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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
This
section of the catalog summarizes many of the
academic policies and procedures which will apply
to the student during his or her undergraduate
years at UND. Particularly important are the
passages describing the University’s general
education program. Since institutional policies
may change between catalog publication dates,
students are encouraged to consult with their
academic adviser whenever appropriate. Students
with questions also should request information
from their academic department, the dean’s
office of their college, and the various administrative
offices on campus.
Before utilizing the information found in this
catalog, it may be useful to review the following
basic patterns of undergraduate education at
the University of North Dakota.
The student’s place in the University organization. New
students are admitted, according to the major
they wish to pursue, to one of UND’s undergraduate
degree granting colleges (e.g., Arts and Sciences).
All students who have an “undecided” major
will receive assistance from the Office of Student
Academic Services. Once a student declares a
major they will be enrolled in one of the undergraduate
degree granting colleges. Each college is made
up of a group of academic departments and/or
program areas (e.g., history). Courses in the
student’s major will normally be taken
in a specific department, although UND offers
many interdisciplinary majors as well. It should
be noted that course work in one’s major
field normally makes up only a fraction of the
total credits required for graduation (typically
about one-fourth). Thus, throughout their undergraduate
days, students have the opportunity to take courses
in many departments outside their home college.
Indeed, this diversity is one of the advantages
of attending a multipurpose university such as
UND.
As an institution of higher education, the university
is committed to ongoing assessment of student
learning at all levels and in all programs. Assessment
of student learning is essential in order for
the university to improve educational programs
and the experiences of students. Students are
urged to respond positively when asked to participate
in assessment activities. Students are also encouraged
to collaborate in the planning and development
of assessment activities and to make suggestions
for improvements.
University, college and departmental
requirements. Undergraduate
students must meet three sets of requirements
to graduate from the University of North Dakota:
(1) University graduation requirements, (2) requirements
of the UND college or school granting the student’s
degree, and (3) the requirements of the student’s
major department or program area.
Which catalog to use. The graduation
requirements of the University and its colleges,
schools, and departments, as published in the
catalog in effect at the beginning of the first
semester the student is enrolled at the University,
are those which must be met for completion of
an undergraduate degree program. Subsequent changes
in requirements, as published in the catalog
or amended by the University Senate and the Board
of Higher Education, may be substituted at the
option of the students. The faculty reserves
the right to make changes in curricula at any
time when in its judgment such changes are for
the best interests of the students. Courses listed
in this catalog are subject to change through
normal academic channels. New courses and changes
in existing course work are initiated by the
responsible departments or programs and are approved
by the appropriate dean and college or school
curriculum committee, the University Curriculum
Committee, the University Senate, the Vice President
for Academic Affairs, and the Board of Higher
Education.
Advisement. The University encourages
continuing communication between faculty and
students to enhance the advisement process. The
student has final responsibility to meet the
stated requirements for the degree sought, as
listed in the appropriate catalog or bulletin. Every student is held accountable for complying
with the information contained in this catalog
and the Schedule of Courses for each term. Registration
is the student’s personal responsibility.
Advisement Philosophy Statement. Academic
Advising is an integral component of undergraduate
education at the University of North Dakota.
The focus of all academic advising is to assist
students in taking responsibility for developing
meaningful educational plans which are compatible
with their potential and with their career and
life goals. It is a decision-making process by
both student and academic adviser. The sharing
of information occurs in a caring and comfortable
environment which promotes responsible and appropriate
academic choices. Through a quality advising
process, academic advisers strive to facilitate
a successful academic experience for students.
See the UND website at: www.und.edu for more
information.
DEGREES GRANTED
The University of North Dakota offers both undergraduate
and graduate courses of study leading to degrees
in many academic disciplines. See the section
of undergraduate majors and minors for specific
listings. Curricula for specific majors will
be found in the Courses of Instruction section
of this catalog.
See the section about the Graduate School in
this catalog for a description of graduate degrees
and a listing of the fields of study open to
graduate students. Sections of the graduate professional
Schools of Law and Medicine also are included.
The two professional schools publish separate
bulletins, which are available upon request. |
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