University of the Virgin Islands
St.Thomas and St.Croix campuses
U.S. Virgin Islands

2000-2001 CATALOG

The online catalog is current as of August, 2000 for information purposes only.
©Copyright 2000. University of the Virgin Islands.

INDEX
STATEMENT OF MISSION
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2000-2001
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES/DIVISION CHAIRS
THE UNIVERSITY
    History
    Accreditation
    Location, Facilities and Access
    Special Programs
ST.CROIX CAMPUS
    Programs
    Campus Overview
    Melvin H. Evans Center for Learning
    St. Croix Campus Library
    Research and Extension Center
ST. THOMAS CAMPUS
    Programs
    The Campus
    Ralph M. Paiewonsky Library
EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICES
CONTINUING EDUCATION/COMMUNITY SERVICES
STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
      Orientation
      Advisement
      Counseling and Placement Services
      On Campus Student Employment Services
      Health Services and Insurance
      Drug and Alcohol Prevention/Education Program
      Students with Disabilities
      Student Activities and Convocations
      Student Government Association
      Varsity, Intramural and Club Sports
      Student Housing
      Housing Procedures
ADMISSIONS
      Admissions Policies
      How to Apply
      When to Apply
      Enrollment Confirmation Deposit
      Application Fee
      International Student Admission
      Early Admissions Program
      Transfer Admission
      Readmission to the University
      Transfer of Academic Credits to the University
      Senior Citizen Education Program
      Additional Preparation and Testing
      Residency Regulations for Tuition Purposes
      Categories of Students
COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID
      Tuition, Fees, Room and Board
      Financial Aid
      Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
      Financial Aid Refund/Repayment Policy
ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
      The Freshman-Year Program
      Credits, Grades and Quality Points
      Registration Procedures
      Withdrawal
      Re-matriculation
      Transcripts
      Courses Taken at Other Institutions
      Privacy Act
      Academic Standards
      English Proficiency Examination Requirement
      Computer Literacy Requirement
      Awards and Honors
GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -- B.A. PROGRAMS
        General Education Requirements
        Other Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -- B.S. PROGRAMS
        General Education Requirements
        Other Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -- A.A PROGRAMS
        General Education Requirements
        Other Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS -- A.S. PROGRAMS
Degree Majors and Programs -- B.A. Degree
      BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
      Accounting Major
      Business Administration Major
      EDUCATION DIVISION
      Elementary Education Major
                Secondary Teacher Preparation
      Vocational Education Major
      HUMANITIES DIVISION
      English Major
      Humanities Major
      Journalism and Mass Communications Concentration in the Humanities Major
      Music Education Major
      Speech Communication and Theatre Major
      SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION
      Biology Major
      Chemistry Major
      Marine Biology Major
      Mathematics Major
      Pre-Medical Technology Program
      SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
      Psychology Major
      Social Sciences Major
      Social Work Major
Degree Majors and Programs -- B.S. MAJORS
      NURSING EDUCATION DIVISION
      Nursing Major
      SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION
      Biology Major
      Chemistry Major
      Computer Science Major
      Marine Biology Major
      Mathematics Major
Degree Majors and Programs -- A.A. DEGREE
        Associate of Arts Degree
      BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
      Accounting
      Business Management
      Computer Information Systems
      Hotel and Restaurant Management
      Office Systems
      Office Information Systems Certificate program
      SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
      Police Science and Administration
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION -- A.S. DEGREE
        Associate of Science Degree
      Computer Science
      Nursing
      Physics
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FACULTY LISTING BY DIVISION
FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Important Note:

The information contained in this Catalog refers to the University of the Virgin Islands as of Aug. 2000.

The University reserves the right to change its course offerings and rules and regulations at any time.  Such changes will be published in the annual catalogs, its website at www.uvi.edu, and other appropriate media.

The General Education curriculum is being reformed and is subject to change.  Information on these changes will be made available to students as indicated above.

Although University officials are available to advise students, it is the students' responsibility to comply with University policies, including the requirements for degrees.

The availability of degree programs and the scheduling of courses are subject to change as required by enrollment and funding constraints.