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Phone Numbers & AddressAcknowledgementsIf, after reading this Catalog, students have further questionsor specific inquiries about the programs of, or admission to,The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, they maylook below to find the proper office to contact.Correspondence may be addressed to any of the officesby following this format:This Catalog was prepared and initially published by theOffice of Academic Affairs in June 2018, with revisionsmade in July, August, and September 2018, and January 2019.Its goal is to provide a comprehensive, accurate, and usefulcatalog, which fully describes the academic programs,policies, regulations, and requirements of the University.The University of North Carolina at CharlotteAttn: Department or College9201 University City BoulevardCharlotte, NC 28223-0001Although the publisher of this Catalog has made everyreasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, noresponsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printingerrors, or errors occasioned by mistakes. The publisher hasattempted to present information that, at the time ofpreparation for printing, most accurately describes thecourse offerings, faculty listings, policies, procedures,regulations, and requirements of the University. However, itdoes not establish contractual relations. The Universityreserves the right to alter or change any statementcontained herein without prior notice.INFORMATIONCampus Operator/Switchboard. 704-687-8622 (UNCC)AdmissionsUndergraduate . 704-687-5507Graduate . 704-687-5503International. 704-687-5503Summer School . 704-687-1283Adult Students and Evening Services . 704-687-5104Advising Center .704-687-7717Athletics . 704-687-1054Bookstore . 704-687-7050Center for Graduate Life . 704-687-5661CollegesArts Architecture . 704-687-0100Business .704-687-7577Computing and Informatics .704-687-8450Education . 704-687-8722Engineering . 704-687-8244Graduate School . 704-687-5503Health and Human Services. 704-687-8374Honors College .704-687-7197Liberal Arts & Sciences . 704-687-0088University College . 704-687-5630Continuing Education . 704-687-8900Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) . 704-687-0311Dean of Students . 704-687-0345Dining Services and Meal Plans . 704-687-7337Disability Services . 704-687-0040Distance Education . 704-687-1285Financial Aid . 704-687-5504Health Center . 704-687-7400Housing and Residence Life. 704-687-7501ID Office . 704-687-7337International Programs . 704-687-7755Library .704-687-0494Parking and Transportation Services . 704-687-0161Registrar . 704-687-5505Student Accounts . 704-687-5506Student Engagement/Student Union. 704-687-7100University Career Center . 704-687-0795University Center for Academic Excellence . 704-687-7837University Recreation .704-687-0430University Scholarship Office . 704-687-5871We request that omissions and inaccuracies be brought tothe attention of the Editor, as well as any suggestions andcomments on the presentation and content.Catalog CompilationEric A. Klee, Publishing Editor, University Catalogs, and WebContent ManagerCoverCover design by Eric A. KleeCover photo by Wade Bruton, University PhotographerPublication InformationFont Type: Oregon LDOEMERGENCY NUMBERSCampus Police -- Emergency . 704-687-2200 or 911Non-Emergency Calls .704-687-8300Inclement Weather Hotline .704-687-1900Copyright 2018The University of North Carolina at CharlotteAll rights reserved.
THE UNIVERSITY OFNORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTEGraduate Catalog2018-2019Vol. XVFall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019https://catalog.uncc.eduAbout using this PDF Catalog:This PDF has been formatted with navigation bookmarks. The navigation bookmarks on the left side of the screen function as aninteractive table of contents. They will allow you to quickly find sections of interest and move easily throughout this document.You can expand and collapse the bookmarks by clicking on the /- symbols.If the Bookmarks Panel has been closed, you can reopen it by clicking on the Bookmarks icon:UNC Charlotte is committed to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of thegreater Charlotte region. Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender identities,races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social categories and backgrounds. These varied identities andexperiences enrich the University as a whole. UNC Charlotte strives to celebrate and leverage the benefits of this diversity, and tosustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.UNC CHARLOTTE 9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NC 28223www.uncc.edu
Welcome to UNC Charlotte, North Carolina’s urban research university. As you work to complete yourundergraduate or graduate degree program, I hope you will think of UNC Charlotte’s dedicated faculty and staffas your partners. Their expertise and support, along with the many University resources and services available toyou, will enable you to meet your scholastic, personal, and professional aspirations.In joining Niner Nation, you become part of a community in which students, faculty, and staff work collaborativelyto identify and address the needs of the greater Charlotte region. We have a stake in the quality of life of thecitizens of the communities we serve, so we constantly are pioneering new ways to drive economic growth andto meet the region’s environmental, health, and social needs.We know that college is more than textbooks and classes, so we encourage you to become actively engaged oncampus. Explore all the possibilities available – study abroad offerings for greater global awareness; leadership andvolunteer opportunities; cultural events and lectures; intramural sports; and, of course, we want to see youcheering on your Charlotte 49er athletic teams wherever they might be competing.With the recent expansion of Light Rail service onto our campus, Niner Nation is more connected than ever toUptown Charlotte and all that it has to offer. And that includes quick and convenient access to UNC Charlotte’scampus in Center City, which is a hub for a number of our graduate programs. Its prime location also provides theUniversity a place to convene influential civic, business, and community leaders around thought-provoking topics.Access to these leaders, and connections you may establish with them, could prove valuable to your educationalpursuits and career prospects.Other exciting developments on the horizon include a new Science building, an Undergraduate Admissions Center,a new residence hall, a beautifully redesigned Belk Plaza, and a state-of-the-art Recreation Center (UREC).It’s an exciting time to be a part of Niner Nation. So once again, welcome! I’m delighted that you’ve made UNCCharlotte your university of choice. Go Niners!Cordially,Philip L. DuboisChancellorIf this is your first year at UNC Charlotte, welcome to our great campus! If you are returning, we are pleasedto welcome you back.Our University is constantly changing and you are a part of that change. Because we are situated in acomplex, dynamic city, our institution is alive with possibilities to learn and grow. Our distinguished faculty arehere to provide you with a quality education that will open doors for you. If we do our job right, youreducation will be intellectually challenging. If you do your job right, these years at UNC Charlotte will lay thegroundwork for a promising and satisfying future.Remember, too, that there is more to the collegiate experience than coursework. I encourage you to becomeinvolved in some of the many activities or student organizations that are available to you. You will buildfriendships and relationships with both your fellow students and our faculty that you will take with you andcherish as you move on through the years.I hope you will take advantage of the excellent resources available here, and explore all that our campus hasto offer. But don’t stop there – explore research, community engagement, and professional developmentopportunities in the greater Charlotte area and in the world beyond. We’re here to help you get started.We are pleased that you have chosen UNC Charlotte. As we continue to grow, we look forward to yourcontinuing to grow with us as a person, scholar, and future alumnus/alumna.Sincerely,Joan F. LordenProvost and Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsUNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 2018-2019
Table of ContentsWelcome to UNC Charlotte . 2Table of Contents . 3Academic Calendar . 4Introduction to the Catalog . 5Academic Programs . 7About the University .11The Graduate School .31Types of Graduate Programs.32Graduate Student Life . 33Admission to the Graduate School . 35GRAD Courses . 43University Regulation of Student Conduct . 48Code of Student Academic Integrity. 48Code of Student Responsibility . 49Illegal Drugs and Alcohol Abuse . 50Smoking on University Property . 50Noble Niner Code .51Degree Requirements and Academic Policies. 53Registration . 53Course Descriptions .59Academic Load/Time Status .59Classroom Attendance and Policies . 60Grading and Related Policies . 60Academic Standing . 62Disciplinary Suspension . 65Master’s Degree Requirements . 66Ph.D. Degree Requirements . 67DBA Degree Requirements . 70Ed.D. Degree Requirements .72DNP Degree Requirements . 74Graduate Certificate Requirements.75Academic Records and Transcripts . 76Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .77Financial Information . 81Tuition and Fees . 81Dining, Housing, and Parking . 84Funding a Graduate Education . 85Payment. 87Refunds . 88College of Arts Architecture . 89Architecture . 89Music .105College of Business, Belk.107Accountancy . 108Business Administration . 112Economics . 134Global Business. 139Management .142Mathematical Finance . 144Real Estate and Development . 149College of Computing and Informatics . 153Bioinformatics and Genomics. 154Computer Science . 167Computing and Information Systems . 179Data Science and Business Analytics . 195Software and Information Systems .201College of Education, Cato .214General Graduate Courses in Education. 217Arts Education .218Child & Family Studies: Early Childhood Ed . 220Counseling . 228Curriculum and Instruction.241Educational Leadership & School Admin . 250Educational Research, Measurement, Evaluation .264Elementary Education .269Foreign Language Education . 279Instructional Systems Technology . 283Middle Grades and Secondary Education .289Reading Education .299Special Education .302Teaching English as a Second Language. 316College of Engineering, The William States Lee. 321General Graduate Courses in Engineering. 322Civil and Environmental Engineering. 323Construction and Facilities Management . 336Electrical Engineering. 340Energy and Electromechanical Systems. 359Engineering Management .364Fire Protection and Safety Management . 370Infrastructure and Environmental Systems. 374Mechanical Engineering . 379College of Health and Human Services . 397Athletic Training . 398Health Administration. 400Health Informatics and Analytics . 405Health Services Research . 413Kinesiology .419Nursing.422Public Health Sciences . 443Respiratory Care . 455Social Work .458College of Liberal Arts & Sciences . 465Africana Studies . 466Anthropology . 468Biology . 472Chemistry.482Cognitive Science . 487Communication Studies . 488Criminal Justice . 491Earth Sciences . 495English .503Ethics and Applied Philosophy . 520Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies . 523Geography . 525Gerontology . 545Health Psychology. 549History. 557Languages and Culture Studies. 561Latin American Studies.569Liberal Studies . 573Mathematics and Statistics . 575Nanoscale Science . 596Optical Science and Engineering . 599Organizational Science. 611Physics . 616Psychology .620Public Administration . 627Public Policy. 638Religious Studies. 648Sociology . 651Directory . 655Faculty. 655Emeritus Faculty . 711Glossary. 724Index . 736Campus Map . 743UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 2018-2019
4Academic CalendarAcademic Calendar2018-2019UNC Charlotte’s academic year is divided into three terms:Fall, Spring, and Summer.FALL 2018Aug 13Aug 20Aug 20Aug 21Aug 25Sep 1Sep 3Oct 8-9Nov 5Nov 22-25Dec 5Dec 6Dec 7-13Dec 14-15Academic year beginsNew Student ConvocationFirst day of classes (evening)First day of classes (daytime)First day for Saturday classesNo Saturday classesHOLIDAY: Labor DayFall RecessRegistration for Spring 2019 beginsHOLIDAY: ThanksgivingLast day of classesReading dayFinal examinations*Fall CommencementAUGUST 2018SApr 19-20Apr 30May 1May 2-9May 10-11May 13SUMMER 2019May 20 - Jun 26May 20 - Aug 7May 27Jun 27 – Jun 28Jul 4Jul 1 - Aug 7First day of classesFirst day for Saturday classesHOLIDAY: M.L. King, Jr. DaySpring BreakRegistration for Summer 2019 andFall 2019 beginsSpring RecessLast day of classesReading dayFinal examinations*Spring CommencementAcademic year endsFirst Summer Term**Extended Summer Term**HOLIDAY: Memorial DayNo classesHOLIDAY: Independence DaySecond Summer Term***Common Examinations held on Saturday during examweek for Fall and on first day of exams for Spring.**Dates include final examinations.Please note: All dates are subject to change. No classesare held on the above noted holiday dates. A completelist of dates and deadlines is available online from theOffice of the Registrar at registrar.uncc.edu/calendar.Please check this site for the most current information.TSEPTEMBER 930312324252627282930OCTOBER 2018SNOVEMBER 72829302122232428293031DECEMBER 2018SSPRING 2019Jan 9Jan 12Jan 21Mar 4-9Apr 1MMTWThJANUARY 27282927282930313031FSSFS1231FEBRUARY 2019SMTWThMARCH 425262728242526APRIL 2019S4T5WTh1267891213141516192021222327282930MAY 62728293031212223282930JUNE 2019SMTJULY 324252627282928293031UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 2018-2019
Introduction to the Catalog5Introduction to the CatalogReader’s Guide to theGraduate CatalogThe third and final section contains information aboutacademic resources and student services on campus, aswell as a faculty directory and glossary of higher educationterminology. Rounding out this section is an index which ishelpful in locating a topic quickly.The University of North Carolina at Charlotte GraduateCatalog (hereby referred to as the "Catalog") is the officialWhat’s New This Yearsource of the University's academic programs and courses.The Catalog should be used as a guide, in conjunction withan academic advisor, in planning a course of study and inmeeting requirements for graduation.Publication ScheduleThe Catalog is published annually in the Spring for thefollowing academic year, which begins in the Fall. Althoughcourse offerings and academic requirements at UNCCharlotte are continually under examination and revision,the Graduate Catalog is updated only once per year. Thisannual revision procedure helps ensure that users of theCatalog will not find unexpected changes during theiracademic planning processes.The Graduate Catalog is Divided into ThreeSectionsThe first section contains information about the academiccalendar, the graduate programs offered, admission to TheGraduate School, student conduct, degree requirementsand academic regulations, and financial information,including tuition and fees and financial aid.The second (or curricular) section describes the University’sacademic programs in detail. The section is organized inalphabetical order by the six discipline-based colleges,followed by each individual program, including relatedcourses and their descriptions.New ProgramsNew graduate programs and catalog sections that appearfor the first time in this Catalog include: M.S. in Architecture M.S. in Athletic Training M.S. in Mathematical Finance/Laurea Magistrale (LM) inBanking and Finance Dual Degree (Italy) M.S. in Mathematical Finance/Master’s in InternationalBusiness Dual Degree (China) Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Scienceand TechnologyProgram ChangesMajor changes to existing graduate degrees and programsinclude: M.Ed. in Curriculum and Supervision renamed M.Ed. inEducational Leadership Master of Fire Protection and Administration renamedM.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Management M.S. in Health Informatics renamed M.S. in HealthInformatics and Analytics Concentration in Teaching English as a Second Languageadded to M.Ed. in Middle and Secondary Grades M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language is nolonger offeredUNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog 2018-2019
6Introduction to the Catalog Master of Architecture/M.S. in Computer Science DualDegree is no longer offered Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics renamedGraduate Certificate in Health Informatics and Analytics Graduate Certificate in Energy Analytics is no longeroffered Graduate Certificate in Lean Six Sigma is no longeroffered Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain is nolonger offered Graduate Certificate in Systems Analytics is no longeroffered Graduate Certificate in Public Health Core Concepts nolonger offeredCatalog Policies andDisclaimersThe UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog is not an irrevocablecontract. Regulations published in it are subject to changeby the University at any time without notice. Universityregulations are policy statements to guide students, faculty,and administrative officers in achieving the goals of theinstitution. Necessary interpretations of these policies willbe made by the appropriate authorities with the interest ofthe students and the institution in mind. Students areencouraged to consult an advisor if they have questionsabout the application of any policy.The University reserves the right to change any of the rulesand regulations of the University at any time, includingthose relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. TheUniversity also reserves the right to withdraw curricula andspecific courses, alter course content, change the calendar,and to impose or increase fees. All such changes areeffective as proper authorities determine and may applynot only to prospective students, but also to those who arealready enrolled in the University.The requirements specified in this Catalog apply to studentswho commence their studies at the UNC Charlo
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