Table Of ContentTHE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS BULLETIN
2013–2014
Mission Statement of The George Washington University
The George Washington University, an independent academic institution chartered by the
Congress of the United States in 1821, dedicates itself to furthering human well-being. The
University values a dynamic, student-focused community stimulated by cultural and
intellectual diversity and built upon a foundation of integrity, creativity, and openness to the
exploration of new ideas.
The George Washington University, centered in the national and international
crossroads of Washington, D.C., commits itself to excellence in the creation, dissemination,
and application of knowledge.
To promote the process of lifelong learning from both global and integrative
perspectives, the University provides a stimulating intellectual environment for its diverse
students and faculty. By fostering excellence in teaching, the University offers outstanding
learning experiences for full-time and part-time students in undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs in Washington, D.C., the nation, and abroad. As a center for
intellectual inquiry and research, the University emphasizes the linkage between basic and
applied scholarship, insisting that the practical be grounded in knowledge and theory. The
University acts as a catalyst for creativity in the arts, the sciences, and the professions by
encouraging interaction among its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities it
serves.
The George Washington University draws upon the rich array of resources from the
National Capital Area to enhance its educational endeavors. In return, the University,
through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, contributes talent and knowledge to improve
the quality of life in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
Information in this bulletin is generally accurate as of January 2013. The University
reserves the right to change courses, programs, fees, and the academic calendar, or to make
other changes deemed necessary or desirable, giving advance notice of change when
possible.
Program information needed to fulfill a major appears under the name of the
department or program concerned in Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. For the
School of Business, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Elliott School of
International Affairs, and the School of Public Health and Health Services, program
information appears under the school’s entry.
Depending on the degree program, students must fulfill program requirements stated
in the bulletin in effect at the time they matriculate or declare their major. Any subsequent
changes in programs that may appear in future bulletins do not affect the program a student
has already entered.
The entries under Courses of Instruction represent departments and programs, rather
than all categories of courses taught. For example, to find Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or
Vietnamese courses, look under East Asian Languages and Literatures. There are many
cross-references to help the reader.
CONTENTS
The Academic Calendar 4
The Schools
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences 7
School of Business 15
School of Engineering and Applied Science 20
Elliott School of International Affairs 35
School of Public Health and Health Services 40
School of Medicine and Health Sciences 42
School of Nursing 44
Courses
Key to Abbreviations 47
Explanation of Course Numbers 48
Accountancy 49
Africana Studies 50
American Studies 50
Anatomy 53
Anthropology 53
Applied Science 60
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 60
Biological Sciences 61
Business Administration 65
Chemistry 66
Civil and Environmental Engineering 69
Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations 71
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences 75
Computer Science 76
Counseling 81
Dramatic Literature 81
East Asian Languages and Literatures 82
Economics 85
Educational Leadership 88
Electrical and Computer Engineering 89
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering 93
English 94
English for Academic Purposes 100
Environmental Studies 101
Exercise Science 101
Film Studies 105
Finance 105
Fine Arts and Art History 106
Forensic Sciences 112
Geography 113
Geological Sciences 115
Health Sciences 118
History 118
Honors 125
Information Systems and Technology Management 126
Interior Architecture and Design 127
International Affairs 128
International Business 130
Judaic Studies 131
Linguistics 131
Management 132
Marketing 133
Mathematics 134
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 137
Media and Public Affairs 141
Music 146
Naval Science 150
Organizational Sciences and Communication 152
Philosophy 156
Physics 159
Political Science 163
Psychology 167
Public Administration 171
Public Health 171
Religion 172
Romance, German, and Slavic Languages and Literatures 177
School of Engineering and Applied Science 190
Sociology 190
Speech and Hearing Science 195
Statistics 197
Strategic Management and Public Policy 198
Sustainability 199
Theatre and Dance 199
Tourism and Hospitality Management 203
University Writing 204
Women’s Leadership Programs 205
Women’s Studies 205
University Regulations 211
Faculty 223
Index 279
THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013–2014
August 2013
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September 2013
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October 2013
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November 2013
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December 2013
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January 2014
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February 2014
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30 31
April 2014
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June 2014
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July 2014
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