2017-18 Academic Catalog

2017-18 Academic Catalog

uhv.edu/catalog/ Volume 38 ? Number 1 ? September, 2017

3007 N. Ben Wilson Victoria, Texas 77901-5731 Volume 38 ? Number 1 ? September, 2017

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Catalog is provided through web-based formats only.

The .pdf version is specified as the archive copy of the catalog that will remain unchanged throughout the academic year. The .html version will contain updates throughout the academic year that reflect university and legislative changes which may affect current admission requirements, tuition and fees, financial aid rules, and/or university policies.

The University reserves the right to make changes without notice as necessitated by university or legislative action.

Educational Standards ? Accreditation

UH-Victoria is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; Telephone 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.

Policy on Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of UHV to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran's status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy), except where such a distinction is required by law. Additionally, UHV prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment and educational programs on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Employees with disabilities, and students, employees, and visitors to campus with inquiries and/or complaints regarding Title IX (sexual misconduct) may direct questions to the Director of Human Resources/Equality Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator (University West 117, smithl@uhv.edu, 361.570.4800. Title IX questions and/or inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Title IX Coordinator (University West 116, laker@uhv.edu, 361.570.4835). Students with disabilities needing assistance may call the Manager of Disability Services and At-Risk Programs (University West 132B, worleyc@uhv.edu, 361.570.4287).

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 2 Academic Calendar ........................................................................................................... 10 Campus Map - University of Houston?Victoria ................................................................ 13 About University of Houston-Victoria............................................................................... 14 Administration .................................................................................................................. 14

University of Houston System ? Board of Regents....................................................... 14 University of Houston System ? Administration .......................................................... 14 University of Houston?Victoria......................................................................................... 14 Administration .............................................................................................................. 14 Academic Administrators.............................................................................................. 15 President's Regional Advisory Board ............................................................................ 15 2017-2018 Faculty Roster ............................................................................................. 15 Faculty Emeriti .............................................................................................................. 25 Academic Department Administrators ......................................................................... 25

Arts and Sciences ...................................................................................................... 25 Business Administration ........................................................................................... 26 Education, Health Professions & Human Development ........................................... 26 University College ..................................................................................................... 26 Student Affairs .............................................................................................................. 26 Athletics Program ......................................................................................................... 26 Librarians....................................................................................................................... 27 General Information ......................................................................................................... 28 Mission .......................................................................................................................... 28 History ........................................................................................................................... 28 Accreditation ? Educational Standards......................................................................... 29 Alumni Relations ........................................................................................................... 30 Athletics ........................................................................................................................ 30 Campus Safety and Security ......................................................................................... 30 Community College Partners ........................................................................................ 32 Complaint Resolution.................................................................................................... 32 Outreach and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 34 Teaching Centers........................................................................................................... 34 Student Support Units ...................................................................................................... 35

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Career Services.............................................................................................................. 35

Housing and Residence Life .......................................................................................... 36

International Programs Office (IPO) ............................................................................. 37

VC/UHV Library ............................................................................................................. 42

Student Life and Services .............................................................................................. 43

Student Success Center................................................................................................. 48

Department of Technology Services............................................................................. 50

Admissions and Student Recruitment .............................................................................. 52

General Admission/Application Information................................................................ 52

Distance Education Out-of-State Authority.................................................................. 53

English Proficiency ........................................................................................................ 54

Readmission of Former Graduate Students ................................................................. 56

Transcripts..................................................................................................................... 56

Undergraduate Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations Offered ................................... 59

Graduate Degrees, Majors, and Concentrations Offered............................................. 63

Freshman - First Time Enrolled ..................................................................................... 66

Transfer ......................................................................................................................... 66

University of Houston System Student Pathways ........................................................ 67

Transient (Visiting) Undergraduate Students (one full term only) ............................... 68

Admissions Appeals ...................................................................................................... 68

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)......................................................................................... 69

What to Submit:............................................................................................................ 74

Freshman .................................................................................................................. 74

Transfer ..................................................................................................................... 75

Post-Baccalaureate Student Admission ............................................................................ 76

Admissions/Other Requirements: ................................................................................ 76

What to Submit:............................................................................................................ 76

Temporary Graduate Student Admission ......................................................................... 77

Admissions/Other Requirements: ................................................................................ 77

What to Submit:............................................................................................................ 78

Graduate Student Admission ............................................................................................ 79

Admissions/Other Requirements: ................................................................................ 79

Transient (Visiting) Graduate Students......................................................................... 80

GMAT Waiver Information ........................................................................................... 80

Graduate Admissions Index .......................................................................................... 81

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Test Scores .................................................................................................................... 83

What to Submit ............................................................................................................. 83

International Student Admission ...................................................................................... 85

Deadlines....................................................................................................................... 85

What to Submit:............................................................................................................ 85

Residence Status ............................................................................................................... 89

Transfer Credit / Credit by Examination ? Undergraduate .............................................. 91

Transfer Credit - Graduate .............................................................................................. 100

Billing and Financial Information .................................................................................... 102

Schedule of Charges.................................................................................................... 105

General Information ................................................................................................... 115

Office of Financial Aid ..................................................................................................... 118

Applying for Financial Aid ........................................................................................... 118

Awarding Process........................................................................................................ 118

Veterans' Benefits....................................................................................................... 121

Disbursement of Financial Aid .................................................................................... 123

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ....................................................................... 124

Return of Title IV Funds Policy .................................................................................... 128

Registration and Records ................................................................................................ 134

Registration Information............................................................................................. 134

General Registration Information ........................................................................... 134

Cancellation of Registration.................................................................................... 134

Class Schedule......................................................................................................... 134

Class Membership and Attendance ............................................................................ 134

Discontinued Classes............................................................................................... 135

Add/Drop Courses - Section Changes ..................................................................... 135

Course Prerequisites ............................................................................................... 135

Graduation .............................................................................................................. 135

Auditing a Course .................................................................................................... 135

Student Records / FERPA ................................................................................................ 136

Procedure to Inspect Education Records.................................................................... 143

Procedure to Amend Education Records.................................................................... 143

Procedure for a Hearing under FERPA ........................................................................ 143

Maintenance of Records:............................................................................................ 146

Change of Address ...................................................................................................... 146

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