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| www.asu.edu/copp | Anne L. Schneider, Ph.D., Dean |
The faculty in the College of Public Programs offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate course work, both on and off campus, to full- and part-time students. Each academic unit of the college not only assumes responsibility in preparing its own majors, but provides a variety of service courses for the rest of the university. The college is committed to providing excellence in teaching, research, and public service. Consequently, the units work closely with numerous public, quasi-public, and private agencies at the national, regional, state, and local levels.
The College of Public Programs is composed of eight academic units, each administered by a chair or director:
The general administration of the college is the responsibility of the dean, who is responsible to the university president through the senior vice president and provost. For more information, visit the college’s Web site at www.asu.edu/copp.
Freshmen and Transfers. Individuals interested in admission to an undergraduate program in the College of Public Programs should refer to Undergraduate Enrollment, “Undergraduate Admission.” Those who meet the minimum university admission requirements will be admitted to the undergraduate academic unit of the college as a preprofessional in that respective academic unit.
Professional Status Admission Requirements. Entry to any undergraduate academic unit of the college with professional status requires
The academic units may also have additional requirements.
Most upper-division courses in the college are not open to preprofessional students. Preprofessionals should check the catalog information in their major fields to determine any course enrollment restrictions.
Students should refer to the section of the catalog and advising documents with reference to their preferred areas of study for specialized departmental retention requirements and/or continued enrollment in their major courses.
Transfer Credit. In most cases, course work successfully completed at a regionally accredited four-year institution of higher education is accepted into the respective academic unit.
Transferable course work successfully completed at an accredited two-year institution of higher education (community or junior college) transfers as lower-division credit up to a maximum of 64 semester hours.
Successful completion is defined for purpose of transfer as having received a grade comparable to an “A,” “B,” or “C” at ASU. The acceptance of credits is determined by the director of Undergraduate Admissions, and the utilization of credits toward degree requirements is at the discretion of the academic unit and the college.
The advising mission for the College of Public Programs professional academic advising staff is to assist students in developing meaningful educational plans to meet their academic, career, and personal goals in an ongoing process of evaluation and clarification.
The advisors strive to perform their duties in a professional, ethical, confidential, accurate, and supportive manner, respecting student diversity and needs, and always holding the individual in highest regard. The student and advisor should accomplish this process in a spirit of shared responsibility to develop academic excellence, strong decision-making skills, and self-reliance.
A student who has been admitted to the College of Public Programs is assigned an academic advisor from the academic unit of the student’s major area of study. Questions about advising should be directed to the student’s academic advisor or to the College of Public Programs Student Services Office, WILSN 203.
Mandatory Advising. The following categories of students are required to receive advising and to be cleared on the Mandatory Advising Computer System before they may register for classes:
Course Load. A normal course load per semester is 15 to 16 semester hours. The maximum number of hours for which a student can register is 18 semester hours unless an overload petition has been filed and approved by the Department/School Standards Committee and the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the college. Semester course loads may be further limited for students in mandatory advising.
Petitions for overload are not ordinarily approved for students who have a cumulative GPA less than 3.00 and who do not state valid reasons for the need to register for the credits. Students who register for semester hours in excess of 18 and do not have an approved overload petition on file may have courses randomly removed through an “administrative drop” action.
Specific degree requirements are explained in detail under the respective college, school, and department sections.
The faculty in the College of Public Programs offer undergraduate degrees in six academic units. Successful completion of a four-year program of 120 semester hours is specified by the respective academic unit. See “College of Public Programs Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors” table.
| Major | Degree | Concentration | Administered By |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Studies | B.S. | — | American Indian Studies Program |
| Communication | B.A., B.S. | — | Hugh Downs School of Human Communication |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | B.A. | Journalism, media analysis and criticism, media management, media production, strategic media and public relations | Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Justice Studies | B.S. | — | School of Justice Studies |
| Recreation | B.S. | Recreation management, tourism management | Department of Recreation Management and Tourism |
| Social Work | B.S.W. | — | School of Social Work |
Master’s degree programs are offered by six of the academic units of the College of Public Programs, and four of the units offer doctoral degrees. See the “College of Public Programs Graduate Degrees and Majors.”
For more information on courses, faculty, and programs, see the Graduate Catalog.
| Major | Degree | Concentration | Administered By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | M.A. | — | Hugh Downs School of Human Communication |
| Ph.D. | Communicative development, intercultural communication, organizational communication | Hugh Downs School of Human Communication | |
| Justice Studies | M.S.1 | — | School of Justice Studies |
| Ph.D.2 | Criminal and juvenile justice; dispute resolution; law, justice, and minority populations; law, policy, and evaluation; women, law, and justice | Committee on Law and Social Sciences | |
| Mass Communication | M.M.C. | — | Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Public Administration | M.P.A. | Nonprofit administration | School of Public Affairs |
| Ph.D. | — | School of Public Affairs | |
| Recreation | M.S. | — | Department of Recreation Management and Tourism |
| Social Work | M.S.W. | Advanced direct practice; planning, administration, and community practice | School of Social Work |
| Ph.D. | — | School of Social Work |
| 1 | Graduate students in the Department of Anthropology and the School of Justice Studies are able to receive a concurrent M.A. degree in Anthropology and M.S. degree in Justice Studies. |
| 2 | This program is administered by the Graduate College. - Back to Top |
The College of Extended Education was created in 1990 to extend the resources of ASU throughout Maricopa County, the state, and beyond. The College of Extended Education is a university-wide college that oversees the ASU Extended Campus and forms partnerships with other ASU colleges, including the College of Public Programs, to meet the instructional and informational needs of a diverse community.
The ASU Extended Campus goes beyond the boundaries of the university’s three physical campuses to provide access to quality academic credit and degree programs for working adults through flexible schedules; a vast network of off-campus sites; classes scheduled days, evenings, and weekends; and innovative delivery technologies including television, the Internet, and Independent Learning. The Extended Campus also offers a variety of professional continuing education and community outreach programs.
For more information, see “ASU Extended Campus” or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed.
In addition to fulfilling college and major requirements, students must meet all university graduation requirements.
Students must demonstrate reasonable proficiency in written English by achieving a grade of “C” or higher in both ENG 101 and 102 (or ENG 107 and 108 for international students), or in ENG 105 or its equivalent. Should a student receive a grade lower than “C” in any of the courses, it must be repeated until the specified proficiency is demonstrated. Composition courses transferred from out-of-state institutions must be evaluated and approved by the Writing Programs Office.
All undergraduate students in the College of Public Programs are required to complete the university General Studies requirement to be eligible for graduation in any of the undergraduate curricula offered by the college.
General Studies courses are regularly reviewed. To determine whether a course meets one or more parts of the General Studies requirement, see “General Studies” and the current Schedule of Classes.
General Studies courses are also identified following course descriptions according to the “Key to General Studies Credit Abbreviations.”
In addition to the university General Studies requirement, the College of Public Programs has requirements in communication, computer science, and writing competence.
Undergraduate students in the College of Public Programs are required to take a course in communication. The course provides an overview of human communication in public and/or cultural contexts and helps students develop oral presentation skills and competence. Students majoring in American Indian Studies, Justice Studies, and Social Work choose from:
| COM 100 | Introduction to Human Communication SB (3) |
| COM 225 | Public Speaking L (3) |
| COM 230 | Small Group Communication SB (3) |
| COM 241 | Introduction to Oral Interpretation L/HU (3) |
| COM 259 | Communication in Business and the Professions (3) |
Majors in the Department of Recreation Management and Tourism choose from COM 225, 241, or 259; students in the Walter Cronkite School choose between COM 225 or 241.
A computer course is required for all undergraduate majors. Any computer (CS) course from the university General Studies list is acceptable. It may be included within the numeracy requirement or department or school degree program, where appropriate.
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the School of Social Work require proficiency in a language other than English. Communication majors have the choice of demonstrating proficiency in a language other than English under the B.A. Proficiency is defined as completing the second semester intermediate level, or higher, of a language other than English.
In addition to ENG 101 and 102 First-Year Composition or their equivalent, one of the following courses in advanced written expository composition is required of all undergraduate majors:
| BUS 301 | Fundamentals of Management Communication L (3) |
| ENG 215 | Strategies of Academic Writing L (3) |
| ENG 216 | Persuasive Writing on Public Issues L (3) |
| ENG 217 | Writing Reflective Essays L (3) |
| ENG 218 | Writing About Literature L (3) |
| ENG 301 | Writing for the Professions L (3) |
| JMC 201 | Journalism Newswriting L (3) |
| JMC 202 | Radio-Television Writing L (3) |
The writing competence course may be counted as fulfilling the university General Studies literacy and critical inquiry (L) requirement if it is on the university-approved list.
The College of Public Programs does not offer any courses for pass/fail credit. Courses completed for pass/fail credit outside the College of Public Programs may count only as elective credit in meeting degree requirements.
No more than eight hours of physical education activity courses may be counted within the minimum 120 hours required for graduation.
Students should refer to the respective department or school section of the catalog and to department or school advising documents for more information on requirements.
Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses. To enable undergraduate students to enrich their academic development, the Graduate College and the individual academic units of the College of Public Programs allow qualified students to take graduate-level courses for undergraduate credit. To qualify for admission to a graduate-level course, the student must have senior standing (87 or more semester hours successfully completed) and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. In addition, permission to enroll must be given before registration and must be approved by the instructor of the course, the student’s advisor, the department chair or school director, and the dean of the college in which the course is offered.
Good Standing. Students in the College of Public Programs are considered in good standing for the purpose of retention if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher in all courses taken at ASU. However, to achieve professional status in the undergraduate degree programs in the college, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher at ASU.
Probation. Any student who does not maintain good standing is placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation is required to observe any limitations or rules the college may impose as a condition for retention.
Disqualification. A student who is on probation becomes disqualified if (1) the student has not returned to good standing or (2) the student has not met the required semester GPA.
Disqualification is exercised at the discretion of the college and becomes effective on the first day of the fall or spring semester following college action. A disqualified student is notified by the Office of the Registrar and/or the dean of the college and is not allowed to register for a fall or spring semester at the university until reinstated. A student who is disqualified may not attend as a nondegree student.
Reinstatement. Students seeking reinstatement after disqualification should contact the College of Public Programs Student Services Office regarding procedures and guidance for returning to good standing. When reinstatement includes readmission, application must be made to the Readmissions Section of the Office of the Registrar.
All academic discipline action is the function of the College of Public Programs Student Services Office, WILSN 203, under the direction of the dean of the college. Students having academic problems should call this office for advising at 480/965-1034.
The College of Public Programs cooperates with the Barrett Honors College, which affords superior undergraduates opportunities for special classes taught by selected faculty. Honors students receive special advising and priority preregistration and complete a senior honors thesis. Participating students can major in any academic program. A full description of the requirements and the opportunities offered by the Barrett Honors College can be found in the “The Barrett Honors College.”
For more information, visit the College of Public Programs Student Services Office at WILSN 203, or call 480/965-1034. For more information about the Barrett Honors College, call 480/965-2359.
The College of Public Programs Council is a unit of Associated Students of Arizona State University and serves as the coordinating body of student activities in the college. The council fosters communication, cooperation, and understanding among undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. As the official representative student organization to the dean and college administration, the council appoints student members to faculty committees, cosponsors events with the college alumni association, and represents students at college and university functions.
The mission of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management is “to improve the quality of life in communities by enhancing the performance of nonprofit organizations.” Varied strategies accomplish this mission and include coordination of educational offerings, selected technical assistance to nonprofits, support for research projects for faculty and students, and the convening of nonprofit leaders and managers through a variety of training opportunities. The center supports the activities of two complementary nonprofit management education programs— the Nonprofit Youth and Human Service Leadership and Management: American Humanics Certificate (undergraduate) and the Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate (graduate). For more information, call 480/965-0607, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/copp/nonprofit.
| Nonprofit Leadership and Management (NLM) |
| Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered. |
The Center for Urban Inquiry focuses on civic involvement. The center’s mission is to examine the unique features of the new urban West in the United States, particularly intersections of growth and development with citizen activism and community building. By harnessing the unique resources of the university, the center engages in partnerships with urban citizens, including youths, to increase awareness, promote inclusion, and address needs. Center programs include seed grants to students working in teams in pursuit of urban research and community service; service learning that involves students in community building; technical assistance to neighborhood organizations, schools, and hospitals; and the production of works that appeal broadly to urban audiences, including performances, exhibits, and videos.
For more information, call 480/965-9216, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/copp/urban.
The academic units within the College of Public Programs may use the CPP prefix for course offerings that cross disciplinary boundaries.
| College of Public Programs (CPP) Courses |
| Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered. |
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