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/. it'^ji^J *»"^--'^"^r. '//r ^: A f % www.aug.edu s^i >i,*»^t::^r. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS IVIembers, Sloan Foundation and ASU Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/augustastateuniv2004augu Augusta State University Continuing Our Commitment to Excellence in Teaching Advancement ofKnowledge Enrichment ofCommunity University System of Georgia General Catalog 2004-2005 AUGUSTA arce?cIIBRARV- Augusta State University Augusta, Georgia 30904-2200 Thiscatalog is intended primarilyto guide AugustaStateUniversitystudentsthrough their chosen academic programs. Although the university takes pride in a good studentadvising system, the individual studentbearsthe main responsibilityfor his or her program, 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 (ASU) isan equal educational opportunityinstitutbn inthat no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or handicap, be excluded from participation in or be otherwise subjected to discrimination byanyeducational program, activity, orfacility. This is in compliance with Title VI ofthe Civil Rights Actof 1964. An affirmativeaction, 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 notice to individual students. Every effortwill be made to keep studentsadvised 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 apprized of current requirements for their particular degree programs. — As part ofan on goin—g effortto makethis a bettercatalog accurate, up-to-date, and well organized all Augusta State University students, faculty, and staffare encouraged tosubmiteditorial suggestionsfor improvement. Suggestionsdealing with inaccuracies, clarity, organization and presentation of information may be submitted atanytime to; Mr. Jeffrey Heck Augusta State University Secretary and Catalog Editor C/0 Office ofthe VPAA (706)737-1422 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Augusta State University is firstand foremosta place of learning, where students learn from and with outst—anding professors. It is also a place where students are individuals, not numbers where they are players, notspectators. This catalog describes our programs, lists our courses, and explains the proceduresand policiesofthe university. I encourageyou-asstudents-touseItfor thesepurposes. also encourageyou to lookatthe listingofourfaculty. Notetheir I names, their fieldsofstudy, and thedozensofsuperb universitiesfrom which they earned advanced degrees. They are the key to the success of Augusta State Universityand its students. Ifyou haveanyquestionsaboutacademic programsorservices,pleaseconsultthe directory of administrative offices at the back of this catalog. Our Office of Admissions (706-737-1632 or 800-341-4373) can answer any inquiries about admissions criteria, enrollment procedures, or the transfer of credit from other institutions. Welcome to Augusta State University! Sincerelyyours. William A. Bloodworth, Jr., Ph.D. President ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2004-2005' Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Summer2005 Application Deadline July 16 Dec 10/2004 April 15 New StudentOnonl/Reg Aug 9-10 Dec 2/2004 May 5 Registration Aug 11-13 Jan 6-7 May 17 Classes Begin Aug 16 Jan 10 May 18 Late Registration** Aug 16-17 Jan 10-11 May 18-19 First/Last Day Add/Drop Aug 16-17 Jan 10-11 May18-19 Student Holiday Sep6 Jan 17 July 5 Nov25-26*** Mar7-8 Dec24-31 Apr4-9 Midterm Oct7 Mar3 June 17 Legislative Exams Aug 4, Nov 19 RegentsTest Nov 1-3 Mar21-23 June27-28 Prereg NextTerm Nov 15-19 Apr 11-15 June6-10 Fees Due For NextTerm Nov 19 Apr 15 July29 Classes End Dec 1 May 4 July 26 Examinations Dec 3. 6-8 May 6, 9-11 July 28-29 Grades Due Dec 10 May 13 Aug 1 Graduation Dec 11 May 14 The above dates were correct when this catalog went to press in Summer 2004. Always referto the most current edition ofthe academic calendar before making planning decisions. (http://www.aug/registrar_va/catalog/cover.htm) Anyspecial exception registrations that occur after Late Registration will incur a $50.00 penaltyfee. There will be no classes after 12:50 pm on Wednesday, November 24. 1 Contents Introduction to Augusta State University 1 Historyof ASU 1 ASU Mission Statement 3 Accreditations 1 Educational Goals 4 University System of Georgia 2 Admissions Policies and Enrollment 5 Preparation of Application Senior Students 14 Materials 5 Former Students 14 Admissions Requirements 7 ASU-Paine College Freshman 7 Co-enrollment 15 Transfer Students 1 International Students Transient Students 13 Special Requirements 15 Additional Degree Students .13 Admissions Decisions and Other Non-Degree Notification 17 Admissions Requirements. 13 Preparing for Registration 17 Financial information 19 Fees & OtherCosts 19 Waiversfor Non-Resident Refunds & Withdrawals 21 Tuition 24 Georgia Resident Status 22 Financial Aid 26 Acquiring In-state Status 23 Academic Regulations and Information 28 Academic Standing & GPA 28 Graduation Requirements 35 Additional Baccalaureate Honors Program 39 Degree 30 Learning Support 39 Auditing a Course 32 Load/Overload 41 Class Attendance 32 Majors 42 Classification 33 Minors 42 Course Changes 33 RegentsTesting Program Course Repeat Policy 33 (BOR Policy) 42 Course Substitution 33 Transient & Co-enrolled ASU Curriculum Changes 33 Students 44 Dean's Lists 34 Unitof Credit 45 Grade Changes 34 Withdrawalfrom a Course 45 Grading System 34 Where to Go - Information on Facilities, Services and Activities at ASU 46 Alumni Association 46 Disabilities Services 51 Athletics 46 Email Policies & Procedures 52 ASU Foundation 46 Endowed Professorships 54 Bookstore 46 Food Services 55 BusinessOffice 47 HIV Policy 55 CareerCenter 48 Information Technology Conservatory Program 49 Sen/ices 57 Continuing Education 49 Insurance 58 Cooperative Education 49 Library 58 Counseling and Testing 49 Media Services 58 Cultural & Entertainment Performing ArtsTheatre 59 Programs 51 Public Relations & Curriculum Center 51 PublicationsOffice 59 Public Safety Services 59 Student Organizations 61 Research Center 59 Student Records 61 Start-Up Center 60 Veterans' Affairs 61 Student Activities 60 Web Site 62 Student Affairs .„ 60 Writing Center 62 Student Government Assn 61 Student Rights and Responsibilities 63 Academic Honesty 63 Student Academic Discipline 65 Grievances 66 Student Academic Appeals 65 Confidentialityof Student Records 72 Undergraduate Programs 73 Core Curriculum 74 Collegeof Education 173 Honors Program 76 College of Business Collegeof Arts & Sciences 78 Administration 190 Graduate Programs 198 Collegeof Arts & Sciences 199 College of Business College of Education 207 Administration 230 Course Descriptions 234 Directories 397 Board of Regents 397 Faculty Listing 398 BOR SeniorOfficers 397 Emeritus Faculty 406 ASU SeniorOfficers 397 AdministrativeOffices 409 ASU Foundation Academic Departments 409 Board of Trustees 397 Campus Services 409 ASU Alumni Association Officers 397 Index 412 INTRODUCTION TO AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY A Brief History ofAugusta State University The principles of equality and opportunity that animated the Annerican Revolution are at the root of Augusta State University's historic nnission. In 1783 the state of Georgia was newly free of British rule and undertook a broad effort to extend educational opportunity throughout the state. One of the first steps was to charter theAcademyof Richmond County. The Academyoffered secondarydiplomasand post-secondary instruction which prepared students for their junior year at major American universities. In 1925, post-secondary instruction was assigned to the newlyformed JuniorCollegeofAugusta, thefirstpublicjuniorcollegeinthestateof Georgia. When the site of the Augusta Arsenal, formerly the estate of Freeman Walker, was given to educational purposes, theJuniorCollegemovedtoitspresent location. From thecenturyold oaksand magnoliasoftheformerestatetothethick masonry of the old Augusta Arsenal, the campus remains rich in reminders of bygone eras and its militaryorigins. The institution changed its nameto Augusta College in 1958when Itbecameapart ofthe UniversitySystem ofGeorgia. Augusta Collegecontinuedtogrowinsizeand programs: thefirstfouryeardegreeswereawarded in 1967and graduatedegrees 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. Asa member ofthe University System ofGeorgia, Augusta State University isthe primarypublic institution ofhigher learning in thestate'ssecond largestcity. Whilett shares the technological and innovative resources of the 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 emphasison serviceto Georgians in theCentral Savannah RiverArea.Weexpress this dedication in the first sentence of our mission statement, the central point of referenceforall ouracademicand otherprograms (ThefulltextoftheASU Missbn Statement begins on page 3.): AugustaState Universityiscommittedtoexcellenceinteaching,advancement ofknowledge, and enrichment ofthe community in a climate which fosters humane values anda life-longlove oflearning. Accreditations Augusta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees. All courses offered at Augusta State UniversityCatalog 1 Augusta State University, other than those identified as developnnental/remedial, are acceptableas either requirennentsorelectivesapplicable in atleastoneofthe degree programs at Augusta State University as authorized by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The College of Business Administration is fullyaccredited by the International Association for Management Education (AACSB). All teacher education degree programs for elementary, special, secondary, and P-12 teachers, administrators, counsellors, and supervisors, are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The nursing program is approved by and accredited by the Georgia Board of Nursing. The music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The University System of Georgia The University System of Georgia includesall state-operated institutionsof higher education in Georgia: four research universities, two regional universities, 13 state universities, two state colleges, and 13 two year colleges. These 34 public institutions are located throughout the state. The University System's mailing address is 270 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. Appointmentsof Board membersaremadebytheGovernor, subjectto confirmation bytheState Senate. The regularterm of Board membersis 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 member of the Board, is the chief executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System. The policies of the Board of Regents provide a high degree ofautonomyfor each institution. Theexecutive head ofeach institution isthe President, whose election is recommended bythe Chancellorand approved bythe Board. Stateappropriations forthe UniversitySystem are requested by, madeto, and allocated bythe Boardof Regents. The overall programs and services ofthe University System areoffered through three majorcomponents: Instruction, Public Service/Continuing Education, and Research. Instruction consists of programs of study leading to certificates and to degrees, ranging from the associate (two-year) level tothedoctoral level. Requirementsfor admission ofstudentsto instructional programsateach institution aredetermined, 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 consistsofnon-degreeactivities,primarily,and special types 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 broad range of interests. Typical AugustaState UniversityCatalog