency
using the host of vehicles PR practitioners use, and 2) a portfolio. Effort wi ll be made to create an atmosphere
simi lar to the first job in PR. The instructor will be the first PR supervi sor - the boss - editing the work ;
critici zing sty le; as king for research; fo rcing the student to plan, analyze, write, rewrite, prepare, repair, organi ze,
and reorgani ze. Prerequisite: COM 203. (3 crs.)

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C OM 3 15. LAN G UA G E AN D BEHAVIOR. Developing la nguage hab its that im prove se nsory and symbo lic
pe rception, infe re nce- makin g, evaluati on, and conflic t ma nage me nt/resolutio n. Pre requisite: C OM 165 o r
permi ssio n of instru ctor. (3 crs.)
COM 324. ADVA C ED ORAL INTERPRETATION . Detailed an alysis and evaluation o f literary fo nn s. Creative
experime ntati on in adapting perfonning lite rature fo r solo and group presentati ons. Prerequisite: COM 224. (3 crs.)
COM 33 1. RADIO A ND TELEVISION C OMMERC IA LS . The writing o f comme rc ia l messages in varying
le ngths for both rad io a nd te levisio n, inc luding pre para ti o n o f storyboa rds. Prerequi site: C OM 14 1 or C OM
142 or permi ssion o f instruc to r. (3 c rs.)
COM 332. RADIO A ND TELEVISION WRITIN G : EWS . The writin g o f news, commentary and doc umentary
sc ripts fo r radio a nd te le vision; includes the press conference. Prerequ isites : COM 14 1or COM 142 or pem1ission
of instructor. (3 crs.)
C OM 335. RADIO A D TELEVISIO N WRfTLNG : DR A MA. Writing a nd a na lyz ing te le plays , film and/or
rad io p lays for unde rstanding o f dra ma tic co mposition a nd uniqu e needs of spec ific writing ge nres and audie nces.
(3 crs.)
C OM 336. BROADCAST REPORTI NG . A furthe r ex p lo rati on o f th e princ iples o f repo rtin g for th e e lectro nic
medi a. Students will app ly reporting techn iq ues, ethical principles, and lega l principles in actua l fi e ld experiences.
(3 crs.)
COM 34 1. AU DIO: AESTHETICS & A PPLIC ATIO NS. This co urse is designed as a di scussion of vari ous
aesth etic principles in a udi o fo llowed by applicati on of these princ iples in student producti ons. Stude nts must
have mas te red th e mechanics of studio and field aud io mi xing, reco rding and editin g pri or to e nrollme nt.
Prerequi sites : COM 141 & COM 24 1, or pe rmissio n o f instruc tor. (3 crs .)
COM 342. VIDEO: A ESTH ETI CS & APPLIC ATIO S. Thi s co urse is designed as a di sc ussio n of various
aesthe ti c principles in video fo llowed by applica ti on o f these principles in stude nt prod uced progra mmin g.
Stude nts must have maste red the mechani cs of shootin g and editi ng video tape prior 10 e nrollme nt in this
co urse. Pre requis ites: COM 142 & COM 242. (3 c rs.)
C OM 350. PERS UAS IO N. Me thod s of c ha nging auitudes a nd be ha viors th ro ugh co mmun ica tio n; a nal ys is o f
indi vidua ls, aud ie nces, occasio ns, and subj ec ts fo r pe rsuasive appeals. S tu dy o f logical and psyc hologica l
arrangements and Lhe ethics of persuading and being persuaded. Preparati on of persuasive speeches. Prerequisite:
C OM IOI or COM 250 or pe rmi ssio n of instrucLOr. (3 c rs.)
COM 355. BROA DCAST MA NAGEMENT. Develop me nt of a working know ledge o f the man agerial structures
o f broadcast o rga ni zati on. Pre requi site: COM 14 1 or C OM 142. (3 c rs.)
COM 360. APPREC IATIO OF FlLM . Preparatio n fo r inte lligent response to c ine ma. Discussion of the sc reen
pla y, d irector, and acto r. C riti cal eva luati on o f outstandin g film s o f the past a nd prese nt. (3 c rs.)
COM 363 . SPORT COMM UN ICATIO N AN D ME DI A RELATIO NS. This co urse prov ides sport manageme nt
training in sports public relations, publicity, and marketing. It includes writin g for the media, managing medi a
re lationships, and using medi a to obtain marketing objecti ves. Pre requisite: COM 303 or pem1ission of instru ctor.
(3 crs.)
C OM 370. PUBLIC COMM UNICATIO LAW AN D POLIC Y. This course examines the mea ning o f the
speec h and press c lauses o f th e First Ame ndment and the applica tio n o f tho se clauses 10 the fo rmul ati on o f
public communication policy. It considers electronic media policy form ulation in the area of commercial speech,
contemporary speech controversies, pri vacy, public interest, and evolving communicati on technologies, from
Lhe perspec ti ves of statute limitations, coun constitutional interpretati ons, co mmon law, regulatory mandates,
and internati onal trea ti es. (3 crs.)

COM 401. INTER ATIO AL BROADCAST SYSTEMS . An ove rview of world broadcastin g syste ms . It
pre pares the stude nt to fun ction as a pe rso n with a world view o f the fi e ld o f e lectro ni c mass co mmuni cati on.
Pre requisites : COM 355, COM I 05. (3 crs.)
COM 41 0. PROFESSION A L VIDEO C OMM U IC ATIO S. The fie ld o f business a nd institutio nal video.
The co urse pre pares the student LO func ti o n as a co rpora te wri te r, producer, direc to r, and editor o f deskLOp
videos, video press releases, videoconferences, tra ining tapes, and other business and in stituti onal videos.

Pre requisites: COM JOO & C OM 105. (3 c rs.)
COM 429. SPEC IAL PROBLEMS fN C OMM UN ICATIO N. Indepe nde nt stud y a nd reporting of to pics of
inte rest to the stude nt but not ava il ab le in sc hedul ed co urses. (Varia ble c rs.)
COM 438. PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPA IG M A AG EME NT. Seeks to increase unde rsta nding of the
manage me nt of public re lati ons ca mpa igns by integrating co mmuni cati ons theory w ith professional practi ce.

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Special alienLion is given to techniques for designing, implementing and evaluaLing effec ti ve campaign strategies

fo r c lients. Prereq uisites: COM 203, COM 303 . (3 crs.)
COM 445 . RA DI O A D TELEV ISIO IN A FREE SOC IETY. A study of the rights and obligations of the
mass med ia producer, purveyor, and audience. Prerequisite: COM I 05 or permi ssion of the instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 459. COMMU !CATION ST UDI ES I TER S HI P. Opportun ities fo r practi ca l, profess io na l
communication work and fie ld experiences in variou off-campus sen ings. Internships are 10 be jointly
admin istered by an on-site supervisor and the depanme111al internshi p supervisor. (Variable crs.)
COM 46 1. COM MU !CAT ION CRITI CISM . The stud y and app lication of the methods and cri tical perspectives
used in communica ti on criti cism. Students will critique a wide range of communi ca ti on artifacts which may

incl ude speeches, advcr1i scmcnts, films, and the messages of public relations. (3 crs.)
COM 463 . MED IA CRIT IC ISM. The study of criti cal approaches lo audio, video and cinematic texts. Emphasis
on the discuss ion and applica tion of approaches that examine; Lhe meaning of med ia tex ts, th e author' s role in

producing media texts, the impact of media texts on aud iences, and the impact of the social and cull ura l milieu
on the creative and criti cal process. Prerequisites : COM I 05 . (3 crs.)
COM 48 1. COMMUN ICAT ION RESEARCH TECHN IQUES . This course is in tended 10 prov ide an
int rod uction to and practi ce in the constru cti on of research that is appropri ate to the student 's area of interest in
Com municati on Studies. It seeks to provide basic research ski lls to those anti ci pati ng graduate studies, and to

those an1icipa1i ng employment in areas of Communication Studies. Prerequi sites: Major, j un ior standing or
permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
COM 484. PUBLIC RELATIO S CASES AND PROBLEMS . This is the capstone course for students in the
public re lations Concentrat ion. 11 seeks 10 develop analy tica l ski lls so that graduates may fu nction in the fo ur
prima ry roles of the public re lations practiti oner: I. monitor of pub lic opinion and change ; 2. voice of the
corporate conscience; 3. ad voca te fo r organi zations; and 4. monitor of organizational polic ies and programs.
Prerequ isite: COM 438 or permission of instructo r. (3 crs.)
COM 490. COM MU !CATION TH EORY. A seminar in which the theori es of human communication arc
analyzed. deba ted and evalua ted. (3 crs.)

Computer In fo rmation Systems - CIS
C IS 150 INTRODUCT ION TO DATABASE APPLICAT ION SOFTWARE. Th is course is an introductory
stu dy of databa se applicati on so ft ware as it is used on a microcomputer. T he more commonly used operati ons
of a selected da tabase applications software package will be presented. Introductory database design techniques,
queri es, forms, and reports will be presented. Laboratory ass ignments and projects will be used to combine
database theory and daiabase software lo solve info rmation management problems. Prerequisite: CSC IOI
Recommended or eq uivalent. (3 crs.)
C IS 2 15TELECO M MUN ICATI ONS AND LOCAL A R EA NE T WO RK S .

An in trod uc ti o n 10

telecommun ications and networks. Topics include data transmission, communicati on protocols and layered

standards, network hardware, network management, security, and privacy. Both LA
are add ressed. Prerequi site: 1ST 12 1 (3 crs.)

and WAN implementations

Computer Science - CSC
CSC IOI M ICROCOM PUTE R AP PLICAT ION SOFTWA RE . This course pro vides a structured laboratory
ex perience des igned 10 develop and enhance a student 's proficiency in using selected Windows microcompu1cr

application soft wa re packages. (3 crs.)
CSC 105 BAS IC PROG RAMMING LANGUAGE. This course wi ll provide the student wi th the kn owledge
to write well-stru ctured, modular programs on a personaJcomputer. It assumes no prior knowledge of computers
or programmin g. The fundamentals of programmi ng and computer technology are taught in a style consistent

with current th inking in the computin g field. Prerequ isites: High school alge bra or eq ui vulenl. (3 crs)
CSC 120 PRO BLEM SOLV ING AN D PROGRAMMING CONST RUCTS. This course presents bas ic computer
literacy ; int roduces operations in VAX and Windows enviro nments; presents problem solving heuristi cs and
structured programmi ng techniques ; presents language independent data types, operations, programming

constructs and s1a1emen1s; introd uces arrays and li nked lists; and implements fund amenta l prog rams using an
approp ri ate programm ing language. Prereq uisite: High school algebra or equi valent. (3 crs.)
CSC 123 IN TRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH PASCAL. This course prov ides an introd uction
to computers, algori thms, and progra ms. Emphasis is placed on effic ient progra m design using structured
progra mming methods. S1uden1s are req uired to write and 1est programs in the Pascal language. Prerequisite:
High schoo l algebra or equi valent. (3 crs.)

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CSC 124 C PROGRAMMING . Thi s course builds o n CSC 120. It give the student a thorough understand ing
of the C language so th at the student will develop the ability to program in the C language. Emphas is is placed
on effi cient software development using structured programming techniques. Stud ents are required to run
programs using an appropriate version of C. Prerequisite: CSC I 20. (3 crs.)
CSC 199 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTER SC IE NCE Designed for the Associate Degree person maj oring
in computer science, this course will enable the student to apply her/his kn owledge of computers to the real
world of computer technology. The fie ld experience will provide the student with an opportunity to see and
work with the many aspects of computers in the work place and shoul d enhance the stu de nt 's j ob opportuni ties
when the student gradu ates. Prerequisites: Students sho uld have com pleted 32 credits with a good QPA and
permission of the instructo r. (3 crs)
CSC 20 I WINDOWS and the [NTERNET. This course prov ides a stru ctured laboratory experience des igned to
enhance a student's proficiency in a Windows operating enviro nment and in using the Internet, and to deve lo p
a student 's proficiency in designin g and publi shin g web pages. (3 crs.)
CSC 202 VI SUAL PROGRAMMING . This course uses both lecture and a structured labo ratory experi ence to
develop a student 's profi ciency writing programs fo r a Windows environment. Programmin g is done in a visual
programming language using the event-dri ven progra mming paradi gm. Prerequisite: CSC 105 or CSC 120 or
CSC 123 o r equi valent. (3 crs.)
CSC 2 16 LOGIC AND SWITCHING THEORY. This course provides the stu dent with an in-depth study of the
bas is o f di gital computers. Number systems, arithmeti c operati o ns, codes, Boolean al gebra, Boolean
minimi zati on techniques, state transitio n tables, and state transition graphs are discussed. Ex tensive emphas is
is placed o n the analysis and synthesis of synchro no us and asy nchronous comb inatio nal networks which fo rm
digital computers. Prerequisite : MAT I 95. (3 crs.)
CSC 2 I 8 CO BOL I. An introduction to the essential elements of the COBO L lang uage using we ll-structured
programming techniques. Students will write and execute report programs, control break programs, data
val.idation programs and programs that implement tables. Good analysis, design and stru ctu re will be emphasized.
Prerequ isites: CSC I 20. (3 crs.)
CSC 224 FORTRA N. The FORTRAN language will be studied. Most of the maj or programming constructs of
FORTRAN will be covered includi ng ass ignment statements, loops, decisions. subprograms, arrays, character
manipulati o n, and file processing. Comparisons with other languages will be made and docum enta ti on of
prog rams will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CSC 120. (3 crs.)
CSC 260 DATA STR UCTURE S. The design, use, and programming of data structures such as stacks, q ueues,
linked lists, and binary trees will be discussed. Sortin g and searching methods are also discussed in th is course.
The analys is of algorithms will be cons idered as we ll as the applicati o ns o f the vari ous d ata stru ctures.
Prerequ isites: CSC 124 and MAT 195. (3 crs.)
CSC 265 OBJECT-OR[ENTED PROGR AMMING. This co urse introd uces the student to objec t-oriented
programming. Object-oriented programming offers a natural method fo r designin g software systems that build
on the concepts of data abstractio n, informati on hid ing, and mod ul ari ty. Prerequisite: CSC 260.(3 crs.)
CSC 270ASSEMBLY LA NG UAGE PROGRAMMlNG. ln this course the student will study the VAX assembl y
lang uage. ln doing so, the student will develop some concepts related to the arc hitecture and operations of the
VAX computer. Programs will be written and implemented usi ng the instructio ns in th is assembly language.
Constructs, such as selecti on, looping, and subprograms, will be implemented. Prerequ isite: CSC 260. (3 crs.)
CSC 300 COMPUTER OPERATIONS . This course is designed fo r the computer science maj o r who is looking
for a ge neral overview of computers, ho w they operate, how they store and use info rm atio n, and how peri pheral
eq uipment associated with the computer world operates. Prerequis ites: At least two computer science courses.
(3 crs)
CSC 309 OPERATIO NS RESEARCH. This course is a survey of the operations research tools that are available
to help a manage r make better decisions. It encompasses a nu mber of mathemati call y oriented techn iques that
have been developed for/adapted to management problems in the areas of pri vate industry, educatio n, military,
health care, and government applicati ons. Mathematical modeling tec hniques will be stu died in both lecture
and structured laboratory sessions. Prerequisite: Experience in Excel. (3 crs.)
CSC 3 18 COBO L 11 . This course is a continuati on of COBOL I emphas izing sequential and indexed fil es, disk
sto rage, table ha ndlin g, subprograms, library copy faciliti es, interacti ve process ing, sortin g, characte r
man ipulatio n and debugging. Top-down design and principles of structu red programming permea te the course.
File editing, fi le updatin g and file maintenance programs are covered in detai l. Prerequisites: CSC 2 18 (3 crs.)
CSC 324 COMPUT E R GRA PHICS. Th.is course introd uces the student to computer graphics software. Lecture
and laboratory sessions will use this software in the development of ad vanced graphics concepts. Hardware
devices will also be disc ussed. Prerequisite : CSC 265. (3 crs.)

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CSC 357 HY PERMEDI A AND CA I. In th is course, the design , deve lo pment, and evaluation of instructional
software is in vesti gated. Students will design CA I using the methods discussed and an appropriate authoring
system. Prerequisite: CSC I 20. (3 crs.)
CSC 360 ANALYS IS OF ALGORITHMS. This course covers algorithm analysis theory and techniques.
Students learn properties of both efficient and inefficient algorithms. The im portance of analyz ing algorithms
before im plementing them wi ll be emphas ized. Thi s course will teach the ski lls necessary to determine the best
a lgorithm for a given problem. We will in vesti gate greedy, graph theoretic, div ide and conquer, and dynamic
algorithms. We will cover both polynomial time algo rithms and P-completeness. Prereq ui sites: CSC 265. (3
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CSC 375 SYSTEMS A ALYSIS . This course introduces the student to the in fo rm ation system deve lopment
li fe-cyc le, the basic concepts and tools of system analysis, and the uti li zation of various system deve lopment
too ls. Prereq uisites : C IS 150 and 1ST 12 1 (3 crs.)
CSC 378 COM PUTE R ARC HITECTU RE. Thi s course will provide the student with an in-depth study of the
organization of the central processing unit, arithmetic logic unit, control unit, instruction fom1ats, and addressing
schemes of digital computers. Extensive emphasis is placed on the translatio n of asse mbl y language instructions
into their microseq uence operati ons wi thin the contro l unit and the interconnection and control of registers,
arithmet ic logic units, memory units, and busses which fo rm the central processing unit and the digital computer.
Prerequ isites: CSC 2 16 and CSC 260 are required and CSC 270 is recommended. (3 crs.)

CSC 400 OPERATING SYSTEMS. An introduc tory study of the main e lements of an operatin g systemmemory ma nagement, process manage ment, device management and file management. Prerequisite: CSC 260
is required and CSC 378 is recommended. (3 crs.)
CSC 405 DATA COMMU ICATIO S. A study of transmi ssion medi a and techniq ues, data link protocols,
error detection, hardware and selected network standards. Prereq uisite: CSC 260 is required and CSC 378 is
reco mmended. (3 crs.)
CSC 4 10 LI SP PROG RAMM ING. In this course, an introduction to LISP (List Processing) will be used as a
vehicle fo r encod ing intell igence-exhibiting processes. Topics include a survey of lambda calculus and recurs ive
fun ction theory. Prerequisite: CSC 260. (3 crs.)
CSC 4 19 MATHEMATICS AND COMP UTER SCIE CE INTERNSHIP. This course is designed for the
co mputer science major who is seeking work experience in the computer science area. T his intern experience

will enable the student to apply her/hi s knowledge of computers in the real work place. The internship will
provide the student with the va luable computer ex perience that sho uld enhance the student's job opportunities
upon gradu ation. Prerequisites: Students should have completed 64 credits with a good QPA and permission
of the instructor. (Va ri able crs)
CSC 424 NU MERI CAL ANALYS IS. This course in trod uces usefu l numeri ca l techniques for solving a broad
spectrum of problems in science and engineering. Topics include seri es and polynomial approximations, Romberg
arrays, numeri cal differentiati on, numerica l integration, and numerical equati on solution procedures. Error

analys is in algorithms is addressed, as well as machine fl oating poi nt e rrors and how Lo cont ro l them.
Prerequisites: CSC 124 or CSC 224, MAT 34 1, MAT 195, and (MAT 273 or MAT 282) (3 crs.)
CSC 455 STRUCTU RES OF PROGRAMM ING LANG UAGES. Students will stud y the fo ur categories of
programming languages-imperati ve, object-oriented, fun cti onal, and logic. A n in-depth discussion of the

im perati ve languages wi ll be followed by discussions of the other three parad igms. Students will be required to
investigate at least one language. Prerequisites: CSC 265 and a minimum of 6 additional credits in programming
languages. (3 crs.)
CSC 456 DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. The design, implementation, and application of data
base managemen t systems. This is a study of the design of da ta bases including the norm alization of the tables.
SQL, E- R modeling, and da tabase design and implementation. Prerequi site: CIS 150 or equivalent database
know ledge. (3 crs.)
CSC 460 LANGUAGE TRANSLATION . This course studies the design and construction of compi lers. Lex ical
analys is. syntactic analys is, and code generation are in vesti gated in deta il. Language design, interpreters,
semantic analys is, interm edi ate code genera ti on, and code optimi zati on are also considered. Prerequisites:

CSC 260 and at least one programming language in addition to C. (3 crs.)
CSC 475 THEORY OF LANGUAGES. An introduction to finite state automata and fo rm al languages. Topics
include regular ex pressions and reg ular grammars, context-free gra mmars, pumping lemmas, pushdown automata,
turing mac hines. computability, and the classification of forma l languages. Prerequisites: MAT 195 is required
and CSC 260 is reco mmended. (3 crs.)

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CSC 485 SPECIAL TOPICS LN COMP UTER SCIENCE. This course allows current topics in computer science
to be offered in a timely fashion. Topics are not covered in other courses and wi ll not be regularly offered as a
special topic. The course topic depends on current trends in computer science, the interests of the students and
the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Thi s course may be repeated if a different topic is
offered. (3 crs.)
CSC 490 SENIOR PROJECT I: SOFTWARE E GrNEERlNG. This course introduces students to software
engi neering. They wi ll study its history, terrni nology, requirements, specifications, and design. The students
wil l write a software definition, specification, and one or more papers on software engineeri ng topics.
Prereq uisites: CSC 260 and ENG 2 17.
CSC 492 SE IOR PROJECT II. Thi s course is a continuation of the Senior Project I: Software Engineering
course and the capstone course of the program. The project proposal developed in the first Senior Projec t class
will be designed and implemented in this course. The student will produce a project users guide and will
demo nstrate proficiency in the academic progra m through the development of the project and th rough a
comprehensive outcomes examination. Prerequisite: CSC 490.
CSC 496 SEM INA R lN COMPUTER SCIENCE. This course is designed fo r the highl y moti vated student
wi hing to develop certain current computer science topics. Topics covered in this course are chosen by the
student under the guidance of the instructor. The class does not meet regularl y but , rather, by arrangement
between the instructor and the student. Prereq uisites: Minimum of 2 1 hours in computer science course work
and permission of the department chair and instru ctor. ( I to 3 crs.)
CSC 502 ADVANCED VISUAL PROGRAMM[ G. This cour e uses both lecture and a structured laboratory
experience to further enhance a student's proficiency writing prog rams for a Windows environment. Topics

mi ght include programmi ng with multimedia, programming with Active X, object-oriented programming,
advanced database programming, or web database programming, Prerequisites: CSC 202 and (C IS I50 or
equ ivalent). (3 crs.)
Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Science Program) - CRJ
CRJ 10 1 lNTRODUCTION TO CRJMl NA L JUSTICE. The course covers the nature, scope and im pact of
cri me in the United States, independent and interdependent operations and procedures of police, court and
corrections, and introductory theories of crime and de li nq uency. Course introduces the justice model in a
systematic way whereby students delve into the numerous components of the justice system including law
enforcement, legal and judicial process and correctional operations. Career opportunities will be fully covered
throughout the course. (3 crs.)
CRJ I02 AMERICAN POLIC I G. An introduction to the police system in America, which is the gateway to
the criminal justice process. Topics considered include the historical fo undations of police processes, occupational
ro les and task of law enforcement, and the nature and designs of typical, as well as innovative, police systems.
Perennial problems of policing, particularly as it relates to communi ty interaction, are also essential components
of the course. (3 crs.)
CRJ I03 CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS. Course exarrtines the management, structure and organizational design
of correctional institutions. Correctional plan ning, construction, program evaluation and community interaction
will be considered and improvement strategies for correctional operations will be debated and critiqued. Course
prov ides a broad based overview of the correctional system which incarcerates and confines, treats and reclaims
criminal personalities and protects and serves the state and the community by removing threats to the social
order. (3 crs.)
CRJ 104 lNTRODUCTION TO SECURITY. A basic overview of private sector justice is the course's chief
ai m. Types of security operations and function s compri e much of the course coverage including perimeter
and physical security, intelligence gathering, retail and industrial security, terrorism and executi ve protect.ion as
well as security in select business and industrial centers. Careers, regulation and licensure, the debate on
professionalization are other areas of major intellectual concern . (3 crs.)
CRJ 20 1 CRIMI NAL rNVESTIGATION . This course is a comprehensive exami nation of civi l and criminal
inves tigations in both public and private modes, including most major felony processes and relevant civil
actions. Focus is on the fundamenta ls of the investigative process and the range of skills necessary for successful
performance and management of investigations, including evidence gatherin g and analysis. witness assessment,
field techniques, and linkage between investigative and prosecutori al age nc ies. (3 crs.)
C RJ 202 lNDUSTRIAL AND RETAIL SECURITY. Course covers a wide array of issues re levant to the
protection of industrial, retail and commercial interests, including admini strati ve and managerial aspects of the
security field in both the public and private sector; consideration of unique security manage ment problems
arising from labor disputes; demonstration, civil diso rders, and ri ots; white collar and organi zed crime; and
industrial espionage. Management issues pecul iar to organizations which operate under constraints imposed by
federa l and state regulatory agencies is also dealt wi th . Tac tical steps and strategies to combat the various forms
of criminality in the commercial marketplace will be anal yzed and discussed. (3 crs.)

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C RJ 2 11 ORGAN IZED CRJME. A complete examination of the dynamic re ferred to as "orga ni zed crime"
commencing with its histori cal underpi nnin gs. Specific crimes, like racketeerin g, extorti on, bribery, official
corrupti on, graft, drugs, prostituti on and other illicit trafficking wi ll be analyzed. In vestigative techn iq ues and
prosecut ori al strategies that re late to the identification and elimination of orga ni zed crime are a major component
of the course content. (3 crs.)
C RJ 2 15 THE VICTIM AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. This course will examine issues surrounding the
centra l charac ter in a crimi nal act - the victim . Contents are designed to develop an understanding of what ii
means 10 be victimized, including the phys ical, psychological, and economic impact of crime upon victims,
their fam ilies, and society in general. Special consideration wi ll be given to specific victi m populations (i.e.
survivo rs of homic ides, sexual assa ult, and fam ily violence), secondary victimi zation by the criminal system,
victim assistance programs, and fut ure trends in this fi eld. A fu ll review of how the Ame rican justice system has
responded to the needs of victims is part of the course content and includes a look at victim testi mony at
sentenci ng and paro le and probation hearings, victim notification, Meghan's law, victim adv isory and protection
services, and oth er means in which the judicial system assures victim par1icipation during the adjudicative

phase. (3 crs.)
C RJ 305 INTERNATIONAL CRIMrNAL JUSTICE. Compares and contrasts the cri minal justice system of
the United States with the systems of other count ries on a substanti ve and procedural basis. A thorough
examinati on of other cultural models of law and justice in order that differences in justice processing and
defi nition become apparent. Some emphas is is placed on international policing and legal enforcement ; whether
th rough INTERPOL or treaty or other regulation. (3 crs.)
C RJ 309 WHITE COLLAR C RIME. This course considers crime commined by corporations as well as whi te
collar criminals: how such crimes are defin ed; who commits or is victimi zed by it ; which moral, ethical, legal
and socia l contexts promote it and how society responds. Procedural and policy considerations in the in vestigation
and en forcement of relevant statutes will also be covered, including the concept of legal pri vi lege, the role of
the grand ju ry and other pre-tria l processes, evidentiary questions, liti gation strategies, and potential sanctions
and other punishments. (3 crs.)
C RJ 325 LAW, J USTICE AND FAM ILY. A full -fl edged review of the justice system's response to the
estab lishment and mai ntenance of famil y in the American culture. How the fami ly is defined , its heritage of
rights and protections and the differentiated ro les of pare nt and child are central considerations. Further review
includes a look at fam il y dissolution, di vorce, custody and support disputes and the ongoing problems of
visitation. The emerging problems of spousal and child ab use will be keenl y analyzed and how the legal syste ms
provides protection from these abuses will be close ly scrutini zed. (3 crs.)
C RJ 33 1 JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM . This course covers the juveni le j ustice system, with special emphasis
on the way it procedurall y differs from adult offender adjudication. The parts of the juvenile justice system,
hearings, due process standards and constitutional mandates are full y reviewed. Status offenders and other
youth class ifications are considered, together with a histori cal sum mary of j uvenile court philosophy. New
trends in the procedural disposition of juveniles especiall y transfer to adult j urisdiction, types of punishment,
suitability of the death penalty are discussed. (3 crs.)
C RJ 335 PRI VATE SECURITY LAW. A foc used examination fami liarizes students with the ori gi ns and
deve lopment of private security, wi th an emphasis on defining sec urity's ro le in the administration of justice, its
histori cal underpinnin gs, types of security services in the American marketplace, and the legal aspects of private
sector j ustice. Further considerations are regul ation, licensing, the civil and criminal liability of security personnel,
and the ongoing constitutional debate that surro unds private security enforcement. Exactly how private sector
justice operatives are legally liable for their conduct, as contrasted wi th the public justice official, is a maj or
featu re of the course design. (3 crs.)
CRJ 345 PROBATION AND PAROLE. This course examines the theory and practices of probation and parole
with juvenile and adult offenders including re lease philosophy, bail and petition, hearings on grant, revocation
or denial, alternati ve community based corrections and legal issues that emerge in award revocation or imposition
of probation and parole. (3 crs.)
CRJ 35 1 CIVI L LIABfLITY OF CRIM INAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL. A comprehensive examination of civil
law issues, often witnessed in a justice agency, bro ught abo ut by justice personnel in the performance of their
duties. Examples include civil ri ghts violations; conseq uences of excessive force, assault and other tortuous
conduct: negligent hiring, retention and entrustment ; defa mation and slander; and dereliction of duty. Course
employs a series of actual litigations involving civil liability in police depart ments, tracing the ori ginal infliction
of harm through the jury verdict. Defense strategies to citizen ac tions are provided. (3 crs.)
CRJ 36 1 JUD IClALADM INISTRATION. An examination of the American jud ic ial system, highlighting state,
loca l, and federa l tribunals, including an assess ment of their hierarchy, subject mailer juri sdi ction, and
admin istration. Also reviewed will be judicial reasoning, judicial process and the chief personnel responsible
for j udic ial operations. More parti cul arly the course will expose the various phases inherent in c ivil and criminal
liti ga tion inc luding the concepts of jurisdi ction, venue, parties and the pleadin gs that guide advocacy. Typical
case calendars and dockets will be examined th roughout the course so tha t students may acq uire a complete
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CRJ 375 CRIMINAL LAW. An introduction to substanti ve crimin al law that reviews the social. philosophical,
and legal fo undations of criminal codification. In addition, the course covers the histori cal development of
criminal law in the U.S. Other subject matter includes parties to crimes including principals /accessories, criminal
capacity, crimin al e lements, e.g. mens rea and actus rei,s, and the specific crimes against person, propeny, and
public order. Lastly. the course captures crimin al law from the defendant 's perspective by reviewing the acc used's
mental states, potential defenses and uses of miti gation . (3 crs.)
C RJ 376 CRJMINAL PROCEDURE. A procedural law course which includes a review of the law of arrests.
seanch. and seizure. the making of bail, adjudication. pre- and post-trial activities and the natu re of plea bargaining.
Substantial emphasi is give n the constitutional protections afforded through the Bill of Ri gh ts. panicularl y the
I•, 4'", 5• , 6"'- s•, and 14'". Course deals extensively with case law appl ications of these princi ples and the ro le
of judge and jurist in the craftin g of criminal process standards. (3 crs.)
C RJ 394 PROBLEMS IN POLICING. This course involves discussion and stud y of specific problems of law
enforce ment and policing in contemporary American society. It emphasizes the development, nature and function
of law enforcement as it relates to public crimin al justice rather than pri vate sector justice. Topical coverage
consists of eth ics. corrupti on, deadly fo rce, and civil li abilities and other dilemmas commonl y faced in the
modem police system. (3 crs.)
C RJ 395 THE DEATH PENALTY. An examination of death penalt y policies in the American j ustice system
from a legal, ethical and jurisprudential perspective. An analysis of case and statutory law. the principles of due
process and appellate ri ghts are included. (3 crs. )
CRJ 399 SELECTED TOPICS IN LAW AND JUSTICE. A focused exam ination of an e merging and dynamic
problem or issue in the study and practice of criminal justice. Special subject maller not ord inari ly covered in
the existing curricul a can be presented by interested fac ult y. Examples inc lude but are not limited to: altern ati ve
punishment schemes, euthanasia and mercy killing, civil disobedience and the rul e of law, minorities in the
justice system, affirm ati ve action policy, police use of fo rce and wo men in criminal justice. (3 crs.)
CRJ 400 FOREIG STUDY IN CR IM INAL JUST ICE. A semester or summer based experience in a fo reign
nation. e.g. Ireland, Hungary, London or Germany, by enrolling in actual classes at a foreign host institution fo r
purposes of credit. Class instruction re lates to the stud y of law and justice and affords a comparative critique of
foreignjustice models. The experience consists of not on.ly study, but also visitations to justice agencies, research,
travel to historical and cultural locations and social activities. Credits awa rded will vary according to course
offerin gs, Lime and length of experi ence. (Vari able crs. LO a maximum of 12 crs.)
CRJ 429 TERRORISM . Examines current terrorism, its ori gi ns and ideologica l bases, with pan icular attention
to its relation to political institutions and the criminal justice process. Specific anention is given methods and
means of the terrorist, moti vations and modus operandi trends and predi ctability and law enforcement 's
multi-faceted reacti ons to its many devious forms. Legislati ve efforts to curb the scourge o f terro rism are also
highlighted. (3 crs.)
C RJ 455 LEGA L TRADITIONS. This course encompas es a complete examination of the law, its ori gins,
roots and underpinnings in a jurisprudential contex t. Coverage includes a focu sed exami nati on of classical,

medieval and contemporary legal thinkers. Prob lems of personal privacy, sex ual freedom, procreative contro l,
the im position of pena lties, and notions of good will be considered. Course panicipants will consider these
questions: What is law? Is law re lated to religion and morality? What are the foundations of law in Western
Culture? Can law, ethics and morality be differentiated? How can a legal system be just? Can law shape morality
or does morality shape law? How does Western legal tradition resolve ethical questions such as abortion.
suicide, euthanasia. and the death penalty ? Is there a unified vision of law that consists of the good, of vinue
and the idea of j ustice? (3 crs.)
C RJ 465 POLICE ORGANIZATION AND MANAG EME T. The study of command-level problems and trends
in police organi zations and manage ment. Principles of organi zation, contro l, plannin g and leadership relatin g
to police agencies are freely assessed. Topics consist of perso nnel, budget, policy making, crime response
tac tics and measurements of some. (3 crs.)
C RJ 470 CR IM ES AGAJNST C HI LDREN. This is a course that examines criminal acti vity targeted against
childre n. The course wi ll focus on the phys ical and sex ual ab use, neglect , kidnapping, and sex ual ex ploitation
of child ren. Students wi ll explore methods of identifying victims. in vestiga tin g offenders, and coun presentation
of criminal cases. Special auention is focused on the dynamic of the relationship between victims and offenders
and how that is a fac tor in the in ves ti gation and prosecution of criminal ac ts. (3 crs.)
C RJ 485 FORENSI C LAW. An interdisciplinary course covering law, crimin al justice, science and technological
issues in Lhe evidentiary aren a Coverage in Lhe course provides a broad-based assessmen1 of expert witnesses.
microanalysis, pathological evidence, admissibility and in vesti gatory practice, ballistics, fingerprints, vascar/
radar, and photographic techniques. Contrasted with criminalistics. subject mailer of this course is primaril y
evidentiary. More panicularly, the course will delve into the rul es of evidence, which guide the admissibility of
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qualification of witnesses competent to testify, scientific ri gor req uired for ad mission and case law determinations
on the use and abuse of scienti fic evidence. (3 crs.)
CRJ 490 FORENSIC ACCOUNTING . An advanced review of strategies and tactics essential to the fraud
examination process. Course presentation ass umes bas ic accountin g kn owledge and guides the student into
speciali zed, applied settings ind.icative of fo rensic accounting. Coverage includes: fin ancia l statement analysis,
interpretation and scrutin y of fi nancial records and documentation, trace techniques, reportin g irregularities,
fra ud examination approaches, and legal rul es and statutory construction pertinent to accounting prac tices.
Students wi11 prepare a series of field exercises in common fra ud cases such as bankruptcy, insurance, employee/
e mployer reportin g, covert examinations, trading prac tices and money launderin g schemes. (3 crs.)
CRJ 495 LEGAL AN D JUSTICE RESEARCH METHODS . A criminal justice ex ploration of the specialized
methods and sources of legal and justice research in these areas: Justice publications and resources, case
collections, computer-assisted research, constitutional materi als, legal history, legal peri odicals, legislati ve
history, prac tice and procedure, and social science materials related to law. Application of legal research strategies
will be required. (3 crs.)
C RJ 497 LAW AN D EVLD ENCE. A comprehensive review of evidentiary principles, both common law and
sta tutory, and how evidentiary standards affect and govern both civil and criminal process. Topical coverage
incl udes: Real and phys ical evidence, demonstrati ve substitution, hearsay and first-hand evidence, witness
scope and qualification, as well as pri vilege principles. Both federal and state rules will be interpreted. Students
will be req uired to advocate cases utili zing these evidentiary principles in a mock court environment and to
research an area of emerging ev idence law. (3 crs.)
C RJ 498 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP. An on-site, ex peri ential learning ex peri ence where students
wo rk at a vari ety of justice agenc ies for academic credit is the central aim of the internship progra m. lntern
locations ha ve included government agencies, police departments, prisons, federal and state law enfo rcement,
pri vate securi ty firms, judicial clerkships, legal ofii ces and legal research concerns. Interns must complete a
self-evaluation, perfo rm a series of exercises and ass ignments, author a log di ary and a paper o utlining the
internship experi ence, work 45 hours per internship credit, and present an acceptable recommendation from the
internship supervisor upon completion of the ex perience. Anendance at internship seminars for the department
is required. (Vari able crs.)
C RJ 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LAW AND JUSTICE. This course is independent in design, allowing
students to act and engage in mature thought and academic review of topics of interest. The course requires a

scholarl y, yet practical completion of a large research project in conjunction with a fac ult y mentor. Projects
must be approved in adva nce of registration and must be concerned with significant intellectual subject maller
that involves the admini tration of law and justice. (3 crs.)
Criminal Justice (Associate Program) - XJJ
These courses are offered by facul ty from the Community College of Beaver County as part of the Cooperati ve
Cri minal Justice Program with Cali fo rni a Uni versity.
XJJ 132. IN TRODUCTIO N TO SEC URITY. The practical and legal basis of securit y, the role of the security
agent in modem society, and the interaction with law enforcement are addressed . Bas ic goals of security and
loss prevention, areas of speciali zation, and career o pportunities are discussed. (3 crs.)
XJJ 134. COMM UNICATION S KILLS FOR SECU RITY OFFICERS . The aim of this course is to develo p
effecti ve and basic writin g and communication strategies fo r securi ty ofiicers. (3 crs.)
XJJ 155 . ADMINl STRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. An overview of the American criminal justice system
dealing with the ro le of the police, courts, and correctional institutions. The course also covers constitutional
limits of police power; the trial process; and sentencing structure; and the functions of the numerous agencies
within the criminal justice system. (3 crs.)
XJJ 156. NARCOTICS & DRUG ABUSE. Study of narcotics, dangerous drugs, and the people who abuse
them. Implementation, evaluation and coordination of drug control programs. Consideration of pri vate treatment
programs, civil commitment, procedures, public education programs, and medi cal treatment programs. (3 crs.)

XJJ 157. CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION . Organi zation, objecti ves and functions of a correctional
age ncy will be studied. Principles of Adm.inistration relating to the sound and efiicient operation of correctional
fac ilities will be discussed with emphas is on the special problems encountered in the field. (3 crs.)
XJJ 158. PROTECTIVE SECU RITY LAW. The course acquaints the student with the bas ic legal issues fac ing
the private security officer. An overview of legal powers, limitations, and genera l liabilities will be addressed.
Major topics include the powers of detention, arrest, search and seizure, use of fo rce, interrogation, and most
importantl y, probable cause. Special emphas is will be placed on criminal and c ivil penalties applicable to
securit y age nts concernin g abusive powers or illegal acti vities. (3 crs.)

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XJJ 160. CR IMI AL LAW I. The laws of a rres t, use of force , inte rroga ti on , a nd evide nce are studi ed .
Pe nn sylvani a law applicable 10 the law e nfo rce ment office r wi ll be emphas ized. (3 c rs.)
XJJ 165 . SECUR ITY OPERATIO S & PRI NC IPL ES OF LOSS PREV ENT IO . The course introd uces the
tec hnical a nd applied prac tice of securit y. Emph asis will be on procedures a nd practices of secu rity personn el,
the theore ti cal use of a larm systems, locks, surve illance equ ipment, the app lication o f safe ty prac ti ces and ri sk

assessment. Uni form security standards, survey techniques will be discussed, Loss prevention programs related
internal e mpl oyee theft , re ta il theft, and insuran ce considerations will be em phas ized . Presents a n overview
o f securi ty in vestigati ve equipment, interview and interrogation skill s and preparing in vestigati ve reports will
be hi ghlighted . (3 crs.)
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XJJ 170. S UPERV ISORY TECHNIQUES . T his co urse is a n introductio n 10 the duti es a nd respons ibili ties of
the superviso r in all organi zati ons. Topics to be covered are business tools and skills a superviso r utili zes as
ma nager; interre lationships be tween the supervisor and othe r departments a nd techn iques dealing w ith e mpl oyee
problems and gro ups. (3 crs.)
XJJ 175. FIRST A ID & C PR/FIRST RESPONSE. Theory a nd practi ce o f genera l first a id tec hniques are
covered , including th e treating of illness, wounds, shoc k, and e me rgency resc ue. Also included will be Hazmat
Response, identifi cation and treatment of co mmunicable di sease , and ide ntificatio n of local health organizations.
(3 crs.)
XJJ 180. OCCUPATIO NAL SAFETY & FIRE PREVENT ION. The co urse pro vides a n introduc ti o n and
examines regul ations regarding " Right To Kn ow Laws, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), bas ic Occ upationa l
Safety & Health Act (OSHA) require ments, hazardous materials ide ntificati on a nd response. The course examines
occupation a l hazards, injuries, di seases and relati ve preventi on. (3 c rs.)
XJJ 185. SPECIAL SECURITY ISS UES & PROBLEMS. Thi s course is a s1t1dy of require me nts and specific
problems in sec urity suc h as substance abuse, o rga ni zed labo r awareness, domestic vio lence, and protection
fro m abuse petitio ns, work place vio lence a nd e mp loyee escon . The course a lso exa mines typi cal impropriet ies
o f th e industry, sec urity o ffi cer negligence, stress man agement, a nd interacti o ns wi th public law enforcement.
(3 crs.)
XJJ 2 15. INVESTIGAT IVE CONCEPTS. This course reveals fundame nta ls o f investi gative theory developing
informational processes, principles of interviewing and questi on constni cti on, instrumemati on techniques,
identification of persons and things, in vesti gati on, and current issues in volving in vas ion of pri vacy are also

considered . (3 crs.)
XJJ 249. DIRECTED STUD IES. This is a semi nar for ad vanced c rimin a l justi ce stude nts who will s1Udy and
ana lyze ty pical crimin al justi ce problems. Ex te nsive Library work is required alo ng with indepe nde nt study of
various problems. Special se minars may be considered fo r course credit a t th e di scretion o f the criminal justice
coordin ator. (3 crs.)
XJJ 256. PROBATION, PARDO & PAROLE. Probation, pa rdo n and paro le are exa mined as judic ia l process
a nd an exec uti ve func tio n. Emphas is is 10 be placed on the philosophica l approach to probati on, pardon and
paro le. Contempo rary me thods such as work release programs , halfway houses, a nd paro le clinics are 10 be
examin ed . (3 c rs.)
XJ J 257. RULES OF CR IM INAL PROCEDU RE. A stud y of crim ina l procedures whi c h will exami ne the
process by whi c h the c riminal law is brought to bear on indi viduals in society - as spelled out in the Pe nnsylva ni a
rules. The course co nside rs all aspects o f the c rimina l processes from the filing of the co mpl aint thro ugh the
pretrial and tri al stages and in lO th e sen tencing and pretrial or trial se nt e nc ing phases suc h as probation, parole,
a nd post correcti ona l proceedings as contro lled by these rul es. (3 crs.)
XJJ 26 1. INTERV IEW & INTERROGATION. Fu ndame nt a ls of the inte rview ing process and inte rrogati ve
tec hnology, tak ing into considerati on the nature, meth ods, a nd principles o f inte rviewing with e mphasis on ro le
play ing in inte rviews . (3 crs .)
XJJ 262. CR IM INAL EVIDENCE. A comprehe nsive analysis o f the ru les of ev ide nce. Panicu lar subj ects
include Judi cial Notice Presumpti ons, the Nature of Rea l a nd C ircumstanti a l Evidence, Burden of Proof, Pro vince
o f Coun and Jury, Documen tary Evidence, Confessio ns, Admissions a nd Witnesses. The course w ill give
panic ul ar e mph as is 10 evidence in c rimin al cases. Prerequi sites: XJJ 155. (3 crs.)
XJJ 270. C RIMINOLOGY. The nature and ca usati on of crime. Approaches 10 the srudy of crime and its treatment
a nd preventi on. The socio logy of c rimina l law a nd the nat ure of c rimina l be ha vior: theo ri es and resea rc h.
Pre req ui site: HS 155. (3 crs.)
XJ J 275. J UVE ILE DELI NQUENCY. Bio logica l, psyc ho logical and soc iological faclO rs in ju ve nil e
delinquency. A survey of theo ries of juveni le de linquency. Modem trends in prevention and trea tment. (3 c rs.)

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XJJ 28 1. ORGAN IZED CRIM E. This course is a stud y in the development, structure, and opera ti on of organized
crime in the United States today. Emphas ized will be the major cri me fami lies, the ex tend and types of the ir
crimina l acti vities, as well as present effon s utili zed to combat orga ni zed crime in both the publi c and pri vate
sectors. (3 crs.)
XJJ 282 . POLICE ETHI CS & PROBLEMS. Po li ce Et hi cs a nd Problems introd uces the student to the
psychological and socio logical fac to rs e ffecting law enfo rcement and communit y respo nse. Critical iss ues
exami ned wi ll include dissent and civil disobedience, discrimin atory and selecti ve law enfo rcement, police

militancy, po lice ethi cs, and the effects of stress and j ob burno ut in the crimin al j usti ce profess ion. (3 crs.)
XJJ 283. CR IM INAL JUSTI CE INTERNSHIP. T he Criminal Justi ce Internshi p affords second year students
an opportunit y 10 wo rk w it.h a local law enfo rcement or criminal ju stice agency. Cooperatin g agencies include

the Sheriff 's o ffi ce, a local mag istrate, a police department, Ju ve ni le and Ad ult Probation, and Drug and Alcoho l
Services. (Va ri ab le crs.)

Earth Science - EAS
EAS 100. INTRODUCT ION TO EARTH SCIENCE. This introductory co urse is designed to acquaint the
stude nt with the fo ur ge neral areas of eanh science: astrono my, geology, meteoro logy, and oceanography. The
co urse consists of two hours of lecture and one hour of lab work. (3 crs.)
EAS 13 1. INTRODUCTIO N TO ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY. This course dea ls with the interaction
between man and his geologic environment. Emphasis is placed on the understandi ng of basic geologic principles
and case studies of some of the classic examples of environmental problems. Labora tory exercises and problems
are an integral part of the course. T his is intended as a survey course and a student needs only a Jimjted

backgroun d in geology. (3 crs.)
EAS 150. INT ROD UCT ION TO GEOLOGY. A survey course intended pri maril y for the non-science maj or.
Topics considered include th e make-up of the earth , intern al and ex ternal processes Lh at occur w ilhin or on the
ean h, rocks and mi nera ls, foss il s, earth 's ori gin and evolution, and the ori gin and evolution of life on th is

planet. Labora tory work is an integral pan of the course. (4 crs.)
EAS 160. PHYSICA L GEOGRAPH Y. The stud y of the phys ical aspects of hum an environment includ ing
cl imate, soils, water, vegetat ion, and topograph y. Map readin g and air photo interp retation are also treated. (3
crs.)
EAS 163. INTRODU CT ION TO OCEANOGRAPHY. An int rod uctory co urse in the stud y of the fo ur main
branches of oceanograph y: ( I) geology of the oceani c basins (ori gins of the oceans, structure and geomorphology
of the ocean's fl oor, methods of investi gation ); (2) chemi stry of the ocean waters; (3) phys ics of the oceans
(c urrents, waves, ti des, etc.); (4) biology of the oceans (marine plants and anima ls). No preliminary studies
required but previo us course work in EAS I 00 or EAS 150 recommended. (3 crs.)
EAS 166. GEO LOGY OF PE NNSY LVANI A. A survey of the Commonwealth 's geologic settin g, geologic history,
and mineral resources. There are no prerequisites. Students will be introduced to the necessary geologic concepts
and term ino logy. Students are expected to participate in at least three of the fo ur planned fi eld trips. (3 crs.)
EAS 175. FIELD COU RSE IN EARTH SCIENCE I. This co urse prov ides the student with opponunities to
stu dy meteorologica l, cl imatological, geological and oceanographi c phenomena in situ , to apply th e scientific
melhod. to acqu ire critica l th.inking skill s by examining earth fea tu res and processes and by exa mining
anth ropoge ni c effec ts on selected natura l pheno mena, to unders tand the value of selected eanh processes and
fea tures and to quantify naturaJ phenomena. Students w ill participa te in an excursion. (3 crs.)

EAS 200. H ISTO RI CA L GEOLOGY. A study of the geologic history of Ea nh and the successio n of the maj or
groups of plants and animals as based on th e geologic interpretati on of rock formati ons and foss il s. Fi eld trips

are an integral part of the co urse. (4 crs.)
EAS 202. HYDROLOGY. A survey course about the existence of water o n Eart h. Topics include the occurrence
and movement of wa te r, physica l and chemica l characteri sti cs of water, and c limato logic and geo logic
considerati o ns of surface and sub-surface water. (3 crs.)
EAS 2 10. SO ILS. T he stu dy of the distribution of the soils of the ea rth, their characte risti cs, and how they
deve lo ped. Emphasis wi ll be placed upon the relati onshi p between man and the soils of a g iven environment. (3
crs.)
EAS 232. EARTH RESOURCES. An introductory course in metall ic and non metall ic reso urces with emphasis
on th e nat ure of mi nera ls, the lithosphere, and economic uses of earth resources. (3 crs.)

EAS 241. METEOROLOGY. The phys ics of the at mosphere as influenced by the earth-atmosphere interacti on.
The effects o f the phys ical contro ls as they alter the elements are emphas ized. The constru ctio n and analys is of
weather maps are an integral part of the co urse. (3 crs.)

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EAS 242. CUMATOLOGY. In this course the elements and contro ls of climate are analyzed in a syste mati c
fashion. Various methods and techniques of classifying climates are presented. The clim ate of each continent is
regionalized and the fac tors whi ch produce the climatic patterns are in vestigated. (3 crs.)
EAS 264. SCEN IC AREAS OF THE UNITED STATES. This course pro vides an analys is of the ph ysica l
settin g of some sceni c areas in the United States. The focu s is on differences in soils, vegetation, climates and
landforms in sceni c areas with spec ial emphas is given to natural hi story. (3 crs.)
EAS 273. COMPUTER CARTOGRAPHY. This course provides an analysis of different methods and techniques
of representin g spatial data th ro ugh the use of various computer-based techn ologies. The foc us is centered
upon the cartographic representati on of surface data through the use of a personal-computer based program. (3
crs.)
EAS 323 - ATMOS PH ERI C INSTR UMENTATIO N & MEASUREMENT. An upper-divis ion co urse in
Meteoro logy dealing with the specifics of data collecti on and instrument functi onalit y. Time wi ll be spent
dealing with proper site selecti on, the phys ical mec han isms present within an automated sensor array, and
quali ty control for data collected. Students taking this course should have a detailed understand ing of the ro le
each meteorological parameter has in making a weather fo recast (3 crs.) .
EAS 33 1. MINERALOGY. An introduction to the morphology and intern al structure of crystals and the chemical
and phys ical characteristi cs of minerals. Laboratory time is devoted to the stud y of crysta l models and the
identifi catio n of selected mineral specimens. (3 crs.)
EAS 332. PETROLOGY. A complete survey of the major rock types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic)
fo rrns the basis of this course. Considerati on is given to their ori gin, description, and classification. Of particul ar
impo rtance is the relationship of the various rock types to the composition and historical development of the

solid earth. Laboratory component emphasizes hand specimen identification, but some microscopic thin section
work is also done. (3 crs.)
EAS 335. REMOTE SENSING : MAP AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY rNTERPRETATIO N. This course
covers the composition and interpretati on of aeri al photographs and various types of maps. Students will learn
how to interpret photos and maps for quantitati ve and qua litative info rm ati on on natural and anthropogeni c
features. Some of the work requires independent and group interpretation of maps, photographic slides of
satellite imagery, computer processed and enh anced images, and SLAR imagery. (3 crs.)
EAS 340. SYNOPTIC MET EOROLOGY I. An exanlination of the development and stru cture of large-scale
weather systems and fronts. Emphas is on the tech nique of analyzi ng and fo recastin g synopti c scale weather
situations. (3 crs.)
EAS 343. GEOMORPHOLOGY. This course invo lves the study of the ori gin , hi story, and characteristi cs of
landforms and landscapes as they are produced by the processes of weathering, mass-was ting, nu vial, g lac ial,
wi nd, and wave erosion (or a combination of these) ac ting upo n the geological materi als and structures of
Earth's crust. (3 crs.)
EAS 345. SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY a. Continuation of EAS 340. Emphas is is placed on the ap plicati o n
of synopti c principles to specific types of atmosp heri c circulation systems and case studies of storm complexes.
(3 crs.)
EAS 346 - TROPICAL METEOROLOGY. An upper-di vision meteorology course foc used specificall y on the
weather and climate of tropi cal locati ons. Emphasis is placed on the structure and dynamics of tropi cal storm
systems, their pred.icti on, and understandin g. Students will also foc us on the predicti on of monsoons and land/
sea breezes. Large scale ocean-atmosphere interactio ns within the tropics, includ ing El Ni no and La Nin a, are
introd uced as well as the tropical impac t of Global Hydro logy. (3 crs.)
EAS 352. THERMO DYNAM IC METEOROLOGY. An in-depth exanlination of the fo rces and laws that govern
atmospheric flow. Topics in vestigated and analyzed include scale analyses, geostropic and gradient wind models,
vorti city, verti cal motio n and boundary layer dynamics. (3 crs.)
EAS 353. STATISTICAL ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE. A statistical and scientific writi ng course desig ned as a
fo llow-up to basic meteorology. The course is concerned with the use of meteorological instru ments to measure

local weather conditions; anal yzi ng and plottin g and anal yz ing these conditions. Other weather problems and
two research papers are part of the course. (3 crs.)
EAS 36 1. WEATHER ANALYS IS . Introd uction to real-time weather information such as DlFA.X charts, sate llite
and radar imagery, and text data, and its analys is. (3 crs.)
EAS 365 . REMOTE SENS ING: SAT ELLITE & RADAR INTE RPRETATION. This course emphas izes the
characteristi cs and scientific role of radar and satellite interpretati on, as well as computer-assisted processing
of spectral data acquired by satellites, as they relate to atmospheric ana lysis. (3 crs.)

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EAS 37 1. WE ATHER FORECASTING. Introduction to the process of creating and disseminating weather
forecasts. Use of ac tual wea ther data in creating dail y fo recasts for the local area, including oral and written
fo recasts. (3 crs.)
EAS 372. FI ELD MAPPI NG. This is a fi e ld-ori ented course in which the student will learn proper use of
measuring and mapping instruments and the techniques used in the construction of bas ic maps. (3 crs.)
EA S 373. STATISTICA L CARTOGR APHY. The statisti cal approach to cartographic representation. Methods
of da ta manipulation, problems of symbolization and techniques of presentation are emphas ized. (3 crs.)
EAS 38 1. SEVERE WEATHER. An introduction to the vari o us types of severe weather, atmospheric circul ation
patterns that are associated with them, and tro pical atmos pheric phenomena. Special attention is applied to
torn adoes and hurricanes. (3 crs.)
EAS 385. HYDR OMETEO ROLOGY. An adva nced c lass designed to prov ide an understandin g of the
interrelationships between the atmosphere and the hydros phere, and their applications to problems in the phys ical
enviro nment. (3crs.)
EAS 402. G RO UN DWATER HYDROLOGY. This course is designed as a fo llow-up course to Hyd ro logy. It
gives students the opportunit y to stud y the principles governin g the movement and occurrences of ground wa ter.
(3 crs.)
EAS 42 1. SEDfM ENTOLOGY. An adva nced course that deals with the detailed analys is of sediments and
sedimentary rocks. Both qualitati ve and quantitati ve techniques are utili zed to derive the max imum information
from rock samples. This informati on relates to th e erosional, transportational and depositional history of rocks.

To the greatest extent possible, the student wo rks independentl y th rough a complete set of problems. (3 crs.)
EAS 422. STRATIG RAPH Y. In thi s course a stud y is made of the bas ic principles governin g the ori gin,
interpretation, correlation, class ification, and naming of stra tified rock units. The gross stratigraph y of the
United States is considered, with particul ar emphas is placed on the rocks of the Pennsylvanian Syste m. (3 crs.)
EAS 425 . STR UCTUR AL GEOLOG Y. The primary and secondary structures of rock masses and their fonnation
are covered in this course. Actual structures are examined in the fie ld. Geologic maps are utilized. (3 crs.)
EAS 430. OPTICA L MI NE RALOGY. An in-depth examination of the optical behavior of mineral crys ta ls in
polari zed light with emphas is on identification. (3 crs.)
EAS 43 1. PR ACTI CU M IN BROADCAST METEO ROLOG Y I. Introduction to television weather broadcasts
with emphas is on creating accurate forecasts and on the techniques o f communicating wea ther informati on to
the publi c. ( 3 crs.)
EAS 432 . PRACTICU M IN BROADCAST METEOROLOGY II. Continuation of EAS 43 1. Emphas is is
placed on studio perfo rm ance of weather casts. ( 3 crs.)
EAS 436. FIE LD METHODS IN EARTH SCTE NCE. This is a course designed to provi de majors with knowledge
of pro blems encountered in fi eld wo rk and the techniques utili zed to solve these problems. Thi s course consists
of planned trips. Lectures and di scussions are used to supplement the trips. (3 crs.)
EAS 437. FIELD METHO DS LN GEOLOG Y. This is a course designed to provide stude nts with a kn owledge
of geologic prob lems encountered in fi eld work and the techniques utili zed to solve those problems. The student
is ex posed to geologic and topographic maps as well as vari o us geologic instruments. The course consists of
planned trips to areas of geologic interest. Summary reports, fi eld exercises, and laboratory problems constitute
the students' work res ponsibility. (3 crs.)
EAS 449 - MESOSCA LE MET EORO LOG Y. An upper-di vision meteorology course foc used on weather
phenomena and processes that occur on scales of motion from a few kil ometers to a few hundred kil ometers.
This course will show the di fferences and interactions among synoptic, mesoscale and convecti ve processes,
and discuss require ments fo r observing, analyzing and fo recasting mesoscale systems. Forecasting issues will
be focused on the next generation of mesosca le models. Students taking this course should already be experienced
in making short-term fo recasts and nowcasts.
EAS 463. SEMIN AR IN OCEANOG RAPHY. This seminar is designed fo r those who wish to improve their
scientific w ritin g abiliti es and to learn more about th e oceans. The course is built around an excursion to sit es

of oceanographic interest, library info rmation and data collecti on, the writing of both short and long papers and
the presentation of research. (3 crs.)
EAS 465. SEMI NA R fN ATMOSPHERI C SC TE NCE. A scientific writin g and speakin g course that covers
recent and histori cal deve lopments in the atmospheri c sciences. Students are required to parti cipate in group
presentations, complete two written research projects, and produce a critique of class mates' research projects.
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EAS 491. FI ELD COU RSE IN EARTH SClENCE. This course is designed for Earth Science students who
desire to app ly the ir classroom kn owledge to specific sites and earth science field prob lems. Each semester wi ll
include trips to various sites at which geologic, meteorological, or oceanographic processes, principles, and
phenomena can be studied. (Variable crs.)
EAS 492. Fl.ELD COURSE IN GEOLOGY. This course provides advanced geology students with opportunities
to study geology ;,, situ. Field trips to classic and less well kn own sites will be incorporated with lectures, data
collection, and scientific reporting. Laboratory exercises will reflect fi eld experiences. (Variable crs.)
EAS 494. GEOLOGY WORKSHOP. Provides the student wi th a variety of geologic experiences. Inc luded are
lectures, laboratory exercises, fi eld work, and problems. To the greatest extent possible, the course also is
tailored to meet the needs of indi vidual students. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Variable crs.)
EAS 495. SEM INAR lN EARTH SClENCE. A scientific wri ting course in which the student pursues an earth
science topic through li brary or field research. Students learn to defin e a problem, to obtain relevant literature,
to gather data, and to write and defend a research paper. (3 crs.)
EAS 527. TECTONICS . To evaluate tectonic theories within a framework of worldwide histori cal geology, but
special attention is give n to the Appalachian and the North American Cordilleran orogenic events. (3 crs.)
EAS 538. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS lN WATER RESO URCES. An upper-level course designed to provide
students opportunity to apply computer and mathematical procedures to the solution of hydrologic problems.
Applications from other areas within the earth sciences may be considered. (3 crs.)
EAS 541. ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY. This course deals with the natural environment,
particularl y geologic factors that may impact upon human life or way of life. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth
study of environmental problems and possible alternative solutions to such problems. Basic engineering principles
as applied to geological problems are considered. Laboratory exercises, problems, and wri tten reports are an
integral part of the course. (3 crs.)
EAS 542. APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY. An advanced course that deals with the application of various analytical
methods and classification systems in climatology. The Koppen classification of climates is stressed. The climate
patterns of each continent and the factors which produce them are investigated. Prerequisite: EAS 242 or
permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
EAS 548. WATERSHED EVALUATIO N. The purpose of this course is to analyze watershed charac teristics.
Physical and biotic watershed characteri sti cs will be studied using lecture, illustrations and in-field
demonstrations. A major component of the course is an extensive, written watershed study design. (3 crs.)
EAS 55 I. lNVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY. This course involves a detai led study of fossil representati ves
of the various invertebrate phyla as well as a consideration of the more important of these as index fossils.
Emphasis is on laboratory exercises and prob lem solving. It is hoped that this course wi ll prove to be of interest
to students in biology as well as those in geology. (3 crs.)
EAS 563. COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY AND MARINE RESOURCES . A study of the physical processes
that shape coastal landforms and the pelagic and neritic resources of the oceans. Topics include longshore
transport, wave ac tion, swash zone dynamics, estuarine and deltaic geomorphology, ferromanganese and
petroleum resources, and beac h structure. Prerequisite: EAS 163 or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
Early Childhood Education - ECE
Prerequisite for all ECE courses: Admission to Teac her Education.
ECE 203. Fl.ELD EXPERIENCES WlTH INFANTS , TODDLERS , AN D PRESCHOOLERS. Thi s course is
intended to provide the student with an introduction to working with youn g children ages infancy thro ugh fi ve,
by prov iding fi eld experiences in infant/toddler day care centers and preschool centers (day care, Head Stan, or
nursery school). The student observes, plans acti vities, and prepares learnin g materials for children in group
setti ngs. Lectures and classroom teaching are combined to give students an opportunity to discover their aptitude
fo r and interest in workin g with very youn g children. Prerequisites: EDF 290 & PSY 208. (3 crs.)
ECE 302. EMERGlNG LITERACY. The purpose of this course is to prepare early childhood students to become
facilitators of earl y literacy learning. The content of this class deal s wi th concepts of emerging literacy and
instruction in language an s strategies for children from infancy through the primary grades. (3 crs.)
ECE 304. THEMATIC TEACHfNG IN EARLY CHILDHOOD. This course introduces a thematic approach to
teaching integrated curricula and foc uses on teaching science, social studies, and health concepts. Students wiJI
gain understanding and skill in developing and implementing thematic units. (3 crs.)
ECE 3 15. MATHEMATICAL CONTENT IN EARLY C HlLDHOOD . The student is introd uced to how
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the Leaching of arithmeti c, meas urement, and geometry to the youn g child. Skills and und erstandin gs th at
children acquire from infancy to age eight are covered. (3 crs.)
ECE 3 19. PARE NT AND COMMUNlTY IN VOLVEMENT lN EDUCATION. Thi s course emphas izes the
role of pare nts and community in the framework of educational plannin g for yo ung children. The student will
demonstrate skills in planning educati on workshops. Students will use interview and conferencing tec hniques
to learn fro m parents and commun ity people ac ti vely in vo lved in programs for children. (3 crs.)
ECE 405. EA RLY C HILDHOOD EDUCATION SEM INAR. This course in ves ti ga tes how young children
have been viewed and educated by society th rougho ut history. The present-day circumstances of children and
fa mil.ies are studi ed. Students receive background in how to wo rk together with parents, communities, other

professio nals, and policy-makers to ensure a qu ality, deve lopmenlall y-appro priate ed ucation for yo ung children.
Prerequisites: EDF 290 & PSY 208. (3 crs.)

Economics - ECO
ECO 100. ELEMENTS OF ECONOMICS. An introduction to the elements of econo mic analys is, stru ctured
pani cul arl0y for the non majo r. The student is ex posed to the mechani cs of the market system and a survey of
modern macroecono mic theo ry and po lic y. (3 crs.)
ECO 200. CU RRE NT ECONOM IC ISS UES. An application of contempo rary economic principles. Current
readings in economics are examined. Prerequisite: ECO I 00 or ECO 20 I. (3 crs.)
ECO 20 I. lNTROD UCTORY MICROECONOMICS. An introducti on to the market mechanism in a modem
mixed economy; suppl y and demand anal ys is is app lied to consumer markets as well as resource markets. (3
crs.)
ECO 202. lNTRODUCTORY MACROECONOMICS. An introduction to the determination of national income;
problems of inflati on and unemployment; internation al trade and economic growth. Emphasis is placed on the
roles of monetary and fi scal policy in the conduct of macroeconomic policy. Prerequisite: ECO 100 or ECO
20 I is recomm ended. (3 crs.)
ECO 242. GOVERNMENT AND BUSlNESS. A study of the legal framework.within which business operates,
including the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Clayton Act, Robinson-Patmon Act, Federal Trade Act, and other newer
fo rms of social control regulation. The course explores the relationships between government and business :
government as reg ul ator, subsidizer, panner, and competition. (3 crs.)
ECO 251. DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMY. A survey of the begi nning, development, and
grow th of the Ameri can econo my with emphasis on the business sector. Prerequisite : ECO I00 or ECO 20 I or
ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 30 I. INTERMEDLATE MICROECONOMICS. An anal ysis of the theories of consumer behavior and of
firms in the allocation of resources, and of general price and distribution theory, with application to current
eco no mic issues. Prerequisites: ECO 20 I & ECO 202 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
ECO 302 . INTERMED IATE MACROECONOMICS. Anal ys is of the determinatio n of nati o nal income,
employ ment and price levels. Discussion of consumptio n, investment, inflation, and government fi scal and
monetary policy. Prerequi site: ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 304. MON EY AND BANKlNG. Relation of money and credit to economic acti vity and prices; impact of
public po licy in financ ial markets and fo r goods and services; policies, structure and the functions of the Federal
Reserve System; organizati on, operations, and functions of the commercial bankin g system, as related to questions
of economic stability and public policy. Prerequisites: ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 306. PUBLIC FlNANCE. A stud y of the role of federal, state, and local governments in meeting public
wa nts. To pi cs include analys is of tax theory and policy, government expenditures, public debl management,
government budgetin g, benefit cost analysis and income redistribution. Prerequisites: ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3
crs.)
ECO 307. STATE AND LOCAL FINANCE. Principles and problems of financing state and local governments.
Topics include taxati on, ex penditures, intergovernmental grants, and governmental fi scal relations. Prerequisite:
ECO I 00 o r equi valent. (3 crs.)
ECO 3 11 . LABOR ECO NOM JCS. An introducti o n to labor economics, theo ri es of the labor movement, the
American labor movement, wage and employment theory, comparative labor movements and trade union impact
o n wages, prices, and nati onal income. Prerequisites: ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 3 14. INTER NATIO NAL ECONOMICS. A descripti ve and theo retical analys is of intern ati onal trade,
balance of payment accounts, comparati ve costs, mechanisms of internati onal fin ancial re lations. Prerequisites:
ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)

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ECO 320. MATHEMATICAL ECO NOMICS. A course designed to enable Economics and Business maj o rs to
understand the simpler as pects of mathematical economics. Relatio nships of functi ons and gra phs, simu ltaneous

equations, maximization techniques, and those parts of algebra and calcu lus required for economic analysis are
presented. Prerequisite : ECO 20 1, ECO 202 & MAT 18 1 or MAT 182. (3 crs.)
ECO 322. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS. A survey of analyti cal tec hniques ava ilable to the modem business
manager. Topics include economics fo r managers, business fo recasting, cost and production functions, industria l
pricing, profit planning, business decisio n making. Prerequisites: ECO 20 I, ECO 202 & BUS 27 1 or a course
in calculus. (3 crs.)
ECO 33 1. REG IONAL ECONOMICS. An introduction to regional analys is: theori es of city locations and
hierarchies, industri al locati on patterns, land-use patterns, the short-run impact of industri al change upon
employment in one community and on lo ng- run di ffe rentials of per ca pita income between regions. Prerequisite:
ECO 100 o r ECO 20 1 or ECO 202 . (3 crs.)
ECO 342. ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMlCS. Environmental po llution, failure of the market system, and
optimum resource allocati on; levels of po lluti on abatement and public po licy; energy and public po licy.
Prerequisite: ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 35 1. COMPARATIVE ECONOM IC SYSTEMS. An anal ys is of the institutional stru cture of each type of
economy and understandin g of the reaso ns fo r the similarities and d iffe rences of institutional stru ctures by
comparing capitalist, sociali st, and communist economic systems. Prerequis ites: ECO I 00 or ECO 20 I or ECO
202. (3 crs.)
ECO 379. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ECONOM ICS. This course is designed to meet the chang ing interests of
students and fac ul ty. To pics vary in response to those interests. Prerequisites: ECO 20 1 & ECO 202 or permission
of instru ctor. (Vari able crs.)
ECO 40 1. lNDUSTRlALORGANIZATION. Analysis of market structure and its relation to market perfom1ance,
changing structure of U.S. industry, and pric ing policies in different industri al classificati o ns of monopo ly and
competition in relati on to the problems of public po licy. Prereq uisite: ECO 20 I . (3 crs.)
ECO 42 1. APPLIED ECONOMETRICS. The form ulati on, estimati on and tes tin g of economic mode ls. To pics
include single variable and multiple variable regression techniques, estimati o n of lagged re lationships, use of
d ummy variables, problems of multicolinearity and autocorrelati on and system of equ ati ons. Prerequis ites:
MAT 225, ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 433. ECONOM ICS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPME NT. Understandin g of the obstac les to economic
growth, requirements fo r growth, and other topics related to economk grow th in underdeveloped coun tries.

Prerequis ites: ECO 20 I & ECO 202. (3 crs.)
ECO 45 1. HI STORY OF ECO OM IC THOUG HT. An ex tensive survey of the development of economic
tho ught from ancient times to the present stressing the contributions of Smith , Ri cardo, Marx, Marshall and
Keynes. This course should be taken quite late in the undergradu ate career. Prerequisites: ECO 20 I & ECO
202. (3 crs.)
ECO 492. ECONOM ICS lNTER NS HIP. The student is placed with a business firm, a bank, an industrial firm ,
a government office, a health care faci lity or a simi lar inst..itulion for on-the-j ob experiences related to classroom

co urse work. This course should be taken quite late in the undergraduate career. Credit hours will range fro m I
to 12 dependin g upo n the nature of the parti cular assignment. Prerequisite: Seni or standi ng or permissio n of
instructor. A maximum of 12 credits can be used toward the completi o n of degree. (Variable crs.)
ECO 495. SEM INAR IN ECONOM ICS. An intensive examinati on of selec ted subj ects from the fields of
Eco nomics , Management, Business and Labor Relations. It is a repeatable course if course co nt ent is different.

Prerequ isite: Permission of instructor. (3 crs.)

Education - EDU
EDU 2 10. TEACHING lN A MULTI-CU LTURAL SOC IETY. The development of intergro up-i 111erpersonal
awareness to promote a better understanding of differe nt races, sexes, rel igious bel.i efs, national ori gins, and

socioeconomic backgrounds fo und in o ur multic ultu ra l society. Emp has is o n deve loping the awareness,
knowledge ski ll and competency needed fo r positi ve human relati o nships. (3crs.)
EDU 340. MAlNSTREAMlNG EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS. This course is designed to prepare educational
perso nnel with the info rmati on and skills necessary fo r acco mmodatin g excepti onal learners in a variety of
school arrangemen ts. Foc us is o n assessment and re medi ati on of learning problems, classroom organi zati on
and management, teaching resources, legal issues, curriculum considerati ons, parent in vo lvement, condition of
professional services, and many other issues pen inent to the educati on of excepti onal learners in the "mainstream"
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EDU 449. STUDENT TEAC HING - SPECIAL EDUCATIO N. This course is onl y for those students who are
student teaching overseas or through another college or university. (Vari able crs.)
EDU 459. ST UDENT TEACHING - ELEM ENTARY EDUCATIO N. This course is onl y fo r those students
who are student teaching overseas or through another college or un iversity. (Variable crs.)
EDU 469. ST UDENT TEACHING - SECONDARY ED UCATIO N. This course is onl y fo r those students who
are student teaching overseas or th rough another college or uni versity. (Variable crs.)

Educational Foundations - EDF
EDF 12 1. SCHOOLS AND VAL UES. Schools and Values will examine the values that are taught and modeled
in classrooms fro m pre-school th rough post-secondary levels. The course will consider how teachers and other
staff unavo idably contribute to the moral development of the students they serve. Although the course is designed
primaril y for education majors, it will address issues that should concern other majors who have a vested
interest as citi zens and parents in how schools influence the moral development of students. (3 crs.)
EDF 290. POLIC Y ST UDlES IN AMERJ CAN EDUC ATION . A course for prospecti ve teachers designed to
study the educational policy process at all levels, from local school districts to the federal government, as well
as a study of the policies that have shaped educational practices in today's schools. Through a critical examination
of a number of timely and interesting developments in contemporary education, students will relate histori cal,
philosophical and social perspecti ves to contemporary interpretation. Prerequisite: Mu st have sophomore
standing. (3 crs.)
EDF 30 1. COMP UTERS FOR TEACHERS. This course in educational computing provides the learner with
fundamental concepts and skills that build a fo undation for applying computers and other hardware and software
in educational settings. The course focuses on the computer as an object of instruction, a producti vity tool, and
an adjunct to instruction in the classroom. Laboratory assignments requiring use of the uni versity computer
fac ilities are designed to prov ide generali zable and transferabl e competencies. (3 crs.)
EDF 302. APPLlED INSTRUCTIO NAL TEC HNOLOGY. This course is the study of the principles of selection,
use and development of basic and advanced instructional technology. The student will study "Instructional
Systems Technology," and appropriate media. Laboratory sessions include learnin g and practicing the proper
operation of equipment and identify ing and solving typical instructional problems. Prerequisite : EDF 30 I
Computers fo r Teachers or computer literacy by examination. (3 crs.)

Educational Studies - EDS
EDS 300 PROB LEMS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION . This is a course in professional development which
foc uses on the practical problems of teaching and learning in the secondary school. Field ex periences enable
student participation in a ran ge of acti vities which prov ide real li fe ex periences with the problems confronting
public school teachers today. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Edu cation. (3 crs.)
EDS 440. TEACHING OF ENGLISH IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS . The application of principles of educational
psychology, philosophy, and sociology to the teaching of English in secondary schools. The course includes
both practical techniques of classroo m practice and an investigation of the larger problems of the profession.
Adequate prior content courses in English are necessary to the student undertaking this course. Prerequisite:
Admined to Teacher Education. (3 crs.)
EDS 445. TEAC HIN G OF SOC IAL STUDlES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Methods that may be used in
teaching social studi es. Emphasis is placed on the philosophy, objecti ves, courses o f study, and organi zati o n o f

subject matter for teaching purposes; curriculum materials; procedures; and development. Prerequisite: Admitted
to Teacher Education. (3 crs.)
EDS 460. TEACHI NG MATHEMATICS IN SECOND ARY SCHOOLS. To further develop the mathematics
required to be an effecti ve teacher of secondary school mathematics. To acquaint the student with general
procedures in c lassroom preparation, organi zation, control and evaluati on. To acquaint the student with specific
procedures fo r developing a problem-solvi ng approach to the teaching of mathematics. Results of mathematical
standards acco rding to recent research, studies and trends are indicated. The evaluation and use of technological
and visual aids pertaining to mathematics are considered. Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Ed ucation. (3 crs.)
EDS 46 1. STUD ENT TEACHING AND SCHOOL LAW. This is the final and most extensive clinical experience.
Students are assigned to a supervising teacher or teaching team at one of our clinical sites. The students spend
full time in cl assroom teaching fo r a semester of fifteen weeks. A uni versity supervisor observes periodicall y
and a weekl y prac ticum brings student teachers together to discuss common problems and concerns and those
aspects of school law pertinent fo r c lassroom teachers. Student teaching is scheduled durin g either the fa ll or
spring tenns of the senior year. Pass/fail grade. Prerequisites: Admitted to Teacher Education and recommendation
to Stude nt Teaching. ( 12 crs.)

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EDS 465. DEVELOPMENTAL READfNG IN THE SECON DARY SCHOOL. Intended to help the prospective
teachers of the Secondary Ed ucati o n academic subjec t areas develop an und erstandin g and appreciati o n of the
read ing skills needed by their students. Methods of estab lishin g awareness of genera l readi ng needs as well as
the special skills unique 10 their subj ect areas are stressed .. Prerequisite: Ad mi tted 10 Teacher Ed ucati on. (2
crs.)
EDS 466. TEACHING MODERN LANG UAGES (K through 12). The course covers the theory and practice of
teaching modem languages. In stru ction in the use of the laboratory is given. Emphasis is given to the student

developing an adequate understanding of the needs, interests, learnin g characteristi cs and moti vati ons of students
at vari o us ages of develo pment , K throu gh 12. Prerequisite: Ad miued 10 Teacher Ed ucati on. (3 crs.)
EDS 467. TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Thi s course prepares pre-service midd le
school and hi gh school science teachers to engage students in understanding science thro ugh personal experi ence.

The course emphasizes strategies that engage students in acti ve inqui ry, collaboration with peers. and acquiri ng
and using tools of learnin g in an ex perienti al learn in g environment. The approac h of the course is experiential,
inquiry-ori ented and refl ec ti ve. Prereq ui site : 12 hours of wo rk in the major fi e ld and j uni or-level status.
Prerequisite: Admitted to Teacher Ed ucati on. (3 crs.)
EDS 494. ST UDENT TEAC HI NG WORKSHOP. For th ose indi viduals who have had at least one year of
teaching experi ence in a pri vate school, college, military, etc. Approval by the department chair and director of
student teaching is req uired. Typicall y, students are placed in a public school d urin g the month of May unti l the
close of the school yea r (5-6 weeks) in order 10 determin e competence in a public school setting for state
certificati o n. Prerequi sites: Ad mined 10 Teacher Ed ucati on and Recommendati o n to Student Teachin g. (6 crs.)

Electrical Engineering Technology - EET
EET 11 0. DC ClRCU ITS. A n introduction 10 the study of elec tri cal circuits. Topics include resistance,
voltage, current, mes h analys is, and nodal analys is. Network theorems pertainin g to de sources are presen ted.
Corequisite: MAT 18 1. (4 crs.) Fall
EET 160. AC C IRCU ITS. An introducti on 10 the study of electri cal circ uits in the sinusoidal steady state.
Topics include capac itors, inductors, complex numbers, ac mesh analys is, ac nodal analysis and network theorems
pertai nin g to ac sources. Prereq ui site: EET 11 0. Corequi site: MAT 19 1. (4 crs.) Spring
EET 170. DIGITAL ELECTRONl CS DESIG N. An introduction to the design of combinati on and sequentia l
di gital logic circuits. Topics include number systems, codes, gates, latches, decoders, multiplexers, ni p- fl ops,
counters, A/D and DI A concepts and me mory circuits. Two ho urs of lecture and three laboratory hours per
week. Prereq uisite: None. (4 crs.) Fall & Spri ng
EET 2 10. LI NEAR ELECTRONICS I. A study of solid state di odes and transistors. Methods of biasing,
temperature stabili zation, determi nin g voltage gain and input resistance fo r small signal amp li fiers. Prereq uisite:
EET 160. (4 crs.) Fall
EET 220. INTROD UCTION TO ELECTR IC POWER. A stud y of the fundament als of three-phase circuits,
tran sforme rs, de machines, polyphase ac machines, and single-phase ac machines. Prerequisite: EET 160. (4
crs.) Fall , every three years
EET 260. LIN EAR ELECTRON ICS fl . An introd uction to power amplifiers, differential an1 plifiers, fi eld
effect trans istors, operati onal amplifiers, freq uency effects, voltage regul ati on, and operaLio nal amplifier
app licati o ns. Prerequisites: EET 2 10, MAT 28 1. (4 crs.) Spri ng
EET 270. fNTRODUCTION TO MI CROPROCESSOR DESIGN. lnLrodu cti on 10 programming concepts
includes branching. stack operation s, subroutines and vec tor interru pts.

Inter fac ing topics include coding,

dri ve rs. D/A and N D conve rsio n. Prereq ui site: EET 170. (4 crs.) Spring
EET 3 10. METHO DS IN ENGINE ERI NG ANALYS IS. In troduc ti on to matri x theory, classical first and
second order tran sient analysis, acti ve filter and oscillator design, and Fourier analysis. Computer solutions to

special problems will be presented. Prerequi sites: EET 260, MAT 28 1. Corequisites: EET 320, MAT 282. (4
crs.) Fall
EET 320. NETWORK ANALYS IS. A calculus-based circuit theory course. Topics incl ude the introductio n to
Laplace transforms, and the use of Laplace transforms in the srud y of circuit analys is, transfer fun cti ons and
freq uency response. Circui t ana lysis progra mming is used 10 compare computer solutions with analyti c solu tions.
Prerequi sites: EET 260, MAT 28 1. Corequisites: EET 3 10, MAT 282. (4 crs.) Fall
EET 335 MICROPROCESSOR INTE RFACING. This co urse dea ls with advanced concepts in the programming
and interfacing of micro processors/microcontro llers to the outs ide worl d as de monstrated by a va riety of
application examples. It covers the advanced archi tecture of modem processors and the many 1/0 peri pherals
now commonl y fo un d on-board the device. Detailed studies of computer 1/0 and in terru pt techn iques as
app lied to analog-to-dig ital, digital-10-analog, timers, parallel and seri al interfaces are included. Laboratory
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microprocessors into sys tems Lh at solve rea l-world interfac ing problems. Three lec ture hours and a three
laborato ry hours per week. (4 c rs) Spring

EET 360. M ICRO PROCESSO R ENG INEER ING. The ana lys is and development of MCU stand-a lo ne
cont ro llers. The req uirements for the design of Industrial app licati ons and the use of ad va nced soft wa re
development tools and PCs as development systems will be prese nted. Prereq uisite: EET 335. (4 crs.) Fall
EET 370. r STR UME TATIO DES IG I. TI1e design of e lectro ni c instru me nts utili zing linear and di gita l
integ rated c ircui ts and opto-electroni c devices. Topics will include dual s lo pe di gital vo ltmeters, elec troni c
Lhennome1ers, isolation amplifiers, frequency counters and func1ion generato rs. Numeri ca l lineari zati on meLhods
fo r no n linea r transducers are int rodu ced. Prerequisite: EET 320. (4 crs.) S pring
EET 400. SEN IO R PROJECT PROPOSAL. The student will submit a written pro posal fo r a projec t. Aft er
approval of the project the student will be assigned a facult y ad visor. Minimum requirements for the pro posa l
are submi ssion of a funcLi onal specificati on and a li me schedule for compleLi on. Prerequisite: Senior S1a1us.
Corequisite : ENG 2 17. ( I cr.)A ltcrnate Fall
EET 4 IO. AUTOMATIC CO TROL SYSTEMS . Desig n of feedback contro l sys tems and devices as app lied
to electrica l mac hinery and tra nsdu cers. To pics wi ll include Bode plots, the root- loc us meth od and nyquist
diagra ms. Prerequi site: EET 370. Corequisite: EET 420. (4 crs.) Spring, eve ry fo ur years
EET 420. INSTRUMENTATIO DES IG N II. A microprocesso r-based instrument ati o n des ign course util izing
linea r, di g ital and o pto-electroni c devices. Software solutio ns to input/output problems will be considered
along wi th software solut io ns to no nlinear transdu cer data. Prereq uis ite: EET 370. Corequisite: EET 4 I 0. (4
crs.) Spring, every fo ur years
EET 430. RF COMMUNlCATIONS. Communicati on systems princip les including: AM/FM modul ati o n,
A M/ FM demodu laLion , transmiucrs. receivers, antennas, transmission lines, digital techni ques and protoco ls.
Prereq uisite : EET 320. (4 crs.) Spring, every two years
EET 440. COMPUTER NETWORKI NG. This course in vo lves the e lectroni c hardware of networkin g syste ms
such as those used 10 connect heterogeneous computers. Majo r topics include locality, topologies, media
standards, internetworking devices and pro1ocols. Hands-on applica ti on of network theory is pro vided via a
laborato ry style term project in vo lving a mu lti-user netwo rk computer system.The student will desig n and
develop the hardware and communicati on so ft ware required to implement access to a network available, shared
resource. Prerequisite: CSC 223. (4 crs.) Sprin g
EET 450. SEN IOR PROJECT. Employs the design. constru cti on and anal ys is of an e lectroni c device or
instrument. Depe ndin g on the complexity of the project, total constructi on may not be requ ired. With the
approval from the advisor. group projects may also be in volved. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequi site:
EET 400. (3 c rs.) Altern ate Spring
EET 460. DIG ITAL SIGNAL PROCESSfNG. Introd ucti on to linear systems. d ig ital filt ers and Ll1e Z-Transfo rm,
and the Fast Fouri er Transfo rm. Fundamenta ls of sampling concepts and the interfac ing of analog and di g ita l
signal processing will also be covered. Prerequisites: EET 4 10, EET 360. (4 crs.) Altern ate years
EET 475. BIOMED ICA L E G INEE RI G TECH OLOGY. A study of wide ly used medical devices wit h
emphas is upon th ose types used fo r pati ent care in th e hos pital. The Ph ys ics and Engineerin g o f vari ous
dev ices will be presented and thei r re lati onship to human anato my and physio logy wi ll be emphasized. Hos pital
organi za ti on and the ro le of the C linical Engineering depa nment will be examined. Prerequisite : EET 420. (4
crs.) Sprin g, eve!)' fo ur years
EET 476. BIOMEDICA L ENG INEER ING TEC H OLOGY I TER SHIP. Upo n acceptance to a hospital
the student will work with a Clin ical Engineer and/or a Biomedical Equipment Tec hn ician inspectin g, maintaining,
calibrating and mod ifying biomedical equi pment. Progra ms of instructi o n will vary fro m hospi tal to hos pital,
but the student will be ex posed to medi cal devices from all specia l and critical care areas. Prerequisite: EET
475. (4 crs.) Su mmer
EET 495 ELECTR ICA L E Gl EERI NG T EC HNO LOGY INTER NS HIP. Upo n acceptance to an internship
site, th e s1udent will work with an elec tri cal engineer and/or an electronic technician inspecting, maintai ning,
cali brating, testing, analyzing, asse mbling, modifying or designin g various types of electroni c devices. Programs
of instrucLion wi ll vary but th e stud ent will be provided with practical work experi ence in a dynamic environment
in which they wi ll be dealing wiLh ac tu al problems requiring prac ti cal solutions. Advisor. depanment chairperson
and college dea n approva l is req uired before co urse enro ll ment. (4 crs.) Fall , Spring & Summer

Elementary Education - EDE
Prereq uisites for all EDE courses (except EDE I 00): Ad mi ssio n to Teacher Educati o n.
EDE 100. READ ING , STUDY A D LI ST EN ! G SKILLS . The purpose of th is course is 10 develop read ing,
stu dy. and lis tenin g ski ll s at the college level. Incl uded are sugges ti o ns fo r takin g more effi cient notes, time

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management, locating and utili zing library resources. development of vocabulary, and improving readin g and
liste ning skills fo r college reading purposes. (3 crs.)
EDE 205. ART FOR THE ELEMENTARY GRADES . Emphasis is placed on the nature of creati vity and its
values in the development of the whole child. Creativity is given personal meaning through the exploration of
art materials and techniques. The ro le of the classroom teacher teaching art is established. (3 crs.)
EDE 2 11. lNSTRUCTlONAL STRATEGlES IN ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION .
This course is designed to teach students a set of teaching behaviors that are related to student achievement in
the elementary and early childhood classrooms. Topics covered include: conception of elementary/early childhood
curriculum, Bloom's taxonomy of cognition, questioning and discussion behav iors, utilization of thinking skills,
integration of subject areas, inducti ve and dedu cti ve teaching, observation and assessment of children, cognitive
and affecti ve concerns of children as outlined by Piaget, and content presentation skills. Through class discussions,
practice sessions, role-playing, and rnic roteaching, the students will learn how to plan fo r and utilize strategies
based on research in effecti ve teaching and in the cogniti ve and affective development of children. (3 crs.)
EDE 300. LANGUAGE AND LITERAC Y IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I. This is the fi rst in a series of
two required courses that examine the development of literacy in elementary-age children. Students are taught
how to teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills using an integrated approach, consistent with the
constructi vist theory of teaching and learn ing. Theoretical orientations to several approaches of literacy instruction
are introduced, analyzed, and evaluated. Practical implications of these theories are examined in detai l, and
students are expected to demonstrate strategies through the use of rnicroteaching, as well as in field work. (3
crs.)
EDE 305. MATHEMATICAL CONTENT AND METHOD IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Emphasis is
on understanding children's cogniti ve development and perception and their work with mathematics. To
accomplish this it is suggested that students work with children. The professor demonstrates learn ing acti vities
appropri ate to the developmental and academic levels of children. As time permits. and on the basis of the
experiences gained through observ ing and workin g with children, critical analyses of commerc ial arithmetic
materials and texts, as well as recent trends and current projects in arithmetic, will be considered. Prerequisites:
32 college credits, 9 natu ral science credits. (3 crs.)
EDE 306. TEACHlNG OF SOC IAL STUDIES FOR ELEME NTARY GRADES. The fo undations of the social
studies are examined. lnstructional strategies fo r the constructi vist classroom will be emphasized . Attention
will be given to current trends and the present status of social studies. Prerequisites: 32 college credits, 9 social
science credits. (3 crs.)
EDE 307. SCIENCE FOR TH E ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. This course is designed to acquai nt students with
the history of science curricula. the content of science, and the process of science teaching. The instructor will
generate enthusiasm for science. encourage scientific inquiry, demonstrate positive attitudes, enhance appreciation
fo r science and science interests, and model effecti ve science teaching consistent with the Elementary/Earl y
Childhood Department's Constructi vist Model for Teaching. Prerequisites: 32 college credits; 9 natural science
credits. (3 crs.)
EDE 3 11 . CHILDRE N' S LITERATURE. This course acquaints the student with literature available for children
and various techniques that may be employed in elementary classrooms 10 stimulate interest in reading and
telling stories and poems. Prerequisites: 32 college credits; 9 humanities credits. (3 crs.)
EDE 320. Fl.ELD EXPERIENCES MIDDLE SCHOOL. The student receives bac kground and experience in
working with intermediate grade children in the classroom. Lectures and class room teaching experiences are
combined to give the student an opportunity to discover an aptitude and interest in wo rking with children. (3
crs.)
EDE 32 1. FIELD EXPERIENCES ELEM ENTARY SCHOOL. The students receive background and experience
in worki ng with e lementary grade children in the classroom. Lectures and classroom teaching experiences are
combined to give students an opportunity to discover their aptitude and interest in worki ng with young children.
(3 crs.)
EDE 330. TEAC HING lN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL. Successful instruction in the middle school calls fo r
creating an environment that is responsive to the developmental needs of early adolescents. This course prov ides
the student with an understanding of the overall structure of middle school curriculum and instruction. The
historical development, goals, philosophy, and mission of middle level education will be ex plored. The student
will be introduced to a variety to instructional strategies appropriate fo r the wide di versity of development
among middle school students. (3 crs.)
EDE 340. LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL U. This is the second in a series
of two required courses that examine the development of literacy in elementary-age children. Students review
the theoretical bases of an integrated approach to teaching the language an s. Speci fic strategies that reflect
these theories are then inves tigated, demonstrated, and prac ticed. Such strategies teach children necessary
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as the connecti on between the language arts modes. Students are expected to demonstrate their abilities to
connect theory 10 practice in field work. (3 crs.)
EDE450. ASSESS ING CHILDREN ' S PERFORMANCE. This course presents practical methods and techniques
for plannin g, constructi on and use of oral, performance, essay, and objecti ve tests with an assumption that
evaluatio n's role in the teaching/learning process is bo th ac ti ve and fundamental. (3 crs.)
EDE 461. STUDENT TEACHING. During thi s course the stude nt is ass igned 10 work in two classrooms in the
public schools. Under supervision, the student observes and panicipates in all teaching acti vities re lated to the
perform ance of a teacher 's work in the e lement ary grades. Besides fi eld work , students attend practicum class
once a week. Disc ussions are centered aro und the current materials utili zed in a ll subjec t areas. Pennsy lva nia
schoo l laws relevant to the work of the classroom teacher are analyzed and d iscussed. Opponunities are provided
to discuss problems encountered by students in their student teachin g experiences. Teaching opponunities are
idemified and disc ussed on a weekl y basis. Prerequisite: Recommendati on for Student Teaching. ( 12 crs.)

English · ENG
ENG 100. ENG LISH LANGUAGE SKILLS . A beginni ng course whi ch provides guid ed practi ce in writing
and read ing, with emphasis o n the interrelationship of reading, thinkin g, and writing. English Language Skills
stresses fund amental principles of and attitudes toward writing, as we ll as how to put these principles and
attitudes into prac tice. It emphasizes the abi lity to read correctl y and 10 o rgani ze material effective ly and, by
adhe rence to the innate logic of lang uage (revealed in its rul es of grammar, syntax, punctuation and vocab ul ary
choice), to express ideas clearly and precisely. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG IOI. ENGLISH COMPOS ITION I. Composition I is a sequel to English Language Skills. It provides
guided practice in writin g, with emphas is on th oughtful analys is of subject matter, c lear understanding of the
writing situati on, fl ex ible use of rhetorical strategies, and development of stylisti c optio ns, panicularl y th ose
related to an understanding of a variety of purposes and vo ices. ENG IO I continues the development of the
essential writing, reading and thinking skills stressed in ENG I 00. (3 crs.) Fall & sprin g.
ENG 102. ENGLISH COMPOSITION II. The seq uence of Composition I - Compositio n II provides guided
with an emphasis on more demanding writing situati ons. It cont.inues the work begun in
Composition I with more complicated rhetorical strategies and stylistic opti o ns, es pecially audience-centered
consideratio ns. ENG I 02 introd uces research and research writin g at the undergrad uate level. Prereq uisite
ENG. IOI (3 crs .) Fall & spring.
practice in writing,

ENG I 06. fNTROD UCTION TO POETRY. An introd ucti o n to the elements of poetry through the close ana lysis
and explicati on of selected poetry from a va riety of poets. (3 crs .) Fall & spring.
ENG 107. INTRODUCTIONTO FICTION. An introducti on 10 the elements officti on through the close reading
of selected shon stories and novels by a variety of authors. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG 108. INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA . An introductio n to the basic elements of drama. Readin gs wi ll be
selected from wo rks from the Greek Classical Period to the Modern Age. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG 155. BLACK LITERATURE. An introduction to the wri tin gs of Blac k A meri cans in poetry, fiction. and
dra ma, ranging from the Harl em Renaissance of the 1920s to the contemporary prod ucti ons of Leroi Jones,
Ishmae l Reed and Toni Morrison. (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 167. JOURNALISM I (NEWSWRJTING). An introd ucti on to basic news gatherin g and newsw riting
taught by in-class exercises early in the semester, followed by weekly assignments that req uire submissions to
the California Times. (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 168. JOURNALISM II (FEATURE WRITI NG). Feature writing and in-depth news reponin g. Students
write fo ur feature anicles suitable for publication in the Cali fo rni a Times. (3 crs.) Spring.
ENG 203. GREAT BOOKS . The tex ts and histori cal backgro unds of selec ti ons from the most hi ghl y rega rded
literature of the world. The range is from the classical Greek era to the twentieth century. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG 205. WORLD LITERATURE TO 1600. Examples of works from a variety of periods and cultures through
I 600 are examined for their literary merit and national characters. Works are read in translation. (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 206. WORLD LITERATURE FROM 1600. Examples of works from a variety of cultures and periods
after 1600 are examined for the ir literary merit and nati o nal charac ters. Wo rks are read in translation. (3 crs.)
Spring.
ENG 2 11. BUSINESS WRITING I. An introduction to the analysis, writin g, and oral presentati o n of forma l
and semi-formal documents essential to the business communities. Prerequisite: ENG IOI. (3 crs.) Fall &
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E G 2 12. BUS I ESS WR IT! G II . A conti nuation in the practice of those ski lls developed in Business Writing
I. Prereq uisite: E G 2 11 Business Writing I or equi valent writi ng ability. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG 2 17. SC IENTIFIC AN D TECHN ICAL WRITI NG I. An introduction 10 the spec ific techniques used in
the preparation of reports and other scientific documents. Recommended fo r Science and Technology majors.
Prereq uisite ENG IOI. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
E G 2 18. SC lE TIFI C A D TECHN ICA L WRITING II. A problem solving approac h 10 technical writing:
adapting 10 various audiences, organi zation of complex documents, computer documentation. Students will
prepare extensive technical reports. (3 crs.) Altern ate spring.
E G 254. AMER ICAN JOURNA LI SM: A study of the recent history of journ ali sm and of the present state of
the profess ion. The emphas is is on print jo urn alism; however, the news gathering and reportin g aspects of radio
and television are covered. Prereq uisites : E G 167 & E G 169. (3 crs.)
E G 30 I. E GLI SH LITER ATURE I. A survey of Eng lish Ii1era1ure from the begi nnin gs in the sixth centu ry
10 the late eighteenth century. (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 302. ENG LISH LITERATURE II . A survey of English literatu re fro m the Romantic poets to the present
day. (3 crs.) Spring.
ENG 308. RESEARC H FOR WR ITERS. For students in each of the Professional Writing concentrations.
Bas ic library materials and techniques, on-campus resources, government documents, research libraries, advanced
techniq ues of interviewing, document analysis, etc. Concludes with a prepu blication draft of a researched
paper in the student 's area of specialization. (3 crs.) Altern ate fall.
ENG 3 10. SU RVEY OF OLD AN D MIDDLE ENG LISH LITERATURE. A stud y of English literature from
the beginnings 10 approximately 1500. Some of the topics, authors, and works are Beowul f, elegiac and Christian
poetry, the rise of the dra ma, the romance (S ir Gawai n and the Green Kni ght and Thomas Malory's Mone
D' Arthur), and selections from Geoffrey Chaucer 's Canterbury Tales. Most of the writin g is read in Modem
English versions. Attention is paid to historical and social backgrounds. (3 crs.) Ahe mate spring.
E G 3 13. SPORTSWRJTING: A study of the history of sponswriting in America and the techniques of writing
dai ly coverage of sports and athletes. Students will study interviewing, finding and using statistics, the standards
and practice of the profession and the make-up, layout and design of the daily sports page. Students will be
assigned beats and will be as ked to write at least one story per wee k. (3 crs.)
ENG 3 15. SURVEY OF AMERIC A WOME WRITERS: METHOD AND TEXT. The importance of both
text and method in the study of American women wri ters is emphasized in thi s course. Assigned readings and
research workshops introduce students to a variety of texts and sources a well as to methods fo r reading,
discovering, and interpreting writings. Integration of text and method is achieved throu gh a series of writing
and research projects that are tied to the ass igned reading . (3 crs.)
E G 3 18. POETICS . Through readin gs from a text on poetic theory, essays on poetry by poets, and an anthology
of poetry, students learn to analyze poem in great detail , tre sing poetry as an ac t of language and something
which is made as much as it is inspired. Students become acquainted with the vari ety of means by which the
literary craftsman creates fee ling and meaning. (3 crs.)
ENG 321. T HEE GLISH RE NAJSSANCE: SKELTO T HRO UG H DO
E. A study of nondramatic prose
and poetry chosen from such writers as Thomas Wyan, the Earl of Surrey, Thomas Sackville, John Skelton, Sir
Philip Sidney, Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, and John Donne, with em phasis on such literary ge nres
as the lyric and sonnet, and an examinati on of various philosophical, histori cal, and ocial documents. (3 crs.)
ENG 322. THE ENGLISH RENAJSSA CE: BACO THRO UG H MARVELL. A stud y of the nondramatic
prose and poetry of England in the seventeenth century from the works of John Donne, Ben Jo nson, Robert
Herrick, George Herbert, John Milton, and Henry Vaughan . Emphas is on the three schools of poetry of this
century. (3 crs.)
ENG 334. NEWSPAPER REPORTING. A professional level course that acquaints students with basic newsroom
procedures and as ignments. Prerequi sites: ENG 167 & ENG 169. (3 crs .) Fall.
E G 336. COMPUTER ASS ISTED NEWSREPORTrNG. An advanced level journ alism course designed to
how students how to gai n access to computer records and how to arrange that material into meaningful patterns
using an interrelational data base program and a simple spread sheet program. The course assumes no prior
know ledge of computers and is designed fo r the computer novice. (3 crs.) Alternate fa ll.
ENG 337 SURVEY OF AMERJCAN LITERAT URE I. This course spans Ameri can literature from its colonial
inception to the end of the C ivi l War, the literature 's fo rm ati ve years, focu sing on di verse forms and voices of

ex pression. Thi s literature presents writings of Nati ve Americans. Colonia lists, Federalists, Romanti cs,
Trancendentalists, Slaves, and others as fo rmati ve ex pressions of o ur Ame rican heritage. (3 crs.)

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ENG 338 SURVEY OF AME RI CAN LITERATURE fl . The second course or the two-course survey begins
wi th the literature of the Reconstruction period, Realism and later Naturali sm, and moves to the Experimental
writing of the Twentieth Century, culminating in works by contemporary authors. The emphas is is on showing
the develo pment of an ec lectic and uniquely Ame rican literature. (3 crs.)
ENG 34 1. ROMANT IC LITERATURE. An intensive stud y of selected works by such Romantic poets as
Wi lliam Blake, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe She lley, John Keats, and Lord
Byron. (3 crs.)
ENG 342. VICTORI AN LITERATURE. An histori cal and criti cal survey or the poetry and nonfictional prose
of the Victorian peri od throu gh such writers as Alfred Tennyson, Roben and Eliza beth Barrett Brown ing,
Thomas Carl yle, Manhew Arnold, Dante Gabriel and Christina Rossetti , Gera rd Manley Hopkins, Joh n Stuart
Mill , John Ruskin , John Henry Newma n, T. H. Hu xley, and Walter Pater. (3 crs.)
ENG 345. ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND USAGE. Provides future English teachers, professional writing majors,
and other interested students, with a sophisticated background in English gra mmar. The course covers a variety
of grammatical theories, issues of mechanical correctness in writin g, and the sociology of usage. (3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 346. HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LA NGUAGE. A survey of the deve lopment of the language from its
Germanic base to the emergence of American English. Ex planations of sound shi fts and fo reign and social
influences. (3 crs.) Spring.
ENG 347. INTRODUCTION TO LINGUlST ICS. An examination of the several areas of language study:
hi story o f the language, phonology and morph ology, grammars (trad itional and modern ), and contemporary
American usage, dialects, lexicography, and semantics. (3 crs.) Fall .
ENG 348 . HI STORY OF LITERARY CRrTIC ISM . An examination or major criti cal documents fro m Plato
throu gh the modem critics. An intensive examination or the works themselves, with some additional concern
on their place in literary history. (3 crs.)
ENG 35 1. PUBLISH ING THE MAG AZINE. Students in thi s course publish a magaz ine, Fli pside. They
contribute works of literature and reportage, illustrate it with ori ginal wo rk or with photographs, solicit
contributors, finance the magazine through advenising, and establish editorial policy. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG 352. STUDrES IN WR ITING. A study in style, its defi nition, its analys is, and the techniques modern
writers or creative nonfiction use to achieve it. Students anal yze the work of such writers as Tom Wolfe, Joan
Didion, Hunter Thompson and Truman Capote, then app ly to their own prose the techniques these writers use.
(3 crs.)
ENG 355. SURVEY OF TH E ENGLISH NOVEL I: THE BEGfNN TNG THROUGH SCOTT. A study of the
development of the novel from its beginnings th rough the Romantic period, with emphas is on Daniel Defoe,
Samuel Richardson, Henry Fie ldi ng, Tobias Smollett, and Jane Austen. (3 crs.)
ENG 356. SURVEY OF THE ENGLISH NOVEL U: DIC KENS TO THE PRESENT. A stud y of the novels and
novelists of the Victorian period and the twe ntieth centu ry, including Charles Dickens, Charlone, Emily and
Ann Bronte, W. M. Thackeray, George Eliot, Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf. (3 crs.)
ENG 357 . TWENTTETH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE TO WORLD WAR U. A study of fiction, drama,
and poetry with emphas is on W. B. Yeats, D. H. Lawrence, George Bern ard Shaw, James Joyce, Joseph Conrad,
Virgi nia Woolf, E. M. Forster, and W. H. Auden. (3 crs.)
ENG 358 . CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE SINCE WORLD WAR 11. An exploration of texts, in a variety
of genre including major movements, critical, social and political from writings both in English and in translation.
(3 crs.)
ENG 37 1. CRITICAL THEORY AND THE TEAC HCNG OF LITERATURE. A required course for English
majors in the Secondary English track, Critical Theory and the Teaching of Literature shows students how to
re late contemporary li terary criticism to the teaching of literature. The varieties of literary criticism covered
include New Criticism, reader-response criti cism, deconstructi ve criticism, psychological criticism, feminist
criti cism, and New Hi stori cism. The literature studied emphas ized items typicall y taught in secondary schools,
including both canonical (e.g. , Shakespeare's plays) and non-canonical (e.g. , Young Adult literature and
Multicultural li terature) works. (3 crs.)
ENG 372. COMPOSITION THEORY AN D THE TEACHING OF WRITING. A required course for English
majors in the Secondary English track, Composition Theory and the Teaching of Writing is an introduction to
rhetorical theory as it concerns the nature of writin g and the teaching of writing. The course also offers practical
in formation about, and experience with, modern course design and pedagogy, as well as discussion of the
politics of writin g instruction in contemporary schools. (3 crs.)

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ENG 376. CREATIVE WRJT ING: FICTION. Techniques of fi ction are studied and applied to the writing o f
shon stori es, and students are encouraged to use and shape th eir ow n experience, transmitting th ose everyday
Lhings around Lhem into ficti onal realilies. (3 crs.)
E G 377. C REATIVE WRITING : POETRY. Aspects o f poelry, such as line length, rhythm, sound patterns
and imagery, are disc ussed. Students wi ll app ly those techniqu es to their ow n ex peri ence and visio n, developing
a poeti c voice or sty le. (3 crs.)
E G 378 . CREATIVE WRITING : DRAMA . Writing techniques for the modem stage; students progress fro m
idea thro ugh written tex t to the producti on o f a scene or a o ne-ac1 play. (3 crs.)
E G 401. COPYWR ITING. S1uden ts who have already taken the bas ic ad venising co urse are expected 10
improve preexisting writing skills through indi vidual and group projects in the areas o f direcl mai l advenise menls,
newspaper and magazine space advertisemen1 s, industri a l news le tt ers and broc hures, radio a nd TV
advertise ments. Each studenl writ es at least two usab le advenisements fo r off-campus and one for a campus
program or organi zati on. Not for beginners. Prerequi site: ENG 437. (3 crs.)
E G 415. C HAUCE R. The Canterbury Tales and other wo rks. (3 crs.)
E G 419. INTERNS HlP IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING. A n intern shi p is a shon-t erm work-based experi ence
emphasizing learn ing in a professional setting. Internships are designed to give th e student a broad based

understandin g o f the panicular writing and professional practices of the internship si1es . All detai ls of the
course are to be wo rk ed out wit h the Coordinato r of Professional Writing. (Vari able crs.) Fall & spring.
ENG 425. S HA KESPEARE. Explores in considerable de pth, and wi th special reference to the condition of
S hakespeare 's times and thea ter, so me of his greates t p lays, especiall y (a) th ose most o ften studi ed in secondary
sc hool and (b) his great tragedies. (3 crs.)
E G 427. MILTO . An examinati on o f the major poetry: Parad ise Losl, Paradise Regained, SamsonA goni stes,
and Lyc idas. The prose is treated insofar as it is re lated to th e poetry. (3 crs.)
E G 430. ADAPTAT IO N OF LITERARY MATERIALS . Adaptatio n of lilerature to th e mechanical demands
of television, radio, theater, and fi lm. Whi le remaining faithful to an auth or 's intenl, the student must adapt
writt en texts to eac h of the fo llowing: television, theater, and film. (3 crs.)
ENG 437. ADVE RTISING . An int rod ucti on to marketing th eo ri es, behavior patterns, and techniques of
advertising campaigns: co pyw riling, layout, and production of ad veni sing throu gh working fo r an actu al client.
(3 crs.) Fall.
ENG 440. LI GU ISTICS AND THE TEAC HING OF ENGLISH. The purpose of this course is to help prepare
Englis h and Language Ans majors th rough an understand ing o f two applicati ons of lingui stics to language
lea rning and research. ln th e first applica ti o n, students will exa mine li nguisti c research focu sed upon the stud y
of schooling and the teaching and learnin g of language to advance an understanding of students' developing
reading, writing and literary practi ces. ln the second app licati on, studen1s wi ll analyze vari ous linguistic research
methodo logies to develop a sense of how they might apply one or more o f them to their own teaching. Assignments

and course readings are intended to encourage students to acquire a critical sense of pedagogical practice used
in th e leac hing of readi ng and writin g, as we ll as a criti cal se nse of the re lati ve meri t of vario us research
approaches to the study of language learning. (3 crs.)
ENG 448. PRACTIC AL CRITIC ISM . Pro vides exa mples o f criti cism and the opportunity to criti cize poetry,
fi cti o n, and dra ma. (3 crs.)
ENG 478. DIRECTED PROJECTS. (Variable crs.)
ENG 485. STUDlES IN TWENTIETH CENTURY ENGLIS H LITERATURE. Contemporary trends in literature,
the war novel, the poets o f the thin.ies, lrish literature, the Briti sh novel and theater. (3 crs.)
ENG 487. STUDIES I AMER ICAN LITERARY GE RES. The American shon story, the nineteenth century
American novel, Lhe twentieth centu ry Ameri can novel, modern A merican poelry, Ameri can drama, American
no nfi ctio n. (3 crs.)
ENG 488. STUD IES IN DRAM A. C lass ical drama, theater of the absurd, co ntinental drama, film and television
as drama, realism and naturalism in dram a. (3 crs.)
ENG 495. CREATIVE WRIT ING SEMINAR . The fictiona l princ iples lea rn ed in ENG 376 are applied 10 the
writing of a majo r creati ve work, such as novell a, and the student is g iven the opponunity to po lish and ex tend
writing skills previously acq uired. (3 crs.)
ENG 496. WRIT ING FOR PUBLICATION . Students analyze regional and nati o nal markets and refine their
wo rk fo r publicati o n. They are ex pected to publish at least o ne work durin g the semester. (3 crs.)

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Environmental Stud ies - ENS
ENS IOI. INTROD UC TION TO EN VIRONME NTA L SC IENCE. The broad fi e ld of en viro nme nt al
management including humans' bio logica l basis, so il and land use, water, air pollut io n and noise pollution , and
agencies and laws assoc iated with the above topics. No o ne area is covered in depth . Rather, the student is
introduced to each problem, its source, current correcti ve measures, and possible future tec hno logy. Three
lec ture ho urs weekl y. (3 crs .) Fall & spring.
ENS 34 1. TECHNIQUES [N WATER AN D WASTEWATER ANALYS IS. A study of the chemical testin g of
water in wastewater plants, streams, and drinking water sources. Emphas is is placed on learnin g acceptable
levels of chemicals in d ifferent types of wa ter. Samples of water from so urces of concern are anal yzed in the
laboratory porti on of the course. Three lec ture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Prerequ isites: C HE
IOI & CHE 102. (4 crs.)
ENS 380. WLLDLIFE ISS UES. This course is designed to fami li arize students with current issues in wildli fe
biology allowing them to propose and disc uss possible solutions. The course will consist of field tri ps and
projec ts em phas izing wi ldlife iss ues in the Northeastern United States. Trips will be suppl emented wi th
disc ussio ns of national and internati onal wildlife issues fro m current literature. (4 crs.) summer.
ENS 420. PRINC IPLES OFWfLDUFE MANAGEMENT. T his co urse is designed to pro vide students with an
understanding of the philosophies and conce pts of scientific wi ldlife manageme nt. Major emphas is will be
placed on wildlife management in North America, but d iffering perspectives from other regions of the world
will be incorporated into the co urse. To pi cs to be covered will include monitoring habitats and habita t
manageme nt, po pu lati on ex plo itati on and ad mini strati on, econo mics, and socio- po litical to pics as they relate
to wildlife manage ment. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours weekly. Prerequisites: BIO 115 & BIO
120. (4 crs.) Fall.
ENS 423. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT TEC HNIQ UES. T his co urse will cover techniques commonl y used
by wildli fe bio logists with emphas is o n those applicable to birds and mammals. Important techniques covered
in the course include aging and sexing of important game species, habi tat measurement and evaluation, populati on
analys is, and analysis of food habits. The lect ure porti o n of the course provides an introd ucti on to common
tec hniques and the lab emphasizes practical use and applicatio n of those techniques. Three lecture hours and
three laboratory hours wee kly. Prereq uisites: BIO I 15. BIO 120 & BIO 125 . (4 crs.) Spring.
ENS 430. AIR QUALITY MO NITOR ING. The techn o logies in vo lved in the abatement of emissio ns from
mobi le and stationary so urces, mo nitorin g tec hniques, and air qua li ty standards. Three lecture hours weekly.
Prereq uisites: CHE 33 1, C HE 36 1, PHY 12 1, PHY 122, & MAT 2 15. (3 crs.) Al terna te fa ll.
ENS 424. Fl SHERLES MANAGEMENT. A combinati on of lec tures, labs, and fi eld trips will emphas ize fi sheries
bio logy and management in North Ameri ca, including both freshwa ter and marine systems. Lectures will include
fi sheries resources, aqu atic habitats, popul ati on dynamics, laws and regu latio ns, aqu aculture, conservati on,
and current fi sheries issues. Labs and fie ld trips wi ll emphas ize research methods and harvest and habi tat
management techniques.

ENS 43 1. SOUD WASTE MANAGEMENT. The fu ndamental techniques invo lved in the collecti on, processing,
and disposal of urban, industri al, and ag ri cultu ra l wastes. Three lec ture hours weekly. Prerequisites: C HE 33 1.
(3 crs.) Altern ate spring.
ENS 432. ENV IRONMENTAL REGUL ATIONS . Thi s co urse wi ll cover the hi sto ry of natural reso urce
protecti on. loca l. state. and federa l laws and policy. enforcement, and current issues. Lectures will include
di scussio n of laws ranging fro m the C lean Air ac t to local Fish and Wild li fe reg ul ati ons. (3 crs.) Altern ate
spring.
ENS 459. ENV IRONMENTAL RESEAR C H PROBLEMS. An independent stud y with a cooperatin g fac ulty
member. Emphas is o n scientific research on contemporary environmental pro ble ms. These independent studies
are as field- oriented as possible, with a final research pape r written in proper scientific fo rrnat. This course is
not repeatable. (3 crs.)
ENS 475. WETLANDS ECOLOGY. A coordinated lecture/laboratory approach that wi ll emphas ize wetlands
within the continental United States. The co urse wi ll prov ide a background in bo th historical and modern
wetl and iss ues; characteristi cs of freshwa ter, estu arine and marine wetl and types, includ ing impo rtant plants
and animals of each; processes of wetl and detenninati on and delineation ; regu latory framework of wetl ands
protec ti on; and procedures in volved in wetland res torati on and conservati on. Prerequisites: BIO 3 10 and

permi ssion of instructor. (4 crs.)
ENS 492. AN IM AL POP ULATION DYNAM ICS. Thi s course is designed to prov ide students with an
understandin g of theoretical and app lied aspects of animal pop ul ati on dynamics. The course will examine
vari ati o n in population size and sex/age composition, reproducti o n and morta lit y, and quality and condition of
animals in po pulati ons. Emphasis will be placed on pri nciples and techniq ues used by wildli fe ecologists to
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and discussio n on i sues and concepts in populatio n dynamics. The lab pon io n of the course will emphasize
applicatio n of common tec hniques and models used by wildli fe po pu lati on ecologists. Three lec ture hours and
three laboratory hours weekl y. Prerequisites: BIO 3 10 & MAT 2 15. (4 crs.) Fall.
E S 495 . DESIG AN D A ALYSIS . The purpose is to provide with the theoreti cal and applied bas is of
experiment al des ign, sampling theory and sampling des igns, da ta input and output, statistical analysis and
interpretati o n of research studies. The applicati o n of computer methods fo r data base, spreadsheet, wo rd
processing, and statisti ca l pac kages will also be emphasized. Three lecture ho urs wee kl y. Prerequisites: BIO
11 5 & MAT 273 or MAT 28 1 o r permissio n of the instru ctor. (3 crs.) Fall.
Finance - FIN
FI 20 I. I TRODUCTIO TO FINANCE. A survey course w hich covers an introducti o n to financ ial markets
and institutio ns responsible fo r the fl ow o r funds in the eco nomy. The bas ic princ iples and concepts which
ass ist the mark et pani cipants in making so und fin ancial decisions are discussed. Prerequi site: ECO I 00 is
recommended. (3 crs.)
FI 2 11 . PERS O AL MO E Y MA AGE MENT. A guid e to personal fin ance to bes t meet o ne 's objecti ves
and make fin ancial decis ions eas ier. Topics include budgets, majo r purchases, use of credit and bank loans,

insurance. real estate and in vestment i.n securities, taJ{es and estate planning. Prerequisite: ECO 100 or permission
of instru cto r. (3 crs.)
FIN 30 I. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. The stud y of financ ial analys is, planning and control, including
workin g capital management, capita l budgetin g, cost o r capital, and other selec ted subjects. Ad vanced techn iqu es
of financial analys is are employed. (3 crs.)
FIN 302. A DVANC ED FINANC IAL MA AG EM E T. A continuatio n of FIN 301 . An intensive study of cost
of capital, lo ng- term financ ing and analysis of cases relating to fi nancial decisions of firms. Prerequisite: FI N
30 1. (3 crs.)
FIN 305. INVESTMENTS. A n introducti on to fin ancial in vestments. Topics include securities and securities
markets, investment risks, returns and constraints, pon fo lio policies, and institutional in vestment policies.(3 crs.)
Fl 3 11. FINANC IA L MA RK ETS A D I STITUT IO NS. Desc riptio n and analys is of maj o r fin ancial
institutio ns, mo ney and ca pi ta l markets. Cu1Tent to pics in financial market and institutio ns. (3 er .)
Fl 33 1. I T ERNAT IO NA L FI ANC IAL MA AG EME T. A co urse providing the conceptual framework
within which the key fin ancial decisio ns of the multinatio nal fi rm can be analyzed. Topics include: Exchange
Rates, Foreig n Exchange Market. Currency Futures and Option Markets, Foreig n Exc han ge Risk Management,
Multinati o na l Wo rkin g Ca pit al Manage me nt , Inte rn ational Bankin g, and Fo re ig n In ves tment A na lys is.
Pre req uisi tes: Intro Micro (ECO 20 1) and Intro Macro (ECO 202) recommended . (3 crs.)
Fl 34 1. INSU RANCE AND RIS K MA NAGEME NT. A survey o r the nature and significance of ris k and the
bas ic ideas, proble ms, and princ iples fo und in modem insurance and other methods of handlin g risk. (3 crs.)
FIN 35 1. REA L ESTAT E FUN DAME TA LS. A bas ic cogniti ve co urse covering phys ical, legal and econo mic
aspects of real estate. Topi cs include va luati on. agreements of sa le. ti tl e. leasing. settl ements and landJord -

tenant relat io ns. (2 crs.)
FI N 352. REAL ESTAT E PRACTICE. Ro le of the real estate agent in li stin g, sales contract, fin ancing, and
completio n of RES PA approved se11lement sheet. T he course examines the legal and ethical aspects of brokerage.
(2 crs.)
Fl 405. A DVA CED INVEST MENT A ALY SIS. Systemati c approach to security analys is and valuati on;
ponfo lio constru cti o n and manage ment. Prerequisite ; FI 305 o r permissio n of instru ctor. (3 crs.)
FI N 492. FI ANCE I T E R SHIP. On the completion of thi s co urse, the student sho uld be able to see how the
know ledge acq uired in the fin ance courses is applied in real worl d situati o ns. It prov ides the student with
opportunit y to translate academic principles to real world situations and to test his/her career interests. h will
also enab le the stu dent to determine what add iti o nal skills are needed to be successful in the workpl ace.
Prerequis ite: Consent of the instructor. (Repeatab le ; vari able credits; a max imum of 12 credits may be used
toward a baccalaureate degree.)

FIN 53 1. BAN K MA AG EMENT. Detai led analysis o r o perati o nal dec isio ns faced by bank managers in the
areas of loans. in vestments, sources of funds, and liability management. (3 crs.)

French - FRE
FRE IO I. ELE ME NTARY FRENCH I. Forthe student without prev io us kn owledge of French. The development
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structure, reading, writin g, and speaking. Classroo m instruction is supplemented by laboratory study and practi ce.
Three class hours each week and o ne hour language laborat o ry per week. (3 crs.)
FRE 102. ELEMENTA RY FR E C H II. A continuati o n of French 10 1. Three class ho urs each week and one
lang uage laboratory per wee k. Prerequi site: FR E IOI o r o ne yea r of hi gh school French. (3 crs.)
FR E 203. INTERM ED IAT E FRENCH I. French grammar and readin g. A rev iew of essentia l French gra mmar.
Development of audi o- lingual comprehension, readin g and writin g fac ilit y. Three c lass hours each wee k; o ne
hour language laborato ry per week. Prerequi sites: FR E IO I & FR E I 02 o r two yea rs of hi gh school French. (3
crs.)
FR E 204 . I TERM EDlAT E FRENC H LI. Continuati o n o f French 203. Oral -aural work continues but is
acco mpanied by a de velopment of read ing skil l th rough disc ussion of selected prose and poetry. Three class
hours and one ho ur language laborat ory each wee k. Prereq ui site: FRE 203 o r eq ui va lent. (3 c rs.)
Cullure Courses are taught in English and are intended, as indicated on the General Educa ti on Curri culum, to

satisfy General Education Humanities, Multicultural Awareness, and certain Fine Ans requirements as well as
those in the intended major. One culture course is offered each semester.
FR E 240. TH E MIDDL E AG ES AND TH E RENA ISSANCE (800- 1600). This course surveys the evol uti on of
French culture fro m the Midd le Ages lo the end of the sixtee nth century, fro m an age of analogy to one of
skepticism. While it follows sociological, political, philosophi cal and histo ri cal develop ments to a certain deg ree,
the course puts its primary emphasis on th e arti stic domains of literature, music, architec ture, and the visual arts
of the peri od. In so do ing, this course illustra tes th e ways in which France has been influenced by its ric h
cullu ra l heritage. (3 crs.)
FR E 241. THE S EV ENT EENTH CENT URY AN D T HE CLASSI CAL AGE. Thi s course surveys the evolution
of French culture fro m the ea rl y seve nteenth century o r the Baroque ( 1600- 1640) 10 the classical peri od ( 1640
10 the end of the centu ry). The co urse seeks 10 introdu ce the stu dent 10 the hi story of French tho ught in the
Splend id Centu ry. While it fo llows socio logical, political, philosop hi cal and historical developments 10 a certain
degree, its primary emphasis is on the arti stic domains of literature, music, architec ture, and Lhe visual arts of
the peri od. In so do ing. thi s co urse illustrates the ways in whi ch France has been innuenced by its ri ch cullura l
herit age. (3 crs.)
FR E 242. THE EIG HTEENTH CENT URY AN D EN LI G HTEN MENT. This co urse surveys the evolutio n of
French culture throughout the Age of Enlightenment , whe n sc ientific di scovery and new histori cal methods
acted as agents of chan ge upo n the traditio nal foundati o ns of belie f. We will consider how these changes
affected French thought, especia ll y in the artisti c domains of litera ture. music, architec ture, and the visual arts
of 1he peri od. The course will inLroduce the s1udent to thi s age of criticism and reconstru ction, an age viewed as
the cri sis of the Europea n mind and gave binh lo the philosophe, o r philosop her, one who was 11 0 1 onl y in vo lved
with the theories but with social reform as well. These reform s in human institutions and thought will be shown
10 termi nate in the revolu tion of 1789 and the end of the A ncient Regime. (3 crs.)
FRE 243. THE AGE O F FR ENC H RO MA NT IC IS M : FRO M TH E NA PO LEON IC EMP IR E TO TH E
REVOL UTION OF 1848. This course surveys the evoluti on of French cultu re th rougho ut the romantic movement
which perm eated the sensibility of the youn g in France, and which reached a true nowerin g in the nineteenth
century, parti cul arly fro m 1820 lo 1845. Both the precurso rs and the masters of this movemenl are considered
thro ugh a study of the arti sti c ex pression of the times. (3 crs.)
FRE 244 . TH E AGE OF FRENC H REALISM : TH E SECON D EMP IRE TO TH E AFT ERM ATH O F TH E
FRA CO- PR USS IAN WAR. T his co urse surveys the evoluti on of French culture d uring the Age of Realism;
including the Fra nco- Prussian War, positivism and its afterm ath. This period encompasses the di ctatorship of
Napoleon Ill , a mo narchy marked by materi al success amo ng the middl e class and by di sa ppo intment and
pessimism among thinkers, writ ers, and arti sts. This course considers the artisti c achievements of th e peri od
with in the framework of the socio logical, po litical and histori cal settin g. It stu dies cert ain schools of art (realism,
impressioni sm and naturali sm), and seeks to illustra te how these movements of arti sti c ex pression mani fes ted
themselves in the principal wo rks of literature, ph iloso ph y, music, and the visual arts. (3 crs.)
FR E 245. TH E BIRTH OF TH E MOD ERN FRENCH CULT URE IN TH E ARTS 1900-WO RLD WA R II. This
course surveys the evolut io n o f French cultu re from 1900, the time o f the Belle Epoque or Beautiful Peri od at
the tum of the century, lo the advent of the Second Wo rl d War. While the co urse fo llows the soc iologica l.
po liti cal, and histo ri ca l develo pments of the peri od, it puts emphasis on the artisti c ramifications of thi s period
of conflict and ra pid change. The inter- war years are treated in all their arti stic output, especia lly in inter-war
thea ter, fi ction, and the prese nce of the school of Surrealism in poetry, fiction, thea ter, and art. (3 crs.)
FR E 246. CONTEMPO RARY FRE NC H CU LTURE IN TH E A RTS S INCE WORLD WAR II. This co urse
surveys the evolution of French culture from the Occupati on and Vichy Regime in France 10 the present day. It
seeks 10 introduce the student 10 the litera ture, phi loso phy, music, film s, and visual an s of the period whi ch
revea l the ri ch cuilural heritage of Fra nce. As an ori entatio n 10 the cultura l arts, considerati on will be given 10
the im pact whi ch impo rtant geograp hical. social. and hi storical e lemen1s had upo n them. (3 crs.)

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FRE 3 11 . FRE CH CO VERSATION, COMPOSIT IO , AND PHO ETI CS I. Cultura l themes as a bas is for
idiomatic conversation and discussions. Wrinen compositions are assigned to teach lhe student how to write
correct French. The course also provides a systematic stud y of the sounds and sound panems of the French
language. Three class ho urs and one hour language labo rat ory each week. Prerequisite: FRE 204. (3 crs.)
FRE 312. FRENCH CON VERSATION, COM POSITI O , AND PHONETICS II . Continuation of French 3 11
on a more advanced level as re nected in conversati on, composition, and exerc ises in phonetic transcriptio n.
Prerequisite : FRE 3 11 . (3 crs.)
FRE 40 I. ADVANCED COM POS IT IO : GRAMMAR AND STY LISTICS. An in-depth grammatical anal ysis
of lhe French language th rough intensive practice in oral exercises and wrinen compositions. It is req uired of
all French majors in Liberal Ans as we ll as th ose seeking a teacher cenification degree or cenificatio n in
French. Prerequisite: FRE 3 12. (3 crs.)
FRE 421. SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I. An introduction to French literature from the Midd le Ages
to 1800 through an examination of rep resent ati ve novels, plays, and poems of the peri od. Three class ho urs
each week. (3 crs.)
FRE 422. SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE II. An introducti on to French literature from 1800 to the
present through an examinatio n of representati ve novels, plays, and poems of the period. Three class ho urs
each week. (3 crs.)
FRE 450. FOREIG LANGUAGE COLLOQUIUM I FRE C H. An adva nced course in intensive spoken
contempo rary French required of all French maj ors as we ll as those seekin g teacher cenificati on in French.
Prereq uisi te: FRE 3 11 . (3 crs.)
FRE 469. STUDIES IN FRENC H LITERATURE. Subject maner to be arran ged. Designed for French maj ors
who wish to take additi onal cred its and/or study aboard. Prereq uisite: 18 hours of French. (Variable crs.)
FRE 479. FIELD WORK. Regularly offered as a "cultural tour" of specific geographical areas in France. This
tour is preceded by a semester-length course renecting on lhe cultural elements of the region as well as its
people. (3 crs.)

Graphic Communications Technology GCT
GCT 100. GRAPHIC COMMUN ICATION PROCESSES I. This course offers the student an opponunity for
experi ences of practical applicati on in lhe fi ve major printi ng processes. II covers image desig n, conversion,
assembly, carrier preparation, transfe r and fini shin g techniques re lated to lithographic, screen , lenerpress,
n exographic, and grav ure printing. Related areas of studies include duplication , ink chemistry, paper use and
selec tio n, and photography. Two hours of lec ture and three laboratory ho urs per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spri ng
GCT200. GRAPHIC COMMUN ICATION PR OCESSES □. Emphasis in this second course is on equipment,
processes, materials and supplies utili zed by lhe industry fo r photo typesettin g, photocomposition, darkroom
techniques, image assemb ly, platemaking, and offset dup licator operatio ns. Leaming experiences develop a
comprehensive unders tanding of the scope, structure, products and related process of the printing industry.
Two ho urs of lect ure and three laboratory ho urs per week. Prereq uisite: GCT I00 o r T ED 111 . (3 crs.) Fall &
Spring
GCT 2 11 . SCREEN PRI TING TECHNIQUES. The firs t in a series of three courses th at define and analyze
the process of scree n printing, this course is an introd ucti on to the various app licati ons of screen printing.
Emphas is of the course is centered o n establi shin g repeatability of the print ing process by controlJing vari ables;
photographical ly ge nerated stenci l systems; single and mu ltiple colo r image generati on, conversion, assembl y
and transfer; sheet-fed manual and semi-automatic presswork; n at substrate printing applications of simple and
complex close register line an work. Two hours of lectu re and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisite:
GCT I 00. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 220. BLAC K AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY. Thi s course emphasizes tec hniques in vo lved in
mo nochro matic sti ll photography and introduces color photography. It covers the basic aspects of picture
takin g, camera operati on, fi lm processing, enlarg ing, print processing, fini shin g procedures and selectin g
photographi c eq uipment and supplies. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory ho urs per week. (3 crs.) Fall
& Spring
GCT 225 . PRINCIPLES OF LAYOUT A D DES IGN. A presentatio n of design e lements principles used to
prod uce vario us layouts for printing prod uctio n. The indi vidual must stri ve to deve lo p harmonious re lationships
betwee n these design elements and principles and va rio us printing app licati ons th ro ugh practical acti vi ty
assignments. The fundamenta ls of producing mechanical layouts fo r newspaper, magaz ine, direc t mai l, poster,
display and po int of purchase ad vertising are considered. Use of computers for e lec tronic/desktop publishing
is emphasized. Productio n and practical applicatio n assignments are to be performed in conju nction with
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GCT 240. DESKTOP PUBLI SHIN G. This co urse provides an in-depth study i1110 the electroni c des ktop
publishing sys1ems and their concepl of archi1ec1ure, operation, nelworkin g, financ ing and des ign role in the
pub li shin g industry. II covers 1he bas ic aspec ts of grap hi c des igning, creating page layouls, scannin g of 1ex 1
and continuous tone photograph s, connecti vity, telecommunicati ons, image setting and encryption of data.
Each s1uden1 will experience hands-on acti vities with microcomputers u1ili zing hi gh-end design, draw, paint ,
scann ing, and integ rat ed layoul sofl ware packages. Two ho urs of lecture and 1hree labo ra1ory ho urs per week.
(3 crs.) Fall & Spring
GCT 270. LITHOGR APH IC T ECHNIQ UES. An in-depth s1udy of pho1ographi c process as i1 rela1es 10 line
and halflone reproduc1 ion of graphic maleri als. Projects representin g the vari ous comb inati o ns of line and
halfl one maieri als as they are used in the Industri al selling are prod uced. Besides the proj ects required of each
studenl , the theorelical as pecls of 1he optica l system are in vesti gated, as well as the areas of sensiti ve materi als,
li ght and related chemical reactio ns. Two ho urs of leclUre and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites:
GCT I 00 and GCT 200. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 300 D IGITAL PHOTOG RAPHY Th is course emphas izes techniques in vo lved in color imag ing and
di gita l image manipul atio n by mea ns of a comput er. It will focus o n developing the necessary ski lls to perform
di g ital scannin g, d igital photography and preparing images fo r output. Two hours of lec ture and three labo ratory
ho urs per week. Prerequi site: GCT 240 (3 crs.) Fall & S pring
GCT 3 11 . A DVANCE D SCREEN PRINTI NG T ECHNIQ UES . A study of the tec hniques used fo r image
transfer of line and halfto ne co py on substra tes commonl y used by the scree n primer. Each student has the
op po rtunity to identify, ca li brate and print upo n selected substrates. Two hours of lecture and three labo ratory
ho urs per week. Prerequ isite: GCT 2 11 . (3 crs.) Alternat e Fa ll
GCT 330. FLEXOGR APHY AN D PAC KAG E PRINTING . This cou rse prov ides an in-depth study of the
processes and techniques in vo lved in the printing and conve rtin g of packaging and labeling materials. Laborat ory
applicati ons include the design, prepa rati on and fl exogra phi c printing and conve rtin g of va ri o us paper, foi l and
plasti c substrates. Emphas is is placed o n esta blishi ng repeatability of the printing process by contro ll ing variables.
Methods and techniques of q uality assurance are implemented as an integral part in the producti on of flexographic
printed produ cts. Two ho urs of lect ure and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: GCT I 00. (3 crs.)
Fall
GCT 342. ESTIMATING AN D COST ANA LYS IS. A criti cal exa minatio n of the opera ti ons in vo lved in the
production of grap hic materi als fo r the purpose of determining costs of the operati ons 10 be included. T he
procedures necessary to assemble thi s in form ati on to produce es timat es of typical printing matter arc discussed.
T he identification and stud y of cost centers as they re late to the ho ur costs and ultimately to the selling price are
examined. Students are required to prepare a number of cost estimates for the co urse. Prerequi site: GCT 3 11
o r GCT 270. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 365. COLO R !M AG I G . Primary emphasis is placed o n develo ping an understand ing of the nature of
light, the nature of colo r, its relatio n to filters and print ing inks used in the gra phics industry and the problems
caused by color cont aminati on in makin g color separa ti o ns. A presentation of direc t and indirect methods of
color separati ons as well as the vari ous maskin g techniques is included. The use of vari ous control devices is
disc ussed and employed in the labo ratory. Special techniques required to strip projec ts, make the plates, and
produce them on the press are also covered . Two ho urs of lec ture and three laboratory ho urs per week.
Prerequisites: GCT 225 , GCT 320, and GCT 370. (3 crs.) Altern ate Spring
GCT 370. ADVA CED LITHOG RAPHIC T ECHNIQ UES. A contin uati on of GCT 270 which utili zes the
fi lm e lements produced in o rde r to complete required projects fo r this co urse. This course treats the subjects of
sLripping, pl atemaking and presswork . A critical stud y of imposition of vari ous type of j obs, from simple

single-color to mo re comp lex multi-color j ob . The latest 1ec hniques of platemaking as we ll as in fo rmat io n on
types of plates present ly in use are d iscussed. Feeder- de livery setup, press pac kin g meth ods, inking/dampening
systems. cont rol devices, ro llers, blankets and other related press activities are thoro ughl y disc ussed. Also.
some fo lding and binding tec hniques are included. Two ho urs of lectu re and three labo rat ory ho urs per wee k.
Prerequ isite: GCT 270. (3 crs.) Altern ate S pring
GCT 380. ADVANCE D FLEXOG RAPH IC T EC HNIQ UES . This course prov ides ad vanced stud y of the
processes and techniques in vo lved in the printing and converting of packaging and labeling materials. Laboratory
applicati ons include the design, preparati o n and fl exogra phic printing and convertin g of tonal and special
effects images on various substrates. Em phas is is placed o n establi shin g repeatability of the printing process
by contro lling variables related to advanced fl exographic reprod ucti on. Methods and techniques of qu alit y
assurance are implemented as an integral part in the producti on of fl exographic printed products. Two hours of
lecture and three labo rato ry hours per week. Prerequisites: GCT I00, GCT 200 and GCT 330. (3 crs.) Alternate
S pring
GCT 390. GRAVUR E PR INT ING. Thi s co urse is a comprehensive study of gravurc printing. Yo u will
examine the various produ cts prin ted by gra vure including: publicatio ns, labe ls, pac kage. wa llcoverin g, vin yl
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will be made. Prod uct design fo r each gravure printing product will be ex plored. En vironmental compliance in
the gravure Industry will be covered in depth. (3 crs.) Summer
GCT 411. SCREE N PRINTING PRODUCTIONS . This course is directed study relevant to the Individual's
career objecti ves based on specific screen printing applications. The student fo rmulates specifications, estimates
and a procedural rationale fo r self-determined screen printed product. Student productions are organi zed as a
portfolio consistent with the Indi vidual career objecti ve that has been developed through previous screen printing
course wo rk. Four-color process screen printing with ultrav iolet curing theory and practice is anal yzed fo r
application through student independent study course work. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours
per week. Prereq uisite: GCT 3 11 . (3 crs.) Altern ate Spring
GCT 430. FLEXOGRAPHI C PRJNTI NG PROD UCTIO NS. The third and fin al course in a seri es which is
directed study re levant to the Individual's career objectives based on specific n exographic printin g application .
The student generates specifica tions, estimates, and procedures fo r the production of self-directed n exographic
printed products. The student prod uctions are organi zed as a portfolio consistent with the Indi vidual career
objecti ve that has been developed through previous nexography coursework. Process color llexographic printing,
ul traviolet curing theory and practice, statistical process control, and current trends in n exographic printing are
analyzed fo r application thro ugh student coursework. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per
wee k. Prerequisites: GCT I 00, GCT 200, GCT 330 and GCT 380. (3 crs.) Alternate Fall
GCT 445 PRINTIN G PRODUCTION PLANNING AN D CO NTROL. This course focuses on the application
of printing production manage ment and operations concepts and techniques. It is concerned wi th long-term
issues of strategic importance such as eq uipment in vestment, plan t layout and organi zational structures. It
emphas izes items of day-to-day administra tive importance: production planning, scheduling and contro l,
inventory control and purchas ing, production cost analys is, quality control and management. Prerequisites:
GCT 200 and GCT 342. (3 crs.) Fall
GCT 460. SUBSTRATES AND IN KS . This course is a comprehensive study of all the substrates and inks used
in offset lithography, screen printing, nexography, gravure, and other specialty printing processes. The course
covers the fundamentals of substrate and ink manufacturing, selection, and testing. How substrates and ink
interact and the identification and prevention of potential problems will be included in the course. Two hours of
lecture and th ree laborawry hours per week. Prerequisites: GCT I 00 and GCT 200. (3 crs.) Altern ate Spring
GCT 470. WEB OFFSET. This course is a comprehensive study of the web offset printing Industry and covers
both heatset and non-heatset printing. The student will stud y all aspects of prepress, press, and post-press
ac ti vities that are unique to web offset printing. The course includes the design and printing of two magazine
fo rmat products to be printed on a heatset web offset press and a non-heatset web offset press. Two hours of
lecture and three labo ratory hours per wee k. Prereq uisites: GCT 365 and GCT 370. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring
GCT 485. GRAPHI CS SEMINA R. This is an all-encompass ing seminar-t ype course designed IO provide
grad uati ng seniors in Graphic Communications Technology wi th opportun ities to enhance their knowledge
base in the following areas: process photography/photographic techniq ues, lithographic applications, layout
and design, estimating/cost analys is, paper/ink, electronic imaging, des kt op publishing, screen printing and
n exography. Additionall y, students will be ex posed 10 selected visitation sites. guest lecturers from the fi eld,
and an exploration of current problems and issues relating 10 the Graphic Communications Industry. Each
student is req uired to do a major research paper on a particular pro blem or issue relating 10 the graphics Industry.
Career services workshops will also be included. Prereq uisites: Senior Standin g. (3 crs.) Spring
GCT 495 . GRA PHIC COMM UN ICATIO S INTERNS HIP. Student interns are placed with an organization
that most nearly approximates employment goals. If th is is not possible, students are placed in some type of
graphics environment that is available at the time. The intent of the internship is to prov ide students with
practical work experi ence in an environment in which they will be dealing with real pro blems requiring real
solutions in a relati vely short time frame. Advisor and Department chairperson approval is req uired before
course enrollment. This is a repeatable course and may be take n as fo llows: Students may earn up IO seven
credits of internship. Prerequisite: Upper Level Standing. ( 1-7 crs.) Fall , Spring & Summer

General Engineering Technology GET
GET IOI I TROD UCTION TO E GINE ER.ING TECHNOLOGY. This course is the first course in the
Engineerin g Technology core and is intended to introduce incoming freshmen to Engineering Technology. It
wi ll introduce the student 10 the various fie lds of Engineering Technology study and present an overview of a
career in Engineerin g Technology. The course will focus on the fundamental principles that cress the boundaries
of Engineering Technology curricul a and will demonstrate how mathematics and physical sciences are integrated
into solutions of prob lems. This course will also introduce the student 10 Computer Aided Draftin g. Two
lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall
GET 102 FIRST YEAR E GI NEERJN G TECHNOLOG Y SEMIN AR . This course is second course in the
Engineerin g Technology core and is intended to apply the concepts learned in Introduction to Engineering
Technology 10 the solution of practical problems. It wi ll expand the student 's understanding of the role of the
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and team building to demonstrate how man y problems require knowledge of other disciplines to ac hieve a
satisfactory solution. The course will focus on the application of the fundamental principles and will cross the
boundaries of the various Engineering Technology fi elds. This course will also continue the study of Computer
Aided Drafting. Prerequisite: GET IO I. (3 crs.) Spring

Geography· GEO
GEO 100. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY. Introduces students to regional differences throughout the
world in terms of landforms, climates, soils and vegetation as well as population characteristics and economic
activities. Representati ve areas such as Western Europe, Russia, Japan and Latin America are developed. (3 crs.)
GEO 105. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. The course provides insights into the existing patterns and distributions of various
social groups. Broad outlines of human evolution, development and demographic patterns are emphasized. (3 crs.)
GEO 110. MAP PRINCIPLES. A non-technical course to develop competence in development, recogn ition,
understanding and evaluation of map info rmation. Interpretation of thematic maps, both regional and world, is
emphasized. (3 crs.)
GEO 123. INTRODUCTION TO CAD/G IS. The student wi ll be introduced to various methods and techniques
associated with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). CAD will ex plore
the software and hard ware associated with computer-assisted drafting and design and utili ze these components
in creating a variety of models. GIS will present the representation of geographic data using both manual and
computer-assisted technologies. The focus will be on the collection, compilation and display of geographic
data within a database. (3 crs.)
GEO 150. SURVEY OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM . An overview of the tra vel and tourism industry is
emphasized. Topics inc lude introductory principles, measuring and forecasting demand, tourism planning, tourism
marketing, tou rism development, and the role of the geographer. (3 crs.)
GEO I 55. HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY & OPERATIONS . An introduction to the field of hospitality services.
Topics covered relate directl y to the operation of resorts and hotels. (3 crs.)
GEO 165. IN TRODUCTION TO REC REATION AND LEISURE. The course will fami liarize students with
the interrelationship between leisure and Western culture. Specifica ll y, students wi ll be introduced to the man y
effects leisure has on society including, but not limited to, the economic impact of le isure, leisure as a modifier
of culture, and leisure as it relates to li fe stages and health.
GEO 175. INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING . An introduction to the hi story, process, regulations, and types
of planning. A broad overview is given for each topic. Students will also engage in a project usi ng a city
planning simulation software. (3 crs.)
GEO 200. ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY. The stud y of areal variation on the earth 's surface in man 's ac tivities
related 10 producing, exchanging, and consuming resources. (3 crs.)
GEO 205. WORLD C ITrES/GEOGRAPHY OF TOURISM . The geography of touri sm in selected c ities of the
world with an emphasis on form and function. Topics include an anal ysis of resources for tourism, the organi zation
of related land use pauerns, and developmental processes. (3 crs.)
GEO 2 10. URBAN GEOGRAPHY. An investigation of city envi ronments. Topics investigated and analyzed
about cities include their class ification , location , distribution, function, growth, type, and panem of land use.
Emphasis toward urban planning is incorporated. (3 crs.)
GEO 2 17. DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS . A basic course on demographic processes and trends. Emphasis is
placed on d istribution pauems and environmental ramifications. (3 crs.)
GEO 220. GEOGRAPHY OF THE UN ITED STATES AND PENNSYLVANIA. A study of the physical and
cultural environment th roughout the United States and Pennsylvania particularl y as it relates to spatial pauerns
of population, agric ulture, industry, service and transportation patterns. (3 crs.)
GEO 240. HUMAN ECOLOGY. A social science approach to the re lationship between humanity and the
organic and inorganic environment. Emphasis is placed on the physical, biological and cultural basis of human
adaptation . (3 crs.)
GEO 285. RETA[L TRAVEL. The skills used in the worldwide tra vel industry that are essential for a career as
a travel agency owner, manager, or agent, as a tour opera tor, or as a corporate, convention travel planner or

manager. (3 crs.)
GEO 306. MARKETING GEOGRAPHY. Spati al pauerns associated with the location, distribution, and
consumption of goods and services. Emphasis placed on techniques for site selecti on, marketing, and spatial
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GEO 3 11 . GEOG RAPHIC l FORMATION SYSTEMS. This course provides an analy isof different methods
and techn iques of representing geog raphi c data through the use of va ri ous manual and computer-based
technologies. The focus is upon the processes in volved in the collection, compi lation, and display of geographic
data with.in a data base. (3 crs.)
GEO 3 17. LA D USE ANA LY SIS. An analys is of the structure of urban and rural land use wllich emphasizes
panems and trends in land use. Methods of analysis are deve loped so that land use can be effectively understood.
(3 crs.)
GEO 3 19. TRA SPORTATIO GEOGRAPHY. This course deal wi th transport ation patterns in the United
States and current transportation problems as they relate to past and present tra vel de mands and transportation
policy. (3 crs.)
GEO 325. GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. A study of fo rces which have shaped the human landscape of Western
Europe. Na tional and regional disparities ranging from land relief and climate to social and economic phenomena
are studied. (3 crs.)
GEO 328. GEOG RAPHY OF LAHN AMERICA. A reg ional analys is of the phys ical and cultu ra l environments
that make the human landscape. Present Latin America society is studied through a histori cal perspective. (3
crs.)
GEO 338. GEOGRAPHY OF THE PACIFIC BAS I . A regional study of the physical and cul tural environments
of the Pacific rimland . Emphasis on Australia, Indonesia, Japa n, ew Zealand, and the Phili ppines. (3 crs.)
GEO 340. H ISTORJCAL GEOGR APH Y. A stud y of the interre lationships between the natural and cultural
environments and the historical deve lopment of the cultural landscape. Historical deve lopment of the United
States i emphas ized. (3 crs.)
GEO 345. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY. The state is the focus of the course, e mphas is on the ro le played by the
phys ica l and cultural environment in terms of its fo rm and function. Part icul ar emphas is placed on frontiers.
boundaries, law of the seas, transportation and ecology. (3 crs.)
GEO 350. SYSTEMS APPLI CATION FOR TRAVEL IN DUSTRY. An applied course in the principles and
pract ices of trave l industry automation. (3 crs.)
GEO 358. COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL PLAN I G. A basic understanding of the procedures and components
of travel plannin g and promotion. The student is introduced to the major principles and techniques used in the
development of travel progra ms. trip packages, and group tours. (3 crs.)
GEO 362. S ITE PLA N ING A D DES IGN. The components of the site design process. Specific tools and
procedures necessary fo r effecti ve planning of recreation and park fac ilities. Introduction to the complete plann ing
process from concept to construction. (3 crs.)
GEO 365 . RECREATIO N RESOURCE MANAGEME T. This course explores the relationship between outdoor
recreation in behavior and the natural environment and how the relationshi p benefits people and society. The
exploration of natural resources and faci lities manage ment (i.e. wildlife health and trail maintenance) in o utdoor
recreation are emphas ized as we ll as key issues fac ing the field today. (3 crs.)
GEO 374. DEVELOP[ G AND MAN AG ING LEISURE ENTERPRJSES . An overview of the commercial leisure
industry, specificall y foc using on the procedures in volved in the developing, marketing, and managing of the
enterprise. The student is introduced to the methods used in starti ng a leisure business. The emphas is is placed on
the management skills necessary for the effecti ve and profitable manage ment of the enterprise. (3 crs.)
GEO 378. RECREATI O INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT. Analys is of manageri al and administrati ve practices
and processes in recreation, park and age ncy departments, including departme ntal organi zation, policy making,
liability and negligence, personnel management and staffi ng, fi scal management, budgetin g, finance, records
and reports, office management , and public relations. (3 crs.)
GEO 412. PROGRAM PLANN I GA D ADM I l STRATI ON. The course emphasizes the analysis of a
commu ni ty, assessment of its residential leisure needs, and implementation of recreational programs into the
community. The course stresses planning, objectives, goal setting, structu ral orga nizat.i on, advertising, and
evaluation. (3 crs.)
GEO 425. CORPOR ATE TRAVEL OPERAT IONS. An applied course in the principles of corporate trave l
manag ing such as corporate travel requirements, polic ies, economics, and tra vel industry aut omation. (3 crs.)
GEO 474. DEVELOP[ G THE MASTER PLA N. The course examines plann.in g as a process. Attention is
focu sed on the elements and activities necessary to prepare and implement a comprehensive plan. The course
provides an opportunity fo r the student to apply acquired plannin g skills to specific urban and regional problems.
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GEO 479. [NTERNSHIP. The internship provides the student with the opportunity to apply classroom theory
lo realistic, professional-level situations. It is intended to give the student a concentrated practical experience in
a professional organ ization. The concepts and experiences acquired in the c lassroom are honed and fine-tuned
at this level to prepare students for their career undertakin g. (Variab le crs.)
GEO485. SEMCNAR fN PLANNING. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of planning
theory and the ethics of planning. This know ledge will assist studen ts if they choose to take the AICP exam.
Students are required lo participate in group presentations, complete two wri nen papers (one in planning theory
and one in planning ethics), and participate in a debate on pl anning ethics. (3 crs.)
GEO 491. FIELD COURSE IN GEOGRAPHY. Fie ld investigation utilizing geographic tools and techniques
concentrating on primary data. (Variable crs.)
GEO 493. SEMINAR IN GEOGRAPHY. Consideration of evolving geographic thought, evaluation of selected
geographic literature, and the development of indi vidual or gro up research projects. Recommended as a
culminating course fo r majors in geography. (3 crs.)
GEO 520. PH YS IOGRAPHY OF THE UN ITED STATES. This course is fo r students with a background that
includes Principles of Geomorphology. It involves a systematic survey of the major physiographic provinces in
the United States. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the underl ying geology, geologic history, and
climate to the development of today's landscapes. Laboratory work principally involves interpretations from
ai r photos and topographic maps. (3 crs.)
GEO 550. ADVANCED GEOG RAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. This course is a fo llow-up to GEO 3 11
Geographic Information Systems. The course will include two lectu re/discussion hours and two laboratory
hours each week. In the lectu re/disc ussion, students will gai n a deeper know ledge of geographic information
systems. They will also be exposed to extension programs to Arc View including Network Ana lys ts, Spatial
Analysts, and 30 Analysts. During laboratory sessions, student s will work on exercises in all three extensions.
Prerequisite: GEO 31 1. (4 crs.)

German-GER
GER 240. FROM TAC ITUS TO LUTHER. Fifteen hundred years of German Cultu ral History is traced in this
course, incl uding the tribal era, establishment of the Holy Roman Empire and medieval society. (3 crs.)
GER 24 1. THE GER MAN BAROQUE. This course examines approx imately two hundred years of German
cultura l history beginning wi th the spread of Protestantism in the late Renaissance and concluding at the apogee
of Enlightenment thought and influence. (3 crs.)
GER 242. THE AGE OF GOETHE: PART I ENLIGHTENMENT. The first half of the life of Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe is the basis fo r the course chronology : 1749- 1796; the period reflects the acceptance, endorsement
and ultimate waning of Enlightenment ideals in the German lands. (3 crs.)
GER 243. TH E AGE OF GOETHE: PART II ROMANTICISM. The concluding segment of Goethe 's life
( 1796- 1832) encompasses the reaction against Enlightenment ideals and the realities of the Napoleonic Wars.
These led to the rise of romanticism and the first decisive steps to German cultural prominence in nineteenth
century Europe. (3 crs.)
GER 244. RJ CHARD WAGNER AND HIS TIMES : TR IUMPH OF THE BOURGEOISIE. The period covered
begins in the year of Goethe's death, 1832, which is also the year which witnessed the first attempts of writing
for the musical stage by Richard Wagner. The rise of the German midd le class and triumph of bourgeois ideal s
form the background for the endeavors and developments of Wagner and hi s contemporaries. (3 crs.)
GER 245. THE W[LHELMINIAN ERA. The survey covers the period 1870- 19 18 when German lands are
united into a powerful national state, the Deutsches Reich. Germany is viewed at the peak of her cultural
leadership in western civilization be fore the debacle of the First World War. (3 crs.)
GER 246. T HE WEIMAR REPU BLIC. The ill-fated German Weimar Republic lasted fourteen years, from
19 I9 to 1933, but in that period the world witnessed an unparalleled concentration of cul tural endeavor born
fro m military defeat, political humiliation and social and economic chaos fo llow ing World War I. (3 crs.)
GER 247. GERMAN CULTURE UN DER THE NATIONAL SOCIALISTS. The premise for this course is that
Ge rman culture did not cease to manifest itself duri ng the period fro m 1933 to 1945 when Adolf Hitler and the
Nazi Part y controlled Germany's destin y. What the German public wa permitted in the way of cultural
consumption during the Nazi era is the focal poi nt of the survey. Only wo rks produced in Germany at the lime
and either explic itly or tacitly endorsed by the Nazi government are dealt with. (3 crs.)
GER 248. GERMAN CULTURE CN EXILE. Many inte llectuals uprooted for political or racial reasons by the
Nazi usurpation of political power in Europe fled their home lands, never to return . Documentary evidence
from 1933 to 1949 is used to understand their exile and German culture abroad. (3 crs.)

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GER 249. POSTWA R GERMA Y 1945 TO 1990: BUN DESREPUBLIK (FE DERAL REP UBLI C OF
GE RM A Y, WEST GERM A Y). The cultu ra l spectrum of the Federa l Republic of Ge rm any (West Germany,
Bundesrep ublik Deutschland) is the subject of this survey. (3 crs.)
GER 250. POSTWA R GERMANY 1945 TO T HE PRESE T: DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISC HE REP UBLIK
(GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. EAST GERM A Y) the cultu ra l spec trum of the German Democratic
Republic (East Germany, Deutsche Demokratische Rep ublik ) is the subject of this survey which begi ns with
1945 and continues to its demise. (3 crs.)
GE R 25 1. AUS TRIA : FROM T HE BAB EN BERGS TO THE CO GRESS OF VIE
A 976-1 813. This topic
presents an approx imately o ne thousand year cultu ra l history of the Austrian empire fro m its birth as protecto r
and successor of the Ho ly Ro man Empire, to its twili ght at the end of the Na po leoni c Wars. (3 crs.)
GER 252. AUS TRIA : FROM THE CO GRESS OF VIENNA TO THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES 18 1319 18. The last century of Hapsburg rul e is the bac kdrop for this survey of the Golden Age of Austri an cultura l
enterpri se. (3 crs.)
GE R 253. AUSTR IA: FIRST REPUBLIC HEIM I S REIC H SECOND REPUB LIC ( 191 9-PRESENT). This
course presents a cultu ral hi story of Austri a from 19 19 to the present wi th represe ntati ve works fro m the fi rst
Repub lic ( 19 19-38). the period of azi annexation (A nschluss) ( I 938-45) and the post-World War II era which
gave rise to t.he Second Republi c ( 1955 to the present}. (3 crs.)
GER 254. SW ITZERLAND. This course prese nts a cultural survey of the Genn an speaking Swiss primari ly
tho ugh the cultural contri buti o ns of the other language groups are represe nted. Alth ough it begins in the days of
the Ro man Empire and proceeds swiftly th rough the fo rm ati on o f the Swiss Confedera ti on in the 13th century
to the beginn ing of the 18th century. the greater pan of the course deals with the last two hundred yea rs of Swiss
cultural enterprise. (3 crs.)
Geron to logy - XGE
XGE IOI . INTROD UCT ION TO GERONTOLOGY. An imrodu cti on to the fi eld of ag ing fo r maj ors and nonmaj o rs. A ge neral overview of the psychosocia l, bio logical, cultural, and behav ioral aspec ts of late life. (3 crs.)
XGE 102. AG ING IN AMER ICAN SOCIET Y. This co urse reviews the ph ys ical, social and cultu ra l aspects of
ag ing within the contex t of contemporary de mographic and histo ri cal va ri ables. Students will lea rn to apply
criti cal thin king skills as they assess the impact of agi ng on the individ ual, the family, the workpl ace, the
communit y and the U.S. soc iety as a whole. Theori es abo ut ro les and adjustments in later li fe are exa mined
fro m a cross-cultural perspecti ve to de termin e thei r relevance fo r both rural and urban settings. (3 crs.)
XGE 20 I. AG ING POLIC IES AN D SERV ICES. This co urse prov ides a review of the public po lic ies that have
the g reatest innuence on the li ves of o lder perso ns and those that have been promulgated especiall y because of
concern for older persons. The maj or policies affec tin g o lder Ame ricans are discussed in detail. The course wi ll
a lso d iscuss the evolutio n of po licies as out growth of deve lop ment in o ur society and the processes by which
pol ic ies are introduced, deba ted and established. The course will also examine the controvers ies, cho ices and
decisions in volved in current policy debates and examine ways in which praclilioners in aging can be involved
in the policy process. Prereq uisites: XGE IOI. (3 crs.)
XGE 202. MIDDLE YEARS OF LIFE. Multidi sciplinary life cycle approac h to midd le scene. Re lationships of
midd le-age to famil y, wo rk, and community are examined. Adult deve lopmental tasks and stages are emphasized.
(3 crs.)
XGE 204. BIOLOGY OF AG ING. Introd ucti on to biologica l aspec ts of agi ng, bo th normal and patho logical.
Studi ed are age-related changes in the digesti ve, skin, musculoskele1al, endocrin e, and reproducti ve systems.
Prereq uisite: XGE 205.(3 crs.)
XGE 205 MED IA & LIBR ARY RESOURCES IN AG ING. This co urse pro vides research skills fo r geronto logy
students, agi ng cenificate stu dents and others interested in condu ctin g geront o logical research. (3 crs.)
XGE 2 10. GROUP WORK W ITH OLDER ADULTS. Focuses on basic princ iples of group dynamics and
info rm ation about ag ing as it app lies to group work. Students are i!llrod uced to ski lls and specific techniques
required to faci litate groups wi th older ad ults in institutional and communit y- based settings. (3 crs.)
XGE 249. AG ING AN D TH E FAM ILY. Overview of the theory/research on fa milies in later li fe including a

synthe is and review of ex isting Jjterature, identification of research issues and needs, and implkmions of this
informati on fo r practiti o ners, researchers, and fami ly members. (3 crs.)
XGE 289. MI NO RITY AG I G / lNSTITUTIONALIZATIO . A n overview of the theory, research, and policy
iss ues regardi ng mino rity agi ng and institutio nalizati o n, and implicati ons of this in fo rm ati on fo r practitio ners,
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XGE 300. HEA LTH AN D SAFETY I AGING. Info rmati o n and expe ri ence relative to health assess ment,
maintenance, and promoti on o f we llness among o lder adu lts. Safety issues fo r older adu lts wi ll be presented. (3
crs.)
XGE 320. COUNSEL! G THE OLDER A D ULT. Co mbines inform ati on a bo ut th e agi ng process w ith
information and ski lls prac ti ce in counseling interventi on. (3 crs.)
XGE 340. ACTIVITIES IN LONG-TERM CAR E. Basic principles of therapeuti c recreation and ac ti vi ty program
plannin g as it appli es to serving o lder adults in long- term care settin gs; primarily nurs ing ho mes, personal care
homes, and ad ult day care fac ilities. Stude nts wi ll be introd uced to the skills needed to develop and implement
a we ll -balanced acti vit y progra m. (3 crs.)
XGE 349. SELECTED TOPICS. Rou ndtable discussions of selected geront ological to pics. For students wa ntin g
to stud y either a new topic or a topic in more detail . Topics vary according to students and instructor. Prerequi site:
XGE IO I. (Variable crs.)
XGE 350. EXERC ISE FOR THE ELDERLY. Course prov ides informatio n and experi ences to develop and
co ndu ct phys ical ac ti vity programs fo r th e e lderl y. Activ ities to maintain and impro ve health and fitn ess, and
correcti ve and therapeu ti c activit.ies are also presented. Prerequisites: XGE 204, HP E 3 14. (3 crs.)
XGE 369. RURAL AG ING. Overv iew o f ru ra l, non-metropoli tan areas as they relate to older adu lts. Cou rse
co mpa res rural o lder adu lts to th eir urban metropolitan cou nterparts. (3 crs.)
XGE 370. NURS ING HOMES. Exami nes nursing homes from histori cal, medical, manageri al, envi ro nmental,
and psychosocial perspecti ves. (3 crs.)
XGE 380. ADU LT DEVELOPMENT ANO AG ING. Introd ucti on to psyc ho logy of ag ing. An overview of late
life cogniti ve processes including intell igence, learning, memory, problem solving, and creati vity. Exami nation
of adu lt sociali zation, perso nality adj ustment, psychopat hology, and death . Prereq uisites: XGE IO I, XGE I 02,
XGE 204, XGE 205 , and junior level standing. (3 crs.)
XGE 439. SEM INAR I AG ING. For adva nced geronto logy students to intensive ly exa mine and discuss
se lected ag ing subj ects. Topics chosen by instructo r, research paper/ project required. Prereq uisites: XGE I 0 1,
I 02 , 20 I, 204. seni o r standin g, and permission o f instru ctor. (3 crs.)
XGE 449. GERONTOLOGY PRACTICUM. Opportunity to a pply theo retical knowledge to practi ce through
placement in agency or instituti on serving older people. Practicum sites include senior centers, nursing homes,
ad ult day care centers, indepe ndent living faci li ties, o r area agencies on ag ing. Prerequisites: Permissio n of
instructor and extensive coursewo rk. (Variable crs.)
Harrisb urg Internship Prog r a m - HIN
HI N 374. HARRI SBU RG INTERNSH IP ASS IGNMENT. This internship gives selected students an opportunity
to wo rk in vari ous state government offices including th e Governor's offi ce, the Senate, and th e House of
Representati ves. Prerequisites: 45 credits, 3.0 QPA , and permissio n o f progra m d irec to r. (Varia ble crs.)
HI N 375. HAR RI S BURG INTER S HIP. This co urse is co mpleted in co nj uncti on with HI N 374. (3 crs.)
HIN 376. PUB LIC POLICY MAKING. This se minar is co mpleted in co njunction with HIN 374. (3. crs)
Health and Phys ical Education - HPE
HP E 105. CU RRENT HEALTH ISSUES. Th is cou rse is desig ned to co nvey informati o n concernin g th e
individual 's role in establishing a healthful lifesty le as well as encourag ing a sense of responsibi lity about that
ro le. The current health framework encompasses topics such as bas ic fitn ess and nutrition, the preventi o n o f
di sease, as we ll as a foc us on healthfu l living. Topics will be covered in lecture and interacti ve sessio ns by th e
instructor and the health student. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
HP E 3 14. FIRST A ID AND PER SONA L SA FETY. Pro vides an understanding of the cause-effect, preventi on
and treatment of eme rgency situati o ns. This course is helpful to a ll students, especiall y stu dents in th e teacher
education program. Three year certification is offered by the American Red Cross. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
H ealth Science a nd Sport Studi es - HSC
HSC 11 0. H UM AN ANATO MY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. The organi zatio n, structures, and functions of the
hum an body: the development of the cell , tissues, integ umentary system, d iges ti ve sys tem, respiratory sys tem,
urinary sys tem, reprod uctive system, lymphatic and cardi ovascul ar sys tems . (4 crs.) Fall .
HSC 120. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYS IOLOGY II W ITH LABORATORY. The organi za tio n, structures
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structure , muscular system, and the nervous system. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in HSC I IO. (4 crs.)
Spring.
HSC 270. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE. The course covers the scientific theori es and principles underl ying
strength, musc ular endurance, cardio-vascular endurance, flex ibility, training and conditio nin g in human
movement. Prerequisite : HSC I IO & HSC 120. (3 crs.) Fall.
HSC 275 . FUNCTIONAL KlNESIOLOGY. The biomec hanics of moto r perfo rmance. Prepares students to
analyze movement in order to teach, correct, or improve human performance. Prerequisite: HSC 110 & HSC
I 20. (3 crs.) Spring.
HSC 290. THERAPEUTIC MODALITlES WITH LABORATORY. Lectures and laboratory exercises that
explain the use and theory of phys ical therapy modalities that are used in the spons medicine clinical setting.
Prerequisite : Athletic Training o r Physical Therapist Assistant maj or or by pennissio n by the instructo r. (4 crs.)
Spring.
HSC 300. EMERGE NCY MEDICAL TECHNI CIAN (EMT). Prepares students to become certified as
Emergency Medical Techni cians. Emphasis is placed upon the care and treatment of the ill or injured in a
variety of emergency situatio ns. Prerequisite: Age 16. (4 crs.) Fall

History - HIS
HIS I 01. HJSTORY OF THE U.S. TO I 877. American history from the Pilgrims to the age of modem industry :
the coloni al heritage, American Revo lution, the emergence of a new nati on, westward expansion, Civil War
and postwar Reconstruction . (3 crs.)
HIS 102. HISTORY OF THE U.S. SINCE 1877. The emergence of modem Ameri ca, its achievements and its
problems; pros perity and depression, war and social unrest, Wo rld War I th rough the Vietnam era and beyond,
the computer age and its challenges. (3 crs.)
HIS I 04. HISTORY OF WESTERN SOClETY TO 1740. Western society fro m its ori gins in the near East to
the period of Absolutism in Euro pe. (3 crs.)
HIS 106. HISTORY OF WESTERN SOCIETY SINCE 1740. Wes tern society from the Enlightenment to the
present. (3 crs.)
HIS 107. HISTORY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA . Thi s course surveys the role of south wes tern
Pennsylvania from the local, regional, natio nal and intern atio nal perspecti ves. These include the reacti ons of
the Nati ve Americans to the coming of the "white" frontier; the military events leading to the French and Indian
War; the Whiskey "insurrectio n"; the evolution of transponati on from the flatboat/keelboard and steamboat
eras to the railroad and auto mo bile; the rise and decline of the iron/steel industry; immigration and agriculture;
and educatio n and culture, particularl y the influence of the fo rmer and the significance of the latter. (3 crs.)
HIS 111 . DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR WORLD CIVILIZATIO NS. The process and interplay of the major
world cultures in their evo lutio n: Indian, Moslem, East Asian (China, Korea, Japan), Slav ic, Western European,
Latin American, and African. (3 crs.)
HIS 11 2. MAJOR WORLD CIVILIZATIONS IN TRANSITION. Significant fac tors influencing change in the
world 's maj o r cultural areas: industri ali zation and urban conflict, the democratic revolutio n, and the rise of
charismatic leaders fro m Napoleon to Hitler. (3 crs.)
HJS 147. HJSTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST. A history of the region, emphasizing the twentieth century
interpl ay of cultural changes with traditional ways; Islam and moderni za ti on; Soviet-Ameri can ri va lry; the
po litics of o il ; the Arab-Israeli conflict; and Arab nationalism ; its leaders; the ro le of terro rism. (3 crs.)
HJS 188. LOCAL HISTORY. An introducti on to the location, evaluati on, and significance of local history by
using the problem-solving and genealogical approach. Specific topics are analyzed in order to get to know at
fi rst hand the imponance of local and famil y histo ry at the grass roots level. (3 crs.)
HIS 200. HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA . The history of Pennsylvani a fro m colo ni al times to the present; the
changes in vo lved in social, economic, and politi cal life are treated fro m intern al and ex tern al points of view. (3
crs.)
HIS 20 1. C IVIL WA R AND RECO STRUCTION. The causes of the Civil War; the military, political, economic,
and social developments during the war; the consequ ences of the postwar period fro m the standpoint of
contemporary developments and their applications today. (3 crs.)
HIS 203. HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATION IN PENNSYLVANI A. The roles th at Pennsy lva ni a has played
in the development of transponation systems since Co loni al times, including turnpikes, can als, ri ver transpon
(fl atboats to steamboats), railroads, and motor transponati on. (3 crs.)

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HI S 204. HI STORJCAL PERSPECTIVES ON AGING. A chronological survey of aging in American cultu re
from colonial times to the present. Principal subjects for examination are the emergence and development of
reti re ment programs and institutional and non-institutional treatment of the elderl y in social, reLigious, political ,
and cultural comex ts. (3 crs.)
HIS 21 1. INTRODUCTIO TO PUBLIC HISTORY. This course is an overview of the methods and arenas of
the public historian. Through hands-on experience in such areas as museum design, collection developmelll,
museum education, arc hi val managemelll, historic preservation and historical editing, the student will gain an
understanding of the challenges and rewards of the public historian. (3 crs.)
HI S 2 15. EXPANS ION OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY. The emergence of modern American foreign
policy and the fac tors that have influenced its operation in the twentieth century : the interplay of military
strategy and the conduct of foreign relations, the role of an expanding intelligence activi ty since World War LI,
global economic problems, modern revolutionary movemems, and the scientific revolution. (3 crs.)
HI S 217. AFRI CAN AMERIC ANS IN U.S. HISTORY. A survey of the role of African Americans in the course
of American history. The course ex plores African roots, Ameri can slavery, the rise of black protests, the Civil
Ri ghts movement, and the rise of the Blac k City. (3 crs.)
HIS 220. UN ITED STATES MILITARY HISTORY. The development of America's military strategy and the
growth of the United States military establishment ; principal campaigns and battles ; the role of the armed
forces as a social and politica l institution from the Revolution to the post-Vietnam Era. Emphasis is given to
twentieth century strategy and related policy problems. (3 crs.)
HIS 224. HI STORY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD. This course in vestigates life and culture in the ancielll
world, from ancient Mesopotamia and Egy pt th rough classical Greece and late imperial Rome. The emphasis is
socio-cultu ra l, but economic, po litical and military aspects wi ll also be ex plored. (3 crs.)
HI S 225 . HI STORY OF CONTEM PORARY EUROPE. Major developmems in Europe within the last 45
years which have significance in challenging and transfonning man y of the trad itional values of society. The
decline in the preeminelll position of Europe in world affairs and the rise of a global civilization. (3 crs.)
HIS 226. HI STORY OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE. A study oflhe political, social, religions, economic, and cultural
fo rces of the Middle Ages, with emphasis on institutiona l and cultu ra l life from the fa ll of Rome to the
Renaissance. (3 crs.)
HI S 228. EARLY MODERN EUROPE. An introduction to the history of earl y modem Europe from the sixteenth
centu ry to the French Revolution, including the grow th of monarchies, European overseas exploration, cultural
and social characteristics, the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment. Prerequisites: HIS I04 or HIS I 06
are recommended. (3 crs.)
HI S 230. HI STORY OF EASTERN EUROPE. The medieval ori gins of Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary,
Yugoslavia, and Bulgaria. Romania through the peri od of national revival of the nineteenth centu ry, independence
after World War I, sovieti zation after World War LI , and reemerging nationalism. (3 crs.)
HI S 234. URBAN PLANNlNG IN HISTORICA L PERSPECTIV E. The planning implications of urbanization,
the earl y ci ty pl anning of the pre-industrial era, and the effons by city planners and developers to make the city
more attracti ve and li va ble in various periods of urban growth . (3 crs.)
HIS 236. HI STORY OF URB AN AMERICA. The urban experience in America from the sevemeenth century
to the presenl. Urban America in th e contex t of world urbani za ti on, industriali za tion, technology and the ri se of

mass culture. The emergence of progressive reform and the implication of these fo rces on urban spatial
development. (3 crs.)
HIS 238. HI STORY OF AMERICAN LABOR. Thi s course examines how work and working class culture has
contributed to the shap ing of America. It includes a stud y of the process of industriali zation, the formation of
organi zed labor unions, and the meaning of work to those who have labored in American's fields, homes and
factories from the I600s through the 1900s. (3 crs.)
HI S 240. HI STORY OF THE COLD WAR . The ori gins and continuance of Soviet-Ameri can rivalry since
World War II. Confrontation in Europe; NATO; the Warsaw Pact; the growing nuclear arsenal; regional conflict
in Africa, Lati n America and Asia; the Congo, Angola, Cuba, Iran, China, Vietnam ; the politics and leadership
of both nations; the emergence of Russia as a global power. (3 crs.)
HIS 245 . HI STORY OF RUSSIA . Russian history, culture, and institutions from the inception of the Kievian
stale to the present ; the pre-Soviet peri ods and those aspects of development of the Russian state and people
that have played a dominant role in the shaping of Russian character, temperamelll, and history. (3 crs.)
HI S 247. HI STORY OF ETHNI C AMERJ CA. The immigralll in United States history from the eighteenth
centu ry th rough the colllemporary peri od. (3 crs.)

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HIS 265. HISTORY OF LATIN AMERJCA. The emergence of modem Latin America from the Aztecs to
Castro; economic and social development of the region in the twentieth centu ry; struggle fo r social justice
among di verse cultures; conflicts within Latin American political life; military dictatorships; parliamentary
democracy; guerrilla warfare and counten errorism. (3 crs .)
HIS 275. PITTSB URGH HJ STORY. Examines the history of the City of Pittsburgh from 1750 to the present.
The course focuses on the evolution of Pinsburgh first into a quintessential Industrial City, then into a pioneer
renaissance city, and finall y into a post-industrial, service-oriented city. Therefore, the course affords a unique
urban per pecti ve on the social, spatial, and political implications of both industrialism and post-industrialism.
Pittsburgh History features lectures, and fi eld trips, as well as class discussions. (3 crs.)
HIS 304. GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR IL The stresses and strains of the 1930- 1945 peri od of
United States history using recent trends in scholarship. (3 crs.)
HIS 305. CONTEMPORARY HISTORY OF THE U.S. The unprecedented changes that have occurred in the
United States since the end of World War Il . (3 crs.)
HIS 308. HISTORY OF THE AMERJCAN CO 'STITUTIO N. The growth of the American constitutional
system, with special emphasis on those aspects of constitutional growth that re late closely to the fundamental
structu re of American government and social order. (3 crs.)
HlS 3 10. C HRJSTIANITY TO 1700 . This course ex plores Christianity's ro le in transforming western society
from earliest times to the seventeenth century. It ex plores Christianity's role in transforming society through
study of its belief system, the growth of monasticism and the institutional church, issues of dissent and reform
before and after the Reformation, European wars of religion in the sixteenth and seventeenth centurie , and the
expansion of Christiartity to the New World. Prerequisites : HI S 104 is recommended. (3 crs.)
HI S 3 12. WOME N lN ANCLE TAN D ME DIEVAL EUROPE. A stud y of the li ve and attitudes of women
living in ancient and medieval times, from Clas ical Greece to late medieval orthem Europe. Social, cultural,
religious, economic and political matters will be discussed, wi th special consideration give n to the role women
played in the shaping of wes tern civili zation. Prerequisites: HIS 104 is recommended. (3 crs.)
HIS 3 14 . ISS UES IN TH E HI STORY OF WE STER N SC IE C E: ORIGI NS TO THE SC IE TIFI C
REVOLUTION. This course ex plores scientific thought fro m the ancient Greeks to the cientific revolu tion of the
early modem period, focusing on the historical interaction of scientific, religious, philosophical and sociocultural
forces. Open to students of all disciplines. Prerequi ite: HIS 104 or HIS 106 are recommended. (3 crs.)
HJS 320.
ATOMY OF DICTATORSHIP. The basic, social, economic, psychological, and political element
that make up the modem dictatorship. (3 er .)
HIS 325. WOME IN U.S. HISTORY. A study of women' lives in America from the colonial era unti l the
pre ent, this course places special emphasis on non-elite women, whose li ves have often been hidden or devalued
in the annals of history. Topics ex plored include reform, abo lition, politica l acti vism, workin g conditions, and
contemporary issues. Research projects will provide an opponunity to pursue a topic in depth . (3 crs.)
HIS 329. HISTORY INTERNSHIP. Application ofhi torical methodologies to various professional environments,
under fac ul ty supervision. (Variable crs.)
HI S 345. SOCIAL HI STORY OF THE U.S. A study of the lives of ordinary Americans th roughout the history
of the United States. The course focuses on factors such as race, gender, and class which ha ve had a major
influence on all members of American society durin g every historical peri od. (3 crs.)
HI S 348. HI STORY OF AMERI CAN SPO RT. Span as a pervasive facet of our popular culture, as a social
institution, as an arena of human ac ti vity, and as a drama; spon s and cultural values and values conflict; the
relationshi p of span to social change throughout Ameri can history. (3 crs.)

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HI S 350. ADOLF HITLER. The philosophical and psychological elements that led to the rise of National
Socialism, and its impact upon the wes tern world. (3 crs.)
HI S 379. SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN HI STORY. Development of individual programs by students. (Variable
crs.)
HIS 416. HISTORY OF BR ITAIN. This course ex plores political, social , reli gious, cultural and military
developments in the British Isles from the Anglo- Norman peri od to the modem era. Prerequisites: HIS I04 or
HIS 106 are recommended. (3 crs.)
HI S 4 18. HISTORY OF BOURBO N FRA NCE. This course examined the Bourbon.monarchy in France from
its late sixteenth century ori gins to the French Revolution. The cultural , soc ial and poli tical influences that
shaped France and Europe fro m 1598 to 1789 are discussed in their historical context. Prerequisites: HI S I04 is
recommended. (3 crs.)

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HIS 420. RE NAISSANCE AN D REFORM ATIO [N EUROPE. A study of Renaissance culture in Europe
from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, with an emphasis on the Italian Renaissance, the uni versal church,
and the appearance and character of the principal branches of Pro1es1antism. Prerequisiles: HIS I04 and HIS
I06 are recommended. (3 crs.)
HIS 491. READINGS I EUROPEAN HISTORY. This course presents a series of guided readings in European
history wi1h emphasis given 10 the significant trends in the writing of history and hislorical scholarship since
the mid-1wentieth centu ry. Prerequ isites: HIS I04 & Hl S I06 are recommended . (3 crs.)
HIS 495 . SEM INAR IN U.S. HISTORY. A study of American his1orians and their writings; the changing
interpre1a1ions of major topics in American history. (3 crs.)

Honors Program - HON
HON 100. HONORS AN D UN IVERSITY ORIENTATION. This course provides the honors student with a
fairly comprehensive introduction to uni versi1y life in general and the honors program in particular. Praclical
matters including a comprehensive review of 1he honors program curriculum, requirements 10 remain in the
program, advisemenl and registration procedures to be fo llowed and an elaboration and descriplion of ancillary
uni versi ty services available 10 the student are covered. The meaning and function of a uni versity, the importance
of the liberal/general educa1ion part of the curriculum, the relationship beewee n the uni versity and socie1y and
currenl issues affecting the academy are addressed through selecled readings and discussion. Also, students
will be required to es1ablish a portfolio tha1 will be main tained th roughoul the undergraduale experience. (I er.)
HO N 150. HONO RS COMPOS ITION I. Honors Composition I, a course designed specifically for first- year
students in the Honors Program, is an introduction to the adva nced literacy of the academy. In this course,
students will develop an understanding of how diverse scholarly disciplines employ differing strategies and
conventions for organi zing and transmitting knowledge. (3 crs.)
HON 187. l FORMATION LITERAC Y. Knowledge is of two ki nds: we know a subjec1 ourselves, or we
know where we can find informa tion upon ii." Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). The course will focu s its
anention on the second kind of know ledge described by Dr. Johnso n. The honors student will learn how to find
information, and evaluale and use ii effectively. The Louis L. Manderino Library, the ln1eme1, and other electronic
resources wi ll be the primary emphases of the course. The course will provide the honors student with practical
research and bibliographic skills that can be utili zed in any area of study. (3 crs.)
HON 197. EU RASIAN AND NORTH AFRICAN CIV ILIZATION. This course is the first in a two semester
sequence on the ori gin, nature, acco mplishments and failures of the di verse civilization of this planet. A panoramic,
balanced pic1ure of human ac hievement in technology, government, re ligion, and the arts is provided. A decided
emphasis is placed on the student critically analyzing some enduring !hemes and questions common 10 lhe
differenl civilizations. (3 crs.)
HON 20 1. QUANTITATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. This course will provide the student wi th an applicationorien1ed, in vestiga1ive mathematics curriculum. The studenls will use technology and cooperative group work 10
solve real-life problems and strengthen their understanding of mathematics. The goals of the course are parallel to
those of the ational Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards. The topics
covered targel Pre-Calculus where the problems associa1ed with engineering, physical and life sciences, business,
finance and compu1er science drive the mathematics. This course will prov ide the student with a foundation lo
pursue further study in calculus, finite mathematics, discrete mathematics and s1atistics. (3 crs.)
HON 207. MODERN C IVILI ZATION . This second semes1er on world c ivilizal ion examines human
development in technology, government, religion, thought, and the art s during the last fi ve centuries. It extends

the geogra phic coverage 10 include the enlire plane!, bu1 emphasizes 1he issue of European dominance--its
causes, 1he reac1ion 10 i1, and ils fu1ure prospecls. Particular anention is devo1ed 10 the questions of democracy
and the possible bases fo r moral behavior. ( 3 crs.)
HON 250. HONORS COMPOSITION II. Honors Composilion II , a course des igned specifically for first-year
studenls in the Honors Program, is a companion and fo llow-up course 10 Honors Composition I. In Honors
Composition 11, students will inves1iga1e an academic research question on a 1opic and in a field of their choosing
and produ ce a researc h paper addressi ng this questi on. Research results will be presented before a panel of
in1eres1ed peers and fac ulty. Prerequisile: HON 150 or equi valenl. (3 crs.)
HO N 28 1. KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURE: SOME EXPLORATIONS . To be cultu rally li1erate is to possess
the bas ic in fo rmation needed to thri ve in the modern world." E. D. Hirsch. This course explores whal every
s1ude nt needs 10 know 10 read intelligentl y. Class sessions focus on skills needed 10 acquire cultural literacy,
i.e., the gras p of a coherent communi ty of values and recognitions. The course provides honors students with a
framework of reference and bibliographic skills tha1 they can utilize in 1heir areas of s1udy. (3 crs.)
HON 285. PROTEST MOVEMENTS IN THE 1960S. This course affo rds a general and comprehensive
perspective on the unique, exciting, and dangerous wo rld of 1960s politics. Undem anding the period entails
the use of fi lms. videos, and records as well as extensive reading. (3 crs.)

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HO 286. COMME TARJ ES O TEC HNO LOGY. A stud y of the history of the development of sc ience and
technology from the humanity point of view. The view that technology is good and beneficial to man is examined
along with the way that man looks at himself. Diverse literature is used to explore and examine modem institutions
wi th the expectation of identifying why things are the way they are and how they might have been different
un der other circumstances. What is and what has been will be studied to predict fut ure deve lopments and their
effect on hu manity. (3 crs.)
HO N 287. THE LITERATURE OF SOC IAL UNREST. This course will anaJ yze the relationshi p between
literatu re and social change by stud yi ng contemporary fi ction and drama from Eastern Europe, Latin America.
and South Africa. Class discussion will emphas ize the historical and poli tical significance of wo rks by such
authors as Jerzy Kosinski , Milan Kundera, Vaclav Havel, Gabriel Garcfa Marqu ez, Athol Fugard, and adine
Gordi mer. (3 crs.)
HON 295. LITERATU RE, THE VIS UAL ARTS A D THE WORLD VIEW. This course in vesti gates the
relationship betwee n literatu re and the visual ans, primarily scul pture and pai nting, as revealed in vario us
peri ods of hi story and culture- Ancient Greece, the Renaissance, Manne ri sm, the Baroque, the Rococo,
Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism, Im pressionism. and Expressionism. The course foc uses on an exploration
and analys is of the historical, social, and phi losophical bac kgro unds and '·worl d view .. of each period, and how
these fac tors contribute to the e mergence of artistic movements or schools (3 crs.)
HO 297. SCLENTl FIC I QU IRY. Scienti fic Inqu iry is an interdisciplinary foray into the hard sciences. It
presumes no prior acq uaintance with che mistry, phys ics, or biology. It de fines science, its tem1i nology and its
methodology, and exposes students to its essential e lements. A perspecti ve of scientific evolution will be
developed by examining salient events and personalities. Va ri o us topics, especia ll y fro m the physical sciences
will be examined with an emphas is on how scienti fic knowledge is used to elicit technical innovations, solve
problems, and shape the future. Later class di scussions will focus on defi ni ng possible and probably fu ture
yields and prioriti zing national e fforts. (3 crs.)
HO 3 15. EXPRESS ION OF SELF lN TH E ARTS A D HUMAN ITLES. This course, broadly conceived as a
hu manities appreciation course, foc uses on three general themes-Relationships: The Im pact of Love, Fam ily.
and Friends; Passages: An Exploration of Li fe 's Transiti ona l Periods; and The Search fo r Mean ing and
Understanding. By examining and criticall y analyzing selected works from literature, the fine arts, music.
theatre, photography. and fil m. the student is expected to deve lop a nonprescribed but compre hensive and
integrative overview of these central themes. Also, students wi ll have the opportunit y to explore thei r own selfex pression throu gh a creati ve, artistic assignment. (3 crs.)
HON 375. THE ARTI STIC SPIR IT AND TH E EXTER AL WORLD. This course, broadly conceived as a
hu mani ties appreciation course, focuses on two general themes : ature; Conflict and Social Change. By
examining and crit icall y analyz ing selected works from literature, the fin e arts, music, theater, photography
and film , the student is expected to develop a non prescribed but comprehensive and integrati ve overview of
these central themes. Also, students will have the opportunity 10 explore their own self-ex pression throu gh a
creati ve, artistic assig nment. (3 crs.)
HON 38 1. EVOLUT ION OF EA RTH SYSTEMS . The evolutionary dy namics of li ving systems; namely, how
the interrelationships between pl ants, animals, humans and environment shape their evolution, ex tinction.

di versity, geographic distribution, geologic history, and, for humans, the ir cultu ra l history. Specific examples
of past and present biotic communities include Ice Age vertebrates, li ving mammals, amphibians and reptil es,
continental and island faunas, and human cultures from Peru, Egypt, the Amazon Basin and the Arctic. Lec tures
are strongly supplemented with study of specimens. arti fac ts, and exhibits fro m The Carnegie Museum of
Natu ral History. (3 crs.)
HO N 385. BIOLOGICAL ORIGINS OF SOC IAL BEHAV IOR. The purpose of this course is to develop an
understanding of sociobiology and the influence of the process of natural selection on social behavior in nonhuman
and hu man animal . Findings fro m the biological and social sciences are integrated to provide a compreh ensive
view of the ori gin and nature of vari ous social behaviors. Field and laboratory observations of animal behavior
are used to demonstrate a complex variety of socia l behaviors. (3 crs.)
HON 388. PRfNCES AND PA UPERS : STU DIES fN SOCIAL CLASS, WEALTH A D POVE RTY I WORLD
HI STORY. The course examines the impact of social and economic inequ a.l ity on world history. Using a case
study approach, students will explore the existence of wealth and poverty in Anc ient Rome, in Med.ieval and
Reform ation Eu rope, in Coloni al America, in Vic tori an England. and in 20th centu ry urban America. (3 crs.)
HON 499. HO NO RS THESI S. The seniors honors project serves as the capstone of the uni versity honors
program. Under the supervision of a facu lty advisor of the stude nt 's choice, the honors student seeks to make a
substanti ve contribution to the discipline. Considera ble latitude in the fo m1 of the contribution is permilled.
Empirical and historical research as well as creative products are all appro priate . A reader/reviewer is ass igned
to independentl y pass judgment on the student 's scholastic effort . An ora l defense, demonstration or display of
the completed honors project is required. (3 crs.)

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Informa tion Systems Technology - 1ST
1ST 12 1. PRI NCIPLES O F INFORMATION T ECHNOLOGY. This course is an introductory study of
info rmation technology. Major topics include the role and value of in fo rmation systems, hardware and software
used in in fo rmation technology, managing information and data resources, and decision making in developing
information systems. (3 crs.)
1ST 3 11 . CLIE NT-S ERV ER PROGRAMMING. This course is an introduction to cl ient-server information
systems. The main focus is to write cl ient-side and serve r-side programs in the languages commonl y used in the
Information Technology fi e ld. Prerequisites: CSC 124, CSC 20 I, CSC 202, and C IS 2 15. (3 crs.)
1ST 475 . SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION TEC HNOLOGY. This course allows current topics in
Information Technology to be offered in a timel y fas hion. The topics are not covered in other courses and will
not be regularly offered as a special topic. Students are able to take the course several times as different topics
are addressed. The topics chosen will depend on current trends and the interests of students and the instructor.
Prerequi site: Permi ssion of the instructor. (3 crs.)
1ST 476. PHYS ICAL DES IG N AND [MPLEMENTATION. A continuation of Systems Analysis that includes
completion of the physical design and implementation of a medium scale infonn ation system. The student will
produce a project user guide and will demonstrate profi ciency in the academic programs through the development
of the project and a comprehensive outcome examination. Prerequisites: 1ST 3 11 , CSC 375 and CSC 456. (3 crs.)
Industrial Technology - ITE

ITE IOI. INDUSTRI AL SAFETY. An introduction to the fundamentals of safety as well as sound managementoriented practices related to the development of a safe work place. Legal requ irements of OSHA and worker's
compensation laws are discussed. Students wi ll be able to identify cause of accidents, identi fy safety haza rds,
and apply methods of accident prevent ion. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
ITE 104. DRAWING AND DES IGN. An introductory course fo r those who wish to become more skilled and
confident in their ability to draw and design. Design elements, principles and practices are studied. Creati vity,
self-d iscovery, and self-expression are encouraged. The student is required to develop a di sciplined approac h
to prob lem solvi ng and a sensitivi ty 10 craftsmanship in orderto create solutions to a wide variety of challenging
design assignments. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall
ITE 11 0. TECHNICA L DRAW ING I. A beginning course with emphasis on the graphic language, mechanical
drawing, lettering, geometric construction, sketching and shape description, multi-view projection, sectional
views, dimensioning, axo nometric projection , and oblique projection. Six laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.)
Fall & Spring
ITE 123. l TROD UCTION TO CAD/G IS . The student will be introduced to various methods and techniques
associated with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and Geographic Information Systems (G IS). Students will
use CAD and G IS software and hardware to create and ex plore a variety of models. Specificall y, students will
use GIS components to represent geographic data using both manual and computer-assisted technologies. The
foc us will be on the collection, compilation and display of geographic data within a database. (3 crs.) Fall &
Spring
ITE 130. INTRODUCTORY CIRCUIT ANALYSIS . An introduction to DC and AC c ircuit theory and analysis.
The theory includes electrica l measurement syste ms, Ohm 's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, circuit theorems, and
component characteristics. Laboratory work provides experiences wi th electrical components, schematics,
elecLrical tools, and basic electrical and electronic instrumentation. Two lec ture hours and three laboratory

hours per week. Prerequisite: MAT 18 1. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
ITE 135. DIGITAL ELECTRON ICS. An introduction to the theory and applica tion of logic gates, Boolean
algebra, combinational logic, sequential logic, shift registers, counters, and arithmetic c ircuits. Laboratory
experiments provide ex periences with digital integrated circuits, circuit behavior, and di gital trouble-shooting
techniques. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Sprin g
ITE 165 . MACHIN E PROCESSING I. An introduction to bas ic fo undry (metal casting) and mac hine
metalworking. Includes sand moldmaking and gating, layout, tool geometry, lathe work, milling, shaping,
dri lling, and bench work. Six labo ratory hours per wee k. (3 crs.) Fall
ITE 18 1. MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY I. A study of the theory and application of materi als and materials
testing used in a wide variety of industrial applications. Study inc ludes the chemical, physical, mechanical and
d imensional properties of metallic materials including ceramics. Sufficient backgro und in general chemistry is
included to provide a proper foundati on. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.)
Spring
ITE 184. ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMS . An application of the systems approach to the study of energy
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propulsion syste ms, residentia l conservatio n, and Industri al uses. Energy al tern atives, system effi ciency and
conservati on are emphasized. Two hours of lec ture and three labo ratory ho urs per week. (3 crs.) Alte rn ate
Spring
ITE 2 10. TECHN ICAL DRAWING II . Provides ex periences in problem-solving thro ugh the use of techni cal
workin g drawin gs. Special emphas is is placed on A meri can Nati ona l Stand ards drawing practi ces, shop
processes, convenlional representati on, standardi za tion of machine parts and fasteners, preparati on of tracings,
the reprod ucti o n of drawings. and surface development. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per
week. Prereq uis ite : !TE 11 0. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring
ITE 215. COMPUTER-A IDED DRAFTING (CAD) I. This course invo lves the use of computer software and
hard ware as appli ed to mec hanical desig n and draftin g. Sllldents learn to manipulate bas ic geo metri c entities
(poims, lines, and arcs) to create 2-D and 3-D mode ls. Experiences dealing with dimensio ning, level/layer
surfaces and planes are also ex plo red . Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite:
ITE 11 0. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
ITE 218. DESC RIPTIVE GEOMETRY & SURFACE DEVELOPMENT. Addin g to the know ledge and
experi ences gained in Technical Drawing I, this co urse covers the theory of projecti on in det ail with emphasis
o n the manipulati o n of points, lines and planes in space. In add ition, surface development and design in order
to serve of value in future advances such as computer-aided drafting, computer-aided instructi on and computeraided manufacturin g. Two hours of lec ture and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisite: ITE 110. (3
crs.) Alternate Spring
ITE 230. I TROD CTIO TO LINEA R ELECTRO JCS. A n in vesti gati on into the fund amental concepts
of analog electronics incl uding semiconductor device theory, power supplies, amplifiers, operati o nal amplifiers,
o c illators, linear integrated circuits, and contro l circuits. Laboratory experiments provide ex peri ences with
electron.ic instrumentation, electronic components, and electronic circui t behavior. Two hours of lecture and
three laboratory ho urs per week. Prereq uisite: ITE 130. (3 crs.) Alternate Spring
ITE 235. 11 TROD UCT IO N TO MICROPROCESSORS . A presentati on of number syste ms and codes,
microprocessor architecture, computer arithm etic, machine language programming, and m.icroprocessor
interfacing . Emphasis is placed on labo ratory experiments dealing wi th mac hine lang uage program exec uti o n
and micro proee sor interfaci ng. Two hou rs of lecture and three labora to ry hours per week. Prerequis ite: ITE
135. (3 crs.) Fall , every three years
ITE 236.

UMERICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMING I. An introd ucti on to the procedures for manuall y

programming numeri cally controlled equipment. Student write program s fo llowing a machine format detai l,

using Cartesian coordin ates for moti on command and incorporatin g preparatory and miscell aneous commands
necessary to manufacture parts on a mac hining and turn ing center. Si x laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.)
Spring
ITE 245. QUALITY CONTROL. An introd ucti on to the methods used in anal yzi ng qu ality control. Topics
include a study of the fundam entals of stati stics and probability, the constmctio n and use of control and attribute
charts, the definiti on and use of acceptance criteria and the use of computers in modem quality control operations.
An overview of the rol e of q ua lit y control department of a manufacturing facility wi ll be presented. (3 crs.)
Spring

IT E 250. lNTRODUCTIO N TO AUTOMAT IO . This course provides a vari e1y of in trod uctory experiences
in Industrial automation. Instructi on wi ll include theoretical applicati ons as well as practical hands-on laboratory
ap plicati ons in robotics, automatic guided vehi cles (AG V's), computer aided draftin g (CAD ), machine vision,
auto matic identificati on, and progra mmable logic contro llers (PLC's). Students learn what auto mation is, its
advantages and d isadvan tages, and how it is applied. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per wee k.
(3 crs.) Fall & Spring
ITE 265. MACHI E PROCESS ! G LI . Current fou nd ry (metal casting) processes are studied. Advanced
machine metalwo rkin g processes, including indexing and gear cuttin g are emphasized. Students are responsible
fo r determinin g the sequence of operati ons necessary to prod uce a product. Six laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: ITE 165. (3 crs.) Spring, every four years
ITE 267. PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS. Thi s co urse foc uses o n the use of programmable
log ic controllers (PLCs) to control lndu tri al sequences. Students are provided with theo retical and hands-on
experience in designing, progra mming, testin g and controlled by a PLC. Two hours of lecture and th ree laboratory
hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall , every fo ur years
ITE 268. AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS. This co urse emphasizes the use of no n- robo ti c types of
automation. These types include sensors, automatic guided vehicles (AG Vs), machine vision, and automatic
identification. Students are provided wi th theoretical and hands-on experi ence that will enab le them to understand
the appro priate applicati on of non-ro bo tic types of auto matio n in Industri al s ituations. Add itional topics include
artificial intellige nce, computer interfacing, connectors, and cables. Two ho urs of lec ture and three laborat ory
hours per week. Prerequisite : ITE 250. (3 crs.) Fall , every fo ur years

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ITE 270. HYD RAU LIC/PNEU MATIC FLUID POWE R. This is an introd uctory course in the study of bas ic
hydrauli c and pneum ati c circuits and systems. Topics covered are: phys ical laws app lica ble to fluid power
components, c ircuit constru cti on and analysis, the use of manu all y and remo tely contro lled devices, the use of
linear and rotary ac tuators, and the operati on of hydrauli c pump and air compressor systems. Theoreti cal
concepts are verified by practi ca l hands-on laboratory ac ti vi ties. Two lec ture hours and three laborato ry ho urs
per wee k. (3 crs.) Spring, every two years
ITE 278. PLA STICS TEC HNO LOGY. This is a survey course designed to pro vide the student with an
o ppo rtunit y to gain in fo rm ati on about the lnd ustri al and tec hno logical uses of plas ti c- like material s. In the
labora tory the student designs, constructs and uses a va ri ety of tools, fo rms and mo lds. Dependin g upo n the
ac ti vit y and the time allotted, students will be encouraged to create we ll-designed prod ucts fo r personal and/or
professio nal use. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Spring, every two years
ITE 282. SMALL GASO LINE ENGINES. An introductio n to the theory, operati on and majo r overh aul
procedures of small 2 and 4 cycle gasoline eng ines. Engi ne components, di ag nosis, testing, maintenance,
d isassembl y, reassembl y, and trouble shootin g are stressed in the course to afford the participants the opportui1ity
to develo p the ex pertise in course content skill s and the backg ro und to repair small gasoline engines . Laboratory
work prov ides fo r the op portunity to apply theoreti cal concepts in genera.I practi ces . Six laboratory hours per
week. (3 crs.) Summer
ITE 30 1. SAFETY SUPERVISIO N. This course focuses o n the speciali zed stud y of the roles and responsibilities
of the first-line safety superv isor: specificall y, linkages between management and the workforce, fundamentals
of communicati on and human relati ons, loss contro l, quali ty j ob tra ining, development of good safet y attitudes,
detec tin g haza rdo us conditions and unsafe wo rk practi ces, safe ty inspectio ns, and accidents in vesti gati ons.
Also included are speciali zed iss ues invo lving state and federal safety and environment al protecti on laws, the
Hazard Communication Standard, ergonomics, and industrial hyg iene. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 3 10 . T ECHNICA L DR AWI NG m. An ex tension of Technical Drawing I and II with continued emphas is
on skill , techniqu e, and the use of ANS I and ISO draftin g standards. The course is deve loped aro und current
industri al draftin g practices and includes instru ction in geometri c to lerancing, surface texture, we ldments,
metri cati o n, etc. Two hours of lec ture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ITE 11 0 and ITE
2 10. (3 crs.) Fall , every three years
ITE 3 11 . ERGONO MICS. An introduct ion to techniques and procedures for deve loping and ap plyi ng the
principles of human fac tors and ergonomics to system design and the systemati c analys is, identificati on and
evaluaLi on of human-machine systems. Current advances in practi cal biomechanics and ergonomics in industry
in combatin g musculoskeletal injury and illness will be di sc ussed. (3 crs.) Fall
ITE 3 15. COMP UT ER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) fl . This course is an ex tensio n of Computer Aided Drafting
(CAD) I and will inc lude more complex problems and procedures in the development of graphic solutions. The
use of ex tended geo metry will comprise an important part of the course. Students will gain add itional experiences
o n PC based computer draftin g systems. Two ho urs of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisite:
ITE 2 15. (3 crs.) Altern ate Spring
ITE 320. ARC HITECTURA L DRAFT[NG AND DES IGN. Expe rience is provided in bas ic residential design.
Th e fundament al sequences in designjng and drawing are stressed as the student co mpletes the architectu ra l
drawings necessa ry for the co nstruction of a residence. Elements of th e course include architectural styles , area
planning, stru ctural detailing, pictoriaJ renderin g, building specifica tions, and cost anal ys is. T wo hours of

lecture and three laboratory hours per wee k. Prerequi site: [TE 11 0. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 325. STATICS AN D STRENGTH OF MATERLA LS. The stu dy of statics and strength of materi als
foc uses o n the pragmatic techn o logist who needs a better understanding of the fundamentals of mechani cs.
The stati cs portio n of the course is concern ed with parts (bodies) of mac hines and stru ctures, while the strength
porti o n covers the abi lit y of these indi vidual parts to resist ap plied loads. Then the tec hno logist will be ab le to
determin e th e dimensions to ensure sufficient strength of the various industri al materials and manufactured

compo nents. Two ho urs of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: [TE 181 and MAT 19 1.
(3 crs.) Spring
fT E 335. ADVA NCE D MICROPROCESSORS. This course deals with ad vanced concepts in mac hine language
progra mming. It introd uces the wo rld of edito rs, assemblers, and debuggers. It also covers the ad vanced
architec ture of modern microprocessors and their more sophi sti ca ted instructi on sets and addressing modes.

The student will learn to deve lop hardware and software req uired lo apply microprocessors to real world problems.
Two ho urs of lec ture and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisite: !TE 235. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 336. NUMER ICAL CONTROL PROGRAMMI NG IL

T he second of two co urses in the manu al

program ming of numerica ll y controlled machines. Concentrati on is placed on continuous path machining of

parts using the linear interpretatio n capability of machines to cut cho rds of arcs to closely approx imate curves.
C ircul ar interpolati on is stu died with the additional word addresses that are necessary. Ass ignments prov ide
ex periences in th ree ax is linear interpolation programming and two ax is circular interpolated programming.

Two lecture hours and three laborato ry ho urs per week. Prereq uisite: !TE 236. (3 crs.) Spring

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!TE 337. COM PUTER PROGRAMM ING NUMER ICALLY CO TROLLED EQU LPMENT (COMPACT
ll). A study of the COM PACT computer language used to produce machine tape instru ctions for manu factu ring
parts. Students learn to access and utili ze a computer to produce part geometry and direct a mac hine tool to
accomplish a variet y of meta l machining operations. The graphics capability of BRAVO software will be
ex plored. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: !TE 236. (3 crs.) Spring
!TE 338. COMPUTER PROGRAMM ING NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT (APT). An
investigation of the APT machine tool language for programming numericall y controlled mac hine tools. Students
write APT programs and operate equipment with the produced tapes to manufacture milled and turned parts.
Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequi site: !TE 236. (3 crs.) Fall

!TE 345. CONSTRUCTIO N PROCESSES I. A course in construction with an emphasis on residential housing.
lnstruction and experiences will include aspects of construction such as planning and estimating. personnel and time
management, site preparation, footings and foundations, frami ng and roofing. The safe and intelligent use of tools
and materials is stressed. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Spring & Summer
!TE 350. ROBOTIC SYSTEMS. This course emphasizes the use of robots in automated applications. Students
are provided with theoretical as well as hands-on experience in the design, programming, debu gging, setup,
and interfacing of Industrial robotic applications. Also discussed are servo systems, their operation, components,
functions, and application to automated equipment. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per wee k.
Prerequisite: !TE 250. (3 crs.) Fall
!TE 355. WOOD TEC HNOLOGY. A study of woodworkin g providin g instruction in furniture and case wo rk.
The safe use and care of machines and hand tools is stressed. Emphasis is placed on project planning and
design, cost anal ysis, wood technology, materia l selection and prod uct development. Students design and
produce a project involving operations on basic machines. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per
week. (3 crs.) Fall , every two years
ITE 365. SPECIAL MACH INE PROCESS! G. A special course designed to allow the student to investigate
a specific area of interest in the metal machining fie ld. Students interested in takin g this course wi ll complete
a document identifying the scope of their interest, specifying the acti vities that wi ll be pursued throughout the
semester, and have it approved by the instructor six weeks before the beginning of the class. The student's
bac kground in the metal mac hining processes will be broadened by completing the laboratory experiences
outlined in the approved proposal. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequ isites: ITE 165 and !TE 265. (3
crs.) Spring
!TE 375. PRINC IPLES OF PRODUCTIO . An introduction to the methods used in analyzing the production
fl ow from raw material to the fini shed product. Topics covered include a study of the major manufacturing
processes, materia ls handling, plant layout, operations analysis, Industrial engineerin g, inventory control and
shi ppi ng. An overview of the role of production management as it relates to the various areas of Industrial
environment wi ll be presented. (3 crs.) Fall
ITE 385. fND USTRI AL COST ESTrMATING . An introduction to the methods used to cost and budget a
production orga ni zation. Topics inc lude some accounting basics, cost accounting, the time value of money and
cost estimating as related to Industrial operations. (3 crs.) Spring
!TE 415 . COMPUTER-A ID ED DRAFTfNG AND DESIGN In. This course uses a PC-based CADD package
along with an associated tool design software package in a design application. The students will ex plore
advanced CADD problems using solid modelin g, analysis, and the introduction of standard components from
the tool design software. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: ITE 2 15 and
!TE 3 15. (3crs.) Alternate Fall
!TE 4 16. INTRODUCT ION TO SOUD MODELING AND FINITE ELEMENTS . This course will use a PCbased CAD D program to introduction the concepts of mathematical modeling and engineering analys is. The
student will use a dra wing created with a CAD D program to generate a solid model of the drawi ng component
and to mesh that solid model into a fini te element model. The student will also be introduced to the concepts of
bottom-up and top-down solid modeling and will perform simple structural analyses using the generated finite
element model. The transfer of data between computer programs, using the IGES forniat, wi ll also be presented .
Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequ isites : ITE 2 15, ITE 325 and PH Y 11 0. (3
crs.) Alternate Sprin g
ITE 4 17. PARAMETRIC DES IGN . This course is a culmination of concepts learned in previous CAD courses.
Students wi ll design and modify objects using parametric, feature-based solid modeling software. This course
presents the most up-to-date mechanical design techniques available. Prerequ isites: ITE 2 15 or equi valent
ex perience. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 420. PRODUCTION ANALYS IS. A continuation of the pri nc iples of production with an emphasis on the
calculations associated with production management. Topics include linear programming, scheduling and
project manage ment as with pert, simulation and inventory control. Use is made of personal computers for the
calculations involved . Prerequisite: !TE 375. (3 crs.) Spring

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ITE 437. ADVANCED CO MPUTER PROGRAMMI G NUME RI CA LLY CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT
(COMPACT II ). An in vesti gati on into the more so phisticated processes of the COMPACT ll machine tool
prog rammin g language. Pans are progra mmed and manu fac tured on a CNC milling machine and lathe using
the COMPACT II language and the BRAVO3 gra phic software. Two ho urs of lec ture and three laboratory
hours pe r wee k. Prereq ui site: ITE 337. (3 crs.) Spring
ITE 438. ADVANCED COMPUTER PROG RAMMING NU MERICALLY CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT
(APT) . The mac hinin g of pans using matri xes, loops, pocketing, macros, and other adva nced tec hniques.
These methods are ap plied to the operatio n of a CNC vertical milling machine and a CNC lathe. Two hours of
lecture and three laborato ry ho urs per week. Prerequ is ite: ITE 338. (3 crs.) S pring
IT E 450. APPLI CATIO NS OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION. An advanced aut o mati o n course that
incorpo rates man y of the topics of previo us courses, but in a more in-depth and integrated manner. The focus
is to prov ide students with the opportunit y to learn about auto mated systems th ro ug h the planning and
implementin g of such a system. Students are in vo lved in the design, programming, setu p, installati on, and
tro ubl es hootin g of an aut o mated system that includes robots, but may also include an auto mati c guide vehicle
(AGV), mac hine visio n system, prog rammable logic cont ro ll ers, bar code scanners, computers, and a
computeri zed numeri cal control (CNC) machine. Two ho urs of lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: ITE 250, ITE 268, and ITE 350. (3 crs.) Fa ll
ITE 460. PRJNC IPLES OF MANU FACTU RING . An introduction to the methods used in manu fac turing
processes. Topics covered include a study of the manu fac turing ab ility, fa bricability, and marketab ility of
manufac tured products.

Problems encountered

by producti on managers in changing raw materi als into a

consum able product are disc ussed. The use of personal computers for the solutio n of manu fac turing problems
is included. Prerequisites: ITE 375 and ITE 385. (3 crs.) Altern ate Spring
ITE 46 1 MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION AND INVENTO RY CONTROL. A key item in the management
of a manu facturing operati on is th e maki ng of intelligent decisions. The Manufacturing Planning and In ventory
Contro l systems provide the informatio n to effic ientl y manage the fl ow of materi als, effecti ve ly utili ze people
and equipment , coordinat e intern al activ iti es wi th th ose of suppliers, and commun.icate with customers about
market requirements. Thi s course will provide an overview of the basic prin cipl es of producti on and in ventory
contro l, including MRP, JIT, master scheduling, capac it y planning, demand management and the integra tio n of
these basic principles. Prerequi site: ITE 375 (3 crs.) Sprin g
ITE 471. PROJECT MANAGE MENT. Operations and projects differ in th at operati o ns are on-going while
proj ec ts are temporary. A projec t, by its very nature, is also unique and requires parti cul ar know ledge of how
the compo nents combine to fo rm an integrated whole. This co urse will introd uce the student to the fie ld of
project manage ment and wi ll present an overv iew of the body of know ledge necessary fo r successful projec t
management. The co urse wi ll foc us on the fundament al principles that cross the boundaries of projects and
will demo nstrate how project management techniques can be applied to a wide variet y of di sciplines. This
course will also int roduce th e student to computer meth ods for solving project management probl ems.

Prerequisite : ITE 375 (3 crs.) Fall
ITE 475. COMPUTER INT EG RATED MANUFACTUR ING. Computer integrated manufacturing is the
ex pansio n of computers fro m the shop fl oor into the other aspec ts of the manufacturing enterprise. All of the
data necessary to contro l the shop process may not be ava ilable o n the shop fl oo r. Such areas as accounting,
in vent o ry, shippin g and purchasing have data th at can innuence what happens on the produ ction fl oor. Also,
the ge neral concepts of production and in vent ory contro l must be considered. Thi s course will bring together
all of the indi vid ua l parts of the o rga ni zati on to show how they can impac t what is manufactured and how ii is
manufactured. Two ho urs of lec ture and three laborato ry hours per wee k. Prerequisites: ITE 420, ITE 460,
ITE 46 1. (3 crs.) Sprin g
ITE 48 1. CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN INDUSTRIAL TEC HNOLOGY. This is a multidiscipline course
that combines the va ri ous e lements in Industri al techno logy, giving the student the opportunity Lo study problems
typicall y encountered by an Industria l techn o logist. The exact content of the course will va ry depending upon
the background and ex pe ri ence of the instructor but ii is intended lo include pro blem solving and role play ing
in a wide vari ety of Industri al settin gs. Industri al consultants will also be used to expose the student to modern
industry. Two hours of lec ture and three laborato ry hours per wee k. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. (3 crs.)
Spring
ITE 495 . MANU FACTUR ING TECHNOLOGY INT ERNS HIP. Student interns are placed with an Industri al
o rga ni za ti on which most nearl y approximates their goals fo r empl oyment. The intent of the internship is to
provide students with practical work experience in an environment in which they wi ll be dealing with practical
problems requiring real solutions in a relati vely short time frame. Advisor and Depanment Chairperson approva l
is req uired before course enrollment. Thi s is a repeatable course and may be taken as follows: Students may
take up to 6 credits. The ex tra credit may be used as a free electi ve o r fo r a cred it de fi ciency due to other
program changes. Prerequi site: Upper Level Standin g. ( 1-6 crs.) Fall , Spring & Summer

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Literature - LIT
LIT courses are introductions to literature, with emphasis on the subject indicated in the title. They are primarily
intended for the general student and may not be used to fulfill requirements for the English major.
LIT 111 . STA R TREK AND MODERN MAN. A multi-media literature course wherein the Norton An thology of
English Literatu re and the cinematic works of Gene Roddenberry constitute a two-fold stud y: "Star Trek" as
literature and literature in "Star Trek" to stud y the nature and evolution of modern human con ciousness. (3 crs.)
LIT I 16. MYTH , MAGIC AND MYSTICISM . A study of the fo ur basic paths into the unknown: magic,
mysticism, fantas y, and myth. (3 crs.)
LIT 125. THE AMER ICAN WEST. A general introduction to the literat ure of the Great Ameri can West through
an examination of a variety of literary types. (3 crs.)
LIT 127 . WOMAN AS HERO. An ex ploration of heroic ro les assigned to wo men in literature, the contras t
between reality and the literature, and the differences betwee n fictional women created by male and female
authors. An analysis of the reasons for these differences forms part of the subject. (3 crs.)
LIT 138. WAR IN THE NOVEL. A stud y that limits itself to those wars fought after 1900 and to theirtreatments
in literature. In particu lar, the course is interested in the effects of war upon individuals, and in the ambivalence
toward war shown by novelists. (3 crs.)
LIT 147. SCIENCE FI CTION. An introductory survey of the forms of science fiction, with particular emphasis
on the author's abi lity to detail and predict future developments. (3 crs.)
LIT 148. HORROR IN LITERATURE. An examination of the tradition of horror literature in England and
America from a literary, historical, and psychological viewpoint. Some emphasis on the sociological implications
of the popu larity of the fo rm. (3 crs.)
LIT 150. BASEBALL IN LITERATURE. This course requires the student to read, write, and talk about a game
that Steinbeck called a "state of mind," a game that is, in the words of Jacques Barzun, a way "to know
America." Thus the student that works learns about both himself and his country. (3 crs.)
LIT 170. ALL ABO UT WORDS. An introduction to the total complexity and fascination of word . The course
deals with words as shapes, analogues, formulas, and games. Indirectl y, but significantly, it instructs in vocabulary
by introducing a sizable vocabulary fo r talking about words and nurturing a student's natural curiosity about
words. (3 crs.)
LIT 178. LITERATURE AND FILM. A study of the total relationship between literature and film , with emphasis
on the involvement of literary writers in motion pictures and television, the process of literary adaptation, and
the influence of motion pictures on li terary critics and writers. (3 crs.)
Management - MGT
MGT 20 I. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT. An introduction to the field of management and the managerial
functions of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling. The course exami nes models, processes, and
techniques used in managing an organi zation and improving its performance along with current challenges and
future trends in the field . (3 crs.)
MGT 205. ENTREPRENEURSHIP I: SMALL BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS. Entrepreneurs hip and new
venture initiation. A study of the development of a business appropriate to the objecti ves and resources of the
individual entrepreneur. This course deals wi th the initiation of a new business venture rather than the management
of ongoing enterpri ses, and treats new ve nture fo rmation primarily from the standpoint of the individual
entrepreneur rather than that of an established enterprise expanding into a new area. (3 crs.)
MGT 27 1. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS I. An introduction to the basic tool and technique
of software used to solve business problems. This course is taught on a lecture-laboratory basis in which the
computer is utilized to present applications of the spreadsheet in business situations. (I er.)
MGT 273. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS II . A continuation of Computer Applications in
Business I with an emphasis on more advanced topics and problem-solving. This course is taught on a lecturelaboratory basis in which the computer is utilized to present applications of the spreadsheet in business situations.
(I er. )
MGT 30 1. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAV IOR . A study of the theory, research, and practice of indi vidual and
group behavior in organi zations to better understand and manage people at work. The course focuses on
descri bing, understanding, and ex plaining indi vidual and group behavior in organi zations wi th emphasis given
to managing or influencing that behavior to increase organizational effecti ve ness. Prerequisite: MGT 20 I. (3
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MGT 305. ENTREPRENEURSHIP II : SMALL BUS [NESS MANAGEMENT. A management course designed
to integrate all business fun ctions at a smaLI business level. Study of the development and management of a
business pl an appropriate to the objecti ves and resources of the individual entrepreneur. This course deals with
the management of ongoing enterprises. A computer software package is utilized to develop various cases and
problems found in the text. Each student develops a business plan in either Retailing Operations, Service
Business, or Manufacturing Operations. (3 crs.)
MGT 3 11 . ORGAN IZATION THEORY AND DESIG N. A comprehensive mac ro view approach to the study
of organi zations and their fun ctioning. Topics covered include: enviro nment and open systems, technology,
size and life cycle, organi zational control, culture and ethics, information process ing, decision-making processes,
power and poli tics, and organi zational innovation and change. Emphasis is placed on how external and internal
facto rs innuence the structure and design of the organization. Prerequisite: MGT 20 I. (3 crs.)
MGT 3 15. ORGAN IZATION DEVELOPMENT AND C HANGE. Thi s course is abo ut planned organization
change and is designed to introd uce the student to the fi e ld of organi zation development, its definition , goals,
precedents, emergence, approaches, and current status. Prerequisite: MGT 20 I. (3 crs.)
MGT 352. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. Dec ision-making and analyses of major management
problems that arise in manpower planning, recruitment, selection, development, compensation, and appraisal
of employees in vari ous organi zations. Prerequisite: MGT 20 I. (3 crs.)
MGT 353. COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT. The design, implementation and evaluation of wage and
salary pac kages in both private and public sectors. Prerequisite: MGT 352. (3 crs.)
MGT 362. LABOR RELATIONS . A survey of the many facets of employee-management relations. The course
exami nes the hi storical, statutory and social bases for modem workplace relationships with emphasis given to
the role of organi zed labo r. Prerequisite: Junior level standing or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
MGT 37 1. MANAGEMENT INFORMATIO N SYSTEMS. An introduction to manage ment control systems,
which include control of production costs, standard costs, n exible budgets, managed costs, profit centers and
capital acquisitions. Prerequisite : MGT 20 I, CSC IOI, & MGT 27 1. (3 crs.)
MGT 373. COMPUTER BASED MANAGEMENT INFO RMATION SYSTEMS. An introduction to the
technology, application , and management of computer-based information systems. Topics covered include
business computer systems, computer hardware, computer software, data-based management systems, general
acco unting app lication, materials control app lication, management information processing, systems planning,
and operations management. Prerequisites: CSC IO I, MGT 371 & ACC 200. (3 crs.)
MGT 402. STRATEG IC MANAGEMENT. A capstone course for all business majors requiring students to
integrate and apply multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in formulating , implementing, and evaluating
organizational strategies. Case analysis method predominates. Prerequisite: Prior completion of all core business
courses and senior standing. (3 crs.)
MGT 43 1. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. The concepts, problems and polic ies of
international business enterprises for managers. Prerequisite: Junior level standing. (3 crs.)
MGT 452. HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY AND PLANNIN G. This course examines organizational human
resources management from a strategic perspective. The key focus is on ex ploring HR planning and strategy
concepts, developing an understanding of the related analytical tools, and determining how these concepts and
tools can be used to enhance an organization's competiti ve position. (3 crs.)
MGT 492. MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP. On the completion of the course, the student should be able to see
how the knowledge acquired in the Management courses is applied in real world situations. It provides the
student with an opportunity to translate academic principles to real world situations and to test his/her career
interests. It will also enable the student to determine what additional ski lls are needed to be successful in the
workplace. (Repeatable; va riab le crs.; a maximum of 12 credits can be used toward the completion of a
baccalaureate degree.)
Marketing - MKT
MKT 222. PRINC!PLES OF SELLING. A study of basic principles of persuasive communications with emphasis
on proven, practical selling techniques. Activities include interac ti ve class disc ussions and video role-playing.
Prerequisite: BUS 100. (3 crs.)
MKT 271. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. An introduction to basic principles of marketing management.
Other topics covered are selecting target markets, developing marketing mi xes, functi ons of marketing
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MKT 32 I. SALES MANAGEM ENT. Proven management techniques fo r remotely located field sales fo rce
member, are full y explored. Moti vation, evaluation , and control of sales fo rce activi ties are developed th rough
case presentations and class discussions. Prerequisites: MGT 20 I, MKT 222. (3 crs.)
MKT 33 1. RETAILING . A management and marketing analysis of depanment, discount, specialty and chain
stores with special emphasis on locati on, human resources, merchandisin g and effecti ve pricing. Prerequ isite:

BUS 100 reco mmended. (3 crs.)
MKT 34 1. MARKETING FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. A marketing course designed for both
business and non-business majors that differentia tes betwee n for-pro fit and not-for-profit organi zations,
investigates the competiti ve environment fac ing nonprofi ts (e.g. , hospita ls, churches, charities, colleges,
perfomt.ing ans groups), and applies research techniques and marketing management tools (product policy,
distribution and de li very systems, monetary pricing, and communication strategies) 10 the non-business entity.
(3 crs.)
MKT 351. AD VERTIS ING MANAGEMENT. A study of the basic compone nts of the adve rtising mi x,
estab lishing media selection techniques, and determining the best vehicles for specific selling and pro motional
effon s commonl y confronting marketing manage rs today. Prerequisite: MKT 27 1. (3 crs.)
MKT 40 I. MARKET[NG MANAGEMENT. Descri ption and analysis of the nature, strategies and tech niques
of marketing management. Prerequisite: MKT 27 1. (3 crs.)
MKT 421. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. This integrates the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, economics
and sociology with marketing to explain, understand, and predict consumer decisions. This is achieved by
ex ploring both the theoretical and practical implications of ( I) indi vidual behavior vari ables such as moti vation,
learning, perception, personality, and attitudes; (2) group influences such as famil y, culture, social class and
reference group behavior; and (3) consumer decision processes such as cogniti ve dissonance, brand loyalty,
new product adoption and risk reduction. Prerequisite: MKT 27 1. (3 crs.)

MKT. 43 I. MARKETI NG RESEARCH. Description of behavioral and statisti cal tools for designing and
implementing research projects. Prerequisites : MKT 27 1, MAT 225. (3 crs.)
MKT 452. BUS INESS MARKETCNG. The charac teristics of business-to-business marketing are ex plored and
developed focu sing on environment, pricing, planning, distribution, evaluation and strategy development fo r
marketing business and industrial products to the professional user or buyer. Prerequisite: MKT 27 1. (3 crs.)
MKT 492. MARKETING CNTERNS HIP. On the completion of the course, the student should be able to see
how the knowledge acq uired in the marketing courses is ap plied in real world situations. It provides the student
with an opponunity to translate academic principles to real world situations and 10 test his/her career interests.
It will also enable the student to detemt.ine what additional ski lls are needed to be successful in the workplace.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Repeatable; variable crs.; a max imum of 12 credits may be used toward the
completion of a baccalaureate degree.)
MKT 50 1. lNTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MARKETCNG . Upo n completion of the course, the student will be
able to evaluate and make recommendations and decisions concernin g the strategy and tactics of real-li fe
targeting and marketing mix development for both global and country-s pecific markets. The course will also
cover selected e lements of international marketing research. Prerequisite: M KT 27 1. (3 crs.)
Mathematics - MAT & DMA
OMA 092. [NTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA. Designed to aid the student in the transition from ari th metic to
algebra. It may be a terminal course for some or may be a preparation for a traditional College Algebra course.
Topics will include operations on integers and polynomials, factorin g and Linear eq uati ons. This course may not
be used as a Natura l Science electi ve. Thi s course does not earn credit toward graduati on. Prerequi site; basic

mathematics competence. (3 crs.)
OMA 094. [NTERMEDLATE ALGEBRA. Designed for the student who has recentl y and successfuUy completed
a course coveri ng concepts and skills associated wi th an lntroductory Algebra course. Intermed iate Algebra
was establi shed to provide the student with funher development of the basic essentials of algebra and serve as
a bridge to a required college mathematics course such as College Algebra or Technical Mathematics I. Expected
topics to be covered: set notation, solving li near equations and related applications, solving linear inequalities,
graphs of linear equations, functional notation, solving systems of linear equations, polynomials, rational
exponents, radicals, complex numbers, rational expressions, solving quadratic equations. (3 crs.)
MAT 100. FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATI CS. Sets and their language; numeration systems and their
propenies; topics in e lementary number theory; mathematical systems and their properties; logic; topics in
plane geometry ; topics in descriptive statistics. Thi s course is presented from a problem-solving, critical thinking
perspective. No prerequisites .. (3 crs.)

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MAT 11 0. APPLICATIO NS OF MATH . This course will provide the student with an application-oriented
mathematics curriculum . Students will use cooperative learning to solve real worl d problems using technology
and multimedia resources. The course will be taught from a student discovery and investigati ve standpoint
incorporating the use of the National Council of Teachers of mathematics Principles and Standards fo r School
Mathematics. The topics covered include stati stics, circuits, probability, linear programming and dynamic
programming. No prerequi sites.
MAT 120. ELEME NTARY TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS I. This is the fi rst course in a sequence designed fo r
prospecti ve elementary education majors. The content covered includes problem-solving, sets, concepts of
logic, binary operati ons, systems of numerati on, number theory, rati onal numbers, real numbers, measurement,

and use of calculators and computers. Prerequisite: OM A 092 or high school alge bra. (3 crs.)
MAT 130. ELEMENTARY TOPICS [N MATHEMATICS U. This is the second course of a sequence of two
mathematics courses specificall y designed for prospective elementary edu cation majors. The content covered
inc ludes basic algebraic work with equations and inequalities in one unknown, systems of equations, metric
and nonmetric geometry, coordinate geometry, introduction of statistics and probability, problem-sol ving, and
computer use. Prerequisite: I00 or higher level math course. (3 crs.)
MAT 17 1. MATH EMATICS OF FINANCE L Simple interest, compound interest, value of money relati ve to
time and interest, discounting, accumulati on, mortgage points, annuities, amorti zation schedules, and equati ons

of value. Prerequisite: MAT 18 1 or MAT 182. (3 crs.)
MAT 18 1. COLLEGE ALGEBRA. Fundamental operations; factorin g and fractions, ex ponents and radicals;
functions and graphs; equations and inequalities; systems of equations. Prerequisite: OMA 092 or pass math
profi ciency test. (3 crs.)
MAT 182. TECHNICA L MATH EMATICS L An introd uction to algebraic topics usually covered in a high
school algebra course, such as functions, graphs, ex ponents and radicals, and linear and quadratic equations.
Emphasis on technology applications. Prerequisite: OMA 092 or pass math profi ciency test. (3 crs.)
MAT 19 1. COLLEGE TRI GONOMETRY. A thorough development of trigonometry. This course includes
both ci rcular and right triangle geometry, evaluation of trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric and
in verse trigonometric functions, analyses of trigonometric graphs, verifying tri gonometric identities, solutions
of trigonometric equations, and applications of trigonometry. Prerequisite: MAT 18 1 or MAT 182 or pass ing
score on part C of the uni versity mathematics place ment exam. (3 crs.)
MAT 192. TEC HN ICAL MATH EMATICS IL An emphasis on trigonometry: trigo nometric fun ctions, vec tors,
gra phs of trigonometric functions, ex ponents and logarithms, and additional topics in trigo nometry. Emphasis
on technology applications. Prerequisite: MAT 18 1 or MAT 182. (3 crs.)
MAT 195. DISCRETE MATHE MATICAL STR UCTURES FOR COMPUT ER SC IENCE. An introduction to
the theories and structures of mathematics that are re levant in computer science. Topics include: set theory,
formal logic, mathematical induction, Boolean algebra, number theory, matrix algebra, combinatori cs, probability,
algori thmic analysis, complex ity, and graph theory. Prerequisites: MAT 18 1 or pass ing score on Part C of the
math ematics placement examination. (3 crs.)

MAT 199. PRE-CA LCU LUS. Fundamental notions (fun ctions, lines, segments, slopes, angles between lines,
graphs and equations), conics, algebraic and transcendental curves. The meaning of different functions and
their graphs will be emphasized . Studentsd will work with many applications of functions. Prerequisites: MAT
18 1, MAT 19 1. (3crs.)
MAT 2 15. STATI STI CS. For non mathematics majors; not counted toward a mathematics major. Frequency
distribution, percentiles, measures of central tendency and variability, normal distribution and curve, populations,
samples, sampling distribution of means, sampling distribution of proportion, null and a lternati ve hypotheses,
type I and type II errors, tests of means, confidence intervals, decision procedures, correlation, chi-square,
simple analysis of va riance and design of ex periments. Prerequi site: OMA 092 or pass math proficiency test. (3
crs.)
MAT 225. BUSINESS STATI STICS. Statistical techniques relevant to business applicati ons. Primary emphasis
is placed upon identification of appropriate statistical methods to use, proper interpretation and appropriate
presentation of results. Topics include descripti ve statistics, probability concepts, the normal probability
distri bution, estimation techniques, tests of hypotheses, simple and multiple linear regression. Statistical software
is used to implement many of the stati stica l methods. Prerequisite: MAT 18 1 or MAT 182. (3 crs.)
MAT 27 1. MATH EMATI CS OF FlNANCE II . Generali zed annuities; bonds, amorti zation of premiums and
acc umulation of discount ; cash flows; depreciation schedules; comparison of depreci ation; net cash flow; rate
of return ; capitalized cost and annual return ; life annuities; life insurance. Prerequisite: MAT 171 (3 crs.)
MAT 272. DISCRETE MATH EMATI CS. An introduction to theories and methods of mathe matics that are
re lati ve to computer science. Topics include: logic, sets, elementary number theory, mathematical induction,

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combinatorics, relations, di graphs, Boolean matrices, trees. Prerequisite: MAT 18 1 or MAT 182 or MAT 199 or
equi vale nt background in mathematics. (3 crs.)
MAT 273. BASI C CALCULUS. The techniques of differenti ation and integration are covered without the
theory of limits and continuit y. Applications in business and bi ological science are considered. Prerequisites:
MAT 18 1 or MAT 182 & MAT 13 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 28 1. CA LCULUS I. A review of absolute value and inequalities; an introduction to analytic geometry ;
functions, limits, and continuity; the deri vative; app lications of the deri vati ve. Prerequisite: MAT 199 or four
years of high school mathematics. (3 crs.)
MAT 282. CALCULUS LI. The integral ; fundamental theorem of integral ca lculus; app lications of the integral;
inverse fu nctions; logarithmic function s; ex ponential functions; trigo nometric functi ons; hyperbolic functions;
techniques of integration. Prerequisite: MAT 28 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 290. TECHNOLOGY FOR MATHEMATICS. This course, designed for mathematics and science majors
and for prospecti ve and practicing educators, details the use of technological tools in the study of mathematic
and ex plores the effecti ve and appropri ate use of technology in the teaching, learnin g, and application of
mathematics. This course is composed of three components: Using Graphing Calculators, Using Calculato rBased Laboratories, and Using Mathematical Software. TI1e course wi ll be taught from a laboratory-based
perspecti ve. Prereq ui sites: MAT 28 1 Ca lc ulu s I (required), CSC IOI Microco mputer Ap pli cati ons
(recommended). (3 crs.)
MAT 303. GEOMETRY. Analysis of axio matic syste ms, ax iomatic development of elementary Euc lidean
geometry and non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite: MAT 272. (3 crs.)
MAT 304. HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS. This course is a historical summary of the development of
mathematics. Emphasis wi ll be relating mathematics to the development of world cultu re and its relationship
with all as pects of our culture. The li ves and discoveries of many mathematicians are discussed. Methods of
incorporating the history of mathematics into high school mathematics courses are a major foc us of the course.
Prerequisites: MAT 303 and MAT 282. (3 crs.)
MAT 305. TH EORY OF EQUATIONS . Complex numbers; theorems involving polynomia ls in one variable;
cubic and biquadratic equations; separation of roots, Sturm 's theorem, and approximate evaluation of roots.
Prerequisite: MAT 272. (3 crs.)
MAT 341 . LINEAR ALGEBRA I. Systems of linear equations and matrices; determinants; vec tors in 2-space
and 3-space; vector spaces; linear transfor mations. Prerequisite: MAT 272. (3 crs.)
MAT 351 . ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I. Fundamental concepts of logic; natural num bers, well-orderi ng prope rt y,
induction, elementary concepts of number theory; groups, cosets, Lagran ge's theorem, normal sub-groups,
factor gro ups; ho momorphi sm, isomorphi sm, and re lated topics inc lud ing Cay ley's theore m, natural
hemomorphism, and the three fundamental homomorphism theorems. Prerequisite: MAT 272 is required and
MAT 341 is recommended. (3 crs.)
MAT 38 1. CA LCU LUS fll. Indeterminate fo rtns and im proper integrals, polar coord inates and conic sections,
infinite series, and the theory of infinite series. Prerequisite: MAT 282. (3 crs.)
MAT 382. CALCULUS IV. Vec tors in the plane; vectors in three space; theory or curves and surfaces; the
differential calcu lus and the integral calculus of functions of seve ra l variab les. Prerequisite: MAT 38 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 400. MATHEMATICAL MODELING. This course provides an introduction 10 mathematical modeling
for mathematics majors. Students will be presented with real world problems from a variety of fi elds such as
physics, biology, space tra vel, carpentry, etc. Students will learn how to select appropriate mathematical models
to mode l the real world situation, use the model to solve a real world problem, interpret the results of the
soluti on and communicate their work orally and in written form at. Thi s course serves as a capstone course for

students in the Secondary Math Ed program. Prerequisites: MAT 34 1, MAT 38 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 406. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Ordinary differential equations and their solutions. The ex istence
and uniqueness or solu tion s. Various types of differential equations an d th e techniques for obt aining their

solution. Some basic applications, including numerical techniques. Computer solution techniques are di scussed.
Prerequisite: MAT 282 and MAT 38 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 441 . LLN EA R ALGEBRA II . Ex tends the concepts learned in Linear Algebra I. The content is not fi xed,
but usuall y includes the fo llowing topics: li near tra nsformations, change-of-bases matrices, rep resentati on

matrices ; inner-product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. Prerequisite: MAT 34 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 45 1. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II. Study of rings, ideals, quotient rings, integra l domains, and fi elds; ring
homomorphi sms; polynomial rings, di vision algorithms, factorization of polynomials, unique factorization,
extensions, fundamental theore m; finite fi elds. Prerequisite: MAT 35 1. (3 crs.)

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MAT 461. STATISTICA L ANALYS IS I. Basic concepts of both discrete and continuous probability theory.
The stud y of ra ndo m va riables, probability distributions, mathemati cal ex pectation and a number of significant
probability models. Introducti o n to statistical estimatio n and hypothesis testin g. Prereq uisite: MAT 282 (3 crs.)
MAT 462. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS II. Statistical theory and application of statisti cal estimation techniques
and hypo thesis testing methods. Simple linear and multiple linear regression models. Statistical techniques are
implemented with microcomputer statisti cal soft ware. Prereq uis ite : MAT 461. (3 crs.)
MAT 469. HONO RS COU RS E IN MATH EMATI CS. Mathemati cs majors must, as a prerequi site for this
course, have com pleted 64 credits with a QPA of 3.25 in all work and the permission of the department chair. (3
crs.)
MAT 48 1. REA L ANALYS IS I. Logic and tec hniques of proof; relatio ns, fun cti ons, cardinality, and nai ve set
theory; development of real nu mbers fro m natu ra l numbe rs th rough topo logy of the line; convergence and
related ideas dealing wi th functions (seq uences and series) including continuity. Prereq uisites: MAT 272 and
MAT 382. (3 crs.)
MAT 482. REAL ANALYS IS II. Further development of the limit conce pt pertaining to functi o ns including
differentiati on and integrati on along with appropriate theorems and properti es; continuati on of development of
seq uences and se ri es including fun cti ons. Prerequisi te: MAT 48 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 490. TOPOLOGY. Set theory as applied to topologica l spaces including the real line; metri c spaces.
Prerequisite: MAT 35 1 o r MAT 48 1. (3 crs.)
MAT 495. SEMIN A R IN MATHEMATICS. To pics in this course are chosen jointly by the instructor and the
student or stud ent s involved. Prereq ui sit e: Permi ssion of in stru ctor and chair of th e department. (Repeatable
fo r a max imum of 3 crs.)

MAT 496. SEN IOR RESEA RC H PROJECT. This co urse, wh ich sho uld be taken near the end of the student's
bache lors degree program, involves an in-depth in ves ti gati o n of a mathematical o r computer science topic
(theo reti cal computer science being mathemati cal in nature). The in vesti gati on will culminate in the presentatio n
of a seni o r paper. Prerequisite: Permissio n of Mathematics and Computer Science Department. (3 crs.)

Multimed.ia Technology - MMT
MMT 180 MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATIONS. Thi s co urse focuses o n the fund amental concepts of multimedia
technol ogy and typical compo nents including hardware, software, peripheral devices, conventional photography/
scan ned images, d igital pho togra ph y, stock an/images, animation, and audio. The applicatio n of multimedia in
bu siness, marketin g, educati on, en tert ainment and training w ill be explored. Practi cal hands-on ass ignments

will be used to rein fo rce lea rnin g. Two lec ture hours and three laboratory ho urs per wee k. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
MMT 3 10 DIGITAL PORTFOLIO. This course foc uses on the integrati on of multimedia components including
conve nti o nal pho tography/sca nned images, di gita l photography, stoc k art/images , animati on, so und and
videography fo r the purpose of ac hi eving effecti ve assess ment po rtfoli os. Emphasis will be placed on the
process of integra tin g the assessment compo nents using va ri ous hardware platforms and soft ware too ls, and
incorpora ting basic image manipul ati on. As a termin at ing project, the student will crea te and master a C DROM based professional di gi tal portfolio. Students should have a resource bank of materials suitable for inclusion
in a professio nal di gita l portfolio. They must have a wo rkin g kn owledge of computer operating systems fo r
th is course. Two lecture hou rs and three labora to ry ho urs per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
MMT 320 DI G ITAL VID EO. This co urse canvasses the inlricacies of dig ital video also known as nonlinear
video ed iting and what makes a successful di gital video edit or. Cross-platform computer environments, enhanced
hardware and soft wa re are used as components in the digita l video process. End-user will be able to design,
create, ed it and prod uce d igita l video for the In ternet, multimedia presentati o ns and video broadcasts. Two
lec ture hours and three laboratory hours per wee k. Prereq uisites: ART 120 and MMT 180, or permission of the
instructor. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
MMT 330 WEB PUB LISHI NG. This course examines the complex ity of publishing o n the web and what
by exa mining areas such as client-server co mputing, intranels
and the Intern et, HTML scriptin g, and serve r-based suppo rt . End-user interacti on utili zing web page elements
such as an imations, sounds, and video is acce ntuated. Dynamic tools such as Java/JavaScript, Acti ve-X and
Shock wave are high lighted. Two lectu re hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prereq uisites: ART 120,
MMT 180, MMT 320, o r permissio n of the instructor. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
makes an accompli shed web de signer / ma ster

MMT 340 COM PUTER AN IMATIO A D 3D IMAG ING. This course deals wi th the use of computers to
create and animate three-dimensional appeari ng objects. Topics wi ll include production strategies, basic modeling
concepts, re nderin g. lightin g, virtual ca meras, and an imatio n. Students wi ll lea rn the fundamentals in the
classroom and appl y them in laboratory activities. 1\vo lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 120, MMT 180, or by permiss ion o ft.h e instructo r. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring

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Music-MUS
MUS 100. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC. Exposes the student to the various histori cal, analytical and aesthetic
elements of music, thereby providing an opportunity to broaden and enrich personal enjoyment. This exposure
to music is made through the use of visua l aids, audio and video recordings, and concerts. (3 crs.)
MUS I04. VOICE CLASS . This course is designed fo r students who want to improve their singing voice as a
musically expressive instrument. Breathing, vocal placement and diction will be emphasized. Attention will
also be given to improving sight-singing ability. (3 crs.)
MUS I 15. COMPREHE NS IVE MUS IC IANS HlP I. Provides a know ledge of the fundamental s of music and
an ability to execute basic skills, including the stud y of notation, rhythms and meters, major and minor scales
and key signatures, intervals and chords. Basic ear trai ning and an introduction to piano keyboard is also
included. Strongly recommended for Elementary Education students and any others interested in strengthening
their knowledge of music fundame ntals. (3 crs.)
MUS 19 1 UN IVERSITY CHOIR. The Cali fornia University Choir provides an opportunity for students to sing
a wide variety of music from both contemporary and traditional repertoire. The choir performs frequ entl y on
campus and th roughout Southwestern Pennsy lvania. Choir membership is electi ve; an interview with the director
is required. ( I er., repeatable up to a max imum of 4 crs.)
MUS 192 CAUFORNlA SINGERS. A small (20-24 members) vocal ensemble, wi th membership determined
by audi tion. The group performs entertai nment music of all eras and many cu ltures; the style of performance is
adapted to fit the music being performed, the audience, and the season. Smaller groups within the ensemble,
such as the women 's trio or men' s quartet, may rehearse separately to prepare extra concert repert oire.
Choreography, dialogue or mime is part of some performances ( I er., repeatable up to a maximum of 4 crs.)
MUS 196. JAZZ ENSEMBLE. The Jazz Ensemble performs a wide variety of literature; from swing through
fusion, funk, rock and ballad. Entrance is by an interview with the Ja zz Ensemble Director. Required anendance
at rehearsals and all public perfo rmances. Membership granted only by audition. (I er., repeatable up to a
maximum of 4 crs .)
MUS 198 UNTV ERSITY MARCHING BAND . The Unive rsity Marching Band performs at foo tball games
and parades, and is the featured band at numerous marching band festiva ls. Membership in this ensemble is
open to any interested instrumentalist or equipment technician. There is no audition, but an interview with the
director is required. Membership is also open to any student interested in auditioning for Feature "Twirler or for
a position on the Auxiliary Unit as a Si lk, Dancer, or Rifle. ( I er., repeatable up to a maximum of 4 crs.)
MUS 199. UN IVERSITY CONCERT BAND. The Universi ty Concert Band performs a wide variety of
traditional and contemporary literature written fo r the idiom. The Uni versity Concert Band performs at
convocations and concerts both on and off campus. Membership in this ensemble is open to any interested
instrumentalist. No audition is necessary, but an interview with the director is required. ( I er., repeatable up to
a max imum of 4crs.)
MUS 200. SIGHT SINGING AND EA R TRAINlNG. Thi s course is designed fo r the student who wishes to
acq uire comprehensive musicianship skills. The student will learn the sol-fa system of note reading and interval
identification, using both stationary and moveable tonic . Through sight singing and ear training exercises, the
student wi ll refine his or her aural skills. Students will learn to notate simple melodies dictated as well as to
sing, whistle or hum me lod ies and chords represented by notation. Prerequisite: MUS I 15. (3 crs.)
MU S 202 NORTH AMERICAN MUS IC Presents a panoramic view of the musical activities in America from
Colonial times through the present. Included in this study of American folk, popular and art music are the
various aspects of primitive music, psalmody, early opera, and concert life, African and European folk music's
influence in America, the singing school, the musical e ffect of European immigrants, and the roots of jazz and
its ramifications. Prerequisite: MUS 100 is strongly recommended. (3 crs.)
MUS 204. HISTORY OF TH E AMERI CAN MUSICAL. This course presents the various historical, cultural,
and social elements of the American Musical. This will be accomplished through the use of visual aids, audio
recordings, television, video tapes, films, and whenever possible, attendance at li ve performances. Experts in
the fi eld will be utili zed as guest lecturers. Prerequisite: MUS 100 is strongly recommended. (3 crs.)
MUS 2 11 . KEYBOARD CLASS. For the beginning students interested in achieving facility at the piano.
Includes playing of major and minor scales, patterns and fingerings. Chords (I, IV, V) in both major and minor
keys fo llowed by their inversions and the common tone chord sequence pattern. A student completing the
course should be ab le to play simple songs by combining me lody with chord accompaniment. It is expected
that students wi ll be al an entry level in keyboard experience. Prerequisite: MUS 11 5 or permission of instructor.
(3 crs.)
MUS 300. JAZZ: HISTORY, FORM & ANALYSIS . This course presents the histori cal bac kground of jazz
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analys is of j azz styles and fo rms via guided listenin gs to recordings, videos, and a11endance at li ve perform ances.
Prerequisite : MUS 100. (3 crs.)
MUS 30 1. 20TIICENT URY MUSIC: HISTORY, FORM & A A LYSIS. This course demo nstrates and analyzes
the compositio nal and perform ance tec hniques developed in 20"' century art and popular music, and will identify
those tec hn iques as continuing earlier procedures or reacting to and breaki ng away fro m the music of earli er
eras. The connecti on of new musical expression wi th soc iet.al, arti sti c, economic and histori cal developments

of the 20" centu ry will be shown. The student will acq ui re from this course an aura l and intellectu al grasp of
new music trends, the vocabu lary to discuss th ese trends and an acquaintance with the composers of the 20th

century and with some of their wo rks. Prerequi sites: MUS 100 & MUS 11 5 o r permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
M US 303. MUS IC MATERIALS & METHODS FOR TH E C LA SS ROOM T EACHER, G RADES K-8. Thi s
course is designed to show future teachers many effecti ve ways to use music in the elementary and middle
school cl assroom, as well as techniques to rein force the teaching of the music speciali st. Basic perfo rmance

skills are developed, as we ll as K-8 class roo m use of rh ythm instruments, singing ga mes, recordings, dances,
part-singing and other creati ve acti vities. In formation on resource material is researched and shared. Students
will have the o ppo rtunity to practi ce-teach selected music topics in the K-8 classroom. Prerequisite: MU S 11 5,
MUS 2 11 is strongly recommended. (3 crs.)
MUS 306. TH E OPERA : HISTORY, FORM & AN ALYS IS. This co urse will exa mi ne the origins, the histo ry
and the elements of opera and re lated d ra mati c wo rks fo r vo ices with instruments. The analysis of vari ous
operas will reveal the relati o nshi p of plots and mus ic to histori ca l and nat ional events takin g place at the time of
their composition. The entire class will attend a li ve opera performa nce if at all possible. Prereq uisite : MUS
100, MUS I 15 is stro ng ly recommended. (3 crs.)
MUS 308. TH E SYMPHO Y: HI STO RY, FORM & ANALYS IS. This course stud ies bo th the symphony as an
o rches tra l perfo rmin g ensemble and, in much greater depth, the symphony as a musical fo rm or development
that has been evolving and rein ventin g itself since the 18'" century. Special noti ce will be taken of the effect of
social, techn o logical, phi loso phical, and econo mic changes o n the hi stori ca l development of the sympho ny to
the present day. Prerequi site : MUS I00, MUS 115 is stro ngly reco mmended (3 crs.)
MUS 109, 209, 309,409. PRIVAT E INSTR UCTIO N. BR ASS I-IV ( I er. )
MUS 11 9. 2 19, 3 19, 4 19. PRIVATE INSTR UCTION , PIANO I- IV ( I er.)
MUS 129, 229 . 329, 429. PRIVAT E INSTRUCT ION , PE RCU SSION I-IV ( I er.)
M US 149, 249,349,449. PRIVATE IN STRUCT IO N, WOO DWI NDS I-IV ( I er.)
MUS 159. 259, 359, 459. PRI VAT E INSTR UCTION , VO ICE I-IV ( I er.)
NMT Nanoma nufacturing Technology
NMT 3 11. MATERIALS, SAFETY & EQUIPM ENT OVERVI EW FOR NANO FABR ICAT IO N. This course
prov ides an overview of bas ic nanofab ricatio n processing equipment and materi al che mistry and handling
procedures. The foc us is on cleanroom protocol, safety, environment al and health iss ues in equi pment operation
and ma terials handl ing. To pics to be covered will include: cleanroom operation, safety, and health issues;
vac uum pu mp systems operati on, turbo molecul ar, cryo, diffusio n, and dry mec hani ca l pump systems; furn ace
operati on, safety, environmental, and health issues (coverin g hori zo ntal and verti cal tube furnaces, and rapid
thermal annealing tools); chemical vapor depositio n system operati on, safety, environmental, and health issues
(covering gas deli very, corrosive and namrnable gas storage, plumbing, regulators, and mass fl ow comro llcrs);
and vac uum depositio n/etchin g system operation, safety, enviro nment al, and health iss ues (covering microwave
and EF power supp lies, tuners, heatin g and cooling units, vacuum gauges, va lves, and process contro llers).
S pecific materi als handlin g issues will include DI wa ter, so lvents, clea ners, io n implant ati on sources, di ffusio n
sources, photo resists, developers, metals, die lectri cs, and tox ic, n ammable, corros ive, and hi gh purity gases as
we ll as pac kaging materia ls. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the NMT Capsto ne Semes ter at Penn State (3 crs.)
Fall , Spring & Summer
NMT 3 12. BASIC NANOFABR ICATION PROCESS . This course prov ides an overview of basic processing
steps in nanofabricati on (contac t lithograph y, bas ic etchin g and depos itio n tec hniques). The maj ority of the
course details a step- by-step desc ription ofthe eq uipment and processes needed to fa bricate devices and structures.
Processing n ow will be examined fo r structures such as mi croelectro nic devices includ ing di ode, and the MOS
capac itor. Students receive an in depth introduc ti on to basic lithogra phy fro m wafer preparati o n to fin al
inspec ti o n. Cont amination issues in nanofabrication are discussed in detail. Students will learn the similarit ies
and d iffe rences in both eq uipment and process n ows for each confi gura ti o n by und ertakin g ·'hands-o n"
processing. Prerequi sites: Acce ptance into the NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State (3 crs.) Fall , Spring &
Summer

NMT 3 13. THI N FILMS IN NANOFABRICATIO N. This co urse covers ad vanced thin film depositio n and
etchin g practi ces in nanofabrication. Advanced deposition tec hniques covered in the first part of the course

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include: atmosphere, low-press ure and plas ma enhanced chemical vapor depo ition, spunering, thermal and
electron beam evaporatio n. Materials studied include: di electrics (nitride, oxide), polysilicon (doped and
undoped), and metals. The second part of the course foc uses on ad vanced etchin g processes and techniques
emphas izing: reactive ion etching (single wafe r, batch), hi gh-density plas ma sy tern (ECR, MER[E, ICP), ion
beam etching, and wet chemica l etching. Students will receive hands-on ex perience in depositing and etchin g
dielectric, semiconductor, and metallic materi als using state-of-the-art too ls and practicing man y of the steps
cri ti cal to nanofabricati o n of semiconductor dev ices including mic roe lectroni cs, MEMs devices, di splay
structures, and stru ctures used in the biotechnology fields. Prereq uisites: Acceptance into the MT Capstone
Semester at Penn Stale (3 crs) Fall , Spring & Summer
MT 3 14. ADVA CE D LITHOGRAPHY AND DIELECTRI CS FOR NA OFABR ICATIO N. This course
covers al l aspec ts of adva nced lithography fro m desig n and mas k fa bricati on to pattern transfer and inspecti on.
The course is divided into three majo r sections. The first secti on describes the advanced lithographic process
from substrate preparation to exposure. Most of the emphasis is on understandin g the nature and behavio r of
photoresist materi als. The second sectio n exa mines systems and techniques that define patterns. This secti on
wiU introd uce specialized optical masks and reticles, aligne rs, steppers and scanners. In additi on, critical
dimension (CD) control and profile control of photoresists will be investi gated. The last section will discuss
advanced optical lithographic techniques such as phase shifting mas ks and illumination schemes as well as ebeam, e-ray, EUV, and ion beam lithog raphy. A secti o n about engineering die lec trics is also discussed.
Prereq uisites: Acceptance into the NMT Capsto ne Semester at Penn State (3 crs) Fall , Spring & Summer
MT 315. MATERI A LS MODIFICATION IN ANOFA BRICATION. Thi s course will cover in detai l the
processing teps used in modifying material properties in nanofabrication . Evaluate thermal budget requirements
using state-of-the-art tools. An intensive study of metals used in nanotechnology aids the student in understandin g
the vari ou methods of metalizatio n such as : CVD, evaporation, and sputterin g. Metal applicati ons for
interconnec t techno logies will be examined. Alu minum, refractory metals and cop per deposition techniques
and characterization will be disc ussed in detail along with topics such as diffusion barriers, contact resistance,
electromigration, corrosion, stress effects, and ad hesion. Other modification technologies such as ion
implantation, diffusion and surface preparation and treatment are integrated as we ll. An intensive study of
dielectric properties and materials including: d ielectric constant engi neering, mechanical, optical, and electrical
characteristics, poly, BSG , PSG, SOG, and BPSG gives the st udent furt her insight into advanced device
fabrication. Material properties and basic device structures wiU be discussed fo r the optoelectronic market.
Prerequisites: Accep tance into the NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State (3 crs.) Fall, Spring & Summer
N MT 3 16. C H ARACTER IZAT IO N , PACKAGING , A D TESTING OF NANO FABRICATED
STRUCTURES. This course exa mines a variety of techniques and measurements essential for contro lling
device fab ricati o n and fina l packaging. We wi ll revisit concepts such as residual gas anal ysis introduced in
NMT 2 11 , and o ptical emission spectroscopy (OES) and end point detection will be disc ussed as introduced in
NMT 213. Characterization tec hniques such as: Mastery of techniques such as surface profilometry, advanced
optical microscopy, optical thin film measurements, ellipsometry, and resisti vit y/co nductivity measurements
will be implemented nanofabricated samples. Basic electri cal measurements on device structures for yield
analysis and process control wi ll also be stressed. These will include breakdown measu rements, junction
testing, and C-V and 1-V tes ts and simple tra nsisto r characteri zati on. In additi on, we will examine mechanical
as well as electrical characteristi cs of nanostructures for biological/biomedical applicatio ns. The students wi U
perform DNA analysis by learnin g and performing the polymerase chain reac ti on for DNA repli catio n. They
wi Ualso stu dy and manufacture microfluidic channe ls fo r biological analysis. An ex tensive overview of biology
will be given with emphasis on biocompatible materials. The student wi ll also learn about the manufacturing
issues involved in subjects such as: interconnects, isolation, and final device assembly. The importance of
planarization techniques such as deposition/etchback and chemical/mechani cal po lishing will be emphas ized .
Lastl y, packaging procedures such as die separation , inspection bonding, sealing and final test for both
conventional !C's and novel MEM and biomedical devices will be examined. Prerequisites : Acceptance into
the NMT Capsto ne Semester at Penn State (3 crs.) Fall, Spring & Summer
NMT 495. ANOFABR ICATIO MANUFACTURING TECH OLOGY INTER SHrP. Student interns are
placed with a nanofabrication manufacturing tech nology-related organization re lated to their future employment
goals. The intent of the internship is to provide studen ts wi th practical work or research ex peri ence in an
envi ronment in which they wi ll be dealing with practical problems requirin g real solutio ns in a relati ve ly short
time frame. Advisor and d department chairperson approva l is req uired before course enrollment. Prerequisite:
Upper Level Standing (6- 12 crs) FaU , Spring & Summer

Nursing (BSN Program) -

UR

NUR IO I. WOMEN ' S HEALTH ISS UES. This course addresses vari ous health care issues, needs and concerns
of women. Emphas is is on the bio logical, developmental, psychological and social concepts re lated to wome n'
health care. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (3 crs.)
NUR 105. PARENTING : INS IG HTS AND ISSUES. This co urse examines the challenge of parenth ood and
effec ti ve parentin g. Explicat ion of the function s, process and problems of paren tin g serves as a foundation fo r
discussion of effecti ve parentin g skills and behaviors. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. (3 crs.)

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NUR 120. THE INFORMED HEALTH CONSUMER. This course examines the role of consumer movement
and its relationship to the health care deli very system. Emphasis is placed on ed ucatin g the consumer 10
knowledgeably and effecti vely use the health care deli very system. OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS . (3 crs.)
NU R 330. PHrLOSOPHY OF PROFESSIONAL URS ING. Focuses on theoretical frameworks fo r professional
nursing practice, including an introduction 10 the nursing process and general systems theory. As ignments
help students develop and app ly a persona l philosophy of professional nursing, and to independentl y plan
approp ri ate interventions for mu lticultural c lients of all ages. Prereq ui site. BSN Status. (3 crs.) Fall.
NUR 350. HEALTH ASSESSME T. Concepts and ski lls of hi story-taking and physical assess ment are
emphasized, foc using on the va riations in approach as well as in findin gs at different stages of human
development. Prerequisite: BS N Status. (3 crs.) Fall .
NU R 370. METHODS OF NURS ING RESEARCH. Basic concepts and methods related to the research process.
Opportunity is provided fo r the development of criti cal thinking and decision-maki ng skills needed by the
profess ional nu rse to analyze and evaluate research findin gs for app licati on to practice. Prerequisite. BSN
Status. (3 crs.) Spring.
NUR 375. LEADERSH[P AND CHA NGE IN NURS ING. Enhances leadership skills through analys is of
theori es/concepts and experiential exercises. Practicums provide fo r app lication of general systems theory in
critical analys is of situations and decision-maki ng within the practice of nursing to meet emerging health needs
of consumers. Prerequisite: BS N Status. (6 er .: 3 crs. Theory, 3 crs. Clinical) Spring.
NUR 406. SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING. Examines the ro le of the school nurse in relation to child health
supervision and health education for the school-age population. Clinical practicum involves preceptorships with
certified school nurses in local districts. Prerequi ite: BS Status. (4 crs.: 3 crs. Theory, I er. Clinical). Spring.
NUR 410. RESEARCH UTfLIZATION IN NURSING. Differentiates between conducting research and research
utilization . Through participation in research utili zation acti vities, students learn to synthesize research-based
knowledge into applicable protocols of care and to utili ze research on an organizational level. Prerequisite:
NUR 370. (2 crs.) Fall.
NUR 450. TRENDS AND ISS UES IN NURSING. Analysis of professional nursing as well as bioethical issues
from histori cal and contemporary viewpoints wi th implications fo r professional nu rs ing practice in the health
care deli ve ry system. Prerequisite: BSN Status. (3 crs.) Spring.
NUR 470. FAM ILY HEALTH URS ING. An introduction to the theory and practice of fam ily nursing. A
vari ety of nursing theori es, as well as general systems theory, will provide the bas is for serving fa milies as units
as well as famil y subsystems and indi vidual fami ly members. Clinical ex periences will foc us on home care of
fami lies for health promotion, restoration , and/or rehabili tation . Prerequi site: NUR 330 & NUR 350. (6 crs.: 3
crs. Theory, 3 crs. Cli nical) Fall.
NUR 475 . COMMUN ITY HEALTH NURS ING. Focuses on the synthesis of theori es from nursing and the
public health sciences with emphasis on improving the health of the community by identifying sub-groups that
are at risk. Clinical acti vities focu s primarily on health promotion directed toward a total community or population
group. Prerequisite: BS Status. (6 crs.: 3 crs. Theory, 3 crs. Clinical) Spring.
NUR 485 . PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LN NURS lNG. Examines profes ional growth from entry into
the BSN program to graduation. This capstone course culminates in completion of a professional portfo lio.
Prerequisite: Thi s course must be taken the final semester in the nur ing major. ( I er.) Fall & spring.

Nursing (ASN Program) - NRN
These courses are offered by faculty from the Community College of Allegheny Coun ty as part of the Cooperati ve
Associate Nursing Program with Cali forn ia University.
NRN IOI. LNTRODUCTJON TO NURSING. This course introdu ces the student to the profession of nursing
through theory and applications of concepts within the CCAC organi zing framework. Prerequisite: CSC elective.
Corequisites: BIO 230, PSY JOO, and MAT elective. (8 crs.) Spring.
NRN I 02. HEALTH PROMOTION/rLL NESS PREVENTION IN AGE BASED POPULATIONS . This course
addresses the promotion of health 10 individuals and families. Illness prevention is introduced and addressed in
diseases commonl y seen in wo men, children, and ado lescents. The course provides an opportunity to identify
basic management and delegation skills to meet the nursing needs of older ad ults in di ver e health care systems.
Emphasis is placed on the aging process as it applies to normal developmental changes and uti lization of the
nursing process to deli ver developmentally appropriate care. Prerequisite: NRN IOI. Corequisites: BIO 260
and PSY 207 . (8 crs.) Fall.
RN I 05. COfvFPUTER APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH CARE. This course provides an overview of actual
and potential uses within the health care system. Emphas is is on learnin g abou t computer applications and their

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use specific to nursing/allied health . A hands-on componen1 is included as part of 1he course. This course is
graded on a pass/fa il bas is. ( I er.) Fall and spring.
R 201. DIME S IONS IN NURS ING. This course ex plores current issues impacti ng on 1he nursing
profess ional and health care deli very today. The emphas is is on group learnin g thro ugh shared experi ence.
S1uden1s will explore legal-ethica l ques ti ons, ro les of the nurse, nu rs ing research, the i111erne1, health care
syslerns, professional responsibilities, and accoun1 ab ili1y 10 se lf, the profession, and society. Prerequ isite: NRN
IO I. (2 crs.) Spring.
ADULT POPULATIO S. This course
R 202 . HEALTH PROMOTION/ILL ESS PR EVENTlO
provides ex panded concepts related 10 nursing care fo r adults ex peri encing common complex alteration in
heaJth . Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as a member of a multidisciplinary team and as a manager of
care. Upon completion. s1Uden1s are expected 10 utili ze evidenced-based info rmal ion for clinical dec ision making
in !he provision of care 10 groups of adults in a variety of health care settings. Students wi ll also be expected 10
deve lo p leachi ng plans tha1 incorporate cultural aspects and decrease kn own risks 10 promote health in the ad ult
population. Prereq uisites: BI O 226 and NRN 102. ( 10 crs.) Spring.
NRN 204. POPULATIO SIN CRIS IS. This course bui lds on previo us know ledge re lated 10 heallh promotion/
ill ness prevention wi th the focus on complex alterations in hea lth in the adult popul ation. Emphasis wi ll be on
expanding decision making in the acute or cri tical care area. Students are ex pec ted to pl an and implement a

hea lth promoti ng teaching project fo r an identified community. Prerequisites : NR

202. (7 crs.) Fal l.

NRN 205. PROFESS IONAL C HALLE NGES. Thi s capstone course enables s1Uden1s 10 in1egra1e health
promo1ion/illness prevention, c linical decision making and professional behaviors lh rough an in-depth clinical
ex perience in selected health care senings. Emphasis is placed on the transition fro m !he studeni ro le 10 Lha1 of
professional nurse. The c lassroom setting provides 1he student with the opponuni1 y 10 ex plore nursing
management theory, address current issues in health care, share experiences, and refine teaching skill s necessary
for 1he professional nurse. Prereq uisite: NRN 204. (3 crs.) Fall.

Occupational Therapy Assistant - OTA
OTA 100. INTRODUCTION TO OCCU PATIONAL THERAPY. This course provides an iniroduction 10 the
Occupational Therapy profession. Basic principles are emphasized including hi story, philosophy, e lhics, and
the concepl of !he occupation . The deve lopmenl of !he Lherapeulic re lationship is introd uced both with individuals
and groups. The types of practi ce settings are reviewed wi th concentration in the three major clinical areas:
phys ical disabilities. psychiatric. and deve lo pmental disabi lities. (3 crs.)
OTA 110. PERSONAL AND GROUP DYNAM ICS IN OTA. This course foc uses on 1he use of acti vit y groups
as a treaunen1 modality in occupational lherapy. The process of structuring a group, selectin g acti vities, in viting
patient paniciparion and using appropriate leadership interventions and eva luatin g outcomes is discussed.

Analysis of group roles and dynam ics is presented. Specific examples of gro ups appropriate fo r chron ic paLienis
are highl ighted. Prerequisite: Formal admission Lo 1he occupational thera py ass istant program. (3 crs.)
OTA 115. DIRECTED PRACTICE I. An understandin g, use of. and competency in medical 1echnology is
deve loped; Lheorelical concepts of confidentiality, observaiion, and research are discovered and ex plored; basic
interview, doc umen1a1ion and safel y princ iples are practiced and applied: funher development of perso nal
creati vity and advocacy issues are analyzed: community resources and cultural issues are examined and enriched

thro ugh structured ex perieniia l fi eld experi ences. (2 crs.)
OTA 125. DIRECTED PRACTlCE II . Experiential course wi th analytical lhinking emphas is designed 10 deve lop
skills in interpersonal and group interactions, acti vit y analys is and group leadership. Includes ex ploralion of
val ues and ethi cs, personal creati vity, sensi ti vity to cultural differences, personal and cu!LUral attitud es.

Communit y resources and cultu ral issues coniinue 10 be explored th ro ugh structured fie ldwork assignments. (2
crs.)
OTA 200. PSYCHOSOCIAL DIME SIONS OF HEALTH. Th is course encompasses the evaluation and
1reaLme n1 of individuals wi th primary or secondary psychi atric diag noses. Students learn abo u1 a va ri ety of
di agnoses as defin ed by OMS IV. Diffe rent occupational therapy practice models in menial health are arti culated.
Specific evaluation lools and acti vities are also analyzed. Afte r reviewing the trea1men1 planning process,
stu dents practi ce writin g goals and intervention plans. Level I fi eldwork is also incorporated into thi s class.

Prereq uisite: Form al admission 10 the occupational therapy assistant progra m. (4 crs.)
OTA 205 . DI RECTED PRACTICE LU. Experieniial course with analytical thinking emphas is designed 10
continue to develop skills in interpersonal and gro up interaction, ac1i vi1 y ana lys is and crea1 ivi1 y. The COTA's
role in clinical maintenance and management tasks wil l be examined. Structured fi eldwork assignments will
focus on psychosoc ial issues within the community. Community resources, cultural issues and advocacy wi ll
be explored. (2 crs.)

OTA 2 10. PHYSICAL DIM ENS IONS OF HEALTH. Etiology, signs and sy mptoms, and issues specific 10
physical disabilities, understandin g of the function and goals of certified occupalional therapy assistants in

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treatment of these disabilities. Current modalities and therapeutic techniques specific 10 treatment are addressed,
prac ticed and mastered. Pre requisite: Formal admission 10 the occupational therapy assistant program. (4 crs.)
OTA 2 15. DIRECT ED PRACTICE IV. Ex periential course with analytical thinking emphasis designed 10
continue 10 develop skills in interpersonal and group interactions, acti vity analys is and creati vity. Special emphasis
will be placed on clinical research issues. Structured fi eldwork assignments will focus on physical dysfunction
issues within the community. Community resources, cultu ra l issues and advocacy will be ex plored. (4 crs.)
OTA 220. OCCUPATIONAL T HERAP Y (LEVEL IJ FIE LDWORK). This experimental-based learning module
will give the occupational therapy student an opponunity to put theory into practice in a minimum of two
supervised practice settings. The student will learn 10 do treatment pl anning, direct service, and documentation
under the direction of an occupatio nal therapist in various settings. At the end of the fi eld place ment, the
student wi ll be able 10 demonstrate his/her competency by designi ng a treatme nt plan, carrying out treatment
and documenting appropriately. Prerequisite: All occupational therapy coursework must be completed except
fo r level II fi e ld work. ( 12 crs.)
OTA 240. PROFESS IONAL ISSUES IN OCCUPATI ONAL TH ERAPY. This seminar course exami nes the
ro les and functions of the COTA in screening and evaluation, program plann ing, providi ng treatment. service
manage ment, and maintaining professional qua lifications. The role of the COTA in direct treatment and as
manager of an ac ti vity department are e mphasized. Prerequi site: All occupational therapy coursework must be
completed exception for level II fi eldwork . (2 crs.)
Philosophy - PHI
PHI 100. PERSPECTIVES IN PHILOSOPH Y. An introduction to such major philosophical issues as the nature
of knowledge, reality, re ligion and morals. (3 crs.)
PHI 11 5. LOG IC AN D LANGUAGE. An in trod uction of basic principles and techniques for di stinguishing
correct fro m incorrect reasoning. (3 crs.)
PHI 200. WORLD RELIGIO NS. The study of the seven world re ligions, including their origins and doctrines.
(3 crs.)
PHI 20 1. HI STORY OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPH Y. Study of the pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle,
the Stoics, Epicureans, and the Skeptics. (3 crs.)
PHI 206. SIX TEENTH TO EIG HTEENTH CENT URY PHILOSOPH Y. From Descartes to Kant ; modem
philosophy in the wake of the Sc ientific Revolution and the Reformation. (3 crs.)
PHI 2 11 . FORM AL LOGIC I. Introduction lo the syntax and semantics of truth-fun ctional and first-order
languages and also 10 proof theories fo r such languages. (3 crs.)
PHI 220. ETHI CS. An examination of selected ethical systems and their philosophical fo undations, wi th special
emphasis on understanding such basic moral concepts as good, ri ght and dut y. (3 crs.)
PHI 225 . SOCIAL AN D POLITICA L PHILOSOPHY. An examination o f selected social or political systems
and their philosophical fo undations. Special emphasis on such basic concepts as natu ra l ri ghts, equality, justice,
individual freedom and poli tical authority. (3 crs.)
PHI 23 1. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. A consideration of the nature of re ligion, specul ations and arguments
abo ut the natu re and ex istence of God, the possibility of re ligious knowledge, claims to religious ex perience
and revelation, the problem of evil, the belie f in immortality and the meaning of religious language. (3 crs.)
PHI 247 . SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AN D SOCIETY. Examines the philosophical issues that stem from the
impact that evolving science and technology have on people 's beliefs, values, and behavior. (3 crs.)
PHI 270. PHILOSOPHY OF MARX ISM. An examination of the basic texts of Marx and Engels and the
subsequent development of Marxist Philosophy. Attempts a critical evaluation in light of contemporary political
philosophy. (3 crs.)
PHI 305. MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY. Begins with Neo-Platonism and proceeds with such thinkers as Augustine,
Eigena, Anselm, Thomas Aquiliam of Ockham. (3 crs.)
PHI 307. MEDICAL ETHl CS. This course extends the study of ethics - theoretical and applied dilemmas and decision maki ng in the fi eld of medicine and health related profess ions. (3 crs.)

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PHI 3 10. NINETEE NTH CE NT URY PHILOSOPHY. A survey of the development of German idealism after
Kant and the voluntaristic reactions 10 it. Also considers British Empiricism and French Positivism. (3 crs.)

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PHI 3 12. FORi"1AL LOGIC II . A continuation of PHI 2 11 Fomial Logic I, with emphas is on the meta-theory of
truth-functio nal and first-order languages. It also considers selected topics in the Philosophy of logic and the
philosophy of mathematics. Prerequisite: PHI 2 11 . (3 crs.)
PHI 320. ETI-DCAL THEORY. An exami natio n of the possibili ty and nature of ethical knowledge and the
meaning of moral discourse. Special consideration is give n to contemporary discussio ns. (3 crs.)
Pl-fl 325. PHILOSOPHY OF SCIE CE. A study of the methods, concepts and presuppositions of scientific
inquiry. An attempt is made to understand the hi stori cal development of science in the contex t of various
theories of knowledge and reality. (3 crs.)
PHl 335. AESTHETIC THEORY. An examination of the nature and basis of cri ticism in the fine ans and
literature, the nature and fun cti on of an, aesthetic tandards, the concept of beauty, arti stic creati vity and the
meaning of truth in literature and the ans. (3 crs.)
PHI 370. THE PH ILOSOPHY OF LAW. A survey of the debate about the concept of law in the history of
philosoph y and an examinatio n of the recent revival of the debate in greater detail. Specific topics incl ude the
nature of legal reasoning, the lega l enforcement of morality, the problem of responsibility, and the concept of
justi ce. (3 crs.)
PHI 405. EPISTEMOLOGY. An examination of selected theories of kn owledge including conte mporary
discussions. (3 crs.)
PHI 4 10. METAPHYSICS. Studies general problems and theories concerning the nature of reality. (3 crs.)
PHJ 415. PHILOSOPHY OF MIN D. An examination of important stages in the philosophi cal de velopment of
the noti o n of mind. Discusses such contemporary pro blems as the relati on of mind and body and the nature of
consciousness, and anal yzes such notions as will, emotion, action and memory. (3 crs.)
PHI 426 . PHENOME OLOGY A D EX ISTENT IALISM. A stu dy of th e hi storical backg ro und and
develo pment of twentieth century Euro pean Philosophy, wi th particular emphas is on such philosophers as
Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty. (3 crs.)
PHJ 431. A ALYTIC PHILOSOPHY. An exploration of selec ted philosophical issues (e.g., knowledge, truth
and meanin g), utili zing recent work in conceptual and methodo logical analysis. Though the course is usually
problem-oriented, a good deal of the hi story of recent Anglo-Ameri can Philosoph y is covered. Recommended
prerequisites: PHI 206 and a Logic course. (3 crs.)
PHI 459. T UTOR IAL IN PHILOSOPHY. (Vari able crs.)
PHI 470. SPECIAL PROBLEMS fN PHILOSOPHY. A discussion of some special problem or issue in philosophy.
(3 crs .)
PH I 490. SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY. A disc ussion of either one prominent philosopher or a movement in
phi losophy. (3 crs.)

Physical Science - PHS
PHS 11 7. BASIC PHYS ICAL SCIENCE. An elementary, no n-l aboratory approach to the physical world. To pics
may be selected jointly by the students and the instructor. Three class hours each week. (3 crs.) Spri ng & fall.
PHS 120 Basic Phys ical Science with Laboratory. Bas ic Physical Science (L) is a laboratory ori ented course in
physical science for nonscience majors. Laboratory activities/ex periments are ass igned , providing a "hands
o n" introd ucti on to experimental methods of scientific in vestigati on. Each ac ti vity provides opportunities fo r
the student to discover the practical knowled ge necessary for a well -rounded understandin g of ph y ica l science.
(3 crs.) Spring and Fall.
PHS 125. OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY. This course is designed to present an opportunity to acquire a
general understanding of the Night-Time sky as it relates to Astro nomy as we ll as experiences and opportunities
for observa tio n. Two c lass hours each week. (2 crs.)
PHS 136. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. Thi s course provides a knowledge of
bas ic chemical principles and applies that kn owledge to a consideration of current environmental issues such as
ozone depletion, global warmi ng, ai r and water pollution, and the hazards of rad ioacti vity. It is primari ly intended
fo r the nonscience major. (3 crs.) Summer.
PHS 137 Introdu cti o n to En vironme ntal Chemistry. This course provides a brief overview of basic chemistry
and then examines the environment from a chemical viewpoi nt. It offers certified GLOBE Training (WWW.
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is on the natural science, criti cal thinking, and technology literacy general education menus. No Prerequi sites.
Three class hours per week. (3 crs.) Spring, Summer and Fall.
PHS 145 . ASTRONOMY. A presentation of methods of in ves ti gation and results of as tro nomical discoveries.
Survey of facts and important astronomical theo ries. Solar system, what is a star, mu ltiple star systems, va ri able
stars and stellar evolution will be discussed. Instruments of the astronomer, telescopes, spectroscopes will be
used. Three class hours each week. (3 crs.) Spring, summer & fa ll.
Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

PTA 100. INTRO TO PTA. An overview of the disci pline of physical therapy and the ro le and fun ction of the
phys ical therapy assistant. Additi onal topics inc lude examinati ons of the hi story of phys ica l therapy, phys ical
therapy professional organizations, legal and ethical issues, and commonly encountered pathologies. (3 crs.)
PTA IOI. BAS IC PH YSICAL THERAPY PROCEDURES. This course provides an introductio n to basic phys ical
therapy patient care procedures in a laborat ory fo rmat. To pics covered include body mechanics, positionin g
and dra ping, vital sig ns, basic exercise, transfer acti vities, whee lchair features and activities, ambulati o n aids
and acti vities, in fection contro l, wo und care, emergencies, and a rev iew of the Ame ricans with Disabi lities
Act.. Prerequisite: PTA I00 and admi ssion into the Phys ical Therapi st Assistant Progra m. ( I er. )
PTA 11 0. IN TRO TO PATHOLOG Y. This course examines the disease process on the cellular, histological and
systemic levels. Parti cul ar emphasis is placed upon those pathologies commonl y encountered by the phys ical
therapist assistan t in pedi atric, geri atric, orthopedi c and neuro logic patient po pulations. (2 crs.)
PTA 150. PH YS ICAL THERAPY CLI NICA L IN TER NS HIP. This introductory clinical in te rnship provides
the phys ical therapist ass istant student with extensive observation of activities such as patient care, adm inistration.
qu ality assura nce, and supervision of other supporti ve personnel. In add ition, students begin to treat patients
using princ iples common to all procedu res. Prerequisite: Formal admi ssion into the phys ical therapy ass istant
program and completion of PTA I 00. (3 crs.)
PTA 200. PROFESSI ONA L ISSUES FOR TH E PTA. This course is an examination of the legal, ethical and
professional as pects of a career in phys ical therapy. Important issues such as liability, malpractice, proacti ve
acts, and rei mbu rsement are di scussed . Special attention is foc used on the importance of research and preparation
for the PTA State Board Examination. Prereq uisite: Fonnal admission into the phys ical therapy ass istan t program.
(2 crs.)
PTA 205. CA RDI O PULMO NA RY REHABILITATI ON . An examination of the anatomy, phys iology and
pathology of the cardiopulmonary system. Specific methods of assessment and intervention, includin g indications
and contra indications, are ex plored fo r a myri ad of cardi opulmonary conditions. The laboratory portion of the
course enables students to develop and practice specifi c psychomotor skills pertainin g to cardi opulmonary
rehabilitation. Prerequisite: Formal admission into the physical therapy ass istant program. (2 crs.)
PTA 2 10. NEUROLOG ICAL REHABILITATION. This course is an examination of the etiology, signs and
sy mptoms and effects of pathologies to the central and peripheral nervo us systems. Develo pment of patient
goals and phys ical thera py plans fo r speci fi c neurological disorders are also presented. Spec ific treatment
procedures and techn iques are demonstrated and practiced in the laboratory sett ing. Prerequisite: Formal
admission into the phys ical thera pist assistant program . (4 crs.)
PTA 2 15. PEDIATRI C REHABILITATION . This is a lecture/laboratory course that encompasses etiology,
signs and symptoms and issues specific to orthopedic disorders to children. Development of data collection
skills, strategies fo r implemenwtion of the treatment plan and phys ical skills needed to treat children are
emphas ized. (2 crs.)
PTA 220. GERI ATRIC REH ABILITATI ON. This course exami nes the etiology, signs and symptoms, and
treatment protocols associated with disorders in gerontological popul ations. Develo pment of interve ntion
strategies and phys ical therapy protocols fo r common geri atric problems are emphasized. Prerequisite: Forma l
admission into the phys ical therap ist assistant program . (2 crs.)
PTA 225. ORTHOP EDIC REHABILITATION. This course guides the physical thera pist ass istant stude nt fro m
fun damentals and theory through practice in orthopedic rehabilitati on. Emphasis is placed on rehabilitation
treatment o ptions fo r all major joints to reduce pain and swelling, increase motion and strength, enhance balance
and proprioception, and restore function. The course will also exami ne the role of the phys ical therapist ass istant
in prosthetic and orthotic management. Prerequisite: Form al ad mission into the phys ical therapist assistant
prog ram . (4 crs.)
PTA 250. PHYSICA L THE RAPY CLIN ICAL INTER NS HIP II. This clinical internship provides phys ical
therapist assistants with the opportunities to perfo rm their responsibilities un der appropriate phys ical thera pist
or phys ical therapist assistant supervision and with positi ve role modeling. The ex peri ence provides ex posure
to a variety of patients and learning acti vities. Prerequisite: All physical therapist assistant coursework must be
completed with the exception of PTA 200. (12 crs.)

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Physics • PHY
PHY IOI. COLLEGE PHYSICS I. Introductory Ph ysics. Vectors, mechani cs, energy, mo mentum, conservati on
principles and osci llatory motio n. Three clas hours and three laboratory hours each week. Corequisite: MAT
28 1 (4 crs.) Spring.
PHY 12 1. GENERAL PHYS ICS I. An introductory non-calculus course dea ling with mechanics and heat.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours each week. Functional know ledge of algebra and elementary
trigonometry is assumed. (4 crs.) Spri ng, sum mer & fall.
PHY 122. GENERAL PHYS ICS U. An introd uctory no n-calculus course addressi ng the areas of sound, light
and electri city and mag netism. Three class ho urs and three laboratory hours each week. Prerequis ite: PHY 12 1.
(4 crs.) Spring, summer & fa ll.
PHY 202. COLLEGE PHYSICS U. A continuation of College Physics I. Heat and thermodynamics, hydrostatics,
waves and acoustics, electricity, magnetism and AC ci rcuits. Three class ho urs and three laboratory hours each
week. Prerequisite: PHY IOI . Coreq uisite: MAT 282. (4 crs.) Fall.
PHY 203. COLLEGE PHYSI CS III. A continuation of College Ph ysics II. Maxwe ll 's eq uation and
electromag netic waves, light, ato mic and nuclear physics, and special relat ivi ty. Some review of material from
College Physics I and U. Three class hours and three laboratory ho urs each week. Prerequisite: PHY 202.
Corequisite: MAT 38 1. (4 crs.) Sprin g.
PHY 22 1. [NTERMEDIATE MECHANICS. Vector calculus, Newtonian kinematics, and dynamics of many
particle systems with emphas is on integral relations, motion in a central potential, scauering theory, systems
with constrai nts, variatio nal principles in mec han ics, small oscillations, wave equations, and special re lati vi ty.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours each week. Prereq uisite: PHY 202. Corequisite: MAT 38 1. (4 er .)
As needed.
PH Y 30 1. I TERMEDIATE ELECTRI CITY AND MAGNETISM . Electric and magnetic fields and energy,
the effects of matter on them, circuits, Maxwell's equations, e lectromagnetic waves. Vecto r calculus and
differential eq uatio ns used. Prerequi sites: PHY 203 and MAT 38 1. Recommended PHY 22 1, MAT 382 and
MAT 34 1. Three lec ture hours and three laboratory hours each week. (4 crs.) As needed.
PHY 33 1. MODERN PHYSICS . Relativistic kinematics and dynamics, pan icle and wave aspects of radiation
and panicles, the structure of the hydrogen atom, and the many-electron atoms. Quantum mechanics introduced
fo r the fi rst time here. Prerequisi tes: PHY 203, MAT 38 1. (3 crs.) As needed.
PHY 341. MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS. Vector calculus, Fouri er series and integrals, ordinary
differential eq uations. pan.ial differential eq uations, general series representations of functions and special
functio ns. Prerequisites: PHY 203 and MAT 38 1. (3 crs.) As needed.
PHY 375. RADIAT ION AND OPTICS. This course begins with a review of Maxwell 's equations and wa ve
analysis. The course then goes into Fraunshoferdiffraction, radiation from ato ms, polychromatic waves, magnetooptic and electro-optic effects, and introducti on of lase r and maser theory. Prerequisite: PHY 30 I. (3 CRS .) As
needed.
PHY 376. STATISTICAL AND THERMAL PHYSICS . Statisti cal methods. statisti ca l thermodynamics.
macroscopic thermodynamics and its re lati on 10 statistical mechanics, application of statisti cal methods 10
gases and solids, phase eq uilibrium, and quantum statistics. (3 crs.) As needed.
PHY 4 IO. PHYSICS INTERNS HIP. The student is provided an opponunity 10 wo rk in an ind ustrial or nonprofi t research laboratory, and the practical training is intended to supple ment the studen t's co ursework.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the department chair. (Vari able crs.) Spring, ummer & fa ll.
PHY 451. ADVANCED LABORATORY I. Experiments selected from topi cs discussed in Modem Physics.
The lecture time is used to discuss error analysis, curve fitti ng, and poin ts of interest 10 the laboratory repons.
Prerequisite : I 2 Physics credits. One class hour each week and three laboratory hours each wee k. (I er.) As
needed.
PHY 475. ASTROPHYSICS . Topics concerning stellar evolution include observations, physical states of the
stellar interior, evolutionary phases and initial and final stellar structure, and some vi tal statistics of the stars. (3
crs.) As needed.
PHY 495. PHYS ICS SEMINAR. An introd ucti on 10 literature, history, teachin g, and research methods in the
physical sciences. Prerequisites: Junior standin g and at least 19 hou rs of physics (including College Physics Ill) ( I er.) Spring, summer & fa ll.

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Political Science. POS
POS I00. INTROD UCTIO N TO POLITICA L SCLENCE. Thi s course is designed 10 introduce s1uden1s to key
ideas, instillltions, processes, and actors in the politi cal world. It is intended 10 be a general. no t detailed,
exa minat io n, and a11emp1s 10 encourage understand ing, re nec ti o n and critical thinkin g. (3 crs.)
POS 105. AMERICAN GOVER NMENT. This is an introducto ry course in American government, foc using on
Lhe majo r institutio ns and processes in the A meri can political system. Topics discussed in the course include
separati on of powers, checks and balances, civil li berties, po li ti cal parties, the Congress, the President, the
Supreme Court, federa lism, and po licy-makin g processes. (3 crs.)
POS 205. MUN ICIPAL GOVERNMENT. The o rga ni za ti onal fo rms of municipalities, the process of deci sionmaking and implementatio n, and proposed solutions 10 problems of an urban societ y. (3 crs.)
POS 2 10. POLITI CS OF WESTERN EUROPE. A comparati ve ana lys is of the institutio ns, processes, and
po lic ies of the natio ns of Grea t Britain , France. and Ge rmany, and how these nati o ns re late to the United States
system. Prerequisites: POS I 00 and POS I05. (3 crs.)
POS 2 18. POLITI CA L PARTIES . CAMPA IGNS, A D ELECTIONS . The o rgani za ti on and operati o ns of
political parties in the Uni ted States. Careful attention is given to the methods used by parti es in nominating
candidates and in conducting campaigns and to the significance of pressure groups, public opinion, and the
electorate in our po litical li fe. Prerequis ite: POS l05. (3 crs.)
POS 21 9. THE MASS MEDIA AND AMERICAN POLITICS . The interactio n of politics and the mass media
wi thin Ameri can society. Topics include media effects on political socialization, techniques of opin ion manipu lation.
propaganda, press responsibility. public opinio n polling, and gove rnment control of the medi a. Special anention is
devoted 10 the use of televisio n as an instrument of communicati on. Prerequisite: POS 105. (3 crs.)
POS 220. INT ROD UCTIO TO PUBLIC ADMI ISTRATIO . Primari ly an introd ucti o n to the stud y of
A meri can public administrati on. this course seeks to achieve several broad objecti ves. First, it conveys an
understand ing of the significant role played by administrati on in present-day American government and of the
implicati o ns of that ro le fo r a democrati c society. It has the further purpose of providing insight into the specific
relati onships between administrati on and the broad poli ti cal envi ronm ent from whi ch it ari ses and in which ii
opera tes. Finall y, and mainl y, the course offers opportu nity for considerati o n of th ose mo re specia li zed and
tec hnica l factors, such as pub lic organi zati on, public personne l, budgetin g, and exec uti ve leadershi p, that are
in vo lved in the fo rmul atio n and administrati on of public policy. Prerequisites: POS 100, POS 105 . (3 crs.)
POS 222. THE A DMIN ISTRATIO OF C RIMI AL J USTICE INTHE UN ITED STATES . The operati ons of
the crim ina l justi ce system in the United States. Topics include crime in American, the rule of law, the rol e of
the po lice, the fun cti on of Lhe prosecuting and defense atto rneys, crimin al co urts and tria l processes, sentencin g,
correcti o ns. incarcerati on, probatio n and paro le. Prerequisite: POS I 05. (3 crs.)
POS 228. DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL THOUGHT: CLASS ICAL A D MEDIEVAL. The basic ideas,
values, and methods of the profound political thinkers and phi losophers from C lass ica l Greece, Rome, and the
Christi an Church. Prerequisites: POS 100 and POS 105. (3 crs.)
POS 229. DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL THOUGHT: MODERN. A sequel to the qu esti ons and approac hes
ra ised in POS 228. The maj o r political phi loso phers from the Renaissance to the beginning of the twentieth
century. Pre requis ites: POS 100 and POS 105. (3 crs.)
POS 235 . STATE AND LOCA L GOVERNMENT. A trea tment of the organizati on, powers, functi o ns, and
problem of state and local governmenta l units. Emphas is is placed on the growing comp lex ity of relati onships
among the various levels of government as a result of techno logical developments and the growth of metropolitan
areas. (3 crs.)
POS 236. INTRODUCTION TO INT ERNATIONAL RELAT IONS . A practica l and theo reti cal introducti on to
a study of systemati c patterns in internati o nal relati ons. Lncludes analys is of rul es, instruments, processes,
decision-making factors, and conni ct reso lution. (3 crs.)
POS 237. INTER NAT ION AL ORGAN IZAT IONS. An anal ys is and evaluati on of the United Nati ons and other
in ternatio nal organi zations, and of some of the theoretical concepts and practical problems in volved. Prerequisite:
POS I 00 o r permission of instruc tor. (3 crs.)
POS 281. POLITICS OF RUSS IA. Bas ic components of Russian poli tics: backgrou nd hi story, Marxist ideology,
and the histo ri cal development of Russian political institutions and practices fro m the Revolutio n to the present.
Prerequi sites: POS I00. POS I 05. (3 crs.)
POS 300. INTRODUCTIO N TO PUBLIC POLICY. Primarily in seminar fashi o n. Students present and di scuss
majo r ideas from ass igned readin gs. Formal lec tures arc also schedu led when needed 10 present bas ic ideas and
informati o n. Prereq uisite: Any Political Science course or permissio n of the instructor. (3 crs.)

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POS 30 I. METHODS OF POLITICAL ANALYS IS. A description, analysis, and ap plication of basic research
tools in the discipline of Political Science. Prereq uisite: POS IOI, I 05, or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
POS 306. CO GRESS. An intensive examination of the legislative problems and procedures of Congress.
Students are introduced 10 such !Opics as the representational functions of Congre s, the ro le of parties and
leaders in Congress, the importance of the comminee system, and the fo rces affecting congre sional dec isionmaking. Prereq uisite: POS I 05 or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
POS 307. REVOLUT ION. A comparative study of the phenomenon of revolution, encompassing the cause ,
events, and principa l acto rs in those periods 1ha1 culminate in the o utbreak of vio lent political change.
Prerequisites: POS I 00 and POS I05. (3 crs.)
POS 3 10. THE PRESIDENCY. lntensi vestudyof theAmerican presidency, foc using on personality, organization
of the office, use and misuse of power, and policy making. Prerequisite: POS I 05 or permission of instructor. (3
crs.)
POS 3 14. CO STITUTIO AL LAW: GOVERNMENTAL POWERS . A stud y of the major provisions of the
Ameri can Constitution and the growth of American constitutional law based on analysis and discussion of
leading judi cial decisions. Prerequisite: POS I 05 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
POS 3 15. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: C fVlL LIBERTlES . A study of the development and meanin g of the
rights and liberties guaranteed IO persons under the Constitution of the Un ited States. Special emphas is is
placed on the antecedents of and the adoption of the Bill of Ri ghts and a descripti on of the court structu re
through which the meani ng of civil liberties is determined in specific situations. Prerequisite: POS I 05 or
pern1ission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
POS 3 16. JUDIC IA L PROCESS . Intensive stud y of the judicial process in the United States and the relationship
between the judicial system and the larger Ameri can social syste m. Prerequi site: POS I 05 or permission of the
instructor. (3 crs. )
POS 320. U. S. FOREIGN POLI CY. Policy objectives, panerns of decision-making, and U.S. foreign policy
actions. The roles of interest groups, public opinion, Congress, and other external influences in U. S. foreign
policy are also exami ned. Prereq uisite: POS I 05 . (3 crs.)
POS 322. POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST. A comparative anal ysis of institutions, processes, and politics
of Middle Eastern governments and how these have been shaped by internatio nal relations of the region.
Prerequi ite: POS I 00. (3 crs.)
POS 323. POLITICS OF LATlN AMERICA. A comparati ve analys is of institutions, processes, and poli tics of
Latin American countries and how these have been shaped by the international relations of the region. Prerequisite:
POS I 00. (3 er .)
POS 325. POLITICS OF AS IA. A comparati ve analys is of the institutions, processes, and policies of China,
Japan , and lndia and how these nations re late to the system in the United States. Prereq uisites: POS I 00 and
POS I 05. (3 crs.)
POS 326. POLITICS OF AFRJCA. A comparati ve anal y is of the institution , processes and politics of selected
African nations. and their place in the intern ational arena. (3 crs.)
POS 327. CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUG HT. A general survey of the major political ideas and
thinkers of the twentieth century, drawing connections between these ideas and contemporary deve lopments in
phi losophy, psychology, economics, and sociology. Prereq uisites: POS I 00 and POS I 05. (3 crs.)
POS 329. CNTER NSHIP IN PO LITICAL SC I.ENCE. Practical field experience to supplement academic work,
deve lopi ng professional competencies in research and communication ski lls. (Variable crs.)
POS 330. AMERICAN POLITICAL IDEAS. An advanced course in political theory: the major political ideas
and controversies that are associated with the development of American political thought. Prerequis.ite: Any
Political Science course or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
POS 335. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. The legal structure and political environment within federal administrati ve
age ncies in the United States that formulate public policy. Emphasis is given to the growth of the administrati ve
stale wi thin the United States, the necessity for the delegation of legislati ve authority to admi nistrati ve agencies
and the need for judicial control of the bureaucracy. Prerequisite: POS 100 & POS 105 or permission of the
instructor. (3 crs .)
POS 379. SPECLAL PROBLEMS CN POLITICAL SCIENCE. (Variable crs.)
POS 450. SEM[NAR IN AMERICAN POLITI CS. This seminar, required of all Political Science majors, is
designed to provide intensive examination of a specific and narrowly focu sed area in the fi eld of American

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politics. The course is research-oriented and consists of indiv iduall y prepared contributions by all parti cipants.
which are discussed and critically appraised by all members of the class. Prerequisite: Students taking this
course must be Seniors majoring in Political Science. (3 crs.)
Psychology - PSY
PSY JOO. GENERAL PSYC HOLOGY. This course is a general introduction to the scientific study of behavior
and mental processes. It explores topics such as methods of research, phys iological development of the indi victual,
learning, motivation, emotions, cogniti ve processes, sensation, perception, testing, personality, menta l disorders
and the ir treatments and individual differences. Research as well as practical application is stressed. (3 crs.)
PSY 205. C HILD PSYC HOLOG Y. Age- re lated c hanges in soc ial , cogniti ve, e motio na l, and ph ys ica l
charac teristics. Development from prenatal stages th rough later childhood is included. Socialization of the
child is examined. Prereq uisite: PSY I 00. (3 crs.)
PSY 206. A DOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY. Factors that influence the growth and development of adolescents.
Emphas is on the re lationship among physiological, psychological and sociological fac tors and theoretical systems
used to describe, ex plain, predi ct, and work with adolescents. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 207. DEV ELO PM ENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. The panerns of physical. mental, social and emotional
developmenl th roughout the li fe span. Prerequi site: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PS Y 208. ED CAT IONAL PSYCHOLOGY. The learn ing process is exam ined, with emphas is on learning in
school senin gs. The application of current theori es and research findin gs to classroom sit uations is stressed.
This course exami nes cogniti ve deve lopment, intell ige nce, moti vation, discipline, behavioral objectives, and
measure ment and evaluation. Prereq uisite: PSY I 00. (3 crs.)
PSY 209. INDUSTRIAL PS YC HOLOGY. This course is a comprehensive introdu ction to the fi eld of Industrial
Psychology. It demonstrates the appl ication of psychological princi ples of behavior to people work conditions.
An examinaiion of business and industrial acti vities and the role a psychologisl plays in such acti vities. A
strong emphasis on the practical and every day problems that confront people in the world of work. Prerequisite:
PSY I 00. (3 crs.)
PSY 2 11 . SOC IA L PSYCHOLOGY. The interaction between the indi vidual and social groups within a cultu ra l
context: the individual in a social ro le, social gro ups, and social institutions. The course will cover such topics
as agg ression, interpersonal au rac tion, group behav ior, persuasion, and he lping behavior. Prerequ isite: PSY
I 00. (3 crs.)
PSY 2 15. PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDRE N. The psychological problems of children who
have hearing, speech, mental and personali ty defi cits, and of children who are culturall y disadva ntaged are
ex plored, as well as characteristic of children of superior abi lity. A major purpose is to gain a functional
understanding of these problems and of the procedu res fo r helping to cope with them. The student is given the
opportunity to gain firsthand ex peri ence with exceptional children in an observation of a special class in the
public schools. Prerequisites: PSY 100; PSY 205 fo r Psychology Majors; PSY 205 or PS Y 207 fo r non-psychology
Majors. (3 crs.)
PSY 222. PSYCHOLOGY OF STRESS MAN AG EMENT. Sources of stress, effects of stress, manifestations
of stress and methods of coping with stress will be examined with the foc us being on practical application.
Prerequisites: PSY I00. (3 crs.)
PSY 225. PS YCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS. This course prov ides the student with an understanding of the
bas ic concepts and techniques of descripti ve and infe rential statistics. The following statistical procedures are
included: frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, z-scores and the normal
curve, correlation, linear regre sion, probability and hypothesis testing, z- tests, t-tests, and one-way AN OVA
(ti me permitting). Students may also gain some expertise in the use of SPSS, or other compu ter software
packages. The emphas is is on comprehension, interpretation, and application, and not on memori zing fo rmul ae
or calculation. Prerequisite: PSY I 00 & MAT I8 I (3 crs.)
PSY 235. PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNlNG. The major areas of learnin g foc used on are behavioral, (class ical
conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning), cognitive and neurophysiological. In each of
these areas, stud y progresses fro m bas ic research to applications. Hi stori call y influential theorists, such as
Thorndike and Hull , are discussed briefl y. Prerequisite: PSY I 00. (3 crs.)
PSY 305. PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSO NALITY. This course explores the essential fac tors that result in creating
indi vidual differences of human behavior and mental processes. Current theories and class ical theories are
studied to increase understanding of the development and structure of personality. The charac teristics of the
norm al and the maladjusted personality are identified, with special concern for develo pmental patterns.
Prerequisite: PSY I 00. (3 crs.)

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PSY 3 10. ME TA L HE ALTH/PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJ USTMENT. Problems of personality and mechanisms
of adjustment, including a stud y of the o ri gin and resolut ion of conni cts, and the ro le of emoti on in the patterns
of behavior. Prereq uisite: PSY I00. (3 crs.)
PSY 3 11 . PSYCHOLOGY OF GE DER ROLES . The ways in which gender-re lated behaviors and attitudes
develop, are maintained, and influence the li ves of men and wo men are explored. Gender differences are

viewed from bio logical, psycho logical, socio logical, and anthropo logical perspecti ves. Although what is know
abo ut the psycho logy of wo men is often consulted , the focus is on gender, and therefore this course should be
of eq ual interest to men and wo men. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 340. PSYCHOLOG ICAL TEST ING. The nat ure and fun cti o n of meas urement in psycho logy with
concentration on test constru cti o n problems and procedures and an exa mination of some typical tests in the
fi elds of intell igence, personalit y, aptitudes, abilities, and interests. Prereq uisites: PSY I 00 & PSY 225 . (3 crs.)
PSY 345. HI STORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. This course ex plores the evolutio n of psycho logical
tho ught startin g with its phi loso phical roo ts. The major perspecti ves of psycho logy ex plo red are Structuralism,
Functionalis m, Behav io rism, Ges talt , Psychoanal ysis, Humanism , and Cogniti ve. When lookin g at the impact
of central figures in the field. a mo re inclusive ap proach will be utili zed. Understanding the contextual fo rces
which shaped the d iscoveri es and thinkin g of the times on the course of the develop ment of psycho logy as a
science is emphas ized. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 350. PRINC IPLES OF BE HAV IOR MODIFICATION. App lications of the princ iples of contemporary
approac hes to behav io r modifi cati on are explored. Behavio r-change techniques th at are based on operant
conditio ning are emphas ized. Some attention is also given to behavior therapy, which in volves procedures
based on classical conditioning. Examples of the uses of these techniques in counseling, cl inical, and educati onal
settin gs are reviewed. Students comp lete one or more applied projects. Prerequis ite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 360. EXPER IM ENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. This is a survey co urse emphasizing the des ign of research
strategies fo r evaluating hypotheses about behavio r and the qu antitati ve analysis of research res ults. The maj or
content areas explored are p yc hophysics, perception, learning, memo ry, cognition, individual differences,
social innuences, environmental and huma n fac tors. Eac h of these content areas wi ll be studied using the
statis tica l and research tec hniques of scientific psycho logy. Prerequisite: PSY 100 & PSY 225 . (3 crs.)
PSY 365 . METHODS OF RESEARCH . Hands-on experiences in condu cting research and the scientific study
of behav io r. Students app ly a vari ety of methods to research prob lems in a number of content areas and are
ex posed to the research literature in these areas. Also included is instructi o n in the preparatio n of a formal
research report. Students will be expected to conduct o ne research stu dy and write o ne research proposal.
Prereq uisites: PSY 100, PSY 225 & PSY 360. (3 crs.)
PSY 370. LNTERVIEWING SKJLLS. Fo r students who wi ll soon be seeking employ ment in an o rgani za ti o nal
setting, pro viding know ledge and practical experi ence in several differen t and specific types o f interviews,
especiall y the selection in terview for ernployrnenl, the career planning interview, ex it interview and the
performa nce evaluatio n interview. Prerequisites: PSY 100 & PS Y 209. (3 crs.)
PSY 375. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY IN CHfLDHOOD. T his course ex plores the various psychopatho logical
disorders of child hood. The particular manifestation in children will be discussed for each disorder, with emphasis
on the qu antitati ve nature of clin ical symptom characteristics as illustrated by case studies. The d iffe rentiatio n
between simil ar d iagnoses and sy mptom s, as we ll as Lhe rclad onships between each di sorder and other emotional

fami lial problems, will be disc ussed. Prereq ui sites: PSY 100 & PSY 205 . (3 crs.)
PSY 400. A BNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. A survey of behav ior pathology including psychoses, neuroses, and
c haracter di sord ers inc luding dru g add icti on and psychoph ys io logica l disorder together with a ge nera l
considerati on of etiology, treatment, and prognosis. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 12 credits in Psycho logy. (3
crs.)
PSY 410. C U ICAL C HI LD PSYCHOLOGY. This co urse is a comprehensive introducti on to the fi eld of
C linical Child Psycho logy. It will explo re the major concepts, researc h findin gs, and professional issues
innuenci ng the practice of Clinical Chi ld Psycho logy. Prereq uisites: PSY 100, PSY 205 & PSY 375. (3 crs.)
PSY 420. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOG Y. This course is a comprehensive overview of the field of school psycho logy.
It wi ll explo re iss ues related to the ro le and functions of school psychologists including the psychoed ucati onal
assess ment of children and adolescents, therapeuti c interve ntio ns for school-age children, cons ultatio n, and
lega l and ethi cal iss ues in the pract ice of school psycho logy. T his course has re levancy for students pu rsing
caree rs in educati o n as well as fo r students pursuin g careers in psychology. Prerequis ite: PSY 100. (3 crs.)
PSY 42 1. CU NICAL METHODS IN PS YCHOLOGY. This course introduces students to the theory and practical
applicati o n of maj or models uti li zed in the treatmen t of psycho logica l di sorders. Behav ioral. Cogniti ve,
Psychoana lyti c and Sys tems app roaches (a mong othe rs) are ex plo red with emphas is o n their th eoreti cal
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account indi vidual differences (race, gender, and age among others) when considering the theories, techniques
and other ac tivities in clinical psychology endeavors. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 305 & PSY 400. (3 crs.)
PSY 422. CLINICAL SK.ILLS IN PSYC HOLOGY. The focus of this course is on the specific techniques
psychologists and other mental health practitioners use 10 create positi ve change in people. Students will learn
the skills of acti ve listening, empath y, cogniti ve reframing, crisis manage ment, rapport bu ilding, and treatment
planning, among others. Students will a lso learn to enhance their effecti ve ness as positive change agents through
self-ren ection as well as acqu isition of knowledge about the targe ts of intervention and their effecti veness. This
course is considered the applied companion course to PSY 421. Prerequisites: PSY 100, PSY 350, PSY 400 &
PSY 42 1. (3 crs.)
PSY 425. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. This course is an opportunity for the student to integrate and synthesize
all aspects of their prior collegiate acade mic experience as it relates to thei r chosen major of psychology. The
student wi ll review research methods and current research literature in an area that is of special interest to them,
develop a proposal for further research on an approved project in an area of interest, conduct the research
proposed, write a thesis, and present the findin gs in an appropriate forum. Students will be required to present
their work for presentation and defense in a public fo rum, and will be encouraged to submit the thesis for
publication. Prerequisites: PSY I00, PSY 365 and senior standing. (3 crs.)
PSY 428. CU RRENT TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL PSYC HOLOGY. A more in-depth survey of several important
issues considered in PSY 209, including organi zati onal dynamics, psychological evaluations, employee rights
laws, worker motivation, training and performance evaluation. Prerequisite: PSY 100, PSY 209, PSY 225 or
equi valent. (3 crs.)
PSY 430. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. The relationships between bodil y processes and behavior. The
re lationship between psychological phenomena and the phys iological fun ctioning of the organism. Sensation
and percepti on, re nexive behavior, motivation , emotional behavior, and critical fun ctioning. Some laboratory
experience is included. Prerequisite: PSY I00. (3 crs.)
PSY 469. PSYCHOLOGY IN TERNSHIPS . Students will be placed with professional psychological agencies
off campus. They will integrate, under supervision, what they have academically been studying with the duties
and res ponsibi lities assigned to them by prac tic ing psychologists in the fi eld . Eligibility requirements and
procedures for application are available al the departmental offi ce. Prerequisite: PSY 100. (Variable crs.: 1-6)

Sociology - SOC
SOC 100. PRlNCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY. This survey course permits students 10 ex plore the ri ch variety of
topics studied by sociologists. Central 10 all the topics are the structures and processes of human interaction.
Emphasis is placed on the relationship of natural and social fac tors in human behavior. Attention also is given
to topics such as the meaning and function of culture; the origin, function and characteristics of social institutions;
and the genesis and nature of social pathology. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
SOC 125. MEN, WOMEN AND WORK . This course examines the gendered nature of paid and un paid work
from a socio historical and comparati ve perspecti ve. Students will ex plore the forms and varieties of gendered
work in the developed and developing countries with an emphasis on how concepts of masculinity and femininity
influence the organi zational structure, occupational categories and job tasks associated wi th formal and informal
work arran gements. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
SOC 155. CHARJSM ATIC LEADERS. This course examines the nature of the relationship between charismatic
leaders and their fo llowers. Charismatic leaders are selected from a wide variety of religious, social, economic
and po litica l contex ts for stud y. Each leader is eva luated in terms of his/her charismatic qualities and success
or failure in bringing about stated goa ls. Each leader is also evaluated in tern1s of hi s/her contribution to the
concepts and theories of chari smatic leadership. (3 crs.) Alternate fa ll .
SOC 165. MODERN FREEDOM MOVEMENTS. This course surveys selected freedom movements of the
20'" century from the perspective of social move ment theory. Each freedom movement is evaluated in terms of
its goals, leaders, strategies and success or fai lure in bringing about social change. Each movement is also
evaluated in terms of what it contributes to social movement theory. (3 crs.) Alternate fall.
SOC 205. CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS . Social issues of popu lar concern in America today,
such as poverty, ecology, violence, and homosexual rights, are discussed and analyzed from a sociological
perspecti ve. Allention is not onl y given to the content of the issues; anention also is given to the place of
statistics in data reporting and analysis, what are the objecti ve data used in support of interest group claims, and
the use of various theoretical schemes in providing alternative explanations for each issue being a social problem.
Prerequisite SOC I00 or the permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Fall & spring.
SOC 2 10. SOCIAL STRATIFICATION . Students exami ne three dimensions of social inequality: social class,
social status and power. Students wi ll also examine the implications of the distribution of class, status, and
power in American society. Prerequisite: SOC 11 0. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.

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SOC 2 16. SOCIOLOGY OF WORK . An examination of work as a social institution and how it intersects and
affect deve lo pments in other socia l insti tutions such as the fa mil y, education, religion, and po litics and
government. Special emphas is o n technol ogical developments affecti ng wo rk are ex plo red. (3 crs.) Alternate
fall .
SOC 220. THE FAM ILY. The institutio n of the famil y within the contex t of American culture. Prereq uisite:
SOC I 00. (3 crs.) Fall & sprin g.
SOC 225. SOCIOLOGY OF AG I G. Theoreti cal and research methodological issues in the sociological stud y
of human aging are cons idered . Special e mphas is is placed upo n the interactio n of pertinent bio logical and
socio logical variables as they relate to a vari ety of topics, including work, retirement, leisure, institutio nali zati o n,
and death . Prerequ isite: SOC I00. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
SOC 235. URBAN SOC IOLOG Y. Foc uses o n the relati onship between the de mographics of urbani zati o n and
the social-psycho logical characteristics of urbanism. Determini st, compositiona l, and sub-cul tu ral theories are
compared. Prerequisite: SOC I 00. (3 crs.) Alternat e fa ll.
SOC 240. SOCI A L I STIT UTIONS . Designed as a desc ripti ve study of the bas ic inst itutions of society
(panicul arl y famil y, religion, econo mic, government , and educati on), the co urse uses a cross-c ultu ra l and
comparati ve perspective. Ameri can instit uti o ns fo rm the core of the compara ti ve analys is. Prerequisite : SOC
100 or pennission of the instructo r. (3 crs.) Altern ate fa ll.
SOC 260. CRIME. Types of crimin al behav io r, the epidemio logy of crime in the United States, the social basis
of law, and maj or eti o logical fo rces res po nsible fo r lawbrea kin g. General systems theory is the bas ic theoreti cal
perspecti ve used in this course. Prerequisite: SOC I 00. (3 crs.) Fall & sprin g.
SOC 285. SOC IOLOGY OF SUBSTANC E USE A D ABUSE. The socio logy of substance use and abuse, as
well as the approac hes for treatment. Special emphas is is given to alcoho l and the mo re commo nl y abused
drugs (e.g., nicotine, mariju ana, cocaine). The course foc uses o n the social processes that innuence substance
abuse and the societa l costs and consequences. Prereq uisite: SOC I 00 or permission of the instructo r. (3 er .)
Altern ate spring.
SOC 300. SOC IOLOGY OF DEVIANCE. Disc usses the various fo rms of deviant behav ior, public respo nses
to such behavior, and the causes of such behav ior. Part.icul ar auention is give n to the interacti ve processes
which res ult in behav ior being labe led as deviant. How the crim inal justi ce system copes with dev iant behav ior
also is considered. (3 crs.) Altern ate spring.
SOC 305. SYMBOLIC lNT ERACT IO ISM . A n in -depth stu dy of one of the maj or theoreti cal perspecti ves in
socio logy. Its panicul ar relati onship with social psycho logy is considered. Prerequis ite : SOC I 00. (3 crs.)
Altern ate fa ll.
SOC 309. SOCIOLOG Y OF SPORT. An exami nation of sport as a social institution in Ameri ca. Stude nts will
address controversies and issues regarding the development of spo rt at all levels of form alit y and o rga ni zati on.
Spo rt as a social institution will be analyzed from the primary theoreti cal ori entati o ns of the d iscipline, namely
the fu ncti onalist, interacti onist, and conni ct approac hes. (3 crs.) Altern ate fall .
SOC 3 10 . COLLECTIV E BEHAV IOR . Course is a descripti ve and analyti ca l inquiry into the re lati vely
unslruclured social responses to social change. W ar resistance movements, militia movements, stock market

pani cs, popul ar fads and crazes are amo ng the to pics considered. Allentio n is give n to the processes, emergent
structures and theoretical ex planations assoc iated with va ri ous types of collec ti ve behav io r. Prerequisite : SOC
I 00 or permi ssion of the instrnctor. (3 crs.) Alternate fa ll.
SOC 3 15. SOCIAL M INORJTLES . This course analyzes the dynamics of soc ial minority status spec ifi c 10
ethni city. racial class ificatio n and sex ual orientati on and how minorit y status is sociall y constrncted. Students
wiLI also exami ne societal responses to mino rit y status and a11empts to chan ge this status. Finall y students will
select o ne minority group in ano ther country and compare it to o ne in the Uni ted States. 3 credi ts. Prerequisite:
SOC I 00 or permissio n of the instructor. Altern ate fa ll.
SOC 320. INTER NAT IO AL WOMEN ' S MOVEME NT. A discussion-centered examinati on of wome n's
movements throughout the world. Students will analyze contemporary movements utili zi ng a case study approach.
The course begins wi th an analysis of the contemporary movement in the United States and then fo Uows
selected movements in Eu rope, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. (3 crs.) Every thi rd spring.
SOC 329. SOCIOLOG ICAL INTERNSHIP. Designed to supplement the classroom studies of soc io logy maj ors
with practical field ex perience, internships provide students no t only with addi ti o na l knowledge and skills but
with the opportunity to app ly what was learn ed previously to on si te situati ons. Internships are intended to
develop the major 's professio nal co mpetencies in observational, an alyti cal and research skills. (Vari able crs.)
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SOC 330. RELIG IO N AS A SOCIAL PH ENOMENO N. The course is a descri pti ve and analytic, a scientific,
study of re ligious phenomena. Although the course focuses on religion in American Society, it uses a comparative
approach 10 un de rstand the nature, forms and fun ct ions of reli gion in society. Prerequisite: SOC I00 or the
permi ssion of the instructor. (3 crs.) Alternate spring.
SOC 379. SPECIAL PRO BLEMS [N SOCIOLOG Y. (Vari able crs.)
SOC 4 10. SOC IAL THE ORY AND SOCIE TY. Considers the historical development of sociological theory, as
we ll as how theori es are constructed and used to ex plain social phenomena. Special attention is given to the
unde rstanding and analys is of classical theorists, including Marx, Weber and Durkhei m. Prerequisite: SOC I 00
or the permission of the instructor. (3 crs.) Altern ate fa ll.
SOC 4 15. SOC IAL RESEA RC H METHODS. Course develops the technical and analytical skills necessary
for the conduct of social science research. Students wil l learn what methods are appropriate to va ri ous types of
research inquires; and, they will learn how 10 evaluate research reports. (3 crs.) Alternate sprin g.
SOC 495. SEMI NA R IN SOC IOLOGY. Capstone course fo r sociology majors. The seminar will center aro und
a current theme in sociology. Students will be expected 10 demonstrate the use of major concepts, methods and
theori es in analyz ing the theme. Prerequi site: Sociology major with junior or senior status. (3 crs.) Altern ate
spring.
Social Work - SOW

SOW 150. lNTRO DUCTION TO SOC IAL WORK. Social, poli tical, economic and historical dimensions of
povert y and welfa re services in the United States. Complements other beginning courses in the social sciences
by integrating this know ledge in a fas hion which aids in the comprehension of welfare services while estab lishing
a basis fo r movement toward higher level courses. (3 crs.)
SOW 208. MI NO RITY GROU P RE LATIONS . Analysis of the historical, economic and political re lation of
A merican religious, eLhnic, and racial mjnoriti es in terms of social change and social stru cture. Special att en ti on
given to Puerto Ri can, Chicano and I.ndi an subcultures, as well as mjnority experi ence in the rural environment.
Sources of prej udice and di scrimination and social processes including conflict, segregation, assi milation,

acco mmodation and cooperation. Prerequisite: SOC 100. (3 crs.)
SOW 2 15. HUMAN GROWTH AND BEHAVIOR I. Fo und ation knowledge, contri bution of studies, research
and theory in understanding human development. SOW 2 15 begins the Li fe cycle from prenatal influence through
midd le school age. Emphas is is on bo th normal develo pment/behav ior and on di fferences. Illustrates how
di verse gro ups are affected in their development through the life cycle, with examples from ru ra l ex perience.
Pre req uisites: PSY 100 & SOW 150; or permission of instru ctor. (3 crs.)
SOW 2 16. HUMA N GROWTH AND BEHAVIOR II . Foundation kn owledge, cont.ribution of studies, research
and theory in un derstandin g human development. SOW 2 16 continues the life cycle fro m adolescence th ro ugh
old age. Emphas is is on both normal development/behavior and on d iffe rences. Illustrates how di verse gro ups
are affected in thei r development th ro ugh the life cycle, with examples from ru ra l ex peri ence . Prerequisites:
SOW 2 15 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
SOW 23 1. FOUN DATION FO R FAMILY SERVICE. This course provides a fou ndation fo r the deli very of
social services to children and families and emphas izes the knowledge, values and skills of the social work
process. (3 crs.)
SOW 232. FOUN DATION FOR COMM UN ITY SERVICE. This course integrates the abilities acquired in
SOW 23 1 and strengthens macro skills fo r effecti ve practice with indi viduals and fa milies. The course re fin es
and enhances the problem solving and case management skills of prac titioners workin g with individuals and
families. (3 crs.)
SOW 233. BAS IC PRACTICA L EXPERIENCE. This course consists of exercises that req uire students to
de monstrate their competence in the major intervention areas presented in SOW 23 1 and SOW 232 - workin g
with fa milies, communication skills, persona l development, problem solving, group work, case manage ment
and advocacy/co mmunity development. (3 crs.)
SOW 256. SOC IAL WO RK INTERVIE WLNG. Theory, value, and ski ll components necessary fo r effecti ve
interviewing witfl di verse client systems. Communicati on techniques and personal attribut es which enhance

problem solving ~re ex plored. Demonstration and practice of core ski lls are thoroughl y integrated. Prerequisites:
SOW 150, PSY 100 and ENG 102. (3 crs.)
SOW 265 . JUVEN [LE DELINQUENCY. Causes, prevention, and treatment of deviancy among yo uth. Explores
impact of sex, ra~e, povert y, urban/ru ra l context, and other social fac tors on deviance. Exa mines juvenile court
system, its non-adversary role, changing attitudes toward treatment. and questions regardin g change. Prerequisite:
PSY 100. (3 crs.)

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SOW 270. C HILD WELFARE. We lfare of children, ri ghts, policies, problems, and programs. Histori cal and
current practices, working with narural parents, supporti ve services, substitutes and residential care. (3 crs.)
SOW 295. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WELFARE. Historical trends and philosophical
perspectives on social welfare programs and policy development. An overview of the relationship of cultural
and professional values 10 social, political and economic institutions, with emphasis on the impact on oppressed
and vulnerable client systems. Prerequ isite: SOW I50. (3 crs.)
SOW 296. POVERTY AND RELATED SOCIAL PROBLEMS. Poverty as a dependent and independent variable
in its relationsnip to other social problems and human behavio r. Social policy and programs that attempt 10
respond to the variety of conditions that are both causes and effects of poverty and related behavior will be
studied. Prerequisites: SOC 100, PSY 100 & SOW 150. (3 crs.)
SOW 302 MICRO PRACTI CE METHODS . Assumes that human service workers perform varied tasks with
basic skills, attitudes and knowledge, and that their development will increase self-awareness with subsequent
emergence of a professional self. Students learn problem assess ment, case load management and a variety of
counseling theories and intervention strategies with special emphasis on unique characteristics of the rural
client. Prerequisite: SOW 2 15 & SOW 256. (3 crs.)
SOW 303. HUMAN SEXUALITY AND SOC IETY. Humans evolve as sexual beings from a continual interplay
among biological, cultural and psychosocial psychologica ll y healthy relationships, making responsible sexual
choices, protecting reproducti ve health, preventing sexual disfunction and trauma. Accurate information and
open discussion regarding the ways in which sexuality both contributes to overall health and well-be ing and is
affected by it. Course is designed to ensure students' level of comfort with their own sex uality. Prerequisite:
Junior status or instructor's permission. (3 crs.)
SOW 306. SOC IAL WORK LN THE RURAL ENVLRONME T. This course ex poses the undergraduat.e social
work student to the unique problems and social needs of non-metropolitan communities, in particular small
towns and rural areas. Students will come to unders tand the social structure of such communities and the
pervasiveness of man y social problems, especiall y poverty. Existent social welfare systems will be examined
along with recommendations for program development, resource identification, and social planning. Prerequisites:
SOW 150. (3 crs.)
SOW 348. MEZZO PRACTICE METHODS. This course is the third in a fou r-course practice methods sequence.
It builds on the skills developed in Interviewing and Micro Practice Methods, utili zing the ecological approach
to assessment and problem-solving. The course covers the history of social group work, the stages of group
developme nt, assessment of goals and objectives for groups and families, and the principles and values for
intervention and problem solving wit h grou ps and families. Prerequisites: SOW 2 16 and SOW 302. (3 crs.)
SOW 349. MACRO PRACTICE METHODS . Macro Prac tice Methods re fer to those skills that enable the
generalist social worker to act at an organi zational and community level to effect change in larger social systems.
These skills encompass planning, organi zing, and administrati ve tasks. Profic iency at the macro level i
particularl y important for the rural practitioner who may be relati vely isolated from other service providers.
Through a semester- long class project, students gain "hands on" experience in commi ttee work, program
development, action, research, budgeting, and many other specific skills. Prerequisite: SOW 348. (3 crs.)
SOW 350. SOCIAL WORK WlTH THE AGI G. Development and current status of policies and service
related to the elderl y, service delivery systems and implication fo r social work practice concepts fo r working
wi th the elderl y. Prerequisite: SOW 150 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
SOW 353. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY FOR SOC LAL WORKERS. Builds on psychosocial study, assessment and
treatment introduced in Micro Practice Methods. Acquaints student with DSM-IV-R terminology and its use
for generalist social work practice. Explores scope and depth of individual psychopathology, community concerns,
prevention and intervention approaches. Prerequisites: SOW 2 16 and SOW 302. (3 crs.)
SOW 366. POLIC Y ANALYS IS/SE RVICE DELIVERY. This course examines the basic process of policy
development and helps social work students develop a conceptual framework for analyz.i ng and evaluating policies
and their consequences. Students pay particular attention to the impact of social policy on people and human
service organizations. Built on an interdi ciplinary base (economic, political science, and sociological theories),
the course prepares students for policy practice skills taught in SOW 370. Prerequisite: SOW 295. (3 crs.)
SOW 370. SOCIAL CHANGE. Social change processes, strategies, reactions to change, the impact of change
on social policy and social welfare institutions. Prerequisite: SOW 366. (3 crs.)
SOW 393. RES EARCH UTLLIZATION FOR PRACTICE. This course enables students to uti lize the concepts
and principles of program evaluation as a form of research in the completion of a program evaluation project.
(3 crs.)
SOW 402. ADVANCED PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. A 150-hour internship in a community social agency.
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SOW 405. SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH METHODS . Social work scientific endeavor presented as a special
type of problem-solving and ana lyti cal thinkin g ac ti vity. Thrust is toward becoming criti cal consumers of
research reports, fundame nta ls fo r evaluating one's professional practice, and understanding critical importance
of research as a professional endeavor. Prerequisites: SOW 302 and SOW 295. (3 crs.)
SOW 4 19. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM I. Supervised pl acement in a practice settin g under a trained social
worker. App licatio n of theoreti cal know ledge and skills, demonstrating competencies in workin g with various
client systems. Minimum of 480 clock hours. Prerequisites: Pennission of the instructor. advanced seni or standing,
SOW 208, SOW 2 16, SOW 295 , SOW 302, SOW 303, SOW 348, SOW 366 and SOW 349 or taken concurrently.
Thi s course must be taken concurrentl y wi th SOW 420. (6 crs.).
SOW 420 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM II . Supervised placement in a practi ce settin g und er a trained social
worker. App licati on of theoretical knowledge and skills, demo nstrating competenc ies in working with vario us
client systems. Minimum of 480 clock hours. Prerequisites: Pemlission of the instructor, advanced senior standing,
SOW 208, SOW 2 16. SOW 295, SOW 302, SOW 303, SOW 348, SOW 366 and SOW 349 or taken concurrentl y.
This cour se must be taken concurrentl y with SOW 4 19. (6 crs.)
SOW 495 SEM INAR IN SOC IAL WORK . Selec ted topics of parti cul ar significance or current importan ce and
interest lo the social work profess ion. Prerequi site: Pernlission of instructor. (Variable crs.)

Spanish - SPN
SP 10 1. ELEMENTA RY SPA ISH I. For the student without previous knowledge of Spanish who wis hes to
ach ieve a command of language funda menta ls. Acqu isition of speech ski lls in the classroo m is rei nfo rced in the
language laboratory. Progressively grea ter emphasis is placed o n reading and wri ti ng. Three class hours and
one hour language laboratory per week. (3 crs.)
SPN I02. ELEMENTARY SPAN ISH II. A continuation of Spanish 10 I. Three class hours and one hour language
labo ratory per wee k. Prerequisite: SP IO I o r one year of hi gh school Spanish. (3 crs.)
SPN 203. INTERMEDIATE SPAN ISH I. A review of the essentials of Spani sh grammar through intensive oral
and writte n practice to fac ilitate the use of Spanish grammar and to develo p the use of words and expressions
accepted througho ut the Spanish-speaking world. Three c lass ho urs and one hour language laboratory per
week. Prereq ui sites: SPN 10 1 & SPN 102 or thei r eq ui valents. (3 crs.)
SPN 204. INTE RM EDIATE SPANISH II . Develops control of the principal structu ra l patterns of the language
th rough dial ogue and oral reading, as well as through written exercises based o n selec ted readings. Three class
hours and one hour language laboratory per week. Prereq uisites: SPN 203. (3 crs.)
C ulture courses are taught in Englis h and are intended to satisfy General Educati on Humanities e lec tive
req uirements as we ll as those in the maj or. One culture course is offered each regul ar semes ter.
SPN 240. OR IGlNS OF SPANISH CULT URE. The style of art, literature and music of the twe lfth and thirteenth
centuries in Spain, in which the tendency to reco unt wars, weddings and conquests is evide nt. (3 crs.)
SPN 24 1. FOURTEENTH CENT URY SPAIN. This course examines the style of art, literature and music of the
14th centu ry in Span ish cultu re. This is a period of consolidation, of gradual ass imilati o n of many influences
and of significant contributio ns to western culture. One of the outstanding books in literature, Libro de buen
amor, and, in music, Las Huelgas Codex will be studied as we ll as Ferrer Bassa's murals and Lui s Bo rrassa's
three-dimensional works. (3 crs.)
SPN 242. GOLDEN AGE AN D BAROQUE. Spain's golden epoch, its beauty and cultural significance, is the
topic of SPN 242 whi ch surveys the artisti c and other intellectu al developments that gave fame to this great
centu ry. The orig ins of the modem novel, the vocal and instrumenta l works by Golden Age composers, as well
as the beautiful pasto ral and mysti c poetry of this most producti ve period are themes of discussion. Spanish
painters like El Greco and Valazq uez, whose works embody the new fo rms and ideas of the Renaissance, come
ali ve as their works are presen ted. This course also surveys the un folding of secul ar theatre. It examines how
plays of Lope de Vega revol uti oni zed the en tire concept of drama; how Tirso de Molina set the legend of Don
Juan, '"the heartl ess sed ucer," and how Cerva ntes throu gh his charac ter Don Qui xote, influenced western culture.
Examples of the Baroque sty le, evident in many of these works, will clarify the di stinguishin g features of this
form . (3 crs.)
SPN 243. 1700-MlD NI NET EENTH CENT URY. T his course will examine the style of Peninsul ar art, literature
and music in the 18th and first half of the nineteenth centuries. Members of the House of Bourbon are on the
Spanish throne and thereby there is a stron g French influence upo n artistic expression. This is the Age of
Reason and the age of false and di ctato ri al sophisticatio n of neoclass ic stand ards which ends with the fl owering
of romanticism. (3 crs.)
SPN 244. GENERAT ION OF 1898 MOD ERN ISM. This course examines the latte r part of the nineteenth
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in the arts set the atmosphere in which an entire generation of artists the generation of I 898, as they were
referred to, set about the business of representing the hean and soul of Spain. Thi course closes by examining
the work of the intellectuals who brought the Modemismo of Rubin Dario of Nicaragua to Spain. (3 crs .)
SP 245. TWE NTlETH CENTURY SPAIN : I 900- 1939. This course examines the sudden fl oweri ng of culture
in Spain at the rum of the 20th century. It reviews the accomplishments of a new talented gro up of artists who
were university-trained. This unique group of poets, musicians, cinematographer , dramatists and architects
contributed in such a way that their impact and deep influence on the arts gained them international fame. Their
works, created in the context of Romanticism, Symbolism and Surrealism, were instrumental in addin g new
dimensions to the already existing schools. This course al o focu ses on the fact that many of the works synthesized
elements in the past often thought to be incompatible: Vanguardism and Popularism. (3 crs.)
SPN 246. TWENTlETH CENTURY SPAIN : I939 TO THE PRESENT. This course is dedicated to the study of
the exciting revita lization of today's Spanish society following the repression of the post-war years. It wi ll trace
the various faces of that revolution of Spanish culture when the Spaniards decided to forget the Civil War, the
World War, the atomic bomb and the des perate state of Spain. The course wi ll also examine the relationshi ps
among different forrns of artistic expression of the period (e.g. the surrealist mode in Spanish cinema, as well as
in painting and music). It will present the two major tendencies among the intellectuals of the time: those who
fostered an inclination toward social protest and those who mani fested an attitude of avoidance of the Spanish
reality and produced works of uni versal significance. (3 crs.)
SP 247. SPANISH CARI.BBEAN. The cultural achievements of contemporary Spanish Caribbeans. It reviews
changes in Caribbean societies since the movement de avance (Vanguardism, 1927). A sampling of the countries'
art, unique music, architectural sty les and folk dances will be presented. (3 crs.)
SP 248. ROMA TICISM IN LATIN AM.ERICA. This course examines the new art and cultural trends of
post-i ndependence Latin America. It looks at the role of painting, music and literature in the process of
construction of a national identit y: the "Americanista" ideology. It will stud y the ori gins and tendencies of the
Romantic movement, which breaks all classical rules and gives free rein to excited fee lings. The course will
fo llow the anistic-cultural work and activities of the prominent fi gures whose talent and effons contributed to
the creation of the new Spanish American nations. (3 crs.)
SPN 249. MEXICO [ THE TWENTIE TH CE TURY. This course views the changes in Mexican society
since 19 10, the year of the revolution that marked the beginning of a new political and artistic life, not only for
the Mexicans, but for all of Lati n America. The course explores the concern that Mexican intellectuals have
with social and political issues and the impact that socio-political events have had on Mexico's contemporary
cu ltural ac hieve ments. Thhhe course will also present the opponunity to examine the social aware ness of
today 's Mex.icans and the effect that his consciousness wi ll have on the country's relationship wi th the United
States. (3 crs.)
SP 250. CONTEMPORARY ARGE TlNA. Thi course will attempt to give the student a multiphasic view
of the culture of Argentina, the Latin American coun try with the most widespread artistic acti vity. It will begin
wi th the nationalistic trend in the arts, which evolved from the so-called "ga uchesco" tradition. It will then
examine the vanguardist currents with such leading creati ve personalities as the ultraist writer and poet Jorge
Luis Borges, the music composer Albeno Ginasrera of striking originality, and the foremost South American
cubist painter Emilio Pettoruti . The goal of SP 250 is al o to give the student a greater awareness of the everincreasing attention the world is giving to Hi panic America, the recent boom in Spanish intellectual productivi ty,
and an app reciation of the future impact this will have on the world. (3 crs.)
SP 311. SPAN ISH CO VERSATION, COMPOSITIO , A D PHO ETJCS I. ln this course, the students
will acquire a genuine command of the language and the ability to communicate by listening, speaking, reading
and writing. There is intense practice in conversation, composition and phonetic based on modem prose, as
well as on natural spontaneous speech models, includi ng colloquialisms. Prerequisite: SP 204 or it equi valent.
(3 crs.)
SPN 3 12. SPANlSH CONVERSATION , COMPOSITION, AND PHONETICS a. Continuation of Spani h
3 11 on a higher level of proficiency accepted by educated speakers of the Spanish world. Prerequisite: SP
3 1 I. (3 crs.)
SPN 40 I. ADVANCED COMPOSITION: GRAMMAR AND STYLISTICS. This course is intended to provide
an in-depth grammatical analysis of the Spanish language, emphasizing shades of differences in the meaning of
words and expressions as used in oral and written ex pression. (3 crs.)
SPN 421 . SURVEY OF SPANlSH LITERATURE. An introduction to the masterpieces of Spanish literature, ranging
from Poema de Mio Cid to current authors. Represented will be all of the important Spanish Literary genres: narrati ve
poetry (epic and ballad), lyric verse, the shon story, and selections from novels and dramas. (3 crs.)
SPN 422. SURVEY OF SPANISH-AMERICAN LITERATURE. A stud y of representati ve selections from the
Colonial period to the present, with emphasis on the salient charac teristic and the distinctive contributions of
each literary form in the period or movement under study. (3 er .)

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SPN 450. FORE IG N LANGUAGE COLLOQUIUM IN SPAN IS H. Thi s course is intended to promote
interaction, to stimulate critical thinking, to prov ide argumentati ve situations which will develop the student 's
capac ity and ability in oral and written ex pression. (3 crs.)
SPN 469. STUDIES IN SPANISH LITERATURE. Subject matter to be arranged. Designed fo r Spanish majors
who wish to take additional credits and/or study abroad. Prerequisite: 18 hours of Spanish (Variable crs.)
SPN 479. FIELDWORK [ SPANISH STUDlES . Study-travel program outside the United States or an internship
usua ll y in a Spanish-speaking country. This program is preceded by a semester-length course renecting on the
cultural e lements o r the region as well as its people. Courses for an internship are selected from those offered at
an established edu cational institution. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. (Variable crs.)
Special Education - ESP
ESP 10 1. EXCEPTIONAL C HILD I. Exceptional Child I is the first of a two-course introductory sequence to
handicapped children and to the fie ld or special education. This course examines the ra nge of handicaps in
children and their broad sociological, educationa l, and vocational implications. Specificall y, the sequence
develops competencies in such areas as the hi storical development of services fo r handi capped children,
defi nitions and classification of children's handicaps, the impact of labeli ng children and mainstream programs,
preschool and post-school programs for the handicapped, fam ily services, prosthetic dev ices and program
mod ifications for the physicall y handicapped and a behaviora l analysis of normal child development. (4 crs.)
ES P 200. EXCEPTI ONAL CHILD II. Exceptional Child II is the second or a two-course introductory sequence
to handicapped children and to the field of special education. (4 crs.)
ESP 30 I. BEHAVIOR PRINCIPLES I. Behavior Principles I is the first or a two-semester introduction to the
proressional di scipline of appl ied behavior analysis. Applied behavior analysis is an educative approac h wi th
three fundamental characteristics that is always res ponsive to some form of human problem. It restructures the
problem such as underdeveloped academic ski lls or socially undesirable responses into behavior(s), and it
applies the principles of behavior to change these problematic behaviors. In the process, it identifies important
fun ctional re lationships contributing to an ex panding technology or human behavioral change. (4 crs.)
ESP40 1. BEHAVIOR PRI C[PLES 11 . Behavior Principles U is the second of a two-semester introduction to
the profess ional discipline of Applied Beha vior Anal ysis. (4 crs.)
ESP461. STU DE TTEACH[ GA D SCHOOL LAW. The student teaching program is des igned to ensure
that Specia l Education majors are exposed to the full range of children covered under the comprehensive
certification, i.e. , mentall y retarded, emotionall y distu rbed, learning disabled, brain damaged, and physicall y
handicapped. The major practicum provides an intensive experience fo r the student in two of the handicappi ng
areas for a peri od of 16 weeks. The practicum seminar component meets weekl y to provide Special Education
majors with an opportunity to discuss problems encountered by the students in their teaching experiences.
Students are provided with opportunities to demonstrate the effecti veness and functionality of their teachermade devises, learnin g centers, and curriculum materials used in their classrooms. Prerequi sites: Admi ssion to
teacher education and approval for recommendation for student teaching. (12 crs.)
ESP 50 I. INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITY. This course introduces the student to the physical, social,
emotional and educational characteristics; incidence; prevalence and educational intervention fo r the major
categories or exceptionali ty enrolled in public and pri vate educational facilities in the K- 12 grade range. In
addition, the course will identi fy ancillary services and agencies frequentl y impacting special populations
including the major professional organi zations and those concerned with residential programming and vocational
training. The course will also identi fy the major litigatio n and legislati on that have significantly influenced the
nature of service to exceptional populations. (3 crs.)
ESP 502. EDUCATIO N OF THE SEVERELY /PROFOUNDLY HANDICAPPED. This course prepares students
to work with children and/or ad ul ts who possess severely or profoundly handicappping conditions. Students
are required to do tutori ng at faci lities fo r this population. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher edu cation. (Variable
crs.)
ESP 503. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING . This course teaches students how to
admini ster, score, and interpret both norm-referenced and criteri on-referenced assessment devices and how to
prescribe programs of remediation based on the results of these devices. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher
edu cation. (Variable crs.)
ESP 504. CURRICULUM PLANNING A D METHODS I. This course is offered to Special Education majors
the semester prior to their student teac hing experience. Curricu lum Planning and Methods I is a materials and
methodology course for pre-service special education teachers. An emphasis is placed on assessment, instructional
technique , and materials necessary to teach reading and language arts skills and concept to children with
disabilities. The course stresses a behav ioral di ag nosis of communication strengths and wea knesses, the
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selection and/or development of appropriate materials for instruction, and the procedures and techniques for
continuous evaluation of the instructional process. Prerequis ite: Admission to teacher education . (Variable crs.)
ES P 505 . CURRICULUM PLANNING AND METHODS U. This course is offered to Special Education majors
the semester prior to their student teaching experience. Curriculum Planning and Methods II is a methods
course for Special Ed ucation teachers in training which emphasizes the assessment, instructional skills and
materials necessary to teach arithmetic concepts 10 children with di sabilities. The course stresses a behavioral
diagnosis of arithmetic strengths and weaknesses, the development and implementation of intervention strategies
for various popul ations of exceptional children, the selection and/or deve lopment of appropriate materials for
instruction, and the procedures and techniques for continuous evaluation of the instructional process. Prerequisite:
Admission to teac her edu cation. (Variable crs.)
ESP 506. HABILITATION TRAINING. This course deals with specia l education programs for senior high
school students as well as those persons who reside in the communit y. Emphasis is placed on voca tional
preparation and tra ining. Specific techniques for task analysis of jobs, da il y living skills, and social adaptation
constitute a major portion of this course. Emphasis is placed on the development of functiona l skills that
contri bute to normal ized development. Prerequisite: Ad mission 10 teacher education. (Variable crs.)

Sport Management - SPT
SPT 200. INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEME T. An introduction to basic skills and competencies
required to successfully manage in the spon management industry. The course utilizes general manage ment
theory and principles, which make direct ap plication to the spon manageme nt field . (3 crs.)
SPT 299. PRACTICA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT. A supervised observation/work experience in a spon
management setting. The practicum experience requires 70 hours of observation/work in an approved spon
manage ment environment. (3 crs.)
SPT 30 1. PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT. This course is designed 10 cover a diversity of concepts associated wi th
fo rrnal recreational or spon ac tivity. These incl ude but are not limi ted 10: motor ski ll learn ing, coaching
charac terislics and techniques, nervous system correlates of athl eti c activi ty, research on relaxa ti on, imagery,
and cogniti ve techniques and peak athletic performance. (3 crs.)
SPT 302. ETHJCS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT. This course will provide both background in ethical theory to
spon . Ethical problems, dilemmas, and conflicts in spon will be discussed, as well as coaching practices,
fundin g practices, management problems, and social (cultural) roles. At the completion of this course the student
should be able to practice app lying these ethical theories to typical problems in the world of spon . (3 crs.)
SPT 303. SPORT MARKETING . A stud y of basic marketi ng science as it applies to all realms of the spon
industry. This fundamental course is intended 10 give stude nts the depth and breadth of marketing principles
and practices as they apply 10 the spon ind ustry. (3 crs.)
SPT 304. FAC[LITY AND EVENT MANAGEME T. This course is designed to provide students with the
bas ic know ledge of the fac ility planning process, as well as how to manage specific spon fac ilities and the
events staged in these fac ilities. (3 crs.)
SPT 400. LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT. To enhance the student 's knowledge abo ut the legal system as it
pertains to sport law. Basic legal concepts concerning both contrac t law and lort law in sport w ill provide the

student a sound fo undation so that the stude nt will be better able to recogni ze legal liabi lity exposure in the
pon work place. (3 crs.)
SPT 40 I. ORGANIZATION AND ADM IN ISTRATION OF SPORT. A study of the application of organi zational
theory to the understand ing and management of spon organi zations. (3 crs.)
SPT 402. GOVERNANCE [N SPORT. A study of the growing spread and development of spon throughout the
world, as well as how the governing bodies involved affect the structure, organization, and delivery of spon. (3 crs.)
SPT 403. SPORT Fl A CE. A study of how spon organi zations develop financial strategies and utilize financial
indicators in developing organi zational strategic plans. (3 crs.)
SPT 404. ECONOM ICS OF SPORT. An analysis of how economic models are u ed to measure the impact of
spon on various economies. (3 crs.)
SPT 405 . SPORT MANAGEMENT SENIOR SEM INAR. This course provides the student with a basic
understanding of the developments, trends, and social processes that ex plain the widely popu lar sponi ng
ex perience of society today. (3 crs.)
SPT 499. INTERNSHIP [N SPORT MANAGEMENT. This course is the spon management student 's capstone
experience. Students will be assigned to an internship site based on their unique educational needs and experience.
Internship students will work directly with spon management professionals in one or more work settings. ( 12 crs.)

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TED Technology Education
TED 100. INTROD UCTION TO TEC HNOLOGY EDUCATION. Thi s course initiates the professional
development of each Technology Edu cation student. Acti vitie will afford each student the opportunity to
become well grou nded in the phi losophy, theory and practice of Technology Education curriculum and pedagogy.
and of pedagogy. Follow ing extensive modeling acti vities wi thin a campus-based c lassroom/ laboratory
environment, all stude nts will participate in similar acti vities at selected K-1 2 schools fo r 15 hours of field
ex perience. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 110. COMMUN ICATI G T ECHNlCA L DESIG S. This course is intended to promote the competencies,
ski ll s, and sensibilities needed for the successfu l development and realization of contemporary products. A
des ign/problem-solving model will include elements of design and appeara nce, ergo nomics, idea modeling.
anth ropometrics, form , function, and visualization. These elements will be coupled with basic engineering
drawing skills including freehand drawing, orthographic projection and basic descriptive geometry, axonometric
draw ings, and developments. Emphasis will be placed on documentation of design work using manual drafting,
CAD, and freehand sketching. Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spri ng
TED 111 . LNFORMATION SYSTEMS . This course provides a broad overview of information systems,
specifica lly, print, acoustic, light, audiovisual and electron ic media as they relate to the realm of communications.
The student will experience indi vidualized and group laboratory ac ti vities in the combined areas of generating,
assembling, processing, disseminating and ass imilating o f a communicati ve message. Two lecture and three
lab hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 125. MATERIAL PROCESS LNG I. This laboratory-based course is an introd uction to basic wood and
composite materials and processes of industry. Students wi ll stud y and execute a variety of Industri al processes
including forming, separating, fabricating, conditioning and fini shing. Students wi ll become proficient processing
vari ous Industrial mate rials. This course serves as a fo undation for all other laboratory courses that require the
processing of materials. The safe and efficient use of tools and machines is stressed. Six laboratory hours per
week. (3 crs.) Fall & Sprin g
TED 126. MATER IAL PROPERTIES AND PRODUCT DESIGN. This laboratory-based course is an
introduction to material properties and product design. Design engineering requires knowledge of the selection,
properties, uses, and impacts of materials choices and processi ng methods. A process of research, design,
creation, use and assess ment of products will be used. The lab acti vities of the course will foc us on the safe and
effi cient processing of polymer materials. Six hours of laboratory per week . (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
TED 2 10. DESIGN AND APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Thi s course foc uses on developing a basic
understanding of design and appropriate technology. Students engage in design and problem-solving acti vities
to develop, produce, test and analyze technological systems while assessi ng the multiple interactions between
such systems and their impacts on peoples' societi es, values, economics, enviro nments, and basic human needs.

Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week . Prerequisite: TD 126 or permission of instructor (3 crs.)
Fall & Spri ng
TED 225. MATERIAL PROCESSING II. This course serves as an introd uction to meta llic, ceramic and
plastic materials including the selection, preparation, condit ioning, formin g, shapi ng and fini shing of these
materia ls. These activities allow students to ex plore many facets of materi als science, selection, processing,
and testing. Additionall y, this course serves as the fo undation for other laboratory courses that require the
processing of materials. Six laboratory hours per week. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 226. APPLICAT IONS & PROCESSING OF MATERIALS . This course is designed to serve as an
introducti on to enginee rin g principl es as they re late to the selection, preparati on, conditioning. fonning, shaping.
fini shing and using materia ls. Engineering principles will be rein forced with acti vi ties that allow students to
explore the many facets of materials science, selection, processing, and testing. Additiona lly, this course serves
as the fo undation for other laboratory course that require the processing of materials. Six hours of lab per week .
(3 crs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 255. ENERGY AND CONTROL SYSTEMS. Students will be presented with an overview of energy
systems as they relate to technology and how signals are controlled fo r various technological processes. States,
fo rms and sources of energy will be examined as well as the control, transmission, conversion and storage of
energy fo rms. Students wi ll be involved wi th a variety o f laboratory ac ti vities to design, build, test and evaluate
energy and control systems. Two hours of lecture and th ree laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: TED 110,
TED 126 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 265. DESIGN IN BIO-RELATED TEC HNOLOGY. This course prov ides a broad overview of biore lated technologies as it relates to technology education. Students wi ll study these systems from histori cal,
current and potential future applications of bio-related technologies in a broad spectrum of industries/agencies.
Students wi ll participate in various laboratory and research activities as they identify and analyze bio-related
products, services and processes. They wi ll work ind ividuall y and in groups to design, test, analyze and evaluate
bio-related processes and products. This class meets fo r two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
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TED 280. ASSESSMENT AND INSTR UCT ION IN TECHNOLOGY. To address the stand ards, it is critical
th at Techn o logy Educa ti o n stude nts be able to instruc t and assess student learnin g in a sta nd ard s- based
e nviro nme nt. This course wi ll e nable stude nts to explore a nd develop in truc ti onal me thodo logies and assess
stude nt learning in both a traditional and authentic se nse. Stude nts will a lso be introduced to a variety of
cl assroo m manage me nt a nd di scipline issues that classroom teac he rs face each day. Three ho urs of lecture and
o ne ho ur of la b per week. Prerequi site: TED I 00 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 3 10. STUDrES [N COMMUN ICATION. In inde pendent study course in whi c h the stude nt works in an
a rea of interest unde r the guida nce o f an instruct or with similar inte res ts. The student prepares triplicate copies
of a proposal that presents the objec ti ves to be achi eved , a procedural outline, specia l cond itions, ex pec ted
findin gs, and assess me nt methods. Students are e ntitl ed to a minimum o f fi ve hours of indi vidua l facu lty time
per c redit. Proposals must receive instruc tor and de panme nt approva l before the student registe rs in the co urse.
(1 -3 crs.)
TED 3 15. CO, STR UCT IO SYSTEMS Students will develop a basic understa nding o f th e design a nd
behavior of stru c tures. Through laboratory acti vities, stude nts w ill lea rn how stru ctures a re des igned , why
certai n materi als are used, how stru ctures withstand load s, and th e impacts of structures on societal, biological ,
a nd tec hno log ical sys tems . Two hours of lect ure and three laboratory hours pe r week. Pre req ui sites: ITE 11 0,
TED 111 , TED 125 a nd TED 225. (3 crs .) Fall & Spring
TED 3 16. STRUCTURAL DES IGN. Students will develop a bas ic und ersta nding of the design and behavior
of stru ctures. Through laboratory acti vities, studems will learn how stru ctures are designed, why certain materi als
are used , ho w struc tures withstand loads, a nd the impacts of stru ctures on socie ta l, biological. and techn o logical
syste ms. Two lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Pre req ui site: TED 11 0, TED 126 (3 c rs.) Fall &
Spring
TED 325. MA UFACTURlNG SYSTEMS The c lass begins wi th an int roduction to manufacturing tech no logy,
tec hni cal syste ms, a nd a look at the historical evolution o f manu facturing. Stu dents will examine the organi za ti on
and ma nage me nt o f manufacturi ng e ndeavors. Finall y. stude nts will ex plo re th e various aspects o f researc h
and deve lopme nt and will work th rough th e process o f identifying, designin g, se lecti ng a nd producing products.
This will be done in a production labora tory us ing current equipme nt and processes. Two hours of lecture and
three laboratory hours per week . Prerequisites : ITE 110, TED 111 , TED 125 a nd TED 225. (3 crs.) Fa ll &
Spri ng
T ED 326. M ANU FACTURI G E TERPRIS E. The class begins with an introduction to manu fac turing
tec hno logy, tec hni cal sys te ms, and a look at the historica l evolutio n of manu fac turin g. Stude nts will exami ne
the organization and management of manufacturing endeavors. The cl ass culminates in the design and production
o f a product in a ma nufac turin g e nt erpri se situation, whic h closely para lle ls th e function s o f a manufacturin g
corpora ti o n. This will be done in a production labo ratory using c urrent equipme nt and processes. This course
meets fo r two lecture hours and three laboratory ho urs per week. Prereq ui site : TED 110, TED 111 , T ED 126,
TED 226 (3 c rs.) Fall & Spring
TED 330. STUDLES IN TRANSPORTATIO N. In indepe nde nt study course in which the student works in an
area of inte rest und er the guidance of a n instructor with simi la r inte rests. The student pre pares tripli ca te copi es
of a proposal that presents the objecti ves to be ac hi eved, a procedural o utline, special co nd itions, expected
find ings, a nd assess ment methods. Students are e ntitled to a mi nimum o f fi ve ho urs of indi vidua l fac ulty time
pe r credit. Proposals must receive instructor a nd de partment approval before th e stu dent registe rs in th e co urse.
( 1-3 c rs.)
TED 335. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. This course foc uses o n developi ng a bas ic unde rstanding of th e
behavior o f land , water, air, and space transpo n ati on systems. Stude nts engage in problem solving acti vities 10
design, produce, test, and anal yze transponation syste ms whil e studying the technical subsyste ms of propulsio n,
stru cture, suspens ion, guidance, control, and suppon . Two ho urs o f lecture and three laboratory hours per
wee k. Prerequi sites: ITE I I 0 , T ED 111 , TED 125 and TED 225. (3 c rs.) Fall & Spring
TED 340. STU DfES I CO STRUCTION. In independent stud y course in whi ch the student work s in a n area
of inte rest unde r the guidance of a n instructor with si mila r inte res ts . The stude nt prepares tripli cate copies o f a
proposa l that presents the objecti ves to be ac hi eved, a procedu ra l outline, spec ia l conditions, ex pec ted finding ,
a nd assess me nt methods. Students are e ntitl ed to a minimum o f fi ve hours of individua l facult y time per credit.
Proposals must receive instruc tor and de partme nt appro val before the stude nt registers in th e course. ( 1-3 crs.)
TED 346. DIGITAL COM MU ICATIONS. Digita l communi cation is a laboratory-based course whi ch provides
stud e nts w ith und e rsta ndin g o f, and co mpe ten ce in , the use of rapid ly chang ing di g ital co mmunication
techn o logies through a co nceptual a pproach ti ed to c urre nt practi cal applicatio ns. Students will co mplete a
variety o f hands-on activities c ulmin a ting in a major di g ital co mmuni cati on project. Two hours of lecture and
three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: TED 111 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 350. STUDIES IN MANUFACTURING. ln independe nt study co urse in which the student wo rks in an
area of interest und er the guidance o f an instruc tor with similar interests. The student prepares tripli cate co pies
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find ings, and assess ment me th ods. Stude nts a re entitled to a minimum of fi ve ho urs o f indi vidual fac ulty time
per credit. Pro posals must receive instructor and department approva l before th e student registers in th e course.
( 1-3 c rs.)
T ED 355. DES IG NING WITH NAT URAL MAT ERI A LS . A stud y o f woodworking prov iding instru cti on in
furniture a nd casework . The safe use and care of machin es and ha nd tools is stressed . Emphasis is placed on
p roj ec t a nalys is, pl a nnin g a nd des ign , cost a na lys is, wood tec hn ology, mat e ri a l se lec ti o n a nd produ ct
develo pme nt. Stu dents will design and produce a project in vo lving operati ons on bas ic mac hines. This co urse
meets fo r two lec ture ho urs a nd three la boratory hours per week. (3crs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 4 16. SUSTAI NA BLE A RC HITECTURE AND S YST EMS. Thi s course covers a vari e ty o f natural a nd
sustainable construct.i on materi als and systems, some revivals of ancient materi als and practi ces, some new and
innovati ve, as the natural building movement gain s both momentum and prominence in the constru cti on and
architectural arena. Integrated topics such as water conservati on systems and energy conservati on and altern ati ve
generati on sources are also included. Two lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Prerequisite: Upper

Level S ta ndin g (3 c rs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 4 25 . M ANU FACT URING ENTERPRJSE. An adva nced study course designed to pro vide laboratory
based a pplica ti ons o f a vari e ty o f conte nt related to the fi e ld o f ma nufacturing. Stu dents will parti c ipate in the
design and produ cti on o f a produc t in a ma nufacturing ente rpri se situati on whic h close ly parall e ls the func ti o ns
o f a ma nu fac turin g corpora tion . Two ho urs o f lec ture a nd three laborato ry hours pe r week. Prerequi sites: T ED
325 or Juni or/Seni or Status. (3 crs.) Fa ll & Spring
T ED 4 35. TR ANS PORTATIO N RES EARC H & DEVELO PMENT. This co urse prov ides Indi vidua l and/or
small groups o f stude nts w ithin a laboratory class the opportunit y to co ndu ct a foc used in vesti gati on of a
partic ul ar transpon ati o n syste m or subsystem. The nature o f thi s in vesti gati on requires direct contac t by the
student with corporate, uni versity, and govemmentaJ libraries, laboratories, and associati ons. The scope of the
research a nd developme nt proble m co uld re late to local, natio nal, as we ll as inte rn ati onal topics . The time
fra me o f the researc h could be histori cal, co ntemporary, or futuri sti c. Eac h stude nt a nd/or gro up is required to
design, build, operate, and ana lyze so me ty pe of transportati on model, prototype, or simulati on that demonstrates
with prec isio n the essence o f the researc h problem. Port foli o documentati on of the prog ress of the researc h a nd
de velo pme nt proble m is required. Two lec ture hours and three laboratory hours pe r week. Pre requi sites : TED
335 a nd PHY 12 1. (3 c rs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 4 36 . T EC HNO LOG ICAL DESIGN & DEVELOPM ENT. Thi s course pro vides indi vidua l and/or sma ll
g roups o f stude nts w ithin a la boratory class the opportunity to co ndu ct a foc used in vesti gati o n of a particular
tec hno logical syste m or subsyste m. The nature of this in vestigati on requires direct contac t by the stude nt with
corporate, uni versity, and governmental libraries, laborat ori es, and associations. The scope of the research and
develo pme nt proble m could re late to local, na ti o nal, as we ll as intern ati ona l topics. The time frame of the
resea rch could be histori cal, conte mporary, or futuri sti c. Eac h stud ent a nd/or group is required to design, build,
operate, and analyze some type o f tec hno logical mode l, prototype, or simulati on th at de monstrates with precision
th e esse nce o f the researc h problem. Portfoli o docume nta ti o n o f the progress o f the research and develo pme nt
pro ble m is required . Two lec ture hours and three lab hours pe r wee k. Pre requi site: TED 110, T ED 111 , T ED
126, T ED 226 (3 c rs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 450. T EAC HING T EC H NOLOG Y IN TH E SECO N DARY SCHOO L. In thi s course, pa rti c ipants learn
to appl y ped agogical skills in de ve lo ping curri c ulum mate ri a ls, appl ying teac hing tec hniques, assessing stude nt
achieveme nt and des igning laboratory layouts in the sys te ms o f communicati on, constru cti o n, manufacturin g,
transpo rta ti on and bio-related tec hn o logies. Integra ting math and sc ie nce concepts in a techn o logy learning
acti vity is an integra l component of the course as students learn to design. produce. use and assess technologica l
syste ms. Two lec ture ho urs and three labo rat ory ho urs per week. Prerequisite: TED I 00, TED 2 80, Appro ved
fo r Admi ssio n to Teac he r Ed uca ti on fro m the College of Educati on and Human Services (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 460 HO NO RS STUDY IN COMMUNICATION ( 1-3 c rs.)
T ED 465 HO NORS STUDY IN CONSTRUCTION ( 1-3 c rs.)
T ED 4 75 HO NO RS STUDY IN MANUFA CTURING ( 1-3 c rs .)
T E D 480 HONORS ST UDY LN TRANSPORTATION ( 1-3 c rs .)
Honors courses are reserved fo r th ose w ith a " B" qua lity po int average o r better in the Techno logy Educatio n
curriculum specialty courses taken.
T ED 46 1. ST UDENT T EAC HING - TEC HNOLOG Y EDUCATIO N. Student teac hing is the c ulminatin g
experi e nce of teache r education maj ors in the Techn ology Educati o n curri c ulum. TI1e stude nt teache r is assigned
to and works unde r the supe rvision o f two diffe rent maste r teac hers at two diffe re nt fi e ld loca tio ns during the
semeste r. The deve lopment and refine me nt o f conte mporary pedagog ical skills co nstitute the primary learnin g
purpose fo r eac h s1t1dent teacher. Specific teac her-lea rning skills which are developed are lesson plannin g,
de li ve ry meth ods, orga ni zati ona l procedures, class control, laboratory manageme nt, safety practi ces, record
kee ping, and educational measureme nt and evaluation. An integral co mponent of the stude nt teachin g ex pe ri ence
is a weekl y practi c um . The practi cum serves as a means o f coordina ting ac ti vities and inte rch anging ideas and
ex pe ri e nces of th e stude nt teac he rs. Pre requisite: Reco mme nd ati on fo r Stude nt Teachin g Approved . ( 12 c rs .)
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TE D 461. T ECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ST UDENT TEAC HCNG. Student teac hin g is the culmi natin g
experi ence fo r tec hno logy educati on majors. The student teac her is ass igned to and works under two different
mas ter teachers at two d iffe rent fi eld locati ons du ri ng the semester. The development and refinement of
contemporary pedagogical skills constitute the primary learning purpose fo r the student teacher. Specific
teacher-learner s.kills th at are developed are lesson planning, labo ratory management, safety practices, record
keeping, classroom management, and edu cati onal measurement and evaluati on. An integral component of the
student teachi ng experience is a regul arl y scheduled practi cum. This serves as a means of coordin ating acti vities
and interc hanging ideas and ex periences of student teachers. Prerequisite: Approved fo r Recommend atio n for
Student Teaching fro m the College of Edu cation and Human Services, TED 450, TED 500 Co-requisite: T ED
462 ( IO crs.) Fall & Spring
TED 462. PROFESSIO NA L PRACTI CES LN TEC HNOLOGY EDUCATIO N. Student teachin g is the
culminating ex perience of teacher educatio n majors in the Techno logy Educatio n curri culum . The student
teacher is ass igned to and works under the superv ision of two different mas ter teachers at two di ffe rent fi eld
locati ons during the semester. The development and refinement of contemporary pedagog ical skil ls constitute
the prim ary learnin g purpose of each student teacher. Spec ific teacher-l earnin g skills that are developed are
lesso n planning, deli very methods, orga ni zati onal procedures, class contro l, laboratory management, safety
prac tices, record kee ping, and educati o nal measurement and evalu ati o n. Prerequisite: A pp roved fo r
Recommendatio n fo r Student Teaching fro m the College of Educati on and Human Services, TED 450, T ED
500 Co-requi site: TED 46 1 (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
TE D 476 . LA BORATORY DESIGN AND MAINTENANC E. Th is is an ad va nced placement co urse designed
to funhe r prepare students who are about to begin teachin g in a techn o logy- based laboratory or wh o are already
teaching in one. The course will have Lhree main focuses. It will examine the requirements of a technologybased labo ratory and contras t it with the needs of an industri al an s-based fac ility. Secondl y, it will look at the
safe ty req uirements of such a faci lity and its assoc iated activities. Finally, the co urse will present in fo rm ati on
on routine laboratory maintenance, maintenance systems, troubleshootin g and machine repair. Thi s course

consists of three ho urs of lecture/labo ratory per week fo r 15 wee ks. Prerequisite: Upper Level Standing (3 crs.)
Fall & Spring
TED 500. TEACHCNG TEC HNO LOG Y IN THE ELEME NTARY SC HOOL. This course is designed fo r
students who are elementary educati on maj ors as we ll as technology educati o n majors. It is des igned to offer
each student the oppo nunity to design and build teachin g/learning ac ti vities that integ rat e concepts relating to
mathemati cs, science, communicati o n, and soc ial science, with techn o logy. Two lecture ho urs and three
laboratory ho urs per week. Prerequisite : PSY 208, Junior Standing and Admi ssio n to Teacher Education
Approved. (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 500. TEACH CNG T EC H OLOGY IN THE ELEME NTA RY SC HOO L. This course is designed fo r
students who are elementary educati on maj ors as we ll as technology ed ucati on maj ors. It is designed to offer
each stu dent the opportunity to design and build teachin g/learnin g ac ti vities th at integ rate concepts re lated to
mathematics, science, communicatio n, and social science, with technology. Two hours lecture and three hours
lab per week. Prerequisite: PS Y 208, App roved fo r Admission to Teacher Educations from the College of
Ed ucati on and Human Services (3 crs.) Fall & Spring
T ED 565. SPECIA L PROBLEMS IN T EC HN OLOGY ED UCATION ( 1-3 credits) This course provides the
student with the o ppo rtunities to ex pe ri e nce and research vari o us technology, techniques and teachin g
methodologies in the discipline areas of Tec hno logy Educati on. An intense in-depth study will be made in
relati on to selec ted topi cs on an Indi vidual basis or as a short -term concentrated stud y session for a group.
Credi t is variable ( 1-3) . Fall, Spring & Summer

Theatre - THE
THE 100. INTROD UCTIO N TO THEATRE. A study of the art and craft of theatre fro m play script to play
producti on. The course surveys theatre histo ry, literature, architecture, actin g, directin g, and design fo r the
student who wants to know what goes o n in theatre and what it means. Students can expect to pani cipate in
cl assroo m performances. (3 crs.)
TH E IOI. VOIC E AN D SPEECH. A practical and useful course fo r the performer or anyone who wants a
n ex ible, stro ng, controlled vo ice. The Lessac method in volving the natural ways in which the body produces
vocal sounds is primari ly studied fo r clear and articulate speech which is free of regional qu alities, affectati on,
imitatio n and ann oy ing phys ica l habits. The course also in vo lves transcripti on of the Internati o nal Pho neti c
Alphabet for correct pronunciation. (3 crs.)
THE 126. MAKEUP. This course covers modeling the face and the body with makeup and with three dimensio nal
prostheses. Historical , charac ter, fa ntasy, corrective, street, and fashion makeup wi ll be researched and applied.
Students with an advanced interest will construct three-dimensional prostheses and hair pieces. (3 crs.)
TH E 13 1. FUN DAME NTALS OF ACTIN G. An introduction to the bas ic tools of the actor's craft and personal
di sc ipline fo r the student thro ugh the use of acting exercises, sensiti vit y exerc ises, theatre games, and
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THE 132. BALLET TECHN IQUE I. Introductory instruction in the basic techniques applicable to bal let as
practiced in western Europe and in the United States. Basic techniques include barre exerc ises, port de bras,
and center practice with jumps, beats, and turns. This course is only suitable fo r the student who has no previous
ex peri ence. (3 crs.)
THE I 33. JAZZ TECHNIQU E I. Introductory, entry level ex perience instruction in the bas ic techniques
applicable 10 Ameri can jazz dance. The focus is on lengthening muscles and developing isolation techniques
necessary for most forms of jazz dance. The Luigi Technique which includes standin g floor, warm-up/stretch,
and center practice jumps. turns, and isolations is stud ied. (3 crs.)
THE 14 1. STAGECRAFT I. lntroduction lo the tl1eory and practice of stagecraft, involving basic set construction,
painting, and play readi ng. Practical experi ence for students maj orin g i.n all perform ance med.i a (e.g., television,
film). (3 crs.)
THE 20 1. VOICE AND IN TERPRETATIO N. Introduction 10 the basic vocal and analys is techniques necessary
fo r effecti ve interpretation and presentation of non-dra matic literature; poetry, prose, and narrati ve literature. (3
crs.)
THE 21 1. LIGHTING I. The basic theory and practice of lighting for the stage primaril y, as well as lilm, and
television. Practical experi ence for students majorin g in performance medi a (stage, television, film) is stressed.
(3 crs.)
THE 225. COSTU M E CONSTR UCTION. Bas ic pattern drafti ng and sewing techniques applied to the
constructi on of costumes. (3 crs.)
THE 23 1. fNTERMED IATE ACTING. The development of a personal and useful actin g method to develop
believable characters fo r the stage. The acting method is developed throu gh intense scene work that includes
character and script analys is. Prereq uisite: THE 13 1 Fundamentals of Acting or pem1ission of instructor. (3 crs.)
TH E 232. BALLET T ECHNIQ UE LI . The development of strength and fluidit y through an extension of
techniques demonstrated in specialized study and dril l. Emphasis is placed on quick retention of complex
co mbinati ons. Fu1ther emphasis is pl aced on center work to develop th e student 's arti stry in the dance fo rm.
Prerequisite: THE 132 or permission of instructor. Variable credits are awarded depend ing on the student 's
ex peri ence and abilities. ( 1-3 crs., repeatable onl y for a max imum of 7 cred its 10 count toward graduation.)
T HE 233. JAZZ TECHNIQUE II . The development of strength and flu idity through an extension of jazz
techniques demonstrated in special ized study and dri ll. Emphasis is placed on quick retention of complex
combinations. Further emphas is is placed on center wo rk to develop the student 's artistry in the dance fo rm .
Prerequi site: THE 133 or permiss ion of instructor. Variable credits are awarded depend ing upon student's
experi ence and abilities. ( 1-3 crs. , repeatable onl y fo r a max imum of 7 cred its to count toward graduation.)
THE 240. C REATIV E DRAMATICS. The stimu lation and development of creativity th ro ugh playma k.ing
exercises, storytelli ng, improv isa ti on, and sensiti vit y tec hn iques useful for potential teachers and paren ts. (3

c rs.)
THE 245. CHILDREN ' S THEATRE. The selection, direction, and production of plays fo r child re n. This course
includes matching the proper plays with the stages of child deve lopment. Excellent class for potential teachers,
parents and recreational personnel. Prerequi sites: ENG IOI, ENG I 02 are sugges ted. (3 crs.)
T HE 255. PUPPETRY. The planning and production of puppet plays. (3 crs.)
T HE 27 1. SCENE DES IGN I. Introdu ction to the theories and practice of designing scenery with emphas is on
designing for va ri ous environments. Prerequ isite: TH E 14 1 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
THE 300. THEATRE DANCE I. Introd uctory instruction in the bas ic techniques app licable lo the various
dance fo rms used in the musical theatre. Basic forms inc lude tap, jazz, ballet, ethnic, and modem dance.
Choreographi c sty les originated by Agnes DeMi lle , Jerome Ro bbins, Bob Fosse, and Jack Cole wi ll be
de monstrated and ap plied . Prerequ isite: THE 232, THE 233 or permiss ion of instructor. (3 crs.)
THE 30 1. THEATRE DANCE II . The deve lopment of strength and flu idity through an extension of techniques
demonstrated in specia li zed study and drill. Emphasis is placed on the principles stressed in Theatre Dance I
with the addi tion of character shoes fo r the women, and partnering wo rk. Prereq uisite: THE 300 or permission
of instru cLOr. Variable cred its are awarded dependjng upon student's experience and abililies. ( 1-3 crs. , repeatable

only for a max imum of 7 credits to count toward gradu ation.)
THE 302. HJ STORY OF THEATRE I. The development of theatre from the Classics throu gh the Baroque,
inc luding representative plays. Prerequisites: ENG IOI, ENG 102 are sugges ted. (3 crs.)
THE 303. AME RICAN THEATRE HISTORY. A survey of the Ameri can theatre from colonial times to the
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THE 304. WORLD DRAMA. Classical to 19th centu ry plays (excl uding Shakespeare) studied as blueprints fo r
theatrical presentation. Prerequisites: ENG IOI , ENG 102 are suggested. (3 crs.)
THE 305. SHAKES PEARE lN THE THEATRE. Representati ve Shakespearean plays studied as theatrical
presentatio n. Prerequisites: ENG IO I, ENG I02 are suggested. (3 crs.)
THE 306. MODERN DRAMA. I9th and 20th centu ry plays studied as blueprints for theatrical pre entation.
Prerequisites: ENG IOI , ENG 102 are suggested. (3 crs.)
THE 308. HI STORY OF COSTUME. A survey of the history of costume in the western world. (3 crs.)
THE 309. READER ' S THEATRE. Advanced theory and practice oforal interpretation techniques. Focus moves
from solo to group perfonnance and the basic staging techniques of both Reader's Theatre and Chamber Theatre.
Prerequisite: THE 20 I or COM 224 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
THE 3 11 . LIGHTlNG II. Advanced theory and practice of lighting design for stage, television and film. Practical
ex perience is stressed. Prerequisite: THE 2 11 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
THE 3 12. HISTORY OF THEATRE II . The development of western theatre from the Baroque to the present,
including representati ve plays. Prerequisites: ENG IO I, ENG I02 are suggested. (3 crs.)
THE 320. FUNDAMENTALS OF DIRECTlNG. The comprehensive study of the director's pre-production
planning of a dramatic production for the stage. The di rectorial analysis of plays and basic fundamentals of
composition, picturization, movement, and improvisation wilh gesture, costume, and properties is studied. The
in-class preparation of a complete directorial script of a one act or a cutting from a longer play may be directed
as pan of a public program of student-directed plays. (3 crs.)
THE 325. COSTUME DESIGN. Basic principles of costume design. Students complete various design projects
for specific plays selected from a variety of historical periods . (3 crs.)
THE 328. SCENE PAINTING. The practice of scenery painting for the theatre. Students work with a variety of
paints, texturing materials, and application techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the enlargeme nt of
ex isting an works to a size suitable fo r stage use. (3 crs.)
THE 33 I. ADVANCED ACTING. This course challenges the actor's ability to demonstrate a personal and
useful acting method through a wide range of textual problems, historical and modem plays and acting styles.
Prerequisite: THE 23 1 or permission of the instructor. (3 crs.)
THE 34 1. STAGECRAFT n. Advanced practice and principles of scenery and property construction. Practical
ex perience wi th plastics, metals, drafting, and advanced woodwork is stressed . Prerequisite: THE 14 I or
permission of instructor. (3. crs.)
THE 350. THEATRE PRACTICUM: ACTING. (Variable crs.)
THE 35 1. THEATRE PRACTICUM: DA NCE. (Variable crs.)
THE 352. THEATRE PRACTICUM : DffiECTING . (Variable crs.)
THE 353. THEATRE PRACTICUM : DES IGN. (Variable crs.)
THE 354. THEATRE PRACTICUM: MANAGEMENT. (Variable crs.)
THE 355. THEATRE PRACTICUM: TEC HNlCAL DffiECTOR. (Variable crs.)
THE 356. THEATRE PRACTICUM: TECHNlCAL PRODUCTION. (Variab le crs.)
THE 357. THEATRE PRACTICUM : TOURlNG THEATRE. May be repeated only to a maximum of IO credits.
(Variable crs.)
THE 358. THEATRE PRACTICUM : SUMMER THEATRE. May be repeated only to a maximum of IO credits.
(Variable crs.)
Theatre Practicum courses are the application of learned skills in specific areas of theatre and dance. Credit is
variable to a maximum of five credits per tenn and a maximu m of eighteen to be counted toward grad uation.
(Variable crs.)
THE 359. THEATRE PRACTICUM: SENIOR THESIS . Special acting, directing, management, and design or
technical involvement in a play production. Prerequisite: Senior level onl y. (3 crs.)
THE 37 1. SCENE DESIG N n. Advanced theory and practice of designing scenery and lighting, with emphasis
on designing fo r vari ous environments. Prerequisite: THE 27 1 or permission of instructor. (3 crs.)
THE 439. SPECIAL PROBLEMS lN TECHN ICAL PRODUCTION. An introduction to the ri gor of professional
work. This course will acquaint the student with immovable deadlines and budgets in preparation of graduate
or professional work. (3 crs.)

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University College . UNI
UNI 100. FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR. First-Year Seminar helps students to achieve their educational goals through
the utilization of a full range of institutional and community resources. (1 er. )
UNI 200. CAREER READINESS. This course provides kn owledge of a practical preparation for the world of
work. Students conduct self-assessment for career planning; learn how to research particular jobs, careers, and
employers; develop ski lls needed for obtaining a job; learn how the workplace is organi zed; and explore the
options fo r combining career and life expectations. ( I er.)

Women 's Studies • WST
WST 200. INTRODUCTIO N TO WOMEN' S STUDIES. An overview of a fas t growing multi-disciplinary
fi eld, foc using on the effect of gender on human lives, including cultural beliefs about women's nature, abi lities,
and role; the realities of women's personal famil y, economic and political li ves; and the dynamics of change.
Western and espec iall y US materials predominate, but di verse situations of wo men internationally will be
considered. (3 crs.)
WST 300. SELECTED TOPICS IN WOMEN ' S STUDLES. Discussion and research on selected topics in
women's studies. Topics may be developed on an ex perimental basis according to the instructor's expertise and
tudent interest. (3 crs.)
WST 400. FEMINIST SCHOLARSHlP AND RESEARCH; A SEMINAR. An exploration of classic and current
controversies in feminist theory and the impact of feminist scholarship on the purs uit of knowledge, particularly
in terms of method. The emphasis will be on individual research on topics relevant to the stude nt's major field.
(3 crs.)
WST 430. lNTERNSHIP IN WOMEN' S STUD LES. Provides practical experience in women's studies related
work. In consultation with the advisor, a student may seek placement in such situations as women 's centers,
shelters, health clinics, political organi zations, special interest organi zations, or newspapers. Coursework may
include indi vidual student-instructor consultations, presentations, reading discussions, guest lectures, fi eld trips,
research, and experiential papers. (3 crs.)

Workforce Development • WFD
WFD 199,299,399, 499. SPEClAL TOPlCS lN WORKFORCE DEVELOPME NT (Variable - I to 18 credit
hours; repeatable up to I 8 credits) These courses provide opportunities for students who ha ve enrolled in or
have completed structured certificates, apprenticeships, or in-house workforce training programs, as well as
life experiences, to document and demonstrate their competencies in order to obtain academic credit fo r degree
seeking purposes . These classes wiU plug directl y into fl exible options of the associate of science degree in
Workfo rce Development, as well as the bac helor of science degrees in General Studies: Science and Technology
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PALCI Virtual Union Catalog
The ability to search the vast amount of materi al contained in other library catalogs
took a maj or step fo rward in 2000 through the implementation of the PALCI Virtual
Union Catalog. This service allows patrons from over thirty Pennsylvania universities and colleges (including Carnegie Mellon Uni versity, Penn State Uni versity,
University of Pittsburgh, and the Uni versity of Pennsylvania) to search all of these
libraries at once, and to initi ate their own interlibrary loans online.
Electronic Resources
Library patrons have access to more than I 0,000 full-text periodical titles through
the library 's collecti on of online databases . Several thousand more peri odical titles
may be searched online fo r citations and abstracts. Users may view the table of
contents from over 20,000 peri odicals using the Ingenta Uncover and EBSCO
Online resources. To supplement the research potential of students, trained
librarians will, on req uest, conduct mediated online searching of the extensive
resources found in other databases. Many of the library's electro ni c resources are
access ible both on- and off-campus. The Louis L. Manderino Library currently*
provides access to the following electroni c resources:
EBSCO, Book Review Digest, Britannica Online, Current Biography, Facts.com,
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, Lexis-Nexis Statistical Uni verse, Oxford English
Dicti onary, Buckm aster Annual Stockholder Reports, EconLit, Federal Tax
Coordinator Library, Sports Business Resource Network, ERIC, Education Full
Text, CINAHL, SPORT Discus, America: History and Life, Art Abstracts, CIOS:
Communication Institute fo r Online Scholarship, Hi stori cal Abstracts,
MagiUOnLiterature, MLA International Bibliography, Philosopher 's Index,
AccessScience, Applied Science and Technology Abstracts, Biological Abstracts,
GeoRef, Criminal Justi ce Abstract , Mental Meas urements Yearbook, PAIS
International, PsycINFO, Social Work Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts
[* This list refle cts major resources as of Spring 2003. Given the dynamic nature of
electronic resources, changes may occur. For a current list, or for more information
about specific resources, please visit the library 's Web site: http://
www. library.cup.edu.]
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Reference Services
The library is committed to providing students the assistance they need in order to
use our resources effectively. Reference librarians, who are experts in the finding
information, are available in the library, by telephone, or through e-mail. Help in
using the electronic resources is also available online.
Interlibrary Loan
When research uncovers needed materials that are not available in our library,
patrons may place a request for them through the Interlibrary Loan office. Typically
journal articles arrive electronically within several days. Books usually require a
week to ten days. The library does not charge any fees for journal articles retrieved
through Interlibrary Loan , and only very rarely for very unusual books.
Other Services
The library offers users a number of other services, including: a large reference
collection, access to the World-Wide Web, photocopiers, syllabi for California
University courses, computer software, a collection of art slides, a curriculum library
for teacher education students, a media services center with equipment and audiovisual materials, and lamination and binding services. In addition, the Louis L.
Manderino Library is an official Federal Government Documents Depository and
regu larly receives large numbers of government documents, such as census data,
reports, maps, and the Congressional Record.

Computing Services Center
University Computing Services Center is located in the basement of Manderino
Library. Staff offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00
P.M. User facilities in the World Culture Building are available for student use. The
computer facilities at the university are separated into two distinct functional areas.
One area deals with providing computer resources to meet the instructional and
research needs of the university, such as student access for coursework and the
Manderino Library on- line catalog. The other area provides resources to meet the
administrative needs of the university.

Computer Accounts
Students who register for classes automaticall y have a VMS and Windows computer
account created for their use during the semester. There is no charge for the service
or for the use of the computer network.
Campus Network
The university campus buildings are connected together via a high-speed state-ofthe-art GigE local area network. The network provides GigE connectivity to every
floor on the campus and each floor has switched Ethernet to every office, classroom,
lab and residence hall room. Southpointe Center and RET (Regional Enterprise
Tower) are connected via a high-speed ATM WAN which extends all computer
resources to both remote sites. The network also provides the capabi lity for distance
learning programs. The university is connected to the State COPA (Commonwealth
of PA) Network and Internet2. This statewide network includes the Commonwealth
of PA and all of The State System of Higher Education Universities and the Office
of the Chancellor.
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Instructional Computing Facility
The Instructi onal Co mputing Facility (ICF) located in the basement of the Worl d
Culture building, is the main center fo r student campus network access and general
use desktop co mputin g. Thi s fac ility contains personal co mputer systems and
printers in laboratori es and cl assrooms, and prov ides access to adapti ve techn ology
systems. Entrance to the ICF is through the Uni versity Avenue (west) entrance or via
th e elevator. Generall y, the labs are open seven days a week during fall and spring
semes ters and fi ve days a week durin g summer sessions. However, sched ules may
change and the hours are posted each semester in the ICF and can be requested by
calling 724-938-4335 or by typing HOURS at the VMS system prompt. The labs are
closed during holidays and session breaks.
Distance Education via Interactive TV (ITV)
As a leader in techn ology instruction, Cal ifo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvani a has
numerous courses that are currentl y deli vered via distance learnin g. Classes can
ori ginate and be received at the main campus and fro m off-campus sites li ke the
Southpointe Center and RET. These courses are de li vered instantl y using state-ofthe-art videoconfe rencing systems across the uni versity's data network. Di stance
Educati on equipment allows the transmission of audio and video between two or
more locati ons fo r the purpose of deli vering instruction, enh ancing educati onal
ex peri ences, conducting meetings, and parti cipating in confe rences.
[Distance Education classrooms contain video cameras and sensitive microphones
that can be controlled fro m a remote site. Always assume what you are doing and
saying is being seen and heard ANYTIME you are in or near a classroom. Also, be
aware that transmission of audio and video can occur with the monitors off, and
conversations in the hall outside of classrooms may be heard. Pri vate conversations
should occur at some other location than the Distance Education classroom.]
Other Campus Facilities
Many departments have computers fo r student use; onl y so me of the fac ilities are
Li sted here. Additi onal campus computer laboratori es are located in and operated by
vario us departments on cam pus includ ing: AppUed Engineering and Tec hno logy,
Business and Eco nomi cs, Mathemati cs and Co mputer Science, Earth Science, and
English (Word Process ing Laboratory). The College of Edu cati on and Hu man
Services mai ntains a Teacher Ed ucation Computer Lab in the Keystone Ed ucati on
Building. There is also a Student Access Center Co mputer Lab located on the first
level of the Natali Student Center. The Office of Life Long Learnin g a lso features a
computer laborato ry. The Southpointe Center prov ides laboratories fo r instructional
use. Contact your department fo r specific info rm ati on about laboratory facili ties
availab le for edu catio nal purposes.

Campus Learning Labs
Mathematics Lab
The fo llowing services and resources are offered free in the Mathe matics Laboratory:
1. tutori al support in math and math-related courses
2. video tape tutori als on most algebra topics
3. co mputer-directed instru ction softw are for many topics
4 . math an xiety software and reference books
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Success in a math course is achieved by working on ass ignments as soon as possible
after class and by makin g accompl ishments each day. Students who have di fficulty
with math courses should call 724-938-5893 to schedul e a 30-minute appointment.
They should bring attempted homework with them.
The Lab's video tape tutori als are written by one of the authors of the Introductory
Algebra text, and are avai lable fo r use in the Math Lab and on overni ght sign-out
basis. Nati onall y renowned authors claim that half of all college students are math
anx ious, and that many math anxious students ex hibit phys iological symptoms, such
as headaches or stomach aches. Students with these sy mptoms onl y in math
environments should di scuss the situatio n with a Math Lab tutor or with the Math
Lab Director.

Reading Clinic
The Reading Clinic offers free one-hour tutorin g sessions to all students. The Clinic
is staffed by a fac ulty member and a graduate ass istant who teach techniques to
improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. He lp is al so available in identi fy ing main ideas, making infe rences, draw ing conclusions, understand ing concepts
and fac ts, test- taking ski lls and buildi ng vocabulary. In additi on, educati on majors
can work in sessions to prepare them for the PRAXIS exam . Students can make
appointments to work pri vately with a tutor or schedul e an independent lab session
that is staff-directed. The Reading C linic is housed in the Keystone Building, Room
200A and is open fro m 9 a.m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday.
Writing Center
The Writi ng Center prov ides free writing ass istance to Cal U students-undergraduate and graduate-in all academic majors and program s. Trained writing consultants
work one-on-one wi th students who wish to improve their writing process, inc luding
getting started, developing a first draft, rev ising and edi ting. While wri ti ng cons ultants don' t copyed it or proofread student papers, they will work c losely with students
as they learn strategies (including editing and proofreading) fo r improv ing their ow n
writing through rev ision. The Writing Center also offers a writi ng resource library,
inform ati ve handouts about writing, and a Wri ters Hotline at (724) 938-4336 for
quick questions about writing.
Located in 11 0 Noss, the Wri ti ng Center is open Monday through Friday. Hours
vary. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. For more informati on or to make an appointment, cal (724) 938-4336.

Career Services
The primary purpose of Career Services is to ass ist students in developi ng, evaluating, and effective ly implementing appropriate career plans. Undergraduates, seni ors,
graduate students, and alumni may obtain general advice and info rmation on career
and job search strategies. On-campus interviews and info rmati onal sessions are
schedul ed fo r students interested in meetin g wi th representati ves from business
firms, government agenc ies, industries, and school di stricts seeki ng candidates fo r
em ployment. The "career center" houses career plan ni ng and company literature as
well as informa ti on on current job opportuniti es.

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Students are encouraged to visit Career Services to:
visit our website at www.cup.edu/careers;
schedule a session on the computerized guidance system, eDISCOVER ;
one-on-one career guidance;
in vesti gate cooperati ve educati on, internship, and service learning
opportunities;
search the "web" fo r job opportunities.
check out the new computer resources lab dedicated to career development
and job search;
use the career center medi a, including: videos, audiotapes, and computer
ized soft ware resources;
see a staff member about any career issues, including gradu ate and
professional schools;
attend career workshops, job fairs, and special programs;
learn about alumni who will discuss thei r careers;
register for undergraduate one-credit Career Readiness course;
make an appointment fo r a "mock" interview;
info rmati on guides for resume writing, interviewing, cover letters, and job
search;
get the most up-to-date informati on on company recruiting visits;
sign-up for campus interviews and information sessions, and learn what
services are available; and
register and search full time part-time, co-op, internship, seasonal, and
vo lunteer positions on College Central/PASystem websitewww.collegecentral.com/cup .

Cooperative Education
Cooperati ve Education (CO-OP) allows students to be employed-whether in
business, industry, government, educati on or service organi zati ons-in paid
positions directl y related co their academic majors or career plans. Cooperati ve
Educati on positions are pre-profess ional and coordin ated by the uni versity. Students
may be employed part or full- time, and may choose to work during the fall, spring
and/or summer semester. Undergradu ates, as well as gradu ate students, in all
academic majors are encouraged to participate provided they meet the eligibility
requirements. It is ex pected that the student's cooperative educati on experi ence(s)
will span two semesters or summers while enrolled at Cali fo rni a.
CO-OP Eligibility
• completi on of Career Readiness , a one-credi t course,
• completi on of 30 credits (Associate's - 15; Master 's - 6),
• student must have at least a 2.0 overall grade point average (3.0 fo r
Master's) .
• agreement to complete 2 co-op ex periences (ex periences can be completed
in the summer), 1 semester fo r Associate's or Mas ter's.
Three Ways to Fit CO-OP into an Academic Program:
1) Work part-time while still enrolled fu ll time in classes.
2) Work full time with no classes scheduled fo r the summer.
3) Work full time or part-time in the summer.
Where Can I Work?
Students can work either locall y or nati onwide.
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CO-OP advertises on average over 550 positions throughout the U.S. and
abroad.
The CO-OP staff also assists students in developing CO-OP sites in any
locati on.
How Does CO-OP Differ from Internships?
All CO-OP positions are paid - intern ship positions can be either paid or
unpaid.
CO-OP is administered through Career Services - internships are
administered through Academic Departments.
Students do not receive credit fo r CO-OP experience-all intern ship
experiences are fo r credit.
(Students do receive notation on their transcript for their CO-OP experience.)
Cooperati ve Education positions are advertised on th e Career Connecti ons/Pasystem
website. Students who enroll in CO-OP are eligible to appl y for advertised positions.
Additional information and appointments with members of the Cooperati ve
Educati on staff are available in the Career Services Department Eberly Science and
Technology Center.

Visiting Student Program
Students at Califo rnia Uni versity may choose to enro ll fo r a period of time at any of
the other 13 institutions in the Pennsylvani a State System of Higher Education; and,
similarly, students from those 13 may enroll at California. These institutions are
Bloomsburg, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown,
Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and West
Chester Uni versities of Pennsylvani a.
The pu rposes of this program are to allow students at one institution to participate,
fo r a limited peri od of time, in courses, programs or ex peri ences not available at
their home institution, without loss of institutional residency, eligibility for honors or
athletics, or credits toward graduati on; and to expand options available to students in
such matters as student teaching, clinical ex periences, intern ships, and intern ati onal
exchange progra ms.
Further informati on may be obtained from the Office of the Provost. Catalogs of the
participating institutions may be consulted in the offi ces of the college deans, or in
Manderino Library.
The procedures and standards fo r the Visiting Student Program apply equall y to
students at any of the State System institutions and are as fo llows.
I . The student must have sati sfactorily completed at least 27 credits at Califo rni a,
and be in good academi c standing.
2. The student must obtain advance approval fro m Califo rni a University to
complete specified studi es at a sibling uni versity under thi s program . Each uni versity specifies the approval procedure fo r its ow n students' partici pati on and fo r
students from other State System uni versities .
3. The student must present evidence of approval fro m Califo rni a Uni versity and
evidence of visiting uni versity acceptance at the time of registration at the sibling
uni versity.
4. A student may complete up to 18 credits in a single semester and up to 16 credits
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of summer work as a visi ting student.
5. All credits and grades accrued at the sibling uni versity will be accepted in full by
California University, and thereafter treated as California Uni versity credits and
grades.
6. The student registers at, and pays tuiti on and fees to, the State System university
visited. A student wishing to divide a course load between two institutions during the
same term registers and pays appropri ate tuiti on and fees at both uni versities.

Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety and University Po lice at California Uni versity is a
fully recogni zed law enforcement agency a authori zed by 7 1 P.S. 646, the Administrati ve Code of 1929 as amended and Title 18 of the Pennsylvani a Consolidated
Statutes, (Crime and Offe nses) and 24 P.S. 20-1006-A( 14) 20-20 I 0A (5) of the
State System of Higher Education Act.
The department consists of profess ionall y trained indi viduals capable of responding
to requests for ass istance in routine and emergency situations. The department, a
diverse group of police officers, communicati ons officers, and secretarial staff,
prov ides continuous 24 hour ass istance to the uni vers ity co mmunity.
The staff includes a director, assistant director, two shift supervisors and ten
additional commissioned police officers who have received training at the Pennsylvani a State Police Academy. Three public safety communicati ons officers and one
departmental secretary contribute to the operati on of the department. Public safety
personne l are certifi ed in CPR, basic ftrst aid procedures, and the emergency
medical airborne evacuation po licy and procedure for transportation of the seri ously
ill or critically injured.
Additional servi ces offered to university students, fac ulty, and staff consist of
parking and traffic management ; crimin al in vestigations; health , ftre, and safety
surveys; special event planning; accident in vesti gati on; and crime prevention
info rmation and presentations.
Pursuant to the Pennsylva ni a College and University Security Act, and the Federal
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, post- secondary institutions,
including colleges and uni versities, must annu all y provide to all app l.icants, studen ts
and empl oyees, info rmati on with respect to campus crime statistics and the security
po licies of the institution.
The info rm ation is compiled by California University and made available through
the Office of Admissions, the Office of Student Development and Services, and the
Office of Public Safety, and on the Uni versity website at www.cup.edu/
public_safety/.

Character Education Institute
The California University Character Education Institute opened in January 1995, in
response to a report from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education urg ing
the State System's uni versities to give increased attenti on to va lues during the
1990s.
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Goals of the Institute
The Character Education Insti tute has three broad goals:
• To serve as a resource to the University 's colleges, departments, and student
organi zati ons as they contribute to the moral development of California University
students,
• To help prepare ed ucati on majors for their unavoidable role as character educators,
• To assist, when possible, with outreach assistance to local school distri cts and
organi zations as they influence the moral development of their children.
The Character Education Institute also serves to focus attenti on on the University 's
core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility.
Services
The lnstitute maintains a resource ce nter th at co ntains character ed ucation curri culum materials, books, journals, newsletters, audio and videotapes, and a clipping file
on special subj ects; e.g., values in athletics. These materials are avail able to
University fac ulty, staff, ad ministrators, and sn,dents and to staff and school
directors from local school di stricts.
The Character Education Institute pro vides resources to members of the University
co mmunity as they give increased attenti on to mora l reflection and dialog ue. These
resources include a series of presentations and materials relevant to all educati on
majors concerning their future ro le as character ed ucators. The Institute also offers
an undergrad uate course (Schools and Va lues), a graduate course (Character
Education), and a fifteen-credit focused conce ntration in the MAT.
The Character Education Institute is located in 409 Keystone Education Center, on
Third Street across from Natali Student Center. To obtain additi onal information
about the California Un iversity Character Ed ucati on Institute, please contact:
Character Education Institute
California University of PA
250 University Avenue
California, PA 1541 9-1394
Telephone: 724-938-4500
Fax: 724-938-4 156
www.c up. ed u/ed ucation/charactered

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University Advancement
The Office of Uni versity Advancement was established in 1992 to prov ide a fu ll
range of intern al and ex tern al services to Califo rn ia University of Pennsylvania. It
endeavors to en hance relati onshi ps with all alumni and fr iends, the general public,
prospective stu dents, foundations, businesses, policy makers and others who have
the ability to ass ist Cali fo rni a Uni versity and its students. It conducts all fundraising
efforts of the Uni vers ity incl uding an an nual fu nd campaign and phonathon,
scholarship enh ancement programs, capi ta l campaigns, and planned giving programs
including beq uests and many types of trusts. Advancement also provides liaison with
the Foundation fo r Cali fo rnia Uni versity of Pennsylvania and the Califo rnia
Uni versity Alu mni Associati on. The office of the Vice President for Uni versity
Advancement is located in Room 11 4 of Old Main . Phone: 724-938-5938; fax: 724938-5880.

Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relati ons, located on the first fl oor of the new Michael and
Juli a Kara Alumni House, is the liaison between the university and its more than
40,000 li ving alumni. All alumni with mailable addresses receive The Cal U Review
(alumni magazi ne) and notices about various special events. The offi ce coordinates
Move-In Day, Homecoming, Alumni Day, and numerous social and cultural
programs fo r alu mni both on and off campus. Alumni Relations manages the
network of alumni chapters across the nati on and works closel y with the Alumni
Association (see below). In addition, the office of Alumni Relations is home to the
Student Ambassador Program and maintains a toll-free telephone hotline with
informati on changing daily (1 -800-4-CAL-NEWS or 724-938-4507 locally). Phone:
724-938-44 18; fax, 724-938-4327; e- mai l, alumni @cup.edu .
Alumni Association
The Califo rnia University Alumni Association serves California University and its
al umni by fos tering beneficial relationships among alumni, students, the university,
and the wider community. The university's alumni have been officiall y organized
since 1939. Today, nearly 40,000 graduates and numerous former students are
members of the Association. A board comprises fo ur classes of alumni directors,
elected for fo ur-year terms. The board officers work closely with the university 's
President, Office of Uni versity Advancement, and the office of Alumni Relati ons.
Phone. 724-938-441 8; fax, 724-938-4327; e-mai l, alumni @cup.edu .
Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Cali fo rnia University of Pennsylvania, with offices on the
second fl oor of the Michael and Julia Kara Alumni House, receives fund s fro m
fo undations, businesses, alumni , staff, fac ulty and frie nds to benefi t the university
and its programs. The Fo undati on administers endowment fund s that provide
support for student scholars hips and other uni vers ity acti vities. Phone, 724-9384329 or fax, 724-938-4480.
Marketing
The Office of Marketing identifies opportunities to promote the uni versity. In
co njuncti on with consultants and members of various uni versity constituencies, the
office defi nes, plans and exec utes marketing campaigns, and produces supporting
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materials that satisfy stated goals for a variety of areas, uch as enrollment management. The office collects and analyzes data, evaluates res ul ts, and communicates its
fi nd ings to the approp ri ate co nstituency. The Marketing Department publishes the
university's alumni magazi ne, The Cal U Review. The office is also responsi ble for
the Cali fo rni a University Web site, www.cup.ed u. Phone, 724-938-4 195; fax, 724938-5932 e-mail , baxter@cup.edu.
Mon Valley Renaissance
The Mon Valley Renaissance, located on the first floor of South Hall , is the
uni versity's uni que public service agency dedicated to reg ional eco nomic development. Its mission is to fos ter and support job creati on and job retention in southwestern Pennsylvania. It helps indi viduals and busi nesses through counseling,
training, consulting, and government contracting/ex port ass istance and has been in
ex istence since 1984. Phone, 724-938-5885 ; fax, 724-938-5888; e-mail,
brna@cup.ed u.
Public Affairs
The Office of Pu blic Affairs serves as the uni versity's liaison with the media and the
public, gathering informati on from the California Uni vers ity community and
distributing it regularly to print and electronic outl ets. The director of Public Affairs
often serves as the University spokesperson. The Public Affairs Office is responsi ble
for producing The California Journal, the Uni versity 's official weekl y publication.
Phone, 724-938-41 95; fax, 724-938- 1500; or e- mai l, mccoy@cup.edu.

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Student Development and Services
inherent in the university 's mission is a commitment to the total development of all
student . The Office of Student Development and Services, under the direction of
the Vice Pre ident for Student Development and Service , is administratively
responsible fo r the implementation of thi s co mmitment.
The central foc us of the program is perso nali zation of the uni versity experience,
with concern fo r not only indi vidual intellectual development but also other aspects
of per onal growth. In order to foster thi s holi stic development of students, the
division designed and implemented student learni ng outcomes. It is Student
Development and Services' objective to enab le students to ac hi eve the seven
learnin g domains li sted below through a variety of programs and services.
Values, Moral and Ethics
Self-Awareness/lntrapersonal Development
Interperso nal/Soc ial Development
Leadership and Citizenship
Preparation for Lifelong Learning
Purpo eNocationa l Competence
Physical Deve lopment
For add itional info rmati on and regulati ons governin g student li fe and conduct
besides th at presented here, students should refer to the current editi on of The
Student Handbook.
Opportunities for work-study jobs, graduate as istantships, intern ships, and
vo lunteer work ass ignments are avai lab le fo r qualified students. Check with the
vari ous offices or departments to inquire about openings .

CalCard-University Identification Card
The CalCard is both a campus identifi cation card and a co nvenient, safe way to
make purchases and use services on campus . The CalCard is avai lab le to all
California University of Pennsylvania tudents, fac ulty, staff and e ligible guests. The
Ca1Card comes ready to use, pre- programmed with basic services which include the
fo llowing:
AAA - Part of the basic serv ice of each tudent Cal Card is the AAARoadside Assistance Program . Under this program, Cal U students can receive two
free limited roadside ass istance calls from AAA per academic year. To use this
feature, simpl y call the toll free number on the back of your CalCard.
Transit- Just present your va lid stude nt CalCard and you can ride any of
the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority bus routes for free. Mid Mon Valley Transit
Authority schedul es and route infomiation are ava il able on-l ine at http://
www.mmvta.com and at the Natali Student Center.
Manderino Library - The CalCard is the key to checking out materi als.
Thi s basic service is included on every CalCard.
Tickets* - Cal U students receive free admiss ion to all home, regularseason intercollegiate porting events.
Fitness Center* - Cal U students receive unlimited access to the Herron
Recreation and Fitness Center.
Entertainment* - Cal U students receive free admi ssion to most entertai nment events sponsored by the Student As ociation, lnc.
Access - Students who reside in Binns, Stan ley, Longanecker, and Clyde
Hall s use their CalCard to access these halls. Students residing at Jefferson at
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Califo rni a use their CalCard to access the clubhouse.
CalCard Accounts - work like a debit card; you deposit fun ds in advance
and your account is debited each time you make a purchase.
Meals - Everyone enrolled in a meal pl an will use the CalCard to pay for
his or her meals and will automati call y receive a Dine account with an amount of
$ I 00, $ 125, $200 or $250 dependin g on the meal plan purchased.
Shop - The CaICard shop account is the master debit account for oncampus purchases at all food service locati ons, Bookstore, vending machines,
laundry fa cilities, Manderino Library, etc.
Banking Services - On-campus fi nancial services are offered to students,
fac ulty, and staff through the Pennsylvani a State Employees Credit Union (PSECU)
in conjunction with the CalCard. Students can elect to have their CalCard acti vated
fo r use as an ATM / debit card associated with their PSECU account.
Lost Ca lCards should be reported to the CalCard Office durin g regul ar business
hours and to Public Safety after business hours. Those who have selected the option
to have fin ancial services provided by PSECU in conjun cti on with their Ca!Card
also need to contact PSECU if their CaICard is lost or stolen. For additional
info rmati on, stop by the Informati on Center in the Natali Student Uni on for details,
call the CalCard Office at 724-938-4300, or e- mail calcard @cup.edu . Be sure to
check the Ca!Card website fo r info rmati on at http://sai.cup.edu/calcard.
(*S tudents who are not matricul ating at the main campus must purchase membership or tickets fo r recreati onal and entertainment events on campus.)

Cal U Student Bookstore
The Cal U Student Bookstore, located on the first level of the Natali Student Center,
offers varied services to all students, fac ulty and staff, including a textbook
reservati on servi ce that allows students to pre-order books before the first week of
class. The bookstore also offers on-line service at www.ca lupa. bkstr.com. The Cal U
Student Bookstore offers a variety of other items including Cal U clothing and
giftware, magaz ines, newspapers, CDs, greeting cards, and computer software.
Campus Ministry
Spiritual development is an integral part of the process of edu cati on and of human
growth. A campus mi nistry, staffed by profess ional campus mi nisters, fosters the
development of spiritual and religious student life. (724-938-4573). The Campus
Ministry of Cali fo rni a Uni versity of Pennsy lvani a is located in the Natali Student
Center, roo m 143. Office hours are IO a. m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays while the
uni versity is in session. Campus ministers are on call 24 hours.
The California Times (California Student Newspaper)
The Cali fo rni a Times is the university's student newspaper, owned and operated by
the Student Association, Inc. The purpose of The Times is to support the educational
mission of Cali fo rni a Uni versity and the State System of Higher Educati on by
providin g educati onal opportunities in publi shing, utili zing students in leadership,
producti on and reporting ro les. These "hands-on" roles will give students measurable educati onal ex peri ences in techni cal areas such as desktop publishing, graphics,
ad sales, layout and photography, as well as newspaper reporting. For further
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Clubs and Organizations
A large array of acti ve clubs and student organi zati ons are offered through academic
departments and the Student Association, Inc. These groups provide social,
educational, community service and leadership opportunities fo r students. A
complete list of SAi-funded organi zations, their current adviso rs and phone number
may be found in The Student Handbook.
Commuter Center and Services
The Commuter Center, located on the first level of the atali Student Center, offer
a host of services and opportunities fo r in vo lvement to commuter students, incl ud ing
loungi ng areas, general informat ion, computers, lockers, microwaves, a refrigerator,
and cable television. Visit both the Commuter Center and Commuter Council web
pages at www.cup.edu .
Counseling and Psychological Services
The Counseling Center faculty provides personal, social and psychological services
to univers ity students with problems that interfere with their adjustment to campus
life or effective educational performance as well as services for personal development. Services are confidential in accordance with federal confi dentiality rules and
state law. Crisis intervention is available to students who have a situational problem
that becomes overwhelming or a personal problem that has grown to crisis proportions. Students need to make an appointment themselves . After hours and weekend
services are fac ilitated through the Health Services (724-938-4232). To make an
appointment for counseling or a one-time psychological consultation session,
students can call the Center duri ng office hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. dai ly, Monday
through Friday. Evening sessions are avai lable by appointment only (724-938-4191 ).
CUTV (California University Television)
California University Television (CUTV), the University 's cable television station, is
owned and operated by the Student Association, Incorporated, and is seen in over
80,000 homes, 24 hours a day on the Charter Communications, Armstrong and
AT&T cable systems. CUTV produces a variety of informational, educational, and
entertainment programs, including Newscenter, High School Game of the Week,
uni versity athletic events, and distance learning courses. The mission of CUTV is to
produce and provide programming of regional community interest, while providing
valuable "hands-on" educational experience for interested students . This applied
learning supports the mission and goals of California Uni versity, as well as the
priorities and imperatives of the State System of Higher Education. Students can
develop skills in television technology through experience in a variety of technical
areas including camera work, editing, direction and other production roles, as well
as on-air talent positions.
CUTV has been recog nized by many nati onal organi zations, including the atiooal
As ociation of Collegiate Broadcasters (NACB) award as "Best in the ation" fo r
its news and sports, as well as stati on of the year, 1997-98. These awards were
judged by representati ves fro m CNN, ES PN and A&E. The rati on has also received
multiple TELLY awards for its sports, news and documentary coverage, as well as
awards from the Society of Professional Journ alists, Communicator, Yideography
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The offices and studios of CUTV are located in the Natali Student Center. For more
information contact J.R. Wheeler, Assistant Dean of Student Services, room 150 of
the Natali Student Center - phone: 938-4303 or e-mail : Wheeler @cup.edu

Dining Services
The goal of University Dining Services is to provide a quality, cost effective,
innovative dining program for students Hving on and off campus. The university
encourages student involvement and awareness to help provide quality, nutritious
meals at a reasonable cost. Dining locations provide an important environment for
student interaction and socialization. Students Hving in the residence hall , as well as
commuters, may choose from a variety of meal plans. All students who live in a
university residence hall must participate in the meal program. The off-campus and
commuter plans are for one full semester and may not be terminated. A detailed
dining service brochure may be obtained from the assistant dean for student
services, Natali Student Center, 724-938-4513 .

Drug and Alcohol Programs
The university drug and alcohol education and prevention program is located in
Downey Garofalo Health Center. It provides educational programs for the university
aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol and drug-related issues . This program
includes consultation, intervention, counseling, education, awareness programs and
substance-free activities.

CHOICES is the assessment and intervention program designed to assist those
whose behavior may be harmful to themselves or others because of alcohol or drug
use. This program consists of two individual sessions and eight hours of education.
It is one part of the University 's effort to provide a drug- free community. For more
information call 724-938-4191.
CHEERS (Collegians Helping Educate Each Other Regarding Substances) is an
educational component of the drug and alcohol program. Awareness , alternatives,
peer education and other programs are offered through CHEERS. For more
information call 724-938-4191.
BACCHUS (Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University
Students) is the local chapter of a national student organization. BACCHUS
advocates informed, independent decision-making and respect for the choices of
others. BACCHUS operates a weekly coffeehouse, "The Underground Cafe," in
Herron Patio which showcases the talents of Cal U students and promotes a
responsible and healthy lifestyle. For more information check out their web page at
www.cup.edu/bacchus/.
California Campus Community Coalition, which is a committee comprised of both
the university and community, addresses underage and dangerous drinking on
campus and in the community. For information, call 724-938-419 I.
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 and alcohol prevention and education, as well to share
developmental programming ideas.
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Student Health Services
Downey-Garofalo Student Health Center
The goal of the Student Health Services Department is to prov ide hi gh quality health
care to our students; to direct students to other health care providers when appropriate; to provide emergency care for all members of the uni versity co mmunity ; to
address the specific health needs of those members of the student population with
special problem ; and to conceive, develop and implement relevant health educati on
programs fo r the uni versity community. Students must submit completed health
form s as part of the admissions process. The Downey-Garofa lo Student Health
Center is open 24 hours, Monday through Friday, while the uni versity is in session.
A staff of full-tim e registered nurses is on duty at all hours. A qu alified phys ician is
on duty Monday through Friday durin g specified hours. The ph ys ician may refer
students to local hos pitals in emergenc ies and fo r treatment beyond the capabilities
of the Student Health Center. The Health Center does not ass ume res ponsibility fo r
doctor bills, hospital bill s or prescripti on costs accrued by the students for treatment
beyond capabilities of the Health Center. The fin a l decision in hos pi tal selecti on is
the student's.
Medical Absences
Students who are un able to attend classes because of illness should contact the ir
professo rs, ex plai n their absences, and arrange fo r completi on of any work that may
have been missed. The Student Health Center does not issue medi cal excuses, but
will send a written notifi cation to the professors in the fo llowing circumstances
(provided the student initiates the request):
• If a student co nsults a health care profess ional at the Health Center, and the health
care professional determines that the student has or had sufficient medical reason not
to attend class.
• If a student has consulted a pri vate physician, who has determined that the student
has or had suffic ient medi cal reason not to attend c lass .
• If a student is co nfined fo r longer treatment or care at the infirmary secti on of the
Student Health Center or requires ex tended recovery with bed rest.
• Upon notificati on from the Student Health Ce nter or any other health care
professional, the professor may decide whether to consider the notifi cation as a valid
excuse from class or other academi c obligati ons.
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 fo r the campus community to learn about health y lifestyles
through programs, events, workshops, and indi vidual consultati ons. H.E.A.R.T. can
present programs on weight loss/manage ment, nutrition, phys ical fitness, eating
diso rders, AIDS and other sexuall y transmitted diseases and stress management.
The H.E.A.R.T. Peer Educator group is open to all Cal U students.
urse Educator Groups
Epilepsy Alert - a support and awareness organi zation designed fo r people with
seizure disorders, their fa milies and fri ends.
Chit-Chat - offers fri endship and emotional support fo r people with di abetes . The
group meets at least once a month during the fall and spring semesters.
Anonymous HIV Testing - for info rm ati on contact the Nurse Educator through
confidential vo ice mai l at 724-938-4270.
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Housing
The university currently prov ides on-campus residence hall acco mmodati ons fo r
approximately !060 students. Residence hall acco mmodati ons inc lude a required
food service (board) plan.
Application for Housing
Freshmen students matricul ating fa ll 2003 are required to li ve in the residence halls
fo r the first fo ur semesters of thei r college career with the fo llowing exceptions:
I. Students commuting from the residence of their parents or legal guardian s.
2. Marri ed students .
3. Students who are 2 1 years of age or older by the date of registrati on.
Freshmen are encouraged to appl y fo r housing no later than May I, but housing
contracts are accepted on an ongo ing basis. Upper class students interes ted in oncampus housing should co ntact the Residenti al Fac ilities Office, Box 39, 250
Uni versity Avenue, Californi a Uni versity of Pennsylvania, Californi a, PA 1541 91394.
The university retains the right to ass ign all students to certai n residence halls, fl oors
and roommates in the best interes ts of the uni versity. The student may request a
room and a roo mmate(s) and the university will attempt to honor thi s request, but
will not be obligated to do so. The university will not guarantee any student a given
room, roo mm ate or residence hall based on class rank, previous occ upancy or any
other criteri a. For further details see The Student Handbook or phone 724-938-4444.
Room and board contracts are fo r one academic year, September through May. The
contract commits the student to uni versity room and board fo r both the fall and
spring semesters. An adv ance roo m deposit of$ I 00* is required with the room and
board contract in order to reserve a room fo r the fo llowing academic year. The
deposit is he ld in the student's account and applied toward the spring semester.
Withdrawa l from the contract will res ult in parti al or total forfe itu re of the deposit.
Co ntracting fo r on-campus housing this academi c year does not obligate the
uni versity to offer on-campus housing in future semesters.

Residence Life
Each residence hall is supervised by a staff whi ch is headed by an on-site director.
The director, with the help of graduate and undergradu ate resident ass istants, has
charge of the fac ility, including programmin g acti vities .
Video Monitoring System
Every residence hall is equipped with a video recorder-monitor system. All entrance
and exit doors, main lobby and computer labs are fitted with video cameras. The
system monitors the fac ility and is he lpful in curbing vandalism and protecting
students and property.
Inter-Residence Hall Council
Thi s elected body represents the interests of students who li ve in the residence halls.
The Council provides a fo ru m fo r residenti al life iss ues and cosponsors various
service projects. A detai led desc ripti on of the uni versity's residence life program,
residence fac ilities, and residence hall rules and regul ati ons is inc luded in The
Student Handbook.
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Specialty Housing
Residence Life offers students the opportunity to live in a wellness communi ty made
up of students who share a concern for personal health issues. Although possession
or consumption of alcohol and drugs on state property is not permitted, students who
abstain fro m any use of tobacco, alcohol or other chemical substances may request a
space in one of these areas. Please chec k the front of the housing card to make this
request. Clyde Hall is designated as the Uni versity Honors Program residence hall.
Inco ming freshmen must be admitted in the Uni vers ity Honors Program in order to
be housed on the designated fl oors in Clyde Hall.
Residence Life also offers students the opportunity to li ve in other designated
specialty housing with others who share a common interest in a vari ety of student
organi zati ons such as athletics, band, choir or clubs and organi zati ons. Please
indicate your desire to li ve in a special housing area on the fro nt of the housing card
under the special interest section.

Tech Support
All residence halls on campus have a computer lab on each fl oor fo r residence hall
student use. Through the labs, students have access to any of the network services
on campus, including Manderino Library, email and the internet. All labs are open
24 hours, seven days a week during the school term and are accessed by using the
students' own room keys . If you bring your ow n computer: all residence hall rooms
have two Cat-5 connecti ons fo r co mputer hoo kup to the network. There is no need to
use a modem or contract with an outside internet provider. This service is provided
at no additi onal cost, but students must co mplete an applicati on fo r service and meet
certain requirements. For more inform ati on as well as computer equipment requirements, visit sai.cup.edu/calhousing/services. htm or call residence life tech support at
724-938-4444.
Evening Tutoring Program - In cooperation with the Academi c Development
Services Department, an evening tutoring program has been established in all of the
residence halls and is available to all students. A detailed schedule of evening tu tor
sites and hours is posted throughout the camp us each semester.
Residence Life Support Services Program (STEP)
The initial objecti ve of the Residence Life Support Services Program is to assist new
students with the transiti on from home to college. The voluntary "Buddy Program "
matches a new student with an upperclass resident student in the same residence halJ
in order to ass ist in the transition. The Residence Life Support Services Center in
Stanley Hall is avai lable to assist students in finding un iversi ty support programs
suited for the individual 's needs.
Off-Campus Housing
The Office of Off-Campus Housing works with students, landl ords and borough
officials to edu cate and promote the safety and welfare of all students residing in
off-campus fac ili ties . The office also ass ists students in their search fo r off-campus
housing by prov iding an off- campus housing l.i st and various resource materi als such
as the "Student Educati onal Guideboo k fo r Off-Campus Li ving." For more informati on call 724-938-4303 or visit our website at http://sai.cup .edu/housing/och.

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[Disclaimer: The information contained in the off-campus list is provided as a
service to students. The data collected or transcribed may at times be inaccurate. The
uni versity, its employees or students are not responsible for any claims or damages
that may be incurred. The Office of Off-Campus Housing and Affairs makes no
warranty on the conditions, terms, prices, or other info rmati on contained therein.
This info rmation is to be used as a guide to help students locate off-campus housing
and is not to be taken as approved or sanctioned off- campus housing. This does not
create an enforceable obligation to any party fro m California University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or the students of
Califo rni a Uni versity. ]

Jefferson @Califomia
Jefferson @California opened its doors to uni versity students in the fa ll of 2001.
This state- of-the-art apartment community provides residents with numerous
amenities, and various personal development opportunities . Each apartment is
furni shed and consists of four private bedrooms, four pri vate bathrooms, a kitchen,
and Li ving room. Also, every apartment is equipped with local telephone service,
bas ic cable television, and Ethernet connections. The kitchens have GE appliances;
a stove/oven, a microwave, a garbage disposal, a refri gerator, and a dishwasher.
There is also a washer and dryer in every apartment. All of these amenities are
included in the monthly rent. The community also provides a clubhouse with
additional amenities, these include a university operated convenience store, a fitness
center, a computed lab, study rooms, and a game room. Jefferson at California also
offers opportunities to grow and develop personall y. There are six Community
Assistants that live within the property and they develop both social and educational
opportunities for the residents.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The university sponsors a comprehensive athl etic program for both men and women.
The athletic program is regulated by the policies of the athletic council and administered by the director of athletics. It is governed by the Office of Student Development and Services with the vice president as the seni or administrati ve officer.
Sixteen varsity sports are available to students who desire to parti cipate in intercollegiate athleti cs and who meet the academic standards of the uni versity, the PSAC and
the NCA A. For men, Califo rni a offers baseball , bas ketball , cross country, football,
soccer, and indoor and outdoor track and field ; fo r women Califo rni a offers
bas ketball , cross country, softball, soccer, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and fi eld,
sw imming, and vo lleyball. Freshman students must apply to the NCAA Clearinghouse to be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athl etics during their freshman
year. Specific requirements may be obtai ned from the hi gh school counselor, the
uni versity athleti c director or the admissions offi ce.
Academic progress fo r athletes is monitored and a professional staff of athletic
trainers is always available. All student athletes are encouraged to parti cipate in the
athleti c CHAMPS leadership development progra m at some time during their
athl eti c careers. The program combines student athletes from all sports to discuss
values, communicati on, career services, res ume writing, manners, etiquette and
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International Student Office
California Universi ty welcomes international students because they have a positi ve
impact on the entire uni versity co mmunity. International students from 20 countries
currentl y provide cultural di versity and furni sh the institution and the surrounding
community with an expanded and enl ightened perspective. The miss ion of the
International Student Office is to meet the unique needs of the intern ation al students
enrolled at the Uni vers ity and to provide each one with a sense of " belonging." In
add ition, the International Student Office strives to provide opportunities fo r the
intern ati onal student to experience not onl y the American culture, but other
representative cultures as well. The Internati onal Student Office, located in the
Downey-Garofalo Student Health Services building, is open 8 a.m . to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday. (724-938-4056)
Intramurals
The intramural program is designed to provide students wi th a flexible, yet structured environment in which to part ic ipate in sports. Activities are ad mini stered in
league format with various divi sion ervicing men 's, women 's, and open and co-ed
recreational teams. Teams and individuals must formally register for activiti es. The
program is open to all current student , fac ulty and staff. For more in fo rm ation
contact Recreational Services, 724-938-5907.
Judicial Affairs
The Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Code of Conduct
outlines the behavioral standards the university ex pects all student to abide by in
order to create a positi ve co mmunity. The Office of Judicial Affair and de ignated
hearing officers in Residence Life and Greek Affairs are responsible fo r resolvi ng
any alleged violations of these behavioral standards through the process described in
the Statement, which is included in The Studen t Handbook and at http:// ai.cup.edu/
handbook. These behavioral expectation are based on the uni versity's core va lue
of integrity, civility and responsibility. The university reserves the ri ght to impose
sancti ons such as declining readmission, uspension, or requiring the withd rawa l
from university housing and/or th e university after all appropri ate university judicial
procedures have been fo llowed fo r acti on deemed to be di sruptive of the uni versity
co mmunity.
Registration at the uni vers ity ass umes the tudent 's acceptance of responsibili ty fo r
compliance with all regulati on publi shed in thi s catalog, as well as rul es fo und in
official publications or official ly ann ounced to the uni versity co mmuni ty.

Judicial System (Student)
The Dean of Student Development is re ponsible for administration of the judicial
system and the co nduct regulations. This office conducts pre-hearing interviews with
students charged with a vio lation of the conduct regulations which may take place on
or off cam pus, takes administrative di sc iplinary action in ce11ain cases, conducts
student/faculty judicial board hearings, maintains all uni vers ity di sciplinary records
and serves as a resource to faculty, staff and students for behavioral problems.
For additional information and regul ation governing student Li fe and conduct,
students should refer to the current editi on of The Student Handbook Student Rights
and Responsibilities: Student Code of Conduct.
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Multicultural Affairs Student Programming
The Office of Multicultural Student Programming, located in the Jennie Carter
House, provides programs and activities which support the ideals of a cu lturally
diverse student population. It serves as an advocate for students from various
backgrounds and offers co nsultation to other members of the university community
when planning programs or activities . The office number is 724-938-5758, and
office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Multi-Media Access Center
Located on the first level of the Natali Student Center, the Access Center houses a
Macintosh computer which permits student access to a number of computers for
personal use. The lab is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is open
extended hours during "final " week.
Non-Traditional Student Organization
The University has a long-standing tradition of serving our region by providing
educational opportunities to non-traditional students. These students may be seeking
a degree following a hi atus from schooling; seeking a second degree; seeking career
ski lls enhancement; or taking non-degree or continuing education courses. The
Office of Student Development and Services advocates better service to nontraditional students across campus and sets an exa mple through services and support
for these students. All non-traditional students are encouraged to visit the NonTraditional Student Organization (N .S.O.) web page via the Cal U website at
www.cup.edu.
The P.E.A.C.E. Project
The P.E.A.C .E. Project (Prevention, Education , Advocacy for Change and Empowerment) raises awareness and ed ucates the campus and community on sexual assault,
stalking, and relationship vio lence. In addition, P.E.A.C.E. offers survivors and their
loved ones advocacy, counseling, and support on their journey to healing. The
project is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Justice through
the Violence agai nst Women Act.
The P.E.A.C.E. Project is located in 116 Clyde Hall. Members of the campus and the
larger comm unity are welcome to stop by, call 724-938-5707 , or e-mail
peace@cup.edu for more information.
Recreational Services
The mission of the Department of Recreational Services is to provide recreational
fac ilities, programs, and developmental opportuniti es for the uni versi ty community.
Recreational Services provides exposure to a variety of acti vities that contribute to
individual physical fitness . The department also creates opportunities for cooperative and competitive play in the game form. Seven service areas fall within the
department: extramurals, fit ness, informal recreation, instructional programs,
intramu ra l sports, outdoor recreation and sports clubs.
Social Fraternities and Sororities
A sorority or a fraternity is an organi zation whose members have chosen to establish
a close affirmation and friendship with each other. Membership helps to provide
leadership opportunities and career preparation. There are eight sorori ties and seven
fraternities to choose from at Californ ia Uni versity. Every chapter encourages and
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expects above average scholarship and parti ci pation in various activities that offer
valuable experience. Community service is also encouraged. For additional
informati on, see The Student Handbook or contact the Greek Development Office at
724-938-4303.

Student Activities Board (SAB)
Many diverse forms of cultu ral and contemporary entertainment are offered to our
students primaril y throu gh the Student Activities Board (S AB .) This organization is
composed entirely of full-time students who meet weekly to view and discuss the
possibilities of hosting di fferent entertainment and cultural programs for the entire
university community. The type of programs that SAB sponsors include the weekly
movies shown in the Vulcan Theatre, the series of events surrounding our Homecomi ng theme, novelty events such as laser tag and off-campus trips to Pittsburgh
sporting events, performances at the Pittsburgh Public theatre and opportunities to
see nati onal and local recording artists in concert venues in the Pittsburgh area.
To find out more about SAB , the types of entertai nment and programs they provide,
and how you can become a member, call 724-938-4303 or stop by the office located
on the third level of the Natali Student Center.
Student Association, Inc.
The Student Association, Inc. (SAI) is a non-profit corporation financed in part by
the Student Association Fee, whi ch is paid each term by every student. The
executive serves as the liaison between SAI and the university. Programs provided
by the Student Associati on, Inc., are determined by the student congress and by the
Student Association, Inc., board of directors.
SAI coordinates the co-curricul ar activities provided by the university, incl uding
homecoming, Roadman Uni versity Park, concerts, plays, musical productions,
movies, outdoor recreation , the Herron Recreation and Fitness Center, intramural
sports, dances, picnics, California University Television (CUTV), WVCS Radi o, The
California Times (the student newspaper), Monocal (the yearbook), and special
events. Intercollegiate athl etics are partially fun ded by SAI. In additi on, SAI
coordinates the activities of student clubs and organi zati ons. The student handbook
provides a complete listing of acti ve student clubs and organizations.
SAI is responsible for the development and maintenance of the George H . Roadm an
University Park, a 98-acre area located one mile from campus on Route 88 South.
Facilities include tennis courts, baseball , foo tball, soccer, softball , rugby, and
intramural fields; picni c areas and Adamson Stadium .

Student Congress
Student Congress is the official student governing body. It represents and serves the
entire student population. It provides for a student forum , establishes channels for
the communi cation of students' concerns to the proper ad ministrative and fac ulty
personnel, implements programs and activities that enrich campus life, and creates
opportunities for students to exercise and develop leadership skills. For more
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Student Leadership Development
The Student Leaders hip Development Department fosters ethical leadership
development and encourages in vo lvement in leaders hip opportuniti es to enhance a
student 's capacities for dealing effectively with complex problems, real life
leadership situations, and cross-cultural issues. This co mprehensive program is
des igned to promote an understanding of leadership theory and research, skills and
co mpetencies which support leadership effectiveness, a more fully developed code
of perso nal ethi cs, and an enhanced sense of life long commitment to social responsibility and citi ze nship. There are spec ific programs developed fo r first- and secondyear students from traditi onall y underserved groups, athl etes, and residence hall
students. In additi on, the Emerging Leaders Program equips potenti al student leaders
with skills including public speaki ng, team building, goal setting, and eve nt
planning. This progra m is limited to 25 first-year students and is co nducted during
the fall semester. For more info rmation call 724-938-4439. A similar program
specifically designed for members of the Greek system is held in the spring semester
of eac h academi c year.
Student Life Studies
The Department of Student Life Studies facilitates the assess ment and research of
student and staff facilities , services, and programs within Student Development and
Services. Assessment studies in the areas of tracki ng, needs, sati sfacti on, outcomes,
culture, benchmarki ng, and profess ional standards are designed and implemented
with the guidance of thi s department. In additi on, this area coordinates the divisional
co mprehensive program review and continu ous quality improvement efforts such as
ac ti vity related to Middle States accred itati on and instituti onal self-eva luatio n. By
working collaboratively with the vice president and seni or staff, the department
provides data th at is used in the division's strategic planning process and aids
departments in developing appropriate programs and plans to meet the di vision's
mi ssion and goals.
Office for Students with Disabilities
California University of Pennsylvania welcomes otherwi se qualified students with
disabilities . The University recognizes its responsibility to these students and is
committed to providing reaso nable accommodations to insure eq ual access and full
parti c ipation as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitati on Act of 1973, as
amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Requ ests fo r acco mm odation should be submitted directly to the Office fo r Students with Disabilities
(OSD). Students requesting acco mmodations must provide doc umentation to OSD
to substanti ate the request.
Students with disabilities fo llow the same ad mi ssion procedures and standards as
required by California University of PA's Admissions office fo r all students.
Questi ons regarding admiss ion procedures and acceptance status should be directed
to the Admi ssions Office (724) 938-4404. Questions regarding accommodations for
students with disabilities and required documentati on should be directed to the
Office for Students with Disabilities (724) 938-5781.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Accommod ati ons for students with disabilities are approved through the Office fo r
Students with Disabilities (OSD). It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to
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OSD procedures fo r self-identifying, providing documentati on and requesting
reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. Students must meet the academic/
technical standards of the classes/programs fo r which they are applying and/or in
whi ch they are enrolled. In those instances where class/program requirements
simulate responsibilities of in-service personnel, students must meet the essential
fu nctions of the job. For acco mmodati on ass istance, contact the Office for Students
with Disabilities, Keystone Educati on 11 2, 724.938.578 1, or visit the OSD Web site:
http://sai.cup.edu/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 requi red permit displayed.
Persons who wish to reques t a temporary di sabled parkin g permit (6 weeks or less)
must appl y through and submit doc umentati on to the Office of Public Safety (724)
938-4299. Parki ng permits for persons with di sabilities beyond those of a temporary
status require applicati on to the PA Department of Transportati on; the applicati ons
are available at the Office of Public Safety.

Study Around the World Program
The Study Around the World (SAW) Program admini sters both domestic and
internati onal student exchange opportunities . Each participant selects an exchan ge
that will enri ch their academic, cultural, social, and recreational background in
consultati on with the SAW program coordinator and thei r academic advisor. A
successful candidate fo r exc hange has a willingness to undertake ex posure to
unfamiliar environments.
The SAW program is essentially di vided into two categories of opportunities fo r
students: domes ti c exchanges through the Nati onal Student Exchange consortium ,
and intern ati onal exchanges through a multitude of program offerings. For furth er
in formation, contact the SAW coordinator at 724-938-4553.

National Student Exchange (NSE)
Us ing the Nati onal Student Exchange (NSE) Program , students can exchange to
NSE member campuses in other states wi thout hav ing to pay the hi gh cost fo r outof-state tuition. Since its establishment, SE has grown to 177 member campuses in
49 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S . territories . A student may study at
the NS E member institution of their choice fo r up to a full academic year, undertaking courses approved fo r application to their degree program at Californi a through
approval of their academic advisor. Students have the choice to pay either California Uni versity tuition/fees or in-state tuition/fees at the institution they exchange to.
For furth er info rmation, contact the SAW coordin ator at 724-938-4553 and log-on to
the NSE website at www. nse.org.
University Conference Services
Cali forni a University offers a variety of summer camps and conference programs. In
additi on to youth camps, Uni versity Conference Services can assist in the planning
of fa mi ly reuni ons, corporate retreats, academic camps, sports camps and leadership
enrichment. For more information or to inquire about Uni versity Conference
Services, call 724-938-4444 or check our website at http: //sai .cup.edu/uni vconfsrv/.

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Veterans Affairs
The Office of Veterans Affai rs, located in Johnson Hal l, is open from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m ., Monday th rough Friday. Evening hou rs may be arranged by appointment. The
phone number is 724-938- 4076. All matters pertaining to veterans and those entitled
to veterans' benefi ts are handled in this office. The staff al o processes all VA forms
and enrollment certificati ons fo r eligible students. All veterans, reservists, National
Guard personnel, and eligible dependen ts app lying fo r entrance to the uni versity
should co ntact the Office of Veteran s Affairs at an early date so th at necessary VA
paperwork can be processed to assure timely payments of educati onal benefits.
Undergradu ate veterans are also advised to take advantage of the university's
program to award college credits fo r military service schools.
The on-campus Veterans Club sponso rs the Colonel Arthur L. Bakewell Veterans'
Scholarship. Three $ 1,000 scholars hips are currentl y awarded to e ligible undergradu ate veteran s.

Web Site Development
T he Student Webteam consists of student emp loyees and vo lunteers who are
res ponsible fo r developing and maintaining all the sites within student li fe . They are
available to help clubs and organi zati ons, dining services, athl etics, student acti vities
and all areas of Student Development and Services to de ign and post cheir si tes.
They also maintain the online CALendar, http://sai.cup. edu/saica lend ar, whi ch lists
acti vities on campus. Ex plore the vast offerings fo r Cal U students, beginning with
the Student Life homepage located at http://sai .cup.edu .
Women's Center
The Women's Center, located in Suite 175 of the Natali Student Center, is a service
prov ided primaril y fo r fe male students of the uni versity but all students are we lco me
to parti cipate in acti vities of the Center. The Center eeks to prov ide a central foc us
fo r meetin g the needs of wo men and students. The Women's Center has five prim ary
objectives : Advocacy, Empowerment, Educati onal Progra mmin g, Collaborati on
with Ex isting Groups and Leadership. T he Women's Center, open Monday through
Friday, from 8am - 4pm , serves as a gatherin g place, a resource center, and a
meeting space fo r independent campus orga ni zati ons. The Women's Center is.
Phone 724-938-5857. For furth er inform ati on or visit our Web site at http://
sai.cup.edu/womenscenter.
WVCS (California Radio Station)
Owned and operated by the Student Associati on, Incorporated (SAi), WVCS is a 24ho ur a day, 3300 watt FM stati on with a coverage radius of 40 miles . WVCS typical
audi ence member is in the 15-45 age bracket, residing in the fi ve county region
(Washington, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland and Allegheny), with secondary
listeners in parts of Maryland and West Virginia. WVCS, has a mission of prov iding
students with "hands-on" radi o experi ence, while broadcasting to regional audi ence
news, sports, public service info rm ati on and the be tin popular musical entertainment - from a variety of genres. Students who succe sfully co mplete a training
program are able to become on-air DJ's. If you have any ques ti ons co ncerning
WVCS or Californi a Uni versity in general, please don ' t hesitate to call. You may
co ntact J.R. Wheeler at (724) 938-4303 or by e-mail: wheeler@cup. edu .

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Office of Social Equity
The Office of Social Equi ty supports the uni versity goal of creating and maintaining
a learning environment in whi ch the ri ghts of all are respected. Thi s office encourages the entire uni versity to become personall y in volved in enri ching the campus
through support of enh anced di versity and plurali sm. The O ffice of Social Equi ty
reaffirm s the uni versity commitment to equity and di versity through the promoti on
of understanding, tolerance and respect fo r other and ensures th at the uni versity
co mmunity understands and co mplies with federal and state laws and Californi a
Uni vers ity policies with respect to eq ual opportuni ty and affirmati ve acti on.

Services
The Office of Social Equity helps students to resolve co ncerns and compl aints
regarding harassment, di scrimination, and disability. As Ombu dsperson, the director
serves as an advocate fo r students fro m di verse bac kgrounds, offering consultati on
and support in equity and di versity iss ues. The Socia] Eq uity O ffice stri ves to help
indi viduals ex plore their attitudes and behav ior regard ing equity issues and is
available to any student who needs in fo rmati on, ass istance, or has a concern about
j usti ce, fairness and eq ual opportunity. Support services are prov ided in the
fo llowing areas:
Equal Opportunity, Di versity, Compli ance and Equity.
This area offers access to a resource library consisting of videos, books, pamphlets
and other info rm ati on related to eq ui ty and divers ity issues . In addition, the Special
Ass istant stri ves to enh ance di versity in the uni versity co mmunity through work
with the Women's Co nsorti um , President 's Commi ss ion the Status of Women,
Frederi ck Douglass Institute, P.E.A.C.E. Project, SAFE Zo ne, and the fo llowing
standing committees of the Ca li forni a University Forum : Safety and Social Equity
Committee and Core Va lues Committee.
Social Equi ty Compl aints
T he responsibili ty for in vestigating co mpl aints is vested in the Office of Social
Eq ui ty under the directi on of the Special Ass istant to the President. Complete
in fo rmati on regarding policies, procedures, and the info rm al and fo rmal co mpl ai nt
process can be fo und in the Po licy Statement and Compli ance Procedures on Equ al
Empl oyment Opportunity and Social Equity, available from thi s offi ce.
Ombudsperson
As Ombudsperson, the director offers consultati on, ass istance and support in equi ty
and di versity issues. All members of the Uni versity co mmuni ty have the ri ght to
seek advice and in fo rniation fro m the Special Ass istan t to the Pres ident, who will
maintain such consultati on in confidence to the greatest ex tent possible.
Sexual Harassment Education Sessions
As part of New Student Orientati on, the Office of Socia l Equity pro vides an
educati on session on sex ual harassment awareness. The required student success
session is designed to review the Cali fo rni a Uni versity Po licy on Sex ual Harassment, di scuss issues regarding sex ual harass ment, notify students whom to contact if
they should ex peri ence sex ual harass ment, and in fo rm students that they ca n seek
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trai ning fo rmat, the Office of Social Eq uity offers online training in Sexual Harassment Awareness. All members of the university co mm unity have 24 hour access to
the program at the fo llowing address:
www.cup.edu/president/equity/sex ual_ harass ment.htm .j

Location and Hours
T he Office of Social Equity is located in South Hall , Room 11 2. Office hours are
from 9AM to 5PM , Monday through Friday, and evenings and weekends by
appointment. Anyone desiring services or informati on is encouraged to stop at the
office or call 724-938-40 14. The web address is www.cup.edu/president/equity.
Policies
I. Equal Opportunity
Please see our statement on page 2 of the catalog. A copy of the policy is avai lable
fro m the O ffi ce of Socia l Equity and is also ava ilable on the web site above.

/I. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harass ment is reprehensible conduct that w ill not be tolerated at Cali fo rni a
Uni versity. The uni vers ity is co mmitted to prov iding a harass ment-free atmosphere
fo r all members of the uni versity communi ty. The uni versity is committed to the
hum an rights and di gnity of all indi viduals, therefore, it is the policy of the uni versity to prevent and eliminate sexual harass ment within the uni versity communi ty. In
additi on, it is the policy of the uni versity th at an y practi ce or behav ior that consti tutes sexual harass ment is un acceptable and will not be to lerated. The Office of
Social Equity has an established process to in vestigate and address any complaints
of sex ual harass ment. A complete copy of the compl aint procedure is avai lable from
this offi ce and on the web site.

Ill. ADA/504
In accord ance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Ameri cans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA ), California Uni versity of PA prov ides reasonab le accommodations fo r otherwise qualified students to ensure eq ual access to
university progra ms and acti vities .

Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
Services fo r students with di sabili ties are prov ided through the Office fo r Students
with Disabilities (OSD). Students must request accommodati ons through the Office
fo r Students w ith Disabilities and should make the request for accom modations as
soon as possible. The decision regarding appropriateness of the requested acco mmodations rests with the service provider offi ce and must be supported by the
student 's documentati on on fil e with OSD. The office is currentl y located in the
Keystone Educati on Building - Roo m I IOA. The phone number is (724) 938-5781 .
ADA/504 Appeal Process
If a student considers th at a requested acco mm odati on has not been granted or is
inappropriate, s/he should immedi ate ly di scuss the matter with the OSD Director,
(724) 938-578 1. If the student is not satisfied with the result of this conference, s/he
should contact the ADA Compli ance Office, (724) 938-4076. This office helps to
ensure compli ance with Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Ameri cans with Disabilities Act and prov ides an avenue of resolution for student prob343

!ems/concerns regarding accommodations . If the student does not reach accord at
this level, they may appeal to the Office of Social Equity. The Office of Social
Equity has an established process to investigate and address any complaints of
discrimination on the basis of a disability.
IV. Affirmative Action Statement
Integrity, Civility and Responsibility are the official core values of California
University of Pennsylvania, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

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Governance and Administration
State System of Higher Education
Commonweal th of Pennsylvania
Chancellor
Judy G. Hample
Board of Governors
Charles A. Gomulka, Chairman
C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni , Vice Chairman
R. Benj amin Wiley, Vice Chairman
Matthew E. Baker
Marie Conly Lammando
Jeffrey W. Coy
Brandon W. Danz
Paul S. Dlugolecki
Dan iel P. Elby
David P. Holveck
Vincent J. Hughes
Kim E. Lyttl e
Christine J. Olson
Vicki L. Ph illips
Edward G. Rendell
James J. Rhoades
Dav id M . Sanko
Ronald L. Strickler, Jr.
John K. Thornburgh
F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., Chairman Emeritus

California University of Pennsylvania
President
Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Council of Trustees
Jerry Spangler,Chairman
Aaron Walton, Vice Chairman
Jesse Hereda, Secretary
Kri stina B. Bologna
Cheri Lee Bomar
Peter J. Daley
Robert J. Irey
Leo Krantz
John C. Pettit
Gwendolyn Simmons
Robert Wetzel
Judy G. Hample, ex-officio

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California University of Pennsylvania
Office of the President
Angelo Armenti , Jr., president
Lenora Angelone, special ass istant to the president fo r EEO/
Social Equity Officer
Norman G. Hasbrouck, assistant to the president fo r special projec ts
Sandra Huska, director of continuous improvemen t
Dee Stalvey, executi ve staff ass istant to the president
Dana Turcic, Recording Secretary, Uni versity Forum
Academic Affairs
Curtis C. Smith, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs
Edward Chute, director of honors program
Leonard Colelli, dean, Eberly College of Science and Technology
William Edmonds, director of admission
Joyce A. Hanley, executi ve director of lifelong learning
Audrey-Beth Fitch, director of women 's studies
Ri chard Helldobler, dean, Co llege of Liberal Arts
Belinda Holliday, director of articul ation and transfer eval uation
Douglas Hoover, interim dean of library services
Geraldine Jones, dean, College of Education and
Human Services
Thomas Kinsey, dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research
Ri chard L. Kline, director of instituti onal research
Harry M . Lang ley, assoc iate provost for student retention
Marilyn Natili, director of career services
Rose Re inhart, associate provost and uni versity registrar
Chad Smith, director of training services, Southpointe
Charles E. Talbert, associate director of academic record s
Donald J. Thompson, associate provost
Catherine N. Urban, executive staff assistant to provost
Stephanie Urchi ck, executive director of the Southpointe Center and Workforce
Development Center, Pittsburgh
Thomas Wilkinson , director of student teaching
Administration and Finance
A llan J. Golden, vice president for ad mini stration and fi nance
Arthur Berkov itz, interim director of computing services center
Diane Biddle, executi ve staff ass istant to the vice president
Sharon ELkattaru , director of environmental health and safety
Eugene P. Grilli , associate vice president for ad ministrati on and finance
Thomas Jameso n, director of physical plant
Eric Larmi, comptroller
Margaret M. Miller, director of payroll
Carl Maurer, director of purchas ing
Rosanne Pandrok, director of budget
James Hansen, interim director of public safety
Rebecca Ray, bursar
Penelope Stanick, director of personnel

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Thomas Tay lor, director of inventory and risk insuran ce management
Robert Thorn , director of financial aid

Student Development and Services
Paul E. Burd, vice president for student development and ervices
C harles Bohn, director of recreational services, Student Associati on, Inc.
Paul Fazio, ass istant dean of student services
Paul Flores, associate athletic director, director of Vulcan sports network
Eli zabeth A. Gruber, counselor, drug and alcohol speciali st
Joy Hel sel, director of student publications, Student Association, Inc .
Karen Hjerpe, assoc iate athletic director/seni or women's admini strator
Alan K. Jam es, associate dean for student development
Charlene Mc Vay, executive secretary to the vice president
Way ne Miller, director of athletic development/off-ca mpus hou sing coordinator
Barry Niccolai , dean for student services/executive director, Student Association, Inc.
Ri chard Olshefski, director of business operati ons, Student Association, Inc.
Nancy Pinard i, ass istant dean fo r student services
Thomas Pucci, athl etic director
Mary Ann Salotti, coun seling psychologist
Law rence Sebek, ass istant dean for student services
Dav id Smith, director of sports informati on
Timothy Susick, dean fo r student development/university judicial officer
Nancy J. Ta.it, dea n/internati onal student adviser
Shawn Urbine, assistant dean of residenti al fac ilities/confe ren ces
John G. Watkins, assistant dean for student services
Jay R. Wheeler, ass istant dean for student servi ces/media
Charles Willi amson, assistant dean for student growth and development
Residence Hall Directors
Lamont Coleman/activities
Ri chard Dulaney/assistant coordinator of camps and conferences
James Pflugh/coordinator of judicial affairs
Leslie Loase/assess ment
Sheleta Webb/residence life publications
University Advancement
June Pickett Dowdy, interim vice president fo r advancement
Beth Baxter, director of marketing
Mi chae l Brna, exec utive director, Mon Valley Renaissance
Rene E. Brooks, exec uti ve secretary to the vice president
Colleen Gentilcore, editor of The Journal
Howard Goldstein, assoc iate vice president for uni versity adva ncement
Mi che le Renee McCoy, director of public affairs
C hristopher Meehan, exec uti ve director of alumni re lati ons
Jeffrey Petrucci, director of annu al giving
Deborah Wojcik, director of Government Agency Coordin ati on Office

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Faculty
(Date of permanent appointment to California Uni versity of Pennsylvania.)
Holiday Eve Adair. ( 1998) Associate Professor, Psychology. B.A., M.A .. Ph .D., Uni versity of Akron
Aref M. AI-Khattar. (2002) Assoc iate Professor, Justice Studies. B.A. , Uni versity of Jordan ; M.A., Ph.D.,
Indiana Uni versity of Pennsylvani a
David G. Argent. (2000) Assistant Professor, Biological and Envrionmental Sciences. B.S. , lndiana Uni versity
of Pen nsylvania; M.S ., Virgi nia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., The Penn ylvania State
University
Denci l K. Backus. ( 1983) Assistant Professor, Communication Studies. A. B. , Glenville State College; M .A.,
West Virginia Uni versity
Mitchell M . Bailey. ( 1959) Associate Professor, Biological And Environmental Sciences. B.S., California
Uni versity of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Rutgers Uni versity
Rollin M. Barber. ( I 976) Professor, Sociology. B.S .. M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Sylvia J. Barksdale. ( I999) Associate Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. B.A., M.S.W. , Ph.D., Uni versity
of Pittsburgh
Bruce D. Barnhart . ( 1986) Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. A.A.S. , B.S., M.Ed .. California University
of Pennsylvania; PTA , ATC, Ed. D., West Virginia Uni versity
William J. Beardsley. (1969) Assistant Professor, English. B.A. , M.A. , West Vi rginia Uni versity
Peter J. Belch. ( 1968) Professo r & Coordinator of the Graduate Program. Special Education. B.S., Cali fornia
Uni versity of Pennsy lvania: M.A., Ed. D., West Virginia Uni versity
Ralph J. Belsterling. (200 1) Assistant Professor, Communication Disorders. B.S., M.Ed., M.S., Cali fornia
Uni versity of Pennsy lvania; M.S. , Clarion Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Au.D., Uni versity of Florida
Mohamed Benbourenane. (200 I) Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., Uni versity of
Science and Technology of Algeri a, Algeria; M.A., Ph.D., Uni versity of Cali fornia, San Diego
William Bennett. ( 1967) Assistant Professor, English. B.A., M.A., Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Willi am B. Biddington. ( 1977) Professor & Chair, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S. , M.S ., ATC, Ed. D.,
West Virginia University
Chery l L. Bilitsk.i. (2001 ) Director, Student Services, Office for Students with Disabilities. B.S., California
University of Pennsylvania ; M.S., University of Dayton
Lee R. Black. (2001 ) Associate Professor & Chair, Justice Studies. B.A., Roosevelt Uni versity; Ph.D., Union
Graduate School
WiUiarn F. Blose!. (1976) Associate Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., Pennsylvania State University;
M. B.A. , University of Pittsburgh; C.P.A.
Melanie J. Blumberg. (200 1) Assistant Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., Youngstown State
ni versity; M.A. , The University of Akron: Ph.D., Kent State University
David F. Boehm. ( 1989) Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences. B.S., West Liberty State College;
M.S., Ph.D., West Virginia Uni versity
Jane Bonari . (2000) lnsLructor, Elementary and Early Chi ldhood Education. B.S., M.Ed., California Uni versity
of Pennsylvania
Barbara H. Bonfanti. ( 1994) Associate Professor & Chair, Communication Disorders. B.S., Indiana Uni versity
of Pennsylvania; M.S., St. Francis College of Ulinois; M.Ed., California Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh
Kaddour Boukaabar. ( 1997) Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., Uni versity ofWahran, Algeria;
M.S. , Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Bowling Green State Uni versity
Mark E. Bronakowsk.i. (1984) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., M.Ed. , California University
of Pennsylvania; Ed .D., West Virginia University

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Burre ll A. Brown. ( I 989) Professor & Chair, Business and Economics. B.S ., Ca li fo rni a Uni ve rsity of
Pennsy lva nia; MBA ., J.O., Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Edward Brown. (I 967) Associa te Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. B.S., Uni versity of Pittsburgh;
M.L. S., Carnegie Me llon Uni ve rsity; M.S. W. , Universit y of Pittsburgh
Wa ller A. Brumm . ( 1995) Professor, Sociology. B.A ., Wittenberg Uni versit y; 8.0., Methodist Theologica l
School of Ohio; M.A ., Kent State Uni vers it y; Ph .D., The Oltio State Universit y
Glori a Cataldo Brusoski . ( 1997) Associate Professor & Chair, Counselor Ed ucation and Services. B.A. , Duquesne
University; M.Ed. , Gannon University; Ph.D., University of Pi ttsburgh
Thomas P. Buckelew. ( 1969) Professo r, Biological and Environmental Sc iences. B.S., Muhlenberg College;
M.S., Ph.D., Un iversity of South Carolina
John J. Burns. ( 1969) Professor, Philosoph y. B.A. , Uni versity of Notre Dame; M.A., University of Toronto;
J.O. , Duquesne Uni versi ty
Malcolm P. Callery. ( 1978) Professor, Theatre and Dance. B.S., Califo rn ia Uni versit y of Pennsylvania; M.F.A.,
Southern Illinois Uni ve rsit y
David N. Campbe ll. ( I 988) Professor, Ed ucational Studies. B. Ed ., Southeastern Lo ui siana Unive rsity ; M.S.,
Ph.D. , Uni versit y of Ill inois
Dorothy M. Campbell. ( 1973) Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Education. B.S., Indiana Uni vers ity
of Pennsylva ni a; M.S .. Bucknell Universit y; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
ancy Carlin o. (2000) Assistan t Professor, Communication Disorders. B.A., Duquesne Uni versity; M.A .,
Uni versit y of Pitt sburgh
James 0 . Carter. ( 1990) Assistant Professor, Communication Studies. 8 .A., Marshall Uni vers ity; M.A., Ohio
Uni versity
Ri chard Cavasi na. ( 1992) Professor, Psychology. B.S ., M.S. , Duquesne Uni versity; Ph .D., West Virginia
University
M. Arshad Chawd hry. ( 1976) Professo r, Business and Economics. B.S ., Uni versity of Agri culrure (Pakistan );
M.S ., Uni ve rsity of Agriculture (Pakistan); M.A. , Uni versity of Mary land; M.S., Ph.D., Uni ve rsity of Illinois
Margaret Christopher. ( 1995) Associate Professor, Social Work and Gero ntology. B.A., Mou nt St. Mary College;
M.S. W., M.Ph., Ph.D., Uni ve rsity of Pittsburgh
Edward J. Chu te. ( 1990) Professor, English. Director of Honors Prog ram. B.A., St. Vi ncent College; M.A.,
Ph .D., Uni ve rsity of Minnesota
Pamela B. Cignetti . ( I990) Professor, Elementary and Earl y Childhood Education. B.S., M.Ed., Cali forni a
Uni ve rsity of Pennsylva nia; Ed. D., Un ive rsity of Pittsburgh
Jesse A. C ignetti. ( 1968) Professor. Chemistry and Phys ics. B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylva nia;
M.Ed .. Duquesne University: Ph .D .. The Ohio State Uni versity
Debra M. Clinge rm an. ( 1984) Associate Professo r, Business and Economics. B.A., Califo rni a University of
Pennsylva nia; M.8 .A., West Virginia University
Ismail Cole. ( I 988) Professor, Business and Economics. B.A., Harvard College; M.A., Tufts Uni versity; Ph.D. ,
Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Donald J. Conte. ( 1968) A sociate Professor, Earth Sciences. B.S., California University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Indiana Uni ve rsity of Pennsylva nia; M.S ., California University of Pennsylvania
Mary O 'Connor Cook . (2001 ) Associate Professo r, Nursing. B.S.N. , Carlow C
Uni versity of Pittsburgh

ollege; M.S .N. , Ph.D.,

Elaine S. Costello. ( 1966) Instructor, Chemistry and Phys ics. B.S. , Cali fo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvania
Joni L. Cramer Roh. ( I 99 1) Associate Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S., West Virginia University;
M.A.T., Uni versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; Ed .D., West Virginia Uni versity; ATC
Christine Crawford . ( 1992) Assistant Professor, Academic Development Services. B.A., California Uni versity
of Pennsylvania; M.A. , West Virginia Uni versity

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Rick A. C umings. ( 1992) Associate Professo r, Co mmuni cation Studies. B.A. , Uni versity of Illino is; B.A. ,
Moody Bible Institute; M.A., Marquelle Uni versity ; Ph.D., Penn sy lvani a State University
La ura DeFazio. (2000) Assistant Professor, A11 a nd Design. B.F.A., Indiana Uni versity of Pe nnsylvani a; M. F. A.,
Kent State University
Elwin Dic kerson. ( 1989) Professor, Ele me ntary and Early C hildhood Education. B.S., M.S ., Califo rni a University
of Pennsy lvani a; Ed .D., West Virginia Univers it y
Robert F. Dickie. ( 1966) Professor, Spec ial Ed ucati o n. B.S., Bridgewater State College; M .A., Ed.D., Mi chi gan
State University
William E. Dieterle. (2000) Assistant Professor, C hemistry & Ph ys ics. B.S., Arizona State Uni versity: Ph.D.,
Uni versity o f Cali fo rni a at Berkeley
Gail S. Ditkoff. ( 1986) Professor, Psyc ho logy. B.A., State Uni ve rsi ty o f New York at Bingha mton-Harpur
College; M .S., Ph.D., State Uni versit y o f ew York at A lba ny. Pe nn sylvani a a nd New York Certified Sc hool
Psyc ho logist, Licensed Psyc ho logist
Theodore L. Domini c k. ( 1969) Professor, C he mistry a nd Phys ics. B.S., Cali fo rni a University of Pe nn sylvan ia;
Ed.S .. Ph.D ., West Vi rg inia Uni versit y
Rona ld G . Dre ucci. ( 1973) Professor, Applied Engineerin g a nd Tec hn ology. B.S. , M .Ed ., California Uni versity
of Penn ylvania; Ed.D. , West Virginia Uni vers ity
Dilawar Mumby Edwards. ( 1972) Professor. Ed ucational Studies. I.Sc., St. A loysius' College, Jaba lpur, India;
B.E. (First C lass Ho ns.), Govt. Engineering College, Jaba lpu r, India; M .E. (I ), Indi an Institute of Sc ience,
Banga lore, India; M .Sc. in Ed., Ph.D. , Indi ana Uni versity, Bloomin gto n, Indi ana
Da ni e l E. Engs trom. (200 1) Ass istant Pro fesso r, Applied Eng ineerin g a nd Tec hno logy. B.S., Millersville
Uni versity of Pe nnsylvani a; M .Ed ., Bow ling Green Sta te Un ive rsity; Ed.D., Duques ne Uni vers it y
De bo ra h A. Farrer. (200 1) Ass istant Professo r, Ele me nta ry/Ea rl y C hildh ood Ed uca ti on . B.S., Ca li fo rni a
Univers ity of Pe nnsylvani a: M .A., Ed. D., West Virginia Uni versity:
Audrey- Be th Fitc h. ( 1995) Assistant Professor, History a nd Po litical Scie nce. B.A., Uni vers ity of Calgary;
M .A ., Universi ty of Toro nto; Ph.D., Uni versi ty of Glasgow
Pa ul A. Flores. ( 1985) Associate Professor & C hai r, Athl eti cs: Associate Director of Athletics. B.S., M .S. , East
Stroudsburg Uni versit y o f Pe nn sylva ni a
Sylvia L. Foil. ( 1990) Professor, Communicatio n Studies. Director of Televisio n Studi o. B.S.S., M .A. , Ph .D.,
orth westem Uni versity
Nic ho las S. Ford. ( 1992) Professor & Chair, Mathe matics and Computer Science. B.S., Michi gan State Uni versity;
M .S., Wes t Virginia Uni ve rsit y; Ph .D., Mic hi gan State Uni ve rsity
Ro na ld L. Fo rsythe. ( 1968) Ass istan t Professor, English. B.S. , Cali forn ia Uni versity of Pe nnsylvani a; M .A.,
orth Dakota State Uni versit y
Marc S. Federico. ( 1999) Assistant Professo r, Health Science a nd S po rt Studi es. B.S., Uni versity o f Pittsburgh;
M .P.T., S li ppery Roc k Un iversity o f Pe nnsylvani a
Swamdeep S. Gi ll . (2002) Assista nt Professo r, Earth Sciences. B.S. , Unive rsity o f A lbe rta; M.S., Uni versity of
Oklaho ma
Li zbeth A. Gi llette. ( 1986) Professor, Ed ucatio nal Studies. B.S., Carnegie Me llon Uni versity; M .Ed ., Uni versity
of Pittsburgh ; M.Pub.Mgmt. , Carnegie Me llo n Un iversity; Ed. D., University of Pittsburgh
Max A. Gonano. ( 1982) Professor & Chair, Music. Director of Bands. B.F.A .. M .F.A. , Carnegie Mellon Uni versity
Arcides Gonza lez. (2002) Assistant Professor, Foreign Lang uages and C ultures. B.A. , Broo kl yn College; M.A .,
Ph.D., Uni vers ity of California, Los Angeles
Judith A. Good. ( 1990) Associate Professor. Eng lish. B.S., M.A ., Pe nn sy lva nia State Uni versit y, M .F.A .,
Uni versit y of Pittsburgh
Gregg Go ul d. ( 199 1) Professor, C hemistry and Ph ysics. B.A., Colgate Uni vers ity ; Ph .D., Uni ve rsity of
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Helen M. Grochmal. ( 1991) Associate Professor, Library Services. B.A. , Wilkes University; M.A., Pennsylvania
State University; M.L.S., Rutgers Uni versity
Elizabeth A. Gruber. ( 1990) Assistant Professor, Student Services. B.S. , Bowling Green State Uni versity ; M.A.,
Youngstown State Un iversity
Judith I. Hall. ( I984)Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., University of Pennsylvania;
M.S ., University of Pittsburgh
Greg Harrison. (200 I) Assistant Professor, Art and Design. B.A., California University of Pennsylvania; M.F.A.,
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Assoc. Degree, Art Institute of Pinsburgh
Mary A. Hart. (1984) Assistant Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. B.S ., Nebraska We Ieyan University;
M.A ., Duquesne Universi ty; Grad uate Aging Specialist Certificate, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Patricia L. Hartman. ( 1989) Professor, English. B.A., Abilene Chri stian University; M.A.T., Johns Hopkins
University; M.A., Ph .D., Ohio University
Jeffrey R. Hatton. (200 1) Instructor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S. , Lock Haven Uni versi ty of
Pennsylvania; B.S., College of Misericordia
Wilburn Hayde n, Jr. ( 1998) Associate Professor & Director of MSW Program, Social Work and Gerontology.
B.A., St. Andrews College; M.S .W. , University of North Carolina; Ph.D. , Uni versity of Toronto
Joseph C. Heim. ( 1990) Associate Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., M.A., Uni versity of Pittsburgh;
M. Phil. , Cambridge University; Ph.D. , University of Pittsburgh; Certificate, International Fi nance, Wharton
Graduate School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
William Hendricks. ( 1990) Professor, English. B.A., Case Western Reserve University; M.A. , Ph.D. , Universi ty
of Pittsburgh
Keith D. Hepner. (1995) Associate Professor & Chair, Educational Studies. B.S. , M. Ed. , Cali fo rnia University
of Pennsylvania, Ed.D., Uni versity of Pittsburgh.
Barbara Hess. ( 1990) Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., C larion Uni versity of
Pennsy lvania; M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylva nia
Rebecca A. Hess. (200 I) Assistant Professor, Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S. , West Virginia Unive rsity;
M.S. , West Virginia University; Ph .D., University of Pittsburgh
G lenn R. Hider. ( 1998) Associate Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. A.S. , State University of
New York; B.S., State University College Oswego; M.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ed.D., West Virgi nia
University
Karl a A. Hoffman. (I 990) Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S. , Towson Stale
University; M.Ed., CAGS, Uni versity of Massac husens
Larry D. Horalh. ( 1990) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S. , M.S ., Eastern Illinois Uni versity;
Ph.D. , Texas A&M Univers ity
Ronald C. Hoy. ( 1969) Professor & Chair, Philosophy. B.A. , University of California al Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh
Henry A. Huffman. ( 1995) Associate Professor, Educational Studies. B.S ., California Uni versity of Pennsylvania,
M.Ed ., Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Susan A. Jasko. ( 1998) Associate Professor, Communication Studies. Director of Communication Lab/Research
Center. B.A., William Paterson College; M.A. , Ph .D., The Ohio State University
Kirk R. John. ( I990) Professor, Psyc hology. Directorof School Psychology Clinic. B.A. , California University
of Pennsy lvania ; M.Ed., Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; NCSP; Pennsylvania Certified School
Psychologist; Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist
David T. Jones. ( 1985) Associate Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., Way nesburg College; M.S. , West
Virginia University; C.P.A.
Eliza beth Jones. ( 1992) Associate Professor & Chair, Sociology. B.A ., M.A. , Ph.D. American University
Macdonald N. Kale. ( 1985) Associate Professor, Communication Studies. B.A. , Governors State Uni versity;
M.A. , University of Illinois, Chicago; Ph.D., Indiana Uni versity, Bloomington

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John R. Kallis. ( 1985) Professor, Applied Engineerin g and Technology. B.S., M.Ed., Californ ia Uni versi1 y of
Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Uni vers i1 y of Pinsburgh
Robert H. Kane, Jr. ( 1988) Professor. Health Science and Sport Studies. B.S. , Un iversity ofConnecti cu1 ; M.S .,
Uni versity of Soulhern Maine; PT; ATC; Ed.D. , Wesl Virginia Uni versi ty
Chad M. Kauffman. (200 1) Assis1an1 Professo r, Earth Science. B.S. , Sa li sbury Uni versi1 y; M.A .. Ph .D.,
University of ebraska-Lincol n
Kun P. Kearcher. (200 I) Assistant Professor, English. B.A .. Michigan State Uni versity; M.A., Wes1em Michigan
University; Ph.D., The Universi ty of Toledo
C lyde Y. Kiang. ( 1972) Associale Professor & Collecl ion Management, Library Services. B.A., ational Taiwan
ni versity; M.A., Wes1em Michigan Uni versity; M.A., Michiga n State Uni ve rsity; Certificale. Uni versity of
Wiscon in
Wi ll iam G. Kimmel. ( 1976) Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences. B.A., Wilkes College; M.S. ,
Ph.D., Pennsylvania Slate Univers i1 y
Richard L. Klin e. ( 1972) Assis1an1 Professor & Chair, Studen1 Services;. Direclor of Institutional Research.
B.S., Pennsylvania State Uni versity; M.S., California Uni versity of Pennsylvani a
David Y. Kolick. ( 1988) Associate Professo r, App lied Engi neering and Technology. B.S. , A.S., M.Ed., California
University of Pennsy lvania
Stanley A. Komacek. ( 1987) Professor & Chai r, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., California Uni vers i1y
of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Miami Uni versity; Ed.D. , West Virgi ni a Uni vers i1 y
Kevin A. Koury. ( 1999) Associa1e Professor, Special Education. B.S., West Virginia Westleyan College; M.A. ,
Ed. D., West Virgi nia Universi1y
Alan H. Krueck. (1966) Professor, Foreign Languages and Cultures. B.A., Syracuse Uni versity; M.A., Michigan
State Univers ity; Ph.D., Uni versi1y of Zurich
Rene L. Kruse. (1989) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., Peru State College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Texas A&M Uni versity
Michelle L. LaCane. ( 1999) Assistant Professor and Occupational Therapy Assista nt Program Director, Health
Science and Sport Studies. B.S., Uni versity of Piusburgh; Mas1er of Occupational Therapy, Duquesne Uni versi ty
John P. Lambertson. ( 1998) Associale Professor & Chair, An and Design. B.A., Mary Was hing1on College;
A.M., Ph.D., Un iversity of lllinois
Paul L. Lancas1er. ( 1969) Associale Professo r & Chair, Special Education. B.S. , M.S., Califo rni a University of
Pennsylvania
Regis Lazor. ( 1972) Associate Professor, Spec ial Education. B.S., Californi a University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed.,
Uni versity of Delaware
Shirley A. Lazorchak. (200 I) Assis1an1 Professor, Business and Eco nomics. B.S., West Vi rgin ia University;
M.S., Robert Morris Un iversity; Ph .D., The Ohio S1a1e Uni versity
Karen L. LeMas1ers. ( 1986) Professor, Business and Economics. B.S., M.B .A., Wesl Virginia University; Ph .D.,
Uni versity of Pinsburgh
R. Scou Lloyd. (2002) Assistanl Professor, Art & Design. B.A. , Uni versi1y of Pinsburgh; M.F.A ., Prall lnstitu1e;
Ed.D., University of Pi11Sburgh
John W. Loney. ( 1984) Associa1e Professor, Applied Engineerin g and Technology. B.S., Youngs1own Stale
Uni ver ily; M.S., Michigan Technological Uni ve rsity
Sammy P. Lonich. ( I 989) Associale Professor & Chair, Psychology. B.S. , M.S., Californ ia Unive rsi1 y of
Pennsylvania; Pennsy lvania Certified School Psychologis1, Licensed Psycho logisl
Cerenna S. Mace. (200 1) Assis1an1 Professor, Academic Develo pmen1 Services. B.S., Cali fo rnia Uni versity of
Pennsylvania; M.A., West Virginia Uni versity
Sean C. Madden. ( I 989) Professor & Chair, History and Political Science. B.A .. Xavier Uni versity; M.A.,
Universi1y of otre Dame; D.A., Carnegie Mellon Uni versi1 y

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Margaret A. Marcinek. ( 1983) Professo r & C ha ir, Nursing. B.S ., Penn sylva nia S tate Uni vers ity; M .S.N.,
Un ive rsi ty of Mary land; Ed.D., West Virginia University; R.N.
Nic ho las Martin. (2000) Instruc tor, Psyc hology. B.S. , M.S.W., Uni vers ity of Pittsburgh; M .S. Califo rni a
Un ivers ity of Penn sylvani a; Ed. D., Indi a na Uni versity of Pennsylva ni a; Certified School Psychologist; Licensed
Psychologist
Elizabeth Mason. ( 1987) Professor, Psychology. S upervisor of School Psycho logy C linic. B.S. , M .Ed. , Indiana
Uni ve rsity of Penn sylvan ia; Ph.D .. Ball State Universi ty; NCSP; Penn sy lvania a nd West Virginia Cert ified
School Psycho logist; Licensed Psycho log ist
J. Drew McG ukin . (I 990) Associate Professor & C hair, Co mmun ication Studi es. B.A., Freed Hardeman College;
M.A. , S.C.T., Murray S tate Un iversity; Ph .D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
James T. Mc Vey. ( 1966) Ass ista nt Professor, Eng lish. B.A. , Youngs tow n State Uni ve rsity ; M .A. , University of
Virginia
James R. Means, Jr. ( 1986) Assoc iate Professor, App lied Eng ineering and Techno logy. B.S., West Virginia
University; M.S. , University o f Pittsburgh
Beverl y J. Melenyzer. ( 199 1) Professor, Elementary and Early C hi ldhood Educati o n. B.S ., M .Ed., Cali fo rni a
Uni versit y o f Penn sylvan ia; Ed. D., India na Un iversity o f Pennsylvania
Edward Me ndo la. ( 1989) Assoc iate Professor, Business and Economics. M.S. , Waynesbu rg College; M.S. ,
Robe11 Morris College; C.P.A.
Ellen M. Mic hae l. ( 1992) Associate Professor. Music. B.A ., St. Cathe rine; M .M. , Uni versi ty of Wisconsin ;
Ph .D., Un iversi ty of Pittsburgh
Rona ld L. Michael. ( 1969) Professor, Justi ce Studies. B.S ., Jamestown College; M .A., Uni ve rsity of No rth
Dakota; Ed.D. , Ball Sta te Un ivers ity
John E. Michaels. ( 1999) Associate Professor & Chair, Professio na l Studies . B.S. , M.B .A., American University;
D.B.A., Geo rge Washin gto n Un ivers it y
Ri chard Miecznikows ki. ( 1990) Professor, Art a nd Desig n. B.S. , Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.F.A.,
State Uni versit y of New York, College of Cerami cs at Alfred Uni versity
Pa tricia Milford. ( 1989) Assoc iate Professor, Co mmuni cati on Studi es. B.A ., George Mason Uni versity; M .A.,
Eastern Michiga n University; Ph.D., Pennsylvan ia State Uni vers it y
C. A llan Mi ller. ( 1976) Professor, Biological and En vironmenta l Sciences. B.S., Buena Vista College; M .A.,
Mankato S tate College; Ph.D., North Dakota Sta te Universit y
Susan J. Mongell. (1990) Associate Professor, Business and Economics. B.A., Seton Hill College; M .A. , Ph .D. ,
Uni ve rsity of Pittsburgh
Lawre nce L. Moses. ( 1969) Professo r & Cha ir, Earth Scie nces. B.S. , Ed inboro Uni vers ity of Pennsylvan ia;
M .Ed. , Pe nn sy lvania State Un ive rsity; Ph .D., Uni versity of Pittsb urgh
Thomas R. Muelle r. ( 1999) Assist Professor, Ea11h Scie nces. B.S., Towson Sta te Uni vers it y; M.A., Uni vers ity
of Connec ti c ut; Ph.D. , Uni versity of Illino is
John P. Na s . ( 1990) Associate Professor, Justi ce Studies. B.A ., Mi c hi gan Sta te Univers ity ; M .A ., Western
Mic hi gan Uni versity ; Ph.D., The Ohio State Uni versit y
J. Alan Nata li. ( 1986) Ass istant Professor, Eng lish. B.S ., M .A., California Uni versity of Pennsylva ni a
Dia ne H. Nettles. ( 1989) Professor, Elementary a nd Early Childh ood Ed ucati o n. B.A., M.A., Uni versity of
South Flo rida; Ph .D., Uni vers ity of South Florida
Daria L. Nikitina. (200 1) Assistant Professor, Earth Scie nce. B.S., M.S., Moscow Sta te University, Ru ssia;
Ph .D., Universi ty of De laware
Marsha L. o lf. (1987) Associate Professor, C hai r & Public Services Coord inator, Library Services. B.A.,
Waynesburg College; M .L.S., Uni vers ity of Pittsburgh
George D. Novak. ( 1959) Associate Professo r, Mathematics and Co mpute r Science. B.S., Cali fo rni a University
of Pe nn sylvania; M.Lill ., Uni vers ity of Pittsburgh

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Mark L. Nowak. (I 985) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., University of Wi consin, Stout ;
M.S. , Ed.D., Texas A&M Uni versity; C. P.R .
Will iam W. O' Donnell . ( 1995) Associate Professor, Theatre and Dance. B.F. A., Pennsylvania State University;
M.F.A., Wayne State Uni versity
Michele A. Pagen. ( 1998) Associate Professor, Theater and Dance. B.A., Califo rn ia University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State Uni versity
Suzanne M. Palko. ( 1984) Associate Professor, Nurs ing. B.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; M.S.N .,
Univer ity of Pennsylvania; R.N.
Raldo 0. Parascenzo. ( 1965) Associate Professor & Chai r, Foreign Languages and Cultures. B.A., M.Ed., M.
Lit. , University of Pittsburgh; D.Ph. & Lit. , International Uni versity of Mex ico
Youn g J. Park. (1977) Professor, Business and Economics. B.P. A., Korea Uni versity; M.A., Ph.D .. Temple
Uni versity
Pratu l C. Pathak. (1990) Professor, English. B.A., M.A., L.L.B ., Uni versity of De lhi, lndia; M.A., Ph.D. ,
Uni versity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
John Patrick. (200 1) Assistant Professor, Counselor Education and Services. B.A., Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania; M.S., Uni versity of Scranton; Ed.D., Pennsylvan ia State University
Brian K. Paulson. ( 1989) Professor & Chair, Biological and Environmental Science. B.A ., Gustav us Adolphus
College; M.S., Michigan Technological Uni versity; Ph .D., Uni versity of Oklahoma
Gwendolyn D. Perry-Burney. (200 1) Assistant Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. B.S. W. , M.S. W., Temple
University; Ph.D., Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Jeffrey L. Petrucci. ( 198 1) Associate Professor, Uni versi ty Advancement. B.S., M.A., California University of
Pennsy lvania
Alben R. Pokol. ( 1965) Associate Professor, & Reference Librarian, Li brary Services. B.S., Californ ia University
of Pennsylvania; M. Ed ., Duquesne Uni versity; M. L.S., University of Pittsburgh
Alton . Powe. ( 1973) Professor, Counselor Ed ucation and Services. B.A., Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Califo rnia Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Uni ve rsity of Pittsburgh
Lori ng A. Prest. ( 1998) Instructor & Electronic Resources Li brarian, Library Services. A.A. , Brevard Commu nity
College; B.R.E. Baptist Bible College; Th.M. Grace Theological Seminary; M.S. (L.l.S.), Uni versity of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign
Aleksandra Prokic. (200 I) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., Belgrade, Uni versity,
Yugoslavia; M. A. , School of Visual An s, New York
Thomas G. Pucci. ( 199 I) Professor, Athletics. Director of Athletics. B.S. , Califo rnia State University at
Sacramento: M. Ed., Pacific Uni versity; Ph .D., University of ew Mexico.
Anthony S. Pyzdrowski . (I 990) Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. A.S. , Pennsylvania State
University; B.S. , M.S .. Ph.D., West Vi rginia Uni versi ty
Joan ne Raleigh. ( 1975) Associate Professor, Academic Development Services. Act IOI Director. B.S. , M.Ed. ,
Califo rnia Uni versity of Pennsylvania
Rebecca A. Regeth. (200 1)Assistant Professor, Psychology. B.A., M.S., Western Washington Uni versity; Ph.D.,
Uni versity of New Hampshire
Margarita Ri bar. ( 1986) Associate Professor, Foreign Languages and Cultures. B.S., Unive rsidad Pedag6gica,
Bogota, Colombia; M.S., Duquesne Uni versity
Clyde A. Roben s. (1992) Professor, Busines and Economics. B.S., M.B.A., Marshall Uni versity; D.D.A. ,
Uni versity of Kentucky
JoAnn Rodri guez- Naeser. ( 1992) Assistant Professo r, Academic Development Services. Director of Student
Suppon Services. B. A., M.Ed., Cali fo rnia Uni versity of Pennsylvania
Susan D. Ryan. (2002) Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences. BA, University of Western Ontario ; M.A. ,
Bournemouth Uni versity, England; Ph.D., Uni versity of Calgary

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Ghassa n A. Sa lim . (200 1) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., Wright State
Uni versi ty; M.S., West Virgini a University
Melvin J. Sally. (1973) Professor & Chair, Academic Development Services. B.S., West Virginia University;
M.Ed. , Cali fornia Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Mary Ann Saloni . ( 1994) Associate Professor & Counseling Center Licensed Psychologist, Student Services.
B.A., University of Pinsburgh; M. Ed., Duquesne Uni versity; Ph .D., University of Piu sburgh
Joseph G. Schickel. (1988) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S ., California University
of Pennsylvania; M. Ed., Clemson Uni ve rsity
William F. Schweiker. ( 1972) Professor, Sociology. B.A., West Virginia Uni versity; M.A., Ph .D., University of
Minnesota

Lisa M. Schwerdt. ( 1990) Professor, English. B.S., B.A., Florida International University; M .A., Ph.D., Purdue
Uni versity
Richard D. Scoll . ( 197 1) Professor, Psychology. B.A. , Pennsylvania State Uni versi ty; M .S., Uni versity of
Massach usetts; Ph .D., Uni versity of Tennessee
Mary Seman. ( 1998) Associate Professor, Special Ed ucation. B.S. , Califo rnia University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed.,
University of Vermont ; Ed.D., West Virginia Universi ty
Louise E. Serafi n. ( 199 1) Professor, Business and Economics. B.S. , Cali fornia University of Pennsylvan ia;
E.M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Betty Shaw. ( 1988) Associate Professor & Reference Librarian, Library Services. B.S., University of Pittsburgh;
M.L.S. , Carnegie Mellon University; M.A., Indiana State University
Caryl J. Sheffield. ( 199 1) Professor & Chair, Elementary and Early Ch ildhood Ed ucation. B.S., Cal ifornia
Uni versity of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Slippery Rock Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ed.D. , Uni versi ty of Pittsburgh
Debra A. She lapinsky. ( 1986) Associate Professor, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Akron; M.S.N., University
of Pittsburgh ; R.N.; P.N. P.
John W. Shimkanin. ( 1990) Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Education. B.S., Moravian College;
M.S. , Clari on University of Pennsylvani a; Ph.D., Penn Stale Uni versity
Sylvia E. Sholar. (1995) Associate Professor, Communication Studies. B.A., Georgia Southern University;
M.A., Uni versity of Georgia ; Ph.D. , Temple Uni versity
Na ncy A. Skocik. (I 990) Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S ., M.Ed., California
University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., West Virginia Uni versity
Roben Skwarecki. (2000) Assistant Professor, Communication Disorders. B.S. , Duquesne University; M.S.,
Ph.D. , Uni ve rsity of Pittsburgh
Michael D. Slaven. ( 1995) Associate Professor, History and Political Science. B.A. , M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia
University
Michael J. Slavin. (1989) Professor & Chair, Theatre and Dance. B.S., Cali fornia Uni ve rsity of Pennsylvania;
M.A. , West Virginia Universi ty; Ph .D. , Bowling Green State Uni versity
Rosalie Smiley. ( 1999) Associate Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. M.S.W. , L.M .S.M., M.P.H ., Ph.D,
University of Pittsburgh
Darrell L. Smith. ( 1968) Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S. , M.Ed. , California Uni versity of
Pennsy lva ni a; Ed .D., Texas A&M University
Gary A. Smith. ( 1967) Assistant Professor, Phi losophy. B.A ., Juniata College; M.A., Wayne State University
Madeline C. Smith. ( 1990) Professor & Chair, English. B.A ., Mt. St. Mary College; M.A. , SUNY-New Paltz;
Ph.D., West Virginia Uni ve rsity
Gregory A. Spicer. (1998) Assistant Professor, Communication Studies. B.S., C larion University of Pennsylvania;
M.S. , Southern Illinois University; Ph .D. , Uni versi ty of Pittsburgh
Margaret A. Sprau. (1988) Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., Transylvania Uni versity; M.A., Duke
Uni versity; Ph .D., University of Kentucky

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Jacqueline Stefanik. ( 1984) Professor,
West Virgin.ia Uni versity; C.R .N.P.

ursing. B.S.N., Pennsy lvania State University; M.S . ., M.P.A., Ed.D.,

Michael C. Steinagel. ( 1998) Assistant Professor, Health Science and Spon Studies. B.S. , Duq uesne Uni versity;
M.Ed. , Uni versity of Virginia
Jeffrey S. Sumey. (I 990) Assistant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., Cali fo rnia Un.iversity
of Pennsylva nia; M.S ., West Virgi nia Uni versit y
Dennis C. Sweeney. ( 199 1) Professor, Psychology. B.S. , University of Nonh Carolina; M.A .. Ph.D., Bowling
Green State Uni versity
Emily M. Sweitzer. (200 I) Assistant Professor, Psychology. B.A. , M.S ., Cali fo rni a Uni versity of Pennsylvania;
Ed.D. , West Virginia Uni versity; Cenified School Psychologist
!arc A. Sylvester. ( 1973) Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences. B.A ., Washington and Jefferson
College; M.S. , Ph.D., West Virginia University
ancy J. Tait. ( 197 1) Professor, Student Services. International Student Advisor, Center for Student Development.
B.S., Lake Eri e College; M.S. , onhern Ulinois Universi ty ; Ed.D., Indiana Uni ve rsity, Bloomington
P. Ronald TaruUo. ( 1978) Professor, Business and Economics. B.A., Mariella College; M.A. , Ph.D., University
of Pittsburgh
Rohen G. Taylor. (200 I) Assistant Professor, Health Science and Spon Studies. B.S., San Diego State Uni versi ty;
M.Ed., Frostburg State Uni versity; Ph.D., The Uni versity of Southern Mi ssissippi
John M. Thompson. ( 1987) Professor, Applied Engineerin g and Technology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Un.iversity of
Pittsburgh
Linda Toth . (2000)Assistant Professor, Psychology. B.S., Cali forni a University of Pennsylvania; M.S. Duquesne
Uni versity ; Ed. D., West Virginia Uni versity, Pennsylva nia Licensed Psychologist
Laura Ann Tuennerman-Kaplan. (2000) Assistant Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., The CoUege
of Wooster; M.A. , Uni versity of Delaware; Ph .D. , Uni versity of Minnesota
Pamela C. Twiss. ( I 999), Associate Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. B.A., Point Park CoUege; M.S. W.,
Ph .D., Uni versi ty of Pittsburgh
Susan G. Urbine. ( 1990) Assis tant Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S. , Cali fo rnia Uni versity
of Pennsylva nia; M.Ed. , Clemson Uni versity
John R. Vargo. (1970) Associate Professor, Elementary and Early Childhood Edu cation. B.S., Cali fornia
Uni versity of Pennsylva nia; M.A. , West Virginia University, Reading Specialist
Rohen A. Vargo. (1984) Professo r, Earth Science. B.S., Californi a Un iversity of Pennsylvan.ia; M.S ., Ph.D.,
Syracuse University; CPG-07069
Jaroslav V. Vaverka. ( I 990) Professor. Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S .. Dux School of Mines, Czech Republic;
M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.S., Columbia Paci.lie University; D.I.T.. University of Nonhem Iowa
Jacqueline Walsh. ( 1998) Assistant Professor, Counselor Education and Services. B.S., M.S., California
Uni versity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Kent State University
Carole A. Waterhouse. (1986) Professor, English. B.A., M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Ohio University
Stephen H. Whitehead. (200 1) Instructor, Applied Engineering and Technology. B.S., Califo rni a Uni versity of
Pennsylvania
Thomas Dean Wickham. (2000) Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences . B.S., Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D, Pennsylvania State University
Paul D. Williams. ( 1986) Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science. Director of Math Lab. B.S., California
University of Pennsylvania; M.S ., Clarkson University; Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
Beverl y G. Willison. ( 1978) Professor, Social Work and Gerontology. B.A., Duquesne University; M.S.W.,
Uni versity of Pittsburgh; Ed.D., West Virginia University; L.C.S .W., B.C.D., D.C.S .W.
James Wood. (I 987) Professor, History and Political Science. B.A. , Colorado State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Arizona State University

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Peter H. Wright. (2000) Associate Professor, Applied Engineerin g and Technology. B.A. , Yale Uni versity;
M.A. , Ed .D., West Virgini a Uni versity
Andrea Wyman. (1 999) Associate Professor & Government Documents Librarian, Library Services. B.S.,
Westminster (UT) College; M.S., Western Oregon University; M.L.I.S ., Uni versity of Wisconsin-Mil wa ukee;
Ph.D., Union Institute
Ri chard M. Wyman. ( 1992) Professor & Chair, Elementary and Earl y Childhood Ed ucation. B.A., Franklin and
Marshall College; M.Ed., Tufts Uni versity; Ed.D., Uni versity of Was hington
William A. Yahner. ( 1989) Professor, Engli sh. B.S ., M.A., Edinboro Uni versity of Pennsylva nia; Ph.D., Indiana
University of Pennsylvania
Mohamed Yamba. ( 1989) Associate Professor, History and Political Science. B.A., University of Ghana;
M.A. I. A., M.A. , Ohio Uni versity; Ph .D. , Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Roy Yarbrough. ( 1999) Associate Professor, Health Science and Spon Studies. B.S. , Greenville College; M.S. ,
Eastern lllinois Uni versity; Ed.D., Uni versity of Nonh Carolina at Greensboro
George Yochum. ( 1988)Associate Professor, Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Thad E. Yorks. (200 I) Assistant Professo r, Biological and Environmental Sciences. B.S., Pennsylvania State
Uni versity; M.S. , Frostburg State Uni versity; Ph. D., State Uni versity of New York - College of Environmental
Science and Forestry
John R. Young. ( 1990) Associate Professor, Ed ucational Studies. B.A., Lincoln Uni ve rsity, PA; M.Lin .. Ph .D..
Uni versity of Pittsburgh
Joseph Zisk. (2000) Assistant Professor, Educational Studies. B.S., M.Ed., Califo rnia Uni versity of Pennsylvania;
M.S., Drexel Uni versity; Ed. D., Temple Uni versity
Edwin M. Zuchelkowski. ( I985) Professor, Biological and Environmental Sciences. B.S., Cali fornia Uni versity
of Pennsylvani a; Ph.D., West Virgi nia Uni versity

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Index
A
Academi c Affa ir 346
ACADEMIC DEVELOPME T SERVICES 90
Academi c Advi sing 55
Academi c Dismissal 59
Academi c Forgiveness Policy 64
Academi c Passport 16
ACAD EMIC ORGAN lZATION 71
ACADEMJC POLICIES 55
Academic Probati on 58
ACC-Accounting 226
123
Accounting, Assoc iate of Sc ience in
Add/Drop 62
346
Administrati on & Finance
Administrati on & Manag, Assoc iate of Science in 123
Admi nistration & Management, Bache lor of Art 120
Admini strati ve Withdrawals 63
Admission to a Closed Section 6 1
ADMISSIONS 13
Advanced Placeme nt Credit 16
Advising and Placement Testin g Center 79
Ag ing Specialist Certifi cate 2 17
AJ umni Associati on 326
Alumni Relati ons 326
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 343
A T - Anthropo logy 226
Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in 176
Appealing a Grade or Other Academic Decis ion 56
Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Science 18 1
APPLIED ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 9 1
ART AND DES IGN I 06
ART- Art 228
Art, Bachelor of Arts in I06
ATE - Athl eti c Training 230
Athl etic Grant-in-Aid 29
Athleti c Training, Bache lor of Science in 163
Athleti c , Intercollegiate 335
Athl etics, Intermurals 336
Attend ance 57
Audi ting a Course 6 1

B
Banking Concentrati on 123
BIO-Bio logy 23 1
BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONM ENTAL SCIENCES I LO
Biology, Bachelor of Science in I LO
Biology fo r Secondary School 198
Bi ology, Pre-profess ional 11 2
Board of Govern ors 345
Bookstore 329
B US - Business 235
Business & Economi cs Concentrati on 120
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Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in 119
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 11 8
C
Calendar, Academic 368
CalCard 328
Campus Ministry 329
XCP - Career Planning 235
Career Services 321
CET - Computer Engineering Technology 235
Chancellor, State System of Higher Education 345
Character Education Institute 324
CHE - Chemistry 236
CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS 125
Cheating and Plagiarism 57
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in 125
Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Nanomanufacturing Technology 128
Chemistry, Certification in Secondary Schools 199
CIS - Computer Information Systems 241
Citizenship for Secondary Schools, BS ED 208
CMD - Communication Disorders 237
College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) 65
COM - Communication Studies 238
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 132
Communication Disorders, BS in Ed 132
Communication for Secondary Schools, BS in Ed 206
COMMUNICATION STUDIES 135
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in 135
Commuter Center and Services 330
Computer Center 3 19
Computer Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science 91 , 96
Computer Engineering Technology, Associate of Science 91 , IO I
Computer and Information Science, Bachelor of Science 181
Computer Science Tech, Associate of Science in 186
Conferring of Degrees 67
Confidentiality of Records 68
Continuing Education 80
Cooperative Education 3322
Council of Trustees 345
Counseling and Psychological Services 330
Course Challenges 61
Course Descriptions 226
Course Numbering System 55
Credit By Examination (Course Challenges) 61
Credit Overload 60
CRJ - Criminal Justice 244
XJJ - Criminal Justice 247
Criminal Justice, Associate Degree in 177
Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science 177
CSC - Computer Science 241
CUTV (Cali fornia University Television) 330

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D
Dean ' List/Semester Honors 68
Developmental Courses 79
Di ning Plans 20
Dining Services 33 1
Disabilities, Students With 76, 339, 343
Distance Educati on 320
Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of Science in 95, 101
Drug and Alcohol Programs 33 l
Dual Major 66

E
Early Admission fo r High-School Students 14
Early Chi ldhood, Bachelor of Science in Edu 151
Early Childhood Education 151
Earl y Childhood Ed ucati on, Associate of Science in 153
Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Bachelor 151
Early Childhood/Special Ed (Dual Major), Bachelor 2 19
Early Warni ng Notices (EWN) 79
Earned Credit Hours 57
EARTH SCIENCE 139
Earth Science, Bachelor of Science in 139
Earth Science, Certifica tion in 207
EAS - Earth Science 249
Eberl y College of Science and Techn ology 77
ECE - Early Childhood Edu cation 252
ECO - Economics 253
Economics, Bachelor of Arts in 122
EDE - Elementary Ed ucati on 1257
EDF - Ed ucational Foundation 255
EDS - Educati onal Studies 255
EDU - Education 254
Education and Human Services, College of 7 1
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES 117
EET - Electroni cs Engineering Technology 256
Electrical Engineering Tech, Associate Degree 92, l 02
Electri cal Engineering Tech, Bachelor of Science 92, 98
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in 151
ELEMENTARY/EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 150
Elementary/Special Education (Dual Major) 2 19
ENG - Engli sh 259
ENGLISH 154
Engli sh, Bachelor of Arts in 154
Creati ve Writing Concentrati on 154
Journ alism Concentration 154
Literature Concentrati on 154
Technical Writing Concentration 154
English, Certifi cation fo r Secondary Schools 205
English Department Writing Center 32 1
E S - Environmental Studies 263
En viro nmental Studies, Bachelor of Science in 148
Environmental Earth Science Concentrati on 140
En viro nmental Conservation Concentration 114
Ecology Concentrati on 115
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Environmental Science Concentration 114
Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Concentration 11 6
ESP - Special Education 309
Evening Tutorin g Program 334

F
Faculty List 348
Federal Campus-Based Aid 24
Fees 18
FAFSA 22
FIN - Finance 264
Finance, Bachelor of Science in BA 11 8
FINANCIALAID 2 1
Financial Aid, Disbursement of 46
Financial Aid Refunds 47
First-Year Seminar (FYS) 79
Foreign Language, Certification in K-12 209
Foreign Language, International Studies 160
FOREIGN LANGUAGES & CULTURES 159
Foundation fo r Califo rni a Uni versity of PA 326
Fraterniti es 337
FRE - French 264
French, Bachelor of Arts in 159
G
GCT - Graphic Communicati on Technology 266
General Educati on 82
General Education, Graduati on in 76
General Entrance Requirements 13
General Science, Certi fication in Secondary Schools 202
GEO - Geography 269
Geography, Bachelor of Arts in 143
Geography, Bachelor of Arts in (Planning Concentration) 143
Geography, Bachelor of Arts in (Geographic Info rmation Science Concentrati on)
144
Geography, Bachelor of Arts in (Travel and Touism
Concentrati on) 144
Geology, Bachelor of Science in 146
GER - German 27 1
XGE - Gerontology 272
Gerontology, Bachelor of Science in 2 16
GET - General Engi neering Technology 268
Good Academic Standing 58
Govern ance and Admini strati on 345
Grade Reports 59
Gradin g System 56
Graduate Credit Load fo r Seni ors 65
Graduate Studies and Research, School of 78
Graduati on Requirements 67
Grants 27
Graphic Communicati ons Tech, Bachelor of Science in 93 , 99
Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science 107

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H
HSC - Health Science and Sport Studies 273
HEALTH SCIENCE & SPORT STUDIES 162
Health Services 332
HIN - Harrisburg Internship Program 273
HIS - History 274
HISTORY AND POLITJCAL SC IENCE 168
History, Bachelor of Arts in 168
HON - Honors Program 277
Honors at Gradu ati on 67
Honors Convocation 68
HO ORS PROGRAM 173
Housing 333
HPE - Health and Physical Educati on 273
Human Re ource Management, Concentrati on 11 8
I
ID Card (See CaJCard) 328
Incomplete Grades 59
Industri al/Organi zati onal Psych, Concntration 196
Industri al Technology, Associate l 03
Industri al Technology, Bachel or of Science in 100
Informa tion Techno logy Management 183
In ternational Students 15, 336
International Stu dies, Bachelor of Arts in
Busines and Economics Concentrati on 122
Foreign Language Concentrati on 160
Geography Concentration 145
Po li tical Science Concentrati on 171
IST - Informa ti on Systems Technology 279
ITE - lndu tri al Techno logy 279

J
Jefferson@California 335
Judicial Affai rs 336
Judicial System (Student) 336
JUSTICE STUDIES 175

L
Late Payment Fee 19
Late Registration Fee 19
Ledership, Certi fica te in 180
Liberal Arts, College of 77
LIBERAL STUDIES 180
Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts 180
Library, Loui s L. Manderino 3 18
Li fe long Leaming 80
LIT - Literature 284
Loans 4 1

M
Management, Bachelor of Science in BA 11 8
Marketing, Bache lor of Science in BA 11 8
MAT - Mathemati cs (including OMA) 286
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Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor of 184
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 18 1
Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts in 185
Mathematics, Certification in 208
Mathematics Laboratory 320
Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science in 11 7
Meteorology, BS in 140, 142
MGT - Management 284
Military Transfer Credits 49
Minors
Accou nting 123
Acting 224
Anthropology 179
Art 109
Art History 109
Automated Control I04
Biology 11 7
Business 124
CAD/GIS Technology l05
Ceramics I09
Chemistry 13 1
Children's Drama 224
Computerized Numerical Control I04
Computer Science 187
Craft 109
Creative Writing 158
Crimin al Justice 179
Dance 224
Drawing 109
Earth Science 149
Economics 124
Electrical Engineering Technology l04
Envi ro nmental Sciences Concentration 117
Finance 124
French 161
Geography 149
Geographic Information Science 149
Geology 149
Graphic Comm uni cations Technology I 05
Graphic Design I 09
History 172
In formation Technology 187
Journa li sm 158
Literature 158
Management 124
Manufacturing Technol ogy I 04
Marketing 124
Mathematics 187
Meteorology 149
Music 188
Painting I09
Parks and Recreation 149
Philosophy 194
Planning 149
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Political Science 172
Printmaking 109
Psychology: General 197
Psychology: Industrial Organizational 197
Public Administration 172
Public Communication 138
Public Relations 138
Sculpture 109
Sociology 213
Spanish 161
Technical Theatre /Design 224
Technical Writing 158
Television Production 138
Theatre 224
Theatre/Literature 224
Mission 9
MKT - Marketing 285
MMT - Multimedia Technology 289
Mon Valley Renaissance 327
Mortuary Science, Bachelor of Science in 112
Multicultural Student Programming 337
MUS - Music 290
MUSIC 188

N
National Student Exchange 340
Natural Sciences, Bachelor of Science in 130
NMT- Nanomanufacutring Technology 291
Non-Degree Students 15
Non-Traditional Student Organization 337
NUR - Nursing 292
NURSING 189
Nursing, Associate, CCAC 191
Nursing, BSN 189
Nurse, School Nurse Certification 190
NRN - Nursing (ASN) 293
0
Off-campus housing 334
Ombudsperson 79, 342
OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant 284

p
Parking for Students with Disabilities 340
Parks and Recreation, Bachelor of Arts in 147
Payment Information 19
Payment Plans 19
PEACE Project 337
PHEAA State Grant 24
PHI - Philosophy 295
PHILOSOPHY 193
Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts in 193
PHS - Physical Science 296
PHY - Physics 298
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Physical Therapist Assistant, Associate Degree 166
Physics, Bachelor of Arts in 128
Physics, Bachelor of Arts in, Nanomanufacturing Technology 128
Physics, Certification in Secondary Schools 200
Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in 169
Political Science, International Studies 171
POS - Political Science 299
Post-Baccalaureate Students 14
Pre-Law, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 169
President, Office of 346
Probationary Assistance (PASS) Program 79
PSY - Psychology 30 I
PSYCHOLOGY 195
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in 196
PTA - Physical Therapi st Ass istant 297
Public Administration Concentration 169
Public Affairs Office 327
Public Relations, Bach of Arts in Communicatio 136
Public Safety 324
R
Radio & TV Concentration , Bachelor of Arts in Comm un 137
Reading Clinic 221
Readmission to the University 64
Recreati onal Services 337
Refund/Repayment Policies 51
Registration 60
Repeating a Course 61
Requirement , General Entrance 13
Requiremen ts, Specific Entrance 13
Residence Life 333
Residence Life Support Services Program 334
Residency (Pennsylvania) 16
Room and Board 18

s
Satisfactory Academic Progre s Policy 27, 47
Schedule Adjustments 62
Scholarships 3 1
Science, General Certification in Secondary School 200
Second Degrees 66
Second Majors 66
SECONDARY EDUCATION & ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM 198
Semester System 55
SOC - Sociology 303
Social Equity 342
SOCIOLOGY 212
Social Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in 213
Social Work, Bachelor of Science in 215
SOCIAL WORK AND GERONTOLOGY 214
Sociology, Bachelor of Arts i.n 212
Sororities 337
Southpointe Center 80
SOW - Social Work 305
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Spanish, Bachelor of Arts in 159
ESP - Special Education 309
SPECIALEDUCATION 218
Special Education (Com prehensive), BS in Education 2 18
Specialty Housing 334
Specific Entrance Requirements 13
Speech Communication, Bachelor of Arts in 135
SPN - Spanish 307
Sport Management, Bachelor of Science in 165
SPT- Sport Management 310
Student Acti vities Board (SAB) 338
Student Association , Inc. 338
Student Congress 338
Student Development and Services 328, 347
Student Employment 29
Student Newspaper (Cal Times) 329
Student Responsibilities and Academic Advising 55
Student Teaching 76
Students with Disabilities 77,339, 343
Study Around the World Program 340

T
Teacher Education Program 71
Teacher Education, Admission to 72
Technical Studies Flex Degree, Associate 96, 104
Technology Educati on, Certification in Education 203
TED - Technology Education 3 11
THE - Theatre 314
THEATRE AND DANCE 222
Theatre, Bachelor of Art in 223
Transcripts 59
Transfer Credit Evaluation 17
Transfer Credits 65
Transfers 13
Transfer (S tudent Policy) 16
Tuition 18

u
University Advancement 326, 347
University College 78
UNI - University College 313

V
Veterans 14
Veterans Affairs 341
Veterans Deferment 2 1
Veterans: Course Credit for Military Service 15
Visiting Student Program 323
Visiting Students 14

w
Water Resources Concentration 14 I
Web Site Development 341
WFD - Workforce Development 3 17
366

Withdrawal 62
Women's Center 341
WOMEN' S STUDIES 225
Women 's Studies, Certificate in 225
Workforce Development Center (RET) 81
Work Study 29
Writing Center 321
WST- Women's Studies 317
WVCS (California Radio Station) 341

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Tentative Academic Calendar 2003-2004

August 23
August 23
August 25
August 25-29
August 26
August 28
September l
October 6
October 31
November 10-1 4
November 17
November 26-30
December 5
December 8- 13
December 13
December 13
December 17

Janu ary 12
January 12-1 7
Janu ary 13
Jan uary 15
January 19
February 25
February 20
February 23
March 6-1 4
March 20
April 8-11
April 12-1 6
April 19
April 30
May 3-8
May 8
May 8
May 12

Fall 2003
Move-in Day
New Student Convocati on
Classes Begin
Drop/ Add Period
Departmental Meetin gs
Faculty Convocation
Labor Day (no classes)
Last Day to Drop or Withdraw From the
Uni versity Without Academi c Penalty
Last Day to Apply for December 2003 Gradu ati on
Earl y Registration (Tentati ve)
Last Day to Drop or Withdraw From the Uni versity
Thanksgiving Break
Reading Day
Finals Week
December Commencement
Semester Ends
Grades Due fro m Facul ty
Spring 2004
Classes Begin
Drop/ Add Peri od
New Student Convocation
Faculty Convocation
Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
Mission Day (No Day Classes
Eveni ng C lasses Resume at 4: 00 p.m.)
Last Day to Appl y fo r May 2004 Graduation
Last Day to Drop or Withdraw
From the Uni versity Without Academi c Penalty
Spring Break
Honors Co nvocation
Easter Break
Early Registrati on (tentati ve)
Las t Day to Drop or Withdraw From the Uni versity
Reading Day
Final Exams
Spring Co mmencement
Semester Ends
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