Catalog 1999-2000 Volume 34

The information contained in this catalog is intended for informational purposes only. While this catalog presents policies and programs as accurately as possible at the time of publication, the university reserves the right to revise any section or part without notice or obligation. Students must follow the General Education requirements in effect at the time of their first term of attendance as a degree-seeking student and major requirements in effect at the time they formally declare their major. Students who must reapply and are readmitted must follow the catalog in effect at the time of their readmission. Administrative regulations are not catalog specific and are subject to change at any time. The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age or disability. Moreover, the University of North Carolina at Asheville is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of black students.

Table of Contents

The University of North Carolina at Asheville
History of the University
Mission Statement
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Campus
University Calendar

Admission
Requirements and Procedures
Estimated Expenses 1999-2000 (per semester)
Refunds

Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients
Scholarships
Veterans Benefits

Residency
Residence Status for Tuition Payment

Student Life
Student Activities
Student Development
Student Government
Student Publications
Athletics
Recreation and Intramurals
Residence Life
Services for Students
University Regulations
Policy on Illegal Drugs
      I. Purpose
      II. Applicable Policies, Practices and Programs
      III. Implementation and Reporting

Academic Regulations and Procedures
Transcripts and Release of Educational Student Records
Acceptance of Transfer Credit
Correspondence, Extension, CLEP or PEP Credit
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Registration and Schedule Changes
Academic Advising
Grading, Evaluation and Academic Progress
Graduation
Student Responsibilities

Programs of Study
Major Fields of Concentration
Optional Minor Fields of Concentration
Degree Programs
General Education Requirements
Post-Baccalaureate Study
Specialized Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
Joint Programs
Asheville Graduate Center
Individual Degree Programs
Project Ahead
University Honors Program
Academic Honors
Academic Support Services
Other Special Academic Opportunities

Courses of Instruction
General Information
Accounting
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Art
Arts
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Classics
Computer Science
Drama
Economics
Education
Engineering
Environmental Studies
French
Geology
German
Health and Fitness
History
Honors
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Italian
Library Research
Literature and Language
Management, Industrial and Engineering Management, Accounting
Mass Communication
Master of Liberal Arts
Mathematics and Statistics
Multimedia Arts and Sciences
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Study Abroad
Women's Studies
Special Study Programs

The University of North Carolina
History
Officers
Board of Governors

The University of North Carolina at Asheville
Board of Trustees
UNCA Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Administration
Faculty for 1998-99 Academic Year
Faculty, Retired and Emeriti
Distinguished Teacher Award Recipients
UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

Index