Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2019-2020 · College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. College...

Undergraduate Academic Catalog2019–2020

Academic Calendar

General Information

University Academic Requirements

College of Liberal Arts

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

College of Health and Human Services

College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Special University Programs

Thompson School of Applied Science

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Continuing Education, Summer Session and January Term

Course Descriptions

Faculty Listing

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TABLE OF CONTENTSUndergraduate ............................................................................................ 10

Academic Calendar .................................................................................... 11

General Information ................................................................................... 12

Accreditation ....................................................................................... 12

Admission ............................................................................................ 13

Campus Life, Programs and Services for Students .......................... 15

Cross Campus Registration ............................................................... 18

Fees and Expenses ............................................................................. 18

Financial Aid ....................................................................................... 21

Health & Wellness ............................................................................... 21

Library .................................................................................................. 22

University Academic Requirements .......................................................... 23

Academic Honesty .............................................................................. 24

Course Descriptions ........................................................................... 24

Degrees ................................................................................................ 25

Discovery Program ............................................................................. 26

Majors, Minors, and Options .............................................................. 29

University Writing Requirement ......................................................... 30

College of Liberal Arts ............................................................................... 32

Programs of Study .............................................................................. 36

Africana and African American Studies (AFAM) ........................ 36

Africana and African American Studies Minor .................... 36

American Studies (AMST) ........................................................... 37

American Studies Minor ....................................................... 37

Anthropology (ANTH) .................................................................. 38

Anthropology Major (B.A.) .................................................... 38

Anthropology Minor .............................................................. 39

Art and Art History (ARTS) .......................................................... 39

Arts Major: Art History Option (B.A.) .................................... 40

Arts Major: Studio Art Option (B.A.) ..................................... 40

Arts Major: Studio Art/Art Education Option (B.A.) ............. 41

Fine Arts Major (B.F.A.) ........................................................ 41

Architectural Studies Minor ................................................. 42

Art History Minor .................................................................. 42

Art Minor ............................................................................... 42

Design Studies Minor ........................................................... 42

Studio Arts Minor .................................................................. 43

Asian Studies ............................................................................... 43

Asian Studies Minor ............................................................. 43

Chinese (CHIN) ............................................................................. 44

Chinese Minor ....................................................................... 44

Cinema Studies ............................................................................ 44

Cinema Studies Minor .......................................................... 44

Classics (CLAS) ............................................................................ 45

Classics Major: Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations Option(B.A.) ...................................................................................... 46

Classics Major: Classical Languages & Literatures Option(B.A.) ...................................................................................... 46

Classics Major: Latin & Latin Teaching Option (B.A.) .......... 47

Classics Minor ...................................................................... 47

Greek Minor ........................................................................... 48

Latin Minor ............................................................................ 48

Cognates ....................................................................................... 48

Digital Writing and Literature Cognate ................................ 48

Intercultural Communication for the Professional WorldCognate ................................................................................. 48

Skills and Perspectives for the Digital World Cognate (COLA)................................................................................................. 49

Technical Writing and Public Speaking Cognate ................. 49

Communication (CMN) ................................................................ 49

Communication Major (B.A.) ................................................ 50

Communication Major: Business Applications Option (B.A.)................................................................................................. 52

Communication Major: Media Practices Option (B.A.) ........ 53

Communication Minor .......................................................... 55

Education (EDUC) ........................................................................ 56

Education Four-Year, Undergraduate Option ....................... 58

Educational Studies Dual Major ........................................... 58

Education Minor .................................................................... 59

Special Education Minor ...................................................... 59

English (ENGL) ............................................................................. 60

English Literature Major (B.A.) ............................................. 60

English Major (B.A.) .............................................................. 62

English Major/Text, Business Writing and Digital StudiesOption (B.A.) .......................................................................... 63

English Major: Law 3+3 Option (B.A.) .................................. 65

English Teaching Major (B.A.) .............................................. 68

English/Journalism Major (B.A.) .......................................... 69

English Minor ........................................................................ 70

Writing Minor ......................................................................... 70

French (FREN) .............................................................................. 71

French Major (B.A.) ............................................................... 71

French Studies Major (B.A.) ................................................. 72

French Minor ......................................................................... 73

French Studies Minor ........................................................... 73

Geography (GEOG) ....................................................................... 73

Geography Major (B.A.) ........................................................ 73

Geography Minor .................................................................. 74

German (GERM) ........................................................................... 75

German Major (B.A.) ............................................................. 75

German Minor ....................................................................... 76

History (HIST) .............................................................................. 76

History Major (B.A.) .............................................................. 77

History Major: Law 3+3 Option (B.A.) .................................. 78

History Minor ........................................................................ 80

Religious Studies Minor ....................................................... 80

Social Studies of Science and Technology Minor ............... 81

Humanities (HUMA) ..................................................................... 82

Humanities Dual Major ......................................................... 82

Humanities Minor ................................................................. 83

International Affairs (IA) .............................................................. 83

International Affairs Dual Major ........................................... 83

International Affairs Minor ................................................... 86

Italian Studies (ITAL) ................................................................... 86

Italian Studies Major (B.A.) .................................................. 87

Italian Studies Minor ............................................................ 87

Justice Studies (JUST) ................................................................ 88

Justice Studies Dual Major .................................................. 88

Justice Studies Minor ........................................................... 89

Forensics Minor .................................................................... 89

Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies .......................... 90

Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies Minor ......... 90

Linguistics (LING) ........................................................................ 90

Linguistics Major (B.A.) ........................................................ 91

Linguistics Minor .................................................................. 92

TESOL Minor ......................................................................... 92

Middle Eastern Studies ............................................................... 92

Middle Eastern Studies Minor .............................................. 92

Music (MUSI, MUED) ................................................................... 93

Music Major: Composition Option (B.A.) ............................. 94

Music Major: Music Liberal Studies Option (B.A.) ............... 94

Music Major: Performance Study Option (B.A.) .................. 95

Composition Major (B.M.) .................................................... 96

Music Education Major (B.M.) ............................................. 97

Performance Major (B.M.) .................................................... 98

Pre-Teaching Major (B.M.) .................................................... 99

Music Minor ........................................................................ 100

Neuroscience and Behavior (NSB) ........................................... 101

Neuroscience and Behavior Major (B.S.) ........................... 101

Philosophy (PHIL) ...................................................................... 102

Philosophy Major (B.A.) ...................................................... 103

Philosophy Major: Business, Innovation & Technology Option(B.A.) .................................................................................... 104

Philosophy Major: Ethics and Social Responsibility Option(B.A.) .................................................................................... 105

Philosophy Minor ................................................................ 106

Philosophy of Business, Innovation, & Technology Cognate............................................................................................... 107

Political Science (POLT) ............................................................ 107

Political Science Major (B.A.) ............................................ 108

Political Science Minor ....................................................... 108

Psychology (PSYC) .................................................................... 109

Psychology Major (B.A.) ..................................................... 110

Psychology Minor ............................................................... 111

Queer Studies ............................................................................. 111

Queer Studies Minor ........................................................... 111

Race and Ethnic Studies (RES) ................................................. 112

Race and Ethnic Studies Minor ......................................... 112

Russian (RUSS) .......................................................................... 113

Russian Major (B.A.) ........................................................... 113

Russian Minor ..................................................................... 114

Russian Studies Minor ....................................................... 114

Security Studies ......................................................................... 114

Security Studies Minor ....................................................... 114

Sociology (SOC) ......................................................................... 115

Sociology Major (B.A.) ........................................................ 115

Sociology Minor .................................................................. 116

Spanish (SPAN) .......................................................................... 116

Spanish Major (B.A.) ........................................................... 117

Spanish Minor ..................................................................... 117

Theatre and Dance (THDA) ....................................................... 117

Theatre Major (B.A.) ........................................................... 118

Theatre Major: Acting and Directing Option (B.A.) ............ 119

Theatre Major: Dance Option (B.A.) ................................... 120

Theatre Major: Design & Theatre Technology Option (B.A.)............................................................................................... 121

Theatre Major: Musical Theatre Option (B.A.) ................... 122

Theatre Major: Secondary Theatre Education Option (B.A.)............................................................................................... 122

Theatre Major: Youth Drama Option (B.A.) ........................ 123

Arts Administration Minor .................................................. 124

Dance Minor ........................................................................ 125

Musical Theatre Minor ....................................................... 125

Theatre Minor ...................................................................... 125

Youth Drama Minor ............................................................ 126

Women's and Gender Studies (WS) .......................................... 126

Women's and Gender Studies Major (B.A.) ....................... 126

Social Justice Leadership Minor ....................................... 127

Women's and Gender Studies Minor ................................. 128

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences ...................................... 129

Programs of Study ............................................................................ 130

Bioengineering (BENG) .............................................................. 130

Bioengineering Major (B.S.) ............................................... 131

Chemical Engineering (CHE) ..................................................... 132

Chemical Engineering Major (B.S.) .................................... 133

Chemical Engineering Major: Bioengineering Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 134

Chemical Engineering Major: Energy Option (B.S.) ........... 135

Chemical Engineering Major: Environmental EngineeringOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 136

Chemistry (CHEM) ..................................................................... 136

Chemistry Major (B.A.) ....................................................... 137

Chemistry Major (B.S.) ....................................................... 138

Chemistry Minor ................................................................. 139

Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) .............................. 140

Civil Engineering Major (B.S) ............................................. 142

Environmental Engineering Major (B.S.) ............................ 144

Environmental Engineering Minor ...................................... 146

Computer Science (CS) ............................................................. 146

Analytics and Data Science Major: Analytics Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 146

Analytics and Data Science Major: Data Science Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 147

Analytics Minor ................................................................... 148

Computer Programming Cognate ...................................... 148

Computer Science Major (B.S.) .......................................... 149

Computer Science Major: Algorithms Option (B.A.) .......... 151

Computer Science Major: Cybersecurity Option (B.A.) ...... 151

Computer Science Major: Systems Option (B.A.) .............. 152

Computer Science Minor .................................................... 152

Data Science Minor ............................................................ 153

Information Technology Cognate ...................................... 153

Information Technology Major (B.S.) ................................. 153

Information Technology Minor ........................................... 155

Skills and Perspectives for the Digital World Cognate (CEPS)............................................................................................... 155

Earth Sciences (ESCI) ................................................................ 156

Earth Sciences Major (B.A.) ............................................... 156

Earth Sciences Major (B.S.) ............................................... 157

Earth Sciences Minor ......................................................... 162

Earth Sciences Teaching Major (B.A.) ............................... 162

Environmental Sciences Major: Geosystems Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 164

Environmental Sciences Major: Hydrology Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 165

Oceanography Minor .......................................................... 166

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) ............................. 167

Computer Engineering Major (B.S.) ................................... 168

Electrical Engineering Major (B.S.) .................................... 169

Electrical and Computer Engineering Minor ...................... 171

Environmental Sciences ............................................................ 171

Materials Science (MS) ............................................................. 172

Materials Science Minor .................................................... 172

Mathematics and Statistics (MATH) ........................................ 172

Applied Mathematics Major: Computation Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 173

Applied Mathematics Major: Dynamics and Control Option(B.S.) .................................................................................... 174

Applied Mathematics Major: Economics Option (B.S.) ..... 175

Applied Mathematics Major: Fluid Dynamics Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 176

Applied Mathematics Major: Solid Mechanics and VibrationsOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 177

Mathematics Education Major: Elementary/Middle SchoolK-8 Option (B.S.) ................................................................. 179

Mathematics Education Major: Secondary Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 180

Mathematics Major (B.A.) .................................................. 181

Mathematics Major (B.S.) .................................................. 182

Applied Mathematics Minor ............................................... 183

Mathematics Minor ............................................................ 183

Statistics Major (B.S.) ........................................................ 184

Statistics Minor ................................................................... 185

Mechanical Engineering (ME) ................................................... 185

Mechanical Engineering Major (B.S.) ................................ 186

Mechanical Engineering Minor .......................................... 188

Ocean Engineering (OE) ............................................................ 189

Ocean Engineering Major (B.S.) ......................................... 189

Ocean Engineering Minor ................................................... 191

Physics and Astronomy ............................................................ 191

Astronomy Minor ................................................................ 192

Engineering Physics Major (B.S.) ...................................... 192

Physics Major (B.A.) ........................................................... 195

Physics Major (B.S.) ........................................................... 196

Physics Major: Astronomy Option (B.S.) ........................... 198

Physics Major: Chemical Physics Option (B.S.) ................ 198

Physics Major: Materials Science Option (B.S.) ................ 199

Physics Minor ..................................................................... 200

College of Health and Human Services ................................................. 201


Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology ................................ 201

Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology Minor ............... 201

Athletic Training ......................................................................... 202

Athletic Training Major (B.S.) ............................................. 202

Coaching ..................................................................................... 203

Coaching Minor ................................................................... 203

Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMM) ................... 204

Communication Sciences and Disorders Major (B.S.) ...... 204

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies Minor .......................... 205

Exercise Science ........................................................................ 205

Exercise Science Major (B.S.) ............................................ 205

Health and Physical Education ................................................. 207

Health and Physical Education Major (B.S.) ..................... 207

Health Management and Policy (HMP) .................................... 208

Health Management and Policy Major (B.S.) .................... 208

Health Management Minor ................................................ 210

Public Health Minor ............................................................ 210

Health Sciences ......................................................................... 210

Health Sciences Major B.S. ................................................ 210

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) ................... 211

Human Development and Family Studies Major (B.S.) ..... 212

Adolescent and Youth Development Minor ....................... 215

Child Life Minor ................................................................... 216

Human Development and Family Studies Minor ............... 216

Interdisciplinary Health ............................................................. 216

Interdisciplinary Health Minor ............................................ 216

Kinesiology (KIN) ....................................................................... 217

Kinesiology Minor ............................................................... 217

Nursing (NURS) .......................................................................... 217

Nursing Major (B.S.) ........................................................... 217

Occupational Therapy (OT) ....................................................... 219

Occupational Therapy Major (B.S.) .................................... 220

Disabilities Minor ................................................................ 221

Outdoor Adventure Leadership ................................................. 221

Outdoor Adventure Leadership Minor ................................ 221

Outdoor Education & Leadership .............................................. 222

Outdoor Education & Leadership Major (B.S.) ................... 222

Recreation Management and Policy (RMP) ............................. 223

Recreation Management and Policy Major: Program andEvent Management Option (B.S.) ...................................... 224

Recreation Management and Policy Major: TherapeuticRecreation Option (B.S.) ..................................................... 225

Adolescent and Youth Development Minor ....................... 226

Outdoor Recreation Management Minor ........................... 226

Social Work (SW) ....................................................................... 227

Social Work Major (B.S.) .................................................... 227

Social Work Minor .............................................................. 228

Gerontology Minor .............................................................. 228

Sport Studies ............................................................................. 229

Sport Studies Major (B.S.) ................................................. 229

College of Life Sciences and Agriculture ............................................... 231


Agribusiness ............................................................................... 232

Agribusiness Minor ............................................................. 232

Animal Science (ANSC) ............................................................. 232

Animal Science Major (B.S.) .............................................. 233

Animal Science Major: Dairy Management Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 235

Animal Science Minor ........................................................ 237

Dairy Management Minor ................................................... 237

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology (BMCB) ............. 237

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology Major (B.S.)............................................................................................... 238

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology Minor ......... 240

Biology ........................................................................................ 240

Biology Major (B.S.) ............................................................ 241

Biology Minor ...................................................................... 242

Plant Biology Minor ............................................................ 242

Biomedical Science (BMS) ........................................................ 243

Biomedical Science Major: Medical and Veterinary SciencesOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 243

Biomedical Science Major: Medical Laboratory SciencesOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 246

Biomedical Science Major: Medical Microbiology Option(B.S.) .................................................................................... 249

Biomedical Science Minor .................................................. 251

Community and Environmental Planning (CEP) ....................... 251

Community and Environmental Planning Major (B.S.) ...... 252

Community Planning Minor ............................................... 253

Ecogastronomy .......................................................................... 254

Ecogastronomy Dual Major ................................................ 254

Environmental and Resource Economics (EREC) .................... 255

Environmental and Resource Economics Major (B.S.) ..... 255

Environmental and Resource Economics Minor ............... 255

Environmental Conservation and Sustainability ...................... 256

Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Major (B.S.)............................................................................................... 256

Environmental Conservation and Sustainability Minor ..... 259

Environmental Sciences ............................................................ 259

Environmental Sciences Major: Ecosystems Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 260

Environmental Sciences Major: Soil and Watersheds Option(B.S.) .................................................................................... 261

Equine Studies ........................................................................... 262

Equine Studies Major: Equine Assisted Activities & TherapiesOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 262

Equine Studies Major: Equine Industry and ManagementOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 264

Equine Studies Major: Equine Science Option (B.S.) ......... 265

Equine Studies Minor ......................................................... 268

Forestry ....................................................................................... 268

Forestry Major (B.S.F.) ........................................................ 269

Forestry Minor ..................................................................... 270

Genetics (GEN) ........................................................................... 270

Genetics Major (B.S.) .......................................................... 271

Genetics Major: Genomics Option (B.S.) ........................... 274

Genetics Minor .................................................................... 276

GeoSpatial Analysis ................................................................... 277

GeoSpatial Analysis Minor ................................................. 277

Green Real Estate ...................................................................... 277

Green Real Estate Minor .................................................... 277

Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology (MEFB) ................. 278

Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Biology Major (B.S.) .... 278

Marine Biology Minor ......................................................... 280

Neuroscience and Behavior (NSB) ........................................... 280

Animal Behavior Minor ....................................................... 280

Neuroscience and Behavior Major (B.S.) ........................... 280

Nutrition (NUTR) ........................................................................ 282

Nutrition Major (B.S.) .......................................................... 282

Nutrition Major: Dietetics Option (B.S.) ............................. 283

Nutrition Major: Nutrition and Wellness Option (B.S.) ....... 284

Nutrition Major: Nutritional Sciences Option (B.S.) ........... 285

Nutrition Minor .................................................................... 287

Culinary Nutrition and Food Studies Minor ....................... 287

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) ................ 288

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Major (B.A.)............................................................................................... 288

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Major (B.S.)............................................................................................... 290

Brewing Minor ..................................................................... 291

Environmental Horticulture Minor ...................................... 292

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Minor ............ 292

Sustainable Energy .................................................................... 293

Sustainable Energy Minor .................................................. 293

Tourism Management ............................................................... 293

Tourism Management Minor .............................................. 293

Wildlife and Conservation Biology ............................................ 294

Wildlife and Conservation Biology Major (B.S.) ................. 294

Wildlife and Conservation Biology Minor ........................... 296

Zoology (ZOOL) .......................................................................... 296

Zoology Major (B.A.) ........................................................... 296

Zoology Major (B.S.) ........................................................... 297

Zoology Minor ..................................................................... 298

Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics ................................ 299


Business Administration (ADMN) ............................................. 301

Business Administration Major (B.S.) ............................... 302

Business Administration Major: Accounting Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 303

Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial StudiesOption (B.S.) ........................................................................ 304

Business Administration Major: Finance Option (B.S.) ..... 304

Business Administration Major: Information Systems andBusiness Analytics Option (B.S.) ....................................... 305

Business Administration Major: International Business andEconomics Option (B.S.) .................................................... 306

Business Administration Major: Management Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 307

Business Administration Major: Marketing Option (B.S.)............................................................................................... 308

Business Administration Major: Student Designed Option(B.S.) .................................................................................... 308

Business Administration Minor ......................................... 309

Ecogastronomy (ECOG) ............................................................. 310

Ecogastronomy Dual Major ................................................ 310

Economics (ECON) .................................................................... 311

Analytical Economics Major (B.S.) .................................... 311

Economics Major (B.A.) ...................................................... 312

Economics Major: Global Trade and Finance Option (B.A.)............................................................................................... 312

Economics Major: Money and Financial Markets Option (B.A.)............................................................................................... 313

Economics Major: Public Policy and Sustainability Option(B.A.) .................................................................................... 314

Economics Minor ................................................................ 315

Entrepreneurship ........................................................................ 315

Entrepreneurship Minor ...................................................... 315

Hospitality Management (HMGT) ............................................. 316

Hospitality Management Major (B.S.) ............................... 316

Hospitality Management Minor ......................................... 316

Leadership .................................................................................. 316

Leadership Minor ................................................................ 316

Sales ........................................................................................... 317

Sales Minor ......................................................................... 317

Tourism Management ............................................................... 318

Tourism Management Minor .............................................. 319

Special University Programs ................................................................... 320

Fellowship Office .............................................................................. 320

Global Student Success Program .................................................... 320

Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research .................................... 320

Honors Program ................................................................................ 320

Pre-law Advising ............................................................................... 321

Pre-Professional Health Advising .................................................... 322

Reserve Officer Training Corps Programs (ROTC) .......................... 322

Air Force Leadership Minor ....................................................... 323

Study Abroad Programs ................................................................... 323

Study Away U.S.A. ............................................................................ 329

Sustainability ..................................................................................... 330

Sustainability Dual Major .......................................................... 331

Thompson School of Applied Science ................................................... 333


Applied Animal Science (AAS) .................................................. 335

Applied Animal Science: Animal Agriculture Concentration(A.A.S.) ................................................................................. 335

Applied Animal Science: Companion Animal ScienceConcentration (A.A.S.) ........................................................ 336

Applied Animal Science: Equine Management Concentration(A.A.S.) ................................................................................. 338

Civil Technology (CT) ................................................................. 340

Civil Technology: Construction Management Concentration(A.A.S.) ................................................................................. 340

Civil Technology: Surveying and Mapping Concentration(A.A.S.) ................................................................................. 341

Civil Technology: Sustainable Energy ManagementConcentration (A.A.S.) ........................................................ 342

Culinary Arts and Nutrition (CAN) ............................................. 343

Culinary Arts and Nutrition: Baking and Pastry ArtsConcentration (A.A.S.) ........................................................ 344

Culinary Arts and Nutrition: Culinary Arts Concentration(A.A.S) .................................................................................. 345

Forest Technology (FORT) ........................................................ 346

Forest Technology (A.A.S.) ................................................. 346

Horticultural Technology (HT) ................................................... 347

Horticultural Technology: Landscape Construction andManagement Concentration (A.A.S.) ................................. 347

Horticulture Technology: Plant Production Concentration(A.A.S.) ................................................................................. 348

Integrated Agriculture Management (IAG) ............................... 349

Integrated Agriculture Management (A.A.S.) .................... 350

Veterinary Technology (VTEC) .................................................. 351

Veterinary Technology (A.A.S.) .......................................... 352

University of New Hampshire at Manchester ........................................ 354


Analytics and Data Science ...................................................... 354

Analytics and Data Science Major: Analytics Option (B.S.)Manchester ......................................................................... 355

Analytics Minor (Manchester) ............................................ 356

Data Science Minor (Manchester) ..................................... 356

Art ............................................................................................... 357

Art Minor (Manchester) ...................................................... 357

ASL/English Interpreting ........................................................... 357

American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Minor ........... 357

ASL/English Interpreting Major (B.S.) ............................... 357

Biological Sciences .................................................................... 359

Biological Sciences (A.S.) .................................................. 360

Biological Sciences Major (B.A.) ........................................ 360

Biological Sciences Minor .................................................. 362

Biotechnology ............................................................................ 362

Biotechnology Major (B.S.) ................................................ 362

Biotechnology Minor ........................................................... 364

Business ..................................................................................... 365

Business Administration (A.S.) Manchester ..................... 365

Business Major (B.A.) Manchester .................................... 365

Business Major: Accounting Option (B.A.) Manchester .... 367

Business Minor (Manchester) ............................................ 367

Entrepreneurship Minor (Manchester) ............................... 368

Forensic Accounting Minor ................................................ 368

Communication Arts .................................................................. 369

Communication Arts Major (B.A.) ...................................... 369

Communication Arts Major: Advertising and Public RelationsOption (B.A.) ........................................................................ 371

Communication Arts Major: Cinema and Media Arts Option(B.A.) .................................................................................... 371

Communication Arts Major: Digital Media Option (B.A.)............................................................................................... 372

Communication Arts Major: Human Relations Option (B.A.)............................................................................................... 372

Communication Arts Minor ................................................ 373

Computing .................................................................................. 373

Computer Information Systems Major (B.S.) .................... 373

Computer Science Major (B.A.) Manchester ..................... 375

Applied Computing Minor .................................................. 377

Digital Language Arts ................................................................ 377

Digital Language Arts Major (B.A.) .................................... 377

Creative Writing Minor ........................................................ 378

Education .................................................................................... 378

Education Minor (Manchester) .......................................... 378

Engineering Technology ............................................................ 379

Electrical Engineering Technology Major (B.S.) ................ 379

Mechanical Engineering Technology Major (B.S.) ............ 380

English Teaching ........................................................................ 381

English Teaching Major (B.A.) Manchester ....................... 381

TESOL Minor (Manchester) ................................................ 382

General Studies .......................................................................... 383

General Studies (A.A.) ........................................................ 383

History ........................................................................................ 383

History Minor (Manchester) ............................................... 383

Homeland Security .................................................................... 384

Homeland Security Major (B.S.) ........................................ 384

Corporate Security Minor ................................................... 384

Cybersecurity Policy Minor ................................................ 385

Global Studies Minor .......................................................... 385

Homeland Security Minor ................................................... 386

Terrorism Studies Minor ..................................................... 386

Humanities ................................................................................. 387

Humanities Major (B.A.) Manchester ................................ 387

Humanities Minor (Manchester) ........................................ 388

Legal Advocacy .......................................................................... 388

Legal Advocacy Minor ........................................................ 388

Literary Studies .......................................................................... 389

Literary Studies Major (B.A.) .............................................. 389

English Minor (UNHM) ....................................................... 390

Neuropsychology ....................................................................... 390

Neuropsychology Major (B.S.) ........................................... 390

Philosophy .................................................................................. 391

Philosophy Minor (Manchester) ......................................... 391

Professional and Technical Communications .......................... 391

Professional and Technical Communications Major (B.A.)............................................................................................... 392

Professional Writing Minor ................................................. 392

Psychology ................................................................................. 393

Psychology Major (B.A.) Manchester ................................ 393

Psychology Minor (Manchester) ........................................ 394

Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership ................................. 394

Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership Major (B.S.) ...... 395

Political Economy Minor .................................................... 395

Political Science Minor ....................................................... 396

Public History Minor ........................................................... 396

Continuing Education, Summer Session, and January Term ................ 397

Course Descriptions ................................................................................ 398

Accounting and Finance (ACFI) ....................................................... 399

Administration (ADMN) .................................................................... 401

Aerospace Studies (AERO) ............................................................... 403

Africana & American Studies (AFAM) ............................................. 404

Agricultural Mechanization (AM) ..................................................... 404

American Sign Language (ASL) ....................................................... 404

American Studies (AMST) ................................................................ 405

Analytics (DATA) ............................................................................... 406

Animal Sciences (ANSC) .................................................................. 407

Anthropology (ANTH) ....................................................................... 412

Applied Animal Science (AAS) ......................................................... 417

Applied Business Management (ABM) ............................................ 420

Arabic (ARBC) ................................................................................... 421

Arts/History & Studio (ARTS) .......................................................... 421

Athletic Training (AT) ....................................................................... 428

Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology (BMCB) ....................... 429

Bioengineering (BENG) ..................................................................... 431

Biological Science (BSCI) ................................................................. 432

Biology (BIOL) ................................................................................... 434

Biomedical Science (BMS) ............................................................... 438

Business (BUS) ................................................................................. 444

Chemical Engineering (CHE) ............................................................ 448

Chemistry (CHEM) ............................................................................ 449

Chinese (CHIN) .................................................................................. 453

Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) ......................................... 454

Civil Technology (CT) ........................................................................ 460

Classics (CLAS) ................................................................................ 461

College of Liberal Arts (COLA) ......................................................... 464

Communication (CMN) ..................................................................... 466

Communication Arts (CA) ................................................................ 472

Communication Sciences & Disorders (COMM) ............................. 476

Community & Environmental Planning (CEP) ................................. 478

Community Leadership (CSL) .......................................................... 479

Computer Science (CS) .................................................................... 480

Computing Technology (COMP) ...................................................... 484

Culinary Arts & Nutrition (CAN) ....................................................... 487

Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management (CPRM) ......................... 489

Decision Sciences (DS) .................................................................... 489

Digital Language Arts (DLA) ............................................................ 490

Earth Sciences (ESCI) ....................................................................... 490

Ecogastronomy (ECOG) .................................................................... 495

Economics (ECON) ........................................................................... 496

Economics-UNHM (ECN) .................................................................. 499

Education (EDUC) ............................................................................. 500

Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) ........................................ 504

Engineering Technology (ET) ........................................................... 508

English (ENGL) .................................................................................. 510

English/Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) .................................. 527

Environmental & Resource Economics (EREC) ............................... 528

Exchange (EXCH) .............................................................................. 531

Exercise Science (EXSC) .................................................................. 531

Forest Technology (FORT) ............................................................... 532

French (FREN) ................................................................................... 534

Genetics (GEN) .................................................................................. 537

Geography (GEOG) ............................................................................ 539

German (GERM) ................................................................................ 542

Gerontology (GERO) .......................................................................... 544

Global Student Success Program (GSSP) ....................................... 544

Greek (GREK) .................................................................................... 544

Health & Human Services (HHS) ..................................................... 546

Health and Physical Education (HPE) ............................................. 546

Health Management & Policy (HMP) ............................................... 548

History (HIST) ................................................................................... 551

Homeland Security (HLS) ................................................................. 563

Horticultural Technology (HT) .......................................................... 566

Hospitality Management (HMGT) .................................................... 568

Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) .............................. 571

Humanities (HUMA) .......................................................................... 575

Information Technology (IT) ............................................................. 579

Integrated Agriculture Management (IAG) ...................................... 581

Integrated Applied Mathematics (IAM) ........................................... 581

Intercollege (INCO) ........................................................................... 582

International Affairs (IA) ................................................................... 586

Italian (ITAL) ...................................................................................... 586

Japanese (JPN) ................................................................................ 589

Justice Studies (JUST) ..................................................................... 589

Kinesiology (KIN) .............................................................................. 591

Languages, Literatures & Cultures (LLC) ......................................... 593

Latin (LATN) ...................................................................................... 594

Life Sciences & Agriculture (LSA) .................................................... 595

Linguistics (LING) ............................................................................. 595

Management (MGT) .......................................................................... 597

Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Biology (MEFB) ........................ 598

Marketing (MKTG) ............................................................................ 602

Materials Science (MS) .................................................................... 603

Mathematics & Statistics (MATH) ................................................... 603

Mechanical Engineering (ME) .......................................................... 610

Military Science (MILT) ..................................................................... 613

Music (MUSI) .................................................................................... 614

Music Education (MUED) ................................................................. 620

Natural Resources (NR) ................................................................... 621

Neuroscience and Behavior (NSB) .................................................. 629

Nursing (NURS) ................................................................................. 631

Nutrition (NUTR) ............................................................................... 634

Occupational Therapy (OT) .............................................................. 637

Ocean Engineering (OE) ................................................................... 641

Outdoor Education (OUT) ................................................................. 643

Paul College Business & Economics (PAUL) ................................... 645

Philosophy (PHIL) ............................................................................. 647

Physics (PHYS) ................................................................................. 652

Political Science (POLT) ................................................................... 656

Politics and Society (PS) .................................................................. 664

Portuguese (PORT) ........................................................................... 666

Professional and Technical Communication (PTC) ........................ 667

Psychology (PSYC) ........................................................................... 667

Public Administration (PA) ............................................................... 672

Public Policy (PPOL) ......................................................................... 672

Race & Ethnic Studies (RES) ........................................................... 672

Recreation Management & Policy (RMP) ........................................ 673

Religious Studies (RS) ...................................................................... 677

Russian (RUSS) ................................................................................ 677

Sign Language Interpreting (INTR) .................................................. 680

Social Work (SW) .............................................................................. 681

Sociology (SOC) ................................................................................ 683

Spanish (SPAN) ................................................................................. 688

Sport Studies (SPST) ........................................................................ 690

Sustainability (SUST) ........................................................................ 693

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (SAFS) ........................... 693

Technology (TECH) ........................................................................... 696

Theatre & Dance (THDA) .................................................................. 697

Tourism Planning & Development (TOUR) ...................................... 704

TSAS Communication (COM) ........................................................... 704

TSAS Mathematics (MTH) ............................................................... 705

TSAS Social Science (SSCI) ............................................................. 705

TSAS Thompson School Applied Science (TSAS) .......................... 706

UNHM Associate Degree English (ENG) .......................................... 706

UNHM Independent Study (UMIS) ................................................... 706

UNHM Special Topics (UMST) ......................................................... 706

Veterinary Technology (VTEC) ......................................................... 708

Women's Studies (WS) ..................................................................... 709

Zoology (ZOOL) ................................................................................. 711

Faculty Listing ......................................................................................... 714

Index ......................................................................................................... 781

10 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2019-2020

UNDERGRADUATEUNH Affirmative Action and EquityStatementThe University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a public institution witha long-standing commitment to equal opportunity for all. It does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,age, veteran's status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,marital status, disability, genetic information, or pregnancy in admissionor access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services,or activities. Sexual harassment and sexual violence are types of sexdiscrimination. Inquiries regarding discriminatory harassment (includingsexual harassment or violence) should be directed to Donna MarieSorrentino, [email protected], Director & Title IX Coordinator, AffirmativeAction and Equity, Room 305, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham,N.H. 03824, phone (603) 862-2930 (voice), 7-1-1 (Relay NH), (603)862-2936 (fax); or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department ofEducation, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, phone(617) 289-0111, fax (617) 289-0150, e-mail [email protected].

There are various grievance procedures to provide for the resolutionof complaints under this policy. See the UNH Discrimination andDiscriminatory Harassment Policy and Grievance and ComplaintProcedures in UNH Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities. Furtherinformation may be obtained at the Affirmative Action and Equity Officeor via e-mail [email protected].

About the CatalogThe University provides information pertaining to the Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act of 1974 (the “Buckley Amendment”) in the annualstudent handbook. Information is also available from the office of theSenior Vice Provost for Student Life and Dean of Students. The annualstudent publication, Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities, alsocontains University regulations and policies regarding student conduct.

The University will supply information about the employment of itsgraduates who have graduated from our degree and/or certificateprograms. This information may be obtained upon request from theUniversity’s office of Career and Professional Success and is availableby university, college, or school to current and prospective students.Information on employment outcomes depends on student self-reporting.The University does not guarantee employment to its graduates. Chancesfor employment are enhanced if students have begun career planningearly in their degree programs.

Program descriptions may vary from the actual content or requirementsbecause of advancements in the discipline or the active nature ofacademic planning and decision making. Accordingly, the Universityreserves the right to make whatever changes are deemed necessary inschedules, course content, requirements, academic programs (includingtheir termination), calendar, tuition and fees, services, or any otheraspect of the University’s operations, giving whatever notice thereofis reasonable under the circumstances. Therefore, the provisions ofthis catalog are not an irrevocable contract between the studentsand the University. The University is also not responsible for failure toprovide or for delay in providing expected services and/or facilities whensuch failure arises from causes beyond the reasonable control of theUniversity.

All aforementioned publications are available in alternate formats uponrequest.

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ACADEMIC CALENDARFallClasses Begin August 26Labor Day,UniversityHoliday

Septermber 2

Mid-Semester October 11Mid-SemesterBreak - noclasses

October 14

Classes followMonday schedule

October 15

Election Day - noexams scheduled

November 5

Veteran's Day,University holiday

November 11

No classes;offices open

November 27

Thanksgivingholiday

November 28-29

Classes resume December 2Last day ofclasses

December 9

Reading day, finalexams begin at6:00 p.m.

December 10

Final Exams end December 17

January TermOnline classes &trips begin

December 27

New Year's Day,University holiday

January 1

On Campusclasses begin

January 2

Last day ofclasses

January 18

SpringClasses Begin January 21Mid-Semester March 6Spring recess March 16-20Classes resume March 23Last day ofclasses

May 4

Reading Dayor CurtailedOperation Makeup Day

May 5

Reading Day May 6Final examsbegin

May 7

Final exams end May 13

Senior Day May 15Commencement May 16

Summer SessionSummer Session May 18 - August 7


GENERAL INFORMATIONThe UniversityUNH offers 200-plus degree programs across 11 schools and colleges tosome 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students. There are thousandsof courses to choose from, and 83 percent of them enroll no more than50 students, meaning experiential learning and thoughtful classroomdiscussions reign. What’s more, with an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, UNHstudents have direct access to award-winning (Pulitzer, Guggenheim,MacArthur “Genius”) faculty.

The core academic experience for every UNH student is the Discoveryprogram. It stars with an Inquiry course (analysis, writing, questioning),expands into an exploration across disciplines and ends with a seniorcapstone experience. The goal is to help each student become the kind ofperson the world most needs. It’s working: the UNH Class of 2018 boastsa 95 percent success rate, with 74.5 percent of students employedsix months after graduation and another 20.5 percent seeking furthereducation. And the good news isn't limited to UNH's youngest alumni; aGallup study found that UNH graduates thrive in their professional andpersonal lives to a greater degree than their peers from other large publicuniversities, and they’re employed at a rate much higher than the nationalaverage.

UNH students and faculty have been collaborating to make the worlda better place for more than 150 years, and not just in the classroom— from the uncharted ocean depths to edge of our solar system to theEarth we call home, our research transforms lives and delivers solutionsto global problems. Powered by more than $110 million in competitiveexternal support, in 2018 UNH became just one of 130 doctoral-grantinguniversities in the country — and one of only 43 without a medical school— to earn the "very high research activity," or R1, designation from theCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, securing ourplace among the top research universities in the country. Undergraduatesin every academic discipline enjoy broad access to research experiencesand can even get funding to pursue them through the university’s HamelCenter for Undergraduate Research. Many boost their resumes byconducting independent inquires, an experience that gives them a leg upon graduate school and employment applications.

We know that students who graduate with hands-on, real-worldexperience are more likely to have successful careers, so in addition toall the classroom learning and research, UNH offers 500+ study abroadprograms, a dedicated career and internship center and a dedicatedfellowships office, all of which help students find opportunities thatbolster their academic and career goals. Our entrepreneurship centerhelps aspiring business owners make their dreams reality.

Ready to dive in? We’ll supply the world-class academics, the outstandingfaculty and an atmosphere of creative invention. You bring the burningdesire to bend your mind on some of society's most pressing problems.

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MissionUNH offers a broad array of undergraduate, graduate, professional,and research programs. Nearly 90 percent of the full-time faculty holddoctoral or terminal degrees, and many have earned national andinternational reputations.

The University of New Hampshire has a threefold mission of teaching,research and public service.

Teaching. All undergraduate programs of instruction at the University arebuilt on a specialized program of general education known as Discovery.The objectives of the Discovery Program carry through the undergraduatesubject major as students refine and apply their skills and discoverthe relationships among fields of study. At every level, students enjoyclose contact with individual faculty members who are dedicated toresearch and scholarship; this is an advantage for students becauseactive scholars and researchers teach by sharing their own learning.

Research. The activity of research embraces all the arts and sciences atthe University: it is an integral part of both undergraduate and graduateprograms. In doctoral study and in many master's programs, thesisresearch is a primary mode of learning. As a land-, sea-, and space-grantinstitution, the University of New Hampshire has a particular obligation toconduct applied research in the areas of agriculture, marine sciences andengineering, and to disseminate the findings to the state and nation.

Public Service. The University fulfills its special responsibility for thewelfare of the state through UNH Cooperative Extension, and throughresearch and consultation on particular needs of New Hampshirecitizens. The University is dedicated to collaborative learning in andoutside the classroom.

University System of New HampshireTrustees and Administrative Officershttps://www.usnh.edu/trustees

The University System of New Hampshire is governed by a 29-memberboard of trustees that includes the Governor of the State, the Presidentof the Senate, the Speaker of the House, 10 members appointed by theGovernor and Executive Council, 7 alumni-elected members, 2 student-elected members, the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner ofAgriculture, the presidents of the University System's four colleges anduniversities, and the Chancellor. The Chancellor is the chief executiveofficer of the University System.

AccreditationThe University of New Hampshire is accredited by the New EnglandCommission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission onInstitutions of Higher Education of the New England Association ofSchools and Colleges, Inc.).

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commissionindicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment ofinstitutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. Anaccredited college or university is one which has available the necessaryresources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educationalprograms, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that


it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity isalso addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to theinstitution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course orprogram offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather,it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunitiesavailable to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should bedirected to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514

(781) 425 7785E-Mail: [email protected]

Specialized programs of study are also accredited by various professionalorganizations.

Veterans and their eligible dependents may apply for educational benefitsbefore the start of each semester. For information, contact the UNHveterans coordinator at [email protected] or by phone at (603)862-0643.

The University supports the efforts of secondary school officials andgoverning bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited statusto provide reliable assurance of the quality of the educational preparationof their applicants for admission.

AdmissionUNH welcomes campus visitors year-round. Campus tours are led bystudent admissions representatives who provide a general overviewof academic programs and campus life opportunities. Professionalstaff members are available to provide information about the criteriaused by the admissions committee in reviewing candidates and toaddress specific concerns. For further information or to schedule acampus and/or group information session, visit the Admissions websiteat http://admissions.unh.edu/visit-campus. Registration is stronglyrecommended. Complete information and instructions regarding theapplication process to UNH are found at http://admissions.unh.edu/apply.

Admission CriteriaAdmission to a bachelor's degree program is based upon successfulcompletion of a strong secondary school program of college preparatorycoursework. Primary consideration is given to the academic record, asdemonstrated by the quality of the candidate's secondary school courseselections and achievement; recommendation; and the results of theSAT and/or ACT exam. Consideration is also given to character, initiative,leadership, and special talents.

Candidates must, at a minimum, present at least four years of English,three years of mathematics (algebra I, geometry, and algebra II), threeyears of laboratory science, three years of social science (2 must belaboratory sciences), and two years of study in a single foreign language.Three years of a single foreign language are preferred. Recommendedmathematics preparation includes the equivalent of algebra I, geometry,algebra II, and trigonometry/advanced math.

Students who plan to pursue a major in engineering, biological/physicalscience, mathematics, or forestry should present at least four years ofmathematics including trigonometry, as well as laboratory courseworkin chemistry and/or physics. Note that students are required to have amath and science in their senior year to be competitive for admissionto an engineering major. Students pursuing business-related studiesalso should have completed four years of mathematics includingtrigonometry. For students planning to major in health-related disciplines,four years of math, as well as laboratory courses in biology andchemistry, are strongly recommended. Students interested in nursingmust complete high school chemistry.

Applicants may indicate their first and second choice majors on theapplication for admission. An undecided applicant may apply foradmission into a bachelor's program as an "undeclared" student toany one of the University's five college divisions in Durham or at UNHManchester. For information concerning bachelor and associatedegree programs offered through UNH Manchester, visit http://manchester.unh.edu; for information concerning the associate degreeprograms at the Thompson School of Applied Science, visit https://colsa.unh.edu/tsas.

UNH students may request a change in major during their undergraduateyears. While most are approved, some majors are more restrictivethan others and require the completion of specific coursework andan additional application. Change of major requests are consideredafter a student has been at the University for at least one semesterand has permission from the appropriate college dean and departmentchairperson.

Admission Test RequirementsAll candidates for admission to bachelor's degree programs are requiredto submit the results of the SAT or ACT exam. Scores must be submittedelectronically to UNH by the testing agency. SAT subject tests are notrequired, but a foreign language subject test may satisfy the foreignlanguage requirement of the bachelor of arts degree. Required scoresvary by test.

International students whose primary language is not English mustsubmit the results of a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The recommended minimum TOEFL score is 213 (computer version)or 550 (paper version) or 80 (Internet version). UNH also accepts theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) English Languageproficiency examination in lieu of TOEFL; the minimum acceptableproficiency grade is 6.5. International students who earn a 500 or higheron their ERBW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing) section of the SATwill be waived the English proficiency test requirement.

Music CandidatesCandidates applying for programs in the Department of Music mustmake arrangements with the department chairperson for an audition bycalling (603) 862-2404. Details regarding audition requirements may beobtained from the department, or may be found on the Department ofMusic website at http://cola.unh.edu/music.

Admission DeadlinesThe Admissions Office welcomes high school students who areinterested in being considered for admission to UNH as a first-yearstudent in the fall to apply any time after August 1 at the start of theirsenior year. The application deadline for Early Action is November 15 and


Regular Decision is February 1. Admission notifications are provided on acontinuous basis through April 15.

Accepted candidates are required to confirm their intention to enroll withthe payment of an enrollment deposit fee by May 1, National CollegeDecision Day. An additional deposit to reserve on-campus housing is alsorequired by May 1.

The review of first-year candidates begins as soon as a completeapplication (including official grade reports through the first markingperiod of senior year and a confirmed course schedule, the results ofthe SAT or ACT, and a letter of recommendation) is on hand. To applyas an early action applicant, candidates must submit an admissionapplication and supporting documents by November 15. In some cases,the admission committee will request senior mid-year grade reports inorder to make a final admission decision. Students accepted to UNHthrough the early action program are not obligated to enroll at UNH.

All offers of admission are considered conditional and are subject tothe verification of satisfactory senior year achievement when final highschool transcripts are reviewed by the admission committee.

Deferred AdmissionThe University considers applicants for deferred admission, whichenables students to reserve a space at the University while taking timeoff from school for work or travel. With few exceptions, UNH will notapprove deferral requests in which the student will be taking collegecoursework elsewhere. Requests for deferrals must be put in writing andsent to the Admissions Office ([email protected]). The University maynot be able to offer deferred admission in certain program areas.

Advanced StandingThe University recognizes outstanding secondary school work by meansof advanced placement and credit for those who have taken enrichedor accelerated courses before entering college. Applicants qualifyfor such credit by successfully completing coursework for collegecredit and satisfactory achievement on University-approved placementexaminations, including the College Board Advanced Placement (AP)Tests, International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examination TestResults, or through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).Students should have official results sent directly to the Office ofAdmissions from the testing agency.

The University accepts AP Tests in every subject area, with creditand course equivalency based on the score achieved. Visit https://admissions.unh.edu/accepted/first-year-students/advanced-placement-credit for further information.

The University awards 8 semester credits for each IB Higher LevelExamination Test Result of 5, 6, or 7. The University recognizes up to32 semester credits of CLEP General Examination tests, which maybe applied as elective credit only. Scores must be 500 or better in thehumanities, natural sciences, and social sciences-history exams. Theminimum score for mathematics is 500 and for the English exam withessay, 500. Subject exams, when applicable, may be used to satisfy eitherdepartmental or general education requirements. UNH does not accept allCLEP subject exams.

Maximum credit accepted toward a bachelor's degree for all credit byexam and advanced placement testing is 64 semester hours.

Associate Degree CandidacyThe University accepts candidates who have demonstrated ability andmotivation for learning through academic achievement, work experience,and/or military service for associate in applied science degree programs.

Students may be considered for admission to associate in appliedscience degree programs offered by the University's Thompson Schoolof Applied Science in Durham as well as associate in arts or sciencedegrees at the Manchester campus. Candidates applying as high schoolseniors must submit the application, secondary school record, andresults of the SAT or ACT. Students granted first-year admission to theThompson School are eligible to live in a University residence hall.

Eligibility for Degree CandidacyApplicants may be candidates for any undergraduate degree offered bythe University. However, applicants having a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degreewill not be admitted into a program of study that awards the same degree(e.g., B.A. History and B.A. Zoology). Applicants can earn more thanone bachelor of science (B.S.) degree, provided that each degree is in adifferent field. Applicants may also be admitted into a program awardinga different degree (e.g., B.A. History and B.S. Biology; or B.A. History andA.A.S. Applied Animal Science).

ReadmissionAn undergraduate who withdraws, does not register for UNH courseworkin a given semester, or is suspended or dismissed from the Universitythereby terminates degree candidacy and must apply for readmission bythe following deadlines: fall semester, June 1; spring semester, November1. Readmission applications are processed in the Office of Admissions;however, decisions regarding readmission are made in consultation withthe Division of Student and Academic Services and the dean's office ofthe University college division to which the student is applying.

Before seeking readmission, students on academic suspension mustremain away from school for at least one semester. Suspended studentsshould include a statement about their readiness to resume Universitywork with their application.

Only under extraordinary circumstances will students be readmitted afterdismissal for academic reasons. Applications submitted by dismissedstudents are reviewed by the University's Academic Standards andAdvising Committee.

It may not be possible for readmission applicants to enroll in programswith established enrollment limitations.

Transfer StudentsUNH encourages applications from transfer students. Admissionconsideration includes review of course selection, academicachievement, and the extent to which that selection addresses theUniversity's general education requirements. Transfer credit is awardedfor completed courses taken at an institution that is fully accredited byone of the regional accrediting associations with a grade of C or better,provided those courses are comparable to courses offered at UNH. Eachcourse must carry at least 3 semester credits and receive a letter grade toqualify for general education consideration.

The application deadline for fall semester admission is April 1; October15 is the application deadline for spring semester. Some programshave enrollment limitations and may not be open to transfer students.Students enrolled in one of the University's associate degree programs


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