GRADUATE
BULLETIN
2001 - 2002
LaGrange College
LaGrange, Georgia
To reach an office not listed below, please call the general
information line, 706-880-8000. A complete directory of
telephone, fax numbers, and e-mail addresses is available
on the College web site, www.lgc.edu
(area code for all numbers is 706)
Office of the President 880-8240
President F. Stuart Gulley, Ph.D.
Academic Affairs 880-8236
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean .... Jay K. Simmons, Ph.D.
Admission Office 880-8005
Director Andy Geeter
Bookstore 880-8215
Manager Anita Laney
Business Administration Department 880-8317
Business Office/Student Accounts 880-8278
Accounts Receivable Clerk Becky Carter
Human Services Department 880-8204
Office of the Chaplain 880-8297
Elizabeth Walker Lanier Campus Minister Rev. Quincy Brown
Evening College 880-8021
Director Linda H. McMullen
Financial Aid Office 880-8241
Director Sylvia Smith
Registrar's Office 880-8024
Director Jimmy Herring
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Business Department Calendar 3
Education Department Calendar 5
General Information 8
Mission 8
Accreditation 9
Financial Information 10
Payment of Charges 10
Expenses 2001- 2002 10
Refund Policy 1 1
Credit Balances 12
Students Receiving Financial Aid 12
Federal Tax Credits 12
Financial Aid Information 13
Philosophy 13
General Information 13
Financial Aid Application Procedures 14
Verification 14
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements 14
Student Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities 15
Financial Aid Sources 16
Federal Financial Aid Programs 16
Loan Repayment 17
Georgia Student Assistance Programs 18
Disbursement of Financial Aid 18
Disbursement of Excess Financial Aid 18
Student Financial Aid and Federal Tax Implications 19
Academic Policies 20
Class Attendance Regulations 20
Probation and Dismissal 20
A. Probation 20
B. Dismissal 20
Academic Calendars 20
Honor Code 21
Academic Appeals 23
A. Grade Appeals 2 ;
B. Other Academic Appeals 23
Grades and Credits 23
Degree Requirements and Courses: Master of Business Administration 25
Statement of Purpose 25
Admission 25
Unconditional Acceptance 25
Other M.B.A. {Temporary) Admission Classifications 26
Academic Load 26
Transfer Credit 26
M.B.A. Course Requirements 27
Additional Requirements 28
Completion of Requirements 28
Applying for Graduation 28
M.B.A. Course Descriptions 29
Degree Requirements and Courses: Graduate Education Programs 35
Introduction 35
Application for Admission to Programs 35
Admission Requirements: Master of Arts in Teaching 35
Admission Requirements: Master of Education in Curriculum and
Instruction 36
Conditional Admission 36
Probationary Status 36
Teacher Certification 37
Grades 37
Time Limitations 37
Transfer Credit 37
Candidacy 37
Graduation Requirements 38
Master of Arts in Teaching 38
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 38
Extension and Correspondence 38
Course Load 38
Applying for Graduation 38
Guidance and Counseling 39
Courses 39
Master of Arts in Teaching 39
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction 39
Course Descriptions 40
Graduate Faculty 43
Business Division 43
Education Division 44
Faculty from Other Departments 44
2001 - 2002
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT CALENDAR
Quarter System
171 st Academic Year
Fall Term 2001
August 25
August 28
August 29
Ausust 30
September 5
September 6
September 10
September 14
September 25
September 28
October 4
October 10-11
October 11-20
October 19
October 25
October 29-30
October. 30
November 1
November 8
November 9
November 12-13
November 14-18
November 20
New student orientation
Placement tests for mathematics and English
Fair on the Square, LaFayette Square
Convocation 7:00pm
Registration for new and returning Evening students
not prepaid 3:00-7 :00pm
Registration for new and returning Evening students not prepaid 12:30-4:30pm
Fall classes begin
Final day for drop and add and late registration. No refund for individual classes dropped
after this date.
Academic Profile Testing, Bailey Room, Smith Hall 7:00pm
Last day to drop a class with an automatic *'\V"
No classes, Fall break
Midterm examinations
The Mousetrap, Price Theater
Deficiency notices due in Evening College office by 5:00pm
COMP Testing, Seniors. Bailey Room, Smith Hall 7:00pm
Pre-registration for Winter term
Graduation petitions due for seniors graduating winter 2002
Last day to drop a class
Final day Fall classes
Reading Day
Final examinations
Agnes of God, Price Theater
Grades due to Registrar
December 1 . 2 Christmas on the Hill
Winter Break: November 21 through January 1
Winter Term 2002
January 2
January 2
January 9
January 1 1
January 24
January 30-31
Registration for new and returning Evening students not prepaid
Graduation petitions due for seniors graduating spring 2002
Final day for drop and add and late registration. No refund for individual classes dropped
after this date.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day no classes
Last day to drop a class with an automatic "\\ '"
Midterms
February 7 Deficiency notices due in Evening College office by 5:00pm
February 13-14 Pre-registration for Spring term
February 19-20 Placement tests for mathematics and English
February 21 Last da) to drop a class
February 2s Final da) Winter classes
March 1 Reading day
March 2
Final examinations
Saturday examination schedule:
5:50pm classes, M/W 8:00- 10:00am
8:00pm classes, M/W 10:30-12:30pm
5 : 50pm classes, T/R 1 :00-3 :00pm
8:00pm classes, T/R 3:30-5:30pm
Spring Term 2002
March 4 Registration for new and returning Evening students not prepaid -
10:00am -5:30pm
March 4 Spring classes begin
March 7-16 Hay Fever, Price Theater
March 8 Final day for drop and add and late registration. No refund for individual classes
dropped after this date.
March 20 "Graduate Salute" 10:00am-7 :00pm, Bailey Room
March 21 "Graduate Salute" 10:00am-4:00pm, Bailey Room
March 22 Last day to drop a class with an automatic "W"
March 25 COMP testing, Seniors, Bailey Room, Smith Hall 7:00pm
April 1-5
April 10,11
April 19
April 25-
May 4
Spring break
Midterms
Deficiency notices due in Evening College office by 5:00pm
The Children 's HourPr'ice Theater
May 1,2
May 2
May 3
May 9
May 10
May 11
Pre-registration for Summer and Fall Terms 2002
Graduation petitions due for seniors graduating summer, fall 2002
Honors Day
Final day Spring classes
Reading Day
Final examinations
Saturday examination schedule:
5:50pm classes, MAY 8:00- 10:00am
8:00pm classes, M/W 10:30-12:30pm
5:50pm classes, T/R l:00-3:00pm
8:00pm classes, T/R 3:30-5:30pm
May 15
May 17
May 17
May 17
May 18
Summer
June 4
June 4
June 1 1
June 20
June 26-27
July 4
July 10
July 18
July 26
Grades due for seniors by 12:00
Grades due, undergraduates
Graduation rehearsal 9:30 am
Baccalaureate service, First United Methodist Church 7:00pm
Graduation on the Quadrangle 8:30am
Registration
Summer classes begin
Last day for drop and add or late registration. No refund for
individual classes dropped after this date.
Last day to drop a class with an automatic 'W
Midterms
Independence Day, no classes
Last day to drop a class
Final exams
Grades due to Registrar
2001 - 2002
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CALENDAR
Semester System
The 171 st Academic Year
Fall Semester 2001
August 20
August 21
August 27-29
August 29
August 30
September 3
September 7
October 1.2
October 3
October 4.5
October 10
October 12-14
October 19-21
October 22-30
November 10
No\ ember 16
No\ ember 20
N smber 21-23
November 26
December 1.2
December 4
December 5
December 6-12
December 12
December 17
December 21
December 26
New facult) assemble
Faculty and staff workshops
New student orientation
Registration for new and returning students not prepaid-Registrar's Office.
Smith Hall. Advisors for freshman, transfer and readmitted students are
available. Late registration fee after this date.
Fair on the Square. Lafayette Square-5:00 p.m.
Classes begin
Opening Convocation-7:00 p.m.
Labor Day-College closed-No classes
End drop/add period and late registration. No refunds for individual courses
dropped after 5:00 p.m. "V grades must be changed to permanent grades.
Interim Term Pre-registration
Last day to drop a class with an automatic "\\ "
Fall Break-No Classes
Midterm
Special Olympics
Homecoming/Parents Day
Advising period and pre-registration for students. Students completing degree
requirements by end of spring term should file petitions for graduation.
Students may declare majors. Advisors available.
Fall Visitation Day
Last day to drop a class
Last day of classes before Thanksgiving break
Thanksgiving holidays-Administrative offices open Nov. 19-21
Classes resume after Thanksgiving break
Christmas on the Hill
Last da\ of class
Reading Day
Exams
Begin term break-5:00 p.m.
Grades due
Last day to pre-pay or confirm pre-registration for Interim and Spring Terms
2002: otherwise, pre-registered students must go through registration. Januarv
2,2002
Hohda\s for administration and staff begin
Administratis offices open
Interim Term, January 2002
January 1 Administrative offices closed
January 2 Residence halls open.
Registration for new and returning students not prepaid-Registrar's Office,
Smith Hall. Advisors available
Mandatory first meeting for all Interim term classes, 2:00 p.m.
Graduation petitions for May graduates due in Dean's Office.
January 7 End drop/add, 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this
date. Last day for late registration.
January 1 1 Last day to drop a class with an automatic "W"
January 1 8 Last day to drop a class
January 2 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- College closed. No classes.
January 30 Last day of class
February 8 Interim term grades due
Spring Semester 2002
January 3 1
Registration for new and returning students not prepaid-Registrar's office,
Smith Hall. Advisors for freshman, transfer and readmitted students are
available.
February 1
February 8
February 15-16
Classes begin
End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this
date. "I" grades must be changed to permanent grades. Last day for late
registration.
Scholars' Weekend
March 1
March 2
March 9
March 22
Last day to drop a class with an automatic "W"
Make-up for snow, if necessary
Spring Visitation Day
Midterm
April 1-5
April 22 - May 3
April 30
Spring break-administrative offices open.
Advising period and pre-registration for upper class students. Students
completing degree requirements in summer or fall should file petitions for
graduation. Students may declare majors. Advisors available.
Last day to drop a class
May 3
May 4
May 7
May 8
May 9-14
May 15
May 17
May 17
May 17
May 18
May 27
Honors Day
May Day
Last day of class
Reading Day
Exams
Grades due for graduates by 12:00 noon
Graduation rehearsal, faculty marshals and student marshals attend-9:30 a.m.
Senior brunch-faculty invited.
Grades due 5:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate at First United Methodist Church-7:00 p.m.
Graduation on Quadrangle-8:30 a.m.
Memorial Day-College closed
Summer I Term 2002
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 7
Residence halls open
Registration-Registrar's Office, Smith Hall
All classes meet
End drop/add at 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this
date.
June 14
June 28
Ju
Iy4
Ju
ly 5
Ju
ty 8
J u
ly 9
Last day to drop a class with an automatic "W"
Last day to drop a course
Holiday-no classes
12:00 and 2:00 classes have exams during class tunes
7:30 and 9:30 classes have exams during class times
Grade reports due at noon
Summer II Term 2002
July 7 Residence halls open
July 8 Registration-Registrar's Office, Smith Hall
July 9 All classes meet
Jul\ I 2 End drop/add, 5:00 p.m. No refund for individual classes dropped after this
date.
July 19 Last day to drop a class with an automatic "W"
August 2 Last day to drop a class
August l ) 1 2:00 and 2:00 classes have exams during class times
August 1 2 7:30 and 9:30 classes have exams during class times
August 1 3 Grade reports due by noon
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ABOUT LAGRANGE COLLEGE
General Information
The LaGrange College Graduate Bulletin is subordinate to the LaGrange
College Bulletin. All policies not specifically addressed in this Graduate Bulletin are
detailed in the LaGrange College Bulletin. This Graduate Bulletin details policies,
procedures, degrees, and courses that are unique to the graduate program. Inquiries
regarding policies not covered should be addressed to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean.
The College reserves the right to make modifications in the degree requirements,
courses, schedules, calendar, regulations, fees, and other changes deemed necessary or
conducive to the efficient operation of the College. Such changes become effective as
announced by the proper College authorities.
Mission
LaGrange College is called through The United Methodist Church to challenge
the minds and inspire the souls of students by improving their creative, critical and
communicative abilities in a caring and ethical community.
LaGrange College, established in 1831, is owned by the North Georgia
Conference of the United Methodist Church. LaGrange College is proud of this
relationship and believes that its mission is an extension of the work of The United
Methodist Church. LaGrange College is committed to the free, uninhibited pursuit of
truth. Academic freedom and free expression of faculty and students are integral to the
LaGrange College ethos. LaGrange College is committed to challenging the minds and
inspiring the souls of students by improving their creative, critical and communicative
abilities. Faculty recognize the part they play in a student's development by serving as
mentors and role models. The total LaGrange College program curricular and co-
curricular is designed to challenge and support students as they deal with fundamental
issues of self, world, and God.
The principal curricular methods by which the College assists students in the
improving of their creative, critical, and communicative abilities is an interdisciplinary,
technologically sophisticated liberal arts program (A. A., B.A., B.S., B.M.), professional
programs in business (B.S., B.A., M.B.A.), nursing (B.S.N.) and education (B.A., M.Ed.,
M.A.T.), and continuing education. The principal co-curricular means is through a
comprehensive program of student life and athletics. LaGrange College strives to be a
caring and ethical community. The hallmark of the LaGrange College community is the
quest for civility, diversity, service, and excellence.
Adopted by Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees, 1997.
Accreditation
LaGrange College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-
4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the degrees of Associate of Arts,
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in
Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master of Business
Administration.
LaGrange College is also approved by the United Methodist University Senate.
It has membership in the National Association of Independent Colleges, and the
Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia. The Georgia Professional
Standards Commission, which confers professional certificates upon college graduates
meeting requirements in early childhood, middle grades, or secondary education, has
approved LaGrange College's program of teacher education.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the National
League for Nursing.
The undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration are
accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Payment of Charges
All charges for the term are due and payable at registration, and each student is
expected to make satisfactory arrangements at that time. Realizing that some families
prefer to pay charges on a monthly basis, the College has made arrangements with
Academic Management Services to offer persons this type of service. The plan is an
agreement between the student and the company, and there is no involvement by
LaGrange College in the agreement. For additional information, contact the Business
Office staff.
LaGrange College also offers a deferred payment option that allows the student
to make monthly payments to cover educational costs. A service charge will be assessed
to students who choose the Deferred-Payment Plan.
Students who enter into employer-reimbursement plans for their educational
costs must provide the College with a copy of that agreement at the time of registration.
No payment will be due at registration in instances where the employer covers 100
percent of the costs of tuition and books. If the employer reimburses at a lesser rate, a
down payment of the residual amount will be required. Payment for all charges on a
student's account becomes due and payable when grade reports are distributed.
Expenses
Admission
Application for admission (not refundable) $ 20.00
Tuition charges for 2001 - 2002
A. Graduate (MBA) business courses
per quarter hour $ 260.00
B. Graduate (MED and MAT) education courses
per semester hour 503.00
C. Audit
Business courses (quarter hour) 260.00
Education courses
(per semester hour) 503.00
All requests for audit courses must be approved by the instructor and the
Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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3. Fees - Miscellaneous
Late registration $ 20.00
Personal checks failing to clear bank $ 15.00
Student Identification Card
Replacement fee 5.00
Documents fee (International
Students) 175.00
Parking permit (per year) 1 5.00
Testing fee (all new students) 60.00
4. Graduate students desiring to reside on campus should refer
to the Bulletin for room and board charges and policies.
Refund Policy
No refund of charges of any nature will be made to any student who is
suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
No refunds will be made for individual courses dropped after dates established
by the school calendar.
In the event of complete withdrawal from College after registration, refund of
tuition will be made on the following basis:
The College is required to calculate the amount of Title IV aid the student has
"earned" in the term. This is accomplished by dividing the number of days a student
completes in a credit-hour term by the total number of days within the term. If the
resulting percentage is less than 60 percent, only that portion of the aid is the student
eligible to receive with the residual being returned to the Title IV program. Once the
student has completed 60 percent of the term, the student will have earned 100 percent of
the Title IV aid. For example, in the Fall Semester 2001, a student must complete
through November l sl in order to earn 100 percent of the aid awarded.
In certain cases, these refund requirements may leave an indebtedness on the
student's account. It is therefore imperative that the student fully discuss the ramifica-
tions of withdrawing with the Financial Aid Office prior to making a final decision.
The enrollment period is counted as the length of time from the first day of
classes to the last day of classes.
Credit Balances
Students who have a credit balance on their student accounts receivable may
obtain a credit balance refund within fourteen (14) days of whichever is the latest of:
the date the balance occurs;
the first day of classes of a payment period or enrollment period, as
applicable; or
the date the student rescinds authorization given the school to hold the
funds.
Students Receiving Financial Aid
LaGrange College does not advance any funds to students prior to the date of
final registration. A student who plans to withdraw from the College must make an
official notification of his/her plan. At LaGrange College, the Registrar's Office has been
identified as the official office of notification.
A student will not receive a refund until all financial aid programs have been
reimbursed. Refunds will be returned in the order indicated below:
1 st to Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program
2 nd to Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program
3 rd to Federal Perkins Loan Program
4 th to Federal PLUS Program
5 th to Federal Pell Grant Program
6 th to Federal SEOG Program
7 th to other Title IV Programs
8 Ih to other federal, state, private, or institutional assistance programs
9 th to the student
Federal Tax Credits
The Tax Reform Act of 1997 provided two tax credits for higher education. The
"Hope Credit" provides a $ 1 ,500 tax credit for the first two years of post-secondary
education in a program that leads to a degree, certificate, or other recognized educational
credential. The student must be enrolled at least halftime. Qualified expenses are for
tuition and fees and do not include room, board, books, insurance, and other similar
expenses.
The second tax credit is the "Lifetime Learning Credit" which provides a $1,000 '
per year tax credit (per family). For additional information about these two credits,
please consult the Business Office or your tax preparer.
These taxcredits are phased out as your modified adjusted gross income exceeds
certain limits. Please check with your tax advisor regarding these limits.
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FINANCIAL AID
Philosophy
LaGrange College believes that the student should contribute to the educational
expenses of attending a college or university to the extent of their ability. The Financial
Aid Office is available to assist students in meeting the difference between the cost of
education at LaGrange College and what the student can contribute. The Financial Aid
Office at LaGrange College attempts to defray the cost of education from all available
Federal, State, and institutional sources. The student should be prepared to assume a
measure of responsibility in meeting educational expenses through self-help financial aid
sources such as student loans.
General Information
Students in need of financial assistance must complete a federal need analysis
form, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA collects
student and spousal, if applicable, income and asset information needed to determine
eligibility for financial aid. This information is used in a federal need analysis calculation
to determine the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
The Financial Aid Office establishes a Cost of Attendance Budget that discloses
the annual costs for a student to attend LaGrange College. The Cost of Attendance
includes tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies, and living expenses. Other
components of the Cost of Attendance, which is applied on an individual basis, are
childcare expenses, study abroad, and the purchase of a computer. These items may
require documentation from the student. Below is the Cost of Attendance Budgets for the
2001-2002 academic year.
Master of Business Administration $17,650
Master of Education or Master of Arts in Teaching $ 1 8,990
The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is deducted from the Cost of
Attendance at LaGrange College to determine whether a need for financial assistance
exists. If the student's EFC is less than the Cost of Attendance, a financial need is
established. The Financial Aid Office attempts to meet the financial need of applicants
from federal, state, and institutional sources.
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Financial Aid Application Procedures
Applicants for financial aid must:
Apply and be accepted as a regular degree-seeking student in an eligible
program at LaGrange College. Students conditionally accepted into a master's
program are not eligible for financial assistance until all admission
requirements are met for entry into their chosen program. This includes
submission of GRE or Praxis test scores.
Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a
Renewal FAFSA annually.
Complete and submit a LaGrange College Financial Aid Application.
Submit all required documents for verification if selected.
Verification
Verification is the process of evaluating the accuracy of financial information
provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The U.S. Department of
Education randomly selects approximately 30% of all financial aid applications for
verification. The Financial Aid Office may select additional applications for verification
if conflicting or incomplete information exists. A financial aid award cannot be provided
until the verification process is completed.
Students selected for verification will be asked to verify, at a minimum, the
following: adjusted gross income, federal income tax paid, earned income credit, family
size, number of family members in college, and untaxed income. Most students will be
asked to complete a verification worksheet and provide copies of applicable federal tax
returns. If discrepancies are found during verification, the Financial Aid Office will
transmit the corrected information to the Central Processor. The results are usually
received within seven days. Once the corrected financial aid information is received and
provided all other eligibility requirements are met, an official financial aid award letter
will be mailed.
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements
In general, to be eligible for financial assistance, the applicant must:
Be an U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States
Be accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an approved degree-seeking
or teacher certification program
Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress towards the completion of your
degree program
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Not be in default on any federal educational loan or have made satisfactory
arrangements to repay the loan
Not owe a refund on a federal or state grant
Not have borrowed in excess of federal loan limits
Be registered with Selective Service, if required
Student Financial Aid Rights and Responsibilities
Students have the right to know:
The procedures for applying for financial assistance and eligibility requirements
Financial aid resources available and eligibility requirements
Refunds and Repayment Policy in the event of complete withdrawal from school
Cost of Attendance at LaGrange College
Deadlines for applying for financial aid
When and how your financial aid award will be disbursed
Your loan indebtedness and estimated monthly payments
Academic Programs available at LaGrange College
Name of associations and agencies accrediting the institution and its programs
Campus Security Statistics
Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
Completion and Graduation Rates
Students have the responsibility to:
Submit complete and accurate financial aid applications.
Observe all deadlines for submission of financial aid documents.
Maintain regular class attendance in all courses for which financial assistance was
awarded.
Maintain satisfactory academic progress towards the completion of their chosen
degree or certification.
Notify the Financial Aid Office and lenders of any change in address or name.
Complete required Entrance and Exit Interviews for Federal Stafford and Federal
Perkins Loan.
Respond to all communications regarding student loans and financial aid awards.
Comply with all eligibility requirements for financial aid award funds.
Be conscientious in attendance and quality of work when participating in a work-
study job.
Repay student loan received for education pursuits regardless of whether he/she
graduates.
Notify the Financial Aid Office of any financial assistance to be received from an
external source (VA Educational Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation, Employer
Reimbursement etc.)
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Financial Aid Sources
Financial assistance for graduate study is primarily limited to student loans and a
few state and institutional grants or scholarships. Available financial aid sources are
outlined below.
Federal Stafford Loan is a low interest, repayable loan available to under-
graduate and graduate students regardless of income. The interest rate is variable on
Stafford loan but will not exceed 8.25%. The interest rate is adjusted each July 1. Federal
Stafford Loans allow for a six (6) month grace period before the borrower begins
repayment. Borrowers have a maximum of ten (10) years to repay their student loan.
Loans are available through banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions. The only
qualification for receiving a Federal Stafford Loan is to meet the eligibility requirements
for financial assistance. The student is not subject to credit approval for this loan. All
eligible financial aid participants may borrow from the Federal Stafford Loan program.
The Stafford Loan Program is composed of two loan types, subsidized and
unsubsidized. A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. Subsidized
loan borrowers will not pay interest on the loan while enrolled in school, during the grace
period or during authorized periods of deferment. The federal government pays the
interest. An unsubsidized loan is not awarded on the basis of financial need. Any
student regardless of income may participate in this loan program. However, interest
does accrue while the student is enrolled in school, during the grace period, and during
periods of deferment. The borrower has the options of paying the accrued interest or
having the interest capitalized. Capitalization adds the interest to the principal amount of
your loan. This option will increase your loan indebtedness.
The maximum Federal Stafford Loan a graduate student may borrow each
academic year is $18,500 $8,500 from the Federal Subsidized Loan and $10,000 from
the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. The Federal Stafford Loan Program has a
maximum aggregate (lifetime) limit on the amount of funds a student may borrow. The
aggregate loan limit for graduate students is $138,500, which include loans received as an
undergraduate student.
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Federal Perkins Loan is a low interest, repayable loan awarded to undergradu-
ate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. The interest rate is 5% and no
interest accrues on the loan while the borrower is enrolled half time and during the grace
period. Repayment begins nine months after graduating or withdrawal from school. This
loan program has cancellation provisions for critical fields of study. Contact the
Financial Aid Office for more information.
Loan Repayment
Student loans are excellent sources of financial assistance in defraying education
costs. However, borrowers should always remember that they are obligated to repay
these loans. LaGrange College encourages students to borrower responsibly. The chart
below provides typical repayment information of student loans and assumes that
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan borrowers paying accrued interest while enrolled and during
their grace period.
Amount
Borrowed
Number
of Payments
5%
Payment
5%
Total Interest
8.25%
Payment
8.25%
Total Interest
$ 1.000
2.000
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$58
S40
$59
S67
36
60
158
63
265
2.625
48
60
277
64
466
3,000
60
57
397
61
671
3.500
72
56
558
62
949
4.000
84
57
749
63
1279
5,000
120
53
1364
61
2359
5,500
120
58
1500
67
2595
6.000
120
64
1637
74
2831
7,000
120
74
1910
86
3303
8.000
120
85
2182
98
3775
8.500
120
90
2319
104
4011
9.000
120
95
2455
110
4246
10,000
120
106
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Georgia Student Assistance Programs
HOPE Teacher Scholarship provides forgivable loans to graduate students who
are residents of Georgia and are pursuing an advanced educational degree in a critical
field. Contact the financial aid office for more information.
LaGrange College Financial Assistance Programs
LaGrange College Teacher Discount is available to a teacher in the Troup
County School System with a current teaching contract pursuing a Master of Education
or Master of Art in Teaching. The discount is 25% of assessed tuition only. To receive
the discount the student must provide a copy of their teaching contract to the Business
Office.
Disbursement of Financial Aid
All financial aid funds are credited directly to the student's account. The funds
are applied towards current tuition, fees, room, board, and other charges as authorized by
the student. Financial aid funds are for educational expenses and those students who fail
to enroll or attend classes are not eligible for their financial aid award. Disbursements
will only be made to students who have submitted all required documents for disburse-
ment, are registered and have begun attendance in all classes, are meeting Satisfactory
Academic Progress standards, and are enrolled for the appropriate number of credits
hours to establish eligibility for individual financial aid programs. Financial aid
disbursements are based on the recipient's enrollment status at the conclusion of late
registration. Below are individual enrollment and eligibility requirements for disburse-
ment of financial aid programs.
Disbursement of Excess Financial Aid
Students with residual financial aid funds after tuition, fees, room, board, and
other authorized charges are paid will receive a refund of the remaining credit balance
within 14 days of the first day of classes or 14 days from the date the credit occurs (if
after final registration). All refunds must be retrieved from the Business Office and
requires a picture ID before disbursement.
If the student wishes to leave the credit balance on their account for subsequent terms,
he/she must sign an authorization form with the Business Office.
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Student Financial Aid and Federal Tax Implications
Students receiving scholarships and grants that exceed their tuition, fees, book
ind supplies should be aware that these funds are taxable under federal and state tax law.
t is important that students maintain records of their grants and scholarships and
documentation of educational expenses for reporting purposes.
Federal tax law allows for only qualified scholarships and grants to be excluded
:rom income. Qualified scholarships are any amount of grant and scholarship received
hat is used for tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for course
instruction. Scholarships and grants that are specifically designated for educational
expenses other that those described under qualified scholarships (room, board,
transportation, or living expenses) are taxable.
For information, please read IRS Publication 520, "Scholarships and Fellow-
ships," for more details on reporting requirements or consult a tax professional.
Suspected Fraud
Institutions are required to report cases of suspected fraud to the Office of the
Inspector General of the Department of Education, or, if more appropriate, to the state or
local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to investigate these allegations. Fraud
may exist if the institution believes the applicant misreported or altered information in
order to increase their financial aid eligibility or fraudulently obtain federal funds.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
Class Attendance Regulations
A student is expected to attend all classes, including labs, for all courses for
which he or she is registered. The student is solely responsible for accounting to the
instructor for any absence. An instructor may recommend that the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean drop from class, with a grade of "W" or "WF", any student
whose absences are interfering with satisfactory performance in the course.
Probation and Dismissal
A. Probation
Graduate students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of a term or
who fail to make sufficient academic progress will be placed on academic probation. The
students will receive a letter from the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
informing them of their status. Students may remain on academic probation for two
terms. The Summer Term is considered a regular term in the College's graduate
programs. These students are no longer on probation when their cumulative GPA
becomes 3.0 or above. In the event that their GPA does not rise to 3.0 or above within two
consecutive terms from the date of academic probation, the students are subject to
dismissal from the College. Only graduate courses taken at LaGrange College will be
used to compute GPA.
B. Dismissal
Graduate students may not be dismissed from graduate studies for academic
reasons unless they were first placed on academic probation. Graduate students who have
been dismissed from graduate studies normally will not be readmitted unless it is
mathematically possible that they can achieve a GPA of 3.0 or above prior to completing
standard degree requirements. Students who are dismissed for academic reasons may
appeal their dismissal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean within ten
(10) working days following receipt of their notice.
Academic Calendars
The Graduate programs in Education follow the 4-1-4 academic calendar of the
Day program. The Master of Business Administration program adheres to the quarter
schedule of the Evening College. The calendars are printed at the front of this bulletin.
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Honor Code
Students at LaGrange College sign the Honor Code, which states.
As a member of the student body of LaGrange College, I confirm my
commitment to the ideals of civility, diversity, service, and excellence.
Recognizing the significance of personal integrity in establishing these
ideals within our community, I pledge that I will not lie, cheat, steal,
nor tolerate these unethical behaviors in others.
The Honor Council deals with students accused of violating the Honor Code.
The Honor Council is selected each spring by the outgoing Chair of the Honor Council,
The Dean of Students, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. A member
of the faculty serves as advisor. Members of the faculty are strongly urged to support the
efforts of the Honor Council by reporting all suspected violations of the Honor Code.
The Honor Code assumes that any student witnessing or otherwise having knowledge of
an Honor Code violation will report the violation to the course instructor, the Chair of the
Honor Council, or the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. (For a complete
description of the Honor Code, please see the Student Handbook.)
The following are violations of the Honor Code:
1. Lying.
2. Cheating by either giving aid to or receiving aid from a student or other source
without the consent of the faculty member or plagiarizing (using another person's
words or ideas without documenting them properly).
3. Stealing (intentionally taking or appropriating without the right or permission
any individual, organizational, or institutional property. This includes, but is not
limited to, stealing off campus, stealing from any person or business representa-
tives on this campus, stealing from a computer company or any other computer-
related theft, from the telephone system, vending machines, a residence hall visi-
tor, or any other business while it is on this campus, and removal of any material or
equipment from the Library or other facilities without permission.)
4. Failure to report a violation of the Honor Code.
5. Failure to appear before the Honor Council as requested by written notice.
6. Failure to maintain confidentiality regarding an Honor Council case.
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Sanctions include: a grade of F in the course; suspension for one academic term;
dismissal from the College; or lowering the final grade in the course by one letter or
assigning a grade of zero to the related academic work (assignments, tests, case study,
etc.). An investigation and hearing shall be confidential and those within the bounds of
confidentiality shall not divulge anything that is said or done with regard to these
proceedings to anyone outside the bounds of confidentiality. Should anyone outside the
bounds of confidentiality receive information which is considered to be confidential, he
or she will automatically be bound by confidentiality. Those within the bounds of
confidentiality include Council members, the faculty advisor to the Council, the Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Dean, the President, accusers, the accused, witnesses,
persons interviewed during the investigation, victims, and the College's attorney. In
addition, the accused may include within the bounds of confidentiality his or her parents,
faculty, staff, minister, personal or legal counsel.
All tests at the College are conducted under the Honor Code. Accordingly,
instructors may leave the room during the examination and students are on their honor to
do their own work. The Honor Code should be abbreviated on the outside of the test and
signed by the student before handing in the examination. The student should leave all
books and materials not pertaining to the test either in the hall outside the classroom, or
next to the wall in front of the classroom. Students should take the test in the designated
classroom, except under extenuating circumstances or by prior arrangement.
Work prepared out of class should be that of the individual. Any assistance from
fellow students, books, periodicals, or other materials should be carefully acknowledged.
Instructors should give specific guidance regarding what constitutes a violation of the
Honor Code. If any doubts about plagiarism arise, a question should be raised by the
instructor.
A student should never copy a section of an old term paper and submit it as his or
her own, and the student should be guided in the use of these materials by the wishes of
the instructor.
Every person found to have violated the Honor Code has the right of subsequent
appeal.
Such appeal is made to the Academic Dean of the College. The Appeals Board
shall be the President of the Student Government Association, the Appeals Representative
of the Honor Council, a student member selected for each Appeals hearing selected by
the Academic Dean and the President of the Honor Council, the President or Past
President of the Faculty Assembly, and the Academic Dean. The appeal is heard from the
record of the Honor Council hearing, the attending written statement of the student
requesting the appeal, and the written statement of the Honor Council President. The
Appeals Board has the discretion to overturn the Council's decision and/or change a
sanction imposed by the Council, but it is confined to the approved sanctions in the
Honor Code.
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Academic Appeals
Graduate students at LaGrange College have the right to appeal academic
decisions including grades. Appeals by students must be in writing and the response to
the student must be written. Appeals must first be submitted to the level which originated
the decision.
A. Grade Appeals
An appeal of a grade must be submitted first to the professor who assigned the
grade. If not resolved satisfactorily, the appeal must be submitted in writing to the
Graduate Council. The chair of the Graduate Council will appoint a subcommittee of
three committee members, none from the originating department. Their decision is final.
B. Other Academic Appeals
Appeals other than grades should be filed in the following order if not resolved
at a lower level: Professor, Department Chair, Division Chair, the Graduate Council,
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, and ultimately, the President. As an
example, an appeal of a policy or decision must be submitted to the department. An
appeal of a College requirement must be submitted to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean.
Grades and Credits
The definitions of grades given at LaGrange College are as follows:
A
superior
B
above average
C
average
D
below average
F
failing
I
incomplete. This grade is assigned in case a student is doing
satisfactory work but for some reason beyond the student's control has
been unable to complete the work during that term.
P
pass
NC
no credit or non-credit
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W withdrawn. During the first three weeks a student may withdraw from a
class with an "automatic" "W." After this trial period the student may
withdraw, but the grade assigned, "W" or "WF," will be at the
discretion of the professor.
WF withdrawn failing. The grade of "WF" is included in computing the
grade-point average.
AW audit withdrawn
AU audit complete
NR grade not reported by instructor at the time the report issued.
A student may register for a course on a non-credit basis, for which he or she
pays full tuition. To have a grade of "NC" recorded, he or she must fulfill all course
requirements.
A student may audit a course by paying the audit fee. All requests for audit
courses must be approved in writing by the instructor and Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean. Only lecture courses may be audited. No new freshman student may
audit any course during the first semester of residence at LaGrange College.
An "I" is a temporary grade, assigned by an instructor within the last three
weeks of the term to students who are doing satisfactory work and who cannot complete
the course due to circumstances beyond their control. Should conditions prohibiting
completion of a course arise within the first eight weeks, students should withdraw.
An "I" is removed by the date indicated in the academic calendar. Failure to
remove an "I" by the date set initiates the following action: The Registrar will write a
letter to the student using the address on file. The letter indicates that the student has two
weeks to respond. Otherwise the "I" grade will be converted to an "F".
Grades are assigned and recorded for each course at the end of each term.
Formal reports of grades are also issued at the same time. Transcripts are withheld for
any student who is under financial obligation to the College.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Statement of Purpose
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to afford area
residents an opportunity to advance their formal business training while maintaining full-
time employment. The primary purpose of the program is to assist students in their
professional growth through a sequence of courses structured to enhance their personal
skills and increase their managerial capabilities. The program places emphasis on the
crucial importance of ethical decision-making and the increasing role global issues play
in the management of the enterprise.
Admission
Students apply for admission to the LaGrange College MBA program through
the Graduate Admission Office. Applicants may enroll any term. The Admission Officer
will maintain records of admission and supporting documents, a checklist of entry
requirements, and candidacy status. If the prospective candidate does not meet all
admission requirements at the time of application, he or she may be admitted to a
graduate program on a conditional (or other temporary) status. Upon completion of the
[first academic term, the candidate's status will be reviewed by the Graduate Council.
For unconditional acceptance, a student must submit the following:
1 . Evidence of graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree, with cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a
4.0 scale). An official transcript must be obtained from each institution
attended.
2. Official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score. We
recommend a score of at least 400 for unconditional acceptance.
3. A list of three references.
4. A written essay describing the applicant's work experience, future career
objectives, and evidence of a minimum of two years of work experience.
5. Foreign students must submit a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at
least 550.
6. An interview with members of the Business Division may be required.
7. A completed formal application with a $20.00 fee.
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Other MBA (temporary) Admission Classifications
1. Conditional: if one or more of the above seven admission requirements is
not completed (for example, the applicant has not yet taken the GMAT).
This is a temporary status that will be changed when the item is completed.
The lacking requirement(s) create(s) a temporary status for the applicant,
which will be changed when the item is completed. The item must be
completed before a student has received 20 hours of credit toward degree
completion.
2. Probational: if the applicant is deficient on one or more of the above
seven requirements (for example, the applicant has an undergraduate grade
point average below 2.5). Normally, this is a temporary status that will be
changed when the student has demonstrated the ability to do satisfactory
work. The student may take no more than 20 hours under this or any other
temporary admission classification.
3. Non-degree: if the applicant wants to commence graduate work before the
Business Division has considered his/her application. To insure that this is
a temporary status, the student may not take more than 20 hours under this
or any other temporary admission classification.
Academic Load
Ten credit hours per term are considered a full academic load. Any regularly
enrolled LaGrange College MBA student who desires to enroll for more than 10 hours of
coursework in any one term must petition the Division faculty.
Transfer Credit
No more than 20-quarter hours of graduate-level coursework taken at another
institution may be transferred into the MBA program. Credit for coursework taken at
another institution is only transferred at the discretion of the Division. To be eligible for
transfer credit, coursework must be acceptable, taken within five years of admission into
the LaGrange College MBA program, and must reflect a grade of "B" or better.
Academic averages are computed on work done only at LaGrange College.
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MBA COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Foundation Courses: These may be exempted in whole, or in part, upon evidence of
satisfactory undergraduate preparation or CLEP examination.
BUA501 Accounting Fundamentals
BUA 52 1 Management Fundamentals
BUA531 Marketing Fundamentals
BUA 541 Finance Fundamentals
Degree Requirements - Level I: Required (five courses required)
BUA 603 Quantitative Methods (may substitute BUA 640)
BUA 612 Managerial Microeconomics (may substitute BUA 615)
BUA 621 Organizational Behavior
BUA 636 Marketing Management
BUA 643 Business Analysis & Valuation (may substitute BUA 644)
Degree Requirements - Level II: Electives (five courses required)
BUA 551 Investments & Portfolio Management
BUA 601 Cases in Managerial Accounting
BUA 603 Quantitative Methods
(elective if BUA 640 is substituted for Level I requirement)
BUA 605 Advanced Auditing
BUA 606 Accounting Theory
BUA 612 Managerial Microeconomics
(elective if BUA 615 is substituted for Level I requirement)
BUA 615 Managerial Macroeconomics
BUA 617 Financial Markets
BUA 620 Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
BUA 622 Business Ethics
BUA 623 Interpersonal Relations in Organizations
BUA 626 History of Business
BUA 627 Entrepreneurship
BUA 628 Human Resource Management
BUA 629 Training & Development
BUA 632 Managing Across Cultural Differences
BUA 635 Quality Management & Problem Solving Tools
BUA 640 Research Methods
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BUA 643 Business Analysis & Valuation
(elective if BUA 644 substituted for Level I requirement)
BUA 644 Business Investment Analysis
BUA 645 Corporate Capital Structure
BUA 676 Selected Readings
BUA 680 Special Topics in Accounting
BUA 681 Special Topics in Economics
BUA 682 Special Topics in Finance
BUA 683 Special Topics in Management
BUA 684 Special Topics in Marketing
BUA 695/696 Directed Independent Research
Degree Requirements - Level III: Capstone Course (required)
BUA 671 Management Simulation
Additional Requirements
A comprehensive Masters paper and oral review, scheduled during the student's
last quarter, are requirements for graduation. A student can receive credit toward the
MBA degree for up to two C's after admission into the LaGrange College MBA program.
Additional "C" or "D" grades are not accepted for credit but will be included in the
computation of a student's grade point average (GPA).
Completion of Requirements
The time limit for completing the MBA degree is five years from the date of
initial matriculation. Once this time limit expires, the student must submit a written
application for an extension (indicating a completion timetable) to MBA Academic
Advisor and, at the discretion of the graduate business faculty, must revalidate courses
whose currency has expired.
Applying for Graduation
A total of 55 quarter hours (required courses and elective courses) are required
for completion of the MBA. Master of Business Administration students must submit a
graduation petition to the office of the Dean of the College no later than one week
following pre-registration for the final term. Graduation petitions are available from the
MBA Academic Advisor.
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MBA COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (Prefix BUA)
Foundation Courses
501. Accounting Fundamentals (5)
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts in accounting including
the analysis of financial statements as a basis for decision-making and problem-
solving tools.
521. Management Fundamentals (5)
Study of the basic concepts and functions of enterprise management, and of the
major perspectives on effective management and utilization of human resources
in the organization. Particular emphasis on the management of change and
innovation.
531. Marketing Fundamentals (5)
An introduction to the important principles of marketing management, the
marketing perspective, marketing strategy planning, and the critical importance
of this approach on the overall effectiveness of the total enterprise.
541. Finance Fundamentals (5)
Focuses on the structure and analysis of financial statements prepared in
accordance with U.S. GAAP, providing students with a framework for using
financial statement data in a variety of valuation and business analysis contexts.
Level I - Core Courses: five required
603. Quantitative Methods for Management (5)
An examination of the major quantitative tools available to analyze business
problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Topics include regression,
programming and network models. BUA 640 may be substituted for this
requirement.
612. Managerial Microeconomics (5)
A course in applied microeconomics, the course focuses on the utilization of
microeconomic principles in conjunction with mathematical and statistical tools
used to analyze and/or make business decisions. BUA 615 may be substituted
for this requirement.
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621. Organizational Behavior (5)
A study of the major historical perspectives and the current challenges and
opportunities, with respect to maximizing human resource development and
effectiveness. Particular emphasis on key aspects of the current literature, and
on building individual models of understanding of this dynamic challenge.
636. Marketing Management (5)
Advanced study of selected strategic management aspects of the marketing
function, with special emphasis on key information gathering and decision-
making processes.
643. Business Analysis & Valuation (5)
Focuses on analyzing and valuing current and potential investments, with primary
emphasis on external expansion opportunities. Accounting-based and discounted
cash flow methods of valuation are discussed, as well as the effects that various
legal, accounting and tax issues have on such analyses. The course also examines
methods of predicting financial distress and alternative forms of financial
reorganization. BUA 644 may be substituted for this requirement.
Level II - Elective Courses (five courses required)
551. Investments & Portfolio Management (5)
An introduction to the tools used in the analysis of potential returns and risks of
individual securities and how to combine them efficiently into portfolios. The
subject matter will be presented primarily form the viewpoint of the individual
investor. The course will also examine the equilibrium pricing of capital assets,
risk- adjusted evaluations of portfolio performance, the efficiency of the capital
allocation process in security markets, the formulation of investment policies and
strategies, and other investment-related topics.
601. Cases in Managerial Accounting (5)
The study of the uses of accounting information in support of the managerial
functions of planning and control as well as the analysis and interpretation cost
data relevant to business policy implementation. Prerequisites: BUA 501 or
equivalent preparation.
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Advanced Auditing (5)
This course builds on the introductory auditing course by focusing on
application of auditing concepts and principles to the various business reporting
cycles. Technology and global issues affecting the quality of information are
addressed, as well as the legal and ethical issues confronting the accounting
professional.
Accounting Theory (5)
Provides students with a capstone accounting course in which proposed,
recently-issued pronouncements and previously-studied concepts of financial
accounting are examined and evaluated in light of the theoretical bases and
policies underlying U.S. GAAP.
Managerial Macroeconomics (5)
As a course in applied macroeconomics, Managerial Macroeconomics examines,
within the framework of managerial decision-making, the economic theories and
policy choices in national and global economic issues.
Financial Markets (5)
An in-depth study of the functions of the international monetary system, the
currency exchange market and the role these markets play in the firm's financial
decisions.
Legal & Ethical Environment of Business (5)
Addresses the legal and ethical implications of business decisions. Topics may
include legal organization, employment, discrimination, contract, workplace
safety, product liability and antitrust issues. Cost-benefit analysis will be used
as a tool to evaluation business decisions in light of existing legal rules and
social responsibility.
Business Ethics (5)
A study of current social problems faced by business, with particular attention
paid to the background factors giving rise to those problems, various proposed
solutions, and the approach that is currently being followed.
Interpersonal Relations in Organizations (5)
A study of human interaction in the organizational context. Topics to be covered
include self-concept, values, attitudes, prejudice, perception and interpersonal
attraction.
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626. History of Business (5)
A survey of business in Western civilization, beginning with the commercial
revolution, this course emphasizes the American experience from the Colonial
period. Attention is paid to developments in technology, organizational structure
and management theories.
627. Entrepreneurship (5)
A study of entrepreneurship and its role in our socioeconomic systems, and the
basic business and management function involved in the initiation and operation
of a small business. Emphasis is placed on the development and presentation of
a comprehensive proposal for the initiation of a business enterprise by each
individual student.
628. Human Resource Management (5)
Study of the major activities of the human resource management function, and
their influences on employee effectiveness and relationships to such
external influences as labor markets and governmental regulation.
629. Training & Development (5)
An introduction to the theory and techniques of preparing and delivering
corporate training programs. Training programs are used to create learning
environments where the firm's work force encounter and incorporates new
information in order to improve leadership, communication, skills, problem
solving, and safety. The tropics addressed include strategic assessment of
training needs, the nature of the adult learner, training presentation techniques
and assessment of training programs.
632. Managing Across Cultural Differences (5)
A study of the challenges faced by organizations and their leaders when
operating in a culturally diverse business environment.
635. Quality Management & Problem Solving Tools (5)
Provides an intensive analysis of the primary concepts related to the field.
Quality Management is presented as both a discipline and a process and thus, the
course will cover both the theoretical (i.e., quality theory) and applied (i.e.,
major problem solving tools & techniques) perspectives. The final 'Quality
Project' will be a culmination of the theory and tools learned in the course.
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Research Methods (5)
Focuses on the survey research process and the analysis of data. Covers
topics such as problem definition, research design, sampling techniques,
questionnaire development, data collection methods, and data analysis.
Managerial Finance (5)
A study of the theory, principles, analytical procedures and problem-solving
techniques incorporated in the management of the firm's flow of funds.
Includes such topics as: capital structure, financing, working capital manage-
ment, and maximization of market values.
Business Analysis and Valuation (5)
This course focuses on analyzing and valuing current and potential investments
with emphasis on external expansion opportunities. Accounting-based and
discounted cash flow methods of valuation are discussed as well as the effects
that various legal, accounting and tax issues may have on such analyses. The
course also examines methods of predicting financial distress and alternati\e
forms of financial reorganization.
Business Investment Analysis (5)
Focuses on the financial analysis of business investment decisions, with primary
emphasis on internal expansion opportunities. Case studies provide the context
for discussing the capital budgeting process and the methods of evaluating
alternative investments.
Corporate Capital Structure (5)
Focuses on the determination and evaluation of alternative corporate capital
strategies. Topics will include a study of debt, equity and hybrid financial
instruments issued by corporations to fund operating and investing activities.
Valuation methods, cost of capital and dividend policy will also be studied.
Selected Readings (5)
Designed to allow critical review of the concepts and thought undergirding
current management practice; shaping tomorrow's management
style and influencing the evolution of the environment in which we manage.
Prerequisites: 40 or more credit hours in 600-level MBA, courses including
BUA 621, 636 and 643 or 644.
680-684. Special Topics (5)
A series of special topic courses in Accounting (680), Economics (68 1 ), Finance
(682), Management (683) and Marketing (684), providing students with
exposure to issues and concepts not covered in their regular course work.
695/696. Directed Independent Research (5)
The independent research is available to students who wish to pursue an in-
depth study of a business/economics topic beyond what is covered in the regular
course offerings. No more than 10-quarter hours may be applied toward the
student's graduation requirements.
Level III - Capstone Course: required
671. Management Simulation (5)
Use of a computer-based business simulation model to integrate concepts and learning
related to all functional areas of the firm. The course is designed to further develop
problem-solving skills in an environment specifically designed to simulate the real
business world, to provide the student with an understanding of the external, non-market
implications of problems that affect internal decisions, and to exercise interpersonal and
communication skills in a team approach to decision-making. Prerequisites: 30 or more
credit hours in 600-level MBA courses, including BUA 621. 636, and 643 or 644.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSES
GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Introduction
The Education Department of LaGrange College offers two masters degree
programs. The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) induction program is an alternative
route to certification designed for those with a four-year degree who wish to become
secondary teachers in high schools or middle schools. The Master of Education in
Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) is an advanced degree for practicing educators.
Application for Admission to Programs
Admission Requirements: Master of Arts in Teaching
Students apply for admission to LaGrange College graduate programs through
the Graduate Admission Office. Ordinarily, candidates for the M.A.T. induction program
begin courses in June of one year and conclude the program in July of the following year.
The Admission Officer will maintain records of admission and supporting documents, a
checklist of entry requirements, and candidacy status. Transcripts and coursework will be
examined to determine appropriateness for the M.A.T. induction program. Candidates
are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
For unconditional acceptance to the Master of Arts in Teaching program, an
applicant must:
1. submit satisfactory official transcripts from each graduate and undergraduate
institution attended;
2. supply three letters of recommendation;
3. complete an interview with members of the Education Faculty
4. provide criminal background check and verify that no criminal record or
dishonorable discharge from the armed services will prevent teacher
certification:
5. earn a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at least 550 if English is not the
applicant's primary language;
6. provide passing scores for the Praxis I requirement
7. present a completed application with a non-refundable $20.00 fee.
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Admission Requirements: Master of Education in Curriculum and
Instruction
For unconditional acceptance to the Master of Education program, an
applicant must:
1 . provide evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
university with cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
2. submit official transcripts from each graduate and undergraduate institution
attended;
3. forward a total score of 800 or above on the quantitative and verbal
sections of the Graduate Record Examination or a score of 40 or above on the
Miller's Analogy Test (the scores for either test must be less than five years old);
4. supply three letters of recommendation;
5. earn a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at least 550 if English is not
the applicant's primary language;
6. complete an interview with members of the Education Faculty if the
Department Chair determines that such an interview is necessary;
7. possess a state-approved teaching certificate;
8. verify that no criminal record or discharge from the armed services will
prevent continuing teacher certification; and
9. present a completed application with a non-refundable $20.00 fee.
Conditional Admission
After interviewing with education faculty, students may be admitted condition-
ally if examination scores are pending. Acceptable scores must be presented within 10
semester hours of coursework.
Probationary Status
If any admissions criteria falls marginally short of minimum requirements
students may be admitted with probationary status, which will be reevaluated after six
semester hours. The student has one academic term in which to remove the probationary
status. Failure to do so will result in being dropped from the program.
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Teacher Certification
The M.A.T. induction program requires an internship component in schools
either through a provisional certificate or field experiences. Candidates will be
recommended for initial certification in the State of Georgia at level 5 when they have
completed program coursework satisfactorily and met the Praxis II requirement. Those
completing the M.Ed, program are also completing requirements for level 5. Some
IM.Ed. candidates may choose to work with faculty members in developing a portfolio for
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification.
Grades
All graduate programs require the student to maintain a grade point of 3.0. No
credit toward the degree will be awarded for any grade below 2.0 (C).
Time Limitations
Candidates must complete all requirements for their degree within five years
starting from the date of admission to the program. All courses or requirements that do
not meet this requirement must be repeated.
Transfer Credit
With the approval of the Department Chair, up to 6 semester hours of credit in
appropriate courses from an accredited degree program may be applied toward a degree.
Petitions for approval of transfer credit should be made to the Department Chair. The
final 12 hours of study must be completed at LaGrange College.
Candidacy
Admission to graduate study does not constitute admission to candidacy for a
masters degree. Students must complete 1 8 semester hours of graduate credit with an
overall grade average of 3.0 (B) or higher on graduate courses taken. No grades below a
2.0 (C) will be accepted. In the event a student does not meet candidacy requirements
after 18 semester hours, the student will be placed on probationary status. The student has
two semesters in which to remove the probationary status. Failure to do so will result in
being dropped from the program. All requests for exceptions must be addressed to the
Department Chair.
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Graduation Requirements
Master of Arts in Teaching
All candidates shall successfully complete 36 semester hours with a 3.0 (B)
average or better, complete internship or student teaching, and make an Exit Presentation
The Exit Presentation consists of a portfolio review, reflections to the group on teaching
and learning experiences in schools, and a teaching video clip.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
All candidates shall successfully complete 30 hours of coursework with a 3.0
(B) average or better and complete and present their Graduate Field Project.
Extension and Correspondence
Graduate credit is not allowed for work done in extension or by correspondence.
Course Load
A graduate full-time course load is 6 semester hours for the summer sessions. In
addition to summer sessions, M.A.T. candidates also take 12 semester hours in the fall,
one interim course, and 9 semester hours in the spring. The M.Ed, full-time course load
is 6 semester hours. Loads may not be exceeded without permission from the Depart-
ment Chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.
Applying for Graduation
One semester prior to the anticipated date of graduation, the graduate candidate
must file, through the advisor, an application for graduation with the Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean. Any changes must be approved by the advisor and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The applications for graduation are available
from the Education Department office.
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Guidance and Counseling
1. Upon acceptance, the student is assigned an advisor.
2. With the help of the advisor, each student plans a program of study to
satisfy the requirements of the selected masters program.
3. In order to establish definite goals as well as intermediate objectives, a
periodic checklist and definite timetable will be mutually agreed upon by
the student and advisor.
4. Students are responsible for seeking advisement and meeting graduation
requirements.
Courses
Master of Arts in Teaching
Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 6010 Assessment and Accountability 3
EDUC 6020 Educational Technology 3
EDUC 5020 Methods of Teaching and Learning 3
EDUC 5030 Research in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction 3
EDUC 5040 Affirming Diversity in the Classroom 3
EDUC 5060 Secondary Students with Special Needs 3
EDUC 5700 Student Teaching 1 2
EDUC 6030 Problems in Reading 3
EDUC 6040 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction 3
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 6010 Assessment and Accountability 3
EDUC 6020 Educational Technology 3
EDUC 6030 Problems in Reading 3
EDUC 6040 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction 3
EDUC 6050 Historical Perspectives of Education 3
PSYC 5504 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 6060 Literature Across the Curriculum 3
EDUC 6070 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction 3
EDUC 6080 Differentiated Instruction and Student Diversity 3
EDUC 6080L Graduate Field Project
EDUC 6090 Educational Research
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Course Descriptions
5020 Methods of Teaching and Learning (3)
This course explores secondary teaching and learning from a pedagogic perspective.
Models of teaching will be studied and applied. Includes field experience components.
5030 Research in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction (3)
Course focuses upon historical, descriptive, and experimental inquiry. Emphasis on
interpretation of research, particularly in secondary curriculum and instruction.
Overview of the inquiry process, fundamental statistics, issues of reliability and validity,
and landmark research impacting educational practice.
5040 Affirming Diversity in the Classroom (3)
This course affirms student diversity and focuses upon the need for teachers to use a
variety of instructional strategies in secondary education. Students will be introduced to
ways of differentiating instruction and will incorporate the prevailing theories of
cognition and intelligence in their practice. Field experience component.
5060 Secondary Students with Special Needs (3)
A study of identification and diagnostic techniques for secondary teachers as related to
areas of exceptionality among students, alternative styles of teaching to meet special
needs, and related legal issues.
5700 Student Teaching (12)
Secondary preservice teachers are placed in a local high school for a minimum of twelve
weeks, gradually assuming total responsibility for their classes. They will participate in
classroom teaching and observation, planning and evaluation conferences, and other
school related experiences with guidance provided by the cooperating teachers and
College supervisor. Several seminars will be held in conjunction with these experiences
and will address a variety of topics. Portfolio elements required.
6010 Assessment and Accountability (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic principles of assessing
learning using many different techniques and strategies. Among the areas addressed will
be theory, methods, standardized tests, and fundamental statistical concepts. In addition
the students will study testing, grading, ethical considerations, and current issues in
educational assessment.
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6020 Educational Technology (3)
Connecting technology with teaching and research. Use of audio, video, and computers to
increase learning, teacher efficiency and research capabilities.
6030 Problems in Reading (3)
A study of adolescent students with reading problems. This course addresses reading skill
development in special populations including those with limited English abilities,
problems in content reading assignments, and nonreaders in the secondary school setting.
Special attention is given to developing strategies for teaching reading and writing in
secondary school curriculum to readers at various skill levels. Students from the M.A.T
and M.Ed, program will work together in developing resources for effective teaching
based on the Georgia QCC objectives and standards from IRA and NCTE.
6040 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction (3)
This course provides candidates with an overview of the theories and models that have
shaped the way curricula have developed and the way processes, tools, and applications
affect instructional practices. The course examines current educational issues that
continue to shape curriculum and instruction in our schools.
6050 Historical Perspectives of Education (3)
This course uses an historical lens to explain why educational practices are as they are
today. The course includes primary research with historical material.
6060 Literature Across the Curriculum (3)
This course is designed to examine literature genres and current trends in children's and
adolescents' literature with special focus on integrating the curriculum through books.
Some emphasis will be placed on ways to select books wisely for instruction, pleasure,
and enrichment. Other components include designing lessons and instructional resources
using Georgia QCC objectives, award winning books, and standards from IRA and
NCTE.
6070 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and Instruction (3)
This course focuses primarily on curriculum and explores issues in curriculum and
instruction from an educational literature perspective. Students will investigate
curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation as well as local and national
standards. Students will utilize texts and professional journals to become knowledgeable
practitioners with regard to curriculum and instruction.
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6080 Differentiated Instruction and Student Diversity (3)
This course affirms student diversity and addresses the need for teachers to use a variety
of instructional strategies. Teachers will explore ways of differentiating instruction and
will incorporate prevailing theories of cognition and intelligence in their practice. The
course will address issues that may lead to Graduate Field Projects.
6080L Graduate Field Project (0)
Project proposal preparation.
6090 Educational Research (3)
This course focuses upon theory, methods, and basics of educational research. Students
explore the inquiry process, fundamental statistics, and consider issues of reliability and
validity. Use of Galileo, references and resources, statement of a problem, expression of
hypotheses, research design, organizing the review of literature, gathering data, basic
statistical analysis of data, reporting and discussing findings, and drawing conclusions are
components of the course. Candidates will consider research opportunities for their
Graduate Project.
6300 Seminar: Education (3)
Designed to meet individual needs of graduate students.
PSYC 5504 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
A seminar course with emphasis upon motivation, methods of learning, ability level,
behavioral characteristics, and individual differences.
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GRADUATE FACULTY
Business Division
CindiS. Bearden (2001)
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S. Jacksonville State University; M Acct, University of Alabama; CPA
Jon Birkeli (1987)
Ely R. Callaway, Sr. Chair in International Business
Chair of Division of Business
A.B.. Lenoir-Rhyne College; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Roland B. Cousins (1990)
Professor of Management
B.S.. M.S., Virginia Tech; D.B.A., Indiana University
Jennifer L. Hampton (2000)
Assistant Professor of Law and Accountancy
B.S.. University of Georgia; M.Tx., Georgia State University; J.D., University of
Chicago; CPA
Lisa D. McNary (2000)
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.S., Lamar University; Ph.D., University of New
Mexico; Post-Doctoral Study, Ohio State University
Lydia W. Rosencrants (1999)
Boatwright Assistant Professor of Accountancy and Accountancy Program Director
B.S.. University of Richmond; Ph.D., Michigan State University; CPA, CMA
Julie Z.Sneath( 1999)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., University of Arkansas; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
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Education Division
Jennifer S. Harrison, (1995)
Associate Professor of Education; Chair, Division of Education
Baccalaureate, University of Warwick; M.Ed., University of Colorado
Ph.D., University of Florida
Joyce Hillyer (1995)
Associate Professor of Education; A.S., Southern Union Junior College
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University
Don Livingston (2001)
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S. Drexel University; M.Ed., West Chester University
Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Faculty from Other Departments
David Oki Ahearn (1995)
Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy
B.A., Austin College; M.Div., Southern Methodist University;
Ph.D., Emory University
Joseph J. Cafaro (1984)
Candler Professor of History
A.A., Manatee Junior College; B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Nina Dulin-Mallory (1989)
Associate Professor of English; Chair, Department of English
B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., LaGrange College
Ph.D., Auburn University
Charles H. Evans (1981)
Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
S. G. Hornsby (1966)
Professor of English
B.S. Ed., M.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Auburn University
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John C. Hurd( 1974)
Professor of Biology; Chair, Department of Biology
B.S., Alabama College; M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Charles P. Kraemer (1978)
Professor of Psychology; Chair. Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., LaGrange College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Greg A. McClanahan (1988)
Candler Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department of Mathematics
B.S.. M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Clemson University
Frederick V.Mills (1967)
Professor of History; Chair, Department of History
A.B., Houghton College
S.T.B., Temple University; M.Th., Princeton University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Francis A. O'Connor (1997)
Assistant Professor of Latin American Studies
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Idaho State University;
Ph.D., University of Iowa
William G. Paschal (1994)
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S.. Saint Joseph's College
Ph.D., Indiana University School of Medicine
Bailey Brooks Shelhorse, Jr. (1968)
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
A.B., LaGrange College; M.A., Louisiana State University
M.Ed., Washington State University; M.S., University of Evansville
Ph.D.. Georgia State University
Kevin L.Shirley (1998)
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., M.A. (history), M.A. (religion),
Ph.D., Florida State University
Timothy N. Taunton ( 1984)
Associate Professor Art and Design
B.A., University of Arkansas-Little Rock
M.F.A., Louisiana State University
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Brenda W. Thomas (1989)
Associate Professor of English
A.B., Samford University; M.A., Auburn University;
Ph.D.. Georgia State University
Carol M. Yin (1991-1994, 1996)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Kuo-Chuan Yin (1994)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., National Chung Hsing University
M.S.. Ph.D., Auburn University
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