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Johnson C. Smith University ThinkPad U Surrounded with Success at America’s only HBCU IBM ThinkPad* University .. 2002-2003 Catalog JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY IS ACCREDITED BY The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and School 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 Telephone number 404-679-4501 - to award the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Social Work degrees. Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education APPROVED BY The North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction AND HOLDS MEMBERSHIP IN THE American Assembly of Colleges Schools of Business American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education American Association for College Registrars and Admissions Officers American Association for Higher Education The American Council on Education The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities Council for Advance and Support of Education Charlotte Area Education Consortium The College Board The Council of Independent Colleges Council on Social Work Education National Association of College Admission Counselors National Association of Colleges Deans, Registrars, and Admission Officers National Association for Equal Opportunities in Higher Education National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities National Association of Foreign Student Affairs National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Collegiate Honors College North American Association of Summer School Sessions North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Southern Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers United Negro College Fund Admission to, employment by, and promotion within the University shall be on the basis of merit, and there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or disability. 1 JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY CATALOG 2002-2003 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28216-5398 www.jcsu.edu As a private educational institution, the University and student enter into a contractual relationship with one another. This Catalog, the Student Handbook and other documents and regulations of the University are part of the contract the student has with the University. These materials are made available to the student at or before admission and enrollment. The student on admission is obligating himself or herself to submit to and be governed by the reasonable rules and regulations contained in these materials. Students are encouraged to read these materials and familiar¬ ize themselves with their contractual obligations. The University reserves the right to change fees, tuition or other charges; to add or to delete courses; to revise academic programs; or to alter regulations and require¬ ments as deemed necessary. Johnson C. Smith University offers both equal education and equal employment opportunities. Johnson C. Smith University, Incorporated shall continue the present policy of admitting students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at the University. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIVERSITY CALENDAR: .5 GENERAL INFORMATION History .9 Purpose.11 Administrative Structure .12 Traditions of Johnson C. Smith University.14 Publications .17 Campus Map .18 Buildings .19 ADMISSIONS Admissions Policies .24 Early Admissions .25 Transfer Students .25 International Students .26 Special Students.26 Division of Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education).26 Part-time Students.29 Readmission of Former Students.29 FINANCES Regular Fees.30 Payments.31 Incidental Fees .31 Auditing Courses .32 Student Accounts Credit Balance Refund Policy.33 Special Notices and Explanations .34 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Registration.48 Grades and Credit .49 Academic Standards.50 Satisfactory Progress Policy .51 Course Examinations .54 Credit by Examination .55 Transcripts.57 Classifications of Students.57 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Liberal Studies Program.59 Major Program.62 Minor Program.63 Degrees and Graduation Requirements.64 Special Programs .65 Military Science .67 3 Division of Lifelong Learning .75 Summer School .76 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS College of Arts and Sciences .79 Department of English .80 Department of Foreign Languages.88 Department of Mathematics and Physics.109 Department of Music and Fine Arts.118 Department of Natural Sciences.131 Department of Psychology.145 Department of Social Sciences.150 College of Professional Studies .173 Department of Business Administration and Economics.174 Department of Communication Arts .187 Department of Computer Science and Engineering .197 Department of Education.209 Department of Health and Physical Education .219 Department of Social Work.233 Honors College.239 Advanced Freshman Studies Program.239 Honors Curriculum.240 Liberal Arts .246 STUDENT AFFAIRS Career Planning and Placement.253 Cooperative Education Program .255 Counseling and Testing .258 Health Center.260 Religious Life .263 Residence Life.264 Student Activities .276 Student Support Services.296 Upward Bound.298 STUDENT SERVICES AND GENERAL POLICIES/PROCEDURES Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology.299 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).305 Animal and Pet Policy.306 Campus Police and Security.307 Disabled Students Policy .307 Dress Guidelines .308 Emergency Procedures.308 Identification Card .315 Racial Harassment .316 Sexual Harassment/Assault Policy.317 4 Smoking.320 Solicitation .321 Student Rights .324 ' Telephones .328 University Liability.330 Vehicle Registration and Parking.332 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND JUDICIAL AFFAIRS Student Rights in Disciplinary Procedures.333 Disciplinary Procedures .334 Disciplinary Sanctions .342 Disciplinary Appeals.348 The Disciplinary Process.350 Standards of Conduct.352 QUICK REFERENCE DIRECTORY.374 FACULTY .382 INDEX.398 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2002 2003 - FALL SEMESTER Thur. July 18-21 Golden Bull Academy Mon. July 1 Last Day to Validate to Retain Registration and Room Assignment Sat. Aug. 10-16 New Student Week Sat. Aug. 10 New Students Check into Residence Halls (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Sun. Aug. 11 Placement Tests Financial Affairs, Admissions, and Financial Aid Offices - Open Mon. Aug. 12 Continuation of Placement Tests/Advisement Tue. Aug. 13 Advisement and Registration New Student Registration Wed. Aug. 14 Residence Halls Open for Upper Class Students Wed. Aug. 14 Faculty Report for Duty Pre-School Conference for Faculty/Staff New Faculty Orientation Thur. Aug. 15-16 Late Registration Laptop Training/Distribution Thur. Aug. 15 Academic Orientation for Freshmen DLL Registration (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) Adjunct Orientation (7:00 p.m.) Attend Thur. or Sat. Sat. Aug. 17 Adjunct Orientation (10:00 a.m.) Attend Thur. or Sat. Mon. Aug. 19 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Mon. Aug. 19 Last Day to Change Status (For students planning to drop below twelve (12) hours to be charged as part-time.) Fri. Aug. 23 Last Day to Fill Out North Carolina Legislative Grant Form For Fall Semester Tue. Aug. 27 Last Day to Add Courses Last Day to Enroll For Fall Semester Mon. Sept. 2 Labor Day (University Holiday) Thur. Sept. 5 Opening Convocation Wed. Sept. 11 Freshman Investiture (Evening Event: Time TBA) Wed. Sept. 18 Graduate and Professional Schools Day (GAPS) Thur. Sept. 19 Career Fair Fri. Sept. 20 Last Day to File For December Graduation Thur. Sept. 26 Last Day to Submit Proof of Immunization Mon. Sept. 30 Last Day to Remove Incomplete from Spring Thur. Oct. 3 Senior Convocation (Required) Tue. Oct. 8 Fall Major Fair Sat. Oct. 12 HOMECOMING 6 Mon. Oct. 14 Standardized Testing Day (No Day or Evening Classes) Tue. Oct. 15-16 Mid-Semester Examinations Thur. Oct. 17 Mid-Semester Grades Due in the Registrar's Office (12:00 Noon) Thur. Oct. 17-18 FALL SEMESTER BREAK (Residence Halls remain open) Fri. Oct.18 Last Day to File Application for Student Teaching in the Spring Semester Mon. Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Advisement for Spring Registration Wed. Oct. 30 Last Day to Withdraw with Refund Adjustment Fri. Nov. 1 Last Day to Drop Courses Last Day to Withdraw Officially from the University (No Refund) Mon. Nov. 4-8 Spring Registration Wed. Nov. 6 DLL Registration (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.) Tue. Nov. 19 Last Day to Complete Community Service Hours Documentation for December Graduation Wed. Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes end at 1:00 p.m.. Wed. Nov. 27, 2002) Thur. Nov. 27 Last Day to Submit Completed Senior Paper for December Graduation (1:00 p.m.) (Dept. Chairs must turn in all completed SIP's to Deans by Deadline.) Sun. Dec. 1 Annual Christmas Vesper Service by the University Choir Mon. Dec. 2-6 Mandatory Laptop Return Examination Permits (Financial Affairs) Fri. Dec. 2-13 Validation for Spring Semester (Financial Affairs) Sat. Dec. 7 Last Day of Classes Mon. Dec. 9 Reading Day Tue. Dec. 10-14 Final Examinations for Fall Semester Fri. Dec. 13 Last Day to Validate to Retain Registration and Room Assignment Sat. Dec. 14 Residence Halls Close (5:00 p.m.) Mon. Dec. 16 Grades Due in the Registrar's Office (9:00 a.m.) Mon. Dec. 16-17 JCSU Cares Faculty Workshops (9:30 a.m.) Fri. Dec. 20-Jan. 1 Academic Recess Christmas Break (University closed) 7 SPRING SEMESTER Thur. Jan. 2 Staff Reports Deadline for Renewal of FAFSA to Office of Financial Aid Sat. Jan. 4 New Students Check into Residence Halls (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Sun. Jan. 5 Returning Students Check into Residence Halls (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Mon. Jan 6 FACULTY REPORT FOR DUTY Mon. Jan. 6 Placement Tests (a.m.) Advisement (p.m.) Tues. Jan. 7 Orientation - Freshman/Transfer Students Entering for the Spring Semester Laptop Training/Distribution Tues. Jan. 7- 8 Late Registration Wed. Jan. 8 DLL Registration (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Adjunct Orientation (7:00 p.m.) Attend Wed. or Sat. Thur. Jan. 9 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES Fri. Jan. 10 Last Day to Complete North Carolina Legislative Grant Form for the Spring Semester Last Day to Change Status (For students planning to drop below twelve (12) hours to be charged as part-time.) Sat. Jan. 11 Adjunct Orientation (10:00 a.m.) Attend Wed. or Sat. Thur. Jan. 16 Last Day to Add Courses Last Day to Enroll for Spring Semester Mon. Jan. 20 Martin Luther King's Birthday (University Closed) Tue. Jan. 21-24 Religious Emphasis Week Fri. Jan. 31 Last Day to File for May Graduation Mon. Feb. 3 Last Day to Submit Proof of Immunization Record (NEW students) Tue. Mar. 4 Standardized Testing Day (No Day or Evening Classes) Last Day to Remove Incomplete From Fall 2002 Wed. Mar. 5-8 Mid-Semester Examinations Mon. Mar. 10 Mid-Semester Grades due in Registrar's Office (9:00 a.m.) Sun. Mar. 9-14 Spring Semester Break (Residence Halls Remain Open) Mon. Mar. 17-21 Registration for Fall Semester (Fall 2003) Tue. Mar. 18 Senior Convocation (Required) March to Major Wed. Mar. 19 DLL Registration (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Mon. Mar. 17-21 Bullfest Thur. Mar. 20 Last Day to Complete Community Service Hours Documentation for May Graduation (5 p.m.) Mon. Mar. 24 Last Day to Withdraw With Refund Adjustment Wed. Mar. 26 Last Day to Drop Courses Last Day to Withdraw Officially from the University (No Refund) 8 Thur. Mar. 27 JCSU Family Day (Classes end at 12:00 Noon) Tue. Apr. 1-3 International Poetry Festival Fri. Apr. 4-6 Parents' Weekend l Sun. Apr. 6 Founders' Day Tue. Apr. 8 Honors Convocation Wed. Apr. 9-11 Advance Registration for Summer School 2003 Fri. Apr. 18-20 EASTER HOLIDAY (UNIVERSITY CLOSED) (Residence Halls Remain Open) Wed. Apr. 23 LAST DAY to Submit Completed Senior Paper for May graduation (Dept. Chairs must turn in all completed SIP's to Deans by deadline.) Mon. Apr. 28-May 2 Mandatory Laptop Return Examination Permits (Financial Affairs) Mon. Apr. 28-29 Final Examinations for Graduating Seniors Wed. Apr. 30 Grade Reports for Graduating Seniors Due in Registrar's Office (9:00 a.m.) Sat. May 3 LAST DAY OF CLASSES Mon. May 5 Reading Day Mon. May 5-9 Senior Week Tue. May 6-10 FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR SPRING SEMESTER Thur. May 8 Senior Baccalaureate Sat. May 10 Residence Halls Close for ALL but Seniors (5:00 p.m.) Sun. May 11 COMMENCEMENT (Residence Halls Close for Seniors) Mon. May 12 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day Grade Reports For Non-Graduating Seniors Due in Registrar's Office (9:00 a.m.) Mon. May 12-13 Post School Conference (Strategic Planning and Assessment) Mon. May 26 Memorial Day Holiday (University Closed) Last Day to file for FAFSA without late charge Sun. Jun. 1-July 15 SUMMER SCHOOL Sun. Jun. 1 Summer School Students check into Residence Halls (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Tue. July 1 Last Day to Validate to Retain Registration and Room Assignment Fri. July 4 4th of July Holiday (University Closed) Tue. July 15 Residence Halls Close (5:00 p.m.) Sun. Aug. 10-18 Golden Bull Academy: New Student Orientation 2003