University of Oklahoma General Catalog 2016-18

1 The University of Oklahoma General Catalog 2016-18 The General Catalog is produced by the University of Oklahoma Office of Academic Publications, a division of Enrollment and Student Financial Services, directed by Matt Hamilton, Registrar and Vice President for Enrollment and Student Financial Services, Norman Campus. This publication is issued by The University of Oklahoma and authorized by The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents. Prospective undergraduate students should contact the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at (405) 325-2151 or 1-800-234-6868, email: Prospective graduate students should request information on specific programs from the Graduate College, 731 Elm Avenue, Room 100, Norman, OK 73019, (405) 325-3811, The General Catalog is published for informational purposes and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University of Oklahoma .

2 Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate at the time the Catalog is prepared. However, information concerning regulations, policies, fees, curricula, courses and other matters contained in the Catalog is subject to change at any time during the period for which the Catalog is in effect. The University of Oklahoma reserves the right at all times to discontinue, modify, or otherwise change its degree programs when it determines it is in the best interest of the University to do so. Campus visits are available through the Office of Admissions & Recruitment. To arrange a campus tour, visit Tour Our Campus or call (405) 325-2151 or toll-free 1-800-234-6868. The mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.

3 See Also Course Catalog Degree Requirement Checksheets The University of Oklahoma , in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Bobby J. Mason, University Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 405-325-3546, or visit the Institutional Equity Office website. Table of Contents Table of Contents.

4 3 Message from President Boren .. 5 The Administrators .. 6 Welcome! .. 7 How to Use This Catalog /Glossary of Terms .. 8 What OU is All About .. 13 Organization .. 14 Orientation and Advisement .. 19 Career Planning .. 20 The OU Difference .. 23 Programs for Academic Excellence .. 23 Special Facilities and Resources .. 27 Museums and Collections .. 31 Academic Majors Undergraduate and Graduate .. 34 Enrollment and Student Financial Services .. 39 Admissions & Recruitment .. 39 Office of the Bursar .. 48 Financial Aid Services .. 49 Enrollment 50 Academic Records .. 54 Policies .. 61 Student Affairs .. 63 University College .. 65 College of Architecture .. 68 Division of Architecture .. 72 Haskell and Irene Lemon Construction Science Division.

5 75 Program in Environmental Design .. 76 Division of Interior Design .. 77 Division of Landscape Architecture .. 79 Division of Regional and City Planning .. 81 College of Arts and Sciences .. 82 African and African-American Studies .. 91 Department of Anthropology .. 91 Department of Biology .. 93 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry .. 95 Department of Classics and Letters .. 97 Department of Communication .. 99 Department of Economics .. 100 Department of English .. 102 Environmental Studies .. 103 Film and Media Studies .. 104 Department of Health and Exercise Science .. 104 Department of History .. 106 Department of History of Science .. 108 Department of Human Relations.

6 109 The Schusterman Center for Judaic & Israel Studies .. 111 School of Library and Information Studies .. 112 Department of Mathematics .. 113 Medieval and Renaissance Studies .. 116 Department of Microbiology and Plant Biology .. 116 Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics .. 118 Native American Studies .. 120 Department of Philosophy .. 121 Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy .. 123 Department of Political Science .. 126 Department of Psychology .. 128 Religious Studies Program .. 130 School of Social Work .. 131 Department of Sociology .. 135 Women s and Gender Studies .. 137 College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences .. 139 Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability.

7 145 School of Meteorology .. 150 Michael F. Price College of Business .. 155 OU Outreach - College of Continuing Education and College of Professional and Continuing Studies .. 173 Mewbourne College of Earth &Energy ..178 ConocoPhillips School of Geology and Geophysics .. 180 Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering ..187 Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education .. 190 Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies .. 199 Department of Educational Psychology .. 202 Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum .. 205 Gallogly College of Engineering .. 207 Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts .. 214 School of 220 Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama .. 221 School of Music.

8 223 A. Max Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre .. 226 School of Visual Arts .. 228 Graduate College .. 231 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center .. 234 Joe C. and Carole Kerr McClendon Honors College .. 235 College of International Studies .. 238 Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication .. 253 College of Law .. 262 College of Professional and Continuing Studies .. 266 Reserve Officers Training 279 Faculty of the University of Oklahoma .. 286 Message from President Boren Welcome to the University of Oklahoma ! Our University offers strong educational opportunities with more than 160 areas of study from which you can select a major. Here you will find gifted professors, learned scholars and dedicated staff members, all of whom are committed to your success.

9 In addition, the University community offers many opportunities outside the classroom for your continued growth and development. Our students are actively involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and organizations. Through these activities they develop personal, social, intellectual, and occupational skills as well as recreational, wellness and ethical values essential for success. The vast range of opportunities at OU include campus governing bodies, Greek life, athletic teams, music groups, theater and the arts, and the campus media. OU also offers many opportunities for education abroad. OU offers study abroad programs in over 50 countries and 100 cities on six continents. Students are also able to form lasting friendships with our international students from 120 different countries.

10 Through campus employment, cooperative opportunities and internships in business and industry, we introduce our students to the world of the competitive workforce. We offer a wide array of services for career planning, and we work to attract employers from across the nation to meet and recruit future employees from OU. Whether you are a new or prospective student, a parent, or just interested in knowing more about OU, I invite you to explore this Catalog , which contains extensive information about our many academic and student-supported programs. I invite you to visit the campus to experience OU s unique sense of community and to witness firsthand the opportunities for success available to you at the University of Oklahoma . Sincerely, David L. Boren President of The University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma 2016-18 General Catalog Administrators 6 The Administrators Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Glen D.