2008–2010 Undergraduate - Illinois State University

Undergraduate

2008?2010

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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Catalog

2008-2010

Effective May 12, 2008

Visit our Illinois State University Web site at: IllinoisState.edu

For the catalog information on-line, visit our catalog Web site at: ilstu.edu/catalog

University Offices

University Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (309) 438-2111 Academic Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-7604 Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2181; Disability Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-5853 Diversity and Affirmative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-3383 Extended University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 438-5288; Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2231; Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2583 Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2559 International Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-5365 Office of Parking and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 438-8391 Parent Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-3753 Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-5451; Student Service Referral Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2188; University College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-3217; University Housing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-8611; University Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2188; Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438-2207;

IllinoisState.edu/admissions/

exu.ilstu.edu/ financialaid.ilstu.edu/

StudentAffairs.ilstu.edu ssrc.ilstu.edu ucollege.ilstu.edu housing.ilstu.edu/ registrar.ilstu.edu registrar.ilstu.edu

The statements in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and Illinois State University. The course offerings and requirements of the University are continually under review and revision. This catalog presents those in effect at the time of publication. Courses listed in this publication are subject to revision without advance notice and are not necessarily offered each term or each year.

Information regarding changes will be available in the Offices of the University Registrar, the Provost, and the major departments and schools. It is especially important that each student note that it is his or her responsibility to be aware of current graduation requirements for a particular degree program.

Illinois State University formally reiterates and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status is a violation of federal and state law and university policy and will not be tolerated.

Discrimination based upon sexual orientation is a violation of Illinois State University policy and will not be tolerated. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all programs administered by the University. However, this policy should not be construed to infringe upon the free exchange of ideas essential to the academic environment.

To the extent allowed by law, all employment decisions, including those affecting hiring, promotion, demotion, or transfer; recruitment; advertisement of vacancies; layoff and termination; compensation and benefits; or selection for training will be made consistent with established Illinois State University policy.

Responsibility for communicating, interpreting, and monitoring the University's equal opportunity policy has been assigned to the Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action (ODAA). The ODAA is located on campus in 208 Hovey Hall. For additional information concerning the University's equal opportunity policy, please call (309) 438-3383.

Illinois State University assigns a high priority to the implementation of its equal opportunity policy and to maintaining an inclusive environment. The realization of this priority requires the cooperation of all members of the university community.

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NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.

A student should submit to the University Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

(2) The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the University to amend a record should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.

If the University decides not to amend the record as requested, the University will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.

(3) The right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

The University discloses education records without a student's prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using University employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a

disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the University.

Upon request, the University also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901

Public Notification of Directory Information:

At its discretion, Illinois State University may provide "directory information" in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Directory information is defined as that information which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Designated directory information at Illinois State University includes the following: student's name, address (local & home), telephone listing, electronic email address, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (e.g. undergraduate or graduate, full-time or parttime), participation in officially recognized activities or sports, weight or height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. Students may block the public disclosure of directory information by notifying the Office of the University Registrar in writing prior to the first day of classes.

Please consider very carefully the consequences of a decision to withhold directory information. A non-disclosure block will call for Illinois State University not to release any of this "directory information;" thus, any future requests for such information from non-institutional persons or organizations will be refused.

Illinois State University will honor your request to withhold directory information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release this information. Regardless of the effect upon you, Illinois State University assumes no liability as a result of honoring your instructions that such information be withheld.

Although the initial request may be filed at any time, requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the University until removed, in writing, by the student.

Table of Contents

University Calendar 2008-2009.............................................................5 2009-2010.............................................................6

Using the Catalog ......................................................7 Undergraduate Catalog Requirements.....................7 Glossary ....................................................................7

The Campus and the Community .........................11 Illinois State University Mission Statement .............11

University Commitment to Diversity ....................11 Accreditation ..........................................................11 Campus, Student, Faculty, and Community Profiles...11 Governance.............................................................12 Division of University Advancement ....................13

Admission Policies...................................................14 Admission Application and Projected Deadlines......14 Contact Visit Information ......................................14 Student Classifications ...........................................14 Freshmen Admission Standards.............................15 Transfer Admission Standards...............................15 Second Bachelor's Degree.....................................16 Former Students Seeking Admission ....................17 Unclassified Students .............................................17 International Student Admission ...........................18 Special Admission Programs .................................19 Immunization and Medical Requirements for Students .............................................................19

Honors Programs................ ....................................20 Admission to Honors..............................................20 Academic Scholarships ..........................................20 Academic Programs in Honors ..............................21 Continuation Requirements....................................22 Academic Honors...................................................22 Undergraduate Degrees with Honors.....................22 Campus Honors Societies ......................................23 Honors Courses ......................................................23

Undergraduate Experience ....................................25 Fields of Study........................................................25

Costs ..........................................................................26 Estimated Total Yearly Expenses ..........................26 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees/Rate Schedule .....26

Financial Assistance ................................................28 Financial Aid Office...............................................28 Financial Aid Application Procedures...........................29 Federal Grants and Benefits...................................29 ISU Grants..............................................................30 State Scholarships and Grants................................30 Private Scholarships ...............................................31 ISU Merit-Based Scholarships...............................31 Loan Programs .......................................................32 Financial Aid Disbursement ..................................33 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................33 Enrollment Changes-Financial Aid Eligibility......34 Confidentiality........................................................34 Student Employment..............................................34 Veterans' Services..................................................35

Campus Experience ................................................36 Campus Living .......................................................36 University Housing Services................................36

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Residence Halls ....................................................36 Apartment Living .................................................37 Campus Dining Services/Dining on Campus......37 Campus Opportunities............................................37 Recreation Services..............................................37 Intercollegiate Athletics/Golf Course ..................38 University Galleries..............................................38 University Museums ............................................38 Planetarium...........................................................38 Campus Services ....................................................38 Disability Concerns..............................................38 Student Health Program .......................................39 Student Counseling Services................................40 Speech and Hearing Clinic...................................40 Child Care.............................................................40 Parking & Transportation.....................................41 Dean of Students ....................................................41 Bone Student Center/Braden Auditorium............41 Community Rights and Responsibilities .............41 Diversity Advocacy..............................................41 Parent Services .....................................................42 Student Envolvement Center ...............................42

Academic Services...................................................43 New Student Orientation........................................43 University College..................................................43 University College Academic Advisement ........43 Developmental Math............................................43 First Year Learning in the Communities .............44 Minority Student Academic Center .....................44 Orientation and Transition Services ....................44 Preview-Summer...............................................44 Transfer Days ....................................................44 Student Support Services .....................................44 University Center for Learning Assistance .........44 University College Testing Office.......................45 Major in University Studies .................................45 Additional Academic Services...............................45 Computer Information Services...........................45 Mathematics Tutor Center ...................................46 Student Service and Referral Center....................46 Extending Learning..............................................46 Special Academic Opportunities ...........................46 Honors Program ...................................................46 Academic Honors.................................................46 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants ....................47 Undergraduate Research ......................................47 International Studies and Programs .....................47 English Language Institute (ELI) ........................48 Career Center........................................................48 Preparation for Graduate Study .............................49 Graduate School ...................................................49 Preparation for Professional Study ........................49 Health Professions................................................49 Engineering ..........................................................50 Law .......................................................................50

Academic Policies and Practices............................51 Course Registration and Withdrawal.....................51 Final Examinations.................................................53

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