Course Catalogue 2012-2013 - University of Maine at Presque Isle

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g e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o nAdmissionsStatement of PrincipleThe University of Maine at Presque Isle(UMPI) invites applications for admissionfrom academically qualified students of allages and backgrounds. The academic credentialsand life experience of each applicantare considered on an individual basis.The University prefers that all applicantshave a college preparatory backgroundand show other indications of ability tosucceed in college.Campus VisitsThe Admissions Office strongly encouragesapplicants to visit the campus. Duringthe visit the student will have anopportunity to speak with an admissionsstaff member, tour the campus, meet withcurrently enrolled students, talk with afaculty member, talk with a financial aidstaff member, and sit in on a class. Visitscan be arranged by calling the AdmissionsOffice at 207.768-9532.Application Procedures for all Students✓ Each applicant for admission is requiredto submit a completed Universityof Maine System Application Form accompaniedby a $ 40 non-refundable applicationfee (U.S. funds). Applicantsshould apply electronically on-line atwww.umpi.edu and can pay by credit cardon-line when applying. Each applicantmust arrange for the forwarding of secondaryschool transcripts to the AdmissionsOffice.✓ Applicants with a record of attendanceat a post-secondary institution mustrequest the forwarding of their officialtranscripts from each institution attendedfor all work undertaken.✓ Letters of recommendation and abrief essay are required from traditionalage students just graduating from highschool. Recommendations and an essaymay be required from all other students.Required DepositsUpon acceptance, all students are requiredto pay a $ 50 tuition deposit. ResidenceHall students must submit a $ 100deposit with their signed room and boardcontract. The tuition deposit is credited tothe student’s first semester bill. The $ 100deposit for room and board is held for lostkeys and room damage. At the end of theacademic year, the deposit less charges(damages and unreturned keys) will be refunded.A deposit equal to one month’srent will be required for family housing.This deposit will be due at the time housingis assigned.ReadmissionDegree students who have withdrawnfrom UMPI and who have not attendedany post-secondary school since withdrawingmay return to degree study by applyingthrough the Admissions Office, using aspecial readmission application form.There is no application fee for readmission.Students seeking readmission to the Universitymust be in good academic standingat the time of application.Students who have taken a course orcourses from another post-secondaryschool following withdrawal must applyfor regular admission through the AdmissionsOffice.Application of Credits from PriorEnrollmentUpon re-admittance, courses that aremore than seven years old will not automaticallybe applied to the major. Acourse-by-course analysis will be made bythe appropriate department to determinewhether the course content is still appropriateand meets program requirements.The Admission Decision✓ Applicants are evaluated for admissionon the following criteria: (a) strength ofhigh school academic curriculum andgrades achieved; (b) rank in class; and (c)academic and personal recommendations.✓ UMPI operates on a rolling admissionpolicy. Applicants are notified of the admissiondecision a short time after it hasbeen made.✓Admission to the University is contingentupon the satisfactory completion ofall secondary school and post-secondaryschool courses in progress when the acceptanceis given.✓ The University reserves the right torescind the acceptance of any applicant.✓ Freshmen, transfer and readmitted studentsare accepted by the University for eitherthe fall or spring semester.Regular Admission Standards forTwo-Year and Four-Year ProgramsCandidates must be graduates of approvedsecondary schools or hold a HighSchool Equivalency Diploma or GED certificate.The following program at the secondaryschool level is recommended for regularadmission:High School Preparation(college track)UnitsEnglish 4Mathematics 3Science with lab 2Social Studies 3Electives 2Foreign Language 2TOTAL 16InterviewsStudents whose previous work does notqualify them for regular admission may beasked to come to campus for an interview.This interview consists of meeting with arepresentative from the Admissions Office,Student Support Services, and a facultymember in the student’s area of interest.The interview will give the student an opportunityto discuss his or her overall academicrecord and why he or she is readyfor the college experience. The faculty andstaff members involved in the interviewwill ask questions pertaining to the student’srecord for the purpose of making adecision on admissibility. If admitted, certainrequirements may be added to thestudent’s program or certain restrictionsplaced upon it.Transfer PolicyFrom within the University of MaineSystemAn internal transfer student is defined asa transfer student whose most recent collegiatework has been within the Universityof Maine System.2 university of maine at presque isle ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ Nor th of Ordinar y
g e n e r a l i n f o r m a t i o nAdmissionscontinuedProspective internal transfer students mustsubmit an application, $ 40 application fee,and official transcripts from all previouslyattended colleges and universities, includingthose within the University of MaineSystem. A high school transcript or officialGED score report is also required.Internal transfer students who are ingood standing at another school withinthe University of Maine System will be acceptedat UMPI.In general, the following guidelines areused. Students whose transcripts indicatethey are not in good standing (i.e., on probation,suspension, or dismissal) will notbe admitted to a degree program at UMPI,but may attend as a non-degree student.Non-degree students may be accepted foradmission after taking nine credits atUMPI and achieving a 2.00 grade pointaverage.From outside the University of MaineSystemUMPI encourages the admission ofqualified transfer students from regionallyaccredited two- and four-year colleges. Applicantsmust have a minimum of a 2.00grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).Transfer credit is generally awarded forcourses in which a grade of C– or abovehas been earned.Transfer applicants must submit officialtranscripts from all colleges attended,along with an official transcript from thehigh school from which they graduated.An official evaluation of transfer creditswill be given to students after they havebeen accepted.Applicants will not be considered for admissionto UMPI for the semester immediatelyfollowing their dismissal fromanother institution. Such students can,however, enroll as non-degree students forone semester.Evaluation of Transfer CreditTransfer students receive an official transcriptanalysis from the Registrar after thereceipt of final official transcripts. Studentswill receive information so thatarrangements can be made for the reviewand planning of their programs with theiracademic advisor.Admission Standards for SelectedProgramsThe Medical Laboratory Technology,Physical Therapist Assistant, Social Work,and Athletic Training Programs are governedby enrollment limitations and notall applicants can be accepted. Applicantsare selected on an individual basis, andspecific requirements must be met to beconsidered for admission.A high school diploma or its equivalentis required of all applicants.Students should be in the upper third oftheir high school class. The following collegepreparatory curriculum is the minimumrequirement:High School PreparationUnitsEnglish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Biology includes lab component . . .1Chemistry and Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Mathematics college prep . . . . . . . . .2Social Studies minimum . . . . . . . . .1Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Persons interested in applying for theseprograms who do not meet the abovelisted entrance requirements are invited tocontact the Admissions Office. Assistancewill be provided in identifying methods toobtain the necessary courses required forapplication.International StudentsStudents who are citizens of other countriesare welcomed at UMPI and are encouragedto apply for admission. In orderto comply with University admission policiesand regulations of the Immigration &Naturalization Service of the UnitedStates, students from other countries needfulfill the following requirements:1) Completed Application for Admission;2) Official high school transcripts (Transcriptsneed to be translated into Englishequivalency if not in English.);3) Official college transcripts, if applicable.Non-United States transcripts shouldbe evaluated and translated into Englishequivalency at one of the following agencies:a.) Center for Educational Documentation,PO Box 199, Boston, MA02117, (617) 338-7171; b.) World EducationServices, Inc., PO Box 5087, NewYork, NY 10113-0745, (212) 966-6311;4) Take TOEFL exam in home country.A minimum score of 197 computerbased/530paper-based, and 71 internetbasedis required in order to be consideredfor admission. Students may be admittedwith a TOEFL lower than 530 if acceptableproficiency in English can be demonstrated.UMPI also accepts IELTS with ascore of 6.0. Students who come fromEnglish-speaking countries can have thisrequirement waived.Canadian/American Border ExchangeProgramUMPI, recognizing the cultural and academicbenefits brought to its campus byCanadian students, offers a tuition policythat encourages study by Canadians. Tuitionis calculated at the University’sin-state tuition rate plus 50 percent, Americanfunds.Articulation Agreements withCanadian UniversitiesUMPI has articulation agreements withthree Canadian universities whereby theirstudent may earn a degree at UMPI toqualify for Teacher Certification in Maine,Nova Scotia, and/or New Brunswick. Studentsenrolled at St. Mary’s University,Mt. Allison University, or KingswoodUniversity are eligible to participate andbenefits include: international experience;opportunity to be certified as a teacher inboth Maine and Nova Scotia/NewBrunswick; a reduced tuition rate for studentswho are Canadian; conditional earlyadmission for all qualified applicants;waiver of application fees at UMPI; andcompletion of student teaching in manylocations, including Asia, South America,Europe, and China.Students must complete an undergraduatedegree at one of these sending univer-Nor th of Ordinar y ✩ catalogue 2012-2013 ✩ university of maine at presque isle3
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