GRADUATE
BULLETIN

1997 - 1999

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LaGrange College

LaGrange, Georgia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information 2

Admission 4

Financial Information 8

General Academic Policies 11

Degree Requirements and

Courses 14

Graduate Faculty 29

Index Inside back cover

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LAGRANGE COLLEGE
GRADUATE BULLETIN

1997 1999

Please Note: This Graduate Bulletin is
subordinate to the LaGrange College Bul-
letin which is published in September. All
policies not specifically addressed in this
Graduate Bulletin are those policies de-
tailed in the annual Bulletin. This Gradu-
ate Bulletin details policies, procedures,
degrees and courses that are unique to the
graduate program. Inquiries regarding poli-
cies 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 effec-
tive as announced by the proper college
authorities.

GENERAL
INFORMATION

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 com-
municative abilities

in a caring and ethical community.

MISSION STATEMENT

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 communica-
tive abilities. Faculty recognize the part they play
in a student's development by serving as mentors
and role models. The total LaGrange College pro-
gram-curricular and cocurricular-is designed to
challenge and support students as they deal with
fundamental issues of self, world, and God.

The principal curricular means by which the
College assists students in the improving of their
creative, critical, and communicative abilities are
an interdisciplinary, technologically sophisticated
liberal arts program (A.A., B.A., B.S.), professional
programs in business (B.B.A., M.B.A.), nursing

(B.S.N.), education (B.A., M.Ed.), and continuing
education. The principal cocurricular means is
through a comprehensive program of student life
and athletics.

LaGrange College strives to be a caring and ethi-
cal community. The hallmark of the LaGrange
College community is the quest for civility, diver-
sity, service, and excellence.

ACCREDITATION

As a coeducational, four-year liberal arts col-
lege, LaGrange College is fully accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Associa-
tion of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, approved by the
United Methodist University Senate, and has mem-
bership in the National Association of Indepen-
dent Colleges and Universities, the National Asso-
ciation of United Methodist Colleges, the Georgia
Association of Colleges, The Council for Advance-
ment and Support of Education, the Georgia Foun-
dation for Independent Colleges, and the Associa-
tion of Private Colleges and Universities in Geor-
gia.

The Georgia Professional Standards Commis-
sion, which confers professional certificates upon
college graduates meeting requirements in early
childhood, middle school, or secondary education,
has awarded highest approval to LaGrange
College's program of teacher education.

The Department of Business Administration and
Economics is presently a member of the Associa-
tion of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP), and is accredited bv that bodv.

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
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. Score on the Graduate Management Admis-
sions test must be submitted no later than the
end of the second quarter following provisional
acceptance into the program.

3. A list of three references.

4. A written essay describing the applicant's work
experience, future career objectives, and evi-
dence of a minimum of two years of work ex-
perience.

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

6. 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.

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

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 seven
admission requirements is not completed (for
example, the applicant has not yet taken the
GMAT). This is a temporary status which will
be changed when the item is completed. The
item must be completed 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 seven requirements
(for example, the applicant has an undergradu-
ate 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 ad-
mission classification.

ACADEMIC LOAD

Ten credit hours per quarter is considered a
full load. A petition to take more than 10 credit
hours in a quarter must be approved by the direc-
tor of the M.B.A. Program.

TRANSFER CREDIT

No more than 20 quarter hours of credit 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 PROGRAMS

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 evi-
dence 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
graduate program at LaGrange College.

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.

LaGrange 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 be-
tween the person and the company; there is no
involvement by LaGrange College in the agreement.
For additional information, contact the Director
of Financial Planning.

EXPENSES 1997 1998*

1. Admission
Application for Admission

(not refundable) $ 20.00

2. Tuition 1997 - 1998

(September 1, 1995 - August 31, 1996)

A. Graduate (MBA, MED) Courses

per quarter hour 206.00

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 70.00

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

must be approved by the instructor
and Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Dean.

Tuition and Fees for 1998 1999 will be announced in June 1998 and become effective
September 1, 1998.

3. Fees - Miscellaneous
Graduation (Regardless of

Participation) 80.00

Late Registration 20.00

Personal checks failing to clear bank 15.00
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
withdrawal on the following basis:

100% refund of tuition charges and fee charges
if the student withdraws before the end of the
drop/add period

90% refund of tuition charges if the student
withdraws within 10% (in time) of the enroll-
ment period following the end of the drop/add
period

50% refund of tuition charges if the student
withdraws between 10% and 25% (in time) of
the enrollment period following the end of the
drop/add period.

The enrollment period is counted as the length
of time from the first day of classes to the last day
of classes.

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Students accepted for admission to the M.B.A.
or M.Ed, programs may be eligible to borrow $8500
per year through the federal Stafford Loan Pro-
gram, provided they meet the following require-
ments:

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
Student 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 Plan-
ning 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 GPA 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 Vice President for Academic Af-
fairs and Dean informing them of their status. Stu-
dents may remain on academic probation for two
quarters. These students are no longer on proba-
tion 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 quarters from
the date of academic probation, the students are
subject to dismissal from the college. Only gradu-
ate courses taken at LaGrange College will be used
to compute GPA. 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.

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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. Gradu-
ate students who have been dismissed from gradu-
ate 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 stan-
dard 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 out-
side 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 consists of copying the work of others or very
slight paraphrasing. The second type of plagiarism
is considered 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 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 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 fi-
nal.

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, Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dean, the Graduate Coun-
cil, and ultimately, the President. As an example,
an appeal of a policy or decision must be submit-
ted to the department. An appeal of a college re-
quirement must be submitted to the Vice Presi-
dent for Academic Affairs and Dean.

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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
managerial concepts and functions which can con-
tribute to improved managerial performance. The
second is to help students enhance the personal
skills and capabilities which are important to their
personal 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 511 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 Business Ethics

BUA 631 International Business

BUA 636 Marketing Management

BUA 642 Managerial Finance

3. Degree Requirements - Level II Electives (four courses

required)

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 695/696 Directed Independent Research
LAN 510 International Culture
4. Degree Requirements - Level II
Required Capstone Courses
BUA 671 Management Simulation
BUA 676 Selected Readings

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Up to two C's 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
graduate business faculty, must revalidate courses on which
currency has expired.

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION

M.B.A. students must submit a graduation petition to the
office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
no later than one week following preregistration for the fi-
nal quarter. Graduation petitions are available from the
MBA. 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-
sic 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 intro-
duction 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, investment
and financing decisions, financial control, and interaction with capital
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. 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.

631. International Business. (5)

A study of the major opportunities, challenges, and approaches to in-
creased effectiveness, in the international business area.

636. Marketing Management. (5)

Advanced study of selected strategic management aspects of the market-
ing 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.

620. Law of Commercial Transactions. (5)

The course will focus on the uniform commercial code as it relates to
business transactions in the areas of sales, commercial paper and secured
transactions.

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
management. Particular emphasis is placed on managerial problem-struc-
turing 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, "luaniza-
tional structure and management theories.

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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.

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.

648. Business Strategies for Environmental Management. (5)

The course will focus on a strategic approach to identify issues on orga-
nizational structure and operation. A special emphasis will deal with the
Environmental Management System (EMS) guidelines implemented by the
International Standards Organization (ISO 14000) and their impact on
environmental regulation. Environmental issues from both a national and
international focus will be addressed.

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 quarter
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: 40 or more credit hours in 600 M.B.A. Level courses in-
cluding BUA 621. 636. and 642.

676. Selected Readings. (5)

The course is designed to allow critical review of concepts and thought
undergirding current management practice, shaping tomorrow's manage-
ment style, and influencing the evolution of the environment in which we
manage.

Prerequisite: 40 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 intercultural 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 Grades Education.
These programs are fully accredited by the South-
ern Association of Colleges and Schools and the
Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Certification requirements are established by the
State of Georgia's Professional Standards Com-
mission. LaGrange College offers a variety of de-
gree 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
certificate 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 Depart-
ment.

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

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will be evaluated on an individual basis and will
have their course work approved by the Certifica-
tion Section of the Georgia Professional Standards
Commission and their adviser within the Educa-
tion Department. Not more than 15 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 Childhood to Middle Grades and vice versa.

ADMISSION

Admission to the Master of Education program
will be based upon an evaluation of past tran-
scripts, GRE or MAT scores, and letters of recom-
mendation from past professors or school person-
nel. The student will not be officially admitted to
the program until all of the above have been sub-
mitted and approval is given by the Chair of the
Education Department.

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.

TRANSFER CREDIT

With the approval of the Department Chair, up
to 10 quarter hours of credit in appropriate courses
from an accredited degree program may be applied
toward a degree. Petitions for approval of trans-
fer credit should be made to the Department Chair.

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The final 20 hours of study must be completed at
LaGrange College.

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
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; however, students
are encouraged to consider writing an action re-
search thesis for graduate credit. Credit for thesis
work must be approved by the Chair of the De-
partment and the graduate adviser based upon a
written research proposal.

EXTENSION AND CORRESPONDENCE

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

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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 Vice Presi-
dent for Academic Affairs and Dean.

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 Student Financial Planning. Funds
may also be available for graduate study through
Georgia's HOPE Scholarships and the Callaway
Foundation.

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION

The graduate student must file, through the
advisor, an application for graduation with the Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Dean. This must
be done one quarter prior to the anticipated date
of graduation. Any change must be approved by
the advisor, the Chair of the Division of Educa-
tion, and the Academic Dean. The applications for
graduation are available from the office of the
Division of Education and the office of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Dean.

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.

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PROGRAM DESIGN

A detailed structure of the specified programs follows:
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 55 qtr. hrs.

PROFESSIONAL CORE 35 qtr. hrs.

EDU 502 Foundations of Education

PSY 504 Advanced Educational Psychology

EDU 510 Methods of Educational Research

EDU 515 Student Assessment

EDU524 Current Trends in Early Childhood Curriculum

EDU 540 Literature Across the Curriculum

EDU 525 Advanced Child Development

CONTENT AREA 20 qtr. hrs.

(Note: Any graduate course in the content area may be

substituted with the approval of the adviser.)

EDU 507 Affirming Diversity

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 519 Mathematics for the Young Child

EDU 517 Science for the Young Child

EDU 527 Creative Activities for the Young Child

EDU 536 Trends in Elementary Social Studies

EDU 695/696 Directed Independent Research

ELECTIVES 5 qtr. hrs.

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

MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION 55 qtr. hrs.

PROFESSIONAL CORE 30 qtr. hrs.

EDU 502 Foundations of Education

PSY 504 Advanced Educational Psychology

EDU 505 Advanced Middle Grades Curriculum

EDU 510 Methods of Educational Research

EDU 515 Student Assessment

EDU 540 Literature Across the Curriculum

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

CONCENTRATION 20 qtr. hrs.

(Note: Any graduate course in the content area may be

substituted with the approval of the adviser.)

EDU 507 Affirming Diversity

EDU 518 Science in the Middle Grades School

EDU 520 Advanced Trends in Language Arts

EDU 527 Creative Activities for the Young Child

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EDU 533 Exploring Multimedia

EDU 543 Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties

EDU 541 Problems in the Teaching of Reading

EDU 537 Trends in Middle Grades 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 Grades

BIO 530 Environmental Science

GSC 592 History of Science

ENG 502 Advanced Grammar

ENG 503 Advanced Literature in the Middle Grades

EDU 695/696 Directed Independent Research

ELECTIVES - GRADUATE COURSES 5 qtr. hrs.

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

COURSES TAUGHT IN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

501. Foundations of Education (5)

An advanced course in the nature of education with reference to philo-
sophical, 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 materi-
als.

505. Advanced Middle Grades Curriculum. (5)

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

507. Affirming Diversity: The Potential for Differentiated Instruction. (5)

A course in which schools are viewed as communities of learning where
diversity is valued and where students benefit from the difference in cul-
ture, ethnicity, aspirations, and abilities within their classroom community.

510. Methods of Education Research. (5)

An identification of educational problems and appropriate research strat-
egies. 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.

515. Student Assessment. (5)

A study of theory, methods, and practice in student assessment. Stu-
dents will study testing, grading, ethical considerations, and current issues
in educational assessment. Nature and functions of measurement in educa-

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tion will also be considered. Students will be introduced to standardized
tests, scales, and fundamental statistical concepts in measurement.

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 Grades. (5)

A critical analysis of content, methodologies and developmental proce-
dures in science curriculum for the middle grades. 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 Grades. (5)

A study of middle grades 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 Grades Education. (5)

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

532. Introduction to Educational Technology. (5)

This course enables the education student to integrate current technol-

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ogy into the classroom. Current technology is introduced and applications
are explored.

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.

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 Grades Social Studies. (5)

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

540. Literature Across the Curriculum. (5)

A wide selection of reading materials in the fields of early childhood and
middle grades literature, including critical and biographical materials.
Development of materials for enrichment in early childhood and middle
grades literature programs.

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.

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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.

573. Creative Dramatics. (5)

An introduction to methods of creating, designing and utilizing drama
to enhance teaching skills and foster the educational development of stu-
dents.

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 Grades. (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 Grades. (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)

F.mphasis on the Antebellum. Civil War. Reconstruction and New South
periods.

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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.

COURSES TAUGHT IN MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

555. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers. (5)

A study of topics and 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

Jon Birkeli (1987)

Professor of Business Administration and Economics

A.B., Lenoir-Rhyne College

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Joseph J. Cafaro (1984)

Professor of History
A.A., Manatee Junior College;
B.A., Florida Atlantic University;
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University

Ronald G. Cheek (1997)

Assistant Professor of Business Administration and

Economics
B.B.A., Loyola University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Roland B. Cousins (1990)

Professor of Business Administration and Economics

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

D.B.A., Indiana University

Kevin C. 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)
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
B.A.. Clemson University
M.Ed.. LaGrange College
Ph.D., Auburn University

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

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Jennifer S. 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
B.S.Ed., M.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Auburn Uiversity

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

Frank A. James (1982)

Professor of Chemistry and Education

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

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

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

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William G. Paschal (1994)

Assistant 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;

Ph.D., Georgia State University;

M.S., University of Evansville

Scott H.Smith (1988)

Professor of English

B.A.. Hobart College;

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

Timothy N.Taunton (1984)
Associate Professor of Art and Design
B.A., University of Arkansas, Little Rock
M.F.A., Louisiana State University

Brenda W.Thomas (1989)
Associate Professor of English
A.B., Samford University
M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Dara V.Wakefield (1996)

Assistant Professor of Education

B.A., Southwest Baptist College

M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ed.D., Baylor Univesity

Carol M.Yin (1991-94, 1996)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S.. M.A.M., Ph.D.. Auburn University

Kuo-chuan Yin (1994)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S.. National Chung Hsing University
M.S., Ph.D.. Auburn Universitv

AUGUST, 1997

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INDEX

Academic Appeals 13

Academic Load, Business

Business 5

Education 22

Academic Probation 11

Accreditation 3

Admissions

Business 4

Education 6

Appeals 13

Attendance 11

Candidacy, Education 21

Change of Regulations 1

Cheating 12

Class Attendance 11

Conditional Admission, Education 6

Course Load 5, 22

Courses

Business 16

Education 24

Degree Requirements

Business 14

Education 23

Dismissal 12

Expenses 8

Extension & Correspondence 21

Faculty 29

Fees 8

Final Examination, Education 21

Financial Assistance 10, 22

GPA, minimum 12

Grades 15.20

Graduation Petition

Business 15

Education 15, 22

Guidance and Counseling, Education 22

List of Courses 14. 23

Payment 8

Philosophy of the College 2

Plagiarism 12

Policies 11

Probation 11

Program Design

Early Childhood Education 23

Middle Grades Education 23

Purpose, Business 14

Thesis, Education 21

Time Limitation

Business 15

Education 20

Transfer Credit

Business 5

Education 7, 20

Tuition and Fees 8

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