Complete 2014-2016 Graduate Catalog
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Virginia State University Building a Better World 2014 – 2016 Graduate Catalog GRADUATE CATALOG 2014-2016 Virginia State University (VSU) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education and employment without regard to race, creed, sex or national origin. There are affirmative programs at VSU that support the commitment to this democratic approach to public education. General Policy Statement The provisions of this Catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and Virginia State University. Virginia State University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees, calendars, curricula, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply both to prospective students and to those already enrolled. While every effort is made to assure accuracy, Virginia State University does not assume responsibility for any misrepresentation which might arise through error in the preparation of this or any other of its catalogs, or through failure to give notice of changes in its requirements, policies, tuition and fees, course offerings, and other matters affecting students. TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS..........................................................................................................1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................................................1 History and Philosophy of Graduate Study at Virginia State University................................................................................1 Accreditation and Affiliations .................................................................................................................................................2 Alumni ....................................................................................................................................................................................2 Athletics and Recreation..........................................................................................................................................................2 Financial Aid ...........................................................................................................................................................................2 International Education............................................................................................................................................................2 Library Facilities......................................................................................................................................................................3 Career Services........................................................................................................................................................................3 Housing....................................................................................................................................................................................3 Campus Parking.......................................................................................................................................................................3 Public Safety............................................................................................................................................................................4 Student Parking and Restricted Faculty/Staff Parking ............................................................................................................4 Student Identification Card......................................................................................................................................................4 Student Health Services...........................................................................................................................................................4 Computer Labs ........................................................................................................................................................................4 Testing Services.......................................................................................................................................................................4 Veteran Affairs and Military Personnel...................................................................................................................................4 FINANCIAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................5 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................................................5 Financial Assistance ................................................................................................................................................................5 Graduate Assistantships/Fellowships ......................................................................................................................................5 ADMISSIONS AND OTHER ACADEMIC REGULATIONS FOR A MASTER’S DEGREE........................................7 Admission Requirements.........................................................................................................................................................7 Other Academic Requirements................................................................................................................................................9 GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS..........................................................................................18 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................................19 Master of Education (Elementary /Special Education) .............................................................................................20 Counselor Education..................................................................................................................................................29 Community Counseling (Non-School Setting)..........................................................................................................28 Master of Science in Counselor Education (PreK-12) ..............................................................................................30 Master of Science in Community Counseling (Non-School Setting)........................................................................31 Educational Administration and Supervision (PreK-12)...........................................................................................35 Organizational Leadership (Non-Endorsed)..............................................................................................................38 Master of Science in Sport Management...................................................................................................................41 Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision ......................................................................44 Master of Science in Media and Technology 41 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY .......................................................................................................................48 Graduate Certificate in Project Management ....................................................................................................................48 Master of Science in Computer Science............................................................................................................................50 Master of Science in Mathematics.....................................................................................................................................50 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ...................................................................................................................60 Master of Arts in Economics.............................................................................................................................................60 Master of Arts in Media Management...............................................................................................................................63 Master of Science in Criminal Justice ...............................................................................................................................66 COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES ......................................................................................................................70 Master of Science in Biology ............................................................................................................................................70 Master of Science in Psychology.......................................................................................................................................74 Doctor of Philosophy in Health Psychology .....................................................................................................................75 MASTER OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ...............................................................................................................................82