GRADUATE
BULLETIN

1995 - 1997

LaGrange College

LaCrange, Georgia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information 2

Admission 5

Financial Information 9

General Academic Policies 12

Degree Requirements and

Courses 15

Graduate Faculty 29

Index Inside back cover

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Admission 812-7260

Department of Business
Administration and Economics 812-7280

Department of Education 8 1 2-7276

Registrar 812-7237

Library 812-7233

Computer Services 812-7229

Business Office 812-7278

Evening Studies 812-7298

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LAGRANGE COLLEGE
GRADUATE BULLETIN

1 1995 -1997

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Please Note: This Qraduate Bulletin is sub-
ordinate to the LaGrange College Bulletin
which is published in September. All poli-
cies not specifically addressed in this Qradu-
ate Bulletin are those policies detailed in
the annual Bulletin. This Qraduate Bulletin
details policies, procedures, degrees and
courses that are unique to the graduate
program. Inquiries regarding policies not
covered should be addressed to the Dean
of the College.

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 effec-
tive as announced by the proper college
authorities.

GENERAL
INFORMATION

PURPOSE

The mission of LaGrange College is to provide
liberating academic environment in which student*
and faculty enjoy the adventure of higher learn-
ing. This mission provides a college environment
that enables students to discover and value that
which is excellent in life; an environment which
produces graduates prepared to accept responsi-
bility in contemporary society; and an environment
distinguished by a faith in God and by an under-
standing of humankind's place in the universe.

Since 1831 many men and women, sustained
by their faith in God and in humankind, have nur-
tured and promoted LaGrange College. These men
and women have studied, taught, administered and
given of their resources so that the mission of ex-
cellent Christian higher education would be real-
ized at LaGrange College, a college associated with
The United Methodist Church since 1856.

This mission of over 1 50 years has been the basis
of the programs at LaGrange College. Today the
College continues to seek ways to achieve this
mission and fulfill its purpose:

by emphasizing undergraduate education with
a firm commitment to liberal arts. This is done
through the strong general education curricu-
lum and major programs. These major programs
are in the liberal arts and sciences as well as
other compatible professional areas.

by offering, where resources permit, academic
study in particular areas specifically in response
to current community needs. Currently these

programs include nursing, graduate business
administration, graduate teacher education,
and social work.

by fostering out-of-class enrichment (lectures,
plays, exhibits, concerts, interest and honor
groups) and extracurricular activities (intramu-
ral and intercollegiate athletics, religious orga-
nizations and opportunities, service organiza-
tions, social organizations, and student publi-
cations).

by promoting healthy guided opportunities for
physical activities.

by offering opportunities for intercultural ex-
periences in the academic and social programs.

by striving to maximize student success
through a strong academic support system,
counseling and placement services.

by seeking to attract and retain a faculty who
are not only highly competent in their disci-
plines but who also identify with the mission
of the College.

by providing a constructive influence on the
local area through contributing intellectual,
cultural and social leadership; by offering edu-
cational opportunities to area citizens; and by
encouraging faculty, staff and student partici-
pation in local organizations.

by recruiting students who, through scholas-
tic achievement and potential as well as per-
sonal motivation, have indicated their desire
to undertake the LaCrange College program.

by striving to increase the financial well-being
of the College, supports existing programs,
including Student Aid, and facilitates program
development to meet changing needs and to
achieve improvements in quality.

ACCREDITATION

As a coeducational, four-year liberal arts col-
lege, LaCrange College is fully accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Asso-
ciation of Colleges and Schools, approved by the
United Methodist University Senate, and has mem-
bership in the National Association of Indepen-
dent Colleges and Universities, the National As-
sociation of United Methodist Colleges, the Geor-
gia Association of Colleges, The Council for Ad-
vancement and Support of Education, the Georgia
Foundation for Independent Colleges, and the As-
sociation of Private Colleges and Universities in
Georgia.

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission,
which confers professional certificates upon col-
lege graduates meeting requirements in early child-
hood, middle school, or secondary education, has
awarded highest approval to LaGrange College's
program of teacher education.

The Department of Business and Economics is
presently a member of the Association of Colle-
giate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and
is accredited by the body.

ADMISSION

MASTERS OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE

For unconditional acceptance, a student must
submit the following:

1 . Evidence of graduation from an accredited col-
lege or university with a bachelor's degree with
a quality point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0
scale). A transcript must be obtained from each
institution attended.

2. Score on the Graduate Management Admis-
sions test must be submitted no later than the
end of the third quarter following provisional
acceptance into the program. A score of 450
is required for unconditional acceptance.

3. A list of three references.

4. A completed formal application with a $20.00
fee.

5. A written essay describing the applicant's work
experience and future career objectives.

6. Evidence of a minimum of two years of work
experience.

7. Foreign students must submit a minimum
score on the TOEFL exam of at least 550.

8. In addition to an interview with members of
the Admission Staff, a second interview with
members of the Business Administration and
Economics Department may be required.

NOTE: Applicants who do not meet all the re-
quirements for admission into the M.B.A. program
may be accepted as non-degree seeking graduates.
No more than 20 quarter credit hours may be taken
under this student classification.

OTHER M.B.A. (TEMPORARY)
ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

1 . Conditional: if one or more of the above nine
items is not completed (for example, the ap-
plicant has not yet taken the CMAT). This is a
temporary status which will be changed when
the item is completed. The item musts be com-
pleted before a student has earned 20 hours
of credit in the program.

2. Probational: if the application is deficient on
one or more of the above nine items (for ex-
ample, 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 abil-
ity 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 com-
mence graduate work before the graduate ad-
mission committee has considered his/her ap-
plication. 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 quarter credit hours is considered a full load.
A petition to take more than 10 credit hours in a
quarter musts be approved by the director of the
M.B.A. Program.

TRANSFER CREDIT

No more than 20 quarter credit hours of ac-
ceptable work ( with a grade of B or better) taken
within five years of admission into the M.B.A. pro-
gram may be transferred from another institution.

MASTERS OF
EDUCATION PROGRAM

REGULAR ADMISSION

Prospective candidates for this program will be
thoroughly evaluated and screened by an admis-
sion committee.

The student applying for regular admission to
the graduate program at LaGrange College should
follow the procedure listed below:

1 . Make formal application to the Director of Ad-
mission.

2. Submit evidence of a baccalaureate degree from
an accredited, four year institution or evidence
of having completed all the requirements for
the degree.

3. Submit an official statement of scores on ei-
ther the GRE (aptitude section) or the NTE (NTE
Core Battery Test) or the MAT not more than
five years old.

4. Present evidence of having earned an overall
GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.00 scale) with at least a
3.00 GPA for the last two years of college work.

5. Submit one official transcript from all institu-
tions where undergraduate or graduate work
has been done.

All documents along with a nonrefundable fee
of $20.00 must be received by the College be-
fore final acceptance.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Conditional admission may be granted at the
discretion of the Graduate Admission Committee
to students who do not meet all of the above re-
quirements. Students who were admitted in a con-
ditional status must clear this status within two
consecutive academic sessions or terms (20 quar-
ter hours).

TRANSFER CREDIT

LaGrange College will accept a maximum of 10
quarter hours of transfer credit from accredited
graduate schools. All graduate credit must have
been of a grade of B or better and must have been
earned within five years of admission to the gradu-
ate program at LaGrange College.

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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION

PAYMENT OF CHARGES

All charges for the quarter are due and payable
at registration, and each student is expected to
pay at that time.

LaCrange College has no plan for making
monthly or deferred payments. Realizing that some
families prefer to pay charges on a monthly basis,
the College has made arrangements with Academic
Management Services to offer interested persons
this type service. The plan is an agreement between
the person and the company; there is no involve-
ment by LaGrange College in the agreement. For
additional information, contact the Director of Fi-
nancial Planning.

EXPENSES 1995 - 1996*

i . Admission

Application for Admission

(not refundable) $ 20.00

2. Tuition 1995 - 1996

(September I . I 995 - August 31,1 996)

A. Graduate (MBA. MED) Courses

per quarter hour 182.00

B. General Fees - Required of
every Student Enrolled

(1) less than 12 hours 40.00

(2) 12 hours and over 80.00

C. Course fees - Select Courses

Science Lab 65.00

D. Audit (per quarter hour) 60.00
All request for audit courses

must be approved by the instructor
and Dean of the College.

'Tuition and Fees for 1996 - 1997 will be announced in June 1996 and become effective
September I. 1996

3. Fees - Miscellaneous
Graduation (Regardless of

Participation) 80.00

Late Registration 20.00

Personal checks failing to clear bank 1 5.00
Student Identification Card
Replacement Fee 5.00

Documents Fee (International Students)
150.00

Parking Permit 15.00

Testing Fee (All New Students) 60.00

4. Graduate students desiring to live on campus
should refer to the undergraduate 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 courses dropped
after dates established by the school calendar.

In the event of complete withdrawal from col-
lege after registration, refund of tuition will be made
from date of registration to date of official with-
drawal on the following basis:

Withdrawal

Regular

School Year

% Refund

Graduate
Summer
% Refund

7-Week
Summer
% Refund

During Drop/Add

100

100

100

Within 1 4 days

80

40

60

Within 21 days

60

no refund

40

Within 28 days

40

no refund

After 28 days

no refund

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STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Students accepted for admission to the M.B.A.
for M. Ed. program may be eligible to borrow $8500
per year through the federal Stafford Loan Program,
provided they meet the following requirements:

1 . be a United States citizen or a permanent resi-
dent alien;

2. be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as at
least a halftime student;

3. be in good standing and making satisfactory
academic progress; and

4. be free of any obligation to repay a defaulted
Guaranteed Student Loan/Federal Insured Stu-
dent Loan. Applicants also must not owe a
refund on a Pell Grant, Supplemental Educa-
tional Opportunity Grant or State Student In-
centive Grant.

The Maximum cumulative loans a student may
borrow is $65,000 including undergraduate loans.
Interest rate is variable and capped at 8.25%.

Contact the Office of Student Financial Planning
for further information and an application.

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GENERAL
ACADEMIC POLICIES

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all class ses-
sions. If a student must be absent, all matters re-
lated to student absence, including makeup work,
must be arranged with the professor. The course
syllabus makes a clear statement about policies
related to absences.

Students are expected to be present for all quiz-
zes or final examinations, unless the reasons for
absences are acceptable to the professor.

PROBATION AND DISMISSAL

A. PROBATION

Graduate students whose cumulative CPA fall
below 3.0 at the end of a quarter or who fail to
make sufficient academic progress will be placed
on academic probation. The students will receive
a letter from the Registrar informing them of their
status. Students may remain on academic proba-
tion for two quarters. 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 quar-
ters from the date of academic probation, the stu-
dent is subject to dismissal from the college. Only
graduate courses taken at LaGrange College will
be used to compute GPA. Students who are dis-
missed for academic reasons may appeal their dis-
missal to the Dean of the College within ten ( 1 0)
working days following receipt of their notice.

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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.

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING

Cheating is defined as providing or receiving any
assistance not authorized by the professor in the
completion of any assignment inside or outside
the classroom.

Plagiarism is defined as the portrayal of the ideas
of others by a student as if they were his/her own
work. Two types will be described. The first con-
sists of copying the work of others or very slight
paraphrasing. The second type of plagiarism is con-
sidered less serious and involves errors in
acknowledgement or sources due to the student's
lack of knowledge of the proper manner in which
academic sources are cited.

Cheating or plagiarizing will be treated in a se-
rious manner. If any student is aware that cheat-
ing or plagiarizing has occurred, he/she must re-
port it to the professor. If cheating or plagiarizing
has taken place, the following procedure will be
followed:

a. The faculty member will notify the student
of his/her suspicion. In the event that the student
admits to the charges, the professor will inform
the student of the action to be taken.

b. In the event that the student denies the ac-
cusation, the professor will decide on the action

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to be taken. The professor then informs the stu-
dent that the decision may be appealed by the stu-
dent to the department Chair following the proce-
dures outlined in the Academic Appeals section
of this bulletin.

ACADEMIC APPEALS

Graduate students at LaCrange 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 re-
solved satisfactorily, the appeal must be submit-
ted in writing to the Graduate Council. The chair
of the Graduate Council will appoint a subcom-
mittee 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, pro-
fessor, Department Chair, Dean of the College, the
Graduate Council, and ultimately, to 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
Dean of 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 provide area residents an opportu-
nity to advance their business education while
maintaining full-time employment. There are two
primary purposes of this program. The first is to
help students increase their understanding of and
effectiveness in the key current and emerging mana-
gerial concepts and functions which can contrib-
ute to improved managerial performance. The sec-
ond is to help students enhance the personal skills
and capabilities which are important to their per-
sonal professional growth and advancement.

M.B.A. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1 . Foundation Courses: These may be exempted in whole

or in part upon the evidence of satisfactory under-
graduate preparation.

BUA 501 Accounting Fundamentals

BUA 505 Computers in Business I

BUA 51 I Micro-macro-economics

BUA 521 Management & Human Behavior

BUA 531 Marketing Fundamentals

BUA 541 Finance Fundamentals

2. Degree Requirements - Level I

BUA 603 Quantitative Methods of Management

BUA 621 Organizational Behavior

BUA 622 Social and Legal Environment of Business

BUA 631 International Business

BUA 636 Marketing Management

BUA 642 Managerial Finance

3. Degree Requirements - Level II Electives (four courses

required)

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BUA 600 Effective Business Communication

BUA 601 Managerial Accounting

BUA 606 Applied Decision Sciences

BUA 609 Computers in Business II

BUA 612 Managerial Micro-economics

BUA 615 Managerial Macro-economics

BUA 623 Interpersonal Relations in Organizations

BUA 624 Operations Management

BUA 626 History of Business

BUA 627 Entrepreneurship

BUA 628 Human Resource Management

BUA 650 Thesis Option

BUA 695/696 Directed Independent Research

LAN 510 International Culture

Degree Requirements - Level II

Required Capstone Courses

BUA 671 Management Simulation

BUA 676 Business Strategy/Policy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A comprehensive Masters Paper and Oral Review, sched-
uled during the student's last quarter, are requirements for
graduation.

Up to two Cs but no D's in 600 level courses are ac-
cepted.

COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENTS

The time limit for completing the M.B.A. degree is five
years from the date of first matriculation. Once this time
limit expires, the student must submit a written application
for an extension (indicating a completion timetable) to the
Director of the M.B.A. program, and at the discretion of the
graduation business faculty, must revalidate courses whose
currency has expired.

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION

M.B.A. students must submit a graduation petition to
the office of the Dean of the College no later than one week
following preregistration for the final quarter. Graduation
petitions are available from the M.B.A. Academic Advisor
and from the Director of the M.B.A. program.

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M.B.A. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Preparatory Courses

501. Accounting Fundamentals. (5)

Basic accounting systems and concepts. Preparation and analysis of ba-
sis accounting statements. Partnership and corporation accounting, and
other selected topics.

511. Micro-Macro-Economics. (5)

A survey of the two branches of economic theory from a managerial
perspective: Macro-economics, emphasizing national income accounting,
fiscal and monetary policies; Micro-economics, giving the student an in-
troduction to price and distribution theories.

521. Management and Organizational Behaviors. (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 manage-
ment of change and innovation.

531. Marketing Fundamentals. (5)

Study of the managerial aspects of the marketing function, the market-
ing concept, marketing strategy planning, and the role of marketing in the
enterprise and in the economy as a whole.

541. Finance Fundamentals. (5)

Study of the basic concepts and models utilized in the effective financial
management. Includes such topics as: forecasting and planning, invest-
ment and financing decisions, financial control, and interaction with capi-
tal markets.

Level I - Six courses, all required.

603. Quantitative Methods for Management. (5)

An examination of the major quantitative tools available to analyze busi-
ness problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Topics include regres-
sion, programming and network models.

621. Organizational Behavior. (5)

A study of the major historical perspectives, and the current challenges
and opportunities, with regard to maximizing human resource develop-
ment and effectiveness. Particular emphasis on key aspects of the current
literature, and on building individual models of understanding of this dy-
namic challenge.

622. Social and Legal Environment of Business. (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.

631. International Business. (5)

I A study of the major opportunities, challenges, and approaches to in-

creased effectiveness, in the international business area.

636. Marketing Management. (5)

Advancement study of selected strategic management aspects of the
marketing function. Special emphasis on key information-gathering and
decision-making processes.

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642. 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
management, and maximization of market values.

Level II - Elective Courses: Four courses required

600. Effective Business Communication. (5)

A study and application of techniques designed to develop more effec-
tive written and oral presentations, reports and research analyses.

601. Managerial Accounting (5)

The study of the uses of accounting information in support of the mana-
gerial functions of planning and control as well as the analysis and inter-
pretation cost data relevant to business policy implementation. Prerequi-
sites: BUA 501 or two undergraduate level courses in Principles of Ac-
counting.

609. Computers in Business II. (5)

Further study of computer programming and the use of computers in
business.

612. Managerial Micro-economics. (5)

As a course in applied micro-economics. Managerial Micro-Economics
focuses on the utilization of micro-economic principles in conjunction with
mathematical and statistical tools to analyze and/or make business deci-
sions.

615. Managerial Macro-economics. (5)

As a course in applied macro-economics. Managerial Macro-economics
examines, within the framework of managerial decision-making, the eco-
nomic theories and policy choices on national and global economic issues.

623. 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.

624. Operations Management. (5)

Study of the major methods and practices in the field of operations man-
agement. Particular emphasis is placed on managerial problem-structuring
and decision-making practices in this context, and on the major concepts
and models utilized in effective operations management.

626. History of Business. (5)

A survey of business in western civilization, beginning with the Com-
mercial Revolution, but emphasizing the American experience from the
colonial period. Attention is paid to developments in technology, organi-
zational 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. Particular emphasis on the development
and presentation of a comprehensive proposal for the initiation of a busi-
ness enterprise by each individual student.

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628. Human Resource Management. (5)

Study of the major activities of the human resource management func-
tion, and of their influences on employee effectiveness and their relation-
ships to such external influences as labor markets and governmental regu-
lation.

650. Thesis Option. (5)

Provides the opportunity for meaningful research study and report on an
appropriate topic of particular interest to the individual student. The thesis
option normally requires two quarters to complete. Students may register
for five hours of thesis work during two quarters.

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. A student may take no more than 10 quar-
ter hours in independent study.

Level II - Capstone courses, two required courses.

671. Management Simulation. (5)

Use of a microcomputer-based business simulation model to integrate con-
cepts and learning related to all functional areas of the firm. The course is
designed to further develop problem-solving skills in an environment spe-
cifically designed to simulate the real business world, to provide the stu-
dent 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.

Prerequisite: 30 or more credit hours in 600 M.B.A. Level courses includ-
ing BUA 621, 636. and 642.

676. Business Strategy/Policy. (5)

Capstone case study course treating the critical senior management chal-
lenges of business policy formulation and strategic management. Particu-
lar emphasis on innovation and the management of change.

Prerequisite: 30 or more credit hours in 600 M.B.A. level courses includ-
ing BUA 621. 636. and 642.

Courses taught outside of

Business Administration and Economics

LAN 510. Introduction to "Japanese",
"Russian" or other designation. (5)
A course designed to create mtercultural understanding through the
study of the history and achievements in the arts and sciences of a people.
Modern life in the country is considered. This course is in English and has
no prerequisites.

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MASTER OF
EDUCATION DEGREES

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Education degree is offered in Early
childhood and Middle Childhood Education. These
programs are fully accredited by the Southern As-
sociation of Colleges and Schools and the Georgia
Professional Standards Commission.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Certification requirements are established by the
State of Georgia's Professional Standards Commis-
sion. LaGrange College offers variety of degree
programs which are approved by the State of
Georgia's Professional Standards Commission and
lead to certification in Georgia. Students desiring
to be certified upon completion of their programs
should plan to work especially close with their ad-
visers since certification requirements are subject
to change.

Master of Education programs conducted by the
College are designed for students entering the pro-
gram with a clear renewable certificate. Comple-
tion of a Master of Education degree qualifies these
individuals at the fifth year level. Those individu-
als who do not have at least a clear renewable cer-
tificate must take course work leading toward NB-
4 certification prior to taking courses leading to a
Master of Education degree. These courses must
be approved by the Certification Section of the
Georgia Professional Standards Commission and
their adviser within the Education Department.

In addition, the college offers course work lead-
ing to certification for individuals who hold a de-
gree in other fields or wish to renew or add to their
current area of certification. These students will

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be evaluated on an individual basis and will have
their course work approved by the Certification
Section of the Georgia Professional Standards Com-
mission and their adviser within the Education
Department. Not more than I 5 quarter hours used
to add a new field of certification may be applied
to the Master's degree in the new field. The only
exception to this rule is a change from Early Child-
hood to Middle Childhood and vice versa.

GRADES

All graduate programs require the student to
maintain a grade-point average of 3.0. No credit
toward the degree will be awarded for any grade
below 2.0 (C).

TIME LIMITATION

Students must complete all requirements for the
degree within five years starting from the date of
admission to the program. All courses or require-
ments which do not meet this requirement must
be repeated.

CANDIDACY

Admission to graduate study does not consti-
tute admission to candidacy for the M.Ed, degree.
Students may apply for degree candidacy after they
have completed 30 hours of graduate credit. More-
over, the student must have the recommendation
of the Department Chair in the specialized area
and an overall grade average of B (3.0) on gradu-
ate courses taken with no grade below C. No grade
below C will be accepted toward the degree. In
case admission to candidacy is not granted, the
student may reapply after having completed speci-
fied requirements.

FINAL EXAMINATION

After students have been admitted to candidacy

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for the M.Ed, degree, they must make application
for a final examination. This examination, written
and/or oral, will be presided over by the Chair of
the Department in the area of the student's spe-
cialization, and is open to all members of the gradu-
ate faculty teaching in the student's elected fields.

THESIS

LaGrange College does not require a thesis for
the Master of Education degree.

EXTENSION AND CORRESPONDENCE

Graduate credit is not allowed for work done in
extension or by correspondence.

COURSE LOAD

A full-time course load is 10 quarter hours per
quarter or summer session. This load may not be
exceeded without permission from the Dean of the
College.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance may be available to teach-
ers who are teaching in public or private schools
within LaGrange College's service area. Specifics
of this assistance may be obtained by contacting
the Office of Financial Planning.

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION

The graduate student must file, through the
advisor, an application for graduation with the
Dean of the College. This must be done one quar-
ter prior to the anticipated date of graduation. Any
change must be approved by the advisor, the Chair
of the Division of Education, and the Dean of the
College. The applications for graduation are avail-
able from the office of the Division of Education
and the office of the Dean of the College.

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GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

1. Upon acceptance, the student is assigned an
adviser.

2. With the help of the adviser, each student plans
a program of study to satisfy requirements in
a chosen teaching field and which best meets
individual needs.

3. In order to establish definite goals as well as
intermediate objectives, a periodic checklist and
a definite timetable will be mutually agreed to
by student and advisers.

PROGRAM DESIGN

A detailed structure of the specified programs follows:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 55 QTR. HRS.

PROFESSIONAL CORE 25 QTR. HRS.

EDU 502 Foundations of Education

PSY 504 Advanced Educational Psychology

EDU 510 Methods of Educational Research

EDU524 Current Trends in Early Childhood Curriculum

EDU 525 Advanced Child Development

CONTENT AREA 25 QTR. HRS.

(Note: Any graduate course in the content area may be substi-
tuted with the approval of the adviser.)
EDU 533 Exploring Multimedia
EDU 543 Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
EDU 541 Problems in Teaching Reading
EDU 526 Communication Arts for the Young Child
EDU 5 1 9 Mathematics for the Young Child
EDU 5 1 7 Science for the Young Child
EDU 527 Creative Activities for the Young Child
EDU 536 Trends in Elementary Social Studies
EDU 540 Children's Literature

ELECTIVES 5 QTR. HRS.

A graduate course approved by adviser or five additional
hours from content area, above.

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 55 QTR. HRS.

PROFESSIONAL CORE 20 QTR. HRS

EDU 501 Foundations of Education

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PSY 504 Advanced Middle Child Curriculum
EDU 505 Advanced Middle Child Curriculum
EDU 510 Methods of Educational Research

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

CONCENTRATION 25 QTR. HRS.

(Note: Any graduate course in the content area may be substi-
tuted with the approval of the adviser.)
EDU 518 Science in the Middle Childhood School
EDU 520 Advanced Trends in Language Arts
EDU 533 Exploring Multimedia
EDU 543 Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
EDU 54 1 Problems in the Teaching of Reading
EDU 537 Trends in Middle School Social Studies
HIS 506 History of the South
HIS 515 Georgia History

MTH 558 Fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry
MTH 514 Statistics with Probability
EDU 522 Mathematics for the Middle School
BIO 530 Environmental Science
GSC 592 History of Science
ENG 502 Advanced Grammar
ENG 503 Advanced Literature in the Middle School

ELECTIVES - GRADUATE COURSES 1 QTR. HRS.

Approved by adviser.

COURSES TAUGHT IN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
501. Foundations of Education (5)

An advanced course in the nature of education with reference to
philosophical, historical, psychological, sociological, and cultural
development. An examination of aims and values, learners and the
learning process, social implications, organization and means of support,
and trends for the future. Individual and group projects required in
relation to interests and needs. Performance evaluation emphasized.
Selected list of reading materials.

505. Advanced Middle Childhood Curriculum. (5)

An extensive reading and study course in current trends in middle
school curricula, examining innovative educational programs in this
country and abroad. Individual and group projects required in relation to
interests and needs. Performance evaluation emphasized.

510. Methods of Education Research. (5)

An identification of educational problems and appropriate research
strategies. An introduction to the statement of research subjects, the
methods of gathering and arranging data, statistical methods of analysis,
and the use and application of research results.

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517. Science for the Young Child.

A critical analysis of content, methodologies, and developmental
procedures in science curriculum for the young child. Emphasis placed on
the application of learning and sensorimotor skills to science content and
processes.

518. Science for the Middle School. (5)

A critical analysis of content, methodologies and developmental proce-
dures in science curriculum for the middle school. Emphasis placed on the
application of learning and sensorimotor skills to science content and pro-
cesses.

519. Mathematics for the Young Chid. (5)

A study of early childhood mathematics and methodology.

520. Advanced Trends in Language Arts. (5)

A study of the development and structure of language as it affects the
curriculum of the elementary school. An examination of each language
area providing the elementary teacher with fundamental knowledge as a
basis for classroom teaching.

522. Mathematics for the Middle School Child. (5)

A study of middle school mathematics and methodology.

524. Current Trends in Early Childhood Curriculum. (5)

An extensive investigation of development issues, and trends in early
childhood education curriculum

525. Advanced Child development (5)

An intensive study of the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual
development of children during their first nine years, emphasizing changes
as a result.

526. Communication Arts for the Young Child. (5)

A study of language acquisition, development and variability and the
implementation of classroom practices. Instructional techniques in oral
language activities and activities basic to experiences in written language
to be explored.

527. Creative Activities for the Young Child. (5)

Selection, discussion, and implementation of creative activities in art,
music, language arts, science and related fields. Special emphasis placed on
growth and development that facilitate creative functioning.

528. Practicum in Early Childhood Education. (5)

Supervised practice in approved institutional setting. Close supervision
maintained by a member of the faculty.

529. Practicum in Middle Childhood Education. (5)

Supervised practice in an approved middle childhood institutional set-
ting. Close supervision maintained by a member of the faculty.

533. Exploring Multimedia. (5)

This course will provide teachers and students the opportunity to use
multimedia equipment which will enable them to combine text, color graph-
ics, picture images, music, voice, and full motion video. Participants will
experience and work with the latest multimedia computer technology.

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536. Trends in Elementary Social Studies. (5)

An overview of the social science disciplines with extensive reading in
current materials. Development of curricula and resource materials for el-
ementary social studies and presentation of materials developed for use in
the classroom.

537. Trends in Middle School Social Studies. (5)

An overview of the social science disciplines with extensive reading in
current materials. Development of curricula and resource materials for middle
school social studies and presentation of materials developed for use in the
classroom.

540. Children's Literature. (5)

A wide selection of reading material in the field of children's literature,
including critical and biographical materials. Intensive study of one area in
books for children and a report on research. Development of materials for
enrichment of the elementary literature program.

541. Problems in Teaching Reading. (5)

A practical application of theories in the process of reading. Identifica-
tion and study of methods for dealing with normal, handicapped, slow and
gifted readers.

543. Analysis and correction of Reading Difficulties. (5)

Utilization of diagnostic and achievement tests to determine reading
difficulty in elementary school children. Formal procedures for remedial
classes are developed which are designed to improve instruction in the
graduate student's own classrooms. The analysis of the tests and implica-
tions for correction of reading difficulties are addressed. Elementary stu-
dents are used for testing, analyzing the tests and preparing remediation.
A formal case study is prepared at the conclusion of this testing.

549. Microteaching Using Media. (5)

An advanced course in the philosophy, development, utilization, and
evaluation of current experimentation. Major emphasis given to systems
approach to media utilization. Individual and group projects required in
relation to interests and needs. Performance evaluation emphasized. Se-
lected list of reading.

556. Psycholinguistic Reading in the Elementary School. (5)

Analysis of current trends and practices in the teaching of reading (grades
K-8). Emphasis will be on psycholinguistic reading and practical applica-
tion to the classroom and focus given to approaches presently being used
in the elementary schools.

559. Introduction to Pupils with Special Needs. (5)

A study of identification and diagnostic techniques for teachers as re-
lated to areas of exceptionality among students and of alternative style of
teaching to meet special needs.

572. Methods of Classroom Management. (5)

A course designed to assist students in investigation and evaluation of
the relationship between teacher effectiveness and classroom management,
specifically how teacher planning, organization, and effectiveness relate to
classroom management. Emphasis will also be given to various roles ex-
pected of a teacher, alternative approaches to classroom discipline, both
large and small group organization, and awareness of teacher stress, causes,
and related problems.

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695/696. Directed Independent Research. (5)

Independent research is available to students who wish to pursue an in-
depth study of an education topic beyond what is covered in the regular
course offerings. A student may take no more than 10 quarter hours in
independent study.

COURSES TAUGHT IN BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

530. Environmental Science. (5)

A course dealing with the structure and function of econsystems and
our use of natural resources. An emphasis is also placed on the production
and consumption of energy, the treatment of water for drinking and the
treatment of sewage prior to its return to the environment.

COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
501. Grammar for the Middle School. (5)

A review of grammar as its throws light on present day usage. Attention
will be given to departures from standard English which occur frequently in
colloquial usage.

503. Literature for the Middle school. (5)

A discussion of texts of literary merit suitable for the middle grades.
Attention will also focus upon ways a teacher might use a given piece of
literature in the classroom.

COURSES TAUGHT IN CHEMISTRY
AND PHYSICS DEPARTMENT

592. History of Science. (5)

A survey of the path taken by investigators in science through the ages
and the influence of their culture on their work and thought. Primarily a
library-discussion course to provide an integrated viewpoint of the various
science disciplines.

COURSES TAUGHT IN HISTORY DEPARTMENT
506. History of the South. (5)

Emphasis on the Antebellum. Civil War. Reconstruction and New South
periods.

515. Georgia History. (5) Summer.

A study of Georgia history from the Pre-colonial period to the present
with emphasis on the historical, social, economic and political develop-
ment of the state.

516. Twentieth Century America. (5)

An intensive study of the Untied States in the twentieth century at the
graduate level.

543. Twentieth Century Russia. (5)

An examination of the forces which resulted in the collapse of the Rus-
sian Autocracy as well as the subsequent emergence and development of
the Soviet State.

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COURSES TAUGHT IN MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

555. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers. (5)

A study of topics land methods in mathematics needed to develop math-
ematical concepts and skills in the elementary school.

556. Algebra for Elementary Teachers. (5)

A study of special topics in Algebra relevant to school mathematics.

557. Geometry for Elementary Teachers. (5)

A study of topics in Geometry relevant to school mathematics.

559. Problem Solving in School Mathematics. (5)

Skills and strategies for solving mathematical problems are developed.
The following topics are included in this course. Techniques of estimation;
mental arithmetic; pattern exploration in developing generalization; use of
calculators in skill and concept development, use of recreational math in
motivation, techniques for testing conjectures.

COURSES TAUGHT IN PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

504. Advanced Educational Psychology. (5)

A seminar course with emphasis upon motivation, methods of learning,
ability level, behavioral characteristics, individual differences, and other
related matters.

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GRADUATE FACULTY

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Adolfo Benavides (1986)

Professor of Business Administration and Economics

B.B.A., University of Puerto Rico

MA, Ph.D. Washington State University

Jon Birkeli (1987)

Professor of Business Administration and Economics

A.B., Lenoir-Rhyne College

Ph.D.. University of South Carolina

Roland Cousins (1990)

Professor of Business Administration and Economics

B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute

D.B.A.. Indiana University

Kevin Reidy (1990)

Assistant Professor of Business Administration and

Economics
B.A., Gettysburg College;
M.S., State University of New York-Binghamton;
J.D., State University of New York-Buffalo; C.P.A.

EDUCATION

Joseph J. Cafaro (1984)
Associate Professor of History
A. A., Manatee Junior College;
B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.A., Ph.D.. Florida State University

Charles H. Evans (1981)
Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.S.. Ph.D.. University of Georgia

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Santiago A. Garcia (1977)
Professor of Education
B.A., Tulane University;

M.A., San Jose State University, University of Mary-
land;
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Jennifers. Harrison (1995)
Assistant Professor of Education
Baccalaureate, University of Warwick;
M.Ed., University of Colorado;
Ph.D., University of Florida

Joyce B. Hillyer (1995)
Assistant Professor of Education
A.S., Southern Union Junior College;
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University

Samuel G. Hornsby, Jr. (1966)

Professor of English

Oxford College of Emory University

B.S.Ed., M.A., University of Georgia, University of

London;
Ph.D., Auburn Uiversity

JohnC. Hurd (1974)
Professor of Biology
B.S.. Alabama College
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University

Tony A.Johnson (1978)

Professor of Psychology

B.A., M.S., Mississippi State University

Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Evelyn B.Jordan (1977)
Professor of Education
A. A., Middle Georgia College;
B.S.. University of Georiga;
M.Ed.. Ed.D.. Auburn University

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Charles P. Kraemer (1978)

Professor of Psychology

B.A., LaGrange College;

M.S.. Ph.D., University of Georgia

Greg A. McCallahan (1988)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S. Auburn University;
Ph.D.. Clemson University

Frederick V. Mills (1967)

Professor of History

A.B.. Houghton College;

S.T.B.. Temple School of Theology;

M.Th., Princeton Theology Seminary;

M.A.. Ph.D.. University of Pennsylvania

Bailey Brooks Shelhorse. Jr. ( 1 968)

Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science;

A.B.. LaGrange College;

M.A.. Louisiana State University. University of North

Carolina;
M.Ed.. Washington State University;
Ph.D.. Georgia State University;
M.S.. University of Evansville

Scott H. Smith (1988)
Associate Professor of English
B.A.. Hobart College;
M.A.. Ph.D.. University of Georgia

AUGUST, 1995

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INDEX

Academic Appeals 14

Academic Load. Business

Business 6

Education 22

Academic Probation 12

Accreditation 4

Admissions

Business 5

Education 7

Appeals 14

Attendance 12

Candidacy, Education 21

Change of Regulations I

Cheating 13

Class Attendance 12

Conditional Admission, Education 7

Course Load 6. 22

Courses

Business 15

Education 23

Degree Requirements

Business 15

Education 23

Dismissal 13

Expenses 9

Extension 6 Correspondence 22

Faculty 29

Fees 9

Final Examination, Education 21

Financial Assistance I I. 22

GPA. minimum 12

Grades 16, 21

Graduation Petition

Business 16

Education 22

Guidance and Counseling, Education 23

List of Courses 15. 23

Payment 9

Philosophy of the College 2

Plagiarism 13

Policies 12

Probation 12

Program Design

Early Childhood Education 23

Middle Childhood Education 23

Purpose. Business 15

Thesis. Education 22

Time Limitation

Business 16

Education 21

Transfer Credit

Business 6

Education 8

Tuition and Fees 9

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