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OKLAHOMAPANHANDLE STATEUNIVERSITY2021-22GENERAL CATALOG

2OPSU Academic Calendar2021/2022Fall Semester 2021August 16 through December 10August 16. Classes BeginSeptember 6. Labor Day (Campus Closed)October 15.Fall Break (Campus closed)November 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26. Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed)December 7, 8, 9, and 10, and 11. Final ExaminationsDecember 10.Semester EndsAugust 16 through October 8.First Eight Weeks SessionAugust 16 through October 10. First Eight Weeks Session - Online ProgramsOctober 11 through December 10. Second Eight Weeks SessionOcrober 11 through December 5. Second Eight Weeks - Online ProgramsSpring Semester 2022January 10 through May 12January 10. Classes BeginJanuary 17. Martin Luther King DayMarch 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18. Spring Break (Campus Closed)April 15. Easter BreakMay 9, 10, 11, and 12. Final ExaminationsMay 12.Semester EndsMay 12 (this date is subject to change). CommencementJanuary 10 through March 6.First Eight Weeks SessionJanuary 3 through February 27. First Eight Weeks Session - Online ProgramsMarch 7 through May 12. Second Eight Weeks SessionFebruary 28 through April 24.Second Eight Weeks Session - Online ProgramsSummer Terms 2022April 25 through June 19. Summer - First Eight WeeksJune 20.Juneteenth (Campus Closed)June 20 through August 14.Summer - Second Eight WeeksJuly 4.Independence Day (Campus Closed)

3TABLE OF CONTENTSOPSU Academic Calendar. 2Campus Map. 4President’s Message. 5General Information. 6Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. 7Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. 7OPSU Administrative Officers. 8Staff. 9College Deans. 13Faculty. 14History, Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals. 22General Information. 23Tuition and Fees. 26Living Accommodations. 29Community Services and Resources. 30Student Services. 32Financial Aid to Students. 37Scholarships and Awards. 47Student Organizations. 50General Admissions and Retention Regluations. 51Academic Regulations. 64General Requirements for Graduation. 70General Education Curriculum. 75Associate Degree Programs. 77Pre-professional Programs. 86Baccalaureate ProgramsCollege of Agriculture, Science, and Nursing. 90College of Arts and Education. 107College of Business and Technology. 133Description of Courses. 144Appendix APresidents of Oklahoma Panhandle State University. 237Appendix BRecipients of J.R.P. Sewell Scholarship and Achievement Award. 238Index. 239

4OKLAHOMAPANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITYCampus Map----911 MARRONTYLER AVENUE12-09-13BAR SCALE UNITS IN FEET25HARRISON OODST.624'-9"7'24'-6"587'-8"TORNADOSHELTERN. TAYLERFENCEFENCE3424'-9"293642TYLER AVENUE6LINE 2.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.FACULTY ROWGROUNDSCARL WOOTEN FIELD---120 N. HARRISON AVE.37CONCESSION STAND & REST ROOMSFOOTBALL PRACTICE / INTRAMURAL FIELD----707 W. EAGLE BLVD.CHURCH OF CHRIST STUDENT CENTER---103 S. AGGIE AVE.CENTENNIAL THEATERGOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE---405 PAR THREE DR.GOLF COURSE----419 PAR THREE DRIVENOBLE ACTIVITY CENTER----517 W. SEWELL ST.NOBLE ACTIVITY CENTER PARKING LOTSCIENCE & AGRICULTURE BLDG. -- 417 W. SEWELL ST.CLOCK TOWERCAMPUS PLAZAMOTOR POOL MAINTENANCE----705 W. CHURCH ST.OPSU TENNIS COURTS----307 PAR THREE DRIVESEXTON HALL---102 S. AGGIE AVE.GARRETT LEO DRAPER CLUBHOUSE---104 S. AGGIE AVE.GAZEBO / STORM SHELTER---106 S. AGGIE AVE.AGGIE HALL---108 S. AGGIE AVE.PTCI HALL---110 S. AGGIE AVE.CENTENNIAL PARKCATHOLIC STUDENT CENTERGREEN HOUSE---- 502 PAR THREE DRIVENEW STUDENT APARTMENT COMPLEX--GAZEBO STORM SHELTER455238GNSIUPSOATEXMHOAYHIGHWNMOYGUROADNOBLE CENTER---WOMEN'S LOCKERROOM "HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE SHELTER"ETREPAR THREE DRIVEOPSU SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERSHOLTER HALL--- NORTH SIDE --BASEMENTROWNORTH1. M.S.C. TENNIS COURTS----409 N. TYLER AVE.2. METHODIST STUDENT CENTER----428 W. EAGLE BLVD.3. CARTER HALL----407 N. HARRISON AVE.4. NORTH HALL----314 W. EAGLE BLVD.5. FIELD HALL (RESIDENT HALL)----222 W. EAGLE BLVD.6. STUDENT APARTMENTS7. HAYNES POWER PLANT---343 N. TYLER AVE.8. METAL SHOP BUILDING----344 N. HARRISON ST.9. PHYSICAL PLANT----323 W. EAGLE BLVD.10. OUTSIDE BASKETBALL COURTS11. MULLER HALL----337 N. AGGIE AVE.12. STUDENT UNION----321 N.TYLER AVE.13. HESPER HALL----328 N. AGGIE AVE.14. HUGHES STRONG HALL----321 N. AGGIE AVE.15. HOLTER HALL (LOBBY)----312 N. TYLER AVE.16. HAMILTON HALL---418 W. SEWELL ST.17. HEFLEY HALL----326 W. SEWELL ST.18. SEWELL-LOOFBOURROW HALL----316 W. SEWELL ST.19. FRANKLIN HALL APARTMENTS----227 COLLEGE ST.20. NO MAN'S LAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM---207 W. SEWELL ST.21. BAPTIST STUDENT CENTER---209 N. COLLEGE ST.22. BASEBALL FIELD----710 W. CHURCH ST.23. SOFTBALL FIELD24. NEW STUDENT APARTMENT COMPLEX- S. AGGIE AVE.25. MARVIN E. MCKEE LIBRARY---- 309 W. SEWELL ST.26. FIRESTONE MEAT LAB.---208 N. HARRISON AVE.27. PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE---206 N. AGGIE AVE.28. OSCAR WILLIAMS FIELD HOUSE---118 N. AGGIE AVE.29. FACULTY APARTMENTSFACULTY54ST

5President’s Message2021-2022Welcome to the Aggie Family!Being the President at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is one of the greatest honors of my life. I representhundreds of employees, 1600 students, a community of 30,000 people, and over 250,000 alumni in all 50 statesand 26 countries who know something about this place that you are about to find out. It is special. It will makeyou better so you can positively impact our world. If you are willing to work hard and do what it takes to be better, we will all come around you and help you realize the promise of your potential.Life is lived in chapters, and those who are wise are not afraid to turn the page. This is a chapter moment in yourlife, and we are set up to help you pursue your version of success. If you know who you are and what you want inlife, we are here to help you make your dreams come true. If you are not sure, this is the place to discover yournext chapter.For 110 years, we may have not been perfect, but we have always made it our mission to welcome all people withrespect and dignity. No matter where you are from or what your background is, we come together as ONE AggieFamily.As the President, I want you to know that if what you want to do is learn, grow, get better, and be the kind of person that everyone in your life can be proud of, this is the place for you.Welcome to Panhandle State, where it is always a good day to be an Aggie!We are Panhandle!Dr. Tim Faltyn, President

6GENERAL CATALOG2021-2022GENERAL INFORMATIONAffirmative Action Compliance StatementThis institution, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, Section 402 of the Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974,Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal lawsand regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, disabilities, orstatus as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.This includes, but is not limited to admission, employment,financial aid, and educational services.Notice of Non-DiscriminationOklahoma Panhandle State University does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or agein its program and activities. The following persons have beendesignated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discriminationpolicies: Amber Glass, Title IX (sex), Office: Student UnionBuilding Rm. 1, Telephone: 580-349-1359; Rene Ramon, Section 504/ADA (disabilities), Office McKee Library, Rm.109-B,Telephone: 580-349-1556.Accredited by Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org -- (800) 621-7440The Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) www.caepnet.org -- (202) 223-0077Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursingwww.acenursing.org -- (404) 975-5000The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability(OEQA) www.ok.gov/oeqa/ -- (405) 522-5399For information regarding accreditation, contact theOffice of the President in Sewell Loofbourrow Hall, Room 142. Members ofAmerican Association of Colleges forTeacher EducationAmerican Council on EducationAmerican Library AssociationAssociation of College and Research LibrariesAccreditation Commission for Education inNursingOklahoma Association of Colleges for TeacherEducationOklahoma College Public Relations AssociationOklahoma System of Higher EducationPrivacy RightsThe Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 establishescertain rights. The following statement summarizes theseprivacy rights and the policy of Oklahoma Panhandle StateUniversity (OPSU).Students of OPSU have the right to inspect and reviewinformation contained in their educational records; challenge the contents of their educational records; bring fortha hearing if the outcome of their challenge of the contentsof their educational records is unsatisfactory; prevent disclosure, with certain exceptions, of personally identifiableinformation from their educational records; secure a copyof the institutional policy, which includes the location of alleducational records; file complaints with the Office of theProvost, concerning alleged failures of OPSU to complywith the act; file with the Office of the Registrar duringthe first two weeks of the fall semester written requestsnot to release information pertaining to them. Directoryinformation will be released by the Office of the Registraruntil receipt of a request from the student asking that thisinformation not be released.OPSU has declared the following information to be directory information: Student’s nameLocal and permanent addressesTelephone numberDate of birthMajor field of studyWeight and height of studentDates of attendance at OPSUDegrees and awards grantedInstitutional EmailPhotographsAcademic classification(freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)To comply with federal regulations, OPSU maintains records ofthe formal, written student complaints filed with the offices ofthe President, Provost, and Dean of Student Services.This catalog contains policies and procedures which were inexistence as this publication went to press. The administrationreserves the right to modify or amend any statement, class, orpolicy to reflect current Oklahoma State Board of Regents’policies, administrative regulations, budgetary constraints, orprocedures, and applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

7Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationDennis Casey, Assistant Secretary. MorrisonJay Helm. TulsaJeffrey W. Hickman, Chairman.FairviewAnn Holloway.ArdmoreGlen D. Johnson, Chancellor .Oklahoma CityJoseph L. Parker, Jr.,. TulsaJack Sherry. HoldenvilleSteven W. Taylor, Secretary. McAlesterMichael C. Turpen, Assistant Secretary.Oklahoma CityCourtney Warmington.EdmondBoard of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical CollegesCalvin J. Anthony.StillwaterBlayne Arthur.StillwaterJarold Callahan, Vice Chairman.YukonRick Davis.GuthrieJoe Duke Hall.Elk CityJimmy Harrell. LeedyTrudy Milner, Chairman. TulsaJason Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer.Oklahoma CityBilly G. Taylor. MuskogeeRick Walker.Lawton

8OPSU Administrative OfficersTim Faltyn. PresidentA.A., Central New Mexico Community College; B.A., M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma;Ed.D., Oklahoma State University2016Julie Dinger.ProvostB.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma2017Ryan Blanton. Vice President, OperationsB.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma2017Brad Duren.Associate Vice President, Academic Support; Professor, HistoryB.A., Oklahoma City University; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University1999Elizabeth McMurphy. Associate Vice President, Fiscal AffairsB.B.A., Oklahoma Panhandle State University; M.B.A., West Texas A & M University2008