Augusta State University Catalog 1998-1999

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General Catalog
1998-99
Augusta State University
Augusta, Georgia 30904-2200
This catalog is intended primarily to guide Augusta State University students
through their chosen academic programs. Although the universitytakes pride In
agood studentadvisingsystem,the individualstudentbears the main responsibility
forhisorherprogram, and this catalog should be the basic source of Information.
Prospective students, parents, and high school counselors should find the
Information useful as well.
Augusta State University Is an equal educational opportunity Institution In that no
person shall, onthe groundsof race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or handicap,
be excludedfrom participation in orbeotherwisesubjectedto discrimination by any
educational program, activity, orfacility. This Is In compliance with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964. An affirmative action, equal opportunity Institution.
The statements set forth in this catalog are for Informational purposes only and
should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this
Institution.
While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Augusta
State University reserves the right to change any provision listed In this catalog,
including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual
noticeto individualstudents. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of
any such changes. Information on changes will be available In the Office of the
Registrar. It is especially important that all students realize their Individual
responsibility to keep apprised of current graduation requirements for their
particulardegree programs.
As parton an on-going effort to make this a bettercatalog -- accurate, up-to-date,
and well organized - all Augusta State University students, faculty, and staff are
encouraged to submit editorial suggestionsfor Improvement. Such suggestions,
dealingwith inaccuracies, clarity, organization and presentation of information may
be submitted at anytime to:
Russell E. Stullken
Augusta State University Catalog Editor
C/0 Department of Biology
[phone]
[email protected]
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Proudly located in the heart of Georgia's second largest city, Augusta State
University isadynamic memberofthe UniversitySystem of Georgia. As one of the
South's premiernon-residential universities, Augusta State both strengthens and
drawsstrength from its community. It measures its success bythe success of its
students.
Hereyou willfinddedicated faculty members, high expectations forstudents,
and personal attention. We offera wide range of undergraduate programs in the
artsandsciences, in businessadministration, and in education. We offer graduate
degrees in business, psychology, education, and public administration.
Augusta State is an institution high in both quality and convenience. Many
courses are offered in the evenings, and ourarray of services assist all students
in their educational goals.
If you have any questions about academic programs or services, please
consultthedirectoryofadministrativeoffices atthe backof this catalog. Our Office
ofAdmissions (706-737-1632) can answerany inquiries about admissions criteria,
enrollment procedures, orthe transferof creditfrom other institutions.
Welcometo Augusta State University!
Sincerelyyours,
William A. Bloodworth, Jr., Ph.D.
President
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
1998 - 1999
Fall '98 Spring '99 Summer'99 Fall '99
Application Deaciline July24 Dec4 Apr 19 Jul 16
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NewStudentOrient/Reg. Aug 17-19 ** Aug9-11
Registration Aug20-21 Jan4-5 May 18 Aug 12-13
Classes Begin Aug24 Jan 6 May 19 Aug 17
Last DayAdd/Drop Aug26 Jan8 May21 Aug 19
Holiday Sep7 Jan 18 July5 Sep6
Nov26-27 Nov25-26
Midterm Oct 15 Marl Jun 18 Oct8
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LegislativeExams ** ** **
RegentsTest ** ** ** **
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Prereg. NextQtr. July 13-17* ** **
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Fees DueFor NextQtr. July31 ** **
Classes End Dec 10 Apr28 July29 Dec2
Examinations Dec 14-16 Apr30 Aug2-4 Dec3, 6-8
May3-5
Grades Due Dec 18 May7 Aug6 Dec 10
Graduation Dec 19 May8 Dec 11
'Proposed
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Contents
Introduction to Augusta State University
History ofASU 1 University System of Georgia . . 2
Accreditations 1 ASU Mission Statement 3
Admissions Policies and Enrollment 4
Admissions Requirements ... 4 ASU-PaineCollegeCo-
Fresliman 4 enrollment 10
UniversityCollege 6 International Studies:
Transfer Students 8 Special Requirements . . 11
Transient Students 9 Preparation ofApplication
Other Non-Degree Materials 12
Admissions Requirements 1 Admissions Decisions and
Former Students 10 Notification 13
Preparingfor Registration ... 14
Financial Information 15
Fees &OtherCosts 15 Waiversfor Non-Resident
Refunds &Withdrawals ... 17 Tuition 20
Georgia Resident Status 18 FinancialAid 22
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Acquiring In-state Status 19
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Academic Regulations and Information 23
Academic Standing & GPA 23 Creditfrom Other
. .
Undergraduates 23 Institutions 30
Computations 23 Degree Requirements at
Probation & Suspension 24 Candidacyfor Graduation 30
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Academic Renewal 24 ENGL 1101 & 1102, When
Graduate Students 25 to Enroll 30
Additional Baccalaureate Graduation Fee 31
Degree 25 Legislative Requirements 31
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Auditing a Course 26 Physical Education
Class Attendance 26 Requirements 31
Classification 26 Resident Requirements &
Course Changes 27 from Other Institutions . 32
Course Repeat Policy 27 Regents' Testing Program
Course Substitution 27 Examination 32
Curriculum Changes 27 Special Examinations .... 33
Dean's Lists 28 Graduation with Honors . . 33
Grade Changes 28 Honors Program 33
Grading System 28 Learning Support 33
Graduation Requirements ... 29 Load/Overload 35
Applicationfor Graduation 29 Majors 36
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Graduation Exercises .... 29 Minors 36
Payment of Financial Regents Testing Program
Obligations 29 (BOR Policy) 36
Additional Degrees 30 Transient & Co-enrolledASU
Core Curriculum 30 Students 38
Course Requirements .... 30 Unit of Credit 39
Withdrawalfrom a Course 39
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Where to Go - Information on Facilities,
Services and Activities at ASU 40
Alumni Association 40 HIV Policy 46
Athletic Association 40 Insurance 49
Athletics 40 Library 49
ASU Foundation 40 Media Services 49
Bookstore 40 Performing Arts Theater .... 50
Business Office 41 Public Relations &
CareerCenter 41 Publications Office 50
Child Care Service 41 Public Safety Services 50
Computer Facilities 42 Research Center 50
Computer Labs 42 Start-Up Center 51
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Conservatory Program 42 Student Activities 51
Continuing Education 43 Student Affairs 51
Cooperative Education 43 Student GovernmentAssn 52
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Counselling and Testing .... 43 Student Organizations 52
Cultural & Entertainment Student Records 52
Programs 44 Veterans' Affairs 52
Disabilities Services 44 Web Site 53
Endowed Professorships ... 45 Writing Center 53
Financial Aid 46
Student Rights and Responsibilities 54
Academic Honesty 54 StudentAcademicAppeals 56
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Definition 54 StudentAcademic
Faculty Responsibility .... 54 Grievances 57
Student Responsibility 55 Confidentialityof Student
Discipline 56 Records 63
Undergraduate Programs 64
Core Curriculum 65 College of Education 167
Honors Program 67 College of Business
College ofArts & Sciences 69 Administration 181
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Graduate Programs 189
College ofArts & Sciences 190 College of Business
College of Education 197 Administration 221
Course Descriptions 224
Directories 393
Board of Regents 393 Faculty Listing 394
BOR Officers & Staff 393 Emeritus Faculty 401
ASU SeniorOfficers 393 Administrative Offices 403
ASU Foundation Academic Departments 403
Board of Trustees 394 Campus Services 403
ASU Alumni Association
Officers 394
Index 405
INTRODUCTION TO AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
A Brief History ofAugusta State University
Iheprinciples of equality and opportunitythat animatedthe American Revolution
are atthe root of Augusta State University's historic mission. In 1783 the state of
Georgia was newly free of British rule and undertook a broad effort to extend
educational opportunitythroughout the state. One of the first steps was to charter
theAcademyof RichmondCounty.The Academy offered secondary diplomas and
post-secondary instruction which prepared students fortheirjunioryearat major
American universities. In 1925, post-secondary instruction was assigned to the
newlyformed Junior College of Augusta, thefirst public juniorcollege in the state
ofGeorgia. Whenthesiteofthe Augusta Arsenal, formerlythe estate of Freeman
Walker, was givento educational purposes,theJuniorCollege moved to its present
location. Fromthecenturyoldoaksandmagnolias oftheformer estate to thethick
masonry of the old Augusta Arsenal, the campus remains rich in reminders of
bygone eras and its military origins.
TTie institution changed itsnametoAugustaCollege in 1958 when it became a part
of the University System of Georgia. Augusta College continued to grow in size
and programs: the first fouryear degrees were awarded in 1967 and graduate
degrees in 1973. Now, more than 50 associate, bachelor, masters, and specialist
degree programs are offered. On June 12, 1996, the college became Augusta
State University.
Asamemberofthe University System of Georgia, Augusta State University is the
primarypublic institution ofhigher learning in the state's second largest city. While
it shares the technological and innovative resources ofthe University System, it
maintains the historical roots that make the learning experience as unique as the
campus itself. The university is well known for its dedication to expanding
educational opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds, with a special
emphasis on service to Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area. We
express this dedication in the first sentenceof ourmission statement, the central
pointofreferenceforallouracademicand other programs (The full text of the ASU
Mission Statement appears on page 3.):
Augusta State University is committed to excellence in teaching, ad-
vancementofknowledge, and enrichmentofthecommunity in a climate
which fosters humane values and a life-long love of learning.
Accreditations
Augusta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schoolsto award Associate's, Bachelor's,
Master's and Specialist's degrees. All teacher education degree programs for
elementary, special, secondary, and P-12 teachers, administrators, counsellors,
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andsupervisors, areapprovedbythe Georgia Professional Standards Commission
and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE). The nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing
and approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The music programs are ac-
credited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
The University System of Georgia
The University System of Georgia includes all state-operated institutions of higher
education in Georgia - 13 universities, 6 senior colleges, 15 two-year colleges.
These 34 public institutions are located throughout the state. The University
System's mailingaddress is 244 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
A 15-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the University System,
which has been in operation since 1932. Appointments of Board members are
made by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. The regular
term of Board members is seven years. The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson,
and other officers of the Board are elected by the members of the Board. The
Chancellor, who is not a memberof the Board, is the chief executive officerof the
Board and the chief administrative officerof the University System.
The policies ofthe Board of Regents provide a high degree of autonomyfor each
institution. The executive head of each institution is the President, whose election
is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board. State
appropriationsforthe University System are requested by, made to, and allocated
by the Board of Regents. The overall programs and services of the University
System are offered through three major components: Instruction, Public
Service/Continuing Education, and Research.
Instruction consistsofprogramsof study leading toward degrees, ranging from the
associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level, and certificates. Requirements for
admission ofstudentsto instructional programs at each institution are determined,
pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents, by the institution. The Board
establishes minimum academic standards and leaves to each institution the
prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be
addressed in all cases to the institutions.
Public Service/Continuing Education consists of non-degree activities, primarily,
andspecialtypes of college-degree-credit courses. The non-degree activities are
of several types, including short courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, and
consultative and advisory services in a large numberof areas of interest. Typical
college-degree-creditpublic sen/ice/continuing education courses are those offered
through extension center programs.
Research encompasses investigations conducted primarily for discovery and
application of knowledge. These investigations cover matters related to the
educationalobjectivesofthe institutions and to general societal needs. Most of the
research is conducted through the universities; however, some of it is conducted
through the seniorcolleges.
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