April 30, 2009
SUBJECT: UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2009 and
CONTINUATION MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2009
TO: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
College Deans
Department Chairpersons
FROM: Carole Wells
Vice Provost
The following course and program additions, changes and deletions have been approved by the Departmental Curriculum
Committees; the College Curriculum Committees; the Graduate Council; the Council for Teacher Education, where
appropriate; and the University Curriculum Committee at its February 26 and continuation meeting of March 12, 2009, and
signed by the President on March 25, 2009 and will be placed into the curriculum effective Fall 2009 semester (20103)
unless otherwise indicated.
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSES: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
COU 580 Practicum in Counseling
WRI 426 Advanced Desktop Publishing: Writing and Designing Documents
(Can be used for General Education under Category 5. Electives.)
[EDU 0816]
[LAS 07038]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
COURSES APPROVED FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Summer I, 2009 – 20101)
NUR 489 Cultural Perspectives in Nursing and Patient Education
[LAS 08202]
NUR 490 Strategies for Adult Education
[LAS 08203]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
CSC 480 Selected Topics in Computer Science: Theory of Computation
[LAS 08243]
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED
WITH APPROVAL FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
CSC 580 Selected Topics in Computer Science:
Applied Artificial Intelligence: Natural Language Processing
[LAS 08244]
3 SH – 3 CH
EDUCATORS’ WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer I, 2009 – 20101)
EDW 500-520 Selected Topics
EDW 560-580
for Educators:
EDW as above Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom
EDW as above Children in Poverty and their Social and Behavioral Functioning
EDW as above Adolescent Substance Abuse: Classroom Strategies for Teachers
EDW as above Skills for Working with the New Immigrant Child:
Linking the School with the Family System
EDW as above Selected Topics in Speech Communication [SPE 370]:
Leadership for School Personnel
EDW as above Creating Visual Journals and Altered Books
[EDU 09114]
[LAS 08260]
[LAS 08261]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
[LAS 08262]
3 SH – 3 CH
[VPA 0946]
[VPA 0959]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
EDUCATORS’ WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
EDW 500-520 Selected Topics
EDW 560-580
for Educators:
EDW as above Impact of Alcoholism and other Drugs of Abuse on
Families and Children: What can Teachers Do?
EDW as above Selected Topics in Speech Communication [SPE 370]:
Leadership for School Personnel
Page 2
[LAS 08263]
3 SH – 3 CH
[VPA 0946]
3 SH – 3 CH
EDITORIAL NOTE: (Counseling and Human Services – degree programs)
[EDU 0819]
Advisement sheets are periodically adjusted to meet changing requirements from PDE, licensing or accrediting boards.
Students should always check with their advisor.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
5
70
17
Secondary School Counseling/Licensure
M.Ed.
13.1101
Revised degree program requiring 60 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas and a licensure requirement.
Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 522. Core II. Research, 6 SH:
COU 507 and COU 508. Core III. Program Core, 15 SH: PSY 546, 530, 565; a course in Special Education or Special
Education Law; and an EDU/MLS English Language Learners course. Core IV. Specialty Area – Secondary School
Counseling, 3 SH: choose one of the following courses: EDU 565, EDU 568, SEU 567 or EDU 562. Core V. Clinical
Experience, 9 SH: COU 580; and six credits of COU 590. Licensure, 9 SH: CPY 544, 554, 560. This degree program was
redesigned to meet the requirements of accrediting and licensing bodies. A new program check sheet is necessary identified
with version number 20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
5
70
18
Secondary School Counseling/Certification
M.Ed.
13.1101
Revised degree program requiring 51 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas. Core I. Common, 18 SH:
COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 522. Core II. Research, 6 SH: COU 507 and COU 508.
Core III. Program Core, 15 SH: PSY 546; choice of PSY 527 or PSY 530; PSY 565; a course in Special Education or Special
Education Law; and an EDU/MLS English Language Learners course. Core IV. Specialty Area, 3 SH: choose one of the
following courses: EDU 565, EDU 568 or SEU 567. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU 580; and six credits of COU
590. This degree program was redesigned to meet the requirements of accrediting and licensing bodies. A new program check
sheet is necessary identified with version number 20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
School Prog
5
70
20
Elementary School Counseling/Licensure
M.Ed.
13.1101
Revised degree program requiring 60 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas and a licensure requirement.
Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 522. Core II. Research, 6 SH:
COU 507 and COU 508. Core III. Program Core, 15 SH: PSY 546, 530, 565; a course in Special Education or Special
Education Law; and an EDU/MLS English Language Learners course. Core IV. Specialty Area – Elementary School
Counseling, 3 SH: choose either ELU 540 or three credits in curriculum courses. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU
580; and six credits of COU 590. Licensure, 9 SH: CPY 544, 554, 560. This degree program was redesigned to meet the
requirements of accrediting and licensing bodies. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version number
20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
5
70
21
Elementary School Counseling/Certification
M.Ed.
13.1101
Revised degree program requiring 51 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas. Core I. Common, 18 SH:
COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 522. Core II. Research, 6 SH: COU 507 and COU 508.
Core III. Program Core, 15 SH: choice of PSY 525 or PSY 530; PSY 546, PSY 565; a course in Special Education or Special
Education Law; and an EDU/MLS English Language Learners course. Core IV. Specialty Area – Elementary School
Counseling, 3 SH: choose either ELU 540 or three credits in curriculum courses. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU
580; and six credits of COU 590. This degree program was redesigned to meet the requirements of accrediting and licensing
bodies. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version number 20103.
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
Page 3
PROGRAM NAME CHANGE and REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
School
Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
5
70
72
Student Affairs in Higher Education/Administration
M.Ed.
13.1102
FROM:
TO:
5
70
72
Student Affairs/Administration
M.Ed.
13.1102
Name change and revision of degree program requiring 48 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas.
Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 517. Core II. Research,
6 SH: choice of COU 507 and COU 508; or choice of CPY 511 and PSY 512. Core III. Program Core, 12 SH: COU
516, 570, 571, and 572. Core IV. Specialty Area – Administration, 3 SH: choose one of the following courses: PSY 520,
529, or 545. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU 580, 592, and 593. This degree program was redesigned to meet
the requirements of accrediting and licensing bodies. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version
number 20103.
PROGRAM NAME CHANGE and REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
School
Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
FROM:
5
70
71
Student Affairs in Higher Education/College
Counseling Licensure
M.Ed.
13.1102
5
70
71
Student Affairs/College Counseling Licensure
M.Ed.
13.1102
TO:
Name change and revision of degree program requiring 60 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas.
Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 517. Core II. Research,
6 SH: choice of COU 507 and COU 508; or choice of CPY 511 and PSY 512. Core III. Program Core, 12 SH: COU
516, 570, 571, and 572. Core IV. Specialty Area, 15 SH: PSY 530, 546; choice of one of the following courses: COU
518, 538, CPY 544 or CPY 554; and 6 credits of elective courses. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU 580; and six
credits of COU 594. This degree program was redesigned to meet the requirements of accrediting and licensing bodies.
A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version number 20103.
PROGRAM NAME CHANGE and REVISION WITH NEW FOCUS: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU0819]
Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
School
5
21
02
Counseling Psychology/Agency Counseling
M.A.
42.0601
FROM:
5
21
03
Counseling/Mental Health
M.A.
42.0601
TO:
Name change and revision of degree program requiring 60 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas.
Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 518. Core II. Research,
6 SH: choice of COU 507 and COU 508; or choice of CPY 511 and PSY 512. Core III. Program Core, 9 SH: PSY 546,
530; and choice of PSY 565 or 545. Core IV. Specialty Area, 18 SH: CPY 560, 544, PSY 429; and 9 credits from the
following electives: PSY 527, 529, 525, or as approved by student’s advisor. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU
580; and six credits of COU 594. This degree program was redesigned with a new focus in accordance with standards
from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling Related Education Programs (CACREP), and in order to meet the
requirements and guidelines of licensing and other regulatory bodies. A new program check sheet is necessary identified
with version number 20103.
PROGRAM NAME CHANGE and REVISION WITH NEW FOCUS: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
School
FROM:
5
21
10
Counseling Psychology/Marital and Family Therapy
M.A.
42.0601
5
21
11
Counseling/Couples, Marital and Family Therapy
M.A.
42.0601
TO:
Name change and revision of degree program requiring 60 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas.
Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU 530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 518. Core II. Research, 6
SH: choice of COU 507 and COU 508; or choice of CPY 511 and PSY 512. Core III. Program Core, 9 SH: PSY 546,
530; and choice of PSY 565 or 545. Core IV. Specialty Area, 18 SH: COU 528, 538, 558, 578, CPY 560 and CPY 554.
Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU 580; and six credits of COU 594. This degree program was redesigned with a
new focus in accordance with standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling Related Education
Programs (CACREP), and in order to meet the requirements and guidelines of licensing and other regulatory bodies. A
new program check sheet is necessary identified with version number 20103.
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
Page 4
NEW PROGRAM FOCUS: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[EDU 0819]
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
School Prog
5
21
20
Counseling/Children and Adolescents
M.A.
42.0601
New program focus requiring 60 SH for graduation. The program consists of five core areas. Core I. Common, 18 SH: COU
530, 519, 535, 548; choice of COU 546 or CPY 540; and COU 518. Core II. Research, 6 SH: choice of COU 507 and COU
508; or choice of CPY 511 and PSY 512. Core III. Program Core, 9 SH: PSY 546, 530, and 565. Core IV. Specialty Area, 18
SH: CPY 560, 544, PSY 429, 545; and six credits of elective courses. Core V. Clinical Experience, 9 SH: COU 580; and six
credits of COU 594. This new program focus was designed in order to meet the needs of the community along with licensing
and other regulatory bodies. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with the beginning version number 20103.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
No Agenda Items.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
NEW COURSES: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
PED 295 Sport Ethics
PED 372 Selected Topics in Leisure and Sport Studies
[EDU 0997]
[EDU 0998]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED
WITH APPROVAL FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Summer I, 2009 – 20101)
ELU 370 Selected Topics in Elementary Education:
Early Childhood Outdoor Education
[EDU 09106]
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED
WITH APPROVAL FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
ELU
370
Selected Topics in Elementary Education:
One Hundred Languages: Early Education the Reggio Way
[EDU 09107]
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
ELU
370
Selected Topics in Elementary Education:
Cultural Reflections of British Children’s Literature
3 SH – 3 CH
[EDU 09108]
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
NEW COURSES: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
CHI
012
Elementary Chinese II
[LAS 08130]
(Can be used for General Education under Category 2. Humanities; and Category 5. Electives.)
CSC
311
Computer Networks
[LAS 08218]
(Can be used for General Education under Category 5. Electives.)
CSC
351
Digital Forensics for Computer Scientists
[LAS 08242]
ENG
316
Rhetoric, Democracy, Advocacy
[LAS 08206]
NUR
378
Nursing Pharmacology
[LAS 08188]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer I, 2009 – 20102)
WRI
370
Seminar: Selected Topics in Professional Writing: Travel Writing
[LAS 08209]
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
WRI
370
Seminar: Selected Topics in Professional Writing: Travel Writing
[LAS 08209]
3 SH – 3 CH
SELECTED TOPICS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
PSY
280
Selected Topics in Psychology: Sport and Performance Psychology
[LAS 08179]
3 SH – 3 CH
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
Page 5
COURSES APPROVED FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Summer I, 2009 – 20101)
MAT
105
College Algebra
[LAS 08258]
NUR
314
Adaptation of the Nurse to the Multicultural Client
[LAS 08195]
NUR
316
Nursing Perspectives on Adaptation at End of Life
[LAS 08196]
NUR
321
Introduction to Holistic Nursing and Complementary Therapies
[LAS 08197]
NUR
322
Adaptation of the Nurse as Leader and Manager
[LAS 08198]
NUR
375
Introduction to Nursing Research
[LAS 08264]
NUR
377
Adaptation of the Nurse as a Spiritual Caregiver
[LAS 08199]
NUR 332/333 Adaptation of the Community and Its Members
[LAS 08201]
PSY
011
General Psychology
[LAS 08248]
SWK
100
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
[LAS 08265]
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
5 SH
3 SH
3 SH
COURSES APPROVED FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Summer II, 2009 – 20102)
PSY
120
Adolescent Psychology
[LAS 08246]
SWK
100
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
[LAS 08265]
3 SH – 3 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
COURSES APPROVED FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
SOC
270
Complex Organizations
[LAS 08266]
3 SH – 3 CH
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
WRI
214
Magazine Writing
[LAS 08016]
3 SH – 3 CH
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
6 CH
3 CH
3 CH
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS and PREREQUISITE REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
WRI
213
Copy and Line Editing
[LAS 08046]
WRI
216
Writing for Public Relations
[LAS 08047]
WRI
220
Technical Writing and Communication
[LAS 08048]
WRI
226
Desktop Publishing: Writing and Editing Newsletters
[LAS 08055]
WRI
311
Creative Writing: Short Fiction
[LAS 08018]
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
3 SH
COURSE SYLLABUS and PREREQUISITE REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
WRI
316
PR and the Corporate Environment
[LAS 08052]
3 SH – 3 CH
COURSE DESCRIPTION and SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
MAT
003
Intermediate Algebra
[LAS 08226]
3 SH – 3 CH
COURSE PREREQUISITE and TITLE REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
FROM:
TO:
MAT
122
Calculus for Business
MAT
122
and Information Science
Applied Calculus
COURSE DESCRIPTION and TITLE REVISIONS ANNOUNCED: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
FROM:
TO:
MIL
013
The Soldier in Modern Times
MIL
013
Leadership and
Personal Development
MIL
014
Leadership and Group Dynamics
MIL
014
Introduction to
Tactical Leadership
MIL
021
Topographical Analysis and
MIL
021
Foundations of Leadership
Land Navigation
MIL
022
Leadership Theories and Development
MIL
022
Foundations of
Tactical Leadership
MIL
101
Advanced Military Skills
MIL
101
Adaptive Team Leadership
MIL
102
Advanced Leadership
MIL
102
Applied Team Leadership
MIL
113
Military Command and Staff
MIL
113
Developmental Leadership
MIL
114
War, Morality, Ethics and
MIL
114
Leadership in a
Military Professionalism
Complex World
–
–
–
–
–
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
3 CH
[LAS 08227]
[LAS 08233]
[LAS 08234]
[LAS 08235]
[LAS 08236]
[LAS 08237]
[LAS 08238]
[LAS 08239]
[LAS 08240]
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
Page 6
COURSE DESCRIPTION/PREREQUISITE, SYLLABUS and TITLE REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
TO:
FROM:
WRI
306
Advanced Magazine Writing:
WRI
306
Advanced Magazine Writing:
Developing and Covering a Specialty
Covering a Specialty
[LAS 08231]
MINOR PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08169]
Minor Code:
Program:
00076
Spanish
Under Area 1., Required Courses: the following courses had a ! change: SPA 021 to SPA 103; and SPA 022 to SPA 104.
Under 2., Spanish Electives and 3., Electives: these categories were realigned to create one category called “Spanish
Electives.” The total number of credits required under the new Spanish Electives category is 9 S.H., the same as was
previously required under the previous electives categories. Total minor credits remain at 21 s.h. A new minor program
check sheet is necessary identified with the new version number 20103.
MINOR PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08241]
Minor Code:
Program:
00035
Computer Science/Information Technology
Under Area 1., Required Courses: add CSC 253; remove CSC 243. Total minor credits remain at 21 s.h. A new minor
program check sheet is necessary identified with the new version number 20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08111]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
56
00
Philosophy
B.A.
38.0101
Under B. Major Program, 3. Open Electives: number of required course at 300-level or above increased from two courses
(6 semester hours) to three courses (9 semester hours); remove PHI 060 and PHI 235 from this area. Under D. Arts and
Sciences Electives: check sheet contains the following revised note: Select Courses from the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences. Electives may include courses toward a minor, with the approval of the faculty advisor. Under “Graduation
Clearance” area of check sheet: Free Electives reduced from 12 s.h. to 6 s.h. A new program check sheet is necessary
identified with the new version number 20103.
PROGRAM/POLICY REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08126]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
31
00
General Studies
B.A.
24.0102
Policy revision: Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits to enroll in General Studies and should declare the
major before having earned 76 credits to increase the likelihood of graduating in four years. If a student’s area of
concentration is outside of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences and Math, they should select the B.S.
Professional Studies Track. Students enrolling in General Studies should also submit a brief prospectus encompassing the
following points: 1) College credits already completed and current QPA, if applicable; 2) Rationale for completing a
General Studies degree; 3) Name of current advisor. Under Program Requirements, Theme or Topic: change from “20
credit hours must be in a single discipline” to “21 credit hours must be in a single discipline; at least twelve credits must be
at the 200-level or above.” Under check sheet notes: * At least 12 of the 21 S.H. must be at the 200-level or above. At least 3
s.h. must be a culminating experience consisting of an internship, independent study, or senior seminar in lieu of a
comprehensive exam. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with the new version number 20103.
PROGRAM/POLICY REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08127]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
30
00
General Studies
B.S.
24.0102
Policy revision: Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits to enroll in General Studies and should declare the
major before having earned 76 credits to increase the likelihood of graduating in four years. If a student’s area of
concentration is outside of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences and Math, they should select the B.S.
Professional Studies Track. Students enrolling in General Studies should also submit a brief prospectus encompassing the
following points: 1) College credits already completed and current QPA, if applicable; 2) Rationale for completing a
General Studies degree; 3) Name of current advisor. Under Program Requirements, Theme or Topic: change from “20
credit hours must be in a single discipline” to “21 credit hours must be in a single discipline; at least twelve credits must be
at the 200-level or above.” Under check sheet notes: * At least 12 of the 21 S.H. must be at the 200-level or above. At least 3
s.h. must be a culminating experience consisting of an internship, independent study, or senior seminar in lieu of a
comprehensive exam. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with the new version number 20103.
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
Page 7
PROGRAM NAME CHANGE and REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08128]
Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
School
2
30
30
General Studies/Technical Studies
B.S.
24.0102
FROM:
2
30
28
General Studies/Professional Studies
B.S.
24.0102
TO:
Policy for entrance into degree program: Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credits to enroll in General Studies
and should declare the major before having earned 76 credits to increase the likelihood of graduating in four years. If a
student’s area of concentration is outside of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Natural Sciences and Math, they should select
the B.S. Professional Studies Track. Students enrolling in General Studies should also submit a brief prospectus
encompassing the following points: 1) College credits already completed and current QPA, if applicable; 2) Rationale for
completing a General Studies degree; 3) Name of current advisor. Under Program Requirements, Theme or Topic: 21 credit
hours must be in a single discipline; at least twelve credits must be at the 200-level or above. Under check sheet notes: *For
concentrations in disciplines outside of the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. **At least 12 of the 21 S.H.
must be at the 200-level or above. At least 3 s.h. must be a culminating experience consisting of an internship, independent
study, or senior seminar in lieu of a comprehensive exam. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with the
beginning version number 20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08222]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
16
11
Computer Science/Information Technology
B.S.
11.0103
Under B. Major Program, 1. Required Courses: remove CSC 411, replace with CSC 311. Under 2. Elective Courses: add
CSC 411. Under 3. Elective Courses: add CSC 320. Under check sheet notes, add note: CSC 126 is a prerequisite to all 300level courses except 310, 341, 342, 343, 352, 354, 361, 385. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version
number 20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08223]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
16
41
Computer Science/Information Technology (Combined M.S.)
B.S.
11.0103
Program revision to the undergraduate component of combined degree program. Under B. Major Program, 1. Required
Courses: remove CSC 411, replace with CSC 311. Under 2. Elective Courses: add CSC 411. Under 3. Elective Courses: add
CSC 320. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version number 20103.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08224]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
16
21
Computer Science/Software Development
B.S.
11.0103
Under B. Major Program, 2. Elective Courses: add CSC 311. A new program check sheet is necessary however the version
number remains the same – 20093.
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08225]
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
2
16
31
Computer Science (Combined M.S.)
B.S.
11.0103
Program revision to the undergraduate component of combined degree program. Under B. Major Program, 2. Elective
Courses: add CSC 311. A new program check sheet is necessary however the version number remains the same – 20093.
PROGRAM CONCOMITANT REVISION WITH NAME CHANGE: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
[LAS 08245]
Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
School
2
74
82
Electronic Media/Computer and Information Science
B.S.
9.0702
FROM:
TO:
2
74
91
Electronic Media/Computer Science
B.S.
9.0702
Under Required Courses: add CSC 130; remove CIS 126. The following reflect course prefix and/or title revisions: CSC 125
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I, CSC 135 Computer Science I, and CSC 136 Computer Science II. Under
Electives: add CSC 253, 311, 456; remove CIS 356, 422. The following reflect course prefix and/or title revisions: CSC 242
Web Programming, CSC 342 Web Technologies, CSC 354 Introduction to Software Engineering, CSC 402 Data Structures
II, CSC 411 Advanced Networking, CSC 421 Web-Based Software Design and Development, and CSC 456 Database
Management Systems I. The following reflects revisions in the notes area of the check sheet: Please note that completion of
CSC 237 or CSC 253 is a prerequisite for some of the CSC courses with higher numbers. Because the MAT prefix that has
been used with CSC 112, 135, and 136 has been removed, these courses may not be used in General Education Category IV.
*Completion of CSC 241, CSC 242, and CSC 243, the four required courses, and one other listed elective will satisfy a
minor in Information Technology. A new program concomitant check sheet is necessary identified with the new version
number 20103.
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
Page 8
COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Note: Delay in implementation of course credit changes:
The following syllabus and credit hour revisions, originally passed by UCC October 23 and October 30, 2008 [VPA 0915,
VPA 0916] were intended to be offered effective Fall 2009. At the request of the Art Education and Crafts Department, the
effective date for these revisions is delayed to Fall 2012 – 20133.
COURSE SYLLABUS and CREDIT HOUR REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2012 – 20133)
TO:
FROM:
ARU
301
Early Field Experience 4 SH – 6 CH
ARU
301
Early Field Experience
3 SH – 6 CH
(Can be used for General Education under Category 5. Electives.)
ARU 390/391 Clinical Experience
ARU 390/391 Clinical Experience
and Practicum
7 SH – 2 CH
and Practicum
6 SH – 2 CH
NEW COURSES: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
ARH 319
Arts of the Islamic World
[VPA 0961]
3 SH – 3 CH
[VPA 0963]
3 SH – 3 CH
[VPA 0964]
3 SH – 4 CH
(Can be used for General Education under Category 5. Electives.)
SPE
245
New Media and Communication
(Can be used for General Education under Category 5. Electives.)
THE
218
Advanced Musical Theatre Acting and Scene Study
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
CDE 359-373 Communication Design Workshops
[VPA 0962]
NEW WORKSHOP TOPIC: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
CDE 368
Communication Design Workshop: Web Presence
[VPA 0962]
COURSE PREFIX REVISIONS: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
FROM:
HEA 320 Theory and Analysis of Movement Therapy
HPD 057 Introduction to Dance I
(Can be used for Category 1. Physical Education requirement)
HPD 058 Introduction to Dance II
(Can be used for Category 1. Physical Education requirement)
HPD 170 Modern Dance Intensive
PED 003 Dance Repertory I
PED 004 Dance Repertory II
PED 115 Dance Repertory III
PED 116 Dance Repertory IV
PED 153 The Dances and Rhythms of Africa
[VPA 0957]
2 SH – 6 CH
2 SH – 6 CH
TO:
DAN 320
DAN 057
Theory and Analysis of Movement Therapy
Introduction to Dance I
DAN 058
Introduction to Dance II
DAN
DAN
DAN
DAN
DAN
DAN
Modern Dance Intensive
Dance Repertory I
Dance Repertory II
Dance Repertory III
Dance Repertory IV
The Dances and Rhythms of Africa
170
003
004
115
116
153
COURSE PREFIX and NUMBER REVISIONS: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
FROM:
TO:
PED 214 Dance Repertory V
DAN 215
PED 215 Dance Repertory VI
DAN 216
PED 317 Dance Repertory VII
DAN 315
PED 318 Dance Repertory VIII
DAN 316
[VPA 0957]
Dance Repertory V
Dance Repertory VI
Dance Repertory VII
Dance Repertory VIII
COURSE CREDIT HOUR/CLOCK HOUR REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
FROM: THE 130 Voice for the Actor I
TO:
THE 130 Voice for the Actor I
FROM: THE 135 Movement for the Actor I
THE 135 Movement for the Actor I
TO:
FROM: THE 230 Voice for the Actor II
TO:
THE 230 Voice for the Actor II
FROM: THE 235 Movement for the Actor II
TO:
THE 235 Movement for the Actor II
[VPA 0966]
[VPA 0966]
[VPA 0967]
[VPA 0967]
[VPA 0968]
[VPA 0968]
[VPA 0965]
[VPA 0965]
2 SH
3 SH
2 SH
3 SH
2 SH
3 SH
2 SH
3 SH
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
3 CH
4 CH
3 CH
4 CH
3 CH
4 CH
3 CH
4 CH
University Curriculum Memo of February 26 and March 12, 2009
COURSE CLOCK HOUR REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
FROM: THE 203 Script Analysis for Theatre Production
TO:
THE 203 Script Analysis for Theatre Production
Page 9
[VPA 0969]
[VPA 0969]
3 SH – 4 CH
3 SH – 3 CH
[VPA 0958]
PROGRAM REVISION: (Eff. Fall 2009 – 20103)
School Prog
Conc
Program
Degree
CIP
1
06
00
Communication Design
BFA
50.0402
Under A. General Education, 2. Humanities, line A: remove ARH 124/125 or 126, replace with ARH 024 and/or 025. Under
Area A. 2. Humanities, line B: remove the following note “any ARH except 024/026/026.” This sub-category now has the
following notation only “Art History Elective.” Under Area A. 5. Additional Electives: Any courses except those with FAR,
CFT, ART and CDE prefixes (ART 010/ARC 015 are permitted; CSC 122 not permitted). Under B. Major Program, 2.
General Requirements, after line C: add line D. CDE 140 Digital Translation; re-label subsequent lines accordingly. Under
Area B. 2., line G: this area realigns courses previously labeled under lines F and G as follows: choice of FAR 162
Introduction to Photography: Digital (could substitute FAR 161 Introduction to Photography: Darkroom) or FAR 151 Intro
to Life Drawing. A new program check sheet is necessary identified with version number 20103.
ds
cc:
Mr. R. Bazylak, Dr. V. Brancato, Prof. J. Forte, Ms. K. Gardi, Mr. G. Godshall, Ms. M. Hughes, Mr. B. McCree,
Mr. L. McGhee, Mr. J. Mumbauer, Dr. P. Quinn, Mr. M. Santos, Mrs. S. Youse, Dr. Wm. Stahler, Secretaries of
Academic Departments, and U.C.C. Members