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TOUGALOO COLLEGE COURSE CATALOG 2018-2020 Volume 106 1 | P a g e COMMUNICATION Academic Affairs Office ......................................................................................................... 601-977-7735 Advancement Services .......................................................................................................... 601-977-4458 College Bookstore ................................................................................................................. 601-977-7741 College Security ..................................................................................................................... 601-977-7857 Education Division ................................................................................................................. 601-977-7744 Enrollment Management ...................................................................................................... 601-977-7772 External Relations ................................................................................................................. 601-977-7870 Facilities and Real Property Management ............................................................................ 601-977-7827 Finance and Administration .................................................................................................. 601-977-7716 Financial Aid .......................................................................................................................... 601-977-7766 Humanities Division .............................................................................................................. 601-977-7924 Information Technology ........................................................................................................ 601-977-7822 Institutional Advancement ................................................................................................... 601-977-7871 International Studies ............................................................................................................. 601-977-6144 L. Zenobia Coleman Library ................................................................................................... 601-977-7706 Mail Services ......................................................................................................................... 601-977-7708 Main Number ........................................................................................................................ 601-977-7700 Natural Sciences Division ...................................................................................................... 601-977-6160 Owens Health and Wellness Center ..................................................................................... 601-977-7730 President's Office .................................................................................................................. 601-977-7732 Registrar's Office ................................................................................................................... 601-977-4459 Social Sciences Division ......................................................................................................... 601-977-7860 Student Affairs ...................................................................................................................... 601-977-7814 Student Success Center..…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 601-977-7942 Photos Courtesy of Professor Bruce O’Hara, Art Department ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Equal Opportunity Statement Tougaloo College does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in the education and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Public Law 92-318; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public 93- 112, respectively. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the College, and to participation in all College programs. Tougaloo College also does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, natural origin, or age in provision of education opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. 2 | P a g e TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information……………………………………………………………………………..………………………….4 Academic Resources, Programs, and Services…………………………………………………………….…..12 Student and Campus Life…………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Admission and Enrollment……………………………………………………………………………………………...24 Financial Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………...39 The Curriculum………………………………………………………………………………………..........................48 First Year Experience ………………………………………………………………………………………………………60 Education Division…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..62 Humanities Division……………………………………………………………………………………………………….102 Natural Sciences Division……………………………………………………………………………………………….144 Social Sciences Division………………………………………………………………………………………………….176 The Faculty…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….221 Index………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………224 Disclaimer Statement It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the contents of the catalog and current academic and graduation requirements for a specific degree program. The provisions of this catalog do not create an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. As College policies are constantly reviewed in the best interest of the student’s education, the College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement contained herein at any time within the student’s term of residence. This includes, but is not limited to, academic requirements for graduation. The College will make every effort to keep students advised of any changes and will strive to assist students to comply with any changes or requirements. 3 | P a g e BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018-2019 Geoffrey Black Edward Blackmon, Esq. Lakewood, Ohio Canton, Mississippi Col. (Ret.) Doris Browne, M.D., MPH, (Secretary) Isaac K. Byrd, Jr., Esq. Washington, DC Jackson, Mississippi Ernest Carter, M.D., Ph.D. Blondean Davis Silver Springs, Maryland Orland Park, Illinois Stephen C. Edds, Esq. Shirlethia Franklin, Esq. Ridgeland, Mississippi Washington, DC Howard Glenn, D.D.S. Edmond C. Hughes (Vice Chair) Memphis, Tennessee Oceans Springs, Mississippi The Rev. Dr. Alvin O. Jackson Mavis L. James (Treasurer) Jacksonville, Florida Jackson, Mississippi G. Curtis Jones, Jr. William Lucas Angel Fire, New Mexico Mitchellville, Maryland David Meier David E. Miller, Esq. Carmel, Indiana Houston, Texas Wesley F. Prater, M.D., (Chair) Carol T. Puckett Canton, Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi Marion Tresvant Henry Thomas Stafford, Texas Stone Mountain, Georgia LeRoy G. Walker, Jr. Primus Wheeler, Jr. Jackson, Mississippi Jackson, Mississippi Trustee Emeriti Reuben V. Anderson, Esq. William Clay Jackson, Mississippi Silver Springs, Maryland Cullen Dubose Joseph A. Pichler Detroit, Michigan Cincinatti, Ohio Frederic Pryor Al Rojas Newtown Square, Pennsylvania Jackson, Mississippi 4 | P a g e ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Beverly W. Hogan President (601) 977-7730; (601) 977-7739- Fax Bianca L. Garner, Ph.D. Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (601) 977-7735; (601) 977-4491 –Fax Eric Jackson, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs (601) 977-7758; (601) 977- Fax Delores Bolden Stamps, Ph.D. Vice President of Institutional Advancement (601) 977-7871; (601) 977-4492- Fax Cynthia Austin Melvin, Ph.D. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Fiscal Officer (601) 977-7716; (601) 977-7866- Fax Kelle E. Menogan, Sr., M.B.A. Vice President of Facilities and Real Property Management (601) 977-7828; (601) 977-6133- Fax Derrick Caldwell, B.S. Interim Vice President of Information Technology/Chief Information Officer (601) 977-7787; (601) 977-7722-Fax Dana West, Ph.D. Executive Director of the Owens Health, Wellness, and Human Resources Center (601) 978-6179; (601) 978-1310-Fax Yasmin J. Gabriel, J.D. Special Assistant to the President (601) 977-7718; (601) 977-7739- Fax 5 | P a g e ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018-2019 FALL SEMESTER 2018 August 8-9 Wed-Thurs Faculty/Staff Institute 11 Sat Residence Halls Open for New/Transfer/Re-admitted Students (12:00 noon) 13-14 Mon/Tues Orientation/Registration for New Students 15 Wed Residence Halls Open for Returning Students (12:00 noon) Registration for All Students (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Registration for Graduate Students (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) 16 Thurs Classes Begin 16-31 Thurs-Fri Late Registration Period - Late Fee Assessed Drop/Add Period 22 Wed President’s Convocation 24 Fri Senior Class Meeting 10:00 a.m. (Required) 27 Wed Provost’s Convocation 31 Fri Junior Class Meeting 10:00 a.m. September 3 Mon Labor Day (College closed) 4 Tues Classes Resume Letter Grade Changes Period (Begins 9/4 -9/25) 5 Wed First Year Induction Convocation 21 Fri Annual Graduate & Professional School Fair October 1-2 Mon-Tues Mid-Term Examinations 5 Fri Mid-Term Grades Due by 12:00 noon Last Day to Remove Incompletes 8-22 Mon-Mon Credit/No-Credit Period (Begins 10/8-10/22) 15-21 Mon-Sun Founders Week 10/16 Wed Presidential Lecture 10/17/18 Thurs-Fri Board of Trustees Meeting 21 Sun Founders Convocation 26 Fri Fall Graduation Application Deadline November 5-9 Mon-Fri Early Registration for Spring 2019 5 Mon Departmental Majors Meeting 10:00 a.m. 7 Wed Advising Day: No Classes Scheduled/No Convocation 16 Fri Thanksgiving Convocation 17 Sat Residence Halls Close at 12:00 noon 19-23 Mon-Fri Thanksgiving Recess (Faculty/Students)