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1 University of South Florida . Undergraduate Catalog ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 - 2019. 2018 - 2019 USF Undergraduate Catalog . University OF South Florida 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog . Tampa USF Health Sciences 4202 Fowler Avenue 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33620 Tampa, Florida 33612. (813) 974-2011 (813) 974-3300. June 2018 The Undergraduate Catalog is published at Volume 59 Number 1. General Use Guidelines: The announcements, information, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set forth in this Catalog are for information only and are subject to continual review and change without notice. As the Undergraduate Catalog may change each year, the most current Catalog shall apply with exceptions to be approved by the appropriate academic Dean. For further information, see USF System Policy #10-059. To the extent the Catalog references and incorporates Florida Board of Governor and USF Board of Trustee Regulations, USF Policies, and state or federal statutes, it is important to note that the Regulations, Policies and Statutes require separate promulgation outside of the Catalog and that promulgation may not coincide with the publication of the Catalog .

2 Accordingly, the most recent and current adopted Regulation, Policy or statute should be applied when following this Catalog . See The University of South Florida is committed to the principles of equal education, equal access, and equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University 's respect for personal dignity. These principles are applied in the conduct of University programs and activities and the provision of facilities and services. Academic Liaisons Coordinating Editor Jennifer Lister; Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies Lorene Hall-Jennings Paul Atchley; Dean, Undergraduate Studies Publications Coordinator Technical Coordinator Sandra Ruzycki Robert Chase Patterson 1. 2018 - 2019 USF Undergraduate Catalog . University OF South Florida 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog .

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4 Please visit the Office of Admissions for more information and to schedule a visit at A Virtual Campus Tour is available at 2. 2018 - 2019 USF Undergraduate Catalog . University OF South Florida 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog . Administration Board of Trustees President Dr. Judy L. Genshaft University of South Florida Office of the Board of Trustees Operations 4202 East Fowler Avenue 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, CGS401 Tampa, Florida 33620-6150. Tampa, FL 33620 (813) 974-2791. (813) 974-1678 Fax (813) 974-5530. In 2018, the Florida Board of Governors designated USF as a Preeminent State Research University , placing USF in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. For additional Administrative areas, visit Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals MISSION. The University of South Florida 's mission is to deliver competitive Undergraduate , graduate, and professional programs, to generate knowledge, foster intellectual development, and ensure student success in a global environment.

5 VISION. The University of South Florida is a global research University dedicated to student success and positioned for membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU). As Florida 's leading metropolitan research University , USF is dedicated to: Student access, learning, and success through a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and learner- centered research environment incorporating a global curriculum. Research and scientific discovery to strengthen the economy, promote civic culture and the arts, and design and build sustainable communities through the generation, dissemination, and translation of new knowledge across all academic and health-related disciplines. Partnerships to build significant locally- and globally-integrated University -community collaborations through sound scholarly and artistic activities and technological innovation. A sustainable economic base to support USF's continued academic advancement.

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8 Studies Public Affairs 813-974-3347. Sociology 813-974-2893. Women's and Gender 813-974-0982. Studies World Languages 813-974-2548. College of Behavioral and 813-974-4602. Community Sciences Child & Family Studies 813-974-4640. Communication 813-974-2006. Sciences and Disorders Criminology 813-974-9708. Mental Health Law & 813-974-4510. Policy Rehabilitation and 813-974-2855. Mental Health Counseling Program Aging Studies 813-974-2414. Social Work 813-974-4675. Louis de la Parte 813-974-7376. Florida Mental Health Institute College of Business 813-974-4281. Accounting 813-974-4281. Finance 813-974-4281. Information Systems 813-974-4281. Decision Systems Marketing 813-974-4281. 5. 2018 - 2019 USF Undergraduate Catalog . University OF South Florida 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog . College of Education 813-974-3400. Early Childhood 813-974-3400. Education education/. Elementary Education 813-974-3400. education/. English Education 813-974-3400.

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10 Cutaneous Surgery Family Medicine 813-974-2918. Internal Medicine 813-396-9459. Molecular Medicine 813-974-3393. Molecular 813-974-1554. Pharmacology and Physiology Neurology 813-974-3541. 6. 2018 - 2019 USF Undergraduate Catalog . University OF South Florida 2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog . Neurosurgery and 813-259-0929. Brain Repair Obstetrics & 813-259-8500. Gynecology Oncologic Sciences 813-903-3508. Ophthalmology 813-396-9459. Orthopedics and 813-396-9422. Sports Medicine Otolaryngology - Head 813-974-4683. & Neck Surgery Pathology and Cell 813-396-9459. Biology Pediatrics 813-259-8867. Psychiatry and 813-974-8900. Behavioral Neurosciences Radiology 813-259-8515. Surgery 813-396-9459. Urology 813-259-8645. Student Resources Center for Victim 813-974-5756. Advocacy and Violence Prevention Child Care 813-974-8500. Continuing Education 813-974-5550. Copy Services 813-974-1222. Counseling Center 813-974-2831. DegreeWorks 813-974-2000.