GRADUATE BULLETIN 1997 - 1999 a* 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 IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Admission 812-7260 Department of Business Administration and Economics 812-7317 Department of Education 812-7276 Registrar 812-7237 Library 812-7233 Computer Services 812-7229 Business Office 812-7278 Evening Studies 812-7298 rt^D Printed on recycled paper 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. 10 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. 11 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 12 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. 13 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. 15 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. 16 642. 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. 17 627. 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. 18 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 19 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. 20 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. 2< 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. 22 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 23 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- 24 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- 25 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. 26 572. 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. 27 515. 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. 28 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 29 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 30 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 3^ 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 32 00 3 to i i o "El CO o to J* o 3) r- o P r> DO ~t 3 JO. pg (6 c^ n X Q l^f H C (0 (Q JO. rt c