Graduate Catalog 2012-2014
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Where Knowledge and Character Matter Graduate Catalog 2012-2014 2 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY The Alcorn State University 2012-2014 Graduate Studies Catalog is published by Alcorn State University, 1000 ASU Drive, Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096-7500 Publication Editors: Julia Odom, Donzell Lee Publisher: Academic Affairs Office, Alcorn State University Cover Illustration: Oakland Memorial Chapel Cover Design: © 2012 Alcorn State University. All rights reserved. This catalog is not an unchangeable contract but, instead, an announcement of present policies only. Implicit in each student’s matriculation with the university `is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations that the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility. Any updates following this publication will be posted on the website under a separate cover. The university complies with all laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, creed, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, handicap, or military status. ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY 3 "Campus of Excellence" GRADUATE CATALOG 2012-2014 4 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................. 10 Academic Administration ................................................................................................. 16 Office of Graduate Studies ................................................................................................ 19 General Information .......................................................................................................... 27 Graduate Admissions ........................................................................................................ 44 Academic Regulations ...................................................................................................... 58 School of Arts And Sciences ............................................................................................ 70 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ................................................................................................... 70 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE ...................................................................... 92 Biotechnology ................................................................................................................. 103 School of Agriculture, Research, Extension And Applied Sciences .............................. 111 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES ......................................................................................... 140 School of Education And Psychology ............................................................................ 146 EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY ................................................................................... 147 HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION ..................................................... 176 School of Business .......................................................................................................... 177 School of Nursing ........................................................................................................... 205 Index ............................................................................................................................... 239 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY 5 Dr. M. Christopher Brown II 18th President 6 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR *SUMMER SESSIONS 1 & II 2012 FIRST TERM MAY 21-25 ACT Residual (8:30 a.m.) 21-25 Placement Test (Over 21 - 8:30 a.m.) 23 Registration at Vicksburg (3:00 – 6:30 p.m.) 24 Registration at Natchez (9:30 a.m.) 25 Registration on Main Campus – Graduate and Undergraduate 25 Residence Halls Open for Summer I 28 Memorial Day 29 Classes Begin 31 Cancellation of Classes Due to Low Enrollment JUNE 1 Last Day to Add a Class 1 Last Day for Summer I Registration 1 Last Day for Payment of Fees (5:00 p.m.) 1 Last Day for Submission of Remission of Fee Form (5:00 p.m.) 8 Last Day to Drop a Class by Any Means 12 Faculty Report for Non-Attendance - UW (Unofficial Withdrawal) 14 Freeze Date/Authorize Disbursement of Financial Aid/Last Day to Apply for Student Loans 15 Last Day for Attendance Verification Forms 18-22 ACT Residual (8:30 a.m.) 18-22 Placement Test (Over 21 – 8:30 a.m.) 22 Last Day for Official Withdrawal 29 Final Examinations 29 Residence Halls Close SECOND TERM JULY 2 Grades for Summer I Due in Registrar’s Office by 12 Noon 4 Independence Day 4 Residence Halls Open for Second Session 5 Registration on Main Campus for Second Summer Session 6 Classes Begin 11 Cancellation of Classes Due to Low Enrollment 12 Last Day to Add a Class 12 Last Day for Summer Registration II 12 Last Day for Payment of Fees (5:00 p.m.) 12 Last Day for Submission of Remission of Fee Form (5:00 p.m.) 13 Faculty Report Non-Attendance – UW (Unofficial Withdrawal) 16 Classes Dropped for Non-Attendance – UW (Unofficial Withdrawal) 16 Last Day to Drop a Class by Any Means Freeze Date/Authorize Disbursement of Financial Aid/Last Day to Apply for 16 Student Loans 20 Last Day for Attendance Verification Forms AUGUST 3 Last Day for Official Withdrawal 10 Final Examinations 13 Grades Due for Summer II Due in Registrar’s Office by 12 Noon TBA Summer Development Program Calendar TBA Graduate Core Exam *ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY 7 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2012 AUGUST 13-17 ACT Residual/Placement 13 Encampment (9:00 a.m.) 14 Faculty/Staff Institute (9:00 a.m.) 16 Registration at Vicksburg (3:00 – 6:30 p..m.) 17 Registration at Natchez (9:30 a.m.) 18 Dormitories Open to Freshmen 18-20 Freshmen Orientation 19 Dormitories Open to All Students 20 Registration Begins on Main Campus 21 Classes Begin 27 Drop Courses (With Penalty) 31 Last Day for Adding New Courses 31 Last Day for Payment of Fees or Deferred Payment Plan 31 Last Day for Remission of Fees SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day (Holiday) 10 Attendance Verification Reporting 27 Founders’ Day Convocation 28 Last Day to Drop a Course Without a Grade OCTOBER 15-19 Mid-Semester Examinations 22 Mid-Semester Grade Reports Due (Report On-Line) 25 Honors Convocation (10:00 a.m.) NOVEMBER 1 Grades of WP/WF in Effect 5 University Clearance Begins 12 Registration for Spring 2013 Semester 12 Last Day for Submitting Application for Degree to Register’s Office- Undergraduate Students (December 2012 Completion) 12 Last Day for Submitting Application for Degree to Graduate Office- Graduate Students (December 2012 Completion) 16 Last Day to Withdraw from the University 16 Last Day to Drop a Course by Any Means; End WP/WF 19-23 Fall Break for Students 22-23 Thanksgiving Holiday (University Closed) 26 Classes Resume DECEMBER 10-14 Final Examinations 14 Residence Halls Close 17 Final Grades Report Due (Report On-Line by 12:00 Noon) 17 Semester Ends *ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 8 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING 2013 JANUARY 2-3 ACT Residual & Placement Test (Over 21) 2 Registration at Vicksburg (3:00-6:30 p.m.) (FULL REGISTRATION = SELECTION OF CLASSES + PAYMENT OF FEES) 3 Registration at Natchez (9:30 a.m.) (FULL REGISTRATION = SELECTION OF CLASSES + PAYMENT OF FEES) 5 Residence Halls Open to Freshmen Only 5 Residence Halls Open to Freshmen Only 6 Registration at Main Campus (FULL REGISTRATION = SELECTION OF CLASSES + PAYMENT OF FEES) 6-7 ACT Residual & Placement Test (Over 21) 7 Orientation for Freshmen and Transfer Students 8 CLASSES BEGIN 17 Last Day for Submission of Remission of Fee Forms 17 Last Day for Adding New Courses 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY 21 Drop Courses (With Penalty) 27 Freeze Date/Authorized Disbursement of Financial Aid 31 Last Day for Payment of Fees 31 Last Day for Submitting Application for Degree to Registrar’s Office- Undergraduate Students/Graduate Students (May 2014 Completion) FEBRUARY 7 Last Day to Drop a Course Without a Grade 10 Grades of WP/WF in Effect 11 HERITAGE CONVOCATION (10:00 A.M.) MARCH 3-7 MID-SEMESTER EXAMS 3-14 Pre-Housing Reservations for Summer Sessions I & II 2014/Pre-Housing Reservations for Fall 2014 10 Posting of Mid-Semester Grades Report Due in Registrar’s Office 10-14 SPRING VACTION FOR STUDENTS 17 Classes Resume 31 University Clearance Begins for 2014 Graduating Seniors APRIL 1 Registration for Summer Sessions I & II Begins 18 GOOD FRIDAY 21 Last Day to Withdraw from the University 21 Last Day to Drop a Course by any Means 21 Pre-Registration for Fall 2014 24 HONORS DAY PROGRAM 28-30 MAY 2-3 Final Examinations for Graduating Seniors 6 Posting of Grades for Graduating Seniors Due in Registrar’s Office (6:00 p.m.) 6 Posting of Grades for Graduates due in the Office of Graduate Studies (6:00 p.m.) 6-10 Final Examinations 10 Dormitories Close 10 Baccalaureate Service (3:00 p.m.) 11 Commencement (8:30 a.m.) 13 Posting of Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office (12:00 noon) 13 Semester Ends *ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY 9 ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER SESSIONS I & II 2013 CALENDAR SESSION I MAY 21-25 ACT Residual (8:30 a.m.) 21-25 Placement Test (Over 21 - 8:30 a.m.) 23 Registration at Vicksburg (3:00 – 6:30 p.m.) 24 Registration at Natchez (9:30 a.m.) 27 Memorial Day (Holiday) 28 Registration on Main Campus – Graduate and Undergraduate 28 Residence Halls Open for Summer I 29 Classes Begin 31 Cancellation of Classes Due to Low Enrollment 31 Last Day to