Message from the President
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2013 - 2014 Undergraduate Catalog www.bowiestate.edu Mickey L. Burnim, Ph.D. President PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Bowie State University Congratulations on choosing Bowie State University to pursue your undergraduate degree! A comprehensive liberal arts university, Bowie State offers 23 programs at the baccalaureate level, 19 master’s degree programs, 12 graduate certificate programs, two certificates of advanced studies, and two doctoral programs. The pursuit of an undergraduate degree can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding adventures. This catalog provides an overview of the University and our campus, including a listing of programs, courses, requirements, and services that provide the information you will need to make sound decisions about your academic career. It is important that you closely follow the guidelines outlined in the catalog to ensure you are satisfying all requirements for your degree. You will also find general information about campus facilities, student organizations, career services and special programs to make your experience at Bowie State even more productive and enjoyable. I encourage you to take pride in your university, participate in campus activities, and be involved in athletic events as a member of the Bulldog Nation. The foundation of our institution is our team of dedicated staff, diverse student body and exceptional faculty members who are here to assist you throughout your educational journey. Together, we strive to make sure our service is firmly rooted in our core values of excellence, civility, integrity, diversity, and accountability. As you commit to achieving your goals at Bowie State, I wish you a fulfilling experience and look forward to seeing you on campus. Sincerely, Mickey L. Burnim 2 Welcome to Bowie State University! Bowie State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The commission is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations, and resources. This catalog is a compilation of the degree programs and services the university offers. It represents the most current information available at the time of publication and will serve as your guide as you traverse through your chosen course of study at Bowie State. Through our degree programs and scholarly pursuits, which are taught and led by an outstanding, nationally prominent faculty, we envision that every student will be equipped with the skills needed to compete in an ever-changing, technologically advanced global society. To enhance your learning and personal development, we also offer an array of social and cultural activities for both resident and commuter students. Furthermore, we strive to provide an attractive, safe, and comfortable teaching and learning environment to make your time at Bowie State more productive and positive. Again, our goal is to ensure that you will graduate with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes required to give you a competitive edge in the world. If you follow this guide closely, seek advisement as instructed, and become a participant in the various clubs and organizations, your success as a student will be assured. We are happy to have you as a member of our university community, and look forward to the day when we can count you among thousands of other outstanding Bulldog alumni. Sincerely, Weldon Jackson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message 2 Provost’s Message 3 History 7 Institutional Identity 8 Vision 9 Mission 9 Academic Accreditation 10 Disclaimer 11 University Buildings and Facilities 12 Bowie State University Campus Map 14 Academic Calendar 15 Boards 18 University Administration 19 Executive Officers 19 Academic Officers 19 Administrative Staff 20 School Administrative Officers 21 University Faculty 22 Undergraduate Admissions 36 Admission Procedures 36 Admission Requirements 36 Residency Policy 42 Deferred Admission 45 Financial Regulations and Expenses 46 Payment Policy 46 Schedule of Charges 47 Summary of Tuition and Fees 48 Financial Aid 51 Application Procedures 51 Eligibility Requirements 52 Important Deadlines 52 Federal Student Aid Programs 54 Federal Loan Programs 55 Maryland State Scholarship Programs 57 Bowie State University Institutional Scholarships 58 Financial Aid Policies 58 Reinstatement of Financial Aid 59 Student Code of Conduct 61 Student Organizations, Clubs, Fraternities, Sororities, and Publications 62 4 Student Life and Academic Support 72 New Student Orientation 72 Residence Life 72 Athletics 72 Intramural Sports 73 Commuter Affairs and Community Services 73 International Student Services 77 Career Development Center 78 Counseling and Student Development Center 80 Department of Public Safety 81 Special Programs 82 School of Continuing Education and External Programs 83 Summer Sessions 84 Portfolio (Credit for Life Experience) 85 Honors Program 85 Military Science 87 Office of Media Services 89 Department of Information Technology 90 Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs 92 Academic Regulations 92 Registration 92 Schedule Adjustment, ADD/DROP 93 Dean’s List 94 Satisfactory Performance 94 Unsatisfactory Performance 94 Withdrawal from the University 95 Reinstatement 95 Credit Load 96 Academic Clemency Policy 96 Classification of Students 97 Course Numbering 97 Student Grade Appeal Procedures 99 Concurrent Registration 102 Courses taken at other Institutions 102 Credit for Service in the Armed Forces 103 Transfer Credit 103 Advanced Placement Credit 103 CLEP 105 Credit by Examination 109 Graduation and Degree Requirements 110 General Education and Institutional Requirements 114 Program of Study College of Arts and Sciences 118 Department of Communications 119 Department of Computer Science 128 Department of English and Modern Languages 139 Department of Fine and Performing Arts 153 Department of History and Government 210 5 Department of Mathematics 227 Department of Natural Sciences 244 College of Business 255 Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics 259 Department of Management Information Systems 267 Department of Management, Marketing, and Public Admin 271 College of Education 282 Department of Teaching, Learning, Professional Develop. 284 College of Professional Studies 299 Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services 300 Department of Nursing 317 Department of Psychology 336 Department of Social Work 345 Course Descriptions 355 6 HISTORY Bowie State University is an outgrowth of the first school opened in Baltimore, MD, on January 9, 1865, by the Baltimore Association for the Moral and Educational Improvement of Colored People, which was organized on November 28, 1864 to engage in its self-appointed mission on a statewide basis. The first normal school classes sponsored by the Baltimore Association were held in the African Baptist Church located on the corner of Calvert and Saratoga streets. In 1868, with the aid of a grant from the Freedmen's Bureau, the Baltimore Association purchased from the Society of Friends a building at Courtland and Saratoga streets for the relocation of its normal school until 1883, when it was reorganized solely as a normal school to train Negro teachers. The Baltimore Normal School had received occasional financial support from the City of Baltimore since 1870 and from the state since 1872. In 1871, it received a legacy from the Nelson Wells Fund. This fund, established before Wells' death in February 1943, provided for the education of freed Negro children in Maryland. On April 8, 1908, at the request of the Baltimore Normal School, which desired permanent status and funding as an institution for the education of Negro teachers, the state legislature authorized its Board of Education to assume control of the school. The same law re-designated the institution as a Normal School No. 3. Subsequently, it was relocated on a 187-acre tract in Prince George's County, and by 1914, it was known as the Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie. A two-year professional curriculum in teacher education which started in 1925 was expanded to a three- year program. In 1935, a four-year program for the training of elementary school teachers began, and the school was renamed Maryland State Teachers College at Bowie. In 1951, with the approval of the State Board of Education, its governing body, Bowie State expanded its program to train teachers for junior high schools. Ten years later, permission was granted to institute a teacher-training program for secondary education. In 1963, a liberal arts program was started, and the name was changed to Bowie State College. In 1970, Bowie State College was authorized to grant its first graduate degree, the Master of Education. A significant milestone in the development of the graduate studies at Bowie State was achieved with the Board of Trustees' approval of the establishment of the Adler-Dreikurs Institute of Human Relations in 1975. Currently, the University offers bachelor's and master's degree programs and two doctoral degrees. Included in the inventory of degree programs is the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, and