INDEX
A
AARC, 16
Academic
Achievement, Recognition of, 38
Advisement, 16
Advising and Retention Center, 16
Bankruptcy (see Academic Renewal), 34
Calendar, 3
Center for Excellence, 201
Definitions, 52
Dishonesty, 33
Dismissal Appeal Procedures, 33
Eligibility and Financial Aid, 25
Freedom, 31
Information, 30
Offenses, 33
Probation, 33
Programs, 53
Renewal, 34
Requirements and Regulations, 30
Scholarships, 26
Standing, 36
Standing, Probation and Appeal, 33
Academy of Mathematics and Science, 344
Accounting, Department of, 119
Accounting, Pilot and Bridge Project, 47
Accreditations, Memberships and, 6
ACT English Credit, 47
Acting, 109
Administrative Council, 3
Administrative Withdrawal, 34
Admission of Transfer Students, 12
Admission to the University, 11
Admissions Appeal Procedure, 14
Adult Learner Services, 239
Advanced Manufacturing, 153
Advanced Placement Program, 44
Advanced Professionalism, 119
Advertising, 81
Advisement, 16
Advising System, 16
Aerospace Studies, 198
African American Studies, 229
Aging Specialist, 231
Agricultural Education, 152
Agricultural Technology and Management, 152
Agriculture, Department of, 149
Agronomy, 150
Air Force ROTC, 198, 343
ALIVE Center, 239
Allied Health, Department of, 203
Alumni Grant Scholarship, 27
380
American College Testing Program (ACT), 47
American Sign Language Studies, 209
C
Animal Science, 150
Campus Activities Board, 376
Anthropology, 76
Campus Dining Services, 374
Appeal Procedure (academic probation), 33
Canadian Studies, 114
Appeal Procedure (admission), 14
Capitalism, Center for the Study of, 118
Application for Graduation, 20, 38
Career and Professional Development,
Center for, 369
Applied Economics, Center for, 117
Applied Music Instruction, 98
Applied Psychological Science, 188
Applied Statistics, 183
Arabic, 89, 92
Carol Martin Gatton Academy, 344
Catalog Rights / Catalog Term, 36
Center for
Applied Economics, 117
Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences,
Department of, 153
Career & Professional Dev., 369
Architectural Science, 154
Financial Success, 117
Army ROTC, 145, 343
Gerontology, 240
Art Education, 69
Leadership Excellence, 117
Art History, 69
Professional Selling, 117
Art, Department of, 67
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 117
The Study of Capitalism, 118
Arts and Letters, College of, 67
Certificate Programs, 37, 53, 63
Asian Religions and Cultures, 100
Certificate Programs, 64
Asian Studies, 113
Change of Major, Minor, Concentration and/ or
Faculty Advisor, 17
Associate Degrees, 52, 65
Astronomy, 186
Athletic Coaching, 217
Attendance Notification, 17
Attendance Policy, 30
Auditing Courses, 31
Automation, 158
B
Baccalaureate Degrees, 52, 54
Changes in Offerings and Policies, 31
Cheating, 34
Check Cashing Services, 369
Chemistry, Department of, 162
Child Studies, 210, 212
Chinese, 89, 92
Chinese Flagship, 343
Citizenship and
Social Justice, 231
Social Responsibility, Institute for, 231
Behavioral Psychology, 188
Civil Engineering, 168
Best Expectations Program (BEP), 17
Class Attendance Policy, 30
Biblical Languages, 262
Classical Studies, 100
Biochemistry, 161, 163, 195
Classification of Students, 30
Biology, Department of, 159
CLEP, 47
Biophysics, 186, 196
Clinical and Community Behavioral Health, 146
Board of Regents, 3
Clinical Education Complex (CEC), 352
Bookstore (WKU Store), 378
Clinical Psychological Science, 188
Broadcast News, 83
CNSS 4011, 166
Broadcasting, 83, 87
Coal Chemistry, 164
Business
Cognitive Psychology, 188
Associate Degree, 235
Administration, 129
And Marketing Education, 139
College Heights Foundation
Board of Directors, 3
Scholarships, 26
Economics, 123
College Level Examination Program (CLEP), 47
Informatics, 127
College of Business Policies, 118
Management, 235
College Readiness, 14
Gordon Ford College of, 116
Colonnade Requirements, 39
Colonnade Requirements, Associate Degrees, 40
Colonnade Requirements, Baccalaureate
Degrees, 40
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Commencement, 18
Dependents of War Veterans, 25
Environmental Studies, 164, 178
Committee on Credits and Graduation
(Exceptions to Degree Requirements), 39
Dero Downing Student Union, 370
ESLI-English as a Second Language International
Language Center, 346
Communication
Developmental Science, 189
Corporate and Organizational, 71
Department of, 71
Disorders, 208
Sciences and Disorders, Department of, 208
Studies, 72
Community College/ KCTCS, 26
Developmental Course Grading, 32
Dietetics, 211
Digital Advertising, 87
Dining Services, 374
Directing (Theatre), 109
Disability Services, 377
Community Recreation, 217
Dismissal, Academic
(see Academic Probation), 17, 32
Complaint Procedure, 35
Distance Learning, 348
Compliance, Statement of, 9
Diversity and Community Studies,
Department of, 228
Comprehensive Certificates, 141
Computer Information Systems, 127
Computer Information Technology, 155
Computer Literacy, 238
Computer Science, Department of, 164
Concurrent and Subsequent Degrees, 37
Construction Management, 155, 157
Consumer and Family Sciences, 212
Convention Planning, 213
Core Values, 5
Corporate and Organizational Communication, 71
Counseling and Student Affairs,
Department of, 147
Counseling and Testing Center, 370
Course
Descriptions, 242
Fees, 20
Load, 30
Numbering System, 242
Requirements, 37
Creative Writing, 73
Credit (unit), 30
Credit by Exam, 43
Criminology, 104, 107
Cross Cultural Communication in Healthcare, 209
Culminating Assessment, 38
Cultural Geography, 175
Curriculum Requirements, 36
D
Dance, 108
Data Analysis using SAS, 184
Degree
Certification and Commencement, 18
Conferral, 38
Requirements, 36
Degrees, Types of, 52
Dental Hygiene, 203
Departmental Credit by Examination, 49
Departments Requiring Additional Admission, 14
Division of the School Year, 30
Double Majors, 37
Drinking Water Operations, 178
Dual Credit, 347
Dual Degrees, 37
Dynamic Leadership Institute, 376
Exceptions to Degree Requirements, 39
Exchange Programs, 346
Exercise Science, 215
Expenses and Fees, 19
Extended Learning and Outreach (DELO), 347
Extended Living, 29
F
Facility and Event Management, 217
Faculty of the University, 3
Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs, 345
Family and Consumer Sciences,
Department of, 210
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), 7
Family Home Visiting, 212
Family Studies, 210, 212
Fashion Merchandising, 212
E
Early Childhood Education (2 yr), 214
Early Childhood Education (4 yr), 141
Earth and Space Science, 176
East European Studies, 114
Economics, Department of , 121
Education and Behavioral Sciences,
College of, 133
Education, Teacher Certification, 135
Educational
Fee Payment, 21
Fees, 19
Field Experience, Teacher Education, 136
Film, 84
Film Studies, 112
Finance, Department of, 124
Financial Assistance, 24
Financial Management, 125
Financial Planning, 125, 126
Fine Art, Bachelor of, 68
Administration, Leadership and Research,
Department of, 147
Floodplain Management, 169
Opportunity Centers, 377
Folk Studies & Anthropology, Department of, 76
Rights and Privacy Act, 7
Folklore, 77
Talent Search, 378
Food Processing and Technology, 158
Floristry, 152
Electrical Engineering, 170
Food Science, 161
Elementary Education, 137
Food Service Management, 212
Employment, Student, 24
Food Services (Dining Services), 374
Engineering, Department of, 167
Food, Nutrition and Wellness, 211
English as a Second Language
Foreign Language (see Modern Languages), 88
Minor / Endorsement, 75
Foreign Study Opportunities, 345
ESLI, University Language Center, 346
Forestry, Pre-Forestry Curriculum, 191
English Credit Proficiency, 47
Formal Articulation Agreements, 52
English for Secondary Teachers, 74
French, 90, 93
English Proficiency Requirements,
International Students, 13
Fulbright Faculty and Student Programs, 347
English, Department of, 73
G
Enrolling at WKU, 11
Enrollment Verification, 18
Entrepreneurship, 129, 130
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for, 117
Environment and Climate, 175
Environmental Health Science, 223
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Gatton Academy, 344
Gender and Women’s Studies, 230
General Agriculture Option, 152
Geographic Information Science, 174
Geographic Information Systems, 177, 179
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Geography, 177
Educational Professional Standard Board, 135
Geography and Environmental Studies, 175
I
Geography and Geology, Department of, 174
Identification Card, 371
General Education Transfer Policy, 51
Geology, 176
iMedia Certificate, 88
Institute for International Studies (KIIS), 346
German, 90, 93
Industrial Education, 156
Museum, 352
Gerontology, 230
Information Systems Certificate, 238
Studies, 112
GIS, 177, 179
Information Systems, Department of, 126
Global Health Service, 224
Information Technology, 351
Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport, School of, 214
Global Studies Designation, 31
Institute for
Kitchen and Bath, 214
GoArmyEd Program, 241
Gordon Ford College of Business, 116
Emergency Medical Services Academy, 207
Citizenship & Social Responsibility, 231
Rural Health, 201
Government (see Political Science), 102
Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, Office of, 370
Grade Point Average, 31
Interactive Training Design, 142
Grade Recording, 32
Interactive Video Service, 349
Grade Reports, 32
Intercollegiate Competition, 372
Grading and the Quality Point System, 32
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, 141
Graduate Course Enrollment, 31
Interdisciplinary Studies, 232
Graduate Degrees, 4
Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate of, 237
Graduate School, 351
Interior Design, 212, 213
Graduate School Admission, 14
Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising, 212
Graduation Application, 20, 37
International
Graduation Fee, 20
Admissions Office, 12
Graduation Requirements, 36
Affairs, 102
Grants, 24
Baccalaureate, 50
Graphic Design (BFA Major), 68
Business, 129, 130
Graphic Design for Advertising Majors, 70
Enrollment Management, 12
Exchange, 346
H
Programs, 344
Health and Human Services, College of, 200
Student Placement, Alternative, 13
Health
Care Administration, 223, 225
Education, 224
Information Management, 205
Sciences, 204
Services, 371
History of WKU, 4
History, Department of, 77
Student Office, 344
Students, Admission of, 12
Study Opportunities, 345
Transfer Credit, 52
Intramural-Recreational Sports, 372
Italian, 302
IVS Interactive Video Service, 349
Honors Academy, 232
J
Honors College, 342
Japanese, 303
Honors Program
Joint Admission/Enrollment, 14
African American Studies, 229
Journalism, 85
English, 75
Journalism and Broadcasting, School of, 80
History, 79
Journalism Writing, 87
Political Science, 104
Judicial Affairs Policies, 354
Self-Designed Studies, 343
JUMP Programs (see Department / School)
Horse Science, 150
Hospitality Management and Dietetics, 211
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, 211
Housing and Residence Life, 28
Housing Deposit, 28
Human Resources Management, 238
382
Transfer Agreements, 51
K
Kentucky
Center for Education & Workforce Statistics, 9
College Readiness Standards, 15
Educational Excellence Scholarship
(KEES), 25
L
Land Surveying, 170
Late Registration Fee, 20
Latin American Studies, 113
Law, Pre-Law Curriculum, 79
Leadership and Governance, 3
Learning and Behavior Disorders, 141
Learning Center, The, 17
Lecture Series, 352
Legal Studies, 112
Libraries, 66
Library Media Education, 142
Literature, 73, 75
Living Accommodations, 28
Loans, 24
Lodging Management, 213
Long-Term Care Administration, 225
Lost and Found, 373
M
Management, Department of, 127
Manufacturing and Logistics, 158
Manufacturing Processing and Technology, 158
Manufacturing Technology, 153
Marketing, Department of, 131
Mathematical Economics, 123, 183
Mathematics and Science Academy (Gatton), 344
Mathematics, Department of, 180
Mechanical Engineering, 172
Medical Technology, 161, 197
Medical Withdrawal, 34
Medicine, Pre-Medicine Curriculum, 191
Meeting, Convention and Exposition
Planning, 213
Memberships, 6
Meteorology, 175
Middle East Studies, 114
Middle Grades Mathematics, 182
Middle Grades Science Certification, 149
Middle Level Education, 138
Middle School Science, 149
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Military
Leadership, 144
Science, 145
Science and Leadership, Department of, 143
Service Credit, 50
Student Services, 241
Withdrawal, 34
Minors, 61
Mission of the University, 5
Modern Languages, Department of, 88
Motor Vehicle Registration Fee, 21
Museum, Kentucky, 352
Music (Liberal Arts), 96
Music Education, 95
Music Fees, 98
Music, Department of, 94
Musical Theatre, 109, 111
N
Name and Address Changes, 18
National/ International Academic Scholarship, 27
Neuorscience, 189
Nonprofit Administration, 217
Notices, 7
Nursing (ASN), 219
Nursing (BSN), 220
Nursing, School of, 218
Nutrition, 213
Nutrition and Dietetics, 211
Nutritional and Food Chemistry, 164
O
Payment of Awards, 25
Payment Options, 21
Q
Peer Mentoring Program, 238
Quality Point System, Grading and the, 32
Performance, Music, 95
Performing Arts, 109
Performing Arts Administration, 111
Pharmacy, Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum, 193
Philosophy, 99, 101
Philosophy and Religion, Department of, 98
Photojournalism, 85
Physical Education, 215, 218
Physics and Astronomy, Department of, 184
Plagiarism, 34
Police, WKU Department of, 374
Political Communication, 72, 103
Political Science, Department of, 102
Popular Culture Studies, 111
Postal Services, 374
Potter College of Arts & Letters, 67
PPA-Professional Program in Accountancy, 121
Pre-Chiropractic, 190
Pre-College Curriculum, 11
Pre-Dentistry, 191
Pre-Forestry, 191
Pre-Law, 79
Pre-Medicine, 191
Pre-Optometry, 192
Pre-Pharmacy, 193
Pre-Physical Therapy, 193
Pre-Physician Assistant, 194
Pre-Podiatric Medicine, 194
Pre-Professional Advisement, 64
Pre-Professional Programs, 64
Pre-Theology, 101
Occupational Safety and Health, 225, 226
Pre-Veterinary Medicine, 195
Offerings/Policies Changes, 31
Prior Learning Assessment, 50
Office Management, 236
Prior Learning Credit, 50
Ogden College of Science and Engineering, 148
Probation, Academic, 17, 32
Ogden Foundation Scholar, 39
Professional Selling, Center for, 117
Ombuds Officer, Student, 377
Professional Studies, School of, 232
Online Program Services, 348
Professional Writing, 73, 75
Organizational Leadership, 233, 235, 238
Program Expenses in the College of Health
and Human Services, 20
Orientation (TOP), 16
Outdoor Leadership, 217
Outdoor Recreation, 216
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver, 27
P
Paralegal Studies, 233, 236
Paramedicine, 207
Parking and Transportation Services, 21
Programs of Study, 55
Project Graduate, 240
Project Lead the Way, 154
Psychological Sciences, Department of, 187
Psychology, Department of, 146
Public Health Education, 224
Public Health, Department of, 222
Public Relations, 86
Patient Navigator, 202
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Radio and TV Operations, 83
Readiness, College, 14
Readmission of Students, 12
Real Estate, 238
Records, Student Academic, 18
Recreation Administration, 216
Refund Policy, 23
Regents, Board of, 3
Regional Campuses, 349
Registrar, Office of the, 18
Registration, 18
Registration and Student Academic Records, 18
Registration and Student Schedule Changes, 30
Regulations, Academic, 30
Religious Studies, 99, 101
Renewal Procedures, 25
Repeating Courses, 32
Requirements, Academic, 30
Residence Credit for Graduation, 37
Residence Halls, 29
Residence Requirements, 37
Residency Determinations, 14
Restaurant Group, 374
Restaurant Management, 211
Retroactive Withdrawal, 35
ROTC Scholarships, 26
ROTC, Army and Air Force, 351
Russian, 330
Russian and East European Studies, 114
S
Sales, 132
SAT, 15, 46
Schedule Change Fee, 20
Schedule Changes, 31
Scholar Development, Office Of, 343
Scholarships, 26
School of Professional Studies, 232
School of Teacher Education, 137
School of University Studies, 239
Science and Engineering, College of, 148
Science and Mathematics Education (SMED), 140
Senior Citizen Scholarships, 27
Senior Citizens, Admission of, 12
Senior Exam (see Culminating Assessment), 38
Servicemembers Opportunity College, 241
Sexuality Studies, 106
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Six Sigma and Quality, 158
Systems / Scientific Applications, 165
Unit of Credit, 30
SKyTeach, 149
Systems Engineering, 173
University
SMED, 140
Systems Management, 234
Social Media Marketing, 132
Social Psychology, 189
Social Studies, 78
Social Work, Department of, 226
Sociology, Department of, 104
South-Central Kentucky Area Health
Education Center, 202
Southern Studies, 79
Spanish, 91, 93
Special Education, 141
Special Programs & Divisions, 342
Sport Management, 216
Statement of Compliance, 9
Statement of Purpose, 5
Strategic Marketing, 132
Student
Academic Records, 18
Accessibility Resource Center, 377
Activities, 376
Affairs, 376
Catalog Rights, 36
Complaint Procedure, 35
Course Load, 30
Disability Services, 377
Employment, 24
Financial Assistance, 24
Ombuds Officer, 377
Organizations, 376
Records, 18
Rights and Responsibilities, 354
Right-to-Know Act Annual Disclosure, 9
Services and Activities, 369
Support Services, 378
Union, 370
Studio Art, 70
Study Abroad and Global Learning, 345
Study Abroad Credit, 52, 338
T
Talent Search, 378
Teacher Education
Admission, 134
Programs, 133
School of, 137
Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex, 352
Swahili, 336
384
Lecture Series, 352
Libraries, 66
Notices, 7
University, The, 4
Upward Bound, 378
Teaching English as a Second Language, 75
V
Technology Management, 157
Vehicle Registration, 21
Textiles and Apparel Merchandising, 213
Veterans Educational Benefits, 25
Theatre, 108, 110
Veterans Upward Bound, 379
Theatre and Dance, Department of, 107
Veterinary, Pre-Vet Curriculum, 195
Theatre Design and Technology, 109
Vision, Mission, and Statement of Purpose, Core
Values of WKU, 5
Theology, Pre-Theology Curriculum, 101
Title IX Compliance, 9
Topper Orientation Program, 16
Tourism, 213, 218
Tourism and Development, 175
Transcript Fee, 21
Transcripts, 33
Transcripts, International Students, 13
Transfer
Academic Plans, 51
Center, 17
Evaluations, 18
Of Credits, 50
Policies, 50
Scholarships, 26
Student Services, 51
Visiting Students, 12
Visual Arts, 68
Visual Studies, 69
Vocational / Industrial and Technical Teacher,
Education, 156, 158
Vocational Rehabilitation, 25
W
War Veterans Assistance, 25
Water Resource Management, 179
Water Resources, 177
Winter and Summer Financial Aid, 25
Winter and Summer Sessions, 348
Withdrawal from the University, 34
TRIO Programs, 377
WKU Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
Training Center, 208
Tuition
WKU
Refund Policy, 23
Debit Card, 23
Fees, 19
Police Department, 374
Incentive Program, 27
Restaurant Group, 374
Incentive Program Scholarship, 27
Store, 379
Turf and Golf Course Management, 150, 152
Women’s Studies, Gender and, 230
TV / Film Production, 83
Worksite Health Promotion, 225, 226
World Language Proficiency, 43, 88
Study Away, 349
Subsequent Degrees, 37
College, 228
Experience, 238
SOCAD Army Degree Programs, 241
U
Writing, 73
Undergraduate Degrees, 4
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