rmmmi ^' >;. r IP . - 111 * iiiili Augusta State University Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS IVIembers, Sloan Foundation and ASU Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/augustastateuniv2003augu Augusta State University Continuing Our Commitment to Excellence in Teaching Advancement of Knowledge Enrichment of Community NOV University System of Georgia General Catalog 2003-2004 Augusta State University Augusta, Georgia 30904-2200 This catalog is intended primarily to guide Augusta State University students through their chosen academic programs. Although the university takes pride in a good student advising system, the individual student bears the main responsibility for his or her program, and this catalog should be the basic source of information. Prospective students, parents, and high school counselors should find the information useful as well. Augusta State University (ASU) is an equal educational opportunity institution in that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or handicap, be excluded from participation in or be otherwise subjected to discrimination by any educational program, activity, or facility. This is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1 964. An affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Augusta State University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the Office of the Registrar. It is especially important that all students realize their individual responsibility to keep apprized of current requirements for their particular degree programs. As part of an on-going effort to make this a better catalog accurate, up-to-date, and well organized ail Augusta State University students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit editorial suggestions for improvement. Suggestions dealing with inaccuracies, clarity, organization and presentation of information may be submitted at any time to: Dr. Charles E Jenks Augusta State University Secretary and Catalog Editor C/0 Office of the VPAA (706) 737-1422 cienks(a)auq.edu A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Augusta State University is first and foremost a place of learning, where students learn from and with outstanding professors. It is also a place where students are individuals, not numbers where they are players, not spectators. This catalog describes our programs, lists our courses, and explains the procedures and policies of the university. I encourage you-as students-to use it for these purposes. I also encourage you to look at the listing of our faculty. Note their names, their fields of study, and the dozens of superb universities from which they earned advanced degrees. They are the key to the success of Augusta State University and its students. If you have any questions about academic programs or services, please consult the directory of administrative offices at the back of this catalog. Our Office of Admissions (706-737-1632 or 800-341-4373) can answer any inquiries about admissions criteria, enrollment procedures, or the transfer of credit from other institutions. Welcome to Augusta State University! Sincerely yours, William A. Bloodworth, Jr., Ph.D. President ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2003 - 2004' Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Summer 2004 Application Deadline July 18 Dec 8/2003 April 16 New Student Orient/Reg. Aug 11-12 Dec 14/2003 May 11 Registration Aug 13-15 Jan 6-7 May 18 Classes Begin Aug 18 Jan 8 May 19 Late Registration** Aug 18-19 Jan 8-9 May 19-20 First/Last Day Add/Drop Aug 18-19 Jan 8-9 May19-20 Student Holiday Sep 1 Nov 27-28*** Dec 23-27 Jan 19 Mar 4-5 Apr 5-10 July 4 Midterm Oct 9 Mar 2 June 18 Legislative Exanns Aug 14, Nov 20 Dec. 17 Mar 4 Regents Test Nov. 3-5 Mar 22-24 June 21-23 Prereg. Next Term Nov 10-14 Apr 12-16 June 14-18 Fees Due For Next Term Nov 14 Apr 16 Aug 2 Classes End Dec 3 May 3 July 27 Examinations Dec 5,8-10 May 5-7,10 July 29-30 Grades Due Dec 12 May 12 Aug 2 Graduation Dec 13 May 15 The above dates were correct when this catalog went to press in Summer 2003. Always refer to the most current edition of the academic calendar before making planning decisions. {http://www.aug/registrar_va/cataIog/cover.htm) Any special exception registrations that occur after Late Registration will incur a $50.00 penalty fee. There will be no classes after 12:50 pm on Wednesday, November 26. Contents Introduction to Augusta State University 1 History of ASU 1 ASU Mission Statement 3 Accreditations 1 Educational Goals 4 University System of Georgia 2 Admissions Policies and Enrollment 5 Preparation of Application Senior Students 14 Materials 5 Former Students 14 Admissions Requirements 7 ASU-Paine College Freshman 7 Co-enrollment 15 Transfer Students 11 International Studies: Transient Students 13 Special Requirements .... 15 Additional Degree Students.. 13 Admissions Decisions and Other Non-Degree Notification 18 Admissions Requirements 14 Preparing for Registration 18 Financial Information 20 Fees & Other Costs 20 Waivers for Non-Resident Refunds & Withdrawals 22 Tuition 25 Georgia Resident Status 23 Financial Aid 27 Acquiring In-state Status 24 Academic Regulations and Information 28 Academic Standing & GPA 28 Additional Baccalaureate Degree 30 Auditing a Course 31 Class Attendance 31 Classification 32 Course Changes 32 Course Repeat Policy 32 Course Substitution 32 Curriculum Changes 32 Dean's Lists 33 Grade Changes 33 Graduation Requirements 34 Honors Program 38 Learning Support 38 Load/Overload 40 Majors 41 Minors 41 Regents Testing Program (BOR Policy) 41 Transient & Co-enrolled ASU Students 43 Unit of Credit 44 Withdrawal from a Course 44 Grading System 33 Where to Go - Information on Facilities, Services and Activities at ASU 45 Alumni Association 45 Athletics 45 ASU Foundation 45 Bookstore 45 Business Office 46 Career Center 47 Conservatory Program 48 Continuing Education 48 Cooperative Education 48 Counseling and Testing 49 Cultural & Entertainment Programs 50 Disabilities Services 50 Email Policies & Procedures 51 Endowed Professorships 53 Food Services 54 HIV Policy 54 Information Technology Services 56 Insurance 57 Library 57 Media Services 58 Performing Arts Theatre 58 Public Relations & Publications Office 58 Public Safety Services 58 Research Center 59 Start-Up Center 59 Student Activities 59 Student Affairs 60 Student Government Assn 60 Student Organizations 60 Student Records 60 Veterans' Affairs 60 Web Site 61 Writing Center 61 Student Rights and Responsibifities 62 Academic Honesty 62 Student Academic Discipline 64 Grievances 65 Student Academic Appeals 64 Confidentiality of Student Records 71 Undergraduate Programs. Core Curriculum 73 Honors Program 75 College of Arts & Sciences 77 Graduate Programs College of Arts & Sciences 195 College of Education 203 72 College of Education 169 College of Business Administration 186 194 College of Business Administration 225 Course Descriptions 228 Directories Board of Regents 389 BOR Senior Officers 389 ASU Senior Officers 389 ASU Foundation Board of Trustees 389 ASU Alumni Association Officers 389 389 Faculty Listing 390 Emeritus Faculty 398 Administrative Offices 402 Academic Departments 402 Campus Services 402 Index 404 INTRODUCTION TO AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY A Brief History of Augusta State University The principles of equality and opportunity that animated the American Revolution are at the root of Augusta State University's historic mission. In 1783 the state of Georgia was newly free of British rule and undertook a broad effort to extend educational opportunity throughout the state. One of the first steps was to charter the Academy of Richmond County. The Academy offered secondary diplomas and post-secondary instruction which prepared students for their junior year at major American universities. In 1925, post-secondary instruction was assigned to the newly formed Junior College of Augusta, the first public junior college in the state of Georgia. When the site of the Augusta Arsenal, formerly the estate of Freeman Walker, was given to educational purposes, the Junior College moved to its present location. From the century old oaks and magnolias of the former estate to the thick masonry of the old Augusta Arsenal, the campus remains rich in reminders of bygone eras and its military origins. The institution changed its name to Augusta College in 1958 when it became a part of the University System of Georgia. Augusta College continued to grow in size and programs: the first four year degrees were awarded in 1967 and graduate degrees in 1973. Now, more than 50 associate, bachelor, masters, and specialist degree programs are offered. On June 12, 1996, the college became Augusta State University. As a member of the University System of Georgia, Augusta State University is the primary public institution of higher learning in the state's second largest city. While it shares the technological and innovative resources of the University System, it maintains the historical roots that make the learning experience as unique as the campus itself. The university is well known for its dedication to expanding educational opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, with a special emphasis on service to Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area. We express this dedication in the first sentence of our mission statement, the central point of reference for all our academic and other programs (The full text of the ASU Mission Statement begins on page 3.): Augusta State University is committed to excellence in teaching, ad- vancement of knowledge, and enrichment of the community in a climate which fosters humane values and a life-long love of learning. Accreditations Augusta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees. All courses offered at Augusta State University Catalog Augusta State University, other than those identified as developmental/remedial, are acceptable as either requirements or electives applicable in at least one of the degree programs at Augusta State University as authorized by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The College of Business Administration is fully accredited by the International Association for Management Education (AACSB). All teacher education degree programs for elementary, special, secondary, and P-12 teachers, administrators, counsellors, and supervisors, are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The nursing program is approved by and accredited by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The University System of Georgia The University System of Georgia includes all state-operated institutions of higher education in Georgia: four research universities, two regional universities, 13 state universities, two state colleges, and 13 two year colleges. These 34 public institutions are located throughout the state. The University System's mailing address is 270 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334. A 15-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the University System, which has been in operation since 1932. Appointments of Board members are made by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. The regular term of Board members is seven years. The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and other officers of the Board are elected by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a member of the Board, is the chief executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System. The policies of the Board of Regents provide a high degree of autonomy for each institution. The executive head of each institution is the President, whose election is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board. State appropriations for the University System are requested by, made to, and allocated by the Board of Regents. The overall programs and services of the University System are offered through three major components: Instruction, Public Service/Continuing Education, and Research. Instruction consists of programs of study leading to certificates and to degrees, ranging from the associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level. Requirements for admission of students to instructional programs at each institution are determined, pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents, by the institution. The Board establishes minimum academic standards and leaves to each institution the prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed in all cases to the institutions. Public Service/Continuing Education consists of non-degree activities, primarily, and special types of college-degree-credit courses. The non-degree activities are of several types, including short courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, and consultative and advisory services in a broad range of interests. Typical Augusta State University Catalog college-degree-credit public service/continuing education courses are those offered through extension center programs. Research encompasses investigations conducted primarily for discovery and application of knowledge. These investigations cover matters related to the educational objectives of the institutions and to general societal needs. Most of the research is conducted through the universities; however, some of it is conducted through the state colleges. Augusta State University l\/iission Statement Augusta State University is committed to excellence in teaching, advancement of knowledge, and enrichment of the community in a climate that fosters humane values and a life-long love of learning. With origins in the founding of the Academy of Richmond County in 1783 and the creation of a separate Junior College of Augusta in 1925, its mission is predicated on the cultural, social, and economic value of a strong liberal arts education. This deepens its students' individual versatility, creative powers, cultural appreciation, knowledge of the world, respect for others, and professional expertise. Augusta State University strives to be a national model of excellence for its quality of service to the second largest metropolitan area in Georgia. With a broad array of undergraduate programs and a select offering of graduate programs below the doctoral level, it functions as a metropolitan, non-residential university for the area. Open to the voices of all its members, ASU serves a population diverse in race, background, age and preparation. It provides access not only to those who are fully ready for college but also to the under prepared who show potential and to those seeking the kind of academic challenge normally associated with elite, private institutions. Emphasizing student-faculty contact, the University fosters intellectual growth through learning assistance, honors courses, and student research. It promotes electronic information technologies and links students with the world community of scholarship. The University collaborates with the Medical College of Georgia, Paine College, Augusta Technical Institute, Fort Gordon, and P-12 schools. It makes constant, programmatic use of local industries, agencies, and institutions as laboratories for practical learning experiences. In an area with a large health care industry, it provides undergraduate general education courses for the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) students, prepares students to enter programs at that institution, and educates others who work in the medical field. It is also the principal source of training for the area's teachers and business leaders. Augusta State University is acutely conscious of its responsibility to a community where its graduates become teachers and artists, professionals and civic leaders. It seeks to serve: enriching its area culturally, improving economic and social conditions, and promoting personal and professional development. To these Augusta State University Catalog ends, ASU cultivates intellectually vital faculty nriembers who are excellent in teaching, active in research, generous in service, and committed to its mission. ASU also strives to have its faculty, staff, curriculum and programs reflect the increasing diversity of the world from which its students come. Devoted to constant improvement, ASU assesses its performance by evaluating its stewardship of resources, responsiveness to area needs, involvement with its community, the response of the public it serves, and, most importantly, the success of the students it educates. Educational Goals 1 . To provide students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. 2. To offer a broad array of undergraduate programs and a select offering of graduate programs below the doctoral level. 3. To provide access to higher education for both those who are fully ready for college and those who are under-prepared but show potential, and to those seeking the kind of academic challenge normally associated with elite, private institutions. 4. To foster intellectual growth through learning assistance, honors courses, and student research. 5. To promote electronic information technologies and link students with the world community of knowledge. 6. To provide undergraduate general education courses for MCG, prepare students to enter programs at MCG, and educate others to work in the medical field. 7. To provide training for the area's teachers and business leaders. 8. To enrich the community culturally, to improve economic and social conditions in the area, and to promote personal and professional development for area citizens. 9. To develop and maintain an intellectually vital faculty who are excellent in teaching, active in research, generous in service, and committed to the mission of the university. 10. To have the faculty, staff, curriculum, and programs reflect the increasing diversity of the population and world from which the university's students come. Augusta State University Catalog UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND ENROLLMENT The Admissions staff extends best wishes for the new academic year. We encourage you and your family to visit the campus. Our office hours are from 8.00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday- Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, and by appointment on Saturday. Augusta State University offers the unique advantages of outstanding academic programs, a convenient location, flexible class scheduling, and very affordable cost. Our faculty members truly enjoy teaching and sincerely endeavour to assist all students in obtaining their educational goals. We invite you to learn more about the various benefits and opportunities at Augusta State University by scheduling an appointment with an Admission Representative at either (706) 737-1632 or (800) 341-4373 or by visiting our web site at www.aug.edu/admissions. Katherine Sweeney, Registrar and Director of Admissions PREPARATION OF APPLICATION MATERIALS To seek admission to the university, you must file an official application for admis- sion with the Office of Admissions. If you need an application, write or visit the Admissions Office in The Benet House, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, Georgia 30904-2200, or phone us at (706)737-1632 or (800)341-4373. You can also download an application from our web site at www.aug.edu/admissions or apply electronically at www.usg.edu/ga-easy. Applications and materials are free. The application and all supporting documents should be received by the Admissions Office no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester in which you plan to enroll. Applications and documents received after this deadline will be processed; however, no guarantee can be made for admission for that semester. A $20.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application. Fee for web applications is $25.00. A high school candidate may submit an application for admission after the junior year is completed. Because additional time is required for processing, international student applicants should apply at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the desired semester. If you do not register in the semester for which you are admitted and wish to attend a later semester, you should inform the Office of Admissions at least 30 days prior to the desired semester of entrance. If one year has expired since the initial application and you have not yet attended, you must re-apply and re-submit all supporting documents. Required Documents: Undergraduates It is the responsibility of the applicant to request that official documents required for admission be sent directly from the previous institutions to the Office of Admissions. Documents that have been faxed or that have been in the hands of the applicant, such as student copy transcripts or letters, grade reports, diplomas, or graduation lists, are not official. The documents must be issued and mailed Augusta State University Catalog 5 directly by the registrar of the previous institution(s) in a sealed envelope. These documents become a part of the applicant's permanent record and will not be returned. Candidates are considered when all required documents have been received. Notification of acceptance is by mail. The Office of Admissions requires the following: Official Application Form: A candidate seeking admission must file an official application for admission prior to the specified deadline. An application may be obtained from the Office of Admissions and local high schools. Care should be taken to answer all questions on the application. An incomplete application will cause delay and may be returned to the candidate. Application Fee : ($20*, Non-refundable): This processing fee is required from all applicants who have not previously enrolled at ASU. *$25.00 for web applications. Official Transcript(s) of Courses Completed: A freshman candidate should ask his or her guidance department to send an official copy of the secondary school record. A transfer candidate should ask the registrar from each accredited college attended to send an official transcript of grades (a separate transcript from each college). A holder of a GED certificate must request that an official score report be sent to the Augusta State University Admissions Office. Documents must be received by the Office of Admissions before the acceptance is final. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT) Scores: A freshman candidate is required to submit SAT scores of the College Board or the ACT score of the American College Testing Program. A holder of the GED certificate is also required to submit SAT or ACT scores. A transfer candidate who has earned fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of transferable credit, including English Composition I and College Algebra or Mathematical Modeling, must also submit SAT or ACT results. The College Board code number assigned to Augusta State University is 5336. For information concerning test dates and centers, consult your high school or college guidance office. PLEASE NOTE: ASU uses the re-centered scale of the SAT to determine whether students meet the minimum admissions requirements. All original SAT scores received will be converted to the re-centered scale. Immunization: All new students, born 1957 or later, enrolling in schools within the University System of Georgia, are required to provide proof of immunization for mumps, measles, and rubella or to provide a valid reason for exemption. Students born prior to 1957 must show proof of immunization for rubella only. This documentation, including dates of all required immunizations and the signature and address of a health care provider, must be submitted to the admissions office prior to registration for classes. Certificate of Immunization forms are available in the Office of Admissions. [Failure to meet this requirement will prohibit registration for classes.] Augusta Stats University Catalog ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Admissions requirements depend on the degree program you wisii to enter. For freshman admissions, further information is available from the Office of Admissions. (See page 5 for hours and phone numbers.) Freshman Admissions Requirements Normal Freshmen: Every applicant for freshman admission must be a high school graduate from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) or the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission, the Accrediting Council for Independent Study, or from a public school regulated by a school system and the State Department of Education. High school students who receive a "Certificate of Attendance" do not satisfy the graduation requirements. . In addition, to gain regular admission to ASU, the applicant must have completed the entire College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) in high school. The required CPC is listed below (16 units): English: 4 units required Mathematics: algebra, 2 units required; geometry, 1 unit required; 1 additional unit of higher mathematics beyond Algebra II required. Science: 3 units required. Social Science: 3 units required. Foreign Language: The same foreign language, 2 units required. In the determination of eligibility for freshmen admissions, the most important consideration is the Freshman Index. The Freshman Index is determined by a formula which uses two variables: the high school average computed on academic courses, and the SAT (or ACT) scores*. The following formula is used to compute the SAT Freshman Index: Freshman Index = SAT Verbal + SAT Math + (High School Academic GPA x 500) For students submitting ACT scores, the following formula is used to compute the ACT Freshman Index: Freshman Index = (GPA x 500) + (ACT Composite x 42) + 88 Regular Admission: For regular freshman admission, specific requirements are as follows: Freshman Index > 1 940 Test Scores*: SAT Verbal score of 430+ and a SAT Math score of 400+ or ACT English and Mathematics score of >17 College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC): 16 required units must have been completed in high school. *Students with verbal and/or math SAT scores less than 450 or ACT English less than 18 and/or ACT math less than 19 will take the appropriate portions of the COMPASS Examination for placement. Augusta State University Catalog 7 Limited Admission: Freshman applicants who show potential but fail to satisfy any one of the requirements above may be eligible for limited admission if they meet the following criteria listed below: Freshman Index > 1 790 Test Scores*: SAT Verbal score of 430+ and a SAT Math score of 400+ or ACT English and Mathematics score of >1 7 College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC):1 6 required units must have been completed in high school. Admission to University College: University College is a two-year unit of Augusta State University designed to assist Georgia resident students who live within a fifty mile radius but do not meet the admissions requirements for the university. Applicants who do not meet regular admissions standards will be reviewed for consideration for admission to University College. Freshman Index: > 1 640 Test Scores*: SAT verbal >330 and SAT math >310 or ACT English > 1 2 and ACT Math > 1 4 CPC: must have earned 13 units in high school. COMPASS Exam will be required. Home School Freshmen: University System of Georgia policy dictates that in addition to SAT I scores and Freshman Index, students must present sixteen specific college preparatory curriculum units or CPCs to be accepted to a state university and a minimum of thirteen units to be accepted to a two-year program for students graduating from high school 2001 and beyond. (See prevailing regular freshman admission standards for specific details, above.) These units must be completed in high schools that have been accredited by a regional accreditation association (such as SACS) or the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission, the Accrediting Council for Independent Study or from a public high school regulated by a school system and the State Department of Education. For students who have completed their CPCs in a home schooled program or secondary school that is not accredited by one of the agencies mentioned above, five options are available to validate CPC units. Students can select the option per subject area that is most suitable for them. For instance, a student who has earned 450 on the SAT I math and verbal tests can validate CPCs in English and mathematics in this manner, and provide the items in option one or option two to validate CPCs in other areas. Files of students who select options two or five to validate CPC subjects will be reviewed by a university committee consisting of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Admissions, Associate Director of Admissions, and two faculty members appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Augusta State University Catalog options: 1) Submit a high school transcript and subject test scores from the Stanford Achievement, California Achievement Test or Iowa Achievement Test of Basic Skills for each CPC subject area. Scores greater than or equal to the 50 percentiles of national test takers will validate acceptable proficiency in CPC subject areas. 2) Submit a high school transcript and a syllabus for each college preparatory course completed. In addition, submit chapter, unit or final, cumulative subject tests taken. Provide research papers and/or projects if grades for courses are based on these items rather than examinations. 3) A score greater than or equal to 450 on SAT I math or 19 on ACT math will validate CPCs in mathematics. English CPCs can be validated with a score greater than or equal to 450 on the SAT I verbal or 18 on the ACT English. In addition, students can validate subject area CPCs by presenting other standardized tests such as CLEP or SAT II. For SAT II score requirements as put forth by the USG Board of Regents, please see below. 4) The Department of Languages, Literature and Communications provides placement and credit by examination based on departmental tests. Students can validate CPC units for German, Spanish, or French by taking appropriate departmental examinations. 5) If a student wishes to submit other evidence to validate CPCs (tests not specifically mentioned above, certifications, etc.), committee members can use their discretion to validate CPC units. SATII SUBJECT TEST PROPOSED SCORE English Writing 520 English Literature 530 American History & Social Studies 560 Math IC, or Math IIC 500, or 570 Biology 520 Chemistry 540 Physics 590 World History 540 ASU recognizes that most home-schooled students are amply prepared for college work. For more information on Augusta State University's Home School admission policies, please contact the Office of Admissions. GED Freshmen: Applicants must have official GED Scores sent by the testing center or the State Board of Education. The prevailing regular freshman requirements must be met by submitting an official partial high school transcript and official SAT or ACT scores. Augusta State University Catalog GED Test Scores: GED freshmen applicants must have minimum GED subtest scores of 550 and a total GED score of 2750. College Preparatory Curriculum: GED students who show potential but failed to meet the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) requirements under the requirements for regular freshman may be admissible under ASU's Limited Admissions policy. Further testing and validation of preparedness may be required. Contact the ASU Office of Admissions for details. COMPASS Exam: All GED applicants will be required to take the COMPASS Exam. Other Testing/Further Requirements: For further information about entrance requirements for GED Freshmen, please contact the Office of Admissions. COMPASS Examination Freshman applicants who show potential but fail to satisfy any one of the freshman requirements listed below, or are classified as Life Enrichment or GED Freshmen, will be required to take a diagnostic examination, the COMPASS Exam. (1 ) Completion of the English or mathematics portion of the CPC. (2) Satisfactory achievement of SAT Verbal Score of 450 or ACT English of 1 8 (3) Satisfactory achievement of SAT Math Score of 450 or ACT Math of 19 The Office of Admissions will notify the applicant by mail as to the specific date and time of the COMPASS Examination. The student shall complete any Learning Support requirements indicated. College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements Applicants who are admitted to the university but fail to satisfy the College Preparatory Curriculum requirements for science, social science, or foreign language will be required to complete, with a grade of C or better, at least one college course in each area of deficiency within the first 30 semester hours earned. In the case of students who have completed no high school foreign language course, two college courses in the same foreign language will be required, with a grade of C or better in each. No credit earned in these courses will be applied to the requirements of the university degree. Other Freshman Categories Life Enrichment Student Admissions Requirements: A life enrichment applicant is one who files a completed application form, has graduated from high school or the equivalent, whose high school class graduated at least five years 10 Augusta State University Catalog ago, and has earned no more than 30 transferable semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college credit. Although neither the American College Test (ACT) nor the Scholastic Aptitude Test is required of Life Enrichment applicants, the COMPASS Examination will be required for admission consideration. After testing, the student shall complete any Learning Support requirements indicated. Students who fail to meet the Life Enrichment admissions criteria may be required to submit SAT or ACT scores. If life enrichment students can provide official SAT verbal > 500 and SAT math > 500 from a test administration within the last 7 years (or equivalent ACT scores), the COMPASS test can be waived. Joint Enrollment Admission Requirements for High School Students: A qualified high school student may enroll for college courses while completing his or her enrollment in high school as a junior or senior. This type of enrollment is primarily designed to provide the opportunity to take courses not available in the high school curriculum. To be eligible for admission consideration, the student must have completed the sophomore year of high school and have: (1) an overall 3.00 high school average in all academic courses completed (2) a combined SAT score of 1 100 or higher with at least a 490 on the verbal section and a 450 on the math section (or equivalent ACT score). In addition, a minimum verbal score of 530 and a math score of 530 are needed to take those respective courses. (3) a written recommendation from the high school principal or counselor (4) a letter of consent from the parent or legal guardian (5) a personal interview with a university admissions officer If the SAT verbal score is 530 and the math score is 530, a student accepted into this program will be permitted to enroll in any course for which he or she is prepared. Transfer Student Admissions Requirements An applicant who has previously attended a regionally accredited institution of higher education and who is not classified as a Life Enrichment student is considered a transfer student. Transfer students are divided into two categories as listed below for regular admission: (1) Fewer than 30 transferable semester hours: Meet prevailing freshman admissions requirements. (2) 30 transferable semester hours: College Composition I and either College Algebra or Mathematical Modeling. These students must have at least a a 2.0 or greater for non-probationary entrance. All others will be reviewed for possible entrance into Augusta State University on probation, or into University College. Students with 30 or more transferable semester hours, but lacking College Composition I and/or College Algebra or Mathematical Modeling will take the appropriate parts of the COMPASS Examination. Augusta State University Cataiog 11 All transfer students entering ASU with <2.0 overall transfer GPA may be reviewed for probationary entrance and are subject to possible additional admission requirements. Students admitted on probation must achieve a minimum a 2.0 GPA in their first term at Augusta State University to revoke the probationary status. Those who fail to achieve a 2.0 will be placed on suspension. The transfer applicant whose only attendance has been at a regionally accredited technical college in a "Non-College Transfer Program" is considered a freshman applicant and must satisfy freshman admission requirements. Evaluation of Transfer Credit: An evaluation of accepted transferable credits is made by the Office of the Registrar. A complete transfer evaluation report will be mailed to the student once he or she is accepted by the university and all official transcripts have been received from each college previously attended. The basic policy regarding the acceptance of courses by transfer is to allow credit for courses completed with satisfactory grades in other regionally accredited colleges, provided the courses correspond in content to courses offered at Augusta State University. Additional validation will be required for courses taken at another institution that were previously completed with a penalty grade at Augusta State University. In addition, credit earned at accredited technical colleges may not transfer unless the credit was earned in a designated college transfer program. Advanced Placement Credit and Credit by Examination Advanced Placement: A qualified student who has taken college-level work in secondary schools may receive academic credit. Examinations used to determine advanced placement are the Advanced Placement Test of the College Entrance Examination Board and The Achievement Tests in English Composition and intermediate Mathematics (Level 1 ). A final determination of credit is made after results have been evaluated by the university. Credit by Examination: College credits are traditionally earned through attendance in scheduled classes. However, some courses allow credit by examination. A student currently enrolled who presents satisfactory evidence that he or she is qualified in a particular subject may receive credit for a course by an examination approved by the appropriate instructional department, or through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Satisfactory evidence maybe, but is not limited to, work experience, non-credit courses, course work taken at non- accredited institutions, or military courses. There is a $5 per credit hour fee for credit by departmental examination. A student may take challenge examinations before enrolling, but will receive credit for courses challenged only after successfully completing six semester hours at Augusta State University. Courses in which a student is or has been enrolled may not be challenged, and courses which require demonstrations and application of skills (practical, laboratory sciences, and courses requiring field work or performance, for example) may be challenged only with the permission of the chairperson of the department offering the course. 12 Augusta State University Catalog Credit by examination is listed as such on the transcript along with the course number, title, and hours of credit; however, no grade is assigned and the credit is not included in computing the Grade Point Average. Credit by examination is limited to 10 semester hours in a discipline and 30 semester hours in the university. A current list of tests available for credit by examination for courses offered at Augusta State University may be obtained from the Counseling and Testing Center, (706)737-1472. Transient Student Admissions Requirements A transient student is a degree candidate at another institution who is granted the privilege of temporary enrollment at Augusta State University. To apply for admission as a transient student you must: (1) File a completed application form. (2) Submit a letter of permission confirming good standing from the registrar of the college in which you are enrolled or matriculated. In addition, submit an official transcript from your home institution. You can be admitted to Augusta State University as a transient student only if you are currently eligible for re-admission to your home institution. (3) If you wish to enroll in courses for which prerequisites are required, you must, prior to registration, give the department chair transcripts showing successful completion of required prerequisite courses. This requirement may be waived only by the permission of the department chair. As a transient student you will be required to adhere to the same academic standards that govern regularly enrolled students. You may renew your status for additional enrollment periods for a maximum of two semesters per calendar year. For an exception of a third semester, you must submit written approval from your home institution and complete a new application for the Augusta State University Admissions Office at least 30 days prior to the scheduled registration for the third enrollment period. If financial aid is needed, transient students must approach the home institution's Financial Aid Office to request a consortium agreement for financial aid purposes. Additional Degree Admissions Requirements An Additional Degree applicant is classified as a student who has successfully completed a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution and wishes to pursue a second undergraduate degree at Augusta State University. To apply as an Additional Degree student, you must: (1) File a completed application form. (2) Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. (3) Complete an interview with an admissions officer. Once the applicant has been accepted, a transfer evaluation of credit will be completed by the Office of the Registrar for those courses that are pertinent to the desired program. Augusta State University Catalog 13 Non-degree Admissions Requirements "Non-degree student" is a classification reserved for the student interested in en- rolling at Augusta State University for credit without pursuing a college degree. The non-degree student may be a transient student (see previous page), post- baccalaureate, postgraduate, or audit student. A candidate for this type of limited enrollment seeks instruction in particular courses for personal or professional purposes, or for completion of degree requirements at another institution. If you hold a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college and wish to enroll in undergraduate courses as a non-degree student, you must request that an official transcript be sent to the admissions office from the college or university which awarded the highest degree. Each applicant for admission as a special student must: (1) File a completed application form. (2) Provide evidence of satisfactory past academic work at the secondary or post-secondary level. (3) Satisfy all other admission requirements as determined by the Office of Admissions. Senior Citizens Admission Requirements Georgia residents 62 years of age or older are eligible to enroll in units of the University System free of charge on a space available basis. Senior citizens from Aiken and Edgefield Counties qualify for the contiguous county tuition waiver and pay in-state tuition and fees (see Waivers, page 25). Senior citizens who pay tuition are not required to register on a space available basis. Former Student Readmission Requirements If you have attended any other college or university since your last enrollment at Augusta State University, regardless of how long you have been away from ASU, you must re-apply through the Office of Admissions. In addition, you must provide the Office of Admissions with official transcripts of all college work attempted since your last enrollment in Augusta State University. Failure to provide required transcripts may result in loss of credit or dismissal from Augusta State University. If you have not enrolled in Augusta State University, or attended any other college or university for four consecutive semesters, you must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar at least 30 days before the desired semester of re-entry. In order to determine degree requirements as a returning student, see the entry for "Graduation Requirements" in the "Academic Handbook" section of this catalog. 14 Augusta State University Catalog Augusta State University-Paine College Co-enrollment Augusta State University and Paine College offer co-enrollment for students who want courses that are not offered at the student's home institution during a given semester or for students who have schedule conflicts that may be resolved by co- enrollment. If you are enrolled at one institution for the equivalent of at least six semester hours of course work, you may enroll for three or more semester hours of course work at the other institution. Courses for co-enrolled students from Paine College are offered on a space available basis, after the registration period for Augusta State University students. If you wish to enroll in courses for which prerequisites are required, you must, prior to registration, give the department chair transcripts showing successful completion of required prerequisite courses. This requirement may be waived only by the permission of the department chair. Submit your application for co-enrollment, official transcript, and immunization form to the other institution at least two weeks prior to the scheduled registration date. Applications are available from the Registrar's Office at Augusta State University. You will pay all fees required of a full-time student at your home institution. If you wish to register for an overload, you must satisfy the overload requirements of your home institution. International Students: Special Requirements If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, ask the Office of Admissions to send you its special information and an international application for international students. In addition to satisfying the regular requirements for admission, you must provide documented evidence of adequate financial support to meet educational and personal expenses. If academically eligible, you will also be required to remit a non-refundable tuition deposit of $2,000.00 U.S. by bank check, payable to Augusta State University, before we will issue an acceptance letter and Form 1-20. The following guidelines apply to the tuition deposit: Students who are receiving institutional support (athletic scholarships, graduate assistantships, etc.), students participating in formal exchange programs, or students sponsored by recognized international, education organizations such as Rotary Club, are exempt from this policy. If a student is denied a student visa and provides evidence to that effect, we will refund the tuition deposit. Students who receive a student visa and enter the United States, but do not matriculate for the semester to which they were admitted, forfeit their deposit. Augusta State University Catalog 15 When we receive your tuition deposit and officially accept you, we will forward official notification that your deposit is on file at ASU, along with your 1-20 and letter of acceptance. We believe that evidence of a tuition deposit will assist you in acquiring a student visa. The prescribed method for demonstrating English proficiency is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL is required for freshman, non- native English speaking applicants who completed secondary school outside the U.S. Secondary School System or who completed high school within the U.S. Secondary School System. The TOEFL is also required of the transfer applicants who lack credit for College Composition I (ENGL 1101). A minimum total score of 173 on the computer based TOEFL is required for admissions consideration. In addition to the TOEFL, international students must provide official SAT I scores. The test scores should be forwarded directly from the testing agencies to the Office of Admissions. Students who state on their application for admission that their native language is other than English are required to take the TOEFL as described above. Placement in the first semester English classes is based on this score as follows: Computer based TOEFL score of 250 or higher: The student is admitted and placed in English 1 1 01 Z, a special section of Freshman English for non-native speakers. Computer based TOEFL score of 213 to 247: The student is admitted to University College and placed in English 0091 and Reading 0091. Computer based TOEFL score of 173 to 210: The student is admitted to University College and placed in English 0090 and Reading 0090. International students, or students for whom English is a second language, who complete the ESL program at Augusta State University or who declare English as their second language and who have already completed English 1101 should contact the Department of Languages, Literature, and Communications for the policy concerning the Regents Testing Process. All international academic post-secondary transcripts must be forwarded to the following agency for a "catalog match" evaluation before the Office of Admissions can process your application for admissions. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, Wl 53202-3470 USA (414) 289-3400 FAX: (414) 289-341 1 email: eval@ece.org To see if you are eligible for resident tuition fees, see the paragraph on "International Students" in the "Waivers" section (page 26). 16 Augusta State University Catalog Because additional processing time is required for international students, you should submit the application and all supporting documents at least 90 days prior to the desired semester of entrance. The Certificate of Eligibility (Form 1-20) cannot be forwarded to you until an offer of acceptance has been extended and your tuition deposit has been received by Augusta State University. Augusta State University Catalog 17 ADMISSIONS DECISIONS AT AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate and undergraduate applications to Augusta State University are considered on an individual basis. After all required data has been received, you will be notified by letter of the action taken. Although the University System of Georgia sets certain minimum standards for admission, the individual institutions retain the right to impose additional requirements. Accordingly, the university reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant who, in its judgment, is not qualified to pursue work at Augusta State University. Such a decision may be based on a variety of factors: social maturity, character, or intellectual potential as indicated by previous academic work and appropriate examinations. Appeals of admission denials for reasons other than an applicant's credentials shall be referred by the President to a committee comprised of the chairs of the Faculty Policies and Academic Policies Committees and the chair of the Student Judicial Cabinet. Similarly, the university reserves the right to determine the level of admission. Clearly, some students exhibit superior academic achievement and will enter at an advanced level and receive some college credit. Other students will enter Learning Support courses that attempt to provide the academic experiences and counselling designed to aid the student in overcoming his or her academic deficiencies. Undergraduate Admissions Decision Notification You will be notified by letter as to the conditions of acceptance. Included in the same mailing will be orientation and registration information and the assigned department for advising. If you are accepted on an unofficial or incomplete transcript, a final and official transcript is required before the admission is final. If this information has not been received by the day of registration, you may register on a conditional basis for one semester only. Registration for the succeeding semester will not be permitted unless the required document has been received. Under certain conditions, the university may release admissions decisions to high schools and colleges. PREPARING FOR REGISTRATION After admission, we will send you an information packet which includes registration, details, document requests, and special program information. You should read these materials carefully and supply any requested information prior to registration. Graduate students should consult with their departmental advisers. For under- graduates, the best first resource is the university's START UP Center (731-7979). The center combines a variety of student advising and transition support programs designed to assist students in achieving their educational goals and accessing the full range of campus services and learning opportunities. Located on the third floor of Washington Hall, the START UP Center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 4:30 p.m. on Friday during the semester. Between academic semesters, the office closes at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 18 Augusta State University Catalog The START-UP Center offers a series of informational opportunities referred to as OARS (Orientation, Advising, Registration, Special programs). These transition support programs mal/A. Assistant Professor of Theatre/Technical Theater Director B.F.A., Southw/estern University, M.F.A., University of Houston 2002 Schofe, Kathy D. Director of Public Relations and Publications B.A., M.S., Columbus College 1995 Schultz, Todd A. Associate Professor of Business Administration B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S.E., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University 1987 Schwartz, Michael Professor of Art History B.A., Rutgers College, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University 1991 Searles, Michael Assistant Professor of History B.A., Southern Illinois University, M.A., Hov\/ard University 1990 Sethuraman, Sankara Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., Loyola College, M.S., Madras Christian College, Ph.D., University of Georgia 1991 Sexton, Joanne Assistant Professor of Computer Science B.S., Rutgers University, M.A., Naval War College 1999 Shivers, Louise Writer-ln-Residence Shotwell, Clayton Associate Professor of Music B.A., Hastings College, M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota 1994 Sisk, Karin Director of Writing Center B.A., M.A.T., Emory University 1987 Sladky, Paul D. Associate Professor of English B.A., Southern Illinois University, M.A., (English), M.A., (Linguistics) University of Texas 1989 Sligar, John C. Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., University of Houston, M.S., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Ph.D., University of Georgia 1 990 Smalley, Robert Assistant Professor of Accounting B.B.A., M.A.C.C, University of Georgia 1999 Smith, Lyie R. Professor of Education A.A., Imperial Valley College, B.S., California Polytechnic State University, M.S., Ph.D., Texas A. & M. University 1973 Snyder, Dianne C. Associate Professor of Biology B.S., Mississippi College, M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University 1992 Stallmann, Cornelius Assistant Professor of Mathematics B.A., University of North Carolina - Ashville, Ph.D, University of Tennessee 1998 396 Augusta State University Catalog Stephens, Shannon Counselor B.S., Lander University, M.S., Augusta State University 1994 Stewart, Jacquelyn E. Director of Institutional Research B.A., Fayetteville State University, M.A., Webster University 1989 Stracke, John R. Professor of English B.A., University of Windsor, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania 1981 Stroebel, Gary G. Professor of Chemistry B.S., Texas Lutheran College, Ph.D., University of Utah 1979 Stullken, Russell E. Associate Professor of Biology B.A., DePauw University, M.S., Ph.D., Emory University 1972 Styron, W. Joey Associate Professor of Accounting B.B.A., University of Houston, M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University 1991 Sullivan, John Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine 1988 Sullivan, Samuel Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Physics B.S., North Carolina Central University, M.S., P.H.D., Howard University 2002 Sunderland, Fran Associate Registrar B.S., University of Kansas, M.Ed., Augusta State University 1993 Sutherland, Nancy E. Assistant Professor of English B.A., Vanderbilt University, M.A.T., Emory University 1975 Sweeney, Katherine H. Registrar and Director of Admissions B.A., M.P.A, Augusta State University 1993 Terry, Christopher A. Assistant Professor of Mathematics B.A., Erskine College, M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia 1995 Thiruvaiyaru, Dharma Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., Presidency College, M.S., Madras Christian College. M.S.. Ph.D., University of Georgia 1991 Thomas, Billy M. Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education B.S.. M.Ed.. Georgia College, Ed.D., University of Tennessee 1996 Thompson. Barry R. Associate Professor of Science Education B.S.. Penn State University, M.Ed, Ph.D, University of Virginia 2000 Thompson, George G. Professor of Mathematics B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University 1971 Thompson. Kathryn T. Director of Enrollment Management B.A., M.S., Augusta College 1978 Topolski, Richard L. Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., State University of New York - Buffalo, M.A., Ph.D., S.U.N.Y. - Binghampton 1996 Tugmon, Cathy R. Associate Professor of Biology A.A.. Allan Hancock College, B.A., California State University - Chico, M.S., Midwestern State University, Ph.D., University of New Hampshire 1993 Turner. Wendy J. Assistant Professor of History B.A., M.A.. California State University - Sacramento, M.A.. Ph.D., University of California - Los Angeles 2001 Urban, Emil K. Callaway Professor of Biology and Chair - Department of Biology M.A.. University of Kansas, B.S., Ph.D.. University of Wisconsin 1976 Van Tuyll, Debra R. Associate Professor of Communications A.B.. University of Montevelio. M.A., University of Alabama, Ph.D., University of South Carolina 1992 Van Tuyll, Hubert P. Professor of History B.A., University of Montevelio, J.D., Duke University, Ph.D, Texas A&M University 1991 Verberg, Fay L. Coordinator of Reference Services and Assistant Professor of Library Science B.A., West Georgia College, M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee 1995 Warner, Mark L. Associate Professor of Education and Acting Chair - Department of Teacher Development B.A., University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed.. Antioch College, Ed.D., Appalachian State University 1998 Watkins, Ralph C. Associate Professor of Sociology B.A., California State University- Sacramento, M.A., University of Dubuque, D.Min.. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Ph.D.. University of Pennsylvania 1998 Augusta State University Catalog 397 Wear, Donna J. Associate Professor of Biology B.S., Shorter College, M.A., Appalachian State University, Ph.D., Mississippi State University 1995 Wellnitz, William R. Professor of Biology M.A., Colorado University, B.S., Ph.D., Cornell University 1980 Whiting, Raymond A. Professor of Political Science B.A., J.D., Ph.D., Syracuse University 1990 Whittle, Stephen T. Assistant Professor of Mathematics in Learning Support A.S., Brunswick Junior College, B.S., M.Ed., Georgia Southern College 1984 Widener, Jr., Jack K. Associate Professor of Business Administration and Dean - College of Business Administration B.I.E., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.B.A., Georgia State University 1991 Widner, Sabina C. Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Kentucky, M.A., Wake Forest University, Ph.D., University of Georgia 1995 Williams, Janice E. Professor of Art B.F.A. University of Georgia, M.F.A., Indiana State University 1981 Williams, Seretha D. Assistant Professor of English B.S., Northwestern University, M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia 1998 Williams, Vickie A. Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A., Florida A & M University, M.A., University of West Florida, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University 1998 398 Ziobrowski, Brigitte J. Professor of Finance B.S., University of Arkansas, M.A., University of Akron, Ph.D., Kent State University 1991 Zuckerman, Eric J. Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., M.S., Michigan State University, Ph.D., Purdue University 2001 Emeritus Faculty Bompart, Bill E. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Vice President Emeritus for Academic Affairs B.S.Ed., University of Texas, M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Seminary, M.Ed., North Texas Sate University, Ph.D, University of Texas Bowsher, Harry F. Professor Emeritus of Physics B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University Brown, Albert M. Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics B.S., University of West Alabama, M.A., (Education), M.A., (Mathematics) University of Alabama Bryan, Elizabeth H. Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Computer Science A.S., Augusta College, M.S., University of Georgia Bryant, Louise D. Professor Emerita of Nursing and Chair Emerita of Department of Nursing B.S., George Peabody College, M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University Burau, Dennis W. Assistant Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education B.Ed., M.Ed., Georgia Southern University Cahoon, Delwin D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota Callahan, Helen Professor Emerita of History B.A., Augusta College, M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia Augusta State University Catalog Capers, Emily S. Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing B.S.N.E., University of Georgia, R.N., Barrett School of Nursing, M.N, Emory University Cashin, Jr., Edward J. Professor Emeritus of History and Chair Emeritus of the Department of History B.A., Marist College, M.A., Ph.D., Fordham University Cashin, Mary Ann Associate Professor Emerita of Library Science B.S., College of Saint Teresa, M.L.N., University of South Carolina Chen, George P. Professor Emeritus of Political Science B.A., National Taiw/an University, M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Chou, Frank H. Professor Emeritus of Education A.B., Southeast Oklahoma State University, M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia Christenberry, George A. Professor Emeritus of Biology and President Emeritus of the College B.S., Furman University, M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Comer, F. Eugenia Assistant Professor Emerita of Art Education B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana, M.A., Louisiana State University Dinwiddle, Jr., J. Gray Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Dean Emeritus - School of Arts and Sciences B.S., Randolph-Macon College, Ph.D., University of Virginia Dolyniuk, Harry Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry B.S., Dickinson State Teachers College, M.A.T., Indiana University Drake, Alan H. Professor Emeritus of Music A.B., University of Miami, M.Mus.Ed., Ph.D., Florida State University Duncan, David E. Associate Professor Emeritus of Business Administration A.B., Paine College, M.B.A., San Francisco State College Edmonds, Ed M. 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Professor Emerita of Political Science B.A., Colorado State University, M.A., University of Santa Clara, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Johnson, William J. Professor Emeritus of English and Chair Emeritus - Department of Languages, Literature, and Communications B.A.. M.A.. Ph.D., University of Texas 399 Law, Donald R. Professor Emeritus of Business Administration B.S.. Wilkes College, M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida, C.P.A. Lierman, Letha M. Professor Emerita of Nursing and Chair Emerita - Department of Nursing B.S., University of Oregon, M.S.N., Catholic University, Ph.D., University of Utah Maynard, Freddy J. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Chair Emeritus - Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., Georgia State University, M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia McMillan, III, Frank M. Associate Professor Emeritus of Education B.S., M.Ed., University of South Carolina, Ed.D, University of Georgia Mele, Joseph F. Vice President Emeritus for Business and Finance B.S., Russell Sage College, M.A., Bradley University Moon, W. Harold Professor Emeritus of Psychology B.S.Ed., Auburn University, Ph.D., Florida State University Murphy, Joseph A. Dean Emeritus - School of Education B.S., Western Kentucky University, M.Ed., Emory University, Ed.D., University of Georgia Peden, William C. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy B.A., Davidson College, M.A., University of Chicago, Ph.D., St. Andrews College Pierce. J. Eugene Professor Emeritus of Business Administration B.A., M.S., University of Tennessee, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Ramage, Thomas Warren Associate Professor Emeritus of History B.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky Rice, Louise A. Associate Professor Emerita of Reading B.S., Tuskegee University, M.A., Columbia University, Ph.D., University of Georgia Richart, Silvia G. Associate Professor Emerita of Chemistry D.Sc. University of Havana Rowland, A. Ray Professor Emeritus of Library Science A.B., Mercer University, M.LN., Emory University Skalak, Constance H. Professor Emerita of Nursing and Chair Emerita - Department of Nursing B.S.N. , M.N., Emory University, Ed.D., University of Georgia Smith, James H. Associate Professor Emeritus of English B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, M.A., University of Mississippi Stirewalt, Harvey L. Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology B.A., M.S., University of Mississippi, Ph.D., University of Tennessee Taylor, Paul F. Associate Professor Emeritus of History B.A., Eastern Kentucky State College, M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky Thevaos, Artemisia D. Associate Professor Emerita of Music B.Mus., Wesleyan Conservatory, M.M., Indiana University Thompson, Ernestine H. Associate Professor Emerita of Social Work B.A., University of Kentucky, M.Ed., University of Georgia, M.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi Toole, William F. Professor Emeritus of Music B.M., Wesleyan Conservatory, B.M., M.M., Yale University Turner, Janice B. Professor Emerita of Chemistry and Chair Emerita - Department of Chemistry and Physics A.B., Georgia College, M.S., Emory University, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Vanover, Marvin Professor Emeritus of Physical Education and Chair Emeritus - Department of Physical Education B.S., Georgia Southern College, M.S., Peabody College Walker, Ralph H. Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Chair Emeritus - Department of Political Science B.A., M.A., Kent State University, Ph.D., University of Georgia Walton, O'Greta M. Assistant Professor Emerita of Reading B.A., Knoxville College, M.A., New York University Wharton, Terence F. Professor Emeritus of English B.A., M.A., University of Leicester - England 400 Augusta State University Catalog Whatley, William L. Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina Wood, Gwendolyn Y. Associate Professor Emerita of Political Science A.B.J. , M.A., D.P.A., University of Georgia Williams, Roscoe Dean Emeritus of Student Affairs B.A.. Paine College, M.A., Fisk University, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Yonce, Margaret J. Professor Emerita of English A.B., Newberry College, M.A., University of Georgia, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Augusta State University Catalog 401 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT (Rains Hall) Dr. William A. Bloodworth, Jr., 737-1440 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (Payne Hall) Dr. Samuel Sullivan, Vice President, 737-1422 BUSINESS AND STUDENT SERVICES (Fanning Hall) Dr. Fred Barnabei, Vice President, 737-1770 Mr. N. Dan Whitfield, Associate Vice President for Business Operations DEAN OF STUDENTS (Boykin Wright Hail) Dr. Joyce A. Jones, Dean, 737-141 1 UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT (Rains Hail) Mr. John B. Flowers, III, Vice President, 737- 1442 KATHERINE REESE PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (Allgood Hall) Dr. M.E. 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Dan Whitfield, Associate Vice President for Business Operations, 737- 1767 CAREER CENTER (Boykin Wright Hall) Ms. Julie Goley, Director, 737-1604 CENTRAL OFFICE SUPPLY (Warehouse 204) Mr. Leon Smith, Manager, 737-1478 CONTINUING EDUCATION (Galloway Hall) Ms. Carolyn K. Ingraham, Director 737-1636 COPY CENTER (Warehouse 204) Mr. Amir Shibli, 737-4161 402 Augusta State University Catalog COUNSELING AND TESTING (Skinner Hall) Dr. Robert Mays, Director, 737-1472 DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS (Maxwell Alumni House) Ms. Helen Hendee, Director, 667-4609 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (Plant Operations Office) Mr. James M. Smith, IV, Coordinator, 731-7934 FINANCIAL AID (Payne Hall) Ms. Willene Holmes, Director 737-1431 FOOD SERVICES, (Washington Hall) Mr. Patrick McGhee, Sodexho Services, 737-1599 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (Hardy Hall) Mr. Chip Matson, Director, 737-1484 INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH (Hardy Hall) Ms. Jacquelyn E. Stewart, Director, 737-1492 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING (Boykin-Wright Hall) Dr. Frank Chou, Director, 667-495 LIBRARY (Reese Library) Dr. William N. Nelson, Director, 737-1745 MAIL ROOM (Warehouse 204) Mr. Alonza T. Gray. Mail Clerk, 737-1479 MEDIA SERVICES (Hardy Hall) Ms. Rosemarie C. Axton, Director, 737-1703 PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE (Performing Arts Theatre) Mr. Henry B. Thomas, Auditorium Manager, 667-4099 PERSONNEL (Personnel Services Office) Mr. H. Don O'Neal, Director, 737-1763 PHYSICAL EDUCATON/ATHLETIC COMPLEX (3109 Wrightsboro Rd.) Jason Gribech, Events Coordinator, 667-4950 PHYSICAL PLANT (Plant Operations Office) Therese Rosier, Director, 737-1590 PROCUREMENT (Fanning Hall) Mr. N. Dan Whitfield, Associate Vice President for Business Operations, 667- 4149 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS (Rains Hall) Ms. KathySchofe, Director, 737-1878 Augusta State University Catalog PUBLIC SAFETY (Public Safety Office) Mr. Jasper A. Cooke, Director, 737-1403 RADIO STATION (Hardy Hall) Mr. Alan Cooke, Manager, 737-1661 REGISTRAR (Payne Hall) Ms. Katherine H. Sweeney, Registrar, 737-1408 RESEARCH CENTER (Skinner Hall) Dr. Ralph H. Walker. Director, 737-1710 START UP/ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (Washington Hall) Ms. Kathryn T. Thompson, Director, 731-7979 STUDENT ACTIVITIES (Washington Hall) Mr. John C. Groves, Director, 737-1609 VETERANS AFFAIRS (Payne Hall) Mr. Michael W. Wilkins, VA Coordinator 737-1606 403 INDEX Absences from Class: See Class Attendance, 31 Academic Departments Directory, 402 Academic Honesty, 62 Academic Renewal, 30 Academic Standing and Grade Point Averages, 28 Accounting Courses, 229 Accreditations, 1 ACT scores , 6 Add/Drop, See Course Changes, 32 Additional Degree Admissions Requirements, 13 Administrative Offices Directory, 402 Admissions Decision Notification, 18 Admissions Requirements, 7 Additional Degree Students, 13 Audit students, 31 Former Students, 14 Freshman, 7 International Students, 15 Admission Requirements for High School Students, 1 1 Life Enrichment Students, 10 Non-degree Students, 14 Paine College Co-enrollment, 15 Post-baccalaureate Students, 14 Senior Citizens, 14 Transfer Students, 1 1 Transient Students, 13 Admissions, Office of, 5 Advanced Placement Credit, 12 AIDS Policy, 54 Alumni Association, 45 Officers, 389 Anthropology Faculty: see History and Anthropology, 77 Anthropology Courses, 231 Appeals for Reinstatement, 29 Appeals: Student Academic Appeals, 64 Application Fee, 6 Application Form, 6 Application Materials, 5 Applied Music Courses, 344 Applied Music Lessons, 48 Art Courses, 232 Art Fees, 22 Arts & Sciences, College of, 77 ASU Foundation Board of Trustees, 389 Athletic Fee, 21 Athletics, 45 Audit Students, 31 Auditing Courses, 31 Augusta State University Foundation, 45 B Biology, Department of: Faculty, 77 Programs, 81 Biology Courses, 239 Board of Regents Members, 389 Officers, 389 Bookstore, 45 Business Administration, College of: Faculty, 187 Undergraduate Programs, 188 Graduate Program, 225 Business Administration Courses, 244 Business Office, 46 Campus Services Directory, 402 Career Center, 47 Chairs, Endowed, 53 Cheating, See Academic Honesty, 62 Chemistry and Physics, Department of: Faculty, 77 Programs, 84 Chemistry Courses, 244 Class Attendance, 31 Classification (of students by year), 32 Clinical and Professional Studies, Dept. of: Faculty, 171 College Level Examination Program (CLEP), 9,12,49 College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC), 7-10 Collusion, 62 Communications Courses, 249 Communications Faculty: see Languages, Literature, & Communications, 77 COMPASS Exam, 10 Computer Facilities, 56 Computer LabsS, 56 Computer Science Faculty: see Mathematics and Computer Science, 78 Computer Science Courses, 263 Computer Science Programs, 137 Conservatory Program at ASU, 48 Continuing Education, 48 Cooperative Education, 48 Cooperative Education Courses, 259 Core Curriculum, 34, 73, 102 Counseling and Testing, 49 Counseling Courses, 260 Course Changes, 32 Course Descriptions, 228 Accounting, 229 Anthropology, 231 Applied Music, 344 404 Augusta State University Catalog Art. 232 Biology, 239 Business Administration, 244 Chemistry, 244 Communications, 249 Computer Science, 263 Cooperative Education, 259 Counseling, 260 Criminal Justice, 247 Developmental Reading, 368 Drama, 250 Early Childhood, 267 Economics, 269 Education, 280 Educational Leadership, 270 English, 282 Exercise and Sports Science, 293 Finance, 296 French, 297 Geography, 301 Geology, 301 German, 301 Health Science, 310 History, 303 Honors, 308 Humanities, 312 Journalism. 252 Kinesiology, 314 Latin, 317 Management, 327 Management Information, 331 Management Science, 367 Marketing. 332 Mathematics, 318 Middle Grades Education, 325 Military Science, 329 Music, 333 Nursing, 346 Orientation,239 Paralegal, 355 Philosophy, 351 Physical Science, 352 Physics, 353 Political Science. 356 Psychology, 360 Public Administration. 348 Public Relations, 254 Secondary Education, 369 Social Work, 375 Sociology, 371 Spanish, 377 Special Education, 380 Speech. 255 Studies Abroad. 368 Teacher Development, 274 Telecommunications, 257 Wellness, 386 Women's Studies. 387 Course Load-Overload. Undergraduates, 40 Course Repeat Policy, 32 Course Substitution, 32 Credential Misrepresentation, 62 Augusta State University Catalog Credit by Examination, 9, 12,21,33 Criminal Justice Courses, 247 Cullum Lecture Series. 50 Cultural and Entertainment Programs, 50 Curriculum Changes, 32 Deans' Lists, 33 Developmental Reading Courses, 368 Directories, 389 Academic Departments, 402 Administrative Offices. 402 Alumni Association Officers. 389 ASU Foundation Board of Trustees. 389 ASU Senior Officers. 389 Board of Regents Members, 389 BOR Officers, 389 Campus Services. 402 Emeritus Faculty, 398 Faculty. 390 Disabilities Services, 50 Discipline, 64 Drama Courses, 250 Drop/Add, See Course Changes. 32 Early Childhood Courses, 267 Economics Courses, 269 Education, College of. 169 Faculty, 171 Undergraduate Programs. 177 Graduate Programs, 203 Education Courses. 280 Educational Leadership Courses, 270 Educational Goals of ASU, 4 Emeritus Faculty Directory, 398 Endowed Professorships, 53 English Courses, 282 Exercise and Sports Science Courses, 293 Faculty Directory. 390 Fees and Other Costs, 20 Film Series. 50 Finance Courses. 296 Financial Aid. 27 Financial Information. 20 Fine Arts. Department of: Faculty. 77 Programs. Art. 91 Programs. Music. 100 Food Services. 54 Foreign Languages Faculty: see Lang., LiL. & Comm.. 77 Foreign Students, see International Students, 15,26 Former Student Readmission, 14 French Courses, 297 French Faculty: see Lang.. Lit.. & Comm., 77 Freshman Index, 7 405 GED Certificate. 6, 9 General Studies, Minor in, 80 Geography Courses, 301 Geology Courses, 301 Georgia Board of Nursing, 2, 145 Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2 Georgia Resident Status, 23 German Courses, 301 Grade changes, 33 Grade Point Average, 28 Grading System, Undergraduate, 33 Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), 226 Graduation Exercises, 34 Graduation Fee, 21, 35 Graduation Requirements: Undergraduate, 34 Grievances, see Student Academic Grievances, 65 H Handicapped Students, 50 Health Science Courses, 310 High School Students Freshman Admission Requirements, 7 Joint Enrollment Admission Requirements, 1 1 History and Anthropology, Department of: Faculty, 77 Programs, 155 History Courses, 303 History of Augusta State University, 1 HIV Policy, 54 Honors Program, 38, 75 Classes, 75 Eligibility and Admissions, 76 Program Requirements, 75 Honors Courses, 308 Honors, Graduation with, 37 Hours, See Unit of Credit, 44 Humanities Courses, 312 Immunization, 6, 55 Incomplete, Grade of, 33 Information Technology Services, 56 Insurance, 57 International Students, 15, 26 Job Placement, 47 Joint Enrollment Admission Requirements for High School Students, 1 1 Journalism Courses, 252 K Kinesiology & Health Science, Department of: Faculty, 171 406 Programs, 178 Kinesiology Courses, 314 Languages, Literature, & Communications, Department of: Faculty, 77 Programs, 118 Late Registration, 21 Latin Courses, 317 Law School Admissions Tests (LSAT), 49 Learning Support, 38 Faculty, 78 Rules for Students, 38 Legislative Requirements for Graduation, 34 Library, 57 Load-Overload, Academic, 40 Lyceum Series, 50 M Major Programs, Undergraduate Accounting, 189 Art, 91 Biology, 81 Chemistry, 84 Communications, 118 Computer Science, 137 Criminal Justice, 163 Early Childhood Education, 183 English, 123 Finance, 190 French, 128 Health and Physical Education, 178 History, 115 Intellectual Disabilities, 177 Management, 191 Mathematics, 138 Marketing, 192 Middle Grades Education, 184 Music, 103 Music Education, 105 Nursing, 147 Performance, 109 Physics, 88 Physics/Mathematics, 89 Political Science, 150 Psychology, 160 Sociology, 166 Spanish, 133 Majors, Rules Governing, 41 Management Courses, 327 Management Information Courses, 331 Management Science Courses, 367 Marketing Courses, 332 Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of: Faculty, 78 Programs, 137 Mathematics Courses, 318 Maxwell Chair, Endowed, 53 Maxwell Performing Arts Theater, 58 Augusta State University Catalog Media Services, 58 Medical College Admission Test ( MCAT), 49 Middle Grades Education Courses, 325 Military Science, Department of: Faculty, 78 Programs, 142 Military Science Courses, 329 Miller Analogies Test, 49 Minor Programs Accounting, 193 Anthropology, 115 Art, 99 Biology, 83 Business Administration, 193 Chemistry, 87 Communications, 122 Computer Science, 138 Criminal Justice, 164 Drama, 122 Economics, 193 English.127 French, 130 General Studies, 80 German, 130 Gerontology, 165 Health and Physical Education, 182 History, 116 Humanities, 131 International Studies, 158 Mathematics, 141 Music, 101, 113 Philosophy, 150 Physics, 90 Political Science, 157 Psychology, 162 Social Work, 166 Sociology, 168 Spanish, 135 Women's Studies, 136 Minors, Rules Governing, 41 Mission Statement, 3 Motor Vehicle Registration Fee, 22 Music Courses, 333 Music Fees, 22 N National Association of Schools of Music, 2, 100 National Collegiate Athletic Association, 45 National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2, 171 National League for Nursing, 145 Non-Resident Fee, 20 Nursing, Department of: Faculty, 78 Program, 145 Nursing Courses, 346 Overload, Academic, 40 Orientation Course, 239 Paine College, 3, 15 Paralegal Courses, 355 Performing Arts Theater, 58 Petition for Georgia Residence Classification, 24 Philosophy Faculty: see Political Science, 78 Philosophy Courses, 351 Physical Disabilities, Students with, 50 Physical Education Requirements, 36 Physical Science Courses, 352 Physics Courses, 353 Political Science, Dept. of: Faculty, 78 Programs, Undergraduate, 150 Program, Graduate, 195 Political Science Courses, 356 Probation and Suspension, 29 Professional Standards Commission (PSC), 171 Program Changes, See Curriculum Changes, 32 Psychology, Department of: Faculty, 78 Programs, Undergraduate, 160 Program, Graduate, 199 Psychology Courses, 360 Public Administration Courses, 348 Public Relations and Publications Office, 58 Public Safety Services, 58 Public Relations Courses, 254 Readmission of Former Students, 14 Reese Library, 57 Refunds, 22 Regents' Testing Program, 41 Registration, Preparing for, 18 Repeating a Course, 32 Research Center, 59 Residence Requirements, 23 Military Personnel, 25 Waivers, 25 SAT scores, 6, 7 Secondary Education Courses, 369 Security, Campus, See Public Safety, 58 Semester Hours, See Unit of Credit, 44 Senior Citizens, Admission Requirements, 14 Social Work Courses, 375 Sociology, Department of: Faculty, 78 Programs, 163 Sociology Courses, 371 Augusta State University Catalog 407 South Carolina Residents, Fees for, 25 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), 1 Spanish Faculty: see Lang., Lit., &Comm., 77 Spanish Courses, 377 Special Education Courses, 380 Speech Courses, 255 Start Up Center, 59 Student Academic Appeals, 64 Academic Grievances, 65 Activities, 59 Affairs, 60 Government Association (SGA), 60 Load, Academic, 40 Medical Withdrawals, 23 Organizations, 60 Records, 60, 71 Student Services Fee, 21 Studies Abroad Courses, 368 U Unit of Credit, 44 University College, 8, 16 University System of Georgia, 2 Veterans, 60 W Web Site, 61 Wellness Courses, 386 Withdrawals, 22 Women's Studies Courses, 387 Writing Center, 61 Teacher Development, Dept. of: Faculty, 171 Teacher Development Courses, 274 Technology Fee, 21 Telecommunications Courses, 257 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 16 Testing, See Counseling and Testing, 49 TOEFL, 16 Transcript Fee, 22 Transcripts, 22 Transfer Credit, Evaluation of, 12 Transfer Students, Admission Requirements, 1 1 Transient and Co-enrolled Augusta State University Students, 13, 15 Transportation Fee, 21 Tuition, 20-22 408 Augusta State University Catalog 4