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Publication Policy

The 2008-09 Undergraduate / Graduate Catalog is an official publication of Texas Tech University.The annual catalog is published each summer and its provisions apply during the following academic year, September through August. New students who register at the university for the first time during a summer session are subject to the degree requirements set forth in the catalog effective for the upcoming fall semester. Those degree requirements expire at the end of the summer session of the seventh academic year after publication.

Acceptance of registration by Texas Tech University and admission to any educational program of the university does not constitute a contract or warranty that the university will continue indefinitely to offer the program in which a student is enrolled. The university expressly reserves the right to change, phase out, or discontinue any program.

The listing of courses contained in this university catalog is by way of announcement only and shall not be regarded as an offer of contract. The university expressly reserves the right to (1) add or delete courses from its offerings; (2) change times or locations of courses or programs; (3) change academic calendars without notice; (4) cancel any course for insufficient registration; or (5) revise or change rules, charges, fees, schedules, courses, requirements for degrees, and any other policy or regulation affecting students, including, but not limited to, evaluation standards, whenever the same is considered to be in the best interests of the university.

Students who enter a degree program within the university in the academic year of this catalog generally may expect to follow the graduation requirements set forth in this catalog by the relevant college or degree-granting entity. Because the faculty reserves the right to change graduation requirements, students should meet with their academic advisor regularly to be certain that they are aware of any changes in graduation requirements that may apply to them. Although faculty, academic advisors, and staff members are available to assist students, each student is responsible for knowing and following the academic rules, regulations, guidelines, and timelines of the university and the appropriate academic degree program.

Courses to be offered during any semester or summer term are announced prior to the registration period for that semester or term in the form of an online class schedule that can be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/OfficialPublications/ClassSchedule.html.
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Mission Statement

Committed to teaching and the advancement of knowledge, Texas Tech University, a comprehensive public research university, provides the highest standards of excellence in higher education, fosters intellectual and personal development, and stimulates meaningful research and service to humankind.
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Student Conduct

Responsible citizenship among college students includes honesty and integrity in class work; regard for the rights of others; and respect for local, state, and federal laws as well as campus standards. Specific standards concerning the rights and responsibilities of students and registered student organizations at Texas Tech are contained in the “Code of Student Conduct” and Student Handbook. Students are expected to become thoroughly familiar with and abide by these standards. The “Code of Student Conduct” and Student Handbook may be obtained from the Office of Student Judicial Programs, 020 Student Union, 806.742.1714, or online at www.studentaffairs.ttu.edu or www.depts.ttu.edu/studentjudicialprograms.
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Equal Opportunity Policy

Texas Tech University is open to all persons eligible for admission as students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or Vietnam Era or Special Disabled Veteran status. All students admitted to the university are treated without discrimination in regard to their participation in university educational programs or activities. The university is an equal opportunity employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or Vietnam Era or Special Disabled Veteran status in regard to employment or during the course of employment in the institution. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in its educational programs. Any student with inquiries or complaints concerning Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 should contact Student Disability Services, 335 West Hall, 806.742.2405.
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Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities will find numerous programs designated to coordinate academic accommodations and promote access to every phase of university life. Such programming is coordinated through Student Disability Services.

SDS personnel oversee and coordinate programs to ensure accessibility on an individual basis to students with disabilities. Texas Tech strives to provide these students with equal access to a college education and support in adjusting to the college experience.

Prospective and current students interested in receiving more information regarding programs for students with disabilities should contact Student Disability Services, 335 West Hall, 806.742.2405 or visit online at www.studentaffairs.ttu.edu/sds.
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DARS–Division for Blind Services

A Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services–Division for Blind Services office is located on the Texas Tech University campus. Educational and vocational rehabilitation services are available for blind and visually impaired students. For detailed information concerning DBS services, contact Sue Ann Hansford, VR Counselor, TTU Library, Suite 303, 806.742.2253, or sueann.hansford@dars.state.tx.us.
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Accrediting Organizations

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status of Texas Tech University may be directed to the following:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
404.679.4501

• AACSB­ International
• Accreditation Commission for Dietetics Education
• Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
• Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Association of Museums
• American Association of Petroleum Land Management
• American Bar Association
• American Chemical Society
• American Nurses Credentialing Center
• American Psychological Association
• American Society of Landscape Architects (Landscape Architectural Accrediting Board)
• American Society of Mammalogists
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Association for Access Merit and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, Intl.
• Association of American Law Schools
• Texas Board of Nursing
• The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
• Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
• Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Council for Interior Design Accreditation
• Council on Rehabilitation Education
• Council on Social Work Education
• Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• National Architectural Accrediting Board
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• National Association of Schools of Music
• National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
• National Association of Schools of Theatre
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• National Council on Family Relations
• National Science Teachers Association
• Society for Range Management
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• State Board for Educator Certification
• Supreme Court of Texas
• Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
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