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This Catalog offers information about the academic programs and support services of

the University. This Catalog is as accurate as possible, but the information may not remain

current for all of the academic year. Circumstances may prompt changes in courses, course

content, credit, fees, regulations, semester calendar, curriculum, degrees offered, and other

University matters. Such changes authorized by the University apply both to prospective

students and to those previously enrolled, unless the latter are specifically exempted.

For information, write to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, or call

(405)744-5000; in Oklahoma, call toll free 1-800-233-5019. Send electronic mail requests

to reg@okstate.edu. Publications concerning a number of topics are also available upon

request.

OSU information is available via the Internet:

Main Page:

Admission:

Catalog:



Schedule:



The summer and fall class schedule books are usually available in February, and the

spring class schedule book in October, and may be obtained via the Internet.

An application packet and viewbook, with information for prospective students on admission, residence halls, financial aid, scholarship, and the Honors Program, is available from

the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

The OSU Catalog may be obtained by new students, free of charge from their student

academic services offices, at the beginning of their first semester at OSU. Other persons

may purchase the Catalog through the Student Union Bookstore by mail. Reference copies

are also available in many administrative offices and libraries, and Oklahoma high schools,

junior and community colleges.

To purchase a copy of the OSU Catalog contact the Student Union Bookstore at 1-800831-4678. The domestic rate is $8.00 (includes $5.00 for the Catalog and $3.00 for first

class/priority postage). The international rate is USD ($5.00 for the Catalog plus actual

postage costs..

In addition to these publications, many of OSU's colleges, schools and departments have

printed material concerning their programs. Contact the individual departments for specific

information.

Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of

1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

(Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws

and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,

religion, handicap, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This

provision includes, but is not limited to, admission, employment, financial aid and educational services.

Photographs are courtesy of Centennial Histories, Special Collections, The Daily

O'Collegian, and various OSU students, offices, colleges and alumni.

This publication, issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Office of the

Registrar, was printed by Von Hoffmann Corporation at a cost of $18,048 for 12,000 copies.

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State Regents for Higher Education

James D. "Jimmy" Harrel, Chair, Leedey

Cheryl P. Hunter, Secretary, Oklahoma City

John Massey, Assistant Secretary, Durant

Bill W. Burgess Jr., Member, Lawton

Marlin "Ike" Glass Jr., Member, Newkirk

Joseph Parker, Member, Tulsa

William Stuart Price, Member, Tulsa

Carl R. Renfro, Member, Ponca City

Dr. Ronald H. White, Member, Oklahoma City

Paul Risser, Chancellor, Oklahoma City

Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University

V. Burns Hargis, Chair, Oklahoma City

Joe D. Hall, Vice-Chair, Elk City

Douglas E. Burns, Member, Norman

Dr. Claud D. Evans, Member, Okemah

Fred C. Harlan, Member, Okmulgee

Jay L. Helm, Member, Tulsa

Edward F. Keller, Member, Tulsa

Terry L. Peach, Member, Mooreland

Lou Watkins, Member, Stillwater

W. Douglas Wilson, Executive Secretary, Oklahoma City

University Administration

President's Office

David J. Schmidly, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Oklahoma State University System, and President of OSU

Robert A. Goodbary, M.A., Chief of Staff

OSU System and OSU-Stillwater Executive Team

Marlene I. Strathe, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President, Stillwater

Lee E. Bird, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs

Harry Birdwell, J.D., Director of Athletics

David C. Bosserman, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration and Finance

Jerry D. Carroll, Ed.D., President of OSU-Oklahoma City

John J. Fernandes, D.O., President of the OSU Center for Health Sciences and Dean of the College of

Osteopathic Medicine

Robert E. Klabenes, Ph.D., President of OSU-Okmulgee

Stephen S.W. McKeever, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer

Cornell Thomas, Ed.D., Vice President for Institutional Diversity

Gary L. Trennepohl, Ph.D., President of OSU-Tulsa

Joseph W. Alexander, D.V.M., M.S., President of Center for Inovation and Economic Development Inc.

(CIED), Stillwater

Kirk Jewell, President and Chief Executive Officer, OSU Foundation

Academic Deans

A. Gordon Emslie, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate College and Associate Vice President for Research

Pamela G. Fry, Ed.D., Dean of the College of Education

Sheila G. Johnson, M.L.S., Dean of Libraries

Patricia K. Knaub, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences

Michael D. Lorenz, D.V.M., Dean of the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences

Gregory C. Mosier, Ed.D., Interim Dean of the Spears School of Business

Karl N. Reid, Sc.D., Dean of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

Peter M.A. Sherwood, Ph.D., Sc.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Robert Whitson, Ph.D, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and

Vice President of Agricultural Programs

Selected administrators directly responsible for academic and service programs for students.

Laurie Beets, M.S., Bursar

Charles W. Bruce, Ph.D., Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Robert E. Graalman, Ph.D., Director of Scholar Development and Recognition

Jerry Montag, M.Ed., University Registrar

Paul B. Carney, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Robert L. Spurrier, Jr., Ph.D., Director of The Honors College

Oklahoma State University

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The University

Contents

6 Calendar

8 Research

12 Entering the University

18 Enrollment and Records

22 Costs

27 Scholarships and Financial Aid

30 Student Services

32 Special Programs, Services and Facilities

40 Campus Life

44 OSU-Oklahoma City

45 OSU-Okmulgee

46 OSU-Tulsa

52 University Academic Regulations

61 Degree Programs Offered

62 College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

74 College of Arts and Sciences

101 William S. Spears School of Business

111 College of Education

125 College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

147 College of Human Environmental Sciences

155 College of Osteopathic Medicine

158 Center for Veterinary Health Sciences

162 Faculty

169 The Graduate College

194 Graduate Faculty

230 Course Listings

383 Index

Oklahoma State University

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