Academic Structure

College of Business Administration

The primary objective of the College of Business Administration is to provide a high-quality professional education that will enable its graduates to meet effectively the needs of modern society. To accomplish this, the mission of the College of Business Administration is:

Mission

The University of Northern Iowa's College of Business Administration will distinguish itself through excellence in its undergraduate education and selected graduate programs. Our primary focus is to provide a professional education that enables our graduates to be productive citizens in a complex society. In addition, we engage in professional training and economic development activity throughout the State of Iowa.

Our College is characterized by a learning-centered environment, considerable student-teacher interaction, a varied and relevant curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, experiential learning, and high academic standards. This environment is achieved through a faculty and staff committed to student development, scholarly activity, and sharing of expertise through service to others.

To achieve this objective, emphasis is placed on rigorous instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. All courses, with only a few exceptions, are taught by fulltime faculty members, many of whom have business experience in addition to holding advanced degrees. As a supplement to regular classroom instruction, students can enrich their educational experience by availing themselves to internships, cooperative work programs in industry and government, individual tutorials, research projects, and study abroad opportunities.

The College of Business Administration houses five departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is offered by all five departments. Teaching licensure is offered in three areas: Business - General, Business - Office, and Business - Marketing/Management. All teaching programs are offered through the Management Department. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the college offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree and the Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree. Finally, the College of Business Administration serves numerous other disciplines in the university through numerous professional courses. All programs are accredited by the AACSB.

Although quality teaching is emphasized, College of Business Administration faculty members are also engaged in a variety of research and scholarly projects, both theoretical and practical. In addition, the college actively uses computers for both teaching and research. Students of the college may utilize its large computer laboratories, as well as access the university's mainframe computer.

While the provision of a first-class professional education is their major concern, faculty members and administrators in the College of Business Administration maintain a strong commitment to student preparation in the arts and sciences. Students are counseled to seek a broad educational experience, particularly at the undergraduate level, and to utilize the full resources of the university in their preparation for happy and productive lives.

The College of Business Administration is the academic unit responsible for providing degree programs in business and management. Degree programs offered by other colleges may not include more than 25% of the degree requirements in College of Business Administration course work, excluding Economics. In addition, non-business majors may not enroll in more than 30 hours from the College of Business Administration (920:053 and 920:054 excluded from the total) and may not complete more than one College of Business Administration minor (Economics excluded).

To graduate with a major in Accounting, Business Teaching, Finance, Economics: Business Analysis, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing from the College of Business Administration, a student must earn at least 50% of the business credit hours required for the major from UNI. Students must also complete at least 50% of the course work required for the degree outside the College of Business Administration.

College of Education

The College of Education includes six instructional units. Programs offered in this college lead to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.), Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

The various units which comprise the college are described below:

Curriculum and Instruction

Early childhood education, elementary education, middle level education, literacy education, school library media studies, instructional technology, and education of the gifted. Graduate degree programs leading to a master's degree are offered, as well as a doctoral intensive study area in curriculum and instruction. For further information, visit the website www.uni.edu/coe/ci.

Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education

Graduate programs at the master's and Ed.D. levels in educational leadership, counseling, and postsecondary education.

Educational Psychology and Foundations

Educational psychology, human development, research and evaluation, school psychology, and social foundations of education. The department is responsible for courses required of all prospective teachers. The department has three graduate degree programs at the master's level and one graduate specialist degree program. For further information, visit the website www.uni.edu/coe/epf.

School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services

Graduate and undergraduate majors in health promotion and school health education, physical education (teaching and non-teaching), athletic training, leisure services, and youth/human service administration. The school also offers the liberal arts core Personal Wellness course in addition to minors and/or program certificates in coaching, dance, global health/culturally competent health care, health education, health promotion, leisure services, outdoor recreation, physical education (elementary teaching), tourism, and youth services administration. The school operates several unique demonstration and outreach services including: Camp AdventureTM Youth Services, Global Health Corps, Institute for Youth Leaders, National Program for Playground Safety, Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Program and Youth Fitness Institute. Performance groups include the International Dance Theatre (IDT), Orchesis Dance Company, and The Young Peoples Dance Theater (YPDT). Specialized laboratories include Athletic Training Laboratory, Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Biomechanics Laboratory, Psycho-Motor Behavior Laboratory, Biostatistics Laboratory, Wellness Resource Laboratory, and a Teaching Laboratory. Information on the school may be found at the website www.uni.edu/coe/hpels.

Special Education

Graduate majors and undergraduate minors in mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. Graduate programs emphasize Field Specialization, Special Education Consultant, and Career/Vocational Programming and Transition. All programs emphasize field-based experiences and applied research.

Teaching

The Department of Teaching is responsible for the administration of its two divisions -- Price Laboratory School and the Office of Student Field Experiences. Price Laboratory School is an integral part of the university's teacher education program and serves three basic functions: provides a direct-experience laboratory for all undergraduate and graduate teacher education students; operates as a center for research, experimentation, and curriculum development; and, provides leadership to the elementary and secondary schools of Iowa and the nation through publication, consultation, and a variety of in-service programs and activities. A comprehensive instructional program is offered for school pupils in nursery-kindergarten through grade 12, including programs for special education and talented/gifted students. The Office of Student Field Experiences is responsible for administering the student teaching component and other field experiences of UNI's undergraduate teacher education program. A statewide network of cooperating school centers offers a variety of student teaching sites in urban, suburban, and rural school systems. Each center is staffed with a coordinator who is a member of the UNI faculty and who is responsible for administering the student teaching program within the center and for supervising student teachers on a regular basis. Carefully-selected district-level supervisors and teachers who possess special qualities, teaching skills, and levels of competence also provide continuous classroom supervision for the student teachers.

Since its establishment in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School, the University of Northern Iowa has maintained its affirmed commitment to the support of excellence in teacher education. This commitment was recognized by the Iowa General Assembly in 1967 when the function of the university was redefined to include as its primary responsibility the preparation of " . . . teachers and other educational personnel for schools, colleges, and universities . . ." It is also acknowledged by the university in organizing and defining teacher education as an all-university function.

The College of Education, however, has a particular responsibility for teacher education. The most widespread influence on teacher education is that all students seeking licensure take professional preparation in the College of Education. For undergraduate students this professional preparation consists of a required professional education core common to all teaching majors and a culminating student teaching experience in diverse settings.

The college is involved in continuing education, working closely with school and non-school personnel throughout the state on curriculum projects, surveys, and other activities, as well as sponsoring conferences and offering classes, institutes, and workshops both on and off campus. These activities illustrate the college's commitment to service, but the college also recognizes the critical importance of such involvement for ensuring the vitality and relevance of its graduate and undergraduate programs.

Department faculty within the College of Education are engaged in writing and research activities along with their classroom instruction. The Price Laboratory School represents one area in which experimental and innovative projects are in continual operation, and these projects are open for observation and participation.

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts includes seven academic departments: Art, Communication Studies, Communicative Disorders, English Language and Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre; the School of Music; the two public radio stations, KUNI and KHKE, housed within Broadcasting Services; and the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs. Students enrolled in majors in the college can graduate with the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in specialized content areas in each major department in the college. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) are also offered in Art and Music respectively. In addition, the college serves students across the campus with an extensive set of liberal arts core, elective, and service courses.

College departments provide diverse major and minor programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in these areas: art, communication, speech communication, journalism, journalism education, electronic media, public relations, communicative disorders, speech-language pathology (graduate level), English, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, music, philosophy, religion, ethics, theatre, leadership studies, and an undergraduate minor and Master of Arts (M.A.) in women's studies.

Several departments in the college offer cooperative programs. For instance, the Department of English Language and Literature and Department of Modern Languages combine in various ways comparative literature, English, modern languages, and TESOL. The School of Music has majors in Music Education and Performance, Music History, and Conducting which lead to the Master of Music (M.M.). Program certificates are available in these departments in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts: Communication Studies B Public Speaking (undergraduate) and Corporate Communication (graduate); Modern Languages B Language Studies (French, German, Hispanic and Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish), International Commerce, Spanish for Special Purposes, and Translation (French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish); Music (Artist Diploma I and II); Philosophy and Religion (Youth Development in Religious Settings).

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts also offers interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in Humanities and shares responsibility for the American Studies, Inter-American Studies, European Studies, and Russian and East European Studies majors.

Additionally, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts sponsors a wide variety of programs abroad (Eastern and Western Europe, Central and South America) and co-curricular activities for university students in all majors, for talented high school students, and for the community at large. Some examples of these activities include the music and theatre festivals, the Annual High School Art Scholarship Competition, forensics and others. These activities are in addition to the recitals and ensemble performances of individuals, ensembles, and symphonies in the School of Music, the productions staged by Theatre UNI and UNI Lyric Theatre, and the art exhibitions organized by the UNI Gallery of Art.

Administratively housed in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts are UNI's two separately programmed public radio stations. KUNI-FM serves the Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City areas at 90.9 on the dial. KUNI can also be heard at 98.7 in Dubuque, 94.5 in the Quad Cities, 96.1 in Des Moines, and 91.5 in north central Iowa via KUNY-FM in Mason City. KUNI/KUNY broadcast quality music and public affairs features each day. KHKE-FM, at 89.5 on the dial, serves the Cedar Falls/Waterloo metro area with a jazz and classical music format. KHKE is also heard at 90.7 in Mason City, and at 1010 AM in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, via KRNI-AM in Mason City. Students majoring in Electronic Media in the Department of Communication Studies serve as interns for the two stations.

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts prepares its graduates for lifelong learning and for a productive life in a rapidly-changing society and economic environment. Undergraduate programs in Communication Studies, English, Modern Languages, and Religion and Philosophy offer a broad range of curriculum choices to prepare students for cross-cultural understanding and life in a global economy. In all of these programs students learn life-long skills in public speaking, listening, critical thinking, reflection, decision-making, and analysis. Students in English graduate with excellent skills in writing, editing, publishing, and presenting public information while graduates in foreign languages are prepared for work in government, international organizations and the private sector, serving as translators and/or interpreter or working for transnational business corporations. While some of our students pursue teaching careers in the arts or the humanities, other students, in Communicative Disorders, for example, look toward careers as professional therapists. A number of our majors will become professional performers as actors, artists, or musicians. Most UNI students take major components of the university's Liberal Arts Core in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts -- for instance, courses in the humanities, in literature or writing, in philosophy and religion, in the appreciation of art, music, and theatre, in foreign languages and cultures, or in electives. For both personal and professional reasons, we believe human achievements in the liberal and fine arts are relevant and valuable studies for all the students of the university.

College of Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences houses seven instructional departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, and Physics.

The mission of the College of Natural Sciences is to provide a quality education which will prepare students to live and work in an increasingly scientific and technological world. In support of this mission, the college is committed to its emphasis on quality teaching in undergraduate liberal and technical education; well-focused graduate programs, research and technology transfer; and distinguished service to our community, state, profession, and society. The college offers exemplary programs of preservice and inservice teacher preparation in the sciences, mathematics, computer science, and industrial technology. In fulfilling this mission, the college remains committed to its historical emphasis on instructional excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Such excellence is achieved by maintaining a stimulating educational environment that encourages close faculty-student interactions, scholarly research and professional service.

Majors and minors are available in all departments under both liberal arts and teaching programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, with the exception of Computer Science which does not have a teaching major. The departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Industrial Technology, and Physics have majors leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. In addition, students may major in science to prepare for teaching all the sciences at the secondary level. This is an interdepartmental major and is offered under the general jurisdiction and supervision of the Dean of the College.

Qualified students may pursue a dual degree program leading to a B.S. Applied Physics from the University of Northern Iowa and a B.S. Engineering degree from the University of Iowa or Iowa State University. Students who intend to study engineering may complete the two-year Pre-Engineering program at UNI before transferring to an engineering school. For details of this option, please refer to the Physics section of this catalog.

Since science education does involve the cooperation of a number of departments, a science education faculty functions in providing and promoting this education. The science education faculty is comprised of individuals from various departments. A chairperson coordinates courses and programs and signs approvals.

At the graduate level, the college offers Master of Arts degree programs in biology, chemistry, industrial technology, mathematics, and science education. A major in science education may be selected for the Specialist degree. The college also offers Master of Science degree programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, environmental technology, and environmental health. The major in biology is tailored to fit student interests and aspirations in biology and is designed for students seeking an extensive research experience; the major in chemistry is designed for students seeking an extensive research experience in a friendly environment featuring regular interaction with their faculty mentors -- graduates of the program are well prepared for technical positions in industrial or government laboratories or for continued study in doctoral programs in chemistry; the major in computer science is designed to foster preparation for applied professional careers in computing sciences; the interdisciplinary programs in environmental science, environmental technology, and environmental health are designed for students with a discipline-based bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences, technology, or engineering and prepares students for positions with environmental consulting firms, government agencies, environmental departments within large companies, and companies specializing in environmental technologies. The M.S. degrees in biology, chemistry, environmental science, environmental technology, and environmental health are also offered in a B.A./M.S. format, in which students begin work on the master's degree while still completing the undergraduate degree. The degree of Doctor of Industrial Technology is offered by the college and is designed to develop scholars in the fields of industry and education. Program focus is on the technological systems used in industry and the potential and limitations of possible future developments in technological systems and their utilization in industry.

The career opportunities for graduates in the College of Natural Sciences are numerous and diverse. Most departments offer programs for prospective teachers in elementary and secondary schools. Departmental offices are excellent sources of information about other careers.

The College of Natural Sciences is involved in a number of interdepartmental and intercollegiate projects. An annual Science, Mathematics, and Technology Symposium brings outstanding scientists to the campus to speak to selected high school students and their teachers, and the students compete for scholarships and other awards.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences houses seven instructional departments: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences; Geography; History; Political Science; Psychology; Social Work; and Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology. All departments share a concern for understanding individuals, families, groups, and societies in their social, historical, and political relationships.

The college is the home of excellent professional programs and significant segments of the university's course offerings in the liberal arts. The college is committed to the principle that all students, including those in career-oriented programs, should receive the benefits of a broad, liberal education. A complementary commitment exists in a college-wide concern that graduates have reasonable career opportunities.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded for studies in the liberal arts. The college also cooperates in intercollegiate/interdisciplinary programs leading to a major or minor in American Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Inter-American Studies, Russian and East European Studies, and Women's Studies. Certificate programs are offered in cartography and geographic information systems, gerontology, long term care, skills in social research, and substance abuse counseling.

All departments in the college participate in the preparation of teachers and most have programs which lead to a Bachelor of Arts-Teaching degree, the requisite degree for licensure in a discipline as a secondary school teacher. An interdisciplinary program in Social Science also leads to a teaching degree.

Graduate education is an important component of the mission and responsibilities of the college. The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree is offered in geography, history, psychology, sociology, and women's studies. The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) and the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) are also offered.

The primary emphasis of the university and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is providing high-quality, diverse educational experiences. In addition to regular classroom activities, students receive individualized instruction through field experiences, internship opportunities, individual study projects, and experiential learning. Many opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate student research exist. Several disciplines incorporate both field research and laboratory experiences in their offerings. The college offers and participates in many off-campus programs. The college has several computer-based laboratories and multimedia-equipped classrooms to enhance its educational mission.

Research and service are also integral components of the mission of the college. The college has excellent laboratory facilities, and many members of the collegiate faculty have achieved national and international recognition in their fields.

Career opportunities for graduates exist in a broad range of positions in education, public and social service, commerce, and industry. Students interested in detailed information on careers may contact departmental offices or the university's Career Services.

For additional information about the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, contact the Dean's office at 319-273-2221 or any of the departmental offices. Information can also be obtained on the Web site at http://www.uni.edu/csbs.

Division of Continuing Education and Special Programs

The University of Northern Iowa has had an organized extension program since 1913. As an integral part of its total responsibility to the state, the university has a legislative charge to provide educational opportunities for Iowa residents who cannot attend courses on-campus. The division works cooperatively with the UNI staff in providing services to public schools, business and industry, and other community and professional groups through a variety of programs. Included in Continuing Education are distance education courses, off-campus credit courses, non-credit classes, conferences and workshops.

For information about off-campus credit courses, or establishment of such courses, call or write the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0223 or call 319-273-2121 or 1-800-772-1746.

Credit Programs

Guided Independent Study

For those who find it inconvenient to attend classes on campus, opportunities to learn and earn university credit are available through the Guided Independent Study program. Over 70 courses are available via this method of delivery. Most are print-based, some are online/World-Wide-Web-based, and some are available via both mediums. Guided Independent Study courses do not follow the regular semester schedule; students can enroll at any time, work at their own pace, and have up to twelve months to complete the course. A booklet including the list of the courses and all of the program details is available by contacting the Continuing Education Credit Office located at the corner of Hudson Road and 27th Street, 319-273-2122 or 1-800-772-1746, or view the information at www.uni.edu/contined/cp/distance.shtml.

Off-Campus Courses and Degree Programs

Each semester UNI offers a wide variety of courses, workshops, degree programs, and certification programs in different communities throughout Iowa using on-site delivery, the Iowa Communication Network (ICN) and semester-based online/World-Wide-Web-based courses. A majority of the courses and programs are for graduate students working in K-12 settings who are seeking advanced degrees, an additional endorsement/certification, or recertification hours. Courses and programs are also offered to business and industry employees who have specific educational needs. Those interested in off-campus courses and programs should contact the Continuing Education Credit Office at the address listed above.

Conference and Event Services

Educational Event Management

The Continuing Education Conference and Event Services Office provides assistance in planning, budgeting, managing and evaluating conferences, seminars and institutes to enable various colleges and departments to meet continuing education needs.

The Office of Conference and Events Services is the recognized University of Northern Iowa provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are the national unit for the recording of non-credit education.

Conference and Event Services also serves as the main point of contact for non-university groups that wish to utilize university facilities.

The office is located at 8628 University Avenue or call 319-273-6899 or 1-800-782-9519, fax 319-273-7338 or view the information at www.uni.edu/contined/ces.

Individual Studies Program

The Individual Studies Program is under the auspices of University Continuing Education and Special Programs. The following program options and course offerings are available through Individual Studies:

National Student Exchange Program
Exploratory Seminar: Self-Forming
Interdisciplinary Readings
Undergraduate Thesis
Individual Study Project
Individual Studies major (see page xxx)
General Studies major (see page xxx)
General Studies for Registered Nurses (see page xxx)

National Student Exchange Program

The University of Northern Iowa is affiliated with the National Student Exchange (NSE), a consortium of state colleges and universities throughout the country that arranges for students to study on various campuses as visiting students. The purpose of the exchange is to enable students to get better acquainted with different social and educational patterns in other areas of the United States while paying UNI tuition. NSE encourages students to experience new life and learning styles, learn more about themselves and others, and broaden their educational backgrounds through specialized courses or unique programs which may not be available at UNI. Students may exchange to one of 165 colleges and universities such as California State University (Fresno), University of New Mexico, University of Idaho, University of Georgia, University of South Carolina, and University of Maine (Orono).

Students make exchange preparations through the Individual Studies Office. Sophomores and juniors with at least a 2.75 grade point average may take part in the program for either a semester or an entire year. Summer exchanges are also possible with some institutions. Financial aid and scholarship recipients should not be adversely affected by participation in the NSE program.

More information about the National Student Exchange is available at the Individual Studies Office, 1012 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0285. Students initiate applications there under the advisement of the NSE Coordinator. Applications must be submitted in the spring semester prior to the academic year in which an exchange is planned.

Individual Studies Courses:

Self-Forming Seminar (000:192, section 1)

This course is a type of group independent study which allows students with a common interest to organize a time for study together with each member of the team often working on part of a larger problem or project. A faculty consultant must agree to evaluate the completed project at the end of the term.

Interdisciplinary Readings (000:196)

This course allows the student to develop a program of readings on a topic not dealt with in the university's regular course offerings. The reading list and the number of credit hours must be approved by a faculty member specifically chosen to supervise and aid the student in her/his work.

Undergraduate Thesis (000:197)

The writing of a thesis is required of all Individual Studies majors. This six-credit project may take the form of a research paper, creative work, or application of knowledge gained from an internship or work-related experience. The thesis topic must be approved by the faculty advisor. Copies of "Undergraduate Thesis Guidelines" are available in the Individual Studies Office.

Individual Study Project (000:198)

This course is an opportunity for research, creative work, or experience-oriented study in areas not usually covered by the university curriculum. The form of the project and the number of credit hours assigned to the project (usually 1-3) are worked out between the student and the faculty consultant selected.

Registration Procedures

All Individual Studies courses are listed in the schedule book and may be found by referring to the first page of course offerings. In addition to listing the Individual Studies course on the registration form, the filing of a prospectus is required. The prospectus is a written contract between student and faculty consultant which states what will be done, how it will be done, and what constitutes a completed project. The prospectus must be signed by the consultant and turned in during the second week of classes. Copies of "Guidelines for Independent Study" are available in the Individual Studies Office. This handout answers many questions about the policies and procedures to be followed by students enrolled in Individual Studies courses.

Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs at the University of Northern Iowa provides service and leadership in international education to UNI students, faculty and staff who wish to research or study abroad; offers services and support to international scholars and students who are guests on our campus; and serves as a resource on international education to the university, the community, and the state. These services are administered by this office through International Student and Scholar Exchange, Study Abroad, and the Culture and Intensive English Program.

International Student and Scholar Exchange

UNI presently has exchange agreements with over 20 universities located in Europe, Asia, and South America.

Incoming Exchange Students

A designated number of students from our exchange universities study at UNI for a semester or a year. Students may also enroll in degree-granting programs.

International Scholar Exchange

In conjunction with the formal exchange agreements, the Office of International Programs acts as host to exchange scholars from these partner universities. International scholars teach and conduct research on the UNI campus for a semester or a year. In addition, UNI faculty have the opportunity to teach and conduct research worldwide on the campuses of these universities.

These student and scholar exchanges contribute to the cultural diversity of the UNI campus, strengthen international collaborative teaching and research efforts, and increase an exchange of information across all disciplines on a global level.

For further information on any of these programs, contact the Office of International Programs, 59 Baker Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520 or call 319-273-6807.

Study Abroad

Students may earn UNI credits while studying abroad and most programs can be designed to accommodate any academic course of study. The Study Abroad Center assists students with the transfer of credits from the foreign university to UNI, with passport and visa questions, and with any other concerns that may arise during the application process. Competitive scholarships are available and financial aid may also apply toward expenses for exchange programs.

Application materials, acceptance criteria, cost, program dates, and deadlines vary by program and are available from the Study Abroad Center.

UNI Student Exchange Program

UNI undergraduate and graduate students may arrange to spend a semester or a year studying abroad at one of our official exchange universities. Each university provides a unique program. Some of these universities offer instruction in English and some instruct in the local language. Some universities provide a full curricular offering and others are more limited in the courses students may take.

Iowa Regents Program

UNI is in partnership with the Iowa Regents Institutions to offer study abroad opportunities at four universities in Europe and one university in Australia. Similar to the exchange universities, some programs are based in language study, while others offer a broad selection of instruction.

For further information on any of these programs, contact the Study Abroad Center, 59 Baker Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520 or call 319-273-7652.

Culture and Intensive English Program

The Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP) provides a course of instruction for non-native speakers of English that emphasizes a practical command of spoken and written English in preparation for academic studies. CIEP offers eight-week sessions beginning in August, October, January, March, and June. Each session is preceded by an orientation session for new students. For exact dates of upcoming sessions, please contact the CIEP office.

Each session provides 20 classroom hours per week of English language study and cultural orientation. Students are taught by experienced instructors in small classes. The unique needs of each student are addressed through careful testing and placement according to ability.

Courses offered within the program include Listening Comprehension, Speaking/Pronunciation, Reading Comprehension/Vocabulary Expansion, Writing/Grammar, and TOEFL Preparation (optional). This progressive approach to language study allows students to develop and retain skills more quickly. Students successfully completing the program are awarded a Certification of Completion.

For further information on any of these programs, contact the Culture and Intensive English Program, 72 Baker Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0511, call 319- 273-2182 or visit www.uni.edu/ciep/.

Other International Opportunities

The International Student Teaching program is administered by the Office of Student Field Experiences, Department of Teaching, in the College of Education. Students enrolled in teaching majors may apply to complete their student teaching in fully-accredited international or American schools abroad. The language of instruction is English and knowledge of a foreign language is not required. Students may apply for an international placement at the time of general application for student teaching. In some situations a four-week student teaching assignment in Iowa is necessary to fulfill state licensure standards. Financial aid is available to qualified students. For further information call the Office of Student Field Experiences 319- 273-2806.

The University of Northern Iowa Austrian Semester is an exchange program of one faculty member and University of Northern Iowa students with a faculty person and students from the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. Each university sends its exchange group alternate semesters. UNI students will find a number of courses in various disciplines offered in English and/or German for a full semester of credit. Open to liberal arts and sciences, business, and education students.

The Summer Institute in France (for teachers of French) is a five-week program held in Angers, France. The institute program provides for six semester hours of credit and is designed for teachers who (1) need intensive training in understanding and speaking French, and (2) would like to live among the French people and make personal contacts with French families in a French community. Participants will live with French families. For information, contact Jacques S. Dubois, Department of Modern Languages, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0504, or visit our homepage at www.uni.edu/modlangs/.

The UNI System of Summer Institutes for Spanish Teachers (UNISSIST), though primarily designed for teachers of Spanish, encourages non-teaching graduate students to participate. This program offers the Master of Arts in Spanish with an emphasis in Language and Literature. Each summer the following institutes are available:

1. UNISSIST in Spain. Held in Santiago de Compostela there are two three-week sessions with a one-day excursion in each session. Participants will live with Spanish families and take formal classes. Areas of historical and cultural interest in northwest Spain will be visited. This institute offers up to ten hours of credit for the full seven-week period and up to six for one session. There is a four-day break between sessions. This institute will be held each summer from mid-June through the first week in August.
2. UNISSIST in Cedar Falls. This institute is held in June and/or July. The number of credit hours and topics vary from summer to summer.
3. UNISSIST in Mexico. Held in Queretaro, northwest of Mexico City. There are two three-week sessions, with a one-day excursion in each session. Participants will live with local Mexican families and take formal classes. Areas of historical and cultural interest will be visited. This institute offers up to ten hours of credit for the full seven-week period and up to six for one session. There is a four-day break between sessions. This institute will be held each summer from mid-June through the first week in August.

For further information, visit our homepage at www.uni.edu/modlangs.

The Regents' Program in France is a seven-week program sponsored jointly by the three Iowa Regents' Universities. Students will spend seven weeks in Lyon, France, where they will attend courses taught by professors from the universities in Lyon. While in Lyon, students will live with French families. The program is designed primarily for undergraduates, includes weekly excursions in the Lyon area and offers up to eight semester hours of credit. For further information, visit our homepage at www.uni.edu/modlangs.

The Iowa Hispanic Institute is a six- to eight-week program sponsored jointly by the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa in cooperation with the University of Valladolid. The program is designed for undergraduates. Included are a week of independent travel and study at the University of Valladolid with excursions to neighboring cities. Students live with Spanish families while in Valladolid. For further information, visit our homepage at www.uni.edu/modlangs.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Foreign Study Tours are sponsored by academic units within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Past and planned study tours include summer, semester-length and semester-interim programs in Europe and the Far East. Programs are conducted in cooperation with foreign universities, institutes, and business firms. Participants may enroll for either undergraduate or graduate credit.

The UNI Semester in Spain (UNISIS) is held in cooperation with the Universidad de Oviedo (UO) in Asturias in northern Spain. During the fall semester the program is shorter and more intensive. It is a twelve-week program from the first week in October through the third week in December and offers between 12 and 15 credits. During the spring semester, the program runs for 18-19 weeks from mid-January through the month of May and offers between 12-18 credits. UNISIS is designed especially for students who have had a minimum of two years of university-level Spanish or the equivalent. Upon arrival at UO, participants are tested for their skills in Spanish and placed in one of two levels. For housing and meals, the university places students with local families and there is only one student per family. During this semester, Easter Week (Semana Santa) provides participants with a nine- or ten-day break, when they may choose to travel to other parts of Spain or Europe. For further information, visit our homepage at www.uni.edu/modlangs.

The Iowa Regents' Program in Venezuela offers students the opportunity to study Venezuelan literature and culture while improving their Spanish skills and experiencing life in a Latin American country. Students live and eat all their meals with Venezuelan host families, providing the opportunity to improve their Spanish language skills and become involved with Venezuelan culture. In addition, the program offers group excursions to sites of cultural interest, as well as organized social activities. For further information, please contact University of Iowa, Office for Study Abroad, 120 International Center, Iowa City, IA 52242-1802, call 319-335-0353, or e-mail: study-abroad@uiowa.edu.

Other Educational Opportunities

Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program

Army ROTC offers scholarship opportunities during college, but the real benefits begin when you graduate and are commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. ROTC opens up opportunities for positions of responsibility while teaching you valuable leadership and management skills impressive to the top employers in business and industry. ROTC also helps you grow individually, improve self-confidence, discover your capabilities, and perform to your full potential.

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory is a field station run cooperatively by the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and Drake University through the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

The laboratory was established in 1909 for the conservation and study of the rich flora and fauna of northwest Iowa, especially those of the Iowa Great Lakes region with its numerous lakes, wetlands, and prairies. Its campus is located on approximately 140 acres of restored prairie, wetland, and gallery forest along the west shore of West Okoboji Lake. Lakeside's mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to get hands-on experience working with a variety of natural and human environments through its field-oriented summer courses and to provide research facilities and support for graduate students and faculty working on research projects in northwestern Iowa.

Each summer, Iowa Lakeside Laboratory offers students a unique educational experience: small, full-immersion, field-oriented courses in the natural sciences (archaeology, art, biology, ecology, environmental science, hydrology, evolution, geology, soils, taxonomy). All courses meet all day from Monday through Friday. The majority of courses run for either 3 or 4 weeks. Enrollments in most courses are limited to 8-10 students. Courses are taught at the undergraduate (sophomore and junior) and the senior/graduate level. Students obtain one credit for each week (40 hours) in class. One- and two-week courses are also available, including courses designed especially for teachers. Weather permitting, students normally spend at least part of each day doing field work, either as part of their class work or working on individual or group projects. Because there are courses offered only alternate summers, the current Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Bulletin or the University of Northern Iowa Summer Session Schedule of Classes should be consulted for the list of courses being offered in a given summer session. The Iowa Lakeside Bulletin also contains additional information about the laboratory and about each course being offered.

Research projects by undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty can be done either on the campus or at many nearby natural areas. Undergraduate and graduate students are strongly encouraged to do independent projects at Lakeside, and graduate students are welcome to use it as a base for their thesis and dissertation research. Laboratory space and other facilities are available for long-term or short-term research projects.

Teaching and research facilities include eight laboratory buildings, a library, and a lecture hall. Living accommodations include cottages, and motel-style units. All students are encouraged to stay at Lakeside while they are taking courses to take full advantage of its educational, professional, and social life.

Financial Aid

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. All scholarships cover room and board. Information about how to apply for Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Scholarships is included in the Iowa Lakeside Bulletin. Students should also consult the Student Financial Aid Office for other scholarships, work study, and loan programs for which they are eligible.

Registration

Students can only enroll in Iowa Lakeside courses by submitting an Iowa Lakeside Registration and Scholarship Form and Housing Form to the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Administrative Office. These forms are found on the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Web site (www.lakesidelab.org) where they can be downloaded, in the University of Northern Iowa Summer Session Bulletin, and the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Bulletin which can be obtained from:

Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
131 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1020
Phone: 515-294-2488
Fax: 515-294-9777
E-Mail: lakeside@iastate.edu

Early registration is advisable. Because enrollment in Lakeside courses is limited, students should register before May 1 for the following summer session. Housing is very limited and students must apply for housing or indicate that they plan to live off campus at the time of registration.

The Iowa Space Grant Consortium is an organization sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and comprised of UNI, the other Iowa Regents' universities, and Drake University. The consortium is committed to establishing a national network of universities interested in space-related fields; encouraging cooperation among industry, governments, and universities in technical career programs; organizing educational programs, and research involving scientists from different areas; and recruiting and training professionals - especially women and minorities - for careers in aerospace technology and related fields, thereby promoting a strong math and science education base from kindergarten through college. Through a program of scholarships and fellowships, the consortium provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to pursue interdisciplinary research in space-related fields. For further information visit www.ia.spacegrant.org.

Regents' Universities Student Exchange Program

University of Northern Iowa students may take courses at either of the other two Regents' Universities (Iowa State University or University of Iowa) for UNI resident credit. Students in good standing at any of the three Regents' Universities may attend another Regents' university for a maximum of two semesters. Approval for participation and credit in the exchange program must be obtained well in advance since the department head must approve the acceptance of such credits if these are to apply to the major, and to insure adequate time for processing of the application. Detailed information and application forms for the exchange program are available from the Office of the Registrar, UNI.

Saturday and Evening Classes

A variety of university courses are scheduled for evening hours and for Saturday morning and include courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Students who plan to enroll for Saturday and/or evening classes ONLY may register by mail. Mail-in forms are available in the Office of the Registrar upon request. Schedules of classes are generally available in April for the fall semester and in November for the spring semester. Specific instructions for registration by mail are contained in the schedule and on the mail-in registration form.

Specific information for each semester's registration is available at the Office of the Registrar or on the Web site www.uni.edu/regist.

Washington Center Internships and Seminars

The University of Northern Iowa is affiliated with The Washington Center, a nonprofit educational agency, which offers internships and seminar programs for graduate and undergraduate students in all majors. Any student may participate in two- or three-week seminars addressing topics such as leadership, the law and society, and domestic or foreign policy. Juniors, seniors, and recent graduates may go to Washington for a one-semester internship. Academic credit from UNI may be earned for the internships and seminars. Information on these programs is available from the Director of Leadership Studies in Room 125 East Bartlett Hall.