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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2019 TM MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941 The Valley of Scholars UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2017-2019 Published by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Mississippi Valley State University MVSU 7297 14000 Highway 82 West Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400 662-254-3800 1 This Catalog This catalog, at the time of preparation for printing, accurately describes the academic programs, course offerings, policies, procedures, and requirements of the University. However, it does not establish contractual agreements. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein without prior notice. Students starting their collegiate training during the period covered by this catalog (Summer 2017 through Spring 2019) are subject to the curricular requirements as specified herein. The requirements herein will extend for a five-year period from the date of entry for baccalaureate programs. If students have not met their undergraduate educational objectives by that time, they will then become subject to current curricular requirements. Mississippi Valley State University offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, physical or mental handicap, or age as specified by applicable laws and regulations. All policies relating to employees’ rights to freedom from sexual harassment are extended to students, also. Photo Credits MVSU Office of Communications and Marketing MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY 14000 HIGHWAY 82 WEST ITTA BENA, MISSISSIPPI 38941-1400 Main Switchboard: 662-254-9041 Admissions: 662-254-3347 Toll free in Mississippi: 800-GO2MVSU E-mail: [email protected] On the Web: www.mvsu.edu Accreditation Mississippi Valley State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s and master’s 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 Mississippi Valley State University. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2017-2019 University Academic Calendar 7 2. Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning 13 3. University Administration 14 4. General Information 15 Historical Milestones 15 Institutional Statements 16 Mission Vision Valley’s Core Values Accreditations 17 Memberships 17 Motto 18 Colors 18 The University Seal 18 The University Logo 18 Common Titles 19 University Traditions 19 Alma Mater 19 Administrative Office Hours 19 Physical Facilities 20 Residence Halls 20 5. Admissions Policies, Requirements, and Procedures 21 Admission to the University 21 Admission Procedures 21 Orientation Program for New Students 22 Full Admission Standards 22 College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) 22 International (Foreign) Student Applicants 24 Early Admission 25 Dual Enrollment 25 Dual Admission 25 Admission of Junior/Community College Transfer Students 25 Transfer Requirements 25 Transfer Credits 26 Transient Student Admission 26 Admission of Student Athletes 26 Test Scores 26 Immunization Requirements 27 Adult Learners (Over 21) 27 General Educational Development (GED) 27 Credit for Military Service 27 Readmission to the University 27 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 28 Summer Session Admission 28 Residential Status 28 3 Veterans 30 Services for students with Disabilities 30 6. Academic Regulations 30 Academic Records 30 Academic Advisement and Registration 31 Academic Fresh Start Policy 32 Academic Probation/Suspension Policy 32 Academic Year 33 Advanced Placement 33 Credits Awarded 34 Application for Degree 35 Change or Declaration of Major 35 Change of Class/Class Schedule 35 Class Attendance Policy 35 Class Auditing 36 Class Load 36 Enrollment Status 37 Community Service Requirement 37 Course Numbering System 38 Degrees Granted 38 Double Majors 39 Final Examinations 39 General Core Curriculum 39 Grade Corrections 39 Grades and Quality Points 40 Repeated Course Policy 41 Graduate Record Examination 41 Graduation Requirements 41 Residency Requirements 41 Honors 41 Graduation with Honors 42 Commencement 42 Major 42 Areas of Concentration 42 Minor 42 Mathematics Placement Procedures 42 Mid-Term and Final Grade Reporting 43 Mississippi Certificates 43 Name and Address Change 43 PRAXIS Series 43 Registration 43 Release of Student Information 44 Semester Hour 45 Calculation of Credit Hours and Grade Point Average 45 Student Responsibilities 45 Student Rights and Freedoms 45 Transcript Request Procedure 45 4 Official and Unofficial Withdrawals from The University 46 Academic Scholarships 47 7. Financial Aid 50 Federal Student Aid Programs 50 State Student Financial Aid 52 Scholarships 53 Standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress 54 Fee Schedule 57 Special Fees 57 Cancellation Policy 58 Payments 58 Deferment Policy & Payment Plan 59 Business and Finance 59 Business Hours 59 Bookstore 59 Delta Sands Guest House 60 Laundry 60 Post Office 60 Print Shop 60 8. Student Affairs 61 Counseling Center 61 Career Services Center 62 Health Services 62 Student Conduct 63 Intramural-Recreational Sports 63 Religious Life 63 Residential Life 64 Office of Student Leadership and Engagement 64 University Police 65 Federal TRIO Programs 66 Community Service Learning 66 University Bands 67 Campus Violence Prevention and Intervention 67 9. Support Units 67 Information Technology 67 Food Service 67 Intercollegiate Athletics 67 MVSU Mass Transit 68 Newspaper 68 Radio Station 68 Registration of Automobiles on Campus 68 Alumni Relations 69 James Herbert White Library 69 University Testing Services 70 Writing Project 70 10. Policies and Procedures on Cheating and Plagiarism 70 Philosophy 70 5 Responsibility 70 Definitions 70 Academic Sanctions for Cheating or Plagiarism 71 11. Academic Departments 73 Department of Business Administration 73 Department of Criminal Justice 80 Department of Engineering Technology 86 Department of English and Foreign Languages 95 Department of Fine Arts 102 Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation 119 Department of Mass Communication 125 Department of Mathematics, Computer & Information Sciences131 Department of Natural Sciences and Environmental Health 140 Department of Social Sciences 152 Department of Social Work 166 Department of Teacher Education 170 Military Science 178 University College 181 Distance Education 184 Greenville Higher Education Center 186 12. Administrative Officers 187 13. Academic Administrators 188 14. Faculty 189 15. Course Descriptions 194 6 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 SUMMER I May 25 Thursday GHEC Registration May 26 Friday Online Registration and Academic Advisement New Student Registration May 28 Sunday Residence Halls Open May 29 Monday Memorial Day Holiday May 30 Tuesday Classes Begin Late Registration Fee - $100.00 Assessed May 31 Wednesday Registration Closes Last Day to Drop/Add Courses June 1 Thursday Financial Clearance (formerly purge) June 5 Monday Report of Non-Attendance Due June 12-14 Monday-Wednesday MID-TERM EXAMS June 16 Friday New Student Orientation and Registration (Valley Bound) June 20 Tuesday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class June 23 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from the University June 29 Thursday FINAL EXAMS Residence Halls Close June 30 Friday Deadline to Submit Final Grades SUMMER II June 28 Wednesday GHEC Registration June 29 Thursday Online Registration and Academic Advisement July 2 Sunday Residence Halls Open July 4 Tuesday Independence Day Holiday July 5 Wednesday Classes Begin Late Registration Fee $100.00 Assessed July 6 Thursday Registration Closes Last Day to Drop/Add Classes July 7 Friday Financial Clearance (formerly purge) July 10 Monday Report of Non-Attendance Due July 14 Friday New Student Orientation and Registration (Valley Bound) July 17-19 Monday-Wednesday MID-TERM EXAMS July 24 Monday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class July 28 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from the University July 31 Monday New Student Orientation and Registration (Valley Bound) August 4 Friday FINAL EXAMS August 7 Monday Deadline to Submit Final Grades Residence Halls Close FALL 2017 August 13 Sunday Residence Halls OPEN to New Students August 13 – 20 Sunday – Sunday Freshman Academy/Transition Week August 14 Monday Faculty Returns August 15 Tuesday GHEC Registration Residence Halls OPEN to ALL Students 7 (4:00 pm) August 16 Wednesday Coahoma CC Registration Online Registration and Academic Advisement Continues August 17 Thursday Holmes CC Registration August 21 Monday Classes Begin Late Registration Fee $100.00 Assessed August 21-27 Monday - Sunday Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) Week August 25 Friday Weekend College Session I Begins September 4 Monday Labor Day Holiday September 5 Tuesday Classes Resume September 11 Monday Last Day to Drop/Add Classes Registration Closes September 12 Tuesday Financial Clearance September 15 Friday Report of Non-Attendance Due December Graduation Application Due September 23 Saturday Weekend College Session I Ends September 29 Friday Weekend College Session II Begins October 2 - 6 Monday-Friday MID-TERM EXAMS October 9 Monday Deadline to Submit Mid-Term Grades October 9-11 Monday-Wednesday Academic Advisement October 12 Thursday Online Registration begins for Spring 2018 October 28 Saturday Weekend College Session II Ends November 3 Friday Last Day to Withdraw from a Class Weekend