Florida State University General Bulletin 1998-1999

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Table of Contents

University Calendar
Fall 1998 Academic Calendar
University Notices
  Equal Opportunity and Pluralism Statement
  Persons with Disabilities
  HIV/AIDS Policy
  Mission Statement
  A Summons to Responsible Freedom
    Values and Moral Standards
    Integrity in Research and Creative Activity
  Notification to All Applicants for Admission and Students
  Statement for Students on the Unlawful Possession, Use, or Distribution of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
    Standards of Conduct
    Legal Sanctions
    Risks Associated with the Use of Illicit Drugs and the Abuse of Alcohol
    Information on Alcohol and Drugs and Treatment Referral
    University Disciplinary Sanctions for Alcohol/Drug Offenses
The University
  University History
  University Organization
    Panama City Campus
    Colleges and Schools
  Institutes and Research Centers
  Other Instructional Units
    Reserve Officers Training Corps
    Naval Science
    College Programs Division
    Center for Professional Development and Public Service
    The Florida Center for Public Management
    Learning Systems Institute
    Institute for Cognitive Sciences
    L.L. Schendel Clinic for Communication Disorders
  Libraries
  Undergraduate Education
  Graduate Education
  Faculties
  Affiliations
  Accreditation
  Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Facilities and Special Programs
  Research and Research Facilities
  Special Programs
International Programs
  International Commitment
  Beyond Borders: International Service and Cultural Exchanges
  International Programs
    Florence/London/Torremolinos Programs
    Summer Programs
    Florida-Costa Rica Institute
    Florida-France Institute
    Hospitality Administration Summer Program in Switzerland
    Archaeological Excavations in Chianti, Italy
    Summer Program in Law at Oxford
    Summer Program in Law at Barbados
    Summer Program in Law at Prague
Academic Degree and Certificate Programs
Admissions
  General Policies
  Admission from Secondary School
    Priority Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents
    Admission Requirements
    Special Admissions Programs
    National Merit/Achievement Finalists and National Hispanic Scholars
    Freshman Scholars
    Early Admission
  Admission by Transfer
    Priority Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents
    General Admission Requirements
  Teacher Education Programs
  Limited Access Programs
    Performing and Visual Arts and Dance
    Limited Enrollment Programs Requiring a Higher Grade Point Average
    Categories of Limited Access Programs
    Programs
    Transfer Scholars
  International Student Admission
    Priority Deadlines for Applications and Supporting Documents
    Admission Requirements
    Notice of Admission
    Finances
    Passports and Visas
    Health Insurance
    Intensive English Program
  Admission to Graduate Study
  Admission to Panama City Campus
Financial Information, Tuition, Fees, Aid, Scholarships, and Employment
  General Information
  Residency Requirements for Tuition Purposes
  Tuition and Instructional Fees
  Assessment of Fees
  Special Fees, Fines, and Penalties
  Library Fees
  Housing Costs
  Annual Estimate of Cost
  Payment of Fees
  Fee Liability
    Delinquent Fees
    Registration Stop for Outstanding Charges
  Tuition Waivers
    Out-of-State
    State Employees or Florida Residents Over 60 Years of Age
    Policy Concerning Late Fees
    Deferments and Financial Arrangements
  Application Fee
  Refund of Fees
  Student Cancellation of Schedule
  Financial Aid
    General Information
    Financial Aid Application Process
    Loan Entrance Counseling Sessions
    Financial Aid Distribution
    Deferments, Loans, and Check Cancellation
    Exit Interviews
  Additional Sources of Financial Aid
  Scholarships
  Student Employment Services
Housing
  Residence Halls
  Alumni Village
  Costs
  Visitation Options
  Applications
  Special Living Units
  Agreements
  Other Options
Orientation
  Orientation Center
  International Student and Scholar Center
Office of the University Registrar
  Registration
  Directory of Classes
  How to Find a Course in this Bulletin
  Registration Responsibility
  Registration Permits
  Course/Credit Modification
  Required Preparatory Courses
  Stops to Registration
  Registrar Cancellation of Schedule
  Student Cancellation of Schedule
  Drop/Add or Changes of Schedule
  Directed Individual Study Courses
  Undergraduate Students: Permission to Register for Graduate Courses
  FAMU/FSU Interinstitutional Registration
  Tallahassee Community College/The Florida State University Cooperative Program
  Undergraduate Interinstitutional Transient Students
  Dual Enrollment of Leon County High School Students-School Board of Leon County/The Florida State University Cooperative Program
  Special (Non-Degree Seeking) Students
  Auditor Seating Privileges
  Transcripts
  Enrollment Certification
  Access to Records
Academic Advising and Academic Support Services
  Purpose
  University Policy on Advising
  General Statement on Advising
  The Students Role in Advisement
  The Faculty’s Role in Advisement
  Advising Organization
  Orientation Advising
  Assignment of Advisers
  Declaring or Changing Majors
  Undecided Majors
  Advising Services
  Office of Undergraduate Studies
    Transfer from Undergraduate Studies to Major Advisement Program
    Eligibility for Transfer to Major Advisement
Student Services
  Division of Student Affairs
  Career Center
  Child Care
  Community and Public Service
  Center for Civic Education and Service
  Evaluation Services
  Food Service
  Health Care
  Counseling Services
  Housing
  International Student and Scholar Center
  Minority Student Support
  Parking and Bus Services
  Bicycle Parking
  Postal Services
  Public Safety
  Radio and Television
  Recreation and Sports
  Dean of Students Department
  Student Government
  Oglesby Union
  Office of Veterans Affairs
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
  Degrees Offered
  Baccalaureate Degree Requirements: An Overview
  Division of Undergraduate Studies
  The Liberal Studies Program
    Liberal Studies Requirements
    Area I. Mathematics
    Area II. English Composition
    Area III. History/Social Science
    Area IV. Humanities/Fine Arts
    Area V. Natural Science
    How Transfer Credit Applies to the Liberal Studies Program
  The Multicultural Requirement
  Oral Communication Competency
  Computer Skills Competency
  Statewide Graduation Requirements
    College-Level Communication Skills
    Florida College Level Academic Skill Test
    CLAST Waiver Criteria
  Progression to Upper Division
  Transfer Among Colleges and Schools for Upper-Division Students
  The Associate in Arts
  Teacher Education
  The Baccalaureate Degree
    Graduation Checks
    Application for Graduation
    The Bachelor of Arts Degree
    Second Baccalaureate Degree
    Second Baccalaureates and Second Majors
    Degrees of Distinction
    Graduation With Honors
Academic Regulations and Procedures
  Academic Honor System
  Academic Honor Code
    Violations of the Academic Honor Code
    Student Responsibility
    Faculty Responsibility
    Academic Penalties
    University Judicial Officer Responsibilities
    Student Supreme Court Responsibilities
    Penalties
    Honor System Committee
    Amendment Procedures
  General Academic Appeals Process
  University Ombudsperson
  Release of Student Information
    University Notification to Students
    Request to Prevent Publication of Directory Information
  Class Attendance
    Religious Holy Days
  Classification of Students
    Special (Non-Degree Seeking) Student Regulations
    Course Loads
  Course Examinations
  Grading System
    Grade Point Average
    Deans List
    Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading
  Grading Practices
    Grade Appeals System
    Forgiveness Policy
  Academic Retention
    Warning
    Probation
    Dismissal
  Readmission
  Withdrawal from the University
  Second Majors and Academic Regulations
  Correspondence Study
  Experimental Undergraduate Programs
  Transfer Credit
  Credit for Nontraditional Courses, Including Short Courses
  Programs for Acceleration
    Early Admission
    Credit by Examination
    International Baccalaureate Program
  General Credit Limitations
University Honors Program and Honor Societies
  University Honors Program
  Liberal Studies Honors Program
  Bess Ward Honors Travel Scholarship
  Honors in the Major
  Academic Honor Societies
  Academic Honor Societies Specific to Certain Disciplines
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
College of Communication
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
College of Education
FAMU/FSU College of Engineering
College of Human Sciences
School of Information Studies
College of Law
School of Motion Picture, Television, and Recording Arts
School of Music
School of Nursing
College of Social Sciences
School of Social Work
School of Theatre
School of Visual Arts and Dance
Common Course Numbering
Course Prefixes, Definitions, and Locations
Academic Departments and Programs (course descriptions)
University Administration
University Faculty, Professional and Administrative Personnel
  Distinguished Professors
Retired Faculty