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University of North Texas Bulletin2019-2020Graduate CatalogOfficial release date is July 1, 2019Catalog goes into effect at the beginning of the 2019 fall semesterProgram requirements are subject to necessary correctionsIf you have questions about catalog content or how to use the catalog, contact the Office of Catalog and Curriculum Support at catalog@unt.edu.This catalog is an official bulletin of the University of North Texas and is intended to provide general information. It includes policies,procedures and fees in effect at the time of release. UNT reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current UNT System Boardof Regents, university policies and procedures, changes in federal or state law, and fee changes. Information provided in this catalog is subjectto change without notice and does not constitute a contract between the University of North Texas and a student, an applicant for admission, orother individual. Updated policies and procedures can be found on departmental or university web sites.This catalog does not include all university policies and procedures for which students are responsible. In addition to reading this catalogcarefully, students should consult other publications, such as the Student Handbook, the Code of Student Conduct, Parking Regulations,Housing Handbook and specific contracts. This catalog becomes effective on the first day of the fall semester, 2019.Toulouse Graduate School AddressThe mailing address for the University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School is 1155 Union Circle #305459, Denton, TX 76203-5017;phone 940-565-2383. (See the Contacts at UNT section about contacting other offices.)Non-Discrimination PolicyIt is the policy of the University of North Texas not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, ancestry, or genetic information in the university’s educationalprograms and activities, application and admissions process, university facilities, or employment policies.The university complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations, and harassment and discrimination, based on individualdifferences are inconsistent with the university’s mission and educational goals. The University takes active measures to prevent such conductand immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University also prohibits and takes actions to prevent retaliationagainst individuals who report or file a charge of discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence; participate in an investigation, or oppose anyform of discrimination, harassment, or sexual violence.The Office of Equal Opportunity coordinates and monitors the university’s compliance with the requirements of federal and state nondiscrimination laws. Direct questions or concerns to the Office of Equal Opportunity at 940-565-2759, TTY access: 940-369-8652 or 800-7352989. You may contact the Office of Equal Opportunity by email at oeo@unt.edu.Number 119-3, July 2019 2019 University of North TexasDate of initial release: July 1, 2019.The UNT System and the University of North Texas are the owners of all of their trademarks, service marks, trade names, slogans, graphicimages and photography and they may not be used without permission.1
The universityThe university has had seven names through the years:The flagship of the UNT System, UNT has a legacy of excellencein a broad range of academic areas. It is one of the nation’s largestpublic research universities with 38,000 students and is the mostcomprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. UNTgraduated 9,500 students last year from its 14 colleges and schoolsand offers 105 bachelor’s, 88 master’s and 37 doctoral degreeprograms — many nationally and internationally recognized. Rankeda Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNTdrives innovation and technology through high-level research andscholarship, and contributes to the region through intellectual capitaland economic development.Incoming students score well above the national and state averageson the SAT, and choose UNT for the quality of its programs. UNT“firsts” through the years include:1890 Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute1894 North Texas Normal College1901 North Texas State Normal College1923 North Texas State Teachers College1949 North Texas State College1961 North Texas State University1988 University of North TexasEstablished in 1890, the University of North Texas is a place wherestudents transform their lives through education and opportunity.UNT has been named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys for23 consecutive years, a ranking based on having a high-achievingfreshman class and affordable tuition. The Princeton Reviewcontinually names UNT as a Best in the West school and Forbes haslisted UNT as an America’s Top College for nine consecutive years. First jazz studies program in the U.S. First undergraduate emergency administration and planningprogram in the U.S. First bachelor’s degree in digital retailing in the U.S. andfirst Master of Science program in merchandising offeredcompletely online First retail program in the U.S. to integrate courses inmerchandising, digital retailing, store operations, financeand retail strategy First school library certification program in the U.S. offeredcompletely online First graduate applied anthropology program in the U.S.offered completely online First undergraduate program in applied behavior analysis inthe U.S. and first accredited master’s program in behavioranalysis in the world First and only PhD program in art education in Texas World’s first graduate program in environmental philosophyand world’s first field station in environmental philosophy,science and policy at Cape Horn, Chile First four-year aviation logistics program at a university inTexas and only such program in the nation First master’s program in international sustainable tourismin the U.S. and the first to require a year abroadLocationUNT is in Denton, a town of about 134,000 people located 40 milesnorth of Dallas and Fort Worth. The 900-acre campus includes 169buildings including Discovery Park, a 300-acre research facility.Discovery Park is accessible by shuttle buses, as are residence halls,athletic facilities and other areas of campus.The Dallas–Fort Worth area is one of the largest, most dynamicregions in the United States and home to many of the nation’sfastest growing cities. UNT fuels the North Texas region throughinnovation, education and research; forming partnerships with manybusiness, industry, education, government and cultural organizations.The university’s missionAt the University of North Texas, our caring and creative communityprepares students for careers in a rapidly changing world.The university’s visionAs the most comprehensive public research university providing atop quality education in one of the nation’s largest, most dynamicregions, UNT will be celebrated for its academics, arts and athletics.UNT will be a diverse and inclusive institution creating knowledgeand innovations that will shape the future, while cultivatingexcellence in the next generation of scholars and leaders for theglobal community.Achieving the visionUNT’s promiseThe University of North Texas’ ultimate responsibility is to providestudents with the best education possible, so they may achieve theirgoals, succeed at the highest levels and improve their communities,the state of Texas, the nation and the world.UNT promises to offer students a challenging, rigorous, high-qualityeducation and provide a supportive environment to help themsuccessfully learn and grow.UNT promises to contribute to the greater good through scholarship,research, creative endeavors and public service.History of the universityUNT was founded in 1890 as Texas Normal College and Teachers’Training Institute. Joshua C. Chilton, the founding president, leasedfacilities above a hardware store on Denton’s square to establisha teacher training institute. His opening-day remarks remain animportant part of UNT’s value system: “It will be our aim to becomeleaders in the education of the young men and women of Texas,fitting them to creditably fill the most important positions in businessand professional circles. We desire the cooperation of all who believein higher education and who want to see our state in the very front ofintellectual as well as material progress.”2ResearchUNT engages in innovative research in a wide range of disciplines,promoting new discoveries through collaborative, multidisciplinaryinitiatives. UNT supports its world-class faculty, top-notch studentsand state-of-the-art research facilities through strategic investments.Graduate students actively participate in research and scholarlyactivities with supportive faculty mentors, building strong researchrecords and expertise for their chosen careers.AccreditationThe University of North Texas is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges toaward baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Contactthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of theUniversity of North Texas.Note: The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidencethat appears to support the institution’s significant non-compliancewith a requirement or standard. Normal inquiries about UNT, suchas admission requirements, financial aid, and educational programs,should be addressed directly to UNT and not the Commission’s office.In addition, the University of North Texas offers programs accreditedby the following organizations.AACSB International — The Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of BusinessABET-Computing Accreditation CommissionABET-Engineering Accreditation CommissionABET-Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
Accreditation Commission for Programs in HospitalityAdministrationAccrediting Council on Education in Journalism and MassCommunicationsAmerican Academy of Forensic Science-FEPACAmerican Chemical SocietyAmerican Library AssociationAmerican Psychological Association Commission on AccreditationAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationAssociation for Middle Level EducationBehavior Analysis Accreditation Board of ABAICommission on English Language Program AccreditationCouncil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related EducationalProgramsCouncil for the Accreditation of Education PreparationCouncil for Interior Design AccreditationCouncil on Social Work EducationNational Association of Schools of Art and DesignNational Association of Schools of MusicNational Association of Schools of Public Affairs and AdministrationNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher EducationTexas State Board for Educator CertificationAdministration, faculty and librariansSee Administration, faculty and librarians for lists of universityofficers, UNT System officers and Graduate School administration.Information regarding individual faculty members and librarians isavailable from the Faculty Information System (https://facultyinfo.unt.edu). Select “Faculty Name,” “Department” or “Courses” fromthe Browse menu and type in the appropriate name.Graduate faculty of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciencesand the School of Public Health at the University of North TexasHealth Science Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC) also are membersof the graduate faculty of the University of North Texas and thuscan serve as mentors or committee members of UNT graduatestudents appropriate to their graduate appointment. See the UNTHSCGraduate Catalog for UNTHSC graduate faculty listings.Addresses of accrediting organizations are printed following theindex.In addition, the University of North Texas offers programs that areapproved or recognized by:American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation andDanceCouncil for Exceptional ChildrenEducational Leadership Constituent CouncilInternational Society for Technology in EducationNational Council of Teachers of EnglishNational Council of Teachers of MathematicsInstitutional membershipsThe University of North Texas holds the following memberships.American Association of Family and Consumer SciencesAmerican Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesAmerican College Dance Festival AssociationAmerican Collegiate Retailing AssociationAmerican Council on EducationAmerican Hotel and Lodging AssociationAmerican Mathematical SocietyAmerican Political Science AssociationAssociation for Symbolic LogicAssociation of Texas Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation of Texas Graduate SchoolsAssociation of Women in MathematicsBroadcast Education AssociationCoalition of Urban and Metropolitan UniversitiesConference of Southern Graduate SchoolsCouncil for Chemical ResearchCouncil for Higher Education AccreditationCouncil for Public University Presidents and ChancellorsCouncil of Graduate SchoolsCouncil on Undergraduate ResearchDallas Dance CouncilFederation of North Texas Area UniversitiesGreater Denton Arts CouncilHospitality Sales and Marketing Association InternationalInternational Council of Shopping CentersInternational Council on Hotel, Restaurant and InstitutionalEducationInternational Textile and Apparel AssociationMathematical Association of AmericaNational Association of State Universities and Land-Grant CollegesNational Collegiate Honors CouncilNational Restaurant AssociationNational Retail FederationNational Women’s Studies AssociationOak Ridge Associated UniversitiesSociety for Cinema and Media StudiesTexas Association of Broadcast EducatorsTexas Educational Theatre AssociationUniversity Film and Video Association3
2019-2020 Academic calendarDates are subject to change by official action of UNT.Fall 2019August 26, 2019First class day (Monday)August 23–30, 2019Student-requested schedule changes may be made during add/drop.August 30, 2019Last day for change of schedule other than a drop. (Last day to add a class.)September 2, 2019Labor Day (university closed)September 10 – November 4, 2019Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.October 4, 2019Last day for change in pass/no pass status.November 4, 2019Last day to drop a course.November 11, 2019Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)November 22, 2019Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.November 28-29, 2019Thanksgiving break (university closed)December 4-5, 2019Pre-finals daysDecember 5, 2019Last class dayDecember 6, 2019Reading day (no classes)December 7-13, 2019Final examinationsDecember 13-14, 2019Graduation ceremoniesDecember 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020Winter break (university closed)Fall 2019—8W1 SessionAugust 26, 2019First class day (Monday)September 2, 2019Labor Day (university closed)September 4–30, 2019Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.September 13, 2019Last day for change in pass/no pass status.September 30, 2019Last day to drop a course.September 30, 2019Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)October 11, 2019Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.October 17, 2019Last class dayOctober 18, 2019Final examinationsFall 2019—8W2 Session4October 21, 2019First class day (Monday)October 29 – November 25, 2019Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.November 8, 2019Last day for change in pass/no pass status.November 28-29, 2019Thanksgiving break (university closed)November 25, 2019Last day to drop a course.November 25, 2019Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)December 6, 2019Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.December 6, 2019Reading day (no classes)December 12, 2019Last class dayDecember 13, 2019Final examinations
Spring 2020—3W1 Winter SessionDecember 16, 2019First class day (Monday)December 16, 2019Student-requested schedule changes may be made during add/drop.December 16, 2019Last day for change of schedule other than a drop. (Last day to add a class.)December 18, 2019 – January 7, 2020Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.December 19, 2019Last day for change in pass/no pass status.December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020Winter Break (university closed)January 7, 2020Last day to drop a course.January 7, 2020Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.January 8, 2020Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)January 9, 2020Last class dayJanuary 10, 2020Final examinationsSpring 2020January 10–17, 2020Student-requested schedule changes may be made during add/drop.January 13, 2020First class dayJanuary 17, 2020Last day for change of schedule other than a drop. (Last day to add a class.)January 20, 2020MLK Day (university closed)January 28 – March 30, 2020Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.February 21, 2020Last day for change in pass/no pass status.March 9-13, 2020Spring break (no classes)March 30, 2020Last day to drop a course.April 6, 2020Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)April 17, 2020Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.April 29-30, 2020Pre-finals daysApril 30, 2020Last class dayMay 1, 2020Reading day (no classes)May 2-8, 2020Final examinationsMay 8-9, 2020Graduation ceremoniesSpring 2020—8W1 SessionJanuary 13, 2020First class day (Monday)January 20, 2020MLK Day (university closed)January 22 – February 17, 2020Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.January 31, 2020Last day for change in pass/no pass status.February 17, 2020Last day to drop a course.February 17, 2020Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)February 28, 2020Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.March 5, 2020Last class dayMarch 6, 2020Final examinations5
Spring 2020—8W2 SessionMarch 16, 2020First class day (Monday)March 24 – April 20, 2020Student may drop a course with a grade of W by completing the Request to Drop Classform and submitting it to the Registrar’s Office.April 3, 2020Last day for change in pass/no pass status.April 20, 2020Last day to drop a course.April 20, 2020Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. (See“Grading system” in the Academics section of this catalog.)May 1, 2020Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in theDean of Students Office. Grades of W are assigned.May 1, 2020Reading day (no classes)May 7, 2020Last class dayMa
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