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Download 2020-2021_catalog.pdf - UM-Dearborn and more Study notes Management of Health Service in PDF only on Docsity! UM-DEARBORN 2020-2021 CATALOG The UM-Dearborn Catalog is a fundamental source of information concerning academic opportunities, policies, regulations, and procedures.   It is each student’s responsibility to become familiar with the information contained herein. The University of Michigan-Dearborn reserves the right to revise any content contained in this publication at its discretion and to make reasonable changes in requirements as approved by official action of the University of Michigan-Dearborn University Curriculum and Degree Committee. Except in the case of error or unless otherwise noted, approved changes made to program and degree requirements become effective the appropriate fall semester and apply to all students admitted to the University for that academic year. TABLE OF CONTENTS Capsule History of the University of Michigan-Dearborn ......................... 9 University of Michigan-Dearborn Officers ............................................... 11 Academic Calendar ................................................................................... 13 Degrees & Majors Offered ........................................................................ 14 A-Z Programs ..................................................................................... 14 Academic Policies - Campus ................................................................... 16 Academic Code of Conduct .............................................................. 16 Add/Drop ..................................................................................... 19 Attendance Requirement ............................................................ 19 Audit of Courses ......................................................................... 19 CIP Code Assignment Policy ..................................................... 20 Classroom and Learning Management System Course Access Policy ........................................................................................... 20 Corequisites and Prerequisites .................................................. 20 Course Load ................................................................................ 21 Cross-Listed Course Policy ........................................................ 21 Disruptive Student Behavior ...................................................... 21 Exceptions and Petitions ........................................................... 24 Face Covering Policy for COVID-19 ............................................ 25 Final Exams and Study Days ..................................................... 25 Grading System .......................................................................... 26 Statement of Academic Integrity ............................................... 30 Withdrawal Policy ....................................................................... 30 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog .......................................................... 31 Goals for the Undergraduate Experience ......................................... 31 General Education Program: The Dearborn Discovery Core ............ 32 Office of Admissions ......................................................................... 32 Campus Visits/Tours .................................................................. 32 Pre-Admission Counseling ......................................................... 32 Degree-Seeking and Non-Degree Student ................................. 32 First-Year Student Admission .................................................... 33 Transfer Student Admission ...................................................... 34 Additional Earned College Credit Options ................................. 35 Admission to the Honors Program ............................................ 36 Personal Enrichment .................................................................. 36 Prospective Degree Student ...................................................... 36 Alumni Enrichment Program ...................................................... 36 Guest Students ........................................................................... 37 Dual Enrollment Programs ......................................................... 37 Readmit ....................................................................................... 38 Deferring Admission ................................................................... 38 Teacher Certification .................................................................. 38 Second Degree ............................................................................ 38 Retired Persons Scholarship Program ...................................... 38 International Admission ............................................................. 39 Admissions Committees ............................................................ 41 Orientation ................................................................................... 41 Financial Aid & Scholarships ............................................................ 41 Available Financial Assistance .................................................. 41 Determining Need ....................................................................... 41 Cost of Attendance ..................................................................... 42 How to Apply for Financial Aid .................................................. 42 Types of Financial Aid ................................................................ 43 Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................... 46 Return of Title IV Funds ............................................................. 47 Registration & Records ..................................................................... 48 Auditing ....................................................................................... 48 Change of Fees and Refunds .................................................... 48 Change in Course Elections: Add, Drop, Withdrawal ................. 49 Class Standing ............................................................................ 49 Grades and Grading .................................................................... 50 Grading System ................................................................... 50 Grade Notations ................................................................... 54 Change of Grades ................................................................ 55 Grading Benchmarks ........................................................... 55 Graduation/Application for Diploma .......................................... 56 Instructor Requested Drop ......................................................... 57 Registration Information ............................................................ 57 Reporting of Grades ................................................................... 57 University of Michigan Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition .......................................................................................... 57 Transcripts .................................................................................. 62 Tuition Assessment and Fee Regulation ................................... 62 Enrollment Verification ............................................................... 63 Veteran Affairs ............................................................................ 64 Special Programs .............................................................................. 64 Academic Policies - Undergraduate ................................................. 65 Academic Honors ....................................................................... 66 Academic Standing, Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement ...................................................................................................... 66 Class Standing ............................................................................ 67 Continuous Enrollment ............................................................... 67 Computer and Information Science ......................................... 255 Cybersecurity and Information Assurance .............................. 258 Data Science ............................................................................. 260 Dual Degree Programs ............................................................. 262 Electrical Engineering ............................................................... 262 Engineering Mathematics ........................................................ 264 Human Centered Engineering Design ...................................... 265 Industrial and Systems Engineering ........................................ 267 Manufacturing Engineering ...................................................... 269 Mechanical Engineering ........................................................... 271 Practical Aspects of Computer Security ................................. 273 Robotics Engineering ............................................................... 274 Software Engineering ............................................................... 275 Undergraduate Courses A-Z ............................................................ 279 Accounting (ACC) ..................................................................... 279 African & African-Amer Studies (AAAS) .................................. 280 American Studies (AMST) ........................................................ 284 Anthropology (ANTH) ............................................................... 284 Applied Music (MAPP) ............................................................. 289 Arab American Studies (AAST) ................................................ 289 Arabic (ARBC) ........................................................................... 291 Art Applied (ART) ...................................................................... 292 Art History (ARTH) .................................................................... 293 Astronomy (ASTR) .................................................................... 298 Behavioral and Biological Sciences (BBS) .............................. 300 Biochemistry (BCHM) ............................................................... 300 Bioengineering (BENG) ............................................................. 301 Biological Science (BIOL) ......................................................... 304 Business Administration (BA) .................................................. 309 Business Economics (BE) ........................................................ 310 Business Internship (BI) ........................................................... 311 Business Policy and Strategy (BPS) ........................................ 312 Chemistry (CHEM) .................................................................... 312 Chinese (CHIN) ......................................................................... 316 Civic Engagement (CIVE) ......................................................... 316 Communication (COMM) .......................................................... 316 Comparative Literature (COML) ............................................... 319 Computer & Computational Math (CCM) ................................. 321 Computer & Information Science (CIS) ................................... 322 Criminal Justice Studies (CRJ) ................................................ 327 Decision Sciences (DS) ............................................................ 334 Economics (ECON) ................................................................... 335 Educ A-Theoretical Foundatns (EDA) ...................................... 338 Educ B-Educational Admin (EDB) ............................................ 338 Educ C-Psychological Foundatns (EDC) .................................. 338 Educ D-Curriculum & Instructn (EDD) ...................................... 342 Educ F-Physical Education (EDF) ............................................ 350 Educ K-Independent Study (EDK) ............................................. 351 Educ M-Community & Bilingual (EDM) .................................... 351 Educ N-Special Education (EDN) ............................................. 351 Educ T-Education Technology (EDT) ........................................ 355 Electrical&Computer Engin (ECE) ............................................ 356 Engineering Core (ENGR) ......................................................... 364 English (ENGL) .......................................................................... 366 English Composition (COMP) .................................................. 374 Entrepreneurship (ENT) ............................................................ 377 Environmental Science (ESCI) ................................................. 377 Environmental Studies (ENST) ................................................ 379 Exploratory Studies (EXPS) ...................................................... 381 Finance (FIN) ............................................................................ 384 Foundations (FNDS) ................................................................. 385 French (FREN) .......................................................................... 389 Geography (GEOG) .................................................................... 391 Geology (GEOL) ......................................................................... 392 German (GER) ........................................................................... 394 Global Cultures (GLOC) ............................................................ 395 Health and Human Service (HHS) ........................................... 396 History (HIST) ........................................................................... 402 History of Music (MHIS) .......................................................... 411 Honors (HONS) ......................................................................... 412 Human Centered Engineering Design (HCED) ......................... 413 Humanities (HUM) .................................................................... 413 Human Resource Management (HRM) ................................... 417 Indust & Manufac Sys Engin (IMSE) ....................................... 418 Information Systems Management (ISM) ............................... 422 International Business (IB) ...................................................... 424 Japanese (JPN) ........................................................................ 425 Journalism and Screen Studies (JASS) .................................. 426 Latin (LAT) ................................................................................ 430 Law & Environment (LE) ........................................................... 430 Liberal Studies (LIBS) ............................................................... 430 Library Science (LIBR) .............................................................. 436 Linguistics (LING) ..................................................................... 436 Marketing (MKT) ....................................................................... 437 Mathematics (MATH) ............................................................... 439 Mechanical Engineering (ME) .................................................. 444 Microbiology (MICR) ................................................................. 448 Military Science (MILS) ............................................................ 449 Modern & Classical Language (MCL) ...................................... 450 Music Theory (MTHY) .............................................................. 452 Natural Science (NSCI) ............................................................ 452 Operations Management (OM) ................................................ 453 Organizational Behavior (OB) ................................................... 454 Philosophy (PHIL) ..................................................................... 455 Physics (PHYS) ......................................................................... 459 Political Science (POL) ............................................................. 461 Professional Education (PDED) ............................................... 465 Psychology (PSYC) ................................................................... 467 Religious Studies (RELS) ......................................................... 472 Science and Technology Studies (STS) .................................. 474 Social Sciences (SSCI) ............................................................. 477 Sociology (SOC) ........................................................................ 477 Spanish (SPAN) ........................................................................ 483 Speech (SPEE) .......................................................................... 485 Statistics (STAT) ....................................................................... 486 Urban and Regional Studies (URS) .......................................... 487 Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) .................................... 488 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog ................................................................. 495 Graduate Admissions ...................................................................... 495 Prerequisites by College ........................................................... 496 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters .............................. 496 College of Business ........................................................... 497 College of Education, Health, and Human Services ......... 500 College of Engineering and Computer Science ................ 501 Program and College Information ........................................... 504 Special Program Admission ..................................................... 504 4+1 Options ........................................................................ 504 Certificate Programs .......................................................... 505 Change of Degree Level Within a Field ............................. 506 Change of Program ........................................................... 506 Guest .................................................................................. 506 Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Study ......................... 506 Non-Candidate for Degree ................................................. 506 Readmission ...................................................................... 507 Retired Person Studies Program ...................................... 507 Second Master's Degree ................................................... 508 Visiting Scholar .................................................................. 508 Financial Aid & Scholarships ................................................... 508 Financial Assistance Available ......................................... 508 Determining Eligibility ........................................................ 508 Application for Financial Aid ............................................. 508 Types of Financial Aid ....................................................... 509 Satisfactory Academic Progress ...................................... 511 Return of Title IV Funds .................................................... 512 Registration & Records ............................................................ 513 Auditing .............................................................................. 513 Change in Course Elections: Add, Drop, Withdrawal ........ 513 Change of Fees and Refunds ............................................ 514 Grades and Grading ........................................................... 514 Graduation/Application for Diploma ................................. 514 Instructor Requested Drop ................................................ 514 Registration Information ................................................... 514 Reporting of Grades .......................................................... 514 Transcripts ......................................................................... 514 Tuition Assessment and Fee Regulation .......................... 514 University of Michigan Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition ................................................................................ 515 Verification of Enrollment .................................................. 515 Veteran Affairs ................................................................... 516 Academic Policies - Graduate ......................................................... 516 Academic Actions and Exceptions .......................................... 516 Academic Honors ..................................................................... 517 Accelerated Masters Programs ............................................... 517 Exempting, Waiving, and Repeating Courses .......................... 518 Graduate Certificate Policy ...................................................... 518 Graduate Dual Degrees ............................................................ 519 Graduate Guest/Non-Candidate for Degree ............................ 519 Graduate Program Completion Requirements ........................ 520 Research, Thesis, and Dissertations ....................................... 520 Transfer Credit Policy ............................................................... 520 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters ............................................ 522 Applied and Computational Mathematics ............................... 526 Criminology and Criminal Justice ............................................ 528 Environmental Science ............................................................. 529 Psychology ................................................................................ 530 Health Psychology ............................................................. 530 Clinical Health Psychology ............................................... 531 Public Administration and Policy ............................................ 533 College of Business ......................................................................... 535 Accounting ................................................................................ 541 Business Administration .......................................................... 543 Business Analytics ................................................................... 545 Dual Degrees ............................................................................. 547 Dual Degree, MBA/MS in Finance ..................................... 547 Dual Degree, MBA/MS, Information Systems ................... 551 Dual Degree, MBA/MS, Supply Chain Management ......... 552 Dual Degree, MS in Accounting/MS in Finance ................ 554 Dual Degree, MBA/MSE in Industrial and Systems Engineering ........................................................................ 555 Dual Degree, MBA/MHSA .................................................. 558 Finance ...................................................................................... 560 Information Systems ................................................................ 562 Marketing .................................................................................. 563 Supply Chain Management ...................................................... 564 College of Education, Health, and Human Services ....................... 567 Applied Behavior Analysis ........................................................ 569 Community Based Education ................................................... 572 Early Childhood Education ....................................................... 572 Education .................................................................................. 574 Educational Leadership ............................................................ 578 Educational Technology (EDET) ............................................... 579 Health Information Technology ............................................... 580 Program Evaluation and Assessment ..................................... 580 Teaching .................................................................................... 581 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate Program ..................................................................................... 582 College of Engineering and Computer Science .............................. 583 Automotive Materials and Design ........................................... 586 Automotive Noise, Vibration and Harshness .......................... 587 Automotive Powertrains ........................................................... 587 Automotive Systems and Mobility .......................................... 587 Automotive Systems Engineering ........................................... 590 Bioengineering .......................................................................... 592 Computer and Information Science ......................................... 594 Computer Engineering .............................................................. 599 Control Systems ....................................................................... 600 Cybersecurity and Information Assurance .............................. 601 Data Science ............................................................................. 603 Electric Energy Technology ...................................................... 605 Electrical Engineering ............................................................... 605 Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering ................. 606 Energy Systems Engineering ................................................... 609 Engineering Management ........................................................ 610 Game Design ............................................................................. 611 Human Centered Design and Engineering ............................... 611 Industrial and Systems Engineering ........................................ 612 Information Systems and Technology .................................... 618 Information Systems Engineering ........................................... 619 Intelligent Systems in Engineering Applications ..................... 621 Manufacturing Systems Engineering ...................................... 621 Mechanical Engineering ........................................................... 622 Mechanical Sciences and Engineering .................................... 623 Plastic and Composite Materials ............................................. 626 Program and Project Management ......................................... 626 Robotics Engineering ............................................................... 627 Software Engineering ............................................................... 628 Systems Engineering ................................................................ 630 Vehicle Electronics and Controls ............................................. 631 Graduate Courses A-Z ..................................................................... 632 Accounting (ACC) ..................................................................... 632 African & African-Amer Studies (AAAS) .................................. 634 Anthropology (ANTH) ............................................................... 635 Arab American Studies (AAST) ................................................ 637 Art History (ARTH) .................................................................... 637 Automotive Engineering (AENG) .............................................. 638 Automotive Systems Engineering (ASE) ................................. 640 Automotive Systems & Mobility (ASM) ................................... 640 Bioengineering (BENG) ............................................................. 641 Biological Science (BIOL) ......................................................... 642 Business Administration (BA) .................................................. 643 Business Economics (BE) ........................................................ 644 Business Internship (BI) ........................................................... 645 Business Policy and Strategy (BPS) ........................................ 645 Chemistry (CHEM) .................................................................... 646 Communication (COMM) .......................................................... 646 Comparative Literature (COML) ............................................... 647 Computer & Computational Math (CCM) ................................. 647 Computer & Information Science (CIS) ................................... 648 Criminal Justice Studies (CRJ) ................................................ 655 Decision Sciences (DS) ............................................................ 658 Economics (ECON) ................................................................... 660 Educ A-Theoretical Foundatns (EDA) ...................................... 661 10 Capsule History of the University of Michigan-Dearborn Statement was formulated; (2) a new set of Campus Bylaws provided for a newly formed Faculty Senate; and (3) funds were received from the State for the construction of four major new facilities for the School of Engineering, the College of Business, the Center for Corporate and Professional Development, and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. In July of 2000, the Board of Regents appointed Daniel Little as UM- Dearborn's fifth Chancellor. Under Chancellor Little's leadership the campus has achieved record enrollment growth, increased the academic quality of the student body, and improved the academic support system for student success. During these years the campus came to embrace a metropolitan vision that encourages engagement with the community by students, faculty, and staff. Particular areas of metropolitan focus include supporting advanced manufacturing, contributing to racial and ethnic equality, enhancing P-K-12 education, addressing urban environmental issues, and contributing to progress in health care and health equity. Little has helped to build strong relationships between UM-Dearborn and a wide range of community-based organizations to enhance the impact and partnership of the university in the Detroit metropolitan region. The Chancellor also led the campus in establishing a public-private partnership to offer a student-housing option for the first time on campus since the 1980s. In 2009, UM-Dearborn welcomed its fourth Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Catherine A. Davy. Under her leadership, the School of Education was transformed into the College of Education, Health, and Human Services with a focus on health studies. In addition, a new campus-wide general education program titled the Dearborn Discovery Core was developed. Finally, in the fall 2014, Provost Davy led the successful reaccreditation of UM-Dearborn by the Higher Learning Commission.. Source of information up to 1984: A Gift Renewed, written by Professor Elton D. Higgs. University of Michigan-Dearborn 11 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN- DEARBORN OFFICERS Regents of the University Jordan B. Acker, Huntington Woods Michael J. Behm, Grand Blanc Mark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor Paul W. Brown, Ann Arbor Sarah Hubbard, Okemos Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms Ron Weiser, Ann Arbor Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor Mark S. Schlissel, ex officio Executive Officers of the University Mark S. Schlissel, M.D., Ph.D., President Domenico Grasso, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of Michigan-Dearborn Debasish Dutta, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of Michigan-Flint Sally J. Churchill, J.D., Vice President and Secretary of the University Susan M. Collins, PhD, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Martino Harmon, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life Brian T. Smith, B.A., (Interim) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rebecca Cunningham, M.D, Vice President for Research Timothy G. Lynch, J.D., Vice President and General Counsel Thomas A. Baird, A.B., Vice President for Development Kallie Bila Michels, M.A., Vice President for Communications Ravi Pendse, Ph.D, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Chris Kolb, B.S., Vice President for Government Relations University of Michigan-Dearborn Administrative Organization & Officers Domenico Grasso, Ph.D., Chancellor Gabriella Scarlatta, M., PhD, (interim) Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Keisha Blevins, B.A., J.D, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Chancellor Bryan Dadey, M.B.A., Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Amy Finley, Ph.D., Dean of Students Kenneth C. Kettenbeil, B.A., Vice Chancellor for External Relations Maureen Linker, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Director, Mardigian Library Carrie Shumaker, M.B.A., Director of Information Technology, Strategy and Operations and Chief Information Officer Mitchell Sollenberger, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success and Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Melissa Stone, M.B.A., Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Casandra Ulbrich, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Armen Zakarian, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Research Academic Deans Raju Balakrishnan, Ph.D., College of Business Martin J. Hershock, Ph.D., College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Ghassan Kridli, Ph.D. College of Engineering and Computer Science Ann Lampkin-Williams, Ph.D., College of Education, Health, and Human Services Directors Katherine Allen, M.B.A., Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships Rima Berry-Hung, M.A., Director, Human Resources Andrew Beverly, M.A., Director, Student Advising Resource Team Lindsey Tarrant Bookman, M.A., Director, Undergraduate Advising & Records, College of Education, Health, and Human Services  Perry V. Boyd II, M.P.A, Director, Office of TRIO Programs Sara Byczek, Ph.D., L.P., Director, Counseling and Psychological Services & Disability Services Shareia N. Carter, M.L.S., Director, Center for Social Justice and Inclusion Becky Chadwick, B.A., Executive Director, Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness David A. Disney, M.S., Director, Student Union and Events Cheryl Donohoe, M.P.A., Executive Director,  Business & Foundation Engagement and Director of the Business Engagement Center Laura Drabczyk, M.A., Director, Office of Emergency Management Bryan Earl, M.S., Interim Director, Athletics & Recreation Amy E. Finley, Ph.D., Dean of Students Cristina M. Frendo, B.A., Director,  Alumni Engagement Laura Garling, M.Des., Director, Web Strategy and Services Susanne Gassel, M.A., Director, Undergraduate Academic Advising & Student Success, College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters  Carol L. Glick, P.E., M.S., Executive Director, Facilities Operations Gary Gorski, B.S., Chief of Police and Director,  Public Safety Lisa Remsing Hall, Ph.D., Director, Undergraduate Academic Advising, College of Engineering and Computer Science Tracy S. Hall, Ph.D., Executive Director, Office of Metropolitan Impact Pamela Heatlie, J.D., Director, Office for Institutional Equity Noel G. Hornbacher, M.B.A., Director, Financial Services Kevin Lewtschanyn, M.A., Director, Recruitment, Office of Undergraduate Admissions Maureen Linker, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs and Director, Mardigian Library Francisco Lopez, M.A., Director, International Affairs Beth Marmarelli, Director, Communications and Marketing Deb K. Peffer, M.A., Director, Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions Kathleen M. Pepin, M.U.P., A.I.C.P., Director, Facilities Planning Thomas Perez, M.S., Director, Environment Health and Safety Scott N. Riggs, M.A., Director, Global Engagement Britta Roan, M.S., (Interim) Director, Career Education & Career Services Carrie Shumaker, M.B.A., Director, Information Technology, Strategy and Operations and Chief Information Officer Laurie Sutch, M.LIS, Executive Director, Talent Gateway and Senior Associate Director, Experience+ Timothy D. Taylor, B.B.A., University Registrar and Director, Enrollment Services Carla Vecchiola, Ph.D., Director, Hub for Teaching and Learning Claudia Walters, Ph.D., Director, Environmental Interpretive Center Trista Wdziekonski, M.A., Executive Director, Graduate Enrollment Management Susan Wells, Director, Undergraduate Program Advising, College of Business Citizens Advisory Committee Diana Abouali 12 University of Michigan-Dearborn Officers Ismael Ahmed Donna Inch Emily Kolinski Morris David Kurzmann Timothy Meyer Brett Wheatley University of Michigan-Dearborn 15 • Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) • Master of Science in Finance (MSF) List of Graduate Programs UM-Dearborn programs (non-Rackham) include: • Accounting (p. 541), MSA • Applied Behavioral Analysis (p. 569), MA • Applied and Computational Mathematics (p. 526), MS • Artificial Intelligence (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/graduate/ college-engineering-computer-science/artificial-intelligence/), MS • Automotive Systems and Mobility, (p. 587) DEng • Automotive Systems Engineering (p. 590), MSE • Bioengineering (p. 592), MSE • Business Administration (p. 543), MBA • Business Analytics (p. 545), MS • Community Based Education (p. 572), MA • Computer and Information Science (p. 594), MS • Computer Engineering (p. 599), MSE • Criminology and Criminal Justice (p. 528), MS • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, (p. 601) MS • Data Science (p. 260), MS • Early Childhood Education (p. 572), MA • Education (p. 574), MA, EdS, EdD • Educational Leadership (p. 578), MAEL • Educational Technology (p. 579), MA • Electrical Engineering (p. 605), MSE • Electrical and Computer Engineering (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ graduate/college-engineering-computer-science/electrical-and- computer-engineering/), DEng • Energy Systems Engineering (p. 609), MSE • Engineering Management (p. 610), MS • Environmental Science (p. 529), MS • Finance (p. 560), MSF • Health Information Technology (p. 580), MS • Human Centered Design and Engineering (p. 611), MS • Industrial and Systems Engineering (p. 612), MSE • Information Systems Technology (p. 618), MS • Information Systems (p. 562), MS • Manufacturing Systems Engineering (p. 621), MSE • Marketing, (p. 563) MS • Materials Science and Engineering (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ graduate/college-engineering-computer-science/materials-science- engineering/), MSE • Mechanical Engineering (p. 622), MSE • Program and Project Management (p. 626), MS • Program Evaluation and Assessment (p. 580), MA • Psychology (p. 530), MS • Public Administration and Policy, (p. 533) MPAP • Robotics Engineering (p. 627), MSE • Software Engineering (p. 628), MS • Supply Chain Management (p. 564), MS • Teaching (p. 581), MAT The UM-Dearborn programs offered under the auspices of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies (hereafter Rackham) include: • Computer and Information Science (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ graduate/college-engineering-computer-science/computer- information-science/), PhD • Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, (p. 606) PhD • Industrial and Systems Engineering (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ graduate/college-engineering-computer-science/industrial-systems- engineering/), PhD • Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (http:// catalog.umd.umich.edu/graduate/college-engineering-computer- science/mechanical-sciences-engineering/), PhD Current University of Michigan-Dearborn undergraduate students may be interested in pursuing a 4+1 accelerated option, formatted to save students time and money to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree. This is achieved by combining a portion of both undergraduate and graduate coursework. Eligibility requirements vary by program. • Accounting 4+1 Option (https://umdearborn.edu/cob/graduate- programs/degree-programs/ms-accounting/accounting-41-option/) • Applied Behavior Analysis 4+1 Option (https://umdearborn.edu/ cehhs/graduate-programs/areas-study/ms-applied-behavior- analysis/41-applied-behavior-analysis-accelerated-program/) • Applied and Computational Mathematics 4+1 Option (https:// umdearborn.edu/casl/graduate-programs/programs/master-science- applied-and-computational-mathematics/applied-and-computational- mathematics-41-option/) • Bioengineering 4+1 Option (https://umdearborn.edu/cecs/ departments/mechanical-engineering/undergraduate-programs/41- bioengineering-program/) • Criminology and Criminal Justice 4+1 Option (https:// umdearborn.edu/casl/graduate-programs/programs/master-science- criminology-and-criminal-justice/41-option/) •  Dual Bioengineering/Mechanical Engineering Accelerated Undergraduate/Master’s Studies Option (https://umdearborn.edu/ cecs/departments/mechanical-engineering/undergraduate- programs/beme-dual-accelerated-masters-program/) • Educational Technology 4+1 Option (https://umdearborn.edu/ cehhs/graduate-programs/areas-study/ma-educational-technology- online/41-educational-technology-accelerated-program/) 16 Academic Policies - Campus ACADEMIC POLICIES - CAMPUS Academic Code of Conduct (p. 16) Add/Drop (p. 19) Waitlist Attendance Requirement (p. 19) Audit of Courses (p. 19) CIP Code Assignment Policy (p. 20) Classroom and Learning Management System Course Access Policy (p. 20) Classroom Course Access Learning Management System Course Access Corequisites and Prerequisites (p. 20) Course Load (p. 21) Cross-Listed Course Policy (p. 21) Disruptive Student Behavior (p. 21) Exceptions and Petitions (p. 24) Face Covering Policy for COVID-19 (p. 25) Final Exams and Study Days (p. 25) Final Assessment Policy Grading System (p. 26) Statement of Academic Integrity (p. 30) Withdrawal Policy (p. 30) Academic Code of Conduct I. General Principles The Academic Code of Conduct (ACC) for the University of Michigan- Dearborn is based on the premise that undergraduate and graduate students will perform honestly and ethically on all tests, projects, and assignments. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner conducive to an environment of academic integrity and of respect for the educational process. Therefore, an individual should realize that deception for the purpose of individual gain is an offense against the members of the community. All students and instructors are required to familiarize themselves with the ACC, its implications and effects. Any alleged or affirmed violation of the ACC by undergraduate or graduate students will be dealt with in accordance with the procedures described below. An alleged violation is defined as an incident in which an instructor discovered a potential offense of the ACC by a student. An affirmed violation is defined as an incident for which the time has elapsed for an allegation the student did not appeal or if the student filed a timely appeal, the academic integrity board has entered a decision that the student is responsible for the misconduct. II. Prohibited Academic Conduct The actions cited as prohibited conduct should be used as a guide rather than an exhaustive list of behaviors that the University considers misconduct and subject to disciplinary action. 1. Plagiarism: includes representing the words, ideas, or work of others as one’s own in writing or presentations, and failing to give proper credit to the original source; failing to properly acknowledge and cite language from another source, including paraphrased text; failing to properly cite any ideas, images, technical work, creative content, or other material taken from published or unpublished sources in any medium, including online material or oral presentations, and including the author’s own previous work. 2. Cheating: includes copying from other’s exam or other evaluative assignment; referring to or using notes, books, digital devices or resources, or other materials for an exam or other evaluative assignment without explicit permission of the instructor; submitting work that was previously used for another class without the informed permission of the instructor; discussing or sharing information about questions or answers on an exam or other evaluative assignment without explicit permission of the instructor; giving, taking, or receiving a copy of an exam without explicit permission of the instructor; allowing another person to take an exam or complete an assignment for the student; attempting to change the result of an exam or other evaluation. 3. Fabrication: includes alterations to transcripts, grades, letters of recommendation, or other evaluations of or for any current or former student. 4. Aiding and Abetting: includes altering documents affecting academic records; aiding others to commit any act prohibited by the ACC; effort to aid or encourage the academic misconduct of others, such as encouraging another student to share individually assigned work with other students; forging a signature of authorization or falsifying information on an official academic document, election form, grade report, letter of permission, petition, or any document designed to meet or exempt a student from an established University or unit academic regulation. 5. Interference: obstructing or hindering the work or study of a member of the faculty, or staff, or a student at the University. III. Notice, Initial Finding, and Reporting to the Dean of Students Office 1. Notice. To the extent practical, an instructor has ten (10) academic calendar days [1] from the discovery of a potential offense of the ACC to inform the student(s) of the offense. The instructor shall inform the student of the nature of the ACC charges; explain the possible sanctions that may be imposed as a result of the allegation; provide an opportunity to the student to meet with the instructor[2] (p.  ); and inform the student that the case may be reported to the Dean of Students Office if the student does not respond in five (5) academic calendar days. 2. Initial Meeting. At the initial meeting with the instructor, the student will have the opportunity to be heard, ask questions, see all the evidence the instructor can obtain at the time, and accept or refute the allegation. This meeting should occur in a timely fashion and, if practicable, within fifteen (15) academic calendar days from the instructor’s initial notice provided to the student. After the University of Michigan-Dearborn 17 meeting, the instructor will find the student either responsible or not responsible for the alleged violation of the ACC, and in the earlier case shall report the matter to the Dean of Students Office in a timely fashion and, if practicable, within twenty (20) academic calendar days from the initial contact with the student, as specified in Steps 3 and 4 below. If the student does not respond within five (5) academic calendar days of the instructor’s initial contact, or does not appear for the scheduled meeting, the instructor will proceed to find the student either responsible or not responsible for the alleged violation and report the matter to the Dean of Students Office in a timely fashion and, if practicable, within ten (10) academic calendar days from the initial contact with the student, as specified in Steps 3 and 4 below. 3. Reporting to the Dean of Students Office. All cases where the instructor finds the student responsible shall be reported as outlined in this Policy to the Dean of Students Office. In the report, the instructor shall include all supporting documentation, and imposed sanctions, using the online reporting form[3] (p.  ) and inform the student that a report of the incident has been submitted to the Dean of Students Office, and the student has the right to appeal after receiving a notification from the Dean of Students Office unless the violation is an informal one as specified in Step 4 below. 4. Instructor Resolution and Informal Reporting. Instructors may wish to resolve a basic case of misconduct at the classroom level. Specifically, if the student has accepted responsibility for the allegation and course level sanctions, then the instructor may choose to check the option “informal if eligible” when reporting the matter to the Dean of Students Office outlined in this Policy. However, if the option is checked but the student is ineligible for a new informal violation, as specified below, then the student can still appeal the allegation. If the option “informal if eligible” is checked and the student has zero (0) or one (1) informal violation on records, then the student has one more informal violation recorded and the matter will be considered closed. The Dean of Students Office shall keep records of informal ACC violations, but not in the University Academic Integrity Database. Any undergraduate or graduate student can have a maximum of two (2) informal violations. Any alleged violation may be reported either to be with or without the option “informal if eligible” being checked; even the first time alleged violation of a student may be reported without the option “informal if eligible” being checked; and an alleged violation of a student with affirmed violations may be reported with the option “informal if eligible” being checked. Besides classroom sanctions, if required by the Dean of Students Office, students with informal violations shall attend ACC training programs. 5. Confirmation of Finding. Upon receiving a report from an instructor, if the option “informal if eligible” is not checked or the student has two (2) informal violations on records and thus is ineligible for any more informal violations, the Dean of Students Office shall send an email or letter which secures a delivery receipt to the student within five (5) academic calendar days of receiving the report of the alleged violation with the following information: 1) allegation of misconducts, along with all documentation submitted by the instructor; 2) notification that the record of the alleged incident is in the University Academic Integrity Database; 3) explanation of the services and support provided by the Ombuds Services Office in the Division of Student Affairs in relation to ACC violations, and encourage students to contact the Ombuds Services Office regarding the alleged violation for their own protection; 4) the student has the right to appeal through the Academic Integrity Board in the college offering the course within ten (10) academic calendar days of receiving the notification letter from the Dean of Students Office, and the alleged violation becomes an affirmed violation and college wide sanctions specified in Section VII.2 apply if the student does not appeal on time; 5) if the student chooses to appeal, then the student needs to initiate an appeal by completing and submitting to the Dean of Students Office a copy of the Academic Appeal Form, along with supporting documentation; and 6) if the student has a prior affirmed violation in the University Academic Integrity Database, the Dean of Students will provide information related to the consequences of a repeat violation. Any instructional faculty member or proctoring service staff may submit an online report even if the member or staff does not have the direct authority to impose an appropriate penalty. The reporting person, if not the instructor of the student involved, shall first contact the instructor if possible. Under no circumstances should the reporting person share confidential information about the ACC process or case with others, except with the responsible Associate Dean/Department Chair/Program Head in the college offering the course, the Dean of Students Office, and the instructor of record. IV. Academic Integrity Board Jurisdiction, Composition, and Conflict of Interest In each college, there shall be established an Academic Integrity Board, which shall be a permanent standing committee and have jurisdiction over alleged violations of the ACC. The Board shall consist of at least three (3) full-time instructors and at least two (2) non-voting students, the Ombuds Services Office director or designee as an ex-officio, non-voting, advisory member, and the student conduct officer or designee from the Dean of Students Office as an ex-officio, non-voting, advisory member. The instructors shall be appointed by the college’s executive committee and the Student Government President shall select the student members who shall have no record of alleged or affirmed ACC violations. A chair of the Board, chosen from its members, shall function as the administrative head. Members of the Board shall disqualify themselves from hearing a case if they believe their capacity for making an objective judgment in the case is or may reasonably appear to be impaired. Members should not disqualify themselves for any other reason. Replacements for disqualified members shall be selected in the manner described in paragraph one of Section IV. V. Academic Integrity Board Procedure for ACC Violations and Appeals 1. At each hearing or meeting, three voting Board members need to attend. A hearing of the Academic Integrity Board shall be called by the Dean of Students Office if a student appeals the finding(s) against them within ten (10) academic calendar days of receiving the letter from the Dean of Students Office. 2. If the student does not appeal, the Dean of Students Office shall inform the instructor to confirm the accusation, and ensure that the affirmed ACC violations be entered into the University Academic Integrity Database, and shall conduct a search of the database for prior affirmed ACC violations by the student. 3. If the student appeals, then the Dean of Students Office shall schedule a hearing by the Academic Integrity Board, with all documentation provided by the instructor and the student. To the extent practicable, the Dean of Students Office will redact unique identifying student and instructor information (i.e., name, UMID number). The Academic Integrity Board hearing shall be held in a 20 CIP Code Assignment Policy auditing a course is charged the usual fee for that course. Any specific conditions must be enunciated by the instructor at the time permission is granted for the audit. Please consult your college’s advising office for additional guidance. Non-degree seeking students should consult the advising office associated with the college offering the course. Students admitted to a program that requires auditing are exempt from this policy; however, the instructor may still place conditions on the audit through the end of the add/drop period for the semester. CIP Code Assignment Policy Process for Assigning CIP Codes to Academic Programs Introduction The federal government’s Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code taxonomy is part of a system which allows tracking and reporting of program enrollments and completion data at higher education institutions. Each academic program is assigned a CIP code describing the curriculum and occasionally the degree. The CIP code taxonomy facilitates comparisons of programs across colleges and universities more reliably than by just considering program names. Although CIP codes are mostly invisible to students and faculty, they are important administratively for federal financial aid, considerations related to visas for international students, and for federal reporting. CIP Code Structure A CIP code is a six-digit code, made up of three groupings of two digits. The first two digits define the most general grouping of related programs (call the CIP area). For example, all CIP codes that start with 26 are in the broad area called “Biological and Biomedical Sciences”. The second two digits represent sub-areas within the two-digit sequence. For example, under the CIP code 26 are 26.01 (Biology), 26.02 (Biochemistry), and 26.03 (Botany). The full six-digit code represents a specific academic program. For example, 26.0205 is the CIP code for Molecular Biochemistry. CIP Code Assignment The appropriate CIP code is assigned by the department/unit faculty to an academic program when it is created and sent through the curriculum approval process. Responsibility for assigning CIP codes to new academic programs, or for changing existing CIP codes, rests with the respective college/unit with input from Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Office of the Registrar, Graduate Studies, Financial Aid, Office of International Affairs, and the Associate Provosts.  If input front the reviewing offices conflicts with the CIP code recommendation of the unit, the Office of the Provost will arrange for an additional evaluation and make the final determination on the most appropriate CIP code for the program. Changes to CIP codes must also follow the same process and be approved through the UCDC undergraduate or graduate curriculum committees (as a program change) to become effective at the start of the next Fall term. Classroom and Learning Management System Course Access Policy Classroom Course Access The University of Michigan-Dearborn campus has based its classroom access policy on the following statements from Chapter 8.D.5. of the University of Michigan Faculty Handbook titled, "Authorized and Unauthorized Persons in the Classroom": "Generally, persons not enrolled or otherwise officially authorized to attend a course should not be permitted to attend classes. Authorized individuals include prospective students who are visiting a class pursuant to a school or college admissions program." Members of the faculty have some discretion in permitting guests into their classroom or laboratory. A guest is defined as anyone who is not officially enrolled in the particular course or laboratory and has received an explicit and time-limited invitation by the course instructor. Guests include faculty, staff, non-registered students, or community members. Faculty must be mindful of student privacy concerns and the need of the campus to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Faculty can permit guests to attend up to two weeks of classes before submitting a one-time petition to their department chair to extend the access period for an additional two weeks of classes. Department chairs shall consider safety, resources, privacy, and fairness in their decisions. University of Michigan Dearborn students with a need to attend a course for longer than four weeks have the option to elect the course under the University auditing policy. Learning Management System Course Access Instructors of record and officially registered students will automatically receive access to the University of Michigan-Dearborn Learning Management System (LMS). Waitlisted students will also automatically receive LMS access, but in a view-only state. In addition to these automatic additions from the student information system, the University permits adding teaching assistants, supplemental instructors, and inviting outside and/or guest speakers to the LMS in accordance with FERPA and privacy considerations. Whereas students with incomplete grades from a previous semester may be granted limited guest access to the physical classroom or laboratory as above under the Classroom Course Access policy (two weeks), they will be granted continued access to the LMS course materials in the closed course/section in which they were enrolled for the duration of the time in their incomplete contract. Faculty can obtain extended access to closed courses with assistance from the LMS support staff. For courses similar to independent study and directed research, faculty shall only use the LMS generated dedicated course shells, which may not be combined with other shells. Note that this access policy does not apply to classroom visits- virtual or otherwise- arranged between the instructor and the college, department, or peer evaluators for purposes such as mentoring, promotion, evaluation, instructional design, or embedded academic and technical support. Corequisites and Prerequisites Students are required to follow all prerequisites and comments listed in the Schedule of Classes and Undergraduate or Graduate Catalog, or the "Course Descriptions" section. Special attention should be given to courses in which a concurrent election is required (e.g., Chemistry 134). For such courses, the student must also register for the Recitation/ Laboratory if different from the course reference number (CRN) for the lecture. Students will be prevented from registering for courses for which the proper corequisites and prerequisites are missing. Any exceptions to University of Michigan-Dearborn 21 this policy requires approval from the department or college offering the course. Course Load Students at the undergraduate level may elect a maximum of 18 credit hours in a given semester. Students at the graduate level may elect a maximum of 12 credit hours in a 15-week semester and a maximum of 8 credit hours in a 7-week semester. For graduate programs, individual colleges may impose a lower limit than this campus wide policy. All students should contact their college for policies and procedures regarding electing hours in excess of the maximum. Cross-Listed Course Policy Approval for all new and modified undergraduate and graduate courses begins at the discipline/program level. Normally, one or more faculty will draft a proposal to be considered by their discipline/program colleagues which – if approved – must be sent to the department executive committee for consideration. Once approved by the department executive committee, the college curriculum committee has sign-off authority on all course proposals. The next step is for the University Curriculum and Degree Committee (UCDC) to consider all undergraduate proposals. Graduate proposals need to be sent to the Graduate Subcommittee of UCDC. UCDC has established the following policies regarding cross-listed courses among the colleges: 1.  If a course is cross-listed, the originating discipline or department[1] (p.  )  “owns” the course in the sense that they can determine when it will be offered and who will teach it. 2. If one party to a cross listing decides to delist the course, that is permitted but the other discipline or department must be told prior to the change being approved.  3. If there is a faculty departure, the home or originating discipline or department continues to “own” the course. 4. If a faculty member goes on sabbatical or other leave, the originating or home discipline or department determines whether the course will be offered and who will teach it. Campus Definitions for Cross-Listed and Equivalent Courses Cross-listed Courses: A cross-listed course is a single course that meets together but is offered under more than one discipline heading or course number. There are two major types of cross-listed courses: 1. Across discipline cross listing: The course number is usually the same (preferred), but occasionally one discipline will use a different number for the cross listed course. These courses must have the exact same curricula and course requirements. Therefore, they cannot be taught at different student levels (undergraduate and graduate) or course levels (lower level 100/1000-200/2000) vs. upper level 300/3000-400/4000)). • Courses must share a course title, credit hours, description, prerequisites, co-requisites, student level, meeting time and days, instructor, classroom, registration restrictions, grade mode and repeatability rules. If one course in a cross listed arrangement is offered, all courses in the cross listed arrangement must be offered. • Credit may only be earned for the course under one of the cross- listing designations. • If a course fulfills a requirement for a major, minor or distribution category, all courses cross listed with that course shall be considered to fulfill the same requirement. 2. Meets with or dual listed or split level or concurrently scheduled or cross level cross listing: These courses are distinguished from across discipline cross listed courses by the fact that only some portion of the academic experience is common between the classes, although they are likely to meet as one class. They may be taught as different student levels (undergraduate and graduate) or course levels (lower level and upper level). All students earn the same amount of credit for the course, but more rigorous work is required of students enrolled under the upper level number or graduate level number. Like across discipline cross listing, credits may only be earned for the course under one designation. Equivalent Courses: Students may receive credit for only one course when courses are determined to be equivalent by the originating faculty. Unlike cross listed courses, equivalent courses usually do not meet together.  Circumstances under which equivalency may occur: 1. A course has its number changed (e.g., a topics course becomes a regular course with a permanent new course number). 2. The courses have substantial overlap in curricula and course requirements (e.g., MATH104 and MATH105).  Students who receive credit for a course under one course number may not also receive credit for the equivalent course under a different course number.   [1] (p.  ) The college that first approves the course through the actions of the college's curriculum committee will be defined as the “originating discipline” or “originating department.” Disruptive Student Behavior I. PREAMBLE When disruptive behavior occurs in the class, the instructor shall make reasonable effort to address the disruption with the student, preferably in private. Toward that end, the instructor and student may consult with Ombuds Services, the Dean of Students, the department chair, or other University offices to discuss ways to resolve the situation informally at any time during the process set forth in this policy. II. DEFINITION Disruptive student behavior in the classroom (on and off campus) is likely to negatively affect the educational experience of the students and instructor(s). Disruptive behavior is defined as any speech or actions that hampers the ability of the instructor(s) to teach or students to learn. Examples of disruptive behavior include, but are not limited to: • Creating excessive noise • Refusal to comply with instructor direction • Unreasonable interference with class discussion including, but not limited to, failure to respect the rights of other students to express their viewpoints • Talking when the instructor or others are speaking • Verbal abuse or threat of instructor or other students (e.g., taunting, badgering, intimidation) • Repeated obscenities 22 Disruptive Student Behavior • Making/receiving personal phone calls • Leaving and entering class frequently in the absence of notice to instructor of illness or other extenuating circumstances • Persisting in disruptive personal conversations with other students NOTE: The expectation at the University is that students must maintain appropriate behavior regardless of their viewpoints. This policy applies only to disruptive actions or speech by students that negatively impacts the educational environment, not the views or opinions of any individuals or groups. III. PROCEDURE Should the instructor elect to withdraw the disruptive student from class, the following procedures must be followed. Where this policy conflicts with the Non-Academic Code of Conduct, this policy will prevail with respect to disruptive behavior in the academic setting. STEP ONE: INSTRUCTOR’S RESPONSE TO DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR When non-threatening disruptive behavior occurs in a class: A. The instructor will verbally or (in the case of online or hybrid class situations) via email warn the student that their behavior is disruptive and that it must cease immediately or the student may face removal from the class. B. If the student fails to again comply with the instructor’s warning to cease the disruptive behavior, the instructor may give a second warning and note that the next disruption will lead to the student being asked to leave the classroom or online space for the remainder of the class period. C. If the student is asked to leave the classroom for the remainder of the period based on a third disruptive incident, but refuses, the instructor may summon the campus police to escort the student from the classroom. If online class, faculty can moderate and/or temporarily disable LMS functions to prevent the student from further activity until a resolution is determined. D. At the conclusion of the class period the instructor should file a CARE report. E. If at any time the instructor or student believes it would be beneficial to contact Ombuds Services, the student may consult an Ombudsperson in an effort to resolve the matter. F. If the student’s non-threatening disruptive behavior persists in subsequent course meetings instructor(s) may proceed to Step Two, below. When threatening disruptive behavior occurs in a class: A. If the instructor believes the disruptive behavior poses an immediate threat to the safety of the instructor, the student, or any other students or persons, the instructor should summon the campus police to report the incident and remove the student from the class if on campus, regardless of whether a warning has been issued. At the conclusion of the class period the instructor should immediately file a CARE report. B. If the instructor believes the student should not be permitted to return to the class to continue in that course, the student should proceed to Step Two, below. STEP TWO: WITHDRAWAL PROCESS A. THE INSTRUCTOR 1. If the instructor believes that withdrawing the student from the course is the appropriate course of action, the instructor shall, within one (1) business day of the disruptive incident, file a report with the Dean of Students’ Office detailing the disruptive incident(s). The Dean of Students will immediately notify the faculty member’s department chair. 2. If the Instructor has the disruptive student in more than one class, and the Instructor believes that the student is disrupting learning in more than one of those classes, or when the student is exhibiting threatening and/or intimidating behavior outside the class (e.g., in the instructor’s office, outside the classroom, 3 etc.), the instructor may recommend that the student is removed from all courses taught by that instructor. B. DEAN OF STUDENTS Except for extenuating circumstances, the following steps will be followed: 1. Upon receipt of the disruptive student report from the faculty member, the Dean of Students and the faculty member’s department chair shall determine if the threshold for a formal process is required. 2. If the decision has been made to pursue a formal process, the Dean of Students shall notify the student via University of Michigan-Dearborn email within 3 business day of receiving the Instructor’s report. The email shall include: • Notice to the student that a formal evaluation process has begun; • A written description of the disruptive behavior incident and faculty complaint; • A link to the Disruptive Student Conduct Policy, which includes a description of the appeals process; • A statement letting the student know of the 5 business day deadline to respond to the complaint; and • Ombuds Services contact information. 3. The Dean of Students and department chair have the authority to put interim measures into place until a resolution has been reached, as needed to serve the academic mission of the University. Interim measures may include separation from the class(es) or other interventions deemed appropriate. These measures may be kept in place until the end of any review or appeal process. To the extent possible the university will provide opportunities for the student to continue working on their coursework. Failure to abide by the interim interventions is a violation of this Policy and may lead to additional disciplinary actions. 4. The Dean of Students and department chair shall make themselves available to meet with the student as soon as possible within 5 business days after notice is provided to the student. 5. Within 5 business days after meeting with the student, or if the student does not avail him/herself of the meeting option, the Dean of Students and department chair shall decide on the University of Michigan-Dearborn 25 Financial Aid recipients and students who receive Veteran Educational benefits are advised to meet with the appropriate office to review any possible effects from the petition approval.   [1]  Each unit shall have a committee serving as an academic standards committee (ASC) with a minimum of three faculty members. ASC will include an ex officio academic advisor (non-voting) who will present objectively to the committee, provide context for each case, answer questions and provide clarifications. Face Covering Policy for COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing all of us to act differently, think creatively and adapt frequently and quickly to new procedures and expectations. The student experience at UM-Dearborn is different this year, but what isn’t different is the myriad of programs and activities designed to foster growth opportunities and build community. Faculty and staff have been working hard identifying ways to deliver innovative and impactful learning experiences that meet the UM-Dearborn standard of excellence. UM-Dearborn is following guidance from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, as well as the Center for Disease Control. For the most up-to-date policies and procedures regarding face masks on campus, please review the UM-Dearborn COVID-19 Response page (https://umdearborn.edu/offices/external-relations/key-issues/um- dearborn-covid-19-response/students/). Final Exams and Study Days Within the first week of the term, each University of Michigan-Dearborn instructor is expected to provide enrolled students in attendance with a syllabus specifying the major requirements and evaluation methods of the course. If a final exam is planned, it must be administered during the period of time set aside following the last day of classes for final examinations. Neither students nor faculty members may make changes in the published examination schedule without prior approval of the Registrar. Final Assessment Policy  Assessment of student learning is an important element of maintaining a high quality education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. To that end, the University considers the administration of a final assessment (e.g., a final exam, a term project, a term paper, or similar) to be a common practice. It is the policy of the University to adhere to the final examination schedule as published in the Schedule of Classes each semester. This policy applies to all students. 1. Final Exam Scheduling: The week of classes preceding the scheduled final examination period should be used primarily for continued instruction in order to satisfy the number of contact hours required for the course. No final examinations are to be given during the seven days preceding the start of the examination period. Mid-term exams are permitted, provided that there is a final examination or meaningful assessment scheduled during the final examination period. Lab practicums and seminar projects/presentations may be scheduled during the last week of classes. Individual students may be granted a variance from these policies, provided the instructor is satisfied that the exception is based on good and sufficient reasons, and that such an exception for an early or late examination will not prejudice the interests of other students in the course. 2. Examination Conflicts: A conflict occurs when a student has two or more final examinations scheduled at the same time. For instances of conflicts, adjustments are made according to this schedule: • For Fall semester and Summer I semester the course section whose subject code abbreviation is nearest the beginning of the alphabet is adjusted. • For Winter semester and Summer II semester the course the course section whose subject code abbreviation is nearest the end of the alphabet is adjusted. • If the conflicting courses are in the same discipline/subject code, the higher course number is adjusted. • If the conflict is the result of one course instructor changing their final examination day/time (see Number 4 below), the instructor who changed their day/time must work out the conflicts with their students. 3. Excessive Final Examinations: Excessive final Examinations occur when a student has three or more final examinations scheduled in any 24 hour period (or on any day during the final examination period). A course(s) may be moved from the 24 hour period (leaving a maximum of two courses), using the following rules: • For Fall and Summer I semesters, the course section whose subject code abbreviation is nearest the beginning of the alphabet should accommodate the student. • For Winter and Summer II semesters, the course the course section whose subject code abbreviation is nearest the end of the alphabet should accommodate the student. • If more than one course belongs to the same discipline/subject code, the higher course number should accommodate the student. 4. Final Exam Rescheduling: For those rare circumstances when there is a need to reschedule the final exam for the entire class, the instructor of record must first obtain the approval of the department chair and subsequently the signatures of all the students enrolled in the class approving of the schedule change, which should be sent to the Registration and Records. These approvals must be obtained no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled exam day. Department chairs will ensure that final exam rescheduling is reserved for only rare circumstances. When department chairs approve such requests, the department must inform the Registrar’s Office and obtain a new classroom space for the exam.    Students with excessive final examinations may seek accommodation with the assistance of the Registrar’s Office before the final day of the regular drop period for the term. When students fail to make arrangements via the Registrar’s Office by this deadline, accommodation is not guaranteed. For timely requests, once notified by the Registrar’s Office, it is the responsibility of the faculty to make reasonable efforts to provide the student with an alternative examination time.  A student may address complaints related to the final examination procedures in a course to the chair of the department or the dean of the college in which the course is offered, or to the Office of the Student Ombuds. 26 Grading System All final grades are due at 2:00 p.m. two days after the last final examination date, regardless of when each final assessment is scheduled. Grading System Grade point averages (scholastic averages) are computed by dividing the honor points a student has earned by the hours elected. The term grade point average and the cumulative grade point average are computed for each student at the end of each term and become part of the student's official UM-Dearborn academic record. Symbols used in the grade reporting system common to all units are: F, failed (pass/fail option election); I, incomplete; NR, grade not reported; P, passed (pass/fail option election); S, satisfactory (courses graded S/E or S/U); NC, no credit; VI, audit; W, drop/withdrawal; X, absent from final examination; U, unsatisfactory (courses graded S/U only); Y, indicates the course extends beyond the term. The grades of E, IE, UE or XE are not assigned honor points and thus will lower the student's grade point average. The grade NC is used only for certain courses. When this grade is officially granted, the grade NC and the course will appear on the student's transcript, but the course will not be used in computing a grade point average. The recording of grades on a student's official academic record is governed by the following (4.0) grading system: Letter Grade Honor Points A,A+ 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- 0.7 E 0.0 Note: The A+ and D- grades are not used by Engineering instructors. The A+ grade is not used by Education instructors. Grades associated with transfer credit from other schools or colleges (including other University of Michigan campuses) are neither recorded nor used in computing grade point averages of students. Students may repeat a course no more than two times. All grades received must appear on the transcript, but only the last grade received is counted in the grade point average (GPA). Please see the appropriate Graduate Repeat Course Policy (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ academic-policies-graduate/exempting-waiving-repeating-courses/) or Undergraduate Repeat Course Policy (see below) for more information. Grades of D- in the College of Engineering & Computer Science A grade of D- is not considered passing in any CECS course. If a CECS student earns a D- in a course from another academic unit it will not count toward a CECS degree or certificate and must be repeated. Audit, Pass/Fail, and Non-Credit Courses in the College of Engineering & Computer Science CECS students cannot take required courses within their major on an audit or pass/fail basis. Any course audited or taken pass/fail will not count towards the degree, even as a general elective. In addition, CECS students cannot use non-credit courses towards their degree. Pass/Fail For certain courses, students may have the ability to elect a Pass/Fail grading mode. If chosen, the instructor will grade the student’s work as a normal (A-E) course. Once the course is completed, the student’s grade is converted to a “Pass” or “Fail” as follows: 1. Grades A through C- are posted on a transcript as P (Pass); counts toward residency requirement and credit hours toward graduation. 2. Grades D+ through E are posted on a transcript as F (Fail); no degree credit is earned. 3. A grade of UE is not converted to an F and is computed in the GPA the same as an E. 4. Neither a P nor an F is computed in the grade point average. The Pass/Fail option is subject to the following conditions: • No honor points will be awarded for courses taken as Pass/Fail.  • The Pass/Fail option is open only to students who are not on academic probation. • Courses taken under the Pass/Fail option may not be used to fulfill requirements for majors, minors, concentrations, cognates, and/ or teacher certification. However, up to four courses taken with the Pass/Fail option may be accepted for credit towards a degree. • Students in the Honors Program must take all Honors Program requirements for a grade. • A student is limited to, at most, four courses taken under the pass/fail option. Courses specifically designated as "S/E only" are not counted in this limitation. Grading Benchmarks The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks to provide greater clarification as to the characteristics for each grade level. The descriptions below provide general achievement targets for each grade level. The grading benchmarks do not establish a campus-wide mandate for faculty grading or grading outcomes. Instructors at the University of Michigan-Dearborn have the autonomy to formulate their own grading standards and system. Students should discuss and confirm with their instructor the grading system and requirements employed within their course(s). University of Michigan-Dearborn 27 Benchmarks1 Grade Grade Point Superior Achievement Outstanding A/A+ 4.0 Excellent A- 4.0 Good Achievement Very Good B+ 3.3 Good B 3.0 Generally Good B- 2.7 Adequate Achievement Satisfactory C+ 2.3 Sufficient C 2.0 Marginal C- 1.7 Limited Achievement Poor D+ 1.3 Very Poor D 1.0 Extremely Poor D- 0.7 Inadequate Achievement Failure E 0.0 Grading Benchmark Achievement Levels Superior Achievement (A level) The grade of A recognizes exceptional performance and achievement that exceeds course expectations and consistently demonstrates, where applicable, many of the following characteristics: • Thorough, deep, and mature understanding. • Genuine comprehension, insight, and synthesis. • Significant mastery of challenging topics and issues. • Extensive familiarity with relevant literature and previous work. • Highly developed communication skills. • Thorough preparation and extensive, thoughtful class participation. • Integration of knowledge, concepts, and principles across disciplines. • Originality of analysis and interpretation. • Technical competence in skills and procedures. • Precision of ideas and clarity of expression. • Thinking that is independent, creative, and focused. • Understanding of nuance and subtlety. • Consistent coherence in argument and discussion. Students who receive the grade of A consistently demonstrate, where applicable, the ability to: • Analyze arguments using specific examples and original sources. • Think logically, draw inferences, and make predictions in complicated situations. • Communicate reasoning clearly and concisely. • Think abstractly. • Identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments, policies, and practices. • Integrate information to draw well-founded conclusions. • Connect course content to issues of other courses and world affairs. • Use models appropriately; recognize their strengths and accommodate their inherent limitations. • Foresee and evaluate consequences of proposed policies and actions. • Use technology creatively and effectively. Good Achievement (B level) The grade of B recognizes work that meets course expectations and typically demonstrates, where applicable, many of the following characteristics: • Clear understanding without much originality. • Competent grasp of course materials and subject matter. • Familiarity with relevant literature. • Competence in communication skills. • Regular preparation for and participation in class. • Integration of course knowledge, concepts and procedures. • Some evidence of critical and creative thought. • Clear connections between inferences and evidence. • Care in the use of evidence and quotations with only occasional thinness in argument, detail, or precision. Students who receive the grade of B typically demonstrate, where applicable, the ability to: • Extend ideas by connecting with personal experiences, reading, or world events. • Analyze data in various forms and from varied sources. • Utilize information to explain events, draw conclusions, and apply results. • Present comprehensive answers in a clear and logically correct style. • Understand and compare various models. • Distinguish inputs from outputs, and causes from effects. • Recognize consequences of complex interactions. • Use technology effectively. Adequate Achievement (C level) The grade of C recognizes work that is sufficient to prepare for continued study in the field and generally demonstrates, where applicable, some of the following characteristics: 30 Statement of Academic Integrity Repeating a Course (Undergraduate) Students may repeat a course no more than two times. All grades received must appear on the transcript, but only the last grade received is counted in the grade point average (GPA).  Guidelines:  When a prior grade or mark other than "W" is recorded for a course a subsequent enrollment ("repeat") of the course, or its equivalent, or its cross-listing, will result in an adjustment of the grade point average and credits earned. 1. Students may repeat a course up to two times (total of three attempts). 2. Regardless of whether it is higher or lower than the previous grade(s), the last grade assigned in a course will be used in computing the student's cumulative grade point average and credits earned toward degree. 3. If a student takes a course three times (the maximum allowed), the previous two grades will not be reflected in the GPA. 4. Most courses can be elected only once for credit. The maximum number of credits/elections allowed in courses designed for multiple enrollments are indicated in the catalog. For information regarding these courses, students may contact their Unit Academic Advisor. This policy applies to all undergraduate degree and non-degree students in all academic units. The policy applies only to courses elected Fall 2005 or later. Students who have repeated a course two or more times prior to Fall 2005 may repeat the course only one additional time. Only the two most recent previous grades will be affected by the new policy. Other previous grades will continue to be used in computing the grade point average. Courses taken at institutions other than UM-Dearborn do not affect the grade point average. The use of an Audit Grade Mode or Pass/Fail Grade Mode may not be used to adjust grade point averages for courses previously elected under any other existing grade mode. Exception - Winter 2020 term only: undergraduate students who repeated a course and elected a Pass/ Fail grade, will have their prior course grade dropped from their GPA calculation. For students who earned an undergraduate degree at UM-Dearborn and are now in the process of earning a second undergraduate degree at UM-Dearborn, the following rule will apply: If repeating a course in the second degree that was failed (with a grade of E) in the first degree, both course will be included in the GPA calculation and the course earned hours (assuming the course was passed) will be included in the earned hours of the second degree. The limitation of the three-course rule will be monitored by the Office of the Registrar. Students who elect a course more than three times will be dropped from the course and notified of the election change. Statement of Academic Integrity The University of Michigan-Dearborn values academic honesty and integrity. Each student has a responsibility to understand, accept, and comply with the University’s standards of academic conduct as set forth by the Code of Academic Conduct, as well as policies established by the schools and colleges. Cheating, collusion, misconduct, fabrication, and plagiarism are considered serious offenses. Violations will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including expulsion from the University. Withdrawal Policy A student who first registers and then withdraws from two consecutive terms may be placed on academic probation and may not register without the explicit written permission of the Associate Dean or the Associate Dean's representative. A student who is required to withdraw from one academic unit may not be admitted to another UM-Dearborn academic unit within the same term that the withdrawal action was taken. Required Withdrawals Unless extenuating circumstances are presented by petition, a student who is required to withdraw from one academic unit may not be admitted to another UM-Dearborn academic unit within the same term as that in which such withdrawal action is taken. University of Michigan-Dearborn 31 2020-2021 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG Goals for the Undergraduate Experience Undergraduate education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is based on the belief that the benefits of academic work are enhanced when classroom and intellectual rigor interact with community engagement and experiential learning. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is uniquely situated to address the complex challenges facing the metropolitan region by offering students rigorous academic offerings as well as the opportunity to apply that knowledge in real-world situations. Our goal is to graduate students who are able to apply theoretical and discipline- specific knowledge to discover creative solutions to problems and to successfully communicate those ideas both individually and as a part of a collaborative effort. Undergraduate programs at UM-Dearborn provide students with the opportunity to develop particular skills and abilities; to think critically and creatively to solve problems; to cultivate an appreciation of aesthetic and ethical values; and to acquire both breadth of knowledge and the depth of understanding gained through the study of one or more academic disciplines. The UM-Dearborn faculty has a common commitment across units to provide students with foundational knowledge through content- specific courses, extra-curricular activities, and community-oriented experiences. The goals for undergraduate student learning and experiences at UM- Dearborn are: • Core Knowledge • Critical Thinking • Communication • Collaboration • Cultural Understanding • Citizenship Goals 1. Core Knowledge Undergraduate student learning goal #1, “Core Knowledge,” acknowledges that, each discipline at the University of Michigan- Dearborn, requires students to gain knowledge of and experience with their chosen academic discipline. Although the content-area goals within each discipline will likely be unique, all degree programs share fundamental educational values that include: • acquiring rigorous, discipline-specific inquiry skills. • learning to apply theories to and construct models for addressing real-world problems. • discussing and producing intellectual work using discipline- specific conventions for writing, research and communicating. 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Undergraduate student learning goal #2, “Critical and Creative Thinking,” acknowledges the students’ need to gain experience in problem solving, and to engage in analysis, synthesis and evaluation in creative ways using an ethical framework.  Development of such habits of mind will be demonstrated by: • the ability to seek information and use inquiry to systematically explore situations, collect and analyze evidence, and make informed evaluations. • the synthesis of knowledge within and across courses and programs and the integration of theory and practice. • the ability to use qualitative and quantitative reasoning to develop a clear understanding of the problem being studied. • the generation of creative solutions to problems through original, imaginative, innovative, or artistic effort. • the ability to use ethical reasoning to generate meaningful solutions to problems. 3. Communication Undergraduate student learning goal #3, “Communication,” recognizes that there are a wide variety of modes of communication, including written and oral communication that are continually being shaped and expanded through rapid changes in technology.  Student mastery of these myriad ways of communicating ideas and intellectual products will be demonstrated through the development of: • the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to an identified audience both in writing and orally. • the creation of communication that demonstrates content knowledge, deep reflection, creativity and critical thinking.  • the appropriate use of technology in maximizing the clarity, impact and accessibility of student ideas. 4. Collaboration Undergraduate student learning goal #4, “Collaboration,” acknowledges that collaborating with peers, faculty and community members is an important part of the learning process in all disciplines.  This element in the University’s educational plan for students will be promoted by providing students the opportunity to: • work actively and effectively as part of a team to answer questions and solve problems. • develop the ability to critically and effectively evaluate the collaborative products and processes. • grapple effectively with differences and diversity and resolve conflict that occurs in collaborative efforts. 5. Cultural Understanding Undergraduate student learning goal #5 “Cultural Understanding,” acknowledges that appreciating global and cultural diversity within historical, artistic, and societal contexts is critical to individual and societal success in both professional and personal areas of life.  Student achievement in this realm will be gained through: • reflecting on experiences with diversity to demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity. • demonstrating awareness of how diversity emerges within and across cultures. • developing the ability to collaborate in a global setting through awareness of language and cultural differences. 6. Citizenship Undergraduate student learning goal #6, “Citizenship,” recognizes that engagement occurs in many ways for students, and manifests itself in different ways for each academic program and discipline. Active meaningful student involvement in course, community and societal affairs will also encourage student lifelong learning by providing the opportunity to use their skills, abilities and knowledge in a variety of roles and environments.Acquisition of these skills will be promoted through: 32 General Education Program: The Dearborn Discovery Core • engagement in case-study, scenario analyses and problem solving activities. • participation in curricular and co-curricular work integral to the metropolitan mission of UM-Dearborn. • exposure to the diversity, strengths and challenges of the metropolitan community. • experience in engaging in activities that emphasize the habits of lifelong learning. General Education Program: The Dearborn Discovery Core The campus-wide general education program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, known as the Dearborn Discovery Core, is designed to complement work in a student’s chosen area of study. These classes serve as a means of discovery for students, providing a foundation for learning, connecting to potential new areas of interest and building tools for success in whatever field a student pursues. Learning outcomes are guided by the qualities every student should develop as they move toward graduating with a University of Michigan-Dearborn degree. The Dearborn Discovery Core requirements incorporate the Goals for the Undergraduate Experience to help ensure that students master the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in college and throughout their lives and careers. The Dearborn Discovery Core is divided into three sections: Foundational Studies, Areas of Inquiry, and Capstone Experience. An overall Grade Point Average of 2.0 is required of students when completing the Dearborn Discovery Core. A course can count for a maximum of three categories within the Dearborn Discovery Core. Dearborn Discovery Core Please see the Dearborn Discovery Core (General Education) (https:// umdearborn.edu/faculty-staff/academic-program-and-course- development/dearborn-discovery-core-general-education/) webpage or additional information. Foundational Studies Writing and Communication (GEWO) – 6 Credits Upper-Level Writing Intensive (GEWI) – 3 Credits Quantitative Thinking and Problem Solving (GEQT) – 3 Credits Critical and Creative Thinking (GECC) – 3 Credits Areas of Inquiry Natural Science (GENS) – 7 Credits • Lecture/Lab Science Course • Additional Science Course Social and Behavioral Analysis (GESB) – 9 Credits Humanities and the Arts (GEHA) – 6 Credits Intersections (GEIN) – 6 Credits Capstone Capstone (GECE) – 3 Credits Office of Admissions 4901 Evergreen Road 1145 University Center Dearborn, MI 48128 313-593-5100 313-436-9167 [FAX] umd-admissions@umich.edu (admissions@umd.umich.edu) umdearborn.edu/admissions (http://www.umdearborn.edu/admissions/) Student Expectations The primary purpose of the Statement of Student Rights and Code of Student Conduct is to assist the University in providing an environment which supports the educational process and the well-being of the campus community. The responsibility for maintaining such an environment is shared by all members of the campus community including faculty, staff, current and prospective students. Therefore, any person expressing interest in enrolling at the University of Michigan- Dearborn is expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with the Code of Conduct. Behaviors inconsistent with the Code of Student Conduct will not be tolerated. The University seeks applicants that demonstrate the potential to be contributing members of the campus community and reserves the right to deny admission based upon violation(s) of the Code of Student Conduct. Campus Visits/Tours Visiting campus is the best way to explore what we offer you! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers multiple visit options. Choose the one that best fits your schedule by visiting our website at umdearborn.edu/visit (http://www.umdearborn.edu/visit/). Pre-Admission Counseling Admissions counselors welcome the opportunity to discuss the educational opportunities available at UM-Dearborn with prospective students. Persons interested in enrollment should arrange a one-on- one appointment by visiting umdearborn.edu/admissions/contact- admissions (https://umdearborn.edu/admissions/contact-admissions/). This includes students in high school or college or anyone wishing to return to school. Degree-Seeking and Non-Degree Student Degree-Seeking Student A student who has been admitted as a first-year (freshman) or transfer into a regular degree program in an academic unit is called a degree- seeking student. After enrolling, a student may change from one degree program to another by following established procedures, as long as he/ she is accepted by the new unit. Non-Degree Student Non-degree status offers the opportunity to elect courses to meet personal objectives without enrollment in a degree program. Consideration for admission as a non-degree student is specific to the non-degree program in which the student is interested. University of Michigan-Dearborn 35 2Y & UM 90 (62 from 2Y, 90 total) 4Y & UM 90 (75 from 4Y, 90 total) 2Y, 4Y & UM 90 (62 from 2Y, 75 from 2Y+4Y, 90 total) 2Y = 2 year institution 4Y = 4 year institution UM = University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Flint, or Dearborn Michigan Transfer Agreement In the spring of 2014, UM-Dearborn signed the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) to participate as a receiving institution. The program permits transfer students to complete the 30-credit hour MTA at a Michigan community college and transfer it as a block to satisfy most of the general education requirements at Michigan universities. Students transferring to UM-Dearborn who want to take advantage of the MTA must have the “Michigan Transfer Agreement Satisfied” designation posted on their transcript. An Associate’s degree is not required to use MTA. Students planning for transfer to UM-Dearborn are strongly encouraged to check with their community college to determine what courses are approved for inclusion in the above MTA categories and to learn the details for obtaining an MTA endorsement on their transcript. During the planning and course selection process at the community college, students are encouraged to refer to UM-Dearborn transfer guides to determine which MTA courses would be the best fit in their intended program. Community colleges will have a website for detailed information including approved courses for completing the MTA. Additional information can be found at: umdearborn.edu/mta (http:// www.umdearborn.edu/mta/). Mi Transfer Pathways The University of Michigan-Dearborn is participating in MiTransfer Pathways, a statewide initiative among Michigan colleges and universities. MiTransfer Pathways aims to make the transfer experience more efficient and easy to navigate, while enabling students to optimize credit transfer. Designed as a way to encourage and simplify degree completion, pathways courses will apply to both an associate's degree at a community college and a bachelor's degree at a university. Completion of the MTA is also recommended.  Visit our webpage to get additional information about MiTransfer Pathways (https://umdearborn.edu/ admissions/undergraduate/transfer-students/will-my-courses-transfer/ mi-transfer-pathways/). Additional Earned College Credit Options Advanced Level (A, AS) UM-Dearborn offers credit for some Advanced (A) Level and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level examinations, dependent upon subject matter. Exams administered by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Examinations are acceptable; exams taken through other testing administrations will be reviewed on a case by case basis. For additional information, visit: umdearborn.edu/advancedplacement (http:// www.umdearborn.edu/advancedplacement/). Advanced Placement (AP) UM-Dearborn encourages high-achieving students to enroll in AP courses and take AP exams. Most exam subjects, with a score of 3 or better, typically earn credit for equivalent UM-Dearborn courses, and students may apply those credits toward their degree. For additional information, visit: umdearborn.edu/advancedplacement (http://www.umdearborn.edu/ advancedplacement/). Armed Forces Veterans who have served in the armed forces may receive 2-6 general credits toward degree for their recruitment training if an honorable or general discharge was granted. The hours granted vary according to the ACE recommendations for credit based on the military branch of service. Additional Specialist Training credit may be petitioned for credit via a written petition during the first semester on campus. Veterans should meet with their academic unit to discuss possible options, write a petition, and arrange to meet with a discipline representative or department chair to review the military course work and experience. Based on the discussion and ACE recommendations, specific credit would be granted in the first semester after admission by the discipline representative or department chair through the academic unit advising office. UM-Dearborn has a cap of 62 transfer hours from an accredited community college. The same cap is applied for all ACE credits. This includes the general credit granted for recruitment training for veterans. If a veteran attended the Community College of the Air Force the cap of 62 hours toward degree includes the general credits, attendance at the Community College of the Air Force and all petitioned credit to degree. College Level Exam Program (CLEP) UM-Dearborn encourages students who took College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests to submit their scores electronically to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions prior to enrollment. To be eligible for credit, students must have enrolled in or after the Fall 2020 semester. Students cannot earn credit for tests that were taken after they enrolled at UM-Dearborn. Students who enroll at UM-Dearborn will work with an academic advisor to determine how these classes will apply to their degree program. DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) UM-Dearborn encourages students who took DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) to submit their scores to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions prior to enrollment. To be eligible for credit, students must have enrolled in or after the Fall 2020 semester. Students cannot earn credit for tests that were taken after they enrolled at UM-Dearborn. Students who enroll at UM-Dearborn will work with an academic advisor to determine how these classes will apply to their degree program. International Baccalaureate (IB) UM-Dearborn will award credit for exams offered through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is available in participating IB high schools. Most subjects earn credit for equivalent UM-Dearborn courses. UM-Dearborn typically accepts IB higher-level (HL) exams as well as a few standard-level (SL) exams for credit. For additional information, visit: umdearborn.edu/advancedplacement (http://www.umdearborn.edu/advancedplacement/). 36 Admission to the Honors Program Admission to the Honors Program The Honors Program at UM-Dearborn is designed for qualified, highly- motivated students who want an extra level of challenge and stimulus in their college experience. Honors students take a special sequence of classes that satisfy basic requirements and, at the same time, provide a well-balanced undergraduate education. The program teaches students to think critically and independently, to perceive connections between diverse areas of knowledge, and to express their thoughts clearly and effectively.  Honors Program classes are small, enabling students to interact closely with the faculty and each other. Admission to the program is competitive and is based on the student's interests and experience as well as the high school record. For eligibility information and more details, visit umdearborn.edu/casl/ sp_honorsprog (http://umdearborn.edu/casl/sp_honorsprog/). Personal Enrichment Personal Enrichment is an admission status that enables students to enroll in undergraduate courses for the purpose of personal or professional development. Personal Enrichment students must have already earned a baccalaureate degree and are not seeking an additional undergraduate degree. They may enroll for a maximum of 15 credit hours at the University. There is no limit on the number of semesters, but the total number of credit hours for all semesters enrolled may not exceed 15. A Personal Enrichment student will have fees assessed and adjusted by fee regulations identical to those governing regular matriculated students. All courses taken under PE status are considered part of the undergraduate record. Prospective Degree Student The Prospective Degree Student (PDS) program provides an opportunity for an individual whose previous high school and/or college work does not qualify for admission as a degree-seeking student to enroll in undergraduate courses. Eligibility • Students who are at least five years beyond high school graduation (or beyond last high school attendance for applicants with a GED) or • Students who are at least five years beyond high school graduation, have completed some college coursework and have not been enrolled in college for at least two years. Students in this category are subject to the following policies: • Prospective Degree students will enroll in 14-16 UM-Dearborn credit hours toward a degree as a non-degree student.  Students may take additive credits with the approval of an academic advisor, but these credits are not used in determining eligibility for degree-seeking status nor will they be applied toward a degree. • Upon completion of 14-16 credit hours, students will apply for admission to a degree program.  A maximum of 16 credit hours may be accepted by the academic unit as credit toward a degree.   These credits must be at the 100-level or above and fulfill degree requirements. • Prospective Degree students will be advised through the START Office. • Upon being admitted, the student must call 313-593-5576 to schedule an advising appointment prior to registering for classes. • Coursework in the PDS program must be completed within one full academic year (3 semesters) of admission. • Students are responsible for taking all necessary placement exams in advance of, or within, the first semester of enrollment. • A PDS student will have fees assessed and adjusted by fee regulations identical to those governing regular matriculated students. All courses taken under PDS status are considered part of the undergraduate record. Financial Aid Eligibility Limitations Prospective Degree Students have a special status at UM-Dearborn and are eligible to be considered for financial aid for up to 12 consecutive months before admission to a regular degree program. If a student is not admitted to a regular degree program at the end of the 12 consecutive months, the student is not eligible for additional financial aid. Requirements for Admission to a Degree Program During the final semester of PDS coursework, students are encouraged to apply for admission as a degree-seeking student and work closely with their START adviser regarding next steps.  The application process includes submitting the Application for Admission and all required official transcripts and documents.  Each of the four academic colleges has its own admission criteria: • College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL):  2.50 cumulative GPA for PDS coursework at UM-Dearborn. • College of Business (COB): 2.70 recalculated GPA, including PDS coursework at UM-Dearborn.  If the student has attended other colleges/universities, the GPA is recalculated to include only courses which are potentially transferable. • College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS):  • Direct to Engineering: Overall GPA 2.75 or higher and Calculus II (Math 116 or equivalent) elsewhere with a C grade • Pre-Engineering: Overall GPA 2.75 or higher and below Calculus II (Math 116 or equivalent) • College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS):  • Teacher Certification Programs: 2.75 GPA* • Non-Teacher Certification Programs: 2.5 GPA* *recalculated GPA, including PDS coursework at UM-Dearborn.  If the student has attended other colleges/universities, the GPA is recalculated to include only courses which are potentially transferable. Alumni Enrichment Program The Alumni Enrichment Program is an opportunity for UM-Dearborn alumni to enhance their education and to provide additional exposure to a variety of subject areas on a non-credit basis. Each alumni's selection of courses will be checked to ensure that the educational-broadening objective of this program is being  pursued. All courses must be taken on a pass/fail basis. University of Michigan-Dearborn 37 Eligibility This program is available to UM-Dearborn alumni only. Upon acceptance, students are eligible to elect up to 9 hours per term of undergraduate coursework in one or more fields distinctly different from the field in which they earned their bachelor's degree (major or minor). Undergraduate and graduate alumni from UM-Dearborn may pursue undergraduate courses. They are eligible to participate in the program one full term after graduation has been confirmed. Alumni participants are not eligible if currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Course enrollments will occur on a space available basis. Alumni in this program will also have to meet the regular prerequisites for any courses they elect. Internship, cooperative education, and online courses are not available to program participants. Assessment A discounted per credit hour charge will be levied as an "enrollment fee." This means that a portion of the tuition will be covered by an Alumni Scholarship. The Alumni Enrichment student will also be expected to pay any fees associated with registration, course elections, and technology. To Apply Apply online at umdearborn.edu/otheradmission (http:// www.umdearborn.edu/otheradmission/). Once admitted, students will be allowed to register for classes. Guest Students A guest student is a regular degree student in good standing at another institution who is admitted to UM-Dearborn for one term only. Work completed under such an arrangement is considered to be a part of the student's program elected under the jurisdiction of the home institution. The process to apply can be found here (https://umdearborn.edu/ admissions/undergraduate/non-degree-returning-other/guest- students/). The Guest application deadline for any term is the first day of class of that term. Guest students are expected to receive academic advising from their home institution, although guest students are subject to all rules governing course prerequisites. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of four semesters. A new application is required for each semester they wish to enroll. If a guest student has previously taken classes at UM-Dearborn, the admission decision will also be based on the UM-Dearborn GPA. UM-Dearborn students wishing to elect courses at another institution of higher education should see “Coursework at Other Institutions (https:// umdearborn.edu/students/registration-records/taking-courses-outside- um-dearborn/).” Dual Enrollment Programs High School Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment provides an opportunity for high school students with demonstrated academic potential to enroll in selected UM-Dearborn courses while completing their high school graduation requirements. The purpose of the program is to supplement and enrich the educational experience by allowing students to pursue course work which otherwise would not be available. Admission as a dual enrolled student is a non-degree status. Students are expected to complete all graduation requirements mandated by his/her high school. Dual Enrollment students are granted full privileges of UM-Dearborn students, including use of the library and recreational facilities and the opportunity to purchase student tickets to cultural and athletic events at the University of Michigan. Dual enrollment students may enroll for a maximum of eight credit hours per semester per semester unless additional hours are approved by the Director of Admissions.  Students seeking admission to a degree program after high school graduation must apply and meet all minimum admission criteria. Students will benefit from already having college credits achieved to apply toward their degree. Admission Criteria Current Class Standing Criteria Seniors and Juniors • 3.0+ posted GPA on HS Transcript Sophomores and Freshmen1 • 3.90+ posted GPA on HS Transcript • A typed personal statement (up to 500 words) clarifying the student's interest in and commitment to taking college- level course(s) - to be submitted at the time of interview • Optional: provide any additional assessment scores if available (i.e. Explore, Plan, ACT, Compass, MME, PSAT, SAT, or Accuplacer) To Apply for Admission Apply as early as possible. The deadlines for all documents to be submitted varies by semester, see the dual enrollment website (https:// umdearborn.edu/admissions/undergraduate/non-degree-returning-other/ high-school-dual-enrollment/) for current deadlines, and other important details. No admission decision will be made until all of the following have been completed and received: 1. The Dual Enrollment application. 2. Course Permission and Calculation Worksheet. Be sure to select alternative courses. Must be signed by your high school principal. 3. An official transcript (including test scores, if applicable). 4. Freshmen and Sophomores Only: Personal Statement and Test Scores (if applicable)  Dual Enrollment Orientation and Registration Students will be notified of their admission status by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and information about orientation and registration will be sent to you after you are admitted. Admission to dual enrollment status does not guarantee the ability to enroll in the class(es) specified on the Course Permission and Calculation Worksheet, but every effort will be made to accommodate the student’s request. 40 International Admission • See academic records (https://umdearborn.edu/admissions/ undergraduate/international-admissions/academic-records/) for details regarding requirements • Failure to disclose ALL schools you have attended may result in revocation of admission • English language proficiency (https://umdearborn.edu/admissions/ undergraduate/international-admissions/undergraduate-english- language-proficiency/) (see more information below). If you have completed fewer than 24 tranferable credit hours, you must also submit: • Final, official high school academic documents • Standard college entrance examinations (https://umdearborn.edu/ admissions/undergraduate/international-admissions/college- entrance-exams/) scores (optional) • UM-Dearborn will not require the submission of SAT or ACT scores for the 2021-2022 academic year. You will have the option to indicate on your application if you want your test score factored into the admission decision. • If you choose to submit scores, follow these links to request that your SAT and/or ACT results be sent to UM-Dearborn. • SAT (http://www.sat.org/) — school code 1861 • ACT (http://www.act.org) — school code 2074 • The highest composite test score is used in the Admission decision • Newer scores should be sent to the University as they are available General academic requirements for each unit are listed below. You should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as early as possible in your academic career to be certain that you are completing courses that will not only transfer, but also count toward specific admission and/or graduation requirements at UM-Dearborn. All GPA requirements are given using the 4.0 U.S. scale. All transfer applications are reviewed on an individual basis, and if you do not meet the stated requirements for your desired college, it is suggested that you discuss your situation with an admissions counselor (https:// umdearborn.edu/admissions/undergraduate/contact-undergraduate- admissions/). • College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Required GPA: 2.50 • College of Business Required GPA: 2.70 • College of Engineering and Computer Science   • Directly into Engineering: Overall GPA 2.75 or higher and completed Calculus II (Math 116 or equivalent) elsewhere with a C grade • Pre-Engineering: Overall GPA 2.75 or higher and haven't completed Calculus II (Math 116 or equivalent) • College of Education, Health, and Human Services   • Teacher Certification Programs: GPA 2.75 • Non-Teacher Certification Programs: GPA 2.50 English Language Proficiency Requirements If you are not a native speaker of English, you must prove an adequate level of English language proficiency to enroll in college credit courses, even if you are currently a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and regardless of how long you have resided or been educated in the U.S. You must fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the ways described below before regular admission will be granted. Freshmen may prove their English Language Proficiency without additional testing by: • completing two full years of general track English courses in a U.S. high school with grades of “C” or better and • achieving an acceptable score on the verbal section of the SAT or ACT. There is no specific SAT/ACT verbal score required, but this score will be used in conjunction with other factors to evaluate your academic English skills. Transfers may prove their English proficiency without additional testing by: • presenting acceptable performance as described in the freshmen section above. You must provide records to verify acceptable courses, grades, and SAT/ACT scores, or completing two semesters of regular-track, transferable English composition courses (equivalent to UM-Dearborn’s Composition 105 and 106), with grades of “C” or better in both courses (“C-” or below is not acceptable for transfer). If you are enrolled in the second semester of English composition when applying and earn a “C” or better in the first semester of English Composition, conditional admission may be possible. If you have not demonstrated English language proficiency in one of the ways described above, you must take an English language proficiency test. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will accept the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Examination. You must take one of these tests; it is not necessary to take both of them. The minimum score required for admission is dependent on the test you take.  Achieving the minimum score does not guarantee admission, only consideration. Minimum Scores TOEFL: Paper-based 550 TOEFL: Computer-based 213 3 TOEFL: Internet-based 80 IELTS 6.5 The TOEFL and IELTS are offered throughout the world. You should take a test well in advance of your intended starting term. TOEFL scores arrive at UM-Dearborn 6-8 weeks after the test date and IELTS arrive ~3 weeks after the test date. You may take either test more than once, and all scores will be considered. Test scores more than two years old will not be accepted. For testing information and registration materials, please contact: TOEFL P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541, U.S.A. Telephone: 609-771-7600 University of Michigan-Dearborn 41 toefl.org (http://www.toeflgoanywhere.org/), toefl@ets.org (http:// www.toeflgoanywhere.org/) IELTS 100 East Corson Street, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91103, U.S.A. Telephone: 626-564-2954 ielts.org (http://www.ielts.org), ielts@ieltsintl.org (http://www.ielts.org) UM-Dearborn offers English as a second language courses. Learn more about the English Language Proficiency Program (https://umdearborn.edu/ offices/office-international-affairs/english-language-proficiency- program/).  How to obtain I-20 or DS-2019 Please reference the Office of International Affairs website at https:// umdearborn.edu/offices/office-international-affairs/incoming- international-students-prepare-arrive (https://umdearborn.edu/offices/ office-international-affairs/incoming-international-students-prepare- arrive/). All documents received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be shared with the Office of International Affairs for the purpose of creating the I-20 or DS-2019. Admissions Committees The Admissions Review Committee meets regularly to review borderline admission cases and other unique admission circumstances. The Conduct Review Committee is comprised of individuals from offices across campus, and reviews applicants with academic or criminal conduct history. Orientation The Office of Undergraduate Admissions conducts orientation programs for newly admitted first-year (freshmen), transfer students, and parents of incoming students. These programs focus on academic expectations, requirements at UM-Dearborn, and various aspects of campus life. The programs also make students aware of existing services available to them: counseling; tutoring; academic advising; life/work planning; and social and cultural activities. Registrations for a student’s first semester of classes takes place at Orientation.  Once admitted to the University, each student will receive information about Orientation. It is expected that all new students, freshmen and transfers, will attend Orientation. Placement Exams Newly admitted students may be required to take one or more placement exams. Placement exams (https://umdearborn.edu/admissions/ undergraduate/admitted-students/orientation/placement-exams/) are used to assess the level of class into which a student should enroll. Placement exams should be taken well in advance of orientation or meeting with their academic advisor. Placement exams in Mathematics, and Foreign Language are offered. Placement exams are not used as a basis for awarding credit. Financial Aid & Scholarships Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 4901 Evergreen Road 1183 University Center Dearborn, MI 48128-2406 313-593-5300 umd-ask-ofa@umich.edu umdearborn.edu/financialaid (http://umdearborn.edu/financialaid/) Federal Title IV School Code:  002326 It is the goal of the University of Michigan-Dearborn that no student should be denied an education because of limited financial resources. To meet this goal, the university maintains programs of grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment for eligible students who are accepted and enrolled in the university as a degree-seeking student in good standing. Available Financial Assistance There are three types of aid available through a single application (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA (https://fafsa.gov/)): grants, loans, and employment. Most assistance is offered as a package of two or more kinds of aid. Most financial aid sources require a minimum of at least half-time enrollment (6 or more credit hours per semester) in coursework that counts toward degree requirements. Undergraduates (pursuing their first bachelor’s degree) are considered for grants, loans, and work-study employment, according to their eligibility and preference. Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree are limited to loans and work-study employment. Admission into an eligible program of study (i.e., a degree-granting program) is primary criterion to receive financial aid funding. All Personal Enrichment, English Proficiency, and Non-Candidate for Degree status students are ineligible for financial aid. Most Guest, Prospective Degree status, and Alumni Enrichment students are ineligible for financial aid – however, there are limited exceptions which may be applicable to specific situations. Students admitted via Guest, Prospective Degree, or Teaching Certificate status should contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to discuss their specific admission status and financing options. Determining Need How eligibility for need-based aid is determined Financial aid programs were created with the assumption that the primary responsibility for paying for college rests with students and their family. Need-based financial aid is available to families demonstrating a need for additional resources. The formula used to determine whether you are eligible for need-based aid is:   Cost of Attendance/Budget (COA)          - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Aid Eligibility (Need) COST OF ATTENDANCE: is the estimated cost of attending UM-Dearborn, including estimated tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation plus a modest allowance for personal/miscellaneous expenses. The budget allows the same room and board allowance whether you live on or off campus, unless you live with your parents and then your allowance is lower. EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION (EFC):  is derived from a formula applied uniformly to all aid applicants and considers the financial information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal, state, and UM- Dearborn gift aid. If financial aid criteria determines a student to be 42 Cost of Attendance considered dependent, the EFC will consist of two parts, a Parent and a Student Contribution. If financial aid criteria determines a student to be considered independent, the EFC will consist of only a Student Contribution: 1. The Parent Contribution – (if dependent): This is what your parents are estimated to be able to pay toward annual college costs, based on their income and assets (cash, checking, savings, and money market accounts; investments and real estate holdings; and business equity). Allowance for living expenses (based on family size), taxes paid, number of siblings in college, and retirement asset protection are built into the formula. 2. The Student Contribution – This is what you are estimated to be able to pay based on your income, percentage of savings, and other assets. Your EFC is determined early in the process of assessing your financial need and, unless your financial circumstances change significantly, your EFC remains constant. Some financial aid programs can assist students and parents in replacing the EFC. SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES: are funds you may receive from sources outside your family, including private scholarships, merit scholarships, UM-Dearborn school or college scholarships, ROTC scholarships, benefits you or your parent have earned through military service or other employee benefits, awards, and scholarships from your state. How need-based aid is awarded: We determine your eligibility for need-based aid by taking your Cost of Attendance and subtracting your Expected Family Contribution and other financial resources. We first award federal, state, and University grants and scholarships (if you are eligible), such as Federal Pell Grant, Michigan Competitive Scholarships, and university scholarships.  We then determine University gift aid eligibility based on total gift aid, EFC, and applicants who apply by the established priority dates. Applicants with financial need beyond grants and scholarships may be awarded Federal Work-Study program, which is awarded to students with need, and Federal Direct Student Loans. We attempt to distribute grant and Work-Study funds equitably among the population of all eligible applicants who apply by established deadline dates. Awards are determined by a combination of demonstrated financial need, federal award maximums and available funding, among other factors. Because Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds are limited, they are awarded only to applicants with the most need. A note about scholarships and other resources: Students may seek private scholarships and get help from UM-Dearborn schools and colleges to meet their college costs.  According to federal regulations and/or university policies, these are considered as financial resources when determining eligibility for need-based aid. However, they will improve your overall aid package. In general, if you receive outside aid: • It will first be applied against costs not accounted for in your financial aid package (i.e. the gap between the Cost of Attendance and your EFC plus the aid offered). Outside aid will not reduce your EFC. • Next, it will reduce your loan or Work-Study award, reducing funds you must borrow or earn by working. • Your grant aid will be reduced if all loan and Work-Study awards are replaced by scholarships or other resources. Some important exceptions to this rule: • Some Office of Financial Aid scholarships are awarded based on student need. This may reduce your UM Grant, but your total aid should remain the same or be higher. Your total aid should not be reduced. If you are awarded one of these, you will receive a letter. • If the student owns a 529 plan, such as a Michigan Education Trust contract, receive a post-9/11 VA benefit, or if you receive a State-funded scholarship such as the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Detroit Compact Scholarship, Wade McCree Scholarship, Kalamazoo Promise, or Detroit Promise, it will be applied against your need-based grants before reducing your loan or Work-Study. • Receiving a HAIL Scholarship, Wade McCree, Detroit Compact, or Detroit Promise scholarship may reduce your eligibility for university-funded scholarships and for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Students receiving a full tuition scholarship would not be eligible for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship as a refund. Please note: Some scholarships require full-time enrollment before disbursement. Cost of Attendance umdearborn.edu/students/financial-aid/what-um-dearborn-costs (https://umdearborn.edu/students/financial-aid/what-um-dearborn- costs/) Each year, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) provides an estimated cost of attending UM-Dearborn. The estimated cost includes tuition and fees as charged on your student account (estimated until Census Date), housing allowance (living with or away from parents/ family) and other costs which can include transportation, books, supplies, and personal expenses.  Your actual expenses may vary; periodic student surveys determine some of these personal costs and estimate a typical financial aid budget. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Regents. For current tuition and fees, individuals should consult umdearborn.edu/students/registration-records/tuition-fees (https:// umdearborn.edu/students/registration-records/tuition-fees/). How to Apply for Financial Aid Most assistance is committed at a certain time of the year, so be mindful of application dates. Dates assume entrance for the fall semester. Freshmen and Transfer Students 1. After October 1, preceding Fall enrollment, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must apply online at studentaid.gov (https://studentaid.gov/). Include student and parent (if applicable) FSA IDs. Release the FAFSA information to the University of Michigan-Dearborn by entering our Federal Title IV School Code 002326. Students and parents should use their Federal Income Tax Returns (Form 1040) to complete the FAFSA. FAFSA results received in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships University of Michigan-Dearborn 45 (e.g., Promissory Notes and Entrance Counseling) prior to disbursement of funds. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Federal Direct Loans are available through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Under the Federal Direct Loan Program, funds are lent to student or parent borrowers directly by the U.S. government. There are several types of Direct Loans: the Federal Direct Subsidized Loan (Subsidized FDSL), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan (Unsubsidized FDSL), Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FDPLUS), and the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan program. Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan The Subsidized Federal Direct Loan is a need-based loan, while the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan is not. Students borrowing a Subsidized Loan are not assessed interest while they are enrolled at least half-time. Those borrowing an Unsubsidized Loan are assessed interest while enrolled in school, but payment of the interest is deferred until loan repayment begins. A student may pay interest while enrolled, which will result in lower loan payments over the life of the loan and a lower long- term cost. Because Federal Direct Loan awards have origination fees, the Direct Loan amounts applied to your University student account will be lower than those listed on your Award Notice. Direct Subsidized Loan Time Limitation New Federal Direct Subsidized Loan borrowers are limited in the amount of time they qualify for an interest subsidy. Students who have exceeded 150 percent of the published length of their educational program will be: • Ineligible for additional Federal Direct Subsidized Loans (though you may borrow a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan) and • Responsible for interest on all loans accruing after exceeding the 150 percent limit. New borrowers are defined as students with no outstanding federal loan principal balance when they take out a new loan after July 1, 2013. Transferring between programs does not reset loan eligibility. Interest not paid will be capitalized, effectively increasing your loan principal upon repayment. Undergraduate students approaching graduation: If you are enrolled less than full-time during your final term, you may not be eligible for the full, annual maximum federal loan limit. Consult with an aid officer to discuss your situation.  Annual and Lifetime Federal Direct Student Loan Limits Class Level Dependent Undergraduate Independent Undergraduate Graduate Freshmen (0—24 credits) $5,500 (only $3,500 can be in subsidized loans) $9,500 (only $3,500 can be in subsidized loans) Sophomores (25 —54 credits) $6,500 (only $4,500 can be in subsidized loans) $10,500 (only $4,500 can be in subsidized loans) Juniors and Seniors (55 credits and above) $7,500 (only $5,500 can be in subsidized loans) $12,500 (only $5,500 can be in subsidized loans) Graduate (Masters or Doctoral) Up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loan Maximum Total Debt From Direct Student Loans Upon Graduation $31,000 (only $23,000 can be in subsidized loans) $57,500 (only $23,000 can be in subsidized loans) $138,500 (only 65,500 can be in subsidized loans). Graduate loan debt will also include Federal Direct Student Loans received as an undergraduate. Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students Direct PLUS Loans are part of the federal Direct Loan Program, which makes loans directly from the U.S. Dept. of Education. The parent(s) of a dependent undergraduate must apply for PLUS loans separately if they need additional funds to cover costs. Eligibility is not based on need and borrowers may obtain up to the amount of Cost of Attendance minus any other financial assistance received. The Direct PLUS Loan may be of interest to a parent whose student: • is not eligible for other aid • has unusual costs above standard student expense budgets • has remaining financial need after other forms of aid are awarded or • wishes to borrow all or part of their Expected Family Contribution. There are certain requirements to qualify for the PLUS loan and the federal processor will access your credit report as part of the application process. Because credit checks are valid for a limited time, applications for the Fall and/or Winter terms should be completed beginning in early June. Applicants must complete the FAFSA before eligibility for the PLUS Loan can be determined. You must reapply each year. Federal Direct Consolidation Loan Federal Direct Consolidation Loans are designed to help student and parent borrowers simplify loan repayment. This loan allows the borrower to consolidate several types of federal educational loans with various repayment schedules into one loan, requiring only one payment per month. Interest rates, however, may differ depending on the loan category as well as repayment and deferment options for the borrower. Borrowers in default on a previous federal education loan may be able to obtain a Direct Consolidation Loan as a method of resuming the educational process and regaining eligibility for financial aid funds. (Those in default are ineligible for any and all financial aid while the default status is unresolved.) Those interested may contact their Direct Loan Servicer or access their web site studentaid.gov (https://studentaid.gov/) for additional information. Student Employment Federal Work-Study Program—Federal Work-Study is a Title IV program offering part-time work for students who demonstrate financial need. Students work up to 25 hours per week during the regular semester, depending upon the student’s financial need, availability of federal funds, 46 Satisfactory Academic Progress and the student’s class schedule. Seven percent of the school’s annual Federal Work-Study allocation will be used to fund community service jobs. Work-Study awards are earned by working for Work-Study employers and earning a paycheck, typically paid bi-weekly through the employer’s payroll system. Work-Study earnings will not credit to your tuition and fee bill. Employers pay a percentage of students’ wages and federal funds pay the remaining wages. University openings are posted on careers.umich.edu (http:// careers.umich.edu/). You can also contact the Office of Career Services (https://umdearborn.edu/students/office-career-services/) for assistance with Off-Campus openings. You must show the employer a copy of your Award Notice and proof that your enrollment is at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) and inform your employer if your Work-Study eligibility changes. On-Campus Employment On-campus employment is funded by UM-Dearborn, when not funded by Federal funds. There are many part-time and temporary jobs available in the academic departments and in the support offices. Eligibility for Federal financial aid funds is not a requirement for University employment. Students may contact the Office of Career Services (https:// umdearborn.edu/students/office-career-services/) to inquire about job availability. The departments pay 100 percent of these wages. To locate an on-campus job, visit careers.umich.edu (http://careers.umich.edu/). Other Sources of Financial Aid Other sources of financial assistance are available through government agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, and Social Security. Students needing information on these programs should contact the nearest appropriate agency. Assistance for educational expenses may also come in the form of tax allowances. The Internal Revenue Service publishes Publication 970. Publication 970 provides information on educational benefits allowed within the tax code. Publication 970 may be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service or viewed online at irs.gov/publications/p970 (http:// www.irs.gov/publications/p970/). Satisfactory Academic Progress Satisfactory Academic Progress policy Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) describes a student’s successful completion of coursework toward a degree. SAP is monitored at the end of each semester (Fall, Winter, Summer). To maintain SAP, a student must: • Undergraduates must successfully complete a minimum percent of attempted courses. • Undergraduates must achieve a required 2.0 cumulative grade point average or higher, if required by your academic unit. • Students must complete academic program within 150% of published length of program. For transfer students:  The number of transfer hours accepted at the point of admission are used to calculate a student’s remaining eligibility under the 150% standard and will be included in the quantitative calculation which includes the number of credits attempted and completed. • Graduate students must complete at a minimum rate of 67% of attempted courses. • Graduate students must maintain 3.0 CGPA or higher, if required by your academic unit.  • For second-degree undergraduate students: These students are eligible to receive only loan funds within the program aggregate. Second- degree students are given 150% of stated credit hours required for the second degree program. Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards Students who receive financial aid must demonstrate SAP as determined by the University of Michigan-Dearborn in accordance with federal regulations. Financial aid recipients are required to be in good academic standing and to maintain SAP toward their degree requirements for each semester in which they are enrolled. SAP is required to maintain eligibility for financial aid. The requirements for financial aid may be different than those required by one’s academic unit. The standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress measure a student’s academic progress using both qualitative and quantitative measurements. These measurements include a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirement, a Cumulative Completion Rate requirement, and a Maximum Timeframe requirement. In addition, certain types of courses are limited or excluded from eligibility. The standards apply to all federal financial aid programs and programs funded and administered by the University of Michigan-Dearborn Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and include degree, certificate, and consortium guest students who receive financial aid. SAP is evaluated at the end of each term (Fall, Winter, and Summer). Federal regulations require the University of Michigan-Dearborn to evaluate all students for SAP regardless of whether or not they receive financial aid. SAP is evaluated based on the student’s cumulative academic record, from the date of entry to the university. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) The qualitative measurement assesses the student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). • Undergraduate Students: The minimum CGPA requirement is a 2.00 or higher, if required by your academic unit. • Graduate/Professional Students: The minimum CGPA requirement is a 3.00 or higher, if required by your academic unit. Completion Rate The quantitative measure assesses the pace at which a student progresses towards a degree. To ensure progress, students are required to complete a minimum percentage of all attempted courses (please see below for details). Attempted courses are those for which a student is enrolled at the conclusion of the Add/Drop period for a semester (those that appear on the academic transcript). Students who fulfill this minimum rate of course completion and follow departmental recommendations on course selection should complete their degree within the Maximum Timeframe. Attempted Credit Hours/Status    Required Completion % 1 – 30 Hours                                 55% 31 – 60                                          62% 61 and above                                67% Maximum Timeframe (MTF) Federal regulations require that a student must complete his or her educational program within a Maximum Timeframe (MTF) no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program measured in academic years, terms or credit hours attempted. Up to 30 required remedial credits will be added onto the program length when determining compliance with the 150% of program length completion requirement. University of Michigan-Dearborn 47 Transfer Credits Courses that are transferred from another institution and accepted toward an academic degree program at the University (at the time of SAP review) count as attempted and completed hours for Completion Rate and Maximum Timeframe (MTF). The CGPA is determined only with courses taken in residence at the University. Grades, enrollment/withdrawal and repeated classes GRADES: Only courses for which a student receives a grade of A, B, C, D, or P are acceptable. A grade of E, UE, F, ED, W, NR, or X is not acceptable. Students who fail to complete at least 67% of attempted credit hours because of incomplete grades or who withdraw from all classes will be placed on probation for one semester.  If they still fail to meet the 67% completion rate, their financial aid will be terminated. A student may receive financial assistance for a course that was repeated and for which a non-passing grade was received. REPEATED CLASSES:  Students who receive a passing grade may repeat that class once and have that enrollment considered for financial aid. (Repeating classes that do not result in additional hours earned will not improve completion rate.) TERMS WITH FAILING GRADES:  Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be verifying attendance during a term in which all grades received are unacceptable (as defined above). Failure to verify attendance in each class will result in cancellation of all aid for the term. REGAINING AID ELIGIBILITY: A student may regain eligibility by notifying the UM-Dearborn Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships when these three things have been accomplished: 1.  Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours for undergraduates or 8 credits for graduate students at UM-Dearborn (or as specified in the Academic Plan) without the benefit of financial aid. Students may take the credits at another institution of higher education if approved by their academic advisor; and, 2.  Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students; and, 3.  Complete 100% of attempted credit hours. NOTE:  For more information regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress and how it effects your financial aid see the complete policy online at umdearborn.edu/students/financial-aid/consumer-information/ standards-academic-progress (https://umdearborn.edu/students/ financial-aid/consumer-information/standards-academic-progress/). Return of Title IV Funds Students sometimes find it necessary to withdraw from all classes during a semester. Depending on when this occurs, students may receive a refund of all or part of tuition and fees. If the student is a financial aid recipient, the University and student may be required to return the aid, or a portion of it, to the federal government. Tuition Refund Policy: The University has a tuition refund policy stipulating the amount of tuition and fees refunded to a student who withdraws from all classes during a term. The Registrar’s Office determines specific tuition refund dates each term (umdearborn.edu/ students/registration-records/academic-calendar-important-dates (https://umdearborn.edu/students/registration-records/academic- calendar-important-dates/) and select "Registration Deadlines" for the specific semester).  Students must notify the Registrar’s Office immediately by following specific withdrawal procedures. Visit umdearborn.edu/students/registration-records (https://umdearborn.edu/ students/registration-records/) for hours of operation. Unofficial withdrawals The federal government considers an unofficial withdrawal one in which a failing grade is received when a student does not attend, or stops attending, a class for which he/she is enrolled. In these cases, students can be required to repay aid received. If you have questions about enrollment and aid eligibility, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for assistance. Allocating returned Title IV (federal) financial aid Funds returned to the federal government reimburse the individual federal programs from which the student received the aid.  Financial aid returned (by the university and/or the student or parent) must be allocated, in the following order, up to the net amount disbursed from each source: 1.  Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan 2.  Federal Subsidized Direct Loan 3.  Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan or Grad PLUS Loan 4.  Federal Pell Grant 5.  Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) 6.  Other Federal Loan or Grant Assistance Return of Title IV (federal) financial aid The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is notified by the Registrar when a student has officially withdrawn from the University. The federal government mandates that students withdrawing from all classes may keep only the financial aid they have “earned” up to the time of withdrawal. Title IV funds disbursed in excess of the earned amount must be returned by the University and/or the student to the federal government. The student could owe the University, the government, or both. The calculation for Return of Title IV funds is based upon the date on which a student initiates the withdrawal process by indicating intent to withdraw. This is either by speaking with an academic advisor, member of the Registrar’s staff, or completing the University’s withdrawal form. Students who withdraw will have academic activity confirmed by their instructors to determine the last date of attendance. Failure to receive attendance or participation, from instructors, will result in cancellation of all aid for that semester. To determine what a student earns, we: • Divide the number of calendar days the student has attended classes by the total number of calendar days in the semester (minus any scheduled breaks of 5 days or more). • The resulting percentage is multiplied by total federal funds disbursed (either to the student’s University account or to the student directly by check or direct deposit) for the semester. • This calculation determines the amount of aid earned that a student may keep. (For example, if the student attended 25%  of the term, he will have earned 25% of the aid disbursed. The unearned amount must be returned to the federal government by the University and/or the student.) We will notify students who are required to return funds to the government. In some instances, students who withdraw may be eligible 50 Grades and Grading Freshman (0-24) Sophomore (25-54) Junior (55-84) Senior (85+) Grades and Grading • Grading System (p. 50) • Grade Notations (p. 54) • Change of Grade (p. 55) • Grading Benchmarks (p. 55) Grading System Grade point averages (scholastic averages) are computed by dividing the honor points a student has earned by the hours elected. The term grade point average and the cumulative grade point average are computed for each student at the end of each term and become part of the student's official UM-Dearborn academic record. Symbols used in the grade reporting system common to all units are: F, failed (pass/fail option election); I, incomplete; NR, grade not reported; P, passed (pass/fail option election); S, satisfactory (courses graded S/E or S/U); NC, no credit; VI, audit; W, drop/withdrawal; X, absent from final examination; U, unsatisfactory (courses graded S/U only); Y, indicates the course extends beyond the term. The grades of E, IE, UE or XE are not assigned honor points and thus will lower the student's grade point average. The grade NC is used only for certain courses. When this grade is officially granted, the grade NC and the course will appear on the student's transcript, but the course will not be used in computing a grade point average. The recording of grades on a student's official academic record is governed by the following (4.0) grading system: Letter Grade Honor Points A,A+ 4.0 A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 D- 0.7 E 0.0 Note: The A+ and D- grades are not used by Engineering instructors. The A+ grade is not used by Education instructors. Grades associated with transfer credit from other schools or colleges (including other University of Michigan campuses) are neither recorded nor used in computing grade point averages of students. Students may repeat a course no more than two times. All grades received must appear on the transcript, but only the last grade received is counted in the grade point average (GPA). Please see the appropriate Graduate Repeat Course Policy (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ academic-policies-graduate/exempting-waiving-repeating-courses/) or Undergraduate Repeat Course Policy (see below) for more information. Grades of D- in the College of Engineering & Computer Science A grade of D- is not considered passing in any CECS course. If a CECS student earns a D- in a course from another academic unit it will not count toward a CECS degree or certificate and must be repeated. Audit, Pass/Fail, and Non-Credit Courses in the College of Engineering & Computer Science CECS students cannot take required courses within their major on an audit or pass/fail basis. Any course audited or taken pass/fail will not count towards the degree, even as a general elective. In addition, CECS students cannot use non-credit courses towards their degree. Pass/Fail For certain courses, students may have the ability to elect a Pass/Fail grading mode. If chosen, the instructor will grade the student’s work as a normal (A-E) course. Once the course is completed, the student’s grade is converted to a “Pass” or “Fail” as follows: 1. Grades A through C- are posted on a transcript as P (Pass); counts toward residency requirement and credit hours toward graduation. 2. Grades D+ through E are posted on a transcript as F (Fail); no degree credit is earned. 3. A grade of UE is not converted to an F and is computed in the GPA the same as an E. 4. Neither a P nor an F is computed in the grade point average. The Pass/Fail option is subject to the following conditions: • No honor points will be awarded for courses taken as Pass/Fail.  • The Pass/Fail option is open only to students who are not on academic probation. • Courses taken under the Pass/Fail option may not be used to fulfill requirements for majors, minors, concentrations, cognates, and/ or teacher certification. However, up to four courses taken with the Pass/Fail option may be accepted for credit towards a degree. • Students in the Honors Program must take all Honors Program requirements for a grade. • A student is limited to, at most, four courses taken under the pass/fail option. Courses specifically designated as "S/E only" are not counted in this limitation. Grading Benchmarks The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks to provide greater clarification as to the characteristics for each grade level. The descriptions below provide general achievement targets for each grade level. The grading benchmarks do not establish a campus-wide mandate for faculty grading or grading outcomes. Instructors at the University of Michigan-Dearborn have the autonomy to formulate their own grading standards and system. Students should discuss and confirm with their University of Michigan-Dearborn 51 instructor the grading system and requirements employed within their course(s). Benchmarks1 Grade Grade Point Superior Achievement Outstanding A/A+ 4.0 Excellent A- 4.0 Good Achievement Very Good B+ 3.3 Good B 3.0 Generally Good B- 2.7 Adequate Achievement Satisfactory C+ 2.3 Sufficient C 2.0 Marginal C- 1.7 Limited Achievement Poor D+ 1.3 Very Poor D 1.0 Extremely Poor D- 0.7 Inadequate Achievement Failure E 0.0 Grading Benchmark Achievement Levels Superior Achievement (A level) The grade of A recognizes exceptional performance and achievement that exceeds course expectations and consistently demonstrates, where applicable, many of the following characteristics: • Thorough, deep, and mature understanding. • Genuine comprehension, insight, and synthesis. • Significant mastery of challenging topics and issues. • Extensive familiarity with relevant literature and previous work. • Highly developed communication skills. • Thorough preparation and extensive, thoughtful class participation. • Integration of knowledge, concepts, and principles across disciplines. • Originality of analysis and interpretation. • Technical competence in skills and procedures. • Precision of ideas and clarity of expression. • Thinking that is independent, creative, and focused. • Understanding of nuance and subtlety. • Consistent coherence in argument and discussion. Students who receive the grade of A consistently demonstrate, where applicable, the ability to: • Analyze arguments using specific examples and original sources. • Think logically, draw inferences, and make predictions in complicated situations. • Communicate reasoning clearly and concisely. • Think abstractly. • Identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments, policies, and practices. • Integrate information to draw well-founded conclusions. • Connect course content to issues of other courses and world affairs. • Use models appropriately; recognize their strengths and accommodate their inherent limitations. • Foresee and evaluate consequences of proposed policies and actions. • Use technology creatively and effectively. Good Achievement (B level) The grade of B recognizes work that meets course expectations and typically demonstrates, where applicable, many of the following characteristics: • Clear understanding without much originality. • Competent grasp of course materials and subject matter. • Familiarity with relevant literature. • Competence in communication skills. • Regular preparation for and participation in class. • Integration of course knowledge, concepts and procedures. • Some evidence of critical and creative thought. • Clear connections between inferences and evidence. • Care in the use of evidence and quotations with only occasional thinness in argument, detail, or precision. Students who receive the grade of B typically demonstrate, where applicable, the ability to: • Extend ideas by connecting with personal experiences, reading, or world events. • Analyze data in various forms and from varied sources. • Utilize information to explain events, draw conclusions, and apply results. • Present comprehensive answers in a clear and logically correct style. • Understand and compare various models. • Distinguish inputs from outputs, and causes from effects. • Recognize consequences of complex interactions. • Use technology effectively. 52 Grading System Adequate Achievement (C level) The grade of C recognizes work that is sufficient to prepare for continued study in the field and generally demonstrates, where applicable, some of the following characteristics: • Adequate grasp of course concepts. • Partial mastery of knowledge and skills required for understanding. • Incomplete familiarity with relevant readings or references. • Writing that lists facts rather than develops well-reasoned arguments. • Frequent neglect of important information. • Partial appreciation of the meaning or implications of a questions. • Answers that are insufficiently developed. • Minimally complete assignments with many areas for improvement. Students who receive the grade of C generally demonstrate, where applicable, some ability to: • Assimilate and communicate simple knowledge and procedures. • Extend ideas by making simple inferences. • Make connections among and draw conclusions from course concepts. • Interpret simple information provided in various formats. • Organize and display data in tables and graphs. • Use technology competently. Limited Achievement (D level) The grade of D indicates a lack of readiness to continue in the field. Students' work usually demonstrates, where applicable, some of the following characteristics: • Minimal understanding of the subject matter. • Poorly developed communication skills. • Inability to apply subject matter understanding in other contexts. • Little evidence of critical or creative thinking. • Lack of apparent seriousness. • Frequent carelessness in fulfilling assignments. Inadequate Achievement (E) The grade of E indicates that course work is insufficient to merit academic credit. Students who receive an E usually demonstrate some of the following characteristics: • Inadequate understanding of subject matter. • Inadequate or inconsistent preparation. • Frequent failure to complete assignments in a timely manner. • Little evidence of critical thought. • Very poor communication skills. • Frequent misunderstanding of facts or references. • Little or no analysis. • Confused or incomprehensible writing. Little or no work offering evidence that course objectives have been met. Grade Notations The following notations may appear on a transcript to describe special situations in regard to a course. NC No Credit. No honor points. Not computed in the grade point average. Used only in specially approved courses that are graded A, B, C, No Credit. I Incomplete. No honor points. A student who is unable to complete the work for a given course, other than the final examination, may be granted an incomplete by the instructor if the following circumstances exist: • The student has completed the majority of the coursework, such that the remaining work can be finished in five weeks or less • Considering the student’s current grade, a passing grade could still be earned in the class upon the successful completion of all incomplete work • The work is unfinished for reasons acceptable to the instructor • The work needing to be completed can be finished outside of regular class sessions.  If the student must be present in class to finish the work, the student must re-register for the course If the instructor agrees to the incomplete, a contract outlining the remaining work and stipulating the due date must be completed by the instructor and student, approved by the student’s academic unit, and submitted to the Office of the Registrar. A grade of “I” will be recorded for the course. The deadline is up to five weeks after the start of the subsequent term (including the Summer term) to complete the coursework. The instructor has seven days after the due date to submit a grade. The “I” will remain in front of the final grade. Unfinished incompletes will lapse to a failing grade.  Students who are unable to complete their work within the five week period may petition their unit’s Academic Standards Committee to extend the deadline. The student must present documented unexpected circumstances that prevented completion of the course by the standard deadline, and the extension must be supported by the instructor. X Absent from Final Examination. No honor points. A student who is unavoidably absent from a final examination may be granted the privilege of making up the examination within five weeks beginning from the first day of classes of the immediately following term. If granted this privilege, a mark of X will be recorded. Failure to take the examination within the specified time, or the denial of this privilege by the instructor, will result in a mark of E for the final grade. In extenuating circumstances an extension beyond the stated period may be requested by means of a petition that has been endorsed by the instructor. However, such arrangements for completing the work must be made within the above five-week period. The grade of X will automatically be converted to XE and reflected in the student's grade point average as a failing grade if the Supplementary Grade Report is not submitted by the end of the five-week period. Y Course extended beyond term end. No credit. No honor points. A mark of Y indicates that a course extends beyond the end of one term. This University of Michigan-Dearborn 55 grades in additive credit courses that are graded S/E have no impact on the GPA.) P/F Pass/Fail Option. No honor points. A student must elect to take a course under the Pass/Fail option. Please check with your college for its policy on electing courses as pass/fail. UE Unearned Fail. This grade is assigned to any student who has never attended or stopped attending class during the semester and did not officially drop. It is computed in the GPA the same as an E. VI Visitor-Official Audit. No credit. No honor points. Not computed into the grade point average. An official audit, or visitor status, allows a student to attend a course but not elect it for credit. The VI notation appears on the transcript. Regular tuition fees are assessed. FCV Fail Covid. No credit. No honor points. Not computed into the grade point average. Indicates a non-passing grade of D+ or lower for undergraduate students and C+ or lower for graduate students. This grade was used for the Winter 2020 semester only, during the COVID-19 pandemic. NRC No Record Covid. No credit. No honor points. Not computed into the grade point average. Indicates a non-passing grade of D+ or lower for undergraduate students and C+ or lower for graduate students. This grade was used for the Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 semesters, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Change of Grades The grade that an instructor records on the final grade sheet and that appears on the student's subsequent transcript is assumed to be final; that is, the instructor's official evaluation of all of a student's performance and work completed by the official end of the term (the last day of the final examination week). The University permits a change of grade under the following circumstances: 1. Recognizing that mistakes can be made, the University of Michigan- Dearborn permits a student to ask an instructor for a review of a grade within a five week period after the end of the term involved. After the expiration of this deadline, a student may initiate a request for a review only through the petition process involving the student’s college Academic Standards Committee (or comparable group), whose decision shall be final. Such a review is entirely separate and distinct from the circumstances involving an X (Absent from Final Examination), I (Incomplete Coursework), or a Y (Course Extends Beyond Term). 2. A student (or instructor) may initiate a grade change if he/she discovers that a grade has been entered in error due to, but not exclusive to, the following: • possible omission by the instructor when computing the final grade, or material submitted by the student before the end of the term; • possible error in evaluation by the instructor of work submitted or final examination taken by the student before the end of the term; • possible error by the instructor in the computation of the final grade; • possible error in the recording of the grade by the instructor or staff; or • allegation of bias or prejudice on the part of the instructor in the assignment of the final grade (This rare charge is to be handled according to the procedures established within the academic unit.) Grading Benchmarks The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks to provide greater clarification as to the characteristics for each grade level. The descriptions below provide general achievement targets for each grade level. The grading benchmarks do not establish a campus-wide mandate for faculty grading or grading outcomes. Instructors at the University of Michigan-Dearborn have the autonomy to formulate their own grading standards and system. Students should discuss and confirm with their instructor the grading system and requirements employed within their course(s). Benchmarks1 Grade Grade Point Superior Achievement Outstanding A/A+ 4.0 Excellent A- 4.0 Good Achievement Very Good B+ 3.4 Good B 3.0 Generally Good B- 2.7 Adequate Achievement Satisfactory C+ 2.4 Sufficient C 2.0 Marginal C- 1.7 Limited Achievement Poor D+ 1.4 Very Poor D 1.0 Extremely Poor D- 0.7 Inadequate Achievement Failure E 0.0 1  The University of Michigan-Dearborn has adopted the "Grade and Marking System" employed by St. Olaf College: catalog.stolaf.edu/ academic-regulations-procedures/grades/ Grading Benchmark Achievement Levels Superior Achievement (A level) The grade of A recognizes exceptional performance and achievement that exceeds course expectations and consistently demonstrates, where applicable, many of the following characteristics: • Thorough, deep, and mature understanding. • Genuine comprehension, insight, and synthesis. • Significant mastery of challenging topics and issues. • Extensive familiarity with relevant literature and previous work. • Highly developed communication skills. • Thorough preparation and extensive, thoughtful class participation. • Integration of knowledge, concepts, and principles across disciplines. • Originality of analysis and interpretation. • Technical competence in skills and procedures. • Precision of ideas and clarity of expression. • Thinking that is independent, creative, and focused. 56 Graduation/Application for Diploma • Understanding of nuance and subtlety. • Consistent coherence in argument and discussion. Students who receive the grade of A consistently demonstrate, where applicable, the ability to: • Analyze arguments using specific examples and original sources. • Think logically, draw inferences, and make predictions in complicated situations. • Communicate reasoning clearly and concisely. • Think abstractly. • Identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments, policies, and practices. • Integrate information to draw well-founded conclusions. • Connect course content to issues of other courses and world affairs. • Use models appropriately; recognize their strengths and accommodate their inherent limitations. • Foresee and evaluate consequences of proposed policies and actions. • Use technology creatively and effectively. Good Achievement (B level) The grade of B recognizes work that meets course expectations and typically demonstrates, where applicable, many of the following characteristics: • Clear understanding without much originality. • Competent grasp of course materials and subject matter. • Familiarity with relevant literature. • Competence in communication skills. • Regular preparation for and participation in class. • Integration of course knowledge, concepts and procedures. • Some evidence of critical and creative thought. • Clear connections between inferences and evidence. • Care in the use of evidence and quotations with only occasional thinness in argument, detail, or precision. Students who receive the grade of B typically demonstrate, where applicable, the ability to: • Extend ideas by connecting with personal experiences, reading, or world events. • Analyze data in various forms and from varied sources. • Utilize information to explain events, draw conclusions, and apply results. • Present comprehensive answers in a clear and logically correct style. • Understand and compare various models. • Distinguish inputs from outputs, and causes from effects. • Recognize consequences of complex interactions. • Use technology effectively. Adequate Achievement (C level) The grade of C recognizes work that is sufficient to prepare for continued study in the field and generally demonstrates, where applicable, some of the following characteristics: • Adequate grasp of course concepts. • Partial mastery of knowledge and skills required for understanding. • Incomplete familiarity with relevant readings or references. • Writing that lists facts rather than develops well-reasoned arguments. • Frequent neglect of important information. • Partial appreciation of the meaning or implications of a questions. • Answers that are insufficiently developed. • Minimally complete assignments with many areas for improvement. Students who receive the grade of C generally demonstrate, where applicable, some ability to: • Assimilate and communicate simple knowledge and procedures. • Extend ideas by making simple inferences. • Make connections among and draw conclusions from course concepts. • Interpret simple information provided in various formats. • Organize and display data in tables and graphs. • Use technology competently. Limited Achievement (D level) The grade of D indicates a lack of readiness to continue in the field. Students' work usually demonstrates, where applicable, some of the following characteristics: • Minimal understanding of the subject matter. • Poorly developed communication skills. • Inability to apply subject matter understanding in other contexts. • Little evidence of critical or creative thinking. • Lack of apparent seriousness. • Frequent carelessness in fulfilling assignments. Inadequate Achievement (E) The grade of E indicates that course work is insufficient to merit academic credit. Students who receive an E usually demonstrate some of the following characteristics: • Inadequate understanding of subject matter. • Inadequate or inconsistent preparation. • Frequent failure to complete assignments in a timely manner. • Little evidence of critical thought. • Very poor communication skills. • Frequent misunderstanding of facts or references. • Little or no analysis. • Confused or incomprehensible writing. Little or no work offering evidence that course objectives have been met. Graduation/Application for Diploma Each candidate for a degree must file a Degree/Diploma Application with the Office of the Registrar, typically within ten days of the beginning date of classes for the term in which the student expects to complete the requirements for degree. Please consult the Applying to Graduate Webpage, umdearborn.edu/rr_apply-graduate (http:// www.umdearborn.edu/rr_apply-graduate/), for specific dates.  Applications accepted after the deadline will require a $35.00 non- refundable late application fee (cash or check only). Payment is due at the time of submission. Applications will not be accepted after the last day of classes for the specific term. If an application for a diploma University of Michigan-Dearborn 57 was filed for a previous graduation period in which the student did not graduate, a new application is necessary. Degrees are granted at the end of the fall, winter, and summer terms, even though commencement exercises are held only in April (or May) and December. Instructor Requested Drop A student who is absent from class meetings of a course during the first week of any term and does not inform the instructor or the instructor's department of his/her intention to continue as a class member may be administratively dropped from the course per the instructor's request.  The academic college will notify students who have been administratively dropped from the course. Registration Information Steps to a Successful Registration  1.    Check Your Eligibility to Register  Students can view their eligibility to register, earned hours, academic status and any holds that will prevent registration via UM- Dearborn Connect (https://selfservice.umd.umich.edu/BANP/ twbkwbis.P_GenMenu/?name=homepage). •  Click on  Registration •  Select Prepare for Registration 2.   Meet with your Academic Advisor Meet with an advisor as needed or if required by the college. Academic advising is available through the student’s college or graduate department office.  3.   Plan your Schedule Use the Schedule Planner (https://umich.app.box.com/s/ k33v4ovbeng36m5xvsi5xdoy8msmda9y/) to simplify the registration process and help find classes that fit your busy schedule. You may also prepare to register (https://www.dropbox.com/s/mni00358vd39vgq/ Self-Service%20Registration%20Instructions.pdf?dl=0) from the Student Educational Planner. Review your Degree Works worksheet (https:// umdearborn.edu/students/office-registrar/degree-works/) and/or plan in preparation for registration. 4.   Confirm Your Registration Appointment Time Continuing students who are eligible to register via the Web can determine their registration date based on credits earned as listed in the Registration Timetable (https://umdearborn.edu/students/office- registrar/registration/registration-timetable/). New students will receive written information regarding their registration appointment time. 5.   Register for Classes All students who have been enrolled for at least one term within the last year, new graduate students, and readmitted students who do not have financial obligations, holds or other registration restrictions are eligible to register online (https://www.dropbox.com/s/mni00358vd39vgq/Self- Service%20Registration%20Instructions.pdf?dl=0).  New transfer and new freshman students will register during New Student Orientation. Additional Registration Information Closed Courses Closed course information is available via UM-Dearborn Connect. Course Load Students may elect a maximum of 18 credit hours in a given semester. Students at the graduate level may elect a maximum of 12 credit hours in a 15-week semester and a maximum of 8 credit hours in a 7-week semester. For graduate programs, individual colleges may impose a lower limit than this campus-wide policy. All students should contact their college for policies and procedures regarding electing hours in excess of the maximum. Holds Students will not be allowed to register if they have a hold. A hold could result from having outstanding financial obligations to the University, academic probation, mandatory advising, or other academic or non- academic conditions that require resolution prior to registration. Students can check their holds on the Student Profile page (listed under Student Records) in UM-Dearborn Connect. Reporting of Grades The Office of the Registrar reports term grades to students via a Final Grade Report in UM-Dearborn Connect. Grades are also reported on each student’s Academic Transcript. Updated Academic Transcripts are available to students two weeks following the close of the final examination period. Students requiring more immediate service may contact the Office of the Registrar for assistance. (Also see “Request for Transcripts.") University of Michigan Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition You may qualify for in-state tuition in any of the following three ways: 1. Residence. By demonstrating that you are a permanent legal resident of the State of Michigan as defined by these Guidelines (see Part I below); 2. Attendance. By demonstrating that you attended an accredited Michigan high school and accredited Michigan middle or junior high school (see Part II below); OR 3. Service. By demonstrating that you or a family member are serving or have served in the U.S. military or Public Health Service (see Part III below). You may meet the criteria under more than one Part of these Guidelines. However, if you meet the criteria under one of the three Parts, you are not required to determine eligibility under the other two. I. Establishing Eligibility Through Michigan Residence You may qualify for in-state tuition by demonstrating that you are a Michigan resident. A. General Principles The University of Michigan has autonomous, constitutional authority to establish residency guidelines that apply to the University. The University’s residency guidelines are independent of other state rules or 60 University of Michigan Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition c. Applicants Claiming Residency on the Basis of Employment. If you are seeking to establish that you are a Michigan resident on the basis of your permanent employment in the State, or the permanent employment of your parent, spouse, or partner, you must also submit the following documents: • a signed letter from the employer, written on letterhead (including phone number), stating the position, status, and dates of employment; and • a copy of the most recent pay stub showing that Michigan taxes are being withheld. d. Applicants Born Outside the United States. All applicants born outside the United States seeking to establish eligibility for in-state tuition based on Michigan residency must also submit documents verifying U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the U.S. 4. Will You Be Required To Submit Additional Documentation? In addition to the documentation required above, the Residency Classification Office may request additional documentation after the initial review of your application. 5. What Happens To Materials Submitted With An Application For Resident Classification? Applications and accompanying documentation will be retained by the University of Michigan in accordance with its policies and procedures. All information will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. 6. What Information Does the Residency Classification Office Consider? In making residency determinations, the University considers all information provided with your Application for Resident Classification and any other available information it determines to be relevant. 7. How Do You File An Application for Resident Classification? Before filing an Application for Resident Classification, you must read Part VI below. The Application for In-State Tuition is available online at the link at the bottom of this page under the Applications for In- State Tuition section. Please read the instructions carefully before submitting your application. II. Establishing Eligibility by Attending Michigan Schools You also may qualify for in-state tuition by demonstrating all of the following: (1) you attended an accredited Michigan high school for at least three years and thereafter (a) graduated from an accredited Michigan High School or (b) received a Michigan General Educational Development High School Equivalency Certificate (GED); (2) you attended an accredited Michigan middle or junior high school for the two years preceding high school; and (3) you are commencing your education at the University within twenty-eight months of graduating from the Michigan high school or receiving your GED. To establish eligibility by demonstrating attendance at Michigan schools, you must complete the following form truthfully and timely: Application for In-State Tuition on the Basis of Attendance. You do not need to be a legal resident of the State of Michigan or United States to qualify under Part II. III. Establishing Eligibility Through Service You also may qualify for in-state tuition, without regard to your legal residence, by demonstrating any of the following: 1. you are serving on active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Merchant Marine, or Coast Guard; 2. you are a reservist in one of those branches; 3. you were honorably discharged or received a general discharge under honorable conditions from one of those branches or their reserve component; 4. you are serving as an officer in the U.S. Public Health Service; 5. you are the spouse or dependent child of someone living or stationed in Michigan who is serving in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Merchant Marine, or Coast Guard, whether on active duty or as a reservist; OR 6. you are the spouse or dependent child of someone living or stationed in Michigan who is serving as an officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. To establish eligibility by demonstrating service, you must complete the following form: Application for In-State Tuition on the Basis of Service, truthfully and timely. IV. Deadlines It is important to file your materials in a timely fashion. You may apply for in-state tuition for any term in which you are enrolled or intend to enroll. Late applications will be assessed a nonrefundable $300 late fee and will be accepted up to the last published day of classes of the term for which you are applying. Late applications received after the last day of classes will be treated as applications for the following term. In all cases, decisions will be based only on those facts that are in place by the original filing deadline for the term under consideration. • Fall Term: all required materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 30 of that term. • Winter Term: all required materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 31 of that term. • Spring, Spring/Summer, and Summer Terms: all required materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 31 of that term. If the deadline falls on a weekend or University holiday, all required materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. These deadlines apply to all University of Michigan schools, colleges, and campuses. For the On-Job or On-Campus program only, filing deadlines are 30 calendar days after the first scheduled day of classes of the term for which you are applying. V. Appeals If your request for in-state tuition is denied, you may file an appeal as described below. The Board of Regents has charged the Appeal Committee with reviewing decisions about eligibility for in-state tuition. The Appeal Committee is chaired by the Vice President and Secretary of the University and includes two other University administrators, a faculty member, and a student. Staff of the Residency Classification Office are not members of the Appeal Committee. Any appeal must be in writing and must be received by the Appeal Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 30th calendar day following the University of Michigan-Dearborn 61 date of the letter denying your request for in-state tuition. If the deadline falls on a weekend or University holiday, your appeal must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the next business day. The mailing address for the Appeal Committee is as follows: Residency Appeal Committee, c/o 1210 LS&A Bldg., 500 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382. If there is additional information you would like the Appeal Committee to consider beyond the materials you have already submitted, you should submit that additional information, in writing, with appropriate supporting documentation, with your written appeal. The Appeal Committee may consider the appeal letter and additional documentation along with all the information in your original request. Personal contact with a member of the Appeal Committee about the subject of your appeal could disqualify him or her from participating in the decision regarding your appeal. The Appeal Committee does not meet in person with students, and appearances on behalf of students are not permitted at appeal meetings. After the Appeal Committee has completed its deliberations, you will receive the Committee's final decision in writing. This will conclude the appeal process for the term covered by the application. The University will not conduct any further review of the decision. VI. Misrepresentations, Falsifications, Omissions; Audits; And Adverse Consequences Individuals who provide false or misleading information or who omit relevant information in an attempt wrongly to obtain in-state tuition will be subject to severe legal and disciplinary measures, including but not limited to expulsion from the University and retroactive tuition charges. The University routinely audits information and documentation submitted with requests for in-state tuition to ensure compliance. VII. Where Can You Obtain Additional Information? For questions on in-state tuition, please contact: Residency Classification Office  Office of the Registrar  1210 LSA Building  500 South State Street  Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382  Phone: 734-764-1400 Applications for In-State Tuition The Application for In-State Tuition is available online. Your access to the online application may depend upon your progress and status in the admissions application process, so please read carefully. In order to log in and complete an application for in-state tuition, you will need: Your University of Michigan issued eight digit ID (UMID) number AND; 1. EITHER a University of Michigan issued uniqname and Ann Arbor/ Kerberos1 password, 2. OR A Friend Account.2 a. Admitted Students (All campuses) AND all applicants who have previously been issued all of the following: UM ID number, uniqname and Kerberos password, can authenticate using your uniqname and Kerberos password. NOTE: see footnote 1 if you need to reset your password. Application for In-State Tuition: csprod.dsc.umich.edu/services/ residency (https://csprod.dsc.umich.edu/services/residency/)   b. Applicants not yet admitted, or with no previously issued uniqname or password must apply using a verified Friend Account: i. Create a Friend Account: (friend.weblogin.umich.edu/friend/ (https://friend.weblogin.umich.edu/friend/)) ii. Verify your Friend Account via Wolverine Access: wolverineaccess.umich.edu (https:// wolverineaccess.umich.edu/) Locate the New & Prospective Student Business (N&PS) link under the Students section on the Wolverine Access homepage. After logging in with your Friend Account and password, you will be immediately prompted to complete the one-time only Identity Verification steps (add University of Michigan ID (UMID) and birthdate). Once done, you will be prompted to Sign Out; this will bring you back to the Wolverine Access homepage. Navigate back to the N&PS link, and locate the link to the online In-State Tuition Application in the lower right of the page, or, you can login later using the Application for In-State Tuition link above; this will bring you directly to the application. 1 Ann Arbor/Kerberos Password: For Flint and Dearborn students, this is NOT the password used to login to your campus’ Banner student information system (SIS). This is unique to the Ann Arbor campus. If you have been admitted and have a uniqname but are unable to log in to create an application, you might need to re-set your Ann Arbor/Kerberos password. Password assistance is different for each campus: • Dearborn campus students click here (https://umdearborn.edu/ offices/information-technology-services/accounts-passwords/ passwords/) for help and instructions for changing your password. • Flint campus students click here (https://helpdesk.umflint.edu/ customer/portal/articles/1627949-umich-password---usage- restrictions-and-how-to-change-it/) for help and instructions for changing your password. • Ann Arbor campus students click here (http://www.itcs.umich.edu/ help/faq/uniqnames.php) if you need assistance with your password. 2 Friend Account Information: Detailed instructions for setting up a Friend Account are provided at this link: itcs.umich.edu/friend (http://www.itcs.umich.edu/friend/) PLEASE BE AWARE: If you originally logged in using a Friend Account and have since been admitted, your uniqname will be issued and the Friend Account log in will be disabled. You should be able to access your in- state tuition application information using your uniqname and password. Need Help? Please contact the ITS Service Center (4Help@umich.edu or 734-764-4357) if you encounter any login issues. If you wish to check the status of an already submitted application, please do so through your Wolverine Access account: Students--Student Business--Residency. 62 Transcripts Transcripts Transcript Information A transcript is a student's complete academic record at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The transcript(s) that were presented for admission have become an integral part of the files of the admitting offices and cannot be released, either directly or for copying purposes. It will be necessary for you to write directly to the institutions concerned to obtain copies of those previous records. In addition, documents such as SAT/ACT scores are not available from the Office of the Registrar. Transcripts will be released only upon the written request of the student. Requests are processed within three to five business days. Under certain circumstances, such as the end of the term or upon graduation, requests may take longer to process. Requests will not be processed if you have any financial obligations outstanding to the University. No fee is required for standard delivery transcripts. Types of Transcripts: Official Transcripts are printed on special protective paper or created with a secure PDF format. The transcript is only official if it has the University of Michigan-Dearborn seal and the Registrar's signature. Official transcripts given directly to a student will be stamped Issued to Student and may not be accepted as official. Unofficial Transcripts do not contain the University of Michigan-Dearborn seal or the Registrar's signature. Students may obtain an unofficial transcript at any time via UM-Dearborn Connect. Rackham Transcript Information Students who attended Rackham, Winter 1998 through the present may direct the transcript request to the Dearborn campus as indicated above under "Dearborn Transcript Information." Students who attended Rackham prior to Winter 1998 or have graduated prior to January 1998 from the Rackham Graduate School must direct the transcript request to: University of Michigan Transcript Department 5000 LSA Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1382 Fax: 734-764-5556 Requesting Transcripts The University of Michigan-Dearborn has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to provide transcript ordering online. This partnership allows orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and tracking via text message or email. The NSC website provides instructions for submitting a request, including selecting delivery options. Through the online system, you can order multiple transcripts in a single session and include attachments. Processing Time Standard processing time is 1-2 business days after the University of Michigan-Dearborn receives the order. Delivery Options Electronic Electronic transcripts are the preferred method of transcript delivery. A secured link to the transcript will be delivered to the intended recipient within one hour, though it could take 1-2 business days if the record requires manual processing. Mail Transcripts will be mailed to the recipient via regular first-class U.S. mail within 1-2 business days after the University of Michigan-Dearborn receives the order from the NSC. Pickup Transcripts requested as hold for pickup will be available in 1-2 business days. Photo identification is required for the release of transcripts. Students who would like a third party to pick up their transcripts must provide written authorization to the Office of the Registrar. Additionally, the third party must present photo identification. Any transcripts not picked up within two weeks will be destroyed and will have to be re-ordered. Rush Transcript Information Students may request a rush copy. A $10.00 rush fee per transcript (cash or check only) will be required at the time of the request. Requests received prior to 12:00 noon will be ready for pickup on the same day after 4:00 p.m. Requests received after 12:00 noon will be available for pickup the following day after 12 noon. Tuition Assessment and Fee Regulation Tuition and fees are subject to the approval of the Regents of the University and are subject to change at any time. Policies Governing Student Tuition and Fees The Board of Regents shall determine the level of tuition and fees and a schedule of such shall be published. All other student tuition and fees shall be fixed by the Campus Fee Committee. Payment of Tuition and Fees All tuition and fees are payable in accordance with regulations established by the University providing only that said regulations may not defer payment beyond the end of the term for which they are assessed. Payment for tuition and fees may be made in full at the Student Accounts Office, or online, after registration. The laboratory and/or course fees are refundable if the course is dropped during the first two weeks of a full term, the first week of a half term or mini-term, or before the second class meeting of a less than one-month mini-term. The procedure for obtaining a refund is described in the section "Change of Fees and Refunds." Application Fees Graduate degree-seeking applicants must submit a $60 application fee. The application fee is nonrefundable and cannot be credited toward tuition or any other fees. When applying via the online application, the University of Michigan-Dearborn 65 include some scholarship options and may lead to a commission either in the Army or the Air Force. These officer training programs are based in Ann Arbor. Interested students may get further information by visiting the Office of the Registrar in Dearborn (1169 UC) or by telephoning Ann Arbor: for Air Force information, telephone (734) 764-2403; for Army information, telephone (734) 764-2400. Army Officer Education Program (ROTC) (Not a Concentration) Upon graduation from the University and successful completion of the program, students enrolled in the Army Officer Education Program receive a commission as second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve or in the Regular Army. Many students enroll for the first two years in order to sample career opportunities. No military obligation is incurred for the first two years. Air Force Officer Education Program The program offers studies designed to prepare and commission selected individuals to serve in the United States Air Force. Both a four- year and a two-year program leading to a commission as a second lieutenant are offered. The four-year plan comprises eight terms of courses in aerospace studies plus a four-week field training course at an Air Force base, between the sophomore and junior years. The two-year plan comprises an initial six-week field training course followed by four terms of aerospace studies (AS 310 through AS 411 series). Cadets may enroll in either the four-year or two-year program by permission of the chairman. Military Obligation After being commissioned, graduates of the program are called to active duty with the Air Force in a field usually related to their academic degree program. The period of service is four years for non-flying officers, five years for navigators after navigator training, and eight years for pilots after flight training. A contractual obligation is established for non- scholarship students when they attend the first Professional Officer Course (POC). Scholarship students in the four-year program incur a contractual obligation upon entering the sophomore year of AFROTC, whereas those in the two-year program incur one on entering the POC. UM-Dearborn Credit for Military Officer Education College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Up to six credit hours of Military Science / Aerospace Studies / ROTC coursework may count as elective credit toward degree. College of Business Up to six semester credit hours will be granted to a student for successful completion of advanced military science courses towards the BBA degree requirements. College of Engineering and Computer Science Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements as established by the Military Officer Education Program Chairman for a commission and satisfactorily complete the engineering program of studies may count a maximum of four credit hours of advanced military science courses (300 and 400 level) as meeting program elective hours for an engineering degree at the discretion of the academic department. College of Education, Health, and Human Services Courses do not carry credit toward degree requirements. Honors Program The Honors Program at UM-Dearborn is designed for qualified, highly- motivated students who want an extra level of challenge and stimulus in their college experience. Honors students take a special sequence of classes that satisfy basic requirements and at the same time provide a well-balanced undergraduate education. The program teaches students to think critically and independently, to perceive connections between diverse areas of knowledge, and to express their thoughts clearly and effectively. Honors Program classes are small, enabling students to interact closely with the faculty and each other. Because of the small size of the Honors classes and the emphasis on active participation, students in the program gain close personal contact with their professors from the beginning of the freshman year. The instructors in the Honors Program are highly dedicated teachers. Many have won UM-D's Distinguished Teaching Award. All are committed to the ideal of relaxed and collegial relations between students and professors. The Honors faculty are readily available to Honors students for academic advising and for informal conversation. The core of the Honors Program is a carefully planned sequence of courses. Instead of taking a smattering of classes in unrelated areas, students in the program complete their basic college requirements with courses that form an integrated and coherent curriculum. Apart from their Honors requirements, Honors students follow a normal course of study in their own area of concentration, together with the other students in their unit. They are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.2 to remain in the Honors program. Any student falling below an overall average of 3.2 at the end of any given semester will be assigned probationary status in the Honors program for the succeeding semester. Failure to improve the overall average to 3.2 or above during that probationary semester will result in dismissal from the Program. Honors students have a special niche within the college community. They get to know each other and build close friendships because they take many of the same courses together. The program regularly sponsors social hours and organizes group outings to concerts, plays and museums. Students and faculty in the program get to share valuable experiences outside the classroom. The Honors Program at UM-Dearborn is open to all entering freshmen with a high school GPA of at least 3.5, Composite ACT 25 or SAT 1200 other evidence of superior academic ability. The program accepts students from all units on campus, including CASL, Engineering, Education, Health, and Business students. Admission to the program is competitive and is based on the student's interests and experience as well as the high school record. Academic Policies - Undergraduate Academic Honors (p. 66) Academic Standing, Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement (p. 66) Class Standing (p. 67) Continuous Enrollment (p. 67) Credit by Examination (p. 68) Credit for Cooperative Education, Independent Study and Other Experiential Courses (p. 68) Degree and Program Definitions (p. 70) BBA, BSE, Undergraduate Certificate 66 Academic Honors Dearborn Discovery Core (General Education)  (p. 68) Major and Minor Course Counting (p. 71) Placement Policies (p. 72) Composition Placement Math Placement Foreign Language Placement Taking Courses at Another College or University (p. 72) Transfer Credit Review (p. 72) Credit for Education in the Armed Forces Michigan Transfer Agreement and the Dearborn Discovery Core University Undergraduate Degree Requirements (p. 73) Academic Honors William J. Branstrom (Freshman) Prize First-term freshmen who rank in the upper five percent of their class and earn 14 credit hours and at least a 3.50 GPA on any campus and in any unit of the University of Michigan are named recipients of the William J. Branstrom Prize. This distinction is noted on the student's transcript as “William J. Branstrom Prize.” James B. Angell Scholars Students who earn straight A's (A+, A, A-) for two or more consecutive terms with a minimum of 14 elected credit hours each term, 12 of which must be graded, are named James B. Angell scholars. This distinction is noted on the student's transcript. University Honors University Honors are awarded to all students who have achieved a 3.50 GPA and 14 credit hours (12 of which must be graded A-E). This distinction is noted on the student’s transcript as “University Honors” after fall and winter terms only. Honor Scholars Recognition The Honor Scholar Award is presented each year to the one active undergraduate student per degree program with at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average and a minimum of 90 credit hours earned by Fall term. Award recognition is also presented to one active graduate student per degree major with at least a 3.7 cumulative grade point average and a minimum of three-quarters of their program completed by the end of Fall term. The student, selected by the respective discipline faculty, also meets other criteria established by department, school or college including contributions to the discipline through research and service activities such as tutoring, mentoring and leadership in discipline based student organizations. Dean's Lists College of Arts, Sciences, & Letters Dean’s List A student is honored by inclusion in the Dean's List if they meet two conditions: 1. complete at least 12 credit hours of graded coursework towards a degree during the term. 2. achieve a 3.50 or higher term GPA. The Dean's List is compiled after the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. A part-time Dean's List is compiled after the Fall and Winter for students who meet the following conditions: 1. complete at least a combined 12 credit hours over the course of the Fall and Winter of a given academic year, maintaining part-time status in each semester. 2. the 12 credit hours must be graded coursework towards a degree. 3. earn a minimum 3.50 GPA each term. College of Business Dean’s List A student is honored by inclusion in the Dean's List if the student meets two conditions: 1. has completed at least 12 credit hours in graded coursework toward a degree during the term, and 2. has achieved a 3.50 or better term GPA. The Dean's List is compiled after the fall, winter, and summer terms. College of Engineering & Computer Science Dean’s List Students in CECS programs receive Dean's list recognition for the semester in which they are enrolled full-time in courses that fulfill their degree requirements and achieve a term GPA of 3.5 or higher. College of Education, Health, and Human Services Dean’s List At the end of each term, full-time students earning a GPA of 3.5 or better while carrying a minimum course load of 12 earned GPA hours will be added to the CEHHS Dean's List. Part-time students earning a GPA of 3.5 or better while carrying a combined total of 12 GPA hours for the fall and winter term will be added to a combined Fall/Winter Dean's List. Academic Standing, Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement Good Scholastic Standing To be in good scholastic standing at the end of any term, a student must have an overall average of 2.0 or higher for all UM-Dearborn courses elected. Neither credit nor grade points are allowed for a course in which a student received an E grade. Any deficiency of grade points (below 2.0 average) resulting from one or more E grades must be made up while enrolled before the student is restored to good standing. A required course in which a grade of E has been assigned must be repeated on this campus during the student’s next academic term. Unsatisfactory Performance The records of students are reviewed at the end of each term by the Academic Standing Committee. Three degrees of scholastic deficiency are used by the Committee to identify a student’s unsatisfactory performance resulting from poor grades: warning, on probation, or required to withdraw. University of Michigan-Dearborn 67 In cases where the grade average for one term falls below 2.0 while the overall average remains above 2.0, the student normally will receive a warning letter from the Committee. Probation Probationary status (academic probation) is normally assigned to students who are not in good scholastic standing but whose records indicate a possibility for removal of deficiencies by continued enrollment. Students on academic probation are restricted to registering for no more than 13 credits per semester. Students whose academic record is poor for two or three successive semesters are required to withdraw from the university. Students who have been required to withdraw may submit a formal written appeal to be readmitted at a later time, but must, in all cases, have had at least one semester of non-enrollment for their appeal to be accepted for consideration. College of Business While any D grade (D, D-, D+) is passing, it is not considered satisfactory performance. Any deficiency of grade points (below 2.0 overall average) resulting from one or more D grades must be made up before the student is restored to good standing. If the student receives a D grade in a course that is an important prerequisite for other courses, it is recommended that the course be repeated. College of Education, Health, and Human Services The College of Education, Health, and Human Services reviews the records of all its degree students at the end of each term. If a certification student’s grade point average for one term drops below 2.75, the student is placed on academic probation and may not register for education methods courses in the professional sequence. If the overall average remains below 2.75 for another term, the student may not be allowed to register as a student in a teacher certification program. Other undergraduate students (those not seeking a teaching certificate) must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0. Academic Standing Appeals Students who wish to appeal decisions on their academic status, made by a unit's committee on academic standing, may do so by addressing a petition to the executive committee of the unit in which they are admitted. If a negative decision is rendered, the student may, under unusual circumstances, appeal to the Provost Office. Consecutive Withdrawal A student who first registers and then withdraws from two consecutive terms may be placed on academic probation and may not register without the explicit written permission of the Associate Dean or the Associate Dean's representative.  A student who is required to withdraw from one academic unit may not be admitted to another UM-Dearborn academic unit within the same term that the withdrawal action was taken. Required Withdrawals Unless extenuating circumstances are presented by petition, a student who is required to withdraw from one academic unit may not be admitted to another UM-Dearborn academic unit within the same term as that in which such withdrawal action is taken. Academic Reinstatement Policy The academic reinstatement process is designed to facilitate the return to good academic standing of students who have been dismissed and are seeking to re-enroll at UM-Dearborn. Reinstatement, however, is not automatically granted but is a privilege granted to former students at the discretion of the academic unit. A former UM-Dearborn student is eligible for academic reinstatement, after an absence of one semester, if the student:  1. Had a cumulative grade-point average of less than 2.0 during their previous enrollment at UM-Dearborn; 2. Provides a petition which demonstrates an improved academic performance or a readiness for academic success; A former UM-Dearborn student who is dismissed a second time will be eligible to petition for reinstatement after a period of one-academic year.  All petitions granted are subject to a probation period of at least two semesters where the student must maintain a grade-point average of no less than 2.0. If a student fails to maintain the minimum grade-point average during that period then the student will be immediately placed on probation (see above). Class Standing Class standing is determined by the total credits earned that apply toward the students’ degree program. The various classifications are as follows (numbers indicate semester hours):   Standing Credits Freshman (0-24) Sophomore (25-54) Junior (55-84) Senior (85+) Continuous Enrollment Students whose degree requirements are not completed and who have not been granted a temporary leave must register and maintain continuous enrollment. If a student does not maintain continuous enrollment for one calendar year or who has withdrawn for two consecutive semesters must apply for readmission and may not re- register without the permission of the student’s academic college.  Such students who have been readmitted are governed by requirements and regulations in effect at the time of readmission. Since all I and X marks are permanently changed to IE and XE after four months, a readmit may not petition to make up I's or X's on their prior record. Courses taken at other campuses will not count automatically toward graduation. Students should petition their academic unit for credit(s). Maximum transfer hours apply (see “Transfer Equivalency Worksheet” section). Readmitted students complete a Readmission Form available to download at umdearborn.edu/ddc (http://www.umdearborn.edu/ddc/) and submit it directly to the academic unit in which they wish to enroll. 70 Degree and Program Definitions petition. The student may resubmit materials in support of a petition one time.   [1] If the course is not granted equivalency credit in a discipline, then the course is ineligible for DDC Critical and Creative Thinking, Natural Science, Social and Behavioral Analysis, or Humanities and the Arts credit. Degree and Program Definitions Major A major represents a degree-seeking student's primary field of study which embodies a structured plan of study requiring a minimum of 30 credit hours. The major appears on a student’s official transcript. Courses taken to fulfill requirements for a major cannot also be applied to fulfill the requirements of a minor. Declaring a Major All students are required to declare a major when they reach 60 credit hours. Students transferring 62 credit hours or more are not required to declare a major before admission, but must do so during their first term at UM-Dearborn. Double Major Students who want a double major must meet all requirements in two fields and must officially declare, and be approved for, both majors. Courses that satisfy major and/or cognate requirements for more than one field can be applied simultaneously to both fields. The business studies major may only be a second major. Degree A bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is an award given for the completion of a series of courses and other requirements and requires at least 120 credit hours along with a focus of study within a major that is at least 30 credit hours for its completion.  For the definition of a second/dual degree and concurrent degree please see below.  Bachelor of Arts (AB) A Bachelor of Arts degree usually encompasses an array of courses drawn from the liberal arts disciplines. The degree is intended to create a well-rounded program of study and should give students a broad perspective of the world through the study of diverse topics.  Bachelor of Science (BS) A Bachelor of Science degree has a strong focus of study within the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), or the applied sciences (social, behavioral, and health sciences). The degree emphasizes technical knowledge and scientific methodologies, including professional and practice-based skills learning, along with the requirement of a strong general education program in the Dearborn Discovery Core. Individual programs of study and majors define their own specific requirements for the degree. At a minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree shall have at least 40 credit hours of coursework (at least 20 credit hours of which are in upper-level courses 300 or above) in specified STEM or applied sciences fields. UM-Dearborn Bachelor of Science Requirements: • A minimum of 120 credits • Completion of Dearborn Discovery Core course requirements • A focus of study in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) • At least 40 credit hours of coursework (at least 20 credits of which are in upper-level 300 or above) in specified STEM or applied sciences fields Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)  The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a professionally oriented degree that is designed to impart the knowledge and skills, and develop the diversified competencies required to manage and lead modern business enterprise.  It also provides a rigorous preparation for graduate study in business or a variety of related areas. To satisfy the requirements of the BBA program students must complete prerequisite courses developing fundamental skills in business analysis, writing, and mathematics as well as core courses providing a broad background in the functional areas of business. Students then choose a major field of study in which they develop an in-depth understanding of a business field.  Further enhancements such as a second major, minor, or specialized certificate are also possible.  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degrees, offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science, provide rigorous engineering education built on a foundation in engineering principles, basic science and mathematics. The degrees deliver discipline specific knowledge that prepare graduates to model, analyze, design and realize systems, components and/or processes. Additionally, the BSE degrees emphasize ethical and professional responsibilities, communication skills, team work, and skills for acquiring and applying new knowledge. The BSE curricula are developed to fulfill the accreditation requirements of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. UM-Dearborn BSE Requirements: • A minimum of 120 credit hours • A foundation in mathematics and science that fulfills the ABET accreditation requirements. • A minimum of number of engineering and discipline specific topics that fulfill the ABET accreditation requirements. • A culminating capstone design experience. Concentration  A concentration is a structured plan of study within a major. The number of credit hours required for a concentration varies, but is included within the required credit hours for the major. If successfully achieved, the concentration appears on a student’s official transcript. Minor A minor is an approved, coherent concentration of academic study in a single discipline, involving at least 12 hours in courses numbered 300 University of Michigan-Dearborn 71 or above in a particular area of study. Minors are recorded on students' transcripts at the time the petition is granted. Students in most majors may pursue one or more minors and, upon successful completion of the prescribed course work, have that accomplishment officially recognized on their transcript through established verification procedures that all requirements for the minor have been met and the college of the student's major allows the official recognition of the minor.  Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate either by the college or department of the major or minor. Courses taken as part of a minor may not count toward both a major degree and a minor. Courses taken as cognates can, however, be counted towards the requirements for a minor. No more than three credit hours of transfer credit, field placements, internships, seminars, S/E-graded courses, and independent study/ research may be applied to a minor.  A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required in the courses applied to a minor. The grades (including E’s) in all upper-level courses in the discipline of the minor will be reflected in the minor GPA. Courses elected pass/fail (P/F) cannot be used in a minor. Courses used in a minor cannot dually be used in a major. Undergraduate Certificate  An undergraduate certificate is a non-degree credential, less extensive than a degree program, which is designed to provide students with a specialized set of courses that supplement a primary field of study, area of expertise, or provide an interdisciplinary experience within a defined body of knowledge. Certificates are encouraged in areas not currently addressed by an undergraduate degree program and where they might provide added benefits to students beyond existing degree programs. Certificates can be created within specific disciplines or departments, college-wide programs, across departmental/college boundaries with the issuing college having the responsibility for administering/monitoring the certificate program. Degree-seeking and non-degree students may pursue an undergraduate certificate from the University of Michigan-Dearborn: 1. Degree-Seeking: Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program have the opportunity to complete an undergraduate certificate. The student must formally declare the certificate program by completing a Declaration of Certificate Form during their enrollment in a degree program. Students can earn the certificate before obtaining their UM- Dearborn undergraduate degree if the certificate approval permits. Students must complete a Certificate Completion Application during the term in which they will be completing the certificate requirements. Program faculty must stipulate in their formal proposal whether the certificate can be posted before degree completion (Stand-Alone) or only upon degree conferral (Linked), along with any additional criterion needed to declare and pursue a certificate program. 2. Non-Degree: Non-degree students may pursue a certificate comprised of a distinct set of courses not wholly aligned with an existing degree program. Non-degree students interested in a certificate program should apply directly through standard non-degree seeking admissions procedures. Students who wish to obtain their certificate must complete the Certificate Completion Application during the term in which they will be completing the certificate requirements. Admissions stipulations regarding certificate programs must be provided in detail in the formal proposal. All University of Michigan-Dearborn certificate programs must follow the below criteria: • All students are required to complete a minimum of nine (9) undergraduate credit hours in order to receive any UM-Dearborn certificate and must meet the specific GPA minimum established for the certificate. Individual colleges or programs may specify a higher minimum credit hour requirement. • Students may transfer from another accredited institution into a UM- Dearborn certificate program up to half of the credit hours required by the certificate, but no more than six (6) credit hours of credit. If a certificate requires nine (9) credits of coursework, only four (4) credits can be applied towards the certificate. • If a certificate program permits its courses to be taken Pass/Fail, no more than a fourth of the credit hours can be taken as Pass/Fail. • All applicable credits earned in the certificate program can be applied toward a University of Michigan-Dearborn degree program. • Non-degree seeking students shall only take credits that apply for the certificate program they have been admitted. Second Bachelor’s Degree Applicants pursuing a second Bachelor’s degree must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarships and meet the same admission requirements as transfer students. Each of the four academic schools and colleges of the University have their own admission criteria: Colleges of Arts, Sciences, & Letters 2.50 College of Business 2.70 College of Engineering & Computer Science* 2.75 College of Education, Health, & Sciences** 2.75 *Students must also have a 2.75 recalculated math, science, and engineering GPA. **Several select programs within CEHHS have a 2.50 GPA requirement. Contact the Office of Admissions and Orientation for more details.  Major and Minor Counting A minor is an approved, coherent concentration of academic study in a single discipline, involving substantially fewer hours of credit than a corresponding major. Students in most majors may pursue one or more minors and, upon successful completion of the prescribed course work, have that accomplishment officially recognized on their transcript through established verification procedures that all requirements for the minor have been met and the college of the student's major allows the official recognition of the minor. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate either by the college or department of the major or minor. Courses taken as part of a minor may count toward both the major core requirements 72 Placement Exams and the minor (minors requiring 12 credits may allow up to one course; minors requiring 15 credits or more may allow up to two courses). Courses taken as cognates, electives within the major, or towards a concentration may be counted towards the requirements for a minor at the discretion of the college or department of the major. College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters • The use of transfer credit, field placements, internships, seminars, S/ E graded courses, and independent study/research courses is limited to 3 credits in a 12 credit hour minor and 6 credits in a 15 credit hour and above minor.  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 is required in the courses applied to a minor. The grades (including E’s) in all upper- level courses in the discipline of the minor will be reflected in the minor GPA. • Courses elected pass/fail (P/F) cannot be used in a minor.  • Integrative Studies majors may not declare a minor. Placement Exams Composition Placement  All students are required to take six credit hours of Written and Oral Communication courses within the Dearborn Discovery Core. Most FTIAC students will have initial placement into COMP 105, with the option for students to appeal their placement via the submission of a portfolio. Portfolios will be individually reviewed by COMP faculty. If the appeal is successful, students will be placed in COMP 106.[1] If applicable, FTIAC student placement may be based on a student’s test score Advanced Placement (AP) exam, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam, or dual enrollment credit.[2] For transfer students, UM-Dearborn will accept their COMP 105/106/270/280 equivalencies. If the transfer students have not brought in any COMP courses, then they will be placed in COMP 105 (with the option to appeal via portfolio) and will need to satisfy the remaining requirements of the Dearborn Discovery Core. Mathematics Placement Unless one or more of the following conditions are met, all undergraduate students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn are expected to take the Math Placement exam, either on campus or remotely, as soon as they are admitted.  • Students who have been awarded credit for AP Calculus with a score of 3 on Calculus AB or BC exam • FTIAC students with a Math SAT score at or above 620 • Students awarded academic credit through dual enrollment with coursework equivalent to Precalculus (Math 105) with a C grade or better Students who are not satisfied with their score or placement may choose to retake the placement exam on campus after a period of at least 14 days.  If a student remains unsatisfied with their placement after taking the exam for a second time, they may appeal the decision to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics which will consider the appeal based on the following criteria:  • Student’s Math SAT score • Results from student’s mathematics class taken during senior year of high school • Level and grade of student’s last mathematics class completed in high school  In order to avail themselves of the appeals process, a student must provide their high school transcript to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics along with a brief statement which includes a rationale for why a different Math placement should be granted. Foreign Language Placement  The Foreign Language Placement Exam is strongly encouraged of all College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters students. Placement exams are offered in French, German, and Spanish as a computer-based exam, and Arabic as a paper-based exam. It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to receive your placement exam results in the mail. [1] Students who place into COMP 106 or its equivalencies satisfy 3 credits of the Written and Oral Communication category of the Dearborn Discovery Core. [2] Existing policies and practices around AP, IB, and dual enrollment will remain unchanged. Taking Courses at another College or University Degree-seeking students in good academic standing may take courses as guest students elsewhere at another college or university. In so doing, students must adhere the following terms and conditions:  • Only those undergraduate courses earned at institutions that are regionally accredited or from a foreign university or college approved by the government or the official regulating agency of the country will be considered for transfer credit at UM-Dearborn; • The University’s Transfer Residency Requirement policy (see Section 2.1.2);  • A course may not transfer if a student is electing the course already completed at UM-Dearborn; • Transfer courses will not alter a student’s UM-Dearborn GPA; • For final posting of a course, an official transcript is required;  • Courses taken at another university must meet all required course equivalencies as stated in the transfer residency requirements policy. Transfer Credit Review The purpose of this policy is to establish minimum standards for the review and acceptance of undergraduate transfer coursework at another university. As stipulated by the Higher Learning Commission1, it is the responsibility of each university to “determine its own policies and procedures for accepting transfer credits, including credits from accredited and non-accredited institutions, from foreign institutions, and from institutions which grant credit for experiential learning and for non- University of Michigan-Dearborn 75 Concurrent Degrees UM-Dearborn also offers concurrent degrees for students where the two degree programs overlap significantly in course content. In order to obtain the concurrent degrees, students must complete at least 15 credit hour beyond the degree with the highest required credit hours.  Both degrees must be earned at the same time.  Graduation Honors Chancellor's Medallion The Chancellor's Medallion is awarded at each Commencement Exercise to UM-Dearborn graduates. The students are selected based on their quality of character, vitality, intellect, integrity and academic record. The December awardees are selected from August degree recipients and December degree candidates. The April/May awardees are selected from April/May degree candidates. With Distinction Students who graduate and have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 but less than 3.6 are recommended for graduation "With Distinction”. Such distinctions are noted on transcripts and diplomas. With High Distinction Students who graduate and have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6 are recommended for graduation “With High Distinction”. Such distinctions are noted on transcripts and diplomas. 76 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Arts, Sciences, and Letters the Liberal Arts College at the University of Michigan-Dearborn With a curriculum steeped in the liberal arts and sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL) provides students with the necessary foundation to excel in their academic pursuits and to make a difference in the world beyond the classroom. CASL’s varied undergraduate and graduate academic programs reflect our commitment to leadership, learning and student success. Various opportunities for interdisciplinary work, academic service learning, internships, and co-ops mean that our students leave this campus prepared not just for employment but for life. CASL is home to five graduate programs and 37 undergraduate majors. Undergraduate programs range from Women’s and Gender Studies to Biochemistry, English to Environmental Science, Mathematics to International Studies, and Political Science to Criminal Justice. With our rich array of majors and minors in addition to certificate programs and an Honors Program, CASL offers a transformative experience which prepares citizens with a wide and critical perspective, a deep appreciation for humanity's achievements, and the creative bent necessary for tomorrow's work. Mission of the College The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters is a transformative student- centered exploratory learning environment, regionally and globally focused, and deeply grounded in the values of inclusiveness and engagement, and informed by leading edge research. We develop and empower students to become future leaders who will guide the resurgence and renewal of southeastern Michigan and the world beyond. Vision Statement The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters aspires to be the premier public liberal arts college in Michigan attracting individuals from all backgrounds and career interests and transforming their lives through education in mathematics, the humanities, and the social, behavioral and natural sciences. Degree Requirements Students may obtain a Bachelor of Arts (AB) or Bachelor of Science (BS), from CASL. All of the following requirements must be successfully completed to earn a CASL AB or BS degree: Dearborn Discovery Core (DDC), Foreign Language (except Integrative Studies major), Foundations, all Major Requirements, Upper-Level Coursework, and Total Credit Hours. Bachelor of Arts (AB) To be recommended for the AB degree a student must have satisfied the Dearborn Discovery Core (DDC), Foundations, and Foreign Language requirements, senior residency, credit hours, grade point average, and upper-level work. For all programs except Integrative Studies, the student must also complete the requirements for the major. The AB degree in Integrative Studies does not involve a major, but three fields of study called Concentrations. Integrative Studies students do not need to complete the Foreign Language requirement. Bachelors of Science (BS) To be recommended for the BS degree a student must have satisfied all the requirements listed above for the AB degree and must have majored in one of the following programs: biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry (ACS certified), chemistry/instructional, geological sciences, environmental science, microbiology, or physics. Alternatively, a student who earns 60 or more credit hours (at least 20 credit hours of which are in upper level courses 300 or above) in specified STEM or applied sciences coursework may, upon petition to the CASL Advising and Academic Success office, be granted the BS degree in the following majors: Actuarial Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Behavioral and Biological Sciences, Business Studies (as a 2nd major only), Individual Program of Study, Integrative Studies, and Mathematics. Other Requirements Total Credit Hours A minimum of 120 credit hours with an overall grade point average of C (2.00) or better is required for graduation. Upper-Level Coursework A minimum of 48 hours of upper-level (courses numbered 300-499 and 3000-4999) coursework must be completed by each student. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters does not award upper-level credit to courses taken at a two-year institution except in the following circumstances: • Courses are articulated as upper-level as part of the MiTransfer Pathways Project. • Courses are articulated as upper-level as part of a current articulation agreement with the two-year institution. In this case, the upper-level credit is dependent upon the student meeting the criteria of the articulation agreement. If those criteria are not met, the credit will revert to lower-level. Credit Hour Limitation There are maximum credit hours in any one discipline which may be applied toward the 120 credit hours needed for graduation. See major requirements for specific rules. A liberal arts degree program affords a student both breadth and depth of learning. The course requirements for a degree may be divided into types: courses that give a broad, general education, those that provide depth in a specialization, and those that offer the tools needed for success in college and life. Dearborn Discovery Core (DDC), Foundations, and Foreign Language  Dearborn Discovery Core (DDC) Students admitted to the College follow the Dearborn Discovery Core (DDC) curriculum to meet their general education requirements (see General Education Program (p. 32) section). Students meeting Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) should consult a CASL Advisor for review of their remaining DDC requirements. Foundations Requirement  During the semester on campus, all incoming students in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters will choose one Foundations (FNDS) course to take from the more than 30 seminars offered. Your Foundations (https:// umdearborn.edu/casl/undergraduate-programs/foundations-program/) seminar will ensure a firm start on your educational journey. The seminar University of Michigan-Dearborn 77 will give you a chance to learn about how you learn, how knowledge is produced in different fields, what faculty expect of you at the university level, and what resources and opportunities the university can offer you to support and enrich your time on campus. Each seminar fulfills at least one Dearborn Discovery Core (DDC) requirement, so this course will be helping you make progress toward your degree. Foundations Requirement One course from the following: Code Title Credit Hours FNDS 1201 Shakespeare on Page, Stage and Screen 3 FNDS 1202 Democratizing Democracy: Expanding, Suppressing, Idealizing, & Ignoring the Right to Vote in Amer 3 FNDS 1203 Because Internet: The Language of Digital Media 3 FNDS 1204 Fearing the Unknown: Horror Fantasy in Hispanic Fiction 3 FNDS 1205 Understanding Global Cultures 3 FNDS 1301 Trauma, Text, & the City 3 FNDS 1302 Art, Power, and Persuasion 3 FNDS 1303 ART/France--ART/Japan 3 FNDS 1304 American Horror Stories 3 FNDS 1305 Gothic Monsters Next Door 3 FNDS 1306 Crossing Boundaries: ‘Passing’ and Social Identity in American History 3 FNDS 1307 You Call Them Nobel Prize Laureates? A Worldwide Perspective 3 FNDS 1308 Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga and What They Can Do: Understanding Visual Narratives 3 FNDS 1309 Let’s Talk about Talk! 3 FNDS 1501 Physics for 21st Century Citizens - the Science Behind the Headlines 3 FNDS 1601 OK Boomer: Gen Z and Civic Engagement 3 FNDS 1602 Hope and Joy in Queer and Trans Lives 3 FNDS 1603 When Nature Strikes: Dealing with Natural Disasters 3 FNDS 1604 Biology is Not Destiny: Exploring the Role of Culture on Human Biology 3 FNDS 1605 DIY in Detroit 3 FNDS 1606 The A to Z of Aging and Why it Matters NOW 3 FNDS 1607 Real Housewives of Crime: Crime, Law, & Reality TV 3 FNDS 1701 To Infinity and Beyond 3 FNDS 1702 Infinity Plus One 3 FNDS 3201 Weeds, Wastelands and the Salvation of the World 3 FNDS 3301 Restless Women 3 FNDS 3302 Multimedia Art 3 FNDS 3401 Reporting on the Middle East: Revising First Drafts of History 3 FNDS 3402 Modern Crime: Jack the Ripper 3 FNDS 3403 American Voices: Exploring Language and Identity 3 FNDS 3901 Cultures in Contact: The Arab Near East and the West 3 FNDS 3902 Who Owns the Past? 3 FNDS 3903 Rules of the Game: How Institutions Work 3  Students in the Honors Program may use HONS 300 for the required Foundations course.  Foundations is a required program and is not an elective. If you don't register for a foundations course in your first year here, your student account will be put on hold until you register for a course in this program. Foreign Language  All AB and BS students (excluding Integrative Studies major) are required to take a two-course sequence in one language. Integrative Studies students are exempt from the Foreign Language requirement. Foreign Language Requirement Complete a two-semester beginning language sequence. Language Courses Ancient Greek I and II MCL 105 and MCL 106 Arabic I and II ARBC 101 and ARBC 102 Armenian I and II MCL 111 and MCL 112 Chinese I and II CHIN 101 and CHIN 102 French I and II FREN 101 and FREN 102 German I and II GER 101 and GER 102 Latin I and II LAT 101 and LAT 102 Spanish I and II SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 The foreign language distribution requirement can be met by: • Successfully completing a two-semester beginning language sequence at UM-Dearborn, or • Transferring the equivalent of 8 semester hours of a beginning language sequence from another college or university, or • Successfully completing a 3- or 4-semester hour foreign language course (this course cannot be taught in English) at the 102 level or higher, or • Having completed at least 3 years (in the same language) of foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final course, or • Having completed the equivalent of a high school diploma at a school that used a language other than English for instruction. (Appropriate documentation attesting to the language of instruction and graduation from the high school program is necessary, and official English translations of foreign transcripts must be provided), or • Passing an oral and written proficiency exam. A student with prior knowledge of Arabic, French, German or Spanish should take a placement examination before registering for a course in that language. Placement/proficiency exams in Arabic, French, German, and Spanish are scheduled through the Office of Admissions and Orientation; call 313-593-5100. A student wishing to take a proficiency exam in a language not mentioned above or not taught at UM-Dearborn should consult a CASL advisor; call 313-593-5293 for more information. Proficiency exams for a language other than those taught at UM- Dearborn must be administered at another four-year institution. A student wishing to waive the foreign language requirement must officially submit a request via petition. Please note that when the requirement is waived, 80 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters • Criminology and Criminal Justice  (p. 111) • Economics (p. 113) • English (p. 114) • Environmental Science (p. 115) • Environmental Studies (p. 117) • Film Studies (p. 120) • French/French Studies (p. 121) • Geology (p. 123) • Geography (p. 122) • Global Cultures (p. 125) • Hispanic Studies (p. 128) • History (p. 129) • Humanities (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/college- arts-sciences-letters/hum-minor/) • Journalism and Screen Studies (p. 140) • Law and Society (p. 142) • Leadership & Communication in Organizations (p. 143) • Linguistics (p. 144) • Mathematics (p. 145) • Medieval and Renaissance Studies (p. 148) • Microbiology (p. 149) • Music (p. 151) • Organizational Change in a Global Environment (p. 152) • Philosophy  (p. 152) • Physics (p. 159) • Political Science (p. 160) • Psychology (p. 163) • Religious Studies (p. 165)  • Science and Technology Studies (p. 166) • Social Science Research Methodology  (p. 166) • Society and Technological Change (p. 169) • Sociology (p. 169) • Urban and Regional Studies (p. 171) • Women's and Gender Studies (p. 173) Certificates • African and African American Studies (p. 89) • Arab American Studies (p. 94) • Arabic Translation (p. 94) • Comparative Literature (p. 109) • English Language and Linguistics (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ undergraduate/college-arts-sciences-letters/english-language- linguistics/) • Food Studies (p. 120) • French Translation (p. 122) • Geospatial Analysis and Mapping (p. 124) • Global Engagement (p. 127) • LGBTQ Studies (p. 143) • Mathematics for Finance (p. 147) • Media Production (p. 147) • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (http://catalog.umd.umich.edu/ undergraduate/college-arts-sciences-letters/medicinal-aromatic- plants/) • Middle East Studies (p. 150) • Professional Language and Cross Cultural Competency (p. 162) • Public Relations (p. 165) • Spanish for Health Care Professionals (http:// catalog.umd.umich.edu/undergraduate/college-arts-sciences-letters/ spanish-health-care-professionals/) • Writing (p. 175) Administration Hershock, Martin J., PhD, Dean Waung, Marie PhD,  Associate Dean Zeytuncu, Yunus, PhD, (interim) Associate Dean Bachir, Nada, BA, Assistant to the Dean Gassel, Susanne, MA, Director, CASL Advising and Academic Success Gedert, Susan, BA, Communications Editor & Alumni Affiliate Coordinator Gordon, Rita, PhD, Administrative Director Judge-Gonzalez, Ellen, MA, Director, Student Outreach and Academic Resources (SOAR Program) Kelly-Williams, Christine, BA, Business Process Analyst Martin, Patricia, MPA, Cooperative Program Manager Lennon, Nicole, BA, Administrative Assistant Yuncker, Morgan, BA, Outreach Marketing and Event Coordinator Chairs and Directors Beauchesne, Patrick, Director, Foundations Brainer, Amy, Director, Women's and Gender Studies Forsyth-Brown, Ivy, Director, African American and African Studies and Center for Ethnic and Religious Studies González del Pozo, Jorge, Chair, Language, Culture, and Communication; Chair, Literature, Philosophy, and the Arts, and Director of International Studies Hickey, Georgina, Chair, Social Sciences Howell, Sally, Director, Center for Arab American Studies Leonard, Michelle, Director, Psychology Graduate Program Little, Daniel, Director, Honors Program Martin, Lisa, Director, Women's and Gender Studies Morgan, Sven, Chair, Natural Sciences Muller, Anna, Director, Women in Learning and Leadership Napieralski, Jacob, Director, Masters of Science - Environmental Science Pyrozhenko, Vadym, Director, Master of Public Administration and Policy Remski, Joan, Chair, Mathematics and Statistics Rusch, Lara, Director, Urban and Regional Studies Program Sanjian, Ara, Director, Center for Armenian Studies Sethuraman, Nitya, Director, Behavioral and Biological Sciences Shelton, Donald, Director, Criminology and Criminal Justice Smith, Jonathan, Chair, Behavioral Sciences University of Michigan-Dearborn 81 Taylor, John, Director, Writing Center Thomson, Dale, Chair, Social Sciences Walters, Claudia, Director, Environmental Interpretative Center Zhao, Jennifer, Director, Applied and Computational Mathematics Professors Emeriti Akiyama, Michael, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Anderson, Donald F., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Political Science Axsom, Richard, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Art History Bjorn, Lars, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology Bogin, Barry A., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Bord, Donald J., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics Brown, James W., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Clark, Elaine G., PhD, Professor Emerita of History Constant, John G., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music Crowell, Elizabeth, PhD, Associate Professor Emerita of Economics Dahlke, Richard M., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Mathematics Education DeCamp, Mark, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Emery, Allan, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Fakler, Robert, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Fink, John F., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Flax, Neil M., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature and German Gardner, Gerald, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Garland, Frank, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Gelderloos, Orin G., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Studies Gillespie, John A., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics Grewe, Eugene, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Rhetoric and English Composition Gruber, James, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology Heady, Judith, PhD, Associate Professor Emerita of Biology Higgs, Elton, PhD, Professor Emeritus of English Language and Literature Höft, Margret, PhD, Professor Emerita of Mathematics House, Gloria, PhD, Professor Emerita of African and African American Studies and Humanities Hull, Brooks, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Economics Jacobs, Claude, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Sciences James, David A., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Kamachi, Noriko, PhD, Professor Emerita of History Klein, Bernard W., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Political Science Kotre, John, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Lee, Dorothy A., PhD, Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and English Lempert, Lora Bex, PhD, Professor Emerita of Sociology Lyjak, Robert, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science Massey, Frank J., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science Milles, Stephen, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Mathematics Education Moerman, Daniel, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Moran, Gerald, PhD, Professor Emeritus of History Morash, Ronald P., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Mostafapour, Kazem, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Chemistry Nadasen, Arunajallam, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics Norman, Richard, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology Otto, Charlotte, PhD, Professor Emerita of Chemistry Papazian, Dennis, PhD, Professor Emeritus of History Papp, F.J., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Pearson, Sheryl S., PhD, Professor Emerita of English Literature Pebworth, Ted-Larry, PhD, Professor Emeritus of English Language and Literature Perlove, Shelley K., PhD, Professor Emerita of Art History Peter, Philip H., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music Prentis, Jeffrey J., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics Proctor, Donald, PhD, Professor Emeritus of History Radine, Lawrence, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology Rahman, Ahmad, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus (posthumously) of History Riebesell, John, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology Roehl, Richard, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Economics Rubenstein, Rheta N., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Education and Mathematics 82 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Sayles, Edward, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Schaum, Melita, PhD, Professor Emeritus of English Literature Schneider, Michael J., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biology Sheldon, Jane, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Simpson, Robert, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Science Smith, Patricia, PhD, Professor Emerita of Economics Snabb, Thomas E., PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics Spinelli, Emily L., PhD, Professor Emerita of Spanish Spoiden, Ste`phane, PhD, Professor Emeritus of French Stern, Jeffrey, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Summers, Claude, PhD, Professor Emeritus of English Language and Literature Tai, Julia C., PhD, Professor Emerita of Chemistry Tentler, Leslie W., PhD, Professor Emerita of History Thomson, William, PhD, Associate Professor of Emeritus Psychology Twomey, Michael, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Economics Vansant, Jacqueline, PhD, Professor Emeritus of German Verhey, Roger, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Woodward, Wayne, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Communication Faculty College Wide Programs Barak, Maya, PhD, American University, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Brainer, Amy, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Associate Professor of Women's and Gender Studies and Sociology DeGregorio, Scott, PhD, University of Toronto, Professor of Honors and English Lacey, Krim, PhD, Wayne State University, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies and Sociology Laws, Terri, PhD, Rice University, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies Martin, Lisa, PhD, University of Michigan, Associate Professor of Women's and Gender Studies Shelton, Donald, JD, PhD, University of Nevada, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology Department of Behavioral Science Aronson, Pamela, PhD, University of Minnesota, Professor of Sociology Banner, Francine, JD, PhD, Arizona State University, Professor of Sociology Beauchesne, Patrick, PhD, University of California at Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Chatkoff, David, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi, Associate Professor of Psychology Chenoweth, John, PhD, University of California Berkley, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Clark-Foos, Arlo, PhD, University of Georgia, Assistant Professor of Psychology Dolins, Francine, PhD, University of Stirling (Scotland), Assistant Professor of Psychology Draus, Paul, PhD, Loyola University, Professor of Sociology Early, Kevin, PhD, University of Florida, Associate Professor of Sociology Forsythe-Brown, Ivy, PhD, University of Maryland, Assistant Professor of Sociology Hymes, Robert W, PhD, Michigan State University, Associate Professor of Psychology Lacey, Krim, PhD, Wayne State University, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies Leonard, Michelle, PhD, Wayne State University, Assistant Professor of Psychology Liu, ZhongXu, PhD, University of Toronto, Assistant Professor of Psychology Loeb, Roger C., PhD, Cornell University, Professor of Psychology McAuslan, Pamela, PhD, Wayne State University, Associate Professor of Psychology McKenna, Brian, PhD, Michigan State University, Associate Professor of Anthropology Patel, Nehal, JD, PhD, Northwestern University, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology Pecina, Susana, PhD, University of Michigan, Associate Professor of Psychology Price, Carmel, PhD, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Assistant Professor of Psychology Reppond, Harmony, PhD, University of California at Santa Cruz, Associate Professor of Psychology Sethuraman, Nitya, PhD, University of California at San Diego, Assistant Professor of Psychology Shelton, Donald, JD, PhD, University of Nevada, Associate Professor of Sociology Siefert, Caleb, PhD, Adelphi University, Assistant Professor of Psychology Swift, Dan J., PhD, University of New Hampshire, Associate Professor of Psychology Waung, Marie, PhD, Ohio State University, Professor of Psychology Wellman, Rose, PhD, University of Virginia, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Wrobel, Nancy, PhD, Wayne State University, Professor of Psychology Department of Language, Culture and Communication Calzada-Orihuela, Sofia, PhD, University of Maryland, Lecturer IV of Spanish Davis, Daniel, D.Phil., Oxford University, Professor of Linguistics DeGenaro, William, PhD, University of Arizona, Professor of Composition and Rhetoric Dika, Rifaat, PhD, Wayne State University, Lecturer IV of Arabic Elmeligi, Wessam, PhD, Alexandria University (Egypt), Assistant Professor of Arabic Gilmore, H James, MA, University of Iowa, Clinical Associate Professor of Communication González del Pozo, Jorge, PhD, University of Kentucky, Professor of Spanish University of Michigan-Dearborn 85 Luxon, Emily, PhD, University of California College Park, Associate Professor of Political Science Miteza, Ilir, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Professor of Economics Muller, Anna, PhD, Indiana University, Associate Professor of History Pennock, Pamela, PhD, Ohio State University, Professor of History Pietrykowski, Bruce, PhD, New School for Social Research, Professor of Economics Poling, Kristin, PhD, Harvard University, Assistant Professor of History Pyrozhenko, Vadym, PhD, Syracuse University, Associate Professor of Public Administration Rosano, Michael, PhD, University of Toronto, Associate Professor of Political Science Rusch, Lara C., PhD, University of Michigan, Associate Professor of Political Science Sanjian, Ara, PhD, University of London, Associate Professor of History Sollenberger, Mitchel A., PhD, Catholic University, Professor of Political Science Stockton, Ronald R., PhD, Michigan State University, Professor of Political Science Sun, Rusi, PhD, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Assistant Professor of Political Science Thomson, Dale, PhD, University of Maryland—Baltimore County, Associate Professor of Political Science Vecchiola, Carla, PhD, University of Michigan, Lecturer IV of History Walters, Claudia, PhD, Michigan State University, Lecturer IV of Geography Wayman, Francis W., PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Professor of Political Science Wraight, Jamie, PhD, University of Toledo, Lecturer IV of History Special Programs Writing Program The Writing Program offers a range of courses and other academic support not only to CASL students but also to undergraduate and graduate students across the university. Among other projects and initiatives, the Writing Program oversees the UM-D Writing Center, the campus Writing Awards competition, and the Composition Placement Examination. One important aspect of the Program’s work is helping to bring together faculty from across the disciplines to share scholarship and innovative teaching approaches for improving students’ abilities with written communication and academic research. The Writing Program values writing as a process of producing knowledge and communicating ideas to academic, civic, workplace, and transnational audiences. Because writing well involves a complex set of practices, the Writing Program emphasizes college writing as a process that a student develops throughout her or his college career. First-year writing courses at UMD provide a basis not only for upper-level writing classes but also for the writing students will do in other courses. Our courses therefore support students as they learn to write effectively, think critically, and develop rhetorical awareness about print, visual, and digital texts. In our teaching, Writing Program faculty stress inquiry-based research, close reading, critical reflection, revision, collaboration, and active learning. Our courses include the first-year composition sequence and intermediate courses focused on creative and expository writing and writing in professional settings. Foundations Program During the first year on campus, all incoming students in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters will choose one Foundations course to take from the more than 30 seminars offered. Your Foundations seminar will ensure a firm start on your educational journey. In addition to studying a cool topic, your seminar will give you a chance to learn about how you learn, how knowledge is produced in different fields, what faculty expect of you at the university level, and what resources and opportunities the university can offer you to support and enrich your time on campus. Each seminar fulfills at least one general education requirement, so this course will be helping you make progress toward your degree. Whichever course you choose, your Foundations seminar will teach you practical and academic skills that can be applied throughout your time on campus. The courses will deepen your understanding of the norms, expectations, and culture of the University. You will also learn about the many resources and opportunities on campus as well as how to navigate the institution.  Your Foundations seminar will help you develop a sense of belonging on campus as you build meaningful relationships with a faculty member and your peers. Foundations professors are committed to your success on campus. In choosing your seminar, focus on what interests you (beyond your potential major). A liberal arts education is all about understanding the world broadly, through many lenses, and your Foundations seminar is a chance for you to do that. Whichever course you take, you will develop foundational intellectual and practical skills in communication, analytical thinking, and problem solving that you will be able to take with you into all your courses and your major field of study. Foundations is a required program and is not an elective. If you don't register for a foundations course in your first year here, your student account will be put on hold until you register for a course in this program. Internships and Field Experiences The CASL Internship Center helps all CASL majors interested in an internship, regardless of credit or program requirement. Please visit https://umdearborn.edu/casl/undergraduate-programs/casl- internship-center (https://umdearborn.edu/casl/undergraduate- programs/casl-internship-center/) for more information. Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship Criminology and Criminal Justice internships are designed to provide field experience for Criminal Justice majors. Actual field experience will provide students with valuable tools to help them achieve their goals and produce humane leaders with the technical skills and social and ethical sensitivity needed to succeed in their chosen field.  The internship has a seminar component. The seminar helps students make informed decisions relative to their future career in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice related fields.  Both the internship and seminar provide opportunities for students to personalize their learning experience.  Students are supervised by a faculty advisor. For more information about the Criminology and Criminal Justice internship, contact the Internship Coordinator (313) 583-6404; email: criminal_justice@umd.umich.edu Economics Internship The economics internship offers students field experiences with businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The 86 College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters placement allows students to get hands-on experience applying the tools of economic analysis to specific job and project assignments. Student interns spend either eight or 16 hours per week in unpaid work at their placement site, for which they earn either three or six academic credits. Only three credit hours may be used to satisfy the concentration requirements in economics. All interns are assigned to an economics faculty advisor. This program is open to all declared economics majors, who, by the start of the internship, have completed at least two upper- level economics courses in addition to two of the following core courses: ECON 301,ECON 302 and ECON 305. Permission of the Internship Coordinator is required. To inquire, call the Economics Internship Faculty Coordinator in the Department of Social Sciences at 313-593-5164. Environmental Studies Internship The environmental studies internship, which is required of all environmental studies concentrations, involves students in a wide variety of positions with government organizations (Department of Environmental Quality, departments of health, city and county agencies), consulting firms, and non-governmental organizations as field assistants and researchers. Students work a prescribed number of hours per week as arranged by the advisor and employer, typically earning three credit hours. Written permission of instructor is required to participate. To inquire, contact the Department of Natural Sciences at 313-593-5339. History and Humanities Internship The history and humanities internship offers practical experience to students in art history, communication, English, foreign languages, history, humanities, music, and philosophy. Students develop job-entry experiences in humanities and history-related careers. The internship includes a required seminar. Although, in general, the internship is offered for elective credit, it may be used to satisfy the following concentration requirements: Three credit hours may be applied towards a Communication major/minor or toward an Art History/Museum Studies degree and six credit hours may be applied towards a Journalism concentration. For students with a foreign language focus, three credit hours may be used within the International Studies Support Studies component or toward the cognate requirement of the French or Hispanic Studies concentrations. Prerequisites are junior or senior standing. Students earn three to six credit hours per semester. The maximum total credit hours are 12. To inquire, contact the History/Humanities Internship Office, 3028 CB, 313-593-5136. Ottawa Internship The Ottawa Internship Program is designed to provide a first-hand learning experience in Canadian government through placement with a Member of Parliament or Senator in the capital of Canada.  Students work in a parliamentarian's office in Ottawa for a period of five weeks in the summer. All majors are welcome. Psychology Internship Psychology internship placements offer work experiences in a wide variety of human services organizations. These include programs related to child abuse, criminal rehabilitation, crisis intervention, geriatrics, human resources, mental illness, organizational development, special education, substance abuse, and women's issues. Students spend six or 12 hours per week at their field placement and attend a weekly seminar involving training in listening and helping skills. Students may register for three or six credits. Prerequisites are PSYC 101 and permission of instructor. To inquire, contact the Department of Behavioral Sciences at 313-593-5520. Politics, Policy, and Law Internship The public affairs internship program allows students to participate in the political process through placements in a variety of governmental offices. Students in the local internship program work for state and local elected officials, law firms, and interest groups. Students in the Washington, D.C. program have worked in the White House, the Pentagon, and for Members of Congress. Students in the Ottawa, Canada program work in a Member of Parliament’s office for a period of five weeks. Admission is reserved primarily for qualified juniors and seniors of all majors. Six upper-level credits are granted for successful completion of either program. Scholarships are available. To inquire, contact the Department of Social Sciences at 313-593-5164. Urban and Regional Studies Internship The Urban and Regional Studies internships offer students the opportunity to learn and apply concepts learned in Urban and Regional Studies coursework to real world settings in municipal and regional government offices, non-profit and community organizations, or businesses dedicated to design, development, or data. Women in Learning and Leadership (WILL) The Women in Learning and Leadership (WILL) Program is an integral part of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program’s commitment to fostering student engagement on campus and in the greater metro- Detroit area. WILL is a program for undergraduate students that integrates Women’s and Gender Studies curriculum with leadership opportunities outside of the classroom. WILL is part of a national set of programs devoted to fostering, developing, and supporting collegiate women’s leadership. It is a co- curricular program founded on three core principles: • Required women’s and gender studies-related coursework • A student-run leadership development organization • Women’s and gender-related programming outside of the classroom The following are the main goals of the program: • To encourage critical thinking and intellectual curiosity by providing active learning opportunities that empower students as leaders during and beyond their college years • To foster a deeper understanding of women’s diverse roles and contributions to society • To increase awareness of of obstacles created by gender, racial, and social class stratification and develop individual and collective strategies to address these obstacles • To enrich the campus, Metro Detroit, and global community through service and programming. Requirements for WILL Students accepted into WILL complete 4 courses in Women's and Gender Studies and an internship or co-op experience in a field of their choice. There are two required courses for the program: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies, and a Women, Leadership and Social Change class. For their two electives, students may choose from the wide variety of courses offered by the Women’s and Gender Studies program. In addition to fulfilling these curricular requirements, WILL students spend a minimum of 15 hours per semester engaged in co-curricular activities related to gender equity and community building. Among their other activities, the WILL student group engages in volunteer opportunities University of Michigan-Dearborn 87 with social service agencies in metropolitan Detroit. In addition, they have the opportunity to meet with locally and nationally known gender equity leaders for casual “fireside chats” and are offered annual training seminars by local women leaders. They organize speaker and film series on topics such as leadership for global gender justice, eating disorders and body image, and violence awareness on campus. They also run an innovative and successful mentoring program for middle school girls in Southwest Detroit. WILL students’ internship placements have allowed them to work with women in the criminal justice system, in programs for at-risk youth, in an oral history project interviewing Arab-American women, and in a variety of positions in legal, medical, business and education fields with women leaders as mentors. The program recruits in April every academic year for acceptance into the program the following Fall term. Students accepted into the program have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average, demonstrated leadership ability, and an interest in fostering gender equity. For more information, please visit the WILL webpage. CASL Online and Blended Courses Regular credit-bearing courses are offered via online and blended formats to UM-Dearborn students (and guest students) who can benefit from the flexibility and convenience of online course delivery. Students who want to pursue a university education but have special constraints such as job demands, childcare or eldercare responsibilities, pregnancy or medical limitations may also find that online learning helps them stay on track. Online learning classes are taught by UM-Dearborn’s distinguished faculty and are equivalent in academic depth and rigor to face-to-face versions taught in the traditional classroom. New courses are added to the online repertoire each year. A few courses are in blended format; that is, the classes meet on campus for one or two class periods and online for the remainder. Regularly enrolled students may elect online learning courses as part of the registration process. Guest students must submit the Michigan Uniform Guest Application, available in our Admissions/Registrar’s offices or in the Registrar’s office of the student’s home institution, and complete the admissions process before registering for classes. Online courses usually require regular participation in online discussion groups established for the class. Required materials may be made available in various formats, including conventional textbooks and online resources, including video and/or audio recordings. Some online courses may require attendance on campus at an orientation session and/or for exams, though special proctoring arrangements can be made, especially for non-local students. Canvas is the home for all online courses, as well as some assignments, discussions, and resources for hybrid and on-campus classes. This Canvas portal page will provide you with up-to-date Canvas policies, help & support (https://umdearborn.edu/canvas/canvas-help-support/), and other more specific information for faculty and students. The Digital Education office is located in 1100 Social Sciences Building, email umd-digitaleducation@umich.edu Japan Center for Michigan Universities Since 1989, the fifteen Michigan public universities have operated a unique program in Japanese language and culture in our sister state in Japan, the Shiga prefecture. The Japan Center for Michigan Universities is in Hikone, a beautiful, medium-sized, non-westernized city in central Japan. The $15 million facility, built by the Shiga government, includes classrooms, offices, and apartments with cooking facilities for student occupancy; home stays, of varying duration, may also be arranged. The full academic program runs from September through the end of April; students may also select a one-semester program, or the Summer Intensive Program in the Japanese language. UM-Dearborn students receive 26 hours of credit for UM-Dearborn courses in Japanese language (see course descriptions under Japanese in this Catalog for the following: JPN 128-JPN 129, JPN 178-JPN 225, or JPN 228-JPN 229), Japanese Culture and Society (JPN 395, JPN 396), and two other courses taught by visiting professors. These have included Japanese art and painting, Japanese technology and business, energy and environment in Japan, modern Japanese history, and mass media. For current information on program fees and housing, visit the Japan Center for Michigan Universities website. Applicants need not know Japanese, but they should have studied another foreign language and have had some foreign travel experience. They must have sophomore standing by the end of Winter term and a 2.5 or higher GPA. Students should contact the: Office of International Affairs (Room 108 in The Union at Dearborn) for additional information. Study Abroad Students interested in other study abroad programs should consult faculty in Modern and Classical Languages, their major advisor, or the Office of International Affairs (Room 108 in The Union at Dearborn) for additional information. Special Centers, Facilities and Services CASL Advising and Academic Success The CASL Advising and Academic Success office helps students make informed decisions about their course of study and the liberal arts.   CASL advisors are available to provide curricular and career option information, program requirements, University policies and procedures, and campus resources. The office also coordinates academic advising between students and faculty mentors, provides necessary College forms and materials, and reviews students' academic progress and performance at specified intervals. The CASL Advising and Academic Success office contact information: 1039 CB, 313-593-5293, and online at casladvising@umich.edu. University of Michigan-Dearborn Writing Center The University Writing Center, staffed by experienced student peer consultants under the supervision of full-time faculty in composition, provides support for all UM-Dearborn students wishing to improve their writing. Students needing regular one-on-one help in developing basic writing skills, as well as more advanced students wishing to improve their writing, will find the Writing Center useful. The Writing Center is open five days a week during Fall and Winter terms and on a more limited basis during the summer term. It is strongly recommended that students make an appointment should they wish to work with a peer consultant. The center is equipped with personal computers and software for student use including word processing software, grammar programs and Internet access and research. For further information, contact the Writing Program Office, 3018 CB, or telephone 313-593-5238. The center is located in 3035 CB with smaller satellite locations around campus. The center tries to accommodate walk-ins but prefers students make appointments online at umdearborn.edu/casl/writ_center. 90 African and African American Studies Major Requirements 30 hrs (24 hrs must be upper level): Code Title Credit Hours Introduction to Africana Studies AAAS 300 Introduction to AAAS 3 Principles of African Worldview Select 3 credit hours from the following: 3 AAAS/HIST 345 West Africa Since 1800 AAAS/ANTH 371 African Exper in the Americas AAAS/ENGL/ LING 477 African American English African American History (17th-19th Centuries) Select 3 credit hours from the following: 3 AAAS/HIST 316 African American History AAAS/HIST 368 Black Exp in US: 1865-Present Contemporary African American History Select 3 credit hours from the following: 3 AAAS/HUM/ HIST/SOC 304 Detroit History and Culture AAAS/CRJ/ PSYC 322 Psychology of Prejudice AAAS/HIST 369 Civil Rights Movement in Amer AAAS/CRJ/ SOC 403 Minority Groups AAAS/CRJ/ SOC 473 Race, Crime, and Justice African American Intellectual History Select 3 credit hours from the following: 3 AAAS/ANTH/ STS 340 Race and Evolution AAAS/HIST 3640 Black Intellectual History Literature, Visual and Performing Arts Select 3 credit hours from the following: 3 AAAS/ENGL 239 Intro to Lit: African American AAAS 320 African-American Music History AAAS 333/ HUM 3335/ MHIS 333/ RELS 333 Intro to Gospel Music AAAS/HUM/ JASS 385 Black Cinema AAAS/HUM/ MHIS 388 W. African Music: Trad.&Glob. AAAS/ENGL 469 Contemporary African Amer Lit AAAS 470/ ENGL 4705/ HUM 4705/ WGST 470 Black Women / Lit, Film, Music MHIS 120 History of Jazz African American Institutions Select 3 credit hours from the following: 3 AAAS/HUM/ HIST/SOC 304 Detroit History and Culture AAAS/RELS 313 African American Religions AAAS/HIST/ RELS 3634 History of Islam in the US AAAS/RELS 367 Religion and Resistance AAAS/ENGL 389 Odyssey of Black Men in Amer AAAS/RELS/ WGST 393 Black Women, Rel & Spiritualty AAAS/SOC 449 Black Family in Contemp Amer Economics & Politics of the Black Experience AAAS/HHS/SOC 433 Race/Ethnic Health (other courses by Petition) 3 Research, Writing & Discourse in African/African American Studies Must Petition – See Program Director 3 Independent Study Project or Thesis in Crtical Contemporary Issues Select 3 credit hours from the following 3 AAAS 498 Thesis AAAS 499 Independent Study Total Credit Hours 30 Notes: At least 15 of the upper level credit hours in the AAAS major must be elected at UM-Dearborn Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements To fulfill a minor or Integrative Studies concentration in African and African American Studies, a student must complete 15 credit hours of coursework (6 credit hours must be exclusively African/African-American in content – CAGF) in the program as outlined below. Required courses Code Title Credit Hours AAAS 300 Introduction to AAAS 3 Select 12 hrs of 300/400; 3000/4000 level courses: 12 AAAS 300, introduces students to  important issues and debates within African and African American Studies. The course will always incorporate both African and African-American themes; however, the emphasis may vary to reflect the specialties of the professor(s) at a given time. Each term, AAAS offers a wide variety of 300/3000 and 400/4000 level courses that are designed to fulfill the core requirements of the AAAS minor or concentration. See the listing of AAAS course offerings below. Successful completion of the program requires that a student University of Michigan-Dearborn 91 complete at least six of the required 15 credit hours in courses that are exclusively African and African-American in content (CAGF), (AAAS 316, AAAS 333, AAAS 345, AAAS 368, AAAS 371, AAAS 385, AAAS 389, AAAS 393, AAAS 449, AAAS 469, AAAS 470). Students pursuing a minor or  concentration in AAAS may choose to complete their coursework with a final thesis project (AAAS 498) that reflects particular interests developed during their course of study. The thesis option can be used to fulfill three hours of the required 15 hours of upper-level coursework. The AAAS thesis project will be completed under the direction of a faculty member whose scholarly interests are compatible with the research interests of the student. For more information about the African and African American Studies program, please contact the CASL College Wide Programs Coordinator in 2040 CB, 313-593-4925. The African & African American Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary undergraduate and post-baccalaureate certificate that compliments the already existing minor and major concentrations of study in the AAAS program.  As such, it too affords students an opportunity to gain “a working knowledge of the history of African Americans in the United States, the cultural continuities in philosophy, religion and the arts linking African Americans to the African continent, as well as the critical social, political, and developmental issues facing African communities on the Continent and throughout the Diaspora." Certificate Requirements Code Title Credit Hours 12 Credit hours required Required Course: 3 AAAS/HUM 300 Introduction to AAAS Additional Courses - 9 credit hours required from: 9 AAAS/HIST 106 Intro to the African Past AAAS/ENGL 239 Intro to Lit: African American AAAS/HIST/ HUM/SOC 304 Detroit History and Culture AAAS/RELS 313 African American Religions AAAS/HIST 316 African American History AAAS 320 African-American Music History AAAS/ ANTH 321/ HIST 3211 Untold Caribbean: Field Course AAAS/CRJ/ PSYC 322 Psychology of Prejudice AAAS/ ECON 325/ WGST 326 Econ of Poverty/Discrimination AAAS 333/ HUM 3335/ MHIS 333/ RELS 333 Intro to Gospel Music AAAS/ANTH/ STS 340 Race and Evolution AAAS/HIST 345 West Africa Since 1800 AAAS/AAST/ HIST/RELS 3634 History of Islam in the US AAAS/RELS 367 Religion and Resistance AAAS/HIST 368 Black Exp in US: 1865-Present AAAS/CRJ/ HIST 369 Civil Rights Movement in Amer AAAS/ANTH 371 African Exper in the Americas AAAS/HUM/ JASS 385 Black Cinema AAAS/HUM/ MHIS 388 W. African Music: Trad.&Glob. AAAS/ENGL 389 Odyssey of Black Men in Amer AAAS 390 Topics in Af & Af Am Studies AAAS/RELS/ WGST 393 Black Women, Rel & Spiritualty AAAS/CRJ/ SOC 403 Minority Groups AAAS 404/ SOC 4045/ WGST 404 Dissed: Differ, Power, Discrim AAAS/HIST 4401 Seminar: African Diaspora AAAS/SOC 449 Black Family in Contemp Amer AAAS/ENGL 469 Contemporary African Amer Lit AAAS 470/ ENGL 4705/ HUM 4705/ WGST 470 Black Women / Lit, Film, Music AAAS/CRJ/ SOC 473 Race, Crime, and Justice AAAS/ENGL/ LING 477 African American English AAAS 491 Topics in African Diaspora AAAS 498 Thesis AAAS 499 Independent Study Total Credit Hours 12 NOTES REGARDING AAAS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: 1. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for admission to the program. 2. A maximum of one course may be taken as pass/fail. 3. A maximum of one transfer courses (three credit hours) may count toward the Certificate. 4. A maximum of 9 credits may share with the following majors: AAAS, BSCI, ENGL, HIST, PSYC, SOC, WGST). 92 Anthropology 5. Any AAAS related CASL internship may count in the certificate with permission of the AAAS program director by Petition. 6. A minimum 2.5 GPA in the courses counting toward the Certificate and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA are required at the time of graduation and/or posting of the certificate. Anthropology Anthropology, the comparative study of humanity and culture, seeks to explain both diversity and similarity in human behavior around the world. It is an academic discipline that integrates a number of specialized fields, including physical anthropology, archaeology, social and cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and applied studies of human problems. The University of Michigan-Dearborn Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology emphasizes anthropology’s unique concern with the inter-dependence of human biology and culture, but also explores material culture in the past and present (through archeology), the varied experience of religion, race and gender, communication and language (through linguistic anthropology), and the critical evaluation of one’s own culture in the context of a globalized world. Many courses apply anthropological concepts to real-world problems and solutions. A major or minor/concentration in anthropology opens doors in many fields, including law, medicine, public health, education, social work, criminal justice, international development, diplomacy, social justice work, communications, management, and various types of non-profit work. Anthropology prepares students for graduate work in anthropology, museum studies, and other social science fields. Anthropology is both a STEM science, which introduces students to multiple perspectives on the scientific method, improves scientific literacy, and develops critical thinking, as well as an interpretive endeavor in which the human experience is understood through multiple lines of evidence. Anthropology also prepares students with the skills necessary in the modern workplace, including communication and cultural awareness, teamwork, problem solving, planning and organization, and both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The holistic approach to culture and biology is especially useful for careers in the medical sciences, while the cross-cultural exposure is essential preparation for students going into professions such as education, business, human services, or international development.  In addition to the major requirements, students must complete all CASL Degree Requirements (p. 76). Major Requirements   Code Title Credit Hours Required Pre-Major Courses 9 ANTH 101 Introduction to Anthropology ANTH 201 Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 202 World Cultures Human Biocultural Evolution 3 ANTH 331 Human Evolution Anthropology Capstone 3 ANTH 495 Anthropology Capstone Anthropology Electives 18 Additional 18 credit hours of anthropology (ANTH) courses numbered 300 or above Cognates 6 Students will elect six hours in upper-level courses from the following disciplines: African and African American Studies (AAAS), Arab American studies (AAST), art history (ARTH), biology (BIOL), economics (ECON), English (ENGL), geography (GEOG), history (HIST), linguistics (LING), music history (MHIS), philosophy (PHIL), psychology (PSYC), sociology (SOC), urban and regional studies (URS), women's and gender studies (WGST). Total Credit Hours 39 Notes: 1. At least 15 of the 24 upper level hours in ANTH must be elected at UM-Dearborn. 2. No more than 6 hours of independent study and no more than 6 hours of independent readings within the Behavioral Sciences (ANTH, PSYC, SOC) may be counted in the 120 hours required for graduation. Field School and Field School Scholarship Field schools teaching anthropological research methods can be life- changing experiences that provide essential training for careers in anthropology as well as practical field research experience applicable to other professions. Field schools take place all over the world and provide students with training in anthropological methods in archeology, human paleontology, bioarcheology, ethnology, linguistics, and primatology. UM-Dearborn students have attended field schools in Australia, Jordan, Kenya, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, France, Ireland, and various sites in the United States. UM-Dearborn’s anthropology program helps provide these experiences in two ways. We offer a field school scholarship that helps students subsidize the cost of attending a field school in their chosen area. The scholarship program is competitive, and preference is given to students majoring or minoring in anthropology. Anthropology faculty also run their own field schools that can be elected for UM-Dearborn credit. Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements A minor or concentration consists of 12 credit hours of upper- level courses in anthropology (ANTH). Applied Art Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Only Among the humanistic disciplines, Applied Art offers great opportunity for interdisciplinary inquiry and teaching. Art is often discussed as a universal form of communication, and the processes of visual interpretation and creation cut across human experience. In an image- centered society such as our own, the objects and critical methods of art creation provide a vital linkage point not only between disciplines, but also between students and the world around them. To provide more specific examples, students majoring in English, Anthropology, Journalism and Screen Studies, Biology, and Computer Engineering would benefit from an Applied Art minor/concentration to build both their knowledge of processes of human artistic creation and also the practical skills of digital image creation for different contexts and uses. University of Michigan-Dearborn 95 to improve their command of Arabic language, but also to achieve a professional level of using both dialect and MSA in translation. Given the demographics of the Detroit Metro-Area, with the highest concentration of Arabic and Arab-American communities, interest in a translation certificate from among UM students and the Detroit and Dearborn communities. This is already evident in the use of Arabic in government documents, as basic as driver’s exams. Learners who obtain the Certificate of Arabic Translation have a good chance of working at government agencies, such as the state department, in addition to the Arab American National Museum, local schools, banks and private businesses, translation offices, legal and immigration services, health care, tourism, to name a few of local opportunities, not to mention international possibilities as well. As a leading Michigan institution located at the heart of an Arab-American hub, the University of Michigan- Dearborn should be able to pioneer such an educational translation project. Certificate Requirements Code Title Credit Hours Core Courses ARBC 301 Advanced Arabic Writing and Conversation 3 ARBC 310 Arabic Translation Skills: Arabic-English and English-Arabic 3 ARBC 311 Simultaneous Interpreting Arabic-English and English-Arabic 3 Elective Course One course from the following: 3 ARBC 302 Arabic Creative Writing ARBC 312 Subtitling Arabic-English and English-Arabic ARBC 304 The Poetry of Arab Women from the Pre-Islamic Age to Andalusia Total Credit Hours 12 Notes: 1. No courses may be taken as pass/fail. 2. A GPA of 2.5 is required to earn the certificate. 3. All credits earned in the certificate count towards the Arabic Minor, International Studies Major, Global Cultures minor. Art History  The Bachelor of Arts in Art History offers the student practical, critical, and historical studies in architecture, sculpture, painting, the decorative arts, printmaking, and photography. Each art is considered a creative process which, like language, has developed as an expression of human ideas, emotions, and life conditions. The history of these arts is presented as a visual record of the evolution of human societies, which can give the student a valuable introduction to the various world civilizations. Students may elect one of two concentration tracks in Art History: Track A – Art History, or Track B – Museum Studies. The major programs offer the student a broad humanistic education within the context of an undergraduate degree and prepare the student for graduate work in academic, museum, or commercial fields. The Art History program offers a wide variety of courses in western art and also in non-western areas like Chinese, Japanese and Islamic art and architecture.  Research assignments in classes often take students to area art institutions like the Detroit Institute of Arts, the University of Michigan Museum of Art, the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, and the Toledo Museum of Art.  Majors are encouraged to be interns in these museums as well as area galleries, historic houses, and historical museums. The two tracks offer a broad humanistic education and prepare the student for work in academic, museum or commercial fields.  In addition to the major requirements, students must complete all CASL Degree Requirements (p. 76). Prerequisites to the Major Students majoring in Art History (Concentration Track A) or Museum Studies (Concentration Track B) are required to take the following Prerequisites: Code Title Credit Hours ARTH 101 Understand Art-Ancient to 1400 3 ARTH 102 Understanding Art 1400 to Now 3 ARTH 103 Arts of Asia 3 Total Credit Hours 9 Major Requirements Must declare one of the following concentrations - Art History or Museum Studies: Concentration Track A: Art History Code Title Credit Hours Required Courses Select one course from each of the five following areas: 15 Asian/Non-Western (CAAS): ARTH/HUM 311 Art of China ARTH/HUM 312 Art of Japan ARTH/HUM 313 Chinese Painting ARTH/HUM 315 Early Chinese Art and Culture ARTH 384 Islamic Architecture ARTH 385/ RELS 384 Islamic Decorative Arts ARTH/WGST 416 Earl Mod Jpn Paint&Wood Prnts Ancient/Classical (CAAC): ARTH 319 Egyptian Art ARTH 321 Greek Art ARTH 322 Roman Art ARTH/RELS 327 Gods, Myth and Worship ARTH/WGST 425 Women in Classical Antiquity ARTH 426 City of Ancient Rome 96 Art History ARTH 427 Greek Architecture ARTH 428 Roman Art and Memory Medieval (CAME): ARTH/RELS 331 Erly Christian Byzan Art ARTH 332 Early Med and Romanesque Art ARTH 333 Gothic Art and Architecture ARTH 334 The 14th Century ARTH/HUM/ RELS/WGST 335 Women in Medieval Art Renaissance/Baroque (CARB): ARTH 341 Art&Arch in Early Ren Florence ARTH 342 High Renaissance and Mannerism ARTH 343 Renaissance & Reformation Art ARTH 344 Italian Renaissance Sculpture ARTH 351 Southern Baroque Art ARTH 352 Northern Baroque Art ARTH/HUM 434 Renaissance and Baroque Rome ARTH 454 Rembrandt Modern (CAMA): ARTH/HUM/ HIST 305 The Arts & Culture of Detroit ARTH 360 Art of Glass ARTH 361 American Art ARTH 362 Impressionism and Post-Impressionism ARTH 363 Arts of the Twentieth Century ARTH 364 Picasso ARTH 365 Modern Architecture ARTH 366 The Modern Print ARTH 367 Contemporary Art ARTH 368 American Photography ARTH 375 Urban Design Perspectives ARTH 469 Collage, Montage, Assemblage Also Required: ARTH 303 Exploring Art in the Community 3 ARTH 402 Museums and Art in the Community 4 Art History Electives Select any two upper-level Art History courses (except ARTH 399): 6 Cognates Select one studio art course (CAAR): 3 ART 201 Beginning Painting ART 202 Beginning Drawing ART 204 Beginning Watercolor ART 206 Basic Design-Color ART 210 Beginning Digital Design ART 220 Intro to Digital Photography ART 306 Intermediate Design-Color ART 321 Intermediate Painting ART 322 Intermediate Drawing ART 323 Figure Drawing ART 324 Intermediate Watercolor ART/JASS 332 Creating the Graphic Novel ART 360 Introduction to Printmaking Select one upper-level course from the following disciplines: ARBC, ART, COMM, ENGL, FREN, GER, GLOC, HIST, HUM, JASS, LING, MCL, MHIS, PHIL, POL, SPAN, SPEE, WGST (excluding POL 494, POL 495, POL 496, POL 497): 3 Total Credit Hours 34 Concentration Track B: Museum Studies Code Title Credit Hours Required Courses Select one course from each of the following five areas: 15 Asian/Non-Western (CAAS): ARTH/HUM 311 Art of China ARTH/HUM 312 Art of Japan ARTH/HUM 313 Chinese Painting ARTH/HUM 315 Early Chinese Art and Culture ARTH 384 Islamic Architecture ARTH 385/ RELS 384 Islamic Decorative Arts ARTH/WGST 416 Earl Mod Jpn Paint&Wood Prnts Ancient/Classical (CAAC): ARTH 319 Egyptian Art ARTH 321 Greek Art ARTH 322 Roman Art ARTH/RELS 327 Gods, Myth and Worship ARTH/WGST 425 Women in Classical Antiquity ARTH 426 City of Ancient Rome ARTH 427 Greek Architecture ARTH 428 Roman Art and Memory Medieval (CAME) ARTH/RELS 331 Erly Christian Byzan Art ARTH 332 Early Med and Romanesque Art ARTH 333 Gothic Art and Architecture ARTH 334 The 14th Century ARTH/HUM/ RELS/WGST 335 Women in Medieval Art Renaissance/Baroque (CARB): ARTH 341 Art&Arch in Early Ren Florence ARTH 342 High Renaissance and Mannerism ARTH 343 Renaissance & Reformation Art ARTH 344 Italian Renaissance Sculpture ARTH 351 Southern Baroque Art ARTH 352 Northern Baroque Art University of Michigan-Dearborn 97 ARTH/HUM 434 Renaissance and Baroque Rome ARTH 454 Rembrandt Modern (CAMA): ARTH/HUM/ HIST 305 The Arts & Culture of Detroit ARTH 360 Art of Glass ARTH 361 American Art ARTH 362 Impressionism and Post-Impressionism ARTH 363 Arts of the Twentieth Century ARTH 364 Picasso ARTH 365 Modern Architecture ARTH 366 The Modern Print ARTH 367 Contemporary Art ARTH 368 American Photography ARTH 375 Urban Design Perspectives ARTH 469 Collage, Montage, Assemblage Also Required: ARTH 303 Exploring Art in the Community 3 ARTH 402 Museums and Art in the Community 4 Art History Electives Select any two upper-level Art History courses (except ARTH 399): 6 Cognates HUM 485/ HIST 3085 Internship 3 Select one upper-level course from the following: 3 COMM 360 Social Media for PR COMM 420 Critical Media Studies COMM 460 Public Relations Campaigns JASS/ENGL 330 Feature Writing PSYC 4305 Psychology in the Workplace OB 354 Behavior in Organization Total Credit Hours 34 Portfolio Requirement A portfolio is required for Art History concentration or Museum Studies concentration. The portfolio must be approved by the faculty advisor and will consist of one paper from ARTH 400, one paper from ARTH 410, and one additional paper from another upper level ARTH course taken at UM- Dearborn. Students must also complete an exit interview questionnaire. See the Art History faculty advisor for more details. Foreign Languages Although competency in a foreign language is not required for the major, a reading proficiency in French and/or German is extremely important for anyone planning to pursue the study of Art History. Most graduate programs in Art History require at least two foreign languages. Notes: 1. At least 15 of the 27 upper level hours in ARTH must be elected at UM-Dearborn. 2.  ARTH 399 cannot be used in the major. Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements A minor or concentration consists of 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in art history (ARTH). Astronomy The minor/concentration in Astronomy helps prepare students for entry into the competitive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workplace. Students gain exposure to the principles of astronomy, physics, and mathematics. They learn to think critically and evaluate, interpret, and solve problems related to astronomical, as well as other technical and general scientific topics. Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements A minor or concentration consists of 12 credit hours of upper-level courses from the following: Gateway courses: Three (3) to six (6) credit hours from 300 level ASTR or PHYS 305. Advanced courses: Six (6) to nine (9) credit hours from 400 level ASTR including up to 3 credit hours in independent study or directed research, ASTR 498 and/or ASTR 499 may be applied to the completion of the minor or concentration. Behavioral and Biological Sciences The study of Behavioral and Biological Sciences investigates the intersections between biochemistry, psychology, genetics, neurobiology, behavior, immunology and anthropology. Students choosing the Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science, in Behavioral and Biological Sciences will learn the foundations of both biological and psychological sciences as they apply to the study of human and animal behavior, as well as ethical considerations and implications of research. The student experience will include a selection of lectures and laboratory courses to develop foundational understanding, hands-on experimental understanding and critical thinking skills. Students trained in these areas will be prepared for business and research positions, for pursuing advanced degrees in medical school, pharmacy or graduate programs and will contribute in the following areas: • Health and wellness, making a direct and significant impact in areas in which citizens have received “poor marks.” • Health and the environment, indirectly, by working in research and within industry to change manufacturing processes and improve products. •  Leadership in business, industry and politics. •  K-12 education through service learning and outreach.   Please visit the Behavioral and Biological Sciences (https:// umdearborn.edu/casl/undergraduate-programs/areas-study/behavioral- biological-sciences/) webpage for more information. In addition to the major requirements, students must complete all CASL Degree Requirements (p. 76).