V o l. XCIV. J u ly 2013 I n d i a n a p o l i s, Indiana

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1 B U T L E R U N I V E R S I T Y I n d i a n a p o l i s, I n d i a n a b u l l e t i n

2 B U T L E R U N I V E R S I T Y Bulletin V o l. XCIV J u ly 2013 I n d i a n a p o l i s, Indiana The Butler University Bulletin (USPS ) is published by Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Butler University Bulletin, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., About Indianapolis, Butler University IN ii

3 Academic Calendar Fall 2013 Aug. 28 W First day of instruction Sept. 2 M Labor Day Holiday (no classes) Oct R F Fall Break (no classes) Nov M-F Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) Dec. 14 S Reading Day Dec M F Final examinations Dec. 22 Sun. Commencement Dec. 23 M Grades due in R&R by 3 p.m. Spring 2014 Jan. 13 M First day of instruction Jan. 20 M Martin Luther King holiday (no classes) March M F Spring break (no classes) Apr. 28 M Last meeting of classes Apr. 29 T Reading day Apr. 30 May 6 W T Final examinations May 8 R Grades due in R&R by 10 a.m. May 10 S Commencement Fall 2014 Aug. 27 W First day of instruction Sept. 1 M Labor Day Holiday (no classes) Oct R F Fall Break (no classes) Nov M F Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes) Dec. 13 S Reading day Dec M S Final examinations Dec. 21 Sun. Commencement Spring 2015 Jan. 12 M First day of instruction Jan. 19 M Martin Luther King holiday (no classes) Mar M F Spring break (no classes) Apr. 27 M Last meeting of classes Apr. 28 T Reading day Apr. 29 May 5 W T Final examinations May 9 S Commencement ii Academic Calendar

4 Contents About Butler University...1 The goals of the University... 1 Student learning... 1 Butler University today... 1 Academic Programs...7 The Core Curriculum... 7 Academic programs Graduation honors International Education Domestic off-campus programs ROTC programs Areas of Distinction...22 Center for Citizenship and Community Center for Faith and Vocation Center for Global Education Center for High Achievement and Scholarly Engagement (CHASE) CUE: Center for Urban Ecology Academic Enhancement Programs and Resources...25 The Center for High Achievement and Scholarly Engagement (CHASE) Internship and Career Services Learning Resource Center Student Disability Services Information Technology Learning Assistance Butler University Libraries Irwin Library Lilly Science Library Campus Services...33 The Division of Student Affairs Campus safety Diversity programs Health and Recreation Complex Residence Life and Dining Services Greek life Leadership and Service Programs University Band and Spirit Programs Spiritual life Athletic events Admission Information and Requirements...39 Visiting campus Freshmen (First time students) Advanced course placement Applying for Freshman Admission Freshman Application Dates Early Action Regular Decision Enrolling in the University as a Freshman Explanation of Benefits Transfer Students Applying for Transfer Admission College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Transfer Applicants Special Requirements Enrolling in the University as a Transfer Student Other Admission Options Non-degree Non-degree to Degree-Seeking Status Tuition and Fees...47 Educational Costs Educational Costs Accept Financial Responsibility Payment Terms Monthly Payment Plan Option E-Pay and E-Bill Prepaid Tuition Federal Student Permissions Tuition Refund Schedule Withdrawals Butler University Return of Funds Procedures Credit Balance Accounts Unpaid items charges Delinquent bills Outside billing Business services Financial Aid...53 Freshman Academic Scholarships JCA Audition Awards Athletic Grant-In-Aid Grants Loans Financial Aid and Study Abroad at Butler University Leave of absence policy Contents iii

5 Academic Regulations and Definitions...59 Unit of instruction Grading system Repeat policy Independent study policy Dean s list Classification of Students Registration Consortium for Urban Education Pass/Fail Option Special Non-Credit Grade Reports and Transcripts Student Social Security Numbers Final year of Academic Residence Graduation The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences...63 Core Values of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Information Areas of instruction African Studies Minor Biological Sciences Department Chemistry Department Classical Studies Program Computer Science and Software Engineering Economics Program Engineering Dual-Degree Program (EDDP) English Language and Literature M.F.A. in Creative Writing Gender, Women, and Sexual Studies History and Anthropology Including Geography Anthropology Geography History Individualized Major Program International Studies Irwin Library Mathematics and Actuarial Science Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department Neuroscience Minor Peace Studies Philosophy and Religion Physics and Astronomy Political Science Department Psychology Department Science, Technology and Society Sociology and Criminology College of Education Graduation requirements Educational Placement College of Education Undergraduate Transition Points College of Education Core I and College of Education Core II College of Education Core III Program Specific College of Education Core IV: Student Teaching and Internship Elementary Education Middle/Secondary Education Education courses Physical Education/Health Education College of Education Graduate Programs Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals (EPPSP) Effective Teaching and Leadership Program (METL) Graduate Initial Licensure Program (GILP) School Counseling Program Accelerated Alternative Program for Initial Licensure in Mild Intervention (P 12) The College of Business Undergraduate Program Requirements for Graduation Student Learning Objectives Curriculum Graduate Programs MBA Courses MPA Courses The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences COPHS mission and goals History Accreditation Licensure and experience requirements Degree programs Pre-professional Health Science Courses Physician assistant (PA) courses Pharmacy courses Jordan College of the Arts Undergraduate Degree Programs Admission iv Butler University

6 Art Program Department of Arts Administration Department of Dance School of Music Department of Theatre College of Communication Communication Sciences and Disorders Program Creative Media and Entertainment Program Recording Industry Studies Digital Media Production Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism Media, Rhetoric and Culture Program Organizational Communication and Leadership Strategic Communication Program: Public Relations and Advertising Graduate Studies General Information Graduate Degree-Seeking Admission Applying for Graduate Admission Renewed Enrollment Graduate Transfer Credit Time Limitations Degree Requirements Student Status Financial Assistance Conduct Code College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Education College of Business College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences Jordan College of the Arts Trustees, Faculty and Administration Board of Trustees Trustees Emeriti Faculty Adjunct Faculty Emeriti Faculty Emeriti Administration University Administration Subject Abbreviation Index Index The University strives to assure the accuracy of the information in this Bulletin at the time of the publication, however certain statements contained in the catalog may change or need correction. This Bulletin is not intended to confer contractual rights on any individual. The university has the right to modify programs, course numbers and titles and instructor/faculty designations. Butler University has been accredited since 1915 by what is now the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Programs in the College of Business are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Programs in the College of Education are accredited by these associations: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Office of Educator Licensing and Development (OELD) Programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences are accredited by these associations: American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Programs in the Jordan College of the Arts are accredited by these associations: National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Some Programs in the Department of Chemistry are accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Contents v