ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY
2011-2012 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
WWW.ATU.EDU
Arkansas Tech University, a state-supported institution of higher education, is dedicated to nurturing scholastic development, integrity, and professionalism. The University offers a wide range of traditional and innovative programs which provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community of learners.
Arkansas Tech University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
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The College of Education at Arkansas Tech University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
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This accreditation covers the institution’s initial teacher preparation and advanced educator preparations programs.
National Association of Schools of Music
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National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
(Health Information Administrator)
C/O AHIMA
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Chicago, IL 60601-5800
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Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
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Baltimore, MD 21202
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American Chemical Society
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Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-4600
Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)
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Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 858-2150
Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
P.O. Box 400
Oxford, MD 21654
(410) 226-5527
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon Recommendation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants
(Medical Assistant)
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Chicago, IL 60601
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Foundation of Higher Education in Emergency Management (FOHE)
(Emergency Administration and Management)
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Alexandria, VA 22304
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Computer Accreditation Commission of ABET
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Baltimore, MO 21202
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American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
American Society for Engineering Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
Mathematical Association of America
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Commission on Accrediting
National Council on Rehabilitation Education
National League for Nursing
National Recreation and Park Association
Students are urged to acquaint themselves with this catalog thoroughly. It sets forth policies and procedures for enrolling and successfully completing the various programs of study.
The basic responsibilities of selecting a major field, enrolling in the prescribed courses of study in the field, and complying with the University’s requirements for graduation rest with the student; however, University personnel will assist the student with problems encountered. Further assistance is offered in the form of capable departmental advisors, a full-time guidance and counseling service, and an appropriate graduation check list to serve as a reminder of the various graduation requirements.
| General Information | Area Code: (479) 968-0389 | |
| Academic Advising Center | 964-0843 | |
| Academic Affairs Office | 968-0319 | |
| Admission Office | 968-0343 | |
| Alumni Office | 968-0242 | |
| Director of Athletics | 968-0345 | |
| Business Office | 968-0300 | |
| Continuing Education Office | 498-6035 | |
| Counseling Office | 968-0329 | |
| Disabilities Coordinator | 968-0302 | |
| TDD 964-0536 | ||
| Financial Aid | 968-0399 | |
| TDD 968-0224 | ||
| Graduate College | 968-0398 | |
| Health and Wellness Center | 968-0329 | |
| President’s Office | 968-0237 | |
| Professional Development Institute | 964-0541 | |
| Public Safety | 968-0222 | |
| Registrar’s Office | 968-0272 | |
| Student Accounts | 968-0271 | |
| Student Services | 968-0239 | |
| University Testing Center | 968-0302 | |
| Student Housing | 968-0376 | |
| Tucker Coliseum | 968-0337 |
Arkansas Tech University will provide equal opportunity in employment to all persons. This applies to all phases of the personnel process, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, separation, transfer, training, compensation, discipline, and all other employment terms, conditions, and benefits. Arkansas Tech University prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Arkansas Tech University will provide a copy of this policy to all applicants for employment. All faculty and staff will be notified annually of the policy. Further, Arkansas Tech University will consider through a designated grievance procedure, the complaints of any person who feels that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Arkansas Tech University will have an Affirmative Action Plan that contains a set of specific and result-oriented procedures to apply every good faith effort to achieve prompt and full utilization of minorities, women, those with disabilities or veterans at all levels and all segments of its workforce where deficiencies exist. Additionally, Arkansas Tech University will continually monitor and evaluate its employment practices to ensure that they are free of bias or discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
A copy of the Affirmative Action Plan, including specific responsibilities and provisions for implementation and compliance, will be made available upon request. Responsibility for implementation and compliance with this Affirmative Action policy has been delegated to the Affirmative Action officer, e-mail affirmative.action@atu.edu.
Arkansas Tech University complies with all applicable state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1974, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
It is the policy of Arkansas Tech University to maintain the University Community as a place of work and study for staff, faculty, and students free of harassment, to include sexual and gender harassment and all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. All students, staff, and faculty should be aware that the University is both concerned and prepared to take action to prevent and correct such behavior. The determination of what constitutes sexual harassment will vary with the particular circumstances, but it may be described generally as unwanted sexual behavior, such as physical contact and verbal comments or suggestions which adversely affect the working or learning environment of others. Anyone who is subjected to offensive sexual behavior is encouraged to pursue the matter through the established informal or formal grievance procedures. Generally, the informal procedures afford an opportunity to explore a problem and consider alternative means for its resolution.
A copy of the annual budget is available in the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center. A copy of the annual financial report is available from the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance in Room 207 of the Administration Building.
The provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and Arkansas Tech University.
Summer Session 2011
First Term
| Late registration for first term | June 6 - 7 |
| Classes begin | June 6 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with full reduction of tuition and fees | June 7 |
| Last day to register and add courses/change sections | June 7 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with 80 percent reduction of tuition | June 10 |
| Preregistration for freshmen for fall semester | May through August |
| Last day to drop courses with a “W” or change from credit to audit | July 1 |
| Holiday | (Monday) July 4 |
| First term ends | July 8 |
Second Term
| Late registration for second term | July 11-12 |
| Classes begin | July 11 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with full reduction of tuition and fees | July 12 |
| Last day to register and add courses/change sections | July 12 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with 80 percent reduction of tuition | July 15 |
| Last day to drop courses with a “W” or change from credit to audit | August 5 |
| Second term ends | August 12 |
| Graduation | August 13 |
Fall Semester 2011
| Registration | August 22 - 23 |
| Classes begin | August 24 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with full reduction of tuition/fees | August 30 |
| Last day to register and add courses/change sections | August 30 |
| Labor Day holiday | September 5 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with 80 percent reduction of tuition | September 28 |
| Mid-term | October 12 |
| Deadline for degree audit (transcript evaluation), December 2012 graduates | October 14 |
| Preregistration for spring semester | November |
| Thanksgiving holidays | 7:00 a.m., November 23 - 7:00 a.m., November 28 |
| Last day to drop courses with a “W“ or change from credit to audit | November 28 |
| Reading Day | December 6 |
| End of course examinations | 6:00 a.m., December 7 - 9:00 p.m., December 13 |
| Graduation | December 17 |
Spring Semester 2012
| Registration | January 10 - 11 |
| Classes begin | January 12 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with full reduction of tuition/fees | January 19 |
| Martin Luther King Day holiday | January 16 |
| Last day to register and add courses/change sections | January 19 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with 80 percent reduction of tuition | February 16 |
| Mid-term | March 2 |
| Deadline for degree audit (transcript evaluation), May 2013 graduates | March 7 |
| Spring holidays | 7:00 a.m., March 19 to 7:00 a.m., March 26 |
| Deadline for degree audit (transcript evaluation), summer 2013 graduates | April 1 |
| Preregistration for fall semester | April |
| Last day to drop courses with a “W” or change from credit to audit | April 19 |
| Reading Day | May 1 |
| End of course examinations | 6:00 a.m., May 2 to 9:00 p.m., May 8 |
| Graduation | May 12 |
Summer Session 2012
(tentative)
First Term
| Late registration for first term | June 4 - 5 |
| Classes begin | June 4 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with full reduction of tuition and fees | June 5 |
| Last day to register and add courses/change sections | June 5 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with 80 percent reduction of tuition | June 8 |
| Preregistration for freshmen for fall semester | May through August |
| Last day to drop courses with a “W” or change from credit to audit | June 29 |
| Holiday | (Wednesday) July 4 |
| First term ends | July 6 |
Second Term
| Late registration for second term | July 9 - 10 |
| Classes begin | July 9 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with full reduction of tuition and fees | July 10 |
| Last day to register and add courses/change sections | July 10 |
| Last day to officially withdraw/drop courses with 80 percent reduction of tuition | July 13 |
| Last day to drop courses with a “W” or change from credit to audit | August 3 |
| Second term ends | August 10 |
| Graduation | August 11 |
NOTE: The calendar for Weekend College classes or classes with unusual terms may differ from what
is printed above. Please check with the instructor and/or the Registrar’s Office for more information.
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