Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron
8 The University of Akron 2005-2006 Academics The University of Akron offers comprehensive programs of instruction leading to the associate (two-year), bachelor’s (four-year), master’s (graduate), and doctoral (graduate or professional) degrees. A student may study in the College of Business Administration, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, Summit College, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Fine and Applied Arts, University College, School of Law, College of Nursing, and College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. GRADUATE SCHOOL The Graduate School offers advanced study to students who wish further education beyond the baccalaureate degree with programs leading to the master’s degree as well as the doctoral degree. A separate publication detailing admission procedures and individual study requirements for graduate work is available from the Graduate School. The Graduate Bulletin may be obtained online at http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch. Graduate School The University of Akron Polsky Building, Room 469 Akron, OH 44325-2101 Graduate degree programs are listed below. A dagger (†) indicates programs that offer doctorates only; an asterisk (*) signifies programs that offer both master’s and doctoral degrees; the remaining disciplines offer master’s degrees only. You may contact the Graduate School via e-mail at gradschool@uakron.edu or visit the World Wide Web site at http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch/ for more information. Accounting Accounting - Information Systems Biology Biomedical Engineering* Business Administration Electronic Business Entrepreneurship Finance Global Sales Management International Business International Business for International Executive International Finance Law/MBA Joint Program Management Management of Technology and Innovation Strategic Marketing Supply Chain Management Healthcare Management Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering* Chemistry* Civil Engineering* Communication Computer Science Counseling Psychology* Economics Educational Administration* Administrative Specialists (admissions suspended) Educational Research Educational Staff Personnel Administration Instructional Services Pupil Personnel Administration School-Community Relations Higher Education Administration Principalship Superintendent Educational Foundations Educational Psychology Instructional Technology Research Methodology and Evaluation Social/Philosophical Foundations Electrical Engineering* Elementary Education* Engineering* Applied Mathematics * English Composition Creative Writing Literature Family and Consumer Sciences Child and Family Development Child Life Clothing, Textiles and Interiors Food Science (admissions temporarily suspended) Geography Urban Planning Geology Earth Science Engineering Geology Environmental Geology Geophysics Guidance and Counseling* Classroom Guidance for Teachers Community Counseling Counselor Education † Marriage and Family Therapy School Counseling History* Management Human Resources Information Systems Law/MSM-HR Joint Program Mathematics Applied Mathematics* Mechanical Engineering* Modern Languages Spanish Music Accompanying Choral Composition Education History /Literature Music Technology Performance Theory Nursing* Adult/Gerontological Health Nursing Clinical Nursing Specialist Adult/Gerontological Health Nursing Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Child/Adolescent Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Child/Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Nursing Anesthesia Nursing Services Administration Public Health RN/MSN Nutrition/Dietetics (admissions temporarily suspended) Outdoor Education (admissions temporarily suspended) Physical Education Exercise Physiology and Adult Fitness Sport Science and Coaching Physics Political Science Applied Politics Polymer Engineering* Polymer Science* Psychology* Applied Cognitive Aging* The following graduate certificate programs are also available: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Addiction Counseling (admissions temporarily suspended) Advanced Certificate in Family Conflict Advanced Certificate in Global Conflict Advanced Role Specialization in Nursing Management and Business Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Applied Politics Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Case Management for Children and Families Child/Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Composition Divorce Mediation E-Business E-Learning Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies Geographic Information Sciences Geotechnical Engineering Gerontology Higher Education Home-Based Intervention Therapy SCHOOL OF LAW Counseling* Industrial/Gerontological* Industrial/Organizational* Public Administration and Urban Studies Law/Public Administration Joint Program Public Administration Urban Studies Urban Studies and Public Affairs* Secondary Education* Social Work Sociology* Special Education Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Audiology † Speech-Language Pathology Statistics Taxation Law/Taxation Joint Program Technical Education Guidance Instructional Technology Teaching Training Theatre Arts Arts Administration Human Resource Management Literature Management of Technology and Innovation Motion and Control Specialization New Media Technologies Nurse Anesthesia Nursing Education Parent and Family Education Post-Master’s Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-MSN Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Post-MSN Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Post-MSN Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Postsecondary Teaching Public Affairs Public Policy Structural Engineering Teaching English as a Second Language Technical and Skills Training Transportation Engineering Women’s Studies The School of Law provides legal education through day and evening classes leading to the Juris Doctor degree. An applicant must take the Law School Admission Test and have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university for J.D. admission. No particular course of undergraduate study is required for admission. A separate publication detailing admission requirements and the procedure for applying may be obtained by calling (330) 972-7331, or (800) 4-AKRON-U, or by email: lawadmissions@uakron.edu. Visit The University of Akron School of Law’s home page on the World Wide Web at http://www.uakron.edu/law/ for more information. Or you may write to: Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid School of Law The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325-2901 Law degree programs are listed below: Juris Doctor Juris Doctor/Master in Business Administration Juris Doctor/Master of Science in Management - Human Resource Management Juris Doctor/Master in Taxation Juris Doctor/Master in Public Administration Juris Doctor/Master of Applied Politics (pending) LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS The University of Akron believes that the student should master basic courses in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences before proceeding to advanced work in the major. Both the University College concept and Summit College’s College Success Program guarantee this mastery. Direct, Standard or Adult admit students seeking a baccalaureate degree and having attained less than 30 college semester credits studies in the University College before transferring to a degree-granting college. General admit students seeking a baccalaureate degree study in Summit College’s College Success Program before transferring to a degreegranting college. Studies in the University College develops students’ abilities to understand and express ideas effectively and to comprehend the processes involved in accurate thinking. After completing the general studies phase, students are admitted to a degree-granting college, where they then concentrate on courses in their specific academic interests. Baccalaureate programs are offered in: Accountancy Professional Accounting Anthropology (Interdisciplinary Program) Applied Mathematics Art Art Education Ceramics Graphic Design Metalsmithing Painting and Drawing Photography Printmaking Sculpture Studio Art Art History Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology Biology Animal Physiology Botany Ecology/Evolution Microbiology Zoology Biomedical Engineering Biomechanics Track Instrumentation, Signals and Imaging Track Business Administration Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Polymer Engineering Specialization Biotechnology Specialization Chemistry Polymer Option Civil Engineering Classical Studies Classical Civilization Communication Business and Organizational: Organizational Public Relations Interpersonal and Public Mass Media: Media Production News Radio & TV Computer Engineering Computer Information Systems Networking Option Computer Science Construction Engineering Technology Cytotechnology* Dance Dietetics Economics Labor Economics Education Adolescent to Young Adult Integrated Language Arts Integrated Mathematics Integrated Science Integrated Social Studies Dual Science Fields Life Science and Chemistry Life Science and Earth Science Life Science and Physics Earth Science and Chemistry Earth Science and Physics Physical Science (Chemistry & Physics) Early Childhood Education Intervention Specialist Early Childhood Mild/Moderate Moderate/Intensive Middle Childhood Reading & Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Multi-Age Dance Drama/Theatre Foreign Languages French German (Admissions suspended) Latin (Admissions suspended) Spanish Music Physical Education Visual Arts Postsecondary Technical Education Sports Science and Wellness Education Athletic Training for Sports Medicine Sport & Exercise Science Vocational Education Family & Consumer Sciences Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Technology Emergency Management Engineering English Family and Consumer Sciences Dietetics Coordinated Program Dietetics Didactic Program Family and Child Development Child Development Child-Life Specialist Family Development Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Food and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising Apparel Track Home Furnishings Track Fiber Arts Track Interior Design Finance Corporate Financial Management Financial Services French Geography and Planning Geography Track Planning Track Geography/Geographic Information Sciences Geology Engineering Geology Geophysics History Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design International Business Management eBusiness Technologies Human Resource Management Industrial Accounting Information Systems Management Supply Chain/Operations Management Marketing eMarketing and Advertising Marketing Management Sales Management Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Polymer Engineering Specialization Motion and Control Specialization Mechanical Polymer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Music Accompanying History and Literature Jazz Studies Music Education Performance Composition Academics 2005-2006 9 ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS Our fast-paced age of technological development needs persons specifically trained for work in the semiprofessional, technical, and highly skilled professions. Most critically needed are laboratory technicians, health technicians, engineering assistants, sales people, supervisors, secretaries, and management assistants. The following is a list of associate degree programs: Note: The Step-Up programs are cooperative courses of study that allow students to complete a specific associate degree program followed by a related upper college course of study that results in the baccalaureate degree. All associate degree programs of technology are “step-up’s” with the School of Communications in the College of Fine and Applied Arts and with the College of Education’s Technical Education Program. Summit College does not guarantee that courses successfully completed within the College will transfer to colleges on this or any other campus. Acceptance of all transfer courses is determined by each individual college or school. Colleges also determine what the overall grade point average is prior to acceptance to their college. See your academic advisor for these requirements. Associate of Arts Business Management Technology Accounting General Small Business Management Community Services Technology Addiction Services Gerontology Social Services Criminal Justice Technology (Step-Up) Corrections Emphasis Security Administration Computer Information Systems (Step-Up) Computer Maintenance and Networking Programming Specialist Programming Specialist/Pre-Business Microcomputer Specialist Microcomputer Specialist/Pre-Business Construction Engineering Tech. (Step-Up) Drafting and Computer Drafting Technology Early Childhood Development Electromechanical Service Technology (Inactive) Electronic Engineering Technology (Step-Up) Emergency Medical Services Technology Fire Protection Technology Geographic and Land Information Systems (GIS/LIS) Natural Sciences Combined B.S./M.D. Divisional Major Nursing Philosophy Physics Political Science American Politics Criminal Justice International Politics Law, Courts, and Politics Psychology Social Sciences Social Sciences PPE Track Social Work Sociology Corrections Law Enforcement Spanish Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Statistics Statistical Computer Science Actuarial Science Surveying and Mapping Technology Theatre Theatre Arts Musical Theatre Hospitality Management (Step-Up) Culinary Arts Hotel/Lodging Management Hotel Marketing and Sales Restaurant Management Individualized Study Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Step-Up) Computer Aided Manufacturing Industrial Supervision Marketing and Sales Technology (Step-Up) Advertising Fashion Retailing Sales Mechanical Engineering Technology (Step-Up) Medical Assisting Technology Office Administration Administrative Assistant International Secretarial Medical Secretarial Paralegal Studies Radiologic Technology Real Estate (Inactive) Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Surveying Engineering Technology (Step-Up) continued...
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BACCALAUREATE<br />
PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akron</strong> believes that the student should master basic courses in<br />
the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences before proceeding to<br />
advanced work in the major. Both the <strong>University</strong> College concept and Summit<br />
College’s College Success Program guarantee this mastery. Direct, Standard or<br />
Adult admit students seeking a baccalaureate degree and having attained less than<br />
30 college semester credits studies in the <strong>University</strong> College before transferring to a<br />
degree-granting college. General admit students seeking a baccalaureate degree<br />
study in Summit College’s College Success Program before transferring to a degreegranting<br />
college. Studies in the <strong>University</strong> College develops students’ abilities to<br />
understand and express ideas effectively and to comprehend the processes<br />
involved in accurate thinking. After completing the general studies phase, students<br />
are admitted to a degree-granting college, where they then concentrate on courses<br />
in their specific academic interests. Baccalaureate programs are <strong>of</strong>fered in:<br />
Accountancy<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Accounting<br />
Anthropology (Interdisciplinary Program)<br />
Applied Mathematics<br />
Art<br />
Art Education<br />
Ceramics<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Metalsmithing<br />
Painting and Drawing<br />
Photography<br />
Printmaking<br />
Sculpture<br />
Studio Art<br />
Art History<br />
Automated Manufacturing<br />
Engineering Technology<br />
Biology<br />
Animal Physiology<br />
Botany<br />
Ecology/Evolution<br />
Microbiology<br />
Zoology<br />
Biomedical Engineering<br />
Biomechanics Track<br />
Instrumentation, Signals and Imaging<br />
Track<br />
Business Administration<br />
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering<br />
Polymer Engineering Specialization<br />
Biotechnology Specialization<br />
Chemistry<br />
Polymer Option<br />
Civil Engineering<br />
Classical Studies<br />
Classical Civilization<br />
Communication<br />
Business and Organizational:<br />
Organizational<br />
Public Relations<br />
Interpersonal and Public<br />
Mass Media:<br />
Media Production<br />
News<br />
Radio & TV<br />
Computer Engineering<br />
Computer Information Systems Networking<br />
Option<br />
Computer Science<br />
Construction Engineering Technology<br />
Cytotechnology*<br />
Dance<br />
Dietetics<br />
Economics<br />
Labor Economics<br />
Education<br />
Adolescent to Young Adult<br />
Integrated Language Arts<br />
Integrated Mathematics<br />
Integrated Science<br />
Integrated Social Studies<br />
Dual Science Fields<br />
Life Science and Chemistry<br />
Life Science and Earth Science<br />
Life Science and Physics<br />
Earth Science and Chemistry<br />
Earth Science and Physics<br />
Physical Science (Chemistry &<br />
Physics)<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
Intervention Specialist<br />
Early Childhood<br />
Mild/Moderate<br />
Moderate/Intensive<br />
Middle Childhood<br />
Reading & Language Arts<br />
Mathematics<br />
Science<br />
Social Studies<br />
Multi-Age<br />
Dance<br />
Drama/<strong>The</strong>atre<br />
Foreign Languages<br />
French<br />
German (Admissions suspended)<br />
Latin (Admissions suspended)<br />
Spanish<br />
Music<br />
Physical Education<br />
Visual Arts<br />
Postsecondary Technical Education<br />
Sports Science and Wellness Education<br />
Athletic Training for Sports Medicine<br />
Sport & Exercise Science<br />
Vocational Education<br />
Family & Consumer Sciences<br />
Electrical Engineering<br />
Electronic Engineering Technology<br />
Emergency Management<br />
Engineering<br />
English<br />
Family and Consumer Sciences<br />
Dietetics Coordinated Program<br />
Dietetics Didactic Program<br />
Family and Child Development<br />
Child Development<br />
Child-Life Specialist<br />
Family Development<br />
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher<br />
Education<br />
Food and Consumer Sciences<br />
Fashion Merchandising<br />
Apparel Track<br />
Home Furnishings Track<br />
Fiber Arts Track<br />
Interior Design<br />
Finance<br />
Corporate Financial Management<br />
Financial Services<br />
French<br />
Geography and Planning<br />
Geography Track<br />
Planning Track<br />
Geography/Geographic Information<br />
Sciences<br />
Geology<br />
Engineering Geology<br />
Geophysics<br />
History<br />
Humanities<br />
Interdisciplinary Studies<br />
Interior Design<br />
International Business<br />
Management<br />
eBusiness Technologies<br />
Human Resource Management<br />
Industrial Accounting<br />
Information Systems Management<br />
Supply Chain/Operations<br />
Management<br />
Marketing<br />
eMarketing and Advertising<br />
Marketing Management<br />
Sales Management<br />
Mathematics<br />
Mechanical Engineering<br />
Polymer Engineering Specialization<br />
Motion and Control Specialization<br />
Mechanical Polymer Engineering<br />
Mechanical Engineering Technology<br />
Music<br />
Accompanying<br />
History and Literature<br />
Jazz Studies<br />
Music Education<br />
Performance<br />
Composition<br />
Academics <strong>2005</strong>-<strong>2006</strong> 9<br />
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS<br />
Our fast-paced age <strong>of</strong> technological development needs persons specifically trained for<br />
work in the semipr<strong>of</strong>essional, technical, and highly skilled pr<strong>of</strong>essions. Most critically needed<br />
are laboratory technicians, health technicians, engineering assistants, sales people,<br />
supervisors, secretaries, and management assistants. <strong>The</strong> following is a list <strong>of</strong> associate<br />
degree programs:<br />
Note: <strong>The</strong> Step-Up programs are cooperative courses <strong>of</strong> study that allow students to complete<br />
a specific associate degree program followed by a related upper college course <strong>of</strong><br />
study that results in the baccalaureate degree. All associate degree programs <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
are “step-up’s” with the School <strong>of</strong> Communications in the College <strong>of</strong> Fine and Applied Arts<br />
and with the College <strong>of</strong> Education’s Technical Education Program. Summit College does not<br />
guarantee that courses successfully completed within the College will transfer to colleges<br />
on this or any other campus. Acceptance <strong>of</strong> all transfer courses is determined by each individual<br />
college or school. Colleges also determine what the overall grade point average is prior<br />
to acceptance to their college. See your academic advisor for these requirements.<br />
Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
Business Management Technology<br />
Accounting<br />
General<br />
Small Business Management<br />
Community Services Technology<br />
Addiction Services<br />
Gerontology<br />
Social Services<br />
Criminal Justice Technology (Step-Up)<br />
Corrections Emphasis<br />
Security Administration<br />
Computer Information Systems (Step-Up)<br />
Computer Maintenance and Networking<br />
Programming Specialist<br />
Programming Specialist/Pre-Business<br />
Microcomputer Specialist<br />
Microcomputer Specialist/Pre-Business<br />
Construction Engineering Tech. (Step-Up)<br />
Drafting and Computer Drafting Technology<br />
Early Childhood Development<br />
Electromechanical Service Technology (Inactive)<br />
Electronic Engineering Technology (Step-Up)<br />
Emergency Medical Services Technology<br />
Fire Protection Technology<br />
Geographic and Land Information Systems<br />
(GIS/LIS)<br />
Natural Sciences<br />
Combined B.S./M.D.<br />
Divisional Major<br />
Nursing<br />
Philosophy<br />
Physics<br />
Political Science<br />
American Politics<br />
Criminal Justice<br />
International Politics<br />
Law, Courts, and Politics<br />
Psychology<br />
Social Sciences<br />
Social Sciences PPE Track<br />
Social Work<br />
Sociology<br />
Corrections<br />
Law Enforcement<br />
Spanish<br />
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology<br />
Statistics<br />
Statistical Computer Science<br />
Actuarial Science<br />
Surveying and Mapping Technology<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre Arts<br />
Musical <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
Hospitality Management (Step-Up)<br />
Culinary Arts<br />
Hotel/Lodging Management<br />
Hotel Marketing and Sales<br />
Restaurant Management<br />
Individualized Study<br />
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Step-Up)<br />
Computer Aided Manufacturing<br />
Industrial Supervision<br />
Marketing and Sales Technology (Step-Up)<br />
Advertising<br />
Fashion<br />
Retailing<br />
Sales<br />
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Step-Up)<br />
Medical Assisting Technology<br />
Office Administration<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
International Secretarial<br />
Medical Secretarial<br />
Paralegal Studies<br />
Radiologic Technology<br />
Real Estate (Inactive)<br />
Respiratory Care<br />
Surgical Technology<br />
Surveying Engineering Technology (Step-Up)<br />
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