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WASHBURNUNIVERSITY CATALOG2012-2013
WASHBURN UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY CATALOG2012-20131700 SW College AveTopeka, Kansas 66621Phone: (785) 670-1010Toll Free (Outside Topeka): (800) 332-0291TDD: (785) 670-1025www.washburn.eduWashburn University Statement of Affiliation StatusHigher Learning Commission, North Central Association
TABLE OF CONTENTSPurpose of This Publication. 1Statement of Responsibility . 1Class cancellations/changes in schedules .1General Information .4Vision, Mission, Values .6Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity . 6Sexual Harassment and Harassment Policy .6Legal Implications. . 7Informal Complaint Procedure. 8Formal Complaint Procedure. 9History of the University .9University Assessment .10University Accreditation .11Washburn Tech. 11Open Meetings and Records .11Campus & Facilities .11Special Facilities.12Student Housing on Campus. 14Off-Campus Housing.15Admission, Registration, Enrollment, and Residence Qualifications .18Admission Requirements/Degree Seeking Candidates.18Application Fee Waivers. 18Admission Criteria . 18Transfer Students. 19Provisional Status. 20Academically Dismissed Students. 20Non-Degree Seeking Students. 20New Student Orientation. 20Welcome Week. 20Program Admission. 20Student Services and Academic Support .25Center for Student Success and Retention .26First Year Experience. 26Office of Academic Advising. 26Academic Success Center & The Writing Center. 26Mathematics Enrichment Program– Tutor Center.27Information Technology Services .27International Student Services. 27Intercollegiate Athletics .29Office of Student Life .29Career Services .29Counseling Services .30Health Services .30Multicultural Affairs .30Residential Living .30Student Activities and Greek Life .31Washburn Student Government Association (WSGA).31Campus Activities Board (CAB) .31Greek Organizations .31Honorary Organizations . 32Student Media . 32Student Recreation and Wellness Center .32Student Services .32Fees and Financial Aid . 34Financial Obligations . 36Tuition . 36Categories of Charges .36Fees .36Miscellaneous Charges . 37Fines/Other University Financial Obligations. 38Liability for Institutional Charges .38Refunds .38Financial Aid .39University Educational Opportunities and Initiatives. 43The Washburn Transformational Experience .43Scholarly and Creative. 43Leadership. 43International Education . 43Community Service . 44Academic Programs and Centers .44Learning in the Community (LinC):Center for Community Service and Civic Engagement.44Leadership Institute .47Office of International Programs . 50Intensive English Program. 51University Honors Program .53Interdisciplinary Studies .54Kansas Studies .57Center for Diversity Studies .58Peace, Justice and Conflict Resolution Studies .58Women’s and Gender Studies .59Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a Studies .60Pre-Professional Studies .61Pre-Dentistry. 61Engineering Transfer Program. 61Pre-Law. 61Pre-Medicine. 61Pre-Nursing. 62Pre-Pharmacy. 62Pre-Theology. 62Pre-Veterinary Medicine. 62Academic Support Programs .62Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies .62Office of Academic Outreach .62Online 2 2 Plan Bachelor Degree Completion Programs .63Evening and Weekend Classes .63Summer Session .64Academic Policies .65Student Responsibilities .67Attendance. 67Student Conduct. 67Academic Impropriety Policy. 67Official E-Mail Address. 67Withdrawals. 67Medical Withdrawal. 68Military Withdrawal. 68Declaring/Changing A Major. 68Degrees .69Degree Conferment. 69Student Records.70Drug Free Schools, The Student Right to Know Act &Campus Security.75Diplomas.75Credit by Examination.75Credit Granted for Military Service .78Grading System .78Grade Points. 78Awarding “Incomplete” Grades. 79A/Pass/Fail Option. 79Grade Appeal Procedure .81Academic Probation, Suspension And Reinstatement .83Academic Fresh Start .85Programs, Degrees and Graduation Requirements .87Graduation Requirements .89University Requirements Bachelor Degrees .89University Requirements Associate Degrees .91General Education Statement . 92General Education Requirements .92Requirements for Specific Bachelor’s & Associate Degrees .93College of Arts and Sciences Degree Programs . 95School of Business Degree Programs . 96School of Nursing Degree Programs .96School of Applied Studies Degree Programs .96Washburn Institute of Technology, Associate programs .97Washburn Institute of Technology .97College of Arts and Sciences .99General Information. 101Degrees And Majors Offered .102
Undergraduate Courses And Programs.108American Citizenship .108Anthropology . .108Art .112Astronomy .121Biology .121Chemistry .127Clinical Laboratory Science.131Communication.131Computer Information Sciences .135Economics .142Education .143Engineering Transfer Program.155English Department .156Geography .163Geology. .164German .164Health .164History .165Humanities And Creative And Performing Arts.170Integrated Studies .171Japanese. .(See Modern Languages).173Kinesiology .173Mass Media .181Mathematics and Statistics .186Modern Languages .191French.194German .196Spanish .198Foreign Languages .200Japanese .201Music. 201Natural Sciences And Mathematics .213Peace, Justice, And Conflict Resolution Studies.214Philosophy Department .215Physics Department . 219Political Science and Public Administration .222Psychology .229Public Administration .(See Political Science).233Religious Studies .233Sociology .235Spanish .(See Modern Languages) .238Theatre .238Women’s and Gender Studies .241School of Applied Studies .243General Information .245General Degree Requirements .245Certificate Programs .246Scholarship/Financial Aid .246School of Applied Studies Shared Courses . .247Associate Degree Programs with Washburn Institute of Technology(Washburn Tech) .247Allied Health Department . .251Bachelor of Health Science . .252Health Services Administration . 225Medical Imaging . .253Diagnostic Medical Sonography .254Health Information Technology . .255Occupational Therapy Assistant .255Physical Therapist Assistant .256Radiation Therapy . .257Radiologic Technology . .257Computed Tomography (CT) .258Magnetic Resonance (MR) . .258Respiratory Therapy . .258Surgical Technology .259Clinical Laboratory Science .270Technology Administration .272Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Department .274Criminal Justice. 275Legal Studies. 275Minor In Legal Studies. 282Legal Studies Program Options/Washburn Institute of Technology .282Military & Strategic Studies. 285Military Science .287Army ROTC .287Aerospace Studies Courses .288Navy ROTC .289Air Force ROTC . 289Human Services .291Degree Requirements. 292Associate of Applied Science (AAS) . 292Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) . 292Certificates of Completion. 292Social Work .300Program Information. 301Requirements for Admission. 302Procedure. 302Degree Requirements. 303School of Business .308Washburn University Kansas Small Business Development Center.308General Information. 308Degree, Minor, and Certificate Programs. 310Scholarships. 310Academic Advising and Admission Requirements.312Transfer Credit. 313Graduation Requirements . 315Concentrations. 317Accounting. 317Economics. 318Finance. 318Management. 318Marketing. 319General Business. 319School of Nursing .327General Information. 329Baccalaureate Nursing Program . 329Admission Policies. 329Degree Requirements . 332Baccalaureate Nursing Curriculum. 332Graduation and Degree Requirements. 334General Policies .335ROTC Programs .339Graduate Programs .
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY. UNIVERSITY CATALOG. 2012-2013 . 1700 SW College Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66621 Phone: (785) 670-1010. Toll Free (Outside Topeka): (800) 332-0291 TDD: (785) 670-1025. www.washburn.edu Washburn University Statement of Affiliation Stat
