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GENERALCATALOG

Welcome to Colorado State University

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TONY FRANK

One of the hallmarks of an educated person is the recognition of how much we don’t know—and how often we can be surprised by the important questions we hadn’t thought to ask.

Colorado State University students can minimize the possibility of surprises related to University policies, expectations, and resources by taking the time to become familiar with this General Catalog. As the encapsulation of our academic mission and program, the General Catalog should be considered an essential roadmap for navigating through the many timelines, decisions, and choices involved with earning your degree, and it often will be the best place to find the answer to questions about University operations and protocols.

As a community of scholars, we are all here—as students, faculty, and staff—because we value learning and understand that earning an academic degree requires considerable work, sacrifice, and determination. Throughout this challenging, life-changing process, I encourage you to seek out and take full

advantage of all the resources available to support your success. Meet with your professors, don’t be afraid to ask for help or assistance, and regularly consult with both your adviser and this catalog to ensure you’re on track.

Armed with spirit, commitment, and information, your academic goals are well within your reach. Best wishes for a successful CSU experience!

Dr. Tony Frank President

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About Colorado State University The Colorado State University campuses are located in or near the city of Fort Collins. The county seat of Larimer County, this community of approximately 130,446 is located 65 miles north of Denver on Interstate 25, and 45 miles south of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The city is served by railroad-freight and bus lines. Transportation from Fort Collins to Denver International Airport is provided by shuttle service.

At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is within an hour’s drive of such major recreational areas as Estes Park, Red Feather Lakes, Horsetooth Reservoir, and several mountain parks, including the 790,000-acre Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park.

A wide variety of recreational activities is fostered not only by the presence of such areas but also by the climate in the Fort Collins region. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear, dry atmosphere, over 300 days of sunshine and generally pleasant temperatures throughout the year. The summer temperature ranges from an average high of 85 to an average low of 52; the winter temperature ranges from an average high of 42° to an average low of 13.

Indicative of the cultural life of Fort Collins are the museum, the public library, the civic symphony, and the University’s own University Center for the Arts. An active University calendar – guest speakers, art exhibits, theater, cinema, concerts – adds to community life. This broad spectrum of cultural and outdoor recreational facilities, the excellent climate, and the mountain surroundings contribute toward making Fort Collins an ideal university setting.

GENERAL CATALOG 2014-2015

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Colorado State University reserves the right at any time, without notice, to change, modify, or cancel any course, program, procedure, policy, financial requirement, or disciplinary arrangement set forth in this catalog whenever, in its sole discretion, it determines such action to be appropriate. Furthermore, Colorado State will not be responsible for any failure to present or complete any course or program or to perform any other activity, function, or obligation mentioned in this catalog. Since changes may occur at any time, students must check the relevant website (as noted throughout various chapters in this catalog).

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The cover was designed by Cathay Zipp.

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Table of Contents President’s Message ......................................i

About Colorado State University ............... ii

Directory ........................................................ x

University Calendar .................................... xv

Campus Map ............................................ xvii

1.1 Colorado State University University Mission .................................................. 1.1.1 University Aims ....................................................... 1.1.1 Assessment of Program Quality

and Continuous Improvement .............................. 1.1.2 Accreditation ........................................................... 1.1.2 President’s Cabinet .................................................. 1.1.3 Colorado State University System ........................... 1.1.3

Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System ............................................ 1.1.3

1.2 Broadening Your Horizons University Honors Program ..................................... 1.2.1 Honorary Societies .................................................. 1.2.2 Enhancements to Your Major .................................. 1.2.2 Residential Learning Communities

and Themed Programs ......................................... 1.2.2 Leadership Development ......................................... 1.2.4 Research and Creative Opportunities ...................... 1.2.5 Nationally Competitive

Scholarship Opportunities .................................... 1.2.5 Office of International Programs ............................. 1.2.6 Summer Session ...................................................... 1.2.6 Outside the Classroom ............................................. 1.2.7 Athletics ................................................................... 1.2.7

1.3 Undergraduate Admissions Policies and Procedures

Application Information for All Applicants ............ 1.3.1 Student Health Insurance Requirements .............. 1.3.3 For High School Graduates .................................. 1.3.4 For Home-Schooled Applicants ........................... 1.3.4For Non-High School Graduates .......................... 1.3.6 For Transfer Students ........................................... 1.3.6 For Former Colorado State Students .................... 1.3.9 For Second Bachelor’s Degree Candidates ........ 1.3.10 For U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents

Educated Overseas.......................................... 1.3.10For International Students .................................. 1.3.10

1.4 Financial Services for Students

Tuition, Fees, and Expenses .................................... 1.4.1 Schedule of Tuition and Fees ............................... 1.4.1 Differential Tuition .............................................. 1.4.1 Tuition and Fee Adjustments ............................... 1.4.1 Tuition for Continuing Education Courses .......... 1.4.3 Additional Expenses ............................................ 1.4.3 Enrollment Status ................................................. 1.4.4 Graduate Assistants .............................................. 1.4.4

In-State Residency for Tuition Classification Purposes ........................................................... 1.4.4

Paying Your Bill ...................................................... 1.4.6 Financial Assistance ................................................ 1.4.8

1.5 International Programs and Services Office of International Programs ............................. 1.5.1

International Initiatives ........................................ 1.5.1 Education Abroad ................................................ 1.5.2 International Student and Scholar Services .......... 1.5.3

International Student Application and Expenses ..... 1.5.3 Application Procedures ........................................ 1.5.3 Expenses and Costs .............................................. 1.5.5

1.6 Policies and Guiding Principles Guiding Principles ................................................... 1.6.1

Commitment to Diversity .................................... 1.6.1 Freedom of Expression and Inquiry ..................... 1.6.1 Freedom from Personal Abuse ............................. 1.6.1

Guiding Policies ...................................................... 1.6.2 Nondiscrimination Policy .................................... 1.6.2 Sexual Harassment Policy .................................... 1.6.2 Consensual Relationships Policy ......................... 1.6.3

Students’ Rights ...................................................... 1.6.4 Student Bill of Rights........................................... 1.6.4 Students’ Rights Regarding Their Educational

Records ............................................................. 1.6.5 Right to Discuss Concerns with Department

Heads/Chairs .................................................... 1.6.7 Right to File a Grade Appeal ............................... 1.6.7Freedom of Expression and

Right to Peaceful Assembly ............................. 1.6.7Right to Seek Membership in Student

Organizations ................................................... 1.6.8 Victims’ Rights .................................................... 1.6.8

Resources ............................................................... 1.6.8 Students’ Responsibilities ....................................... 1.6.8

Academic Integrity .............................................. 1.6.8 Classroom Behavior ........................................... 1.6.10 Colorado State University

Student Conduct Code .................................... 1.6.10

1.7 Advising and Registration Academic Advising ................................................. 1.7.1 Academic Credit ...................................................... 1.7.2

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Changing a Major, or Adding or Dropping a Minor or Second Major ..................... 1.7.4

Registration/Schedule Changes ............................... 1.7.4 About Grades ........................................................... 1.7.8 About Withdrawals ................................................ 1.7.11 Class Attendance and Final Exams ........................ 1.7.13

1.8 Scholastic Standards Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average ........... 1.8.1 Academic Probation ................................................ 1.8.1 Academic Dismissal ................................................ 1.8.1 Academic Fresh Start ............................................... 1.8.2

1.9 Student Services Division of Student Affairs ...................................... 1.9.1 Student Diversity Programs and Services ................ 1.9.1

Adult Learner and Veteran Services .................... 1.9.1 Advocacy Offices

Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center .............. 1.9.1 Black/African American Cultural Center ............. 1.9.2 El Centro .............................................................. 1.9.2 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender

Resource Center ............................................... 1.9.3 Native American Cultural Center ......................... 1.9.3 Resources for Disabled Students .......................... 1.9.3 Women and Gender Advocacy Center ................. 1.9.4

Student Services and Organizations Academic Advancement Center/TRIO Student

Support Services ............................................... 1.9.4 Access Center, The .............................................. 1.9.4 Advising and Student Achievement, Center for

(CASA) ............................................................. 1.9.5 Associated Students at CSU (ASCSU) ................ 1.9.5 Bookstore, CSU ................................................... 1.9.6 Campus Activities ................................................ 1.9.6 Campus Recreation .............................................. 1.9.6 Career Center ....................................................... 1.9.7 Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct

Services ............................................................ 1.9.7 Counseling Center, University ............................. 1.9.7 CSU Health Network ........................................... 1.9.8 Medical Services .................................................. 1.9.8 Fraternity and Sorority Life ................................. 1.9.8 Housing & Dining Services ................................. 1.9.9

Residence Halls ................................................ 1.9.9 Residential Dining Services............................ 1.9.10 University Apartment Housing ....................... 1.9.10 Colorado State University Visitors Center ..... 1.9.10 Conference & Event Services ......................... 1.9.10 Pingree Park Campus ..................................... 1.9.11

Lory Student Center ........................................... 1.9.11 Off-Campus Life ................................................ 1.9.11University RamCard .......................................... 1.9.11 Registrar’s Office ............................................... 1.9.11 Student Financial Services ................................. 1.9.12 Student Leadership, Involvement and Community

Engagement (SLiCE)...................................... 1.9.12 Student Legal Services ....................................... 1.9.12

Student Media .................................................... 1.9.12

2.0 University Facilities, Libraries, Services and Outreach

Facilities at Colorado State University .................. 1.10.1 University Libraries ............................................... 1.10.2 University Services ................................................ 1.10.3

Academic Computing and Networking Services ...................................... 1.10.3

Division of Continuing Education ..................... 1.10.3 Office of Equal Opportunity .............................. 1.10.4 CSU Police Department ..................................... 1.10.4 Campus Safety and Clery Act—CSU Policies ... 1.10.5 Parking Services ................................................ 1.10.6

Outreach Units of the University ........................... 1.10.6 Agricultural Experiment Station ........................ 1.10.6 Colorado State Forest Service ............................ 1.10.7 Extension ........................................................... 1.10.7

2.1 Degree Programs Undeclared Advising ............................................... 2.1.1 Undergraduate Degrees ........................................... 2.1.1

Undergraduate Majors ......................................... 2.1.1 List of Majors ................................................... 2.1.2

Undergraduate Minors and Certificates ............... 2.1.4 List of Minors ................................................... 2.1.4

Interdisciplinary Studies Programs ...................... 2.1.5 List of Interdisciplinary Minors (Undergraduate)

and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs (Graduate) ..................................................... 2.1.5

Graduate Degrees .................................................... 2.1.6 Professional Degrees ............................................ 2.1.7

2.2 Graduation Requirements and Procedures

The Student Bill of Rights— Graduating in Four Years ..................................... 2.2.1

General Requirements ............................................. 2.2.1 Graduation Credit Requirements ............................. 2.2.1

Minimum Credit Requirement ............................. 2.2.1 Minimum Grade Requirement ............................. 2.2.1 Graduation Average Requirement ....................... 2.2.1 Upper-Division Credit Requirement .................... 2.2.2 Use of 500-Level Courses

within an Undergraduate Program.................... 2.2.2 “In residence” Requirement ................................. 2.2.2 Senior Year Requirement ..................................... 2.2.2 Academic Fresh Start Requirement ..................... 2.2.2

Changes in Undergraduate Curriculum Requirements ....................................................... 2.2.2 Degree Process Audit (DARS) ............................ 2.2.2

Exclusion of Courses from the Bachelor’s Degree .. 2.2.2 Time Limitation on Credit ....................................... 2.2.3 Graduation Procedures and Information .................. 2.2.3

Admission to Degree Program ............................. 2.2.3Intent to Graduate ................................................ 2.2.3Contract for Completion of a Major or Minor ..... 2.2.3

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Good Standing Status ........................................... 2.2.3Graduation List .................................................... 2.2.3 Off-Campus Completion of

Degree Requirements ....................................... 2.2.3 Degree Conferral .................................................. 2.2.4

Commencement (Graduation Ceremonies) ............. 2.2.4 Graduation with Distinction .................................... 2.2.4

Graduation as a University and/or Discipline Honors Scholar ........................ 2.2.5

Colorado State University Honorary Societies ........ 2.2.5

CURRICULUM

2.3 All-University Core Curriculum Category 1—Basic Competencies ........................ 2.3.1

1A—Intermediate Writing ................................ 2.3.1 1B—Mathematics ............................................. 2.3.2

Category 2—Advanced Writing .......................... 2.3.2 Category 3—Foundations and Perspectives ......... 2.3.2

3A—Biological/Physical Sciences ................... 2.3.2 3B—Arts/Humanities ....................................... 2.3.3 3C—Social/Behavioral Sciences ...................... 2.3.3 3D—Historical Perspectives............................. 2.3.4 3E—Global and Cultural Awareness................ 2.3.4

English Composition Requirement .......................... 2.3.5 Mathematics Requirement ....................................... 2.3.6

2.4 University-Wide Instructional Programs Environmental Studies ............................................. 2.4.1

School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES) .................................... 2.4.2

Health Professions ................................................... 2.4.2 Human Health Professions Advising ................... 2.4.2 Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advising ...................... 2.4.2 Student Clubs ....................................................... 2.4.2

University Interdisciplinary Studies Programs ........ 2.4.2 Arabic Studies Interdisciplinary Minor ................ 2.4.3 Arts Leadership and Administration

Interdisciplinary Minor ..................................... 2.4.3 Biomedical Engineering

Interdisciplinary Minor ..................................... 2.4.4 Conservation Biology Interdisciplinary Minor .... 2.4.5 Diversity in Law Interdisciplinary Minor ............ 2.4.5 Energy Engineering Interdisciplinary Minor ....... 2.4.6 Environmental Affairs Interdisciplinary Minor ... 2.4.7 Extreme Ultraviolet and Optical Science and

Technology Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program ............................................... 2.4.8

Film Studies Interdisciplinary Minor ................... 2.4.9 Food Science/Safety Interdisciplinary Studies

Programs ........................................................... 2.4.9 Undergraduate Program .................................... 2.4.9 Graduate Program ........................................... 2.4.10

Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor ................. 2.4.11 Global Environmental Sustainability

Interdisciplinary Minor ................................... 2.4.11 Information Science and Technology

Interdisciplinary Minor ................................... 2.4.13 Integrated Resource Management Interdisciplinary

Minor ............................................................. 2.4.13

International Development Interdisciplinary Studies Programs ............................................ 2.4.13 Undergraduate Program ................................. 2.4.14 Graduate Program .......................................... 2.4.14

Italian Studies Interdisciplinary Minor .............. 2.4.15 Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Interdisciplinary Minor................................... 2.4.16 Leadership Studies Interdisciplinary Minor ....... 2.4.16 Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Minor ............... 2.4.17 Linguistics and Culture

Interdisciplinary Minor................................... 2.4.17 Mathematics Graduate Interdisciplinary

Studies Program ............................................. 2.4.18 Molecular Biology Interdisciplinary Minor ....... 2.4.18 Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences

Graduate Interdisciplinary Program ............... 2.4.20 Music, Stage, and Sports

Production Interdisciplinary Minor ................ 2.4.20 Organic Agriculture Interdisciplinary Minor ..... 2.4.21 Peace and Reconciliation Studies Interdisciplinary

Studies Programs ............................................ 2.4.22 Undergraduate ................................................ 2.4.22 Graduate ......................................................... 2.4.22

Political Economy Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program ............................................. 2.4.23

Religious Studies Interdisciplinary Minor ......... 2.4.23 Russian Studies Interdisciplinary Minor ............ 2.4.24 Systems Engineering Graduate Interdisciplinary

Studies Program ............................................. 2.4.25 Water Resources Interdisciplinary Minor .......... 2.4.25 Women’s Study Interdisciplinary

Studies Programs ............................................ 2.4.26 Undergraduate Program ................................. 2.4.26 Graduate Program .......................................... 2.4.27

Interdisciplinary Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs Cell and Molecular Biology ............................... 2.4.27 Ecology ............................................................. 2.4.28 Undergraduate Major in Neuroscience .............. 2.4.28 Public Health...................................................... 2.4.30

Division of Armed Forces Services Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) ........ 2.4.30 Department of Aerospace Studies ...................... 2.4.31

Minor in Aerospace Studies ........................... 2.4.32 Department of Military Science ......................... 2.4.32

Minor in Military Science .............................. 2.4.32 University Honors Program ................................... 2.4.33

University Honors Core Curricula ..................... 2.4.33

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Honors Option 1 ................................................................ 2.4.34 Honors Option 2 ................................................................ 2.4.34

Mentored Research and Artistry Program ............. 2.4.34

2.5 College of Agricultural Sciences Interdepartmental Minor ......................................... 2.5.2

Interdisciplinary Minor in Organic Agriculture ............ 2.5.2 Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Major in Agricultural Business ............................ 2.5.3 Agricultural Economics Concentration ................................ 2.5.4 Farm and Ranch Management Concentration ...................... 2.5.5

Major in Agricultural Education .......................... 2.5.5 Teacher Development Concentration .................................. 2.5.6 Agricultural Literacy Concentration .................................... 2.5.7 Minor in Agricultural Literacy .................................. 2.5.8

Major in Agricultural and Resource Economics .. 2.5.8 Minor in Environmental and

Natural Resource Economics ................................. 2.5.10 Dept. of Animal Sciences

Major in Animal Science ................................... 2.5.10 Major in Equine Science .................................... 2.5.11

Dept. of Bioagricultural Sciences & Pest Management ....................................................... 2.5.12 Minor in Entomology .................................................. 2.5.13 Minor in Plant Health ................................................. 2.5.13

Dept. of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Major in Environmental Horticulture ................. 2.5.13

Landscape Business ........................................................... 2.5.14 Landscape Design & Contracting Concentration ............... 2.5.15 Nursery & Landscape Management Concentration ........... 2.5.15 Turf Management Concentration ....................................... 2.5.16

Major in Horticulture ......................................... 2.5.17 Floriculture Concentration ................................................. 2.5.17 Horticultural Business Management Concentration........... 2.5.18 Horticultural Food Crops Concentration............................ 2.5.19 Horticultural Science Concentration .................................. 2.5.20 Horticultural Therapy Concentration ................................. 2.5.21 Viticulture and Enology Concentration ............................. 2.5.21

Minor in Environmental Horticulture ......................... 2.5.22 Minor in Horticulture .................................................. 2.5.22 Major in Landscape Architecture ....................... 2.5.22

Dept. of Soil & Crop Sciences Major in Soil and Crop Sciences ........................ 2.5.24

Agronomic Production Management Concentration .......... 2.5.26 Applied Information Technology Concentration ............... 2.5.26 Biomass for Biofuels Concentration .................................. 2.5.27 International Soil & Crop Sciences Concentration ............ 2.5.28 Plant Biotechnology, Genetics, & Breeding

Concentration ................................................................ 2.5.28 Soil Ecology Concentration ............................................... 2.5.29 Soil, Land Uses, & Climate Change Concentration ........... 2.5.30 Soil Restoration & Conservation Concentration ................ 2.5.31

Minor in Soil Resources & Conservation ................... 2.5.32 Minor in Soil Science ................................................. 2.5.32

2.6 College of Business Major in Business Administration ....................... 2.6.1 Minor in Business Administration ................................ 2.6.3

Dept. of Accounting Accounting Concentration ................................................... 2.6.4

Dept. of Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Concentration .................... 2.6.5

Dept. of Finance and Real Estate

Finance Concentration ......................................................... 2.6.6 Real Estate Concentration .................................................... 2.6.7

Minor in Real Estate ..................................................... 2.6.8 Dept. of Management

Human resource Management Concentration ....................... 2.6.8 Organization and Innovation Management

Concentration ................................................................. 2.6.9 Supply Chain Management Concentration ......................... 2.6.10

Dept. of Marketing Marketing Concentration.................................................... 2.6.10

2.7 College of Engineering Major in Engineering Science .............................. 2.7.3

Engineering Physics Concentration ...................................... 2.7.4 International Engineering and International Studies

Concentration .................................................................. 2.7.5 Space Engineering Concentration ........................................ 2.7.6 Teacher Education Concentration ........................................ 2.7.7 Liberal Arts Concentrations ................................................. 2.7.8

School of Biomedical Engineering .......................... 2.7.8 Dual Degree Program: Biomedical Engineering

and Chemical and Biological Engineering ....... 2.7.9 Dual Degree Program: Biomedical Engineering

and Electrical Engineering ............................. 2.7.10 Dual Degree Program: Biomedical Engineering

and Electrical Engineering, Lasers and Optical Engineering Concentration ................ 2.7.11

Dual Degree Program: Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering .......................... 2.7.12

Dept. of Atmospheric Science ................................ 2.7.12 Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering ..... 2.7.13

Major in Chemical and Biological Engineering ................................... 2.7.13

Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering Major in Civil Engineering ................................ 2.7.15

Civil Engineering Concentration ........................................ 2.7.15 Soil and Water Resource Engineering Concentration ......... 2.7.16

Major in Environmental Engineering ................ 2.7.17 Environmental Engineering Concentration ........................ 2.7.17 Ecological Engineering Concentration ............................... 2.7.18

Minor in Environmental Engineering ......................... 2.7.18 Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Major in Computer Engineering ........................ 2.7.20 Major in Electrical Engineering ......................... 2.7.21

Electrical Engineering Concentration ................................. 2.7.21 Lasers and Optical Engineering Concentration .................. 2.7.22

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Major in Mechanical Engineering ...................... 2.7.23

2.8 College of Health and Human Sciences School for Teacher Education and

Principal Preparation .......................................... 2.8.1 Dept. of Construction Management

Major in Construction Management .................... 2.8.4 Dept. of Design and Merchandising

Major in Apparel and Merchandising .................. 2.8.6 Apparel Design & Production Concentration ....................... 2.8.7 Merchandising Concentration .............................................. 2.8.7

Minor in Merchandising ............................................... 2.8.8 Major in Interior Design ...................................... 2.8.8

School of Education ............................................... 2.8.10

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Major in Family and Consumer Sciences .......... 2.8.10 Family & Consumer Sciences Concentration .................... 2.8.10 Family & Consumer Sciences Education

Concentration ................................................................ 2.8.11 Dept. of Food Science & Human Nutrition

Major in Nutrition and Food Sciences ............... 2.8.12 Dietetics and Nutrition Management Concentration .......... 2.8.13 Food Safety and Nutrition Concentration .......................... 2.8.16 Nutrition and Fitness Concentration .................................. 2.8.16 Nutritional Sciences Concentration ................................... 2.8.17

Minor in Nutrition ....................................................... 2.8.18 Major in Hospitality Management ..................... 2.8.18

Major in Fermentation Science & Technology .. 2.8.19 Dept. of Health & Exercise Science

Major in Health & Exercise Science .................. 2.8.20 Health Promotion Concentration ....................................... 2.8.21 Sports Medicine Concentration ......................................... 2.8.22

Dept. of Human Development & Family Studies Major in Early Childhood Education ................. 2.8.23 Major in Human Development & Family

Studies ............................................................ 2.8.24 Dept. of Occupational Therapy ............................. 2.8.26 School of Social Work ............................................ 2.8.26

Major in Social Work .................................... 2.8.26

2.9 College of Liberal Arts Major in International Studies ............................ 2.9.2

Asian Studies Concentration................................................ 2.9.3 European Studies Concentration .......................................... 2.9.5 Latin American Studies Concentration ................................ 2.9.6 Middle East and North African Studies Concentration ........ 2.9.7

Major in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts ................ 2.9.8 Arts & Humanities & Engineering Science

Concentration ................................................................ 2.9.10 Social Sciences and Engineering Science

Concentration ................................................................ 2.9.10 Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental Minors . 2.9.11

Arts Leadership and Administration Interdisciplinary Minor ....................................... 2.9.11

Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Minor..................... 2.9.12 Media Studies Minor .............................................. 2.9.12

Dept. of Anthropology Major in Anthropology ...................................... 2.9.13

Archaeology Concentration........................................... 2.9.15Biological Anthropology Concentration ....................... 2.9.17Cultural Anthropology Concentration ........................... 2.9.19Geography Concentration ............................................. 2.9.20

Minor in Anthropology ............................................... 2.9.22 Minor in Geography.................................................... 2.9.22

Dept. of Art and Art History Major in Art ....................................................... 2.9.23 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)........................... 2.9.24

Drawing Concentration ..................................................... 2.9.24 Electronic Art Concentration ............................................. 2.9.24 Fibers Concentration ......................................................... 2.9.25 Graphic Design Concentration .......................................... 2.9.25 Metalsmithing Concentration ............................................ 2.9.25 Painting Concentration ...................................................... 2.9.25 Photo Image Making Concentration .................................. 2.9.25 Pottery Concentration ........................................................ 2.9.25 Printmaking Concentration ................................................ 2.9.25 Sculpture Concentration .................................................... 2.9.26

Bachelor of Arts ................................................. 2.9.26

Art Education Concentration .............................................. 2.9.26 Art History Concentration .................................................. 2.9.27 Studio Concentration .......................................................... 2.9.27

Dept. of Communication Studies Major in Communication Studies ...................... 2.9.28

Speech Teacher Licensure Concentration .......................... 2.9.30 Film Studies Interdisciplinary Minor .......................... 2.9.30 Media Studies Minor .................................................. 2.9.30

Dept. of Economics Major in Economics ........................................... 2.9.31 Minor in Economics ................................................... 2.9.32

Dept. of English Major in English ................................................ 2.9.33

Creative Writing Concentration ......................................... 2.9.33 English Education Concentration ....................................... 2.9.34 Language Concentration .................................................... 2.9.35 Literature Concentration .................................................... 2.9.35 Writing Concentration ........................................................ 2.9.36

Minor in English ......................................................... 2.9.37 Dept. of Ethnic Studies

Major in Ethnic Studies ..................................... 2.9.37 Women’s Studies Concentration ........................................ 2.9.38 Minor in Ethnic Studies .......................................... 2.9.40

Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures Major in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures .. 2.9.41

French Concentration ......................................................... 2.9.42 German Concentration ....................................................... 2.9.43 Spanish Concentration ....................................................... 2.9.43 Teaching Endorsement ....................................................... 2.9.44

Minor in Chinese ........................................................ 2.9.45 Minor in French .......................................................... 2.9.45 Minor in German ........................................................ 2.9.45 Minor in Japanese ....................................................... 2.9.45 Minor in Spanish ........................................................ 2.9.45

Dept. of History Major in History ................................................. 2.9.46

General History Concentration ........................................... 2.9.46 Language Concentration .................................................... 2.9.47 Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration................... 2.9.49 Social Studies Teaching Concentration .............................. 2.9.50

Minor in History ......................................................... 2.9.52 Dept. of Journalism & Technical Communication

Major in Journalism and Technical Communication .............................................. 2.9.52

Technical and Science Communication Minor ........... 2.9.54 Media Studies Minor .................................................. 2.9.54 Music, Stage, and Sports Production

Interdisciplinary Minor ........................................... 2.9.54 Dept. of Music, Theatre, & Dance

Major in Dance .................................................. 2.9.55 Major in Music (B.M.) ....................................... 2.9.56

Composition Concentration ................................................ 2.9.56 Music Education Concentration ......................................... 2.9.57 Music Therapy Concentration ............................................ 2.9.59 Performance Concentration ................................................ 2.9.59

Major in Music (B.A.) ....................................... 2.9.62 Minor in Music ........................................................... 2.9.63 Major in Theatre ................................................ 2.9.63

Directing Concentration ..................................................... 2.9.63 Performance Concentration ................................................ 2.9.64 Playwriting and Dramatic Literature Concentration ........... 2.9.65 Theatrical Design and Production Concentration ............... 2.9.65

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Major in Philosophy ........................................... 2.9.66 General Philosophy Concentration .................................... 2.9.67 Philosophy and Religion Concentration ............................ 2.9.67 Philosophy, Science, and Technology Concentration ........ 2.9.68

Minor in General Philosophy ...................................... 2.9.69 Minor in Religious Studies ......................................... 2.9.69

Dept. of Political Science Major in Political Science .................................. 2.9.69 Minor in Applied Environmental Policy Analysis ...... 2.9.71 Minor in Political Science ........................................... 2.9.72

Dept. of Sociology Major in Sociology............................................. 2.9.72

Criminology and Criminal Justice Concentration .............. 2.9.73 Environmental Sociology Concentration ........................... 2.9.73 General Sociology Concentration ...................................... 2.9.74

Minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice ............... 2.9.75 Minor in General Sociology ........................................ 2.9.75

2.10 Warner College of Natural Resources Dept. of Ecosystem Science & Sustainability

Major in Ecosystem Science & Sustainability ... 2.10.2 Major in Watershed Science .............................. 2.10.3 Minor in Watershed Science ....................................... 2.10.5

Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology Major in Fish, Wildlife,

& Conservation Biology ................................. 2.10.6 Conservation Biology Concentration ..................................... 2.10.7 Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Concentration ....................... 2.10.8 Wildlife Biology Concentration ............................................. 2.10.8 Minor in Fishery Biology............................................ 2.10.9

Dept. of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship Major in Fire and Emergency Services

Administration ................................................ 2.10.9 Major in Forestry ............................................. 2.10.10

Forest Biology Concentration ...........................................2.10.11 Forest Fire Science Concentration ....................................2.10.11 Forest Management Concentration ...................................2.10.12 Forestry-Business Concentration ......................................2.10.13

Major in Natural Resources Management ...... . 2.10.13 Major in Rangeland Ecology ........................... 2.10.15

Conservation and Management Concentration .................2.10.15 Range and Forest Management Concentration .................2.10.16 Restoration Ecology Concentration ..................................2.10.17

Minor in Ecological Restoration ............................... 2.10.18 Minor in Forestry ...................................................... 2.10.18 Minor in Range Ecology ........................................... 2.10.18 Minor in Spatial Information Management ............... 2.10.18

Dept. of Geosciences Major in Geology ............................................. 2.10.19

Environmental Geology Concentration ............................2.10.20 Geology Concentration .....................................................2.10.20 Geophysics Concentration ................................................2.10.21 Hydrogeology Concentration............................................2.10.22

Minor in Geology ..................................................... 2.10.22 Dept. of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

Major in Natural Resource Recreation & Tourism .................................................... 2.10.23 Environmental Communication Concentration .................2.10.24 Global Tourism Concentration .........................................2.10.24 Natural Resource Tourism Concentration .........................2.10.25 Parks & Protected Area Management Concentration ........2.10.26

Minor in Wilderness Management ............................ 2.10.27

2.11 College of Natural Sciences Major in Natural Sciences .................................. 2.11.2

Biology Education Concentration ...................................... 2.11.3 Chemistry Education Concentration ................................... 2.11.3 Geology Education Concentration ..................................... 2.11.4 Physics Education Concentration ....................................... 2.11.4 Physical Science Concentration ......................................... 2.11.5

Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Major in Biochemistry ....................................... 2.11.5

General Biochemistry Concentration ................................. 2.11.6 Health and Medical Sciences Concentration ...................... 2.11.7 Pre-Pharmacy Concentration .............................................. 2.11.7

Minor in Biochemistry ............................................... 2.11.8 Dept. of Biology

Major in Biological Science ............................... 2.11.8 Biological Science Concentration ...................................... 2.11.9 Botany Concentration....................................................... 2.11.10

Major in Zoology ............................................. 2.11.11 Minor in Botany ........................................................2.11.12 Minor in Zoology ......................................................2.11.13

Dept. of Chemistry Major in Chemistry .......................................... 2.11.13

ACS Certified Concentration ........................................... 2.11.14 Non-ACS Certified Concentration ................................... 2.11.14

Minor in Chemistry ...................................................2.11.15 Dept. of Computer Science

Major in Computer Science ............................. 2.11.15 Major in Applied Computing Technology ....... 2.11.17

Human-Centered Computing Concentration .................... 2.11.17 Computing Education Concentration ............................... 2.11.18 Computing Technology Concentration............................. 2.11.19

Minor in Computer Science .......................................2.11.19 Dept. of Mathematics

Major in Mathematics ...................................... 2.11.20 Actuarial Science Concentration ...................................... 2.11.20 Applied Mathematics Concentration ................................ 2.11.21 Computational Mathematics Concentration ..................... 2.11.22 General Mathematics Concentration ................................ 2.11.22 Mathematics Education Concentration ............................. 2.11.23 Mathematics of Information Concentration ...................... 2.11.24

Minor in Mathematics ...............................................2.11.24 Minor in Mathematical Biology ................................2.11.24

Dept. of Physics Major in Physics .............................................. 2.11.25

Applied Physics Concentration ........................................ 2.11.26 Physics Concentration ...................................................... 2.11.26

Minor in Physics ........................................................2.11.27 Dept. of Psychology

Major in Psychology ........................................ 2.11.27 Addictions Counseling Concentration .............................. 2.11.28 General Psychology Concentration .................................. 2.11.29 Industrial/Organizational Concentration .......................... 2.11.29 Mind, Brain, and Behavior Concentration ........................ 2.11.30

Dept. of Statistics Major in Statistics ............................................ 2.11.31 Minor in Applied Statistics ........................................2.11.32 Minor in Statistics .....................................................2.11.32

2.12 College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Doctor of Veterinary Medicine .......................... 2.12.2 Pre-Veterinary Training for the Professional

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Veterinary Medicine Program ........................ 2.12.2 Food Animal Veterinary Career Incentive

Program .......................................................... 2.12.3 Dept. of Biomedical Sciences

Major in Biomedical Sciences ........................... 2.12.4 Minor in Biomedical Sciences .................................... 2.12.5

Dept. of Clinical Sciences ...................................... 2.12.5 Dept. of Environmental & Radiological Health

Sciences Major in Environmental Health ......................... 2.12.6 Minor in Environmental Health ......................... 2.12.7

Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology, & Pathology Major in Microbiology ....................................... 2.12.7 Minor in Microbiology ............................................... 2.12.9

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DirectoryThe Web address for Colorado State University is: colostate.edu. Note: All numbers (unless indicated otherwise) are in area code 970. The general telephone number for Colorado State is 491-1101.

A Academic Advancement Center 491-6129 aac.colostate.edu Academic Computing and Networking 491-5133

Services colostate.edu/services/acns Academic Affairs (Provost/Senior Vice 491-6614

President) provost.colostate.edu

Accounting, Department of 491-5102 biz.colostate.edu/accounting/Pages/ default.aspx Accounts Receivable Operations (see 491-6466

Business and Financial Services) aroweb.colostate.edu Administrative Services 491-5257

admin.colostate.edu Admissions 491-6909 admissions.colostate.edu Adult Learner and Veteran Services 491-3977 alvs.colostate.edu Aerospace Studies, Department of 491-6476

(Air Force ROTC) colostate.edu/Depts/AFROTC Agricultural & Resource Economics, 491-6325

Department of dare.agsci.colostate.edu

Agricultural Experiment Station 491-5371 aes.agsci.colostate.edu Agricultural Sciences, College of 491-6274 agsci.colostate.edu Alumni Association 491-6533 alumni.colostate.edu Animal Sciences, Department of 491-6672 ansci.colostate.edu Anthropology, Department of 491-5447 anthropology.colostate.edu Army ROTC 491-6506 armyrotc.colostate.edu Art, Department of 491-6774 art.colostate.edu ASCSU (Associated Students of Colorado 491-5931

State University ascsu.colostate.edu Asian/Pacific American Student Services 491-6154

apass.colostate.edu

Association for Student Activity 491-2727Programming (ASAP)

asap.colostate.edu Athletics 491-5300

csurams.com Atmospheric Science, Department of 491-8682

atmos.colostate.edu

B Bioagricultural Sciences & Pest Management, 491-5261

Department of bspm.agsci.colostate.edu Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 491-5602

Department of bmb.colostate.edu

Biology, Department of 491-7011 biology.colostate.edu Biomedical Engineering Interdisciplinary 491-7157

Minor engr.colostate.edu/bep Biomedical Sciences, Department of 491-6187

cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms Black/African American Cultural Center 491-5781 bss.colostate.edu/home.aspx Board of Governors (303) 534-6290 csusystem.edu Bookstore 491-0546 bookstore.colostate.edu Business, College of 491-6471 biz.colostate.edu Business and Financial Services 491-2253

busfin.colostate.edu

C Campus Media (see Student Media) 491-1683 collegian.com/rocky-mountain-student- media-corporation Career Center 491-5707 career.colostate.edu Cashier’s Office (See Business and Financial 491-2767

Services) bursar.colostate.edu/cash.aspx Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate 491-0241

Degree Program colostate.edu/Depts/CMB

Center for Advising and Student 491-7095Achievement (CASA) casa.colostate.edu

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Chemical & Biological Engineering, 491-5252 Department of

engr.colostate.edu/cheme Chemistry, Department of 491-6381

chm.colostate.edu Civil & Environmental Engineering, 491-5048

Department of engr.colostate.edu/ce Clinical Sciences, Department of 491-1274

cvmbs.colostate.edu/clinsci Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife 491-5396

Research Unit warnercnr.colostate.edu/coopunit Colorado Institute for Irrigation Management 491-5247

engr.colostate.edu/ce/centers/ciim.shtml Colorado State Forest Service 491-6303 csfs.colostate.edu Colorado State University Foundation 491-7135 foundation.colostate.edu Colorado State University System (303) 534-6290 csusystem.edu Colorado Water Institute 491-6308 cwrri.colostate.edu Communication Studies, Department of 491-6140 communicationstudies.colostate.edu Computer Information Systems, 491-7929

Department of biz.colostate.edu/cis Computer Science, Department of 491-5792

cs.colostate.edu Conference Services 491-6222 housing.colostate.edu/conference/index.htm Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct 491-7165

Services conflictresolution.colostate.edu Conservation Biology Interdisciplinary 491-5020 Minor warnercnr.colostate.edu/frs-undergraduate- study/degree-tracks Construction Management, Department of 491-7353

cm.chhs.colostate.edu Consumer and Family Studies 491-6331 (see Family and Consumer Sciences) Continuing Education, Division of 491-5288 online.colostate.edu Cooperative Institute for Research 491-8448

in the Atmosphere cira.colostate.edu Counseling Center, University 491-6053

health.colostate.edu/services/counseling-services

D Degree Requirements/Certification 491-7159 registrar.colostate.edu Design and Merchandising, Department of 491-1629 dm.chhs.colostate.edu Disabled Students, Resources for 491-6385

rds.colostate.edu

Diversity, Office of 491-2297 diversity.colostate.edu Diversity in Law Interdisciplinary 491-3117

Minor advising.libarts.colostate.edu

E Ecology Graduate Degree Program 491-4373 ecology.colostate.edu Economics, Department of 491-6324 economics.colostate.edu Education, School of 491-6317 soe.chhs.colostate.edu Educational Access and Outreach, Center for 491-6473 ceao.colostate.edu El Centro Students Services 491-5722 elcentro.colostate.edu Electrical & Computer Engineering,

Department of 491-6600 engr.colostate.edu/ece Employment Services, Student 491-5714

ses.colostate.edu Engineering, College of 491-3366 engr.colostate.edu English, Department of 491-6428 english.colostate.edu Enrollment and Access, Division of 491-2682 vpea.colostate.edu Environmental Affairs Interdisciplinary 491-5156

Minor colostate.edu/Programs/EAP Environmental & Radiological Health 491-5222

Sciences, Department of cvmbs.colostate.edu/erhs

Equal Opportunity, Office of 491-5836 oeo.colostate.edu Ethnic Studies, Department of 491-2418 ethnicstudies.colostate.edu Events and Calendars 491-6432 events.colostate.edu/day_default.asp?ID=7 Extension, Colorado State University 491-6281 ext.colostate.edu Extreme Ultraviolet and Optical Science 491-6600

and Technology Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program euverc.colostate.edu

F Facilities Management 491-0077 fm.colostate.edu Family and Consumer Sciences 491-5319 soe.chhs.colostate.edu/students/ undergraduate/fcs Finance & Real Estate, Department of 491-5062 biz.colostate.edu/financeRealEstate Financial Aid (see Student Financial 491-6321

Services) sfs.colostate.edu

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Fish, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology, 491-5020 Department of warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb-home

Food Science & Human Nutrition, 491-3663 Department of

fshn.chhs.colostate.edu Food Science/Safety Interdisciplinary Studies 491-3663

Programs fshn.chhs.colostate.edu/students/ graduate/masters/isp-food-safety/index.aspx Foreign Languages & Literatures, 491-6141 Department of

languages.colostate.edu Forest, and Rangeland Stewardship, 491-6911

Department of warnercnr.colostate.edu/frws-home

G Geosciences, Department of 491-5661 warnercnr.colostate.edu/Geosciences-Home Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor 491-1118 hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu/students/ undergraduate/gerontology.aspx Global Environmental Sustainability 492-4215

Interdisciplinary Minor sustainability.colostate.edu/education/ minor-global-environmental-sustainability Graduate School 491-6817

graduateschool.colostate.edu Graduation Requirements 491-7159 (Degree Requirements)

registrar.colostate.edu

H Health & Exercise Science, Department of 491-5081 hes.chhs.colostate.edu Health and Human Sciences, College of 491-6331 chhs.colostate.edu Health Service, Hartshorn 491-7121 health.colostate.edu History, Department of 491-6335 history.colostate.edu Honors Program 491-5679 honors.colostate.edu Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, 491-7019

Department of hla.colostate.edu Housing and Dining Services 491-6511

housing.colostate.edu Human Development & Family Studies, 491-5558

Department of hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, 491-6591

Department of warnercnr.colostate.edu/hdnr-home

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Immunization Information 491-6548 health.colostate.edu Information/Campus Information Services 491-6444 whatsup.colostate.edu Information Science & Technology 491-6600

Interdisciplinary Minor istec.colostate.edu Information Systems 491-5491

informationsystems.colostate.edu Insurance, Student Health 491-2457 health.colostate.edu Integrated Resource Management 491-1610

Interdisciplinary Minor (WCIRM) wcirm.colostate.edu International Development Interdisciplinary 491-5917

Studies Programs international-

initiatives.colostate.edu/academic_programs International Programs 491-5917 international.colostate.edu Italian Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 491-6141

languages.colostate.edu/languages/italian

J Journalism & Technical Communication, 491-6310

Department of journalism.colostate.edu

L Latin American/Caribbean Studies 491-5917

Interdisciplinary Minor international-initiatives.colostate.edu/academic_programs

Leadership Studies Interdisciplinary Studies 491-1682 Program

slice.colostate.edu/leadership-minor.aspx Legal Services, Student 491-1482 sls.colostate.edu Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 491-5421 libartsmajor.colostate.edu Liberal Arts, College of 491-5421

libarts.colostate.edu Libraries, University 491-1841 lib.colostate.edu Linguistics and Culture Interdisciplinary 491-1108 english.colostate.edu/undergrad/related Lory Student Center 491-6444

sc.colostate.edu

M Management, Department of 491-5323 biz.colostate.edu/management Marketing, Department of 491-5063 biz.colostate.edu/marketing Mathematics, Department of 491-1303

math.colostate.edu

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Mathematics Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program 491-7417

math.colostate.edu/programs/ graduate/requirements.shtml#_Inter Mechanical Engineering, Department of 491-3587

engr.colostate.edu/me Microbiology, Immunology, & Pathology, 491-6144

Department of cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip Military Science, Department of 491-6506

(Army ROTC) armyrotc.colostate.edu

Molecular Biology Interdisciplinary 491-5516 Minor

bmb.colostate.edu/undergraduates Molecular, Cellular and Integrative 491-0425 Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program

cvmbs.colostate.edu/mcin Music, Stage, and Sports Production 491-6310

Interdisciplinary Minor journalism.colostate.edu/bachelors/minors Music, Theatre, & Dance, Department of 491-5529

sota.colostate.edu

N Native American Cultural Center 491-1332 nass.colostate.edu Natural Resources, Warner College of 491-6675 warnercnr.colostate.edu Natural Sciences, College of 491-1300

natsci.colostate.edu

O Occupational Therapy, Department of 491-6253 ot.chhs.colostate.edu Organic Agriculture Interdisciplinary Minor 491-6984 organic.colostate.edu Orientation Services/PREVIEW 491-6011

otp.colostate.edu/otp-home.aspx

P Parking Services Division 491-7041 parking.colostate.edu Peace and Reconciliation Interdisciplinary 491-5917

Studies Programs international-initiatives.colostate.edu/ academic_programs Pathology (see Microbiology, Immunology, 491-6144

& Pathology) csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/academics/mip

Philosophy, Department of 491-6315 philosophy.colostate.edu Physics, Department of 491-6206 physics.colostate.edu Physiology (see Biomedical Sciences) 491-6187 cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms Pingree Park 491-4747

housing.colostate.edu/conference/index.htm

Police Department 491-6425/911 police.colostate.edu

Political Science, Department of 491-5156 polisci.colostate.edu Political Economy Graduate Interdisciplinary 491-5157

Studies Program colostate.edu/Depts/PoliSci/pec

President’s Office 491-6211 president.colostate.edu Provost/Senior Vice President’s Office 491-6614 provost.colostate.edu Psychology, Department of 491-6363 colostate.edu/Depts/Psychology Public Health Graduate Degree Program 491-5800

publichealth.colostate.edu

R Radiological Health Sciences (see 491-7038 Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences)

cvmbs.colostate.edu/erhs Rangeland Ecology (see Forest 491-6911 and Rangeland Stewardship) warnercnr.colostate.edu/frws-undergraduate-degrees/frws-ug-rangeland-ecology-degrees.html Records, Student 491-4860

registrar.colostate.edu Recreation Center 491-6359

campusrec.colostate.edu Registration 491-4860

registrar.colostate.edu Religious Studies Interdisciplinary 491-5421

Minor libartsmajor.colostate.edu/?page_id=161

Research, Vice President for 491-7194 vprit.colostate.edu

Resilience of Social Ecological Systems 491-5447 Interdisciplinary Studies Program

anthropology.colostate.edu/graduate- programs/graduate-interdisciplinary-studies- program-isp Russian Studies Interdisciplinary Minor 491-6141

languages.colostate.edu

S Scholastic Standards 491-7095 advising.colostate.edu/students/policies/scholasticStandards.cfm Social Work, School of 491-6612 ssw.chhs.colostate.edu Sociology, Department of 491-6044 sociology.colostate.edu Soil and Crop Sciences, Department of 491-6517 soilcrop.colostate.edu Sports, Recreational 491-6359 campusrec.colostate.edu State Board of Agriculture (see Board (303) 534-6290

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Statistics, Department of 491-5269 stat.colostate.edu Student Accounts/Loans Receivable 491-6321 sfs.colostate.edu Student Activities and Involvement 491-6444 whatsup.colostate.edu Student Affairs, Division of 491-5312 studentaffairs.colostate.edu Student Center, Charles A. Lory 491-6645 sc.colostate.edu Student Financial Services 491-6321 sfs.colostate.edu Student Media 491-1683 collegian.com Summer Session 491-1590 summer.colostate.edu Systems Engineering Graduate 491-6706

Interdisciplinary Studies Program online.colostate.edu/certificates/systems- engineering.dot

T Teacher/Educator Licensure 491-5292 stepp.chhs.colostate.edu Testing Service, University 491-6498 testing.colostate.edu Transcripts 491-4860 registrar.colostate.edu Transfer Evaluation 491-7159

registrar.colostate.edu

U University Advancement, 491-1895

advancement.colostate.edu

V Veterans Certification 491-6340 registrar.colostate.edu/veterans-benefits Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, 491-7051

College of cvmbs.colostate.edu

W Warner College of Natural Resources 491-6675 warnercnr.colostate.edu Water Resources Interdisciplinary 491-6308

Minor cwi.colostate.edu/default.asp Women’s Programs and Interdisciplinary 491-2882

Studies Programs womensstudies.colostate.edu

Calendar

University Calendar

Fall Semester – 2014

Aug. 21-22 Thursday-Friday Orientation Aug. 25 Monday Classes Begin Aug. 29 Friday End Restricted Drop Aug. 31 Sunday End Regular Add Sept. 1 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed –

No Classes Sept. 10 Wednesday Registration Closes – end of period

for adding courses – last day for dropping courses without record entry, changes in grade option, and tuition and fee adjustment

Oct. 20 Monday End Course Withdrawal (“W”) Period Nov. 22 Saturday Fall Recess Begins, No Classes Next

Week Nov. 27-28 Thursday-Friday Holiday – University Offices

Closed Dec. 1 Monday Classes Resume Dec. 12 Friday Last Day of Classes; University

Withdrawal Deadline Dec. 15-19 Monday-Friday Final Examinations Dec. 19-20 Friday-Saturday Commencement Dec. 23 Tuesday Grades Due Dec. 24-26 Wednesday-Fri. Holiday – University Offices

Closed

Spring Semester – 2015

Jan. 1 Thursday Holiday – University Offices Closed Jan. 15-16 Thursday-Friday Orientation, Advising and

Registration for New Students Jan. 19 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed Jan. 20 Tuesday Classes Begin Jan. 23 Friday End Restricted Drop Jan. 25 Sunday End Regular Add Feb. 4 Wednesday Registration Closes – end of period

for adding courses – last day for dropping courses without record entry, changes in grade option, and tuition and fee adjustment

Mar. 14 Saturday Spring Break Begins – No Classes Next Week

Mar. 23 Monday End Course Withdrawal (“W”) Period Mar. 23 Monday Classes Resume May 8 Friday Last Day of Classes; University

Withdrawal Deadline May 11-15 Monday-Friday Final Examinations May 15-16 Friday-Saturday Commencement May 19 Tuesday Grades Due

Summer Session – 2015

May 18 Monday 1st 4 Week and 12 Week Terms Begin May 25 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed

– No ClassesJune 12 Friday 1st 4 Week Term Ends June 15 Monday 2nd 4 Week Term and 8 Week Terms

Begin June 24 Wednesday Census July 3 Friday Holiday – University Offices Closed –

No Classes July 10 Friday 2nd 4 Week Term Ends July 13 Monday 3rd 4 Week Term Begins August 7 Friday 8, 12, and 3rd 4 Week Terms End August 11 Tuesday Grades Due

Fall Semester – 2015

Aug. 20-21 Thursday-Friday Orientation Aug. 24 Monday Classes Begin Aug. 28 Friday End Restricted Drop Aug. 30 Sunday End Regular Add Sept. 7 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed –

No Classes Sept. 9 Wednesday Registration Closes – end of period

for adding courses – last day for dropping courses without record entry, changes in grade option, and tuition and fee adjustment

Oct. 19 Monday End Course Withdrawals (“W”) Period

Nov. 21 Saturday Fall Recess Begins, No Classes Next Week

Nov. 26-27 Thursday-Friday Holiday – University Offices Closed

Nov. 30 Monday Classes Resume Dec. 11 Friday Last Day of Classes; University

Withdrawal Deadline Dec. 14-18 Monday-Friday Final Examinations Dec. 18-19 Friday-Saturday Commencement Dec. 22 Tuesday Grades Due Dec. 23-25 Wednesday-Fri. Holiday – University Offices

Closed

Spring Semester – 2016

Jan. 1 Friday Holiday – University Offices Closed Jan. 14-15 Thursday-Friday Orientation, Advising and

Registration for New Students Jan. 18 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed Jan. 19 Tuesday Classes Begin Jan. 22 Friday End Restricted Drop Jan. 24 Sunday End Regular Add Feb. 3 Wednesday Registration Closes – end of period

for adding courses – last day for dropping courses without record entry, changes in grade option, and tuition and fee adjustment

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Mar. 21 Monday End Course Withdrawal (“W”) Period Mar. 21 Monday Classes Resume May 6 Friday Last Day of Classes; University

Withdrawal Deadline May 9-13 Monday-Friday Final Examinations May 13-14 Friday-Saturday Commencement May 17 Tuesday Grades Due

Summer Session – 2016

May 16 Monday 1st 4 Week and 12 Week Terms Begin May 30 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed

– No ClassesJun. 10 Friday 1st 4 Week Term Ends

Jun. 13 Monday 2nd 4 Week Term and 8 Week Terms Begin

Jun. 22 Wednesday Census Jul. 4 Monday Holiday – University Offices Closed –

No Classes Jul. 8 Friday 2nd 4 Week Term Ends Jul. 11 Monday 3rd 4 Week Term Begins Aug. 5 Friday 8, 12, and 3rd 4 Week Terms End Aug. 9 Tuesday Grades Due

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Colorado State University

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Colorado State University In 1870, the Territorial Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Colorado created the Colorado Agricultural College. When the Territory became a State in 1876, the College was placed under the governance of the State Board of Agriculture. The College admitted its first students in 1879 and received designation that same year as Colorado’s land-grant college under the Morrill Act of 1862. The Morrill Act provided federal endowment support for state institutions, where the leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies, and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts, in such manner as the Legislatures of the States may respectively prescribe, in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life. Subsequent federal legislation led to the establishment of an Agricultural Experiment Station (1887) and Cooperative Extension Service (1914). State legislation added responsibility for the Colorado State Forest Service (1955). Graduate study began about 1891, with the first master’s degree awarded in 1893. At that time, and in the years that followed, a Committee on Advanced Degrees supervised graduate programs – until the Graduate School was organized in 1941. The veterinary medical program began granting degrees in 1904. Growth after World War II was rapid; the first doctorate was awarded in 1955. In 1935, the College became Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts and in 1944 the name was changed to Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1957, the name was changed to Colorado State University by action of the Colorado General Assembly. CSU earned recognition by the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools as a mature university in 1974. Today, Colorado State is one of the leading public research universities in the United States, having approximately $313.2M research expenditures in FY13, in addition to substantial non-funded scholarship and artistry. CSU’s instructional programs cover the broad spectrum befitting a major, comprehensive state university. Excellent undergraduate and graduate programs are available in the various arts, sciences,

humanities and professions. Total enrollment has grown to over 27,000 regular, on-campus students. In 2012-2013, CSU granted 4,879 bachelor’s degrees, 1,587 master’s degrees in 67 fields and 232 Ph.D. degrees in 36 fields. The Professional Veterinary Medicine (PVM) program awarded 140 DVM degrees. UNIVERSITY MISSION By statute, Colorado State University is a comprehensive graduate research university with selective admission standards. Charged with offering a comprehensive array of baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs, it holds exclusive statewide authority for programs in agriculture, forestry, natural resources, and veterinary medicine. Colorado State University has a unique mission in the state of Colorado. The land-grant concept of a balanced program of teaching, research, extension, public service, and engagement provides the foundation for the University’s teaching and research programs, Agricultural Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension, and Colorado State Forest Service. The University has long been a leader in recognizing the rapidly changing global environment, and has a commitment to excellence in international education in all its instructional, research, and outreach programs. The University continues to make education and training accessible to deserving applicants from all classes and groups, and maintains a wide range of research, extension, and public service programs in response to the needs of the people of Colorado, the nation, and the world. UNIVERSITY AIMS In May 2010, the Board of Governors adopted the following mission and values statements for Colorado State University. Mission Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States and the world.

Colorado State University

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Values

• Be accountable• Promote civic responsibility• Employ a customer focus• Promote freedom of expression• Demonstrate inclusiveness and diversity• Encourage and reward innovation• Act with integrity and mutual respect• Provide opportunity and access• Support excellence in teaching and research

A comprehensive 10-year strategic plan1 for achieving this mission in a way that supports these values was adopted in 2006 and revised in January 2010. This revised strategic plan has the following key objectives.

Teaching and Learning • Assure excellence in academic programs• Create distinctive undergraduate experiences• Enhance the quality and role of graduate education• Expose students to diverse cultures• Integrate academic and co-curricular experiences

Research and Discovery • Foster excellence in research, scholarship and

creative artistry• Improve discovery capabilities• Focus research in key areas of institutional strength

and societal and global needs

Outreach and Engagement • Engage citizens through community involvement• Prepare and empower learners outside the campus

environment• Foster excellence in intercollegiate athletics

Sustainability, Accountability, Infrastructure • Expand fundraising and marketing• Build necessary infrastructures• Nurture human capital• Guarantee financial stability

Diversity • Embed commitment to diversity in all key objectives• Promote environment that encourages excellence,

access, and inclusion

1 For a copy of the full plan see: http://static.colostate.edu/client-files/provost/csu-strategic-plan-01-11-13.pdf

ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Academic degree programs are periodically reviewed through an internal process to assure the high quality expected of a CSU degree. For the purpose of assuring the quality of academic degree programs, each degree program defines meaningful student learning outcome goals that identify the specific knowledge, competencies, skills, abilities, values, etc. that students should be able to demonstrate upon completion of the program. Defensible standards for evaluating whether students are achieving those goals are established. Appropriate methods for the assessment of goal attainment may include, among other approaches, meaningful and rigorous faculty evaluation of goal achievement or external benchmarking, and graduation rates, i.e., student success. Programs also collect data to analyze how well they prepare students for successful careers, meaningful lives, and, where appropriate, further education. Relevant kinds of data may include completion rates, job placement rates, levels of post-graduation civic participation, and kinds of jobs and vocations chosen.

ACCREDITATION

All academic and professional degrees and all course credits earned at Colorado State University are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association through regional accreditation.

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In addition, many of CSU's academic programs are accredited through professional organizations in their disciplines, including the following:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology:

Applied Science Accreditation Commission Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy

Education (ACOTE) Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and

Dietetics Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and

Mass Communications American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy American Chemistry Society American Council for Construction Education American Psychological Association American Veterinary Medical Association Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related

Educational Programs Council for Interior Design Accreditation Council on Social Work Education Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board

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National Association of Schools of Music National Environmental Health Science and Protection

Accreditation Council Society for Range Management Society of American Foresters Teacher Education Accreditation Council Colorado State is approved by the Colorado State

Department of Education for training teachers. PRESIDENT’S CABINET Leadership for the University is provided by: Tony Frank, President Rick Miranda, Provost and Executive Vice President Brett Anderson, Vice President for Advancement Robin Brown, Vice President for Enrollment and Access Patrick J. Burns, Vice President for Information

Technology, Dean of Libraries Jim Cooney, Vice Provost for International Affairs Blanche M. Hughes, Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Johnson, Deputy General Counsel, Office of the

General Counsel Lynn Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, Associate Vice

President for Finance and Budget Tom Milligan, Vice President for External Relations John Morris, Interim Director of Athletics Mary Ontiveros, Vice President for Diversity/Associate

Vice President for Enrollment and Access Amy Parsons, Vice President for University Operations Kathleen Pickering, Vice Provost for Undergraduate

Affairs Alan S. Rudoph, Vice President for Research Mary Stromberger Faculty Council, Chair Lou Swanson, Vice Provost for Engagement/Director of

Colorado State University Extension CABINET STAFF Mark Gill, Chief of Staff to the President Kathleen Henry, President and CEO of CSUF/CSURF Katie Kalkstein, Executive Assistant to the President Cara Neth, Director of Presidential and Administrative

Communications COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM 410 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2440 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 534-6290 csusystem.edu

Administered by the Chancellor, the Colorado State University System promotes collaborative academic programs and related activities between Colorado State University, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and CSU-Global Campus. The CSU System has four initiatives that are designed to harness our strengths to help build a stronger Colorado: • Ensure Student Satisfaction and Success • Expand Statewide Presence • Create Financial Sustainability • Transform Colorado’s Future Visit csusystem.edu for more information. Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System The Board of Governors consists of 15 members, nine of whom are voting members appointed by the Governor, as provided in Colo. Rev. Stat. § 23-30-101. The remaining members represent the component universities of the Colorado State University System with one faculty member and one student leader from each campus. It is the intent of the Board of Governors of the CSU System to foster development of Colorado State University, Colorado State University–Pueblo, and Colorado State University–Global Campus, and to support these separate and distinct institutions through careful planning and resource development. The Board strives to maintain each institution's flexibility to address challenges and opportunities that arise as the institutions seek to fulfill their statutory missions. It is also the Board’s intent to support opportunities for cooperation in program and resource sharing between the institutions and to facilitate system-wide financial accountability through annual financial audits as well as the program of the internal auditing unit within the CSU System structure. The Board promotes administrative efficiency through a small central system staff, relying upon the expertise of institutional personnel where necessary and appropriate, and strives to measure and promote administrative efficiency, consistent with the policies of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. Current members of the Board of Governors are listed on the Board’s website: csusystem.edu/board-of-governors/ board-members

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Colorado State University reserves the right at any time, without notice, to change, modify, or cancel any course, program, procedure, policy, financial requirement, or disciplinary arrangement set forth in this catalog whenever, in its sole discretion, it determines such action to be a appropriate. Furthermore, Colorado State will not be responsible for any failure to present or complete any course or program or to perform any other activity, function, or obligation mentioned in this catalog. Since changes may occur at any time, students must check the relevant website (as noted throughout various chapters in this catalog).

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Broadening Your Horizons Colorado State promotes the integration of classroom education with hands-on learning experiences. We believe in giving students the opportunity to practice what is learned in the classroom in ways that will deepen understanding and broaden perspectives. UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM Office in Academic Village Don Mykles, Director (970) 491-5679 honors.colostate.edu Program Philosophy The University Honors Program, established in 1957, is a special learning community that offers extraordinary students a wide range of enriching educational experiences. Hallmarks of the program include small classes and interdisciplinary seminars taught by some of the University’s finest teachers, individualized academic advising, faculty-mentored research and other creative activities, an optional residential learning community in the Academic Village, early registration for classes, co-curricular activities, a scholarship for students who enter the program in the freshman year, and assistance with applications for prestigious post-graduate awards. Approximately 1,450 students participate in the program where they receive a world class education, enjoy the personalized attention typically found at a small college, and benefit from the resources and diversity of a nationally acclaimed research university. Main Features University Honors Core Curriculum. Two curricular options provide enriched educational experiences for high ability students in all majors. The Track 1 curriculum, designed for entering first-year students is composed of four Honors seminars, two Honors courses in the major, and a faculty-mentored senior year creative activity (thesis). Completing Track 1 fulfills nearly half of Colorado State University’s All University Core Curriculum. Participating in the Honors program provides for a more enriched and rewarding education without extending the time to graduation.

The Track 2 curriculum, designed for continuing or transfer students, is composed of four to five Honors courses (15 credits) in the major and a faculty-mentored senior year creative activity (thesis). Students who have completed 15+ credits at college level and have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average are eligible to apply. Entering first-year students who transfer 30+ credits that already satisfy many AUCC categories through AP, IB, or college courses are eligible for Track 2. The two Honors Core Curricula are found in the University-Wide Instructional Programs section of this catalog. Graduating as a University Honors Scholar. Students who complete the Honors requirements and achieve at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average earn the prestigious designation of University Honors Scholar. Scholars are recognized at graduation, and the University Honors Scholar designation appears on their diplomas and transcripts. For more information on graduation as a University Honors Scholar, see the section on Graduation Requirements and Procedures in this catalog. Admission to the Program. The application and selection process, which targets high school seniors and transfer students, is designed to attract an Honors class that represents high academic achievement, diversity of life experiences, and great promise for contributing to the Honors and University communities. Typically, 390 first-year students enroll in the Honors Program each year. Currently enrolled CSU students may also apply to the University Honors Program after their first semester of college, and high-achieving transfer students are invited to apply. The Honors Residential Learning Community. The optional Honors Residential Learning Community (HRLC) is located in the Academic Village and in Edwards Residence Hall. It links in-class and out-of-class student learning through residence life experiences and special programs. Students, especially first-year students, are encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity. The HRLC is home to the Honors Office and classrooms that are used for seminars, special lectures, study sessions, and a wide variety of co-curricular activities. The 24/7 Fireside Lounge is located near the Program Office in the Academic Village.

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The Honors Merit Scholarship. All new freshmen who have been admitted to, confirm to the program, and participate in the University Honors program receive a renewable scholarship. Students who remain in good standing with the University Honors Program and meet the minimum GPA requirement for continuation of the honors merit scholarship will receive the scholarship for four years.

HONORARY SOCIETIES

By promoting, advancing, and recognizing the top scholars of our campus community, honorary societies assist students in their pursuit of academic excellence. For more information, see the Graduation Requirements and Procedures chapter of this catalog or provost.colostate .edu/honorcsu.

ENHANCEMENTS TO YOUR MAJOR

Students may broaden their academic horizons at Colorado State by adding a second major, a minor, an interdisciplinary studies program, or a second or third language to their courses of study. Students may take advantage of pre-medical, pre-veterinary, and pre-law advising and clubs. More detail can be found in the Degree Programs chapter of this catalog. Another way to broaden academic horizons is to do an independent study. Information about Independent Study is found in the chapter on Advising and Registration.

RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND THEMED PROGRAMSHousing & Dining Services offers Residential Learning Communities in many of the residence halls. These programs offer a unique residential experience consisting of special interest areas that help build positive communities with students who share similar academic or personal interests and/or lifestyles. There are nineteen Residential Learning Community options designed to be academic or co-curricular in their focus. These communities connect students with faculty and staff advisers who