The provisions of this catalog apply to students entering at the beginning of or after the first semester of the 2001-2002 long session. A student transferring from another institution may choose to follow the regulations in the TWU catalog effective at the time of original entry into an accredited college or university or the regulations in any TWU catalog issued since the original matriculation, provided the catalog is not more than five years old and provided that the curricula and/or courses still exist.

Classification of Students

Students are classified as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, post-baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral students. A full-time undergraduate student is one carrying twelve semester hours or more in fall or spring; six semester hours in Summer Session I or II; twelve semester hours in Summer Session III.

When a student transfers from another college or university, classification is determined by the number of hours accepted for transfer.

FRESHMAN: A student who has completed 0-29 semester hours.

SOPHOMORE: A student who has completed 30-59 semester hours.

JUNIOR: A student who has completed 60-89 semester hours.

SENIOR: A student who has completed 90 or more semester hours but who has not graduated.

POST-BACCALAUREATE: A student who has earned the baccalaureate degree and is taking only undergraduate courses. Postbaccalaureate status qualifies students to take undergraduate-level courses only, and under no circumstances will postbaccalaureate work be counted as graduate work.

MASTER’S DEGREE STUDENT: A student who has earned the baccalaureate degree and has been accepted in a master’s level program.

DOCTORAL STUDENT: A student who holds the master’s degree or its equivalent and is seeking the doctoral degree.

Grades and Grade Points

The number of grade points given for each grade made by a student is determined as follows:

Grade A: 4 times as many grade points as credit hours.

Grade B: 3 times as many grade points as credit hours.

Grade C: 2 times as many grade points as credit hours.

Grade D: 1 time as many grade points as credit hours.

Grade F: No grade points. Credit hours are counted; thus the grade is punitive.

Grade W: No grade points.

Grade WF: No grade points. Credit hours are counted; thus the grade is punitive.

Grade I: No grade points.

Grade CR: Credit for hours earned, but no grade points.

Grade PR: No hours or grade points.

Grade X: No grade points, non-punitive.

Grades are interpreted as: A, Excellent; B, Good; C, Average; D, Inferior but passing; F, Failure; CR, Credit; PR, In Progress (normally used for developmental course, thesis, professional paper, or dissertation); I, Incomplete; W, Withdrew from the course without penalty; WF, Withdrew from the course while failing; X, no credit due to tuition deficiency.

The grade of Incomplete (I) is given only when a student is doing passing work but, because of extenuating circumstances, cannot complete all of the course work by the end of the semester/term. Extenuating circumstances include

1. incapacitating illness which prevents a student from attending classes;

2. a death in the immediate family;

3. change in work schedule as required by an employer; or

4. other emergencies deemed appropriate by the instructor.

If circumstances are deemed appropriate, the student may petition the instructor for time beyond the end of the semester/term to finish the course work. The instructor, the student, and the department chair (or equivalent) of the academic department in which the course is offered must fill out and sign the form “Application for Grade of Incomplete” which is available in the Office of the Registrar.

Specific arrangements to remove the grade of Incomplete must be made between the instructor and the student. The instructor will also specify that, if the work is not completed by the assigned time, a grade of B, C, D, or F will replace the Incomplete on the student’s transcript. If the student completes the required work by the assigned completion date, the instructor will submit the new grade to the Office of the Registrar.

The maximum time allowed to finish the course work is one calendar year. In most instances, the work to be complete should be finished within the first several weeks following the end of the semester/term in which the Incomplete was given.

Incomplete work cannot be finished by retaking the class. If such an option is preferred, the student should accept the grade earned and re-enroll in the course in the expectation of earning a better grade. The grade for the later class will be calculated in the GPA. Any exceptions to these regulations which describe the use of the grade of Incomplete require the approval of the instructor, the department chair (or equivalent), and the dean or director of the academic unit in which the course was offered.

After the first six weeks, a student who wishes to drop and to receive a grade other than WF must secure a drop form from the student’s advisor, secure the signatures required on the form, and file the form in the Office of the Registrar. The instructor will recommend either a grade of W or a grade of WF on the drop form. Failure to process the drop form will cause the student to receive the grade of F. Students wishing to drop all classes and withdraw from the University should contact the Office of Student Life.

Undergraduate Grade Appeals

Undergraduate grade appeal procedures and time limits of a department, college, or school shall be followed. If the student wishes to appeal the department, college, or school shall be followed. If the student wishes to appeal the decision made at the Dean’s level, the student may file a final appeal to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. This notice of appeal must be in writing and received by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs within 14 calendar days after the date of the decision of the Dean.

Graduate Appeals

The policy on academic review and appeal procedures in the Graduate School is outlined in the Current Graduate Catalog.

Withdrawal from the University

Any student who finds it necessary to withdraw all credit classes must formally withdraw through the Office of Student Life on the Denton campus, or the Student Life Coordinator on the Dallas or Houston campus. The effective date of withdrawal is the day upon which the student submits the completed Request for Withdrawal Form and it is approved by the appropriate office. Withdrawals are not permitted during the week preceding the first day of final examinations for either the long session or summer term.

A student who withdraws on or up to the 12th class day of a semester or the 4th class day of a summer session will have no record of course work on the transcript. A student who withdraws after the 12th/4th class day and before the last day to drop without penalty would receive a grade of “W”, regardless of the reason to withdraw. After the last date to withdraw without penalty, the grade of “WF” is assigned, unless the student withdraws for medical reasons or a “W” is recommended by the instructor.

Grade Point Requirements for Graduation

A graduating senior must have an overall C average and, specifically, in TWU coursework, by the beginning of the intended semester of graduation. A course that has been attempted twice is counted only once, and the later grade is used in determining grade points accumulated.

Correspondence and credit-by-examination courses will not be considered in computing the grade point average to determine eligibility for graduation. A course in which the student has made a grade of F cannot be repeated by correspondence for credit.

The Office of the Registrar keeps an accurate record of the number of credit hours each student has earned. Transcripts are withheld if the student is indebted to the University.

Residence Requirement for Graduation

For every student, at least 30 of the last 36 hours of work completed before the degree is granted must be completed at Texas Woman’s University. At least one-half of the advanced courses in the minor subject and at least one-half of the advanced courses in the major subject must be completed at the University. Correspondence and credit-by-examination courses do not satisfy residence requirements for graduation.

Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP)

The Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) is required by Texas law to ensure that students enrolled in all Texas public colleges and universities possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level course work. Students who have not earned at least three semester credit hours prior to the Fall 1989 term must be tested for reading, writing, and mathematics skills under the Texas Academic Skills Program. All undergraduate students enrolling at Texas Woman's University who are not otherwise exempt must attempt the TASP test prior to enrolling for classes. Credit earned prior to Fall 1989 through advanced placement or CLEP also meets the requirement for exemption. Developmental or remedial course work, even though taken at a college or university, does not fulfill this requirement.

The following scores will qualify students for a TASP exemption:

SAT : Combined verbal and math 1070 with minimum 500 verbal and 500 math. For SAT taken before April 1995, combined verbal and math 970 with minimum 420 verbal and 470 math. Scores can be no more than five years old.

ACT : Composite 23 with minimum 19 English and 19 math. Scores can be no more than five years old.

TAAS : TLI (Texas Learning Index) 89 reading and 86 math, and scale score 1770 writing. Scores can be no more than three years old.

High school students in Texas public schools who have passed all sections of the exit-level Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) Test may take the TASP Test prior to graduation.

Students who do not pass all three sections (reading, writing, and mathematics) of the test must participate continuously in a developmental program in the subject area(s) not passed. Normally, developmental courses will consist of ERDB 1003, Fundamentals of College Reading and Learning; ENG 1003, Introduction to Writing; MATH 1123, Transition to College Mathematics; or MATH 1113, Fundamentals of Algebra.

A student who has not completed all TASP requirements by the time 60 semester hours have been earned will be eligible to enroll in lower-division courses only.

The exemption from the TASP requirement for students who have earned at least three semester credit hours prior to the 1989 Fall term does not apply to students entering teacher education. They must complete all TASP requirements prior to enrollment in professional education coursework.

Transfer students from out of state or Texas private institutions who are not exempt must attempt the TASP test prior to registering for any classes at Texas Woman's University. Out-of-state or private school students with no previous Texas public hours who transfer 60 or more semester hours must take and pass a test approved for TASP purposes prior to enrolling in any upper-division courses.

The TASP Test will be given several times yearly on specific dates at designated sites, including TWU. Computer-administered testing is available at several off-campus sites. The TASP Test Registration Bulletin is available from the Office of Admissions, and the TASP website is www.tasp.nesinc.com. TASP guidelines are subject to change through Coordinating Board directives or legislative action.

English Placement

To be eligible to enroll in English 1013, a student must demonstrate one of the following:

• A score of 17 or higher on the English portion of the ACT

• A score of 430 or higher on the Verbal portion of the SAT

• Successful completion of ENG 1003 (or its equivalent)

• A passing score on the English placement exam

All students who do not have the requisite ACT or SAT scores are required to take the English Placement Exam. The exam is offered during each student orientation session and just prior to preregistration each semester. Successful completion of an equivalent course to English 1013 exempts the student from the placement exam requirement. Successful completion of the writing portion of the TASP test does not exempt students from the English Placement Exam.

Questions regarding examination dates or guidelines should be directed to the Freshmen English Office (CFO 131) at x2341.

Math Placement

The core curriculum requires that you take at least one mathematics course. The mathematics placement tests, given by the TWU Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will determine which mathematics class you should take. If you have not passed TASP math, you must enroll in either MATH 1113 or 1123. Your score on the basic mathematics exam will determine your placement.

If your major is biology, business, chemistry, computer science, dental hygiene, economics, kinesiology, mathematics, pre-physical therapy, psychology, or undecided, you must take the algebra placement exam unless you submit the following test scores: 550 or higher on the SAT math, 22 or higher on the ACT math or 270 or greater on the TASP math.

If your major is not listed above, you must take the basic placement exam unless you submit the following test scores: 500 or higher on SAT math, 19 or higher on the ACT math, or 230 or greater on the TASP math.

Students who have previously completed a college algebra or calculus class are also exempt from the placement exams.

For more information about the math placement exams, call 940/898-2166 or e-mail mathcs@twu.edu.

Science Placement

Students who plan to pursue a course of study in one the following sciences must take TWU’s science placment tests before enrolling in required introductory courses in biology, chemistry, physics and zoology:
 

Biology	Medical Technology
Biology/Pre-Med	Nursing
Chemistry	Nutrition and Food Science
Chemistry/Pre-Med	OT/MOT/Community Health*
Dental Hygiene	Psychology (BS degree candidates)
Human Biology (Physical Therapy)	Textiles and Apparel
Kinesiology (Non-Certification Option)	Undecided

* OT/MOT/Community Health majors take only the Basic Science Placement Test. They do not take the Chemistry Placement Test. Students who are not science majors/minors but who elect to enroll in any biology, chemistry, physics, or zoology course(s) designed specifically for science majors must also take TWU's science placement tests.

The science placement tests are administered by TWU's Science Learning Resource Center (SLRC). Each of the two tests (Basic Science Test and Chemistry Test) consists of multiple choice questions on materials presented in most Texas high schools. Students are allowed 30 minutes to complete each test. All testing materials are provided for the student. Neither calculators nor reference materials are allowed in the test facility. There is no fee for taking either of the science placement tests. Basic Science Test. Students must pass this test to be able to register for introductory science courses for science majors/minors. Students are exempt from this test if they have college credit ( a C or better) in college level physics or chemistry.

Chemistry Test. This test is used to determine in which entry level chemistry course a student may enroll. Students are exempt from this test if they have college credit (a C or better) in college level physics or chemistry. Students are exempt from this test if they did not take chemistry in high school, but must then enroll in CHEM 1013 as their first chemistry course (provided they pass the Basic Science Test).

For further information concerning science placement tests, please contact the SLRC secretary at 940/898-2568, or visit the SLRC website at http://www.twu.edu/slrc/

Student Success Skills

Whether a student is recently graduated from high school, has been away from an academic setting for any length of time, or simply needs a fresh start, Texas Woman’s University offers a course for the success-oriented new student. UNIV 1000 — Contemporary Learning in Higher Education — offers the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills needed for successful learning. Through UNIV 1000, increased self-esteem and confidence evolve from diverse learning experiences in a supportive environment.

Course content includes acquisition of academic skills, such as principles of effective learning, study strategies, critical thinking and communication; decision making; and global and cultural awareness. An overview of campus programs and services is also included.

Academic Programs

In departments where the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees are given in the same field, a student who completes the prescribed courses in a major and who presents a minimum of 139 semester hours, 278 grade points, and 42 advanced hours may receive both degrees at the same commencement. Offerings in this catalog (including individual courses, major and minor subjects, groups of courses leading to degrees and other degree requirements) are, however, subject to such changes as appropriations or enrollment may warrant or the University determines appropriate, from time to time and without prior notice, and to other deviations as may be authorized or required by law.

A student who holds a valid baccalaureate degree from another accredited college or university and who wishes to earn a second baccalaureate degree at TWU must complete the following legal requirements: six (6) semester hours of American History, six (6) semester hours of National and State Governments, and thirty-six (36) additional semester hours of advanced studies and meet departmental and residence requirements.

Core Curriculum

The bachelor’s degree provides opportunities to acquire a breadth and depth of learning in a particular subject. A core curriculum provides the foundation for learning and living. In acquiring this fundamental foundation and understanding, students can learn to evaluate critically and to appreciate the dynamics of the world.

In keeping with its mission and recommendations by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on core curricula, Texas Woman's University adopted a new core curriculum in December 1998, consisting of at least 42 semester credit hours for all bachelor's degrees with appropriate inclusion of

1. basic intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking;

2. broad and multiple perspectives;

3. general areas of content;

4. exemplary educational objectives.

     5. provide the combination of skills, liberal studies, and insights into contemporary issues needed by students who aspire to positions of leadership.

Core Curriculum

A 42 semester credit hour Core Curriculum to be fulfilled as described below:

Required Semester
Component Area		Credit Hours
Compostition		6
Mathematics		3
(college-level algebra equivalent, or above)
Natural Sciences		6
Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts		6
Visual or Performing Arts	(3)
Literature, philosophy, modern or classical
-language/literature and cultural studies	(3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences		15
Must include:
U.S. History (legislatively mandated)	(6)
Political Science (legislatively mandated)	(6)
Social/Behavioral Science	(3)
		-----
Total Minimum Requirements		36
Additional Semester Credit Hours		6
to be fulfilled as follows:
Women’s Studies	(3)
Multicultural Studies	(3)
		-----
Total Semester Credit Hours Required		42

*Women's Studies, as well as Multicultural Studies, are incorporated throughout the Core Curriculum.

For Students Seeking Teacher Certification

Students seeking teacher certification must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours in general education with a prescribed discipline areas. Demonstrated competency in oral communication and computer literacy reduced this requirement to 54 semester hours. The following plan will enable students seeking teacher certification to satisfy general education requirements and the University’s Core Curriculum.

Core Curriculum for Students Seeking Teacher Certification

All students will take the number of semester credit hours indicated in the following content areas:

Semester Credit Hours

History...................................6

Political Science....................6

Composition..........................6

Mathematics..........................3

Science...................................6-8

Humanities and Fine Arts....6

(3 hours in literature required)

Social/Behavioral Science....3

Multicultural..........................3

Women’s Studies.................3

Additional certification requirements include:

Advanced Grammar & Composition....3

Mathemantics (college algebra)...........3

Foreign Language, social science,-

    -natural science, fine arts................6

Core Curriculum Transfer Policy

The following is from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Core Curriculum Transfer and Field of Study rules: If a student success fully completes the 42 semester credit hour core curriculum at an institution of higher education, that block of courses may be transferred to any other institution of higher education and must be substituted for the receiving institution’s core curriculum. A student shall receive academic credit for each of the courses transferred and may not be required to take additional core curriculum courses at the receiving institution unless the board has approved a larger core curriculum at that institution.

All public colleges and universities must accept transfer of credit for successfully completed courses identified in the “Community College General Academic Course Guide Manual” as applicable to an associate or baccalaureate degree in the same manner as credit awarded to non-transfer students in that major.

Each institution shall be required to accept in transfer into a baccalaureate degree the number of lower division credit hours in a major which are allowed for their non-transfer students in that major; however,

(1) No institution shall be required to accept in transfer more credit hours in a major than the number set out in the applicable Coordinating Board approved Transfer Curriculum for that major, as prescribed by the current issue of the Coordinating Board’s guide to transfer curricula and transfer of credit, Transfer of Credit Policies and Curricula.

(2) In any major for which there is no Coordinating Board approved Transfer Curriculum, no institution shall be required to accept in transfer more lower division course credit in the major applicable to a baccalaureate degree than the institution allows their non-transfer students in that major.

(3) A university may deny the transfer of credit in courses with a grade of “D” as applicable to the student’s field of study courses, core curriculum courses, or major.

All senior institutions of higher education in Texas shall provide support services for transfer students equivalent to those provided to non-transfer students equivalent to that provided for entering freshmen enrollees.

No university shall be required to accept in transfer or toward a degree more than sixty-six (66) semester credit hours of academic credits earned by a student in a community college. Universities, however, may choose to accept additional credit hours, as determined by individual programs.

State Policy on Transfer Disputes

In accordance with rules established by the Texas Legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Woman's University will observe the following "Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower- Division Courses" (5.393 of the policy on Transfer of Lower Division Course Credit).

5.393 Resolution of Transfer Disputes for Lower-Division Courses.

(a) The following procedures shall be followed by public institutions of higher education in the resolution of credit transfer disputes involving lower-division courses:

1. If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher education, the receiving institution shall give written notice to the student and to the sending institution that transfer of the course credit is denied.

2. The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with Board rules and/or guidelines.

3. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the sending institution within 45 days after the date the student received written notice of denial, the institution whose credit is denied for transfer shall notify the Commissioner of the denial.

Sequence of Undergraduate Courses

Students pursuing a degree program which will require transfer to one of the upper-division TWU centers in Dallas or Houston should take particular care to complete all lower-division general education requirements in a timely fashion. Each department, school, and college specifies its own requirements, along with the appropriate course order for a major and minor in its section of the catalog.

Academic Major

A course taken for core credit in the department of the student's major cannot be counted in the hours applied to the major. In addition, departments may specify which core courses may be taken by their majors and may specify that a course taken for core credit is a prerequisite for a course that gives credit in the major. If a course in a student's major field is also approved for core credit, the student may elect to take the course either for core credit or for credit toward the major, provided the department of the student's major approves.

All groups of courses leading to degrees assume four or more years of study. Each group includes a major subject, consisting of 30 or more hours (one-half of which must be at the 3000 or 4000 level). See also residence requirement in the Student Life section of this catalog. The major subjects are listed under the departmental sections of this catalog. A "C" average must be maintained in major courses.

Academic Minor

The academic minor is not a University-wide requirement. Academic units are at liberty to establish or abolish a minor requirement for their students. The major and minor subjects must be in separate departments except in the Departments of Visual Arts; Biology; Business and Economics; Communication Sciences and Disorders; History and Government; English, Speech, and Foreign Languages; Mathematics and Computer Science; and Sociology and Social Work. When a minor is chosen in one of the departments listed above, it must be in a different field from the major subject. See also residence requirements.

Academic Advising

Sound academic advising encourages student success and increases retention rates. Academic advising includes helping individual students make decisions about educational and career goals, and informing them about opportunities for majors and minors as well as options within degree requirements. It is the responsibility of students to investigate necessary resources and information to help them make informed decisions regarding their academic careers.

All TWU faculty are expected to maintain a strong commitment to quality advising. Faculty are to stay abreast of current institutional policy and student support services, deliver correct information, and post and keep regular office hours. The faculty's role is to inform students of the appropriate resources and to help students understand opportunities available at TWU.

Academic Advising Center

The Academic Advising Center is designed to provide academic counsel to students in the early stages of their university careers, particularly freshmen whose major is in the College of Arts and Sciences and those who are undecided majors, non-traditional, pre-professional or provisionally admitted. Professional advisors staff the Advising Center during flexible office hours each week to assist students in exploring majors and planning schedules or adjusting to campus life. In many instances, the advisors refer students to other offices or individuals on campus or in the community equipped to help them with specific problems. University 1000, designed to help first-year students during their transition to college, is coordinated through the Center.

Advanced Hours

A minimum of 36 advanced hours is required for any baccalaureate degree. An advanced course for a baccalaureate degree is one that is numbered 3000 or 4000.

Some majors require 12 hours of a foreign language for the Bachelor of Arts degree. That requirement may be met as follows: 12 hours (excluding lab hours) of the same foreign language, six hours of which must be in the second year; or three hours of American Sign Language and nine hours of a foreign language (excluding lab hours), six hours of which must be in the second year and in the same foreign language.

Tuition Rebate

Texas Woman’s University, in response to initiatives by the Texas legislature, has developed a plan that is designed to encourage students to complete an undergraduate degree as efficiently as possible. Students may follow many paths to graduation, with dozens of majors offered through five undergraduate colleges and schools. Students who wish to participate in the plan must attempt no more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required to complete their degree. The minimum total includes transfer credit and credit earned by examination.

TWU’s Tuition Rebate Plan is called the “TRPlan.” Students who enroll with well-defined interests who want to complete their undergraduate study within the three-attempted-hour limit are eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000*. The TRPlan is an agreement between the University and those students who choose to participate in the plan.

Students accept responsibility for monitoring their own progress toward degrees and for making choices that will allow them to graduate within the limit. TWU is responsible for maintaining systems of advising so students can track their progress, and agrees to provide the needed courses or their equivalents.

The university continues to encourage breadth and exploration as essential parts of an education. The TRPlan is designed to assure that students are carefully guided in their course choices, while still benefiting from the rich educational opportunities offered by TWU. Those students who conclude the TRPlan not meet their academic and/or personal goals are encouraged to develop, in consultation with their academic advisor, a plan and timetable for completing the courses that will allow them to achieve their individual and professional and personal aspirations.

Those students who do not participate in the plan will still benefit from descriptions of recommended patterns of progress toward degrees and enhanced advising services that are available to all students. Specific information and the required agreement form are available from the Registrar’s Office.

A Summary of University Requirements for the Awarding of a Bachelor’s Degree

Overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher.

• TWU grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 124 semester credit hours.
• Successful completion of the mathematics, reading, and writing components of the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) Test, if applicable.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 36 advanced hours.
• Successful completion of residency requirement: 30 of the last 36 semester hours of course work must be taken at TWU.
• Successful completion of all departmental, legislative, and University course requirements.
• Successful completion of comprehensive examinations where applicable.

MINOR (if applicable):
Minimum of 18 semester hours.
Minimum of 6 advanced semester hours.
Minimum of 3 advanced semester hours taken at TWU.
Grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Please see other sections of this chapter for information related to the awarding of two baccalaureate degrees at the same commencement and to the awarding of a second baccalaureate degree.

Credit Hour Load

A normal course load for an undergraduate student is 12 semester hours plus a required physical education activity course during either the fall or spring semesters. In order to carry more than 19 hours for the fall or spring, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours the last fall or spring semester attended or in a minimum of six semester credit hours the last summer session attended if that summer session followed the last fall or spring semester attended. A normal course load for each summer term is six semester hours. In order to carry more than seven hours per term (SSI and III, or SSII) in the summer, or 14 semester credit hours all summer, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the last fall or spring semester attended. Only the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs can make exceptions to minimum-and maximum-hour load regulations.

To apply for a course overload, students must obtain the recommendation of a faculty advisor prior to submitting this form to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The decision of the Provost will be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar.

A Second Baccalaureate Degree Conferred at the Same Commencement

A minimum of 124 semester hours and 248 grade points is required for the baccalaureate degree. In departments where the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees are given in the same field, a student completing the prescribed courses in one of the majors and presenting a minimum of 139 semester hours, 278 grade points, 42 advanced hours, and all requirements of the second baccalaureate degree may receive both degrees at the same commencement.

When a second baccalaureate degree is desired in one field other than that covered by the first degree, the student must earn a minimum of 30 additional semester hours, including 12 advanced hours in the second field, and must meet all catalog requirements for the second degree. This applies to a student who is earning two baccalaureate degrees simultaneously at TWU, as well as to a returning student who holds a baccalaureate degree from TWU and wishes to earn a second baccalaureate degree in another field or discipline.

Graduation

Degrees are conferred three times each year, at the close of the fall and spring semesters and at the close of the summer session.

Any student planning to graduate should submit a degree plan to the dean of the student’s academic component at least one year before the intended semester of graduation. The deans will file that student’s degree plan with the Registrar’s Office as soon as possible after that submission. At the beginning of the semester of graduation, the student must file the application for graduation in the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline. (See University Calendar for deadlines.)

Academic Standing

Texas Woman’s University encourages excellence in scholastic achievement and maintains high academic standards.

The academic standing of undergraduate students is determined by the computation of the cumulative grade point average. It is determined at the close of the fall and spring semesters. The total number of hours attempted at Texas Woman’s University and all hours included in transfer from other institutions of higher education will be included in determining the cumulative grade point average. The minimum cumulative grade point average required for students to remain in good academic standing is outlined below.

Classification	Minimum Cumulative
(based on total number of hours	Grade Point Average
earned at TWU and in transfer)
0-29	1.8
30 and above	2.0

Academic Good Standing

Undergraduate students who meet or exceed the minimum academic standards specified for their classification are considered to be in academic good standing at the University.

Academic Probation

Students who fail to meet the academic standard for their classification are subject to academic probation or suspension. Students, previously in academic good standing, who fail to achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average for their classification will be placed on academic probation. Students placed on academic probation may enroll any following semester. If, upon enrolling, they achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average for their classification, they are then returned to academic good standing. If they do not attain that minimum, but they do earn a semester grade point average of at least 2.0 on nine or more hours, they are continued on probation.

Academic Suspension

If those students, previously on academic probation, fail to achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average for their classification, or they are not continued on probation as just described, they are placed on academic suspension.

• Students placed on academic suspension for the first time are not allowed to enroll at TWU for the next long semester.

• Students placed on academic suspension for the second time are not allowed to enroll at TWU for both of the next two long semesters.

• Students placed on academic suspension for the third time are not allowed to enroll at TWU for an indefinite period; usually, that is at least two years from the date of the third suspension.

When the suspension period has expired for suspended students, their status upon enrolling is academic probation. They may not enroll without completing a Suspension Recovery Contract, which is available in the Registrar’s Office.
It is not possible for students on academic suspension to shorten the suspension period by submitting work early that has been completed at another institution during the suspension period.

Course Repetition

A student may not take the same course more than three times. The grade used to compute the student’s GPA is the most recent grade earned in the course.

Honors Scholar Program

The TWU Honors Scholar Program exists to provide talented and motivated students with an enriched learning environment. Students accepted into the program and who complete the requisite number of honors courses graduate as “Honors Scholars.” The diplomas and transcripts of these students also bear this designation. Honors Scholars also enjoy social, cultural, and service opportunities through the Athenian Honor Society and are eligible to live in honors housing.

Applications for admission to the program are available from the Honors Scholar Program office in room 001 of HDB or by calling (940) 898-2337.

Special Opportunities

Opportunities exist in the College of Arts and Sciences for students to do special course work or projects with faculty. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Undergraduate students are recognized by the Office of the Provost when they have in the preceding semester received credit for no fewer than nine hours with grade points totaling 3.3 times the hours of credit and with no failing grades.

Graduation with Recognition

Undergraduate students who have attended TWU at least two semesters with a minimum of 30 hours and who have the following grade point average based on TWU course work are recognized at commencement exercises and on their diplomas:
Summa Cum Laude 4.00 Magna Cum Laude 3.70-3.99 Cum Laude 3.50-3.69
Because the semester ends the same day as the commencement ceremony, recognitions read at the commencement ceremony must be based on the grade point average prior to the semester of graduation. The recognition posted to the official transcript will be based on the grade point average as of the end of the final semester.

Senior Registration for Graduate Studies

In the last semester of their undergraduate degree program at TWU, students who are within 12 semester hours of a baccalaureate degree will be permitted to register for courses which may be applied toward meeting the requirement for the master’s degree, provided that the total registration does not exceed 16 semester hours and proper application is made to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research before registering for such courses. Students must have filed a degree plan and a Proof of Eligibility form with the Office of the Registrar before enrolling in graduate-level courses.

No work which is completed by an undergraduate student shall apply to a graduate degree, except for the work completed by seniors as provided for in this section. No work which is regularly a part of an undergraduate program shall apply toward a graduate degree, except for Texas Woman’s University seniors who have made special application at the time of registration for graduate credit for certain specific courses to be applied toward a graduate program approved by their major department and by the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.

Auditing

Permission to audit a course, undergraduate or graduate, must be obtained from the instructor of the course and Registrar. A student enrolled for 12 or more semester hours of credit during a long semester or 6 or more hours of credit during a summer term may audit a course for a fee of $5.00. A student enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours during a long semester or 6 or more hours of credit during a summer term credit may audit a course by paying a fee of $8.00 per semester hour. A person who is not enrolled for credit in the University may audit a course by paying a fee of $8.00/per semester hour. The auditor may not participate in the laboratory part of a course or in a studio, practicum, workshop, or activity course. Attendance as an auditor may not be made the basis of a claim for course credit. Audited courses are not recorded on the student’s permanent record. Audit Cards are available in the Office of the Registrar.
Any persons 65 years of age or older may audit classes without charge provided space is available. Information may be obtained in the Office of the Registrar.

Class Attendance

The University expects students to attend all classes regularly and punctually. Class attendance is normally addressed in the instructor’s syllabus. The only excused absences are for (1) illness certified by a physician, (2) serious illness or death in the student’s immediate family, or (3) absence from the campus with the sanction of the University or for a religious holiday.

Instructors may keep a record of class attendance. Therefore, students should make every effort to attend class. In the event that a student must miss class due to an excused absence, the student may obtain an absence memo from the Office of Student Life. The student will be responsible for providing the Office of Student Life with the proper verification for the absence. For situations that do not meet these guidelines, the student is responsible for contacting the professors directly. Students should contact the Office of Student Life, (940) 898-3615 or Student Center 206-Denton Campus, for assistance.

In accordance with section 51.911, Texas Education Code, Texas Woman’s University allows a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious/holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. The student must notify the instructor of each class that the student will be absent by the 15th day of the semester.

Veterans Administration

Benefits for veterans are available to qualified students. Students should contact the Registrar’s Office for information.

Courses

The following pages contain detailed information about the individual colleges, schools, and departments in the University General Divisions and the Institute of Health Sciences. This information includes a listing of available majors, course requirements, and a description of each undergraduate course.

Graduate courses are listed by name and number only. See the Graduate Catalog for a complete description of graduate degree programs and courses.

Not all courses are offered at any one time. The Schedule of Classes, which is published before the beginning of each semester, gives current schedules of courses. Individual departmental offices will have more information regarding course scheduling.

Each course offered by the University is assigned a four-digit number. The first digit indicates the level (year)at which the course is offered; the second and third digits distinguish one course from another within the same department; the fourth digit reflects the number of semester hours of credit assigned to the course.

In indicating the level or year of the course, 1 is used for freshman, 2 for sophomore, 3 for junior, 4 for senior, and 5 and 6 for graduate.

For example, the course English 1013 is a freshman-level course (first digit) which carries three semester hours’ credit (fourth digit). The two middle digits (second and third) simply identify it as a specific course in the Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Languages.

The number in parenthesis to the right of the TWU course number and long title is the course number assigned for the Texas Common Course Numbering System. The common course number is used in identifying transfer equivalencies at Texas institutions.

Texas Common Course Numbering System

The Texas Common Course Numbering System is designed to aid students in the transfer of general academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas. Common courses are freshman and sophomore academic credit courses that have been identified by institutions that are members of the Common Course Numbering System.

The system ensures that if the student takes the courses the receiving institution designates as common, then the courses will be accepted in transfer and be treated as if they had actually been taken on the receiving institution's campus. The Texas Common Course Numbering System will assist transferring students in making a smooth transition from one Texas college or university to another.

The common course number has a standardized four-letter prefix followed by a four-digit number. The four-letter prefix identifies the subject area. For example, ENGL is the common prefix for English courses, while COSC is the common prefix for computer science courses. The four-digit number following the prefix identifies specific courses within the subject area.

Each digit in the four-digit sequence gives additional information about the course. The first digit identifies the course as either freshman level (1) or sophomore level (2). The second digit identifies the number of credit hours students earn upon completing the course. Most often this digit will be a 1, 2, 3, or 4. The final two digits serve to establish the sequence in which courses are generally taken. Thus, French I— FREN 1311 is taken before French II— FREN 1312.

A crosswalk between the TWU course number and respective title, and the Texas Common Course Number and title, is provided below.

TWU Course No. and Title	Texas Common Course No. and Title
BUS   2043     Fundamentals of Accounting I	ACCT 2301     Prin. of Acct. I
BUS   2053     Fundamentals of Accounting II	ACCT 2302     Prin. of Acct. II
ART   1203     Basic Design	ARTS 1311     Design I
ART   1213     Color and Design	ARTS 1312     Design II
ART   1303     Basic Drawing	ARTS 1316    Drawing I
ART   1313     Basic Drawing	ARTS 1317     Drawing II
ART   2303     Figure Drawing	ARTS 2323    Drawing III
ART   2653     Basic Photography	ARTS 2356     Photography I
ZOOL 2013    Human Anat. and Phys.	BIOL 2301    Anatomy & Phys. I
ZOOL 2011    Human Anat. & Phys. Lab	BIOL 2101    Anatomy & Phys. I (Lab)
ZOOL 2023    Human Anatomy and Physiology	BIOL 2302    Anatomy & Phys. II
ZOOL 2021    Human Anat. & Phys. Lab	BIOL 2102    Anatomy & Phys. II (Lab)
BIOL 1022    Environmental Biology	BIOL 2206    Environmental Biol
BIOL 1021    Environmental Laboratory	BIOL 2106    Environ Biol. (Lab)
BIOL 1113    Principles of Biology	BIOL 1306    Gen. Biol. I (Maj)
BIOL 1111    Principles of Biology Lab	BIOL 1106    Gen. Biol. I(Maj-Lab)
BIOL 1123    Principles of Biology	BIOL 1307    Gen. Biol. II (Maj)
BIOL 1121    Principles of Biology Lab	BIOL 1107    Gen. Biol. II (Maj-Lab)
BOT   2113    Plant Biology	BIOL 1311    Gen. Botany
BOT   2111    Plant Biology Laboratory	BIOL 1111    Gen. Botany (Lab)
BACT 1003    Microbiology	BIOL 2320    Microbiology
BACT 1001    Microbiology Laboratory	BIOL 2120    Microbiology (Lab)
NFS   2323    Introduction to Nutrition	BIOL 1322    Nutrition
BUS   1093    Fund. of Business Enterprise	BUSI 1301    Intro. to Business
BUS   2003    Office Technology	BUSI 1309    Office Machines
CHEM 1113    Chemical Principles I	CHEM 1311    General Chem. I
CHEM 1111    Chemical Principles Laboratory	CHEM 1111    General Chem. I (Lab)
CHEM 1123    Chemical Principles II	CHEM 1312    General Chem. II
CHEM 1121    Chemical Principles Lab II	CHEM 1112    General Chem. II (Lab)
MCOM 1013    Int. Mass Comm.	COMM 1307    Int. Mass Comm.
MCOM 2013    Newswriting and Reporting I	COMM 2311    News Gath/Writ. I
MCOM 2023    Newswriting and Reporting II	COMM 2315    News Gath/Writ. II
MCOM 1323    Broadcast Production	COMM 2331    Radio/TV Announ.
MCOM 2313    Broadcast Newswriting	COMM 2332    Radio/TV News
CSCI 2443    Intro. Assembly Lang.	COSC 1319    Com. Prog. (ASSEMBLY)
CSCI 2463    Data Structures	COSC 2315    Data Structures
SOCI 2133    Crime in America	CRIJ 1307    Crime in America
GOV   2223    Criminal Investigation	CRIJ 2314    Criminal Invest.
GOV   2213    Intro. to Criminal Justice	CRIJ 1301    Intro. to CRIJ
DNCE 1011    Introduction to Ballet	DANC 1141    Ballet I
DNCE 1051    Intro. to Modern Dance	DANC 1145    Modern Dance I
DNCE 1061    Introduction to Jazz	DANC 1147    Jazz I
DNCE 1071    Introduction to Tap	DANC 1110    Tap I
DRAM 2493    Understanding the Arts—Drama	DRAM 1310    Intro. to Thea.
DRAM 2433    Theatrical Make-up	DRAM 1341    Makeup
DRAM 1312    Rehearsal and Production I	DRAM 1220    Reh. and Perf. I
ECO   1023    Principles of Macroeconomics	ECON 2301    Prin. I-Macro.
ECO   1013    Principles of Microeconomics	ECON 2302    Prin. II-Micro.
ENG   2033    Am. Lit. Masterpieces	ENGL 2326    Am Lit.(1 semester)
ENG   2013    English Literary Masterpieces	ENGL 2322    British Lit.
ENG   2023     English Literary Masterpieces	ENGL 2323    British Lit.
FL    1033    English for International Students	ENGL 1306    Comp. (International)
ENG   1013    Composition and Literature	ENGL 1301    Composition
ENG   1023    Composition and Literature	ENGL 1302    Composition
ENG   2043    World Lit. Masterpieces	ENGL 2332    World Lit.
ENG   2053    World Lit. Masterpieces	ENGL 2333    World Lit. II (2nd sem.)
FR    1013    Elementary French	FREN 1311    Beg. French I
FR    1023    Elementary French	FREN 1312    Beg. French II
SCI   2113    Earth Science I	GEOL 1301    Earth Sciences I
SCI   2123    Earth Science II	GEOL 1302    Earth Sciences II
GOV   2013    U.S. National Government	GOVT 2305    Am. Govn. I (Federal)
GOV   2023     Texas Government	GOVT 2306    Am. Govn. II (State)
FT    1013    Apparel Construction Techniques	HECO 1328    Clothing I
NFS   2323    Introduction to Nutrition	HECO 1322    Nutrition/Diet
FT    1053    Textile Fibers and Fabrics	HECO 1320    Textiles
HIST 1013    History of the United States, 1492-1865	HIST 1301    U.S. History I
HIST 1023    History of the United States,1865-present	HIST 1302    U.S. History II
MATH 2014    Introductory Calculus I	MATH 2413    Calculus I
MATH 2024    Introductory Calculus II	MATH 2414    Calculus II
MATH 1303    Elementary Analysis	MATH 1314    College Alg.
MATH 1603    Fund. Elem. Math. I	MATH 1335    Math. Elem. Tchrs. I
MATH 1613    Fund. Elem. Math. II	MATH 1336    Math. Elem. Tchrs. II
MATH 2203    Business Analysis I	MATH 1321    Math. of Finance
MATH 1313    Elementary Analysis	MATH 1316    Plane Trig.
MATH 1703    Elementary Statistics I	MATH 1342    Statistics
MU    2713    Understanding the Arts— Music	MUSI 1306    Mus. App.
HS    2383    Drugs and Human Health	PHED 1346    Drug Use/Abuse
KINS 1573    Sport Science:An Evolving Discipline	PHED 1301    Int./P.E.
HS    1373    Community Health Education	PHED 1304    Personal Com. I
KINS 1441    Scuba Diving	PHED 1152    Scuba
PHIL 2053    Philosophy of Comparative Religions	PHIL 1304    Intro. to World Rel.
PHIL 2033    Logic	PHIL 2303    Intro. to Logic
PHIL 1023    Introduction to Philosophy	PHIL 1301    Introduction
PHYS 1131    Principles of Physics Lab.	PHYS 1101    College Phy. I (Lab)
PHYS 1133    Principles of Physics	PHYS 1301    College Phy. I
PHYS 1141    Principles of Physics Lab.	PHYS 1102    College Phys. II (Lab)
PHYS 1143    Principles of Physics	PHYS 1302    College Phys. II
SCI   1113    General Physical Science	PHYS 1315    Physical Sci. I
SCI   1123    General Life Science	PHYS 1317    Physical Sci. II
PHYS 2153    General Physics	PHYS 2325    Univ. Phys. I
PHYS 2151    General Physics Laboratory	PHYS 2125    Univ. Phys. I (Lab)
PHYS 2163    General Physics	PHYS 2326    Univ. Phys. II
PHYS 2161    General Physics Laboratory	PHYS 2126    Univ. Phys. II (Lab)
PSY   1013    Intro. Gen. Psy.	PSYC 2301    General Psy.
PSY   1603    Developmental Psychology	PSYC 2312    Human Dev.
HS    2373    Health Aspects of Human Sexuality	PSYC 2306    Human Sexuality
SOCI 1023    Current Social Problems	SOCI 1306    Contemp. Soc. Prob.
HS    2383    Drugs and Human Health	SOCI 2340    Drug Use/Abuse
HS    2373    Health Aspects of Human Sexuality	SOCI 2306    Human Sexuality
SOCI 1013    Introduction to Sociology	SOCI 1301    Intro. to Socio.
SOCI 2023    Marriage and Family	SOCI 2301    Marr. and Family
SPAN 1013    Elementary Spanish	SPAN 1311    Beg. Span. I
SPAN 1023    Elementary Spanish	SPAN 1312    Beg. Span. II
SPCH 1013    Oral Communication	SPCH 1311    Intro. to Speech Comm.

Special Course Offerings

Aerospace
Aerospace studies coures for TWU students are offered at the University of North Texas.

Students interested in enrolling in these courses should contact the TWU Registrar or the Division of Aerospace Studies at the address listed below.

Divisional Office
Kendall Hall, 144
AFROTC – Det 835
P.O. Box 305400
Denton, TX 76203-5400
940-565-2074
John Boggess, Chair

Minor in Ethnic Studies

Although an academic minor is not a University-wide requirement, students may choose to declare a minor.

A selection of course offerings from a variety of disciplines allows the students to explore cultural and ethnic diversity on different levels, from individual to global, and in different settings. Students wishing to minor in Ethnic Studies should select 18 hours from courses listed below. In addition, some departments will offer special topics courses that are appropriate for inclusion in the Ethnic Studies minor when approved by the advisor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work.

BUS 3183	Introduction to International Business
*ELDR 3033	The Ethically and Culturally Different Child
ELDR 3643	Bilingual and Bicultural Education
*ENG 3153	American Ethnic Literature
ENG 4333	Introduction to the Study of World Literature
*FT 4083	Cultural Perspectives on Personal Appearance
GOVT 3513	Japanese Culture and Politics
HIST 3713	History of Texas
HIST 3763	History of Latin America
MCOM 3003	Race, Gender and the Media
PSY 3833	The Psychology of African Americans
*SOCI 1413	Culture, Inequality and Self
*SOCI 3093	Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States
SOCI 3183	African Americans in the United States
SOCI 3193	The Mexican American in Contemporary Society
*SOCI 3303	Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 3313	Native Americans in Contemporary Society
*SPCH 3203	Multicultural Communication

*Multicultural studies.

Minor in General Science

The minor in General Science requires 18 hours, six of which must be advanced. These must be divided among three of the following: biology, chemistry, physics and science courses. If the major is biology or chemstry, the hours must be divided between two of the remaining three.

Minor in Women’s Studies

A minor in Women's Studies is offered for students who wish to develop an increased understanding of contemporary women, women's experience, and women's history. To satisfy the requirement for a minor in Women's Studies, a student should select 18 hours from the courses listed below, six of which must be advanced. In addition, some departments from time to time offer special topics courses appropriate for inclusion in the Women's Studies minor with approval of the advisor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work.

WS 1013 Women in Learning Communities
WS 2013 Women: Images and Perspectives
WS 2093 Women as Citizens
WS 2803 Women in Business
WS 3063 Women in Politics
WS 3083 Ethics and Feminism
WS 3091 The Extended Classroom
WS 3093 Women's Health Issues in the Workplace
WS 3133 Perspectives on Women's Health
WS 3213 Women's Roles
WS 3393 Law for Women
WS 3733 Psychology of Women
WS 4013 Texts, Trends and Issues in Women's Studies
WS 4113 The Family
WS 4393 American Women and Literature
WS 4493 Feminist Theory
WS 4863 The Female Experience in American History

Minor in Digital Media

For a minor in Digital Media, students must take the required course in each of the four fields listed below (13 hours) and select two other electives (6 hours) from any of the four areas. Total: 19 hours.

Students majoring in Mass Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Science or English who wish to minor in Digital Media must take all courses outside their major department. The minor must include the required course or courses in each discipline outside their major department.

A student’s minor adviser may be in Mass Communications, Visual Arts, Computer Science or English.

Mass Communications

MCOM 3213 - Cyberpublishing (Required)
MCOM 4503 - Electronic Information Retrieval
MCOM 1013 - Broadcast Production (digital video editing)
MCOM 3523 - Photojournalism (includes PhotoShop)
MCOM 4213 - Ethics and Law of the Press
MCOM 3523 - Principles of Advertising
MCOM 3123 - Public Relations
MCOM 2013 - Newswriting/Reporting I
MCOM 4113 - Feature Writing
MCOM 3023 - Desktop Publishing/Publications Design

Visual Arts

ART 4243 - Internet Based Art or ART 2223 Introduction to Computer Based Art (Required)
ART 3243 - Fundamentals of Type and Image
ART 4223 - Advertising Design
ART 2223 - Introduction to Computer Based Art
ART 4263 - Interactive Computer Media
ART 4663 - Digital Imaging
ART 1603 - Introduction to Photography

Computer Science

CSCI 1413 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Required)
CSCI 1411 - Computer Programming Lab (Required)
CSCI 1403 - A First Course in Computing
CSCI 2433 - Microcomputer Applications
CSCI 3103 - Advanced Presentation Graphics
CSCI 4303 - Advanced Modeling and Visualization with Spreadsheets

English

ENG 3433 - Professional Writing (Required)
ENG 3111 - Writing Laboratory