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General Catalog
2012-2013
MISSION STATEMENT
Valparaiso University,
a community of learning dedicat
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General Catalog 2012-2013
MISSION STATEMENT Valpara
TABLE OF CONTENTS Click on your area of study bel
The General Catalog of Valparaiso University
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR 2012-2013 For the College
SPRING SEMESTER 2013 December 3-14. Web-based Enr
VALPARAISO IN BRIEF
Valparaiso in Brief Valparaiso University is also
Valparaiso in Brief then, in 1925, The Lutheran U
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The Goals of Educatio
Academic Programs 4 . Students will demonstrat
Academic Programs Chinese Minor Classics
Academic Programs traditions other than their own
Academic Programs the Washington Semester Program
Academic Programs The Cooperative Education
Academic Programs Special Course, Program, and A
Academic Programs who endowed the Sloan Collectio
Academic Programs at the center of the University
Academic Programs The Michael and Dianne Swy
INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS
International Study Programs Fine Arts/Fine Arts-
International Study Programs Program Curricu
International Study Programs addition, students h
International Study Programs required. Two semest
International Study Programs La Rochelle, France
International Study Programs A Spanish profe
International Study Programs certain General Educ
FACILITIES FOR LEARNING University Libr
Facilities for Learning including Academic Librar
Facilities for Learning checking out books from t
HONORS AND AWARDS Graduation Honors
Honors and Awards society is restricted to studen
Honors and Awards semester of each academic year
STUDENT LIFE Photo courtesy of William Liu,
Student Life they understand the Honor System and
Student Life topic that relates directly to an up
Student Life Governance of the University with ex
Student Life talent show, International Education
Student Life Adworks offers printing and cop
Student Life aspects of campus student life. Alth
Student Life request at a confidential location a
Student Life instructions . The Health Cente
Student Life it is entered on the web . If the st
Student Life class, the graduate tutors will do a
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Photo courtesy
College of Arts and Sciences A
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences may not be counted f
College of Arts and Sciences complete a major. Co
College of Arts and Sciences b
College of Arts and Sciences 6. An Applied Stati
College of Arts and Sciences BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
College of Arts and Sciences profession
College of Arts and Sciences In some fields
College of Arts and Sciences Students who el
College of Arts and Sciences ARTS AND SCIENCES PR
College of Arts and Sciences degrees. They may ea
College of Arts and Sciences If, in the opinion o
College of Arts and Sciences GS 100. Strategies f
College of Arts and Sciences GS 390. Topics in G
College of Arts and Sciences NS 490. The Scientif
Actuarial Science Actuarial Science Associate P
American Studies American Studies Administrativ
American Studies The United States, 1
Art Art Associate Professors Corazzo, Sirko (Ch
Art museum operations, exposure to careers in art
Art typographic solutions. Works are created on M
Art history of art, arranged by a professor and o
Biology Biology Professor G. Davis; Associate P
Biology BIO 151, 152 and eight additional credit
Biology development, distribution, ecology, evolu
Biology between organ systems and the mechanisms
Chemistry Chemistry Associate Professors Engere
Chemistry MATH 270 are required for c
Chemistry of CHEM 131 on the chemistry placement
Chemistry CHEM 482-483. Cooperative Education in
Chinese and Japanese Studies Chinese and Japanes
Chinese and Japanese Studies HIST 390 Topics in H
Chinese and Japanese Studies EAST 497. Honors Wor
Communication Communication Associate Professor
Communication GENERAL COMMUNICATION COURSES COMM
Communication COMM 482-483 (formerly COMM 382-383
Communication while developing specialized produc
Economics Economics Associate Professors Raman,
Economics ECON 290. Topics in Economics.
Education Education Professor Westrick; Associa
Education Other course requirements: COMM 243 Pub
Education course for all pre-service teachers. Si
Education teacher performance standards are embed
Education cumulative grade point aver
Education deeper understanding of how children de
Education ED 400. The Fine Arts Experience.
Education ED 489. Secondary Instruction in Conten
Education SPED 449. Supervised Teaching in Genera
English English Professors Byrne, Juneja, Sponb
English Courses must include ENGL 368, 369, and 3
English memoranda, reports, proposals,
English media. The course requires written papers
English cross-culturally in the U.S. (may be repe
Environmental Science Environmental Science Adm
Environmental Science standards, watershed manage
Foreign Languages and Literatures Foreign Langua
Foreign Languages and Literatures of level 203 at
Foreign Languages and Literatures FLC 306. Advanc
Foreign Languages and Literatures CLC 220. Introd
Foreign Languages and Literatures Teaching P
Foreign Languages and Literatures FLF 307. Profes
Foreign Languages and Literatures page 31 for det
Foreign Languages and Literatures FLGR 390. Semin
Foreign Languages and Literatures FLH 495. Superv
Foreign Languages and Literatures FLL 204. Vergil
Foreign Languages and Literatures FLS 230. Spanis
Geography and Meteorology Geography and Meteorol
Geography and Meteorology listed below. Students
Geography and Meteorology interested in careers i
Geography and Meteorology to teach geography must
Geography and Meteorology Science compo
Geography and Meteorology latitude, cli
Geography and Meteorology MET 240. Introduction t
Geography and Meteorology MET 440/540. Global Cli
History History Professors Austensen, Rittgers;
History culture. This course may be repeated for
History geopolitical aspects of National Socialis
History beginning with the rise of Islam and the
International Economics and Cultural Affairs Int
International Economics and Cultural Affairs One
International Service International Service Adm
International Service GEO 301 Regional Geography:
Kinesiology Kinesiology Associate Professor Tyr
Kinesiology KIN 100. Healthy Lifestyles.
Kinesiology coping skills for handling stress inc
Kinesiology and their roles in promoting health a
Kinesiology KIN 489. Methods of Teaching Secondar
Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and
Mathematics and Computer Science their employment
Mathematics and Computer Science MATH 132. Calcul
Mathematics and Computer Science MATH 299. Mathem
Mathematics and Computer Science minimu
Mathematics and Computer Science 202, or PSY 201.
Mathematics and Computer Science hour requirement
Mathematics and Computer Science or technical tra
Mathematics and Computer Science CS 493/593. Semi
Modern European Studies Modern European Studies
Modern European Studies FLGR 353 German Studies:
Music Music Professors C. Cock, Doebler, Fergus
Music credits. Students in the church music optio
Music THEORY, HISTORY AND METHODS MUS 101. Introd
Music modulation, as well as melodic and harmonic
Music and neo-romanticism. Particular attention i
Music Studio instruction is available in: Voice
Philosophy Philosophy Professor Visser, Associa
Philosophy death. What is death, and why does it
Philosophy PHIL 290. Philosophical Topics.
Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy Pro
Physics and Astronomy management and project lead
Physics and Astronomy ASTR 221. Observational Ast
Physics and Astronomy Science component of the Ge
Physics and Astronomy PHYS 281. Electricity and E
Physics and Astronomy PHYS 440. Condensed Matter
Political Science and International Relations Po
Political Science and International Relations
Political Science and International Relations in
Political Science and International Relations POL
Political Science and International Relations POL
Psychology Psychology Professors Arkkelin (Chai
Psychology be used to fulfill requirements for ei
Psychology PSY 345. Sensation and Perception.
Psychology PSY 496. Independent Study in Psycholo
Social Work Social Work Associate Professor Rin
Social Work majors enrolled in SOCW 340, 455, 456
Social Work social work theories and practices re
Social Work assignments reflecting on their inter
Sociology and Criminology Sociology and Criminol
Sociology and Criminology hours in sociology. Cou
Sociology and Criminology Level III. Courses
Sociology and Criminology SOC 391/591. Issues in
Theatre Theatre Professors Orchard (Chair), Hec
Theatre in students who are committed to vocation
Theatre Arts component of the General Education R
Theatre THTR 497. Honors Work in Theatre.
Theology Theology Professors R. DeMaris, Grundm
Theology impact on Israel’s political, social and
Theology THEO 344. Theology and the Scientific Wo
Theology with an emphasis on the Lutheran heritag
Theology and Ministry Theology and Ministry The
Theology and Ministry PSY 332 Psycholog
CHRIST COLLEGE THE HONORS COLLEGE
Christ College relationships between students and
Christ College educational experience for each in
Christ College One course selected from:
Christ College interpretive problems using select
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
College of Business Students often select nonbusi
College of Business 2. A student works unde
College of Business 4. A suspended student
College of Business support for their growth in a
College of Business Notes: 1. Nonbusiness el
College of Business FINANCE MAJOR IDS
College of Business European Region FLF 203 a
College of Business asset measurement and income
College of Business overview of today’s business
College of Business INFORMATION AND DECISION SCIE
College of Business functions of management but b
College of Business MGT 440. Cross-Cultural Manag
College of Business formation and decision-making
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
College of Engineering offerings in Civil, Electr
College of Engineering various engineering labora
College of Engineering SPECIAL PROGRAMS OF THE CO
College of Engineering A minimum of 18 credi
College of Engineering German, French, Spanish, o
College of Engineering Engineering Minor are expe
College of Engineering commitment to li
College of Engineering CE 354 Design of Transport
College of Engineering CE 252. Introduction to Tr
College of Engineering CE 415. Advanced Structura
College of Engineering in public speaking and req
College of Engineering CORE 110 The Human Experie
College of Engineering CORE 110 The Human Experie
College of Engineering ECE 200. Computational Tec
College of Engineering techniques; iterative and
College of Engineering in electrical engineering.
College of Engineering CORE 110 The Human Experie
College of Engineering ME 209. Mechanics-Dynamics
College of Engineering ME 370. Thermodynamics I .
College of Engineering in ME 470 such as combined
COLLEGE OF NURSING
College of Nursing therefore, includes a wide var
College of Nursing more than six credit hours of
College of Nursing Note: Prerequisites for t
College of Nursing NUR 458. Complex Health Care N
College of Nursing hours from the College of Arts
College of Nursing Cr. 3. Examines the coming wav
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS
Interdisciplinary Programs intend to pursue work
Interdisciplinary Programs 230, and any new or to
Interdisciplinary Programs used in understanding
Interdisciplinary Programs ENGL 390 Topics (when
Interdisciplinary Programs minor. Each student mu
Interdisciplinary Programs they can best continue
Interdisciplinary Programs inventiveness of its p
RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) The U
Reserve Officer Traning Corps environment of an A
Reserve Officer Traning Corps instruction, leader
Reserve Officer Traning Corps MS 414. American Mi
GRADUATE SCHOOL Photo courtesy of William
LAW SCHOOL
SUMMER SESSIONS The Universi
COLLEGE OF ADULT SCHOLARS The College of Ad
College of Adult Scholars education req
College of Adult Scholars BACHELOR OF LIBERAL AND
College of Adult Scholars Certificate Programs
College of Adult Scholars COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LS
ADMISSION REGISTRATION ACADEMIC POLICIES A
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies Credi
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies COURSE
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies Exami
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies allowe
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies G
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies academ
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies the Re
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies for gr
Admission, Registration, Academic Policies who wi
TUITION AND FEES EXPENSES HOUSING REGULATIO
Tuition and Fees, Expenses, Housing Regulations R
Tuition and Fees, Expenses, Housing Regulations R
Tuition and Fees, Expenses, Housing Regulations R
Tuition and Fees, Expenses, Housing Regulations R
Tuition and Fees, Expenses, Housing Regulations R
Tuition and Fees, Expenses, Housing Regulations R
FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS LOAN FUNDS Fi
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds enrolled
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds Phi
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds ALTERNATI
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds with Fina
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds Priv
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds attainmen
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds Note
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds • Helen F
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds • Sharon
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds • Shirley
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Loan Funds • Susan E
UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL President Heckler Ful
University Personnel Bruce Gilbert Berner, LL.M.,
University Personnel Katherine Elizabeth Calloway
University Personnel Sheryl Anne DeMik, Ph.D., As
University Personnel Michael S. Glass, Ph.D., Ass
University Personnel Gregory D. Hume, Ph.D., Asso
University Personnel Minyong Lee, M.A., Instructo
University Personnel Seymour Moskowitz, J.D., Pro
University Personnel Jennifer Sally Prough, Ph.D.
University Personnel Mark R. Schwehn, Ph.D., Prof
University Personnel Paul Douglas Tougaw, P.E., P
University Personnel Bart Joseph Wolf, Ph.D., Ass
University Personnel Nancy N. Colletti, J.D., Adj
University Personnel Kimberly Jelinek, Adjunct Cl
University Personnel Lisa V. Peterson, M.S., C.N.
University Personnel Richard E. Watson, M.M., Adj
University Personnel Louis Ashley Foster, Ph.D.,
University Personnel Richard William Lee, Rel.D.,
University Personnel Karl Edward Reichardt, C.M.A
University Personnel Jerry M. Wagenblast, M.S., A
The Administration 2012-2013 Office of the Pres
University Personnel Financial Analyst . . .
University Personnel David J . Hessler . . .
University Personnel Integrated Marketing and Co
University Personnel T . Carl Schwan . . . .
University Personnel Stephan Todd (1970) . . .
Course Abbreviations Below is an alphabetiz
Courses for General Education Requirements C
General Education Courses THEO 317 The Wor
General Education Courses MUS 054 Orches
General Education Courses GEO 201 Econom
INDEX Abbreviations, course . . . . . . .
Index Chicago Urban Semester . . . . . . .
Index Bachelor of Science in Business
Index General education . . . . . . . .
Index H
Index
Index Sexual Assault Awareness and Fac
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