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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2010
EffectiveMay12,2008
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University Offices
UniversityOperator (309) 438-211
AcademicAdvisement 438-7604
Admissions 438-2181; www.IllinoisState.edu/admissions/
DisabilityConcerns 438-5853
DiversityandAffirmativeAction 438-3383
ExtendedUniversity 438-5288; www.exu.ilstu.edu/
FinancialAid 438-2231; www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/
GraduateSchool 438-2583
HonorsProgram 438-2559
InternationalStudies 438-5365
OfficeofParkingandTransportation 438-8391
ParentServices 438-3753
StudentAffairs 438-5451; www.StudentAffairs.ilsru.edu
StudentServiceReferralCenter 438-2188; www.ssrc.ilstu.edu
UniversityCollege 438-3217; www.ucollege.ilstu.edu
UniversityHousingServices 438-8611; www.housing.ilstu.edu/
UniversityRegistrar 438-2188; www.registrar.ilstu.edu
VeteransServices 438-2207; www.registrar.ilstu.edu
The statements inthis catalog are forinformationalpurposes only and shouldnotbe construed as the basis ofa contract
betweenastudentandIllinois StateUniversity. ThecourseofferingsandrequirementsoftheUniversityarecontinuallyunder
reviewandrevision. This catalogpresentsthose ineffect atthetimeofpublication. Courses listed inthispublicationare sub-
jecttorevisionwithoutadvancenoticeandarenotnecessarilyofferedeachtermoreachyear.
Information regarding changes will be available in the Offices ofthe University Registrar, the Provost, and the major
departmentsandschools. Itisespeciallyimportantthateach studentnotethatitishisorherresponsibilitytobeawareofcur-
rentgraduationrequirementsforaparticulardegreeprogram.
Illinois State Universityformally reiterates andreaffirms its commitment to theprinciples ofequal opportunity, affirmative
actionanddiversity.Discriminationbaseduponrace,color,religion,gender, nationalorigin, age.disability, orveteransstatusisa
violationoffederalandstatelawanduniversitypolicyandwillnotbetolerated.
Discrimination basedupon sexualorientation isa violation ofIllinois State Universitypolicyandwillnot be tolerated.
Thisnondiscriminationpolicyappliestoallprogramsadministeredbythe University: However, thispolicyshouldnotbecon-
struedtoinfringeuponthefreeexchangeofideasessentialtotheacademicenvironment.
To theextentallowedbylaw, allemploymentdecisions, includingthoseaffectinghiring, promotion, demotion, ortrans-
fer;recruitment; advertisementofvacancies; layoff'andtermination; compensationandbenefits: orselectionfortrainingwill
bemadeconsistentwithestablishedIllinoisState Universitypolicy.
Responsibilityfor communicating, interpreting, and monitoring the University's equal opportunity policy has been
assignedtotheOfficeforDiversityandAffirmativeAction (ODAA). The ODAA is locatedon campus in 2'OS HoveyHall. For
additionalinformationconcerningthe Universitysequalopportunitypolicy,pleasecall(309) 438-3383.
Illinois State University assigns a highpriority to the implementation ofits equal opportunitypolicy and to main-
taining an inclusive environment. The realization ofthispriority requires the cooperation ofall members ofthe uni-
versitycommunity.
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NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
FERPA AND PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF
anotherschoolofficialinperforminghisorhertasks.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
A
school official has a legitimate educational inter-
Notification ofRights Under FERPA for Postsec- est if the official needs to review an education
ondary Institutions: record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibilities forthe University.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect Upon request, the University also discloses educa-
to their education records. These rights include: tion records without consent to officials ofanother
schoolinwhichastudentseeksorintendstoenroll.
t(i1onTrheecorridgshtwtiothiinnsp4ec5tdaanydsroefvitehwetdhaeysttuhdeenUtn'isveedrusciaty- (4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Depart-
ment ofEducation concerning alleged failures by the
receivesarequestforaccess.
University to comply with the requirements ofFERPA.
AstudentshouldsubmittotheUniversityRegistrara The name and address ofthe Office that administers
written request that identifies the record(s) the stu- FERPAis:
dent wishes to inspect. The University official will
make arrangements foraccess and notify the student Family Policy Compliance Office
ofthe time and place where the records may be 4U.0S0.MDaerpyalratnmdenAtveonfuEed,ucSaWtion
Uinnsipveecrtseidt.y Ioffftihciealretcoowrdhsoamrethneotremqauiensttawianesdsbubymitth-e Washington, DC 20202-5901
ted,thatofficialshalladvisethestudentofthecorrect
Public Notification ofDirectory Information:
officialtowhomtherequestshouldbeaddressed.
At its discretion, Illinois State University may pro-
(2) The right to request the amendment ofthe student's vide "directory information" in accordance with the
education records that the student believes are inaccu- provisions ofthe Family Educational Rights and Priva-
rate, misleading, or otherwise in violation ofthe stu- cy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Directory information is
dent'sprivacyrightsunderFERPA. defined as that information which would not generally
A student who wishes to ask the University to be considered harmful or an invasion ofprivacy ifdis-
amend a record should write the University offi- closed. Designated directory information at Illinois
tcihaelpraretspoofnstihbelreecfoorrdththeersetcuodredn,tcwlaenatrlsycihdaenngteidf,y aStdadtreesUsniv(leorcsailty&inhcolmudee)s,ttheelfeoplhloonweingl:istsitnugd,enetl'esctnraomnei,c
and specify why it should be changed. email address, date and place ofbirth, major field of
study, dates ofattendance, grade level, enrollment sta-
Ifthe University decides not to amend the record tus (e.g. undergraduate or graduate, full-time or part-
as requested, the University will notify the stu- time), participation in officially recognized activities or
dent in writing ofthe decision and the student's sports, weight or height ofmembers ofathletic teams,
right to a hearing regarding the request for degrees, honors and awards received, and the most
amendment. Additional information regarding
recent educational agency or institution attended. Stu-
tshteudehnetarwihnegnprnootciefdiuerdeosfwtihlelribgehtptroovaihdeeadrintog.the dentsmayblockthepublicdisclosureofdirectoryinfor-
mation by notifying the Office of the University
Registrarinwritingpriortothefirstdayofclasses.
(3) The right to provide written consent before the
University discloses personally identifiable information Please considervery carefully the consequences ofa
from the student's education records, exceptto the extent decisiontowithholddirectoryinformation. Anon-disclo-
thatFERPAauthorizesdisclosurewithoutconsent. sure block will call for Illinois State University not to
release any ofthis "directory information;" thus, any
The Universitydiscloseseducationrecordswithouta futurerequestsforsuchinformationfromnon-institution-
student's prior written consent under the FERPA alpersonsororganizationswillberefused.
exceptionfordisclosuretoschoolofficialswith legit-
imateeducational interests. Aschoolofficial is aper- Illinois State University will honor your request to
sonemployedbythe University in an administrative, withhold directory information but cannot assume
supervisory, academic or research, or support staff responsibilitytocontactyouforsubsequentpermissionto
position (including law enforcement unit personnel release this information. Regardless ofthe effect upon
and health staff); a person or company with whom you, Illinois State University assumes no liability as a
theUniversityhascontractedas itsagenttoprovidea resultofhonoringyourinstructionsthatsuchinformation
bewithheld.
service instead ofusing University employees or
officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection Althoughthe initial requestmaybe filedatanytime,
agent); aperson serving onthe Board ofTrustees; or requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the
a student serving on an official committee, such as a Universityuntilremoved,inwriting,bythestudent.
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Table of Contents
UniversityCalendar Residence Halls 36
2008-2009 5 ApartmentLiving 37
2009-2010 6 Campus Dining Services/DiningonCampus 37
UsingtheCatalog 7 Campus Opportunities 37
UndergraduateCatalogRequirements 7 Recreation Services 37
Glossary 7 IntercollegiateAthletics/GolfCourse 38
TheCampus andtheCommunity 1 UUnniivveerrssiittyyGMaulsleeruimess 3388
Illinois StateUniversityMission Statement 1
UniversityCommitmenttoDiversity 1 CPalmapnuetsarSieruvmices 3388
Accreditation 1
Campus,Student,Faculty,andCommunityProfiles...1 DisabilityConcerns 38
Governance 12 StudentHealthProgram 39
DivisionofUniversityAdvancement 13 StudentCounseling Services 40
SpeechandHearingClinic 40
Admission Policies 14 ChildCare 40
AdmissionApplicationandProjectedDeadlines 14 Parking& Transportation 41
ContactVisitInformation 14 DeanofStudents 41
StudentClassifications 14 Bone StudentCenter/BradenAuditorium 41
FreshmenAdmission Standards 15 CommunityRights andResponsibilities 41
TransferAdmission Standards... 15 DiversityAdvocacy 41
SecondBachelor'sDegree 16 Parent Services 42
FormerStudents SeekingAdmission 17 StudentEnvolvementCenter 42
UnclassifiedStudents 17
International StudentAdmission 18 Academic Services 43
SpecialAdmissionPrograms 19 New StudentOrientation 43
ImmunizationandMedicalRequirements for
UniversityCollege 43
Students 19
UniversityCollegeAcademicAdvisement 43
HonorsPrograms..... 20 Developmental Math 43
AdmissiontoHonors 20 FirstYearLearning inthe Communities 44
Academic Scholarships 20 MinorityStudentAcademic Center 44
AcademicPrograms inHonors 21 OrientationandTransition Services 44
ContinuationRequirements..... 22 Preview-Summer 44
AcademicHonors 22 TransferDays 44
UndergraduateDegreeswithHonors 22 Student Support Services 44
CampusHonors Societies 23 UniversityCenterforLearningAssistance 44
HonorsCourses 23 UniversityCollegeTestingOffice 45
UndergraduateExperience 25 MajorinUniversity Studies 45
FieldsofStudy 25 Additional Academic Services 45
ComputerInformation Services 45
Costs 26
MathematicsTutorCenter 46
EstimatedTotalYearlyExpenses 26
Student ServiceandReferral Center 46
UndergraduateTuitionandFees/Rate Schedule 26
ExtendingLearning 46
FinancialAssistance 28 SpecialAcademic Opportunities 46
FinancialAidOffice 28 Honors Program 46
FinancialAidApplicationProcedures 29 Academic Honors 46
Federal GrantsandBenefits 29 Undergraduate TeachingAssistants 4^
ISUGrants 30 Undergraduate Research 47
State ScholarshipsandGrants 30
International Studies and Programs 47
Private Scholarships 3
ISUMerit-Based Scholarships 3 English Language Institute (ELI) 48
LoanPrograms 32 CareerCenter 48
FinancialAidDisburs,ement 33 Preparation forGraduate Study 4^
SatisfactoryAcademic Progress 33 Graduate School 49
EnrollmentChanges-FinancialAidEligibility 34 Preparation forProfessional Study 49
Confidentiality 34 HealthProfessions 49
StudentEmployment 34 Engineering 50
Veterans' Services 35 Law 50
CampusExperience 36 Academic Policies and Practices 51
CampusLiving 36 Course RegistrationandWithdrawal 51
UniversityHousing Services 36 Final Examinations 53
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UniversityGradingSystem 53 ClinicalExperiences inTeacherEducation 95
Academic ProgressAlert 54 StudentTeachingRequirements 95
AdditionalAcademic Requirements 54
Academic Integrity 57 CollegeofApplied ScienceandTechnology 97
ProficiencyandPlacementExaminations 57 DepartmentsorSchools:
Agriculture 97
Academic Program Information 60 CriminalJustice Sciences 103
University-WidePrograms ,...60 FamilyandConsumerSciences 106
ExchangePrograms 60 Health Sciences 113
Departmental ProgramsListedByCollege 60 InformationTechnology 123
ProgramandCourseExplanations 61 KinesiologyandRecreation 131
UnitsofInstruction 61 Military Science 142
CourseOfferings 61 Technology 144
CourseInformation 62
CourseNumbering 62 CollegeofArts andSciences 153
CourseDescriptions 62 DepartmentsorSchools:
DepartmentalAbbreviations 63 Biological Sciences 154
CourseInformation 63 Chemistry 159
Communication 163
DegreeRequirements 64 Communication SciencesandDisorders 170
GeneralRequirements forGraduation 64 Economics 172
BaccalaureateDegreePrograms 65 English 176
BachelorofScienceGraduationRequirement Geography/Geology 184
in Science, MathematicsandTechnology 66 History 189
Global StudiesGraduationRequirements 67 Languages, Literatures, andCultures 197
GraduationProcedures 67 Mathematics 207
Philosophy 215
GeneralEducation 69
Physics 218
General EducationRequirements/Options 69
PoliticsandGovernment 221
GeneralEducationProgram-Illinois State
Psychology 228
University 70
SocialWork 232
General EducationCourseRequirements 71
Sociology-Anthropology 234
TransferringGeneral EducationCourses-
IllinoisArticulationInitiative 73 College ofBusiness 241
Departments:
University-WideCurriculum 76
University-WideMajors 76 Accounting 243
Finance,InsuranceandLaw 248
MajorinInterdisciplinary Studies 76
MajorinUniversityStudies 77 ManagementandQuantitativeMethods 251
University-WideMinors 78 InternationalBusiness 255
Marketing 257
African-American Studies 78
BusinessTeacherEducation 259
African Studies 78
Children's Studies 79 CollegeofEducation 262
Cognitive Science 79
Departments:
Environmental Studies 80 CurriculumandInstruction 262
Ethnic Studies 80 EducationalAdministrationandFoundations 268
Interdisciplinary Studies 81 Special Education 269
International Studies 81
LatinAmerican, Caribbean, Latino/aStudies 82 CollegeofFineArts 274
&
MiddleEastern SouthAsian Studies 82 ArtsTechnologyProgram 274
NativeAmerican Studies 83 Schools:
PeaceandConflictResolution Studies 83 Art 275
Tourism Studies 84 Music 285
Urban Studies 84 Theatre 295
Women'sandGenderStudies 84
University-WideCourses 85 MennoniteCollegeofNursing 304
HonorsCourses 86 Department:
Interdisciplinary StudiesCourses 86 Nursing 306
National StudentExchange Programs 87
SemesterStudyAbroadPrograms 87 FacultyInformation 311
BoardofTrustees 311
University-WideTeacherEducation Programs 89 UniversityAdministrativeOfficers 311
ApprovedTeacherEducationPrograms 92 UniversityFacultyandAdministrative Staff. 313
Certificates 93 Index 332
FieldsofStudy 94
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UniversityCalendar
Univcjrsity Calendar, 2008-2009 2008
2008SummerSession May
May 12 Openingofsummersession. s M T W Ti F2 S3
May26 MemorialDayholiday. A 5 6 7 8 9 10
June 13 Lastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyforgraduationatendofsummersession. 1181 1129 2103 2114 2125 2136 14
July4 IndependenceDayholiday-noclasses. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
August8 Summersessionends.
August 12 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. June
2008FallSemester s M 1 W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
Aug. n-n Registrationandprogramchange.Pleaseseeregistrationinformation 15i 196 1170 1118 1129 2103 214
atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 22 23 24 25 26 2" 28
Aug. 17 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees. 2U 30
Aug. 18 Classesbegin.
Aug.22 Lastdayforlateregistration. July
ASeupgt..219 LLaasbtordaDyafyorhoplriodgayr.amchange. s M T1 W2 T3 4F s
Sept. 12 LastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyandpayfeeforgraduationinDecember. 6 7 8 9 10 11 ::
Oct. 10 Lastdaytowithdrawortoremovecredit/no-creditorauditoptionfrom afull 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
semesterclass. 2270 2281 2_29 2330 2314 25 26
Oct. 1 Firsthalfofsemesterends.
Oct. 13 Secondhalfofsemesterbegins. August
Nov.22 Thanksgivingvacationbeginsat 12:00noon. S VI T W T P S
Dec. 1 Classesresume. 1 ;
Dec.6 Lastdayofclasses. 3 4 5 6 7 * 9
Dec. 8-12 Evaluationandreviewperiod. rin 11!8 1129 2103 2114 15 16
Dec. 12 Fallsemesterends. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Dec. 13 Commencement. 31
Dec. 16 Gradesdueby 12:00noon.
September
2009SpringSemester s M T W T F S
Jan.5-11 Registrationandprogramchange. Pleaseseeregistrationinformation - s1 9 10; 114 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 [9
atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 21 24 25 26
Jan. 11 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees. 28 29 30
Jan. 12 Classesbegin.
Jan. 16 Lastdayforlateregistration. Cctober
Jan. 19 MartinLutherKing,Jr.holiday. s M T W T F s
Jan.26 Lastdayforprogramchange. 1 2 3 4
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Mar.7 Firsthalfsemesterends. Springvacationbeginsatnoon.
Mar. 16 Classesresume. November
May2 Lastdayofclasses. S \l T W T F s
May4-8 Evaluationandreviewperiod. 1
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University Calendar, 2009-2010 20091
May
2009SummerSession S M T W T F s
May 11 Openingofsummersession. 3 4 5 6 7 81 29
May25 MemorialDayholiday. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
June 12 Lastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyforgraduationatendofsummersession. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
July3 IndependenceDayholiday-noclasses. 2314 25 26 27 28 29 30
August7 Summersessionends.
August 11 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. June
S M T W T F s
2009FallSemester 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Aug. io-ie> Registrationandprogramchange.Pleaseseeregistrationinformation 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
Aug. 16 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees.
Aug. 17 Classesbegin.
July
Aug.21 Lastdayforlateregistration.
Aug.28 Lastdayforprogramchange. S M T W T F s
Sept.7 LaborDayholiday. 1 2 3 4
Sept. 1 LastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyandpayfeeforgraduationinDecember. 125 136 1y4 158 196 1170 1118
Oct.9 Lastdaytowithdrawortoremovecredit/no-creditorauditoptionfromafull 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
semesterclass. 26 27 28 29 30 31
Oct. 10 Firsthalfofsemesterends.
Oct. 12 Secondhalfofsemesterbegins. August
Nov.21 Thanksgivingvacationbeginsat 12:00noon. S M T W T F s
Nov.30 Classesresume. 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Dec. 5 Lastdayofclasses. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Dec. 7-11 Evaluationandreviewperiod. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Dec. 11 Fallsemesterends. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Dec. 12 Commencement. 30 31
Dec. 15 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. September
2010SpringSemester S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Jan.4-10 Registrationandprogramchange. Pleaseseeregistrationinformation 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
atwww.registrar.ilstu.edu. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
Jan. 10 Lastdaytowithdrawfromclasseswithafullrefundoftuitionandfees.
Jan. 11 Classesbegin. c
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Jan. 15 Lastdayforlateregistrationandcoursechanges.
Jan. 18 MartinLutherKing,Jr.holiday. S M T W T F s
Jan.25 Lastdayforprogramchange. 4 5 6 7 81 29 130
Feb. 12 LastdayforundergraduatestudentstoapplyandpayfeeforgraduationinMay. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Mar. 5 Lastdaytowithdrawordropthecredit/no-creditorauditoptionfrom<ifull 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
semesterclass. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Mar. 6 Firsthalfsemesterends. Springvacationbeginsatnoon.
Mar. 15 Classesresume. November
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May7-8 Commencement. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
May 11 Gradesdueby 12:00noon. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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TheIJniversitywill accommodate, withinreason, studentswhosereligiousobligation December
requiresabsence fromclass. Studentswhoareunabletoattendclassortakeexaminationsforreli- s M T W T F s
giousreasons shouldconsulttheirinstructors inadvanceaboutalternativearrangements. 1 2 3 4 5
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USING THE CATALOG
The University provides this Undergraduate Catalog published while heorshe is in attendance atthe Universi-
as a guide to answer some ofyour basic questions and ty. Astudentwhochangestonew UndergraduateCatalog
guide you in the right direction when you need assistance. requirements, however, must meet all the requirements
You are encouraged to review the entire Undergraduate including General Education and graduation require-
Catalog carefully to gain an overview ofthe opportunities ments,inthatcatalog.
offeredbytheUniversity,aswellastheUniversity'sexpec-
tationsofyou. GLOSSARY
This publication contains important facts about acade-
In reading this catalog, you may encounter some
micprogramsandrequirements, admission,costs, financial
aid, housing, and student services and activities ofIllinois words or phrases that are unfamiliar. The following list
defines terms frequently used within the Illinois State
State University. For specific information about particular
community and will help you more easily understand
concerns,consulteithertheTableofContentsortheIndex.
informationyouwillreceivefromthe University.
In this catalog you will find descriptions ofa wide
variety ofundergraduate programs (majors and minors) in Academic Affairs One ofthe fourmajor divisions ofthe
morethan 167 separate fields ofstudy. Review the depart- University, headedbythe Vice President and Provost, that
ment and school sections for an understanding ofthe focusesoneducationalneedsofstudents.
requirements for each ofthese specific programs. In addi-
tion, the Academic Policies and Practices section details Academic Good Standing A minimum cumulative grade
the general requirements necessary for completion ofthe point average of2.00, which is required for continued
undergraduatedegree. enrollmentintheUniversity.
In this catalog you will also find descriptions for the Academic ProgressAlert Anassessment oftheundergrad-
undergraduate courses offered by the 35 academic depart- uatestudent'sperformanceineach 100-levelcourseinwhich
ments and schools ofthe University. To learn what specific the student is enrolled. This assessment is available through
courses are offered in a given semester, consult your major the iCampus Portal by accessing www.icampus.ilstu.edu at
department/school or the University Web site at www.Illi- theendofthefirsthalfofthesemester.
noisState.edu.
Academic Progress Summary The University's assess-
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG ment ofa student's work toward completing graduation
REQUIREMENTS requirementsforthebachelor'sdegree.
For a student who attends at least one term ofeach AcademicYear Theperiodoftime commencing with the
fall semester(16weeks) andcontinuing through the spring
academic year, graduation requirements are specified in
semester(16weeks)andsummerterm(12 weeks).
the Undergraduate Catalog for the year ofentry to the
University. Ifattendanceisnotcontinuous,astudentmust Advanced Placement Program Sponsored by the Col-
meet the requirements specified in the Undergraduate lege Entrance Board, this program allows students to be
Catalog in effect when he or she reenters the University. awardedcredit orexemptions from required courses based
Ifsuchastudentcontinues inthecurriculumchosenorigi- ontestscores.
nally, thehours earnedinmeetingthe requirements ofthe
original program may apply to the hour requirement ofa Also offered as (cross-listed course) means that the specified
revisedprogram. coursesareidenticalandarethusconsideredinterchangeablein
In all instances, the University may adjust graduation meetingallrequirements.
requirementstoensurethateachgraduateofateacherprepa-
Alumni Individuals who have attended or graduated from
ration curriculum meets the course requirements foran Illi-
noisTeachingCertificate. aparticularcollegeoruniversity.
A student who transfers from an Illinois public com- Audit Thecompletionofacoursetakenwithoutcredit.
munitycollegetothisuniversitymaychoosetomeetgradua-
tion requirements specified in the Illinois State University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Degree earned by stu-
Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time the student dents who complete the General Education requirements:
entered the community college if(1) attendance was not general requirements for graduation: required field(s) oi
interrupted(notincludingsummerterms),and(2)transferto study;andaforeignlanguagerequirement.
Illinois State occurred within nine months ofattendance at
BachelorofFine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree Degree earnedby
thecommunitycollege.
students who complete the General Education require-
Since Universityprogramsareconstantlyevaluatedand ments; generalrequirements forgraduation: and artfield of
improved, a student may graduate under new requirements studyrequirements forB.F.A. degree.
8 UsingtheCatalog
Bachelor ofMusic (B.M.) Degree Degree earned by stu- Dean Thehighestadministrativeofficerofacollege.
dents who complete the General Education requirements;
general requirements for graduation; and music field of DepartmentChairperson Anadministrativeofficerhold-
studyrequirementsforB.M. degree. ing facultyrank; responsible fortheprimaryunitofacade-
micorganization.
Bachelor ofMusic Education (B.M.E.) Degree Degree
earned by students who complete the General Education Email An electronic system of sending and receiving
messages. Students are strongly encouraged to use the
requirements; general requirements for graduation; music
University email program to facilitate communication
field ofstudy requirements for B.M.E. degree; and profes-
with faculty and staff. Instructions for using the system
sionaleducationrequirements.
aregivenduringorientation.
Bachelor ofScience(B.S.)Degree Degreeearnedbystu-
dents who complete the General Education requirements; Enrollment Verification Undergraduate students for fall
general requirements for graduation; field(s) ofstudy and springare considered full-time ifthey are enrolled 12.0
requirements; and an additional course in science, mathe- ormore semesterhours, half-time iftheyare enrolled fewer
matics, statistics, or technology beyond the General Educa- than 12.0 but at least 6.0 semester hours, and part-time if
theyareenrolledfewerthan6.0 semesterhours. Undergrad-
tionrequirements.
uatestudentsforsummerareconsideredfull-timeiftheyare
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.) Degree enrolled 6.0 or more semester hours, half-time ifthey are
DegreeearnedbystudentswhocompletetheGeneralEduca- enrolled fewerthan 6.0 but at least 3.0 semester hours, and
tion requirements; general requirements for graduation; part-timeiftheyareenrolledfewerthan3.0semesterhours.
TeacherEducation approvedmajor; andprofessional educa-
EscrowCredit Creditawardedtoregisterednursesfortheir
tionrequirements.
previouslearninginthefieldofnursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Degree
Degree earned by students who complete the General Finance and Planning One ofthe four major divisions
Education requirements; general requirements for of the University, headed by the Vice President for
graduation; and nursing field ofstudy requirements. Finance and Planning, that focuses on financial manage-
mentandplanning.
BachelorofSocialWork(B.S.W.)Degree Degreeearned
by students who complete the General Education require- FirstYearLinC (Learningin theCommunities) Fresh-
ments: general requirements for graduation; and Social men transition program offered fall semester: provides a
Workmajorrequirements. small community structure thatpromotes connections with
peers, facultyandstaff;providesexperiencestolearnabout
Board of Trustees The governing body for Illinois resources ofthe University; and offers opportunities to
State University. become involved in university life. First Year LinC stu-
dents are enrolled in several courses with the same small
Clinical Experience Apartoftheprogramthatallows for groupofstudents.
observation, participation, studies ofindividual pupils or
clients, individual field work, andpracticums both on and FormerlyOfferedAs Acoursepreviouslyofferedundera
offcampus. different number or title. The course is interchangeable
withthepreviouscoursenumberortitle.
College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) A pro-
gram that allows students to receive credit by examination FreeApplication forFederalStudentAid(FAFSA) The
ratherthancompletingcoursework. form required for financial aid consideration at Illinois
StateUniversity.
Credit Hour A standard unit ofmeasuring course work;
credit hours are assigned to a particular course and count GeneralEducation Program Theintegrated42credithour
toward graduation, except in remedial courses. Typically foundation courses insubjectsoutside astudent'smajorthat
a course that meets for three hours a week is worth three mustbecompletedtoobtainabaccalaureatedegree.
credithours.
Grade Point Average (GPA) The total number ofgrade
Cross-listed Course Course offered by more than one points divided by the total graded semesterhours attempted
department,buttreatedasonecourseforcreditpurposes. atIllinoisStateUniversity.
Curriculum A program of study covering the entire Honors Program Program designed to serve the needs
undergraduate or graduate career and designed to satisfy ofacademically talented, high-achieving students.
therequirementforadegree.
iCampus Portal The iCampus portal, at
Daily Vidette, The Illinois State's studentnewspaper,pub- www.icampus.ilstu.edu, allows students to register for
lished Monday through Friday during the academic year classes, confirm attendance, to view their grades, sched-
exceptforsemesterbreaksandonceaweekduringthesum- ule, textbooks, financial aid status, email, Redbird card
mer. Articlesandnoticesare directed toward the interests balance and more through a Web browser from anywhere
ofstudents and employees. intheworld.
