The University of North Texas is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. In addition, the University of
North Texas offers programs approved by the following organizations.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
American Chemical Society
American Library Association
American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology
American Psychological Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Association for Behavior Analysis
Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Rehabilitation Education
Council on Social Work Education
Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research
National Academy of Early Childhood Programs
National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
National Recreation and Park Association/American Association of Leisure and Recreation Council on Accreditation
The University of North Texas holds the following memberships.
Alliance for Higher EducationAmerican Association for Higher Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Council on Education
Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
Association of Texas Graduate Schools
Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
Federation of North Texas Area Universities
National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
J.S. Farrington, Chair (1999), Dallas
Nancy Halbreich, Vice Chair (1997), Dallas
W. David Bayless Sr. (1997), Denison
Joe Kirven (2001), Dallas
Lucille G. Murchison (1999), Dallas
Burle Pettit (2001), Lubbock
John Robert "Bobby" Ray (2001), Plano
Don L. Rives (1997), Austin
Topsy Wright (1999), Grand Prairie
Alfred F. Hurley, PhD,
Chancellor of the University of North Texas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and President of the University of North Texas
Blaine A. Brownell, PhD,
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
David B. Kesterson, PhD,
Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rollie R. Schafer, Jr., PhD,
Vice Provost for Research
Frederick R. Pole, MS,
Vice President for Administrative Affairs
Walter E. Parker, MA,
Vice President for Governmental Affairs
Phillip C. Diebel, BBA, CPA,
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs
Mark S. Moore, BS,
Vice President for Development
Joe G. Stewart, EdD,
Vice President for Student Affairs
Richard S. Rafes, JD, PhD,
Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
C. Neal Tate, PhD, Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
Sandra L. Terrell, PhD, Associate Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
Donna Hughes, BAAS, Assistant to the Dean
C. Neal Tate, PhD, Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, Chair
Sandra L. Terrell, PhD, Associate Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
David B. Kesterson, PhD, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Nora K. Bell, PhD, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Henry H. Hays, PhD, Dean of the College of Business Administration
David W. Hartman, PhD, Interim Dean of the School of Community Service
Howard W. Smith Jr., EdD, Interim Dean of the College of Education
Philip M. Turner, EdD, Dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences
Suzanne V. LaBrecque, PhD, Dean of the School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
David L. Shrader, DMA, Dean of the College of Music
D. Jack Davis, PhD, Dean of the School of Visual Arts
B. Donald Grose, PhD, Director of Libraries
John L. Baier, PhD, Professor of Counseling, Development and Higher Education
Ralph B. Culp, PhD, Professor of Dance and Theatre Arts
Lynn Eubank, PhD, Associate Professor of English
Sigrid S. Glenn, PhD, Professor of Behavior Analysis
Royce E. Lumpkin, DMA, Professor of Music
Alan G. Mayper, PhD, Professor of Business Administration
George Morrison, EdD, Professor of Teacher Education and Administration
Robert J. Renka, PhD, Associate Professor of Computer Science
Lawrence J. Schneider, PhD, Professor of Psychology
John R. Todd, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science
The graduate council establishes all university policies governing graduate programs, approves new programs, and approved all substantive changes in existing programs. The membership of the graduate council includes elected faculty members who represent each of the eight districts of the faculty senate, plus two at-large members. Elected faculty members serve staggered, three-year terms on the council and represent the interests of the graduate faculty of the university. Two student members, elected by the graduate student council, represent the interests of graduate students and are elected yearly for a one-year term. Ex-officio members include the graduate dean (who serves as chair), the associate graduate dean, the vice provost, the director of libraries, and each of the deans of the schools and colleges. The graduate dean, associate dean, and graduate school staff implement the policies determined by the graduate council.
Rollie R. Schafer, PhD, Vice Provost for Research, Chair
C. Neal Tate, PhD, Dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
David B. Kesterson, PhD, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Thomas S. Clark, PhD, Professor of Music
Arminta Jacobson, PhD, Associate Professor of Counseling, Development and Higher Education
Imre Karafiath, PhD, Professor of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law
Youn-Kyung Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
Linda L. Marshall, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology
Timothy Montler, PhD, Associate Professor of English
Gerard A. O'Donovan, PhD, Professor of Biological Sciences
Lawrence Wheeless, PhD, Professor of Communication Studies
The University of North Texas has a history of seeking to preserve an atmosphere of openness and tolerance. This university is committed to maintaining an unpretentious and accepting atmosphere welcoming to anyone who will strive to achieve his or her personal best. UNT possesses and values an increasing diversity among the individuals who make up its community. This is one of UNT's greatest strengths.
Individuals within the UNT community are unified by a primary purpose: learning. With that primary purpose in mind, UNT works to advance ideals of human worth and dignity by facilitating open discussion, supporting rational resolution of conflict and encouraging examination of values.
Harassment based on individual differences is inconsistent with UNT's mission and educational goals. Every member of the UNT community enjoys certain human and constitutional rights, including the right to free speech. At the same time, individuals who work, study, live and teach within this community are expected to refrain from behavior that threatens the freedom, safety and respect deserved by every community member in good standing.
Every member of the University of North Texas community must comply with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations. Such compliance will be not only a given standard, but also is, in fact, a baseline from which our community works to assure fairness and equity to all who pursue their educational and professional goals here.
Students, faculty or staff who have concerns or questions should contact the appropriate office. Students should call the Dean of Students Office at (940) 565-2648. Faculty and staff should call the Office of Equal Opportunity at (940) 565-2456. TDD access: (800) 735-2989.
The University of North Texas does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability and complies with Section 504 and Public Law 101-336 (Americans with Disabilities Act) in its admissions, accessibility, treatment and employment of individuals in its programs and activities.
The university provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the institution's academic and employment requirements. Students needing assistance may call (940) 565-4323. For information, call the Office of Disability Accommodation (940) 565-4323, TDD access: (940) 565-2958, or call the Equal Opportunity Office (940) 565-2456. TDD access is available through Relay Texas: (800) 735-2989.
UNT Undergraduate Catalog General Information Table of Contents
UNT Undergraduate Catalog Table of Contents
UNT Graduate Catalog Table of Contents
UNT Undergraduate Catalog Course and Subject Guide