Inter American University of Puerto Rico

General Catalog

2018-2019

Volumen XXVI

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Published by Inter American University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 363255, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-3255. This Catalog is published in Spanish and English. In the event of a conflict as to its interpretation, the Spanish version shall prevail. The provisions of this Catalog do not constitute an irrevocable contract between students and the University. The University will make all reasonable efforts to maintain up-to-date information in this Catalog. However, it reserves the right to revise or change rules, revise tuition fees, service charges, requirements for programs of study, the requirements for degrees and academic distinctions, course content and any other arrangements that might affect students whenever it deems necessary or desirable. Students are responsible for reading and understanding the academic, administrative and disciplinary policies and regulations as well as the general requirements for the degree they hope to obtain, from the moment they register in the University. They are also responsible for meeting the major requirements once they declare said major. Students deciding to change their major will be responsible for complying with the requirements in effect at the time they declare the new major. Graduation requirements as well as academic curricula and programs may change while students are registered at the University. These changes will not be applied retroactively, but students have the option of completing the new requirements. Nonetheless, when professional certifying or licensing agencies make requirement changes for the corresponding certification or license, the necessary changes to the curricula or programs will be applicable immediately. Students will have the responsible for deciding if they wish to take the new courses. It is the University’s policy to guarantee equal opportunity to all in all its educational programs, services and benefits. The University does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, marital status, physical appearance, political affiliation or any other classification protected by the provisions of Title IX of the Amendments to the Education Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Handicaps Act of 1990 or any other applicable federal or state law or regulation.

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A Publication of the Vice Presidency for Academic and Student Affairs October 2018

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Table of Contents Page Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................................... 20

Academic Administration of the University ........................................................................................... 22

Central Office ........................................................................................................................................... 22

Aguadilla Campus ................................................................................................................................... 22

Arecibo Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Barranquitas Campus .............................................................................................................................. 24

Bayamón Campus ................................................................................................................................... 24

Fajardo Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Guayama Campus ................................................................................................................................... 26

Metropolitan Campus .............................................................................................................................. 26

Ponce Campus ........................................................................................................................................ 27

San Germán Campus .............................................................................................................................. 28

School of Law .......................................................................................................................................... 29

School of Optometry ................................................................................................................................ 29

Directory..................................................................................................................................................... 31

General Information .................................................................................................................................. 33

History of the University........................................................................................................................... 33

Governance ............................................................................................................................................. 33

Vision ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

Institutional Mission ................................................................................................................................. 34

Goals of the University ............................................................................................................................ 34

Religious Life Policy ................................................................................................................................ 35

Accreditations .......................................................................................................................................... 37

Associations ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) ............................................................................................... 39

Services for Veterans .............................................................................................................................. 39

Academic-Administrative Calendars ....................................................................................................... 39

Instructional Units .................................................................................................................................... 40

Academic Degrees .................................................................................................................................. 40

Publications ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Continuing Education Program ............................................................................................................... 41

Alumni Association .................................................................................................................................. 42

Admission to the University..................................................................................................................... 43

Admission to Graduate and Professional Programs ............................................................................... 43

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Provisional Admission ............................................................................................................................. 43

Provisional Admission to Academic Programs at the Undergraduate Level ........................................... 43

Provisional Admission of Transfer Students ........................................................................................... 44

Requirements for Undergraduate Admission .......................................................................................... 44

Undergraduate Admission Procedures ................................................................................................... 45

Early Admission to University Studies ..................................................................................................... 45

Admission of New Students to AVANCE................................................................................................. 46

Homeschooling ........................................................................................................................................ 46

University Credits through Advanced Placement Testing ....................................................................... 46

Admission of Transfer Students .............................................................................................................. 47

Transfer Credit Policy .............................................................................................................................. 47

Provisions Applicable to All Types of Transfers ...................................................................................... 48

Admission of Transfer Students to AVANCE .......................................................................................... 48

Admission to Special Programs .............................................................................................................. 48

Admission of Audit Students ................................................................................................................... 48

Admission of Foreign Students ............................................................................................................... 48

Admission of Special Students ................................................................................................................ 49

Readmission to the University ................................................................................................................. 49

Honors Program ........................................................................................................................................ 51

Services Program for Adult Students (AVANCE) .................................................................................. 55

Adult Student Services ............................................................................................................................ 55

Study and Learning in AVANCE .............................................................................................................. 55

Admission of New Students to AVANCE................................................................................................. 56

Changes from the Regular Program to the AVANCE Program .............................................................. 56

Placement Tests for AVANCE Students ................................................................................................. 56

Readmission of Students Requesting a Change to the AVANCE Program ............................................ 57

Declaration of Major by AVANCE Students ............................................................................................ 57

Online Learning ......................................................................................................................................... 58

Admission to Online Learning Programs ................................................................................................. 58

Objectives of Online Learning ................................................................................................................. 59

Technologies and Media Used in Online Learning ................................................................................. 60

Interactive Videoconference ................................................................................................................ 60

Online Courses .................................................................................................................................... 60

Combined Study Courses .................................................................................................................... 60

Proctored Evaluations ............................................................................................................................. 61

Teleconference Center ............................................................................................................................ 61

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Tuition, Fees and Other Charges ............................................................................................................ 62

Student Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................... 63

Federal Funds ......................................................................................................................................... 63

Maximum Time Requirements for Federal Financial Aid ..................................................................... 63

Federal Pell Grant ................................................................................................................................ 64

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) ........................................................ 64

Federal Direct Loans ........................................................................................................................... 64

Nursing Student Loan .......................................................................................................................... 65

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) ................................................................................................... 65

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Funds ..................................................................................................... 65

Institutional Funds ................................................................................................................................... 65

Institutional Scholarship ....................................................................................................................... 65

Institutional Work-Study Program ........................................................................................................ 66

Scholarships Granted in the Campuses .................................................................................................. 66

Student Activities Scholarship ............................................................................................................. 66

Choir, Tuna, Theater and Band Scholarship ....................................................................................... 66

Special Fund Scholarship .................................................................................................................... 66

Incentives of the Honors Program ....................................................................................................... 66

Engineering Scholarship ...................................................................................................................... 66

Athletic Scholarships ........................................................................................................................... 66

Scholarships Granted by the Vice-presidency for Academic Affairs ....................................................... 67

Scholarship for Participation in Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities ........................................ 67

Scholarship for Projects of Internationalization and Exchanges ......................................................... 67

Academic Scholarship ......................................................................................................................... 67

Presidential Scholarship ...................................................................................................................... 67

Norms and Services Related to the Office of the Registrar .................................................................. 68

Registration, Program Changes and Partial Withdrawal ......................................................................... 68

Audit Students ......................................................................................................................................... 68

Withdrawal of a Course from the Class Schedule ................................................................................... 68

Intra-University Transfers ........................................................................................................................ 68

University Policy Regarding Students and Alumni Directory................................................................... 69

Solomon-Pombo Act ................................................................................................................................ 70

Student Records ...................................................................................................................................... 70

Student Academic and Personal Files .................................................................................................... 70

Change of Address .................................................................................................................................. 71

Class Attendance .................................................................................................................................... 71

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Study in Other Institutions of Higher Education ...................................................................................... 71

Declaration of Major ................................................................................................................................ 72

Declaration of Minor ................................................................................................................................ 72

Change of Major ...................................................................................................................................... 72

Official Total Withdrawal from the University........................................................................................... 73

Student Course Load............................................................................................................................... 73

Repeating Courses .................................................................................................................................. 73

Grading System ....................................................................................................................................... 74

Change of Grades Request ..................................................................................................................... 74

Administrative Action Symbols ................................................................................................................ 75

Veterans Services ................................................................................................................................... 75

Academic Recognitions ........................................................................................................................... 76

Dean of Academic Affairs’ List ................................................................................................................ 76

Chancellor’s List ...................................................................................................................................... 76

Academic Excellence in Majors Award ................................................................................................... 76

Student Leadership Award ...................................................................................................................... 76

Support Services and Student Life ......................................................................................................... 77

Academic Advisement ............................................................................................................................. 77

University Orientation Program ............................................................................................................... 77

Student Services and Activities ............................................................................................................... 77

Audiovisual Center .................................................................................................................................. 77

Educational and Technological Services................................................................................................. 77

Information Access Center (Library) ........................................................................................................ 78

Medical Service ....................................................................................................................................... 78

Residence Halls, San Germán Campus.................................................................................................. 78

Student Activities ..................................................................................................................................... 78

Sports and Recreation ......................................................................................................................... 79

Religious Activities ............................................................................................................................... 79

Student Councils .................................................................................................................................. 79

Student Participation ............................................................................................................................... 79

Student Centers ....................................................................................................................................... 80

Day Care Centers .................................................................................................................................... 80

Parking Service and Traffic Rules on Campuses .................................................................................... 80

Study Modalities and Learning Experiences.......................................................................................... 81

Special Studies and Courses .................................................................................................................. 81

Seminars .............................................................................................................................................. 81

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Special Topics ...................................................................................................................................... 81

Educational Cooperation ..................................................................................................................... 81

Experimental Courses ......................................................................................................................... 82

Individual Research ............................................................................................................................. 82

Non-traditional Learning Modalities ........................................................................................................ 83

Study by Contract with Support of the Web ............................................................................................ 83

Validation of Learning Experiences ......................................................................................................... 84

Written Tests for Validation of Learning Experiences .......................................................................... 84

Proficiency Examinations ..................................................................................................................... 84

Portfolio ................................................................................................................................................ 85

International Student Mobility Program (ISMP) ..................................................................................... 87

Academic Requirements to Request Participation in the ISMP ................................................................. 87

Federal and State Financial Aid ........................................................................................................... 88

Satisfactory Academic Progress Norm: Undergraduate Programs .................................................... 89

Graduation, Honors and Diplomas .......................................................................................................... 96

Diplomas .................................................................................................................................................. 96

Graduation Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 96

Graduation Requirements for Associate Degrees ............................................................................... 96

Graduation Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees .............................................................................. 96

Application for Graduation ....................................................................................................................... 97

Graduation with Honors ........................................................................................................................... 97

Posthumous Degree ................................................................................................................................ 98

Academic Norms of Compliance ............................................................................................................. 99

Credit-Hours ............................................................................................................................................ 99

Course Offerings and Scheduling ........................................................................................................... 99

Special Requirements of Practice and Internship Centers ...................................................................... 99

Compliance with Requirements of Regulated Professions and Employment ......................................... 99

Responsible Conduct in Research Projects .......................................................................................... 100

Institutional Review Board (IRB) ........................................................................................................ 100

Responsible Conduct in Research Projects (RCR) ........................................................................... 100

Other Research Projects ................................................................................................................... 100

Warning on Compliance with Copyright Laws and Regulations............................................................ 100

Discontinuation of Academic Offerings ................................................................................................. 101

Undergraduate Academic Offerings ..................................................................................................... 101

Institutional Codes, CIP Code, and Program Length ............................................................................ 102

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Subject Codes Used in Catalog and in the System .............................................................................. 110

Course Codification System .................................................................................................................. 113

Goals and Competencies of the General Education Program .............................................................. 114

Categories of the General Education Program ..................................................................................... 115

General Education Categories and Course Descriptions...................................................................... 116

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees ..................................................................... 123

General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees ................................................................... 123

Undergraduate (Associate and Bachelor’s) Degree Programs .......................................................... 125

Accounting (AAS and BBA) ................................................................................................................... 126

Minor in Auditing ................................................................................................................................ 130

Minor “CPA Track” ............................................................................................................................. 130

Minor in Financial Accounting ............................................................................................................ 131

Minor in Taxes ................................................................................................................................... 131

Airway Sciences (BS) ............................................................................................................................ 132

Aircraft Systems Management (Professional Pilot) ........................................................................... 135

Aviation Sciences Management ........................................................................................................ 135

Minor in Air Traffic Control ................................................................................................................. 136

Minor in Airway Sciences ................................................................................................................... 136

Minor in Commercial Pilot .................................................................................................................. 137

Minor in Airway Dispatcher ................................................................................................................ 137

Agricultural Technology (AAS) .............................................................................................................. 138

Applications Development (BS) ............................................................................................................. 140

Biology (BS) ........................................................................................................................................... 142

Minor in Biology ................................................................................................................................. 145

Minor in Bioinformatics ...................................................................................................................... 145

Minor in Pre-Medical .......................................................................................................................... 145

Minor in Pre-Veterinary (BS Biology) ................................................................................................. 146

Biomedical Sciences (BS) ..................................................................................................................... 147

Biopsychology (BS) ............................................................................................................................... 149

Biotechnology (AAS and BS) ................................................................................................................ 151

Minor in Biotechnology ...................................................................................................................... 154

Business Administration (AAS) ............................................................................................................. 155

Cardio-Respiratory Care (AAS) ............................................................................................................. 156

Chemistry (BS) ...................................................................................................................................... 159

Minor in Chemistry ............................................................................................................................. 160

Communications (AA and BA) ............................................................................................................... 161

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Communication in Media Production (BS) ............................................................................................ 164

Minor in Photography ......................................................................................................................... 166

Computer Science (AAS and BS) ......................................................................................................... 167

Minor in Computer Science ............................................................................................................... 169

Minor in Computer Networks ............................................................................................................. 170

Minor in Programming of Mobiles ...................................................................................................... 170

Computer Technology and Networks (AAS and BS) ............................................................................ 171

Computerized Management Information Systems (AAS) ..................................................................... 175

Corporative Communication (BA) .......................................................................................................... 177

Criminal Investigation (AA) .................................................................................................................... 179

Criminal Justice (AA and BA) ................................................................................................................ 181

Criminal Investigation ........................................................................................................................ 186

Forensic Investigation ........................................................................................................................ 186

Minor in Criminal Investigation ........................................................................................................... 187

Minor in Forensic Investigation .......................................................................................................... 187

Minor in Penology .............................................................................................................................. 187

Criminology (BSS) ................................................................................................................................. 188

Culinary Arts and Gastronomic Sciences (AA) ..................................................................................... 190

Design (BA) ........................................................................................................................................... 192

Design and Development of Videogames (BS) ..................................................................................... 194

Minor in Design and Development of Video-games .......................................................................... 195

Digital Graphic Design and Multimedia (BS) ......................................................................................... 196

Education (BA and Certificate) .............................................................................................................. 198

Preschool Level Education ................................................................................................................ 204

Early Childhood Education: Elementary Primary Level (K-3) ............................................................ 206

Early Childhood Education: Elementary Level (4-6) .......................................................................... 207

Interdisciplinary Special Education (PK-12) ...................................................................................... 208

Elementary Education in Special Education ...................................................................................... 210

Secondary Education ............................................................................................................................ 213

Secondary Education in Biology ........................................................................................................ 213

Secondary Education in Chemistry.................................................................................................... 215

Secondary Education in History ......................................................................................................... 217

Secondary Education in Mathematics ............................................................................................... 219

Secondary Education in Social Studies ............................................................................................. 221

Secondary Education in Spanish ....................................................................................................... 222

Special Education .................................................................................................................................. 223

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Special Education in Autism .............................................................................................................. 225

Special Education in the Deaf and Partially Deaf .............................................................................. 227

Teaching of English as a Second Language at the Elementary Level .................................................. 229

Teaching of English as a Second Language at the Secondary Level ................................................... 230

Minors .................................................................................................................................................... 231

Minor in Religion and Education ........................................................................................................ 231

Minor in School Social Work .............................................................................................................. 231

Electronic Engineering Technology (AS and BS) .................................................................................. 232

Minor in Electronic Engineering Technology ..................................................................................... 234

Engineering ........................................................................................................................................... 235

Pre-Engineering ..................................................................................................................................... 235

Computer Engineering (BS) .................................................................................................................. 237

Minor Concentration in Hardware Systems and Integrated Systems ................................................ 239

Minor Concentration in Software Systems ........................................................................................ 239

Electrical Engineering (BS) ................................................................................................................... 240

Minor in Power and Energy Systems Engineering ............................................................................ 243

Minor in Systems Engineering Control, Robotics and Automation .................................................... 243

Minor in Communication Systems ..................................................................................................... 244

Minor in Electric Systems .................................................................................................................. 244

Industrial Engineering (BS) ................................................................................................................... 245

Minor in Logistics and Operations Research ..................................................................................... 247

Minor in Quality Systems ................................................................................................................... 247

Mechanical Engineering (BS) ................................................................................................................ 248

Minor in Aerospace Engineering ........................................................................................................ 250

English (BA) ........................................................................................................................................... 251

Minor in Bilingual Oral and Written Communication .......................................................................... 253

Minor in Oral and Written Communication (English) ......................................................................... 253

Entrepreneurial and Managerial Development (BBA) ........................................................................... 254

Minor in Electronic Commerce ........................................................................................................... 256

Minor in Entrepreneurship ................................................................................................................. 257

Minor in Entrepreneurial and Managerial Development .................................................................... 257

Minor in Music Business Management .............................................................................................. 257

Minor in Public Management ............................................................................................................. 258

Entrepreneurial Development (Post Associate Degree Professional Certificate) ................................. 259

Environmental Management (BS) ......................................................................................................... 260

Environmental Sciences (BS) ................................................................................................................ 262

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Minor in Environmental Science ........................................................................................................ 263

Environmental Technology (BS) ............................................................................................................ 264

Finance (BBA) ....................................................................................................................................... 267

Minor in Finance ................................................................................................................................ 269

Minor in Insurance ............................................................................................................................. 269

Fine Arts (BA) ........................................................................................................................................ 270

Ceramics ............................................................................................................................................ 274

Drawing .............................................................................................................................................. 274

Sculpture ............................................................................................................................................ 274

Photography ....................................................................................................................................... 275

Painting .............................................................................................................................................. 275

Printmaking ........................................................................................................................................ 276

Art Education ..................................................................................................................................... 276

Forensic Biology (BS) ............................................................................................................................ 278

Forensic Informatics (BS) ...................................................................................................................... 280

Forensic Science (BS) ........................................................................................................................... 282

Minor in Forensic Science ................................................................................................................. 283

General Business Administration (BBA)................................................................................................ 284

Graphic Design (AVA) ........................................................................................................................... 286

Graphic Design (BA) .............................................................................................................................. 288

Health, Physical Education and Recreation (BA) .................................................................................. 290

Adapted Physical Education .............................................................................................................. 291

Physical Education: Elementary Level .............................................................................................. 292

Physical Education: Secondary Level ............................................................................................... 292

School Health (Physical Education) ................................................................................................... 293

Sports Technology (Physical Education) ........................................................................................... 294

Health Sciences (BS) ............................................................................................................................ 296

Administration (Health Sciences) ....................................................................................................... 297

Education (Health Sciences) ............................................................................................................. 297

History (BA) ........................................................................................................................................... 298

Minor in History .................................................................................................................................. 300

Minor in History and Puerto Rican Literature ..................................................................................... 301

Hotel and Restaurant Management (BBA) ............................................................................................ 302

Human Resources Management (BBA) ................................................................................................ 305

Minor in Human Resources Management ......................................................................................... 307

Humanistic Studies (BA)........................................................................................................................ 308

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Industrial Chemistry (BS)....................................................................................................................... 310

Minor in Chemistry ............................................................................................................................. 311

Minor in Industrial Chemistry ............................................................................................................. 311

Information Technology (BBA) .............................................................................................................. 312

Insurance (A) ......................................................................................................................................... 315

Institutional Chaplaincy (AA) ................................................................................................................. 317

International Business (BBA) ................................................................................................................ 319

Management and Organizational Innovation (BBA) .............................................................................. 321

Managerial Economics (BBA) ............................................................................................................... 323

Marine Sciences (BS) ............................................................................................................................ 325

Minor in Marine Sciences .................................................................................................................. 327

Marketing (BBA) .................................................................................................................................... 328

Minor in Communication and Public Relations .................................................................................. 329

Minor in Insurance Sales ................................................................................................................... 330

Minor in Marketing ............................................................................................................................. 330

Minor in Sales .................................................................................................................................... 330

Minor in Sports Marketing .................................................................................................................. 331

Mathematics (BA and BS) ..................................................................................................................... 332

Mathematics (BA) .................................................................................................................................. 332

Mathematics (BS) .................................................................................................................................. 334

Minor in Mathematics ......................................................................................................................... 335

Minor in Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 335

Medical Sonography in Cardiovascular Sonography (BS) .................................................................... 337

Minor in Musculoskeletal Sonography ............................................................................................... 339

Medical Technology (BS and Certificate) .............................................................................................. 340

Medical Technology (Certificate) ....................................................................................................... 343

Medical Technology (BS) ................................................................................................................... 344

Microbiology (BS) .................................................................................................................................. 346

Minor in Microbiology ......................................................................................................................... 348

Mobile Device Programming (AAS) ....................................................................................................... 349

Multidisciplinary Studies (AA) ................................................................................................................ 350

Multidisciplinary Studies (BA) ................................................................................................................ 352

Minor in Multidisciplinary Studies ....................................................................................................... 353

Music (BA and BM) ................................................................................................................................ 354

Music (BA) ............................................................................................................................................. 355

Music (BM) ............................................................................................................................................ 357

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Applied Music ..................................................................................................................................... 357

Music Education: General Vocal ........................................................................................................ 360

Music Education: Instrumental ........................................................................................................... 364

Minor in Music .................................................................................................................................... 367

Music Business Management (A) .......................................................................................................... 368

Natural Sciences (BS) ........................................................................................................................... 370

Networks and Telecommunications (BS) .............................................................................................. 372

Nursing (AAS and BSN) ........................................................................................................................ 374

Minor in Nursing Management ........................................................................................................... 378

Minor in Gerontology for Nursing ....................................................................................................... 378

Occupational Therapy (AS) ................................................................................................................... 379

Office Systems Administration (AA and BA) ......................................................................................... 382

Minor in Office Administration ............................................................................................................ 387

Minor in Administration of Electronic Medical Records ..................................................................... 387

Operations Management (BBA) ............................................................................................................ 388

Minor in Operations Management ..................................................................................................... 389

Optical Science Technology (AAS) ....................................................................................................... 390

Pharmacy Technician (AAS) ................................................................................................................. 392

Photography (A) .................................................................................................................................... 394

Physical Therapist Assistant (AS) ......................................................................................................... 396

Police Science (AA) ............................................................................................................................... 398

Political Science (BA) ............................................................................................................................ 400

Minor in Governmental Management ................................................................................................ 402

Minor in Human and Civil Rights ....................................................................................................... 402

Minor in International Relations ......................................................................................................... 402

Minor in Legal Affairs ......................................................................................................................... 403

Minor in Political Science ................................................................................................................... 403

Popular Music (A and BA) ..................................................................................................................... 405

Associate Program............................................................................................................................. 405

Bachelor’s Program ........................................................................................................................... 408

Minor in Anthropology and History of Music ...................................................................................... 410

Minor in Contempory Dance Music .................................................................................................... 411

Minor in Sacred Music ....................................................................................................................... 411

Minor in Performing Arts .................................................................................................................... 412

Psychology (BA) .................................................................................................................................... 413

Minor in Intervention and Stabilization of Clients in Crisis Situations ................................................ 414

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Radiological Science (BS) ..................................................................................................................... 416

Minor in Science in Muscular Skeletal Sonography .......................................................................... 417

Radiological Technology (AAS, BS) ...................................................................................................... 418

Radiological Technology (AAS) ......................................................................................................... 418

Radiological Technology in Mammography and Angiography (BS) .................................................. 422

Real Estate (BBA) ................................................................................................................................. 425

Religion (AA and BA) ............................................................................................................................. 427

Restaurant and Food Services Administration (AAS) ........................................................................... 430

Sales (AAS) ........................................................................................................................................... 432

Social Sciences (BA) ............................................................................................................................. 433

Social Work (BA) ................................................................................................................................... 435

Minor in Gerontology for Social Work ................................................................................................ 437

Spanish (BA) ......................................................................................................................................... 438

Minor in Bilingual Oral and Written Communication .......................................................................... 439

Minor in Oral and Written Communication (Spanish) ........................................................................ 439

Minor in Spanish ................................................................................................................................ 439

Minor in Strategic Languages ............................................................................................................ 440

Speech and Language Therapy (BS) .................................................................................................... 441

Tourism (AS and BBA) .......................................................................................................................... 444

Tourism with a Major in Tour Guide (AS) .......................................................................................... 444

Tourism Management (BBA) ............................................................................................................. 446

Training and Sports Management (BA) ................................................................................................. 448

Veterinary Technician (AAS) ................................................................................................................. 449

Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................... 451

Courses in Accounting (ACCT) ............................................................................................................. 451

Courses in Airway Science (AWSC) ..................................................................................................... 455

Courses in Agricultural Technology (APTE) .......................................................................................... 460

Courses in Anthropology (ANTH) .......................................................................................................... 462

Courses in Applications Development (ADEV) ..................................................................................... 464

Courses in Arabic (ARAB) ..................................................................................................................... 465

Courses in Archeology (ACHA) ............................................................................................................. 466

Courses in Art Education (ARED) ......................................................................................................... 467

Courses in Auditing (AUDI) ................................................................................................................... 469

Courses in Bioinformatics (BIIN) ........................................................................................................... 470

Courses in Biology (BIOL) ..................................................................................................................... 471

Courses in Biomedical Sciences (BMSC) ............................................................................................. 479

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Courses in Biopsychology (BIPS, BIOL, PSYC) ................................................................................... 480

Courses in Biotechnology (BIOT) .......................................................................................................... 481

Courses in Business Administration (BADM) ........................................................................................ 483

Courses in Cardio-Respiratory Care (CARD)........................................................................................ 487

Courses in Chemistry (CHEM) .............................................................................................................. 489

Courses in Communications, Photography and Communication in Media Production (COMU) .......... 495

Courses in Computer Engineering (COEN) .......................................................................................... 504

Courses in Computer Science (COMP) ................................................................................................ 506

Courses in Computerized Tomography and Magnetic Resonance (CTMR) ......................................... 512

Courses in Contempory Dance (DANC) ................................................................................................ 514

Courses in Criminal Justice and Criminal Investigation (CJUS) ........................................................... 515

Courses in Criminology (CRIM) ............................................................................................................. 519

Courses in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences (GASC) ..................................................................... 521

Courses in Design (DSGN) ................................................................................................................... 523

Courses in Design and Development of Videogames (GAME)............................................................. 526

Courses in Digital Graphic Design and Multimedia (DGDM) ................................................................ 528

Courses in Education (EDUC) ............................................................................................................... 532

Courses in Educational Computing (ECMP) ......................................................................................... 548

Courses in Educational Cooperation (EDCO) ....................................................................................... 549

Courses in Electronic Commerce (ECOM)............................................................................................ 550

Courses in Electronic Engineering Technology and Electrical Power (ELEC) ...................................... 551

Courses in Engineering (General) (ENGR) ........................................................................................... 556

Courses in Electrical Engineering (ELEN)............................................................................................. 558

Courses in English (ENGL) ................................................................................................................... 564

Courses in Entrepreneurial Development (ENDE) ................................................................................ 568

Courses in Entrepreneurial and Managerial Development (ENTR) ...................................................... 569

Courses in Environmental Management (EVMA) ................................................................................. 570

Courses in Environmental Sciences (EVSC) ........................................................................................ 571

Courses in Environmental Technology (EVTH) .................................................................................... 573

Courses in Finance (FINA) .................................................................................................................... 574

Courses in Fine Arts (ARTS) ................................................................................................................. 576

Courses in Forensic Science, Forensic Informatics and Forensic Biology (FORS) .............................. 586

Courses in French (FREN) .................................................................................................................... 588

Courses in Geography (GEOG) ............................................................................................................ 589

Courses in German (GERM) ................................................................................................................. 591

Courses in Gerontology (GERO) ........................................................................................................... 592

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Courses in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) .......................................................... 594

Courses in Health Sciences (HESC) ..................................................................................................... 601

Courses in History (HIST)...................................................................................................................... 603

Courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRMT) ...................................................................... 608

Courses in Industrial Engineering (INEN) ............................................................................................. 611

Courses in Industrial Relations (INRE) .................................................................................................. 615

Courses in Information Technology (ITEC) ........................................................................................... 616

Courses in Computer Technology and and Networks (CSIR)............................................................... 618

Courses in Institutional Chaplaincy (CHAP) .......................................................................................... 621

Courses in Insurance (INSR) ................................................................................................................ 623

Courses in International Business (INTB) ............................................................................................. 624

Courses in Italian (ITAL) ........................................................................................................................ 626

Courses in Landscape Design (LADE) .................................................................................................. 627

Courses in Latin (LATI).......................................................................................................................... 628

Courses in Linguistics (LING) ................................................................................................................ 629

Courses in Managerial Economics (MAEC) .......................................................................................... 630

Courses in Mandarin (MAND) ............................................................................................................... 632

Courses in Marine Sciences (MASC) .................................................................................................... 633

Courses in Marketing (MKTG) ............................................................................................................... 636

Courses in Marketing and Sales (MAMS) ............................................................................................. 640

Courses in Materials Management (MMAT).......................................................................................... 641

Courses in Mathematics (MATH) .......................................................................................................... 642

Courses in Mechanical Engineering (MECN) ........................................................................................ 647

Courses in Medical Sonography (SONO) ............................................................................................. 652

Courses in Medical Technology (MEDT)............................................................................................... 655

Courses in Microbiology (MICR) ........................................................................................................... 658

Courses in Mobile Device Programming (MOPR) ................................................................................. 659

Courses in Music (MUSI)....................................................................................................................... 661

Courses in Applied Music (MUSI) ......................................................................................................... 665

Courses in Music Business Management (MUBA) ............................................................................... 668

Courses in Music Education (MUED) .................................................................................................... 669

Courses in Natural Sciences (NASC) .................................................................................................... 671

Courses in Networks and Telecommunications (NTEL) ....................................................................... 672

Courses in Nursing (NURS) .................................................................................................................. 675

Courses in Occupational Therapy (OCTH) ........................................................................................... 680

Courses in Office Systems Administration (OMSY) .............................................................................. 683

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Courses in Optical Science Technology (OPST) .................................................................................. 687

Courses in Pharmacy Technician (PHAR) ............................................................................................ 689

Courses in Philosophy (PHIL) ............................................................................................................... 692

Courses in Physical Therapy Assistant (PHTH) .................................................................................... 694

Courses in Physics (PHYS) ................................................................................................................... 697

Courses in Political Science (POLS) ..................................................................................................... 698

Courses in Popular Music (MUSI) ......................................................................................................... 702

Courses in Portuguese (PORT) ............................................................................................................ 719

Courses in Psychology (PSYC) ............................................................................................................. 720

Courses in Psychosocial Human Services (HUSE) .............................................................................. 724

Courses in Public Administration (PUAD) ............................................................................................. 725

Courses in Radiological Technology (RATE) ........................................................................................ 726

Courses in Real Estate (REAL) ............................................................................................................. 731

Courses in Recreational and Sports Facilities Management (SRIM) .................................................... 732

Courses in Religion (RELI) .................................................................................................................... 733

Courses in Reserve Officers Corps: Aerospace Studies (AEST).......................................................... 735

Courses in Reserve Officers Corps: Military Science (MISC) ............................................................... 736

Courses in Russian (RUSS) .................................................................................................................. 738

Courses in Small Business Administration (SBAD) .............................................................................. 739

Courses in Social Work (SOWO) .......................................................................................................... 740

Courses in Sociology (SOCI) ................................................................................................................ 743

Courses in Spanish (SPAN) .................................................................................................................. 746

Courses in Speech and Language Therapy (SPTH) ............................................................................. 750

Courses in Tourism (TURI) ................................................................................................................... 753

Courses in Veterinary Technician (VETC) ............................................................................................ 757

Faculty of the University ........................................................................................................................ 759

Central Office Administrators with Faculty Rank ................................................................................... 759

Faculty Affiliated with Other Institutions ................................................................................................ 760

Army ROTC Program - UPR Mayagüez ............................................................................................ 760

Airforce ROTC Program - UPR Mayagüez ........................................................................................ 760

Airforce ROTC Program - UPR Río Piedras ...................................................................................... 760

Faculty of the Campuses ....................................................................................................................... 761

Faculty Aguadilla Campus ................................................................................................................. 761

Faculty Arecibo Campus .................................................................................................................... 764

Faculty Barranquitas Campus ........................................................................................................... 767

Faculty Bayamón Campus ................................................................................................................. 769

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Faculty Fajardo Campus .................................................................................................................... 773

Faculty Guayama Campus ................................................................................................................ 775

Faculty Metropolitan Campus ............................................................................................................ 777

Faculty Ponce Campus ...................................................................................................................... 785

Faculty San Germán Campus ........................................................................................................... 789

Faculty School of Law ........................................................................................................................ 794

Faculty School of Optometry ............................................................................................................. 796

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Eng. Dennis W. Hernández Santiago Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Board of Trustees

Officers Dennis W. Hernández Santiago, B.S.C.E., M.S.C.E., Chairman, Contract Engineer; Resident of Dorado,

Puerto Rico. Felipe Piazza Vázquez, B.B.A., Vice Chairman, Minister, Businessman (Retired); Resident of Guaynabo,

Puerto Rico. Aída Nilda Molinary de la Cruz, J.D., Secretary, Judge of the Ethics Commission of the Supreme Court of

Puerto Rico; Resident of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ramón Ayala Cuervos, J.D., Assistant Secretary, Attorney and Ordained Minister; (Retired); Resident of

San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jorge L. Fuentes Benejam, B.S.M.E., Treasurer, Contract Engineer; Resident of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Antonio R. Pavía Bibiloni, B.B.A., Assistant Treasurer, Businessman; Resident of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Other Members Antonio F. Faría Soto, M.B.A., Banking and Financial Specialist; Resident of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Juan G. Feliciano Valera, B.A., M.A., Ed.M., Ed.D., MDiv., Ordained Minister (Retired); Resident of Camuy,

Puerto Rico. Manuel J. Fernós López-Cepero, J.D., LL.M. President of the University; Resident of San Juan, Puerto

Rico. Domingo Más Rivera, B.B.A., Certified Public Acountant; Resident of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Pedro M. Mayol Serrano, M.D., FAAP, FCCP, Pediatric Pulmonologist (Retired); Resident of Guaynabo,

Puerto Rico. Pedro L. Meléndez Rosario, M.H.S.A., Service Manager of Health Systems; Resident of Aibonito, Puerto

Rico. José R. Muñoz Ávila, B.B.A., M.B.A., Business Consultant; Resident of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Juan José Pérez Alda, B.A., M.Th., Minister (Retired), Resident of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Víctor Rivera Hernández, M.P.A., J.D., Attorney; Resident of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Antonio C. Rosario Soto, M.B.A., Vice Chairman, Businessman (Retired); Resident of San Juan, Puerto

Rico. Elba Sánchez González, B.B.A., J.D., Attorney and Certified Public Accountant; Resident of San Juan,

Puerto Rico. Gloria Santaella Parés de Figueroa, M.D., Anesthesiologist (Retired); Resident of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rubén Vélez García, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; Resident of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Emeriti Trustees Francisco A. Colón Cruz, M.S., LL.B., Attorney (Retired); Resident of Alexandria, Virginia.

Office of the Board of Trustees José Luis Colón González, Ph.D., History; Executive Director of the Office of the Board, San Juan, Puerto

Rico.*

*The Executive Director is not a Trustee of the Institution.

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Manuel J. Fernós, Esq. President of the University

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Academic Administration of the University

Central Office

MANUEL J. FERNÓS, LL.M., President of the University JUAN F. MARTÍNEZ RODRÍGUEZ, M.E., Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs OLGA LUNA, M.B.A., Vice President for Financial Affairs, Administration and Services NORBERTO DOMÍNGUEZ, M.Div., Vice President for Religious Affairs DOMINIQUE A. GILORMINI DE GRACIA, LL.M., M.A., Executive Director of the Office of the President ZAIMA Y. NEGRÓN GUZMÁN, B.A., Director of the Office of Public Relations and Communications LORRAINE JUARBE SANTOS, LL.M., Director of the Juridical Adviser’s Office VLADIMIR ROMÁN ROSARIO, J.D., D.E.A. in Comparative Law, Executive Director Juridical Adviser and

Chief Compliance Officer ISAAC SANTIAGO NIEVES, Ph.D., Executive Director of Research, Assessment and Planning JOSSIE SALGUERO PECUNIA, B.S. Executive Director of Information and Telecommunications MAGGIE COLÓN ORELLANO, M.B.A. Executive Director of Human Resources NÉLIDA RIVERA CLAUDIO, Ed.D., Executive Director of Development and Alumni ANTONIO PANTOJA SERRANO, M.A., Director of Institucional Recruitment of Students

Academic Units

Aguadilla Campus ELIE AURELIEN AGÉSILAS, Ph.D., Chancellor EVELYN CASTILLO SORRENTINI, Ed.D., Dean of Academic Affairs ISRAEL AYALA VALENTÍN, M.S., Dean of Administration ANA C. MELÓN MAYORAL, M.A., Dean of Students SACHA M. RUIZ RODRÍGUEZ, Ed.D., Associate Dean of Academic Affairs IRVIN M. CANALES MERCED, M.A., Assistant Dean of Administration NAYDA L. SOTO VARGAS, M.A., Assistant Dean of Students VACANT, Executive Assitant to the Chancellor MYRIAM MARCIAL FELICIANO, M.B.A., Manager of Registration Services NARARLY CLAUDIO MACHADO, M.A., Director of Upward Bound Program (Science and Math) LIZZIE COLÓN RODRÍGUEZ, M.L.S., Director of the Information Access Center DARY I. ACEVEDO GONZÁLEZ,M.A., Director of the Guidance and Counseling Center GLORIA CORTÉS RIVERA, B.A., Financial Aid Director HANCY MUÑIZ VÁZQUEZ, B.B.A., Bursar DORIS PÉREZ HERNÁNDEZ, M.B.A., Director of Admissions MARÍA E. PÉREZ MEDINA, M.B.A., Registrar NÉSTOR L. RAMÍREZ SOTO, M.B.A., Director of Promotion and Recruitment YAMILETTE PRÓSPER DE LA CRUZ, M.A., Director of Education Program VACANT, Director of the Office of University Chaplaincy NEREIDA RAMOS MÉNDEZ, M.B.A., Director of the Non University Technical Certificate Program JOSÉ R. AREIZAGA GARCÍA, M.B.A., Director of the Human Resources Office IVONNE ACEVEDO ECHEVARRÍA, M.A., Director of the Educational Services Program MAYRA ROZADA CAPELLA, M.A., Director of the Upward Bound Program LIZA M. LARA SOTO, M.Ed., Director of the Elementary and High School Atolina Vélez DOLORES SEPÚLVEDA, M.B.A., Director of Development

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