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2017-2018 Catalog Last Revised August 2017 Thomas University Catalog 8 201 - 7 201 Education that Transforms Engages…Empowers… Revised: August 2018 Information Directory Academic Affairs ............................................................................. 227-6956 Administration................................................................................ 227-6956 Admissions ..................................................................................... 227-6925 Athletic Director ............................................................................. 226-1621 Business Office................................................................................ 227-6883 Fax ................................................................................................. 227-6888 Financial Aid ................................................................................... 227-6925 Library ............................................................................................ 227-6959 Communications ............................................................................. 227-6903 Registrar ......................................................................................... 227-6883 Student Affairs.................................................................... 226-1621 Thomas University (229)226-1621 or 1-800-538-9784 or visit us online www.thomasu.edu (Consult web page for individual faculty and staff email addresses.) Mail correspondence to: Thomas University | 1501 Millpond Road | Thomasville, Georgia 31792-7636 Thomas University 2017-2018 Catalog Last revised August 2017 1501 Millpond Road Thomasville, Georgia 31792-7636 Phone # (229) 226-1621 Fax # (229) 227-6888 1-800-538-9784 The catalog of Thomas University, volume 43, Fall 2018 (USPS 015779) is published annually by Thomas University. 4 | Thomas University Thomas University Mission Vision Statement Nondiscrimination Policy Thomas University will be a national leader in Thomas University is an Equal Opportunity University innovative teaching and interactive technology that open to any qualified individual without regard to engages students in creative problem-solving for the race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, Information Age. or disability. Pursuant to all applicable federal anti- discrimination laws and regulations, Thomas Mission Statement University does not discriminate against any of the Thomas University is the school of choice for students protected categories of individuals in the in undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare administration of its policies, programs or activities. for successful careers and responsible leadership in a This non-discriminatory policy includes admission rapidly changing and complex world. The faculty and policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment staff value students’ individual strengths, capabilities, practices, and athletic and other school-administered and will to succeed, providing the means by which programs. they will achieve personal and professional transformation. Diversity Statement At Thomas University, we believe that an environment Values that fosters respect for the diversity among our Thomas University values faculty, students, and staff strengthens the institution, ...dynamic learning environments that engage stimulates creativity, promotes the open exchange of students in their intellectual and personal new ideas, and enriches campus and community life. development; Actions that serve to intimidate others or discriminate ...rigorous intellectual studies that require creativity, against individuals or groups are in conflict with discipline and personal responsibility; Thomas University’s educational mission to maintain ...diversity and its use as a learning tool to teach that and enhance an intellectual, social, and work the world is a better place when respect for the environment free from intolerance and discrimination. individual is central to our relationship with others; In addition to and including all applicable state and ...community involvement, including cultural and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, Thomas artistic experiences, that enriches the lives of our University is committed to creating an educational students, as well as their fellow citizens; environment that promotes academic excellence ...individual attention to all students; where diversity is valued and individuals are treated ...a lifetime connection with our students. with respect, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disability. Role and Scope Statement As a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, Confidentiality of Student Records coeducational institution, Thomas University is Thomas University complies with the Family committed to providing quality educational Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“Buckley opportunities to both traditional and non-traditional, Amendment,” 20 U.S.C. 1230, 1232 g) to better U.S. and international students. The University offers guarantee the rights of privacy and access to student associates, bachelors, and master’s degrees. The records. academic mission focuses primarily on providing students with professional preparation with a strong Students with Disabilities liberal arts and sciences foundation. Students develop Students with disabilities are responsible for making the capability to think critically, discover information, sure that the Thomas University Office of Disability foster community, and communicate effectively, Support Services is made aware of his/her disability enabling them to adapt to changing demands over requiring accommodation in his/her educational time. process. Any student requiring assistance beyond the regular classroom needs is urged to speak with the instructor about the nature of the disability at the 5 | Thomas University beginning of the term. Not all disabilities are obvious National Accrediting Agency for Clinical and may require documentation, as is the case with Laboratory Sciences learning disabilities. Students with disabilities should 5600 North River Road, Suite 720 contact Pauline Patrick, Director of Disability Support Rosemont, Illinois 60018-5119 Services, in Smith-Bonvillian Hall for classroom Telephone: 773-714-8880 accommodations. Students are responsible for requesting accommodations in a timely manner so Thomas University’s RN-BSN Program has full approval that instructors, professors, and coordinators may from the Georgia Board of Nursing and is fully plan for those accommodations, for more details see accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Academic Accommodations for Students with Education in Nursing (ACEN). Disabilities on page 33. Thomas University’s Master of Science in Nursing Accreditation & Authorization programRN-MSN, MSN-MBA Dual Masters program, Thomas University is accredited by the Southern and Graduate Certificates in Nursing Administration Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on and Nursing Education are fully accredited by the Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact the (ACEN). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Accreditation Commission for Education in GA 30033 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the Nursing accreditation of Thomas University. 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 The Thomas University Bachelor of Science in Business Telephone: (404) 975-5000 Administration program and Master of Business Administration program are fully accredited by the The Thomas University Bachelor Division of Social International Assembly of Collegiate Business Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (IACBE). Education (CSWE). International Assembly of Collegiate Business Thomas University is licensed by the Florida Education Commission for Independent Education to offer the P.O. Box 3960 RN- to BSN program in the state of Florida (#3447) and Olathe, KS 66063 the Bachelor of Social Work program in the state of Florida (#4348). The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling degree is accredited by the Commission for Independent Education Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) and in 325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414 candidacy for accreditation by the Council for Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Toll Free Number: 888-224-6684. Program (CACREP). This Catalog Supersedes All Previous Thomas University is authorized by the Professional Catalogs and/or Supplements. Standards Commission of Georgia (GaPSC) to offer The statements set forth in this catalog are for teacher certification programs for Early Childhood informational purposes only and are not to be Education, Middle Grades Education, and Secondary construed as the basis of a contract between a student Education. All advanced preparation programs offered and the University. Thomas University reserves the by Thomas University as a GaPSC-approved university right to revise all announcements contained in this are accepted by the GaPSC for the purposes of publication and, at its discretion, to make reasonable certificate level upgrades. changes in requirements to improve or upgrade academic and non-academic programs, without actual The Thomas University Bachelor of Science in Medical notice to individual students. Every effort will be made Laboratory Science Program is fully accredited by the to keep students advised of
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