2015 Undergraduate Catalog
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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2015 “Birthplace of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” CATALOG 50 Fall 2013 Florida Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-697- 4500 for questions about the accreditation of Florida Memorial University. The University is also chartered by the State of Florida. Florida Memorial University A Promise. A Future. 2013-2015 Undergraduate Catalog STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE The information contained in this catalog represents the current requirements, regulations, programs, fees and other charges of Florida Memorial University. Regulations and requirements stated herein, including fees and other charges, are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and the President of the University. The University further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw at any time as well as the right to impose probation on any student whose conduct is unsatisfactory. Admission based on false statements or documents will be voided. Credit will not be granted for classes taken under these circumstances. In addition, tuition or fees paid will not be refunded if a student is dismissed or suspended from the University for cause. Any balances owed the University are considered receivable and will be collected. Florida Memorial University maintains a system of records which includes application forms, letters of recommendation, admission test scores, and student transcripts. Records are made available upon written request through the Office of the Registrar. Direct access and disclosure to a third party are prohibited by law. Access is given only upon written consent by the student or if required in legal matters. Disclosure of student records to parents is not prohibited if the student is listed as a dependent on the federal income tax form of the parent. A person does not have the right of access to educational records until he or she has been admitted and has actually begun attending Florida Memorial University. Parents of dependent students will be provided a hearing by Florida Memorial University if they wish to challenge the contents of the record. If still not satisfied, the parents of dependent students may add explanatory or rebuttal materials to the record. Florida Memorial University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and admission. It is a policy of the University to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, disabilities, labor organization membership, political affiliation, height, weight, and record of arrest without conviction. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Statement of Disclosure ............................................................................. iv Academic Calendar ................................................................................... vii UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Institutional Statement of Purpose ............................................................3 Accreditations ...............................................................................................4 Campus Facilities and Resources ...............................................................7 Campus Directory ......................................................................................10 Requirements for Admission to the University ......................................12 Financial Information ................................................................................16 Freshmen and New/Transfer Student Orientation ................................23 Anti-Hazing Policy .....................................................................................24 Schedule of Tuition and Fees ....................................................................26 Payment of Tuition and Fees ....................................................................27 Exam Permit ................................................................................................30 Refund Schedule .........................................................................................31 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic Affairs ........................................................................................33 Degree Programs ........................................................................................34 Academic Standing ....................................................................................37 Graduation Requirements .........................................................................43 Grading System and Quality Points ........................................................44 Grade Reports .............................................................................................46 Change of Grades .......................................................................................46 Academic Honors .......................................................................................47 Honor Societies ...........................................................................................47 Add, Drop and Withdrawal ......................................................................49 Academic Honor Code ..............................................................................51 University Library and Services ...............................................................57 Centers for Academic Support and Retention ........................................59 Testing Center Services .............................................................................62 Core Curriculum ........................................................................................63 Honors Program .........................................................................................65 ACADEMIC SCHOOLS School of Arts & Sciences ...........................................................................68 School of Business ...................................................................................163 School of Education ..................................................................................178 iv COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................195 UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ...................................................................300 INDEX .........................................................................................................312 v CAMPUS MAP 1. Main Entrance - A.B. Coleman Jr. 16. Celestine Dixon & Sarah Rice Fountain Drive, Welcome Center of Excellence 2. Lion Statue 17. Lou Rawls Center for the Performing 3. Tennis Courts Arts 4. J.T. Brown Residence Hall 18. M. Athalie Range Science Hall 5. A.B. Coleman Sr. Residence Hall 19. Athletic Annex 6. New Residential Halls 20. A. Chester Robinson Athletic Center • Health Center 21. Entrance Gate 1 7. R. Ray Goode Residence Hall 22. Harry T. Moore Memorial Baseball Field 8. Willie C. Robinson Residence Hall 23. Sarah A. Blocker Hall 9. J.C. Sams Student Union 24. Nathan W. Collier Library • Counseling Center 25. Royal Puryear Administration Building • Student Publication 26. Central Energy Plant 10. William Lehman Aviation Center 27. Alumni Affairs 11. Entrance Gate 2 28. Human Resources 12. James Weldon & J. Rosamond 29. Church Relations Johnson Fine Arts Building 30. Andrew Anderson & Donald Bacon 13. Music Annex Service Center 14. Albert E. & Sadie B. Smith Dining 31. Public & Governmental Affairs Hall/Conference Center 32. Pre-College Outreach 15. FIU/FMU Cooperative Use Building 33. Student Services Building 34. Susie C. Holley Religious Center vi Florida Memorial University A Promise. A Future. 2013-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 2013-2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER, 2013 AUGUST, 2013 8 Faculty and Staff Conference/University Meetings 9 Residence Halls Open for NEW STUDENTS ONLY 10-11 Parent and New Student Orientation 11 Parent/Student Fellowship & Worship 12 Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test Preparation for New Students 13-14 Testing/Advising/Registration for New Students 15 Residence Halls Open for RETURNING STUDENTS 15-17 Testing/Advising/Registration for New & Returning Students 16 MBA GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN (SESSION A) 19 Late Registration Begins –$250 fee Add/Drop Begin - $10 fee MSED GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN (SESSION A) UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN Online ordering of caps and gowns for Fall 2013 Commencement Begins (Please consult the Bookstore for more information.) 24 Late Registration Ends Add/Drop End SEPTEMBER, 2013 2 Labor Day (No Classes) 5 Fall Convocation 23 Online ordering of caps and gowns for Fall 2013 Commencement Ends 30- October 5: Mid-Term Examinations (Exam Permit Required - See Student Accounts) OCTOBER, 2013 4 MBA GRADUATE CLASSES END (SESSION A) 7 MSED GRADUATE CLASSES END (SESSION A) 9 MSED GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN (SESSION B) 10 Honors and Awards Day for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Honorees 11 Mid-Term Grades Due by 11:59 p.m. FALL SEMESTER, 2013 - continued OCTOBER, 2013 vii Florida Memorial University A Promise. A Future. 2013-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 11 MBA GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN (SESSION B) 12 The Royal Coronation of Mr. and Miss FMU NOVEMBER, 2013 4 -December 13: Pre- Registration for Spring 2014 Begins (Returning students who do not pre-register will also be assessed a $50 fee.) 8 Deadline to Apply for Graduation for Spring 2014 Commencement- $300 fee