Graduate Catalog
(This catalog is a record of graduate
programs, courses, policies, staff and facilities through June 1,
2010.)
Note to Readers
Freedom of Thought and Expression
Civil Rights
Disabilities Accessibility
A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse. UW-L offers numerous graduate programs,
many of which have a counterpart among the approximately 80
undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations. We are proud
of our innovation and the opportunities provided for close
interaction with excellent faculty through coursework, research,
independent studies, internships, and numerous other
experiences. Our focus is on delivery of high quality
experiences that prepare individuals for current and future
positions in an ever-changing global environment.
Each of the three colleges that comprise the university - the
College of Business Administration, the College of Science and
Health, and the College of Liberal Studies - offers graduate
programs. Through Continuing Education and Extension, we are
able to expand our reach into the communities of the region and
state, offering many courses, programs, and degrees where
individuals can benefit from what we have to offer while not
having to come to campus.
The graduate faculty and I are committed to providing high quality, innovative, and challenging opportunities for your personal and professional growth and development. We offer a learning environment that places you at the leading edge of your field and prepares you for continued success. We look forward to your joining us as we learn, grow, and change together. Visit our Web site at www.uwlax.edu/graduate.
Sincerely,
Vijendra K. Agarwal, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs
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Note to Readers
This catalog does not establish or constitute a contract
between UW-La Crosse and its students. Instead, it provides
descriptive and summary information outlining university rules,
policies, regulations, course listings, and degree programs. It
is important for students to become acquainted with UW-L
requirements and regulations, and to continue to keep informed
about them while they are enrolled.
In compiling our catalog, we have used the most current and
accurate information available to us at this time. However, we
reserve the right to change any of the information in this
catalog at any time and without giving prior notice. When the UW
System or UW-L campus deletes or revises any of the information
in this catalog, the changes take effect as soon as it is
appropriate. At times, changes are applicable to all students
regardless of which catalog they are following.
Freedom of Thought and Expression
The faculty and administration of the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse believe that it is the task of the
university to make people safe for ideas, not to make ideas safe
for people. Beyond formal lectures and laboratory experiences,
the University provides opportunities for the presentation of
diverse views to stimulate thought and discussion in the
University community. It is the responsibility of the University
to strive, over a period of time, to attain a diversified
presentation of ideas by people who are engaged in research and
social dialogue. Thus, the University seeks to increase student
exposure to the ever-expanding world of ideas. In a democratic
society we can do no less. The appearance of any particular
speaker on campus implies neither approval nor disapproval by
the administration or the faculty of what that speaker says.
Civil Rights
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is totally committed to
providing equal education and employment opportunity regardless
of gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy,
marital or parental status. Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of
gender in any educational program or activity receiving federal
financial assistance by way of grant, contract or loan. Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is similar in its prohibition of
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American
Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibit discrimination on the basis of
physical or mental handicap. Equal educational opportunity
includes: admission, recruitment, extracurricular programs and
activities, housing facilities, access to course offerings,
counseling and testing, financial assistance, employment, health
and insurance services, and athletics. Sexual harassment is a
form of sex discrimination that is unlawful and contrary to the
fundamental standards of a university community. All grievances,
questions or requests for information should be referred to the
Affirmative Action Officer, 132 Graff Main Hall.
Disability Accessibility
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability. Ongoing efforts are
being made to ensure that facilities and programs are accessible
to all students with disabilities. All students must identify
and present documentation (no older than three years) of their
disabilities to the Disability Resources Services office in
order to receive ongoing accommodations.