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SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITYUndergraduate Catalog1998-2000Eighty-Eighth EditionSouthwest Texas State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’sdegrees.Undergraduate Bulletin (USPS 075-160)Southwest Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, Texas 78666Vol. LXIV, No. 1, January 1998Published four times a year in January, February, March, and April. Second class postage paid at San Marcos, Texas.POSTMASTER: Send notification (Form 3579) regarding undeliverable bulletins to Southwest Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by SouthwestTexas State University on any basis prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap.
ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPSSouthwest Texas State University is accredited by the following:AACSB-The International Association for Management EducationAccrediting Commission on Education for Health Services AdministrationAmerican Association of Family and Consumer SciencesAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Chemical SocietyAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationAssociation of University Programs in Health AdministrationCommission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetic Education of the AmericanDietetic AssociationCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ProgramsCommission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy EducationCouncil on Social Work EducationFoundry Education FoundationFoundation for Interior Design Education and ResearchNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory SciencesNational Association for the Education of Young ChildrenNational Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home AdministratorsNational Association of School PsychologistsNational Association of Schools of MusicNational Association of Schools of Public Affairs and AdministrationTexas State Board for Educator CertificationSouthwest Texas State University is a member of the following:Agriculture Consortium of TexasAmerican Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationAmerican Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable ResourcesAmerican Council on EducationAssociation of American Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation of State Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation of Texas Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation of Texas Graduate SchoolsCollege Reading and Learning AssociationCouncil of Colleges of Arts and SciencesCouncil of Graduate Schools in the United StatesGreat Plain Regional Honors CouncilInternational Technology Education AssociationNational Association of Colleges and Teachers of AgricultureNational Association of Industrial TechnologyNational Collegiate Honors CouncilSociety of Manufacturing EngineersTexas Association for Schools in Engineering TechnologyTexas Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationTeacher Education Council of State Colleges and UniversitiesThis catalog is a general information publication only. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students.The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, faculty member, or staffemployee and Southwest Texas State University or the Texas State University System. In the event of conflict between the provisions ofthis catalog and the Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, the latter shall govern. SWT reserves the right to withdrawcourses at any time, to change its fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any otherrequirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever authorities determine and will apply to both prospective studentsand those already enrolled. Questions regarding current information should be addressed to the office of the Vice President for AcademicAffairs.Each semester’s class schedule is available at registration in printed form. Additional academic information is available from theoffice of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the offices of the school deans, and academic departmental offices.
CONTENTSGeneral InformationOfficial University Calendar .History .University Mission .Statement of Purpose .Statement of Core Values .Students’ Rights, Privileges, and Expectations .Multicultural Policy Statement.Student Identification by Social Security Number .Disability Services .Albert B. Alkek Library .Admission .Residence Life .Financial Aid .Career Services .Fees and Expenses .Academic Policies .College of General Studies .Degrees and Programs .Schools and DepartmentsSchool of Applied Arts and Technology .Aerospace Studies (ROTC) .Agriculture .Criminal Justice.Family and Consumer Sciences.Military Science (ROTC) .Technology .Career and Technology Education .Occupational Education .School of Business .Accounting .Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods . 143-146Finance and Economics.Management and Marketing.School of Education .Curriculum and Instruction .Educational Administration and Psychological Services . 179Health, Physical Education and Recreation .School of Fine Arts and Communication .Art and Design .Mass Communication.Music .Speech Communication.Theatre 5
School of Health Professions .Communication Disorders.Health Administration .Health Services and Research .Physical Therapy .Respiratory Care .Social Work .Clinical Laboratory Science .Health Information Management .Radiation Therapy.School of Liberal Arts.International Studies .Anthropology .English .Geography and Planning .History .Modern Languages .Philosophy .Political Science .Psychology .Sociology .School of Science .Biology.Chemistry .Computer Science .Mathematics .Physics .Board of Regents and University Administration .Faculty .Distinguished Professor Emeritus .Professor Emeritus.Associate Professor Emeritus .Assistant Professor Emeritus .Instructor Emeritus .Retired Faculty.Index .Internet Addresses 25425426426426-427429-435436
OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY CALENDARFall 1998April 9-24, Thu-Fri . RegistrationJuly 6, Mon .Registration Bills MailedJuly 31, Fri . Registration Payment DeadlineAugust 17-25, Mon-Tue . Registration ( 10 Fee Returning Students)August 18, Tue . Westwood On-Site RegistrationAugust 18-19, Tue-Wed . New Student Orientations/RegistrationAugust 17-25, Mon-Tue . Schedule ChangesAugust 17-25, Mon-Tue . Payment PeriodAugust 24-25, Mon-Tue . Financial Aid Payment DaysAugust 25, Tue . Last Day to PayAugust 25, Tue . Cancel Non-PaidAugust 26, Wed . Classes BeginAugust 26-28-, Wed-Fri . Schedule ChangesAugust 28, Fri . Registration ( 50 Late Fee)September 7, Mon . Labor DaySeptember 11, Fri . Last day to drop with 100% RefundSeptember 11, Fri . 12th Class DaySeptember 15, Tue . Last day to drop with “W” gradeSep 11- Nov 25, Wed-Wed . Period to drop with “W” or “F” gradeOctober 2, Fri . 2nd Installments DueSeptember 25, Fri . Graduation Application DeadlineOctober 14, Wed . Mid-TermOctober 19, Mon . Mid-Term Grades Available by PhoneNovember 6, Fri . 3rd Installments DueNovember 25, Wed . Last Day to Drop a ClassNovember 25, Wed .Last Day to WithdrawNovember 25-29, Wed-Sun . Thanksgiving VacationDecember 7, Mon . Last Class DayDecember 8, Tue . Classes Do Not MeetDecember 9-15, Wed-Tue. Final ExamsDecember 18, Fri . Grades Available by PhoneDecember 18, Fri . Graduate CommencementDecember 19, Sat . Undergraduate CommencementJanuary 5, Tue. Requested Grades Mailed
Spring 1999Oct 16-Nov 4, Fri-Wed . RegistrationNovember 10, Tues .Registration Bills MailedDecember 7, Mon . Registration Payment DeadlineJanuary 5-15, Tue-Fri . Registration ( 10 Fee Returning Students)January 6, Wed . Westwood On-Site RegistrationJanuary 5-15, Tue-Fri . Schedule ChangesJanuary 5-15, Tue-Fri . Payment PeriodJanuary 11-12, Mon-Tue . New Student Orientations/RegistrationJanuary 13-15, Wed-Fri . Financial Aid Payment DaysJanuary 15, Fri . Last Day to PayJanuary 15, Fri . Cancel Non-PaidJanuary 19, Tue. Classes BeginJanuary 19-21, Tue-Thu. Schedule ChangesJanuary 21, Thu . Registration ( 50 Late Fee)February 3, Wed . Last day to drop with 100% RefundFebruary 3, Wed . 12th Class DayFebruary 5, Fri . Last day to drop with “W” gradeFeb 6-Apr 22, Sat-Thu . Period to drop with “W” or “F” gradeFebruary 19, Fri . 2nd Installments DueFebruary 12, Fri . Graduation Application DeadlineMarch 10, Wed . Mid-TermMarch 12, Fri . Mid-Term Grades Available by PhoneMarch 14-21, Sun-Sun . Spring BreakApril 2, Fri . 3rd Installments DueApril 22, Thu . Last Day to Drop a ClassApril 22, Thu .Last Day to WithdrawMay 3, Mon . Last Class DayMay 4, Tue. Classes Do Not MeetMay 5-11, Wed-Tue. Final ExamsMay 14, Fri . Grades Available by PhoneMay 15, Sat . CommencementMay 31, Mon . Requested Grades MailedThe Official University Calendar for Fall 1999 and Spring/Summer 2000 will be printed in the 1998-2000 Catalog Addendum and the Summer/Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 ClassSchedules.Calendar is subject to change. See Class Schedule for any updates.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITYHistoryAuthorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, theLegislature broadened the institution’s scope and changed its name, in succession, to Normal College, Teachers College, College, and in1969, University. Each name reflects the university’s growth from a small teacher preparation institution to a major, multipurposeuniversity.SWT’s original mission was to prepare Texas public school teachers, especially those of the south central area. It became renownedfor carrying out this mission, but today it does far more. Besides educating teachers in its School of Education, the university offersprograms in Schools of Applied Arts and Technology, Business, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, andScience. In 1986, the College of General Studies was created to assure a broad general education for all students, regardless of major.As the university’s student population has grown—from 330 in 1903 to over 21,000 in 1990 - the campus, too, has expanded, andtoday SWT is the seventh largest public university in the state. Overlooking the campus and serving as a landmark since 1903 is Old Main,a red-gabled Victorian building restored to its original grandeur. In 1979, after adding a number of classroom buildings and residence halls,the university purchased the former San Marcos Baptist Academy adjacent to the original campus. Recently completed is a new library,conveniently in the center of the campus. SWT is located in San Marcos, a Hill Country community about halfway between Austin and SanAntonio. Its location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational and leisure activities for students throughout the year.Southwest Texas became part of the Texas State University System in 1911. That system is governed by a nine-member Board ofRegents. Other components in the system include Angelo State University, Lamar University-Beaumont, Lamar University Institute ofTechnology, Lamar University-Orange, Lamar University-Port Arthar, Sam Houston State University and Sul Ross State University. Thefirst president was Mr. T. G. Harris, who served from 1903 to 1911. He was followed by Dr. C. E. Evans, 1911-1942; Dr. J. G. Flowers,1942-1964; Dr. James H. McCrocklin, 1964-1969; Dr. Leland E. Derrick (acting), 1969; Dr. Billy Mac Jones, 1969-1973; Mr. Jerome C.Cates (interim), 1973-1974; Dr. Lee H. Smith, 1974-1981; Mr. Robert L. Hardesty, 1981-1988; Dr. Michael L. Abbott (interim), 19881989; and Dr. Jerome H. Supple, 1989-present.University Mission*Southwest Texas State University’s mission is to provide effective teaching supported by research for the advancement of knowledgeand service to the community. SWT is a comprehensive public university committed to providing an intellectualy stimulating and sociallydiverse climate for its graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff. At SWT, we believe the primary purpose of higher educationis to promote learning and stimulate inquiry in an atmosphere of freedom.Statement of PurposeSouthwest Texas State University is a comprehensive institution of higher education offering undergraduate and masters levelinstruction as well as doctoral programs in geography, dedicated to effective teaching, the advancement of knowledge and artisticexpression, and to service as a resource for the surrounding region. The university believes that all students should develop broadknowledge upon which to build specialties, the ability to marshal their thoughts, and the skill to express their thoughts effectively in oraland written form. To meet these general goals, Southwest Texas State University commits itself as follows:1. To provide undergraduate students with a broad base of communal knowledge, derived from a clearly defined sequence of courses inthe freshman and sophomore years designed to build college-level competencies, complemented by specialized courses of studyselected from a comprehensive range of undergraduate programs.2. To provide graduate students the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in a variety of specialized programs through research,creative expression, or advanced study.3. To contribute to the greater body of knowledge in specific disciplines through research, scholarship, and creative expression.4. To serve as a professional, educational, and cultural resource to the local area and the larger community by providing consultation,advice, and special services.5. To provide a well-qualified faculty through effective recruiting practices, dedication to diversity and equal opportunity, carefulassessment of teaching effectiveness, institutional support for research activity and artistic expression, clear standards for academicadvancement, and opportunities for professional development, while fostering an environment that protects academic freedom ininquiry and expression.6. To attract an outstanding, ethnically diverse student body by presenting high standards for admission, by implementing creativestrategies for recruiting and retaining a heterogeneous and qualified student body, and by maintaining adequate programs to counselstudents academically and otherwise, assess academic progress, and evaluate student performance, while providing social andprofessional development by offering a full range of effective student services.7. To create an environment for learning and professional development by providing appropriate physical facilities, equipment, andeducational support services for students, faculty, and staff.*At the time of publication, the University Mission was undergoing its periodic review with final action by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board scheduled for October1998. The current University Mission Statement may be found at http//:www.swt.edu (etc.).
Statement of Core ValuesPhilosophyWe, the faculty, staff, and students at SWT, affirm that our university exists to enrich our minds and to humanize our hearts so that wemight contribute to the betterment of humanity. We are dedicated to providing a curriculum and educational experience that develop ourcapacities not only to analyze critically and think creatively, but also to reason ethically and feel compassionately.To guide us as we learn to evaluate the consequences of our actions-not to indoctrinate either intellectually, morally, or religiously-wearticulate the following:Core ValuesThe lifelong pursuit of academic excellence.We value the seeking of knowledge, including the freedom to engage in meaningful debate and the responsibility to continually explorenew possibilities for learning.The nurturing of individuals.We value the opportunity to develop the potential of every individual of our diverse community.The cultivation of character.We value the modelling and teaching of honesty, integrity, diligence, courage, compassion, fairness, and respect.A Continuing ProcessWe see the articulation of this statement as ongoing. Its publication should serve to keep dialogue continually alive; and it should beformally reviewed every two years to decide whether publication should be renewed and, if so, in what form.Students’ Rights, Privileges, and ExpectationsSouthwest Texas State University believes that the primary purpose of higher education is to promote learning and stimulate inquiryfor truth in an atmosphere of freedom. The university is committed to the value of a racial and ethnic diversity. Accordingly, the universityencourages students to exercise the rights of citizenship. However, these rights are subject to reasonable limitations necessary for theorderly operation of the university. The university expects students to accept their responsibilities as citizens and members of a scholarlycommunity. Paramount among these responsibilities are respect for the rights of others, academic and personal integrity, and adherence tofederal, state, and local law as well as university regulations.The faculty and administration are genuinely concerned with the physical and ethical welfare of students. To that end, the universityhas established rules of conduct and has published these in a Code of Student Conduct. These regulations guide students in achievingpersonal and academic goals and help the university function in an orderly way. Since students voluntarily associate themselves with theuniversity, they should know that these rules are honestly a
Southwest Texas State University is accredited by the following: AACSB-The International Association for Management Education Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences American Bar Association American Chemical Society American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
