2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National Association of Schools ofMusic, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the Society of AmericanForesters, and the Council on Social Work Education. The University offers Certificates,Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degree programs.Documents concerning accreditation are available for review upon request to the ViceChancellor for Academic Affairs.MissionThe mission of the University of Arkansas-Monticello is to prepare learners forsuccessful careers, successful lives, and to become meaningful and productive citizens insociety. UAM’s mission includes preparing students for the changing needs of business,industry, education, and society. Recognizing the importance of knowledge, values, andaesthetic enrichment, the University of Arkansas-Monticello is committed to teachingstudents to think critically, act ethically, and communicate effectively. The Universityfosters scholarly inquiry, and an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to learning.The University provides opportunities for continuing personal growth, and professionaldevelopment, intellectual discovery, social awareness, and cultural enrichment. TheUniversity offers a broad array of academic, professional, and technical programs,including certificates, bachelor’s and select master’s degrees. These programs are enrichedby faculty scholarship, research, creative activities and service. The University serves thepost-secondary needs of area citizens, business, industry, and government.Academic Degrees and MajorsDegrees and majors are listed below. Consult the Programs of Study section of thecatalog for course requirements of individual programs of study.Associate of Applied ScienceAgriculture Production ManagementIndustrial TechnologyNursingPaper/Pulp TechnologyAssociate of ArtsAssociate of ScienceLand Surveying TechnologyBachelor of ArtsArtEarly Childhood Special EducationEnglishHistoryHistory and Social StudiesJournalismMiddle Level EducationMusicPolitical ScienceSpeech CommunicationBachelor of Business AdministrationAccountingBusiness AdministrationBachelor of Music EducationBachelor of ScienceAgricultureBiologyBusiness Technology Education(Note: No new students are beingadmitted to this major)ChemistryComputer Information SystemsCriminal JusticeForestryHealth and Physical EducationMathematicsNatural SciencePsychologySpatial Information SystemsWildlife ManagementBachelor of Science in NursingBachelor of Social WorkMaster of Arts in TeachingMaster of EducationMaster of Education in EducationalLeadershipMaster of ScienceForest Resources8General Information