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University of Charleston2019-2020 Academic Cataloghttp://www.ucwv.eduThe Mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for alife of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement.Accredited by the Higher Learning 440
Regional Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)Specialized AccreditationsAccreditation Council for Occupational TherapyEducation (ACOTE)Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education(ACPE)Accreditation Review Commission on Education forthe Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)Continuing (Charleston)American Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.(Registered Program)Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic TrainingEducation (CAATE)Council for the Accreditation of EducatorPreparation (CAEP)Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)Joint Review Committee on Education in RadiologicTechnology (JCERT) (AS and BS)Joint Review Committee on Education in DiagnosticMedical Sonography (JRC-DMS)Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN)West Virginia State Board for Registered ProfessionalNurses (ADN and BSN)MembershipsAccreditation Council of Business Schools andPrograms (ACBSP) [Candidate for Accreditation]The American Council on Education (ACE)American Association of Colleges for TeacherEducation (AACTE)American Association of Colleges of Nursing(AACM)The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy(AACP)American Library AssociationAppalachian College Association (ACA)Association of American Colleges & Universities(AAC&U)Association of Governing Boards (AGB)Association on Higher Education and Disability(AHEAD)College Entrance Examination BoardCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH)Interior Design Educator’s Council (IDEC)LOEX (Clearinghouse for Library Instruction)Medical Library Association (MLA)Mountain East Conference (MEC)National Association of Colleges and Employers(NACE)National Association for Developmental Education(NADE)National Association of Independent Colleges andUniversities (NAICU)National Collegiate Athletic Association / Division 2(NCAA/D2)National Council for State Authorization ReciprocityAgreements (NC-SARA)National League for Nursing (NLN)Nursing Education Foundation of West Virginia(NEFWV)Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)State Authorization Network (SAN)West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities(WVICU)West Virginia Rural Health AssociationWestern Interstate Commission for Higher EducationCooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)The University of Charleston operates at the following locations and on an ad hoc basis at other locationsthroughout West Virginia; online courses may be pursued through any of our three locations.2300 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.Charleston, WV 25304-1099127-B Dye DriveBeckley, WV 258011 Sugar Maple LaneBuffalo, WV 25033Telephone: (304) 357-4800 or (800) 995-GOUC (4682)Fax: (304) 357-4715The provisions within this Academic Catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contractbetween the student and the University of Charleston. The University reserves the right to make anddesignate the effective date of changes in curriculum, course offerings, fees, requirements forgraduation, and other regulations at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary.Notice of Non-discrimination PolicyThe University of Charleston does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion,sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status in administration of its educational policies,scholarship and loan programs, admissions, employment, athletics, and other school-administeredprograms in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of West Virginia.2019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 2Return to the Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTSACADEMIC CALENDAR .10MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.13THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON .14The UC Mission .14History of the University of Charleston .15THE CURRICULUM .16The Liberal Learning Outcomes .16Liberal Learning Definitions and Competencies .17Adult Learning Pathway .19Assessment – To Demonstrate Learning.20DEGREE PROGRAMS – ACADEMIC MAJORS.21Statement on Specialized Accreditation.22Academic Minors .23OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS .24Undergraduate Admission Requirements .24Admission by Academic Contract for Freshmen Students .26Home School Admission .27Adult Learner Fast Track Admissions .28Adult Admissions and Fast Track Admissions Process and Policy .29General Transfer Admission .30Contract Transfer Students .31Admission to Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs .32Students Seeking Re-Admission .32Military Student Admission .32The University is a supporter of the US Military .32International Student Admission .33Special Student / Non-Degree Admission.34Undergraduate Admission and Enrollment Procedures .35Graduate Admission.36Tuition & Fees .36Room & and Board Costs – 2019-2020 Academic Year .37Board Rates .37FINANCIAL AID.38POLICY ON SMOKING AND TOBACCO USE .48ACADEMIC POLICIES .49Placement .492019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 3Return to the Table of Contents
Majors .50Individualized Majors .50General Studies and Multidisciplinary Studies .50Minors .51Concentrations .51Double Majors .51Undergraduate Degree Requirements .52RESIDENCY POLICY .52Associate Degree .53Bachelor’s Degree.53Individualized Major – General Studies Degree (BA or BS) .53Individualized Major – Multidisciplinary Studies Degree (BA or BS) .53Second Degree Requirements .54Academic Credit – Credit for Prior Learning.54Courses - Definitions .61Course Numbering System .63Student Class Standing (Year in the University) .64General Course Policies .64Withdrawal from the University .66Online Class Participation Policy .67Grading Policies .67Dean’s and Provost’s Lists.70Policy on Grade Appeal .70Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal Policy .71Academic Dismissal from the University .72English as a Second Language Progression Policy .73Graduation .74Academic Integrity .77Technology Support Services .82CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCD) .84ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER .87Tutoring .87Standardized Testing Services .88Services for Students with Disabilities .88Service Animal Policy .90INTERNATIONAL AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS .94SCHOENBAUM LIBRARY .952019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 4Return to the Table of Contents
OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE .96Student Regulations .97Student Government Association (SGA) .97Student Activities Board (SAB) .97Greek Life .98Student Organizations .98Active UC Student Organizations .98ATHLETICS AND RECREATION.99UNIVERSITY PROGRAM (UNIV) .101New Student Orientation.101The First-Year Experience .101Mentors and Major Advisors .101University Courses .102A Typical First Year Schedule .102UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON HONORS COLLEGE .103MORRIS HARVEY SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES .104DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION .105Teacher Education Program .109Educational Studies Program .112DEPARTMENT OF DATA AND COMPUTER SCIENCE.114Applied Computer Science Major.114Coding Certificate .116Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Major .117Data Analytics Major .120DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES.123Art Major .124Art Minor .128Graphic Design Minor .128Digital Media Design Major (B.S. Digital Media Design) .129English and Professional Writing Major .131English Minor .134Professional Writing Concentration in English .134Professional Writing in English Minor .135General Studies Major .136Individualized Major – Multidisciplinary Studies .137Communication (COMN.BA) Major .138Communication (COMN.BA) Minor .1402019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 5Return to the Table of Contents
Music Minor .141DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS .143Mathematics .145Natural Sciences .145Physical Sciences .145Biology Major .146Biology Minor.150Pre-Professional Track .151Pre-Physician Assistant Track .157Biology Data Analytics Track.159Chemistry Major .161Chemistry Minor .164Chemistry Data Analytics Track .164Chemistry Major with Pre-Pharmacy Track .166Chemistry-Biology Dual Major .167DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES .170History-Political Science Major .171History Minor .173Political Science Major .176Political Science Minor .179Criminal Justice Minor .179Psychology Major .182Psychology Minor .185Regional Studies in Appalachia Minor .186HERBERT JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP .187Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) .190Minor in Business Administration .192Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration.192Accounting Major .194Business Analytics Major .197Digital Marketing Major .200Entrepreneurship Major .203Entrepreneurship Minor .206Financial Planning Major.207Management Major .211Sport Analytics Major .214Sport Business Major .2172019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 6Return to the Table of Contents
Sport Media Major .221Military Science Program (ROTC) .224Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Major .225Organizational Leadership Major .228Organizational Leadership Concentrations .230Organizational Leadership Minor .231Crisis and Emergency Leadership Major .232Frontline Leadership Major .234Master of Business Administration .236Online Master of Business Administration .241Master of Science in Cybersecurity .245Master of Science in Strategic Leadership .247Doctor of Executive Leadership .250BERT BRADFORD SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES.253CAPITO DEPARTMENT OF NURSING .254Associate Degree In Nursing .260Bachelor of Science in Nursing .262Nursing RN-BSN .266DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES .268Exercise Science Major.268Strength & Conditioning Minor .271Health Promotion Major .272Athletic Training Program .275Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.282Radiologic Science Major .286Radiologic Technology Program .295DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT .298Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) .298SCHOOL OF PHARMACY .302School of Pharmacy Grade Point Average (GPA) .310Special Requirements.311Residency Program .312PharmD/MBA Dual Degree Program .312Scholar in Geriatric Pharmacy Track .316UNDERGRADUATE COURSE LISTINGS .318Academic Success (ASC) .318Accounting (ACCT).3182019-20 University of Charleston Academic Catalog / Page 7Return to the Table of Contents
Art (ART) .320Athletic Training Program (ATEP).322Biology (BIOL).325Business Administration (BUSI) .332Crisis and Emergency Leadership (CEL) .334Chemistry (CHEM).335Communication (COMM 101/102) .338Computer Science (COSC) .338Criminal Justice (CRJS) .340Cybersecurity (CYBR).340Data Science (DASC) .342English (ENGL) .348English as a Second Language (ENSL) .351Entrepreneurship (ENTR) .351Exercise Science (EXER) .352Finance (FINA) .354Frontline Leadership (FLDR) .355Geography (GEOG) .356History (HIST) .356Honors College (HNRS) .357Health Promotion (HPRO) .357Health Sciences (HSCI) .357Humanities (HUMN) .359Communication (COMN.BA).360Mathematics (MATH) .361Management (MGMT).362Marketing (MRKT).363Military Science (MSCI) – Offered in cooperation with WV State University.364Music (MUSC) .367Natural Science (NSCI) .368Nursing (NURSA/NURSB/NURSR) .369Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA).378Organizational Leadership (ORGL).380Organizational Leadership Concentrations (OLAV/OLFR/OLHC) .383Physical Science (PHSC) .385Political Science (POLS) .386Psychology (PSYC) .
National League for Nursing (NLN) Nursing Education Foundation of West Virginia (NEFWV) Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D) State Authorization Network (SAN) West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities (WVICU) West Virginia Rural Health Association
