University of North Texas Bulletin 1995-1996 Graduate Catalog Electronic Format This document is an electronic form of the Graduate Catalog published by the University of North Texas. Slight formatting changes have occurred and, because of the electronic media, page numbers are irrelevant. Questions regarding this catalog should be directed to the Public Affairs and Information Services Office at (817) 565-2108. Change of Catalog Information This catalog is an official bulletin of the University of North Texas and is intended to provide general information. It contains policies, regulations, procedures and fees in effect as the publication went to press. UNT reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current board policies, administrative regulations and procedures, amendments by state law and fee changes. Information provided by this catalog is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between the University of North Texas and a student or an applicant for admission. Students are responsible for observing the regulations contained herein; therefore, they are urged to read this catalog carefully. This catalog does not contain all university rules, regulations and policies for which a student is responsible. Students also should consult other publications, such as the Student Guidebook, ABCs of Residence Hall Living handbook and specific contracts. This catalog becomes effective with the beginning of the fall semester, 1995. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Address The mailing address for the University of North Texas Toulouse School of Graduate Studies is P.O. Box 5446, Denton, TX 76203-0446; phone (817) 565-2383. (See Information Guide section about contacting other offices.) Withdrawal of Student for Cause The university reserves the right to withdraw a student for cause at any time. Number 95-3, July 1995 University of North Texas Bulletin (USPS 074-840) is published four times a year, once in the month of May, twice in the month of July, and once in the month of September by the University of North Texas, the Office of Public Affairs and Information Services, Administration Building, P.O. Box 5128, Denton, Texas 76203-0128. Second class postage paid at Denton, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to University of North Texas Bulletin, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 13797, Denton, Texas 76203-6797. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of the University of North Texas not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (when reasonable accommodations can be made), disabled veteran status or veterans of the Vietnam era status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. In addition to complying with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations, the university through its diversity policy declares harassment based on individual differences (including sexual orientation) inconsistent with its mission and educational goals. Direct questions or concerns to the Equal Opportunity Office (817) 565-2456, or the Dean of Students Office (817) 565-2648. TDD access: (800) 735-2989. Electronic Copies of this Catalog This catalog may be viewed in electronic form on the Internet. Through the World Wide Web, it can be viewed at http://www.unt.edu/UNT/catalogs. Via Gopher it can be viewed by pointing the gopher client to gopher.unt.edu and selecting the menu item "UNT Information and Resources" followed by the menu item "Graduate and Undergraduate Catalogs." For answers to questions or problems with the Internet access to this catalog, please contact the UNT Computing Center Support Services at (817) 565-2324. Additional Copies of This Catalog Each enrolled student with a valid ID is eligible to receive one complimentary catalog each year beginning July 1. Additional copies of the catalog may be purchased for $4 at the UNT Book Store in UNT's University Union. It also may be purchased by mail by sending a check or money order for $4 made payable to the University of North Texas to: University of North Texas UNT Graduate Catalog P.O. Box 5146 Denton, TX 76203-0146 Allow three to six weeks for delivery. For first-class delivery, add an additional $3 (or an additional $8.45 if outside the contiguous United States) for postage. General Information Accreditations The University of North Texas is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. In addition, the University of North Texas offers programs approved by the following organizations. Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications The American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business The American Chemical Society The American Library Association American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology American Psychological Association American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Association for Behavior Analysis Computer Sciences Accreditation Board Inc. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council on Rehabilitation Education The Council on Social Work Education Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research National Academy of Early Childhood Programs National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Recreation and Park Association/American Association of Leisure and Recreation Council on Accreditation Institutional Memberships The University of North Texas holds the following memberships. Alliance for Higher Education American Association for Higher Education American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Council on Education Association of American Colleges The Association of Texas Colleges and Universities Association of Texas Graduate Schools Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Federation of North Texas Area Universities National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges University Officers Board of Regents J.S. Farrington, Chair (1999), Dallas E.L. "Buddy" Langley, Vice Chair (1995), Irving W. David Bayless Sr. (1997), Denison R.L. Crawford Jr. (1995), Lewisville Nancy Halbreich (1997), Dallas Joe Kirven (1995), Dallas Lucille G. Murchison (1999), Dallas Don L. Rives (1997), Austin Topsy Wright (1999), Grand Prairie Administration Alfred F. Hurley, PhD, Chancellor of the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and President of the University of North Texas Blaine A. Brownell, PhD, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs David B. Kesterson, PhD, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Frederick R. Pole, MS, Vice President for Administrative Affairs Walter E. Parker, MA, Vice President for External Affairs Phillip C. Diebel, BBA, CPA, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Peter B. Lane, PhD, Vice President for Development Joe G. Stewart, EdD, Vice President for Student Affairs Richard S. Rafes, JD, PhD, Vice President and General Counsel Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Rollie R. Schafer, PhD, Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Sandra L. Terrell, PhD, Assistant Vice President and Associate Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Donna Hughes, BAAS, Assistant to the Dean The Graduate Council Ex-Officio Members Rollie R. Schafer, PhD, Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, Chair Sandra L. Terrell, PhD, Assistant Vice President and Associate Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies David B. Kesterson, PhD, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Nora K. Bell, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences J. Clay Singleton, PhD, Dean of the College of Business Administration Daniel M. Johnson, PhD, Dean of the School of Community Service Paul N. Dixon, PhD, Dean of the College of Education Raymond F. von Dran, PhD, Dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences Suzanne V. LaBrecque, PhD, Dean of the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management David L. Shrader, DMA, Dean of the College of Music D. Jack Davis, PhD, Dean of the School of Visual Arts B. Donald Grose, PhD, Director of Libraries Elected Members Ralph B. Culp, PhD, Professor of Dance and Drama Thomas L. Evenson, PhD, Professor of Rehabilitation Studies Hildegard C. Froehlich, PhD, Professor of Music Clifford A. Hardy, EdD, Professor of Teacher Education and Administration John R. Todd, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science Alan G. Mayper, PhD, Associate Professor of Business Administration Robert J. Renka, PhD, Associate Professor of Computer Science Larry Schneider, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology Jerry Don Vann, PhD, Professor of English Dale E. Yeatts, PhD, Assistant Professor of Studies in Aging The Graduate Student Council, a voluntary organization of graduate students in all departments and colleges of the university, annually designates two of its members as representatives to the Graduate Council, on which they hold voting membership. The Faculty Research Committee Ex-Officio Members Rollie R. Schafer, PhD, Associate Vice President for Research and Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, Chair Sandra L. Terrell, PhD, Assistant Vice President and Associate Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies David B. Kesterson, PhD, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Mark L. Elder, Assistant Vice President for Research and Director of Sponsored Projects Elected Members Thomas S. Clark, PhD, Professor of Music Sigrid S. Glenn, PhD, Associate Professor of Behavior Analysis Art Goven, PhD, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Wayne Hresko, PhD, Associate Professor of Technology and Cognition John Kensinger, PhD, Associate Professor of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law Timothy Montler, PhD, Associate Professor of English Lawrence Wheeless, PhD, Professor of Communication Studies William Wilson, PhD, Professor of History University Diversity Statement The University of North Texas has a history of seeking to preserve an atmosphere of openness and tolerance. This university is committed to maintaining an unpretentious and accepting atmosphere welcoming to anyone who will strive to achieve his or her personal best. UNT possesses and values an increasing diversity among the individuals who make up its community. This is one of UNT's greatest strengths. Individuals within the UNT community are unified by a primary purpose: learning. With that primary purpose in mind, UNT works to advance ideals of human worth and dignity by facilitating open discussion, supporting rational resolution of conflict and encouraging examination of values. Harassment based on individual differences is inconsistent with UNT's mission and educational goals. Every member of the UNT community enjoys certain human and constitutional rights, including the right to free speech. At the same time, individuals who work, study, live and teach within this community are expected to refrain from behavior that threatens the freedom, safety and respect deserved by every community member in good standing. Every member of the University of North Texas community must comply with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations. Such compliance will be not only a given standard, but also is, in fact, a baseline from which our community works to assure fairness and equity to all who pursue their educational and professional goals here. Students, faculty or staff who have concerns or questions should contact the appropriate office. Students should call the Dean of Students Office at (817) 565-2648. Faculty and staff should call the Office of Equal Opportunity at (817) 565-2456. TDD access: (800) 735- 2989. Americans with Disabilities Act The University of North Texas does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability and complies with Section 504 and Public Law 101-336 (Americans with Disabilities Act) in its admissions, accessibility, treatment and employment of individuals in its programs and activities. The university provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution's academic and employment requirements. Students needing assistance may call (817) 565-4323. For information, call the Office of Disability Accommodation (817) 565-4323, TDD access: (817) 565-2958, or call the Equal Opportunity Office (817) 565-2456. TDD access is available through Relay Texas: (800) 735-2989.