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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.
http://www.inter.edu
Inter American University of Puerto Rico is Accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 Tel. 215-662-5606 Fax 215-662-5501
www.msche.org
A Publication of the Vice Presidency for Academic and Student Affairs October 2018
http://www.inter.edu/http://www.msche.org/
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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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