Special Topics Courses
Most academic departments offer special courses in addition to courses described in this catalog. The content of such a course changes annually to include material not covered in required courses or in major elective courses. The Vice President for Academic Affairs must authorize the offering of all such courses according to guidelines laid down by the Curriculum Committee of the faculty. Special Topics courses are often of current, popular interest and maintain the standard of academic excellence required of all regularly offered courses. Special Topics courses may be general in nature and open to all students or more specialized and restricted to upper-level majors in a department. Please consult the semester schedule to determine your eligibility to take such courses.