ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The University’s Provost and Academic Vice President is responsible for all academic programs. The degree programs are administered by school deans and housed in three schools: the School of Arts and Sciences (DDH B102, 664-2221), the School of Business and Public Administration (DDH A100, 664-2157), and the School of Education (EDUC 124, 664-2219). The Dean of Graduate Studies and Research (SCI 104, 664-2231) provides overall coordination for graduate programs. The Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (EDUC 251, 664-3420) assists the school deans with undergraduate programs. The Dean of the Extended University (MB 3, 664-2441), in cooperation with the Deans of the three schools, administers off-campus degree programs, certificate programs offered through the Extended University, summer sessions and other special sessions. Individuals with questions about specific degree programs or academic policies can contact the above offices.

The following sections are organized to provide essential information about academic programs and policies.
 

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

Academic Honesty -- The principles of truth and honesty are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachers and scholars. The University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in so doing will protect the integrity of all academic work and student grades. Students are expected to do all work assigned to them without unauthorized assistance and not to give unauthorized assistance. Faculty have the responsibility of exercising care in the planning and supervision of academic work so that honest effort will be positively encouraged.

There are certain forms of conduct that violate this community’s principles. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING) is a broad category of actions that use fraud and deception to improve a grade or obtain course credit. Academic dishonesty (cheating) is not limited to examination situations alone, but arises whenever students attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage. PLAGIARISM is a specific form of academic dishonesty (cheating) which consists of the misuse of published or unpublished works of another by claiming them as one’s own. It may consist of handing in someone else’s work, copying or purchasing a composition, using ideas, paragraphs, sentences, or phrases written by another, or using data and/or statistics compiled by another without giving citation. Another example of academic dishonesty (cheating) is the SUBMISSION OF THE SAME, or essentially the same, PAPER or other assignment for credit in two different courses without receiving prior approval.

When a faculty member discovers a violation of the community’s principles, the faculty member is required to give a failing grade to the student for the course. In addition to assigning the final grade, the faculty member also notifies in writing the Dean of Students and the relevant school dean that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred and a grade of F has been assigned. The student receives a copy of this letter.

The letter becomes part of the student’s permanent file. If a second act of dishonesty occurs, the student is administratively dismissed from CSUB.

Under the Student Academic Grievance Procedures, a student may appeal any sanction employed by faculty or the University based on an allegation of academic dishonesty. The initiation of the grievance must occur within fifteen (15) school days after notification of the grade is mailed or personally given to the student. Copies of these procedures are available in the offices of the school deans.

Academic Freedom -- Freedom to pursue truth and to achieve personal and intellectual development is essential to CSUB’s community of scholars. The University is firmly committed to such freedom for both students and faculty.

For the achievement of academic freedom, a necessary condition for such pursuit is an acceptance of spirit of inquiry and appreciation for diverse ideas, viewpoints, cultures, and life-styles. Acceptance must be present both in the classroom and in other areas of the campus. The achievement of academic freedom, however, must occur within a respect for law and the protection of the opinions of others.

Classroom Conduct -- The classroom is essential for the achievement of academic freedom, the pursuit of truth, and the development of students. Because of its importance, students as they enter the classroom must exhibit respect for the views of others, the professionalism of the instructor, and the goals of academic freedom.

Faculty are obligated to recognize and respect student diversity and opinion. Yet they have a fundamental responsibility to uphold the integrity of the learning environment. When confronted by unreasonable disruption of the classroom, faculty are expected to initiate actions to correct such conditions. Such actions can result in disciplinary action ranging from removal from the classroom to suspension from the campus.
 

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS

The academic plan of the university not only provides for a wide range of degree programs but also for a variety of educational opportunities and services suited to the individual needs of the student.

Orientation -- New students to the campus are encouraged to participate in the university’s orientation program. CSUB like every educational institution has its rules, regulations, special options and eccentric arrangements. New students need to make themselves aware of these. Orientation also introduces students to the university’s education programs.

The orientation program operates throughout the year. For the fall quarter there are several day-long sessions prior to the start of classes. For winter and spring quarters orientation for the upcoming quarter occurs during the sixth week and again on the day before the quarter begins. All students are encouraged to attend one of these sessions.

To gain specific information about the orientation options, students can call the Orientation Office (664-3388) or the Division of Undergraduate Studies (664-3420).

Academic Advising -- The university prides itself an its advising system. The faculty are trained to provide accurate information and empathetic advice. Every student is assigned to a faculty advisor in the student’s area of interest. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors every quarter; lower division students are required to do so before they can register for classes. Advising is particularly important prior to telephone registration. This period, normally the sixth and seventh week of the quarter, allows students to reserve a place for themselves in the next quarter’s classes. Students who utilize the telephone registration process are then able to register.

The Director of the Academic Information and Advising Center (DDH C100, 664-3061) assigns each freshman to a General Studies Fellow who serves as the faculty advisor until the student accumulates at least 60 units and formally declares a major. The Fellow is readily available to provide assistance.

After students officially accumulate at least 60 units and declare a major, they then receive academic advising from their academic department. Normally the department chair assigns new majors to the department faculty. Any upper division student who does not have an advisor need only request one from the appropriate department chair.

The Academic Information and Advising Center is also available to provide academic advising. Throughout the day the center has professional staff ready to answer questions about the university’s programs. Its hours are 8:30am-7:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00am-4:30pm on Friday.

Our advising system is designed to insure all students obtain the information they need to meet their educational objectives. If a student finds that the system is not working, however, he or she can receive emergency assistance in the Division of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

Telephone Registration -- The university utilizes a system of telephone registration to permit students to plan their upcoming quarter’s academic program. Telephone registration occurs during the seventh and eighth week of the quarter. Students meet with their academic advisor and select the courses to be taken the next quarter. The selections are made official through a telephone registration call. Students are given a special time to telephone and register for the next quarter. Specific instructions are found in the quarterly class schedule.
 

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

All undergraduate degree programs at the University are structured to provide sufficient breadth and depth to prepare students to function as useful and responsible citizens. To accomplish this goal, the University requires that programs leading to both undergraduate degrees, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, have three components: a) broad exposure to a variety of fields of knowledge (general education); b) study of one or more fields in depth (major or major/minor combination); and c) courses chosen to fit the background and preferences of the individual student (electives). Requirements for each major field, for each minor field, and for the general education program are found in the appropriate places elsewhere in this catalog.

Bachelor of Arts degree programs have a broad focus and prepare students for immediate employment or graduate study in a variety of disciplines and professions. The major and the minor, often complementing each other, constitute areas of study within the degree program. The Bachelor of Science degree programs have a narrower focus than the Bachelor of Arts programs, and, while requiring the same breadth in general education, are usually directed toward immediate employment or graduate study in a single discipline or profession. These programs, therefore, require no minor field, but do require a larger number of units in the major field to permit greater depth of study in a single field or professional area.

When both degree programs are offered within the same field, the Bachelor of Arts program will maintain a broader focus, will require a minor field of study, and will prepare students for advanced study in a variety of disciplines and professions often including teaching. The Bachelor of Science program in the same field, because it is more narrowly focused on study leading to employment or toward further study in a single field, will require no minor, but will achieve more depth in the single field often through more emphasis on applications, practical field experiences, and use of the specialized techniques peculiar to the field.

Bachelor of Arts Degree -- One of the two types of undergraduate degrees offered at the university is a Bachelor of Arts degree. A complete list of the BA degrees is found on pgs. 56-57. The minimum requirements are as follows:
 

General Education:	72 quarter units
Minimum Major, including Senior Seminar:	36 quarter units
One of the following three alternatives:	20 quarter units

1. A minor of 20 quarter units designed by another discipline, 10 of which must be upper division, and taken outside the major department.
2. An interdisciplinary concentration or minor in one of the specially developed areas such as Black Studies or Chicano Studies (see pgs. 56-57).
3. A special minor consisting of 20 or more units, 15 of which must be upper division, taken outside the major discipline, and drawn from two or more departments. A proposal listing the courses and the rationale for their selection must be submitted to the department office no later than the beginning of the student’s senior year. The proposed special minor must be approved by the advisor, the department chair, and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

In addition to the university-wide requirements, each school or department may impose additional requirements for its particular majors. These are listed under each discipline area.

Bachelor of Science Degree -- The second type of undergraduate degree offered at the university is the Bachelor of Science degree. A complete list of the BS degrees is found on pgs. 56-57. The minimum requirements are as follows:
 

General Education:	72 quarter units
Minimum major, including Senior Seminar:	55 quarter units
Electives:	59 quarter units
Total units required for graduation:	186 quarter units

In addition to the university-wide major requirements, each school or department may impose additional requirements for its particular majors. These are listed under each discipline area.

Senior Seminar -- As part of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree the student completes a senior seminar, normally numbered 490. The senior seminar is designed as a culminating activity for the student’s major field of study. The seminar’s particular focus, approach, unit value, and content vary from discipline to discipline. Descriptions of the discipline seminars are found under the program requirements.

Double Majors -- Any student completing the requirements for two majors in disciplines generating Bachelor of Arts degrees or in two majors generating Bachelor of Science degrees may receive a diploma recognizing a double major.

Any student completing work for two majors, one of which generates a Bachelor of Arts and the other a Bachelor of Science, should request approval for a diploma recognizing a double major, with the baccalaureate degree designation determined according to the student’s choice. The Academic Vice President acts on these requests.

Students graduating with a double major are required to complete all components of each major, including the Senior Seminar. Although double-counting of courses from one major to the other is possible, the student must accumulate a minimum number of unduplicated units in each major. For the BA major, the minimum is 36 quarter units; for the BS major, it is 55 quarter units. The student completing a double major does not need to complete a minor.

Minors -- The university offers a wide array of minors (see pgs. 56-57). There are three different types of minors—a traditional minor containing four courses from a single discipline, a special minor, and an interdisciplinary minor (see pgs. 56-57).

Students whether pursuing either a Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science degree are able to complete one or more minors and have them displayed on their diploma and transcript. To do so, students should contact the academic department or faculty coordinator responsible for the minor. The department or faculty coordinator approves the four course minor and at the time of graduation certifies completion of the Evaluation Office.

The four courses used in a minor cannot be drawn from those used to satisfy the major requirements. However, in the case of majors requiring extensive lower division cognates (e.g., Business Administration), students can count two of these toward the minor. Also, two lower division cognate courses can be used in lieu of one of the required upper division courses.
 

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES AND PROGRAM

Alternatives -- California State University, Bakersfield offers baccalaureate and master’s degree programs as indicated below, together with concentrations and minors in disciplines and in interdisciplinary areas. Requirements for these as well as other minors are listed in the appropriate school and/or department sections of the catalog or, in the case of some interdisciplinary programs, under "Inter-School Programs".

Special Major -- The University also offers a baccalaureate degree with a Special Major. This permits a student to propose a program of correlated studies in two or more fields. This alternative aims at the student who wants to pursue a field of study not covered by one of the University’s departments. Forestry or Political Philosophy are two examples of Special Majors previously completed at CSUB. A student who transfers with a large number of upper division units in a degree program not offered at the University can find this alternative particularly useful. Students seeking information on the Special Major can contact the Office of the Undergraduate Dean (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

A student wanting to develop a Special Major first approaches a faculty member with preparation in the proposed field of study and requests she or he serve as the academic advisor. The advisor, upon agreeing to serve, will require that a second or additional advisor be secured for the other fields to be subsumed in the Special Major.

The student and advisor(s) then develop and agree upon a program of study. The program must contain a minimum of 55 quarter units, 35 of which must be upper division. The courses must be distributed appropriately among the different fields of study. The form to be completed for the Special Major is available in the Office of the Undergraduate Dean (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

The program is then reviewed for approval by the dean or deans of the school(s) involved. If the program receives their approval, the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs then reviews it and makes a final determination. The approved program becomes part of the student’s academic file.

Second Baccalaureate Degree -- The University does not encourage students to seek a second bachelor’s degree. A student who has the ability and the interest will normally be better advised to satisfy the prerequisites to a second field and seek the master’s degree. Exceptions may be made under the following guidelines:

1. A student may not be granted two baccalaureate degrees at the time of meeting the requirements for graduation from the University.
2. A student desiring a second baccalaureate degree should have the written approval of the department chair of the major in which he seeks the second degree.
3. To earn a second baccalaureate degree:
1. the student should meet the current general education requirements of CSUB;
2. the student should meet the concentration requirements for the second degree, including the major and the minor, if applicable;
3. units taken for the first baccalaureate degree may be counted, but the student must take an additional 36 units of work.

Program Emphases -- Within the degree programs and concentrations offered by the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Business and Public Administration, there are the following program emphases:
 

Arts and Sciences

Within the Computer Science program (BS in Computer Science), the student may emphasize:

• Hardware and Systems Software
• Application Software

Within the concentration in Finance (BS in Business Administration), the student may emphasize:

• General Finance
• Financial Economics

• General Management
• Human Resources Management
• Small Business Management

• General Marketing
• Consumer Marketing and Advertising Strategy

The University offers several certificate programs. A student might pursue one of these to achieve a variety of purposes—career advancement, professional growth and development, in-service training, and vocational or occupational training. The certificate programs currently offered are as follows:
 

Arts and Sciences
	Certificate in Chicano Studies
	Certificates in Communication, three Options
	Certificate in Environmental Resources Management
	Certificate in Hydrogeology
	Certificate in Writing
Business and Public Administration
	Certificate in Public Administration
Education
	Certificate in Adapted Physical Education (Add-on Credential)

A student interested in a program listed above should read the relevant section of the General Catalog and consult the department offering the certificate.

The Extended University -- Offers a variety of specially designed Certificate Programs that lead to new employment opportunities. The curricula are designed for individuals who participate in an organized and integrated program of study but who are not regularly registered students. These programs were designed and taught by professionals in the field. Certificate programs currently offered by the Extended University include:

• Attorney Assistant
• Computers Imaging
• Drug and Alcohol Studies
• Environmental Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management of Innovation/Technology
• Purchasing Management
• Safety Management
• Total Quality Management
• Workers’ Compensation Law

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

The academic programs of the University provide appropriate preparation for graduate work in a variety of fields. Students who have reached tentative decisions as to institutions in which they may want to undertake graduate work should consult the catalogs of those graduate schools as they plan their undergraduate program.

Designated officials at CSUB will provide students with guidance in the selection of programs designed to prepare them for subsequent study in professional schools oriented toward careers in such fields as business administration, theology, forestry, and college teaching. Help with decisions concerning professional study is available through the Counseling Center (Health Center, 664-3366) and the individual schools.

Pre-Engineering -- Although the University does not offer a degree in engineering, students can complete at this campus a substantial portion of required lower division courses for engineering programs elsewhere. Students at Cal State Bakersfield enjoy the benefits of a liberal arts general education in small classes while preparing for more specialized study at other institutions.

Students who have completed the core mathematics and science sequences have been readily accepted by other universities, public and private, both within and outside of California. Formal arrangements for preferential admission to several other universities in the CSU system have been completed, and this program is currently being expanded. At present CSUB has formal articulation agreements with California Polytechnical University, San Luis Obispo.

Most engineering programs are highly structured and very demanding, and careful selection of courses for transfer programs is strongly urged. Students interested in the pre-engineering program are advised to consult with the pre-engineering advisor of the Department of Physics and Geology (SCI 273, 664-3027) for information and assistance in planning course work.

Recommended Courses

Minimum requirements at most institutions include course sequences in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. A sample schedule for well-prepared high school graduates is given below.

PLAN A

First Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
ENGL 100 MATH 211 CHEM 211 GST 160	(5) (5) (5) (1)	ENGL 110  MATH 212 CHEM 212  ENGR 160	(5) (5) (5) (1)	PHIL 102 MATH 213 CMPS 212 ENGR 161	(5) (5) (5) (2)
Quarter Units	16		16		17

Second Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
COMM 108 MATH 214 PHYS 221	(5)  (5)  (6)	PLSI 101 HIST 231 PHYS 222	(5) (5) (6)	MATH 302 PHYS 223 PHYS 240/241	(5) (6) (5)
Quarter Units	16		16		16

PLAN B

First Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
ENGL 100 MATH 191 CHEM 150 GST 160	(5) (5) (5) (1)	ENGL 110  MATH 192 CHEM 211  ENGR 160	(5) (5) (5) (1)	PHIL 102 MATH 211 CMPS 212 ENGR 161	(5) (5) (5) (2)
Quarter Units	16		16		17

Second Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
COMM 108 MATH 212 PHYS 221	(5) (5) (6)	CMPS 212  MATH 213 PHYS 222	(5) (5) (6)	PHYS 223 PHYS 240/241 MATH 214	(6) (5) (5)
Quarter Units	16		16		16

PLAN C

First Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
ENGL 100 MATH l91 GST 160 General Studies Elective	(5) (5) (1)	ENGL 110  MATH 192 ENGR 160  General Studies Elective	(5) (5) (1)	MATH 211 PHIL 102 ENGR 161	(5) (5) (2)
Quarter Units	11		11		12

Second Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
MATH 212 CHEM 211 COMM 108	(5) (5) (5)	MATH 213 CHEM 212 HIST 231	(5) (5) (5)	MATH 214 BIOL 100 PLSI 101	(5) (5) (5)
Quarter Units	15		15		15

Third Year
 

Fall		Winter		Spring
PHYS 221 CMPS 212 General Education Course	(6) (5)	PHYS 222 MATH 302  General Education Course	(6) (5)	PHYS 223 PHYS 240/241 General Education Course	(6) (5)
Quarter Units	11		11		11

The Chemistry and Physics sequences may be interchanged. Some General Education requirements may be satisfied by other courses.

Although individual schedules may vary, it is emphasized that MATH 211-214, 302, CHEM 211, 212, and PHYS 221-223 should be completed for ease in transfer after two years. Departures from these course sequences may result in a serious extension of the time required to receive a BS in Engineering.

Students who do not have a strong background in mathematics will have to modify their course selection sequences and are strongly urged to plan individual programs, with an appropriate advisor, as soon as possible.

Special Consideration for Transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo -- For many Kern County residents, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers the most attractive engineering program. CSUB has reached an agreement with Cal Poly whereby CSUB students who complete the specified transfer program are given ‘’special consideration» for admission." While there is no formal guarantee, completion of the following courses provides the student with a strong chance of admission. Since Cal Poly requires CSUB to certify the transfer program, the student must work closely with the engineering advisor when applying for transfer to Cal Poly.

• MATH 211, 212, 213, 214 Calculus I,II,III,IV
• MATH 302 Ordinary Differential Equations
• CHEM 211, 212 General Chemistry I, II
• PHYS 221, 222 Classical Physics I,II
• PHYS 223 Optics & Modern Physics
• PHYS 240/241 Analytic Mechanics, Statics
• CMPS 212 Computer Science I
• ENGR 160, 161 Introduction to Engineering, Engineering
• Orientation
• ENGL 110 Writing & Research
• Basic Skills, General Education, American Institutions

The University offers three pre-law concentrations, located within the Philosophy, the Economics, and the Political Science programs. The concentrations provide the appropriate broad preparation desired by law schools. Students wishing to prepare for law school may major in these concentrations. Students should read the relevant section of this catalog (pgs. 159, 219, and 237) for information on specific requirements.

Pre-Medical -- The University offers course work to meet the requirements of medical and other professional schools in the health sciences including dentistry, physical therapy, clinical laboratory sciences, optometry, physician’s assistant, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy. Although the professional schools do not always require a bachelor’s degree, they generally encourage basic preparation and a broad general education leading to that degree before specialization. Most students obtain a science degree but other majors are also accepted provided required courses have been taken. Typically, mathematics and computers (one year), physics (one year), chemistry (two years), and biology (two years) are required. Courses recommended to satisfy these requirements include:

• Biology: 210, 212, 255, 257, 304, 305;
• additional course work 312, 342, 351, 355, 414, 430, 433, 451, 453
• Chemistry: 211, 212, 213, 331, 332, and 333 or 340
• Computer Sciences: 294
• Mathematics: 191,192 or 211, 212
• Physics: 221, 222, 223 or 201, 202, 203

ALTERNATIVES TO CLASSROOM STRUCTURE

The University provides a variety of alternatives to the traditional classroom. These alternatives serve a number of purposes. Some allow students to accelerate their progress toward a baccalaureate degree. Other alternatives may permit the student to earn baccalaureate credit for experience or study completed prior to matriculation at CSUB. Several permit the student to earn academic credit for career-related employment or community service.

Currently, the University offers the following alternatives: (1) credit for courses by challenge examination; (2) credit for prior experiential learning; (3) credit for the passage of externally developed tests; (4) career related internships; (5) the Human Corps Program; and (6) several kinds of independent study. Each of these alternatives is described below. Students are urged to explore with their advisors the different programs.

Credit for Courses by Challenge Examination -- Currently enrolled students who, through formal study or informal learning, have thorough knowledge of the facts, ideas, and concepts of a CSUB course may request the opportunity to challenge that course. If they pass a faculty developed examination, they can earn credit for that course.

A student interested in challenging a CSUB course first contacts the chair of the department that offers the course to determine whether it is eligible for challenge. If the course is eligible, the student then discusses the challenge with a faculty member who teaches the course. That faculty member then may develop an appropriate challenge examination. The student is required to pay a $2.00 fee, payable to the CSUB Accounting Office, for each challenge examination; the student submits the receipt to the department prior to taking the examination.

There are several restrictions on Credit by Examination:

1. Credit shall not be awarded when degree credit has already been granted through regular coursework, credit by evaluation, credit through externally developed diagnostic tests, or other instructional processes, such as correspondence;
2. Credit shall not be awarded when credit has already been granted at a level more advanced than that represented by the examination;
3. Credit earned through credit by examination shall not count as resident credit and shall be awarded only on a credit, no-credit basis;
4. Application of the credit by examination units to major or minor requirements shall be determined by the department responsible for the student’s degree program; and
5. A student may earn no more than 20 quarter units through Credit by Examination.

Credit for Prior Experiential Learning -- The University may grant academic credit to currently enrolled students for their prior learning, knowledge, or skills acquired through work, volunteer, or other experience. Students who believe they have had such prior experience may petition for credit by consulting with the relevant school dean or department chair. Each department decides whether it awards Experiential Prior Learning Credit. Not every CSUB department participates in this program.

The amount of credit for experiential learning is determined only after self and faculty assessment of the scope and quality of the learning. Evaluation of experiential learning takes varied forms including written examinations, portfolios, personal interviews, and demonstrations. Frequently complementary academic study will be required prior to the awarding of credit.

There are several restrictions on Experiential Prior Learning Credit.

1. Experiential Prior Learning Credit is awarded only on a credit, no-credit basis and does not count as resident credit;
2. The amount of credit may not exceed 20 quarter units;
3. Only undergraduates are eligible to receive Experiential Prior Learning Credit, and the credit may not count for post-baccalaureate credit;
4. Students are ineligible for credit until they have completed thirty quarter units in residence.

Credit for Passage of Externally Developed Tests -- The University awards credit for the successful passage of certain externally developed tests described below. By taking advantage of these tests, students may speed their progress through the university and receive credit for the college level knowledge they have acquired prior to formal matriculation. Students may earn up to a maximum of 45 quarter units through such tests.

There are several restrictions on receiving credit through such tests.

1. Credit shall not be awarded when equivalent credit has been granted for regular coursework, credit by evaluation, or other instructional processes, such as correspondence;
2. Credit shall not be awarded when credit has been granted at a level more advanced than that represented by the examination in question;
3. Credit shall not be awarded for passage of different tests that assessed the same knowledge; and
4. Credit earned through passage of diagnostic tests may apply to major and minor requirements only with the approval of the department responsible for the degree and to general education requirements only with the approval of the General Education Advisory Committee.

Advanced Placement Program -- The University grants credit toward the undergraduate degree for the successful passage of the examinations of the Advanced Placement Program (AP). Students who present scores of 3, 4, or 5 on one or more AP examinations will be awarded university credit as recommended by the College Board. Students who have taken AP examinations should request that the scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records.

Students will receive credit for CSUB coursework most nearly equivalent to the material covered in the AP examination. The courses credited will be displayed on the Transfer Evaluation. Questions about credit should be directed to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

Recognition of the International Baccalaureate Diploma -- California State University, Bakersfield recognizes the high scholastic quality of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. High school students holding the IB diploma (not certificate) are eligible for admission and will receive 5 quarter units of General Education credit for each higher level examination passed with a minimum score of 4.0. Application of credit to a major or minor is at department discretion.

Applicants who plan to enroll at CSU, Bakersfield should submit a copy of their official IB transcript to the Office of Admissions for evaluation. The courses credited will be displayed on the Transfer Evaluation. Questions about credit should be directed to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

College Level Examination Program -- The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students who have reached the university level of education outside the classroom and before matriculation to demonstrate their knowledge and to earn baccalaureate credit. Students interested in CLEP should contact the Testing Office (664-3373).

There are four CLEP General Examinations for which credit is awarded: Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. They provide a comprehensive measure of undergraduate achievement in these basic areas of the liberal arts. Students who successfully pass one or more of these examinations earn credit that applies to CSUB’s General Education Program. The application of the Credit is displayed on the Transfer Evaluation.

There are also approximately thirty Subject Examinations. These differ from the General Examinations in that they are more closely tied to course content and are intended to cover material that is typical of university courses in these subjects. Before taking a Subject Examination, students should consult with the relevant department. If the department approves, the students may earn credit for specific university courses by passing a Subject Examination.

A student who has taken CLEP examinations should request that scores be sent to Office of Admissions.

Career Related Internships -- The University is anxious to assist its students to reach their career goals. All campus departments are aware of their students’ career concerns. The campus has several all-university programs as well as department programs to facilitate students’ efforts. Each department decides whether the course credit satisfies major requirements.

Cooperative Education -- Cooperative Education is a type of educational experience that integrates a students’ university academic study with related work experience in business, government, or non-profit agency. Students participate in part-time employment with concurrent attendance or alternate periods of attendance with periods of employment.

Students enrolled in any discipline, who are in good academic standing, are eligible to apply. Academic credit is awarded through enrollment in either General Studies or departmental Cooperative Education courses. Credit is awarded on a credit, no-credit basis.

Students interested in this program should contact the Cooperative Education Office (DDH CC208, 664-2411).

Departmental Internships -- Many departments, as well as the Division of Undergraduate Studies and interdisciplinary programs, offer students an opportunity to earn academic credit while they gain experience in their chosen career fields. Departmental internships normally do not involve payment to the student.

Students interested in this option should contact the appropriate department or Undergraduate Studies.

Human Corps Program -- The Human Corps Program provides students an opportunity to receive university credit for volunteer community service experience. Qualified students volunteer for non-profit, governmental, educational or community based service organizations. Placements are designed to provide direct experience with people or project planning, while improving the quality of life in the community.

To receive university credit, students enroll in the General Studies course, HCOR 396, or a departmental Human Corps course, and must complete at least 30 hours of service per quarter. One unit may be earned each quarter, and no more than 12 units may be counted toward the baccalaureate degree, by Human Corps program participants.

The Human Corps Office (DDH CC208, 664-3359) coordinates placements and will provide further information on this program.

Independent Study -- A major goal of the University is the inculcation in its students of a commitment to continuing self-education. If the University is successful in this objective, many of its students will reach a point during their undergraduate or graduate years at which they will have the competence and discipline necessary to carry out independent projects.

Undergraduate or graduate students may enroll in independent study courses for 1 to 5 units of credit. Students may apply a maximum of 20 quarter units of independent study credit toward their undergraduate degree but no more than 10 toward their major. Graduate degree requirements vary by program. The department responsible for the degree determines the application of the independent study units toward specific requirements.

Students wishing to engage in independent study must file a petition. This petition, available in the school deans’ office, requires the signatures of the supervising faculty member, the department chair and the school dean. After securing the required signatures, the student follows the registration procedures required for traditional courses.

The University offers several different types of independent study courses. The following list is not exhaustive. Students should explore with their advisor the alternatives offered by their department.

Individual Study --The individualized study course, normally numbered 499, 599 or 699, allows the student to explore in-depth a topic of interest to the student or to engage in an original research project selected by the student. The student must identify a faculty member willing to supervise the course. The University strongly recommends that students wishing to enroll in an independent study course have earned at least a 3.00 GPA and have completed 15 or more units in residence.

Tutoring --Students recruited by faculty for tutoring may receive one to five units per quarter of independent study units.

Cooperative Research -- Faculty involved in research projects may engage students with their research. Students so engaged may earn 1 to 5 units per quarter.

Directed Research -- Certain departments either require or assist students to engage in research projects selected and/or approved by department faculty.

Individual Course -- When a student requires a regular course for graduation or other special purposes and the course is unavailable, the department may allow a student to enroll in that course as an independent study. A faculty member must agree to conduct this course.
 

OFF-CAMPUS STUDY ALTERNATIVES

Instructional Television -- CSUB televises a variety of university courses from the campus to nearby locations and surrounding communities. Some courses are available for home view participation via cable; others require attendance at specific sites. All courses are televised live at the time of instruction at CSUB. The region served by the program broadcast varies from course to course. The general area is from Porterville on the north to Arvin on the south using wireless transmission and five cable systems. There are no additional fees charged for participation in courses delivered through the ITV Network. For information concerning registration procedures, fees, and the current schedule of courses telephone (661) 664-2448.

Antelope Valley College -- In cooperation with Antelope Valley College (AVC), CSU Bakersfield operates the Antelope Valley Education Center on the AVC campus. The Center provides opportunities for the residents of Lancaster, Palmdale, and the surrounding communities to complete selected Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees without commuting out of the area. This cooperative arrangement between two segments of California’s public higher education system provides an educational program that complements the two-year Associate of Arts work provided by Antelope Valley College at resident fee rates. Teaching credential programs and graduate courses offer a variety of options to students seeking to enhance their academic and professional skills. All programs offered at the Antelope Valley Education Center are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and are an integral part of the curricula of California State University, Bakersfield.

A growing array of certificate programs and non-credit courses will provide even further opportunities for personal and professional development.

Course offerings are designed to accommodate the diverse needs of students. A range of courses is delivered by means of telecommunications. Classes are scheduled weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings as well as on weekends, and asynchronously on the Web.

A variety of services and resources are available to students at the AV Center. Admissions and general information are provided to walk-in visitors. Academic advisement is available on a regular basis from a general advisor as well as from departmental advisors by appointment. A range of student services (including those from the offices of Financial Aid, Disability Services, Veterans Affairs, Advising Center, etc.) are available on a regularly scheduled basis. Facilities at the Center enable students to use a variety of computer, Internet, and distance learning technologies.

For information concerning registration procedures, fees, and the current schedule of courses telephone 1-888-734-8555.

National Student Exchange -- Cal State Bakersfield is one of over 100 state colleges and universities within the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands that participate in the National Student Exchange program. Students may spend a year or part of a year at one of these institutions and return to CSUB to complete their undergraduate education. This program provides the student with new academic and social experiences through a simplified admissions process and assurance of full academic credit at CSUB during the term of exchange at a minimal cost to the student.

To qualify for participation in the National Student Exchange program the applicant should:

1. be a full-time student at CSUB (at least 12 units)
2. be a sophomore or junior during the term of exchange
3. have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Catalogs, detailed information, and applications are available from the National Student Exchange Coordinator in the Records Office (664-2123).

International Students and Programs -- The International Students and Programs (MB2 211, 664-2014) provides a host of services for our international students from abroad, including:

1. Responses to inquiries from all prospective international students.
2. Close contact with international student applications.
3. Academic and cultural orientation for new international students.
4. Pre-departure orientation for students returning home a the end of their studies.
5. Workshops to provide updated information on immigration matters, academic policy and protocol cultural and social adjustment to life in the US, resume and job interview preparation, etc.
6. General assistance to international students with academic, immigration, and personal concerns.
7. Initial academic advising of lower division international students.
8. Advises and assists the International Student Club to plan campus events and social activities.

Student Exchange Programs -- CSU, Bakersfield offers various opportunities to study in other countries. These are coordinated through the Center for International Education.

The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) -- This program is based on balanced one-to-one exchanges between CSUB students (home institution) and those in other countries (host institutions). Most forms of financial aid can be applied toward participation in ISEP. Students must have a 2.75 GPA to apply to ISEP. In addition, if students intend to study at an ISEP institution and pursue their coursework in a foreign language, they must have a 3.0 GPA in the language. Through ISEP, CSUB students enroll directly in ISEP institutions and apply credit earned toward their CSUB degrees. Contact ISEP Coordinator in the Center for International Education (MB2 211, 664-2014).

Universite d’Orleans - Orleans, France -- This program is based on balanced one-to-one exchanges of CSUB and Universite d’Orleans students. Student pays CSUB tuition and fees before departure to host institution. Room and board is arranged through the Universite d’Orleans. Students must have a 2.75 GPA to apply to the Universite d’Orleans. In addition, they must have the equivalent of two years of university French and a 3.0 GPA in the language. Through participation in study at the Universite d’Orleans, CSUB students enroll directly in the host institution and are integrated with native students. Most majors at CSUB are offered by the Universite d’Orleans. Contact Dr. Joanne Schmidt, (DDH B119, 664-2317).

MICEFA (Mission interuniversitaire de coordination des echanges franco-americains Paris - lle de France) -- This program is a Franco-American exchange based on balanced one-to-one exchanges of CSU students (home institution) and those of MICEFA (host institutions are Universites de Paris III, V, VI, VIII, X XI, XII, XIII). Students must have a 2.75 GPA to apply to MICEFA. In addition, they must have the equivalent of two years of university French and a 3.0 GPA in the language. Most forms of financial aid can be applied toward participation in MICEFA. Students enroll directly in courses at host institutions. Most majors at CSUB are offered on the various campuses of the Universite de Paris. Contact Dr. Joanne Schmidt, (DDH B119, 664-2317).

The California State University International Programs --Developing intercultural communication skills and international understanding among its students is a vital mission of The California State University (CSU). Since its inception in 1963, the CSU International Programs has contributed to this effort by providing qualified students an affordable opportunity to continue their studies abroad for a full academic year. More than 12,000 CSU students have taken advantage of this unique study option.

International Programs participants earn resident academic credit at their CSU campuses while they pursue full-time study at a host university or special study center abroad. The International Programs serves the needs of students in over 100 designated academic majors. Affiliated with more than 70 recognized universities and institutions of higher education in 17 countries, the International Programs also offers a wide selection of study locales and learning environments.

Australia

• The University of Western Sydney

• Universidade de Sao Paulo

• Universite de Montreal
• Concordia University
• Universite Laval
• McGill University
• Universite du Quebec system
• Bishop’s University, i.a.

• Denmark’s International Study Program (the international education affiliate of the University of Copenhagen)

• Institut des Etudes Francaises pour Etudiants Etrangers,
• Universite de Droit, d’Economie et des Sciences
• d’Aix-Marseille (Aix-en-Provence)
• Mission interuniversitaire de coordination des echanges franco-americains, Universites de Paris III, V, VI, VIII, X, XI, XII, XIII

• Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat (Heidelberg)
• Universitat Hohenheim
• Fachhochschule Nurtingen
• Fachhochschule Reutlingen
• Berufsakademie Stuttgart
• Universitat Stuttgart
• Eberhard-Karls-Universitat (Tubingen)

• Tel Aviv University
• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

• CSU Study Center (Florence)
• Universita degli Studi di Firenze
• La Accademia di Belle Arti Firenze

• Waseda University (Tokyo)

• Yonsei University (Seoul)

• Universidad Pedagogica Nacional (Mexico City)
• Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey,
• Campus Queretaro

• Lincoln University (Christchurch)
• Massey University (Palmerston North)

• Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Universidad de Granada

• Uppsala Universitet

• National Chengchi University (Taipei)

• Bradford University
• Bristol University
• Kingston University (Greater London)
• Sheffield University
• University of Wales, Swansea

• University of Zimbabwe (Harare)

To qualify for admission to the International Programs, students must have upper division or graduate standing at a CSU campus by the time of departure. Students at the sophomore level may, however, participate in the intensive language acquisition programs in France, Germany, and Mexico. California Community Colleges transfer students are eligible to apply directly from their community college if they can meet this requirement. Students must also possess a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or 3.0, depending on the program for which they apply. Some programs also have language study and/or other coursework prerequisites.

Additional information and application materials may be obtained on campus from or by writing to The California State University International Programs, 400 Golden Shore, Suite 122, Long Beach, California 90802-4275. Visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.csubak.edu/ISP/.
 

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree -- To qualify for a bachelor’s degree, a student must satisfy the specific requirements in the following areas:

Units -- A minimum of 186 quarter units is required, including at least 60 upper division.

Scholarships -- Each student must complete, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or better: (1) all acceptable university units attempted, (2) all units counted toward satisfaction of the major; (3) all units counted toward satisfaction of the minor requirements; and (4) all units attempted at this university, except that only courses in which a letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) is assigned are used in computing the grade point average. Students must clear grades of I and SP before they can graduate.

Determination of Applicable Graduation Requirements -- Students may elect to meet the graduation requirements in effect at any one of the three times indicated below.

1. During the term in which graduation requirements are completed.
2. During the term they entered CSUB.
3. During the term they began university work, provided they have been in attendance in regular sessions and in the same general curriculum in any state college or California community college. «Attendance» means enrollment in at least one semester or two quarters each calendar year. Summer sessions do not count toward continuous enrollment. Absence due to an approved educational leave or for attendance at another accredited institution of higher learning is not considered an interruption in enrollment, if the absence does not exceed two years.

Determination of Applicable CSUB Catalog for Major and Minor Requirements -- The University allows the students three (3) options in selecting their major and minor requirements. Students may choose to satisfy major and minor requirements:

1. From the Catalog in effect when they began continuous enrollment in the university;
2. From the Catalog in effect at the time they formally declare a major or minor; or
3. From the Catalog in effect at the time they graduate from CSUB.

Students must declare a major by the time they complete ninety (90) quarter units of coursework and they must declare the Catalog under which they intend to graduate when they file for graduation.

Currency of Courses Used to Meet Major and Minor Requirements -- CSUB students pursuing an undergraduate degree are to satisfy major and minor requirements, including all required cognates and prerequisite courses, within ten (10) years of the date of the award of the undergraduate degree.

Exceptions to the policy may be granted if a student can demonstrate currency in the relevant course or courses to the satisfaction of the department or program committee. Students should consult their academic advisor about how to demonstrate currency.

The dean responsible for the degree program is to approve all exceptions.
 

GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education Program
 

I.	Purpose of General Education

The goals of general education are accomplished jointly through the General Education Program, major and minor programs, and other graduation requirements. The goals include the following:

1. develop and reinforce basic skills such as writing, speaking, and listening in the English language, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning;
2. provide students with a breath of exposure to mathematics, life and physical sciences, arts and humanities, and social and behavioral sciences;
3. provide students with an in-depth exposure to themes of importance in the modern world;
4. assist students in the process of becoming well-informed and responsible citizens;
5. increase students’ understanding of human diversity and their tolerance for differences of opinion and culture;
6. give students an international and multicultural perspective on issues and problems confronting human society; and
7. facilitate the process of ethical development.

The program consists of two parts. The first part is comprised of introductory, lower-division courses that expose students to the breadth of the core disciplines. These courses are grouped in four broad subject areas (Areas A-D). Typically sixty quarter units earned in Areas A-D courses are required to satisfy this part of CSUB’s General Education Program. However, CSUB accepts certification of the CSU general education requirements and completion through the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum. The overall unit requirements may also be reduced through the passage of externally developed standardized examinations and through the passage of CSUB waiver or challenge examinations.

The second part consists of a minimum of twelve quarter units in upper division (300 and 400 level) courses grouped in three thematic areas (Themes 1-3). This requirement must be completed in residence. These courses are designed to give students a more in-depth exposure to topics not fully covered in introductory, lower division courses. Instructors in all courses will incorporate materials related to the dimensions of human diversity, whenever appropriate and to the extent possible.
 

Part 1:

Lower Division Component

Areas A-D Requirements

These lower division courses are designed to be introductory in nature and will expose students to the richness and breadth of disciplines. They are grouped in the following four areas.

1. Communication in the English Language
2. Mathematics, Life and Physical Sciences
3. Arts and Humanities
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Alternatively, completion of the year-long English Communication Seminar.
 

Area B:

Mathematics. Life and Physical Sciences

Thirteen to seventeen quarter units (13-17) in mathematics, life and physical sciences.
 

	B1.	One lecture course in life sciences
	B2.	One lecture course in physical science
	B3.	One related science laboratory
	B4.	One course in mathematics

Area C:

Arts and Humanities

Thirteen to seventeen quarter units (13-17) in the Arts and Humanities. One course from three of the following sub-areas:
 

	C1.	Art or Performing Arts (Music or Theatre)
	C2.	Modern Languages and Literatures (103 level or above fluency courses),
	C3.	History
	C4.	Literature
	C5.	Philosophy/Religious Studies

Alternatively, ten quarter units in the World Civilizations Seminar and five quarter units (one course) in any of the sub-areas listed above.
 

Area D:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Thirteen to seventeen quarter units (13-17) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. One course from three of the following sub-areas:
 

	D1.	Anthropology
	D2.	Economics
	D3.	Political Science
	D4.	Psychology
	D5.	Sociology

Alternatively, five quarter units in the World Civilizations Seminar and ten quarter units (two courses) in any two of the sub-areas listed above.

Lower Division Seminar Alternatives -- Native CSUB students may complete Area A by taking a year-long English Communication Seminar. Normally, the seminar will be taken in the first year of study. This seminar is designed to enable students to more thoroughly develop their English communication and critical thinking skills through increased feedback and developmental assignments. The English Communication Seminar is interdisciplinary in nature and jointly taught with faculty from different disciplines.

Students may partially complete Area C (10 quarter units) and Area D (5 quarter units) through a yearlong World Civilizations Seminar. Normally, the seminar will be taken in the second year of study. This seminar is designed to enable students to more thoroughly explore the development of civilizations (Western and non-Western) throughout the world. The World Civilizations Seminar is interdisciplinary in nature and jointly taught with faculty from different disciplines.
 

Part 2:

Upper Division Component

Students must accumulate a minimum of twelve quarter units from coursework approved for upper division general education credit. Students can enroll in this coursework only after they have achieved junior standing and have completed the lower division requirements in Area A.

Thematic Course Requirements -- The upper division component of the General Education Program normally consists of three courses, one from each of the following themes.

1. Natural Sciences and Technology
2. Arts and Humanities
3. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Students may satisfy two of these thematic requirements by taking an interdisciplinary course (minimum of eight quarter units) taught by faculty representing two of the thematic areas.

Theme courses cannot be used to satisfy lower division Area requirements or the Equity Requirement.

Approved courses are listed in the quarterly Class Schedule, and the lists are also available in the Academic Information and Advising Center, Undergraduate Studies Office, and relevant school dean and department offices.
 

Theme 1:

Natural Sciences and Technology

Courses offered under this theme will provide students with an analysis and understanding of contemporary issues involving technology and physical and biological sciences. Within this context, courses will focus on such issues with an emphasis on human impacts on natural resources and the resulting global implications.
 

Theme 2:

Arts and Humanities

Courses offered under this theme will enable students to gain knowledge of linguistics, literature, history, philosophy, religion, and/or the artistic expression of ideas. Artists and humanists use different methods to convey perspectives an the human condition to express ideas and beauty. These courses will assist students in exploring these methods and their results and in connecting them with their respective academic disciplines.
 

Theme 3:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Courses offered under this theme will focus on human, social, economic, and political behavior and institutions and their historical backgrounds. These courses will enable students to gain knowledge of contemporary social and behavioral issues as well as individual initiatives and public policies which address those issues.
 

GENERAL EDUCATION

Policies for General Education Program

1. Students must complete all areas and themes and accumulate as many additional units as are needed to reach a total of 72 units.
2. Students must complete three approved upper division theme courses at CSUB. These are required of all students intending to graduate from CSUB, regardless of community college certification or the courses completed at other institutions. These courses cannot be completed and counted toward this requirement until the student has achieved junior status. These courses cannot be doublecounted toward lower division area requirements or the equity requirement.
3. Lower division general education and theme courses may be double-counted for the major, minor, cognate, foundation or American Institutions requirements.
4. Goals 1-4 may be satisfied by a test designed or selected specifically for that goal by a sub-committee of faculty members, appointed by the General Education Advisory Committee. Students interested in the examinations should contact the Division of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).
5. Students earning degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Nursing, and Physics have the theme 1 waived by their senior seminar.
6. The US Constitution/CA State and Local Government course counts in the D3. Political Science.
7. Students with a verified learning disability who are registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) may be eligible to petition for a course substitution for a General Education requirement. Information regarding course substitutions can be obtained from the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

1. The University accepts full certification (57 quarter units) of lower division requirements or partial certification of one or more of the areas of the CSU general education program. Only California community colleges, CSU campuses, and other institutions that have negotiated agreements with the CSU can provide certification.
2. Transfer students are responsible for requesting certification of general education from their previous institution. The certifications are sent to CSUB’s Office of Admissions
3. The University also accepts the General Education Transfer Curriculum as satisfying its lower division requirements.
4. In unusual circumstances, transfer students may petition for exemption from specific general education requirements. Students wanting relief from a general education requirement contact the Division of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).
5. Some upper division students who have broken their enrollment and returned to the University experience a serious hardship with the new general education program. These students have an opportunity to appeal to the Academic Petitions Committee for relief. These appeals should be initiated with the Division of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

Foreign Language Proficiency -- Students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language. They can do so in one of the following ways:

1. Meeting the CSU admissions requirement for first time freshmen which requires completion of two years of high school coursework in the same language (for international students this is demonstrated by a high school diploma or equivalent in an non-English language)
2. Passing a CSUB administered foreign language waiver exam; or
3. Passing a CSUB Foreign Language course at the l0l or higher level.

The University requires students to demonstrate basic skills competency in a timely manner.

1. Students who begin their CSUB studies with less than 30 baccalaureate credit quarter units are required to:
1. Complete Area A2 within the first 45 baccalaureate credit quarter units at CSUB;
2. Complete Areas Al and A3 within the first 60 baccalaureate credit quarter units at CSUB;
3. Complete Area B4 within the first 75 baccalaureate credit quarter units at CSUB.
2. Students transferring with 30 or more baccalaureate credit quarter units are required to:
1. Complete Areas Al-A3 within the first 45 baccalaureate credit quarter units at CSUB;
2. Complete Area B4 within the first 60 baccalaureate credit quarter units at CSUB.

American Institutions Requirement -- The California Education Code requires that each student qualifying for graduation with a bachelor’s degree shall demonstrate competence in the areas of United States History and national, state and local government, including the rights and obligations of citizens.

Satisfaction of this requirement shall be met by no less than one course in United States History and one course in United States Government or by examinations administered respectively by the History (FT 301, 664-3079) and Political Science Departments (DDH B115, 664-2359). The course in United States Government must focus on both the United State Constitution and the state and local government of California. Students who have completed their US Government course at a non-California institution will not have satisfied the state and local government requirement and will be required to take an additional course or pass the waiver examination.

Courses that satisfy the United States History requirement include:

• HIST 231 Survey of US History to 1865
• HIST 232 Survey of US History Since 1865
• HIST 370 Early California
• HIST 371 Modern California
• Courses that satisfy the United States and state and local government requirement include:
• PLSI 101 American Government Politics
• INST 275 Administrative Processes in Government

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement -- In May 1976, the CSU Board of Trustees established a system wide policy that all degree candidates (bachelor’s and master’s) demonstrate upper division writing competency as part of the graduation requirement.

All students (undergraduate and graduate) who apply for a degree or a teaching credential must demonstrate upper division writing competency either by passing the university-wide Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement Examination or by achieving a grade of C or better in any of the following courses: COMM 304, 306, or 311, ENGL 304, 305, 310, or HIST 300. Undergraduates cannot complete this requirement until they achieve upper division status.

The university-wide competency examination, open to all students who have earned at least 90 quarter units of undergraduate college credit and have completed English 110 (the Basic Subjects requirement in English) with a grade of "D-" or higher, is given at least three times a year.

Information concerning dates and registration for the examination can be obtained from the Testing Office (Health Center, 664-3373).

Eligible students may attempt the exam as often as necessary.

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individual arrangements and accommodations for testing and course work will be made for handicapped students to meet the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement. These arrangements will be made in such a manner as to assure that the English competency of handicapped students be tested and not the limitations imposed by their disabilities.

Examination results will be mailed to each registrant who completes the examination. Results will be sent to the addresses registrants provide on the day of the examination.

Brochures with more information on the GWARE are available m the Testing Center, the Department of English or Communications, and in all deans’ offices.

Gender, Race and Ethnicity Requirement -- As part of its effort to assist its graduates to become well educated and be prepared to operate effectively in the contemporary society, the University requires those graduates to complete a course focusing on gender, race, and equity.

Equity requirement courses cannot satisfy either Area or Theme requirements.

The list of approved courses is published in the quarterly Class Schedule. It is also available in the Academic Information and Advising Center, the Undergraduate Studies Office, and relevant school dean and department offices. CSUB accepts equivalent and similar courses offered at other institutions of higher education.

Students with questions about this requirement should discuss them with their advisor or the Office of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251,664-3420).
 

GRADUATION PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

Application for Graduation -- Candidates for baccalaureate degrees to be awarded at the end of a regular term must file applications with the Evaluations Office (SA 104,664-2258) no later than the end of the second week of instruction of the quarter in which they expect to complete graduation requirements. Applications for degrees to be awarded at the end of a summer session should be completed and filed with the Evaluations Office before the end of the previous spring quarter. No application will be accepted for summer session degrees after the end of the first week of instruction of the regular summer session.

All students are urged to apply for graduation at least one full quarter before they plan to graduate, because a reply to the application may take six to eight weeks. They may thus be notified prior to the registration period for their last quarter of any deficiencies in graduation requirements.

Graduation Dates -- There are four graduation dates each year. They coincide with the last day of the final examination period in the fall, winter, and spring terms and with the last day of the final examination period for the second summer session.

Commencement -- Commencement ceremonies are held in June of each year. Undergraduates who complete their degree requirements during the Fall, Winter or Spring Quarters prior to June or the Summer Session immediately following the June Commencement are eligible to participate.

Provisional Post-Baccalaureate Credit -- Courses taken by a student during the quarter in which the degree is earned, that are not needed to fulfill degree requirements, can be recorded as provisional post-baccalaureate credit. The student’s request for this credit is part of the Application for Baccalaureate Degree. The student’s request for provisional post-baccalaureate credit may not be made retroactively. Units for any one course must be applied either wholly to the baccalaureate degree or wholly to provisional post-baccalaureate credit and may not be divided.

Graduation with Honors -- A student must have completed at least 60 letter-graded units of resident credit at CSUB to be eligible for graduation with honors. Honors are awarded if the student’s overall grade point average and CSUB grade point average both reach the following standard:
 

	3.3	-	3.59	cum laude
	3.6	-	3.89	magna cum laude
	3.9	-	4.0	summa cum laude

EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDIT *

After a person has been accepted for admission as an undergraduate, the Evaluations Office of Admissions and Records (SA 104, 664-2258) will evaluate any previous college work and issue an evaluation of transfer credit to the student and to the student’s major department. The evaluation remains valid as long as the student matriculates at the date specified and remains in continuous enrollment (page 66). These evaluations are conditional and are subject to during the first quarter that the student is in attendance; therefore, transfer students should discuss their evaluation in detail with their academic advisors to insure that all credit earned has been granted and that no error has been made.

Credit from a Four-Year College or University * -- The University will accept for full transfer credit any baccalaureate-oriented courses taken at a four-year accredited college or university in this country.

Credit from a Community College * -- The University will accept for full transfer credit all course work taken at a California community college which has been indicated by that college as designed or appropriate for baccalaureate credit. Community college credit is allowed to a maximum of 105 quarter (70 semester) units. Courses taken at a community college by a student who has already completed 105 units of community college work may be used to fulfill course requirements but do not carry unit credit towards total units required for the degree. No upper division credit may be allowed for courses from a community college.

California Articulation Number System -- CSUB participates in the CAN System. This system uses a common number to identify some of the transferable, lower division, introductory courses commonly taught within each academic discipline on California college campuses. The system assures students that CAN courses on one participating campus will be accepted «in lieu of» the comparable CAN courses on another participating campus. For example: CAN Economics 2 on one campus will be accepted for CAN Economics 2 on another participating campus. Each campus, however, retains its own numbering system.

In this catalog, the CAN designator is found at the end of the course description of each approved CAN course (e.g. CAN ANTH 2, CAN ECON 2).

For additional information contact the Division of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).

Certification of General Education -- Community colleges may certify through established procedures that a student has completed the California State University’s lower division general education requirements in one or more areas. Courses and examinations used to certify units must be baccalaureate level and have been completed at the certifying institution. However, any participating institution may report completion of courses or examinations taken at other participating institutions provided that all such courses and examinations would be certified by the institution offering them. Such courses and examinations shall be deemed to have been certified. The student should request the college to send the certification to the Evaluations Office of Admissions and Records at CSUB.

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum -- CSUB participates fully in the IGETC system. Students who have completed an IGETC program at a community college or other participating institution should ask the last institution attended to submit an IGETC completion form to the CSUB’s Records Office.

Credit from Non-Accredited Colleges * -- Credits earned in non-accredited colleges may be accepted upon petition by the student to the appropriate dean.

Credit for Extension, Correspondence, and DANTES Work --The University will accept for credit towards a baccalaureate degree, on the basis of evaluation of courses submitted on official transcripts, no more than 36 quarter units of credit earned through extension, correspondence, and/or DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support) courses.

Credit for Military Service -- Students with active military service of one year or more will receive 9 quarter units of lower division elective credit and additional units for specified service training and courses. A copy of service separation papers (service form DD-214) should be submitted to the Admissions Office during the admissions process.

Credit for Peace Corps Service -- Students with Peace Corps service of one year or more will receive 9 quarter units of lower division elective credit and additional units for training courses completed at an accredited college. Written certification by recognized authorities of service and training should be filed with the Admissions Office during the admissions process.

Subsequent Enrollment at Other Institutions -- Students enrolled at the University who wish to receive transfer credit for courses offered at other institutions should obtain prior approval of these courses from their school dean or the Dean of Undergraduate Studies before enrolling in such courses.
 

* Note:

Students who began their college curriculum in the fall of 1979 or thereafter will be limited to 8 units of credit in Physical Education 150 or equivalent activities courses which may be applied toward graduation.

ACADEMIC PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

Dean’s List -- A full-time, undergraduate student, carrying at least eight units of letter-graded work, who earns a GPA of 3.25 or above in an academic quarter will be placed on the Dean’s List.

Course Overload -- A student is normally permitted to enroll in a maximum of 19 units. A student with a CSUB grade point average 2.5 or above may request permission to carry more than 19 units per quarter by petition to the appropriate dean. A full-time student with a CSUB grade point average of 3.3 or better may carry extra courses without petition. Loads in excess of 19 units are not permitted for first-quarter CSUB students.

Declaration of Major by Undergraduates -- Students may declare a major or degree objective at any time after admission to CSUB. Normally the declaration of major is made at the time of application to the university. Students are required to declare after the completion of 90 units.

Students who want to declare or change their major complete a Declaration of Major form and turn it into the Records Office (SA 103, 664-2147).

Simultaneous Enrollment at CSUB and a Second Institution -- A student at CSUB who desires to enroll for concurrent work at another institution or in this university’s extension program may file a request with the Director of Admissions and Records (SA 107, 664-2160). No student will be permitted to receive credit toward graduation for a combination of courses taken at CSUB and elsewhere which total more than would have been approved in any one quarter under the University’s overload policy. A student desiring to combine CSUB and other work to a total that would require approval of a petition if all the work were taken at this university should submit a petition for overload prior to the time for such enrollment.

Concurrent Enrollment -- Concurrent enrollment in regular CSUB courses by nonmatriculated students is on a space available basis through the Division of Extended Studies. Courses carry extension credit and are limited to 36 quarter units toward a baccalaureate and 13 quarter units toward the master’s degree.

Class Schedule -- An official class schedule prepared each term by the University includes the registration schedule, procedure for registration, fees, classes offered by hours, and other pertinent registration information. The schedule is available in advance of registration each term, and copies may be purchased from the College Bookstore.

Class Meetings -- Classes will meet at the time and place indicated in the published Class Schedule except when a change is made to increase educational effectiveness or in response to the unavailability of the normal room or the regular instructor of the class. Except in cases of emergency, any changes will be announced prior to class meetings. Information on any rescheduled class session can be secured from the office of the appropriate dean.

Class Attendance -- Class attendance is expected of all students enrolled at the University. The instructor in each course sets the standard expected of students in this regard. When students are absent from classes, it is their responsibility to inform instructors of the reason for the absence and to arrange to make up missed class work and assignments. If a student is to be absent for the remainder of a term, withdrawal from the course or from the University should be initiated by the student in the Office of Admissions and Records (see WITHDRAWAL FROM UNIVERSITY). Where such absence or withdrawal is caused by illness, the student must report to the Health Service upon return to the University.

Course Numbering System
 

1- 99	Courses which carry no credit toward a degree or a credential.
100-199	Lower division courses designed as freshman level, but also open to other students.
200-299	Lower division courses designed as sophomore level, but also open to other students.
300-399	Upper division courses of junior and senior level, but may also be open to lower division students, which do not give graduate credit.
400-499	Upper division courses of junior and senior level, not open to lower division students, which may give post-baccalaureate or graduate credit.
500-599	Graduate courses also open to seniors and credential candidates.
600-699	Courses designed primarily for graduate students (may be restricted to graduate students).
700-799	Continuous enrollment courses designed for those students who have completed all requirements for the Master’s Degree except the thesis, project or examination, and who are not enrolled in any other course. These are offered in each Master’s program.
800-899	Courses graded in Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) designed for relicensure requirements; not applicable to a degree.
900-999	Courses designed for professional groups seeking vocational improvement or career development. Credit for these courses would not apply to degrees or credentials.

Grading System
 

	Grade Symbol		Explanation	Grade Points Per Quarter Unit
		A	Excellent	4.0
		A-		3.7
		B+		3.3
		B	Good	3.0
		B -		2.7
		C+		2.3
		C	Average	2.0
		C-		1.7
		D+		1.3
		D	Passing	1.0
		D-		0.7
		F	Failing	0
		W	Withdraw	0
		I	Incomplete	0
		CR	Credit	0
		NC	No Credit	0
		RD	Report Delayed	0
		AU	Audit	0
		SP	Satisfactory Progress	0
		U	Unauthorized Incomplete	0

Grade point averages are computed by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of units attempted. Only units and grade points earned by a student while enrolled at this University are used to compute resident grade point averages.

W (Withdraw) -- This symbol indicates that the student was permitted to drop the course after the third full week of classes. A course with a «W» grade is not counted as work attempted. It carries no connotation of quality of student’s performance and is not used in calculating grade point average or progress points. Withdrawals after the third week of classes and prior to the last three weeks of classes are permissible only for serious and compelling reasons. Permission to withdraw during this period is granted only with the approval of the instructor and the department chairman or school dean. All requests for permission to withdraw during this period and all approvals must be made in writing an prescribed forms which state the reasons for the withdrawal. Withdrawals are not permitted during the final three weeks of instruction except in cases such as accident or serious illness, where the cause of withdrawal is clearly beyond the student’s control and the assignment of an «Incomplete» is not practicable. Ordinarily withdrawals in this time period involve total withdrawal from the campus. They must be endorsed by the dean of students.

I (Incomplete) -- This symbol is recorded when a student has been doing satisfactory work in a course, but for unforeseen reasons judged appropriate by the instructor should be permitted additional time to complete the requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to bring pertinent information to the instructor and to reach agreement on the means by which the remaining course requirements will be satisfied. The instructor will submit an «Incomplete» notice and the symbol «I» will be entered on the student’s permanent record. A final grade is assigned upon completion and evaluation of the work agreed upon. Each incomplete grade must be replaced by the end of the subsequent term unless the instructor has set an earlier date or submits an Extension of Incomplete form setting a later date and stating the reasons for extending the time. An extension is to be no more than a year from the end of the term in which the Incomplete was incurred.

Students may not remove an «Incomplete» by re-enrolling in the course. An «Incomplete» remaining on the student’s permanent university record or an transcripts from other institutions after the expiration of the time limit for removal will automatically become an «F» or an «NC» and be counted as such in determining grade point averages and progress points. If a student subsequently completes a course which is recorded as «Incomplete» on a transcript from another institution, it is the student’s responsibility to submit a corrected official transcript and to make the request for credit from the Office of Admissions. «Incompletes» earned in summer session must be completed in the next quarter of resident study.

SP (Satisfactory Progress) -- The «SP» symbol is used in connection with courses, such as the master’s thesis and certain modularized courses, which may be designed to extend beyond one academic term. The symbol indicates that work in progress has been evaluated as satisfactory to date but that the assignment of a precise grade must await the completion of additional course work. Cumulative enrollment in units attempted may not exceed the total number applicable to the student’s educational objective. Work is to be completed within a stipulated time period. This may not exceed one year except for graduate degree theses’ for which the time may be up to two years but may not exceed the overall time limit for completion of all master’s degree requirements. Any extension of time limit must receive prior authorization by the appropriate school dean.

U (Unauthorized Incomplete) -- The symbol «U» indicates that an enrolled student did not withdraw from the course but failed to complete course requirements. It is used when, in the opinion of the instructor, completed assignments or course activities or both were insufficient to make normal evaluation of academic performance possible. For purposes of grade point average and progress point computation this symbol is equivalent to an «F.»

CR, NC (Credit, No-Credit) -- These symbols are used in courses where letter grades are not deemed appropriate.

A student desiring to enroll in a course on an optional credit, no-credit basis must obtain from the Records Office (SA 103, 833-2133) the appropriate form, which requires the advisor’s signature and, if a student is requesting permission to take more than one course in a single term on an optional credit, no-credit basis, the signature of the appropriate school dean.

Students may change their enrollment among credit, no-credit grading and letter grading up to census date which is the 15th instructional day. A grade of «CR» is awarded for work of «C» or better; the grade «NC» is awarded for the grade of C- or below.

Courses taken on an optional credit, no-credit basis may not be counted toward major or minor, concentration, or cognate requirements for graduation.

Credit, no-credit registration is also used for all students enrolled in most courses numbered 0-99, not counting toward graduation, and in some special courses such as Music 423, Individual Instruction, where letter grades are not deemed appropriate. Ten units of credit, no-credit course work can be used in meeting the general education requirements.

Up to a maximum of 45 units of credit, no-credit course work completed at CSUB may be counted toward a baccalaureate.

Au (Audit) -- Admitted students may file a request with the Office of Admissions and Records (SS 105, 833-2123) to audit a course. An auditor does not receive baccalaureate credit for the audited course. Auditors pay the same registration fees as other students and may not change their registration to obtain cred* after the last day to add a course. Likewise students registered for credit may not change to audit status after the last day to add a class. Auditors are not permitted to take examinations in the course. A grade of Au for an audited course is posted on a student’s permanent record if, in the opinion of the instructor, the student has attended enough class meetings to receive a grade of «AU»; otherwise, a «W» is recorded.

Grade Change Policy -- A change in letter grade can be approved by the department chair only in the case of a declared clerical error. The definition of clerical error is an error made by the instructor or by an assistant in grade estimating or posting. Under no circumstances, except for completion of work when «I» was issued or through the Student Academic Grievance Procedures, may a grade change be made as the result of work completed or presented following the close of a grading period.

Instructor Initiated Drop Policy -- If a class is full and has a waiting list, the instructors of such classes have the right to request that students be administratively dropped from the class by the end of the second week of the term if:

1. The student has not attended for three consecutive class sessions during the first two weeks of the term; or
2. The student does not contact the instructor to arrange alternate plans.

Retroactive Withdrawal -- After the date upon which grades are due at the Records Office, any request for a retroactive withdrawal will be treated as a change of grade. The following additional conditions shall apply an assigned grade may be changed to a «W» only if

1. the request would have been approved if it had been filed during the term;
2. there is verification that the student was unable to file the request in a timely manner because of serious illness or absence from campus beyond the student’s control; and
3. no more than twelve months has elapsed since the end of the term in which the course was taken.

Repeating Courses -- CSUB does not limit the number of times a course can be retaken. However, only the units from the first enrollment count toward the total required for the degree. Certain course (e.g. music groups) do permit the units from each enrollment to count toward the degree. Normally when any course is repeated a t CSUB, all grades are considered in computing grade point averages. The exception to this practice is explained below in Academic Renewal.

Academic Renewal

Removal of Previous Terms -- In exceptional circumstances an undergraduate student may be granted permission to have up to one year of undergraduate coursework, taken at least five years earlier, disregarded from all considerations associated with requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree. This policy does not apply to graduate students.

To qualify for academic renewal an undergraduate must demonstrate by his/her academic performance after returning to CSUB that the coursework to be removed is not reflective of his/her ability. Academic renewal is only used to assist a student to graduate (i.e., to reach a cumulative 2.00 GPA). For information, contact office of the registrar (664-2123).

Replacement of a Grade through Repetition -- Students do have the right to replace grades of «C-» or below by repeating the course at CSUB and filing a Repetition of a Course Petition. All grades will remain on the transcript but only the new grade will be used in computing the GPA. The petition is available in the Records Office. It can be filed a t any time and does not require any approvals. Students have the right to replace the grades from 20 units of coursework. The coursework for which students want to replace grades may have been taken at CSUB or some other institution. This policy does not apply to graduate students.

Changes in Rules and Policies -- Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should note that laws, rules, and policies change from time to time and that these changes may alter the information contained in this publication. Changes may come in the form of statutes enacted by the Legislature, rules and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees of The California State University, by the Chancellor or designee of The California State University, or by the President or designee of the institution. Further, it is not possible in a publication of this size to include all of the rules, policies and other information which pertain to the student, the institution, and The California State University. More current or complete information may be obtained from the appropriate department, school, or administrative office.

Nothing in this catalog shall be construed, operate as, or have the effect of an abridgment or a limitation of any rights, powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of The California State University, the Chancellor of The California State University, or the President of the campus. The Trustees, the Chancellor, and the President are authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal rules and policies which apply to students. This catalog does not constitute a contract or the terms and conditions of a contract between the student and the institution or The California State University. The relationship of the student to the institution is one governed by statute, rules, and policy adopted by the Legislature, the Trustees, the Chancellor, the President and their duly authorized designees.
 

SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

Students’ academic standing is determined by the quality of their performance and progress toward their objective. Academic status is determined by a progress point scale based on the grade point computation for letter grades, augmented by the assignment of two progress points per unit for the CR grade (see page 72).

Good Standing -- Good standing indicates that a student is eligible to continue in attendance and is not under academic disqualification or disciplinary suspension from the University.

Probation of Undergraduate Students -- Undergraduate students are subject to academic probation if in any quarter their cumulative grade point average in all college work attempted or in their CSUB cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0. For graduate students, the minimum grade point average is 3.0. Students on probation are eligible to continue attendance at the University. Undergraduate students go off academic probation when their cumulative grade point average in all University work attempted and the cumulative grade point average at the University are 2.0 or higher.

A student may be placed an administrative-academic probation by the appropriate dean upon the recommendation of the student’s advisor, for the following reasons:

1. Withdrawal from all or a substantial number of courses in two successive or any three quarters.
2. Repeated failure to progress toward the stated degree objective or other program objective.
3. Failure to comply, after due notice, with an academic requirement or regulation which is routine for all students or defined group of students.

Academic Dismissal of Undergraduate Students -- Undergraduate students on academic probation are subject to academic dismissal when:

1. As a lower division student (less than 90 quarter units completed) they fall 15 or more grade points below a 2.0 average in all units attempted or in all units attempted at the University.
2. As a junior (90-134 quarter units completed) they fall 9 or more grade points below a 2.0 average in all units attempted or in all units attempted at the University.
3. As a senior (135 or more quarter units completed) they fall 6 or more grade points below a 2.0 average in all units attempted or in all units at the University.

1. The conditions for removal of administrative-academic probation are not met within the period specified.
2. They become subject to academic probation while on administrative-academic probation.
3. They become subject to administrative-academic probation for the same or similar reasons more than once.

Readmission of Dismissed Undergraduate Students -- Students dismissed for academic reasons will ordinarily be considered for readmission only when they have satisfied one of the following conditions:

1. If the students were in the lower division (completed fewer than 90 quarter units), took college work elsewhere, or in CSUB summer session or extension and
1. brought their total college work completed to 90 or more quarter units with an overall grade point average of «C» or better, with recent work clearly indicating capability of performing college work with above average achievement, or
2. earned college credits elsewhere, or in CSUB summer session or extension, attaining at least a «B» average in not less than 15 quarter units.
2. If the students were in the upper division (completed 90 quarter units or more), and
1. earned college credit elsewhere, or in CSUB summer session or extension, attaining at least a «B» average in not less than 9 quarter units, or
2. remained absent from the university for at least one year, during which time they should have sought to remedy the conditions that may have contributed to their scholastic difficulty.

Students dismissed for academic-administrative reasons who apply for readmission will have their applications considered by the Committee on Academic Petitions. Students interested in having the Committee consider their request should contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies (EDUC 251, 664-3420).
 

STUDENT CLASSIFICATIONS

Class Level
 

Freshman	to 44 1/2 quarter units
Sophomore	45 to 89 1/2 quarter units
Junior	90 to 134 1/2 quarter units
Senior	135 or more quarter units
Post-Baccalaureate	Possesses acceptable baccalaureate or advanced degree; not admitted to a graduate degree curriculum.
Graduate	Approved candidate for master’s degree or admitted to a graduate degree curriculum.

Quarter Unit: A quarter unit of credit normally represents no less than one hour of class work and two or more hours of outside study per week for one quarter. One and one-half (1 1/2) quarter units are equivalent to one (1) semester unit of credit. One quarter unit is equivalent to 2/3 semester unit of credit.

Admission Status

Pre-Baccalaureate/General
 

Final	Met all admission requirements
Probational	Admitted with scholastic deficiency
Conditional	Permitted to register pending official verification of final admission status
Extension	Permitted to register for extension course work only
Summer	Permitted to register for summer session course work only

Post-Baccalaureate
 

Unclassified	Holds an acceptable baccalaureate degree or has completed equivalent academic preparation, or admitted by «Special Action»
Classified	Admitted for the purpose of enrolling in a particular post-baccalaureate credential or certificate program, subject to prerequisites

Graduate
 

Conditional	Admitted to an authorized graduate degree curriculum, but has deficiencies in prerequisite preparation which must be removed
Classified	Admitted to an authorized graduate degree curriculum and has met all conditions of classification

Registration Status
 

Continuing	Student enrolled in regular programs in last quarter, or a student resuming studies after an absence of no more than two consecutive quarters
Former	Returning student who has not registered in three previous consecutive terms
New	Student who is registering in a regular term for the first time

Full-Time

1. For fee purposes, students registering for more than 6 quarter units of credit
2. For certification under the Veterans’ Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-358), undergraduate students registering for 12 quarter units or more of credit
3. For all other purposes, undergraduate students registering for 12 quarter units or more of credit

Students registering for less than 12 quarter units of credit, except as noted above.
 

POLICIES ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS

Nondiscrimination Policies

Race, Color, or National Origin -- The California State University complies with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program of The California State University.

Students who believe they have experienced discrimination should contact Dr. Willis Hill, the campus Ombudsman (HC 13, 664-3366).

Sex -- The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Title D of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, and the administrative regulations adopted thereunder prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities operated by California State University, Bakersfield. Such programs and activities include admission of students and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX to programs and activities of California State University, Bakersfield may be referred to Vice President for Administrative Services (664-2287), the campus officer assigned the administrative responsibility of reviewing such matters or to the Regional Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Region 9, 50 UN Plaza, Room 239, San Francisco, California 94102.

The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.

Sexual Harassment -- Sexual harassment is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as well as under CSU Executive Order 345. California State University, Bakersfield is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which faculty, staff, and students work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and unconstrained academic interchange. In the university environment, all faculty, staff, and students are entitled to be treated on the basis of their qualifications, competence, and accomplishments without regard to gender. Individuals are entitled to benefit from university programs and activities without being discriminated against on the basis of their sex. Sexual harassment violates university policy, seriously threatens the academic environment, and is illegal. The policy on campus is to eliminate sexual harassment and to provide prompt and equitable relief to the extent possible.

Sexual harassment includes such behavior as sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed toward an employee, student, or applicant when one or more of the following circumstances are present:

• Submission to or toleration of the conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of appointment, employment, admission, or academic evaluation;
• Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for a personnel decision or an academic evaluation affecting an individual;
• The conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an employee’s work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse working environment;
• The conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with a student’s academic performance, creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive or otherwise adverse learning environment, or adversely affecting any student.

Formal complaints alleging sexual harassment of employees or applicants for employment should be made to the Director of Personnel Services, Administration 108, 664-2266. Complaints involving sexual harassment of students should be made to the Ombudsman, located in the Counseling Center, Health Services 13, 664-3366. Such complaints will be investigated without delay in accordance with university procedures and appropriate action taken.

Disability -- The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the regulations adopted thereunder and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit such discrimination. The coordinator of Disabled Services has been designated to coordinate the efforts of California State University, Bakersfield to comply with these Acts in its implementing regulations. Inquiries concerning compliance may be addressed to this person at the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (661) 664-3360; TDD (661) 664-4263.

Student Academic Grievance -- A student has the right to grieve an academic sanction imposed by a faculty. The grievances can concern only two types of sanctions; they are allegations of academic dishonesty and an assigned final course grade.

The grievance must be pursued according to the University’s Student Academic Grievance procedures. Copies are available in the School deans’ offices, the Vice President of Student Services’ Office, and most other academic administration office.

Group grievances are not permitted. The University presumes the correctness of final course grades. It is the responsibility of a student appealing an assigned grade to demonstrate otherwise.

Student Non-Academic Grievance -- A student also has the right to grieve other University actions. Non-academic grievances may be brought against the actions or decisions of faculty, administrators, or staff for failure to adhere to written campus policies or for procedures or actions that constitute arbitrary, capricious, or unequal application of those procedures. A student wishing to file a grievance should consult the Student Non-Academic Grievance Procedure. Copies of the procedure are available in the Office of the Vice President of Student Services and the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.