Academic Procedures and Regulations

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY

The Mission of Shorter University is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context.

The University seeks to accomplish this Mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs, specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs. Geographically distant locations and online classes provide educational opportunities to individuals who are unable to attend classes in a traditional setting. The University affirms a commitment to the Christian faith and strives to integrate Christian values within a nurturing community in its whole process of education.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1-GENERAL UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW Preface Table of Contents ...... 3 Accreditation ...... 8 Statement of Non-Discrimination ...... 8 Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) ...... 9 Mission of Shorter University ...... 10 Educational Principles ...... 10 Chapter 1 – University Overview Shorter History ...... 11 Global Citizenship ...... 12 The Honors Program ...... 17 Offices and Buildings ...... 18 Chapter 2 - Academic Affairs ...... 20 Provost ...... 20 Institutional Planning and Research ...... 20 Registrar ...... 20 Student Engagement and Success ...... 20 Learning Communities ...... 20 Student Professional Organizations ...... 20 Fine Arts Performing Organizations ...... 21 Honor Societies ...... 21 Publications ...... 22 Chapter 3 - Student Affairs...... 23 Freshman Orientation (SUMMIT) ...... 23 First Year at Shorter Courses (FYS) ...... 23 Counseling Services ...... 23 Career Development Services ...... 23 Disability Services ...... 23 Student Health Services ...... 24 Health Insurance Information ...... 25 Campus Safety ...... 25 Residence Life...... 26 Student Activities & Organizations ...... 26 Chapter 4 – Honor Code: The Honor of the Hawk ...... 28 Chapter 5 – Undergraduate Admissions (Traditional Programs) ...... 38 Calendar ...... 38 General Admissions Policies and Procedures ...... 40 Admission Requirements and Procedures ...... 41 High School Transcript Requirements ...... 42 Traditional Freshmen ...... 41 Non-Traditional Freshmen ...... 42 International Freshmen ...... 42 Joint Enrollment ...... 43 International Baccalaureate Policy ...... 43 Advanced Placement and CLEP ...... 43

Placement Credit: Mathematics, English & Foreign Language ...... 43 Transfer Admissions (Admission of Students with Previous University Work) ...... 43 Admission to Specific Programs...... 45 Admission to Music Major ...... 45 Admission to Theatre Major ...... 46 Admission to Teacher Preparation Program ...... 46 Admission to Nursing Program ...... 46 Non-Degree Seeking Students ...... 47 Transient Student ...... 47 Special/Non-Degree Student (For Credit) ...... 47 Auditor ...... 47 Other/Optional Study Opportunities ...... 47 Transient Study ...... 47 Cross Registration (with Berry College) ...... 47 Study Abroad ...... 47 Chapter 6 – Academic Policies ...... 49 Registration ...... 49 Academic Advising ...... 49 Schedule Load and Changes (Drop/Add) ...... 49 Student Classification ...... 49 Withdrawal from Shorter ...... 49 Grades Credit and Quality Points ...... 50 Grade Point Average ...... 50 Non-Credit Grades ...... 50 Pass/Fail Option ...... 50 Transcript and Enrollment Verification Requests ...... 51 Appeal of Grades ...... 51 Academic Renewal ...... 51 Special Study (Independent Study, Tutorial, Internships/Field Work) ...... 52 Class Attendance ...... 52 Semester Examinations ...... 52 Other Requirements (outside of courses) ...... 53 Assessment Testing and Surveying ...... 53 Convocation Attendance ...... 53 Academic Progress Regulations ...... 53 Dean’s List...... 53 Academic Warning ...... 53 Academic Probation ...... 53 Academic Suspension ...... 54 Disciplinary Suspension ...... 54 Graduation Requirements (Credit Hour and Grade Standards) ...... 54 Minimum Residence Requirement ...... 56 Proficiency in Written Communication ...... 56 Declaration of Major ...... 56 Special Degree Requirements for Music Majors (Recital Attendance) ...... 57 Graduation with Honors ...... 57 Posthumous Degrees ...... 58 Chapter 7 – Student Financial Aid ...... 59 Tuition and Fees ...... 59

Other Charges (Vehicle Registration, Graduation Fee, Applied Music Fee etc) ...... 60 Room and Board Charges ...... 60 Financial Aid ...... 61 State Aid ...... 63 Federal Aid ...... 63 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ...... 64 Chapter 8 – Special Programs Teacher Preparation Program ...... 67 Nursing Program ...... 70 Chapter 9 – Schools Degrees and Majors ...... 76 Bachelor of Arts (BA) BA Communication ...... 80 BA English ...... 81 BA Health Science & Counseling ...... 82 BA History and Political Science ...... 83 BA International Studies ...... 84 BA Liberal Arts ...... 85 BA Music ...... 86 BA Psychology ...... 87 BA Religion and Philosophy ...... 88 BA Sociology ...... 89 BA Spanish ...... 90 BA Theatre ...... 91 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) BBA. Accounting ...... 92 BBA. Accounting: CPA Track ...... 93 BBA. Business Administration ...... 94 BBA. Management Information Systems ...... 95 BBA. Sports Management ...... 96 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) BFA. Art ...... 97 BFA Musical Theatre ...... 98 BFA Musical Theatre: Keyboard/Conducting ...... 99 BFA Theatre ...... 100 Bachelor of Music (BM) BM Church Music ...... 101 BM Music Education (P-12) ...... 102 BM Organ...... 103 BM Piano ...... 104 BM Piano Pedagogy ...... 105 BM Voice ...... 106 Bachelor of Science (BS) BS Biology ...... 107 BS Chemistry ...... 108 BS Christian Ministry ...... 109 BS Communication ...... 110-111 BS Computer Information Systems ...... 112 BS Ecology & Field Biology ...... 113 BS Economics ...... 114

BS General Studies ...... 115 BS History and Political Science ...... 116 BS Mathematics ...... 117 BS Mathematics Education ...... 118 BS Psychology ...... 119 BS Religious Studies ...... 120 BS Sociology ...... 121 BS Nursing ...... 122 Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) BSE Early Childhood Education (P-5) ...... 123 BSE Middle Grades Education (4-8) ...... 124-125 Secondary Certifications ...... 126 Minors ...... 128

PART II – ONLINE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Chapter 10 – Overview of Online Programs ...... 131 Online Programs Calendar ...... 132 Introduction to Online Programs ...... 133 Admissions into Online Programs ...... 134 Undergraduate ...... 134 Graduate ...... 137 Registration ...... 138 Academic Advising ...... 138 Length of Online Program ...... 138 Withdrawal ...... 138 Academic Progress ...... 139 Undergraduate ...... 139 Graduate ...... 140 Graduation Requirements ...... 140 Tuition and Fees ...... 142 Chapter 11 – Online Degree Programs and Majors Associate of Science (AS) ...... 144 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) ...... 145 Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management (Degree Completion) ...... 146 Master of Accountancy (M.Acc) ...... 147

PART III – COLLEGE OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (CAPP) Chapter 12 – Introduction to College of Adult and Professional Programs ...... 149 Chapter 13 – CAPP Academic Affairs ...... 149 Provost ...... 149 Registrar ...... 149 Chapter 14 – CAPP Student Affairs ...... 150 Career Services ...... 150 Disability Services...... 150 Chapter 15 – CAPP Policies and Procedures applying to both Undergraduate and Graduate Students ...... 151 Academic Advising ...... 151 Course Registration ...... 151 Leave of Absence ...... 152

Course Drop ...... 152 Withdrawal from the University ...... 152 Readmission ...... 153 Grades and Transcripts ...... 153 Academic Integrity ...... 154 Alcohol & Drug Abuse ...... 156 Sexual Harassment ...... 156 Class Representative Responsibilities ...... 157 Attendance and Learning Teams ...... 158 Chapter 16 – CAPP Graduation ...... 161 Chapter 17 – CAPP Financial Obligations and Financial Aid ...... 163 Documented Learning Fees ...... 163 Refund Policy ...... 163 State Aid ...... 163 Federal Aid ...... 164 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ...... 164 Chapter 18 – CAPP Undergraduate Programs ...... 166 General Education Requirements ...... 166 Academic Renewal ...... 166 Concurrent Course Enrollment ...... 167 Academic Status (Probation, Suspension, Administrative Stops)...... 167 Other Forms of Credit (Transfer, Transient, Examination, Documented Learning) ...... 167 Chapter 19 – CAPP Graduate Programs ...... 170 Admission Categories ...... 170 Academic Status and Progress ...... 170 Transfer Credit ...... 171 Concurrent Course Enrollment ...... 171 Chapter 20 – CAPP Degrees and Majors Associate of Science (AS) *through December 17, 2010 ...... 172 Associate of Science (AS) *active for new cohorts beginning January 1, 2011 ...... 176 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) ...... 179 Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) ...... 181 Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)...... 184 Bachelor of Science (BS) ...... 187 Master of Business Administration (MBA) ...... 189 Master of Arts (MA) ...... 192 Master of Education (M.Ed) ...... 195

PART IV – COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & INDEX Chapter 21 – Course Descriptions...... 199 Integrative Studies Courses ...... 200 Course Numbering System/Abbreviations ...... 201 Traditional ...... 201 CAPP ...... 252 Chapter 22 – Index ...... 275

ACCREDITATION

Shorter University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Shorter University. The music programs at Shorter University are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Teacher education programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Shorter University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, physical handicap, or sex in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs. The University provides eligible students or parents with the opportunity to review the student’s educational records, to seek corrections of information contained therein, and to limit disclosure of those records. The registration of a student signifies the assumption of definitive obligations between that student and the University. It is an agreement on the student’s part and that of his parents to fulfill the terms of the contract for the semester, and indicates acceptance of financial and general regulations of the current catalog. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Shorter University reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in the Catalog concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, calendar, or other matters. Students enrolled at the University agree to comply with the University’s rules and regulations and to accommodate to any changes necessary.

STATEMENT OF FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

The University respects the rights and privacy Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Health Services, of its students and their families. The following is and the Registrar. designated “Directory Information” which may The privacy of student records may be broken be disclosed upon justifiable request without the at a time of emergency defined in terms of the student’s written permission: following considerations: Name; birthdate 1. the seriousness of the threat to health or School address; home address safety School e-mail address 2. the need for access to the records in meeting the emergency Campus box number 3. whether the person requesting the records Telephone number (local) is in a position to deal with the Parents’ names emergency. Enrollment status; dates of enrollment 4. the extent to which time is of the essence Degrees and awards earned; date of degree or in dealing with the emergency. award conferment Student academic records are open to school Athletic information officials, members of the faculty, and staff who have a legitimate need to know their contents. Students have the right to withhold the release of Directory Information. To do so, a student Official copies of an academic record will not must complete a Student Waiver of FERPA be released if the student has financial obligations Rights Form, available from the Office of the to the school which have not been met. Registrar. It should be noted that if a student asks The records of parents’ financial status will for Directory Information to be withheld, it will not be released. be withheld from a variety of sources, including The University will not release the educational you - the student, friends, relatives, prospective records of deceased students without the written employers, honor societies, and the news media. authorization of the executor/executrix of the Each student is advised to carefully consider the deceased student’s estate or next of kin, if an consequences of a decision to withhold Directory executor/executrix has not been appointed. Information. The full text of the “Release of Student All students have records in one or more of Information Policy” is available in the Registrar’s the following offices: Business, Campus Security, Office.

SHORTER UNIVERSITY STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

MISSION OF SHORTER UNIVERSITY

EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES

Shorter University provides a curriculum and an educational environment that: I. Effectively immerses students in the historical, scientific, and cultural bases for contemporary civilization by combining intellectual discovery with critical thinking. II. Engages students in a discussion of the values that bind together our society in general and the Christian community in particular. III. Ensures that students reach the levels of skill in written and oral communication, mathematics, technology, and information literacy necessary to take full advantage of University coursework and that they continue to exercise and enlarge these skills. IV. Persuades students of the value of integrating knowledge and forming relationships among courses and between acquired knowledge and new ideas. V. Promotes in students the habit of acting on their responsibilities as members of our society and of the world community. VI. Promotes in students the habit of enriching their lives through the arts and religion. VII. Promotes in students the habit of maintaining physical, spiritual, and emotional health and wellbeing. VIII. Prepares students for careers or further education.

SHORTER HISTORY

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian 1877 – Name changes to Shorter Female College in honor university committed to excellence in education. On its of the generous contributions of Alfred and Martha Shorter hilltop campus in Rome, the Georgia Baptist Institution Early 1900s – “The Chimes” literary magazine is established offers a welcoming, nurturing environment where students 1910 – College moves from downtown Rome to its current are educated for life and career. Hallmarks of the Shorter site experience include: 1910s – Shorter’s Alma Mater is written, and the Periscope • Superior Academic Programs student newspaper is created • A Caring Christian Atmosphere 1920s – Shorter becomes home to the nation’s first indoor • Individualized Attention swimming pool, which still exists in the Fitton Student Union; the Argo student yearbook is established; and the • Opportunities for Service and Leadership college is first accredited by the Southern Association of • An Outstanding Program of Intercollegiate Colleges and Schools Athletics 1930s – Shorter’s music programs are accredited by the • A Comprehensive Study-Abroad Program National Association of Schools of Music, the first school in • Academic, Talent and Need-Based Financial Aid Georgia to be so honored Since 2002, U.S. News & World Report has ranked 1950s – Male students are first admitted Shorter among the South’s top comprehensive colleges that 1954 – Shorter College approved by the Georgia State focus on bachelor’s degrees. In 2005, Shorter was included Department of Education to train teachers for the first time as a “Best Southeastern College” in the 1958 – Shorter College begins its affiliation with the Princeton Review. Georgia Baptist Convention In addition to its traditional programs, Shorter also 1973 – Shorter celebrates its Centennial offers classes for working adults at sites in Rome, North 1990s – Shorter begins offering international programs as Atlanta, Gwinnett, and Riverdale. Students in this program well as professional studies programs in the Atlanta area; the work toward degrees at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Hugh Davis Center for Ministry Education is established Master’s level. 2006 – Dr. Harold E. Newman, longtime provost at the college, is named Shorter’s 18th president Interesting Dates from Shorter History 2010 – Shorter transitions to university status. 1873 – The Cherokee Baptist Female College (a forerunner of Shorter University) is founded by Luther Rice Gwaltney For a more in-depth look at Shorter’s history, see On the Hill by Dr. Robert G. Gardner, published in 1973.

THE PRESIDENTS OF SHORTER UNIVERSITY

1873 Luther Rice Gwaltney 1948-1953 Charles W. Burts 1873-1875 Alexander S. Townes 1953-1958 George A. Christenberry 1876-1882 Rollin D. Mallary 1958-1982 Randall H. Minor 1882-1891 Luther Rice Gwaltney 1982-1986 George L. Balentine 1891-1898 Archibald J. Battle 1986-1987 Austin Moses (Acting President) 1898-1910 Thomas J. Simmons 1987-1992 James D. Jordan 1910-1922 Azor Van Hoose 1992-1993 Austin Moses (Acting President) 1922-1925 Daniel J. Blocker 1993-2000 Larry L. McSwain 1925-1933 William D. Furry 2000-2004 Ed Schrader 1933 Clarence Wilcox 2004-Present Harold E. Newman 1933-1948 Paul M. Cousins

SHORTER UNIVERSITY: COMMITTED TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Global citizenship is the responsibility to they can take advantage of the vast international study participate publicly in the life of the global community opportunities that are available throughout their in order to make the world a better place. university careers. Some students choose to major or The entire educational experience at Shorter minor in International Studies, a cross-disciplinary University is established upon the premise that every major that allows a student to focus upon a particular student should take seriously the opportunities and area of the world and to study for at least a semester in obligations of global citizenship. For this reason, that location. All students have the opportunity to students engage the world from the very first moment participate in a myriad of study abroad opportunities that they set foot on the university’s campus. The on every continent of the world. They can choose to university’s curriculum on both the core and major do an independent program or to travel with Shorter levels introduces students to the diversity of cultures University faculty and other students on summer that make up the global community. Faculty offer programs. Faculty advisors and the Office of courses that focus upon global issues related to International Programs work closely together to make politics, ethics, history, religion, the sciences, literature, sure that a student can take full advantage of these communication arts, sociology, and a whole range of short-term and semester-long experiences. other disciplines. Significant numbers of international students and INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS faculty members from Africa, Asia, Europe, and South In the last two years, the number of students and Central America study and teach at Shorter studying at Shorter under the F-1 student visa has University and become conversation partners in increased by 33%; international students currently expanding the global perspectives of American make up 5% of the full-time traditional student body. students. More are expected as a result of the programs The University supports an extensive array of mentioned above. As they pursue their interests in programs that are designed to instill the values of sports or music, and their major degree programs in respect and tolerance for differences and to encourage business, computer information systems, biology, students toward lifelong commitments to solving communication, mathematics, or psychology, they find global problems. Ongoing programs include the themselves asking and answering many questions in Model United Nations Program, the Global conversations with fellow students. In a recent focus Perspectives Forum, an International Film Series, and group, the international students commented that their a host of activities during International Education fellow students had been very helpful as well as Week. interested in other cultures. They also noted that the Shorter University students are encouraged to small-university environment helped them to adjust bring a passport with them as they enter school so that and thrive. 12

This major is designed to allow for considerable flexibility so that students may pursue a more specific career course in a second major or minor area. This flexibility can enhance the marketability of a graduate who, for example, has both an international studies major and a major in Art, English, French, History and Political Science, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Public Relations, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology, or Spanish. The student may also minor in a much larger variety of disciplines. Unlike most other majors, the international studies major draws from across the full university curriculum, offering students the opportunity to study in a variety of disciplines. The major is organized around five thematic concentrations: Culture and Arts, Global Environments, History and Governmental INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJOR/ MINOR Structures, Worldviews and Belief Systems, and a The International Studies major at Shorter Regional Concentration (Study Abroad component). University is designed to prepare students for Students must also complete two introductory courses international careers and for the global challenges of in the major. life in the twenty-first century. As the globe shrinks and cultures collide, the demand for world citizens INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS who can move between nations and across cultures Shorter University develops global citizens by will increase. These world citizens must possess a promoting intercultural understanding and knowledge base that will enable them to understand encouraging students to study and live abroad. the histories and cultures of various regions of the Students may study abroad for an academic year, a world. But more importantly, these citizens must have semester, or a few weeks in the summer, immersing an appreciation for cultural differences and an ability themselves in the culture and interacting with the local to understand such differences in order to create a population. Shorter University has partnerships with better world and to live satisfying and fulfilling lives. over 125 universities in approximately 50 countries. Most programs are taught in English, while others offer courses in the host language. The Office of International Programs can help students select a program best suited to their interests and needs.

PARTNERS ASIALEARN truly offers something for any student with a global Shorter is an affiliate of this educational organization interest. with locations in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. The AsiaLearn CONSORTIUM FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION programs provide a true cultural learning experience Shorter is a member of this association of U.S. with a wide variety of disciplines available to students. colleges and universities which offers summer Students may study for a semester or summer, and language programs in Beijing or Changsha, China, or AsiaLearn coordinates the travel, housing, in Amman, Jordan. Chinese and Arabic are among the transportation, enrollment, and other processes for most in-demand languages today, and these programs students. Programs typically include organized offer intensive language study ranging from four to ten excursions to cultural and historical sites. These full weeks. These programs include excursions to historic immersion programs will enable students to and cultural sites and are geared toward beginning understand and appreciate the Asian culture and its language students. people. EUROLEARN AUSTRALEARN Shorter University is affiliated with this organization AustraLearn, represents approximately 40 universities that offers programs in England, Ireland, Italy, throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. While Netherlands, Scotland, and Wales. Students may study these are English-speaking countries, each offers a for a semester or summer, and EuroLearn coordinates unique cultural experience for students. AustraLearn the travel, housing, transportation, enrollment, and assists students in matching the best university for other processes for students. A broad range of their needs, and they facilitate the application, disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences are offered transportation, enrollment, and transfer of credit to students. The EuroScholars Research Abroad processes. AustraLearn offers a broad array of program is also available for high-achieving disciplines in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as a undergraduate students interested in gaining research multitude of internship opportunities. experience in their field of study.

CENTER FOR CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES This agreement enables students to study at CCCS Shorter University is affiliated with this organization in sites in Seville and Alicante, Spain, as well as Cordoba, the beautiful Provence region of southern France. Argentina, during the fall, spring and summer terms. A IAU offers institutions of liberal arts and sciences in wide variety of liberal arts, language, and culture Avignon and in Aix-en-Provence, as well as its own courses are taught in Spanish for the beginning, Marchutz School of Art in Aix-en-Provence. Students intermediate, or advanced Spanish speaker. Students may attend during the fall, spring, or summer are housed either with a local family or in a dormitory. semesters. Students are required to study the French This arrangement allows for full immersion in the language while at IAU. Housing will be provided with Spanish language. Integrated programs in local a local French family, enabling students to fully enjoy universities are also available. Generally, the CCCS the traditional French culture. programs include excursions to sites of cultural or historical importance. REGENT’S AMERICAN COLLEGE LONDON Regent’s American College in London, England, is COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL Shorter’s oldest and most popular international EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE partner. Students may enroll at Regent’s College for Shorter’s newest partnership is with CIEE, an fall, spring, or summer terms, taking a wide range of international education organization whose mission is liberal arts courses and internships. Set on nearly 500 to increase international understanding and trust. To acres of glorious Regent’s Park, the College was that end, CIEE offers 118 programs in 40 host completed in 1913. The immediate surroundings countries worldwide. Its diversity of disciplines include lakes, Regent’s Canal, the London Zoo, and includes liberal arts and humanities, business, sciences some of the finest Georgian architecture in Britain. and public health, language and culture, architecture The vast resources of London can be found only and design, studio arts and film, legal studies, fifteen minutes away by subway train from this internships, service-learning, and many more. CIEE peaceful park atmosphere.

SALZBURG COLLEGE ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAMS Students may spend one or two semesters of study in THE AMERICAS PROGRAM Salzburg, Austria, studying a variety of liberal arts and Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this four-week study visual/performing arts. Salzburg College is particularly program takes place in Central or South America and suited for students wanting to further their study of focuses on Spanish language and culture. Past the German language and desiring to live with a host locations have included Mexico, Ecuador, and the family. Located in the heart of the Old City, the Galapagos Islands. The program occurs in May/June college occupies a 16th century townhouse. The close and offers 12 hours of credit through travel, class vicinity of public, education and cultural institutions work, and assigned projects. Classes are held in the allows for easy integration of classroom study and spring semester prior to the program, and coursework onsite experience. Students can also take advantage of is submitted in the summer following the program. travel opportunities across Europe. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included. STUDY ABROAD ITALY Shorter is an affiliate of this consortium of Italian THE ASIA PROGRAM schools located in Florence, Milan, Rome, and Sicily. Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this four-week study SAI offers a wide variety of disciplines in the liberal program usually visits China and other southeast Asia arts and sciences, languages, design arts, and culinary countries during May/June. Past locations have arts, so there are numerous choices for students with included Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, an interest in Italian history and culture. SAI Vietnam, Hong Kong, Russia, and the Philippines. coordinates the student’s travel, enrollment, housing, Students earn 12 credit hours through travel, study, and application process and also provides a number of and classroom experiences. Classes are held in the weekend excursions. Students may study during fall, spring semester prior to the program, and coursework spring, or summer at any of the SAI institutions. is submitted in the summer after the program concludes. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included. THE EUROPE PROGRAM Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this is a four-week study program in Europe that occurs in May/June. The program usually visits England and another European country. Past locations have included Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy, Sweden, and Russia. Students earn 12 credit hours through travel, study, and classroom experiences. Classes are held in the spring semester prior to the program, and coursework is submitted in the summer following the program. The costs of all required activities and most meals are included.

INDEPENDENT STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Some students may wish to study in universities with which Shorter has no formal affiliation. The Office of International Studies will assist students in finding the best program to meet their needs. Recently, Shorter students have studied at Universite Montpellier, Montpellier, France; Universidad de la Frontera, Temuco, Chile; University of Oxford, Oxford, England; Universidad de Veritas, San Jose, Costa Rica; and University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.

THE MIDEAST PROGRAM program, and coursework is submitted in the summer Led by Shorter faculty and staff, this is a four-week after the program concludes. The costs of all required study program that occurs during May/June and visits activities and most meals are included. locations in the Middle East of religious and historical CONTACT significance. Past locations have included Israel and For more information about studying abroad, costs, Palestine. The program offers 12 hours of credit academic requirements, etc., please contact the Office through travel, class work, and assigned projects. of International Programs at 706-233-7409 or visit ST- Classes are held in the spring semester prior to the 213.

16 EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT & HONORS PROGRAMS

HONORS PROGRAM: THE ACADEMY OF ARISTAEUS ENDOWED LECTURESHIPS The Academy of Aristaeus is the Shorter University Honors The Whitworth-Muldrow Lectureship is a memorial to Program which provides enriched academic experiences for Sara Whitworth, 1969 alumna of Shorter University and extremely able and highly motivated students. The program Frances Muldrow, Professor of Languages, 1966-69. spans all four years of these students’ careers. It includes Originally established in 1970 as a scholarship in foreign interdisciplinary seminars, advanced work in subject areas, languages, the fund was converted to a lectureship in 1984. and directed research opportunities. It is flexible, providing The theme of the lectures has not been specifically these students with learning opportunities not generally designated, but the intent is that they will be particularly available to undergraduates as preparation for graduate or appropriate to the Christian liberal arts institution. The professional school or for their careers. inaugural lecture was given in April, 1985 by Dr. Gordon Kingsley, President and Professor of Religion and The Greek son of Apollo, Aristaeus, was chosen to give this Literature, William Jewell College. program its name because he is remembered in myth and legend as one whose curiosity knew no bounds. He was interested in matters human as well as divine, and with The Lewis Lipps Ecology Lectureship was established in practical as well as theoretical problems. These qualities honor of Dr. Emma Lewis Lipps, Distinguished Professor define superior scholarship for the Shorter University of Biology and Earth Science, who taught at Shorter from Honors Program. 1944 to 1989. The lectureship focuses on ecological issues of contemporary concern. The inaugural lecture was given For further information, contact Dr. Terry R. Morris, November 14, 1991, by Dr. Hal R. DeSelm, Professor of Director, Honors Program ([email protected]) or Dr. Botany/Ecology, Retired, University of Tennessee, Kathi Vosevich, Assistant Director, Honors Program Knoxville, Dr. Lipps’ dissertation advisor. ([email protected]). were established in memory of The DeLamotte Lectures Araminta Harper DeLamotte, a 1942 graduate of Shorter PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in literature and was named “Most Versatile” senior. She was the wife of The Shorter University Preparatory Department in the Arts Roy C. DeLamotte. The purpose of the lectures is to focus offers lessons in piano, voice, strings, art, and ballet. on pluralism in religion and the promotion of harmony Lessons are offered for students of all ages and levels in a within the diversity of religious life. The lectures will be variety of settings including classes, group lessons, and presented every other year. The inaugural lecture series was private instruction. These lessons do not carry University presented March 4-5, 1996, by Dr. Harvey Cox, Victor S. credit. For further information, contact Mrs. Sandra Thomas Professor of Divinity at Harvard University, and Yeargan, Coordinator, Preparatory Department. well-known author of The Secular City and many other works.

17 LEARNING FACILITIES AND OFFICES

SHEFFIELD THOMPSON BUILDING, named for Mrs. THE FITTON STUDENT UNION, named in honor of Evelyn Sheffield Thompson, an alumna, provides space for Mrs. Claire Jackson Fitton, University alumna and administrative offices, classrooms, and faculty offices. This benefactor, is the center of student development on building forms the third side of a formal setting with Rome campus. The Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean Hall on the west and the Fine Arts Building on the east. The of Students, Student Activities, Health Center, Campus Bailor Suite, honoring Mrs. Jane Galt Bailor of the Class of Ministries, Residence Life, Judicial Affairs, Campus Safety, 1915, occupies part of the second floor. It houses and Student Support Services are housed in this facility. The classrooms and faculty offices. building is also home to the Hawk’s Nest Café (featuring Starbucks™ products), a game room, the campus ALICE ALLGOOD COOPER FINE ARTS BUILDING bookstore, and the Post Office. The original swimming and RANDALL H. MINOR FINE ARTS BUILDING, pool, a gift from the alumni, has been incorporated into the which are connected and form a unique fine arts complex, Fitton Student Union. provide up-to-date facilities for the School of the Arts and the Department of Communication Arts. The Cooper Fine THE EUBANKS WELCOME CENTER was completed in Arts Building, named as a memorial to Mrs. J. P. Cooper, 1999 with the help of a bequest from the estate of Dr. J. contains classrooms; music faculty offices; a drawing and Robert Eubanks. It provides a location at the entrance to painting studio; Brookes Chapel, the meeting place for the campus proper for the Office of Institutional convocations, concerts, and lectures; and the Eubanks Advancement and Alumni Affairs, and houses a portion of Reception Room. The Randall H. Minor Fine Arts Building, the Shorter Museum and Archives, along with Dr. Eubanks’ completed in April of 1980, is named in honor of Shorter’s trophy collection. former president. The facility includes classrooms, music practice rooms, a choral rehearsal room, a recital hall, THE WINTHROP-KING CENTRE is a 54,000 square faculty offices, photography lab, a theatre, a radio studio, foot building which houses classrooms, offices for coaches, and the Arnold Art Gallery which houses the University’s the J. Robert Eubanks Basketball Arena, a dance and permanent art collection and is the location of several art aerobics studio, two racquetball courts, a weight training shows annually. room, athletic and physical education locker rooms, and an indoor jogging track. It was named for Ada Belle Patrick ALUMNI HALL houses the educational materials center, Winthrop-King, student leader and athlete, loyal alumna language lab, and faculty offices on the first floor. The from the Class of 1922, and generous benefactor. second and third floors provide student housing. THE ROBERT H. LEDBETTER BASEBALL HIGH ACRES, formerly the George B. Smith estate, is a COMPLEX was dedicated in the spring of 2000. In beautiful Georgian home, with seven acres adjoining the addition to the playing field, the complex includes press campus. The facility houses the Office of Admissions. boxes and dugouts. A gift from Robert H. Ledbetter, Sr. made this construction possible. ROME HALL was named in honor of the citizens of Rome in appreciation of their generous support of the University. BEN BRADLEY FIELD It contains classrooms, science laboratories, offices of The Ben Bradley on-campus practice field is located behind faculty members, lounges, University museum and archives, the University’s Robert H. Ledbetter Baseball Complex and and the Robert T. Connor Animal Collection. Rome, Van near the Bass Village student residences. The practice field Hoose, and Alumni halls are joined by a large lobby and sun is a lighted facility with artificial turf. A regulation-size field deck. suitable for football and soccer field, the field serves as a practice facility for the university’s varsity and junior varsity SPRING HILL contains studio facilities for painting, football teams, men’s and women’s soccer teams, and the ceramics, and sculpture. The brick structure, contiguous to Shorter marching band; it is also be available for intramural the main University campus, was purchased by the activities. Funding was provided by the Benjamin F. Brady University in 1999. Charitable Foundation, and the field is named in honor of Mr. Brady, a philanthropist who supported religious causes, THE LIVINGSTON LIBRARY, a gift of the Roy including those in the area of higher education. Livingston family, was dedicated in 1976 as a memorial to Mr. Livingston. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Livingston and of THE SCHOOL OF NURSING is located inside the Coosa their daughter, Mrs. Keller, are displayed in the Livingston Medical Group Building at 20 Riverbend Drive. The site Room. houses offices of the Nursing School faculty and administrative staff, as well as classrooms and clinical education facilities.

18 LABORATORY FACILITIES The University’s laboratories and their associated facilities are designed to encourage individual work in the natural sciences, computers, and educational materials and methods. Audio-visual equipment and materials are used where appropriate. Individual study and experimentation is possible in the chemistry, biology, geology, botany, and physics laboratories.

LIBRARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES The Shorter University library is maintained to support Shorter University’s educational mission. The library provides the University community with a means to meet its various information needs for lifelong learning and living by being a pedagogical unit and an intellectual asset of the University. The library provides access to a sufficient range of resources and services in support of the school’s curriculum and augments the student’s classroom experiences with independent learning. By providing these resources and services, the library attempts to develop the students’ understanding of how recorded knowledge is organized and structured so that they become self-directed, information literate, lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition. Access to the collection and to information is facilitated by the online Catalog and electronic indexes to periodicals and newspapers. The library belongs to OCLC, Peachnet, GPALS and GALILEO, which provide access to remote databases, the Internet, and interlibrary loan sources. The circulation system provides immediate information on the availability of resources. The well-qualified staff gladly assists students in their use of the collection.

19 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

The Provost of the University is the chief academic officer students seeking assistance in core curriculum classes. of the University. Under his direction, a number of offices Students who have earned top competitive academic work to facilitate student learning and complement the scholarships serve as peer tutors. Other peer tutors are work of the faculty in classrooms, laboratories, practice selected by department chairs and are outstanding students rooms, and the Library. These professionals work closely in their fields of study. Also, the Tutoring Center conducts with the faculty and staff of the University to provide workshops periodically on topics such as time management students with every opportunity to accomplish their and study skills. educational goals. Students can also receive help with writing through individual tutoring in the Writing Center. Writing tutors OFFICE OF THE PROVOST assist with all stages of the writing process for any class, not just English. The Provost and his staff manage the academic life of the University. He works closely with Deans, Department In addition, SES offers academic programs for students Chairs, and faculty committees to ensure the very highest who are on Conditional Admission, Academic Probation, or quality of course offerings and instructors. His office is Academic Warning status. These programs are designed to responsible for academic ceremonies, such as Convocation, help students identify and integrate strategies to improve Celebrate Shorter, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The their grades and enhance their academic success. Provost’s Office also publishes the Dean’s List at the The Office of Student Engagement and Success is located conclusion of each semester. on the second floor of the Sheffield-Thompson building in the Bailor Suite. INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH The Office of Institutional Planning and Research collects LEARNING COMMUNITIES and analyzes data, reporting the results for both internal and The Learning Community (LC) Experience at Shorter external consumers. Her office manages many of the University allows first year students to explore an area of surveys given at various times throughout the year, in personal interest while completing part of Shorter’s core addition to overseeing the assessment and quality classes. Tied together with common themes and integrated improvement process for the University. coursework, LCs build connections – between a freshman and his/her classmates, professors and Shorter University, as well as between his/her interests and a class schedule. REGISTRAR LCs at Shorter include three classes during fall semester and The Office of the Registrar maintains academic records for a continuation course in spring semester. Three professors students who enroll at Shorter, and the Office is responsible and a peer mentor work together to ease a student’s for registration, transcripts, enrollment verification, and transition to University coursework. An LC is the best way diplomas. Students wishing to enroll as transients at another to see how courses are interconnected right from the start. institution or cross-register at Berry College must do so First year students are able to register for an LC during through the Registrar. Summit (a.k.a. Shorter’s summer orientation). For more information about Learning Communities at STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND SUCCESS Shorter, contact Mrs. Tracy Batchelor at (706) 233-7340 or [email protected]. LC courses, theme details and Academic advising and academic support services are service learning projects are available at housed in The Office of Student Engagement and Success. New students begin their academic career at SUMMIT, and www.shorter.edu/academics/learning_communities.htm. academic advising is an important part of that experience. Freshman advisors are specially selected and trained to STUDENT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS assist freshmen in the exploration of academic and career areas, and the freshman advising relationship is continued Many academic areas increase their faculty-student for the remainder of the freshman year. At the end of the interaction through organizations related to their area. Each freshman year, students are placed with an appropriate group is open to any student interested in increasing major professor for their chosen field of study. Transition understanding and personal and professional development to this new advisor is made in the summer between the within his/her anticipated field. Such organizations include: freshman and sophomore years. • Allied Health Club Academic support is available to all students through the peer tutoring and writing centers. The Tutoring Center • American Chemical Society offers peer tutoring and coordinates study groups for • Art Students’ League

20 • Eta Pi Sigma (history) • The Shorter University Theatre mounts at least four productions per year, including traditional dramas, • Georgia Music Teachers Association Student Chapter musicals and operas. Any student may audition. • Music Educators National Conference Student Chapter HONOR SOCIETIES • Phi Chi Theta (business) Groups which recognize excellence and foster achievement, • Recreation Society whether in general academics or in a professional field, include: • Shorter Players (speech and drama) • Alpha Chi, National College Honor Society. The • Speech Communications Association Student Chapter Shorter University chapter, Georgia Theta, was founded in the spring of 1991. Juniors and seniors of • Student Georgia Association of Educators good character who rank in the upper tenth of their Two organizations in music induct qualified members classed are inducted annually. following successful completion of a new member period: • Beta Beta Beta, Kappa Alpha Chapter, is a national Mu Phi Epsilon, an international professional sorority for honor society for biologists, open to superior students the advancement of music; and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national professional fraternity, which promotes the cause of biology and allied sciences. of music and fosters friendship among those with an • Lambda Pi Eta, Mu Chi Chapter, is the international interest in music. communication honors society open to outstanding communication majors and minors. FINE ARTS PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS • Pi Kappa Lambda, Epsilon Beta Chapter, is a national music honor society whose new members are selected Performing organizations in the fine arts are prominent in each spring by members on the music faculty from the Shorter life. top 20 percent of graduating seniors. • The Shorter Chorale is a select 50-voice ensemble • Pi Gamma Mu, Georgia Epsilon Chapter, the serving as the University’s touring choir. The group international social science honorary society, has performs secular and sacred music from all style superior students in the areas of social sciences and periods, and has frequently traveled internationally. business as its elected membership. • Sigma Tau Delta, Beta Psi Chapter, is the national honor society for English majors. Members are selected by the English department on the basis of grade-point average and recommendation of faculty. • Theta Alpha Kappa, Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, is the honor society for religious studies and theology. To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least 12 hours in religion with a minimum 3.5 GPA in those courses, and have at least a cumulative GPA and standing in the upper 35 percent of the class. • Sigma Beta Delta, Shorter University Chapter, is the • The Shorter Mixed Chorus, performing sacred and honor society for business, management and secular music from all historical periods, is open to administration. Members are business students who all students seriously interested in choral singing. rank in the top 20% of the junior or senior class. • The Shorter University Pep Band joined the ranks of • Alpha Psi Omega, Shorter University Chapter, is the ensembles in 2007-2008. Open to all students, the honor society for theatre students. Recently Band performs at athletic events throughout the year. reactivated at Shorter, the national organization is one • The Northwest Georgia Winds perform full band of the largest in the country and sponsors clubs at concerts in spring and fall and provide music for a both the high school and collegiate level. variety of civic and public service functions. Alpha Chi, Pi Kappa Lambda, Pi Gamma Mu, Sigma Tau Members include University music and non-music Delta, Theta Alpha Kappa, Sigma Beta Delta, and Alpha Psi majors and community musicians. Omega are members of the Association of College Honor Societies.

21 PUBLICATIONS Students are encouraged to become involved in the activities of writing, editing, photography, layout and other opportunities provided by working on the staffs of:

• Argo, the University yearbook

• The Chimes, a literary magazine published

annually • The Periscope, the bimonthly University newspaper founded in 1919

22 STUDENT AFFAIRS: TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

The Student Affairs professionals on campus provide STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES opportunities and programs for the development of personal values, effective interpersonal relationships, Student Support Services at Shorter University functions to community and social responsibility, and positive health and coordinate and provide supportive services to students so wellness habits among students. They offer personal and that they may be better equipped for success during their career counseling to individuals and groups. In cooperation tenure at Shorter University. Support services include with the faculty, they help students gain the skills to make personal counseling, disability services, and career the most of their university experience and to plan for a development services. The office is located on the Rome future career. All Shorter University regulations concerning campus in the Fitton Student Union. student life out of class can be found in the Student Handbook, The Pinnacle, revised annually, a publication of Counseling Services the Office of Student Activities. Short-term individual counseling services are offered by a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to assist enrolled ORIENTATION students in overcoming personal and academic difficulties. Currently, Shorter University’s Director of Student Support New students begin their academic career at SUMMIT. This Services is an LPC who provides counseling to students on one-day campus experience is held several times during the a part-time basis. Counseling appointments are available summer to accommodate approximately 70 incoming throughout the business week (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; freshmen at each session. Before meeting their advisors, Monday-Friday). Shorter University Counseling Services is who are specially selected and trained to assist freshmen in not a substitute for psychiatric or medical intervention, the exploration of academic and career areas, students are though these may be recommended as adjuncts to, or in lieu introduced to the campus and evaluated for foreign of, counseling. Referrals to community professionals will be language and computer placement. Students are placed in made for long-term counseling issues. English and Mathematics based on test scores and high school record. The freshman advising relationship is continued for the remainder of the freshman year, at which Career Development Services time the Advising Coordinator uses freshman advisors’ The Career Development Resource Office, located in the recommendations to place these students with an suite with Student Support Services, provides material and appropriate major professor for their chosen field of study. on-line resources, as well as one-on-one assistance for Transition to this new advisor is made in the summer Shorter students and alumni. The Career Development between the freshman and sophomore years. Coordinator works with students in choosing majors and A similar summer program has been developed for new minors, exploring career options, finding part and full-time transfer students. Transfer SUMMIT allows incoming jobs, applying for internships and graduate schools, and students who transfer from another institution to meet with completing necessary documents for such endeavors, such their advisor and to register for classes. as professional résumés and cover letters. This office works with state consortium groups to put on major job fairs Not to be confused with Summit, Soar into Shorter is the during fall and spring terms, brings recruiters to campus, next step in a smooth transition to Shorter University for and holds workshops on job related topics. Jobs postings, as incoming freshmen. Soar into Shorter is made up of Camp well as personal interest assessments and job search aides, Hawk and Campus Orientation Days. Camp Hawk is a great are posted on the Career Center page of the Shorter opportunity for new students to experience an off-campus University website. retreat while Campus Orientation Days provide exciting, informative sessions to learn more about campus services. Disability Services Shorter University strives to provide access to programs and FIRST YEAR AT SHORTER COURSES services to all qualified students with disabilities and is Academic and personal development is begun in the committed to adhering to the guidelines of the freshman year through the First Year at Shorter (FYS), a Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 033-122 Section 504) and three-credit-hour course coordinated by the Vice President the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The for Student Affairs. The topics covered in the course are Student Support Services office is responsible for the intended to guide students in the transition to higher coordination of services to students with disabilities. education and to life at Shorter University. Classes meet for The student is responsible to identify himself/herself one semester. For further descriptions of the FYS course, voluntarily as disabled to the Director of Student Support see the course description section for FYS 1000 presented Services in order to receive services. Upon presentation of in this catalog. acceptable documentation, the Director will then address

23 the needs of each student on an individual basis. Committee’s decision within 48 hours of the Committee’s Documentation of disability is kept confidential. Students meeting. are encouraged to become self-advocates. A student may, at any time, choose to file a formal complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) instead of or in addition to requesting a review by the Director of Disability Accommodations Grievance Procedure Student Support Services and/or the Disability Services If a student with a disability feels that he or she has not Committee. The contact information for OCR is below: received the accommodation(s) he or she is entitled to, the OCR Atlanta Office following information may be helpful: U.S. Department of Education • The ADA requires that accommodations be developed in a give-and-take dialogue process 61 Forsyth St., SW, Suite 19T70 between the institution and the person with a Atlanta, GA 30303-6350 disability. The student might need to meet with the Director of Student Support Services to Voice: 404-562-6350 TDD: 404-331-7236 discuss and explore appropriate, reasonable FAX: 404-562-6455 accommodations more completely. Students may need to meet with their professors, as well. Email: [email protected] • Universities are not required to provide the Website: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/index.html requested or preferred accommodation. They are required to provide reasonable, appropriate, and effective accommodations for disabilities which STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES have been adequately documented and for which The purpose of the Student Health Services is not only to the accommodation has been requested. The provide quality first-aid care for students but also to teach question, therefore, should be asked, “Is the awareness of health habits which may help maintain accommodation that has been offered reasonable wellness, to work with individual students and groups of and effective?” students in long and short-term health plans, and to educate students as consumers of health services. If reasonable accommodations are not implemented in an There is no cost for routine treatment; however, there is a effective or timely manner: nominal fee to see the physician. The cost of prescription medicine, special treatment, or tests ordered by the The student should contact the Director of Student Support physician is the responsibility of Services. The Director works with students with disabilities the student. Student Health and University personnel to resolve disagreements regarding Services will make recommended accommodations. If no resolution is appointments with physicians, obtained, students who believe they have been specialists, or make other discriminated against on the basis of disability may choose referrals as needed. to file a written grievance with the Disability Services Committee. Once the Director of Student Support Services receives such a written request, the Director will call a Focus and Scope of Practice meeting of the Disability Services Committee for such a review and determination. The Director will inform the The primary focus of the student in writing of the Committee’s decision within 48 Student Health Service facility hours of the Committee’s meeting. is to promote the health and wellness of each student. This is accomplished by providing a If the student believes he or she is entitled to variety of services related to accommodations not approved by the Director of Student maintaining good health and Support Services: promoting wellness. Services include, but are not limited to: The student may request in writing to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students for the Disability • The well-equipped clinic provides first-aid Services Committee to review his or her documentation and treatment, a self-care center, health screening by a the request for accommodation for reconsideration. Once medical professional, specified lab screenings and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students treatments (listed below), off-campus referrals, and receives such a written request, a meeting of the Disability medical record keeping. Services Committee will be called for such a review and • CLIA-waived screenings such as Strep A, mono, determination. The Vice President for Student Affairs and Accu-check (blood glucose), cholesterol, HcG Dean of Students will inform the student in writing of the (pregnancy), and urine dipstick are available in the 24 clinic at a nominal cost. Other services include when you are seeking your immunization records for body mass index analysis, heat therapy, and vision graduate school. You should keep a copy of all your and hearing screening. immunizations in a safe place for easy retrieval. • Immunizations for tetanus, influenza and PPD Student Health Services consists of two exam rooms, a screening can be obtained through the clinic when workroom, an office, reception area, file room, equipment the serum is available and are offered at a nominal room, storage room, and a bathroom. There are no cost. Students should receive the meningococcal accommodations available for overnight patients. When a vaccine prior to attending Shorter. A student student is especially ill and unable to care for his or her own should also consider receiving the HEP A and physical needs, it is advised that a parent be called and the HEP B series. The required immunizations to student leaves the campus to go home. We believe that the attend Shorter University are: MMR (2), Polio student is better able to make a full and speedier recovery in series, TD (Tetanus/Diphtheria) within 10 years his or her home environment whenever possible. and PPD/Tuberculosis screening (within 6 The staff for Student Health Services includes: months of entering Shorter University). These MUST be sent prior to registration. • Faculty Physician from FMC's Family Medicine Residency Clinic (part-time) • Physicians from Floyd Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Center conduct clinical • Resident Physician (part-time) rotations one afternoon each week. Most services are free of charge, but immunizations, screenings • Director of Student Health Services (Registered Nurse) and physician visits are available at a nominal cost. • Student Workers • A monthly clinic focusing on men’s and women’s Office hours for fall and spring semesters are Monday- health issues is planned to open in fall 2006. Friday, 8:30-11:30 AM and 1-4 PM unless otherwise posted. Physicians will be associated with Floyd Medical The clinic is closed on weekends. Office hours during the Center’s Family Medicine Residency Center. Fees summer are greatly reduced. The clinic telephone number is for a physician’s visit will be the same as a regular (706) 233-7278; the confidential fax number is (706) 236- clinical visit. Fees for pathology will be posted in 1519. the clinical area. This clinic will be on a different day of the week from the regular weekly clinic. Insurance Information • Consultation with a registered nurse is available The University recommends that each student have during hours of operation. personal health insurance coverage. All F-1 visa • Suture removal, wound dressing changes, international students are required to purchase the school’s residence hall first-aid supplies, over-the-counter health insurance. The international health insurance is a medications and supplies, and equipment loan different policy from the athletic insurance student athletes program such as crutches, humidifiers, and heating are required to buy. Please note that an international student pads are available at no cost. who is also a student-athlete must purchase both policies. Most U.S. students will have coverage through family • An annual immunization clinic is held in the fall insurance policies. For those students who do not have semester. Students are responsible for the cost of health insurance coverage, a low-cost policy is available the vaccinations they receive. Vaccinations can through the University. Information can be secured from include influenza, meningitis, and HEP B. the Business Office. Each student is personally responsible Health resources available include an annual health fair in for medical bills incurred as a result of injury or illness. association with the student Allied Health Club, resources Shorter University is not liable for accidents or injuries on nutrition, exercise, stress management, disease occurring anywhere on the University campus. The prevention and self-care information. Health-related Business Office nor Student Health Services file insurance pamphlets are readily available in the clinic and in the claims. adjacent hallway for the students, faculty and staff. Wellness-education information sheets are made available to CAMPUS SAFETY patients in an effort to inform the patient on the care of his/her particular illness. The primary responsibility of Campus Safety is to provide a As previously stated, many of these services are free of safe and secure environment so that the University charge. However, any off-campus health services or community can achieve its purposes. Campus Safety patrols procedure is the student’s financial responsibility. and monitors the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week when classes are in session. The office supervises To insure confidentiality of health records, a student’s emergency procedures, traffic flow, and crowd control. The written consent is required before releasing information. gatehouse officers monitor vehicles entering the campus. There is a section on the health record form that the The office is also responsible for enforcing regulations, student can sign giving consent. This is especially important registering vehicles, and the distribution of decals. Campus 25 Safety provides an annual uniform crime report and works fraternities, sororities, religious groups, and student closely with local law enforcement officials. publications. A complete, annually updated list of organizations and their functions is published in the Student Handbook, The Pinnacle. RESIDENCE LIFE Residence halls at Shorter provide the opportunity for Student Government Association students to become involved in the total life of the Shorter The Student Government Association is composed of all Community, to develop human relationship skills and enrolled students at Shorter. Through the Student Senate assume leadership roles. Because of the value the University and its committees, the Student Government Association places on the residential experience, all full-time students develops principles of democratic self-government, are required to live in campus residence halls unless promotes cooperation among students, faculty and married, living with parents or 23 years of age. Rare administration, and encourages Christian ethical practices exceptions to this policy due to special circumstances may within the University community. SGA serves as the student be made by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean voice for institutional decision making. of Students. This policy also applies to summer sessions.

The Office of Residence Life gives careful consideration to the selection of roommates. Using the information provided by students on the Housing Questionnaire, every effort is made to match students with compatible roommates. Resident students are required to participate in a meal plan. Freshmen are required to purchase the unlimited meal plan. Residents living in apartment-style housing may request a reduced meal plan of 10 meals per week. Other students may choose among a 10-, a 15-, and an unlimited-meal plan. Exemptions are granted only in rare cases where special dietary needs cannot be met by the food service.

Residence Life Staff The members of the Residence Life staff report directly to the Director of Residence Life and the Coordinator of Fitton Student Board Student Life. They are responsible for implementing the The Fitton Activities Board (FAB) is responsible for University’s residence life policies. Residence directors providing a wide range of activities for students. FAB (RD’s) and Residence Assistants (RA’s) in each building are sponsors a coffeehouse series (The Mug), dances, off- responsible for providing and maintaining a living-learning campus trips, traditional events, comedians, musicians, and environment that enhances individual growth and other special events on campus to stimulate and fulfill the development of each resident of Shorter University. social needs of students. Through daily management of the physical environment and through the programming of social, cultural and academic activities, the members of the Residence Life staff Religious Organizations intend to create for each student who lives in our residence The activities of the religious groups at Shorter are designed halls a personal sense of belonging and community. to nurture and develop spiritual life. They provide an The Residence Life staff is chosen in the spring of each opportunity for fellowship, service, discussion of religious year; its members are typically rising juniors and seniors topics, and expression of faith. The Shorter Christian who have lived on campus for at least two semesters. Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, and Fellowship of Students interested in applying for a staff position should Christian Athletes present a variety of programs including possess a 2.5 GPA. Applications are available in January in Religious Focus Week, vesper services and service projects. the Office of Residence Life. Students of all faiths are encouraged to participate in the life of the church of their choice in the Rome area.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES Greek Organizations Student organizations at Shorter provide avenues for The fraternities and sororities at Shorter serve a variety of socializing, learning, and leading. Active membership in functions: a family away from home, a place to learn student organizations enhances a student’s success at leadership skills, an environment for close personal Shorter and as a whole person. The wide variety of relationships, an atmosphere of academic achievement, an organizations and activities enables participation in a range opportunity for community service, and the preservation of of interest areas including music, athletics, clubs and honor traditions. Recruitment and new member activities occur societies in several academic areas, service groups, each fall. 26 Special Interest Groups Intramurals Shorter Orientation Staff is comprised of current students The Office of Student Activities sponsors a varied who assist new students and parents in their transition to intramural program in both group and individual sports. University life. The SOS staff plans and facilitates Summit Intramural Sports is comprised of organized sport leagues, and Soar into Shorter. Staff members are selected through tournaments and other special events for the Shorter an interview process. University community. All Shorter University students, as Shorter Relations Society is a service group whose members well as faculty and staff are encouraged to participate. The are selected on the basis of academic achievement, program offers activities such as Basketball, Flag Football, personality, and leadership at Shorter. SRS members Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee, provide guided tours and serve as overnight hosts to Racquetball, Kickball, and Bowling. Special events are held student representatives and other campus visitors who as well including activities such as Spades and Texas attend various Shorter University functions. Hold’em. The program also facilitates outdoor excursions such as rafting, backpacking, skiing, kayaking, and climbing. Sports Organizations-Varsity Sports Publications For Men: For Women: Students are encouraged to become involved in the Baseball Basketball activities of writing, editing, photography, layout and other Basketball Cheerleading opportunities provided by working on the staffs of: Cheerleading Cross Country • Argo, the University yearbook Cross Country Golf • The Chimes, a literary magazine published annually Football Lacrosse • The Periscope, the bimonthly University newspaper founded in 1919 Golf Soccer

Lacrosse Softball

Soccer Tennis

Tennis Track & Field

Track & Field Volleyball

Wrestling

27 HONOR CODE: THE HONOR OF THE HAWK

PHILOSOPHY demonstrate and teach those values to those within a student’s sphere of influence while a student and as a Predicated upon the rigorous pursuit of liberal graduate. learning and the teachings of the Christian faith, the Shorter University community is dedicated to integrity HONESTY in the pursuit of truth and honor in the building of community. Individual backgrounds and interests “An academic community of integrity advances aside, as members of this community, we share a the quest for truth and knowledge by requiring common commitment to keeping the high standards intellectual and personal honesty in learning, teaching, of honesty and honorable conduct required for this research, and service. Honesty is the foundation of pursuit. teaching, learning, research, and service, and the prerequisite for full realization of trust, fairness, The Center for Academic Integrity (CAI) defines respect, and responsibility (CAI, Fundamental Values, p. academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face 5). If the adage that one cannot lead where one has of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, never been, then it extends to one cannot expect fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values honesty to be a trait found in society if honesty does flow principles of behavior that enable academic not begin with the individual. “Cultivating honesty lays communities to translate ideals into action. An the foundation for lifelong integrity, developing in academic community flourishes when its members are each of us the courage and insight to make difficult committed to the five fundamental values. Integrity is choice and accept responsibility for actions and their built upon continuous conversations about how these consequences, even at personal cost” (CAI, values are, or are not, embodied in institutional life. As Fundamental Values, p. 5). “Promoting student moral these conversations connect with institutional mission development requires affirming shared values. More statements and everyday policies and practices, a colleges are starting to focus on one value that goes to climate of integrity is sustained and nurtured. Vigorous the heart or the academic enterprise: a commitment to academic integrity policies and procedures, with honesty in the pursuit of truth (Gary Pavela, faculty and student support, promote the learning “Applying the Power of Association on Campus: A process and the pursuit of truth. This also helps create Model Code of Academic Integrity” (Journal of College a stronger civic culture for society as a whole (The and University Law, 24:1, p. 6). Center for Academic Integrity. 1999. The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity, p. 4). TRUST [http://www.academicintegrity.org] “An academic community of integrity fosters a In the hope, anticipation, and expectation that climate of mutual trust, encourages the free exchange students engage the learning process in their quest for of ideas, and enables all to reach their highest Truth and knowledge, Shorter University adopts the potential. People respond to consistent honesty with five fundamental values set forth by CAI. To that end, trust. Trust is promoted by faculty who set clear Shorter University strives to empower students in the guidelines for assignments and for evaluating student development of their character by providing an work; by students who prepare work that is honest education within the context of a Christian and thoughtful; and by schools that set clear and environment. Shorter University seeks to establish a consistent academic standards and that support honest platform from which all students can succeed. Shorter and impartial research” (CAI, Fundamental Values, p. 6). University, therefore, sets forth the following Shorter University, therefore, seeks to be consistent standards from the CAI publication, The Fundamental among all parties to foster an environment that Values of Academic Integrity, as the benchmark for engenders trust among all her participants. In the the Shorter student. The same integrity that came with academy, trust is at the core of all our endeavors. being known as a “Shorter girl” in the early days of the Research findings are valid only to the extent the data University is now found in being known as a “Shorter that generated the findings is trustworthy, otherwise, student.” The Shorter University community assumes the assertions and theories that hinge on the findings one is honorable and a person of integrity. It is the lack substantiation. As professors, we make certain goal of this academic community to preserve and assumptions about research findings. Should we not, enhance that honor and integrity for those who walk therefore, make those same assumptions about our these academic halls, as well as to provide avenues to colleagues and our students?

FAIRNESS RESPONSIBILITY “An academic community of integrity establishes “An academic community of integrity upholds clear standards, practices, and procedures and expects personal accountability and depends upon action in fairness in the interactions of students, faculty, and the face of wrongdoing. Every member of an administrators. Fair and accurate evaluation is essential academic community—each student, faculty member, in the educational process. For students, important and administrator—is responsible for upholding the components of fairness are predictability, clear integrity of scholarship and research. Shared expectations, and a consistent and just response to responsibility distributes the power to effect change, dishonesty. Faculty members also have a right to helps overcome apathy, and stimulates personal expect fair treatment, not only from students, but also investment in upholding academic integrity from colleagues and their administration...A lapse by standards…At a minimum, individuals should take one member of the community does not excuse responsibility for their own honesty and should misconduct by another. Rationalizations such as discourage and see to prevent misconduct by others” ‘everyone does it’ or ‘the curve was too high’ do not (CAI, Fundamental Values, p. 9) justify or excuse dishonesty” (CAI, Fundamental Values, p.7). History is replete with civilizations that have Shared responsibility has many attributes and made the horrible mistake of treating different peoples conducts itself in the face of adversity and selflessness differently. Whether it be the color of one’s skin, one’s without shifting shadow. cultural background, religion, or ethnicity in whatever form, society, in general, deplores preferential INTEGRITY treatment for some and marginalization or an ignored presence of others. Within the Shorter academic Defining integrity may be much more difficult community, the treatment of individuals by differing than describing it. As this System is student- standards is not tolerated. The community strives to maintained, our agreement contains two parts: first treat all as equals, respecting one another for each that we personally adopt the standards of conduct as one’s uniqueness. How should we interpret fairness? stated in the Honor Code; and second, that we deal responsibly with those of our peers who fail to do so. RESPECT By holding one another accountable to this commitment, we ensure the integrity of our academic “An academic community of integrity recognizes program and community. Our acceptance of this the participatory nature of the learning process and commitment allows us to enjoy an atmosphere of honors and respects a wide range of opinions and mutual trust and respect among our fellow students, ideas. To be the most rewarding, teaching and learning faculty, and administration. The academic and social demand active engagement and mutual respect. advantages therein are many: as students we are Students and faculty must respect themselves and each trusted to work independently; computer labs are other as individuals, not just as means to an end. They available twenty-four hours a day; personal property is must also respect themselves and each other for generally safe on campus; and one's word may be extending their boundaries of knowledge, testing new considered trustworthy, both on and off campus. It is skills, building upon success, and learning from failure. our shared interest in preserving this atmosphere that Students show respect by attending class, being on motivates our commitment to the Honor System. time, paying attention, listening to other points of view, being prepared and contributing to discussions, Privilege bears responsibility. Thus, we at Shorter meeting academic deadlines, and performing to the are responsible for knowing the purpose, design, and best of their ability. Being rude, demeaning, or procedures of our Honor System, and are required to disruptive is the antithesis of respectful conduct. exhibit honorable conduct in all areas of life: social as Members of the faculty show respect by taking well as academic, off campus as well as on. It is solely students’ ideas seriously, providing full and honest through the consistency of this commitment that we feedback on their work, valuing their aspirations and may both trust and be trusted, respect and be goals, and recognizing them as individuals….Part of respected, regardless of place or circumstance. respecting people involves fair and honest treatment, Therefore, each of us is expected to do his or her full and all of this supports an environment of trust” (CAI, part in maintaining the integrity of that commitment at Fundamental Values, p. 8). How then does mutual all times. respect play out in the academy? When we join the Shorter University community, we sign the Roll of Honor, and formally enroll under the pledge: 29 On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I • Preparing answers/essays in advance and will neither give, receive, nor use any unauthorized submitting these rather than work completed aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such during the test/quiz time. action by any member of this community. I will respect the persons and property of the • Taking an exam or quiz for someone else or community, and will not condone discourteous or permitting someone else to be tested on one’s dishonest treatment of these by my peers. In my behalf. every act, I will seek to maintain a high standard Cheating On Assignments of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the University. • Inventing data, materials, or sources for assignments. THE HONOR CODE • Submitting another person’s work as if it were In the Shorter University Honor Code, students one’s own, including take-home assignments, stipulate abstinence from all deceit and dishonorable tests, research papers, etc. conduct. Though many acts may at times be • Falsely claiming to have completed a clinical, considered deceitful or dishonorable, students at internship, or field experience. Shorter University agree that lying, cheating, stealing, assault and vandalism are by definition dishonorable, • Failing to do one’s agreed-upon share or work and are therefore always in violation of the Honor in group projects. Code. 3. Plagiarism is defined as the presentation in VIOLATIONS one’s own work of the words or ideas of There are four (4) categories of misconduct that another person without proper documentation. pertain to the Code, and therefore fall under the • Copying words, phrases, sentences, or passages purview of the Honor System. Shorter University's from a text (such as a book, magazine, policy regarding academic integrity and dishonesty is newspaper, pamphlet, internet site, or work found in three places: the Shorter University Student prepared by anyone other than the one who Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, and Shorter submits the paper) without indicating the source University Catalog. Other forms of misconduct fall of those words, sentences, or passages using the under Student Life Regulations, the violations of method required by the instructor. which are handled administratively, as outlined in the Shorter University Student Handbook. In general, the • Using quotations without copying them exactly four areas that under the purview of the Honor or failing to punctuate them correctly with System include: quotation marks and internal punctuation in the text itself. 1. Lying is defined as any attempt to deceive, falsify, or misrepresent the truth. • Paraphrasing or summarizing another writer's ideas, even if one does not quote the writer 2. Cheating is defined as the employment of or directly, without giving credit to the writer. rendering of any unauthorized aid in any assigned work. These definitions, developed by • Failing to give adequate bibliographical the Educational Policies Committee, are found information to the reader who may need to refer in the current Academic Integrity Policy printed to the source the writer of the paper has used in the Faculty Handbook and related Student (for example, page numbers). Handbook. • Using charts, graphs, tables, or other printed or Cheating On Tests/Quizzes visual aids without giving credit to the source. • Copying answers from another’s test/quiz. • Citing information not taken from the source • Permitting someone else to copy answers from indicated. one’s own test/quiz. • Inventing information or sources. • Using books, class notes, or any other means or 4. Failure to enforce the Honor Code is defined devices to obtain answers. as any act of omission that permits violations of the Honor Code to occur or to go unreported.

30 All students enrolling at Shorter University are NORMAL PENALTIES bound not only to abstain from the above, but also encouraged to report such acts committed by fellow The normal penalty for a first violation of the students. When events of a questionable nature occur, Honor Code that involves cheating or lying to gain the professor has the responsibility to determine if the academic advantage in a course is an F in the course. intent to deceive is present in the infraction. If so, the The normal penalty for a second violation of the matter is forwarded to the Honor Council. Otherwise, Honor Code is suspension from the University for the the professor handles the matter in accordance with semester of the infraction, and a grade of F assigned to the stated policy in their syllabus. It is the all courses. The student must then petition the responsibility of each student to communicate that University for readmission the following semester. If information promptly to the Honor Council. the student violates the Honor Code again, permanent Determining whether a violation has occurred is the expulsion from the University may be required. responsibility of the Honor Council. Failing to report

such events amounts to the toleration of dishonor in the community and shall itself be considered a THE HONOR COUNCIL violation of the Honor Code. RESPONSIBILITIES Students’ obligation to the Honor Code is not confined to the boundaries of the University campus, The Honor Council is charged with investigating but extends to conduct in the larger community. All and hearing alleged violations of the Honor Code and student conduct in an academic setting in the city of determining whether violations have occurred. Upon Rome and in Floyd County shall be subject to the determining such violations, the Council is Code, as well as conduct in other locations, that bring empowered to impose appropriate sanctions, up to discredit upon the University. Academic programs and including expulsion from the University. The facilitated and events sponsored or sanctioned by the Honor Council is responsible for assisting in the University, whether on or off campus, shall also education of new students concerning the Honor operate under the Honor Code. Among other System and for the annual publication of The Honor programs and events, this shall include study abroad, of the Hawk. Every three years, beginning in the fall athletic trips, academic field trips, and events or of 2005, the Honor Council, with the assistance of the retreats held by recognized student organizations of Provost of the University, shall conduct a full review the University. of the System, recommending reforms appropriate for its upkeep. PLEDGED WORK MEMBERSHIP All academic work at Shorter University falls under the Honor System. Quizzes, tests, examinations, The Honor Council consists of up to eighteen (18) projects and papers to be graded must be student members: nine (9) seniors, six (6) juniors, and accompanied by the pledge - “On my honor, I pledge three (3) sophomores. The Council, in order to fill any that I have neither given, received, nor used any council openings, solicits applications for Council unauthorized aid on this assignment.” - followed by an membership each Spring and selects up to three (3) act of student acknowledgement, usually a signature. members from each of the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes to begin service at the beginning of the “Unauthorized aid,” is understood to mean aid next year. Care is taken to ensure that Honor Council that has not been authorized as acceptable by the membership is representative of all aspects of campus professor, or aid that has been employed in the life. Student members of the Honor Council normally completion of the assignment, but not so serve until the end of their fourth year on campus; acknowledged by the student. Credit shall not be they are expected to remain on campus through exams awarded for unpledged work or for work that does not each semester for hearings. include the pledge in full. Students should remember that each professor designates what constitutes The President of the Honor Council may ask for authorized and unauthorized aid for each assignment, the resignation of any student member when there is as well as determines whether the intent to deceive is evidence that his or her behavior threatens the present in the infraction. integrity of the Council. If the member in question refuses to resign, the entire student membership of the Council shall be called to consider the matter. Ten (10) student members shall constitute a quorum, and a two-thirds (⅔) vote is required to remove a student 31 from the Council. If a seat becomes vacant for any membership each spring. The President for each reason, the Honor Council shall appoint a student ensuing year is selected in the spring by majority vote from the appropriate class to fill it. Six (6) members of the current Honor Council student membership. appointed annually by the Provost represent the His or her name is then submitted in Student faculty of the University on the Honor Council as Government elections for confirmation by the student non-voting members. One faculty member, designated body. After the election of the incoming President, the by the others as a coordinator, schedules two (2) Council must select an incoming Vice President and faculty members to sit for each hearing. Faculty two Secretaries by majority vote. Elected officers shall members do not have a vote, but do have a voice in assume their responsibilities with the installation of the proceedings. Faculty members may ask questions, new members each spring. help guide discussion and deliberation, and provide order and assistance in conjunction with the President PROCEDURES of the Honor Council. Note: In extraordinary circumstances the The Provost is a member, ex officio, of the Honor President of the University, in consultation with the Council. Provost and the President of the Honor Council, may find it to be in the best interest of the University to LEADERSHIP forego the usual Honor Council procedures. In such The Executive Committee of the Honor Council instances the President will determine a just means for shall consist of the Honor Council President, Vice handling such extraordinary circumstances. When President, and the Secretaries of the Council, with the alternative measures are employed for the resolution Provost serving as an advisor. The Executive of student misconduct, students shall retain the same Committee shall conduct the initial investigation of rights otherwise granted under the Honor System. possible Code violations, and is responsible for the REPORTING A VIOLATION activities of the Honor Council, including the training of Honor Council members and the designing of an Students who have violated the Honor Code are orientation and education program for new students. encouraged to self-report by contacting the Honor Council or the Provost’s office. When students, faculty The President of the Honor Council shall call and members, or administrators suspect a student of preside over all meetings of the Executive Committee, having violated the Honor Code, they should hearings, and meetings of the full Council. He or she encourage that student to self-report. The matter must shall appoint assistants for the defense of students also be brought to the attention of the Honor Council charged, shall coordinate the selection of members and the Provost, regardless of whether the suspected before hearings, and shall review the minutes of each student reports himself or herself. A list of Honor hearing. The President of the Council must be of Council members is provided in the back of the junior or senior standing, with at least one year of Honor of the Hawk book, along with contact numbers Council experience. and e-mail addresses for Honor Council officers. The Vice President shall aid in the execution of Honor Council members are prepared to consult with Council affairs. In the absence of the President, the students who have concerns, but who are uncertain Vice President shall preside over any meeting of the how to proceed. Executive Committee, hearing, or full meeting of the Council. For any hearing over which he or she INVESTIGATIONS presides, the Vice President shall also assume Participants responsibility for appointing assistants for the defense of students charged, coordinating the selection of The Executive Committee of the Honor Council members before hearings, and reviewing minutes. The and the Provost shall conduct preliminary Vice President must be of junior or senior standing, investigations into reported violations. Two student with at least one year of Council experience. members of the Committee must be present at all times to constitute a quorum, and the vote of two The Secretaries of the Honor Council shall be members is required to convene an Honor Council responsible for keeping minutes of hearings, for hearing. In the event that any of its student members maintaining files of past hearings, for the official are unavailable, the remaining student member(s) may correspondence of the Council, and for the financial appoint another Honor Council member to fill the affairs of the Council. They shall also coordinate the necessary role on an interim basis. soliciting and considering of applications for

32 Procedure STUDENT RIGHTS a. Any information received or discovered by a Before proceedings take place, the President of member of the Honor Council that would indicate the Council must be certain that any student charged a possible Honor Code violation is to be understands that he or she has the following rights: communicated immediately to the President, or in 1. To be assisted in the defense by an appointed the absence of the President, to the Vice member of the Honor Council; President. 2. To be further assisted in the defense by a student b. Immediately upon reception of such information of his or her choosing; by the Executive Committee, an investigative team may be appointed from the Honor Council 3. To call and to question witnesses; (In membership. This team, composed of one or two extraordinary circumstances where the Executive student council members, shall act as a neutral Committee deems it necessary to shield a witness, agent, gathering what information is available he or she may be questioned by way of a third concerning the possible violation, and reporting to party); the Executive Committee. 4. To testify on his or her own behalf, and to refuse c. Upon receiving the report of the investigative to answer questions. team, the Executive Committee may decide to call a meeting. The purpose of this meeting shall be to HEARINGS determine whether information surrounding the Note: Between academic semesters and during the report is sufficiently indicative of an Honor Code summer months, it may be impractical for the Honor violation to merit an Honor Council hearing. The Council to conduct hearings. At such times, the student(s) involved in the possible violation shall Provost of the University, in consultation with the have an appointed assistant, and shall have the President of the Honor Council, may appoint an Ad option of attending this meeting to address the Hoc Judicial Committee, consisting of available report. students, faculty and administrators. Such a i. Should the Committee find information committee, when employed, shall reflect as much as sufficient to merit a hearing, a written possible both the proportions and membership of the statement shall be provided to the Honor Council, and shall bear the same authority and Provost including the student’s name and responsibilities. the charge to be made. Participants ii. Should the Committee find information insufficient to merit a hearing, the report a. In Honor Council hearings, the President or Vice shall be dismissed, no record made in President of the Council shall preside, with one Honor Council files, and disclosure of the Secretary serving to record minutes. Investigating matter shall be a right reserved solely to members of the Executive Committee shall be the student(s) in question. ineligible to sit as voting members of the Council. b. For any hearing, the presiding officer shall arrange CHARGES for seven (7) student members of the Honor Should the Executive Committee find information Council to be in attendance, at least three (3) of sufficient to merit a hearing before the Honor whom are seniors, two (2) of whom are juniors, Council, the accused student shall be provided written and one (1) of whom is a sophomore, with the notice of the date, place and time of the hearing, along remaining member to be selected from any class. with a description of the violation in question. Unless In addition, the President shall notify the otherwise agreed upon by the accused student(s), coordinating faculty representative, who shall hearings shall be convened no sooner than seventy- provide two (2) faculty representatives for the two (72) hours, and no later than five (5) days hearing. Any member of the Council who is a following the delivery of this written notice, excluding witness to the possible violation, or who has holidays which may occur during the semester. demonstrable bias against or toward the person Requests to change the date, time, or place of the charged, shall be ineligible to sit on the hearing for hearing shall be ruled upon by the Executive that case. Committee.

33 c. The Provost shall be present for all academic impose reasonable rules for the number of non- cases. He or she shall be available for consultation participants in attendance, and for their selection. during hearings, but shall have no vote. He or she may also remove from the hearing any person whose behavior proves distracting or d. The investigative team, which began investigating inappropriate. the case during the initial inquiries of the Executive Committee, shall serve during the Procedure hearing to present the facts of the case as determined during that investigation. This person Finding Phase or team shall introduce and summarize the a. To begin each hearing, the presiding officer circumstances of the case, and may present shall read the specification of the charge documents, statements, and witnesses before the aloud, and shall verify that the student Council. charged received notification at least seventy- e. The student charged may be accompanied by his two (72) hours in advance of the hearing. The or her appointed assistant, and any other student student charged shall then be asked to declare he or she may have selected to help in the defense. whether he or she did or did not violate the These assistants may speak for the student Honor Code. charged, and may present documents, statements, b. If the student declares that he or she did and witnesses before the Council. violate the Honor Code, the presiding officer f. Prior to the hearing, a list of expected witnesses shall move immediately to the procedures for shall be provided to the presiding officer by each the penalty phase of the hearing. party. Witnesses shall be excluded from the c. If it is declared by the student that he or she hearing until called, and shall be instructed by the did not violate the Honor Code, the presiding presiding officer not to discuss the case among officer shall recognize the investigation team themselves or with anyone but (1) the person selected for the case. This team shall begin by designated to present the information surrounding introducing the circumstances of the case and the offense, or (2) the student’s representatives. may at this time submit to the Council any Character witnesses are normally called during the written statement or other relevant document. penalty phase of the hearing, but may be called Sworn witnesses may also be called to speak earlier at the discretion of the President. in support of such information. g. Once called during the hearing, each witness shall d. Following the presentation of witnesses by be sworn in and reminded by the presiding officer the investigative team, the presiding officer of his or her pledge to uphold the Honor System shall recognize the student charged. The of the University. Following this reminder, the student or the student's representatives may calling party, the opposing party, and finally the then make an introductory statement, present Council itself may question the witness. When the relevant documents, and call witnesses to Council is satisfied and no further questions are support his or her declaration. forthcoming, the witness shall be dismissed from the hearing room. e. Following the presentation of witnesses by the student charged, the presiding officer shall h. The presiding officer is responsible for call for summary statements from each side, maintaining order in the hearing. In the interest of beginning with the statement of the student time, he or she may limit the number of witnesses charged. At the conclusion of these called by either party, and may rule that certain statements, all parties shall be asked to information or testimony is irrelevant to the case withdraw from the room so that deliberations at hand. He or she shall also rule on requests for of the Council may begin. Deliberations shall recess. Decisions made by the presiding officer be closed to all but voting members of the may be overturned by majority vote of the Council, with the exception of the presiding Council. officer. i. Hearings shall be closed to the public, unless the f. The presiding officer shall instruct the student charged makes a written request for an Council that its decision must be based solely open hearing twenty-four (24) hours prior to the upon the information received during the set date and time. In the event of an open hearing, hearing. Discussion may then take place. If the presiding officer shall have authority to 34 the Council feels that more information is University for one semester. The student may required, deliberations may be temporarily petition the University for readmission after adjourned, and the hearing reconvened for the one semester suspension. Should a questioning of parties or witnesses. At the end student have a third violation that occurs after of discussion, the presiding officer shall call readmission, the student is assigned an F in all for a vote by secret ballot. The votes of six (6) courses and permanent expulsion from the members of the Council shall be required in University. Discussion may then take place. order to find that the student has violated the At the end of discussion, the presiding officer Honor Code. shall call for a vote by secret ballot. Six (6) votes are required in order to deviate from the g. Following deliberations, all parties are called normal penalty. back into the hearing room, and the presiding officer announces the finding. • If the normal penalty is to be imposed, deliberations are adjourned. • If the committee finds that the student has not violated the Honor Code, the case • If the Council decides to deviate from the shall be closed, and all records of the normal penalty, a lesser penalty must be hearing destroyed. designed. Discussion shall continue until a single penalty is agreed upon, or until • If the committee finds that the student is alternative penalties are designed and found responsible for having violated the voted upon. Six (6) votes shall be required Honor Code, the hearing shall continue for the selection of a lesser penalty. into the penalty phase. d. Following deliberations, all parties are called Penalty Phase back into the hearing room, and the presiding officer announces the penalty. The student is a. If it is declared by the student charged, or found by the Council through deliberation, advised that he or she may appeal the finding that he or she has violated the Honor Code, and/or the penalty to the Appeals Board, and then the student will have the opportunity to the hearing is then adjourned. In the absence make statements, present information, and of an appeal, the accused is informed by call witnesses in mitigation before the Provost when and how the penalty is to be Council. Character witnesses may also be carried out. called at this time. A note on penalties: In the event of a suspension or expulsion, University fees including tuition and board b. Following statements, evidence, and witnesses presented by the student, the investigation will be partially refunded, the amount to be based team shall be called upon to present further upon the proportion of days remaining in the term information, or to address misleading from the day the suspension or expulsion was initially statements made in mitigation. If character imposed as a penalty. There will be no refund after the has been offered as cause for mitigation, the ninth week of the term of enrollment. Delays in the Provost may also be called upon at this time implementation of the penalty resulting from an to provide relevant disciplinary or academic unsuccessful appeal will not affect the amount records. After offering the student the refunded. opportunity to respond to this information, the presiding officer shall clear the room of all THE APPEALS BOARD but voting members of the Council, and RESPONSIBILITIES deliberations shall begin. The Appeals Board will accept for consideration c. The purpose of deliberations during the three types of appeal: (1) those questioning a finding penalty phase shall be to determine whether of guilt, (2) those requesting a change in penalty, and information presented in mitigation is (3) those citing a procedural error that may have significant enough to merit less than the affected the outcome of the case. Only the accused normal penalty. The presiding officer shall student or the investigative team may appeal a remind the Council that normal penalty for a decision. Decisions that find a student not responsible first violation of the Honor Code is an F in for having violated the Code are not eligible for the course. The penalty for a second violation appeal. is an F in all course and suspension from the 35 The Appeals Board is not empowered to change student members. Any member of the Board the penalty imposed by the Honor Council. If the who is a witness to the case, who was a Board upholds a student’s appeal, the case will be participant in the original hearing, or who has remanded to the Honor Council. Grounds for demonstrable bias against or toward the remanding a case are left to the discretion of the appellant, shall be ineligible to sit on the Board, but shall be communicated to the Honor appeal for that case. Council. Faculty members who wish to appeal a b. The Provost shall be present for appeals. decision by the Honor Council may do so and shall They shall be available for consultation by the follow the same procedure as students. Appeals Board, but shall have no vote. MEMBERSHIP c. The presiding officer of the original Honor Council hearing shall be present for any The Appeals Board consists of six (6) faculty appeal, and shall be available for consultation members nominated by the Provost’s Office, one of by the Appeals Board, but shall have no vote. whom serves as chairperson and convener. For any appeal, student representation is elected from those d. The accused, his or her assistants, and the members of the Honor Council who did not investigation team will be notified of the time participate in the original hearing of the case. The and place of the appeal hearing at least presiding officer of the Honor Council and the twenty-four (24) hours in advance. These Provost are members, ex officio, of the Board, persons must appear in person before the available for consultation, but with no vote. Members Appeals Board. of the Appeals Board are to be available for duty e. Witnesses who testified at the original hearing through the end of the examination period of each may appear at the request of the Appeals semester so that Ad Hoc Appeals Committees need Board. Witnesses shall be excluded from the not be formed. hearing until called, and once called shall be reminded of their pledge to uphold the Honor PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS System of the University. During appeals, Note: In the event an appeal must be heard witnesses are brought into the room between semesters or during summer months, the individually as needed, and may be questioned President of the University, in consultation with the only by the Chair or members of the Board. Chair of the Appeals Board, may appoint an Ad Hoc Once the Board is satisfied and no further Appeals Committee. Ad Hoc Appeals Committees questions are forthcoming, witnesses shall be shall reflect as much as possible both the proportions dismissed from the hearing room. and membership of the Appeals Board, and shall bear f. The Chair of the Appeals Board is responsible the same authority and responsibility. for maintaining order in the hearing of appeals. He or she shall conduct the hearing PETITION FOR APPEAL by recognizing participants who wish to A petition for an appeal must be submitted in address the Board or by recognizing Board writing to the Provost's office, or to the Chair of the members who wish to question participants or Appeals Board within forty-eight (48) hours of the witnesses. The Chair may rule that certain decision of the Honor Council. The petition must information or testimony is irrelevant to the state the nature of the appeal (i.e., an appeal of finding, appeal at hand and shall rule on requests for of penalty, or of procedure), and should explain its recess. Decisions made by the Chair may be grounds. When the petition is accepted for overturned by majority vote of the Board. consideration, the Chair will attempt to convene the g. Hearings before the Appeals Board are closed Appeals Board within forty-eight (48) hours of its to the public. acceptance. Procedure HEARING OF APPEALS a. After the arrival of all voting Appeals Board Participants members and prior to calling additional a. For any appeal, the Chair of the Appeals parties into the room, the Chair may call the Board shall arrange for seven (7) voting presiding officer of the Honor Council to members of the Board to be in attendance, present a written summary of the original case consisting of four (4) faculty and three (3) as heard before the Honor Council. At this 36 time, the presiding officer of the Honor FINAL APPEALS Council also may be asked to clarify or explain If an appeal is denied by the Appeals Board, the that summary. accused may make a formal appeal to the President of b. Once the summary has been presented, and the University. If the President agrees to consider the when the Board is ready, the Chair shall call appeal, he or she has the authority to: (1) allow the the student, his or her assistants, and the outcome to stand, (2) remand the case to the Honor investigation team into the room. The Chair Council, or (3) set aside the verdict. When remanding shall open the hearing by recognizing the a case or setting aside a verdict, the President would person making the appeal, or his or her make the grounds for that decision known to the representative, for an elaboration of the Honor Council and the Appeals Board. The decision argument(s) contained in the petition for of the President, or of the Honor Council in the case appeal. of a remand, is final and shall not be reconsidered in the absence of compelling new evidence. c. The Chair may then recognize other participants who wish to be heard, or any Board member who wishes to ask questions AMENDING THE CODE of a participant or a witness. Although The Honor Council in consultation with the questioning witnesses may evoke some new Provost and Shorter University legal counsel shall have testimony not heard in the original hearing, jurisdiction over amending the Code. As situations the primary purpose of such questioning shall arise that necessitate changing the Code, the be to clarify points of contention. However, secretaries shall keep a record of those incidents. At the Appeals Board may decide that new the end of each Spring term, the Honor Council shall testimony is significant enough to warrant a meet to discuss whether any or all of the cases require new hearing by the Honor Council. Five (5) an immediate change to the Code. If a change is of the seven (7) votes shall be required for deemed necessary by a 75% vote of the Honor such a decision. Council, the Code shall be changed. If a change is not d. When members of the Appeals Board agree deemed necessary, those records shall be kept for a that all relevant information has been period of three years to ascertain whether those case obtained, the Chair shall clear the room of all types are of a repeating nature and warrant a change to but voting members of the Board, and the Code. Every three years, the Honor of the Hawk deliberations shall begin. In deliberations, the shall be completely updated and shall be the sole Chair may allow discussion to take place. document for administering the Honor Code of Following discussion, a vote shall be called. Shorter University. Five (5) of the seven (7) votes shall be required to uphold an appeal and to remand the case to the Honor Council.

37 UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR FOR SEMESTER PROGRAMS 2010-11

SUMMER TERMS May 12 – June 2, Wed. – Wed. Maymester June 7 - July 2, Monday- Friday June Term July 7 – Aug. 3, Wednesday – Tues. July Term

FIRST SEMESTER August 10, Tuesday Faculty Report August 14, Saturday Residence Halls Open for New Students August 16, Monday Freshman Campus Orientation August 17-19, Tuesday-Thursday “Camp Hawk” August 19, Thursday Late Registration August 20, Friday H3: Hawks Helping Humanity August 21, Saturday Freshman Assessment August 21, Saturday Residence Halls Open for Returning Students August 23, Monday Classes Begin Full Term and Online Session One August 23-27, Monday-Friday Add/Drops August 25, Wednesday Convocation September 3, Friday Last day for automatic W Online Session One September 6, Monday Labor Day September 10, Friday Last day for automatic W Full Term September 10, Friday Last day for Pass/Fail Option October 8, Friday Midsemester October 8, Friday Last day for withdrawal Online Session One October 11-12, Monday – Tuesday Fall Holidays October 15, Friday Online Session One Ends October 18, Monday Online Session Two Begins October 18-22, Monday-Friday Add/Drops for Online Session Two October 29, Friday Last for automatic W Online Session Two November 15, Monday Last day to Withdraw Full-Term classes November 24-26, Wednesday – Friday Thanksgiving Holidays November 29, Monday Final day of Full Term classes November 30 – December 7, Tuesday – Tuesday Final Examinations for Full Term Classes December 3, 2010 Last day to withdraw Online Session One December 10, Friday Online Session Two Ends December 10, Friday Commencement (Time TBA) December 11, Saturday Commencement (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

SECOND SEMESTER January 5, Wednesday Residence Halls Open January 6-7, Thursday – Friday Orientation and Late Registration January 10, Monday Classes Begin Full Term and Online Session One January 10-14, Monday-Friday Add/Drops Full Term and Online Session One January 17, Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 21, Friday Last day for automatic W Online Session One January 28, Friday Last day for automatic W Full Term January 28, Friday Last day for Pass/Fail Option February 14-15, Monday – Tuesday Winter Holidays February 25, Friday Last day for W Online Session One March 4, Friday Midsemester March 4, Friday Online Session One Ends March 7, Monday Online Session Two Begins March 7-11, Monday-Friday Add/Drop Online Session Two March 14-18, Monday – Friday Spring Vacation March 25, Friday Last day for automatic W Online Session Two April 6, Wednesday Celebrate Shorter April 22, Friday Good Friday Holiday April 25, Monday Final day of Full Term classes April 26 – May 6, Tuesday – Friday Final Examinations for Full Term Classes April 29, Friday Last day for W Online Session Two May 6, Friday Online Session Two Ends May 6, Friday Commencement (Time TBA) May 7, Saturday Commencement (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Shorter University strives to enroll a diverse prospective classification (freshman, transfer, etc.): the student body so that the best possible learning candidate’s academic course curriculum; academic environment will be provided. The University does grade-point average; the compatibility of the student’s not obligate itself to admit all students who meet purpose, interests, and character with institutional admission requirements. In determining admissions, values; and SAT or ACT scores. Other information consideration is given to the compatibility of the which may be considered in individual cases includes student’s purpose and interests with the basic class rank, the personal written statement as recorded philosophy of the university as a Christian liberal arts in the application, the recommendation of a guidance institution, as well as to the student’s ability to benefit counselor or other appropriate official, TOEFL scores from a university education at Shorter. (international students only), the results of a personal interview if required, and the recommendation of the The Admissions Staff makes admissions decisions Shorter Admissions staff. in accordance with the guidelines set by the Admissions Committee at the beginning of each Files are reviewed as soon as all required academic year. Each candidate’s application is credentials are collected. Decisions and offers of reviewed by a member of the Admissions staff and the admission for Fall semester will be communicated to Director before the final decision is made. Final applicants beginning November 1 of the year previous admissions decisions are made by the Director of to the applicant’s enrollment. Rising high school Admissions, or if required by policy guidelines, by the seniors may apply as soon as complete transcripts Admissions Committee. The application is considered which include the entire junior year are available. an application for admission and also for basic A student who is denied admission by the academic scholarship. Admissions Committee may appeal this decision Admissions decisions are based on a combination through the Admissions Appeals Committee. of the following, depending on the candidate’s

TYPES OF ADMISSION

UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION When an applicant meets all guidelines as set by PROVISIONAL ADMISSION the Admissions Committee, he or she is admitted A student may be admitted on a provisional basis unconditionally. The Admissions Committee reserves if all credentials have not been received. Students are the option to offer other types of admission based on admitted with the provision that the required the merits of the individual applicant. documents are received and approved by the Office of Admissions not later than two weeks after the last day CONDITIONAL ADMISSION of the drop/add period of the student’s beginning Offered to students who do not meet regular semester. Failure to provide the necessary admission standards, but who in the opinion of the documentation will result in the loss of tuition and Committee demonstrate the potential for academic fees and dismissal from course(s) the provisionally success at Shorter. This is a full admission to the admitted student is attending. Provisional students are University with the requirement that an academic not fully admitted, and may not receive institutional, condition be satisfied; typically, the student is limited federal, or state funded financial aid until the required to 14 academic semester hours during the first term documents are received and approved. and must earn no less than a 2.0 grade-point average. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to adjust the conditions for the individual applicant in question.

40 EARLY ADMISSION may be considered for early admission. Applicants for early admission should contact the Office of High school students who have completed the Admissions for specific admission requirements. junior year and have outstanding academic records

DEGREE-SEEKING APPLICANTS: DEFINITIONS

TRADITIONAL FRESHMAN NON-TRADITIONAL TRANSFER An applicant who has had no previous college or An applicant who has been enrolled at another university course work, other than courses completed institution, but who is older than the typical transfer; through joint enrollment while still in high school, and at least five years have elapsed since the nontraditional who completed high school less than five years before transfer’s last college or university enrollment. Some application to Shorter. of the academic requirements for admission may be waived at the discretion of the Admissions NON-TRADITIONAL FRESHMAN Committee. An interview may be required. An applicant like the above, with no previous University courses, but who is older than the ADVANCED FRESHMAN traditional freshman, typically 23 years old or more, A transfer student (see above) who has earned less and who completed high school five or more years than 24 transferable University semester hours or before application to Shorter. Some of the academic equivalent. requirements for admission may be waived at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. An interview and placement testing may be required. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT An applicant who is not a citizen or permanent HOME-SCHOOLED FRESHMAN resident of the United States. The United States government makes special requirements in addition to An applicant who has received all or part of Shorter’s admissions requirements. his/her secondary schooling at home and who therefore has not received a traditional college preparatory high school diploma. Each applicant will READMISSION STUDENT be reviewed individually according to the materials A student who was academically or socially submitted. A personal interview with admissions suspended from Shorter University, or was absent for personnel and/or the Admissions Committee may be one or more semesters, not including summers. required before a decision is reached.

TRADITIONAL TRANSFER An applicant who has been enrolled at another institution after high school graduation and wishes to seek a degree at Shorter.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

TRADITIONAL FRESHMEN signed as official by the high school guidance office. The applicant must provide: 3. An official SAT or ACT score report, either 1. A completed Shorter University application sent from the University Board or ACT at the with $25 fee, which includes a written prospective student’s request or included on personal statement which reflects the official high school transcript. compatibility between the student’s goals and the mission and goals of the University. Additional information which may be required at the discretion of the admissions staff or committee: 2. An official high school transcript or official GED scores, embossed or stamped and 41 1. An essay written by the student discussing 2. An official high school transcript or official topics as determined by the admissions staff GED scores, embossed or stamped and or committee. signed as official by the high school guidance office. 2. A recommendation from the high school guidance counselor or principal or other The SAT/ACT requirement is waived for appropriate official approved by the nontraditional freshmen, but students not submitting admissions staff or committee. acceptable scores will be required to participate in a personal interview and/or placement testing with 3. Interviews with officials as deemed necessary admissions personnel. by the Admissions Committee. The computation of academic GPA and the HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS procedure for evaluating applications is the same as described above under Traditional Freshmen, except A minimum of 16 academic units, distributed as for SAT/ACT scores. follows: English 4 units INTERNATIONAL FRESHMEN ADMISSSION Mathematics 4 units: Algebra I and II, The credentials, which are required from an Geometry, an advanced international student include: Math beyond Algebra II 1. Official evaluation of transcripts from an History/Social Science 3 units accredited credential evaluation service such as World Education Services (www.wes.org), Science 3 units Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. Foreign Language 2 units (www.jsilny.com) or Educational Credential An academic grade-point average is computed as Evaluators, Inc. (www.ece.org). Shorter follows: A’s receive 4 points, B’s receive 3 points, C’s University does not independently evaluate receive 2 points, and D’s receive 1 point with 0 points foreign credentials for admission or credit given for F’s. Advanced Placement courses only will towards a degree. It is necessary to secure an be given one extra quality point per unit when evaluation and interpretation of a prospective evaluating academic GPA. If quality points have student’s academic credentials from an already been factored into the student’s grade, the outside agency. Applicants to Shorter additional point will not be added. University are responsible for the costs of this service. Before processing the application, Admissions staff will check for a completed application with 2. Official scores from approved English personal statement and $25 fee, official high school proficiency test. An English proficiency test transcript, SAT or ACT scores, etc., as outlined above. is required of all international students whose Admissions staff will send special audition forms to native language is not English. Students living the applicant as required for certain majors. After the in a foreign country, who attended English application is evaluated, a letter will be sent notifying speaking secondary schools, are NOT exempt the applicant of his or her status. If the applicant is from this requirement. If the native language accepted, an “Intent to Enroll/ Deposit” form is sent, is not English, ONE of the following kinds of along with other applicable forms pertaining to evidence of English ability must be provided financial aid, scholarships, and the like. to Shorter University. a. Official SAT scores with a minimum NON-TRADITIONAL FRESHMEN score of 450 in each section (Critical Reading, Math, and Written Essay) The applicant must provide: b. An official Test of English as a 1. A completed Shorter University application Foreign Language (TOEFL) score with $25 fee, which includes a written report showing an internet based personal statement which reflects score of no less than 61, a paper compatibility between the student’s goals and score of not less than 500 or a the mission and goals of the University. computer based score of not less than 173.

42 c. International English Language INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POLICY Testing System (IELTS) score of 5 or better. Shorter University recognizes the quality of the International Baccalaureate Program and welcomes d. An official report showing a Michigan applications from students who have taken courses in Test Battery score of 80 or better. the IB Program. Credit is given for the IB Higher e. Certification of Level 109 completion Level examination passed with grades of 5, 6, or 7. from ELS Language Centers. Students are required to provide a certified copy of the IB examination results. No credit is awarded for IB f. A transcript from a United States Subsidiary examinations. high school or equivalent. Acceptance of IB courses may require evaluation g. In unusual cases, a written essay to be with the Registrar and with the chairs of granting reviewed by the English faculty. departments to assure that standards have been met 3. Official bank statement or letter from a and to determine authenticity and equivalency of sponsor as evidence that the prospective particular courses. international student, or families or sponsors are financially able to support the student ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND CLEP while attending Shorter. This may be in the Course credit is awarded on the basis of form of a letter from the sponsor’s bank, a satisfactory scores on the CLEP and Advanced statement from the sponsor’s employer, a Placement examinations. Scores of 3 or higher on report from a commercial rating concerning Advanced Placement are accepted for credit. Contact the sponsor’s business, or an account of the Admissions Office for specific information. A investments owned by the sponsor. maximum of 30 hours may be accepted from non- If an international student is already in the United collegiate sources. States on any visa other than a tourist/business visa (B-1/B-2) the above steps may not be PLACEMENT CREDIT: MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH necessary: for example, an F-1 visa used to attend & FOREIGN LANGUAGE a United States high school, or a nonimmigrant dependent visa. However, if the student holds a Mathematics nonimmigrant dependent visa as the child of a Based off of SAT scores and High School grades, person with another nonimmigrant visa, he or she a student may be recommended to take Calculus. If must petition for a change of visa status to F-1 students are placed in Calculus I and earn an A or B, Student before reaching age 21. they may petition the department chair for 3 hours of credit in MAT 1110 (College Algebra). If students complete Calculus II and earn an A or B, they may JOINT ENROLLMENT petition the department chair for 3 hours of credit in High school students entering their senior year MAT 1120 (Pre-calculus) may be admitted as joint enrollees. High school Foreign Language students who have completed the junior year (rising If students are placed in Spanish, French or seniors) may be admitted as Rising Seniors. Such German 2010 by departmental exam and earn an A or students should have above average grades and above B, they can petition the Department chair for 3 hours average SAT or ACT scores. Applicants in these of 1010 credit in the corresponding language. classifications should contact the Admissions Office for specific admission requirements.

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS WITH PREVIOUS UNIVERSITY WORK

1. A completed Shorter University application TRADITIONAL TRANSFERS with $25 fee, which includes a written The applicant must provide: personal statement which reflects compatibility between the student’s goals and the mission and goals of the University. 43 2. An official high school transcript or GED Transfer students who have completed a transfer transcript, embossed or stamped and signed Associate degree from an accredited two-year as official by the high school guidance office, University will usually be admitted to Shorter UNLESS the applicant has earned 27 or more University with Junior class standing. Students who transferable University semester hours. have followed a core curriculum similar to those in Georgia University System two-year institutions will 3. An official University transcript from EACH have met most Common Core requirements, except institution previously attended, embossed or for one religion course, one computer science course stamped and signed by the appropriate and any specific general education courses prerequisite official. Failure to inform Shorter to or required for a given major. Other transferable University of all institutions previously courses will count toward Common Core attended, regardless of status upon requirements to the extent that they are comparable to leaving those institutions, may result in Shorter Common Core courses. denial of application, or dismissal from Shorter University. Shorter University may accept a maximum of 4. An official SAT or ACT score report, either 66 credit hours from two-year schools toward a sent from the University Board or ACT at the degree. No more than 93 credit hours will be prospective student’s request or included on accepted toward a degree from all institutions All the official high school transcript, UNLESS attended, including four-year universities. University coursework will be used to calculate the the applicant has earned 24 or more student’s eligibility for the HOPE scholarship. transferable University semester hours. Evaluation of transfer credit is provisional until the Additional information which may be required at student enrolls and presents official transcripts from the discretion of the admissions staff or committee: all institutions previously attended. 1. An essay written by the student discussing Courses listed in the ACE guidebooks may be topics as determined by the admissions staff considered for transfer credit ONLY if they or committee. correspond to subject offerings within Shorter University’s regular curricular offerings. 2. A recommendation from the appropriate administrator at the last University attended. Before processing the transfer application, For unconditional acceptance as a transfer Admissions staff will check for a completed application with personal statement and $25 fee, student, the applicant must have a University grade- official transcripts from all colleges and universities point average, based on grades from transferable attended, official high school transcript (if required; courses, of not less than 2.0 on a 4-point scale through see Advanced Freshman below), recommendation, at least one year (24 or more transferable semester and SAT or ACT scores (if required). Admissions staff hours) of full-time enrollment at a regionally will send special audition forms to the applicant as accredited postsecondary institution. This transfer required for certain majors. The Registrar will evaluate GPA is computed by the Shorter University Registrar after all official transcripts have been received and all University transcripts for transferable credit and will calculate the applicant’s University grade-point evaluated. If the transfer GPA is below 2.0, the average from these transcripts. After the application is applicant may be accepted, but will be placed on evaluated, a letter will be sent notifying the applicant Academic Probation. That probation will be lifted of his or her status. If the applicant is accepted, an when the student’s cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. “Intent to Enroll/Deposit” form is sent, along with other applicable forms pertaining to financial aid, ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER CREDIT scholarships, and the like. If the transfer GPA is 2.0 or above, all University- level passed courses will be accepted for credit, as long ADVANCED FRESHMAN as they are not in violation of a departmental grade If an applicant with previous University work has standard. The minimum acceptable grade for a course earned less than 24 semester hours of transferable transferred as ENG 1010 or ENG 1020 is C. If the University credit, he or she is considered an advanced student is accepted on academic probation, only those freshman and must also furnish SAT/ACT scores and courses passed with a grade of C or better will be high school transcript. Evaluation of the high school accepted. Lifting the probation, as described above, transcript is as described under Traditional Freshmen, does not change the acceptance of credit. above. 44 NON-TRADITIONAL TRANSFERS READMISSION STUDENTS The applicant must provide: Following an absence of one or more semesters from Shorter University, not including summer, a 1. A completed Shorter University application student wishing to return must apply for readmission with $25 fee, which includes a written through the Office of Admissions. Students who were personal statement which reflects academically or socially suspended must also apply for compatibility between the student’s goals and readmission. the mission and goals of the University. The applicant must provide: 2. An official University transcript from EACH institution previously attended, embossed or 1. A completed Shorter University application stamped and signed as official. As with Non- for readmission (no fee is required), which Traditional Freshmen, Non-Traditional includes a written personal statement Transfers may not be able to satisfy all the indicating a) reasons for returning to Shorter, academic requirements for admission. Each and b) current activities if not enrolled in case will be handled on its own merits. Aside school. from this, admissions procedure, including 2. Official transcripts from ALL colleges and evaluation of University transcripts by the universities attended since leaving Shorter, Registrar, is as described under Traditional embossed or stamped and signed by the Transfers. appropriate official. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS Students cannot be readmitted if terms of suspension have not been met, whether that If the international student is transferring from suspension was at Shorter or another institution. another United States postsecondary institution, the requirements for ordinary transfers apply, and if the If a student who was on academic probation or student also holds an F-1 Student visa, no other suspension when he or she left Shorter is readmitted, requirements must be met for admission. If he or she this readmission will be on academic probation holds another United States nonimmigrant visa and is regardless of performance at the interim institution. transferring from another United States postsecondary The cumulative University grade-point average, as institution, a petition to change visa status may or may computed by the Registrar, determines readmission not be necessary. The Foreign Student Advisor will status: review such situations. 1. If the University GPA is 2.0 or higher, the In the case of an international student without a student will be readmitted unconditionally. United States visa who wishes to transfer credit, the requirements for an international freshman apply. 2. If the University GPA is below 2.0 but meets GPA requirements for acceptance on Prospective students who have taken courses at probation, the student may be readmitted on institutions outside of the United States are probation. responsible for having their official transcripts evaluated by a reputable educational evaluation 3. If the University GPA is less than 1.40, the service. Once the University has received an official student will not be readmitted unless the copy of that formal evaluation, the Registrar’s Office Admissions Committee finds that there are will determine transfer course equivalencies. circumstances which warrant an exception and acceptance on probation.

ADMISSION TO MAJOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

The following apply to all degree-seeking students, whether freshmen or transfers: ADMISSION TO MUSIC MAJOR Shorter University is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Entrance requirements are in accordance with the published

45 regulations of that body. Admission to the University ADMISSION TO THEATRE MAJOR does not assure that a student may major in music. In addition to the general requirements for In addition to the general requirements for admission to the University, all students majoring in admission to the University, students majoring in Theatre must perform an audition or reading, and music must meet the following requirements: (1) an conform to other requirements of the Theatre faculty. audition in his or her major medium, and (2) placement tests in music theory, ear training, and ADMISSION TO TEACHER PREPARATION keyboard skills. The parameters of the audition will be PROGRAM set by the instructions on the appropriate audition form completed by the student. Students will fulfill Criteria for admission to the Teacher Preparation these requirements prior to the beginning of classes in program may found on page 69. August of their freshman year since the music curriculum requires at least four years for completion. ADMISSION TO THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE Students transferring University credit should contact NURSING PROGRAM the School of the Arts about additional audition requirements. Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program requires a separate application to be In some cases, circumstances make it practical to mailed to Shorter University School of Nursing. hold an audition before admissions procedures have Applicants must first be admitted to Shorter been completed for the student in question. In such University and must have a minimum University grade cases, successful audition does not guarantee point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria for admission to the University. admission to the BSN program may be found on page 71-74. .

46 NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS--DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Required Credentials: APPLICANTS NOT SEEKING A DEGREE FROM 1. Completed application with $25 application SHORTER UNIVERSITY fee. All are required to submit a completed application 2. Official transcript from last school attended form with $25 application fee. Tuition and fees apply or from institution issuing degree. In the case as detailed in this catalog of students seeking teaching certification only, transcripts from all schools attended are TRANSIENT STUDENT required. A student enrolled in another postsecondary institution who wishes to take course work at Shorter. AUDITOR Such students are limited to a total of 24 semester A person who wishes to take courses on a non- hours at Shorter. credit basis. Required Credentials: Required Credentials: 1. Completed application with $25 application 1. Completed application with $25 application fee. fee. 2. Statement of Good Standing from home 2. Permission of the faculty member teaching institution signed by the appropriate academic the course. official.

SPECIAL/NON-DEGREE STUDENT (FOR CREDIT) A person who wishes to take courses for credit, but who does not plan to seek a degree.

OPTIONAL STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

TRANSIENT STUDY BERRY AND SHORTER CROSS-REGISTRATION Students may elect to take a limited number of Full-time students above the freshman level may courses at another institution, usually during the elect to take a course at Berry University free of charge summer. The advisor should be consulted. A transient during the fall and spring semesters. The student must letter must be sent from the registrar to the chosen pay any course-specific fees. The student must be in University. It will contain permission to study specific good standing and meet all prerequisites for the courses and the way these courses will be credited to course. He/she may take one course per semester (up the student’s record. A minimum grade of C must be to 4 hours credit) with a maximum credit of 18 earned on each course. Transient letters will only be semester hours over the entire program. Courses granted to students who are in good academic and excluded are “capstone courses,” internships or financial standing with the University. Transiency does practica, student teaching, and graduate courses. not break a student’s affiliation with Shorter Application forms and complete regulations are University or establish permanent admission to the available in the registrar’s office. Summer courses will host institution. Any student who completes transient be taken on a transient basis. To ensure financial aid, work must request a transcript from the host the student must maintain full-time status between the institution to be sent to Shorter University upon two institutions. completion of the course(s). Any student who does not provide a transcript for transient work will have a hold placed on his or her account prohibiting registration until the transcript is received. GRANTING CREDIT FOR STUDY ABROAD Students are encouraged to begin their planning early for study abroad. Though the normal time for 47 students to study abroad is sophomore level and 3. Confer with the advisor or major professor to above, it is recommended that the process begin with select courses that are needed in his/her discussions during the freshman year with the curriculum and those that might be adequate student’s advisor and with the Director of substitutes for required courses on the home International Programs. During this time assistance campus. can be given in helping the student decide on the best 4. Complete the appropriate application for the locations for study in his/her major field. host institution and the necessary paperwork. Acceptance for study abroad is based on a number of factors, including recommendations regarding 5. Work closely with the Director of ability, character, and motivation, and recommended International Programs to ensure that all minimum 2.4 GPA. paperwork has been completed according to the stated deadlines. The student preparing for study abroad should take the following steps: Each of the institutions abroad with which Shorter University has formal agreements provides 1. Discuss plans with the Director of listings of faculty, their credentials, and course International Programs and the advisor or descriptions. These help to determine proper courses major professor. and credit to be awarded. 2. Obtain from the Director of International Programs information about deadlines and required paperwork.

48 ACADEMIC POLICIES

REGISTRATION All persons who plan to attend any course on a An automatic F will be given if a student is not regular basis must complete formal registration. Those properly withdrawn. desiring to take courses for University credit or audit must register at the beginning of each semester or, in STUDENTS CLASSIFICATION the case of continuing students, at the registration time the previous semester. Shorter University officially recognizes four classes: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior. A student’s classification is based wholly upon the record ACADEMIC ADVISING in the Office of the Registrar, and not upon the length A student normally confers with a faculty advisor of time in college or any other consideration. to select courses which are then registered online. • An admitted student who is registered for Freshmen meet their assigned faculty advisors and studies leading toward a degree is a freshman. register at Summit sessions during the summer prior to their first enrollment. If unable to attend a Summit • A student who has earned 27 semester hours session or enrolling for the first time in a semester of credit and is registered for studies leading other than fall, a freshman will be assigned a faculty toward a degree is a sophomore. advisor prior to term registration. • A student who has earned 60 semester hours Students enrolled as freshmen remain with the of credit and is registered for studies leading freshman advisor for the entire freshman year. After to a degree is a junior. that, academic advising is arranged with a faculty • A student who has earned 90 semester hours member in the department or school of the student’s major. The Registrar and faculty advisor assist in of credit and is registered for studies leading to a degree is a senior. arranging programs of studies, but the student is responsible to become familiar with and fulfill all requirements for his or her degree. WITHDRAWAL FROM SHORTER UNIVERSITY At least one Summit for Transfers session is A student leaving the University must formally conducted during the summer to facilitate transfer withdraw by obtaining the necessary form from the registration. Transfer students meet with an advisor Registrar, completing the form with all required from their prospective major field and register for signatures, and filing the completed forms in the classes at this session. Office of the Registrar. Clearances must be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, the Business Office, the Residence Life Office, and the Library. SCHEDULE LOAD AND CHANGES (FULL-TIME) Twelve to 19 credit hours constitute a normal No refund of fees will be calculated until the semester course load. A program of 12 or more withdrawal process is complete. Withdrawal becomes semester hours is considered full-time. Students, other effective only when the form is signed by the than freshmen, who desire to carry more than 19 Registrar. credit hours may make application to the Provost. Request for withdrawal from University after early There is an additional fee for credit hours over 19. registration but before the beginning of a term must be made in writing to the Registrar’s Office. Drop/Add (dropping or adding courses) may be made during the drop/add period with the approval of Withdrawal grades are described under Non- the faculty advisor and/or Provost. The duly approved Credit Grades below. forms must be filed in the Registrar’s Office. The University reserves the right to request, at any Withdrawal from courses may be done by the time, the withdrawal of a student who does not student after the drop/add period and until the last 10 maintain the required standard of scholarship, or class days of the semester. Proper forms must be filed whose continued attendance would be detrimental to in the Registrar’s office to accompany any withdrawal. the student’s health or the health of others, or whose behavior is out of harmony with the Christian

philosophy of the University. For regulations the Shorter University Student Handbook. regarding nonacademic or disciplinary suspension, see

GRADES, CREDIT, AND QUALITY POINTS

A student’s standing in any course is determined a semester. Proper forms must be filed in the according to the following grades: Registrar’s Office to accompany any withdrawal. An automatic F will be given if a student is not properly A 90-100 percent 4 points/semester hour withdrawn. B 80-89 percent 3 points/semester hour C 70-79 percent 2 points/semester hour A grade of WA may, at the instructor’s initiation, D 60-69 percent 1 point /semester hour be assigned when a student has a personal situation F Failure 0 points/semester hour that is affecting his or her performance in a class. P Passing Documentation of the issue(s) must be presented to LAB Laboratory the Provost or the Provost’s representative S Satisfactory An “incomplete” (grade of I) is given only when a U Unsatisfactory deficiency exists in a relatively small portion of the I Incomplete course; it may be changed to the appropriate grade A, AU Audit B, C, D, or F when the deficiency is removed. The W Withdrawn instructor should file an Incomplete Grade Form in WA Administrative withdrawal the Registrar’s Office when assigning an I, clearly WF Withdrawn, failing stating the requirements to be completed and a WIP Work in progress timeline for the student to submit the work to The designation H following a grade denotes a overcome the deficiency. This work must be class taken for the Honors Program. completed within four months of the close of the Except in cases of clerical error, a faculty member semester examination period, or the incomplete may not change a grade which has been forwarded to becomes a failure. the Registrar’s Office. Grades may only be changed as The grade of AU denotes a course taken as an the result of an appeals process as described below. audit. Auditors receive no credit, and they participate in the course at the option of the instructor. GRADE-POINT AVERAGE A student’s academic grade-point average (GPA) INSTITUTIONAL-LOAD COURSES is obtained by dividing the number of quality points Some courses bear institutional load credit only earned by the number of credit hours scheduled (i.e. ENG 0990/0991, MAT 0990). Credit hours for (except grades of W, WA, P or S). In the case of these courses count toward term totals, but they are transfer students, the Registrar computes a GPA based not factored into the student’s career totals. on transcripts of all college work attempted. For more information about transfer GPA, see Admission of Traditional Transfers. PASS-FAIL OPTION A student will have a maximum of two repeats of A limited number of courses may be taken on a a course to bring up a grade. The last grade will stand. Pass-Fail basis; this decision must be made within the All attempts are used in calculating the GPA. first three weeks of the semester. This option allows one course per semester, or a total of eight courses for a degree, to be taken with a Pass-Fail grade. Only NON-CREDIT GRADES elective courses in a student’s program are eligible for If a student withdraws during the first three weeks this option. For purposes of GPA, honors, and rank in of a semester, a grade of W will be given. After the class, credits earned under the Pass grade will be first three weeks of the semester and until two weeks eliminated in the computation of final grade point before classes end, a grade of W or WF will be given averages. by the faculty member, depending upon whether the The Pass-Fail option may not be reversed after the student is passing or failing the course on the date of third week of the semester. withdrawal. A grade of F will be given if a student withdraws from a course during the last two weeks of 50

TRANSCRIPT AND ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION 1. Discuss the problem with the professor who REQUESTS awarded the grade. Shorter University has authorized the National 2. If step one does not resolve the issue, the Student Clearinghouse to provide transcript ordering student should obtain a Grade Appeals Form and credit card payment through a secured internet from the Provost’s office. transaction. Their contact information is listed below. 3. The student should return to the professor This site will walk you through the order and have the Grade Appeals Form initialed placement process, including delivery options and fees. and dated. You may order as many transcripts as you like in a 4. The student should discuss the complaint single session. A $2.25 processing fee will be charged with the department chair or the dean of the per recipient in addition to Shorter’s transcript fee. school. Transcripts may also be requested in writing with 5. If step four does not satisfy the complaint, the signature of the student, not another party. A form then the student may discuss the grievance is available in the Registrar’s Office, or write to Office with the Provost. of the Registrar, Shorter University, 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165. E-mail, FAX and If all the above steps fail to satisfy the student’s telephone requests will not be honored. The complaint and the Provost determines that the request must contain the full name the student used evidence warrants further consideration, the Provost while enrolled at Shorter, the student’s Social Security will appoint a panel of three faculty members to hear number and graduation date (if applicable), with the the complaint. All parties in the grievance process are full name and address of the organization which will obligated to hear both the student’s complaint and the receive the transcript. All requests must be prepaid professor’s answer. The decision of the panel is final, with a basic fee of $5.00 for regular service; fees for and any decision or recommendation of this panel will other services are listed in the Financial section. be reported to the Provost, the professor, and the student. Enrollment verification letters may be requested in person from the Registrar’s Office. Shorter ACADEMIC RENEWAL University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree and enrollment Undergraduate students seeking admission or verification. National Student Clearinghouse may be readmission to complete a degree from Shorter contacted at: University and who have been out of any postsecondary school for a period of at least five years may Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org petition for Academic Renewal. If approved, Phone: (703) 742-4200 Academic Renewal will initiate a new grade point average that will be used to determine academic FAX: (703) 742-4239 standing. This policy allows students a second chance Email: [email protected] to earn a degree. Mail: National Student Clearinghouse; 13454 The following general guidelines will apply to Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 300; Herndon, VA students seeking Academic Renewal status: 20171 1. Students must submit requests for Academic Renewal in writing to the Provost or School APPEAL OF GRADES Dean. The petition must include transcripts A student may begin the grade appeals process by from all previous institutions attended. The submitting a written statement of appeal to the petition may be submitted at the time of Provost within two weeks after the grade is recorded. readmission. The Academic Renewal GPA Upon receipt of the written statement, the Provost begins the semester of enrollment. forwards the document to the professor who 2. Students may be given Academic Renewal registered the grade. At this point, the appeals process status only once. has officially begun, and all procedures listed below must be completed within four weeks. A student who 3. In calculating previous grades, only grades of feels that he or she has received an unfair or incorrect C and above will be used to determine grade in a course should do the following: academic standing and eligibility for 51

graduation; however, all course work remains 4. Only those students whose previous GPA was on the transcript. Eligibility for graduation below 2.0, such that, without Academic with honors will continue to be based on the Renewal, they could only be admitted under student’s cumulative GPA. Any previous probation, are eligible for consideration for grades of D, F, or WF must be repeated if Academic Renewal. they are required in the student’s degree program.

REGULATIONS REGARDING COURSES

SPECIAL STUDY 5. Students must register for internships in the semester the internship is completed. No Special Study includes the following: Independent credit will be rewarded retroactively. Study (for students with excellent records only), Tutorial (catalog courses taken independently), and CLASS ATTENDANCE Internship or Field Work. Department chairs or deans of schools and the Provost must approve Special Students are expected to attend regularly and Studies. promptly all classes and academic appointments. Making up all work missed because of absences is the Three further regulations govern tutorials: responsibility of the student. Students should consult 1. A student may take no more than two each class syllabus for specific attendance tutorials at one time. requirements. The syllabus for some classes may be available only online. Absence from the last class 2. A student may take a maximum of four period before or the first class period after holidays tutorials in a degree program. may count as a double cut at the discretion of the 3. A student earning a D or F in a regular instructor. A student who fails to attend at least two- classroom course may not repeat it as a thirds of the total class meetings (including both tutorial. excused and unexcused absences) may be administratively withdrawn (WA) from a course. An internship is a form of independent study combining field work in a student’s academic SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS discipline with academic activities. It allows the student to augment classroom learning by working in Two series of examinations are held during the an organization away from the campus community. By academic year at the end of each semester. Tests completing suitable academic work under the direction within the lecture hour may be held at any time during of a faculty member, students may earn course credit the session except that major tests may not be for internships. Note: this definition excludes EDU scheduled during the calendar week before final 4211-4212, EDU 4221-4222, and EDU 4231-4232, all examinations. of which follow separate guidelines given by the State A senior (student with 90 or more semester hours Department of Education. as of the end of the previous semester) who makes an The following regulations govern internships: F (or D in the major field) in a course required for the degree may retake the final examination once, 1. Faculty supervision includes advisement on provided that the course will not be offered again choice of internship, contact with the work before the student’s normal graduation date and that supervisor, and assignment of a written an approved substitution cannot be made. The repeat report. exam must be taken at a time designated by the faculty 2. Students must work in a career field off member, but no later than noon of the day following campus, unless special permission is given by the close of regularly scheduled examinations. the Provost. A junior (student with 60 semester hours as of the 3. Students must work a minimum of 33.3 hours end of the previous semester) who makes an F (or D per one hour course credit. in the major field) in an upper division, (3000-4000 level) required course in the major sequence, may 4. If the work is done in the summer, it must be done over a minimum period of eight weeks. retake the final examination once, provided that the 52

course will not be offered again before the student’s experience by any faculty member. No faculty member normal graduation date and that an approved may hold an examination or experience at other than substitution cannot be made. The repeat exam must be the scheduled time without the approval of the faculty taken at a time designated by the faculty member, but member’s Dean and the Provost. Students must no later than noon of the day following the close of complete examinations or experiences at the scheduled regularly scheduled examinations. time except in an emergency as approved by the faculty member teaching the class in question, the By order of faculty resolution, no student may be Dean, and the Provost. exempted from an end-of-semester examination or

REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE OF COURSES

ASSESSMENT TESTING AND SURVEYING CONVOCATION ATTENDANCE Shorter University’s commitment to its mission All students may be required to attend special and goals requires conducting regular evaluations of convocations during the academic year. Seniors must progress in achieving those goals. Testing and attend the following occasions in cap and gown: Fall surveying of students at matriculation, during studies, Convocation, Baccalaureate Service, Commencement, and after completion of studies is an essential part of and other designated convocations. this evaluation program. In addition, students may The annual Celebrate Shorter! Day recognizes expect to be asked to cooperate in various surveys, students for their academic and leadership interviews, focus groups, and other data-collection achievements. Those students whose work over their efforts conducted by the Office of Institutional entire University career has entitled them to a place on Planning and Research. the Dean’s List are recognized. New members of Since the goals of Shorter University are directed Alpha Chi and Alpha Sigma are recognized, as are to the education of the whole person, their recipients of major scholarship awards. At the heart of achievement can be measured only by evidence the day’s activities is a student-led Symposium, concerning the whole person. To protect featuring presentations in various academic disciplines. confidentiality of data, the Office of Institutional The year’s recipients of the Teaching Excellence Research never releases personal information about and Campus Leadership Award and the President’s individuals and, wherever possible, avoids attaching Award for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship are names to personal data during analysis. announced at Commencement.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS REGULATIONS

DEAN’S LIST restrictions on the student’s activities. However, the student will be limited to a maximum of fifteen hours Any full-time, degree-seeking student who earns a of course work in the second semester of the minimum GPA of 3.5 on 12 credit hours or more freshman year. (without any grades of “Incomplete”) for a semester will be placed on the Dean’s List for that semester. ACADEMIC PROBATION

ACADEMIC WARNING Probation and suspension regulations apply to any student enrolled for half time or more. Any freshman who has failed to achieve a 2.0 GPA during the first semester of full-time enrollment, Any first semester freshman will be placed on but has received a 1.8 GPA or above for that semester, Academic Probation if the student does not achieve a will be given an Academic Warning. This notation will minimum 1.8 term GPA in the first semester of appear on the student’s first semester transcript. enrollment. (See Academic Warning above, for first Unlike Academic Probation, the warning imposes no semester freshmen with a GPA between 1.8 and 2.0). 53

All other students will be placed on Academic A student who has been on Academic Probation Probation at the end of any semester in which the for three consecutive semesters will be subject to student’s GPA of all hours attempted (cumulative suspension from the University. GPA) is below 2.0. A transfer student is placed on A student will not be suspended from the Academic Probation upon entrance if the GPA of all University for academic reasons if he or she earned an hours attempted at previous institutions is below 2.0 average of 2.0 or higher on all hours attempted for the according to Shorter University standards. Total hours last semester in residence, provided he or she earned a attempted consist of all hours for which the student minimum of 12 hours credit for fall or spring receives a grade (including all hours with grades of F semesters, or 6 hours for the summer session. and WF). Grades of I, W, WA, and P are not included in transfer hours attempted. A transfer student who Upon receiving a first academic suspension, a was placed on Academic Probation or Suspension at student will be ineligible to enroll at the University for the University last attended will enter Shorter a minimum of one semester. University on Academic Probation. That probation After a second academic suspension, only through will be lifted when the student’s cumulative GPA written appeal to the Provost and the Academic reaches 2.0. Policies Committee can permission to return to the A student on academic probation is not allowed to University be granted. This appeal must be received 30 participate in any extracurricular activity or represent days prior to the registration date of the semester the Shorter University. (Varsity sports are subject to student wishes to enter. A minimum of one calendar NAIA Policies). year must elapse before a student on second suspension may be readmitted. Even though courses accepted from other institutions may count toward graduation No student will be readmitted after his or her requirements, they may not be used for purposes third suspension. of removal from probation or suspension. A readmitted student will have two semesters, or one semester and a summer term, to reestablish the ACADEMIC SUSPENSION required 2.0 cumulative GPA. The student must be A student will not be subject to suspension from enrolled full-time during these periods. the University for academic deficiencies until he or she A student who does not fully complete 12 has been enrolled for two or more semesters. A semester hours for each of these semesters, and obtain student will be considered enrolled for any semester in a 2.0 cumulative GPA after the second semester, will which he/she received a grade other than W or WA. be subject to suspension. A student who has been enrolled in two or more semesters may be suspended from the University if his DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION or her cumulative GPA is below that required for the Students may also be suspended from the designated number of semesters or the equivalent in University for disciplinary reasons. When a student University. receives a disciplinary suspension, he or she is Min. GPA Min. GPA automatically withdrawn from all courses, and faculty Semesters to Avoid to Avoid will assign grades of W or WF depending on the in University Probation Suspension student’s academic status at the time of withdrawal. 1-2 2.00 1.40 For other rules regarding disciplinary suspension, see 3-4 2.00 1.67 the Shorter University Student Handbook. 5-6 2.00 1.75 7 or more 2.00 1.85

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

While the distribution of credit hours varies for major field, 3) a group of related or supportive the different degrees, all have the following courses, and 4) electives. constituent elements: 1) a general education core, 2) a

The list of candidates for graduation, after participate in any way in the graduation ceremony until approval by the faculty, shall be recommended to the all requirements are met. President and Board of Trustees for the conferring of All financial obligations to the University must be degrees. cleared before graduation. This includes library fines, By vote of the faculty on December 2, 1993, no all other fines and fees collected by the Business student will be allowed to march with a class or Office, and the graduation fee.

CREDIT HOUR AND GRADE STANDARDS For any degree, a candidate must have earned a toward the major or the minor. It is expected that the minimum of 126 semester hours. Some degrees degree will include a minimum of 42 semester hours at require hours above the minimum. 3000 level or above, and that the major sequence will include 24 semester hours in the major discipline. In order to graduate, a student must have a Transfer students must take at least 12 semester hours minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Some degree programs at 3000 level or above in the major at Shorter, and at require a GPA above the minimum. All candidates least 6 hours in a minor. must file an application for graduation with the Registrar early in the first semester of their senior year Eight semester hours of activity credit in Health and meet with the faculty advisor or the Registrar to and Physical Education is the maximum allowed either check progress toward completion. It is the students’ to count toward the degree or to be registered for the responsibility to see that all general and special entire University career. Not more than two semester requirements for their respective degrees have been hours of activity may be registered in a given semester. met. Not more than two semester hours of transfer activity credit per year may be counted toward the degree. The minimum acceptable grade in a junior-senior course required of or applied to the major or minor is All Health and Physical Education courses except C. No courses numbered 1000-1999 which meet HPE 1010 function as one activity course each for the general education requirements may be counted above purposes.

SPECIAL GRADE STANDARDS In addition to the above, certain degree fields have Secondary Education further requirements: For acceptance into the program, ENG 1010, Business (B.B.A. and B.S. in Economics) ENG 1020, and EDU 2900 must be passed with a C or better, and a 2.50 GPA and a passing score on All required ACC, BUS, ECO, and MAT courses GACE Basic Skills are required. A 2.50 GPA, with no must be passed with a C or better. All prerequisites grade lower than a C in courses in the teaching field, must be passed with an acceptable grade before the and a passing score on GACE Content Exams, are next level may be registered. required for certification. Education (B.S.E.) Music (all degrees) For acceptance into the program, ENG 1010, A minimum acceptable grade of C is required in 1020, and EDU 2900 must be passed with a C or all music courses within a student’s degree program, better; a 2.50 GPA and a passing grade on GACE including all applied music and music activities. Basic Skills are required. A passing grade on GACE Content Exams is required for student teaching and Natural Sciences graduation. All required Mathematics and Natural Sciences English and Foreign Languages (B.A.) courses above 1000 level must be passed with a C or better. A minimum grade of C must be earned in ENG 1010 and 1020 or ENG 1030 and 1040.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT 2. Recognizing that each academic discipline may have writing styles that are specific to the Thirty-three (33) of the last forty-five (45) discipline, each academic department will select a semester hours prior to graduation must be taken at course or courses in which to assess students’ Shorter University. At least 12 upper level hours written communication and will create a rubric to (3000-4000 level) in the major and, if a minor is use in assessing written work. Each academic chosen, at least 6 upper level hours in the minor must discipline will determine what constitutes be taken in residence. proficiency, as well as the requirements of any Any courses taken elsewhere – while a student at remediation program. Academic departments Shorter University – must be approved in advance by assume the responsibility to require remediation of the Registrar to guarantee transfer and proper all upper level students who do not meet the application to the student’s program of study. A grade proficiency standards established by the academic of “C” or higher is required for transient course credit. department. Shorter University’s Writing Center should be a part of any remediation process, and PROFICIENCY IN WRITTEN COMMUNICATION students must demonstrate proficiency in written work assigned by the academic department once Educational Goal III of Shorter University states remediation has occurred. Academic departments that curriculum and the educational environment should be aware that transfer students who “ensures that students reach the levels of skill in completed the freshman English sequence at written and oral communication…necessary to take another accredited institution may be at a greater full advantage of University coursework and that they risk for remediation. continue to exercise and enlarge these skills.” To that end Shorter University has required students to pass 3. Each academic department will have on file in the the Junior English Exam; however, the Liberal Arts Provost’s office, Registrar’s office, and the Council has voted to abolish the Junior English Exam. respective Dean’s office the following: Effective written communication at Shorter University a. The designated courses, will now be measured using two criteria, for students entering June 1, 2008 or after. b. A brief description of the types of written work required, and 1. Students must successfully complete an end of course grammar/composition exam at the end c. A copy of the rubric. of ENG 1010. Students who do not successfully 4. Appropriate assessment data will be on file with complete the exam will retake ENG 1010. A the respective Dean. grade of 60 on the exam constitutes passing.

MAJORS

THE MAJOR requirements, which vary by degree and discipline, are described in the Catalog under discipline headings. In contrast to the breadth of study provided by the general education requirements, the major DECLARATION OF MAJOR provides a degree of mastery in a particular field of study. A major consists of a course sequence of at A copy of the major program approved by the least 42 semester hours with a minimum of 24 hours student’s advisor shall be on file in the Office of the in one discipline. Interdisciplinary majors consist of Registrar no later than the first semester of the senior 12-18 semester hours in a primary area and 9-12 hours year. Students may change their majors at any time in each of two additional selected areas, and related upon request, but late changes could easily result in work to total 42 hours, as approved by a major extending the period of time required to complete a advisor. Total major sequence requirements are degree. designed by the departments offering the majors, and 56

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

MINORS and 60 quality points in the second degree beyond the requirements for the first degree, with any additional Minors may be earned in most disciplines. A general education and all major field requirements minor consists of at least 18 semester hours in a satisfied. A second major within the same degree does discipline, with specific requirements set by the not require a minimum number of additional hours, department or school offering the minor. With the only the necessary courses to complete the additional approval of the student’s major advisor, a related major. With program approval, the second major may minor may apply as the required related courses on an apply as the related work required of the first major. academic major. A second degree carries a different letter SECOND DEGREES AND MAJORS designation. Students with an undergraduate degree from another accredited institution who seek a A student pursuing two degrees from Shorter (second) degree from Shorter University will be University will earn a minimum of 30 semester hours treated as transfer students.

SPECIAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

All specific requirements for each degree and graduation are in accordance with the published major are listed on its page in the Degree Descriptions regulations of that body. section. Although it carries no academic credit, satisfactory recital attendance is a requirement for graduation. DEGREES IN MUSIC Grading for recital attendance will be The following degrees are offered in the Music Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Most music majors must Department at Shorter University: attend 80% of all scheduled recitals to receive the grade S; any student attending less than 80% of all • Bachelor of Music, with majors in Voice, recitals will receive the temporary grade U. U’s must Piano, Piano Pedagogy, Organ, Music be removed the following term by recital attendance in Education and Church Music excess of the 80% requirement of that current term • Bachelor of Fine Arts, with majors in Musical until the deficiency from the previous term is satisfied. Theatre and Musical Theatre Direction Most degree programs require that a full-time music major be enrolled in recitals for four years or each • Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Music semester enrolled at Shorter. See specific requirements in the Catalog under Degree Programs. Shorter University is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Requirements for

DEGREES WITH HONORS

cumulative GPA of 3.5 – 3.749 will receive their GRADUATION WITH HONORS diplomas cum laude; students who have a career Candidates for a bachelor’s degree, who were not cumulative GPA of 3.75 – 3.874 will receive their granted academic renewal, who during their University diplomas magna cum laude; students who have a career course maintain high academic standing, and who cumulative GPA of 3.875 – 4.0 will receive their have not at any time been suspended, may receive diplomas summa cum laude. recognition on their diplomas in one of the three degrees of honors: (1) cum laude; (2) magna cum laude; (3) summa cum laude. Students who have a career 57

THE ACADEMY OF ARISTAEUS semester research project or undergraduate thesis (HON 4500, 4510). The Academy of Aristaeus is the Shorter University Honors Program which provides enriched Before graduation, students will complete academic experiences for extremely able and highly advanced work in at least four of their regular courses, motivated students. the majority of which should be from their major. All such honors courses are designated by a special code In order to receive an Honors Certificate upon which will appear on the student’s transcript. graduation, a student must meet the requirements listed below. Students who complete the Honors POSTHUMOUS DEGREES requirements described below will be recognized at the graduation ceremony. In the event of a student’s death during his or her final term of study, a member of the student’s family Honors Requirements will be invited to accept the diploma during commencement exercises. In order to receive a Students will complete interdisciplinary colloquia posthumous degree, the student must have been in the (HON 2000, 3000) with a grade of B or better. final semester of study – or within 15 credit hours of In the senior year, students will satisfactorily, in graduation – and expected to graduate. the judgment of the honors faculty, complete a two-

Financial Policies: Traditional Programs

TUITION AND FEES

The University is aware that the cost of higher education is a major investment for a family and makes every effort to keep its charges as reasonable as possible, consistent with providing an opportunity for a first-class education. Because of support from earnings on endowment investments and gifts from friends of the University, the individual student is able to attend Shorter University for much less than the real cost of his or her education.

FULL-TIME CHARGES FOR 2010-2011 TYPICAL COSTS FOR TWO SEMESTERS Boarding Students Non-Boarding Students Tuition $16,700 $16,700 *Basic room and Board (unlimited plan) 8,200 (Basic Room is $4,400 , unlimited meal plan is $3,800 ) Student Activity Fee 180 180 Technology Fee 190 190 Total (does not include Taskstream fee $25,270 $17,070 or online course fee below)

Taskstream (One-time Fee) Seniors:$42 Juniors:$69 Sophomores: $89 Freshmen: $99

Online Course Fee: $150.00 per course, in addition to tuition

PAYMENT SCHEDULE **Room Deposit $200 $200 Freshmen and transfers remit upon acceptance; returning students remit by April 10 #Due on or before August 23, 2010 $12,635 $8,535 #Due or before January 7, 2011 $12,635 $8,535

TYPICAL COSTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING SECOND SEMESTER #Tuition and Fees $8,535 $8,535 *Basic Room and Board 4,100 **Room Deposit Fee 200 Total $12,835 $8,535 Payment due on or before date of second semester registration

ROOM AND BOARD ALTERNATIVES Apartment Housing $4,800/5,100 15 Meal per Week Plan $3,000 10 Meal per Week Plan $2,600

* Most rooms are designed to be shared by two roommates; basic charge is for such accommodations. For information about availability and cost of other accommodations, which carry a surcharge, inquiry may be made of the Student Life Office. ** This room deposit, required of all incoming students, is refundable (before the student enrolls) until April 10, upon written request; thereafter it is not refundable. The deposit is required regardless of financial aid awarded or anticipated. The Room Deposit fee is refundable after moving out, less any damage charges or other charges incurred. # Financial aid for which the student is eligible will be deducted from stated charges.

59 OTHER CHARGES 2010-2011

APPLIED MUSIC: University have been met. Official transcripts will not Private instruction in one instrument, or voice, per be issued to students. semester ...... $250 Voice class instruction, per semester ...... $125 MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Required of all student vehicles on campus; liability GRADUATION FEE: insurance is also mandatory. For diploma, academic regalia, and Annual registration fee ...... $75 related expenses ...... $150 After August 31, 2010 ...... $100

SPECIAL TUITION PROVISIONS: PAYMENT OPTIONS Tuition for part-time students (less than 12 hours per The University recognizes the desire of many semester) each semester hour ...... $460 parents to be able to budget educational expenses and makes available the following plans to provide such Tuition for full-time students enrolled for more than services: 19 hours credit per semester, each semester hour above 19 ...... $120 Option 1 – Remit payment in full to Shorter University each semester. Payments by Cash, Check, Joint enrollment, per credit hour ...... $230 MasterCard, VISA, and Discover are accepted. To Senior Citizen-age 65 or older ...... no charge pay online, visit us on the web at Summer School: Per hour ...... $260 http://www.shorter.edu and select Pay My Bill.

AUDITING: Option 2 – Shorter University offers our own For part-time students, half the charge for a credit payment plan of three, four or five payments per course; no extra charge for full-time students or senior semester. The total balance must be paid by the end of citizens. Studio and laboratory courses may not be each semester. The amount due per semester is based audited but may be attended on a noncredit basis upon on preliminary financial aid and will be adjusted if the payment of stated tuition. awarded amount is different. Forms for these plans are available in the Business Office or on-line at http://www.shorter.edu, go to Quick Links and select TRANSCRIPTS OF ACADEMIC RECORD: Business Office. You may also call 706/233-7313, Regular service (allow 24 hours or more) ...... $5 7638, or 7211. Immediate service ...... $10

Transcripts must be requested in writing and will be issued only if all financial obligations to the

ROOM & BOARD CHARGES

Board Plan: All on-campus residents are required to 1. Traditional Residence Halls: $4,400 purchase the board plan unless they have a medically- 2. Bass Housing Complex: $4,800 ordered diet which the food service is unable to 3. New Apartment Complex: $5,100 accommodate. 4. Summer School/Maymester Room: Part-time 1. Unlimited Meal Plan: $3,800 students, enrolled less than 12 hours, $400 per 2. 15 Meal Plan: $3,000 month; Full-time students, enrolled 12 hours or 3. 10 Meal Plan: $2,600 (only students living in more, no charge. Summer School Tuition, Room, apartment-style housing are eligible for this and Board charges are subject to change annually plan) REFUND POLICY Room Charges: All full-time students are required to In the event of a complete withdrawal, the live in campus residence halls unless married, living institution will calculate a refund through the 60% with parents, 23 years of age, or having received point of the semester. After 60% of the semester has written authorization from the Vice President for been completed, there will be no refund of tuition. A Student Affairs due to extenuating circumstances.

60 refund is calculated by dividing the date of withdrawal basis. There is no refund of room after the fifth day of by the number of federally defined days in the class. Refunds for students receiving federal aid will be semester. Board fees will be refunded on a pro-rata calculated using the current federal policy.

GENERAL FINANCIAL STIPULATIONS

Students must have settled all financial obligations completion of registration. The University may assess to the University in order to receive grade reports, interest at the rate of 1.0% per month (an annual rate have a transcript issued, or be granted a diploma. of 12%) on accounts unpaid according to these terms. Because of the uncertainty of economic Such interest will not be levied, however, on balances conditions and changing prices of food and other which will be settled during the semester by federal, costs, the University reserves the right to vary charges state or college grants and loans. at any time, including during any session, without prior Shorter University cannot assume responsibility notice. for loss or damage of personal property on the The registration of a student signifies the campus. Ordinarily the insurance coverage of a parent assumption of definitive obligations between that automatically provides for this or can be extended for student and the University. It is an agreement on the this purpose. The institution’s annual campus security student’s part and that of his parents to fulfill the report can be accessed at www.shorter.edu. terms of the contract for the semester, and indicates No salespersons are permitted to canvass on the acceptance of financial and general regulations of the campus without prior written approval. Book current catalog. salespersons must secure written approval from the Accounts for the semester are payable as specified Provost; all other salespersons must secure written in the schedule of payments and in full before approval from the Senior Vice President.

FINANCIAL AID

Shorter University has a long-standing tradition of Once a student has been properly admitted to assisting students in financing their college education. Shorter University, and the financial aid processes Financial aid is available from a variety of sources, completed, an award package will be available to the including: the university, through its own funds and student through Shorter University’s online financial through endowments; the state of Georgia; and the aid system. Please review the financial aid policies and Federal Government. procedures regarding the receipt of your financial aid. The best source of information regarding financial In the Shorter University financial aid office, we use assistance for educational expenses while enrolled in the Shorter University email system as our official college is the financial aid office. This office seeks to means of documented communication. If you prefer enable all qualified persons to attend Shorter to receive printed correspondence, please let us know. University by putting together the best financial aid Upon being awarded, we will email a notification to package possible for each student applicant. you stating that your financial aid awards are ready for Guidelines must be observed in order to make the your review. The financial aid will not be disbursed to financial aid program equitable and to provide the student’s account until the student is properly financial assistance for as many students as possible. enrolled and attending classes for the specific period of enrollment. Financial aid will be credited to the GENERAL REGULATIONS student account one half of the total award each Students must apply for financial aid each semester. Student work earnings are paid to the year. The financial aid office will coordinate which student monthly by paycheck. Most financial aid is documents are required for application and renewal based on full-time enrollment status, which is defined each year. These processes are electronic. For need- as a minimum of 12 semester hours for traditional based programs, proper need analysis must be used to semester programs and a minimum of 24 semester determine eligibility for those programs by completing hours over a minimum of 30 weeks of instruction for the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Shorter University’s non-term programs (College of Adult Professional online financial aid system can be accessed at Programs). Any deviation from full-time status may finaid.shorter.edu. Students can apply for the state result in re-calculation of financial aid awards. grant programs at www. gacollege411.org. A student’s eligibility to participate in the financial aid programs is contingent upon the student’s

61 academic standing. Regulations regarding Satisfactory to retain the scholarship. If awarded a Faculty Academic Progress for financial aid are found in this Scholarship, a student must maintain at least a 2.50 section. grade point average on a four-point scale to be eligible Students who are receiving institutional to retain the scholarship. If awarded a Shorter scholarships and wish for those scholarships to University Grant, a student must maintain at least a 2.0 continue to the following year must complete the grade point average on a four-point scale to be eligible necessary financial aid forms and register for fall to retain the scholarship. A higher grade-point semester classes in the previous spring semester in average may be required to maintain Competitive order to maintain those scholarships. Scholarships. One-half of the Academic Scholarship is applied to tuition charges at registration for fall INSTITUTIONAL AID semester, and the other half is applied to tuition Shorter University offers a wide variety of charges at registration for spring semester. If a scholarships funded from the University’s own prospective student is eligible for more than one non- resources as well as from endowed contributions. underwritten scholarship, scholarships which Shorter Deadlines and criteria for these scholarship programs University finances from its own resources, only the vary greatly, so students are advised to check with the larger scholarship will be granted, not a combination financial aid office or the admissions office as far in of the scholarships. advance as possible to apply for institutional Scholarships are awarded for one year at a time. In scholarships. Institutional scholarships include, but are order to establish eligibility, it is necessary for the not limited to, competitive academic scholarships, student to have been accepted for admission to academic excellence scholarships, music department Shorter University. Renewal eligibility is determined at scholarships, athletic scholarships, etc. the end of spring semester each year once a student Students must be enrolled full-time to receive has re-applied and completed all necessary financial any institutional aid. Institutional aid is available to aid applications. transfer students based on the difference between the number of transferable credits received and the ABILITY AND SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS number of semesters required to complete a degree at Shorter University offers scholarships in the areas Shorter. For example, if a student transfers in 60 of athletics, music, and in academic departments. semester hours, institutional aid would be available for Other scholarships are available to persons with the remaining four semesters. special characteristics: senior citizens, children of Generally, no institutional aid is available for church employees, etc. Please contact the financial aid summer enrollment. Because students enrolled in the office for more information. non-term accelerated programs already receive a special tuition structure, no institutional aid is available SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED BY GIFTS for those programs. The generous gifts of persons and organizations NOTE: Shorter University reserves the right to are available to help finance a Shorter University adjust institutional aid when that aid in combination education for those who qualify. A detailed list of such with other forms of aid (except Pell Grant and special scholarships can be found in the financial aid Stafford/Perkins Loans) exceeds the cost of tuition office. plus the federal allowance for books. Shorter University reserves the right to change all CHURCH-RELATED GRANTS policies concerning the awarding of financial aid and Students who are active members of churches scholarships without notice due to financial and within the Georgia Baptist Convention may be eligible regulatory considerations and changes. for the Baptist Appreciation Scholarship. An application including a recommendation from a ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS church pastor is required. The Application for Admission to Shorter Students planning to enter a ministerial-related University is also the application for Academic vocation may be eligible for the Ministerial Vocation Scholarships (Academic Excellence, Dean’s, Faculty, Grant. If the student does not enter a ministerial- and Shorter University Grant), excluding Competitive related vocation after receiving this grant, the grant Scholarships. turns into a loan which must be repaid to the GBC. If awarded an Academic Excellence or Dean’s Applications for church-related grants must be Scholarship, a student must maintain at least a 2.75 completed, certified by your minister and submitted to grade point average on a four-point scale to be eligible

62 the financial aid office. Applications are available from the financial aid office.

STATE AID

GEORGIA TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANT all core classes. Students apply online once at (GTEG) www.gacollege411.org. HOPE scholarship recipients Under current regulations, qualified Georgia are reviewed by Shorter University for continued residents are eligible to receive the Georgia Tuition eligibility in the spring semester each year as well as at Equalization Grant (GTEG) to be applied directly to the 30th, 60th, and 90th attempted semester hour reduce the costs associated with college for full-time levels. Continued eligibility is based on the number of undergraduate students who attend private colleges hours attempted and cumulative grade point average and universities in Georgia. Application for the of 3.0 or higher. HOPE and GTEG recipients can GTEG is made once by applying online at currently receive the scholarship for up to 127 www.gacollege411.org. Residency status is checked attempted credit hours. HOPE awards and each year to verify the student’s eligibility to renew and regulations are established by the legislature of the maintain the GTEG. GTEG awards are established State of Georgia and are subject to change. For further each year by the legislature of the State of Georgia and information about the HOPE Scholarship, contact the are subject to change. Georgia Student Finance Commission at 1-800-546- HOPE. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Initial HOPE scholarship eligibility is determined by the student’s high school GPA of 3.0 or higher in

FEDERAL AID

All Federal Student Aid programs are subject to eligible to receive Pell grant funds unless otherwise regulations set forth by the US Department of determined by the financial aid office. Education and are subject to change or cancellation by Congressional action. Eligibility for Federal Student TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR Aid programs is determined by a student’s submission COLLEGE AND HIGHER EDUCATION of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid GRANT (TEACH) (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be renewed each year. The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of The FAFSA is available electronically at up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach. www.fafsa.ed.gov. For current information concerning In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must Federal Student Aid programs, go to agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need www.shorter.edu/academics/financial_aid/home.htm. field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. As a recipient PELL GRANTS of a TEACH Grant, you must teach for at least four Pell Grants are federal grants made available to academic years within eight calendar years of undergraduate students who demonstrate sufficient completing the program of study for which you financial need. As a grant program, the funds do not received a TEACH Grant. IMPORTANT: If you fail have to be repaid. Application for Pell grant eligibility to complete this service obligation, all amounts of is made with the submission of the FAFSA. TEACH Grants that you received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. You FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL must then repay this loan to the U.S. Department of OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (FSEOG) Education. You will be charged interest from the date FSEOG funds are provided by the US the grant(s) was disbursed. To apply you must Department of Education for undergraduate students complete a Shorter University TEACH grant with exceptional financial need in connection with application, a federal TEACH grant agreement to college expenses. As a grant program, FSEOG funds serve and complete online TEACH counseling. do not have to be repaid. FSEOG funds are limited TEACH grant is available at Shorter University to each year. Recipients of FSEOG funds must also be students in the Teacher education program that have successfully passed transition point 1 (typically by your

63 junior year) and to M Ed majors. Certification by the LOAN PROGRAMS dean of the school of education is required. Shorter University participates in the Direct Stafford Loan program, the Direct PLUS Parent Loan program, and the Perkins Loan Program. Each of FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS) these loan programs is regulated by the US The FWS program provides job opportunities to Department of Education. As loan programs, the students demonstrating financial need so they can earn funds must be repaid, and a variety of deferred part of their educational expenses. Eligibility for the repayment options exist. Application for these loan work-study program is determined by the financial aid programs begins with the submission of the FAFSA office based on a student’s indication of interest, each year. Students and parents can apply for the demonstration of financial need, and the availability of Federal Direct Stafford and PLUS Loan funds by campus work-study positions. Work-study funds are completing entrance counseling and a master limited, but are available to undergraduate, post- promissory note (MPN) and parent PLUS loan request baccalaureate teacher certification and graduate form at students. Students can review available positions and http://www.shorter.edu/academics/financial_aid/app apply for them by contacting the supervisor for an ly.htm. Loan funds are available to undergraduate and interview at the Shorter financial aid webpage, work graduate students. study link. Students are paid monthly by check based Post-baccalaureate students returning to Shorter on the hours worked. for teacher certification are eligible for Stafford loans

and Perkins loans for one year. Stafford loans are available to students enrolled in graduate programs.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR FINANCIAL AID

In order for a Shorter University student to Progress in order to retain federal financial aid. These receive financial aid from federal assistance programs, standards apply to full-time and part-time enrolled the student must demonstrate satisfactory academic students. progress. Evaluation of satisfactory academic progress will be based on all courses at Shorter University and Quantitative Component: all previous credits transferred in and applied to the Full-time enrolled students must successfully student’s degree program at Shorter. Hours attempted complete 12 credit hours each semester and part-time at previous colleges but not applied to the student’s students must successfully complete 2/3 (67%) of degree program will not be included in the assessment their attempted coursework for each academic year at of Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid. At the appropriate checkpoint for Satisfactory Academic Shorter University, satisfactory academic progress for Progress. Successful completion of courses means the financial aid will be evaluated by the Offices of the student has received a grade of A, B, C, D, S or P. Registrar and Financial Aid according to the following (Exception: some courses require a C or higher) schedule: Receipt of grades F, I, W, WF, WA, or NG (except Semester-based programs – at the end of the labs) does not constitute successful completion. fall, spring and summer semesters. • Successfully complete (earn credit Non-term programs – at the end of each toward your degree) 24 credit hours student’s financial aid award year (24 credit hours each academic year. minimum) prior to processing the next award year. Per federal statute, satisfactory academic progress for Timeframe Component continued receipt of federal financial aid is measured Students must complete their degree program in terms of three components: within 150% of the normal timeframe. All attempted • a qualitative component (GPA) classes at all colleges that are attributable to your • quantitative component (completion of degree at Shorter University must be considered in this attempted credit hours) calculation. Normally 126 credit hours are required to • length of time to complete the program. earn a bachelor’s degree at Shorter University. Therefore, an undergraduate student shall be deemed Qualitative Component: in good standing and eligible to receive federal Students must have a minimum cumulative grade financial aid for up to 189 credit hours. If the degree point average (GPA) of 2.0 for Satisfactory Academic requires more than 126 credit hours, the maximum 64 timeframe to receive aid is 150% of the required hours Incomplete coursework (“I” grades) will not be for that program. All semesters enrolled and credit used in calculating hours earned for satisfactory hours attempted toward the degree are counted academic progress. In the case of a student who has an toward the SAP maximum time allowance, regardless incomplete grade, the GPA will be calculated for that of whether or not a student received financial aid for enrollment period without the “I” grade being used. the period of enrollment. All repeated courses, failed The incomplete, when cleared to a letter grade, will be courses, withdrawals and transfer hours will be counted in the cumulative GPA for the next period of counted as credit hours attempted toward the eligibility (next payment period). A course that is maximum time frame. required to be repeated to fulfill graduation requirements or satisfy major field standards will be A first-time financial aid recipient (not including used in its repetition to calculate hours. (If a course is first-time freshmen or transfer students) must satisfy repeated which was previously passed successfully, the necessary standards for the timeframe in which the these hours will not be used in the quantitative student has been enrolled at Shorter. For example, calculations for satisfactory academic progress but will suppose a student becomes eligible to receive financial be used in calculating the cumulative GPA). A student aid for the first time after the fourth semester of will have a maximum of two (2) repeats of a course to enrollment. The student must have attained a bring up a grade. cumulative GPA of 2.00 for federal aid to be Should a student have a deficiency at the end of disbursed. An entering freshman will be understood to the regular school year, summer school may be used to be maintaining satisfactory academic progress during make up the deficiency. However, it should be pointed the first semesters of attendance; a transfer student out that no federal aid will be awarded to the student must meet the satisfactory academic progress standard for that period. Transient work approved by the of a 2.0 GPA with transfer credit in order to receive Provost or Registrar may be used to make up financial aid. deficiencies. Transcripts of such work must be received by the Office of the Registrar before federal No student will be awarded federal aid for more than aid will be disbursed. (Hours will be converted to twelve (12) semesters of enrollment at Shorter semester hours for evaluation). University (excluding summers). In the case of transfer Students not maintaining satisfactory academic students, remaining full-time terms of eligibility will be progress will have only one probationary period of determined according to the number of semester enrollment (one semester or one 12-hour sequence for hours accepted by Shorter University. non-term programs) during which they may receive federal and/or state aid (no institutional aid is available Hours Accepted Remaining Remaining to students who fall on a probationary financial aid For Transfer Semesters Award Years status). At the end of the probationary period of of Eligibility of Eligibility enrollment, the student must have maintained a 2.0 (Term-Based) (Non-Term) GPA and successfully completed 12 credit hours for 1 - 9 12 6 that specific term in order to retain financial aid for 10-19 11 5 ½ future terms. If the student maintains the 2.0 GPA 20-31 10 5 during the probationary term but does not increase 32-44 9 4 ½ his/her cumulative GPA to required standards, the 45-57 8 4 probationary period may continue at the discretion of 58-69 7 3 ½ the Director of Financial Aid. A meeting with the 70-96 6 3 Director of Financial Aid will be required at this point. If the student does not successfully maintain a 2.0 If a student finds it necessary to change his/her GPA during the probationary period of enrollment, no major upon reaching SENIOR status, an extension of financial aid will be made available to the student until two semesters may be granted for receipt of federal he/she meets the appropriate requirements for financial aid. If a degree change is necessary, a Satisfactory Academic Progress based on GPA and maximum of one year extension will be granted. These hours specified for the specific enrollment status and changes must be officially recorded in the Office of classification. the Registrar, and the student must notify the Students who experience mitigating Financial Aid office in writing. Students who find it circumstances, such as personal illness or injury, injury necessary to change degree or major prior to reaching or death of an immediate family member, fire or senior status are expected to complete the objective violent crime which requires the student to withdraw within a total of 10 full-time semesters. temporarily from University, drop out, or receive 65 grades of incomplete, may have one semester required by the Director of Financial Aid. The extension of time in meeting the foregoing Financial Aid Committee will have final discretion. requirements for satisfactory academic progress. To This statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress receive the extension, the student must provide a for financial aid supersedes all previous regulations personal statement and/or other documentation as regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid at Shorter University.

66 TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM

The Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) at Preservice teachers will Shorter University is the approved program through 1. Demonstrate current knowledge of which students pursue teacher training and subject and theories of the discipline. (k)* certification for teaching in the public schools of the State of Georgia. The TPP provides coursework and 2. Know and utilize diverse viewpoints and practica designed for student to certify as teachers in perspectives of experts in their field.(k.s) early childhood (prekindergarten through grade five), 3. Integrate knowledge across academic middle grades (grade four through grade eight), Music disciplines. (k) (prekindergarten through grade twelve), and secondary (grades six through twelve in English, mathematics, 4. Demonstrate skills required to practice natural sciences, and history) education. the discipline effectively.(s) Two avenues are available for persons wishing to 5. Use appropriate, available technology for pursue teacher certification. One avenue is for the academic subject. (s) students pursuing their first college degrees to also 6. Use the following elements of the pursue certification as part of the process. The other learning process to master the discipline avenue is for persons who already hold degrees from content: motivation, understanding, accredited colleges or universities to return to college contextualizing, reflection, critical for certification training. thinking, social interaction, performance. For more information, procure a copy of the (k) Teacher Preparation Program Handbook through the Department of Education office in Alumni Hall, or GOAL II. Preservice teachers will acquire and online at: demonstrate pedagogical knowledge http://www.shorter.edu/academics/ac_schools_edu.asp appropriate to their grade levels and specializations. (Educational Principles I, IV, VIII) TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM Preservice teachers will MISSION 1. Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies, activities, and educational The Mission of the Teacher Preparation Program theories for the disciplines taught. (k) at Shorter University is to provide exemplary classroom and field experiences for its students so that 2. Implement curricula using their they may become successful teachers dedicated to life- understanding of the learning process: long learning, personal growth, collaborative effort, motivation, understanding, responsible citizenship, and community leadership in a contextualizing, reflection, critical global context. Upon successful completion of the thinking, social interaction, performance. program, Shorter graduates will possess content, (k, s) pedagogical, and curricular knowledge, but more 3. Develop assessments that consider the importantly, they will be caring professionals, developmental stage and needs of the concerned for the needs of others and able to learner. (k, s) effectively assist others in the learning process. 4. Utilize assessment data to determine learning objectives, make instructional THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE decisions, and revise curricula. (k, s) SHORTER UNIVERSITY TEACHER 5. Employ a variety of technologies in their PREPARATION PROGRAM teaching. (s) GOAL I. Preservice teachers will demonstrate GOAL III. Preservice teachers will address the subject matter knowledge appropriate psychological, social, and cultural to their grade levels and needs of learners. (University Mission, specializations. (Educational Principle Educational Principles II, V) I)

67 Preservice teachers will audition procedures in voice or piano. Certification at the P-12 level is available under the Bachelor of Music 1. Diagnose learner needs with appropriate Education degree program. assessments. (k, s) 2. Promote self-confidence in learners. (d) 3. Encourage cooperation among learners. SECONDARY EDUCATION (d) Programs leading to certification in secondary 4. Demonstrate multicultural and global school (high school) teaching are available under the awareness. (k, d) Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. The chosen field will determine the selection of 5. Use community resources. (s) degree. Fields of secondary certification offered by 6. Involve parents or guardians. (s) Shorter University are English, general science, history, and mathematics. Students interested in 7. Maintain a physical environment secondary education certification should meet with the conducive to learning. (s) Director of Teacher Preparation in the Department of 8. Plan and practice effective classroom Education in order to select an appropriate major and management skills. (s) be guided into the specific teacher certification courses. Once the major is selected, designated faculty GOAL IV. Preservice teachers will demonstrate in those major areas will guide the student through the professionalism. (University Mission, content coursework process. Before Shorter Educational Principles II, V) University recommends a person for secondary teacher certification, the person must be accepted into Preservice teachers will the Teacher Preparation Program though the 1. Establish respectful relationships. (d) application process and take and pass all teacher certification methods and practica. 2. Work collaboratively. (d) 3. Display professional demeanor and appearance. (d) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND 4. Base decisions and performance on high MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION moral and ethical standards. (d) Persons choosing to teach in preschool programs 5. Develop a teaching philosophy that or primary, elementary, or middle school settings reflects the ethics of the profession. (k, d) choose to major in either Early Childhood Education 6. Evaluate their own professional growth leading toward prekindergarten through grade five (P- through reflection and synthesis of data 5) certification or Middle Grades Education leading from multiple sources. (k, d) toward grade four through grade eight (4–8) certification. 7. Demonstrate professional growth. (s) A number of courses leading to P-5 or 4-8 8. Value life-long learning (d) certifications may not be transferred into these degree * k = knowledge; s = skills; d = dispositions programs from other institutions. Persons transferring into these programs from other institutions should work with the teacher preparation faculty to clarify MUSIC EDUCATION which courses must be repeated. Primary, elementary, and middle school teachers Teachers of music are prepared for certification in prekindergarten through grade twelve. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in all wishing to certify in music education should work disciplines (the English language and communication closely with appropriate faculty in the School of the arts, the humanities, the mathematics, the social Arts (department of music) but should remain in sciences, the natural science, the fine arts, and the contact throughout their college work with the Shorter health and kinesthetic arts). Demonstrations of deficiencies such as but not limited to a grade of D or University Director of Teacher Preparation in the below may require remediation. Department of Education. All persons seeking music degrees from Shorter University must complete

68 POST-BACCALAUREATE applying for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. The candidate may exempt the GACE (CERTIFICATION ONLY) Basis Skills test with scores on the SAT or ACT, The program of certification only is available to as determined by the Professional Standards persons who have completed at least a bachelor’s Commission. degree. This program involves course work and 6. The candidate must be recommended by three practica leading to a recommendation for teacher professors (a faculty member outside the certification in the state of Georgia. Persons with Department of Education, the candidate’s major adequate content work in the liberal arts or in music advisor, and the Director of the Teacher content areas may be admitted to teacher preparation Preparation Program). courses after successfully passing the GACE Basic Skills Test, achieving the appropriate grade point 7. The candidate must provide proof of liability average, and completing all the other admissions insurance. requirements for admission. Post-Baccalaureate 8. The candidate must accept, via personal signature, students wishing to pursue teacher certification should the Code of Ethics for Educators by the Georgia contact the Director of Teacher Preparation Program Professional Standards Commission. for the appropriate advisor to consult for information regarding specific state and university certification 9. The candidate must provide an acceptable writing requirements. sample that will be evaluated by appropriate education faculty for content, organization, grammar, and writing style. If the writing sample CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER is not acceptable, revision of it will be required. In some cases, a student may be required to retake PREPARATION PROGRAM English 1010 or its equivalent or to work with a Candidates for teacher certification (degree tutor until his/her writing skills reach the seeking, post-baccalaureate, and certification only) appropriate level. must be officially accepted into the Shorter University 10. The candidate must complete the Application for Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) through an Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. application process. The application packet may be obtained through the office of the Department of 11. When the application is complete, the candidate Education in Alumni Hall. should turn it in to the TPP office in Alumni Hall. Prior to making application for admission into the 12. When the application has been processed, the TPP, the candidate must: candidate will receive an official letter of acceptance. 1. The candidate must have a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale as determined by the Registrar of the Details of these regulations are found in the university BEFORE applying for admission to the Teacher Preparation Handbook available through the Teacher Preparation Program. Department of Education office or available online at: 2. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in all http://www.shorter.edu/academics/ac_schools_edu.asp core courses taken prior to acceptance into the Teacher Preparation Program. If deficiency is Admission to student teaching comes after formal detected, the candidate may be required to admission into the TPP, the achievement of at least a remediate. A minimum grade of C must be 2.50 GPA, and the completion of all core earned in all required English, math, computer, requirements. Application to student teaching must be and communications courses and in courses in the made in the spring or fall semester prior to the major field. semester of student of student teaching. Details of the 3. The candidate must have earned 30 or more regulations are found in the Student Teaching semester hours of credit. Handbook available through the Department of Education office or available online at: 4. The candidate must have an acceptable background check. http://www.shorter.edu/academics/ac_schools_edu.asp 5. The candidate must have a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills examination BEFORE

69 SCHOOL OF NURSING Dr. Vanice W. Roberts, Dean Bachelor of Science in Nursing The professional baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN), will prepare graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The baccalaureate nursing curriculum prepares the graduate to apply knowledge and critical reasoning in the areas of communication, assessment, cultural sensitivity, and resourcefulness. The baccalaureate nursing graduate will use the liberal arts courses such as English, Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Growth and Development, History, Political Science, Religion, and Fine Arts as well as the in- depth knowledge acquired from courses in Physical and Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics, to provide a sound foundation for practice in a diverse complex health care environment. The extensive two years of course work will be incorporated and serve as the foundation for the nursing course work. A curriculum plan with a suggested sequence of courses can be found at www.shorter.edu/academics/nursing/nursing.htm .

The Mission of the School of Nursing is to offer an exemplary undergraduate nursing program that:

1. Integrates a strong curricular foundation infused with liberal arts and science studies.

2. Prepares professional registered nurses who: a. Assume the roles of a nurse generalist who provides patient-centered care that is safe, compassionate, and affirms Christian values. b. Deliver patient-centered care with an emphasis on evidenced-based practice, quality outcomes of care, and resource management. c. Practice nursing safely and compassionately in a variety of settings, with diverse populations, both locally and globally. d. Serve as a community leader, collaborative participant, and leader among disciplines providing care to consumers of health care. e. Participate in life-long learning. 3. Creates and sustains an exemplary learner-centered caring community that: a. Affirms academic and Christian integrity, values, and service. b. Promotes personal accountability in students by maintaining physical, spiritual and emotional health, and well-being. c. Promotes personal accountability for actions and decisions. d. Utilizes integrative strategies for learning.

Program Learning Outcomes At the completion of the program, the graduate of Shorter University School of Nursing will be able to:

1. Integrate knowledge from the sciences, arts, humanities, nursing science, and the understanding of human experience from birth to death, while providing patient- centered care. 2. Critically examine and advocate for improved safety and quality outcomes of patient-centered care. 3. Implement evidence-based nursing interventions, utilize critical thinking and clinical reasoning to manage acute and chronic care of patients and promote health across the life span. 4. Manage data, informatics, and technology to communicate effectively and provide safe and effective care, while maintaining confidentiality and right to privacy.

70 5. Participate in the analysis, critique, and reform of the political, social, cultural, economic, technologic, genetic, and ecologic issues that influence nursing and healthcare environments at the regional, national, and international levels. 6. Communicate effectively with patients, families, groups, population areas and collaborate with interdisciplinary health team members to improve quality, resolve conflict, negotiate change, and maximize positive outcomes of health care. 7. Participate in clinical preventions and population-focused interventions to promote health, prevent disease and injury, taking into account available resources, with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and social justice. 8. Practice nursing within legal and ethical boundaries and accepts personal responsibility and accountability and incorporating altruism, autonomy, human dignity, social justice, patient advocacy, and service. 9. Provide patient-centered care that is safe, compassionate, affirms Christian values, and respects the diversity and uniqueness of the individual’s values, cultural, spiritual, and social differences.

Criteria for Admission to the Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program Admission to the BSN program requires a separate application to be mailed to Shorter University School of Nursing, 315 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA 30165. To be considered for admission to the nursing program, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Admission and current enrollment at Shorter University. 2. Minimum overall university grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. 3. Completed application must be received by the School of Nursing (SON) no later than February 1st to be guaranteed consideration for admission into the nursing courses the following August. 4. Completion of 40 semester hours of the BSN core requirements at the time of application and 55 hours at the time of enrollment in the first clinical nursing course is required. All Science, Math, and English courses must have a “C” or better and be completed prior to beginning the nursing sequence. 5. Admission to the BSN program is competitive and space is limited. Applicants for admission will be ranked according to number of hours earned at Shorter University, overall GPA, and an adjusted GPA calculated from the Math, Science, and English courses required in the BSN core. (Math 1110, Biology 1010, 3010, 3020, 3030, Chemistry 1020 and English 1010, 1030) 6. Shorter University School of Nursing does not require either a background check or a drug screening for admission. However, failure to be honest in the completion of the application question (below) regarding prior convictions may result in an honor code violation and could result in dismissal from the program. As a nursing student, you may be required to provide a criminal background report and/or drug screening at your own expense if required by the clinical agency to which you are assigned. Results are reported directly to the clinical agency, not Shorter University School of Nursing faculty or staff. If the clinical agency finds the results of the drug screening or criminal background check to be unacceptable, Shorter University School of Nursing may not be able to provide further educational experiences, which could impede the student’s progression and completion of the nursing degree. 7. Admission and graduation from Shorter University School of Nursing does not guarantee eligibility for licensure. (See Georgia Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations 410-6-.02 http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/rn/ and Shorter University School of Nursing Graduation Policies). 8. Satisfactory physical exams completed by a healthcare provider within 3 months of entering the nursing program. 9. The following health documentation must be on file in the School of Nursing prior to August 1st to remain eligible to progress into the nursing courses: a. physical exam (clinical institutions may deny access to the clinical practice area based on the results of background check/ drug screening. Clinical experience is a required component of the majority of nursing courses. A course cannot be completed without a passing grade in the clinical component of the course.), 71 b. tetanus booster within ten years, c. proof of polio series, d. two doses of MMR vaccine or proof of positive immune titers, e. Hepatitis B vaccine series of three), f. Tuberculosis (Mantoux) skin test (annually) valid from August 1 to June 30 and renewed every year g. American Heart Association CPR certification for the health care provider, valid from August 1 to June 30 and renewed every year 10. Demonstrate the ability to comply with the Core Performance Standards (see below).

Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression Issue Standard Examples of necessary activities (not all-inclusive) Critical thinking Critical-thinking ability sufficient for clinical Identify cause/effect relationships in clinical situations, judgment develop nursing care plans, and calculate medication dosages and IV solution rates. Interpersonal Interpersonal abilities sufficient for interaction Establish rapport with patients/clients and colleagues. with individuals, families and groups from various social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds Communication Communication abilities sufficient for verbal Explain treatment procedures, initiate health teaching, and written interaction with others and document and interpret nursing actions and patient/client responses. Mobility Physical abilities sufficient for movement from Move independently in and around patient care areas, room to room and in small spaces work spaces and treatment areas, stand for prolonged hours, administer cardiopulmonary procedures. Motor skills Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient for Calibrate and use equipment; position patients/clients, providing safe, effective nursing care open and close containers, manipulate small objects. Hearing Auditory ability sufficient for accurately Hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory monitoring and assessing health needs sounds, and cries for help. Respond to patient with or without view of patient’s face. Visual Visual ability sufficient for observation and Observe patient/client responses, identify changes in assessment necessary in nursing care skin color, see patient care records. Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment Perform palpation, functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention (such as insertion of a catheter). Adapted from SREB Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing Task Force Publication (Reapproved 2004) source: http://www.sreb.org/programs/nursing/publications/adareport.asp

72 Sequential Progression Policies 1. Enrollment in entry level nursing courses will be permitted only if the student: A. completes all pre-requisite courses (BIO 1010,1011, CHEM 1020, 1021, BIO 3010, 3020, 3030 (including labs) ENG 1010, 1020, MAT 1110, MAT 3180 or PSY 3500, PSY 1010, 3210, 3220, SOC 1010); B. earns a grade of C (2.0) or above in all required natural science and mathematics courses; and C. maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8.

2. Students may continue to progress according to the curriculum plan if they: A. complete all pre-requisite courses prior to enrollment in any nursing course; B. earn a grade of C (2.0) or above in all nursing major courses; C. maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 D. demonstrate satisfactory performance of designated nursing skills; E. earn a satisfactory grade in both the theory and clinical components of the nursing courses; in the event that the earned clinical grade is unsatisfactory, the course grade assigned will not be higher than the letter grade of “D”; F. pass the medication calculation competency test at 90% accuracy each semester; G. demonstrate full compliance with all standards of the nursing profession as defined by the ANA standards of practice, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Georgia Nursing Practice Act; and H. maintain current health and CPR requirements.

3. If a student fails or withdraws from any nursing course, they must petition the Admission and Progression Committee of the School of Nursing to be re-admitted.

4. Students having withdrawn from or earned less than a C (2.0) in a nursing course may be re-admitted to the program one time only.

5. Students are accountable to follow all policies in the current handbook.

6. All program requirements must be completed within five (5) years of first enrollment of the program. Due to curriculum changes, a student not progressing in the program in a continuous manner may be required to complete additional courses.

Baccalaureate program policies that describe standards for progression are listed in detail in the School of Nursing Student Handbook. The handbook is distributed at the beginning of each academic year. It is the students’ responsibility to obtain a copy of the policies and to be familiar with them. The policies are a guide as the student progresses through the program. Dismissal Failure to achieve any of these standards shall constitute reason for the student to be dismissed from the program. The faculty and administration of the School of Nursing reserve the right to dismiss any student enrolled in the program for unethical, dishonest, unprofessional, or illegal conduct that is inconsistent with the ANA Code for Nurses.

73 Readmission The School of Nursing acknowledges the responsibility of readmitting only those students who, in the judgment of the faculty, satisfy the requirements of scholarship, health, and professional suitability for Nursing. Students requesting readmission must apply in writing to the school Admissions and Progression Committee. Each student’s situation is reviewed on an individual basis. Requests for readmission for fall must be submitted by February 1st of the year in which readmission would occur in the fall, or by October 1st for readmission that would occur the following spring. Readmission is not guaranteed to any student. Students following the curriculum plan without interruption have priority for course enrollment.

Specific guidelines for readmission include the following: 1. Course repetition policies A. Science and/or nursing courses may be repeated one time only. B. The course must be repeated within the next academic year. C. The course must be repeated successfully (2.0) prior to taking other nursing courses. D. Students may appeal decisions based on course repetition policies in writing to the School of Nursing Admission and Progression Committee with the concurrence or recommendation of the academic advisor or course instructor. Decisions on appeal requests are the responsibility of the Admission and Progression Committee and may be approved or denied based on individual circumstances and an evaluation of the request.

2. Any student readmitted to the program will be required to: A. Meet university readmission criteria. B. Demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge from pre-requisite nursing courses. C. Successfully validate prior medication calculation competency and clinical skills.

3. A readmitted student must meet graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission and follow the baccalaureate degree nursing policies in effect for that academic year.

4. A student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 for readmission consideration.

5. Students must complete all program admission requirements prior to readmission.

Graduation Shorter University grants a Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing to those candidates who have completed the credit requirements as described in the nursing curriculum course plan and who have met all degree requirements of Shorter University. A cumulative GPA of 2.80 is required to graduate from Shorter University Nursing Program. Students intending to graduate should file an application with the Registrar the semester before they expect to graduate. The student is responsible for assuring that their academic record is in order. Prior to School of Nursing approval for the candidate’s licensure (NCLEX) application, an exit interview with the School of Nursing is required. Additionally, all student financial accounts must have a zero balance.

74 Policies from Boards of Nursing After completion of the program and graduation, students are eligible to apply for licensure by examination (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses - NCLEX-RN). Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse is granted by the Board of Nursing in the state of intended practice (See Georgia Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations 410-6-.02 http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/rn/). Beginning April 15, 2009, all new gradates must submit to a background check process as required by Georgia Law §46-26-7-4-(4) when applying for licensure in Georgia. An applicant who passes the licensing examination and is under investigation for possible violation of the Nurse Practice Act (arrested or convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation) may not be issued a license until the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of the Board. If the charges are substantiated, the license may be denied or sanctioned despite the applicant meeting all other criteria for licensure. The Georgia Board of Nursing has the right to refuse to grant a registered nurse license to any individual regardless of his/her educational credentials under circumstances of:

a. Falsification of application for licensure.

b. Conviction of a felony or crime of moral turpitude.

c. Other moral and legal violations specified in Georgia Law.

The University subscribes to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on age, color, handicap, race, sex, and national origin in all of its programs and offerings. The University does not discriminate against any person or persons based on creed or religion in admissions policies or university-administered programs.

75 SCHOOLS, DEGREES AND MAJORS

SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS The School of Fine & Performing Arts prepares students to become facilitators for the arts, personally and in their community, whether as performers, creators, teachers, or appreciators (consumers).

DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS

Department of Art Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Fine Arts Organ Art Piano Piano Pedagogy Department of Theatre Voice Bachelor of Fine Arts Music Education Theatre Church Music Preschool-Grade 12 Education Certification available in Music Bachelor of Arts

Theatre

The Edith Lester Harbin Department of Music

Bachelor of Arts

Music

Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theatre Musical Theatre: Keyboard/Conducting

LEDBETTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS The Ledbetter College of Business is committed to providing students with programs leading to meaningful careers in business or further graduate study. These programs are offered in an atmosphere characterized by open inquiry, Christian ethics, and professionalism, within the context of a liberal arts environment, establishing partnerships and providing service to the University and the community.

DEPARTMENTS AND MAJOR

Department of Business Administration Department of Management Information Systems Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Accounting Management Information Systems Accounting: CPA track

Business Administration Department of Business Management Bachelor of Science Economics

Department of Sport Management

Bachelor of Business Administration

Sport Management

76 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The School of Education guides students to an understanding of the world in which they live and prepares them for effective practice of their disciplines and professions.

DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS Department of Education Master of Education Bachelor of Science in Education (CAPP only) Early Childhood Education Middle Grades Education Center for Teacher Preparation Early Childhood Education Secondary Certifications History English Science Mathematics

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS The School of Sciences and Mathematics provides contemporary education within the context of the Christian liberal arts tradition. This school seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills and to instill in students an appreciation for the value of the sciences and mathematics. Students completing degree programs in this school will be prepared for graduate or professional programs of study or employment in their designated field. These students will learn to understand and act on their community, scientific and environmental responsibilities in local and global contexts.

DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS Department of Mathematics Department of Natural Sciences Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Mathematics Biology Chemistry Bachelor of Science Ecology and Field Biology Computer Information Systems

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

SCHOOL OF NURSING The professional baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) will prepare graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The baccalaureate nursing curriculum prepares the graduate to apply knowledge and critical reasoning in the areas of communication, assessment, cultural sensitivity, and resourcefulness. The baccalaureate nursing graduate will use the liberal arts courses such as English, Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Growth and Development, History, Political Science, Religion, and Fine Arts as well as the in- depth knowledge acquired from courses in Physical and Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics, to provide a sound foundation for practice in a diverse, complex health care environment. The extensive two years of general course work will be incorporated and serve as the foundation for the nursing course work. A curriculum plan with a

suggested sequence of courses can be found at www.shorter.edu/academics/nursing/nursing.htm .

DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS Nursing Bachelor of Science 77

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES The School of Liberal Arts provides Shorter graduates with a foundation in the liberal arts that will enable them to possess and use the broad knowledge, skills, and versatility that twenty-first century life requires. It offers concentrated areas of study within traditional liberal arts disciplines, such as communication arts, literature, languages, and religion.

DEPARTMENTS AND MAJORS Communication Department of Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Communication History and Political Science Media Studies Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science History and Political Science Communication Bachelor of Arts Media Studies Psychology

Humanities Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Sociology English Bachelor of Science French Health Science and Counseling Spanish Human Services (CAPP only)

Psychology Christian Studies Sociology Bachelor of Arts Religion and Philosophy International Studies Program Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science International Studies Christian Ministry Religious Studies Bachelor of Science International Studies Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Science General Studies

78 BACHELOR OF ARTS

MAJOR SEQUENCE SHEETS 2010-2011

BACHELOR OF ARTS COMMUNICATION COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Social Sciences: 3 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar One further course listed under Common Core English: One of the following sequences 6 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Total Secondary Core 31 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 Communication 3 MAJOR: COMMUNICATION COM 1010 Oral Communication Media Labs (as advised) 4 History: One of the following 3 COM 2000 Survey of Mass Media 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 COM 2150 Desktop Publishing 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 COM 2400 Writing for the Media 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 COM 3050 Media Law and Ethics 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra COM 3360 Business Communication 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math COM 3140 Web Design 3 Science 4 COM 3500 Communication Theory 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I COM 4000 Research Methods 3 Computer Literacy COM 4050 Internship I 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 COM 4429 Persuasion 3 Health and Fitness 2 COM 4900 Senior Capstone 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life Select one of the following tracks: 12 hours HPE Two Activity Courses Journalism Religion: One of the following 3 COM 2200 Copy Editing 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon COM 2110 Digital Media Production I 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church COM 3110 Digital Media Production II 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed COM 3020 Public Relations 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 COM 3410 Feature Writing 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals COM 3510 Media Management 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values ART 3470 Photography 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Advertising/Public Relations MUS 3430 World Music and Art COM 3020 Public Relations 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation COM 3300 Visual Communication 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 COM 3600 Foundations of Advertising 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics COM 3650 Principles of Relationship Mktg 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics COM 4300 Public Relations Cases 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science COM 4350 Conflict Management 3 POS 2110 American Government COM 4600 Advert./PR Campaign Strategies 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Sports Communication SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology COM 2110 Digital Media Production I 3 Total Common Core 33-35 COM 2200 Copy Editing 3 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. COM 3000 Sports Writing 3 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. COM 3110 Digital Media Production II 3 COM 3130 Sports Broadcasting 3 SECONDARY CORE COM 3150 Media Management 3 English: One of the following: 3 COM 3410 Feature Writing 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I Organizational Communication & Leadership Track ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II COM 3150 Small Group/Teambuilding 3 History: One of the following: 3 COM 3315 Interviewing 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I COM 3350 Intercultural Communication 3 HIS 2060 American Civilization II COM 3366 Nonverbal Communication 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 12 COM 3450 Organizational Communication 3 (may be exempted by examination) COM 4100 Business & Professional Speaking 3 FRE 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 French COM 4350 Conflict Management 3 GER 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 German Total Semester Hours in Major 58 SPA 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 Spanish LECTIVES E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3-4 Science: BIO 1020 General Biology II 4 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Other Graduation Requirements: A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be passed with a “C” or better. 80

BACHELOR OF ARTS ENGLISH COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Science 4 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar BIO 1020 General Biology II English: One of the following sequences 6 Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Social Sciences 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II One further course listed under Common Core Communication 3 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication Total Secondary Core 31 History: One of the following 3 Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MAJOR: ENGLISH Mathematics: One of the following: 3 ENG 2040 World Literature II 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra ENG 3000 History of English Literature I 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math ENG 3010 History of English Literature II 3 Science 4 ENG 3050 Advanced Grammar 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I ENG 3190 American Literature I 3 Computer Literacy ENG 3200 American Literature II 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 ENG 3280 Advanced Composition 3 Health and Fitness 2 ENG 4320 Environment and the American 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life Mind HPE Two Activity Courses English Electives 6 Religion: One of the following 3 History: Select one: 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon HIS 3230 History of England to 1689 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church HIS 3240 History of England Since 1689 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 Related Courses 9 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Additional Major/Related Courses 6 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Total Semester Hours in Major 48 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 14 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Other Graduation Requirements: Total Common Core 33-35 Capstone sequence as outlined in the Humanities ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Department Student Handbook, including oral exam. “C” or better. One term of study abroad or approved intercultural *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. experience. SECONDARY CORE A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. English: One of the following: 3 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be HIS 2050 American Civilization I passed with a “C” or better. HIS 2060 American Civilization II Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 12 (may be exempted by examination) FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish

BACHELOR OF ARTS HEALTH SCIENCE AND COUNSELING COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish English: One of the following sequences 6 Science 4 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II BIO 1020 General Biology II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Secondary Core 31 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra MAJOR: HEALTH SCIENCE AND COUNSELING MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math BIO 2060 Zoology 4 Science 4 BIO 3060 Genetics 4 BIO 1010 General Biology I BIO 3090 Developmental Biology 4 Computer Literacy BIO 3010 Anatomy and Physiology 4 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Health and Fitness 2 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I 4 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life CHE 1040 General Chemistry II 4 HPE Two Activity Courses CHE 3030 Organic Chemistry I 4 Religion: One of the following 3 CHE 3040 Organic Chemistry II 4 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon CHE 4110 Biochemistry I 4 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church CHE 4120 Biochemistry II 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 PSY 2001 Sophomore Seminar .5 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals PSY 3050 Theory & Practice of Counseling 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values PSY 3055 Counseling Skills 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation PSY 3100 Abnormal Psychology 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art PSY 3210 Child and Adolescent Development THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation OR Social Sciences: One of the following 3 PSY 3220 Adult Development and Aging 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues PSY 3500 Statistics 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics PSY 3800 Descriptive Research/Design 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics PSY 3801 Experimental Research/Design 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science PSY 4120 Physiological Psychology 3 POS 2110 American Government PSY/BIO 4050 Internship 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Semester Hours in Major 66.5 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 133.5 SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I No courses which are used to meet the core curriculum ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II requirements may be counted toward the major. History: One of the following: 3 A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 12 with 24 in major sequence. (may be exempted by examination) All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French passed with a “C” or better. FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German

BACHELOR OF ARTS HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French English: One of the following sequences 6 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Science 4 Communication 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 History: One of the following 3 Social Sciences 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 One further course listed under Common Core HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 31 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE BIO 1010 General Biology I HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 3 Computer Literacy HIS 2050 American Civilization I core *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 HIS 2060 American Civilization II 3 Health and Fitness 2 HIS 2310 Intro. to Historical Methods 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life POS 3610 International Relations 3 HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 One of the following: 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon HIS 3010 Methods of Public History REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church HIS 4000 Historiography REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed POS 4200 Research Methods in Pol. Sci. Arts: One of the following: 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals HIS/POS 3000 level or above 15 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation HIS/POS 4050 Internship* 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art HIS/POS 4740 Senior Thesis 1 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation HIS/POS 4750 Exit Examination 0 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Additional Major/Related Courses 15 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 49 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government LECTIVES 13 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. * Requirement waived for students taking EDU 4130 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. (student teaching) prior to graduation.

SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I Other Graduation Requirements: ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II No courses which are used to meet the core curriculum History: One of the following: 3 requirements may be counted toward the major. HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, (may be exempted by examination) with 24 in major sequence. FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French HIS 2310 and all 3000-4000 level courses used in the major GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German must be passed with a “C” or better. SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish

BACHELOR OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Science 4 English: One of the following sequences 6 BIO 1020 General Biology II ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Social Sciences 3 Communication 3 One further course listed under Common Core COM 1010 Oral Communication Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 31 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAT 1110 College Algebra GST 3410 Global Citizenship 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math GST 3001/02 Int. Studies Seminar 1 Science 4 GST 4001/02 Int. Studies Seminar 1 BIO 1010 General Biology I One of the following: 3 Computer Literacy BIO 3400 Issues in Bioethics *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 BIO 3950 Issues in Biodiversity Conservation Health and Fitness 2 One of the following: 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BUS 3450 International Marketing HPE Two Activity Courses BUS 4500 International Business Religion: One of the following 3 ECO 4180 Comparative Economic Systems REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon ECO 4190 International Economics REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Two of the following: 6 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed GEO 2000 Cultural Geography Arts: One of the following: 3 GST 2210 Chinese Culture and Civilization ART 1500 Art Fundamentals HIS 3070 Russia ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values HIS 3290 Emerging Nations MUS 2030 Music Appreciation POS 2510 Geography and World Politics MUS 3430 World Music and Art POS 3140 Comparative Government THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation POS 3260 Intro to International Relations Social Sciences: One of the following 3 POS 3300 Politics of Developing States ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Two of the following: 6 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics PHI 3135 Ethics in Global Perspective ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics REL 3030 World Religions POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science REL 4030 Asian Religions POS 2110 American Government REL 4040 Western Religions PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology REL 4360 Global Christianity SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Two of the following: 6 Total Common Core 33-35 COM 3350 Intercultural Communication ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II “C” or better.*CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. GST 3330 Field Experience in Study Abroad GST 3400 Dir. Study in Global Awareness SECONDARY CORE MUS 3430 World Music and Art English: One of the following: 3 Regional Concentration 12 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I Study abroad: choose from specific universities in Asia, Europe, Africa, the ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II Americas, or Australia. At least three hours of regional concentration must History: One of the following: 3 consist of a language course in the language of the region in which the student is studying. This course must be taken in addition to any language HIS 2050 American Civilization I requirements in the Secondary Core. HIS 2060 American Civilization II Total Semester Hours in Major 42 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 21 (may be exempted by examination) FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French Minimum Semester Hours in Degree 126 GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German Other Graduation Requirements: A cumulative 2.0 GPA is SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German passed with a “C” or better. 84

BACHELOR OF ARTS LIBERAL ARTS

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French English: One of the following sequences 6 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Science 4 Communication 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 History: One of the following 3 Social Sciences 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 One further course listed under Common Core HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 31 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: LIBERAL ARTS BIO 1010 General Biology I Major coursework consists of three areas. Two of the three Computer Literacy areas must be from major fields in which the Bachelor of *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Arts is offered. Health and Fitness 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life First Area 12-18 HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 Second Area 9-12 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Third Area 9-12 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 Related Area(s) 0-12 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values LAR 4900 Liberal Arts/General Studies Senior Capstone 1 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art Total Semester Hours in Major 43 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 LECTIVES 19 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Other Graduation Requirements: SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology No courses which are used to meet the core curriculum Total Common Core 33-35 requirements may be counted toward the major. ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. “C” or better *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. AT LEAST 42 SEMESTER HOURS IN COURSES NUMBERED 3000-4999, COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE with 24 in major sequence. English: One of the following: 3 All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I passed with a “C” or better. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 (may be exempted by examination) FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish

BACHELOR OF ARTS MUSIC COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French English: One of the following sequences 6 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Science 4 Communication 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 History: One of the following 3 Social Sciences 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 One further course listed under Common Core HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 31 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: MUSIC BIO 1010 General Biology I Applied Music: Computer Literacy Primary Instrument 8 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Class Piano (Voice Majors only; until proficiency met) 0-2 Health and Fitness 2 MUS 1011/12 Theory, Ear-training 4 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 1021/22 Theory, Ear-training 4 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 2011 Theory 3 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 2021 Theory 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MUS 2190 His. & Lit. I: (Baroque & Classical) 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MUS 2220 His. & Lit. II: (Rom. & Contemp.) 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed MUS 3210 His. & Lit. III: (Med. & Ren.) 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core ART 1500 Art Fundamentals MUS 3460 Music, Technology, Orchestration 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values Pedagogy (major instrument) 2-3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation According to primary instrument 1-2 MUS 3430 World Music and Art Piano or organ primary THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation MUS 1070/80 Accompanying I, II Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Voice primary ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues MUS 2300 Diction: Italian, English ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Required Minor 18-21 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Music Activities (MUA) 4 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science (maximum of 12 hours activity credit toward a degree) POS 2110 American Government Recitals (four must be passed) 0 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Semester Hours in Major 59-66 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126

SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I An acceptable 15-minute senior recital in the primary ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II instrument. History: One of the following: 3 All music courses, including music activity and applied HIS 2050 American Civilization I music, must be passed with a “C” or better. HIS 2060 American Civilization II A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, (may be exempted by examination) with 24 in major sequence. FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German passed with a “C” or better. SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish

BACHELOR OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish English: One of the following sequences 6 Science 4 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I,II BIO 1020 General Biology II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I,II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Secondary Core 31 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66

Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY MAT 1110 College Algebra MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology core Science 4 PSY 3500 Statistics for PSY/SOC 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I PSY 3800 Descriptive Research/Design 3 Computer Literacy PSY 3801 Experimental Research/Design 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 PSY 4080 History of Psychology 3 Health and Fitness 2 PSY 4050 Internship 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life PSY 4901/2 Senior Seminar I, II 2 HPE Two Activity Courses Five of the following: 15 Religion: One of the following 3 PSY 3210 Child & Adol. Development REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon PSY 3220 Adult Develop.& Aging REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church PSY 3060 Social Psychology REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed PSY 3110 Abnormal Psychology Arts: One of the following: 3 PSY 4310 Personality Theories ART 1500 Art Fundamentals PSY 4170 Cognitive Psychology ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values PSY 4171 Physiological Psychology MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Two of the following: 6 MUS 3430 World Music and Art PSY 3050 Theory & Practice of Counseling THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation PSY 3055 Counseling Skills Social Sciences: One of the following 3 PSY 4300 Ethics of Counseling ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues PSY 4140 Group Proc: Theory & Practice ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Psychology Electives: Any of the above not selected or: 12 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics PSY 3090 Marriage & the Family POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science PSY 3150 Psych. Tests & Measurements POS 2110 American Government PSY 3160 Gender Studies PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology PSY 3990 Special Topics SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology PSY 4060 Internship PSY 4250/60 Independent Study Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with EDU 3200 Educational Psychology “C” or better. Related Work: All hours from one of the following: 9 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. BUS, COM, CRJ, EDU, or SOC

Total Semester Hours in Major 59 SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I INIMUM EMESTER OURS IN EGREE ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II M S H D 126 History: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: HIS 2050 American Civilization I No courses which are used to meet the core curriculum HIS 2060 American Civilization II requirements may be counted toward the major. PSY 1010 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 is a prerequisite for all 3000 and 4000 level courses in (may be exempted by examination) Psychology. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 passed with a “C” or better. FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French 87

BACHELOR OF ARTS RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French English: One of the following sequences 6 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Science 4 Communication 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 History: One of the following 3 Social Sciences 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 One further course listed under Common Core HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 31 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY BIO 1010 General Biology I REL 3001/02 Religion Seminar 1 Computer Literacy REL 3010 History of Christianity 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 REL 3020 American Religions 3 Health and Fitness 2 One of the following three: 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life REL 3030 World Religions HPE Two Activity Courses REL 4030 Asian Religions Religion: One of the following 3 REL 4040 Western Religions REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 3040 Old Testament Life and Literature 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 3250 New Testament Life and Literature 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed One of the following two: 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 REL 3120 Hebrew I ART 1500 Art Fundamentals REL 3210 New Testament Greek I ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values REL 4001/02 Religion Seminar 1 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation REL Biblical Studies at 3000 level or above 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art REL History/Theology at 3000 level or above 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation PHI Philosophy courses at 3000 level or above 6 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Related Courses 12 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Additional Related/Major courses 6 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science Total Semester Hours in Major 50 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology LECTIVES 12 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline)

Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 “C” or better *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit.

SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, History: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. HIS 2050 American Civilization I All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be HIS 2060 American Civilization II passed with a “C” or better. Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 At least 3 hours must be taken as a study-abroad course (may be exempted by examination) unless special permission has been granted by the FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French department Chair. GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German Graduates must score a passing grade on the written exit SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish exam, the oral exit exam, and the senior portfolio.

BACHELOR OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French English: One of the following sequences 6 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I,II SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I,II Science 4 Communication 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 History: One of the following 3 Social Sciences 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 One further course listed under Common Core HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 31 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY BIO 1010 General Biology I SOC 3500 Statistics in PSY/SOC 3 Computer Literacy SOC 3800 Descriptive Research/Design 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 SOC 3801 Experimental Research/Design 3 Health and Fitness 2 SOC 4030 Social Theory 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life SOC 4050 Internship 3 HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 SOC Sociology courses at 3000 level or above 15 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Related Courses 9 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 Additional Major/Related courses 9 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Total Semester Hours in Major 48 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 14 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government Other Graduation Requirements: PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology No courses which are used to meet the core curriculum SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology requirements may be counted toward the major. Total Common Core 33-35 SOC 1010 is a prerequisite to all 3000 and 4000 level ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with courses in Sociology. “C” or better *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, SECONDARY CORE with 24 in major sequence. English: One of the following: 3 All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I passed with a “C” or better. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 (may be exempted by examination) FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish

BACHELOR OF ARTS SPANISH COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish English: One of the following sequences 6 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French Communication 3 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German COM 1010 Oral Communication SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish History: One of the following 3 Science 4 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 BIO 1020 General Biology II HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Social Sciences 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra One further course listed under Common Core MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Science 4 Total Secondary Core 31 BIO 1010 General Biology I Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 Computer Literacy *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MAJOR: SPANISH Health and Fitness 2 SPA 3010 Adv. Conversation/Composition 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life HPE Two Activity Courses SPA Spanish courses at the 3000 level or above 21 Religion: One of the following 3 as advised by the department REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church ENG 2040 World Literature II 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 Related Courses 12 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values Additional Major/Related courses 6 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Total Semester Hours in Major 45 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues LECTIVES 17 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Other Graduation Requirements: Total Common Core 33-35 A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with See the Humanities Department Student Handbook for “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. additional information on senior capstone. One term must be taken as study abroad or with an SECONDARY CORE approved intercultural experience. English: One of the following: 3 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be History: One of the following: 3 passed with a “C” or better. HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 (may be exempted by examination) FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French

BACHELOR OF ARTS THEATRE COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar FRE 2010, 2020 Intermediate French English: One of the following sequences 6 GER 2010, 2020 Intermediate German ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I,II SPA 2010, 2020 Intermediate Spanish ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I,II Science 4 Communication 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 History: One of the following 3 Social Sciences 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 One further course listed under Common Core HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Philosophy: PHI 3000 or above 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 31 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 64-66 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: THEATRE BIO 1010 General Biology I THE 1150-4160 Theatre Lab 6 Computer Literacy (maximum of 8 hours allowed toward a degree) *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 THE 2010 Acting I 3 Health and Fitness 2 THE 3010 Theatrical Production I 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life THE 3020 Theatrical Production II 3 HPE Two Activity Courses THE 3210 Development of Drama I 3 Religion: One of the following 3 THE 3220 Development of Drama II 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon THE 3325 Theatrical Makeup 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church THE 3460 Theatre History I: classical 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed THE 3470 Theatre History II: modern 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 THE 4300 Senior Capstone 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals THE Upper Division (as advised) 6 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology core MUS 3430 World Music and Art SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology core THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Related Courses (as advised) 12 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Two of the following: 6 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ENG 3030 Shakespeare I ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 3040 Shakespeare II POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science ENG 3160 Modern Drama POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Total Semester Hours in Major 57 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 LECTIVES ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 5 “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126

SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. History: One of the following: 3 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, HIS 2050 American Civilization I with 24 in major sequence. HIS 2060 American Civilization II All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be Foreign Language: One of the following sequences: 6 passed with a “C” or better. (may be exempted by examination) FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German SPA 1010, 1020 Elementary Spanish

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTING COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Economics: FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Total Secondary Core 21 Communication 3 Total Semester Hours in Core 54-56 COM 1010 Oral Communication History: One of the following 3 MAJOR: ACCOUNTING HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 ACC 3030 Cost Accounting and Budgeting 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 ACC 3050 Income Tax I 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra ACC 3110 Intermediate Accounting I 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math ACC 3120 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Science 4 ACC 4020 Auditing 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I ACC 4850 Internship 3 Computer Literacy ACC Accounting Elective (3000 level or above) 6 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Health and Fitness 2 BUS 2001 Sophomore Seminar 1 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 HPE Two Activity Courses BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 Religion: One of the following 3 BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business I 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed BUS 3530 Legal Environment of Business II 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals BUS 4350 Business Ethics 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values BUS 4500 International Business 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation BUS 4600 Strategic Management/Policy 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art BUS 4750 Exit Exam: Written 0 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Economics Elective (other than ECO 1010/3210) 6 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 61 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 9 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 127 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.

At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, SECONDARY CORE with 24 in major sequence. English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II MAT 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better. Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Accounting: ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting 3 ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting 3 Business: BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I 3

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTING: CPA TRACK

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Economics: FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Total Secondary Core 24 Communication 3 Total Semester Hours in Core 57-59 COM 1010 Oral Communication History: One of the following 3 MAJOR: ACCOUNTING: CPA TRACK HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 ACC 3030 Cost Accounting and Budgeting 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 ACC 3050 Income Tax I 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra ACC 3110 Intermediate Accounting I 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math ACC 3120 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Science 4 ACC 4020 Auditing 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I ACC 4850 Internship 3 Computer Literacy ACC Accounting Elective (3000 level or above) 12 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Health and Fitness 2 BUS 2001 Sophomore Seminar 1 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 HPE Two Activity Courses BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 Religion: One of the following 3 BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business I 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed BUS 3530 Business Law 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals BUS 4350 Business Ethics 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values BUS 4500 International Business 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation BUS 4600 Strategic Management/Policy 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art BUS 4750 Exit Exam: Written 0 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Economics Elective (other than ECO 1010/3210 6 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 66 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 27 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 151 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Other Graduation Requirements: “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, SECONDARY CORE with 24 in major sequence. English: One of the following: 3 All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Accounting: ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting 3 ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting 3 Business: BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I 3

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Economics: FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Total Secondary Core 24 Communication 3 Total Semester Hours in Core 57-59 COM 1010 Oral Communication History: One of the following 3 MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 BUS 2001 Sophomore Seminar 1 MAT 1110 College Algebra BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 Science 4 BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 Computer Literacy BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business I 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 Health and Fitness 2 BUS 4350 Business Ethics 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BUS 4500 International Business 3 HPE Two Activity Courses BUS 4600 Strategic Management/Policy 3 Religion: One of the following 3 BUS 4750 Exit Exam: Written 0 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Business Electives: From SPS, BUS, or ECO REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed BUS Business Electives (3000 level or above) 15 Arts: One of the following: 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Economics Elective (other than ECO 1010/3210) 6 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Total Semester Hours in Major 49 MUS 3430 World Music and Art ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 21 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 127 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Other Graduation Requirements: ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology with 24 in major sequence. SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT Total Common Core 33-35 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better. ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. SECONDARY CORE

English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 Accounting: ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting 3 ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting 3 Business: BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I 3

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M ANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Accounting: FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Business: ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3 Communication 3 BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication Economics: History: One of the following 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648

Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 24 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 57-59 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math

Science 4 BIO 1010 General Biology I MAJOR: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Computer Literacy *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 Health and Fitness 2 BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 HPE Two Activity Courses BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 Religion: One of the following 3 BUS 3460 E-Commerce 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business I 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed BUS 4350 Business Ethics 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 CIS 2040 Intro. to Programming 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals CIS 3100 Project & Resource Mgmt. 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values CIS 3140 Web Site Develop. & Programming 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation CIS 3500 Networking & Inform. Security 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art CIS 4300 Systems Analysis and Design 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation CIS 4550 Database Systems 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 MSY 2000 Introduction to Mgmt. Info. Sys. 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues MSY 3100 Business Process Management 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics MSY 4100 Business Intelligence Systems 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics BUS 4750 Exit Exam: Written 0 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government Total Semester Hours in Major 51 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 19 Total Common Core 33-35 INIMUM EMESTER OURS IN EGREE ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with M S H D 127 “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. Other Graduation Requirements: A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. SECONDARY CORE At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, English: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better. Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPORTS MANAGEMENT COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Business: FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 Economics: ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Communication 3 Sports Studies: COM 1010 Oral Communication SPS 1500 Introduction to Sports Studies 3 History: One of the following 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Secondary Core 24 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 57-59 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra MAJOR: SPORTS MANAGEMENT MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 BUS 2001 Sophomore Seminar BIO 1010 General Biology I BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 Computer Literacy BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 Health and Fitness 2 BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business I 3 HPE Two Activity Courses BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 Religion: One of the following 3 BUS 4750 Exit Exam: Written 0 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon SPS 3520 Legal Aspects of Sport 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church SPS 3901 Sport Management Practicum 2 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed SPS 4100 Leadership in Sport 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 SPS 4350 Ethics in Sport 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals SPS 4700 Event and Facilities Management 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values SPS 4050 Internship 12 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Choose 4 of the following (12 hours) MUS 3430 World Music and Art SPS 3120 Sport Psychology 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation SPS 3200 Sport Finance 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 SPS 3360 Sport Communication 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues SPS 3500 Sport Coaching 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics SPS 3600 Sport Marketing 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics SPS 3800 Sport Governance 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science SPS 3990 Special Topics 3 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Total Semester Hours in Major 54 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 18 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 129 SECONDARY CORE Other Graduation Requirements: English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 3 with 24 in major sequence. Accounting: All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting 3 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting 3

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS ART COMMON CORE MAJOR: ART Freshman Experience 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals core FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar ART 1580 Sculpture I 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 ART 1600 Drawing I 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ART 1620 Ceramics I 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II ART 1640 Painting I 3 Communication 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication ART 2655 Drawing II 3 History: One of the following 3 ART 3010 Art Survey I 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 ART 3020 Art Survey II 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 ART 3060 Modern Art 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 ART 3100 Post-Modern Art 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra ART 4010 Internship 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math ART Art Electives (2000 level or above) 27 Science 4 BIO 1010 General Biology I ART 4755 Senior Studio 3 Computer Literacy ART 4756 Senior Research 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Health and Fitness 2 Total Semester Hours in Major 66 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 27 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Other Graduation Requirements: ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art The student will plan and present a senior art show. THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, Social Sciences: One of the following 3 with 24 in major sequence. ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues All courses used in the major must be passed with a “C” or ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics better. ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35

ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE

COMMON CORE MAJOR: MUSICAL THEATRE Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music: Voice 16 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Applied Music: Piano 4 English: One of the following sequences 6 (or until Proficiency is met) ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Musical Theatre Lab (1053-4383) 8 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II MUS 1001, 1002 Elem. Theory/Ear-training I 6 Communication 3 MUS 2300 Diction: Italian, English 1 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 2400 History of Musical Theatre I 3 History: One of the following 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 3500 History of Musical Theatre II 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Music Activities: Ensembles 4 MAT 1110 College Algebra (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward a degree) MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Recitals: MUA 1701, 1702, 1703, 1704 0 Science 4 Total Music Hours 45 BIO 1010 General Biology I Computer Literacy THE 1150-4160 Theatre Lab 6 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 (A maximum of 8 hours allowed toward a degree) Health and Fitness 2 THE 1200 Professional Theatre Workshop 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life THE 1360 Stage Movement I 3 HPE Two Activity Courses THE 2010, 2020 Acting I/II 6 Religion: One of the following 3 THE 2050 Voice for the Actor 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon THE 3010/3020 Theatrical Production I/II 6 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church THE 3320 Audition Techniques 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed THE 3370 Stage Movement II 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 THE 3460 Theatre History I 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals THE 4030 Acting III 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation HPE 1310, 1320 Ballet I/II core (1) MUS 3430 World Music and Art HPE 1410/1420 Jazz and Tap I/II 4 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation HPE 2310/2320 Ballet III, IV 2 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 HPE 2410/20 Jazz and Tap III, IV 4 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 94 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 130 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Other Graduation Requirements: “C” or better. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. A minimum acceptable grade of “C” is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities. An acceptable 30-minute senior revue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE: KEYBOARD/CONDUCTING COMMON CORE MAJOR: MUS. THEATRE: KEYBOARD/CONDUCTING Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music: Piano 16 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar MUS 1052, 1062 2 English: One of the following sequences 6 MUS 2072, 2082 2 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II MUS 1011, 1012 Elem. Theory/Ear-training I 4 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II MUS 1021, 1022 Elem. Theory/Ear-training II 4 Communication 3 MUS 1053, 1063 Musical Theatre Lab I/II 2 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 1070, 1080 Accompanying I, II 2 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2011, 2012 Adv. Theory/Ear-training I 4 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 2021, 2022 Adv. Theory/Ear-training II 4 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 2073, 2083 Musical Theatre Lab III/IV 2 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 2300 Diction: Italian, English 1 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 2400 History of Musical Theatre I 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 Science 4 MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 BIO 1010 General Biology I MUS 3230 Conducting II 1 Computer Literacy MUS 3430 World Music and Art core *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MUS 3460 Music Tech/Orchestration 3 Health and Fitness 2 MUS 3500 History of Musical Theatre II 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 4010 Composition 2 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 4181 Vocal Pedagogy 2 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 4373, 4383 Musical Theatre Lit. VII/VIII 2 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Music Activities: Ensembles 4 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward a degree) Arts: One of the following: 3 Recitals: MUA 1701, 1702, 1703, 1704 0 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Total Music Hours 67 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation THE 1150-4160 Theatre Lab 4 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 1200 Professional Theatre Workshop 2 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation THE 1360 Stage Movement I 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 THE 2010, 2020 Acting I/II 6 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues THE 2050 Voice for the Actor 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics THE 3320 Audition Techniques 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics THE 4010 Directing 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government HPE 1310, 1320 Ballet I/II core (1) PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology HPE 1410/1420 Jazz and Tap I/II 4 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 Total Semester Hours in Major 96 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 132

Other Graduation Requirements: A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. A minimum acceptable grade of “C” is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities.

An acceptable 30-minute senior revue.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS THEATRE COMMON CORE MAJOR: THEATRE Freshman Experience 3 THE 1150-4160 Theatre Lab 6 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar (A maximum of 8 hours allowed toward a degree) English: One of the following sequences 6 THE 1200 Professional Theatre Workshop 2 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II THE 1360 Stage Movement I 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II THE 2010 Acting I 3 Communication 3 THE 2020 Acting II 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication THE 2050 Voice for the Actor I 3 History: One of the following 3 THE 3010 Theatrical Production I 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 THE 3020 Theatrical Production II 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 THE 3050 Voice for the Actor II 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 THE 3210 Development of Drama I 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra THE 3220 Development of Drama II 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math THE 3320 Audition Techniques 3 Science 4 THE 3370 Stage Movement II 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I THE 3325 Theatrical Makeup 3 Computer Literacy THE 3390 Period Styles 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 THE 3460 Theatre History I 3 Health and Fitness 2 THE 3470 Theatre History II 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life THE 4010 Directing 3 HPE Two Activity Courses THE 4030 Acting III 3 Religion: One of the following 3 THE 4040 Acting IV 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon THE 4300 Senior Capstone 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Related Courses Arts: One of the following: 3 HPE 1310 Ballet I core ART 1500 Art Fundamentals HPE 1410 Jazz and Tap I core ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology core MUS 2030 Music Appreciation SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology core MUS 3430 World Music and Art English Literature: Two of the following: 6 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation ENG 3030 Shakespeare I Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ENG 3040 Shakespeare II ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ENG 3160 Modern Drama ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 71 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 22 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be passed with a “C” or better.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC CHURCH MUSIC COMMON CORE MAJOR: CHURCH MUSIC Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music: Primary instrument or voice 16 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Applied Music: Secondary 4 English: One of the following sequences 6 (or until departmental requirements are met) ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II MUS 1011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II MUS 1021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 Communication 3 MUS 2011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 MUS 2021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 2120 Church Music Literature I 3 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2130 Church Music Literature II 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 2190 History and Literature I 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 2220 History and Literature II 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 3080 Church Music Education 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3110 Church Music in Worship & Renewal 3 Science 4 MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 BIO 1010 General Biology I MUS 3140 Choral Techniques 2 MUS 3210 History and Literature III 3 Computer Literacy MUS 3350 Keyboard Musicianship 1 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core Health and Fitness 2 MUS 3450 Music, Tech., and Orchestration 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 3600 Contemporary Worship Design 2 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 3610 Church Mus. Instrument/Conducting 2 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 4201/02 Church Music Field Work I, II 2 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 3640 Congregational Leadership in 21st C 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 3650 Spirituality & Faith Development 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed REL 3670 Family Ministry 3

Arts: One of the following: 3 Music Activities: Ensembles 8 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward degree) ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUA 1800 Recitals: 8 semesters 0 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Primary Instrument Piano: MUS 3430 World Music and Art MUS 1070/80 Accompanying I and II 2 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation MUS 3270 Piano Pedagogy 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Primary Instrument Organ: ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues MUS 1070/80 Accompanying I and II 2 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics MUS 3190 Organ Pedagogy 2 MUS elective 1 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Primary Instrument Voice: POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science MUS 2300 Diction: English and Italian 1 POS 2110 American Government MUS 4181 Vocal Pedagogy I 2 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology MUS 4182 Vocal Pedagogy II 1 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology MUS elective 1 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Total Semester Hours in Major 95 “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3

MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 131

Other Graduation Requirements: Acceptable 20-25 minute senior recital in the primary instrument. Organ and piano majors must pass proficiency in voice. Voice majors must pass proficiency in piano. Remaining secondary hours may be in a third instrument. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. A minimum acceptable grade of C is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC MUSIC EDUCATION (P-12) COMMON CORE MAJOR: MUSIC EDUCATION Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music: Secondary (or until proficiency requirement is met) 4 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar MUS 1011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 English: One of the following sequences 6 MUS 1021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II MUS 2011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II MUS 2021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 Communication 3 MUS 2190 History and Literature I 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 2220 History and Literature II 3 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2500 Foundations of Music Education 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 2620 Choral Pedagogy 1 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 2950 Technology for Music Teachers 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3210 History and Literature III 3 Science 4 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core BIO 1010 General Biology I MUA 1700 Recitals: 7 semesters 0 Computer Literacy Music Activities: Ensembles (Max 12 hours toward degree) 7 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology core Health and Fitness 2 EDU 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life EDU 3350 Human Growth & Development 3 HPE Two Activity Courses EDU 4080 Curriculum, Methods, & Eval 3 Religion: One of the following 3 EDU 4140 Student Teaching 12 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon For piano primary: REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Applied Music 16 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed VOI 4003 Vocal Coaching 1 Arts: One of the following: 3 MUS 1070 Accompanying I 1 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals MUS 2560 Beginning Guitar 1 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2570 Instrumental Pedagogy 2 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3050 General Music Methods 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art MUS 3060 Choral Music Methods 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation MUS 3140 Choral Conducting 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 MUS 3350 Keyboard Musicianship 1 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues For voice primary: ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Applied Music 15 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics MUS 2300 Diction: English and Italian 1 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science MUS 2560 Beginning Guitar 1 POS 2110 American Government MUS 2570 Instrumental Pedagogy 2 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology MUS 3050 General Music Methods 3 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology MUS 3060 Choral Music Methods 3 Total Common Core 33-35 MUS 3140 Choral Conducting 3 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with MUS 3350 Keyboard Musicianship 1 “C” or better. For brass, woodwind or percussion primary: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. Applied Music: 15 Other Graduation Requirements: MUS 2610 Marching Band Pedagogy 1 An acceptable 20-25 minute senior recital in the primary instrument MUS 2630 Percussion Pedagogy 1 completed prior to student teaching. MUS 2640 String Pedagogy 1 A cumulative 2.50 GPA is required for graduation. MUS 2650 Brass Pedagogy 1 At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in MUS 2660 Woodwind Pedagogy 1 major sequence. MUS 3065 Instrumental Music Methods 3 A minimum acceptable grade of C is required in all music courses in the MUS 3800 Instrumental Conducting 3 degree program, including all applied music and music activities. MUS 3460 Music, Tech., & Orchestration 3 A 2.50 GPA, with no grade lower than C, is required for most courses in the teaching field. Small Ensembles 1 Secondary instrument must be studied until departmental proficiency is met; proficiency requirement must be completed prior to student teaching. Total Semester Hours in Major 98 Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is required before one may ELECTIVE (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 take methods classes. See the current Teacher Preparation Program Handbook for admission requirements. Taking the appropriate GACE test MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 134 is required for student teaching.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC ORGAN COMMON CORE MAJOR: ORGAN Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Organ 28 English: One of the following sequences 6 Piano 4 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II (or until departmental proficiency is met) ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Communication 3 MUS 1011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 1021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 2021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 1070/80 Accompanying I,II 2 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 2190 History and Literature I 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 2220 History and Literature II 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3010 Counterpoint I 2 Science 4 MUS 3020 Counterpoint II 2 BIO 1010 General Biology I MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 Computer Literacy MUS 3040 Form and Analysis II 2 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 Health and Fitness 2 MUS 3190 Organ Pedagogy 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 3200 Organ Literature 3 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 3210 History and Literature III 3 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MUS 3460 Music, Tech. and Orchestration 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MUS 4010 Composition 2 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 Music Activities: Ensembles 8 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward a degree) ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUA 1071-1708 Recitals 0 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art Related Work THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation One of the following: 6 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 FRE 1010,1020 Elementary French ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues GER 1010,1020 Elementary German ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 93 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 129 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. An acceptable 30-minute junior recital and an acceptable 50-minute senior recital in organ.

A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. A minimum acceptable grade of “C” is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities.

Secondary instrument must be studied until departmental

proficiency is met.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC PIANO COMMON CORE MAJOR: PIANO Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Piano 28 English: One of the following sequences 6 Secondary Instrument 4 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II (or until departmental proficiency is met) ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Communication 3 MUS 1011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 1021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 2021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 1070/80 Accompanying I,II 2 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 2190 History and Literature I 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 2220 History and Literature II 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3010 Counterpoint I 2 Science 4 MUS 3020 Counterpoint II 2 BIO 1010 General Biology I MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 Computer Literacy MUS 3040 Form and Analysis II 2 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 Health and Fitness 2 MUS 3210 History and Literature III 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 3270 Piano Pedagogy I 3 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 3350 Keyboard Musicianship 2 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MUS 3460 Music, Tech. and Orchestration 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MUS 4010 Composition 2 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed MUS 4130/40 Piano Literature I, II 4 Arts: One of the following: 3 Music Electives 2 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values Music Activities: Ensembles 6 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward a degree) MUS 3430 World Music and Art MUA 1701-1708 Recitals 0 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Related Work ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues One of the following: 6 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government Total Semester Hours in Major 97 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 133 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. Other Graduation Requirements: An acceptable 30-minute junior recital and an acceptable 50-minute senior recital in piano. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.

At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. A minimum acceptable grade of “C” is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities. Secondary instrument must be studied until departmental proficiency is met.

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC PIANO PEDAGOGY COMMON CORE MAJOR: PIANO PEDAGOGY Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music: Piano 20 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Secondary Instrument 4 English: One of the following sequences 6 (or until departmental proficiency is met) ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II MUS 1011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 Communication 3 MUS 1021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 2011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 1070/80 Accompanying I,II 2 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 2190 History and Literature I 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 2220 History and Literature II 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 3020 Counterpoint II 2 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 Science 4 MUS 3040 Form and Analysis II 2 BIO 1010 General Biology I MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 Computer Literacy MUS 3210 History and Literature III 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MUS 3250 Group Piano Pedagogy I 2 Health and Fitness 2 MUS 3260 Group Piano Pedagogy II 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 3270 Piano Pedagogy I 3 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 3280 Piano Pedagogy II 2 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 3350 Keyboard Musicianship 2 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MUS 3370 Piano Repertoire for Teachers 2 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MUS 3430 World Music and Art core REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed MUS 3460 Music, Tech. and Orchestration 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 MUS 4010 Composition 2 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals MUS 4130/40 Piano Literature I, II 4 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Music Activities: Ensembles 6 MUS 3430 World Music and Art (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward a degree) THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Recitals: MUA 1701-1708 0 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Education: one of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues EDU 3200 Educational Psychology ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics EDU 3350 Human Growth and Development ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science Related Work POS 2110 American Government One of the following: 6 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German Total Common Core 33-35 Total Semester Hours in Major 96 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 132

Other Graduation Requirements: An acceptable 15-minute junior recital and an acceptable 30-minute senior recital in piano.

A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.

At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence.

A minimum acceptable grade of “C” is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities.

Secondary instrument must be studied until departmental proficiency is met.

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COMMON CORE MAJOR: VOICE Freshman Experience 3 Applied Music: Voice 24 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar Piano (or alternative after proficiency is met) 4 English: One of the following sequences 6 (or until departmental proficiency is met) ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II MUS 1011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 Communication 3 MUS 1021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 COM 1010 Oral Communication MUS 2011/12 Theory/Ear Training 4 History: One of the following 3 MUS 2021/22 Theory/Ear Training 4 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MUS 2190 History and Literature I 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MUS 2220 History and Literature II 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MUS 2030 Diction: English and Italian 1 MAT 1110 College Algebra MUS 2310 Diction: French and German 1 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MUS 3030 Form and Analysis I 2 Science 4 MUS 3040 Form and Analysis II 2 BIO 1010 General Biology I MUS 3130 Conducting I 2 Computer Literacy MUS 3210 History and Literature III 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MUS 3240 Opera Literature 3 Health and Fitness 2 MUS 3430 World Music and Art core HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MUS 3460 Music, Tech. and Orchestration 3 HPE Two Activity Courses MUS 4170 Song Literature 3 Religion: One of the following 3 MUS 4181/82 Voice Pedagogy 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Music Activities: Ensembles 8 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed (A maximum of 12 hours allowed toward a degree) Arts: One of the following: 3 MUA 1701-1708 Recitals 0 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals MUA 1511-1518 Opera Theatre 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation One of the following: 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 1360 Stage Movement I THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation THE 2010 Acting I Social Sciences: One of the following 3 THE 2050 Voice for the Actor ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues THE 3320 Audition Techniques ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Related Work POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science One of the following: 6 POS 2110 American Government FRE 1010, 1020 Elementary French PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology GER 1010, 1020 Elementary German SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Semester Hours in Major 93 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 129

Other Graduation Requirements:

An acceptable 30-minute junior recital and an acceptable 50-minute senior recital in voice. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 32 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. A minimum acceptable grade of “C” is required in all music courses in the degree program, including all applied music and music activities. Secondary instrument must be studied until departmental proficiency is met.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BIOLOGY

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Plus one of the following: 4 FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar CHE 1030 General Chemistry I English: One of the following sequences 6 EAS 2010 Physical Geography ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II EAS 2020 Geology ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II NAS 1010 Physical Science I Communication 3 NAS 1020 Physical Science II COM 1010 Oral Communication PHY 1030 General Physics I History: One of the following 3 Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Mathematics: One course as advised 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Social Sciences 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 One further course listed under Common Core MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Secondary Core 26 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 Science 4 BIO 1010 General Biology I MAJOR: BIOLOGY Computer Literacy *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 BIO 2040 General Botany 4 Health and Fitness 2 BIO 2060 General Zoology 4 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life BIO 3010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 HPE Two Activity Courses BIO 3060 Genetics 4 Religion: One of the following 3 BIO 4140 Ecology 4 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon BIO Electives (3000 level or above) 8 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed CHE 1030 General Chemistry I core Arts: One of the following: 3 CHE 1040 General Chemistry II 4 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals CHE 3030 Organic Chemistry 4 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation CHE 4110 Biochemistry I 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art CHE Elective (2000 level or above) 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 PHY 1030 General Physics I 4 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues PHY 1040 General Physics II 4 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Science Seminar 8 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science NAS 1001/02; 2001/02; 3001/02; 4001/02 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Total Semester Hours in Major 58 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 9 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, History: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major must be Science 4 passed with a “C” or better. BIO 1020 General Biology II

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHEMISTRY

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: CHEMISTRY MAT 1110 College Algebra MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math CHE 1030 General Chemistry core Science 4 CHE 1040 General Chemistry 4 BIO 1010 General Biology I CHE 2010 Quantitative Analysis 4 Computer Literacy CHE 3030 Organic Chemistry I 4 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 CHE 3040 Organic Chemistry II 4 Health and Fitness 2 CHE 4010 Physical Chemistry I 4 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life CHE 4020 Physical Chemistry II 4 HPE Two Activity Courses CHE 4110 Biochemistry I 4 Religion: One of the following 3 CHE 4120 Biochemistry II 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon CHE Elective (3000 level or above) 3-4 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed MAT 1120 Precalculus Mathemathics core Arts: One of the following: 3 MAT 2510 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals MAT 2520 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MUS 2030 Music Appreciation PHY 1030 General Physics I 4 MUS 3430 World Music and Art PHY 1040 General Physics II 4 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Science Seminar 8 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues NAS 1001/02; 2001/02; 3001/02; 4001/02 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 56-57 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 10-11 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. SECONDARY CORE At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, English: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major must be History: One of the following: 3 passed with a “C” or better. HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1020 Physical Science II FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar PHY 1030 General Physics I English: One of the following sequences 6 Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Social Sciences 3 Communication 3 One further course listed under Common Core COM 1010 Oral Communication Total Secondary Core 26 History: One of the following 3 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 MAJOR: CHRISTIAN MINISTRY HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 REL 3010 History of Christianity 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 REL 3020 American Religions 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra REL 3040 Old Testament Life and Literature 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math REL 3210 New Testament Greek I 3 Science 4 REL 3250 New Testament Life and Literature 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I REL 3650 Spirituality and Faith Development 3 Computer Literacy REL 4050 Internship 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 One of the following courses: 3 Health and Fitness 2 REL 3030 World Religions HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life REL 4030 Asian Religions HPE Two Activity Courses REL 4040 Western Religions Religion: One of the following 3 REL Theological Studies at 3000 level 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon Philosophy: One of the following courses: 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church PHI 3140 Philosophy of Religion REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed PHI 3150 Christian Ethics Arts: One of the following: 3 Advanced Religion or Philosophy Elective 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Religion and Philosophy Seminar 2 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values REL 3001/02, 4001/02 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Total 35 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Ministry Studies Social Sciences: One of the following 3 REL 2010 Preaching and Public Worship 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues REL 3640 Cong. Leadership. 21st. Cent. 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics REL 3660 Survey of Church Recreation 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics REL 3680 Introduction to Youth Ministry 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science REL 4320 Contemp Strat./Evan.& Missions 3 POS 2110 American Government Music Elective (MUS) at 3000 level 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Psychology Elective (PSY) at 3000 level 3 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Elective at 3000 level 3 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Total Semester Hours in Major 59 “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 8 SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II Other Graduation Requirements: History: One of the following: 3 A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. HIS 2050 American Civilization I At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with HIS 2060 American Civilization II 24 in major sequence. Science 4 All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be passed with BIO 1020 General Biology II a “C” or better. Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I At least 3 hours of the 126 hours required for graduation must be taken as a study-abroad course unless special permission has been EAS 2010 Physical Geography granted by the Chair of the Department. EAS 2020 Geology Graduates must score a passing grade on the written and oral exit NAS 1010 Physical Science I exams and the senior portfolio. 109

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: COMMUNICATION MAT 1110 College Algebra Media Labs (as advised) 4 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math COM 2000 Survey of Mass Media 3 Science 4 COM 2150 Desktop Publishing 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I COM 2400 Writing for the Media 3 Computer Literacy COM 3050 Media Law and Ethics 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 COM 3360 Business Communication 3 Health and Fitness 2 COM 3140 Web Design 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life COM 3500 Communication Theory 3 HPE Two Activity Courses COM 4000 Research Methods 3 Religion: One of the following 3 COM 4050 Internship I 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon COM 4429 Persuasion 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church COM 4900 Senior Capstone 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Select one of the following tracks: 12 hours Arts: One of the following: 3 Journalism ART 1500 Art Fundamentals COM 2200 Copy Editing 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values COM 2110 Digital Media Production I 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation COM 3110 Digital Media Production II 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art COM 3020 Public Relations 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation COM 3410 Feature Writing 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 COM 3510 Media Management 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ART 3470 Photography 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Advertising/Public Relations ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics COM 3020 Public Relations 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science COM 3300 Visual Communication 3 POS 2110 American Government COM 3600 Foundations of Advertising 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology COM 3650 Principles of Relationship Mktg 3 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology COM 4300 Public Relations Cases 3 Total Common Core 33-35 COM 4350 Conflict Management 3 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. COM 4600 Advert./PR Campaign Strategies 3 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. Sports Communication COM 2110 Digital Media Production I 3 COM 2200 Copy Editing 3 SECONDARY CORE COM 3000 Sports Writing 3 English: One of the following: 3 COM 3110 Digital Media Production II 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I COM 3130 Sports Broadcasting 3 ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II COM 3150 Media Management 3 History: One of the following: 3 COM 3410 Feature Writing 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I Organizational Communication & Leadership Track HIS 2060 American Civilization II COM 3150 Small Group/Teambuilding 3 Science 4 COM 3315 Interviewing 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II COM 3350 Intercultural Communication 3 Plus one of the following: 4 COM 3366 Nonverbal Communication 3 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I COM 3450 Organizational Communication 3 EAS 2010 Physical Geography COM 4100 Business & Professional Speaking 3 EAS 2020 Geology COM 4350 Conflict Management 3 Total Semester Hours in Major 58

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ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 7-9

MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Other Graduation Requirements: A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in major sequence. All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be passed with a “C” or better.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAT 1110 College Algebra CIS 2020 Principles of Comp.Info. Systems 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math CIS 2050 Intro. to Computer Science I 3 Science 4 CIS 2060 Intro. to Computer Science II 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I CIS 2400 Introduction to Programming 3 Computer Literacy CIS 3140 Web Develop. and Programming 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 CIS 3300 Computer Org. and Architecture 3 Health and Fitness 2 CIS 3500 Data Comm. and Networks 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life CIS 3750 Information Security 3 HPE Two Activity Courses CIS 4300 Systems Analysis and Design 3 Religion: One of the following 3 CIS 4400 IS Resource Management 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon CIS 4550 Database Systems 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church CIS 4600 Operating Systems 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed CIS 4750 Integrated Project 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Mathematics: ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MAT (2000 level or above) core MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Required Minor 21-24 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Total Semester Hours in Major and Minor 63 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3-4 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. SECONDARY CORE At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, English: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II passed with a “C” or better. History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ECOLOGY AND FIELD BIOLOGY

Arts: One of the following: 3 Chemistry: ART 1500 Art Fundamentals CHE 1030 General Chemistry I core ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values CHE 1040 General Chemistry II 4 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation CHE 3030 Organic Chemistry I 4 MUS 3430 World Music and Art CHE elective (2000-4000 level) or 3-4 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation PHY 1030 General Physics I Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Geography ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics EAS 2010 Physical Geography 4

ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Statistics (one course) POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics or core POS 2110 American Government PSY 3500 Statistics for the Social Sciences PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Science Seminar 8 Total Common Core 33-35 NAS 1001/02; 2001/02; 3001/02; 4001/02

ENG1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or Total Semester Hours in Major 62-63 better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 4-6 SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 127 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II Other Graduation Requirements: History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. HIS 2060 American Civilization II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, Science 4 with 24 in major sequence. BIO 1020 General Biology II All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT Plus one of the following: 4 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better. CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology 113

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ECONOMICS COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1020 Physical Science II FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar PHY 1030 General Physics I English: One of the following sequences 6 Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Social Sciences 3 Communication 3 One further course listed under Common Core COM 1010 Oral Communication Total Secondary Core 26 History: One of the following 3 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 MAJOR: ECONOMICS Mathematics: One of the following: 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math ECO 3100 Intermed. Microeconomic Theory 3 Science 4 ECO 3110 Intermed. Macroeconomic Theory 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I ECO 3580 Business & Economic Statistics 3 Computer Literacy Or *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics Health and Fitness 2 ECO 3590 Quantitative Methods 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life ECO Economic Electives (3000 level or above) 9 HPE Two Activity Courses ECO 4750 Exit Exam: Written 0 Religion: One of the following 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon Related courses 12 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Additional Major/Related courses 12 Arts: One of the following: 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values Total Semester Hours in Major 51 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation

MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 16 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science Other Graduation Requirements: POS 2110 American Government A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology with 24 in major sequence. Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT “C” or better. 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology NAS 1010 Physical Science I 114

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GENERAL STUDIES COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core

History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648

Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra MAJOR: GENERAL STUDIES MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Major coursework consists of three areas. Two of the three Science 4 areas must be from major fields in which the Bachelor of BIO 1010 General Biology I Science is offered. Computer Literacy *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 First Area 18 Health and Fitness 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life Second Area 12 HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 Third Area 12 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Related Area(s) 6 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 LAR 4900 Liberal Arts/General Studies Senior Capstone 1 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values Total Semester Hours in Major 49 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 18 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues

ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics Other Graduation Requirements: POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government No courses which are used to meet the core curriculum PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology requirements may be counted toward the major. SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. Total Common Core 33-35 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with with 24 in major sequence. “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be passed with a “C” or better. SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE MAT 1110 College Algebra HIS 2010 Development of Civ to 1648 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math HIS 2050 American Civilization I core Science 4 HIS 2060 American Civilization II 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I HIS 2310 Intro. to Historical Methods 3 Computer Literacy POS 3260 International Relations 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 One of the following: 3 Health and Fitness 2 HIS 3010 Methods of Public History HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life HIS 4000 Historiography HPE Two Activity Courses POS 4200 Research Methods in Pol. Science Religion: One of the following 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon HIS or POS Courses 3000 level or higher 15 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Additional Major and/or Related Courses 15 Arts: One of the following: 3 HIS/POS 4050 Internship* 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals HIS/POS 4740 Senior Thesis 1 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values HIS 4750 Exit Exam 0 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art Total Semester Hours in Major 49 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 LECTIVES 18 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology *This requirement waived for students taking EDU 4130 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology (Student Teaching) prior to graduation. Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. SECONDARY CORE A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. English: One of the following: 3 No courses numbered 1000-1099 which meet the core ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I curriculum requirements may be counted toward the major. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, History: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2310 and all 3000-4000 level courses used in the major HIS 2060 American Civilization II must be passed with a “C” or better. Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICS COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: MATHEMATICS MAT 1110 College Algebra MAT 1110 College Algebra core MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math MAT 1120 Precalculus Math core Science 4 MAT 2120 Introduction to Discrete Methods 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I MAT 2400 Introduction to Programming 3 Computer Literacy MAT 2510 Analytical Geometry/Calculus I 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MAT 2520 Analytical Geometry/Calculus II 3 Health and Fitness 2 MAT 3010 Modern Algebra 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MAT 3050 Modern Geometry 3 HPE Two Activity Courses MAT 3070 Analytical Geometry/Calculus III 3 Religion: One of the following 3 MAT 3080 Analytical Geometry/Calculus IV 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MAT 3450 Problem Solving with Computers 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed MAT 4010 Linear Algebra 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 MAT 4030 Differential Equations 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values HIS 4330 History and Philosophy of Science 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation PHY 1030 General Physics I 4 MUS 3430 World Music and Art PHY 1040 General Physics II 4 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 Additional Major and/or Related Courses 6 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Total Semester Hours in Major 53 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science LECTIVES 14 POS 2110 American Government E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Other Graduation Requirements: *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. SECONDARY CORE At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, English: One of the following: 3 with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major must be ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II passed with a “C” or better. History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 Plus one of the following: NAS FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II CHE 1030 General Chemistry I ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II EAS 2010 Physical Geography Communication 3 EAS 2020 Geology COM 1010 Oral Communication Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 History: One of the following 3 Mathematics: One course as advised 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Social Sciences 3 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 One further course listed under Common Core Mathematics: One of the following: 3 Total Secondary Core 26 MAT 1110 College Algebra Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Science 4 MAJOR: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION BIO 1010 General Biology I MAT 1110 College Algebra core Computer Literacy MAT 1120 Precalculus Math core *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 MAT 2120 Introduction to Discrete Methods 3 Health and Fitness 2 MAT 2400 Introduction to Programming 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life MAT 2510 Analytical Geometry/Calculus I 3 HPE Two Activity Courses MAT 2520 Analytical Geometry/Calculus II 3 Religion: One of the following 3 MAT 3010 Modern Algebra 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MAT 3050 Modern Geometry 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MAT 3070 Analytical Geometry/Calculus III 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 MAT 3450 Problem Solving with Computers 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals MAT 3852 Secondary Math Content/Tech 3 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values MAT 4010 Linear Algebra 3

MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Education: MUS 3430 World Music and Art EDU 2900 Foundations of Education 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation EDU 2950 Teacher Technology 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 EDU 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues EDU 3200 Educational Psychology 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics EDU 3350 Human Growth & Development 3 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics EDU 3450 Intro. to Secondary Education 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science EDU 3851 Math Education: SE 3 POS 2110 American Government EDU 4070 Curriculum, Methods, & Eval.: SE 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology EDU 4130 Student Teaching: SE 12 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Interdisciplinary

Total Common Core 33-35 HIS 4330 History/Philosophy of Science 3 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. Total Semester Hours in Major 72 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3 SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 134 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II Other Graduation Requirements: History: One of the following: 3 A cumulative 2.50 GPA is required for graduation. A 2.50 GPA, HIS 2050 American Civilization I with no grade lower than a C, is required for most courses in the teaching field. HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with BIO 1020 General Biology II 4 24 in major sequence. All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be passed with a “C” or better.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY MAT 1110 College Algebra PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology core MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math PSY 3500 Statistics for PSY/SOC core Science 4 PSY 3800 Descriptive Research/Design 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I PSY 3801 Experimental Research/Design 3 Computer Literacy PSY 4080 History of Psychology 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 PSY 4050 Internship 3 Health and Fitness 2 PSY 4901/2 Senior Seminar I, II 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life Five of the following: 15 HPE Two Activity Courses PSY 3210 Child & Adolescent Development Religion: One of the following 3 PSY 3220 Adult Develop.& Aging REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon PSY 3060 Social Psychology REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church PSY 3110 Abnormal Psychology REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed PSY 4310 Personality Theories Arts: One of the following: 3 PSY 4170 Cognitive Psychology ART 1500 Art Fundamentals PSY 4171 Physiological Psychology ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values Two of the following: 6 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation PSY 3050 Theory & Practice of Counseling MUS 3430 World Music and Art PSY 3055 Counseling Skills THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation PSY 4300 Ethics of Counseling Social Sciences: One of the following 3 PSY 4140 Group Proc: Theory & Practice ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Psychology Electives: Any of the above not selected or: 12 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics PSY 3090 Marriage & the Family ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics PSY 3150 Psych. Tests & Measurements POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science PSY 3160 Gender Studies POS 2110 American Government PSY 3990 Special Topics PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology PSY 4060 Internship SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology PSY 4250/60 Independent Study Total Common Core 33-35 EDU 3200 Educational Psychology ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Related Work: All hours from one of the following: 12 “C” or better BUS, COM, CRJ, EDU, or SOC *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. Total Semester Hours in Major 59 SECONDARY CORE ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 8 English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 Other Graduation Requirements: HIS 2050 American Civilization I A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. HIS 2060 American Civilization II At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, Science 4 with 24 in major sequence. BIO 1020 General Biology II All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be Plus one of the following: 4 passed with a “C” or better. CHE 1030 General Chemistry I PSY 1010 is a prerequisite to all 3000 and 4000 level EAS 2010 Physical Geography Psychology courses. EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE RELIGIOUS STUDIES

COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAT 1110 College Algebra REL 3010 History of Christianity 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math REL 3020 American Religions 3 Science 4 REL 3040 Old Testament Life and Literature 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I One of the following courses: 3 Computer Literacy REL 3030 World Religions *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 REL 3400 The Muslim World Health and Fitness 2 REL 4030 His. & Practice of Religions in Asia HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life HPE Two Activity Courses REL Biblical Studies at the 3000 level 3 Religion: One of the following 3 REL History/Theology at the 3000 level 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon One of the following: 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 3120 Hebrew I OR REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed REL 3210 New Testament Greek I Arts: One of the following: 3 REL 3250 New Testament Life and Literature 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals REL 4001/02 Religion/Philosophy Seminar 1 ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values PHI 3140 Philosophy of Religion 3 MUS 2030 Music Appreciation Elective in REL or PHI at the 3000 level 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art Religion and Philosophy Seminar THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation REL 3001/02 1 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues Related Courses 12 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Major/Related Courses 6 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science Total Semester Hours in Major 50 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 17 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Total Common Core 33-35 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. Other Graduation Requirements: SECONDARY CORE A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. English: One of the following: 3 At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I with 24 in major sequence. ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be History: One of the following: 3 passed with a “C” or better. HIS 2050 American Civilization I At least 3 hours of the 126 hours required for graduation HIS 2060 American Civilization II must be taken as a study-abroad course unless special Science 4 permission has been granted by the Chair of the BIO 1020 General Biology II Department. Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I Graduates must score a passing grade on the written and EAS 2010 Physical Geography oral exit exams and the senior portfolio. EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SOCIOLOGY COMMON CORE SECONDARY CORE (CONT’D.) Freshman Experience 3 NAS 1010 Physical Science I FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NAS 1020 Physical Science II English: One of the following sequences 6 PHY 1030 General Physics I ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II Integrative Studies: Designated Courses (see p. 166) 6 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II Mathematics: One course as advised 3 Communication 3 Social Sciences 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication One further course listed under Common Core History: One of the following 3 Total Secondary Core 26 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total Semester Hours in Core 59-61 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAJOR: SOCIOLOGY MAT 1110 College Algebra SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology core MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math SOC 3800 Descriptive Research/Design 3 Science 4 SOC 3801 Experimental Research/Design 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I SOC 3500 Statistics in Psychology/Sociology 3 Computer Literacy SOC 4030 Social Theory 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 SOC 4050 Internship 3 Health and Fitness 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life SOC Sociology Electives (3000 level or above) 18 HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 Related Courses 9 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Additional Major and/or Related Courses 9 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Arts: One of the following: 3 Total Semester Hours in Major 51 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values LECTIVES MUS 2030 Music Appreciation E (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 18 MUS 3430 World Music and Art THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Other Graduation Requirements: ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, POS 2110 American Government with 24 in major sequence. PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be Total Common Core 33-35 passed with a “C” or better. ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with SOC 1010 is a prerequisite for all 3000 and 4000 level “C” or better. Sociology courses. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit.

SECONDARY CORE English: One of the following: 3 ENG 2030 Survey of World Literature I ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II History: One of the following: 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I HIS 2060 American Civilization II Science 4 BIO 1020 General Biology II Plus one of the following: 4 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I EAS 2010 Physical Geography EAS 2020 Geology

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE NURSING COMMON CORE Freshman Experience 3 MAJOR: NURSING FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar NUR 3110 Nursing Pract. I Found.of Care 6 English: One of the following sequences 6 NUR 3120 Health Assessments 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II NUR 3130 Pharmacology 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II NUR 3140 Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Communication 3 NUR 3210 Nursing Pract. II Family Ctrd. Care 6 COM 1010 Oral Communication NUR 3220 Nursing Pract. III Vulnerable Popul. 6 History: One of the following 3 NUR 3230 Community/Global Health 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 NUR 3310 Community/Global Hlth Mission Pract 6 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 NUR 4110 Nursing Prac. IV Adult Health I 8 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 NUR 4120 Research/Evidence Based Practice 8 MAT 1110 College Algebra NUR 4130 Leadership/Management & Prof. Issues 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math NUR 4210 Nursing Pract. IV Adult Health II 4 Science 4 NUR 4220 Senior Practicum 6 BIO 1010 General Biology I NUR 4230 Quality of Care-Capstone Course 2 Computer Literacy *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 Health and Fitness 2 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life Total Semester Hours in Major 62 HPE Two Activity Courses Religion: One of the following 3 MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 130 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Other Graduation Requirements: Arts: One of the following: 3 A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. ART 1500 Art Fundamentals ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, MUS 2030 Music Appreciation with 24 in major sequence. MUS 3430 World Music and Art All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major must be THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation passed with a “C” or better. Social Sciences: One of the following 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology

Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with “C” or better. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit.

SECONDARY CORE Psychology: 6 PSY 3210 Child & Adolescent Development PSY 3220 Adult Development and Aging Science 17 BIO 3010 Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 3020 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 3030 Microbiology CHE 1020 Pre-Nursing Chemistry I Integrated Studies: Designated Courses 3 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 PSY 3500 Statistics for Psy. & Soc. MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics Social Sciences 6 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology POS 2110 American Government

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (P-5) COMMON CORE MAJOR: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (P-5) Freshman Experience 3 Professional Education Courses FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar EDU 2900 Foundations of Education 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 EDU 2950 Teacher Technology 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II EDU 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II EDU 3200 Educational Psychology 3 Communication 3 EDU 3350 Human Growth & Development 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication EDU 3250 Measurement and Evaluation 3 History: One of the following 3 EDU 4050 Curriculum, Methods, Evaluation 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 EDU 4110 Student Teaching: ECE 12 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Total 33 Mathematics: One of the following: 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra Early Childhood Education MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math EDU 3300 Intro. to Early Childhood Edu. 3 Science 4 EDU 3430 Children’s Literature 3 BIO 1010 General Biology I EDU 3560 Reading/Lang. Arts: ECE 3 Computer Literacy EDU 3565 Diagnostic/Corrective Reading 3 *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 EDU 3580 Mathematics Edu.: ECE 3 Health and Fitness 2 EDU 3700 Classroom Management 3 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life EDU 3755 Creative Arts and Health: ECE 3 HPE Two Activity Courses EDU 3800 Social Science Edu.: ECE 3 Religion: One of the following 3 EDU 3820 Science Education: ECE 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon Total 27 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Education Electives: Two of the following: 6 Arts: One of the following: 3 EDU 3710 Legal Issues in Education ART 1500 Art Fundamentals EDU 3720 Diversity/Multiculturalism ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values EDU Upper division (as advised) MUS 2030 Music Appreciation MUS 3430 World Music and Art Total Semester Hours in Major 66 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation Social Sciences: One of the following 3 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 6 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 128 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science GACE II (Prior to Student Teaching) 0 POS 2110 American Government PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology Other Graduation Requirements: SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology A cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for graduation. Total Common Core 33-35 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, “C” or better. with 24 in major sequence. *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be SECONDARY CORE passed with a “C” or better. History: two of the following: 6 The following Education courses must be taken at Shorter: HIS 2050, 2060, 3140, 3160, 3210 EDU 3300 EDU 3350 Science: two of the following: 8 EDU 3430 EDU 3560, 3565 BIO 1020, NAS 1010, 1020 EDU 3580 EDU 3700 MAT 1070 or higher 3 EDU 3755 EDU 3800 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3 EDU 3820 EDU 4050, 4110 Arts/Language: one of the following: 3 Fine Arts appreciation not taken in Common Core Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is required SPA 1010 or higher before methods or block classes. See the current Teacher Preparation Program Handbook. Total Secondary Core 23 Total Semester Hours in Core 56-58

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COMMON CORE MAJOR: MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION (4-8) Freshman Experience 3 Professional Education Courses FYS 1000 Freshman Seminar EDU 2900 Foundations of Education 3 English: One of the following sequences 6 EDU 2950 Teacher Technology 3 ENG 1010, 1020 Freshman English I, II EDU 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 ENG 1030, 1040 Freshman Honors English I, II EDU 3200 Educational Psychology 3 Communication 3 EDU 3350 Human Growth & Development 3 COM 1010 Oral Communication EDU 4050 Curriculum, Methods, Evaluation 3 History: One of the following 3 EDU 4120 Student Teaching: MGE 12 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Total 30 HIS 2010 Development of Civ. to 1648 Middle Grades Education Mathematics: One of the following: 3 EDU 3400 Intro. to Middle Grades Education 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra EDU 3700 Classroom Management 3 MAT 1060 Liberal Arts Math Two not taken in Area I/II concentration: 6 Science 4 EDU 3815 Social Science Edu.: MGE/SE BIO 1010 General Biology I EDU 3830 Science Education: MGE Computer Literacy EDU 3840 Lit./Lang. Arts/Reading: MGE *CIS 1000 Basic Computer Technology 0-2 EDU 3850 Mathematical Education: MGE Health and Fitness 2 Total 12 HPE 1010 Health and Fitness for Life Area I Concentration (choose one of the following): 15 HPE Two Activity Courses Language Arts Religion: One of the following 3 ENG 2030 or 2040 World Lit.I or II 3 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon ENG 3050 Advanced Grammar 3 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church ENG 3280 Advanced Composition 3 REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed ENG 3000-4000 Literature Elective 3 Arts: One of the following: 3 EDU 3840 Lit., Lang. Arts, Read. Educ: MGE 3 ART 1500 Art Fundamentals Science ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values EAS 2010 or Physical Geography MUS 2030 Music Appreciation EAS 2020 Geology 3 MUS 3430 World Music and Art PHY 1030 General Physics 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation CHE 1030 General Chemistry 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 NAS 1010 or 1020Physical Science 3 ECO 1010 Economics of Social Issues EDU 3830 Science Education: MGE 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Social Science ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics HIS 2010 Develop. Of Civilization to 1648 3 POS 2010 Introduction to Political Science HIS 2050 American History 3 POS 2110 American Government POS 2510 Geography & World Politices OR PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology EAS 2010 Physical Geography 3 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology HIS 3140 Georgia History 3 Total Common Core 33-35 EDU 3815 Social Science Educ.: MGE/SE 3 ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with Math “C” or better. MAT 1120 Precalculus 3 *CIS 1000 exempt for students with FYS 1000 credit. MAT 2120 Discrete Math 3 MAT 3180 Statistics 3 SECONDARY CORE MAT 3050 Modern Geometry 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II 4 EDU 3850 Mathematical Education: MGE 3 History: two of the following: 6 Area II Concentration 15 HIS 2050, 2060, 3140, 3160, 3210 Choose one of the primary areas of concentration not MAT 1070 or higher 3 chosen for Area I. NAS 1010 Physical Science I 4 Education Elective: One of the following: 3 NAS 1020 Physical Science II 4 EDU 3710 Legal Issues in Education PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3 EDU 3720 Diversity/Multiculturalism Total Secondary Core 24 Total Semester Hours in Major 75 Total Semester Hours in Core 57-59 ELECTIVES (at least 3 hours outside major discipline) 3

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION MINIMUM SEMESTER HOURS IN DEGREE 135 The following Education courses must be taken at Shorter: EDU 3400 EDU 3850 EDU 3765 EDU 4060 GACE II (Prior to Student Teaching) 0 EDU 3810 EDU 4120 Other Graduation Requirements: EDU 3830 EDU 3840 A cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 semester hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is required with 24 in major sequence. before methods or block classes. See the current Teacher All 3000-4000 level courses used in the major must be Preparation Program Handbook passed with a “C” or better.

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CERTIFICATION IN SECONDARY ENGLISH CERTIFICATION IN SECONDARY HISTORY Degree: B.A. Degrees: B.A., B.S. ENG 2030 World Literature I core HIS 2010 Development/Civilization to 1648 3 ENG 2040 World Literature II 3 HIS 2050 American Civilization I 3 ENG 3000, 3010 English Literature I, II 6 HIS 2060 American Civilization II 3 ENG 3190, 3200 American Literature I, II 6 HIS 2310 Introduction to Historical Methods 3 ENG 3050 Advanced Grammar 3 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ENG 3280 Advanced Composition 3 PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3 ENG 4320 Environment/American Mind 3 SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3 (or approved alternative) HIS 3140 Georgia History and Literature 3 One of the following two: 3 One of the following two: 3 ENG 3030, 3040 Shakespeare I, II POS 2510 Geography and World Politics One of the following two: 3 GEO 2000 Geography THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation One of the following two: 3 COM 3080 Oral Interpretation HIS 3010 Methods in Public History One of the following two: 3 HIS 4000 Historiography HIS 2050, 2060 American Civilization I/II core Electives: Education courses Advanced European History 6 EDU 3450 Intro. to Secondary Education 3 Advanced History or Political Science 6 EDU 3680 Methods in Reading/Lang. Arts SE 3 Advanced Political Science or Economics 6 EDU 3450 Intro. to Secondary Education 3 CERTIFICATION IN SECONDARY GENERAL SCIENCE EDU 3815 Social Science Education: MGE/SE 3 Degree: B.S. HIS 4330 History/Philosophy of SCI/MAT 3 Certification to teach in the state of Georgia is a state Courses chosen from Biology (BIO), Chemistry (CHE), licensure process that may change with each legislative Earth Science (EAS), Physics (PHY) or Professional Standards Commission (PSC) session. With the following distribution: A new Teacher Preparation Program Handbook 24 semester hours in one area containing all pertinent information and changes is 10 semester hours in a second area issued in August or each year. 10 semester hours in a third area EDU 3450 Intro. to Secondary Education 3 2.5 GPA required for graduation EDU 3831 Science Education: SE 3 Take GACE II in content area prior to student teaching Students seeking certification must make all changes as they CERTIFICATION IN MATHEMATICS occur Degrees: B.A., B.S. MAT 1110 College Algebra 3 PROFESSIONAL TEACHING COURSES FOR ALL MAT 1120 Precalculus Math 3 TEACHING FIELDS MAT 2120 Intro. to Discrete Methods 3 MAT 2400 Introduction to Programming 3 One of the following: 3 MAT 2510 Analytical Geometry/Calculus I 3 EDU 2900 Foundations of Education MAT 2520 Analytical Geometry/Calculus II 3 MUS 2500 Foundations of Music Education MAT 3010 Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 EDU 2950 Teacher Technology 3 MAT 3050 Modern Geometry 3 EDU 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 MAT 3070 Analytical Geometry/Calculus III 3 EDU 3200 Educational Psychology 3 MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics 3 EDU 3350 Human Growth & Development 3 MAT 3450 Problem Solving with Computers 3 Curriculum, Methods, & Evaluation: 3-6 MAT 4010 Linear Algebra 3 EDU 4050, EDU 4060, EDU 4070, MUS 3050, MAT 4330 History/Philosophy of SCI/MAT 3 MUS 3060 EDU 3450 Intro. to Secondary Education 3 Student Teaching: 12 EDU 3851 Math Education: SE 3 EDU 4100, EDU 4120, EDU 4130, MUS 4050, MUS 4060, EDU 4211, EDU 4212, EDU 4221, EDU 4222, EDU 4231, EDU 4232 Check your specific degree requirements as to which of the developmental courses are required for graduation.

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MAJOR: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EDU 5001 Introd. to Graduate Education 1 EDU 5050 21st Century Elementary School 3 EDU 5111 Initial Field Experience 1 EDU 5210 Child Development and Learning 3 EDU 5220 Teaching Exceptional Learners 3 EDU 5320 Planning & Organizing Instruction 3 EDU 5420 Children’s Literature 3 EDU 5430 Managing the Classroom 3 EDU 5440 Arts in the Elementary Classroom 3 EDU 5500 Assessing Teaching and Learning 3 EDU 5700 Teaching Mathematics 3 EDU 5710 Teaching Science through Inquiry 3 EDU 5720 Social Studies in a Global Context 3 EDU 5730 Reading and Language Arts 3 EDU 5920 Student Teaching Seminar 1 EDU 5930 Student Teaching 6

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ACCOUNTING MINOR CHEMISTRY MINOR ACC 2010 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 CHE 1030 General Chemistry I 4 ACC 2020 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 CHE 1040 General Chemistry II 4 ACC 3110 Intermediate Accounting I 3 CHE 3030 Organic Chemistry I 4 ACC 3120 Intermediate Accounting II 3 CHE 4110 Biochemistry I 4 One of the following: 3 Electives as advised by the faculty 7-8 ACC 3030 Cost Accounting and Budgeting Total 23-24 ACC 3040 Managerial Accounting Electives chosen from the following: 6 COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP MINOR ACC 3050 Income Tax I COM 1010 Oral Communication core ACC 3060 Income Tax II COM 2100 Interpersonal Communication 3 ACC 4020 Auditing I COM 3150 Small Group/Teambuilding 3 Total 21 COM 4100 Business/Professional Speaking 3 Electives as advised by the faculty 9 APPLIED ETHICS MINOR Total 18 PHI 3135 Ethics in Global Perspective 3 PHI 3150 Christian Ethics 3 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MINOR One of the following: 3 CIS 2020 Principles of CIS 3 PHI 4131 Ethics in Biblical Literature CIS 2400 Introduction to Programming 3 PHI 4132 Social and Political Philosophy CIS 3140 Web Site Development 3 Three of the following: 9 Electives as advised by the faculty (2000 or above) 9 BIO 3400 Issues in Bioethics Total 18 BUS 4350 Business Ethics COM 3050 Media Law and Ethics ECONOMICS MINOR PHI 3136 Environmental Ethics ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 PHI 4130 Ethics and Popular Culture ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 PHI 4990 Special Topics in Applied Ethics ECO 3100 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3 PSY 3300 Ethics in Counseling ECO 3110 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3

Total 18 Electives (3000 level or above as advised by faculty) 6 Total 18 ART MINOR Students seeking a BBA degree may count any economics ART 1500 Art Fundamentals: Design 3 course taken at the 3000 level or higher to satisfy Electives as advised by the faculty 15 requirements for the BBA degree toward the Economics Total 18 Minor.

BIOLOGY MINOR EDUCATION MINOR BIO 1010 General Biology I 4 EDU 2900 Foundations of Education 3 BIO 1020 General Biology II 4 EDU 2950 Teacher Technology 3 BIO 2040 General Botany 4 EDU 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 BIO 2060 General Zoology 4 EDU 3200 Education Psychology 3 Electives (3000 level or above) as advised by the faculty 6-7 EDU 3350 Human Growth & Development 3 Total 22-23 EDU Elective (3000 or above) as advised by the faculty 3 Total 18 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MINOR Prerequisite for all courses: 2.25 or above GPA; no ACC 2010 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 admission to Teacher Preparation Program is required since ACC 2020 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 licensure is not part of Education minor. Sequence listed BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 above is recommended but not required. BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS Electives (3000 level or above) 6 Total 21

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ENGLISH MINOR JOURNALISM MINOR ENG 2030 World Literature I 3 COM 2000 Survey of Mass Media 3 ENG 2040 World Literature II 3 COM 2400 News Writing and Reporting 3 English Literature (one of the following): 3 COM 3050 Media Law and Ethics 3 ENG 3000 History of English Literature I -or- COM 3200 Scriptwriting for Electronic Media 3 ENG 3010 History of English Literature II COM 3700 Publication Design 3 American Literature (one of the following): 3 COM Elective as advised by faculty 3 ENG 3190 American Literature I -or- (may include up to 3 hours credit in media labs) ENG 3200 American Literature II Total 18 ENG 3270 Creative Writing 3 ENG 3280 Advanced Composition 3 Electives as advised by the faculty 6 LEGAL STUDIES MINOR Total 18 BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business I 3 BUS 3530 Legal Environment of Business II 3 FRAUD EXAMINATION BUS 4520 Fraud and the Law 3 Open to all majors. Electives (3000 level or above) chosen from the 9 (ACC 2010 and 2020 are prerequisites) following, or as advised: ACC 3160 Macro Fraud Examination 3 BUS 3540 Negotiation and Conflict Management ACC 3170 Micro Fraud Examination 3 BUS 4520 Fraud and the Law 3 BUS 3620 Marketing Law BUS 4530 White Collar Crime 3 BUS 3630 Employment Law ACC 4540 Forensic Interviews and Interrogations 3 BUS 4530 White Collar Crime Elective as advised 3 BUS 4350 Business Ethics Total 18 COM 3050 Media Law and Ethics CRJ 3070 Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ 3080 Criminology FRENCH MINOR CRJ 3340 Introduction to Criminal Investigation FRE 2010 Intermediate French I 3 CRJ 3410 Criminal Law FRE 2020 Intermediate French II 3 CRJ 3420 Constitutional Law FRE 3030 Adv. Conversation/Composition 3 SPS 3520 Sport Law Electives (3000 level or above) as advised by faculty 9 Total 18 Total 18

GERMAN MINOR MATHEMATICS MINOR GER 2010 Intermediate German I 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra 3 GER 2020 Intermediate German II 3 MAT 1120 Precalculus Math 3 Language Studies at Salzburg 9 MAT 2400 Introduction to Programming 3 One of the following: 3 MAT 2510 Analytical Geometry/Calculus I 3 GER 3990 Special Topics -or- MAT 2520 Analytical Geometry/Calculus II 3 GER 4250 Independent Study One of the following: 3 Total 18 MAT 3180 Introduction to Statistics -or- ECO 3580 Statistics for BUS/ECO Electives chosen from the following: 9 HISTORY MINOR MAT 2120 Introduction to Discrete Methods HIS 2050 American Civilization I 3 MAT 3070 Analytical Geometry/Calculus III HIS 2060 American Civilization II 3 MAT 3080 Analytical Geometry/Calculus IV One of the following: 3 MAT 3400 Elements of FORTRAN Programming HIS 3010 Methods of Public History MAT 4010 Linear Algebra HIS 4000 Historiography MAT 4030 Differential Equations Electives (2000 level or above) as advised by faculty 9 Total 27 Total 18

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR GST 3410 Global Citizenship 3 Electives (2000 level or above) as advised by faculty 9 Regional Concentration (Study Abroad) 6 Total 18

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MISSIONS MINOR Total 21 REL 2320 Foundations of Christian Missions 3 SPANISH MINOR REL 4320 Contemporary Strategies in 3 Evangelism & Missions SPA 2010 Intermediate Spanish I 3 REL 4230 Biblical Interpretations 3 SPA 2020 Intermediate Spanish II 3 Choose one of the following internships: SPA 3010 Adv. Conversation/Composition 3 Semester Missions Internship 9 Electives as advised by faculty 9 REL 4050 Internship Total 18 Summer Missions Internship 9 REL 4050 Internship (6 hrs), THEATRE MINOR plus 1 of the following: THE 2010 Acting I 3 THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation 3 REL 3650 Spirituality & Faith Development THE 3010 Theatrical Production I 3 REL 3400 Faith & Reason THE 3020 Theatrical Production II 3 REL 4350 Cross Cultural Ministry/Global Awar. Electives as advised by faculty 9 REL 3030 World Religions Total 21 Short-Term Missions Internship 9 REL 4050 Internship (3 hours) YOUTH MINISTRY MINOR Plus 2 of the following: REL 3650 Spirituality and Faith Development 3 REL 3650 Spirituality & Faith Development REL 3660 Survey of Church Recreation 3 REL 3400 Faith & Reason REL 3680 Introduction to Youth Ministry 3 REL 4350 Cross Cultural Ministry/Global Awareness REC 3670 Family Ministry 3 REL 3030 World Religions REL 3920 Practicum 3 Total 18 One of the following: 3 REL 2010 Preaching and Public Worship REL 3640 Congregational Leadership in the MUSIC MINOR 21st Century Applied Music (one instrument) 6 REL 4320 Evangelism and American Culture MUS 1011/12 Elementary Theory/Ear-Training I 4 PHI 3150 Christian Ethics MUS 2030 Music Appreciation 3 Total 18 MUS Elective 2-3 (Music History/Literature; Pedagogy of major instrument; or Literature of major instrument) Electives (3000 level or above) as advised by faculty 5 (up to 2 elective hours may be earned as applied music or ensemble credit) Ensemble 2 Recitals (four semesters passed) 0 Total 22-23

POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR POS 2110 American Government 3 Electives as advised by faculty 15 Total 18

PSYCHOLOGY MINOR PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology 3 Electives as advised by faculty 18 Total 21

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PART II

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Office of Online Programs 315 Shorter Avenue Rome, Georgia 30165 Website: http://online.shorter.com Phone: 706-236-5479 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 706-368-8911

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SUMMER SESSION 2010 June 7, Monday – Online Summer Session classes begin June 7-11, Monday to Friday – Drop/Add June 18, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session One classes with an automatic W July 23, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Summer Online Session classes July 30, Friday – Online Summer Session classes end

FIRST SEMESTER 2010 August 10, Tuesday – Faculty Report August 23, Monday – Online Session One classes begin August 23-27, Monday to Friday – Drop/Add September 3, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session One classes with an automatic W September 6, Monday – Labor Day October 8, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session One classes October 11-12, Monday to Tuesday – Fall Holidays October 15, Friday – Online Session One Classes End October 18, Monday – Online Session Two Classes Begin October 18-22, Monday to Friday – Drop/Add October 29, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session Two classes with an automatic W November 24-26, Wednesday to Friday – Thanksgiving Holidays December 3, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session Two classes December 10, Friday – Online Session Two classes end (Graduating seniors must complete early) December 10, Friday – Commencement (Time TBA) December 11, Saturday – Commencement (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

SECOND SEMESTER 2011 January 10, Monday – Online Session One Classes Begin January 10-14, Monday to Friday – Drop/Add January 17, Monday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 21, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session One classes with an automatic W February 14-15, Monday – Tuesday - Winter Holidays February 25, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session One classes March 4, Friday – Online Session One Classes End March 7, Monday – Online Session Two Classes Begin March 7-11, Monday to Friday – Drop/Add March 14-18, Monday – Friday - Spring Vacation March 18, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session Two classes with an automatic W April 6, Wednesday – Celebrate Shorter April 22, Friday – Good Friday Holiday April 29, Friday – Last day to withdraw from Online Session Two classes May 6, Friday – Online Session Two Classes End (Graduating seniors must complete early) May 6, Friday – Commencement (Time TBA.) May 7, Saturday – Commencement (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

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INTRODUCTION TO SHORTER ONLINE provided. The University does not obligate itself to admit all students who meet admission requirements. In determining PROGRAMS admissions, consideration is given to the compatibility of Shorter University began offering online courses in June the student’s purpose and interests with the basic 2009. It offered its first online degree program in Sport philosophy of the University as a Christian liberal arts Management in January 2010, and followed with an online institution, as well as to the student’s ability to benefit from Bachelor of Business Administration, an Associate of a university education at Shorter. Science, and a Master’s in Accounting in August 2010. The Office of Online Programs makes admissions decisions Shorter University’s online programs currently accept in accordance with the guidelines set by the Admissions students for the Associate of Science (with a concentration Committee at the beginning of each academic year. Each in Business), the Bachelor of Business Administration, the candidate’s application is reviewed by a member of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management Office of Online Programs before the final decision is (Degree Completion), and the Master of Accountancy. made. Final admissions decisions are made by the Office of Online Programs, or if required by policy guidelines, by the GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Admissions Committee. General Education unifies the curriculum and supports the Admissions decisions are based on a combination of the mission of Shorter University as a Christian liberal arts following, depending on the candidate’s prospective institution. Every Shorter University graduate should have classification (freshman, transfer, etc.): the candidate’s established the habit of continuous learning within the academic course curriculum; academic grade-point average; context of knowledge and values defining contemporary the compatibility of the student’s purpose, interests, and civilization. character with institutional values; and SAT or ACT scores. Other information which may be considered in individual The following categories of courses are required in order for cases includes class rank, the personal written statement as students to complete their work for an Associate’s or recorded in the application, the recommendation of a Bachelor’s degree at Shorter University through the Online guidance counselor or other appropriate official, TOEFL Programs: scores (international students only), the results of a personal Introduction to Online Learning 3 credit hours interview if required, and the recommendation of the Office English Composition 6 credit hours of Online Programs. English Literature 3 credit hours Files are reviewed as soon as all required credentials are Communication 3 credit hours collected. After the application is evaluated, a letter will be Religion 6 credit hours sent notifying the applicant of his or her status. Fine Arts 3 credit hours Social Science 3 credit hours If the applicant is accepted, an “Intent to Enroll/ Deposit” History 3 credit hours form is sent, along with other applicable forms pertaining to Math 3 credit hours financial aid, scholarships, and the like. Science 6 credit hours If the student is denied admission, he or she may appeal this Health and Fitness 3 credit hours decision through the Admissions Appeals Committee.

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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Provide Official SAT or Provide Official High PLEASE Complete Shorter’s Pay Application ACT score report, either School Transcript or PROVIDE: Online Application Fee of $25.00 sent from the College GED scores. Board or ACT.

Freshmen Yes Yes Yes Yes The SAT/ACT requirement is waived for nontraditional Non- freshmen, but students not submitting acceptable scores will Traditional Yes Yes Yes be required to participate in a Freshmen personal interview and/or placement testing with Office of Online Programs personnel.

International Evaluation of High School Yes Yes Yes Freshmen transcript by WES. International Students need to also provide: • Official scores from approved English proficiency test. An English proficiency test is required of all international students whose native language is not English. Students living in a foreign country, who attended English speaking secondary schools, are NOT exempt from this requirement. If the native language is not English, ONE of the following kinds of evidence of English ability must be provided to Shorter University: o An official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report showing an internet based score of no less than 61, a paper score of no less than 500 or a computer based score of not less than 173. o International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5 or better. o Official reports showing a Michigan Test Battery score of 80 or better. o Certification of Level 109 completion from ELS Language Centers. o A transcript from a United States high school or equivalent. o In unusual cases, a written essay to be reviewed by the English faculty or satisfactory SAT or ACT scores. • Official bank statement or letter from a sponsor as evidence that the prospective international student, or families or sponsors are financially able to support the student while attending Shorter. This may be in the form of a letter from the sponsor’s bank, a statement from the sponsor’s employer, a report from a commercial rating concerning the sponsor’s business, or an account of investments owned by the sponsor. • Enrollment deposit of $3,000. Once acceptance has been determined, international students are required to submit a $3,000 deposit before an Immigration and Naturalization Service Form I-20 will be issued. This document enables the student to apply for a United States student visa. If an international student is already in the United States on any visa other than a tourist/business visa (B-1/B-2), the above steps may not be necessary: for example, if the student is on an F-1 visa used to attend a United States high school, or is on a nonimmigrant dependant visa. However, if the student holds a nonimmigrant dependant visa as a child of a person with another nonimmigrant visa, he or she must petition for a change of visa status to F-1 Student before reaching age 21.

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Traditional Yes Yes Yes Yes Transfer Traditional Transfers must also provide: • An official university or college transcript from EACH institution previously attended, embossed or stamped and signed by the appropriate official. Failure to inform Shorter University of all institutions previously attended, regardless of status upon leaving those institutions, may result in denial of application, or dismissal from Shorter University. Additional information which may be required at the discretion of the Office of Online Programs staff or the Admissions Committee: • An essay written by the student discussing topics as determined by the Office of Online Programs or the Admissions Committee. • A recommendation from the appropriate administrator at the last university or college attended. For unconditional acceptance as a transfer student, the applicant must have a college grade-point average, based on grades from transferable courses, of not less than 2.0 on a 4-point scale through at least one year (24 or more transferable credit hours) of full-time enrollment at a regionally accredited postsecondary institution. This transfer GPA is computed by the Shorter University Registrar after all official transcripts have been received and evaluated. If the transfer GPA is below 2.0, the applicant may be accepted, but will be placed on Academic Probation. That probation will be lifted when the student’s cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Provide an official college transcript from EACH institution previously attended, embossed or stamped and signed as Non- official. As with Non-Traditional Freshmen, Non-Traditional Traditional Yes Yes Transfers may not be able to satisfy all the academic Transfer requirements for admission. Each case will be handled on its own merits. Transcripts, listing all classes taken as high school courses, including numeric grades if possible.

Home Reading list, including all Yes Yes required reading for classes Yes Schooled such as literature classes and a list of books used (titles and publishers) of all books used for high-school level courses. Home Schooled Students must also provide: • A résumé listing all extra-curricular, volunteer, and work experience. • A written personal statement reflecting compatibility between the student’s goals and the mission and goals of the University. Each home-schooled applicant will be reviewed individually according to the materials submitted. A personal interview with online admissions personnel and/or the Admissions Committee may be required before a decision is reached. 135

Additional information which may be required at the will be on academic probation regardless of performance at discretion of the Office of Online Programs staff or the the interim institution. Admissions Committee: The cumulative college grade-point average calculated by • An essay written by the student discussing topics as the University determines readmission status: determined by the Office of Online Programs or • If the college GPA is 2.0 or higher, the student will Admissions Committee. be readmitted unconditionally. • A recommendation from the high school guidance • If the college GPA is below 2.0 but meets GPA counselor or principal or other appropriate official requirements for acceptance on probation, the approved by the Office of Online Programs or student may be readmitted on probation. Admissions Committee. • If the college GPA is less than 1.40, the student • Interviews with officials as deemed necessary by the will not be readmitted unless the Admissions Admissions Committee. Committee finds that there are circumstances which warrant an exception and acceptance on READMISSION STUDENTS probation. Following an absence of one or more semesters from Shorter University, not including summer, a student wishing SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to return must apply for readmission through the Office of Some degrees may have other requirements for admissions. Online Programs. Students who were academically or These requirements (if any) will be detailed in the Major socially suspended must also apply for readmission. Sequence Sheet for the degree (see the Online Sequence The applicant must: Sheets section below).

• Complete the online application at ADMISSION OF APPLICANTS NOT SEEKING A http://online.shorter.edu/application (no fee is DEGREE FROM SHORTER UNIVERSITY required), which includes a written personal statement indicating a) reasons for returning to All are required to: Shorter, and b) current activities if not enrolled in school. • Complete the online APPLICATION at http://online.shorter.edu/application • Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges attended since leaving Shorter, embossed or • Submit the $25 application fee. stamped and signed by the appropriate official. Tuition and fees apply as detailed in this catalog. Students cannot be readmitted if terms of suspension have Students wishing to take individual courses at Shorter not been met, whether that suspension was at Shorter or at University but who are not seeking a degree must also another institution. submit the following dependent on their student category: If a student who was on academic probation or suspension when he or she left Shorter is readmitted, this readmission

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GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICY AND Admissions Committee, in accordance with the guidelines PROCEDURES set by the Graduate Admissions Committee at the beginning of each academic year, before the final decision is Shorter University strives to enroll a diverse student body made. Final admissions decisions are made by the Graduate so that the best possible learning environment will be Admissions Committee. provided. The University does not obligate itself to admit all After the application is evaluated, a letter will be sent students who meet admission requirements. In determining notifying the applicant of his or her status. If the applicant admissions, consideration is given to the compatibility of is accepted, an “Intent to Enroll/ Deposit” form is sent, the student’s purpose and interests with the basic along with other applicable forms pertaining to financial aid, philosophy of the University as a Christian liberal arts scholarships, and the like. institution, as well as to the student’s ability to benefit from a university education at Shorter. A student who is denied admission by the Graduate Admissions Committee may appeal this decision through Applications are reviewed as soon as all required credentials the Admissions Appeals Committee. are collected. Each application is reviewed by the Graduate

CATEGORIES FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION STATUS

UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION financial aid until the required documents are received and approved. When an applicant meets all guidelines as set by the Graduate Admissions Committee, he or she is admitted READMISSION TO PROGRAM unconditionally. The Graduate Admissions Committee This policy applies to all students, whether voluntarily reserves the option to offer other types of admission based withdrawn from the program or withdrawn by the school on the merits of the individual applicant. for any reason for a period exceeding one semester. PROBATIONARY ADMISSION To be readmitted to a program, the student’s account must be in good standing. Students must contact Business Office Offered to students who do not meet regular admission to request a receipt indicating the current status of their standards, but who in the opinion of the Graduate account. Any required payments must be received before Admission Committee demonstrate the potential for initiating the readmission process. academic success at Shorter. This is a full admission to the University with the requirement that an academic condition • Students seeking re-entry must talk with an be satisfied. Students on probationary admission must earn Academic Advisor to work out the specifics for a grade of B or better in the first two courses. The Graduate readmission. Admissions Committee reserves the right to adjust the • The application for re-entry must be received by conditions for the individual applicant in question. Office of Online Programs at least 30 days prior to Individual departments may set additional requirements for start of class. probationary admission. • An application to re-enter any program may require the approval of the Graduate Admissions PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Committee, or the appropriate Program Director. A student may be admitted on a provisional basis if all In determining whether or not to readmit a credentials have not been received. Students are admitted withdrawn student, several aspects will be with the provision that the required documents are received considered: academic performance, class and approved by the Office of Online Programs not later participation, general attitude, exhibited behavior than two week after the last day of the drop/add period of when previously enrolled, and any extenuating the student’s beginning semester. Failure to provide the circumstances. necessary documentation may result in the loss of fees and • The Office of Online Programs will complete the dismissal from course(s) the provisionally admitted student necessary paperwork for readmitting the student is attending. Provisional students are not fully admitted, and and arrange for the placement of the re-entered may not receive institutional, federal, or state funded student.

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REGISTRATION Changes (dropping or adding courses) may be made during All persons who plan to attend any course on a regular basis the drop/add period in consultation with the academic must complete formal registration. Online students will be advisor. registered for their classes by their Academic Advisor. Withdrawal from courses may be done by the student Online students may register for class up until the end of after the drop/add period and until the last 5 class days of the first day of class. Scheduled changes may be made the online session. To withdraw from an online course the through their Academic Advisor during the drop/add student must send an e-mail to their instructor and to the period. Registrar at [email protected] from his or her Shorter e- mail account requesting to withdraw. The withdrawal will be effective from the date of the e-mail request. An automatic ACADEMIC ADVISING F will be given if a student is not properly withdrawn. Each online student is assigned an Academic Advisor from Automatic withdrawal from courses occurs if a student the Office of Online Programs. These individuals are fails to log into their online course within the first 9 class trained professionals who can provide students with all days from the start of the session. necessary information and assistance relative to their Class Cancellation. Shorter University reserves the right to success in the educational program. The Advisor will enroll cancel a class if it deems by the first day of class that there the online student in their course(s) after conferring with are not a sufficient number of enrolled students to make the the student. Setting an appointment with an Advisor allows class viable. the Advisor time to prepare all necessary materials and pertinent information for the advising session. The Advisor will assist the student in arranging their program of study, but the student is responsible to become familiar with WITHDRAWAL FROM UNIVERSITY DURING A and fulfill all requirements for his or her degree. SEMESTER A student leaving the University must formally withdraw by sending an e-mail to the Registrar at [email protected] LENGTH OF COURSES/PROGRAM from his or her Shorter e-mail account requesting to withdraw. The withdrawal will be effective from the date of Each online class lasts for 8 weeks. There are five 8-week the e-mail request. Clearances must be obtained from the sessions a year. Two of these 8-week sessions run during the Financial Aid Office, the Business Office, and the Library. fall semester, two during the spring semester, and one in the summer. Typically a student takes 1-2 three credit hour No refund of fees will be calculated until the withdrawal classes during each 8-week session. process is complete. Withdrawal becomes effective only when the form is signed by the Registrar. Undergraduate Student Requests for withdrawal from the University after A normal course load for an undergraduate student is two registration but before the beginning of a session must be three-credit hour courses per online session. With the made in writing to [email protected] sent from the approval of their Academic Advisor, an undergraduate students shorter.edu e-mail address. student may take up to three three-credit hour courses per online session. Undergraduate students may not take more The University reserves the right to request, at any time, the than three three-credit hour courses per online session withdrawal of a student who does not maintain the required without the approval of the Provost. standard of scholarship, or whose continued attendance would be detrimental to the student’s health or the health of Graduate Student others, or whose behavior is out of harmony with the A normal course load for a graduate student is two three- Christian philosophy of the University. For regulations credit hour courses per online session. A graduate student regarding nonacademic or disciplinary suspension, see the may not take more than a normal course load. Any Shorter University Student Handbook. exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Program Director.

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ACADEMIC PROGRESS REGULATIONS

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM A student who has been enrolled in two or more semesters may be suspended from the University if his or her REGULATIONS cumulative GPA is below that required for the designated number of semesters or the equivalent in college. DEAN’S LIST

Any full-time, degree-seeking student who earns a minimum GPA of 3.5 on 12 credit hours or more (without any grades Semesters in Min. GPA to Min GPA to of “Incomplete”) for a semester will be placed on the University Avoid Probation Avoid Suspension Dean’s List for that semester. 1-2 2.00 1.40 3-4 2.00 1.67 ACADEMIC WARNING 5-6 2.00 1.75 7 or more 2.00 1.85 Any freshman who has failed to achieve a 1.8 GPA during the first semester of full-time enrollment will be given an Academic Warning. This notation will appear on the A student who has been on Academic Probation for three student’s first semester transcript. Unlike Academic consecutive semesters will be subject to suspension from Probation, the warning imposes no restrictions on the the University. student’s activities. However, the student will be limited to fourteen hours of course work in the second semester of A student will not be suspended from the University for the freshman year. academic reasons if he or she earned an average of 2.0 or higher on all hours attempted for the last semester, ACADEMIC PROBATION provided he or she earned a minimum of 12 hours credit for fall or spring semesters, or 6 hours for the summer session. Probation and suspension regulations apply to any student Upon receiving a first academic suspension, a student will enrolled for half time or more. be ineligible to enroll at the University for a minimum of A student is placed on Academic Probation at the end of one semester. any semester in which the student’s GPA of all hours attempted (cumulative GPA) is below 2.0. A transfer After a second academic suspension, only through written appeal to the Provost and the Academic Policies Committee student is placed on Academic Probation if the GPA of all hours attempted at previous institutions is below 2.0 can permission to return to the University be granted. This according to Shorter University standards. Total hours appeal must be received 30 days prior to the registration attempted consist of all hours for which the student receives date of the semester the student wishes to enter. A minimum of one calendar year must elapse before a student a grade (including all hours with grades of F and WF). Grades of I, W, WA, and P are not included in hours on second suspension may be readmitted. attempted. A transfer student who was placed on Academic No student will be readmitted after his or her third Probation or Suspension at the college last attended will suspension. enter Shorter University on Academic Probation. That probation will be lifted when the student’s cumulative GPA A readmitted student will have two semesters, or one reaches 2.0. semester and a summer term, to reestablish the required grade point average. The student must be enrolled full-time Students on academic probation may not participate in any during these periods. extracurricular activity. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION Even though courses accepted from other institutions may count toward graduation requirements, they may Students may also be suspended from the University for not be used for purposes of removal from probation or disciplinary reasons. When a student receives a disciplinary suspension. suspension, he or she is automatically withdrawn from all courses, and faculty will assign grades of W or WF ACADEMIC SUSPENSION depending on the student’s academic status at the time of A student will not be subject to suspension from the withdrawal. For other rules regarding disciplinary University for academic deficiencies until he or she has been suspension, see the Shorter University Student Handbook. enrolled for two or more semesters. A student will be considered enrolled for any semester in which he/she received a grade other than W or WA.

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SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Whenever a student’s cumulative graduate GPA drops below 3.0, that student will be placed on academic Graduate students are expected to earn a GPA of at least probation and advised of the consequences of this action. 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the graduate program. While graduate Students will not be allowed to graduate while on probation. students may occasionally earn a grade of C, this may not Probationary status may be removed by passing approved occur more than two times during the pursuit of a graduate graduate courses with grades sufficient to raise the student’s program at Shorter University. Graduate Students must earn cumulative GPA to a minimum 3.0. Graduate students may a grade of C or higher in all courses to avoid suspension petition to the Graduate Faculty for permission to repeat a from the program. The following probation and suspension maximum of two graduate courses for credit if necessary to procedures will apply to all Shorter University graduate raise their GPA to 3.0 in order to graduate. Only courses in students. Individual Schools may set additional which the student previously earned a grade below B may requirements for probation and suspension. These be retaken for credit. All grades received for graduate work requirements (if any) will be detailed in the Sequence Sheet attempted at Shorter University will be used in determining for the degree (see the Online Sequence Sheets section the student’s cumulative GPA. below). ACADEMIC SUSPENSION ACADEMIC WARNING Any graduate student who earns three final course grades of Any time graduate students receive a grade of C, they will C in their graduate courses or one final grade below a C in receive a letter of warning from the appropriate Academic their graduate courses will be dismissed from further Director. Advisors will receive copies of all warning letters graduate study at Shorter University and will not be eligible issued and will be required to contact the students to discuss for readmission as a graduate student. The student may any ramifications of the warning letter as well as the cause appeal this suspension by submitting a letter to the of the low grade. The second time a student earns a final appropriate Graduate Program Director describing the course grade of C in a graduate course, the student will be circumstances which resulted in the suspension and stating a given a letter of warning stating that the next grade below B valid basis for the appeal. in any graduate course will result in academic suspension from the graduate program.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ASSOCIATE DEGREES GRADUATION For any associate degree, a candidate must have earned a REQUIREMENTS minimum of 60 credit hours. Some degrees require hours above the minimum. While the distribution of credit hours varies for the different associate degrees, most have the following In order to graduate, a student must have a minimum constituent elements: cumulative 2.0 GPA. Some degree programs require a GPA above the minimum. All candidates must file an application • a general education core, and for graduation with the Registrar early in the first semester • a field of concentration. of their sophomore year and meet with the faculty advisor or the Registrar to check progress toward completion. It is the students’ responsibility to see that all general and special The list of candidates for graduation, after approval by the requirements for their respective degrees have been met. faculty, shall be recommended to the President and Board Eight credit hours of activity credit in Health and Physical of Trustees for the conferring of degrees. Education is the maximum allowed either to count toward By vote of the faculty on December 2, 1993, no student will the degree or to be registered for the entire college career. be allowed to march with a class or participate in any way in For any undergraduate degree at least 25% of credits the graduation ceremony until all requirements are met. required for the degree must have been earned through All financial obligations to the University must be cleared instruction offered by Shorter University. before graduation. This includes library fines, all other fines Any courses taken elsewhere – while a student at Shorter and fees collected by the Business Office, and the University – must be approved in advance by the Registrar graduation fee. to guarantee transfer and proper application to the student’s program of study. A grade of “C” or higher is required for transient course credit. 140

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES GRADUATION MASTERS DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS While the distribution of credit hours varies for the To graduate with a Master’s degree from Shorter University different baccalaureate degrees, most have the following the student must have: constituent elements: • Completed of all program requirements with a • a general education core, minimum grade point average of 3.0. • a major field, • Completed all program requirements within 5 • a group of related or supportive courses, and years of originally being admitted to the graduate program. To exceed this limit the student must • electives. submit a written petition to the graduate faculty. The list of candidates for graduation, after approval by the • Applied for graduation four months before faculty, shall be recommended to the President and Board completion of their degree program by completing of Trustees for the conferring of degrees. and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to By vote of the faculty on December 2, 1993, no student will Graduate” Form. be allowed to march with a class or participate in any way in • Met with the faculty advisor or the Registrar to the graduation ceremony until all requirements are met. check progress toward completion. It is the All financial obligations to the University must be cleared students’ responsibility to see that all general and before graduation. This includes library fines, all other fines special requirements for their respective degrees and fees collected by the Business Office, and the have been met. graduation fee. • The approval by the Shorter University faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University. For any baccalaureate degree, a candidate must have earned a minimum of 126 credit hours. Some degrees require hours • Paid all tuition and fees, including library fines, above the minimum. educational resource fees and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. In order to graduate, a student must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Some degree programs require a GPA OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS above the minimum. All candidates must file an application for graduation with the Registrar early in the first semester Some degrees may have other requirements for graduation. of their senior year and meet with the faculty advisor or the These requirements (if any) will be detailed in the Online Registrar to check progress toward completion. It is the Sequence Sheet Section. students’ responsibility to see that all general and special requirements for their respective degrees have been met. PROFICIENCY IN WRITTEN COMMUNICATION The minimum acceptable grade in a junior-senior course Educational Goal III of Shorter University states that required of or applied to the major or minor is C. No curriculum and the educational environment “ensures that courses numbered 1000-1999 which meet general education students reach the levels of skill in written and oral requirements may be counted toward the major or the communication…necessary to take full advantage of college minor. It is expected that the degree will include a minimum coursework and that they continue to exercise and enlarge of 42 credit hours at 3000 level or above, and that the major these skills.” Effective written communication at Shorter sequence will include 24 credit hours in the major discipline. University will be measured using two criteria. Transfer students must take at least 12 credit hours at 3000 1. Students must successfully complete an end of course level or above in the major at Shorter, and at least 6 hours grammar/composition exam at the end of ENG 1010. in a minor. Students who do not successfully complete the exam will Eight credit hours of activity credit in Health and Physical retake ENG 1010. A grade of 60 on the exam constitutes Education is the maximum allowed either to count toward passing. the degree or to be registered for the entire college career. 2. Recognizing that each academic discipline may have a For any undergraduate degree at least 25% of credits writing style that is specific to the discipline, each academic required for the degree must have been earned through department will select a course or courses in which to assess instruction offered by Shorter University. students’ written communication and will create a rubric to use in assessing written work. Each academic discipline will Any courses taken elsewhere – while a student at Shorter determine what constitutes proficiency, as well as the University – must be approved in advance by the Registrar requirements of any remediation program. Academic to guarantee transfer and proper application to the student’s departments assume the responsibility to require program of study. A grade of “C” or higher is required for remediation of all upper level students who do not meet the transient course credit. proficiency standards established by the academic department. 141

3. Each academic department will have on file in the Provost’s office, Registrar’s office, and the respective Dean’s office the following:

• The designated courses, • A brief description of the types of written work required, and • A copy of the rubric.

4. Appropriate assessment data will be on file with the respective Dean.

ONLINE PROGRAMS TUITION AND FEES The University is aware that the cost of higher education is a major investment for a family and therefore makes every effort to keep its charges as reasonable as possible, consistent with providing an opportunity for a first-class education.

Online Programs Tuition and Fees for 2010-2011 for Online Students

Undergraduate Program Costs Undergraduate Tuition $325 per credit hour Technology Fee $25 per course Typical First Year Tuition and Fees $10,000 (Based on taking a full course load of 30 credit hours of courses during the year)

Master of Accounting Program Costs Master of Accounting Tuition $500 per credit hour Technology Fee $25 per course Typical First Year Tuition and Fees $15,250 (Based on taking a full course load of 30 credit hours of courses.)

Other Charges 2010-2011 Graduation Fee: ...... $36 one time fee Only One year renewal ...... $25 For diploma, academic regalia, and related expenses ...... $150 Tuition Deposit

Taskstream Fee: Undergraduate Students ...... $100 Graduate Students ...... $200 Undergraduate Students 4-year subscription Students are required to pay a tuition deposit when they ...... $99 one time fee Only confirm their intent to enroll at Shorter University. This fee Graduate Students 1-year subscription is refundable if by the first day of classes the student notifies the Online Admissions Office of their decision not to 142

attend Shorter University; otherwise, the deposit is non- Refund Policy refundable. All notices must be sent to [email protected]. All charges for tuition and fees for a class are refundable if Tuition and Fees for Traditional Students Taking the student withdraws from the class during the first week; Online Classes otherwise, the tuition and fees are non-refundable. To withdraw from a class, the student must send notice to [email protected]. Fees Online Course Fee ...... $150 per course General Financial Stipulations Students must have settled all financial obligations to the Tuition University in order to receive grade reports, in order to have Full-time Tuition (taking 19 credit hours a transcript issued, or in order to be granted a diploma. or less per semester) ...... Included in full-time tuition* Because of the uncertainty of economic conditions, the Full-time Tuition (taking more than 19 credit hours per University reserves the right to vary charges at any time, semester)...... $120 per credit hour including during any session, without prior notice. Part-Time Tuition per credit hour ...... $460 per credit hour Joint enrollment, per credit hour ...... $230 per credit hour The registration of a student signifies the assumption of Auditing full time student ...... No charge definitive obligations between that student and the Auditing part-time University. It is an agreement on the student’s part and, in student ...... Half the charge for a credit course the case of minors, on the part of his parents to fulfill the Senior Citizen-age 65 or older ...... No charge terms of the contract for the semester, and indicates Summer School: per hour ...... $260 acceptance of financial and general regulations of the current catalog. *Full-time tuition rates are included in the traditional programs catalog. Accounts for the semester are payable as specified in the schedule of payments option above. The University may Payment assess interest on unpaid balances. Online students are responsible for paying their student Shorter University cannot assume responsibility for loss or account in full by the last day of drop/add for each 8-week damage of personal property on the campus. The online session. For the 2010-2011 academic year, these institution’s annual campus security report can be accessed dates will be as follows: at www.shorter.edu. Summer 2010 Session: June 11th 2010 No salespersons are permitted to canvass on the campus Fall 2010, Session I: August 27th 2010 without prior written approval. Book salespersons must Fall 2010, Session II: October 22nd 2010 secure written approval from the Provost; all other Spring 2011, Session I: January 14th 2011 salespersons must secure written approval from the Senior Spring 2011, Session II: March 11th 2011 Vice President.

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SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation OMMON ORE C C Orientation 3 Social Sciences: One of the following 3 CIS 1200 Introduction to Online Learning PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology English Composition 6 ENG 1010 Freshman English I Total Common Core 42 ENG 1020 Freshman English II ENG 1010/1020 must be passed with “C” or better.

English Literature: 3 ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II BUSINESS CONCENTRATION

Accounting: 6 Communication 3 ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting COM 1010 Oral Communication ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting

History: One of the following 3 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 Business: 6 HIS 2060 American Civilization II BUS 1010 Introduction to Business BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I Mathematics: 3 MAT 1110 College Algebra Economics: 6 ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics Science: Two courses as advised 6 ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics

Health and Fitness 3 Total Credit Hours in Concentration 18 HPE 1200 Health and Wellness

Religion: Two of the following 6 REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS IN DEGREE 60 REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church Other Graduation Requirements: REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) must be passed with a “C” or better. Arts: One of the following: 3 A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values

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ROBERT H. LEDBETTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

ECO 2100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 OMMON ORE C C ECO 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Orientation 3 Total Credit Hours in Major 45 CIS 1200 Introduction to Online Learning

English Composition 6 Optional Concentrations ENG 1010 Freshman English I, II ENG 1020 Freshman English II Accounting 18 ACC 3110 Intermediate Accounting I English Literature: 3 ACC 3120 Intermediate Accounting II ENG 2040 Survey of World Literature II ACC 3030 Cost Accounting and Budgeting ACC 4020 Auditing I Communication 3 ACC 3050 Income Tax I COM 1010 Oral Communication ACC 3160 Macro Fraud Examination

History: One of the following 3 Management 18 HIS 1020 Modern Civilization Since 1648 BUS 3390 Organizational Behavior HIS 2060 American Civilization II BUS 3540 Negotiation and Conflict Management BUS 4190 Applied Management Mathematics: 3 BUS 4310 Human Resource Management MAT 1110 College Algebra BUS 4320 Production and Operations Management BUS 4380 Small Business Entrepreneurship Science: Two courses as advised 6 Management Information Systems 18 Health and Fitness 3 BUS 3460 e-Commerce HPE 1200 Health and Wellness CIS 3140 Web Site Development and Programming CIS 4550 Database Systems Religion: One of the following 3 CIS 3100 Project and Resource Management REL 1510 Intro to Religious Studies: Canon MIS 3100 Business Process Management REL 1520 Intro to Religious Studies: Church MIS 4100 Business Intelligence REL 1530 Intro to Religious Studies: Creed Sport Management 18 Arts: One of the following: 3 SPS 1500 Introduction to Sport Mgt. ART 2010 Art, Culture, and Values SPS 3120 Sport Psychology THE 2250 Theatre Appreciation SPS 3000 Contemporary Issues in Sports SPS 3800 Sport Governance Social Sciences: One of the following 3 SPS 4100 Leadership in Sport PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology SPS 4700 Event/Facility Management SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Electives (at least 3 hours outside of major discipline) 39 Total Common Core 42 ENG 1010/1020 must be passed with “C” or better. MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Other Graduation Requirements: MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 credit hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with ACC 2010 Prin. of Financial Accounting 3 24 in the major sequence. ACC 2020 Prin. of Managerial Accounting 3 All 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT 1110 BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3 must be passed with a “C” or better. BUS 2510 Business Computer App. I 3 BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 3520 Legal Environment of Business 3 BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 BUS 4350 Business Ethics 3 BUS 4500 International Business 3 BUS 4600 Strategic Management/Policy 3 145

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (DEGREE COMPLETION) ROBERT H. LEDBETTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport Management Degree Completion program the student must have completed 50 hours of transferable college credits and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Other admission requirements for Undergraduate degrees are spelled out in the Admissions section of the Catalog.

MAJOR: SPORT MANAGEMENT

BUS 2510 Business Computer Applications I 3 BUS 3200 Business Finance 3 BUS 3300 Principles of Management 3 BUS 3360 Business Communication 3 BUS 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 3580 Statistics for Business/Economics 3 SPS 1500 Introduction to Sports Management 3 SPS 4100 Leadership in Sport 3 SPS 3000 Contemporary Issues 3 SPS 4350 Ethics in Sport 3 SPS 3120 Sport Psychology 3 SPS 3500 Coaching in Sport 3 SPS 3600 Sport Marketing 3 SPS 3700 Event and Facility Management 3 SPS 3520 Legal Aspects of Sport 3 SPS 3990 Special Topics in Sport 3

Optional Electives SPS 3200 Sport Finance 3 SPS 3360 Communication in Sport 3 SPS 3800 Sport Governance 3 SPS 4050 Internship 6

Total Credit Hours in Program 48

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS IN DEGREE 126 Other Graduation Requirements: All core courses must have been completed. A cumulative 2.0 GPA is required for graduation. At least 42 credit hours in courses numbered 3000-4999, with 24 in the major sequence. ENG 1010/1020 (or ENG 1030/1040) all 2000-4000 level courses used in the major and MAT 1110 must be passed with a “C” or better.

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MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (M.ACC) ROBERT H. LEDBETTER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Shorter University’s College of Business Administration accepts students in Master of Accountancy program on the basis of their qualifications. The student must have completed an undergraduate degree in Accounting or an undergraduate degree in another discipline with the prerequisite courses required for the M.Acc program, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and GMAT score of 450 points to be admitted. The GMAT may be waived if the applicant has five years of professional experience, is a graduate of Shorter University, has completed a graduate degree from an accredited institution, or is currently enrolled in the BBA/M.Acc program and has completed at least one graduate level course prior to completing your undergraduate degree. Decisions for admission are based on previous academic records, meaningful work experience and recommendations of individuals qualified to judge the student’s potential in a university setting. The specific admission requirements for each degree are spelled out in the Admissions section of the Catalog.

PREREQUISITE COURSES Students without an undergraduate degree in accounting will be required to complete any necessary pre-requisite courses before entry to the program. The prerequisites are: Intermediate Accounting I and II, Auditing, and Statistics.

COURSES IN DEGREE ACC 5000 Introduction to Online Graduate Studies 1 ACC 5010 Advanced Financial Accounting 3 ACC 5020 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 5050 Current Issues in Accounting 3 ACC 5100 Seminar in Auditing and Assurance 3 ACC 5120 Seminar in Auditing and Fraud 3 ACC 5200 Financial Statement Analysis 3 ACC 5250 Accounting Information Systems 3 ACC 5300 Corporate Taxation 3 ACC 5400 Research Methods 3 ACC 5500 Legal and Ethical Issues for Acc. 3

TOTAL HOURS IN DEGREE 31

Other Graduation Requirements: To earn a Master of Accountancy degree, students must have: • Completion of all course requirements listed in the M.Acc program within four years from the beginning of the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. All courses in the degree component also require a grade of “C” or better. • Completion of a graduate survey. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies.

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COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS What is now called Shorter Universiy’s College of Adult and Professional Programs taught its first courses in October, 1992. Beginning initially in the Marietta area of Metropolitan Atlanta, the College of Adult and Professional Programs now has campus locations in Gwinnett, North Atlanta, and College Park, Georgia, as well as near the main campus in Rome. Offering undergraduate and graduate courses in business from 1992-2003 as the School of Professional Programs, the non-traditional program format was extended to other schools of the University in December of 2003. Since all of its programs could no longer be contained under one school, the School of Professional Programs was renamed the School of Business Management. The College of Adult and Professional Programs currently describes the programs in the nontraditional format and offers courses in a format specifically designed for working adults in business, human services, and education.

PURPOSE STATEMENT Shorter University is committed to providing quality accelerated degree programs to working adult students. The curriculum, instruction, and administration of the programs are designed to interrelate theoretical and research knowledge with practical application. The concepts of life long learning are emphasized and taught throughout the curricula.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

The Provost of the University is the chief academic officer ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR of the University. Under his direction, a number of offices ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF work to facilitate student learning and to complement the STUDENTS, CAPP work of the faculty in classrooms, in laboratories, in practice rooms, and in the Library. These professionals work closely with the faculty and staff of the University to provide The Office of the Assistant Vice President for students with every opportunity to accomplish their Administrative Affairs and Dean of Students manages the educational goals. administrative and student affairs systems of the College of Adult and Professional Programs. OFFICE OF THE PROVOST REGISTRAR The Provost and his staff manage the academic life of the University. He works closely with Deans, Department The Office of the Registrar maintains academic records for Chairs, and faculty committees to ensure the very highest students who enroll at Shorter, and the Office is responsible quality of course offerings and instructors. His office is for registration, transcripts, enrollment verification, and responsible for academic ceremonies, such as Convocation, diplomas for the traditional program in Rome. Celebrate Shorter, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. The Provost’s Office also publishes the Dean’s List for the REGISTRAR, COLLEGE OF ADULT AND traditional programs in Rome at the conclusion of each PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS semester. The office of the Registrar, CAPP maintains academic records for students who enroll at Shorter, College of Adult NSTITUTIONAL LANNING AND ESEARCH I P R and Professional Programs. This office is responsible for The Office of Institutional Planning and Research collects registration, transcripts, enrollment verification, and and analyzes data, reporting the results for both internal and diplomas for the College of Adult and Professional external consumers. That office manages many of the Programs. surveys given at various times throughout the year, in addition to overseeing the assessment and quality ASSISTANT DEANS OF GWINNETT, COLLEGE improvement process for the University. PARK, NORTH ATLANTA, AND ROME CAPP CAMPUSES Assistant Deans at each CAPP location are responsible for administrative and student services at that campus.

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LIBRARY RESOURCES/FACILITIES students’ understanding of how recorded knowledge is organized and structured so that they become self-directed, The Shorter University library is maintained to support information literate, lifelong learners in the liberal arts Shorter University’s educational mission. The library tradition. Access to the collection and to information is provides the university community with a means to meet its facilitated by the online Catalog and electronic indexes to various information needs for lifelong learning and living by periodicals and newspapers. The library belongs to OCLC, being a pedagogical unit and an intellectual asset of the GPALS, and GALILEO, which provide access to remote university. The library provides access to a sufficient range databases, the Internet, and interlibrary loan resources. The of resources and services in support of the school’s circulation system provides immediate information on the curriculum and augments the student’s classroom availability of resources. The well-qualified staff gladly experiences with independent learning. By providing these assists students in their use of the collection. resources and services, the library attempts to develop the

STUDENT AFFAIRS Students are encouraged to become self-advocates. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Disability Accommodations Grievance Procedure Student Support Services at Shorter University functions to coordinate and provide supportive services to students so If a student with a disability feels that he or she has not that they may be better equipped for success during their received the accommodation(s) he or she is entitled to, the tenure at Shorter University. Support services include following information may be helpful: disability services, and career development services. The • The ADA requires that accommodations be office is located on the Rome campus in the Fitton Student developed in a give-and-take dialogue process Union. between the institution and the person with a disability. The student might need to meet with the CAREER SERVICES Director of Student Support Services to discuss This office provides material and on-line resources as well and explore appropriate, reasonable as one-on-one assistance for Shorter students and alumni. accommodations more completely. Students may The Career Development Coordinator works with students need to meet with their professors, as well. in choosing majors and minors, exploring career options, • Universities are not required to provide the finding part and full-time jobs, applying for internships and requested or preferred accommodation. They are graduate schools, and completing necessary documents for required to provide reasonable, appropriate, and such endeavors, such as professional résumés and cover effective accommodations for disabilities which letters. This office works with state consortium groups to have been adequately documented and for which put on major job fairs during fall and spring terms, brings the accommodation has been requested. The recruiters to campus, and holds workshops on job related question, therefore, should be asked, “Is the topics. Jobs postings, as well as personal interest accommodation that has been offered reasonable assessments and job search aides, are posted on the Career and effective?” Center page of the Shorter University website. If reasonable accommodations are not DISABILITY SERVICES implemented in an effective or timely manner: Shorter University strives to provide access to programs and The student should contact the Director of Student Support services to all qualified students with disabilities and is Services. The Director works with students with disabilities committed to adhering to the guidelines of the and University personnel to resolve disagreements regarding Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 033-122 Section 504) and recommended accommodations. If no resolution is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The obtained, students who believe they have been Student Support Services office is responsible for the discriminated against on the basis of disability may choose coordination of services to students with disabilities. to file a written grievance with the Disability Services The student is responsible to identify himself/herself Committee. Once the Director of Student Support Services voluntarily as having a disability to the Director of Student receives such a written request, the Director will call a Support Services in order to receive services. Upon meeting of the Disability Services Committee for such a presentation of acceptable documentation, the Director will review and determination. The Director will inform the then address the needs of each student on an individual student in writing of the Committee’s decision within 48 basis. Documentation of disability is kept confidential. hours of the Committee’s meeting. 150

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If the student believes he or she is entitled to or in addition to requesting a review by the Director of accommodations not approved by the Director of Student Support Services and/or the Disability Services Student Support Services: Committee. The contact information for OCR is below: The student may request in writing to the Vice President for OCR Atlanta Office Student Affairs and Dean of Students for the Disability U.S. Department of Education Services Committee to review his or her documentation and 61 Forsyth St., SW, Suite 19T70 the request for accommodation for reconsideration. Once the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Atlanta, GA 30303-6350 receives such a written request, a meeting of the Disability Voice: 404-562-6350 TDD: 404-331-7236 Services Committee will be called for such a review and determination. The Vice President for Student Affairs and FAX: 404-562-6455 Dean of Students will inform the student in writing of the E-mail: [email protected] Committee’s decision within 48 hours of the Committee’s Website: meeting. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/index.html A student may, at any time, choose to file a formal complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) instead of

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ACADEMIC ADVISING When a student is in this situation, it may become impossible for them to rejoin the original cohort. Students Each student has been assigned to an academic advisor at must work with their academic advisor to register for the his/her respective campus. These individuals are trained next available section and to design a plan for re-entry. professionals who can provide students with all necessary information and assistance relative to their success in the STUDENT ADD/LOA/DROP/WITHDRAWAL educational program. Setting an appointment with an advisor allows the advisor time to prepare all necessary PROCEDURE materials and pertinent information for the advising session. The student must complete the appropriate paperwork whether dropping or adding a course. Students should COURSE REGISTRATION contact their Academic Advisor to begin either process. The forms must be approved and signed the Academic Advisor When a student starts a curricular program at Shorter and cleared by Financial Aid and Accounting to be University through the College of Adult and Professional considered complete. For courses to be added, full payment Programs, the student is registered “lock-step” for all of the course must be made at least two weeks before class courses that form that particular curriculum. A student who starts. finds it necessary to withdraw from the program, take a leave of absence, drop and/or add courses, change an address or telephone number, or change his/her name is ADD PROCEDURE required to contact his/her advisor and complete the Students may need to add classes with other groups in required forms. order to fulfill outstanding credits or to complete classes to finish their degree program. A student enrolled in the PREREQUISITE COURSES Bachelor core may request to take an Associate course or a course in the other majors. The first course in each component is a prerequisite for the remaining courses in that component. Other prerequisite First, students must call or see an Academic Advisor to courses are listed in the Undergraduate Degree Curricula determine if the course to be added will appropriately fulfill section. If a student does not successfully complete a academic requirements. Courses may be added only if space prerequisite course by the designated deadline, he/she allows. cannot continue with the cohort. The student must then Next, to start the add process, the Academic Advisor will retake the prerequisite course and earn the required grade. 151

COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS preregister the student for appropriate courses. The student which the LOA is requested becomes a course drop or should contact Accounting to arrange payment for courses withdrawal from the program if the student breaks the or contact Financial Aid to acquire funding for the new University’s attendance policy, unless it is an unforeseen schedule. Payment for courses added outside of the normal circumstance subject to the approval of the Dean of program cannot be deferred, and student accounts must be Students. The signed request form must be received within in “good standing” to add a course. Payment can be 14 days of making the request for an unforeseen handled by check, money order, or credit card. Payment circumstance LOA. Failure to return at the end of a must be received by Accounting no less than two weeks scheduled Leave of Absence without notifying an advisor prior to the course start date. Students who have not will result in a withdrawal from the program as outlined in completed payment arrangements in time will be dropped the Unofficial Withdrawal policy. from the course. Once Accounting has approved the added course(s), Academic Advisors will complete the Add COURSE DROP PROCEDURE process by making courses current. Students who find that they cannot continue in a course Student Services will give a copy of the new schedule to the must contact their Academic Advisor to officially withdraw student and will electronically notify the Financial Aid and from that course. The following grade and tuition charges Accounting offices. will be assigned based on the number of class sessions a student attends in a course. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA) PROCEDURE

Students who find that they cannot take a scheduled course Classes attended Grade Tuition charged within their cohort calendar can submit a written request for a Leave of Absence to their Academic Advisor. 0 no grade 0% 1) Leaves of Absence must be requested in writing by the 1 W 25% student before the first night of class for which the leave is requested. 2 WP 100% 2) Leaves of Absence must be approved before a course 3+ WF 100% begins. Any exceptions to this policy must be first approved by the Dean of Students. Those students who stop attending classes and do not 3) LOA requests must include a valid reason for the LOA. notify an Academic Advisor to complete the drop form will 4) A single LOA may not exceed 60 calendar days. be withdrawn from the program according to the policy for Unofficial Withdrawal (see below). Students who drop one 5) The student will not be charged for courses during the course are expected to return with the following course, LOA. Accounting will reverse any charges associated receive approval for an official LOA, or withdraw from the with the LOA at the time the LOA is approved. If the program. LOA is not approved the student will be charged according to the refund policy below. OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY 6) In the case where a student has taken multiple Leaves Official withdrawal from the University requires written of Absence, the total time out of attendance combined notification from the student. A student leaving the cannot exceed 180 calendar days within a 12 month University must formally withdraw by contacting his or her period. Academic Advisor to complete the necessary forms. 7) The LOA must be approved by the student’s Academic No refund of fees will be calculated until the withdrawal Advisor or the Dean of Students. process is complete. Withdrawal grades are described above 8) LOAs will affect the timing of a student’s financial aid. under course drop procedures. Disbursement dates will be delayed until successful The University reserves the right to request, at any time, the completion of the entire payment period in the withdrawal of a student who does not maintain the required student’s award. standard of scholarship, whose continued attendance would If a student’s Leave of Absence is not approved or the be detrimental to the student’s health or the health of student fails to return to Shorter at the end of the approved others, or whose behavior is out of harmony with the LOA, the student is considered to be withdrawn from Christian philosophy of the University. For regulations school. The last date of attendance prior to the LOA will regarding nonacademic or disciplinary suspension, see the be used when determining the start of a student’s grace Shorter University College of Adult and Professional period. Programs Student Handbook. Submitting an LOA request after the start of the course for

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I Incomplete UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY AU Audit Unofficial withdrawal from the University will be processed W Withdrawn when a student has not completed proper Leave of Absence WA Administrative withdrawal or drop procedures. Whenever a student is absent from scheduled courses for more than 29 days without official WP Withdrawn, passing notification, the student will be withdrawn from the University. WF Withdrawn, failing Grades will not be issued to a student who has failed to READMISSION TO PROGRAM make payment of the tuition for a course. This policy applies to all students, whether voluntarily In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and withdrawn from the program or withdrawn by the school Privacy Act, grades are confidential information. Under no for any reason for a period exceeding one course. circumstances will a grade be disclosed over the telephone. The student’s official transcript is prepared by the To be readmitted to a program, the student’s account must Registrar’s Office. The transcript will show the courses, be in good standing. grades, credits and terms of instruction for each course 1. Students seeking re-entry must talk with an taken at Shorter and a summary of all transferred work. Academic Advisor to work out the specifics for Transcripts may be requested in person or on-line via the readmission. official Shorter University website. 2. The application for re-entry must be received by Student Services at least 30 days prior to start of INCOMPLETE GRADES class. Students who fail to complete all course requirements on a 3. An application to re-enter any program may timely basis due to crisis circumstances or events may require the approval of the Undergraduate petition for the grade of “I” by completing an Incomplete Admissions Committee, Graduate Admissions Grade Contract. The policy/procedure is as follows: Committee, or the appropriate Dean. In 1. Both the student and the instructor must sign and determining whether or not to readmit a date the Incomplete Grade Contract form. withdrawn student, several aspects will be 2. Incomplete grades will normally be awarded only if considered: academic performance, class the student has one assessment, one presentation, participation, learning team experience, general or one assignment to complete as a requirement attitude, exhibited behavior when previously for a final grade. enrolled, and any extenuating circumstances. 3. Incomplete grades will not be awarded in lieu of Student Services will complete the necessary paperwork for class attendance. readmitting the student and arrange for the placement of the re-entered student into a new cohort and study group. 4. If the course is one of the Applied Research Project courses (i.e. BUSA 4700, MGNT 4800, PSYC 4050, LDSP 6820, LDSP 6830, MGNT GRADES AND TRANSCRIPTS 6910, MGNT 6920, EDUC 5990), the appropriate A student’s standing in any course is determined Dean’s approval is also required. according to the following grading system: 5. One copy of the signed form must go to the A 90-100 percent 4 points/sem. hour Registrar with the course grade report at the end of the course. One copy goes to the student. One B 80-89 percent 3 points/sem. hour copy goes to the instructor. C 70-79 percent 2 points/sem. hour 6. The Incomplete Completion Date must be no later than ten weeks from the end of the course in D 60-69 percent 1 point /sem. hour which the Incomplete is granted. F Failure 0 points/sem. hour 7. If the incomplete work is not completed by the P Passing Incomplete Completion Date, a grade of “F” will be recorded as the final grade. S Satisfactory 8. In cases of extreme hardship, the student may U Unsatisfactory petition the appropriate Dean for an extension of 153

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the completion date, provided such written request pertinent supporting documents. The instructor is received prior to the expiration of the original should double-check all calculations to be sure 10-week period. they are correct. 6. The Dean of Students will collect all documents REPEATING COURSES and deliver them to the Chair of the Faculty When courses with earned grades of D, F, or WF are Review Board. If there is a valid basis for a grade repeated with a C or higher grade, the unsatisfactory grades appeal, the Chair will convene the Faculty Review and course attempts will be included in the calculation of Board within a reasonable time period (preferably the cumulative grade point average. The student’s one week). If the Chair determines that there is not permanent record will retain all course attempts and grades. a valid basis for a grade appeal, that decision will A course can not be attempted more than three times. be reported in writing to the Dean of Students, who will notify the student. GRADE APPEALS 7. The Faculty Review Board will include three or more full-time faculty members. If three or more Students should understand that evaluation in the form of full-time faculty members cannot be appointed grading is viewed as a contractual relationship between due to conflict of interest or absence, then adjunct faculty member and student; and although students have the faculty members teaching in an appropriate right to protest, actual changes in grades are both rare and discipline may be substituted. at the option of the faculty member. The appropriate Dean will intervene only in extreme circumstances and, even then, 8. The Faculty Review Board will review all only as an intermediary. Should a student believe there is documents and rule on the grade appeal request. concrete reason to protest a grade for a course, the student At its discretion, the Faculty Review Board may should begin the grade appeal process as described below: ask the student and instructor for additional clarification or explanations. Such requests will be 1. Students must initiate the Grade Appeal Request handled through the Dean of Students. The within 30 days after receiving the final course student and instructor will not normally be asked grade. to appear before the Faculty Review Board. 2. The first step must be a face-to-face meeting 9. The Faculty Review Board will report its decision between the student and the instructor (not via in writing to the Dean of Students, who will notify telephone or fax or e-mail). Most grade disputes the student of the decision. should be resolved at this level. Both faculty and students are strongly encouraged to make every 10. In most cases, the decision of the Faculty Review attempt possible to resolve issues at this point. Board will be final. In very extenuating Students or instructors may request a neutral third circumstances, the student may send a written party observer provided by the University. appeal of the decision to the appropriate Dean. In such cases, the Dean’s decision will be final. 3. If the grade dispute is not resolved at the first step, the student must make a written request for a grade appeal. This request must be addressed to ACADEMIC INTEGRITY the Dean of Students. There must be a valid Shorter University considers the principle of academic reason for appealing a grade (not just integrity to be essential to the functioning of the educational disappointment with a grade). The appeal must programs of the University. Violations of academic integrity include a statement of the facts (not just opinions are serious offenses, infractions of which can carry and feelings), a written summary of all academic as well as disciplinary consequences. conversations with the instructor, and copies of any pertinent supporting documents. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication. 4. Upon receipt of the written request from the student, the Dean of Students will request a Cheating response from the instructor. Students who cheat violate their integrity and the integrity 5. The instructor’s response must include a statement of the University by claiming credit for work they have not of the facts (not just opinions and feelings), a done and for knowledge they do not possess. Examples of statement of why the instructor believes the grade cheating include copying answers from another’s test; should not be changed or a statement of the permitting someone else to copy answers from one’s own criteria for changing the grade, a summary of all test; using books, class notes, or any other means or devices conversations with the student, a copy of the grade to obtain answers to a test question, when any such aid has detail sheet, a copy of the course syllabus, a copy been prohibited. of the course module, and copies of any other 154

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Plagiarism • taking a quiz or other examination for someone Plagiarism is the theft of someone else’s ideas and else or permitting someone else to be tested on expressions. The theft is the same, whether students copy one’s behalf; verbatim or simply rephrase the ideas of another person • submitting another person’s work as if it were without properly acknowledging or documenting the one’s own (written, illustrated, tabulated, etc.); source. Students are expected to exercise great diligence and care to distinguish their own ideas and language from • failing to do one’s agreed-upon share or work in information derived from other sources. Whenever another group projects. person’s ideas are used, such use must be documented with With the increasing ease of accessing information through appropriate citation and reference to reveal the source and the Internet, the concept of academic integrity shall also the extent to which that source has been used. Sources include issues of copyright and trademark violation, as well requiring appropriate acknowledgment include published as the misuse or misappropriation of company-owned and primary and secondary materials, electronic media, and protected materials. Any such practices are expressly information and opinions gained directly from other people. prohibited. Examples of plagiarism include: Actions and Appeal • copying words, sentences, or passages from a text, such as a book, magazine, newspaper, Because breaches of academic integrity vary in degree and pamphlet, the paper of another, or a paper seriousness, actions taken against violations, in some cases, prepared by anyone other than the one who will be left to the discretion and judgment of the individual submits the paper, without indicating the source faculty member. If requested, the Dean of Students will of those words, sentences, or passages; serve as a mediator in any case. • using quotations without copying them exactly, When a faculty member discovers a violation of academic failing to punctuate them correctly, or giving integrity, the student will be notified within ten academic credit for citations; days of the charge. The faculty member or designate and the student will then meet to discuss the violation and the • paraphrasing or summarizing another writer’s action that will be taken. Possible actions that can be taken ideas, even if one does not quote the writer include, but are not limited to, the following: directly, without giving credit to the writer; • Resubmission of an equivalent, but not identical • failing to give adequate bibliographical exam, paper, project, etc. information to the reader who may need to refer to the source the writer of the paper has used; • A grade of “F” or “zero” on the exam, paper, and project, etc. • using graphs, charts, tables, or other printed or • A grade of “F” for the course. visual aids without giving credit to the source For all serious and substantial violations of academic from which they were taken. integrity, the faculty member will submit to the appropriate School Dean, in writing, a description of the violation. The Dean will appoint a Faculty Review Board to review the Fabrication matter and recommend appropriate disciplinary action, including possible dismissal from the program. Offenses Fabrication is the intent to deceive members of the which are considered serious include, but are not limited to, academic community through inventing information or intentional cheating, flagrant plagiarism, fabrication on a creating the illusion of having acquired or mastered project, inappropriate use or possession of exams, etc. information. Fabrication can be recognized in these Decisions of the Faculty Review Board may be appealed, in examples: writing, to the appropriate Dean. • listing references not used; Upon evidence of two serious violations of academic integrity, the student in question will be automatically • citing information not taken from the source dismissed from the school. indicated; • falsely claiming to have completed a clinical, HONOR CODE internship, or field experience; Under the Shorter University Honor Code, students • inventing data, materials, or sources for stipulate abstinence from all deceit and dishonorable academic assignments; conduct. Each student is asked to sign the Roll of Honor

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COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS during the Introduction course, and formally enroll under controlled by federal or Georgia law is prohibited at Shorter the pledge: University. On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I will SEXUAL HARASSMENT neither give nor receive unacknowledged aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any It is the policy of Shorter University, in keeping with member of this community. I will respect the persons efforts to establish an environment in which the dignity and and property of the community, and will not condone worth of all members of the University community are discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my respected, that sexual harassment of students and peers. In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high employees at Shorter Universityis unacceptable conduct and standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment may involve the the University. behavior of a person of either sex against a person of the opposite or same sex, when that behavior falls within the All academic work at Shorter University falls under the definition outlined below. Honor System. Quizzes, tests, examinations, projects and papers to be graded must be accompanied by the pledge. Sexual harassment of employees and students at Shorter University is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, when: Professional Conduct a. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly Shorter University faculty, staff, and students enrolled in or implicitly a term or condition of an individual‘s College of Adult & Professional Programs are expected to employment or participation in an education program or conduct themselves in a professional and business-like activity. manner. Any conduct determined by the appropriate School Dean as having an adverse or disruptive effect on the b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as University community may result in dismissal from the the basis for employment and/or academic decision University. Students are expected to report any occurrences affecting the individual. of this nature to the faculty or staff of Shorter University. c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of Examples of adverse or disruptive conduct: unreasonably interfering with an individual‘s work performance or educational experience or creates an Obstructive, coercive, intimidating, or abusive behavior intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or education towards any member of the Shorter community at any time environment. or place. Sexual harassment toward any member of the University community. Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures Alcohol, controlled substances, and firearms are not 1. Students, faculty, or staff with complaints regarding permitted on Shorter Universitypremises. sexual harassment by a faculty member should contact the Theft from or damage to any property, items, or appropriate School Dean. facilities of the University or University community. 2. Students, faculty, or staff with complaints regarding Unauthorized use of services (telephone, computers, sexual harassment by a staff member should contact the etc.) belonging to the University or University community. Assistant Vice President of Administrative Affairs & Dean of Students or the Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Programs. FIREWORKS AND FIREARMS 3. Students, faculty, or staff with complaints regarding sexual harassment by a student should contact the Dean of The possession of and/or use of any weapons, Student Services. fireworks, firearms, BB guns, air rifles, paint guns, or other explosive devices by any person or group of persons is Student Complaints/Grievances strictly prohibited on any Shorter Universitycampus. Situations may arise in which a student believes that he or ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE she has not received fair treatment by a representative of the University or has a complaint about the performance, The possession, consumption, or being under the actions, or inaction of staff or faculty. The procedure for influence of alcohol on campus property or at events bringing these issues to the appropriate person or body is sponsored by the university is prohibited. The possession or outlined below. Students are encouraged to seek assistance use (without medical or dental prescription), manufacture, from their academic advisors or a member of the faculty or furnishing, or sale of any narcotic or dangerous drug staff in evaluating the nature of their complaints or deciding on an appropriate course of action. A complaint should first 156

COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS be directed to the person or persons whose actions or official. If an informal discussion of the matter is not inactions have given rise to the problem within three weeks satisfactory, a written statement of the complaint will be of the incident. For complaints in the academic setting, the requested. A written statement should contain the student should talk personally with the instructor. Should following: (1) the exact nature and details of the grievance, the student and instructor be unable to resolve the conflict, (2) the date, time, and place of the grievance, (3) the names the student may then turn to the Program Director of the of witnesses or persons who have knowledge of the involved department for assistance. The Program Director grievance, and (4) any available written documentation or will meet with both parties, seek to understand their evidence that is relevant to the grievance. individual perspectives, and, within a reasonable amount of The University official who receives the written complaint time, reach a conclusion, share it with both parties, and will investigate the complaint, take whatever action is reach a final resolution. See the policies related to grade necessary and appropriate, and will respond to the student appeals in for further discussion. in a timely manner. If a student has followed the grievance Students having complaints outside the academic policy process and remains dissatisfied with the response to setting, and who have been unable to resolve the matter the complaint, the student may appeal to the Appeals with the individual directly involved, should process the Committee. Decisions by the Appeals Committee are complaint in a timely manner through the administration subject to review by the President. The President may take channels of the College of Adult and Professional whatever action he deems necessary and appropriate. The Programs. Students uncertain about the proper channels are President‘s conclusions and actions regarding the complaint. encouraged to seek advice from academic advisors, the Office of the Registrar (CAPP), or the office of the Recordings of Educational Activities Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs & Dean of Students. To maintain the unique free, confidential, and open classroom environment, students may not record classroom Complaints that rise to the level of a grievance may be lectures, discussions, and/or other classroom activities heard, as a final appeal, before a committee, chaired by an without explicit written consent of the instructor. Any appropriate person chosen by the Provost. The grievance covert recordings of classroom lectures, discussion, and/or must be filed in writing. Grievances not deemed frivolous other classroom activities are subject to penalties as outlined by the committee will be heard. The student may be assisted under the honor code and/or professional conduct code in during the hearing by a member of the University the University catalog and the College of Adult and community. The complaint/grievance process outlined Professional Programs Student Handbook. above is meant to answer and resolve issues arising between individual students and the University, and its various CLASS REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES offices, from practices and procedures affecting that relationship. In many cases, there are mechanisms already in Every cohort of the College of Adult and Professional place for the reporting and resolution of specialized Programs students selects a class representative. The class complaints (sexual harassment and grade appeals for representative provides a communication link between instance), and these should be fully utilized where Shorter University and the class members. Each cohort appropriate. Violation of professional conduct code should during its first course elects a class representative. The be addressed through the Dean of Students Office. representative’s duties and responsibilities include but are Complaints and grievances related to non-academic not limited to: employees (advisors, admissions, accounting, or academic • Representing the class to administration and support) of the University should be made to the faculty supervisor of the employee or the Assitant Vice President of Administrative Affairs and Dean of Students. Complaints • Acting as a liaison and attending quarterly class and grievances related to financial aid should be made to the representative meeting or sending another student Director of Financial Aid. 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• Informing the class of class representative participation in group inquiry and decision making. meetings, collecting items for meeting agendas and This concept of shared learning responsibility and reporting on the meetings transfer of knowledge comprises an integral element of the adult educational philosophy. • Directing students to appropriate administrative departments for assistance, (i.e. to instructor for • Students develop skills in blending individual course difficulty, to Student Services for advising). strengths and weaknesses. Students learn how identify the strengths and weaknesses of each • Communicating changes in class schedule due to other, and how to draw upon those strengths in snow days, instructor absence, etc. positive ways. In the process, they learn to rely on each other and support each other. The result is a • Contacting instructor prior to class to introduce him/herself and to verify assignment. blended synergism which is greater than the simple sum of the individual member characteristics. ATTENDANCE AND LEARNING TEAMS • Students develop strong interpersonal communication skills. Working in teams forces Learning teams form an integral part of the College of Adult students to learn effective ways to work together, and Professional Programs. Furthermore, since learning argue constructively, and challenge each other’s teams make a big difference on what students learn, the thinking. They develop skills in managing the more effective the team, the more valuable the student’s inherent conflict that occurs when different school experience. Anything we can do to help increase the personalities are brought together. It also helps effectiveness of learning teams will also increase the quality students practice interaction skills to achieve a of our programs. common objective. The concept of learning teams is consistent with the • Students learn to rely on each another. As principles of educating adults, and the research we have students realize that others are depending on them, studied bears out its effectiveness. The College of Adult there is an increase in their level of motivation and and Professional Programs recognizes the distinction responsibility, in their desire not to let their group between younger University students and the adult learners down. Students also learn how to teach and who have assumed responsibility for accomplishment in the support each other, they also enhance their own workplace and for continued professional development. understanding. The primary focus of the College of Adult and Professional Programs is to help students learn as much as possible in the least amount of time possible. Learning teams helps us ATTENDANCE AT IN-CLASS SESSIONS AND do that better. LEARNING TEAM MEETINGS An ancient proverb states: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” In traditional learning Class Sessions environments, students often assumed a relatively passive The accelerated nature of the College of Adult and role. By contrast, the learning team process demands active Professional Programs courses emphasizes group participation by students in their educational development interaction in the classroom and relies on the collaborative and places greater responsibility for knowledge and skill effort and shared expertise of peers. Because the class acquisition on the learner. Another old proverb states: “If session time has been condensed, prompt arrival at each you give a person a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach him how scheduled in-class session is also mandatory. Students who to fish, he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Our intent is to teach our are absent do not gain the benefit of class involvement, nor students “how to fish” by getting them actively involved in do they contribute to the learning of other students in the doing and also thinking about what they are doing and how class. Students who are consistently late in arriving also they are doing it. disrupt the flow of educational activities. Here are several ways the learning team process enhances Classes meet in session with the instructor once each week our programs. for four hours. Students in the Bachelor of Science with the major in Early Childhood Education cohorts will meet twice • Students gain knowledge and experience from one per week with the instructor. All students are expected to another. A group brings a wider range of attend all scheduled class sessions, and they are expected to knowledge and experience to each challenge than arrive on time for all class sessions. 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Bachelor of Science in Education students have a maximum Attendance at learning team meetings is required of each of four (4) class session absences for each course. student. Each student is expected to be present, on time, Attendance at class sessions is required of each student. prepared for each learning team meeting. If a student Each student is expected to be present, on time, prepared misses more than the maximum allowable absences for for each class session. If a student misses more than the learning team meetings during one course, he/she will be maximum allowable absences for class sessions during one withdrawn from the course.Make-up work will normally be course, he/she will be withdrawn from the course and required for missed learning team meetings (see section grades will be assigned based on the drop policy. Make-up below on Make-Up Assignments). work will normally be required for missed class sessions (see Also, because of the limited time available, prompt section below on Make-Up Assignments). Students who get arrival at each learning team meeting is mandatory. If to class 15 minutes after class has begun may be counted significant, consistent tardiness is observed, instructors absent for that class session. should refer the student to an Academic Advisor. Students who will miss an entire course due to unavoidable circumstances must arrange for a temporary withdrawal Make-Up Assignments prior to the first class session. Students who need to Students are expected to complete all class assignments withdraw during a course may do so by arrangement with whether or not they are in attendance. Assignments their Academic Advisor. submitted to the instructor by assigned deadlines (whether in person, via a classmate, via e-mail, via fax, or via other Learning Team Meetings means) will be acceptable even if the student is not in *Learning Team meetings do not apply to students in the Bachelor attendance. of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (BSE) cohorts. Students who are absent from a class session or a learning team meeting must make up any missed work as requested The accelerated nature of the College of Adult and by the faculty member. Such make-up assignments must be Professional Programs courses requires an equal emphasis relevant to the nature of the work missed (no “busy” work). on learning team activity, which is also considered to be However, students must be aware that make-up work is not instructional time. Students who are absent do not gain the always possible, and the feasibility of relevant make-up work benefit of team learning, nor do they contribute to the is left to the discretion of the instructor. learning of other students in the team. Students who are consistently late in arriving also reduce the effectiveness of In the event that make-up work is not possible, or in the the learning team. event that it is not done, the student’s grade will be reduced accordingly. Learning teams must meet for at least four hours each week in addition to class sessions. Learning Team meetings do Summary not apply to students in the Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Childhood Education (BSE) Students who miss no more than the allowable class cohorts. All students are expected to attend all scheduled sessions or learning team meetings will be allowed to submit learning team meetings, and they are expected to arrive on make-up work, if at all possible. Students who miss more time for all meetings. Each learning team must maintain than the allowable class sessions or learning team meetings records of academic activities and attendance during those will receive a grade of “WF” for the course. Students who activities. Each student is required to certify his or her do not comply with the school’s attendance requirements attendance. Attendance and activity records must be are not eligible to receive credit for the course. submitted to the faculty on a weekly basis. However, occasional circumstances will arise which cause students to miss a learning team meeting, or to arrive late for a learning team meeting. In an effort to maintain reasonable flexibility, the school will allow the following

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6. Student residences, if approved by the faculty REQUIRED LOCATION FOR LEARNING TEAM member who is providing the classroom MEETINGS instruction for the class. Other locations may be deemed to be conducive to learning, but must be specifically approved by the faculty member. Conducive Learning Environment The College of Adult and Professional Programs requires Time Requirements that students participate in learning teams as an integral part of the academic experience. These learning teams must Learning teams are required to schedule and complete at meet at least four hours each week in addition to the least a four hour meeting each week during every course, scheduled class sessions. As adult learners, students are beginning with the first week of class in the program. The expected to choose a site for these meetings that is weekly learning team meeting will be in addition to the conducive to learning. regularly scheduled class session with the instructor. While faculty are not required to be present at the learning team As learning teams form, an appropriate faculty member meeting, faculty will exercise control over the meeting via must approve, in advance, the location to be used for their review of a Weekly Learning Team Report. learning team meetings. This approval will constitute the faculty member’s certification that the proposed site for the Learning Team Reports learning team meeting is appropriate and conducive to learning. A subsequent changes in the learning team Each learning team is required to document via a Weekly meeting site must be approved by an appropriate faculty Learning Team Report the “regular scheduled time” of their member prior to its implementation. weekly meeting. This report must indicate the date and exact time frame of the meeting. All students are expected Locations that are conducive to learning must have the to attend all learning team meetings, and they are expected following characteristics: to arrive on time for all meetings. Each student is required 1. Individual seating area for each member of the to certify his or her attendance, and the actual amount of study group. time attended. The Weekly Learning Team Report must also contain documentation relevant to the objectives, 2. A desk or flat surface writing area for each student. educational activities, and team processes. The Weekly 3. Adequate lighting to ensure the ability of all Learning Team Report must be submitted to the faculty on students to read. a weekly basis, and will be retained by the school consistent with federal and state retention schedules Learning Team 4. A quiet area with no ambient noise, such as loud Reports are official University documents and falsification music. of these official reports constitutes violation of the University’s Honor Code and are subject to disciplinary 5. Adequately temperature controlled to allow for procedures. student comfort. 6. Electrical and phone service to allow for students Communicating Policies to access library services. The College of Adult and Professional Programs will 7. Adequate restroom facilities for students of both provide updated information including marketing and genders. promotional materials which accurately represent the time requirements for in-class and learning team time. 8. Adequate parking for student convenience. The College of Adult and Professional Programs will 9. Accessibility to all students. provide training for faculty on learning team policies, expectations, and management procedures. The College of 10. A site consistent with facilitating learning objectives of the specific course. Adult and Professional Programs will also create such internal controls as are necessary to ensure that these The following types of locations shall be presumed to be policies are being carried out properly. conducive to learning: 1. Institution classrooms 2. Institution study group meeting rooms 3. Local city or state libraries 4. University or college libraries 5. Company or corporate dedicated training facilities or meeting rooms. 160

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2. The Class Representative should place the END OF COURSE SURVEYS FOR STUDENTS completed surveys in the provided large envelope, In an effort to improve the College of Adult and and return them to the Academic Supportoffice. Professional Programs curriculum continually, the Faculty The course instructor should not see or take Services office asks cohorts to complete an End of Course charge of completed surveys. Survey. Below is the policy regarding this survey process: 3. The data are summarized and tabulated and 1. The Class Representative distributes the survey to reviewed by the Program Directors who will the class and collects the completed forms. report any recommendations for course changes. Theinstructor should not be in the classroom while students are responding to the survey. Once the class has completed the process, the Class Representative should locate the faculty member so the class may continue.

GRADUATION

DOUBLE DEGREES written communication and will create a rubric to use in assessing written work. Each academic Students occasionally want to know how to receive two discipline will determine what constitutes different degrees at the same time from Shorter University. proficiency, as well as the requirements of any To obtain a first degree at the College of Adult and remediation program. Professional Programs, a student must accumulate a minimum of 126 hours of credit. To obtain a second Academic departments assume the responsibility degree at the College of Adult and Professional Programs to require remediation of all upper level students on the same level (i.e., first and second undergraduate who do not meet the proficiency standards degrees), a student must accumulate a minimum of 33 established by the academic department. Shorter additional hours (total of 156 hours minimum), which must University’s Writing Center should be a part of any include all the unique courses to the second degree remediation process, and students must program. Courses that fulfill requirements for one degree demonstrate proficiency in written work assigned are not counted toward the requirements for the second by the academic department once remediation has degree. occurred. Academic departments should be aware that transfer students who completed the freshman English sequence at another accredited PROFICIENCY IN WRITTEN COMMUNICATION institution may be at a greater risk for remediation. Educational Goal III of Shorter University states that 3. Each academic department will have on file in the curriculum and the educational environment “ensures that Provost’s office, Registrar’s office, and the students reach the levels of skill in written and oral respective Dean’s office the following: communication…necessary to take full advantage of University coursework and that they continue to exercise a. The designated courses, and enlarge these skills.” To that end Shorter University has required students to pass the Junior English Exam; b. A brief description of the types of written however, the Liberal Arts Council has voted to abolish the work required, and Junior English Exam. Effective written communication at c. A copy of the rubric. Shorter University will now be measured using two criteria, for students entering June 1, 2008 or after. 4. Appropriate assessment data will be on file with the respective Dean. 1. Students must successfully complete an end of course grammar/composition exam at the end of ENGL 1110. Students who do not successfully complete the exam will retake ENGL 1110. A grade of 60 on the exam constitutes passing. 2. Recognizing that each academic discipline may have writing styles that are specific to the discipline, each academic department will select a course or courses in which to assess students’ 161

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POSTHUMOUS DEGREES GRADUATION WITH HONORS In the event of a student’s death after completion of his or Candidates for a bachelor’s degree, who throughout their her AS, BSBA, BSE, BS, BSM, MA, MEd or MBA University career maintain high academic standing in all component, a member of the student’s family will be invited attempted collegiate work, and who have not at any time to accept the diploma during commencement exercises. In been suspended, may receive recognition on their diplomas order to receive a posthumous degree, the student must in one of the three degrees of honor: have completed the AS, BSBA, BSE, BS, BSM, MA, MEd Cum laude…………3.50-3.749 or MBA component or be within fifteen credit hours of graduation, and expected to graduate. Magna cum laude.…3.75-3.874 Summa cum laude…3.875-4.00

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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS & FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FINANCIAL AID Students receive a payment schedule at registration and are Shorter University has a long-standing tradition of assisting expected to meet their financial obligations according to the students in financing their University education. Financial published schedule. aid is available from a variety of sources, including the state of Georgia and the Federal Government. Students are responsible for maintaining accounts in good standing. Cash-paying students must complete payment for The best source of information about sources of financial courses at least one week prior to class. Students who do assistance for educational expenses while enrolled in not meet this requirement may be denied entry into courses University is the Financial Aid Office. This office seeks to and/or withdrawn from the program. enable all qualified persons to attend Shorter University by putting together the best financial aid package possible for DOCUMENTED LEARNING FEES each student applicant. Guidelines must be observed in order to make the financial aid program equitable and to Documented learning fees are not reflected in the regular provide financial assistance for as many students as possible. payment schedule. Refer to Documented Learning Manual for details on documented learning fee. GENERAL REGULATIONS REFUND POLICY Students must apply for financial aid each year. The financial aid office will coordinate which documents are 1. Application fees are not refundable. required for application and renewal each year. These 2. Grade and tuition charges will be assigned based processes are electronic. For need-based programs, proper on the number of class sessions a student attends need analysis must be used to determine eligibility for those in a course. Students are eligible for tuition refund programs. under the conditions as listed under the drop Eligibility for financial aid is first determined by a student’s policy listed previously. acceptance to Shorter University. Once a student has been 3. Students who begin class as provisional students properly admitted to Shorter University, a preliminary pending the completion of their admission file financial aid award package will be sent to the student. The subsequently may be denied admission. Any financial aid will not be disbursed to the student’s account tuition paid for a course previously completed by until the student is properly enrolled and attending classes the student is not refundable. Provisionally for the specific period of enrollment. Most financial aid is admitted students are not eligible for any form of based on full-time enrollment status, which is defined as a financial aid until they are fully accepted, at which minimum of 24 semester hours over a minimum of 30 time financial aid becomes retroactive. weeks of instruction for non-term programs. Any deviation from full-time status may result in re-calculation of financial 4. In compliance with federal regulations, funds for aid awards. students receiving financial aid will be returned to the appropriate financial aid sources upon official A student’s eligibility to participate in the financial aid withdrawal from the program. programs listed below is contingent upon the student’s academic standing. Regulations regarding Satisfactory 5. WARNING: If a student withdraws from the Academic Progress for financial aid are found in this entire program before earning 12 semester hours section. of credit, the student will not be eligible for state grants. Any federal money for which the student STATE AID qualifies will be returned to the financial aid source on a prorated scale. The student will be personally Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) responsible for several hundred dollars of costs Under current state regulations, qualified Georgia residents which otherwise would have been paid by these are eligible to receive the Georgia Tuition Equalization grants. This is true for each segment of 12 hours Grant (GTEG) to be applied directly to reduce the costs of during the program. tuition for full-time undergraduate students who attend private universities in Georgia. Application for the GTEG is made once at the student’s initial registration at Shorter University. Residency status is checked each year to verify

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COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS the student’s eligibility to renew and maintain the GTEG. a student’s indication of interest, demonstration of financial GTEG awards are established each year by the legislature of need, and the availability of campus work-study positions. the State of Georgia and are subject to change. Work-study funds are available to undergraduate and graduate students. HOPE Scholarship Loan Programs Initial HOPE scholarship eligibility is determined by the student’s high school guidance office. HOPE scholarship Shorter University participates in the Stafford Loan recipients are reviewed by Shorter University for continued program, the PLUS Parent Loan program, and the Perkins eligibility in the spring semester each year as well as at the Loan program. Each of these loan programs is regulated by 30th, 60th, and 90th attempted semester hour levels. HOPE the US Department of Education. As loan programs, the Scholarship funds are available to eligible undergraduate funds must be repaid, and a variety of deferred repayment students only. Continued eligibility is based on the number options exist. Application for these loan programs is made of hours attempted and cumulative grade point of average with the submission of the FAFSA each year. Loan funds of 3.0 or higher. HOPE awards and regulations are are available to undergraduate and graduate students. established by the legislature of the State of Georgia and are Post-baccalaureate students returning to Shorter for subject to change. For further information about the teacher certification are eligible for Stafford loans for one HOPE Scholarship, contact the Georgia Student Finance year. Stafford loans are available to students enrolled in Commission at 1-800-546-HOPE. graduate programs. FEDERAL AID SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR All Federal Student Aid programs are subject to regulations FINANCIAL AID set forth by the US Department of Education and are subject to change or cancellation by Congressional action. In order for a Shorter University student to receive financial Eligibility for Federal Student Aid programs is determined aid from federal assistance programs, the student must by a student’s submission of the Free Application for demonstrate satisfactory academic progress. The financial Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be aid criteria for evaluating satisfactory academic progress renewed each year. The FAFSA is available electronically at differ somewhat from standards for academic probation and www.fafsa.ed.gov. For current information concerning suspension as stated in other sections of this catalog. Federal Student Aid programs, contact the Shorter Evaluation of satisfactory academic progress will be based University Financial Aid office. on all courses taken at Shorter University and all previous credits transferred in and applied to the student’s degree Pell Grants program at Shorter. Hours attempted at previous Pell Grants are federal grants made available to universities but not applied to the student’s degree program undergraduate students who demonstrate sufficient financial will not be included in the assessment of Satisfactory need. As a grant program, the funds do not have to be Academic Progress for financial aid. At Shorter University, repaid. Application for Pell grant eligibility is made with the satisfactory academic progress for financial aid will be submission of the FAFSA. evaluated each award year by the Financial Aid office according to the following schedule: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Non-term programs – at the end of each student’s financial (FSEOG) aid award year (24 credit hours minimum) prior to FSEOG funds are provided by the US Department of processing the next award year. Per federal statute, Education for undergraduate students with special financial satisfactory academic progress for continued receipt of problems in connection with University expenses. As a federal financial aid is measured in terms of a qualitative grant program, FSEOG funds do not have to be repaid. component (GPA) and a quantitative component (length of FSEOG funds are limited each year and are awarded at the time to complete the program). discretion of the Financial Aid office. Recipients of FSEOG funds must also be eligible to receive Pell grant Qualitative Component: funds unless otherwise determined by the Financial Aid Students must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) office. of 2.0 by their first checkpoint for Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to retain federal financial aid. Students Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 The FWS program provides job opportunities to students for all other checkpoints for Satisfactory Academic demonstrating financial need so they can earn part of their Progress. educational expenses. Eligibility for the work-study program is determined by the Financial Aid office based on 164

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Quantitative Component: reaching senior status are expected to complete the objective within a total of 10 full-time semesters. Students must successfully complete 24 credit hours oftheir coursework for each academic year at the appropriate Incomplete coursework (“I” grades) will not be used in checkpoint for Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students calculating hours earned for satisfactory academic progress. must also complete their degree program within 150% of In the case of a student who has an incomplete grade, the the normal time frame for completing the respective GPA will be calculated for that enrollment period without program. the “I” grade being used. The incomplete, when cleared to a letter grade, will be counted in the cumulative GPA for A first-time financial aid recipient (not including first-time the next period of eligibility (next payment period). A freshmen or transfer students) must satisfy the necessary course that is required to be repeated to fulfill graduation standards for the timeframe in which the student has been requirements or satisfy major field standards will be used in enrolled at Shorter. For example, suppose a student its repetition to calculate hours. (If a course is repeated becomes eligible to receive financial aid for the first time which was previously passed successfully, these hours will after the fourth semester of enrollment. The student must not be used in the quantitative calculations for satisfactory have attained a cumulative GPA of 2.00 for federal aid to be academic progress but will be used in calculating the disbursed. An entering freshman will be understood to be cumulative GPA). A student will have a maximum of two maintaining satisfactory academic progress during the first (2) repeats of a course to bring up a grade. two semesters of attendance; a transfer student will be understood to be maintaining satisfactory academic progress Students not maintaining satisfactory academic progress will during the first semester at Shorter University. have only one probationary period of enrollment (one 12- hour sequence for non-term programs) during which they No student will be awarded federal aid for more than twelve may receive federal and/or state aid). At the end of the (12) semesters of enrollment at Shorter University probationary period of enrollment, the student must have (excluding summers). In the case of transfer students, maintained a 2.0 GPA for that specific term in order to remaining full-time terms of eligibility will be determined retain financial aid for future terms. If the student according to the number of semester hours accepted by maintains the 2.0 GPA during the probationary term but Shorter University. does not increase his/her cumulative GPA to required standards, the probationary period may continue at the discretion of the Director of Financial Aid. A meeting with Hours Accepted Remaining the Director of Financial Aid will be required at this point. For Transfer Award Years If the student does not successfully maintain a 2.0 GPA during the probationary period of enrollment, no financial of Eligibility aid will be made available to the student until he/she meets (Non-Term) the appropriate requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress based on GPA and hours specified for the specific enrollment status and classification. 1 – 9 6 Students who experience mitigating circumstances, such as 10-19 5 ½ personal illness or injury, injury or death of an immediate family member which requires the student to withdraw 20-31 5 temporarily from University, drop out, or receive grades of 32-44 4 ½ incomplete, may have one semester extension of time in meeting the foregoing requirements for satisfactory 45-57 4 academic progress. To receive the extension, the student 58-69 3 ½ must provide a personal statement and/or other documentation as required by the Director of Financial 70-96 3 Aid. The Financial Aid Committee will have final discretion.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Provisional – students may be admitted on a provisional basis pending receipt of all documentation. Students are General Education unifies the curriculum and supports the admitted with the provision that the required documents are mission of Shorter University as a Christian liberal arts received and approved by Admissions no later than the end institution. Every Shorter University graduate should have of the STDV 1000, STDV 3000, or EDUC 2800,courses. established the habit of continuous learning within the Provisional students are not fully admitted, and will not context of knowledge and values that defines contemporary receive federal or state-funded financial aid until the civilization. required documents are received and approved. The following categories of courses are required in order for students to complete their work for an Associate or Denied – students may be denied admission for one or Bachelor degree at Shorter University through the College more of the following reasons: of Adult & Professional Programs: 1. Cumulative GPA below 2.00 English Composition 6 semester hours 2. Insufficient work experience. Communication 3 semester hours 3. Unsatisfactory letters of recommendation Math 3 semester hours 4. Failure to meet the age requirement Religion 6 semester hours Students who have been denied admissions may re-apply Literature 3 semester hours once the deficiencies have been corrected. Any student may History 3 semester hours make an appointment with one of the advisors at any campus to discuss options for making up the deficiencies. Health 3 semester hours

Arts 3 semester hours Applicants whose native language is not English must Science 3 semester hours provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring a Social Science 6 semester hours minimum of 61 on the iBT (formerly TOEFL) within the past two years. Philosophy 3 semester hours ACADEMIC RENEWAL MathSMART (Math Saturday Morning Arithmetic Review Undergraduate students seeking admission or readmission Time) is designed to prepare non-traditional, returning adult to complete a degree from Shorter University and who have students for MATH 1020, Quantitative Reasoning, which is been out of any post-secondary school for a period of at Shorter University’s basic college algebra course. Every least five years may petition for Academic Renewal. If student in the Associate of Science degree program is approved, Academic Renewal will initiate a new grade point required to complete the sessions and achieve a score of 70 average that will be used to determine academic standing. percent on the exam prior to taking the course before This policy allows students a second chance to earn a MATH 1020. All Associate of Science degree students degree. must successfully pass the exam before being allowed to proceed in the program. 1. Students must submit requests for Academic Renewal. The petition must include transcripts GENERAL ADMISSIONS CATEGORIES FOR from all previously attended institutions. The UNDERGRADUATE STATUS petition may be submitted at the time of readmission but no later than the end of one Regular/Full – students who have met admission calendar year following enrollment. The Academic requirements as previously stated. Renewal GPA begins the semester of enrollment. 2. Students may be given Academic Renewal Status Conditional – This is a full admission to the University only once. with the requirement that certain prerequisite courses or other academic conditions be satisfied. The Admissions 3. In calculating previous grades, only grades of C Committee reserves the right to adjust the conditions for and above will be used to determine academic the individual applicant in question. standing and eligibility for graduation; however, all course work remains on the transcript. Eligibility 166

for graduation with honors and for certain ACADEMIC SUSPENSION financial aid programs will continue to be based on the student’s cumulative GPA, not the academic Academic suspension will result if a student fails to meet renewal GPA. Any previous courses with grades of requirements to remove academic probation within the D, F, or WF must be repeated if they are required probationary period of three consecutive courses. in the student’s degree program. Suspended students are not eligible for readmission until six months have passed. In such cases, a formal application must be submitted in accordance with the admissions CONCURRENT COURSE ENROLLMENT procedures of Shorter University. In addition, the applicant A normal load for students is one course at a time (four should explain the reason for the academic deficiencies, the hours in class plus four hours in the learning team each manner in which the intervening time has been spent and week-eight hours in class and no learning team hours for why the applicant should be given favorable consideration BSE students). Any concurrent enrollment will require the for readmission. approval of an Academic Advisor. The Academic Advisor will work with students to determine the best opportunities ADMINISTRATIVE STOPS for concurrent enrollment, considering each student’s academic ability, job responsibilities, and family A student who has two grades of incomplete (‘I’), two commitments. grades of failure (‘F’), or a combination of one incomplete The following policies will help in deciding whether or not (‘I’) and one failure (‘F’) at one time on an academic record to allow students to enroll in concurrent courses: will not be able to continue in the program until both grades of ‘I’ and/or ‘F’ are satisfactorily removed or retaken. 1. Students will not be allowed to take an overload during the first three courses in any component. NOTE: Academic Renewal GPA is used to determine academic status for students admitted under Academic 2. Students will not be allowed to take an overload Renewal. during any of the ARP courses (BUSA 4700, MGNT 4800, or PSYC 4050). 3. Students with a Shorter University GPA of less OTHER FORMS OF CREDIT than 3.0 will not be allowed to take an overload at Shorter University accepts credit for University-level any time. courses in the following categories: Transfer Credit, 4. Students may not take more than two Transient Credit, Examination, and Documented Learning. simultaneous classes at any given time. 5. Students may not take an overload during any TRANSFER CREDIT quantitative courses. Transfer credit is evaluated at the point of the student’s 6. Students will not be allowed to take an overload in admission to Shorter University. Only credits earned from the graduate program. regionally accredited institutions of higher education will be considered for transfer credit. Credit for transfer courses 7. Any exceptions to these guidelines must be may be awarded only in subject areas within Shorter approved by the Dean of Students or the University’s regular curricular offerings and must be related appropriate Dean. to the student’s educational goals. The following specific criteria guide the evaluation of transfer credit:

1. Courses with grades of D will be accepted for ACADEMIC STATUS transfer credit providing the applicant has a grade point average of at least 2.0. However, ENGL 1000, ENGL 1110, BUSA 1020, and ACCT 2010 PROBATIONARY STATUS equivalents require a grade of C or better for A student will be placed on academic probation if his or her transfer credit. cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 at any time during the 2. Coursework with a grade of F or U will not be program of study. Academic probation will be removed accepted for transfer credit. when the student achieves a satisfactory cumulative GPA of 2.50 within the next three courses at Shorter University. 3. A maximum of 3 semester hours for physical Even though courses accepted from other institutions prior education activity courses will be accepted for to enrollment may count toward graduation requirements, transfer credit. they will not be used for the purpose of removal from 4. A maximum of 3 semester hours for computer probation. application courses earned from regionally accredited institutions of higher education will be accepted for transfer credit.

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5. Transfer credit may be granted in lieu of CINS portfolio in the required format and submit it to the Dean 1750 only if such courses have been taken within of Students for evaluation. All assessment of items the past five years at an accredited institution of submitted is completed by trained assessors whose higher education. knowledge and expertise qualify them to evaluate nontraditional learning. 6. Transfer credit may be granted for courses in the Bachelor’s degree component only if such courses The student’s documented learning file is divided into three have been taken within the past five years at an separate sections: accredited institution of higher education. If 1. Résumé — an outline of personal, educational, transfer credit is granted, the student must still military and employment background. complete the required number of semester hours of coursework in the BSBA or BSM component at 2. Academic records. Shorter University. 3. The Degree Requirements Evaluation form, which 7. Courses listed in the ACE or PONSI guidebooks outlines credits accepted and credit requirements. may be considered for transfer credit ONLY if they correspond to subject offerings within Professional Schools and Courses Shorter University’s regular curricular offerings. Students who have extensive professional training may be 8. A maximum of 90 semester hours may be awarded documented learning credit from this section. This accepted from a four year University. A maximum section includes workshops and seminars which were of 66 semester hours may be accepted from a two attended as a result of the student’s job. Verification of year University. The total of transfer credit will completion, length of course and a course syllabus are not exceed 90 semester hours. A maximum of 30 required to document professional training. Credit is semester hours may be accepted from non- awarded on the basis of course content and length of course collegiate sources. in contact hours as well as appropriateness of content.

TRANSIENT CREDIT Licenses, Certifications, Apprenticeships Transient credit may be taken at other regionally accredited Credit for recognized licenses, certifications and institutions of higher education during the student’s apprenticeships may be awarded pending official enrollment at Shorter University. An Academic Advisor documentation according to national guidelines established must give written approval for specific courses prior to the by the American Council on Education or evaluated by student’s enrollment in transient coursework at another experts or organizations in the field of the learning institution. Coursework taken for transient credit must petitioned. receive a minimum grade of C to apply to the student’s academic program. Courses from Non-Accredited Colleges and Universities EXAMINATION For courses on transcript from non-accredited Students may take certain course examinations through the Universitys and universities which Shorter University did College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DSST. not accept in transfer, students may petition for course-by- CLEP and DSST exams are administered at testing centers course evaluation based on appropriate documentation. throughout the Atlanta area. There is a fee for each Documentation must include a course syllabus. examination administered. Shorter University currently offers DSST testing opportunities. Examination credit is Privacy of the Documented Learning File included in the 30-hour maximum for assessed credit that Documented learning files will be reviewed only by those can be applied to the student’s degree program. who have an official reason for doing so: the assessment staff, faculty evaluators and accrediting association DOCUMENTED LEARNING members. Any data that might be made public will be generalized and will in no way be attributed to an individual The documented learning portfolio provides the student the unless the individual student has given a signed opportunity to petition for credit based on life and work authorization. Students are advised not to include any experience. Documented learning credit is included in the materials that will violate the legal and moral rights to 30-hour maximum for assessed credit that can be applied to privacy of other individuals. the student’s degree program. A student interested in petitioning for documented learning Documented Learning Fees credit should consult with his/her Academic Advisor to obtain a student’s guide outlining the policies and Undergraduate students petitioning for documented procedures for presenting documented learning for credit. learning are required to remit a processing deposit fee with The student will then prepare his/her documented learning the submission of their documentation. In addition, students will be charged a per credit hour fee for the 168

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COLLEGE OF ADULT PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE ADMISSION CATEGORIES ACADEMIC STATUS AND PROGRESS

Regular/Full – students who have met admission Grade Point Average requirements as previously stated. Graduate students are expected to earn a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the graduate program. While graduate Probationary--This Category is for applicants who do not meet all the admissions requirements, but who in the students may occasionally earn a grade lower than a B, this opinion of the Graduate Admissions Committee may not occur more than two times during the pursuit of a demonstrate the potential for successful completion of a graduate program at Shorter University. The following Shorter graduate program. This is a full admission to the probation and suspension procedures will apply to all University with the requirement that an academic condition Shorter University graduate students. be satisfied. Students on probationary admission must earn a grade of B or better in the first four classes of the MBA or Academic Warning MA program (the Introduction to Graduate Studies course Any time graduate students receive a grade less than B, they does not count as one of the four). will receive a letter of warning from Student Services. Advisors will receive copies of all warning letters issued and Conditional – This is a full admission to the University will be required to contact the student to discuss any with the requirement that certain prerequisite courses or ramifications of the warning letter as well as the cause of the other academic conditions be satisfied. The Admissions low grade. The second time a student earns a final course Committee reserves the right to adjust the conditions for grade lower than a B in a graduate course, the student will the individual applicant in question. be given a letter of warning stating that the next grade below B in any graduate course will result in academic Provisional – students may be admitted on a provisional suspension from the graduate program. basis pending receipt of all documentation. Students are admitted with the provision that the required documents are Probationary Status received and approved by Admissions no later than the end of the STDV 1000, 3000, EDUC 2800, EDUC 5000, LDSP Whenever a student’s cumulative graduate GPA drops 5000 or BUSA 5000 courses. Provisional students are not below 3.0, that student will be placed on academic fully admitted, and will not receive federal or state-funded probation and advised of the consequences of this action. financial aid until the required documents are received and Students will not be allowed to graduate while on probation. approved. Probationary status may be removed by passing approved graduate courses with grades sufficient to raise the student’s Denied – students may be denied admission for one or cumulative GPA to a minimum 3.0. Graduate students may more of the following reasons: petition to the Faculty Review Board for permission to 1. Cumulative GPA below 2.75 during the last 60 repeat a maximum of two graduate courses for credit if hours of undergraduate work. necessary to raise their GPA to 3.0 in order to graduate. 2. Insufficient work experience. Only courses in which the student previously earned a grade 3. Unsatisfactory letters of recommendation below B may be retaken for credit. All grades received for 4. Failure to meet the age requirement graduate work attempted at Shorter University will be used Students who have been denied admissions may in determining the student’s cumulative GPA. re-apply once the deficiencies have been corrected. Any student may make an appointment with one of Academic Suspension the advisors at any campus to discuss options for Any graduate student who earns three final course grades making up the deficiencies. below B in graduate coursework will be dismissed from further graduate study at Shorter University and will not be Applicants whose native language is not English must eligible for readmission as a graduate student. The student provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring a may appeal this suspension by submitting a letter to the minimum of 79 on the iBT (formerly TOEFL) within Faculty Review Board describing the circumstances which the past two years. resulted in the suspension and stating a valid basis for the appeal.

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Transfer Credit criteria, the Registrar is authorized to accept a maximum of six credit hour courses for transfer credit. On a case-by-case basis, Shorter University may accept courses for transfer credit within the graduate program. Requests for transfer credit are initiated by the student and CONCURRENT COURSE ENROLLMENT should be submitted to the Program Director of Graduate A normal load for students is one course at a time (four Studies in writing. The course content must be equivalent hours in class plus four hours in the learning team each and compatible with the appropriate graduate curriculum, week). the student must have earned a B or better in the course, and the course must be from a regionally accredited In general, students in the graduate programs are not institution of higher education. The Director of Graduate allowed to take more than one graduate course at a time. Studies will evaluate the course content for all courses Any exception to this policy must be approved by the offered for transfer credit. If transfer courses meet these Program Director of Graduate Studies or the Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Programs.

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS)* *curriculums active for new cohorts through December 17, 2010. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALPHA-A Admission Requirements ALPHA-B AND ALPHA-E Admission Requirements 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate. certificate. 2. 0-29 semester hours of transfer credit from a 2. 30-49 semester hours of transfer credit from a regionally accredited institution. regionally accredited institution. 3. A minimum age of 21years. 3. A minimum age of 21 years. 4. Current employment with a minimum of two years 4. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an of significant full-time work experience in an occupation or endeavor related to the degree occupation or endeavor related to the degree program. program. 5. Two letters of recommendation from persons 5. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University- expertise, character and capacity for University- level study. level study. 6. A cumulative grade point average of all attempted 6. A cumulative grade point average of all attempted collegiate work of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. collegiate work of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 7. Students are required to complete the appropriate Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for 7. application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs. acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

PROGRAM GOALS 1. AS candidates will be effectively immersed in the historical, scientific, and cultural bases for contemporary civilization by combining intellectual discovery with critical thinking. (Educational Principle I) 2. AS candidates will be engaged in a discussion of the values that bind together our society in general and the Christian community in particular. (Educational Principles II, VI) 3. AS candidates will be ensured of reaching the levels of skill in written and oral communication, mathematics, technology, and information literacy necessary to take full advantage of University coursework and that they continue to exercise and enlarge these skills. (Educational Principle III) 4. AS candidates will be persuaded that integrating knowledge and forming relationships between courses and between acquired knowledge and new ideas is valuable. (Educational Principle IV) 5. AS candidates will be promoted in the habit of acting on their responsibilities as members of our society and of the world community. (Educational Principles V, VII) 6. AS candidates will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the core disciplines. (Educational Principles III, VIII) 7. AS candidates will demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize computer technology in their environment. (Educational Principles III, VIII)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn an Associate of Science degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • Completion of at least 63 semester hours credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. • At least 33 hours of course work must be taken in Shorter University’s College of Adult and Professional Programs, prior to the bachelor degree core classes. This also must include the equivalent of 12 semester hours of concentration courses in the Associate degree curriculum.

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• Satisfaction of all general education courses and requirements. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees, and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. • Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University.

A.S. CURRICULUM 63 Semester Credit Hours

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) STDV 1000 Professional Development and the Adult Learner 1 (Passing grade required to continue in program) CINS 1750 Introduction to Information Technology 2 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program if student is in Education concentration) BUSA 1100/STDV 1100 Twenty-First Century Information Access 3 COMM 1020 Basic Speech 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program if student is in Education concentration) ENGL 1000 Foundations of Composition 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) ENGL 1110 Written Communication for Adults 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) ENGL 1120 Written Communication and Literary Analysis 3 HIST 2020 U.S. History 3 BUSA 1020 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) INTR 1110 Critical Thinking 3 HPED 1800 Concepts of Health 3 HUMN 2110 Humanities 3 (Can be HUMN 2111, 2112 or 2113) RELN 2110 Introduction to Biblical Literature 3 BIOL 2050 Study of Life 3 HIST 2030 World History 3 EASC 2060 Earth Science 3 BUSA 1010/STDV 1010 Educational Strategies 0 Social Science Business and Leadership Concentrations: ECON 1010 3 Education Concentration: PSYC 1010 **COMM 1040 Public Relations in Formal Organizations 3 **Business and Leadership Concentrations Only

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Concentration Cores Business concentration (12 hours) ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting I 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to take 2020) ENGL 3310 American Business Culture in Novel and Film 3 ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting II 3 BUSA 2610 Managing a Global Workforce 3

Education concentration (15 hours) EDUC 1010 Overview of Education Trends and Topics 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) MATH 1070 Mathematics for Early Childhood and Middle Grades 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) EDUC 2000 Home, School, and Community 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) EDUC 2600 Legal Issues in Education 3 (Grade of “C” or better required) EDUC 2700 Diversity/Multiculturalism 3 (Grade of “C” or better required) (**Education concentration students do not take COMM 1040. Education concentration students must take PSYC 1010 for Social Science requirement and have a grade of “C” or better to continue in program. The concentration courses include requirements for field experiences that are defined as classroom observations.)

Leadership concentration (12 hours) LDSP 2100 Principles of Organizational Behavior 3 LDSP 2200 Conflict & Confrontation 3 LDSP 2300 Ethical Leadership 3 LDSP 2400 Preparing for Organizational Leadership 3

All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 27 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence.

A.S. CURRICULUM - ALPHA B 25 Semester Credit Hours

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) STDV 1000 Professional Development and the Adult Learner 1 (Passing grade required to continue in program) INTR 1110 Critical Thinking 3 Social Science Social Science requirement can be met by ECON 1010, PSYC 1010, POSC 2110, or SOCY 1010 3 HPED 1800 Concepts of Health 3 174

Humanities Humanities requirement can be met by HUMN 2111, 2112, or 2113 3 RELN 2110 Introduction to Biblical Literature 3 ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting I 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to take ACCT 2020) ENGL 3310 American Business Culture in Novel and Film 3 ACCT 2020 Financial Accounting II 3

All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 11 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence. Completion of the 25 credit hour program will not result in an Associate of Science degree.

A.S. CURRICULUM – ALPHA E 24 Semester Credit Hours

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) STDV 1000 Professional Development and the Adult Learner 1 (Passing grade required to continue in program) CINS 1750 Introduction to Information Technology 2 (Grade of “C” or better required) COMM 1020 Basic Speech 3 (Grade of “C” or better required) BUSA 1020 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning 3 (Grade of “C” or better required) ENGL 1000 Foundations of Composition 3 (Grade of “C” or better required) INTR 1110 Critical Thinking 3 RELN 2110 Introduction to Biblical Literature 3 EDUC 2600 Legal Issues in Education 3 (Grade of “C” or better required) EDUC 2700 Diversity/Multiculturalism 3 (Grade of “C” or better required)

All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 11 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence. Completion of the 24 credit hour program will not result in an Associate of Science degree.

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*ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) *curriculums active for new cohorts beginning January 1, 2011

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Associate of Science (AS) Admission Requirements Connection to Bachelor’s (CB) Component-Admission Requirements 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate. 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate. 2. 0-29 semester hours of transfer credit from a regionally accredited institution. 2. 30-49 semester hours of transfer credit from a regionally accredited institution. 3. A minimum age of 21years. 3. A minimum age of 21 years. 4. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an 4. Current employment with a minimum of two years occupation or endeavor related to the degree of significant full-time work experience in an program. occupation or endeavor related to the degree program. 5. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional 5. Two letters of recommendation from persons expertise, character and capacity for University- qualified to judge the applicant’s professional level study. expertise, character and capacity for University- level study. 6. A cumulative grade point average of all attempted collegiate work of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 6. A cumulative grade point average of all attempted collegiate work of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 7. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for 7. Students are required to complete the appropriate acceptance into the undergraduate programs. application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

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PROGRAM GOALS 1. AS candidates will communicate effectively. (Educational Principles III, VIII) 2. AS candidates will think critically. (Educational Principles II,V) 3. AS candidates will recognize the role of personal and societal values in ethical issues analyses. (Educational Principles IV, VIII) 4. AS candidates will have knowledge of the core disciplines and integrate the acquired knowledge to analyze contemporary business issues. (Educational Principles I,III,IV) 5. AS candidates will be self managers. (Educational Principles IV,V) 6. AS candidates will use technology to access and utilize credible sources of information. (Educational Principles III, IV, VIII)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn an Associate of Science degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • Completion of at least 60 semester hours credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. • A grade of ‘C’ or better in the following AS courses: STDV 1000, ENGL 1100, MATH 1000, and MATH 1070. • At least 33 hours of course work must be taken in Shorter University’s College of Adult and Professional Programs, prior to the bachelor degree core classes. • Satisfaction of all general education courses and requirements. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees, and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. • Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE 60 Semester Credit Hours

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) STDV 1000 Preparing for Personal and Professional Success 3 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

CINS 1750 Introduction to Information Technology 3

ENGL 1100 Fundamentals of Quality Writing 6 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

STDV 1100 Research Methods 3

COMM 1020 Developing Effective Speeches 3

MATH 1000 Applied Math 3 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

RELN 1010 Introduction to Christianity 3

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ENGL 1150 American Literature 3

HPED 1800 Adult Health and Wellbeing 3

HIST 2140 Georgia History 3

HUMN 2320 Environment and the American Mind 3

EASC 2060 Preserving the Earth 3

MATH 1020 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning 3 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

RELN 2110 Introduction to Biblical Literature 3

SOCY 2100 Thriving in a Diverse Culture 3

PHIL 2000 Contemporary Ethical and Legal Issues 3

HIST 2030 World History 3

POSC 2110 American Government 3

STDV 2000 The AS Capstone Experience 3

CONNECTION TO BACHELOR (CB) PROGRAM 24 Semester Credit Hours

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours)

STDV 1000 Preparing for Personal and Professional Success 3 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

CINS 1750 Introduction to Information Technology 3

ENGL 1100 Fundamentals of Quality Writing 6 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

STDV 1100 Research Methods 3

COMM 1020 Developing Effective Speeches 3

MATH 1000 Applied Math 3 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

RELN 1010 Introduction to Christianity 3

All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 11 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence. Completion of the 24 credit hour CB program will not result in an Associate of Science degree.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSBA)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate. 2. 50-90 semester hours of credit earned from an accredited university or college, professionally recognized college or university or a combination of university credit and credit earned through national testing programs, ACE military training evaluations, ACE-PONSI professional training evaluations or documented learning evaluations. 3. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be accepted from a four-year university or college. A maximum of 66 credit hours may be accepted from a two-year college. (Total of transfer hours cannot exceed 90 hours.) A maximum of 30 semester hours may be accepted from a non-collegiate source. 4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 5. A minimum age of 21 years. 6. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an occupation or endeavor related to the degree program. 7. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study. 8. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

PROGRAM GOALS 1. BSBA candidates will communicate effectively. (Educational Principles III,,VIII) 2. BSBA candidates will apply ethical reasoning to business situations.(Educational Principles II, V) 3. BSBA candidates will be skilled at locating, evaluating, and utilizing information effectively. (Educational Principles III, IV, VIII) 4. BSBA candidates will consider multiple stakeholder perspectives to address business issues, (Educational Principles II, IV) 5. BSBA candidates will apply their acquired knowledge of core business disciplines and quantitative methods to critically analyze, qualify, and quantify business opportunities. (Educational Principles II, IV)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • A minimum of 126 semester credits with a minimum cumulative (all attempted collegiate work) GPA of 2.0. All courses in the degree component also require a grade of “C” or better. • At least 33 hours of courses taken in Shorter University’s College of Adult Professional Programs. • Successful completion of the 49 semester credit hours required in the BSBA degree program. • All required general education courses must be successfully completed. A minimum grade of ‘C’ must be earned in English Composition courses, the College Math course, and in courses in the major field. • An applied research project that includes both a written and an oral report. • Proficiency in Written Communication. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University.

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• Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University.

BSBA CURRICULUM 49 Semester Credit Hours All courses in curriculum must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” All core courses must be completed successfully (grade of “C” or better) prior to taking BUSA 4700.

Course Number Course Title Credits (semester hours) STDV 3000 Introduction to Professional Studies 1 (Passing grade required to continue in program) MGNT 3370 Professional Presentations 3 ENGL 3360 Professional Communication 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) BUSA 3400 Principles of Marketing 3 ACCT 3000 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) ACCT 3040 Managerial Accounting 3 BUSA 2040 Quantitative Reasoning 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) BUSA 3310 Management and Leadership 3 BUSA 3180 Fundamentals of Statistics 3 FINA 3200 Financial Management 3 ECON 3160 Economics for Managers 3 BUSA 4320 Production and Operations Management 3 MGNT 4500 International Business Management 3 BUSA 4350 Issues in Management Ethics 3 MGNT 4600 Strategic Management 3 BUSA 4700 Applied Research Project 6

All courses within this curriculum must be taken. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 22 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence. The Applied Research Project

The BSBA program includes the requirement for individual student completion of an applied research project. It is an integrated project, which is related to his or her professional responsibilities. The solution of the problem will require the student to draw upon the content subjects that were a part of the core program and demonstrates the ability to apply these concepts and skills. The faculty will evaluate the research project and oral defense.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT (BSM)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate. 2. 50-90 semester hours of credit earned from an accredited university or college, professionally recognized college or university or a combination of university credit and credit earned through national testing programs, ACE military training evaluations, ACE-PONSI professional training evaluations or documented learning evaluations. 3. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be accepted from a four-year university or college. A maximum of 66 credit hours may be accepted from a two-year college. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be accepted from a non-collegiate source. 4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 5. A minimum age of 21 years. 6. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an occupation or endeavor related to the degree program. 7. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study. 8. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

PROGRAM GOALS 1. BSM candidates will communicate effectively. (Educational Principles IV, VIII)

2. BSM candidates will apply ethical reasoning to management issues. (Educational Principles II,V)

3. BSM candidates will access and appropriately utilize information and resources to address management issues. (Educational Principles IV,VIII)

4. BSM candidates will apply objective theories, concepts, and tools to manage themselves and others. (Educational Principles II,IV, VII, VIII)

5. BSM candidates will critically analyze organizational situations and apply appropriate management theories, concepts, and decision-making models to effectively solve problems. (Educational Principles IV,VIII)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn a Bachelor of Science in Management degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • A minimum of 126 semester credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. All courses in the degree component also require a grade of “C” or better. • At least 33 hours of courses taken in Shorter University’s College of Adult Professional Programs. • Successful completion of the 46 semester credit hours required in the BSM degree program. • All required general education courses must be successfully completed. A minimum grade of ‘C’ must be earned in English Composition courses, the College Math course, and in courses in the major field. • An applied research project that includes both a written and an oral report. • Proficiency in Written Communication. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form.

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• Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. • Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University.

BSM CURRICULUM *curriculum active for new cohorts through December 17, 2010 46 Semester Credit Hours All courses in curriculum must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” All core courses must be completed successfully (grade of “C” or better) prior to taking MGNT 4800.

MGNT 4350 Issues in Management Ethics 3 MGNT 4360 Managing in a Small Business Environment 3 MGNT 4610 Change Strategies Management 3 PJMT 4010 Fundamentals of Project Management 3 MGNT 4500 International Management 3 MGNT 4640 Critical Analysis and Decision Making 3 MGNT 4800 Applied Management Project 6

All courses within this curriculum must be taken. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum may be completed in approximately 20 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence.

BSM CURRICULUM *curriculum for new cohorts beginning January 1, 2011 46 Semester Credit Hours

All courses in curriculum must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.” All core courses must be completed successfully (grade of “C” or better) prior to taking MGNT 4800.

Course Number Course Title Credits (semester hours) STDV 3000 Introduction to Professional Studies 1 (Passing grade required to continue in program)

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MGNT 3370 Professional Presentations 3

ENGL 3360 Professional Communication 3 (Grade of ‘C’ or better required to continue in program)

MGNT 3000 Management Research Tools and Analysis 3

MGNT 3300 Management Theory and Practice 3

MGNT 3410 Understanding Markets and the Environment 3

MGNT 3420 Understanding the Organization and Process 3

MGNT 3430 Managing Information and Finance 3

MGNT 3440 Understanding Human Behavior in Business Environments 3

MGNT 4350 Issues in Management Ethics 3

MGNT 4610 Change Strategies in Management 3

PJMT 4010 Fundamentals of Project Management 3

MGNT 4500 International Management 3

MGNT 4640 Critical Analysis and Decision Making 3

MGNT 4800 Applied Management Project 6

THE APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT The BSM program includes the requirement for individual student completion of an applied research project. It is an integrated project, which is related to his or her professional responsibilities. The solution of the problem will require the student to draw upon the content subjects that were apart of the core program and demonstrates the ability to apply these concepts and skills. The faculty will evaluate the research project and oral defense.

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Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) MAJOR: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate. 2. 50-90 semester hours of credit earned from an accredited college or university, professionally recognized college or university or a combination of university credit and credit earned through national testing programs, ACE military training evaluations, ACE-PONSI professional training evaluations or documented learning evaluations. 3. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be accepted from a four-year college or university. A maximum of 66 credit hours may be accepted from a two-year college. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be accepted from a non-collegiate source. 4. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. 5. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study. 6. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs. Criteria for admission into the Teacher Preparation Program: • A candidate must have achieved a minimum of a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale before applying for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. • The candidate must demonstrate proficiency on all core courses taken prior to acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. If deficiency is detected, the candidate may be required to remediate. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all English, math, computer, and communication courses and in courses in the major field. • The candidate must have earned 50 or more semester hours of credit. • The candidate must have a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills examination before applying for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. The candidate may exempt the GACE I with scores on the SAT or ACT, as determined by the Professional Standards Commission. • The candidate must have three letters of recommendation on file (one faculty member outside of the Department, the candidate’s major advisor, and one letter of recommendation such as an employer, minister, or colleague-non-family.) • The candidate must provide proof of liability insurance through SGAE-SPAGE. • The candidate must provide documentation of an acceptable criminal background check. • The candidate must accept, via personal signature, the Code of Ethics for Educators by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. • The candidate must provide an acceptable, one page writing sample that describes his or her ideas about teaching. This writing sample will be evaluated for content, organization, grammar, and writing style by two faculty members overseeing the Early Childhood Education program of the Teacher Preparation Program. If the writing sample is not acceptable, revision of it will be required. In some cases, a student may be required to work with a tutor in the writing lab until his/her writing skills reach the appropriate level. • The candidate must complete the Application for Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Criteria for Admission to Student Teaching: • The candidate must have been admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program. • The candidate must have a 2.50 GPA as determined by the Registrar of the University. • The candidate must have a minimum grade of C in all required English, math, computer, and communications courses; in courses in the major field; in concentration courses; and in the practicum experience. • The candidate must have completed all required classes prior to student teaching.

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• Proficiency in Written Communication • The candidate must provide evidence of having taken the appropriate Praxis II/G.A.C.E. test as determined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. • The candidate must have a written letter of recommendation, specifying the candidate’s strengths and areas that may need improvement, from the advisor or major professor in the academic field. • The candidate must have an acceptable portfolio as judged by two individuals – the advisor and the major professor – both using a scoring rubric. • The candidate must provide proof of liability insurance through SGAE-SPAGE. • The candidate must provide documentation of an acceptable criminal background check. • The candidate must have abided by the Code of Ethics for Educators. • The candidate must have completed the Student Teaching Application.

Criteria for Completing the Teacher Preparation Program: • The candidate must have completed all requirements of Admission and Student Teaching. • The candidate must have a 2.50 GPA. • The candidate must have successfully completed, with a C or above, the appropriate Curriculum and Methods Course (EDUC 4050). • The candidate must have a minimum of 126 semester hours • The candidate must have received acceptable student teaching evaluations from the supervising classroom teacher, the University supervisor, and other observers. (The advisor completes a “check out” for graduation). • The candidate must provide an acceptable portfolio as judged, according to a scoring rubric, by the University supervisor, the supervising classroom teacher, and the major professor. • The candidate must have abided by the Code of Ethics for Educators. • The candidate must complete a written exit survey. • The candidate must complete an oral exit interview with the chair of 1).classroom management artifacts 2).value-added instruction documents and 3).videotaped instruction with impact/refinement statements as per Georgia PSC requirements.

PROGRAM GOALS 1. BSE candidates will demonstrate subject matter knowledge appropriate to their grade levels and specializations. (Educational Principles I) 2. BSE candidates will demonstrate pedagogical knowledge appropriate to their grade levels and specializations. (Educational Principles I, IV, VIII) 3. BSE candidates will address the psychological, social, and cultural needs of learners. (University Mission, Educational Principle II, V) 4. BSE candidates will demonstrate professionalism. (University Mission, Educational Principles II, V)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following:

• A minimum of 126 semester credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. All courses in the degree component also require a grade of ‘C’ or better.

• At least 33 hours of courses taken in Shorter University College of Adult and Professional Programs

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• Successful completion of the 58 semester credit hours required in the BSE degree program.

• All required general education courses. The candidate must have a minimum grade of C in all required English, math, computer, and communications courses; in courses in the major field; in concentration courses; and in the practicum experience.

• The candidate must have completed all required classes prior to student teaching. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Proficiency in Written Communication. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. • Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University.

BSE CURRICULUM 58 Semester Credit Hours (All courses in curriculum must be passed with a minimum grade of “C” before continuing in the program. All general education requirements and core courses must be completed successfully prior to taking EDU 4050.)

Course Number Course Title Credits (semester hours) EDUC 2800 Introduction to Professional Studies Education 1 EDUC 2900 Foundations of Ed 3 EDUC 2950 Teacher Tech 3 EDUC 3320 Human Growth & Learning 3 EDUC 3100 Exceptional Learners 3 EDUC 3300 Introduction to ECE 3 EDUC 3250 Measurement & Evaluation 3 EDUC 3430 Children’s Literature 3 EDUC 3560 Reading and Language Arts I 3 EDUC 3565 Diagnostic & Corrective Reading 3 EDUC 3700 Classroom Management 3 EDUC 3580 Mathematics Education: ECE 3 EDUC 3800 Social Science Education 3 EDUC 3820 Science Education: ECE 3 EDUC 3755 Creative Arts and Health 3 EDUC 4050 Curriculum, Methods, and Evaluation I 1 EDUC 4110 Student Teaching I 5 EDUC 4051 Curriculum, Methods, and Evaluation II 2 EDUC 4111 Student Teaching II 7 All courses within this curriculum must be taken. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 21 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) MAJOR: HUMAN SERVICES

PROGRAM GOALS 1. HS candidates will display basic skills in (a) writing, (b) oral communication, (c) computer literary, and (d) statistical data and research skills. 2. HS candidates will exhibit high-quality interpersonal skills. 3. HS candidates will demonstrate an ability to be tolerant, open-minded, and to think critically. 4. HS candidates will demonstrate knowledge of the developmental process in human behavior and multiple perspectives on reality. 5. HS candidates will use diagnostic skills to analyze human behavior. 6. HS candidates will demonstrate knowledge of global and domestic problems, cross-cultural differences, and diversity. 7. HS candidates will demonstrate competency in the discipline content and the desire to become life-long learners. 8. HS candidates will understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of their profession.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To earn a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Human Services degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • A minimum of 126 semester credits with a minimum cumulative (all attempted collegiate work) GPA of 2.0. All courses in the degree component also require a grade of “C” or better. • At least 33 hours of courses taken in Shorter University’s College of Adult and Professional Programs. • Successful completion of the 49 semester credit hours required in the Human Services major. • All required general education courses must be successfully completed. A minimum grade of ‘C’ must be earned in English Composition courses, the College Math course, and in courses in the major field. • An applied research project. • Proficiency in Written Communication. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form.

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BS CURRICULUM 49 Semester Credit Hours All courses in curriculum must be passed with a minimum grade of “C”. All core courses must be completed successfully (grade of “C” or better) prior to taking PSYC 4050.

Course Number Course Title Credits (semester hours) STDV 3000 Introduction to Professional Studies 1 (Passing grade required to continue in program) ENGL 3000 Academic Writing in the Social Sciences 3 (Grade of “C” or better required to continue in program) PSYC 3000 Introduction to Human Services 3 PSYC 3060 Introduction to Social Psychology 3 PSYC 3210 Development: Birth to Adolescence 3 PSYC 3220 Development: Adulthood to Aging 3 PSYC 3500 Statistics for Social Sciences 3 PSYC 3250 Professional Ethics 3 SOCY 3400 Cultural Diversity 3 PSYC 4110 Abnormal Psychology 3 PSYC 4130 Understanding Addictive Behaviors 3 PSYC 4200 Case Management 3 PSYC 4160 Beginning Counseling Skills 3 PSYC 4165 Advanced Counseling Skills 3 PSYC 4050 Applied Human Services Project 3 PSYC 4500 Practicum 6

All courses within this curriculum must be taken. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 20 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence.

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, students must meet the following admission requirements, evidenced by submitting the following documents in an admission portfolio for evaluation:

Academic Performance 1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 for the last 60 hours attempted. 2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. 3. Demonstration of the ability to perform graduate work in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Quantitative Methods. This can be demonstrated by satisfactory completion of the MBA Tutorial, undergraduate courses, CLEP or DANTES exams. 4. Candidates with an insufficient undergraduate GPA may submit the results from the GMAT to bolster their application. For those students who submit the GMAT, the following formula shall apply: GPA x 200 points + total GMAT score must equal 1000 points.

Business Performance 1. A current resume documenting at least three years of relevant full-time work experience. 2. Two letters of recommendation from employers, instructors or others in a position to evaluate the applicant’s ability to handle graduate work in business administration. 3. A personal statement of objectives emphasizing how the completion of the MBA degree would affect the applicant’s professional performance and career goals. 4. The applicant may include any additional supporting documents that would help the admissions committee in determining the potential success of the applicant. Final acceptance into the program will be at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, and its assessment of the candidate’s potential to complete the program.

PROGRAM GOALS: 1. MBA candidates will apply the core business disciplines of economics, accounting, management, quantitative analysis, finance, and marketing to a business problem. (Educational Principles IV, VIII) 2. MBA candidates will be able to evaluate an organization’s sustainability. (Educational Principles IV, V) 3. MBA candidates will be able to apply ethical reasoning (Educational Principles II,V) 4. MBA candidates will have an international perspective. (Educational Principles (V,VIII) 5. MBA candidates will communicate effectively. (Educational Principles III, IV, VIII)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: To earn a Master of Business Administration, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • Completion of all course requirements as listed in the MBA degree program (listed below) within four years from the beginning of the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. • Completion of a graduate end-of-program survey. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees, and any other fines or fees collected by

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• Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University

MBA CURRICULUM: *curriculum active for new cohorts through December 17, 2010. 37 Semester Credit Hours Each course is a required component of the program and must be taken in sequence and completed at Shorter University. All core courses must be completed prior to taking MNGT 6910 and MGNT 6920.

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) BUSA 5000 Introduction to Graduate Studies 1 MGNT 5015 Organizational Behavior 3 QMTD 5215 Business Research Methods 3 BUSA 6750 International Business Management 3 ACCT 5300 Managerial Accounting 3 BUSA 5150 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3 ECON 5500 Managerial Economics 3 MGNT 6500 Production and Operations Management 3 FINA 6700 Managerial Finance 3 MKTG 6600 Marketing Management 3 MGNT 6855 Advanced Management Topics 3 MGNT 6910 Policy and Strategy - Industry 3 MGNT 6920 Policy and Strategy – Company 3 All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. Any exceptions must be approved by the graduate faculty. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 18 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence.

MBA CURRICULUM: *curriculum active for new cohorts starting January 1, 2011. 37 Semester Credit Hours Each course is a required component of the program and must be taken in sequence and completed at Shorter University. All core courses must be completed prior to taking MNGT 6910 and MGNT 6920.

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) BUSA 5000 Introduction to Graduate Studies 1 MGNT 5020 Management Communication 3 MGNT 5015 Organizational Behavior 3 QMTD 5215 Business Research Methods 3 BUSA 6750 International Business Management 3 ACCT 5300 Managerial Accounting 3 BUSA 5150 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3 ECON 5500 Managerial Economics 3

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FINA 6700 Managerial Finance 3 MKTG 6600 Marketing Management 3 MGNT 6100 Human Resource Management 3 MGNT 6910 Policy and Strategy - Industry 3 MGNT 6920 Policy and Strategy – Company 3 All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. Any exceptions must be approved by the graduate faculty. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 18 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence.

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MASTER OF ARTS (MA) MAJOR: LEADERSHIP

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for admission to the MA program with a Leadership major, students must meet the following admission requirements, evidenced by submitting the following documents in an admission portfolio for evaluation:

Academic Performance 1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 for the last 60 hours attempted. 2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. 3. Demonstration of the ability to address a relevant organizational issue by completing an essay in which the applicant will address a relevant leadership issue. 4. Candidates with an insufficient undergraduate GPA may submit the results from the GMAT to bolster their application. For those students who submit the GMAT, the following formula shall apply: GPA x 200 points + total GMAT score must equal 1000 points.

Business Performance 1. A current resume documenting at least three years of relevant full-time work experience. 2. Two letters of recommendation from employers, instructors or others in a position to evaluate the applicant’s ability to handle graduate work in leadership. 3. A personal statement of objectives emphasizing how the completion of the MA degree would affect the applicant’s professional performance and career goals. 4. The applicant may include any additional supporting documents that would help the admissions committee in determining the potential success of the applicant. Final acceptance into the program will be at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, and its assessment of the candidate’s potential to complete the program.

PROGRAM GOALS: 1. MA candidates will integrate and apply their acquired leadership knowledge and skills to critically analyze, and resolve leadership problems or opportunities. (Educational Principles IV, VIII) 2. MA candidates will communicate leadership issues effectively. (Educational Principles III, IV, VIII). 3. MA candidates will effectively access, evaluate and utilize information from a variety of sources as leaders in the decision-making process. (Educational Principles IV, VIII) 4. MA candidates will apply ethical reasoning. (Educational Principles II, V) 5. MA candidates will incorporate an international perspective when analyzing cross-cultural leadership issues. (Educational Principles V,VIII)

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: To earn a Master of Arts degree, students must have satisfactorily completed the following: • Completion of all course requirements as listed in the MA degree program (listed below) within four years from the beginning of the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies.

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• Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees, and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. • Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University

MA CURRICULUM: *curriculum active for new cohorts through December 17, 2010. 34 Semester Credit Hours Each course is a required component of the program and must be taken in sequence and completed at Shorter University. All core courses must be completed prior to taking LDSP 6820 and LDSP 6830.

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) LDSP 5000 Introduction to Graduate Studies 1 LDSP 5010 Preparing for Professional Progress 3 LDSP 5250 Ethical Issues in Leadership 3 LDSP 5200 Leadership Theory and Practice 3 LDSP 5430 Organizational Behavior and Management 3 LDSP 6210 Organizational Systems & Structure 3 LDSP 5310 Organizational Information 3 LDSP 6220 Organizational Culture & Politics 3 LDSP 6110 Leadership in an International Marketplace 3 LDSP 6720 Developing Effective Decision Models 3 LDSP 6820 Defining the Capstone Experience 3 LDSP 6830 Planning the Capstone Experience 3

All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 16 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence.

MA CURRICULUM: *curriculum active for new cohorts starting January 1, 2011. 34 Semester Credit Hours Each course is a required component of the program and must be taken in sequence and completed at Shorter University. All core courses must be completed prior to taking LDSP 6820 and LDSP 6830.

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) LDSP 5000 Introduction to Graduate Studies 1 LDSP 5050 Effective Communication for Leaders 3 LDSP 5100 Leadership Research and Analysis 3 LDSP 5200 Leadership Theory and Practice 3 LDSP 5250 Ethical Issues in Leadership 3 LDSP 5430 Organizational Behavior and Management 3 LDSP 5310 Organizational Information 3 LDSP 6220 Organizational Culture & Politics 3 LDSP 6110 Leadership in an International Marketplace 3

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LDSP 6720 Developing Effective Decision Models 3 LDSP 6820 Defining the Capstone Experience 3 LDSP 6830 Planning the Capstone Experience 3

All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 16 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change courses and to revise the course sequence.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) Major in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree provides advanced professional development in education and other closely related fields, thus serving public school personnel as well as individuals in closely related educational roles in non-public school settings. The M.Ed. is a thirty-seven (37) semester hour program that DOES NOT lead to initial certification in early childhood education. However, completion of the degree may be used to meet the requirements to move from a T-4 to T-5 certification in early childhood or to prepare for the Georgia examination for early childhood certification to add this certification to already-held Georgia certification(s) in middle or secondary grades. The purpose of the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education degree is to provide appropriate progress toward credential advancement and development as a classroom professional. Courses will emphasize application of evidence-based participatory research for professional development, expanding teaching skills, and updating theoretical bases of early childhood learning and instruction. Major emphasis also will include the role of the professional teacher in pluralistic and inclusive classrooms, as well as the demands placed on teachers within a dynamic and ever-changing society. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for admission to the M.Ed. program with an Early Childhood Education major, students must meet the following admission requirements, evidenced by submitting the following documents in an admission portfolio for evaluation: 1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. 2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended. 3. GRE or MAT scores from within five years of date of application. 4. Two recommendations from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications. 5. Acceptance of the candidate’s application to the program by the Education Graduate Committee. 6. Teaching certificate in field. 7. Acceptance of the Code of Ethics for Educators by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Final acceptance into the program will be at the discretion of the Education Graduate Admissions Committee, and its assessment of the candidate’s potential to complete the program.

PROGRAM GOALS:

Goal I. M.Ed. candidates will demonstrate subject matter knowledge appropriate to their grade levels and specializations. (Educational Principle I) M.Ed. candidates will 1. Demonstrate current knowledge of subject and theories of the discipline. (k)* 2. Know and utilize diverse viewpoints and perspectives of experts in their field (k,s) 3. Integrate knowledge across academic disciplines. (k) 4. Demonstrate skills required to practice the discipline effectively. (s) 5. Use appropriate, available technology for the academic subject. (s) 6. Use the following elements of the learning process to master the discipline content: motivation, understanding, contextualizing, reflection, critical thinking, social interaction, performance. (k)

Goal II. M.Ed. candidates will acquire and demonstrate pedagogical knowledge appropriate to their grade levels and specializations. (Educational Principles I, IV, VIII) M.Ed. candidates will 1. Demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies, activities, and educational theories for the disciplines taught. (k) 2. Implement curricula using their understanding of the learning process: motivation, understanding, contextualizing, reflection, critical thinking, social interaction, performance. (k, s)

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3. Develop assessments that consider the developmental stage and needs of the learner. (k, s) 4. Utilize assessment data to determine learning objectives, make instructional decisions, and revise curricula. (k, s) 5. Employ a variety of technologies in their teaching. (s)

Goal III. M.Ed. candidates will address the psychological, social, and cultural needs of learners. (University Mission, Educational Principles II, V) M.Ed. candidates will 1. Diagnose learner needs with appropriate assessments. (k, s) 2. Promote self-confidence in learners. (d) 3. Encourage cooperation among learners. (d) 4. Demonstrate multicultural and global awareness. (k, d) 5. Use community resources. (s) 6. Involve parents or guardians. (s) 7. Maintain a physical environment conducive to learning. (s) 8. Plan and practice effective classroom management skills. (s)

Goal IV. M.Ed. candidates will demonstrate professionalism. (University Mission, Educational Principles II, V) M.Ed. candidates will 1. Establish respectful relationships. (d) 2. Work collaboratively. (d) 3. Display professional demeanor and appearance. (d) 4. Base decisions and performance on high moral and ethical standards. (d) 5. Develop a teaching philosophy that reflects the ethics of the profession. (k, d) 6. Evaluate their own professional growth through reflection and synthesis of data from multiple sources. (k, d) 7. Demonstrate professional growth. (s) 8. Value life-long learning. (d) k = knowledge; s = skills; d = dispositions

Master of Education Transition Points

Transition Point 1 Admission to the Master of Education/Early Childhood Education 1. An undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale 2. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university 3. GRE or MAT score within 5 years of date of application 4. Two (2) recommendations from individual who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications 5. Acceptance of the candidate’s application to the program by the Education Graduate Committee 6. Accept Code of Ethics for Educators by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission 7. Complete Application

Transition Point 2 Acceptance as Graduate Candidate 1. Completion of 9 semester hours in the Shorter University M.Ed./Early Childhood Education program 2. 3.00 GPA in all graduate courses attempted at Shorter College 3. All individual course grades for all graduate courses of a C or better 4. Submission of Acceptable Writing sample [academic research paper, white paper, published article] 5. Acceptable E-portfolio based on program standards as evaluated by committee of graduate Education faculty

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Transition Point 3 Completion of the Program 1. 3.00 or higher GPA 2. Successful completion of approved action research field experiences 3. Successful completion of action research E-portfolio 4. Acceptance of E-portfolio by graduate education faculty review 5. Abide by Code of Ethics for educators by Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Transition Point 4 Alumni Performance Alumni performance for all Shorter University Teacher Preparation Programs will be evaluated using the following two sources of data: 1. Georgia Association of Independent College of Teacher Education (GAICTE) Follow-up Survey 2. Georgia Professional Standards Commission data bank of institutional program completers

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Graduate Program has the same academic policies and standards as the undergraduate program except where specifically stated. All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of initial acceptance into the program. Graduation from the Master of Education degree program requires: • Completion of all course requirements as listed in the M.Ed. degree program (listed below) within four years from the beginning of the program with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. • Students must apply for graduation four months before completion of their degree program by completing and returning to the Registrar an “Intent to Graduate” Form. • Students are required to have a graduation (degree) audit with the Registrar. An Audit Report will indicate any degree requirement deficiencies. • Payment of all tuition and fees, including library fines, educational resource fees, and any other fines or fees collected by Shorter University. • Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees of Shorter University

M.ED. CURRICULUM 37 Semester Credit Hours Each course is a required component of the program and must be taken in sequence and completed at Shorter University.

Course Number Course Title Credit (semester hours) EDUC 5001 Introduction to Graduate Education 1 EDUC 5100 Reading, Interpreting, and Applying Research 3 EDUC 5120 Essentials of Multimedia Skills, Strategies, and E-Portfolio Development 3 EDUC 5800 Psychology of Classroom Learning 3 EDUC 5810 Creating Essential Connections for Early Childhood Learning Environments: Schools, Families, and Communities 3 EDUC 5820 Research-Based Instructional Practices 3 EDUC 5130 Multiple Assessment Strategies 3 EDUC 5830 Classroom Management for Early Grades 3 EDUC 5140 Research and Best Practices for Preventing, Diagnosing, And Correcting Reading Problems 3

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EDUC 5150 Research-Based Critical Advanced Integrated Science and Mathematics for Early Childhood 3 EDUC 5160 Curricular Integration of Creative Experiences for Young Children 3 EDUC 5170 Research-Based Integrated Models of Instruction in ECE Language Arts and Social Studies 3 EDUC 5990 Action Research Performance Portfolio 3 All courses within this curriculum must be taken, and all courses must be taken in the prescribed sequence. If attendance is uninterrupted, this curriculum can be completed in approximately 18 months. Shorter University reserves the right to change the courses and to revise the course sequence.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2010-2011

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INTEGRATIVE STUDIES COURSES

Integrated Studies (IS) courses help to fulfill Goal 4 of the Liberal Arts Council: “The Liberal Arts Council curriculum persuades students that integrating knowledge and forming relationships between courses and between acquired knowledge and new ideas is valuable.” IS courses are part of the Secondary Core curriculum for the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration. Faculty interested in teaching such courses apply to the Interdisciplinary Council, which certifies the course for the IS designation. The course content must be inter- or cross-disciplinary; the faculty member must be credentialed in each of the disciplines covered; and significant written assignments are required. An annual listing of IS courses will be available from the Registrar’s office. Current Integrative Studies courses include:

BIO 3400 Issues in Bioethics BIO 3950 Issues in Biodiversity Conservation CIS 3030 Geographic Information Science EAS 3100 Natural Hazards EAS 3200 Evolution of the Earth (NAS 3200) ECO 3170 The Theory of Games ENG 1030/40 Freshman Honors English (for students who have AP/CLEP credit for ENG 1010 and 1020 only) ENG 3025 The Vikings and Early English Homiletics ENG 3026 Medieval Women Mystics (REL 3026) ENG 3027 Development of the English Language ENG 3210 Expressions of Spirituality: The Medieval World ENG 3230 The American West ENG 3310 American Business Culture and the Novel ENG 3320 Landscape, Architecture, and British Literature ENG 3995 Integrated Special Topics (HIS 3995, REL 3995) ENG 4100 Romanticism in Words and Paint ENG 4200 Literary Crossroads ENG 4320 Environment and the American Mind (HIS 4320) FRE 3150 French Realism and Naturalism in Nineteenth Century France GER 3100 German Expression GST 3400 Global Awareness GST 3410 Global Citizenship HIS 3020 Classical Culture HIS 3030 Medieval Europe HIS 3050 Early Modern Europe HIS 3140 Georgia History and Literature HIS 3160 Southern Culture HIS 3230 History of England to 1689 HIS 3240 History of England Since 1689 HIS 3400 East Asian Civilizations HIS 4330 History and Philosophy of Science and Mathematics MUS 3430 World Music and Art MUS 3570 The Mozart Project (transferred from Salzburg College) PHI 4130 Ethics and Popular Culture PSY 3060 Social Psychology (SOC 3060) REL 3340 Religion and Popular Culture REL 4110 Portraits of Jesus REL 4340 Faith and Suffering in Religious Literature REL 4380 Christianity and Literature SOC 3060 Social Psychology (PSY 3060)

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COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM AND ABBREVIATIONS

The system of numbering indicates in general the student group for which the courses are designed. Courses numbered 0990 are remedial and are taken by assignment. Other indications are as follows: 1000-1999 freshmen and sophomores 3000-3999 juniors and seniors 2000-2999 sophomores and juniors 4000-4999 seniors Not all the courses described will be scheduled in any one year, but adequate provision will be made for completing major work in the departments in which majors are offered. The figure in parentheses to the right of the course title indicates the number of semester hours credit. The letter “T” will be used after a course number to indicate “Tutorial.”

ABBREVIATIONS Accounting ACC Honors Program HON Art ART Mathematics MAT Biology BIO Management Information Systems MSY Business Administration BUS Music MUS Chemistry CHE Music Activities MUA Chinese CHI Natural Science NAS Christian Studies REL Nursing NUR Communication Arts COM Organ ORG Computer Information Systems CIS Philosophy PHI Criminal Justice CRJ Physics PHY Earth Science EAS Physical Education (see Health Economics ECO and Physical Education) Education EDU Piano PIA English ENG Political Science POS First Year at Shorter FYS Psychology PSY French FRE Sociology SOC Geography GEO Spanish SPA German GER Sport Studies SPS Global Studies GST Student Development SDV Health and Physical Education HPE Theatre THE History HIS Voice VOI

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING (ACC) Prerequisite: ACC 2010.

ACC 2010. PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING. ACC 3000. QUICKBOOKS. (3) (3) This course uses the QuickBooks™ software to The nature of business entities, especially the demonstrate how computers are used in the field of corporation, and the related financial statements required by Accounting. Students also learn how to use the accounting Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Coverage information generated in interpreting the data for decision- includes steps in the accounting cycle; the accounting making through case analysis. treatment for assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity; and Prerequisite: ACC 2010 or permission of the instructor. interpretation of the basic financial statements. Prerequisite: MAT 1110 or higher. ACC 3030. COST ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETING. (3) Topics essential to understanding the proper costing of ACC 2020. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL goods and services. Additional in-depth coverage of specific ACCOUNTING. (3) topics related to the preparation and interpretation of How managers use the financial accounting generated financial statements for manufacturing and service-related to make appropriate business decisions. Builds on the enterprises is included. content of ACC 2010 and covers manufacturing and Prerequisite: ACC 2020. service-related businesses.

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ACC 3040. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. (3) admissibility, types and elements of fraud, general The interpretation and application of accounting data investigative methods, and report writing. for planning and controlling business activities. Emphasis is Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” in ACC 2010 or placed on the use of accounting to help solve problems ACC 2020. confronting business management. Prerequisite: ACC 2020. ACC 3170. MICRO FRAUD EXAMINATION. (3) This course takes a micro look at fraud by examining ACC 3050. INCOME TAX I. (3) about 40 of the most common fraud schemes including A study of the federal income tax system for indi- how they work and how they can be effectively detected, viduals. Emphasis is placed on income determination, investigated, and prevented. deductions, and tax return preparation. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” in ACC 3160 or Prerequisite: ACC 2020. by approval.

ACC 3060. INCOME TAX II. (3) ACC 3200. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS. A survey of federal income taxation applicable to (3) corporations, partnerships, and estates and trusts. The design, implementation, and internal control of Prerequisite: ACC 3050. systems to generate business information through manual and computerized formats. ACC 3080. GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING. (3) Prerequisites: ACC 2010, 2020. Special emphasis is given to non-profit organizations such as municipalities, schools, churches. This course ACC 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) covers funds accounting. Variable subject content. Prerequisite: ACC 2020. ACC 4010. ACCOUNTING THEORY. (3) ACC 3110. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I. (3) A survey of the conceptual side of accounting. At- This course is an in-depth study of accounting theories tention is focused on an in-depth study of generally and their application to decisions affecting the financial accepted accounting principles. statements. Specifically, the course focuses on income and Prerequisite: ACC 3130. expense recognition, their presentation on financial statements, and an in-depth study of the Assets and ACC 4020. AUDITING I. (3) Liabilities. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is A study of the principles of internal and independent useful. auditing, the criteria for the establishment of internal Prerequisite: ACC 2020. controls, and the effect of these controls on examinations and reports. ACC 3120. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II. (3) Prerequisite: ACC 3130. This course is an in-depth study of Equity funding issues and specialized topics such as leases, tax allocation, ACC 4030. ADVANCED ACCOUNTING. (3) pensions, and other issues that have an impact on financial Topics such as partnerships and branches, as well as statements. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is the larger area of business combinations and consolidated helpful. financial statements; bankruptcy; accounting for estates and Prerequisite: ACC 3110. trusts; interim financial statements; and financial reporting by multinational companies. ACC 3140. ACCOUNTING RESEARCH. (3) Prerequisite: ACC 3130. An introduction to conducting research in the field of accounting. The specific types of research methodology ACC 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) covered will vary. Prerequisite: ACC 2020. ACC 4540. FORENSIC INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS. (3) ACC 3150. FORENSIC ACCOUNTING III. (3) This course examines the distinctions between A study of how and why occupational fraud is interviews and interrogations and how each can be used in committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred, and resolving criminal or civil allegations. Other topics to be how allegations of fraud should be investigated and explored include the verbal and nonverbal cues indicating resolved. truth or deception, preparation of interview memoranda, Prerequisite: ACC 2020. and obtaining and preparing legally-admissible admission statements. ACC 3160. MACRO FRAUD EXAMINATION. (3) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” in ACC 3160. This course takes a macro look at fraud by examining the pervasiveness of and the causes of fraud and white- ACC 4600, 4601. CPA REVIEW I, II. (3, 3) collar crime in our society. Other topics to be explored This course combines computerized review and testing include financial crime statutes, evidence gathering and with professor-led discussions and lecture to prepare the student for the uniform AICPA Exam. This course should be taken within the last two semesters of the degree

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program. The content of each semester covers two sections ACC 5300 CORPORATE AND PARTNERSHIP of the CPA exam material. TAXATION (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the A study of the federal income taxation of partnerships instructor. and corporations. This course will address issues that impact the taxable income of partnerships and corporations ACC 4820. AUDITING II. (3) including the formation. A continuation of ACC 4020. Topics covered are systems design, quantitative techniques, and theory. Practice ACC 5050 CURRENT ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING (3) Sets will be utilized to enhance the learning experience. A study of current issues in the field of accounting. Prerequisite: ACC 4020 with grade of C or better. This course will use current academic and practitioner literature as well as case studies to cover topics such as ACC 4850, 4860. INTERNSHIP. (1-3, 1-3) FASB Statement implementation. Prerequisite: Senior standing, by invitation only. ACC 5400 RESEARCH METHODS (3) ACC 5010 ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3) A study of advanced statistical methods, quantitative An advanced study of the conceptual framework of concepts, and other problem-solving and decision making accounting, the standard-setting process, asset valuation, techniques used in research and by accountants. This course and income determination. This course examines major will examine electronic databases to access research journals financial accounting issues, with emphasis on accounting for and company and industry data, how to recognize problems business combinations, including purchase and pooling of and interpret data, and how to use tools such as Microsoft interests, consolidations of financial statements, cash flows, Excel to perform statistical analysis in the decision making foreign currency transactions, and other selected issues. process.

ACC 5020 ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING ACC 5500 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR (3) ACCOUNTANTS (3) An advanced study of the applications of managerial A study of legal and ethical issues in business and how accounting, including cost allocation, variance analysis, they impact the accounting profession and its stakeholders. pricing decisions, transfer pricing, and budgeting. This This course will examine topics such as the agency theory, course will use decision making models, performance corporate social responsibility, confidentiality, whistle measures, benchmarking, forecasting, and measurement blowing, corporate law, and ethical issues faced by techniques to perform analyses and evaluate controls. accountants.

ACC 5100 SEMINAR IN AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES (3) ART (ART) A study of the philosophy of the external audit and other assurance services performed by public accountants. Studio courses meet 6 hours per week for 3 semester The topics covered in the course include planning and hours credit. performing an audit of financial statements, evaluation of internal controls, auditing standards, applying statistical ART 1500. ART FUNDAMENTALS: DESIGN. (3) applications, data mining and other computer applications Introduction to two-dimensional and three dimensional while performing an audit and assurance services, and processes and concepts with emphasis on contemporary current ethical and legal issues in auditing. This course will and art historical design theory. Topics include line, value, use current academic and practitioner literature as well as texture, color, form and space. ART 1500 is prerequisite to case studies to examine client acceptance, risk analysis, all studio art courses. internal control assessments, audit sampling, and audit reports. ART 1580. SCULPTURE I (3) An introduction to sculpture methods and materials ACC 5120 SEMINAR IN INTERNAL AUDITING AND focusing on direct observation skills and using additive, FRAUD (3) subtractive, and casting methods. Principles of design A study of the duties and responsibilities of the internal applying to three-dimensional form will be emphasized, auditor. This course will use current academic and including, but not limited to, line, plane, mass, volume, practitioner literature as well as case studies to examine texture, and positive and negative space. Specific material fraudulent behavior. and tools safety concerns will be addressed. Prerequisite: ART 1500 or instructor permission. ACC 5200 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS (3) A study of the fairness and completeness in financial ART 1600. DRAWING I (3) reporting including related footnotes. This course will utilize Introduction to materials and techniques of basic case studies to examine advanced business reporting topics, drawing; study of still life, figure and nature to develop profitability analysis, earnings management, industry perception of line, value, space, and volume. analysis, and pro. Prerequisite: ART 1500 or permission of instructor.

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ART 1620. CERAMICS I (3) Europe. Emphasis on how changes in style and subject An introduction to tools and material processes for matter reflect the religious political, and social events, working in three-dimensional form. An introduction to the including Greek idealism, Christianity, feudalism, and early ceramic processes of forming, glazing, and firing. Principles modern states. of design applying to three-dimensional form will be emphasized, including, but not limited to, line, plane, mass, ART 3020. ART HISTORY SURVEY II: RENAISSANCE volume, texture, and positive and negative space. THROUGH 19TH CENTURY. (3) Prerequisite: Art 1500 or permission of instructor. European and American reflections of the classical heritage in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and ART 1640. PAINTING I. (3) challenges to classical ideals posed by the industrial revo- Introduction to color theory and painting techniques, lution and the rise of modern democracy. with emphasis on the use of acrylic painting media. Prerequisite: ART 1500, or permission of instructor. ART 3060. MODERN ART. (3) A history of the modern response to and departures ART 2010. ART, CULTURE, AND VALUES: AN from the classical heritage from Impressionism to the INTRODUCTION TO THE VISUAL ARTS. (3) present. Emphasis on the changing role of art in political, A comparison of the way different cultures, including social, and religious life, and resulting evolution of artists’ African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Western, think of the goals and values. Topics include painting, sculpture, purposes of the visual arts. The course will emphasize the photography, film, architecture, and crafts. relationships between economic, religious, and other social institutions and the arts, and explore varying ways of ART 3090. AMERICAN ART. (3) defining artistic quality. A social history of the arts in America from colonial times to the present. Emphasis on how American historical ART 2200. CERAMICS II. (3) experiences such as colonialism, the westward expansion, The exploration of problems in three-dimensional development of regional identities, and changing patterns of form, from functional forms to expressive forms, utilizing immigration have created a uniquely American aesthetic. modeling, carving, casting, and assembling methods. Topics include architecture, decorative arts, painting, Prerequisite: Art 1620 or permission of instructor. sculpture, and crafts.

ART 2230. PAINTING II. (3) ART 3093. MULTI-CULTURAL ISSUES EXPLORED BY Continuation in the exploration of color theory and CONTEMPORARY WOMEN ARTISTS. (3) painting techniques, with emphasis on the use of oil This course will incorporate analysis and discussion of painting media. multi-cultural issues exhibited through the artwork created Prerequisite: ART 1640 or permission of instructor. by contemporary women artists.

ART 2500. COMPUTER ART I (3) ART 3095. MODERN AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS Introduction to the use of the computer in visual AND THE AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE. (3) communication. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the This course will explore how African culture affects the th design elements of line, shape, texture and color. artwork of 20 century African American artists. Prerequisite: Art 1500 or permission of instructor. ART 3200. CERAMICS III. (3) The exploration of three-dimensional form through the ART 2580. SCULPTURE II (3) expansion and development of the student’s technical A continuation of the introduction to sculptural knowledge and experience, in familiar as well as new media. methods and materials focusing on formal design issues The development of the student’s personal expression using constructive and assemblage methods in various through three-dimensional concepts. materials. Primary emphasis will be on processes, tools, and Prerequisite: Art 2200 or permission of instructor. techniques. Specific material and tools safety concerns will be addressed. ART 3235. PAINTING III. (3) Prerequisite: Art 1580 or instructor permission. Creative exploration in the development of aesthetic strategies concerning color theory and painting techniques, ART 2655. DRAWING II (3) with emphasis on art historical concepts and methods. Exploration of the compositional and technical Prerequisite: ART 2230 or permission of instructor. considerations in a variety of drawing media; emphasis on the analytical and objective investigation of organizational ART 3245. MIXED MEDIA (3) problems utilizing the study of still life, figure and nature. Exploration in the utilization of media combinations in Prerequisite: ART 1600 or permission of instructor. personal creative expression. Prerequisite: ART 2230 or permission of instructor. ART 3010. ART HISTORY SURVEY I: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL ART. (3) ART 3270. PRINTMAKING. (3) A history of the arts from their prehistoric beginnings Introduction to basic traditional printmaking processes, to the dawn of the Renaissance in the Near East and relief, intaglio, and silkscreen. Preliminary sketch

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development, relevant tools and materials, studio setup, Continued exploration of the professional procedures paper choice and preparation, and print presentation will be in art exhibition coordination and installation. covered. Materials may include wood, linoleum, metal, Prerequisite: ART 3750 or permission of instructor. silkscreen, ink, and paper. ART 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) ART 3400. COMMERCIAL ART. (3) Variable subject content. Preparation of art applicable to two-dimensional or three-dimensional designs for printed materials, logos, ART 4010, 4020. INTERNSHIP. (1-3), (1-3) packages, displays, and signs. Print industry vocabulary and an introduction to computer art preparation is included. ART 4200. CERAMICS IV. (3) Prerequisites: ART 1500 and 1600. The exploration of conceptual and technical problems in ceramics; demonstrating a maturing aesthetic and ART 3470. PHOTOGRAPHY I (3) conceptual direction by the student. An introduction to the use of photography as an art Prerequisite: ART 3200 or permission of instructor. form. Basic techniques of camera use, composition, film processing, and printing will be covered. A 35mm camera ART 4235. PAINTING IV. (3) with manual settings is required. Advanced creative exploration in the development of Prerequisite: Art 1500 or permission of instructor aesthetic strategies concerning color theory and painting techniques, with emphasis on contemporary art concepts ART 3471. PHOTOGRAPHY II (3) and methods. A continuation of the introduction to photography as Prerequisite: ART 3235 or permission of instructor. an art form focusing on more advanced technical processes and darkroom techniques. A 35mm manual camera is ART 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3), (1-3) required. Prerequisites: Art 3470 or instructor permission. ART 4270. ADVANCED PRINTMAKING. (3) Individual projects on advanced level. Experimentation ART 3500. COMPUTER ART II (3) and combination of processes are explored. Continuation in the use of the computer in visual Prerequisite: ART 3270. communication. Emphasis will be placed upon an understanding of the visual dynamics of composition. ART 4400. ADVANCED COMMERCIAL ART. (3) Prerequisite: Art 2500 or permission of instructor. Assigned work on projects from local businesses. Course requires advanced level skills in drawing, writing, public relations, and creativity in creation of proposals. ART 3580. SCULPTURE III (3) A further exploration of sculptural processes and Prerequisites: ART 3400 and permission of depart- concepts through a series of teacher driven assignments ment. based on specific individual student needs and interests. Primary emphasis will be on the development of conceptual ART 4430. ADVANCED CERAMICS WORKSHOP I (3) Development of creative problem solving in the and formal aesthetics in sculpture generation. Specific ceramic medium. material and tools safety concerns will be addressed. Prerequisite: ART 4200 or permission of instructor. Prerequisites: Art 2580 or instructor permission.

ART 4431. ADVANCED CERAMICS WORKSHOP II (3) ART 3600. COMPUTER ART III (3) Advanced creative problem solving with an emphasis Development of an understanding of creative problem on the individual interpretation of three-dimensional form solving strategies in utilizing the computer in visual through the ceramic medium and process. communication. Prerequisite: ART 4430 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: Art 3500 or permission of instructor. ART 3655. DRAWING III (3) ART 4471. PHOTOGRAPHY III (3) Exploration of conceptual and technical considerations A further exploration of photography as an art form in a variety of drawing media; emphasis on the conceptual focusing on conceptual and technical issues in the use of investigation of individual creative problem-solving various photographic print media. strategies utilizing the study of still life, figure and nature. Prerequisites: Art 3471 or instructor permission. Prerequisite: ART 2655 or permission of instructor. ART 4472. PHOTOGRAPHY IV (3) ART 3750. ART EXHIBITION PROCEDURE I. (3) An exploration of advanced issues in photography as Exploration of the professional procedures in art an art form. Each student, in conjunction with the exhibition coordination and installation. instructor, will design a set of goals to be accomplished Prerequisite: Junior Standing or permission of during the semester. A journal and evidence of research is instructor. required. Prerequisites: Art 4471 or instructor permission ART 3751. ART EXHIBITION PROCEDURE II. (3)

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ART 4473 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP I concepts. Appropriate methods, materials and presentation (3) will be discussed. Proof of research into other artists using Development of the concept of individual strategies in similar concepts/materials will be required, as well as creative problem solving utilizing photographic aesthetics research into critical and theoretical text pertaining to the and techniques. The student and the teacher will design a chosen aesthetic path. series of thematic goals in the investigation of specific Prerequisite: ART 4510 or permission of Instructor. creative problem solving concepts. Appropriate methods, materials, and presentation will be discussed. Proof of ART 4580. SCULPTURE IV (3) research into other artists using similar concepts/materials A further exploration of sculptural processes through will be required, as well as research into critical and student designed and instructor approved assignments. theoretical text pertaining to the chosen aesthetic path. Primary emphasis will be on the development of students Prerequisite: ART 4472 or Permission of Instructor aesthetics, planning, and decision making skills. A journal and evidence of research are required. Specific material and ART 4474 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP II tools safety concerns will be addressed. (3) Prerequisites: Art 3580 or instructor permission Advanced individual creative problem solving strategies utilizing photographic aesthetics and techniques. Students ART 4581. ADVANCED SCULPTURE WORKSHOP I (3) are responsible for designing a series of thematic goals in Development of the concept of individual strategies in the investigation of specific creative problem solving creative problem solving utilizing sculptural aesthetics and concepts. Appropriate methods, materials, and presentation techniques. The student and the teacher will design a series will be discussed. Proof of research into other artists using of thematic goals in the investigation of specific creative similar concepts/materials will be required, as well as problem solving concepts. Appropriate methods, materials, research into critical and theoretical text pertaining to the and presentation will be discussed. Proof of research into chosen aesthetic path. other artists using similar concepts/materials will be Prerequisite: ART 4473 or permission of Instructor required. Specific material and tools safety concerns will be addressed. ART 4485. ADVANCED PAINTING WORKSHOP I. (3) Prerequisites: Art 4580 or instructor permission. Development of the concept of creative problem solving strategies in relationship to the individual ART 4582. ADVANCED SCULPTURE WORKSHOP II (3) interpretation of color theory and painting techniques. Advanced individual creative problem solving strategies Prerequisite: Art 4235 or permission of instructor. utilizing sculptural aesthetics and techniques. Students are responsible for designing a series of thematic goals in the ART 4495. ADVANCED PAINTING WORKSHOP II. (3) investigation of specific concepts. Appropriate methods, Exploration of advanced creative problem solving materials, and presentation will be discussed. Proof of strategies; emphasis on individual interpretation of color research into other artists using similar concepts/materials theory and painting techniques. will be required. Specific material and tools safety concerns Prerequisite: Art 4485 or permission of instructor. will be addressed. Prerequisites: Art 4581 or instructor permission. ART 4500. COMPUTER ART IV (3) Exploration of advanced creative problem solving ART 4665. DRAWING IV: (3) strategies in utilizing the computer in visual communication. Exploration of personal expression in a variety of Prerequisite: Art 3600 or permission of instructor. drawing media; emphasis on the development of a personal interpretation of content and media. ART 4510 ADVANCED COMPUTER ART WORKSHOP I Prerequisite: ART 3655 or permission of instructor. (3) Development of the concept of individual strategies in creative problem solving utilizing digital imaging aesthetics ART 4750. SENIOR RESEARCH. (1-3) Advanced approaches to expression through mixed arts and techniques. The student and the teacher will design a media, including video, film, audio, installation, and series of thematic goals in the investigation of specific performance. creative problem solving concepts. Appropriate methods, materials, and presentation will be discussed. Proof of ART 4755. SENIOR STUDIO. (3) research into other artists using similar concepts/materials Individual studio production that interrelates historical, will be required, as well as research into critical and technical, and aesthetic components of visual art; contract theoretical text pertaining to the chosen aesthetic path. for studio project to be approved by instructor. To be taken Prerequisite: ART 4500 or Permission of Instructor in conjunction with Art 4756. Prerequisite: Senior Standing and permission of ART 4511 ADVANCED COMPUTER ART WORKSHOP II instructor. (3) Advanced individual creative problem solving strategies ART 4756. SENIOR RESEARCH. (3) utilizing digital imaging aesthetics and techniques. 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components of visual art; contract for research project to be BIO 3010. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. (4) approved by instructor. To be taken in conjunction with Art This course is the first portion of a two part series that 4755. addresses both the structure and function of the human Prerequisite: Senior Standing and permission of organism, with an emphasis in anatomy. Some of the topics instructor. include musculoskeletal, neuroendocrine, digestive, and cardiovascular systems. Anatomical components and basic ART 4801. VISUAL ARTS: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES. physiological mechanisms, including the chemical and (3) physical processes will be explained. The study and preparation of the artist’s portfolio, Prerequisites: BIO 1010, CHE 1020 or 1030 are resume, and professional artist’s image in preparation for required. Exceptions with consent of the instructor. graduation. The course will cover the development and Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. communication of, both in writing and orally, one’s artistic philosophy. It will cover the producing and assembling of BIO 3020. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II. materials into a professional portfolio, marketing strategies (4) for the artist, higher educational opportunities, and the This course is a continuation from Human Anatomy practical matters of self-employment for the artist such as and Physiology I, with an emphasis in physiology. Some of commission work, contracts, grants, and taxes. the topics include basic histology, excretion, the immune Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing system and the human life cycle. Basic anatomical components and physiological mechanisms, including the chemical and physical processes will be explained. BIOLOGY (BIO) Prerequisites: BIO 3010, CHE 1020 or 1030 are required. Exceptions with consent of the instructor. BIO 1010, 1020. GENERAL BIOLOGY I, II. (4, 4) Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. An introduction to the world of living things with emphasis on functional ecosystems augmented by the BIO 3030. MICROBIOLOGY. (4) biology of organisms, cells, and molecules. An introduction to the biology of bacteria, fungi, and Three hours lecture, two hours lab (BIO 1011/1012) viruses. The ecological importance of these forms to man in per week. industry, agriculture, and medicine is stressed. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020; CHE 1030, 1040. Ex- BIO 2040. GENERAL BOTANY. (4) ceptions with consent of instructor. A study of plant form, structure, and function. It Three hours lecture, four hours lab per week. includes a survey of major plant groups. Prerequisite: BIO 1010. BIO 3040. HISTOLOGY. (4) Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. The study of tissues. Course emphasizes the study of animal tissues, particularly mammalian. BIO 2060. GENERAL ZOOLOGY. (4) Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2060; CHE 1030, 1040. A thorough survey of the animal kingdom, evolutionary Exceptions with permission of the instructor. relationships of animal groups, and an introduction to Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. biodiversity issues. Prerequisite: BIO 1010, 1020. BIO 3060. GENETICS. (4) Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. The study of genetics including mitosis, meiosis, recombination, Mendelian genetics, sex determination, sex- BIO 2301. ECOLOGY OF BARRIER ISLANDS. linkage, pedigrees, chromosome mapping, chromosome See NAS 2301. abnormalities, DNA replication, protein synthesis, a brief introduction to bacterial and viral genetics, gene mutation, BIO 2990. SELECTED TOPICS. (1-4) and population genetics. There is an emphasis on problem Variable subject content. solving and human genetics. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2040, 2060; CHE 1030 BIO 3001. MARINE BIOLOGY. (3) and 1040. Exceptions with permission of the instructor. An ecological approach to the understanding of the Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. biota of the oceans, shores, and estuaries. Course may be registered without field study (see below). BIO 3080. LOCAL FLORA AND TAXONOMY. (4) Prerequisites: BIO 1020, 2060. Exceptions with per- Study and identification of native plants, including the mission of the instructor. principles of classification and environment relationships. Prerequisite: BIO 2040. Exceptions with consent of BIO 3002. MARINE BIOLOGY FIELD STUDY. (1) instructor. A field course with on-site study in the coastal area of Three hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Florida. Pre- or co-requisite: BIO 3001. Exceptions with con- BIO 3090. DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. (4) sent of instructor. The study of development patterns of the sea urchin, Two weeks after end of second semester. fish, frog, chick, and mammal. Attention is given to the

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possible means of differentiation at the cellular and for preventing unnecessary loss of life-resources will be molecular levels. discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2060; CHE 1030, 1040. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2040, 2060. Exceptions Exceptions with permission of the instructor. with consent of instructor. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. BIO 3350. BIOMATERIALS. BIO 3110. ENTOMOLOGY. (4) See CHE 3350. A field and laboratory study of the morphology, physiology, and life history of insects. Principles of ecology, BIO 3400. ISSUES IN BIOETHICS. (3) taxonomy, and pest control mechanisms are considered. A seminar-format examination of the theories and Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2060. Exceptions with principles of bioethics and a brief survey of the major consent of instructor. events in the development of this discipline. The application Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. of these principles to specific issues in reproduction, death and dying, genetics, and biotechnology will be explored BIO 3120. CELL BIOLOGY. (3) through discussions, role playing situations, written case A study of the structure and function of cells, including studies, specific reading, oral presentations, and an in-depth, physiological and chemical processes at the cellular and balanced written analysis of a particular issue by each molecular levels. student. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2060. Exceptions with Prerequisite: BIO 1010 and junior/senior status or consent of instructor. permission of the instructor. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. BIO 3180. PARASITOLOGY. (4) A study of the incidence, morphology, life history, BIO 3450. FRESHWATER BIOLOGY. (4) control, and pathology of helminths and parasitic protozoa A study of the physical, chemical, and biological commonly found in man and animals. parameters that affect both freshwater impoundments and Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2060. Exceptions with flowing waters. Laboratory will emphasize assessment of consent of instructor. local sites. Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2040, 2060, and CHE 1030. Exceptions with consent of instructor. BIO 3190. PLANT ANATOMY. (4) Three hours lecture, four hours lab per week. A survey of the comparative structures, reproductive biologies, and life histories of major plant groups, including BIO 3500. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY. (2) liverworts, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Utilization of the Damon/Dean Vaughn Teaching Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2040. Exceptions with System to learn, pronounce, and apply prefixes, roots, and consent of instructor. suffixes that combine to form medical terms. Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. BIO 3900. FIELD STUDIES. (1-4) BIO 3200. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. (3) An introduction to the physiological basis of plant BIO 3950. ISSUES IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION. phenomena and investigation of the flow of energy and (3) materials through biochemical pathways. Topics will include Meaning of “biodiversity,” how it is measured, why it is photosynthesis, secondary compounds, energy budgets and threatened, what types of conservation strategies and metabolism, transpiration, hormones and mineral nutrition; programs exist, and how different cultures and subcultures photoperiodism, vernalization, and dormancy. value it. An emphasis is placed on travel and field Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2040. Exceptions with experiences to encourage a real comprehension of the consent of instructor. complexities and challenges of biodiversity conservation. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 1010. Exceptions with consent of instructor. BIO 3220. ICHTHYOLOGY. (4) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. A study of the morphology, classification, ecology, and evolution of fishes with an emphasis on freshwater and BIO 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-4) brackish-water species of the southeastern United States. Variable subject content. Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Prerequisites: Junior standing and BIO 2040, 2060, BIO 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP. (1-6, 1-6)

CHE 1030, 1040 or permission of the instructor. BIO 4100. GENE CLONING/BIOTECHNOLOGY. (3) A study of the current experimental methods and BIO 3250. INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION applications of gene cloning and biotechnology. Appli- BIOLOGY. (3) Causes and consequences of extinction of biological cations include examples from medical, pharmacological, species and loss of intact ecosystems. The ways and means agricultural, and industrial fields. Prerequisite: CHE 3030. Exceptions with permission of the instructor.

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BIO 4140. ECOLOGY. (4) BUS 3210. PERSONAL FINANCE. (3) A study of the dynamics of the interrelationships A practical investigation into the principles of man- between animal and plant occupants of communities; field aging one’s personal financial affairs. work done in Marshall Forest. Prerequisites: BIO 1010, 1020, 2040, 2060. BIO 3080 BUS 3230. FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS. and EAS 2020 recommended. Exceptions with consent of See ECO 3230. instructor. Three hours lecture, four hours lab per week. BUS 3300. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT. (3) BIO 4200. IMMUNOLOGY. (3) A study of management theory and practice and the A systematic survey of the human immune system. role of managers in today’s organizations. Topics include an Topics include the structure and function, as well as cellular overview of modern management, the historical and molecular aspects of the immune system. The course development of management, and the traditional will also include the response of the immune system to management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, disease and disorders. leading, and controlling. Prerequisites: BIO 1020, BIO 3060, CHE 1040 Recommended course(s): BIO 3210 BUS 3360. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS. (3) A study of the techniques available and used for oral BIO 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) and written communication in the business environment as firms relate to the employee, the customer, the public, and BIO 4340. EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. (3) others. A comprehensive introduction to the field of evolutionary biology as the central unifying theme in BUS 3390. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. (3) biology. Topics covered include the historical development A study of the application of behavioral science toward of evolutionary theory, evidence of evolution, Darwinian understanding, predicting, and influencing both individual natural selection, microevolutionary and macroevolutionary and group behavior in organizations. Areas of focus include patterns of change, adaptation, speciation, sexual selection, personality, attitudes and values, perception, motivation, kin selection, and life-history evolution. It also examines the and group dynamics. applications of evolutionary biology to conservation biology Prerequisite: BUS 3300. and medicine. Prerequisites: Senior standing and BIO, 2040, 2060, BUS 3400. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. (3) 3060, and 4140 or permission of the instructor. A basic marketing course emphasizing in detail the components of the marketing mix, target marketing, marketing environment, and marketing’s role in society. This course also gives an overview of advertising, consumer BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUS) behavior, marketing research, and retail management. BUS 1010. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. (3) Prerequisite: ACC 2020; ECO 2100 or 2110. An overview of business as a field of study. Selected topics include the business environment, management and BUS 3450. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING. (3) human resources, marketing, finance, international trade, An advanced marketing class exploring from a strategic and related fields. Recommended as a general elective for marketing management perspective the basic marketing students considering a major in a business field. concepts developed in BUS 3400 which pertain to international marketing. Emphasis will be on class BUS 2001. SOPHOMORE SEMINAR. (3) discussion and analysis of case problems. The seminar covers a wide range of topics common to Prerequisite: BUS 3400. the School of Business Administration: APA writing style, writing and presentation rubrics, conducting research via BUS 3460. E-COMMERCE. (3) A study of the commercial opportunities created by the web, research tools, scholarly work, preparing abstracts, information technology and the Internet. This course and other topics deemed necessary by the faculty. examines the key features of electronic commerce, explores Prerequisite: sophomore standing its contribution to the improvement of marketing and

BUS 2510. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I. (3) management efforts, and identifies the requirements for its An intensive, hands-on study of the business uses of application to fundamental business processes and such major application software as spreadsheet, professional strategies. presentation, and database management systems. Prerequisite: BUS 3400. Prerequisite: CIS 1010. BUS 3520. LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS I. (3) An introduction to the foundations of the American BUS 3200. BUSINESS FINANCE. (3) Study of objectives, tools, methods, and problems of legal system and a survey of the public, private, financial management, financial analysis, planning, control, employment, regulatory, and international aspects of sources/uses of funds, and capital budgeting decisions. modern business law. Prerequisite: ACC 2020. Prerequisites: ACC 2020, ECO 2100 or 2110, junior standing.

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BUS 3530. LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS II. (3) Attention is focused on financial goals and strategies used to A continuation of BUS 3520 to include an investigation achieve these goals. of additional areas of the law that impact business decision- making. Legal topics included on the CPA exam will be BUS 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) emphasized. Prerequisite: BUS 3520. BUS 4310. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. (3) A study of the principles and techniques utilized to BUS 3540. NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT effectively manage the human resource/personnel MANAGEMENT. (3) department of a modern organization. Topics include Historical overview of conflict management and human resource planning, equal employment opportunity, resolution, with emphasis on contemporary processes, recruitment and selection, training and development, psychodynamics of conflict, cross-cultural aspects, and win- compensation and benefits, safety and health, and employee win principles. The course provides an understanding of the relations. evolution of conflict management and applications of its Prerequisite: BUS 3300. various forms. BUS 4320. PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS BUS 3580. BUSINESS STATISTICS. (3) MANAGEMENT. (3) A study of methods of collecting and analyzing data for Application of management procedures and techniques business and economic decision-making purposes. The to the analysis, operation, and control of production course includes sampling, frequency distribution, dispersion, methods and procedures. correlation, probability, time series analysis, and statistical Prerequisites: BUS 3300. inference. Prerequisites: MAT 1110 and BUS 2510. BUS 4350. BUSINESS ETHICS. (3) A study of the moral dimension of business decision- BUS 3590. QUANTITATIVE METHODS. (3) making and the relevance of Christian ethics in the business Statistical estimation; statistical decision making; re- environment. Textual material and case analyses are utilized gression and correlation; cross-section and time series to examine issues useful in balancing the welfare of a analysis. Decision theory, mathematical programming, and business organization with that of society. deterministic and probabilistic models are also included. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Prerequisite: BUS 3580. BUS 4380. SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP. BUS 3620. MARKETING LAW. (3) (3) A study of the legal issues relevant to the field of A study of the creation and management of small firms, marketing. The course includes the topics of intellectual with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial and new venture property, pricing, distribution, commercial speech, processes, as well as coverage of managerial activities consumer protection, warranties, and product liability. needed for successful operations of small firms. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of BUS 3630. EMPLOYMENT LAW. (3) instructor. A study of the basic legal issues relevant to the study of the modern employment environment. The course includes BUS 4400. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR. (3) the topics of wrongful discharge, torts, equal employment A study of consumer and buyer behavior and the opportunity, employment relationships, labor relations. various factors that influence that behavior. The course emphasizes a study of the relevant concepts used to explain BUS 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) consumer behavior. Variable subject content. Prerequisite: BUS 3400.

BUS 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP. (1-3, 1-3) BUS 4420. ADVERTISING. (3) Practical experience and training with selected business A basic survey of the field of advertising with emphasis or government institutions. upon advertising as communication, as a promotional tool Prerequisite: Senior standing, by invitation only. within the marketing realm, and its economic and social effects. BUS 4190. APPLIED MANAGEMENT. (3) Prerequisite: BUS 3400. Development of the ability to effectively evaluate critical management issues and make decisions based on BUS 4440. RETAILING. (3) situational assessments. This course will follow a case-study A comprehensive study emphasizing the specific format and involve open discussion, written analysis and activities of retail management including the areas of formal presentations. location, pricing, merchandising, personnel selection, Prerequisite: Bus 3300. promotion, and customer service. Prerequisite: BUS 3400. BUS 4230. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS. (3) A study of investment strategies, markets, and instruments used by both businesses and individuals.

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BUS 4450. MARKETING RESEARCH. (3) Three hours lecture, three hours lab (CHE 1021) per A study of research techniques utilized in solving week, equate to the four total hours. marketing problems encountered by business management. Prerequisites: BUS 3400, 3580. CHE 1030. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. (4) An introduction to the nature of matter and its trans- BUS 4470. MARKETING MANAGEMENT. (3) formations. Atoms and compounds, qualitative and quan- Integrated senior level course focusing on the analysis, titative aspects of chemical reactions, and the electronic and planning, implementation, and control of marketing geometric structures of molecules are studied. programs in a competitive environment. Case study Three hours lecture, three hours lab (CHE 1031) per methodology will reinforce the development of complete week. marketing programs and discussion of major marketing problems. CHE 1040. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. (4) Prerequisites: BUS 3200, BUS 3300, BUS 3400, BUS How far and how fast chemical reactions go. Kinetics 4400. and equilibrium are studied and used to make both qualitative and quantitative predictions about acid base, BUS 4500. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. (3) precipitations, and oxidation-reduction reactions. A survey of the impact of the globalization of our Prerequisite: CHE 1030. economy on the various fields of business. The course is a Three hours lecture, three hours lab (CHE 1041) per combination of lectures, seminars, and case studies. week. Prerequisite: B.B.A. senior status. CHE 2010. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. (4) BUS 4520. FRAUD AND THE LAW. (3) An introduction to the theory and practice of chemical Fraud-fighting professionals must understand the laws analysis. governing a fraud investigation as it moves through the US Prerequisite: CHE 1040. legal system. This course examines the numerous legal Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. issues associated with conducting fraud investigations including the federal rules of civil and criminal procedure CHE 2990. SELECTED TOPICS. (1-4) along with issues involving discovery and evidence Variable subject content. admissibility. CHE 3030, 3040. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I, II. (4, 4) BUS 4530. WHITE COLLAR CRIME. (3) The chemistry of carbon and its compounds from This course examines the US criminal justice system methane to proteins. Identification, synthesis, reactions, and along with its response to the escalating incidence of white- properties are discussed. collar crime. Other topics include understanding human Prerequisite: CHE 1040. behavior, theories of crime causation, organization crime, Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. occupational crime, and the constitutional rights of white- collar criminals. CHE 3060. INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. (4) * BUS 4600. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT/POLICY. (3) A survey of modern chemical instrumentation and A study of the strategic management process used to applications to chemical analysis; identification and quan- define an overall direction for the business organization. tification of trace substances especially as related to the Textual material and case analyses are utilized to provide environment. students the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge Prerequisite: CHE 2010. from other business courses toward formulating, Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. implementing, and evaluating a strategy for organizational success. CHE 3350. BIOMATERIALS. (3) * Prerequisites: BUS 3200, 3300 3400 and B.B.A. senior A survey of biological polymeric materials, their status. properties, and their environmental impact. These include materials of relevance to medicine (e.g. sutures, artificial BUS 4750. EXIT EXAM: WRITTEN. (0) organs), biochemistry (e.g. collagen), electronics (e.g. semiconductors), and others. Prerequisite: CHE 3030.

HEMISTRY C (CHE) CHE 3360. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. (3) CHE 1020. PRE-NURSING CHEMISTRY I. (4) The chemical processes that affect stratospheric ozone, An introductory overview of General, Organic and global temperature, air quality, and water quality; the Biochemistry as it pertains to the nursing field. Atomic and sources, toxicology, and environmental fate of selected molecular structure, qualitative and quantitative aspects of pollutants; and human activities that affect human health chemical reactions, drug design and biological interactions and environmental quality. are studied. Prerequisite: CHE 1040.

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CHE 3900. FIELD STUDIES. (1-4) oral interpretation of literature, prepared speaking, and limited preparation events. The specific area will be CHE 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-4) designated by the final digit of the course number (1 = Variable subject content. Newspaper, 2 = Broadcast, 5 = Forensics, 6=Yearbook). The course may be registered at higher levels for additional CHE 4010, 4020. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I, II. (4, 4) credit. Labs will count as 1 hour credit for a maximum of A detailed study of the properties of matter in the four hours allowed toward major. Student will choose 2 of gaseous, liquid, and solid states through homogeneous and 5 labs and must take sections 1 and 2 consecutively or with heterogeneous equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, the permission of instructor. No more than 8 hours can be phase rule, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular applied toward major. structure.

Prerequisites: PHY 1030, 1040; MAT 2510, 2520; CHE COM 2000. SURVEY OF MASS MEDIA. (3) 1040. CHE 2010 is recommended. Survey of the history, theory and process of mass Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. communications, and their relationship to institutions of society. A broad range of media will be analyzed, including CHE 4030. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. (3) * newspapers, magazines, books, radio, motion pictures, A detailed study of bonding and structure and their television, Internet as well as the trend toward convergence relationship to the observed physical and chemical prop- of studied media. Some laboratory work in departmental erties of all types of matter. The solid state and solutions are activities may be included. emphasized.

Prerequisites: CHE 1040. CHE 2010, 3030, and 4010 COM 2010. SEMINAR I: COMMUNICATION STYLES. (1) are recommended. Exploring human behavior as it relates to communication styles and interaction dynamics. CHE 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP. (1-6, 1-6)

COM 2100. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. (3) CHE 4110, 4120. BIOCHEMISTRY I, II. (3, 3) An introduction to the chemistry of living things. A study of the communication process that involves Topics include protein structure and function, enzyme exchanging messages and negotiating meaning to convey kinetics, metabolism, antibody structure and function, DNA information and to establish and maintain relationships. replication, DNA transcription, RNA translation, and topics Topics include self-awareness, listening, conversation in molecular biology. management, nonverbal and verbal communication skills. Prerequisite: CHE 3030. Emphasis is given to enhancing interpersonal competence. Prerequisite: COM 1010. CHE 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) COM 2110 DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION I (3) *offered in alternate years Students will acquire and demonstrate basic skills in pre-production, video production, and post-production. Specific skills acquired will include storyboarding, lighting, CHINESE (CHI) audio recording, cinematography, non-linear audio and video production. Students will be primarily responsible CHI 1010. ELEMENTARY CHINESE I (3) producing a bi-monthly newscast for SC49. Fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and reading of texts of graded difficulty. COM 2150. DESKTOP PUBLISHING. (3) Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. An introduction to page layout and word processing on the Macintosh. Students will produce several projects including certificates, flyers, and a newsletter template. COMMUNICATION ARTS (COM) Course includes staff work for The Periscope. Prerequisite: COM 1801. COM 1010. ORAL COMMUNICATION. (3) A study of speech as a basic means of communication COM 2200. COPY EDITING. (3) with informal talks, reports, and discussion. The course Selecting and preparing written materials and visual emphasizes public speaking, listening, and organizational images for newspapers, magazines and other print media skills. Attention is given to improvement in voice and with an emphasis on advanced style and editing based on diction. the AP Stylebook and Libel Manual. Prerequisite: COM 2400 COM 1801, 2, 5, 6 – 1811, 2, 5, 6. MEDIA/FORENSICS LABS I, II (1,1) COM 2400. WRITING FOR THE MEDIA. (3) Includes hands-on experience in newspaper and News writing for the print media. Course includes in- newsletter production, televised radio station board depth study of the inverted pyramid, Associated Press style, operation, video practice with electronic information and interview techniques. Course includes staff work for gathering, editing and producing. as well as study and The Periscope. participation in debate and public speaking events such as Prerequisite: COM 1801 or permission of instructor.

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COM 3000. SPORTS WRITING. (3) COM 3200. SCRIPTWRITING FOR THE ELECTRONIC Writing sports stories, features and columns across MEDIA. (3) converging media. A study in sports reporting including Developing the broadcast style of writing for radio analysis of historic sports reporters, sports information commercials, television story boards and shooting scripts, specialists and others. Prerequisite: COM 2400 or SPS 1500 writing broadcast style narration for slide productions, treatment and shooting script for educational, instructional, COM 3010. SEMINAR II: COMMUNICATION CAREERS or promotional non-broadcast television programs. Course AND PORTFOLIO BUILDING. (2) includes staff work at WSOS. Selected topics including careers, job-seeking skills, resume writing, interviewing, preparation for internships, COM 3250. COMMUNICATION CRITICISM. (3) and professional portfolio building. Required of all junior Theoretical and critical approaches to understanding Communication Studies and Media Studies majors. public discourse in the forms of speeches, songs, films, television and other such acts of public communication. COM 3020. PUBLIC RELATIONS. (3) Instructor and students select a public communication form The fundamental concepts and skills of public rela- for greater in-depth analysis. tions. Topics to be covered include audiences, ethical and legal concerns, crises, and case studies. Students will design COM 3300 VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3) a campaign for a local organization. This course focuses on the theoretical and Prerequisites: COM 2400 and COM 1801. philosophical underpinnings of the contemporary media communication discipline from a visual perspective. COM 3050. MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS. (3) A survey of freedom of speech and press. Topics COM 3315. INTERVIEWING. (3) include the First Amendment, the legal system, libel, Examines how individuals in business, research, and privacy, and copyright law. Self-censorship and ethical media professions seek information from one another concerns also will be discussed. through the Socratic interview method, the asking and answering of questions to ascertain truth. Interviewing is a COM 3110 DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION II (3) purposeful, planned form of interpersonal communication, This course builds on the basic concepts and where inquiry and response are involved in dyadic techniques from Fundamentals I. Students will acquire and interaction that is different than conversation. demonstrate skills in news scriptwriting, video Employment, counseling, journalistic, disciplinary, and storyboarding, budgeting, scheduling lighting, audio performance appraisal interviews are the focus. Emphasis is recording, cinematography, directing programs and on both theory and application of skills needed to be advanced non-linear audio and video production. Students effective whether one’s role is as interviewer or interviewee. will serve in supervisory roles for news programs, interviews, and special event coverage for SC49, as well as, COM 3350. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. (3) exploring alternate options for program distribution and The systematic study of intercultural contacts and exhibition. interactions the communication process involving culturally Prerequisite: COM 2110 Digital Production I diverse people. The goal will be to discover ideas and information that can help students achieve competence in COM 3130 SPORTS BROADCASTING (3) intercultural communication. Discussion will include This course includes the basics of writing and speaking important ethical and social issues for intercultural for broadcast news, commentary, interviewing, play-by-play communicators. and color announcing. Voice and diction skills will be developed as well as audio and video editing skills. Students COM 3366. NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION. (3) will also announce live events utilizing digital recording Provides the student with the foundations of nonverbal equipment to create a digital "demo reel." communication expressed in terms of expectations and Prerequisite: COM 3000 Sports Writing unwritten rules. Various subcodes of nonverbal communication are explored and applied, via assignments, COM 3150. SMALL GROUP AND TEAMBUILDING to the student’s life. COMMUNICATION. (3) The theory and techniques of cooperative deliberations COM 3400. PUBLICATION DESIGN. (3) in groups to explore and solve problems. Training will be Principles and theories of layout and design using offered in leadership and participant skills and Macintosh word processing, layout and graphics programs. responsibilities, including agenda setting, parliamentary Students in the class will create a variety of publications, procedure, and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on such as brochures, ads and flyers. Course includes advanced sharing leadership to create teamwork, achieve team visions staff work for The Periscope. and meet team challenges. Prerequisite: COM 2400.

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COM 3410. WRITING FEATURES AND MAGAZINE COM 3650 PRINCIPLES OF RELATIONSHIP ARTICLES. (3) MARKETING An in-depth study of diverse forms of written An exploration of the principles of relationship communication, with particular emphasis on feature stories marketing and their application to marketing and magazine articles. The special skills and methods communications. Special emphasis is on the development of required in the writing of editorials, columns, and com- relationship messages, the use of databases for constituent mentaries are also examined. Course includes staff work for management, and a review of appropriate marketing the student newspaper, The Periscope, and/or the yearbook, communications media. Argo. Prerequisite: COM 2400 or permission of the COM 3700. WEB DESIGN. (3) instructor. An introduction to designing and building effective web sites with an emphasis on design theory, structure and COM 3420. PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING (3) content. Writing for internal and external audiences, news Prerequisite: COM 2150 and COM 3400 releases in various formats, and other specialized writing done regularly by public relations professionals. COM 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) Prerequisites: COM 2000, 2400, 3020, 3400. Variable subject content.

COM 3450. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION. (3) COM 4000. RESEARCH METHODS IN Focused on organizations made up of complex net- COMMUNICATION. (3) works of relationships. The course will recognize the An intense study of research methodology used to centrality of communication to the modern organization study mass and speech communication phenomena. and how advancing technology has altered the ways people Emphasis is on both public and private sector research interact in organizations, fostering the effective procedures as well as both quantitative and qualitative communication skills expected in the contemporary or- approaches. ganization. An overarching goal will be to isolate characteristics that may contribute to an empowering COM 4050. INTERNSHIP I. (3) organizational culture. Through a modified training and Prior to signing for the internship, the student should consulting model, successful identification of communi- have completed all 2000-level courses in the major work cation problems and appropriate correction of commu- and a minimum of 50% of the 3000-level or above major nication failures will result. courses, with particular emphasis on specific skills needed for the internship. COM 3500. COMMUNICATION THEORY. (3) Required for all majors. Open to Communication An in-depth examination of the major mass and speech Leadership and Public Relations majors only. communication theories that form the basis for the discipline, and stimulation of further curiosity and research COM 4060. INTERNSHIP II. (3) in the field. Emphasis is on both social scientific and Completed at a different site from Internship I. Stu- humanistic study. dents will be encouraged to complete a second off-cam-pus, professionally-supervised learning opportunity, where COM 3510. MEDIA MANAGEMENT. (3) feasible. Up to six hours in Internship may count toward Study of management theory and management styles major requirements for graduation. employed in electronic and print media. Topics include ad Open to Communication Leadership and Public Re- sales, federal regulation, and responsibilities to society, lations majors only. community and stockholders. The course will also cover media convergence and study of new media and its COM 4100. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL implications for the future of the arts and entertainment SPEAKING. (3) industry. Analysis of and practice with the public presentations which play a vital role in sharing information and guiding COM 3600 FOUNDATIONS OF ADVERTISING (3) actions within organizations. The course will teach the skills A basic survey of the field of advertising with emphasis necessary to speak effectively and to demonstrate upon advertising as communication, as a promotional tool communication competence during various kinds of public within the marketing realm, and its economic and social speaking, including short informative, persuasive, effects. The student should gain an understanding of the ceremonial and media presentation efforts. role the persuasive media play in both professional and private lives. This course will offer a foundation in COM 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) fundamental concepts and will examine the emerging interactive technology influencing persuasive messages.

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COM 4300. PUBLIC RELATIONS CASES. (3) portfolios, and our learning management system. The Strategy and implementation of acquired commu- content and delivery of the course will assist the student in nication skills for a variety of clients. Emphasis on case his/her academic and work environment as well as promote studies and projects completed for on- and off-campus personal satisfaction and lifelong learning. groups and organizations. Prerequisites: senior status, COM 2000, 2400, 3020, CIS 2020. PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER INFORMATION 3040, 3420. SYSTEMS. (3) An introduction to the computer information tech- COM 4350. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT. (3) nology profession. Topics include hardware, software, data Applied strategies for relationships, groups and or- communications and networks, the Internet, system ganizations faced with working through conflict. This development, ethical issues, programming logic, algorithms, course will focus on process, language use, the structure of and structures. discourse, and cultural trends. Emphasis will be on interpersonal and organizational conflict and how to CIS 2040. INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (3) manage it in an appropriate and effective manner. Utilizes a high level object oriented language to introduce basic computer programming constructs. Topics COM 4429. PERSUASION. (3) include computer organization, programming structure and Theories and theorists of persuasion and social syntax, graphics, program flow, decision structures, influence from the Classical Age extended through present simulations and algorithmic development. day empirical research are studied in great depth. Prerequisite: MAT 1110 or departmental consent. Cross-listed with MAT 2040. COM 4600 ADVERTISING/PR CAMPAIGN STRATEGIES (3) CIS 2050. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE This advanced course explores the cross-functional I. (3) organization of persuasive messages with special emphasis An introduction to problem-solving methods that lead in the areas of advertising and public relations. It stresses to the development of correct, well-structured programs in critical thinking skills in the development of a an object oriented environment. communication strategy within a team environment. The Prerequisite: Any core math course or higher. course offers hands-on experience in the development of strategically focused persuasive communication. CIS 2060. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE Prerequisites: COM 3600 Foundations of Advertising II. (3) or BUS 4420 Advertising A continuation of programming principles begun in CIS 2050 with emphasis on object oriented methods and COM 4900. SENIOR CAPSTONE. (3) data modeling. Topics include analysis of algorithms and Designed to assist the senior-level student in executing important examples of data structures such as strings and scholarly research or developing a project in an area of lists. academic and professional interest. Goals of this Prerequisite: CIS 2050. research/project are to explore a specific aspect of communication in great depth, to experience the formal CIS 3030. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (3) research process, and to provide the student with tangible A multidisciplinary course providing an introduction to proof of his or her research/development capabilities. the concepts, principles and applications of Geographic Required of all Communication Studies and Media Studies Information Systems (GIS) technologies in a real world majors. Prerequisites: Senior-level status and COM 4000. setting. The course will examine the theory and application of geographic information including spatial analysis, data acquisition and synthesis, data management, and information visualization. Emphasis is placed on the COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) interdisciplinary nature of GIS. The course incorporates a CIS 1000. BASIC COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY. (2) hands-on pedagogy, requiring an in-depth comprehension An online course that provides the student with a of the hardware and software tools utilized by GIS in real- broad overview of modern information technologies. A world problem description and resolution. strong emphasis is placed upon hands-on experience with Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software packages, as well as online research methodologies. CIS 3050. COMPUTER GRAPHICS. (3) Principles of computer graphics with emphasis on the CIS 1200 INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE LEARNING application of graphical technologies within the IS This course is designed to introduce the student to discipline. effective online learning and research methodologies. In Prerequisite: CIS 2050. addition, this course provides a broad overview of modern information technology tools related to online learning. A CIS 3100. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. (3) An introduction to the principles and applications of strong emphasis is placed upon hands-on experience with project management techniques with an emphasis on the online research tools, basic office software, electronic

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involving halfway houses, community treatment, and the EAS 3200. EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH. (3) use of volunteers. See NAS 3200 Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. CRJ 3340. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS. (3) EAS 3250. INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION A study of investigative theory and the collection and BIOLOGY. preservation of evidence. The course will also focus on See BIO 3250. sources of information, interview and interrogation procedures, the use of forensic sciences, and case/trial EAS 3540. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. preparation. See NAS 3540.

CRJ 3410. CRIMINAL LAW. (3) EAS 3900. FIELD STUDIES. (1-4) A study of the principles and major features of criminal codes and the rights of the accused person, with an EAS 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-4) emphasis on Georgia. Variable subject content.

CRJ 3420. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW. (3) EAS 4140. ECOLOGY. An introductory study of the Constitution of the See BIO 4140. United States and Bill of Rights, and a survey of landmark decisions of the United States Supreme Court. The course EAS 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3), (1-3) will focus on the impact of these decisions on everyday life of the citizen. ECONOMICS (ECO) CRJ 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) Variable subject content. ECO 2100. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS. (3) An introduction to the fundamental tools and terms of modern economics, focusing on the individual components of the American economic system: households, firms, and EARTH SCIENCE (EAS) markets. EAS 2010. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. (4) Man and the quality of the environment, including ECO 2110. PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS. (3) spatial relations, map reading and making, climate, land An introduction to the study of the aggregate economy, forms and the processes that create them. Field trips may be including national income accounting, the theories of required. consumption and investment, and analyses of the effects of Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. fiscal and monetary policy. ECO 3100. INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY. (3) EAS 2020. GEOLOGY. (4) A course in contemporary theory offering economic Introduction to earth materials with emphasis on analyses of the decision problems facing the individual processes that affect them, internal processes and their consumer and the individual firm, with the applications of effects, geologic time and earth history. Field trips will be such analyses to questions of social welfare and public required. choice. Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Prerequisite: ECO 2100.

EAS 2990. SELECTED TOPICS. (1-4) Variable subject content. ECO 3110. INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY. (3) The measurement of national income, employment EAS 3060. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY. (3) theory, and theories of interest, investment and con- Current topics in environmental geology, aspects of sumption. Course includes an analysis of government mining, groundwater; mineral and fuel resources and expenditures, revenue, debt, and taxation. conservation, geological engineering, pollution. Prerequisite: ECO 2110.

EAS 3100. NATURAL HAZARDS. (3) An interdisciplinary course covering natural hazards ECO 3150. MONEY AND BANKING. (3) A study of money, credit, and banking, financial such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, tornadoes, and organizations and operations; the role of money and credit hurricanes. Historical disasters and their consequences will in the total economy. be examined in an effort to understand the processes that Prerequisite: ECO 2110. cause them and how their effects can be mitigated.

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production theory, cost determination, pricing, linear EDUCATION (EDU) programming, project analysis, and profit analysis. Prerequisite: ECO 2100. Bachelor of Music Education courses are found under Music (MUS), Music Activities (MUA), and Applied Music ECO 3170. THE THEORY OF GAMES. (3) (ORG, PIA, and VOI) except for EDU 2950, EDU 3100, A systematic, logical analysis of situations sometimes EDU 3200, and EDU 3350. involving chance or skill, but always interaction among rational “players”. Applications will be discussed from such EDU 2900. FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION. (3) fields as business and economics, politics, international A study of the historical and philosophical foundations affairs, military strategy and tactics, literature, sports, of education; a general overview of the dynamics of biology, and everyday life. teaching and learning; the structure of the American Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic high school algebra. educational system; as well as current educational issues and Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. trends. A minimum of 15 hours of observation in local schools (primary, elementary, middle, and high schools) is ECO 3210. PERSONAL FINANCE. required. See BUS 3210. Prerequisite: GPA 2.25; an acceptable background check; liability insurance. ECO 3230. FINANCIAL MARKETS AND This course is a prerequisite to all EDU courses except INSTITUTIONS. (3) EDU 2950 which may be a corequisite. A study of microeconomic aspects of the structure, regulation, and operation of financial markets and insti- EDU 2950. TEACHER TECHNOLOGY. (3) tutions. This course includes knowledge about and use of Prerequisite: ECO 2110. computers and related technologies in the integration of technology to support learning and assessment of ECO 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) instruction and to enhance teacher productivity. Variable subject content. Prerequisite: CIS 1010 (or exemption), GPA 2.25.

ECO 4130. PUBLIC ECONOMICS. (3) EDU 3100. EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS. (3) An application of economic analysis to the study of A study of the characteristics by which exceptional government and collective action in general in a market learners are identified and of the assessment and economy. Topics include economic analysis of law, the instructional strategies used. contributions of the modern theories of public and social Prerequisites: EDU 2900 or MUS 2500, GPA 2.25. choice to the understanding of political processes, and the principles of taxation. EDU 3200. EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite: ECO 1010, ECO 2100, or ECO 2110. A study of the major learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and neobehaviorism; the nature of the learning ECO 4180. COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. (3) process; and the application of psychological research to Description and analysis of economic goals, classroom learning. institutions, and policies in different countries with Prerequisites: EDU 2900 or MUS 2500, GPA 2.25. emphasis on the organizational principles and decision making structure. EDU 3250. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION. (3) Prerequisite: ECO 1010, ECO 2100, or ECO 2110. Concepts of measurement and evaluation, classroom test construction, creation and use of derived scores, ECO 4190. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS. (3) selection and use of published measurement instruments, Mechanism of world trade and balance of payments: current issues. common markets in Europe and Latin America; tariffs, Prerequisite: EDU 2900, GPA 2.25. quotas, and other impediments. The course considers the economic aspects of the population explosion; providing EDU 3300. INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD capital equipment for the undercapitalized nations. EDUCATION. (3) Prerequisite: ECO 1010, ECO 2100, or ECO 2110. Prerequisite to all methods courses (blocks) in early childhood education. ECO 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP (1-3, 1-3) Historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of early childhood education; an analysis of current trends ECO 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) in the field; a study of program models for young children. Emphasis is on curriculum development and instructional ECO 4750. EXIT EXAM: WRITTEN. (0) planning. A minimum of 20 hours of observation and participation is required. This course is frequently taught in a local primary or elementary school. Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.50.

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EDU 3350. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. and how to provide corrective reading skills in the early (3) childhood classroom. Students will observe and practice The study of the basic concepts and principles of strategies in the classroom and in actual school settings. human development and behavior that lead to a better Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3300, GPA 2.50. understanding of children and youth from conception through adolescence. A case study is required. EDU 3580. MATHEMATICS: EARLY CHILDHOOD. (3) Prerequisites: EDU 2900 or MUS 2500, GPA 2.25. The mathematical sciences in the light of modern curricula for early childhood education. The major portion EDU 3400. INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE GRADES of the course is given to the materials and methods of EDUCATION. (3) teaching mathematical concepts at the primary school level. Prerequisite to all methods courses (blocks) in middle The remainder of the course is devoted to mathematical grades education. principles. Additional expenses may be incurred. Practicum An examination of the middle grades/middle school is required. concept. The course introduces the middle school child Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3300, GPA 2.50, through an emphasis on current research and curriculum Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. development and instructional planning. Corequisites: EDU 3700, EDU 3800, EDU 3820. A minimum of 16 hours of observation and participation is required. This course is frequently taught in EDU 3680. METHODS IN READING AND LANGUAGE a local elementary or middle school. ARTS: SECONDARY EDUCATION. (3) Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.50. An examination of the reading and language arts skills needed by students in grades 7-12 for successful operation EDU 3430. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE. (3) within the content areas, with attention given to methods, A survey of traditional and contemporary literature materials, and the relationship between adolescent appropriate for children in the early childhood years. development and the reading/language arts process in Guidelines for evaluation and selection of children’s presecondary and secondary school settings. Practicum is literature and studies of authors and illustrators are required. provided. All juvenile genres are included. Practicum is Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3450, GPA 2.50, required. Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3300, GPA 2.50, Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. EDU 3700. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT. (3) Corequisites: EDU 3560, EDU 3565, EDU 3755. Introduction of primary research and models of classroom management. This course focuses on the EDU 3450. INTRODUCTION TO SECONDARY development of skills of effective classroom management to EDUCATION create a positive classroom structure that maximizes student Historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations learning. Students will develop techniques to increase of secondary education; an analysis of curricular trends in desired student behaviors and decrease undesired behaviors. secondary education; program models for secondary Students create an Action Plan of practical strategies to education. Emphasis is on instructional planning, implement in the classroom. curriculum development, and current research. A minimum Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3300 or EDU 3400, of 20 hours of observation is required. This course is GPA 2.50, Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. frequently taught in a local high school. Corequisites: EDU 3580, EDU 3800, EDU 3820, or Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.50. EDU 3815, EDU 3840.

EDU 3560. READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS: EARLY EDU 3710. LEGAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION. (3) CHILDHOOD. (3) This course is designed to give preservice teachers an A study of the teaching materials and techniques used overview of the laws and legal issues that govern boards of in reading and language arts in the early childhood grades education, schools, administrators, teachers, and students. with focus on the interrelatedness of speaking, listening, Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.25. reading, and writing. Particular attention is given to teaching reading in the early childhood grades through EDU 3720. DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURALISM. (3) literature and the related topics of reading readiness, This course will focus primarily on theoretical and program management, assessment, and the relationship practical issues of diversity in classroom settings, especially between reading and child development. Practicum is related to culture, race, gender, ethnicity, language and required. socio-economic levels. Students will also gain a better Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3300, GPA 2.50, understanding of the issues of multiculturalism and its Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. impact on curriculum, instruction, and relationships in the Corequisites: EDU 3430, EDU 3565, EDU 3755. educational community. Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.25. EDU 3565. DIAGNOSTIC/CORRECTIVE READING. (3) This course will focus not only on beginning reading teaching strategies but the diagnosis of reading problems

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EDU 3830. SCIENCE EDUCATION: MIDDLE GRADES. EDU 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) (3) Variable subject content. A critical survey of objectives, course content, and Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.25, Admission to the methods for various fields of science teaching in middle Teacher Preparation Program. grades education including demonstrations and laboratory techniques. Practicum is required. EDU 4050. CURRICULUM, METHODS, AND Prerequisites: EDU 2900, EDU 3400, GPA 2.50, EVALUATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD. (3) Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. A survey of the organization and content of the Corequisite: EDU 3850. elementary school curriculum; a study of administrative organization, student grouping practices, effective methods, instructional planning, evaluation techniques, standardized testing procedures, record keeping, and progress reporting.

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3450, GPA 2.50, Admission to the Teacher Preparation EDU 5420 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (3) Program and completion of the GACE II. This course prepares candidates to be literacy teachers Prerequisite or Corequisite: EDU 4070. in diverse early childhood classrooms. The course includes methods of literacy instruction and exploration of literature EDU 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3, 1-3) from various cultural perspectives. Prerequisites: EDU 2900, GPA 2.50, Admission to Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. Teacher Preparation Program. *Open to in-service teachers. For in-service courses, EDU 5430 MANAGING THE CLASSROOM (3) contact the Director of Teacher Education. This course will provide teacher candidates with the key principles that highlight effective management of an EDU 5001 INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE early childhood classroom. Candidates will investigate how EDUCATION (1) to combine differentiated instruction and meaningful, This on-ground (Rome campus) course will prepare the challenging academic tasks within a caring environment graduate education student for successful graduate study. where a sense of community is promoted and students take Topics covered will include an orientation to the program, responsibility for their own learning. collaborative learning, graduate level academic writing, Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. campus library, electronic portfolio, and college learning management system. EDU 5440 THE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. CLASSROOM (3) This course provides teacher candidates with an EDU 5050 THE 21ST CENTURY ELEMENTARY appreciation and understanding of the arts disciplines of SCHOOL (3) music, visual art, dance, and theater. It allows students the A study of the historical and philosophical foundations opportunity for personal inquiry experiences and skill of education; a general overview of the dynamics of development in the arts so that they are prepared to teaching and learning; the structure of the American incorporate study of the arts into their classrooms. educational system; as well as current educational issues and Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. trends within the context of the laws and legal issues that govern boards of education, schools, administrators, EDU 5500 ASSESSING TEACHING AND LEARNING (3) teachers, and students. This course provides teacher candidates with an Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. appreciation and understanding of the arts disciplines of music, visual art, dance, and theater. It allows students the EDU 5111 INITIAL FIELD EXPERIENCE (1) opportunity for personal inquiry experiences and skill Fifteen hours of observation in an accredited public development in the arts so that they are prepared to school are required: five (5) hours in grades PK/K, five (5) incorporate study of the arts into their classrooms. hours in grades 1-3, and five (5) hours in grades 4-5. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program; EDU5050- The 21st Century Elementary School. EDU 5700 TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN ECE (3) Candidates explore methods, materials, and EDU 5210 CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING (3) organizational techniques for providing problem-based The study of the basic concepts and principles of mathematics instruction in the early childhood classroom. human development, behavior, and learning that lead to a Prerequisite: Acceptance into the M.A.T./ECE better understanding of children and youth from conception Program. through early adolescence. A case study is required. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. EDU 5710 TEACHING SCIENCE THROUGH INQUIRY (3) EDU 5220 TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS (3) Candidates will investigate current curriculum issues in This course provides an in-depth study of the science education and develop an understanding of science characteristics by which exceptional learners including gifted in light of the national (NSTA) and state (GPS) standards. students are identified and of the assessment and Candidates will explore methods, materials, and instructional strategies used. organizational techniques for providing science instruction Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. in the early childhood classroom. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the M.A.T./ECE EDU 5320 PLANNING AND ORGANIZING Program. INSTRUCTION (3) This course is designed to explore the foundations of EDU 5720 SOCIAL STUDIES IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT constructivist teaching and learning, and to provide learners (3) with pedagogical skills to plan, implement, assess This course presents candidates with curriculum instruction. content, materials, instructional strategies and organizational Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program.

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techniques for integrating social studies into the early expanded paragraphs. Writing skills are the emphasis for childhood classroom. this level of composition. A departmental grammar test Prerequisite: Acceptance into the M.A.T./ECE must be passed. Program. Minimum acceptable grade: C Prerequisite: ENG 0990/0991 or placement. EDU 5730 READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS (3) This course will address general and specific guidelines ENG 1020. FRESHMAN ENGLISH II. (3) for teaching language arts to early childhood students. A continuation of English 1010 with an introduction to Through reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing literature. Essay writing strategies, particularly across content areas, teacher candidates will explore content argumentation, are the emphasis for this second level course literacy as it relates to the engagement, diversity, and special in composition; a research paper is required. needs of the child, especially the limited English proficient Minimum acceptable grade: C student. Diagnosing and correcting reading difficulties will Prerequisite: ENG 1010. be included. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A.T./ECE Program. ENG 1030, 1040. FRESHMAN HONORS COURSE I, II. (3, 3) EDU 5920 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR (1) A course in composition and literature for the twenty- This course will prepare students for the student five students who make the highest marks in English on teaching field experience. Problems and topics of common placement tests. A research paper is required in ENG 1030. concern for student teachers are discussed as well as the These courses replace ENG 1010, 1020 for the selected development of the completed Professional Presentation E- students. Portfolio and presentation of the capstone research project. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the M.A.T./ECE Successful completion of English 1010, 1020 or Program; all coursework completed except EDU5930 1030, 1040 is prerequisite for all of the following Student Teaching. English courses:

EDU 5930 STUDENT TEACHING (6) ENG 2030, 2040. SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE I, Student teaching is a university-supervised instructional II. (3, 3) experience lasting 75 days in a P-5 classroom setting. This A study of masterpieces of European, English, and experience gives the prospective teaching professional an American literature from the classical period to modern opportunity to teach under the supervision of a times. permanently-certified teacher. The student is to spend this time to make practical use of the knowledge, principles, ENG 2090, 2091. LITERARY MAGAZINE LAB. (1, 1) Production of The Chimes from concept to finished methods, and materials which have been developed or product. Includes hands-on experience in literary magazine acquired in M.A.T./ECE graduate courses. production and publication, particularly layout and design, Prerequisite: Acceptance into the M.A.T./ECE content selection, editing, graphics, and word processing. Program. Students will also gain experience in marketing, distribution,

and other matters related to production management. The course may be registered as ENG 3090, 3091, 4090, and ENGLISH (ENG) 4091 for additional credit. ENG 0990. REMEDIAL FRESHMAN ENGLISH. (0) By assignment; three semester hours institutional load ENG 3000, 3010. HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE credit only. I, II. (3, 3) The departmental grammar test must be passed. A historical study of the development of English literature with special emphasis on those periods not ENG 0991. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. (0) covered by specialized courses. This course would fulfill the special needs of Required of English majors. International students whose native language is other than English. International students who are not able to go ENG 3015. INTRODUCTION TO OLD ENGLISH directly into Eng 1010 take this course in lieu of Eng 0990. LITERATURE. (3) An examination of the poetry and earliest non- The course provides advanced instruction in academic homiletic prose of the Anglo-Saxon period of English vocabulary, strategies for understanding university material history. and culturally new expectations for ESL students in university classrooms, and would prepare the students for ENG 3020. CHAUCER. (3) Eng 1010. Institutional load credit only. Detailed study of the Canterbury Tales and of Troilus and Criseyde, with a reading of the rest of the poetry. ENG 1010. FRESHMAN ENGLISH I. (3) A basic course in the principles of rhetoric, beginning with an intensive review of grammar and a complete introduction to writing, from the basic sentence into

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ENG 3025. THE VIKINGS AND EARLY ENGLISH ENG 3220. THE AMERICAN NOVEL. (3) HOMILETICS. (3) A study of the American novel from its beginning to A study of the medieval mind as it is manifested in the the modern period with reading and class discussion of Old English language and as it in turn appears in sermons, representative novels. theological writing, manuscript history, and art. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. ENG 3230. THE AMERICAN WEST. (3) This course draws together the disciplines of American ENG 3026. MEDIEVAL WOMEN MYSTICS. (3) history, literature, and art for the purpose of allowing A study of the Medieval mind as it is manifested in the students to find, study and describe a common aspect of the Middle English language an as it, in turn, appears in the American West as it is described in these three areas. poetry, letters, sermons, biographies, and other theological Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. writings of the Medieval women mystics, as well as in manuscript history and art. ENG 3250. WORD STUDY. (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. A study of Modern English words, their stems, prefixes, and suffixes according to their sources in Greek, ENG 3027. DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH Latin, Anglo-Saxon, French, Chinese, Spanish and other LANGUAGE. (3) languages. This course takes a linguistic-analysis approach, focusing on the historical changes in English vocabulary, ENG 3260. HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. grammar, and sounds while examining the important (3) historical events, cultural milieus, literary texts, illuminated A survey of the evolution of the English language from manuscripts, and earliest books of the periods covered. This Anglo-Saxon times to the present. course assumes no prior knowledge of linguistic theory. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. ENG 3270. CREATIVE WRITING I. (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Practice in writing prose and poetry and the study of models for both types of literature. ENG 3030. SHAKESPEARE I. (3) A study of selected comedies and histories. ENG 3271. CREATIVE WRITING II. (3) A writing workshop with peer critique, focusing on ENG 3040. SHAKESPEARE II. (3) either prose or poetry and building on the skills gained in A study of selected tragedies and late comedies. Creative Writing I. Prerequisite: ENG 3270 or permission of instructor. ENG 3050. ADVANCED GRAMMAR. (3) A study of modern English grammar with a brief ENG 3280. ADVANCED COMPOSITION. (3) survey of the history of the English language. A writing course taking an intensive approach to Required of English majors. nonfictional prose: methods of organization, study of style, and command of language to achieve the clear and forceful ENG 3120. THE ENGLISH NOVEL. (3) communication of ideas; analysis of elements in A study of the development of the novel from representative works. Richardson to the modern period with reading and class Required of English majors. discussion of representative novels. ENG 3310. AMERICAN BUSINESS CULTURE AND THE ENG 3130. MODERN FICTION. (3) AMERICAN NOVEL. (3) A study of twentieth century short stories and novels Students and instructor in the course seek to under- by major English and American writers. stand the changing nature of American attitudes toward business by examining the history of business in the United ENG 3160. MODERN DRAMA. (3) States and the history of the American business novel. A study of major American, British, and European Prerequisites: ENG 1010-1020, or 1030-1040. dramatists of the twentieth century. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course.

ENG 3190, 3200. AMERICAN LITERATURE I, II. (3, 3) ENG 3320. LANDSCAPE, ARCHITECTURE, AND A study of American literature from Colonial times to BRITISH LITERATURE (3) the present. This course will examine the inter-relationships that Required of English majors. exist in British literature among landscape, architecture, and major literary trends. Domestic architecture and art and ENG 3210. EXPRESSIONS OF SPIRITUALITY: THE furnishings; gardens and parks; and the social significance of MEDIEVAL WORLD. (3) possessions will be related to major literary descriptions in This course will explore aspects of medieval culture by fiction, essay, poetry, and drama. drawing on several disciplines including history, literature, Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. art, architecture, and music. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course.

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ENG 3360. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3) ENG 4750. CAPSTONE EXAM. (0) A study of the techniques available and used for oral See the Humanities Handbook for description. and written communication in the professional environment. (See BUS 3360 or COM 3360) FIRST YEAR AT SHORTER (FYS) ENG 3600. BAROQUE POETRY. (3) An examination of the poetry of the seventeenth FYS 1000. FRESHMAN SEMINAR. (3) century, focusing on John Donne and the Metaphysical Seminar designed to facilitate a student’s transition to school, Ben Jonson and the Cavalier school, Andrew university. The course will provide an opportunity for Marvell, and John Milton. students to develop skills necessary to succeed academically and become integrated into the life of Shorter University. ENG 3650. THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. (3) The course includes a service learning component and An examination of literature in several genres – pri- instruction on technology and information literacy. marily poetry and the novel – by English writers of the Required of all freshmen. period 1660-1789.

ENG 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) FRENCH (FRE) Variable subject content. Native French, Spanish, or German speakers are not ENG 4010. VICTORIAN POETRY. (3) allowed to take any courses in their native language below A study of the poetry of Browning, Tennyson, and FRE 3040, SPA 3020, or GER 3990, unless otherwise Arnold and a brief examination of others. advised by the instructor. Students native in any of these languages may fulfill their requirements 1) by pursuing the ENG 4100. ROMANTICISM IN WORDS AND PAINT. (3) usual sequence in a language other than their native one or The German concept of Romanticism followed 2) by taking six semester hours of courses numbered at or through British and American art and literature. Its purpose above those listed. is to trace the concept from its beginning to the profound All incoming freshman who fit both of the criteria culture-changing influence it became in Western thought. below are required to take the foreign language placement Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. test: a) have three years or more of a single foreign ENG 4140. MODERN POETRY. (3) language in high school, AND A study of major American and English poets of the b) anticipate taking the same language at Shorter twentieth century. Students whose scores indicate readiness for intermediate classes will not be allowed to enroll in elementary classes ENG 4170. SOUTHERN LITERATURE. (3) without special permission of the instructor. A study of major southern writers including Faulkner, Welty, O’Connor and others, along with samplings of some FRE 1010, 1020. ELEMENTARY FRENCH I, II. (3, 3) newer contemporary writers. Fundamental foreign language work including careful drill in pronunciation, conversation, dictation, principles of ENG 4200. LITERARY CROSSROADS. (3) grammar, verb forms, composition, translation, and direct A course designed to acquaint the student with the reading. traditions and literature of various minority cultures within Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. the United States. The focus of the course may be on African-American literature, native American literature, FRE 2010, 2020. INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I, II. (3, 3) Hispanic-American literature, or any combination of the Thorough review of grammar and vocabulary, designed literature of these ethnic groups. to improve skills through compositions, oral presentations Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. and discussion of selected readings. Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. ENG 4210. LITERARY CRITICISM. (3) Prerequisites: Two units of high school French, A study of major forces within the history of criticism. placement by the department, or FRE 1010, 1020. The focus may be historical or thematic, or a combination of these. FRE 3030. ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION. (3) ENG 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) Speaking and writing French, acquisition of new 4320. ENVIRONMENT AND THE AMERICAN MIND. idioms, review of difficult grammatical points. (3) Prerequisite: FRE 2020. An interdisciplinary study of the effects on the Ameri- can mind of Wilderness and its loss to civilization. The FRE 3040. SELECTED READINGS IN LITERATURE. (3) study will involve literature, art, history, music, and other A study of selected materials from various genres and intellectual artifacts which reflect the reciprocal effects of periods. Americans and the world they live in. Prerequisite: FRE 3030. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course.

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FRE 3060. READINGS IN FRENCH. (3) Students whose scores indicate readiness for inter- A study of cultural readings on contemporary France. mediate classes will not be allowed to enroll in elementary Prerequisite: FRE 2020. classes without special permission of the instructor.

FRE 3100. FRENCH CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION. (3) GER 1010, 1020. ELEMENTARY GERMAN I, II. (3, 3) An introduction to the study of the art, history and Fundamental foreign language work including careful geography of France. drills in pronunciation, conversation, dictation, principles of grammar, verb forms, composition, translation, and direct FRE 3150. FRENCH REALISM AND NATURALISM IN reading. NINETEENTH CENTURY FRANCE. (3) Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. A course drawing together the disciplines of French Literature, political and social history, and science to allow GER 2010, 2020. INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I, II. (3, 3) students to study and understand the importance of the Intermediate foreign language work including a thor- realist and naturalist novel of nineteenth century France in ough review of syntax, with the acquisition of an active English translation and its influence on other literature. working vocabulary, composition, and selected reading. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Two units of high school German, FRE 3200, 3210. SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I, placement by the department, or GER 1010, 1020. II. (3, 3) An introduction to major writings from the Middle GER 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) Ages through the twentieth century. Variable subject content. Prerequisite: FRE 3100 is recommended. GER 4250. INDEPENDENT STUDY (3). FRE 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) Variable subject content.

LOBAL TUDIES FRE 4150. THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. (3) G S (GST) A study of the major literary movements of that period GST 1000. STUDY ABROAD PREPARATION. (0; AUDIT) with special emphasis on the development of the novel. Open only to those students signed up to participate in a guided study-abroad program. Students will receive a FRE 4200. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. (3) grade of AU for the course. A study of major writers, with special emphasis on the works of Proust, Gide, Malraux, Sartre and Camus. GST 2001, 2002. SEMINAR. (½, ½) Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in FRE 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) seminar format. Open to sophomore potential International Studies Majors.

GEOGRAPHY (GEO) GST 2210. CHINESE CULTURE AND LITERATURE. (3) An introduction to the great literary works of China GEO 2000. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. (3) including Buddhist and Taoist religious texts and general A survey of global population and cultural and Chinese literature and culture. developmental issues. GST 3001, 3002. SEMINAR. (½, ½) Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in GERMAN (GER) seminar format. Open to International Studies majors in the junior year. Native French, Spanish, or German speakers are not allowed to take any courses in their native language below GST 3330. FIELD EXPERIENCES IN STUDY ABROAD. FRE 3040, SPA 3020, or GER 3990, unless otherwise (1-3) advised by the instructor. Students native in any of these Participation in and study of events, locations, languages may fulfill their requirements 1) by pursuing the institutions, which have contributed significantly to the usual sequence in a language other than their native one or culture of the country in which the student is studying. 2) by taking six semester hours of courses numbered at or above those listed. GST 3400. DIRECTED STUDY IN GLOBAL All incoming freshman who fit both of the criteria AWARENESS. (3) below are required to take the foreign language placement Research conducted in the context of a study abroad test: experience. The areas of study should fall within the realm a) have three years or more of a single foreign of the student’s major and will include a combination of at language in high school, AND least two of the disciplines offered at Shorter. Students will b) anticipate taking the same language at Shorter compare the aspects of the disciplines chosen with their counterparts in American culture. Alternatively, students

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may develop a research question that is pertinent to the host HPE 1140. KARATE AND BASIC SELF-DEFENSE. (½) country. Includes methods and techniques designed to prepare Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. the student for self-defense and advancing in the study of the martial arts. Each class includes an extensive warm-up GST 3410. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. (3) complete with stretching exercises and yoga techniques An introduction to the idea of global citizenship as it before moving into a technical exploration of self-defense. relates to world systems, cultures, the arts, religions, moral Two hours a week. systems, economies, and political structures. The course is team-taught by faculty members in various disciplines. HPE 1160. CPR. (½) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. How to respond in an emergency situation using skills and techniques of CPR and first aid. Students receive GST 4001, 4002. SEMINAR. (½, ½) American Red Cross Certification. Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in seminar format. Open to International Studies majors in HPE 1310. BALLET I. (1) their senior year. May be registered as 1320, 2310, 2320 for additional credit.

HPE 1410. JAZZ AND TAP I. (2) EALTH AND HYSICAL DUCATION H P E (HPE) May be registered as 1420, 2410, 2420 for additional 1010. HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR LIFE. (1) credit. Course designed to teach students how to take control of personal health and lifestyle in order to make a constant HPE 1411. SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN. (1) and deliberate effort to stay healthy and realize highest A course designed to teach women to recognize potential for well-being. legitimate dangerous situations, evaluate possible options, Two hours a week. particularly in the prevention arena, and choose possible course of action based on their evaluations. Although the HPE 1030. BEGINNING SWIMMING. (½) focus of the course is on prevention and not confrontation, Two hours a week. the course does involved physical self-defense training and techniques. HPE 1040. INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING. (½) Two hours a week. HPE 1800. MARCHING BAND (1) See MUS 1800.

HPE 1070. SLIMNASTICS. (½) Walking, jogging, diet, general exercise, and mental HPE 2011. BEGINNING BOWLING. (½) Two hours a week. attitudes.

Two hours a week. HPE 2012. BEGINNING TENNIS. (½) Two hours a week. HPE 1080. INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE. (½) Corrective exercises with instruction and participation HPE 2021-2023. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS. (½) in individual and dual sports of a modified type. 2021: Badminton, 2022: Riflery, and 2023: Table Approval of instructor required. Tennis. Two hours a week. Two hours a week.

HPE 1090. BEGINNING ARCHERY. (½) HPE 2030. BEGINNING GOLF. (½) Two hours a week. Two hours a week.

HPE 1111-1119. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. (½) HPE 2040. LIFEGUARD TRAINING. (1) Study and practice of a personal fitness program. The skills and techniques necessary to be a lifeguard. Emphasis may be selected from the following: 1111: Students will earn certification in LGT and CPR/ PR. Aerobics, 1112: Billiards, 1113: Canoeing, 1114: Soccer, Prerequisite: Students must pass a swimming test to 1115: Modern Dance, 1116: Fitness Swimming, 1117: Rac- enroll. quetball, 1118: Scuba Diving, 1119: Fitness Walking. HPE 2050. INTERMEDIATE TENNIS. (½) HPE 1120. ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. (½) Two hours a week. Various adventure activities such as new games, initiatives, survival, climbing; offered on campus or at HPE 2081. WEIGHT TRAINING FOR MEN. (½) nearby sites. Two hours a week.

HPE 1130. BACKPACKING. (½) HPE 2082. WEIGHT TRAINING FOR WOMEN. (½) Two hours a week. Two hours a week.

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HPE 2091. TEAM SPORTS FOR MEN. (½) VARSITY ATHLETICS Volleyball and flag football. Two hours a week. Credit is awarded to varsity athletes who wish to register for it. A maximum of 4 semester hours may be HPE 2092. TEAM SPORTS FOR WOMEN. (½) earned in any one sport. Volleyball and flag football. Two hours a week. VBA 1101 BASEBALL (MEN) (½) VBM 1201 BASKETBALL (MEN) (½) VBW 1301 BASKETBALL (WOMEN) (½) HPE 2101. TEAM SPORTS FOR MEN. (½) VCH 1000 CHEERLEADING (MEN & WOMEN) (½) Basketball and softball. VCM 1401 CROSS COUNTRY (MEN) (½) Two hours a week. VCW 2001 CROSS COUNTRY (WOMEN) (½) VFO 2501 FOOTBALL (MEN) (½) HPE 2102. TEAM SPORTS FOR WOMEN. (½) VGO 1501 GOLF (MEN) (½) Basketball and softball. VSO 1601 SOFTBALL (WOMEN) (½) Two hours a week. VGW 2101 GOLF (WOMEN) (½) VTM 1701 TENNIS (MEN) (½) HPE 2110. SOCIAL DANCING. (½) VTW 1801 TENNIS (WOMEN) (½) Two hours a week. VTF 2001 TRACK & FIELD (WOMEN) (½) VTR 1901 TRACK & FIELD (MEN) (½) VSW 2201 SOCCER (WOMEN) (½) HPE 2120. FOLK AND SQUARE DANCING. (½) Two hours a week. VSM 2301 SOCCER (MEN) (½) VVW 2401VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN) (½)

HPE 2130. ROCK CLIMBING. (½) Two hours a week. HISTORY (HIS) HPE 2140. CLIMBING CERTIFICATION. (½) Certification in top rope climbing. HIS 1020. MODERN CIVILIZATION SINCE 1648 (3) An examination of the origins of modern civilization Two hours a week. and a survey of the development of the modern world since Prerequisite: HPE 2130 or equivalent experience. 1648.

HPE 2150. FIRST AID. (2) Students meeting specific criteria may earn an official HIS 2001, 2002. HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE SEMINAR. (½,½) certification. Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in a Three hours a week. seminar forum. Open to sophomore potential History and Political Science majors as an elective course. HPE 2200. WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR. (2) Instruction in how to teach American Water Safety HIS 2010. DEVELOPMENT OF CIVILIZATION TO 1648 Instructor and Instructor Candidate Training. Satisfactory (3) completion of course will qualify students for Red Cross A survey of the origins of world civilizations in Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Instructor Candidate antiquity and their development to the early modern period. Training (ICT) certification. Required of History and Political Science majors. Prerequisite: Students must pass a swimming test to enroll. HIS 2050. AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I (3) A survey of American history from peopling of the HPE 2240. LEAD CLIMBING. (½) continent through Reconstruction. Required of History and Two hours a week. Political Science majors.

HPE 2305. YOGA. (½) HIS 2060. AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II (3) See MUS 2305. A survey of United States history since Reconstruction. Required of History and Political Science majors. HPE 2590. CHARACTER EDUCATION. (2) This course will examine individual core values, self- HIS 2310. INTRODUCTION TO HISTORICAL discipline, identity, and emotional security, with particular METHODS (3) attention to the role played by these elements of character An introduction to the skills of the historian focusing on the students’ personal and spiritual relationships. on critical analysis, research, interpretation, and writing techniques. HPE 3120. CAMPING AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION. (3) Required of History and Political Science majors— Course designed to prepare the student for worthwhile should take your sophomore year. enjoyment of the out-of-doors. Emphasis is also placed on organized camping programs. Camping trip is required.

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HIS 3001, 3002. HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE HIS 3170. THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES: SEMINAR (½,½) AMERICA’S CIVIL WAR (3) Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in a An investigation of the multiple causes of, course, and seminar forum. Open to History and Political Science consequences of America’s great national trauma. majors in the junior year. HIS 3210. DIVERSITY IN AMERICA (3) HIS 3010. METHODS OF PUBLIC HISTORY (3) A study of the diversity of American culture, Practical application of the methods used in public emphasizing minority contributions with special attention to history, emphasizing oral history, archival management, and Native Americans and African Americans. musicology. HIS 3230. HISTORY OF ENGLAND TO 1689 (3) HIS 3020. CLASSICAL CULTURE (3) An introductory survey that follows the main currents A study of the fundamental ideas and values of classical of national development from prehistory to 1689 as civilization as expressed by Greek and Roman historians, reflected in both historical scholarship and literature. poets, and philosophers. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. HIS 3240. HISTORY OF ENGLAND SINCE 1689 (3) HIS 3030. MEDIEVAL EUROPE (3) A survey of the national development from the A survey of the development of the first European beginning of the modern period to the present. The course civilization through history and philosophy from the uses history and literature to focus upon the social evolution collapse of the Roman Empire to the end of the Middle of Great Britain throughout this period. Ages. Open to English majors in the sophomore year. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course.

HIS 3050. EARLY MODERN EUROPE (3) HIS 3260. LATIN-AMERICAN STUDIES (3) A study of the origins of the modern period (1648 to The history and culture of selected regions of Latin 1815) through its history and philosophy. The course America from the Colonial Period to the Present. focuses on the Old Regime, the rise of modern science, the Enlightenment, and the ear of revolutions which brought HIS 3280. AXIS AND ALLIES: THE SECOND WORLD this period to a close. WAR (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. An examination of World War II as a global conflict focusing on the causes, participants, theaters and results of HIS 3060. NINETEENTH CENTURY EUROPE (3) the conflict. The history of Europe from the fall of Napoleon to the first World War, with special attention to the advance of HIS 3290. EMERGING NATIONS (3) democracy, socialism, and its collapse. A study of the emergence of the Third World from the breakdown of colonial empires following World War II. HIS 3080. MODERN GERMAN HISTORY (3) The course examines the scope of the Third World and A study of Germany from the age of Bismarck (1860) concentrates on one or more countries that are of current through reunification to today. interest. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. HIS 3100. RECENT AMERICAN HISTORY (3) A study of America since 1945. HIS 3400. EAST ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS (3) A study of the history, religions, literature and culture HIS 3140. GEORGIA HISTORY AND LITERATURE (3) of civilizations in China, Japan, and Korea. An examination of Georgia history and literature from prehistory to the present. HIS 3410. THE MUSLIM WORLD (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. A study of the history, religion, literature, and culture of the Islamic world. HIS 3150. AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY (3) A survey of American diplomatic relations showing the HIS 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3) development of American importance in world affairs from Variable subject content. colony to world power. HIS 4000. HISTORIOGRAPHY (3) HIS 3160. SOUTHERN CULTURE (3) An introductory course in the history of historical An examination of the meaning of “southern” through writing. The course examines the nature of history as a the literature, history, and folk culture of the southern discipline and introduces students to methods and themes United States. used by historians. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Required of History and Political Science majors.

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HIS 4001, 4002. HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE HONORS PROGRAM (HON) SEMINAR (1, 1). Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in a HON 2000. HONORS COLLOQUIA I. (3) seminar forum. Open to History and Political Science A multidisciplinary seminar with varying subjects majors in the senior year. drawn from the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences, the purpose of which is to develop HIS 4040. RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION (3) honors students’ critical thinking skills along with their A study of the fourteenth through the first half of the ability to integrate information across disciplines. sixteenth centuries as a period of transition from the medieval to the modern era. The course focuses special HON 3000. HONORS COLLOQUIA II. (3) attention on the Renaissance and Reformation as cultural Further seminar topics with varying subjects drawn phenomena with European expansion and the development from the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and the of capitalism and the modern state as background. natural sciences, the purpose of which is to develop honors students’ critical thinking skills along with their ability to HIS 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP (3, 1-6) integrate information across disciplines.

HIS 4130. THE UNITED STATES, 1867-1900. HON 4500, 4510. SENIOR HONORS THESIS I, II. (2-3, 2- An interdisciplinary examination of America in the 3) Gilded Age using literature and culture, social, and political Two semester research projects in the student’s chosen history. field. Open to seniors by invitation. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course.

LIBERAL ARTS (LAR) HIS 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3, 1-3) LAR 4900. LIBERAL ARTS/GENERAL STUDIES HIS 4270. TWENTIETH CENTURY EUROPE (3) SENIOR CAPSTONE. (1) A study of twentieth century Europe, giving close A senior capstone written project for Liberal Arts and attention to the causes and the results of the two World General Studies majors in executing scholarly research or Wars, economic, political, and international developments developing a project in an area of academic and professional between the wars, and the problems of the post-World War interest, combining critical content elements from the major II era. areas into a substantive portfolio/statement of purpose for a future career. Required of all Liberal Arts and General HIS 4280. US FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 1941 (3) Studies majors. Writing will be assessed. Prerequisite: See POS 4280. Senior-level status.

HIS 4290. THE UNITED STATES IN VIETNAM (3) A comprehensive examination of the United States’ involvement in Vietnam focusing on the reasons for, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MSY) prosecution of, responses to and consequences of the MSY 2000 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT conflict. INFORMATION SYSTEMS Computer concepts and information technologies HIS 4320. ENVIRONMENT AND THE AMERICAN MIND (3) in business including hardware and software concepts, See ENG 4320. provide a firm foundation for the field of management information systems. HIS 4330. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS (3) MSY 3100 BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT (3) A study of the history and philosophy of science and This course introduces the latest advances in mathematics which examines such questions as: What is the business process improvement technologies and relationship between science and mathematics? To what management techniques. The course will emphasize degree are science and mathematics affected by the both theoretical issues and hands-on experiences in concepts and ideas of the times? business process improvement. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Prerequisites: BUS 3300

HIS 4740. SENIOR THESIS (1) See the senior thesis advisor. Minimum acceptable MSY 4100 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS (3) grade: C. Data and information drive provide the fact based tools used to drive today’s businesses. We will use and HIS 4750. EXIT EXAM (0) Oracle platform to study the tools and techniques used Required of all History and Political Science majors. to make better and faster decisions. Prerequisites: BUS 3100, CIS 4550

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MATHEMATICS (MAT) logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, and area between curves. MAT 0990. REMEDIAL MATHEMATICS. (0) Credit will not be given for both MAT 2100 and MAT A course designed to prepare students for college 2510. algebra. Admission is by assignment; three semester hours Prerequisite: MAT 1110, or departmental consent. institutional load credit only. MAT 2110 APPLIED CALCULUS (4) MAT 1060. MATHEMATICS FOR LIBERAL ARTS. (3) An introduction to differential and integral calculus This course will explore major contributions of emphasizing applications to business and the life sciences. mathematics to humanity. Beginning with a brief history of Topics covered will include limits, rules of differentiation, mathematics and mathematical systems, the study will extreme value problems, curve sketching, exponential and include units on symbolic logic, mathematical functions and logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, and area graphs, problem solving using basic algebraic equations, and between curves. Includes a thorough review of high school descriptive statistics. algebra. Prerequisite: MAT1110, or departmental consent. MAT 1070. MATHEMATICS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND MIDDLE GRADES. (3) MAT 2120. INTRODUCTION TO DISCRETE Set theory, basic operations of arithmetic and their MATHEMATICS. (3) algorithms, properties of counting numbers, fractions, An introduction to the methods of discrete math- metric system of measurements, and informal geometry. ematics. Topics covered will include elementary set theory, Required for all B.S.E. majors. symbolic logic, mathematical induction, combinatorics, recurrence relations, and graph theory. MAT 1110. COLLEGE ALGEBRA. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 1110. Properties of real numbers, order and absolute value, complex numbers, scientific notation, factoring polyno- MAT 2510. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS mials, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, I. (3) linear inequalities, and graphing. A brief review of algebra and trigonometry; coordinate Prerequisite: MAT 0990 or exemption. systems, analytical geometry, the derivative using the definition, limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation; MAT 1120. PRECALCULUS MATH. (3) Mean Value theorem and its application. The algebra of exponential, logarithmic, and trigo- Prerequisites: MAT 1120, or departmental placement. nometric functions, including identities, inverse trigonometric functions, and right triangle trigonometry. MAT 2520. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS Prerequisite: MAT 1110, or departmental consent. II. (3) Applications of differentiation to extreme value prob- MAT 1140 PRECALCULUS WITH TRIGONOMETRY (4) lems, curve sketching and related rates problems, the Properties of real numbers, order and absolute value, integral and its properties, applications of the integral for complex numbers, scientific notation, factoring finding area under a curve, volume of a solid of revolution, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, systems of length of a curve, area of a surface of revolution, work, equations, linear inequalities, and graphing, exponential, moments, and centroids. logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, including Prerequisite: MAT 2510. identities, inverse trigonometric functions, and right angle trigonometry. MAT 2610 CALCULUS I (4) Prerequisites: 3 years high school mathematics or A brief review of algebra and trigonometry; coordinate departmental consent. systems, analytical geometry, the derivative using the definition, limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation; MAT 2040. INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (3) Mean value theorum and its application, applications of Utilizes a high level object oriented language to differentiation to extreme value problems, curve sketching introduce basic computer programming constructs. Topics and related rates problems, the integral and its properties, include computer organization, programming structure and applications of the integral for finding area under a curve, syntax, graphics, program flow, decision structures, antiderivatives, and Fundamental Theorum of Calculus. simulations and algorithmic development. Prerequisite: MAT 1140 - Precalculus with Prerequisite: MAT 1110 or departmental consent. Trigonometry Cross-listed with CIS 2040. MAT 2620 CALCULUS II (4) MAT 2100. APPLIED CALCULUS. (3) Further study of the integral, volume of a solid of An introduction to differential and integral calculus revolution, length of a curve, area of a surface of revolution, emphasizing applications to business and the life sciences. work, moments, and centroids. Applications of differential Topics covered will include limits, rules of differentiation, and integral calculus to improper integrals, infinite series, extreme value problems, curve sketching, exponential and

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polynomial approximations of functions, Taylor's Theorum, Prerequisites: MAT 1060 or 1110. Exceptions with conics, polar coordinates, and vector analysis. departmental consent. Prerequisite: MAT 2610-Calculus I MAT 3280 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (4) MAT 3010. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA. An introduction to statistics (non-Calculus based). (3) Frequency distributions; their graphic and tabular An introduction to the study of abstract algebraic representations; measures of central tendency, of dispersion systems, covering the elementary theory of groups, rings, and of correlation; sampling; elementary probability theory; and fields. linear regression, the Central Limit Theorum. Prerequisite: MAT 2520. Prerequisite: MAT 1060 or 1110

MAT 3050. MODERN GEOMETRY. (3) MAT 3380 MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (4) A survey course introducing the student to various Applications of differential and integral calculus to modern geometries and geometric concepts. vector-valued functions, partial derivative, multiple integrals, Prerequisite: MAT 2520. vector field analysis, line and surface integrals, Jacobian transformations, Green, Stokes, and Gauss Theorums. MAT 3060. ELEMENTARY THEORY OF NUMBERS. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 2620- Calculus II A study of theorems on divisibility, prime numbers, simple continued fractions, congruencies, and the theorems MAT 3450. INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM SOLVING of Fermat, Euler, and Wilson. WITH COMPUTERS. (3) Prerequisite: MAT 2520. Problems from calculus and real world applications will be approached through the use of the FORTRAN MAT 3070. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS programming language and various software packages such III. (3) as DERIVE, MATHEMATICA, MATHCAD, and Applications of differential and integral calculus to MAPLE. improper integrals, infinite series, conics, polar coordinates, Prerequisites: MAT 2510, 2520. and vector analysis. Prerequisite: MAT 2520. MAT 3852. SECONDARY MATHEMATICS CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY. (3) MAT 3080. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS This course will explore the major concepts of IV. (3) secondary mathematics with the goal of creating a deeper Applications of differential and integral calculus to understanding of those concepts. The concepts covered vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple will focus on the Content Standards identified by the integrals, and advanced topics in vector analysis. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Further, the Prerequisite: MAT 3070. technology designed for enhancing secondary mathematics will be experienced. The technology will include, but not be MAT 3100. ELEMENTARY TOPOLOGY. (3) limited to, Geometer's Sketchpad, Fathom, graphing A study of set theory, functions, continuity, metric calculators and accessories, CBRs, PowerPoint, and Excel. spaces, topological spaces, connectedness, and compact- ness. MAT 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-4) Prerequisite: MAT 2520. Variable subject content.

MAT 3130. MATHEMATICAL MODELING: MAT 4010. LINEAR ALGEBRA. (3) CONTINUOUS METHODS. (3) Covers fields, systems of linear equations, matrices, An introductory course in mathematical modeling with determinants, vector spaces, and linear transformations. applications drawn from the physical and social sciences. Prerequisite: MAT 2520 and 3010, or departmental Calculus will be of fundamental importance in the consent. construction of the models that occur in this course. Differential equations, infinite series, and vector analysis will MAT 4030. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. (3) be used. An introductory course in ordinary differential equa- Prerequisites: MAT 2510, 2520. tions with applications. Topics covered include first and second order differential equations, power series solutions, MAT 3150. FUZZY MATHEMATICS AND LOGIC. (3) Laplace transforms, linear systems, and numerical methods. The principles of fuzzy sets, measures and logic. Prerequisite: MAT 2520. Problem solving by computational means is emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 2120. MAT 4040. ADVANCED CALCULUS. (3) Infinite series, functions and limits, multiple integrals, MAT 3180. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS. (3) vectors, application of integrals. Frequency distributions; their graphic and tabular Prerequisite: MAT 3080. representations; measures of central tendency, of dispersion and of correlation; sampling; elementary probability theory.

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MAT 4060. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS. (3) MUSIC (MUS) A course in the numerical methods used in the solution (usually, the approximate solution) of nonlinear equations, THE EDITH LESTER HARBIN DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC systems of equations, and differential equations. Numerical techniques of differentiation, integration, and interpolation MUS 1001, 1002. ELEMENTARY MUSIC THEORY AND will be presented. The basic tool of computation will be the EAR TRAINING FOR MUSIC THEATRE MAJORS I, II. (3, 3) computer. Applications will be drawn from the sciences. Fundamentals of music including key signature, in- Prerequisite: MAT 3130. tervals, triads, and seventh chords, rhythmic structure, cadence types, an introduction to song form and phrase MAT 4070. INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX ANALYSIS. structure. Ear training and sight singing exercises will be (3) Includes elementary functions and mappings, power included. Course materials will be drawn largely from series, conformal maps, residues, poles, integration of standard Broadway repertoire. complex functions. Musical Theatre Majors only.

MUS 1011, 1021. ELEMENTARY THEORY I, II. (2, 2) MAT 4080 PROBABILITY THEORY (3) An introduction to Calculus-based Probability Theory A study of basic music skills in listening, reading, and and statistics. Topics include distributions, Monte-Carlo notation through dictation and sight-singing. methods, probabilities, Markov's Inequality, Chebyshev Theorum; discrete and continuous random variables, MUS 1012, 1022. ELEMENTARY EAR-TRAINING I, II. (2, 2) Central Limit Theorum. More advance study through dictation and sight- Prerequisite: MAT 3070, MAT 3180 (may be taken singing. concurrently) MUS 1051, 1061. CLASS INSTRUCTION: KEYBOARD LAB MAT 4110 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA (4) I, II. (1, 1) Topics covered include solutions of systems of linear A basic knowledge of piano technique; class dem- equations, matrices, linear transformations, bases and linear onstration and participation in a laboratory setting. Course independence, determinants, orthogonality, singular values, fulfills requirement for piano secondary. eigenvectors and eigenvalues, rank, geometric applications. Prerequisite: MAT 2620 - Calculus II MUS 1052, 1062. CLASS INSTRUCTION: VOICE I, II. (1, 1) A basic knowledge of vocal technique; class dem- MAT 4080 PROBABILITY THEORY (3) onstration and participation. Course fulfills requirement for An introduction to Calculus-based Probability Theory voice secondary. and statistics. Topics include distributions, Monte-Carlo methods, probabilities, Markov's Inequality, Chebyshev MUS 1053, 1063. MUSICAL THEATRE LAB I, II. (1, 1) Theorum; discrete and continuous random variables, joint The study and performance of musical theatre distributions, Central Limit Theorum, sampling, confidence literature. Required of Musical Theatre majors. intervals. Prerequisite: Standing as a musical theatre major or Prerequisite: MAT 3380 - Multivariable Calculus (may permission of instructor. be taken concurrently). MUS 1070, 1080. ACCOMPANYING I, II. (1, 1) MAT 4180 PROBABILITY THEORY (4) Practical training in accompanying: tradition, inter- An introduction to Calculus-based Probability Theory pretation, and execution. and statistics. Topics include distributions, Monte-Carlo Two hours a week. methods, probabilities, Markov's Inequality, Chebyshev Theorum; discrete and continuous random variables, joint MUS 2011. ADVANCED THEORY I. (3) distributions, Central Limit Theorum, sampling, confidence A continuation of MUS 1011, 1021, carrying the study intervals. of harmonic material through chromatic harmony, including Prerequisite: MAT 3380 - Multivariable Calculus (may secondary chords, tonicization, modulation, mixed modes, be taken concurrently). and augmented sixth chords. Supporting skills at the keyboard are also included. MAT 4130 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4) Prerequisite: MUS 1021. An introductory course in ordinary differential equations with applications. Topics covered include first MUS 2012, 2022. ADVANCED EAR-TRAINING I, II. (1, 1) and second order differential equations, power series Drill in dictation and sight-singing. solutions, Laplace transforms, linear systems, numerical Prerequisite: MUS 1022. methods, and linearization methods. Prerequisite: MAT2620 - Calculus II MUS 2021. ADVANCED THEORY II. (3) A continuation of MUS 2011 emphasizing extended MAT 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) terminology and techniques pertinent to the analysis and

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part-writing of examples from the late 19th and 20th MUS 2220. HISTORY AND LITERATURE II: centuries, and related keyboard skills. ROMANTIC AND CONTEMPORARY. (3) Prerequisite: MUS 2011. A survey of music of the Romantic period and the twentieth century; styles and forms of music from Franz MUS 2030. MUSIC APPRECIATION. (3) Schubert to the contemporary experimental scene. An introduction to music as an art. The aim is to acquaint students with musical masterpieces as well as their MUS 2240. STRING TECHNIQUES. (1) styles and periods. Beginning group instruction on violin, viola, cello, and string bass. MUS 2040. HYMNOLOGY. (3) * A study of the hymns of the Christian church. MUS 2300. DICTION FOR SINGERS: ENGLISH/ITALIAN. (1) MUS 2071, 2081. CLASS INSTRUCTION: KEYBOARD LAB A study of diction in singing through the use of the III, IV. (1,1) International Phonetic Alphabet; a study of the sounds of A more advanced study of piano with emphasis on language; vowels, consonants, glides, and diphthongs. The chord progressions, major and harmonic minor scales, sight object of these courses is to teach accurate enunciation and reading, and the performance of keyboard literature. May be pronunciation during the singing process. repeated as 3071, 3081, 4371, 4381 for more advanced study. Course fulfills requirement for piano secondary. MUS 2305. YOGA (½) A blend of the Iyengar and Kundalini schools of hatha MUS 2072, 2082. CLASS INSTRUCTION: VOICE III, IV. yoga, this course will incorporate yoga poses (asanas) in a (1,1) flow (vinyasa) as relevant to movement and alignment for A more advanced study of voice with emphasis on singers. Other topics will include principles of yoga students’ ability to demonstrate principles of good singing. breathing for singers (pranayama) and yoga and meditation Course fulfills requirement for voice secondary. May be for stage fright. repeated as 3072, 3082, 4372, 4382 for more advanced study. Course fulfills requirement for piano secondary. MUS 2310. DICTION FOR SINGERS: GERMAN/FRENCH. (1) MUS 2073, 2083. MUSICAL THEATRE LAB III, IV. (1, 1) A study of diction in singing through the use of the A more advanced study of musical theatre literature. International Phonetic Alphabet; a study of the sounds of Required of Musical Theatre majors. May be repeated as language; vowels, consonants, glides, and diphthongs. The 3073, 3083, 4373, 4383 for more advanced study. object of these courses is to teach accurate enunciation and Prerequisite: Standing as a musical theatre major or pronunciation during the singing process. permission of instructor. MUS 2400. HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE I. (3) MUS 2090. HANDBELL TECHNIQUES. (1) A study of the development of the musical styles and Group instruction in the art of handbell ringing in the forms of British and American musical theatre in the first church with emphasis on methods, techniques, and half of the 20th century. literature for handbells. MUS 2500. FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC EDUCATION. (3) MUS 2120. CHURCH MUSIC LITERATURE I. (3) A broad overview of the historical, philosophical, A study of traditional Protestant and evangelical political, and social aspects of education, particularly as they repertories, solo and choral, through ca. 1970. relate to the teaching of music. Observation in the public Required of church music majors. schools is required. Prerequisite: GPA 2.50, an acceptable background MUS 2130. CHURCH MUSIC LITERATURE II. (3) check. A study of recent trends in evangelical church music, including but not limited to Praise and Worship repertories. MUS 2540. MUSIC FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS. (2) Required of church music majors.. A study of the methods and materials used in planning and leading musical activities for preschoolers, the elderly, MUS 2190. HISTORY AND LITERATURE I: BAROQUE and other special groups. AND CLASSICAL. (3) A survey of music of the Baroque, Rococo, and MUS 2560. BEGINNING GUITAR. (1) Classical periods; style and forms of music from the birth of Course designed to acquaint students with the guitar opera to the death of Beethoven. and similar instruments used for folk music; the mastery of MUS 2200. SURVEY OF JAZZ. (3) chords and their fingering, methods of strumming and An overview of jazz, including its history, style periods, plucking strings, and other skills needed to accompany the musical forms, major composers and performers, and an singing of folk tunes and simple classic songs. exploration of the contemporary scene.

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MUS 2570. INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES. (2) MUS 3040. MUSIC FORM AND ANALYSIS II. (2) A study of woodwind, brass, string, and percussion Analysis of small and extended works of the late 19th instruments, with an emphasis on instrumental pedagogy. and 20th centuries. Students will learn to produce a characteristic tone on one Prerequisite: MUS 2021, 3030. instrument in each of the four families. MUS 3050. MUSIC METHODS IN THE ELEMENTARY MUS 2610. MARCHING BAND PEDAGOGY. (1) SCHOOL. (3) Marching Band Pedagogy will encompass basic playing A study of the educational foundations, history, and techniques and diagnostic skills for all band instruments, methods of teaching music in grades K-5. Emphasis is on focusing upon the specialized requirements for marching group activities and materials for teaching music to musicians. elementary school children. Opportunities are provided for observation of classroom teaching as well as college class MUS 2620. CHORAL PEDAGOGY. (1) demonstration lessons. Choral Pedagogy for instrumental majors will Required of music education majors. encompass basic choral singing techniques and diagnostic Prerequisite: MUS 2021, 2022, 2050, Admission to the skills for the teaching of elementary, middle, or high school Teacher Preparation Program, GPA 2.50. choral ensembles. MUS 3060. MUSIC METHODS IN THE SECONDARY MUS 2630. PERCUSSION PEDAGOGY. (1) SCHOOL. (3) Percussion Pedagogy will encompass basic playing A continuation of MUS 3055 with emphasis on techniques and diagnostic skills for all major percussion teaching general music and choral organizations in instruments. secondary school; a completion of a set of instructional media competencies. MUS 2640. STRING PEDAGOGY. (1) Required of music education majors. String Pedagogy will encompass basic playing Prerequisite: MUS 2021, 2022, 2050, 3150, 3155, techniques and diagnostic skills for all major string Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program, GPA 2.50. instruments. MUS 3065. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC METHODS (3) * MUS 2650. BRASS PEDAGOGY. (1) A study of the educational foundations, history, and Brass Pedagogy will encompass basic playing methods of teaching instrumental music (band and techniques and diagnostic skills for all major brass orchestra) in middle and high school. Opportunities are instruments. provided for observation of classroom teaching as well as university class demonstration lessons. MUS 2660. WOODWIND PEDAGOGY. (1) Woodwind Pedagogy will encompass basic playing * Offered in alternate years. techniques and diagnostic skills for all major woodwind instruments. MUS 3080. CHURCH MUSIC EDUCATION. (3) Orientation to the ministry of music and its purposes. MUS 2950. MUSIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY. (3) Emphasis is on music education in the church with An introduction to effective technology-based particular attention to the organization, rehearsal, and strategies that support and enhance instruction. The course performance of graded choirs and adult choirs. incorporates the use of SmartBoard, Inspiration, Netscape, Required of church music majors. Communicator, Write: Outloud, Integrade Pro, Microsoft Windows, Office, and Publisher, and various music MUS 3110. CHURCH MUSIC IN WORSHIP AND technology applications. RENEWAL. (3) A study of music and worship, with emphasis on MUS 3010. COUNTERPOINT I. (2) liturgy, the evangelical tradition, worship planning, A study of sixteenth century modal polyphony in two, hymnology, and other congregational music. three, and four parts. Required of church music majors.

MUS 3020. COUNTERPOINT II. (2) MUS 3120. CHORAL ARRANGING. (2) A study of eighteenth century style with the writing of A study of the techniques of composing and arranging invention and chorale-prelude forms in two and three parts. music for solo voice and vocal ensembles. Principles of composing melodies, voice leading, part writing, notation, MUS 3030. MUSIC FORM AND ANALYSIS I. (2) and characteristics of various voices will be covered through Harmonic, structural, and stylistic analysis of the small arrangements of existing music and student compositions. and large homophonic and contrapuntal forms of music Prerequisite: 2021,2022. from the Medieval through early Romantic periods. Prerequisite: MUS 2011. MUS 3130. CONDUCTING I. (2) The elementary theory and practice of conducting; development of the basic physical skills necessary to

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function as a conductor; application to instrumental and MUS 3310, 3320. ADVANCED ACCOMPANYING I, II. (1, choral groups. 1) Further training in accompanying with emphasis on MUS 3140. CHORAL TECHNIQUES. (2, 3) junior and senior recitals. Prerequisites: MUS 1070, 1080. Continued study in the art of conducting with special emphasis on choral rehearsal techniques and performance MUS 3350. KEYBOARD MUSICIANSHIP. (1,2) practices. Designed for keyboard majors and minors, this course Music education majors register for three hours credit includes the development of skill in harmonization, which includes choral materials for schools. transposition, sight-reading, open score reading, hymn arranging, improvisation, and chord charts for performing MUS 3170. AMERICAN MUSIC. (3) popular music. A survey of music in the United States from the Required of church music majors. Colonial period to the present; special attention to dis- tinctively American developments in music style and forms. MUS 3370. PIANO REPERTOIRE FOR TEACHERS. (2) A study of intermediate piano literature involving MUS 3190. ORGAN PEDAGOGY. (2) * detailed lesson plans and class discussion. Methods, techniques, and literature involved in the teaching of organ and also in service playing. MUS 3400. HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE. (3) MUS 3200. ORGAN LITERATURE. (3) * A study of the development of the American musical A survey of the history of the organ and its literature theatre as music and as theatre. from the fifteenth century to the present day. MUS 3430. WORLD MUSIC AND ART. (3) MUS 3210. HISTORY AND LITERATURE III: A survey of non-Western music and visual arts MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE. (3) emphasizing cultural distinctions among the major non- A survey of music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance; Western cultures and aesthetic similarities within each. style and forms from medieval religious and secular monody Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. to the multiple choir works of Gabrieli. MUS 3460. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND MUS 3230. CONDUCTING II. (1) ORCHESTRATION. (3) Refinement of techniques developed in MUS 3130. A study of techniques used in the creation of music for Continuation of building a functional conducting technique. various instrumental and vocal ensembles. Notation and Emphasis on score preparation, ear training, and musical sequencing software will be utilized to complete a series of expression beyond time beating. Nuance, artistic conducting composition and arranging projects. emphasized. One hour individual instruction per week. MUS 3500. HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE II. (3) A study of the development of the musical styles and MUS 3240. OPERA LITERATURE. (3) * forms of British and American musical theatre from circa A study of standard masterworks of operatic literature. 1950 to the present.

MUS 3241, 3242. OPERA AUDITION AND ROLE MUS 3600. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP DESIGN. (2) PREPARATION. (1,1) A study of methods and strategies for the construction The study of the fach system, operatic repertoire, of services by incorporating various electronic resources, audition technique and role preparation in pursuit of a multi-media, and lighting and sound systems. professional career as an operatic performer and teacher. Required of church music majors. Prerequisites: Successful passing of sophomore barrier MUS 3610. CHURCH MUSIC MUS 3250, 3260. GROUP PIANO PEDAGOGY I, II. (2, 2) INSTUMENTATION/CONDUCTING. (2) Problems of organizing, teaching, and evaluating class Practical instruction in arranging for and/or conducting piano instruction at the elementary through intermediate ensembles in church services. Dual emphasis: (1) traditional level. Second semester includes observation and some piano and organ and (2) modern electronic keyboard and supervised teaching. percussion instruments. Required of church music majors. MUS 3270. PIANO PEDAGOGY I. (3) A study of all aspects of teaching the beginning piano MUS 3800. INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING. (3) student. Observation and supervised teaching will be The elementary theory and practice of conducting required. instrumental music; development of the basic physical skills

necessary to function as a conductor; emphasis upon score MUS 3280. PIANO PEDAGOGY II. (2) A continuation of 3270 with focus on intermediate, preparation, ear training, and nuanced musical expression moderately advanced, and transferring students. beyond time beating.

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MUS 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) MUS 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) Variable subject content. MUS 4990. RUSSIAN DICTION FOR SINGERS (1) MUS 4010. COMPOSITION. (2) * A study of Russian diction in singing through the use Practical composition in small forms for piano, organ, of the International Phonetic Alphabet; decoding the or small instrumental combinations. Cyrillic alphabet; a study of the sounds of the language; vowels, consonants, glides, and diphthongs. The object of MUS 4100, 4110. ADVANCED CONDUCTING AND this course is to teach accurate enunciation and SCORE READING I, II. (1, 1) pronunciation of Russian during the singing process. Analysis and rehearsal techniques of selected choral Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status; MUS 2300, 2310. compositions by major composers. Music 4100 is prerequisite to 4110. Prerequisites: MUS 3130, 3140. APPLIED MUSIC

MUS 4130. PIANO LITERATURE I. (2) * The student earning a degree, major, or minor in music Survey of keyboard music from 1700 through the will register for credit in a primary instrument each semester Classical Period. required by the program. In addition, the student will register for a secondary instrument, as required each MUS 4140. PIANO LITERATURE II. (2) * semester, until the proficiency exam is passed. See the A study of piano literature from the Romantic, degree outlines for required credit and the Music Impressionist, and Contemporary periods. Department Handbook for guidance in meeting performance standards. MUS 4160. KEYBOARD LITERATURE FOR THE Course Numbering System: The prefix (PIA, VOI, CHURCH. (1) ORG) indicates the instrument studied. The first digit A service playing course for the church pianist. indicates the level or year of study; the second, the amount Emphasis will be on congregational accompanying, service of credit to be earned; the third, the semester of registration. music, and improvisation. The last digit indicates the purpose of study: 1 = primary, 2

= secondary, 3 = elective. MUS 4170. SONG LITERATURE. (3) * A study of representative art songs from early Italian Any student may register for applied music for elective through contemporary song literature. credit, depending upon availability of instructors.

PRIMARY INSTRUMENT: PIANO (PIA), VOICE (VOI), MUS 4181. VOICE PEDAGOGY. (2) * ORGAN (ORG). A study of the principles of vocal technique; survey of The emphasis of study in the primary instrument is to practical teaching literature for voice. reach an advanced stage of technical and musical development using literature from all historical periods. MUS 4182. VOICE PEDAGOGY: SUPERVISED TEACHING. (1) * A continued study of the principles of vocal techniques SECONDARY INSTRUMENT: PIANO (PIA), VOICE (VOI), ORGAN (ORG). with one hour of supervised teaching. The emphasis of study in the secondary instrument is Prerequisite: 4181. the development of basic techniques and skills on the instrument and a reasonable level of performance. Group * Offered in alternate years. Voice class may substitute for private lessons in that secondary. MUS 4201, 4202. CHURCH MUSIC FIELD WORK I, II. (1, 1) Practical experience in the church music program under faculty guidance; critical analysis and discussion of MUSIC ACTIVITIES (MUA) problems. One hour a week. All music majors are required to participate in a music ensemble for credit. Exact requirements are outlined in the MUS 4230. INFORMAL KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION. degree descriptions. Twelve semester hours of ensemble (2) credit is the maximum allowed to count toward a degree; A study of the art of hymn, gospel, and sacred solo not more than 2 semester hours of ensemble or music accompanying. activity credit per year will transfer toward any degree at Shorter. See the Music Department Handbook for specific regulations. Ensemble credit may be registered as an elective MUS 4240. MUSIC MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION. (2) by any qualified student. A discussion of the non-musical responsibilities of the minister of music including the church music budget, the MUA 1100. SHORTER CHORALE (1) music library, equipment purchase, staff relations. MUA 1200. CHORUS (1) MUA 1301-1308. SHOW CHOIR (1) MUA 1401-1405. MADRIGAL SINGERS (1)

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MUA 1500. OPERA WORKSHOP (1) NAS 3250. INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION MUA 1510. OPERA THEATRE (1) BIOLOGY. MUA 1601-1602. OPERA CHORUS (1) See BIO 3250. MUA 1700. RECITALS (0) MUA 1800. MARCHING BAND (1) See HPE 1800. NAS 3540. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. (3) MUA 1810. WINTER GUARD (1) An interdisciplinary approach to human ecology which MUA 1820. INDOOR PERCUSSION (1) examines the dynamics of population, its impact upon biotic MUA 1900. SYMPHONIC BAND (1) and abiotic resources, and environmental consequences of MUA 1901-1908. VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1) present and future growth. MUA 2000. NWGA WINDS (1) MUA 2100. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (1) Prerequisites: BIO 1010, CHE 1040, EAS 2010. MUA 2201-2208. HANDBELL CHOIR (1) Exceptions with the permission of the instructor. MUA 2401-2404. INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE (1) MUA 2501-2508. VOCAL ENSEMBLE (1) NAS 3900. FIELD STUDIES. (1-4) MUA 2600. WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1) MUA 2700. MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP (1) NAS 3950. ISSUES IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION. See BIO 3950.

NATURAL SCIENCE (NAS) NAS 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-4) Variable subject content. NAS 1001/02,2001/02,3001/02,4001/02. SCIENCE SEMINAR. (1 EACH) NAS 4050. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP. Student, faculty, and visiting lecturer presentations of (6-15) scientific topics in a seminar forum. A one-semester work-study experience in measure- Required for freshman (1001/02) and sophomore ment, analysis, and problem solving with an industry or (2001/02) students who have declared a major in the governmental agency. Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, or Ecology & Field Biology) or students who are seriously considering such a NAS 4151,4152. CURRENT TOPICS IN SCIENCE. (2, 2) major. A discussion course centering around current dis- Required of junior (3001/02) and senior (4001/02) coveries in science and their implications. Participants read science majors. (Senior science majors who are enrolled in and abstract articles in professional journals. the teacher education program will not be required to Open to upper division students from all departments. register for 4002.) NAS 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) NAS 1010. PHYSICAL SCIENCE I. (4) An interdisciplinary course in the physical sciences. Selected topics from physics and chemistry will be considered. NURSING (NUR) Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. NUR 3110 NURSING PRACTICE I: FOUNDATION OF NAS 1020. PHYSICAL SCIENCE II. (4) CARE (6) An interdisciplinary course in the physical sciences. An introduction to the roles of professional registered Selected topics from geology, geography, and astronomy nurses with an emphasis on the role of direct care giver. will be considered. Basic concepts related to providing direct care, maintaining Three hours lecture, two hours lab per week. patient safety and quality of care will be included. Case study presentations, campus/simulated lab experience and NAS 2301. ECOLOGY OF BARRIER ISLANDS. (1) clinical laboratory experiences will be utilized to teach A field course with on-site study in the coastal area of selected knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for this role. Georgia. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. This course may be registered as NAS 3301, 3302, 3303 Co-Requisites: NUR 3120, NUR 3130. for additional credit. NUR 3120 HEALTH ASSESSMENT (3) NAS 2990. SELECTED TOPICS. (1-4) An introduction to health assessment and basic nursing Variable subject content. skills related to the care of individuals, groups and populations. It is composed of three distinct components: NAS 3200. EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH (3) health assessment, basic skill simulation, and A course designed to study the geological and laboratory/clinical performance. biological evolution of the earth. Includes topics from Pre-requisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. botany, zoology, geology, and paleontology. Co-requisites: NUR 3110, NUR 3130. Prerequisite: BIO 1010 Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course.

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NUR 3130 PHARMACOLOGY (3) and cultural diversity while participating in a partnership An introduction to the basic principles of between the school of nursing and a health care service pharmacology, pharmokinetics, pharmodynamics, organization. During the two week health care mission, calculation, and the safe administration of medications. The students will work with an international underserved drugs will be presented by classifications; the content will population that has less than ideal health care environments, focus on the mechanism of action, appropriate use, health care workers, and conditions related to climate and toxicities, drug interactions, patient teaching and nursing poverty. Interpersonal skills, an appreciation for cultural responsibilities. diversity, and working in areas of discord will be required. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. The second two week study will be with an international Co-Requisites: NUR 3110, NUR 3120. health care system. Students will discuss the health care delivery systems and compare/contrast these two countries NUR 3140 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3) with healthcare delivery in the United States. An introduction to the US health care delivery system Pre-requisites: NUR 3210, NUR 3220, NUR 3230. with a comparison of other health care systems. This course Co-requisite: NUR 3140. includes an exploration of issues of equity and social justice, as well as health care accessibility. Concepts of patient- NUR 4110 NURSING PRACTICE IV: ADULT HEALTH centered care, safety of care, resources and finance, quality (8) management and health care outcomes measurement will be A study of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified and discussed. necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for adults with commonly occurring health NUR 3210 NURSING PRACTICE II: FAMILY CENTER problems. Opportunities for clinical experiences will occur CARE (6) in acute and community health care settings. The course encompasses nursing care of women, Pre-requisites: NUR 3210, NUR 3220, NUR 3230. infants, children and families during the childbearing and Co-requisite: NUR 4130. rearing periods. Emphasis is placed on normal pregnancy and common complications, child development, and NUR 4120 RESEARCH & EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE selected health problems of children. (3) Pre-requisite: NUR 3110, NUR 3120, NUR 3130. A study of basic research principles is introduced as the Co-requisites: NUR 3220, NUR 3230. process to develop an evidenced based practice model. The course will focus on the ability to identify practice issues, NUR 3220 NURSING PRACTICE III: VULNERABLE evaluate research findings, use research and clinical evidence POPULATIONS (6) to make inform practice decisions, and identify potential An exploration of the nursing care of vulnerable research problems that may improve patient care outcomes. populations, especially frail elderly, those with chronic Pre-requisites: NUR 3210, NUR 3220, NUR 3230. illness, and persistent, severe mental illnesses. The focus of this course is the role of caregiver and manager of care. NUR 4130 LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT & Opportunities for clinical laboratory experiences include PROFESSIONAL ISSUES (3) acute care, long-term care and community health settings. A study of basic concepts of nursing leadership and Pre-requisite: NUR 3110, NUR 3120, NUR 3130. management. This course emphasizes the role of the Co-requisites: NUR 3210, NUR 3230. professional registered nurse as the manager/designer/coordinator of care as well as member of NUR 3230 COMMUNITY & GLOBAL HEALTH (3) a profession. A study of community health and professional nursing Pre-requisites: NUR 3210, NUR 3220, NUR 3230. practice to promote the health populations. Emphasis is Co-requisite: NUR 4110. placed on partnership development and empowerment of populations for the improvement of a community's health. NUR 4210 NURSING PRACTICE V: ADULT HEALTH II Knowledge, skills, and attitudes to appreciate individuals (0) and groups from diverse cultural groups, and how beliefs, A continuation of NUR 4110 - Adult Health I. A study customs, lifestyles and behaviors impact health care of the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to plan, practices will be emphasized. The student will have clinical implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for adults experiences in community health care settings as well as an with commonly occurring health problems. intensive international/global community care practicum. Pre-requisites: NUR 4110, NUR 4120, NUR 4130. Pre-requisites: NUR 3110, NUR 3120, NUR 3130. Co-requisites: NUR 4210, NUR 4230. Co-requisites: NUR 3210, NUR 3230. NUR 4220 SENIOR PRACTICUM (6) NUR 3310 COMMUNITY/GLOBAL HEALTH MISSION An intensive clinical course which provides an PRACTICUM (6) opportunity for students to synthesize and integrate This summer practicum combines a two week previous learning. Student will work with an instructor and international health care mission experience and a two week assigned registered professional nurse preceptor as they international study of an international health care delivery system. The students will develop an appreciation of global

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begin the transition from student to professional nurse. This PHI 4110. CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY. course will integrate the roles of professional nursing. (3) Pre-requisites: NUR 4110, NUR 4120, NUR 4130. The development of intellectual insights in the Co-requisites: NUR 4210, NUR 4230. European tradition with emphasis upon Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. NUR 4230 QUALITY OF CARE-CAPSTONE COURSE (2) A capstone course focusing on the synthesis of prior PHI 4120. MODERN PHILOSOPHY. (3) knowledge to incorporate quality and safety competencies in The impact of new intellectual developments upon clinical practice. Students will complete and formally present philosophy; the major philosophical developments before a senior thesis paper. and after Kant; recent movements and approaches to Pre-requisites: NUR 4110, NUR 4120, NUR 4130. philosophy. Co-requisites: NUR 4210, NUR 4220. PHI 4130. ETHICS AND POPULAR CULTURE (3) An examination of American popular culture through the lens of ethics, this course seeks to expose the dominant PHILOSOPHY (PHI) values implicit in selected popular culture texts and to move toward an ethical critique of popular culture. PHI 3000. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. An introduction to Western philosophy, considering epistemology, metaphysics, religion, ethics, and political PHI 4131.ETHICS IN BIBLICAL LITERATURE (3) theory. An examination of the social and political philosophies and ethical theories expressed in the literature of the Bible, PHI 3130. ETHICS. (3) with comparison to major ideas in the Western An introduction to moral philosophy and applied philosophical heritage. ethics, examining the major ethical theories and methods of the Western philosophical traditions, and applying these PHI 4132. SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3) theories and methods to issues in contemporary societies. A study of classical and contemporary theories of the nature and structure of human social and political life; PHI 3135. ETHICS IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. (3) topics include theories of justice, the idea of the common An examination of key concepts and debates in the good, ethics and economic life, consent theory, human study of ethics in the global village, including ethical rights, and globalization. theories and systems, religious and secular justifications of ethics, pluralism, community, virtue, human rights, violence PHI 4250,4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (3,3) and nonviolence, and selected areas of applied ethics. PHI 4990. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ETHICS (3) PHI 3136. ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS (3) A specialized study of a selected area of ethical inquiry, A study of the role of values, rights, obligations, and such as a study of an influential thinker or a study of priorities in the relationship between humans and the influential recent writings in some area of applied ethics. natural environment, with attention to Christian perspectives in environmental ethics.

PHI 3140. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION. (3) PHYSICS (PHY) A discussion of the fundamental problems of religion with the aim of understanding and integration of the PHY 1030. GENERAL PHYSICS I. (4) student’s religious thinking. Such problems as the relations A non-calculus-based introduction to physics covering of science, philosophy, and religion; the nature of religion; classical mechanics, fluid dynamics, and heat. the existence of God; the meaning of prayer and of Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. immortality will be considered. Prerequisites: MAT 1110, 1120. Exceptions with permission of instructor. PHI 3150. CHRISTIAN ETHICS. (3) An introduction to the discipline of Christian Ethics, PHY 1040. GENERAL PHYSICS II. (4) which integrates biblical and theological studies, moral Continuation of PHY 1030 covering electricity and philosophy, and the social sciences in developing a coherent magnetism, optics and light, and the structure of the atom. account of the Christian life, including an exploration of Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week. Christian responses to contemporary social issues. Prerequisite: PHY 1030 or consent. 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) Variable subject content. PHY 1990. SELECTED TOPICS. (1-4) Variable subject content. Prerequisite: PHY 1040 or consent of instructor.

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POS 3290. EMERGING NATIONS (3) POLITICAL SCIENCE (POS) See HIS 3290.

POS 1101-1103. MODEL UNITED NATIONS (1, 1, 1) POS 3300. POLITICS OF DEVELOPING STATES (3) Designed to simulate the basic structural tenets and An introduction to the historical, political, and social procedural framework of the United Nations. Working forces that have shaped the evolution of developing states, knowledge of how national interests motivate member often referred to as “Third World countries.” The course states is gained through role-playing in parliamentary will also examine theoretical positions that attempt to proceedings, diplomacy, research, public speaking, and explain the causes of underdevelopment. critical thinking exercises. POS 3420. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3) POS 2010. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE See CRJ 3420. (3) The strategies of the discipline of political science and POS 3500. THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM (3) how it incorporates knowledge from other fields of study. An examination of the history of the federal courts, their jurisdiction, the appeals process, their relationships to POS 2110. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3) state courts, the functioning of the United States Supreme A survey of the colonial background, the growth of the Court, and the political interactions of the federal courts federal constitution, and the modern day organization and with: the presidency, congress, and the public. function of the national government. POS 3600. POLITICS AND MEDIA (3) POS 2510. GEOGRAPHY AND WORLD POLITICS (3) An examination of the relationship between politics The linkages among geographical factors, political and the media in the United States, including the ideals and processes, and economic systems. The basic assumption is controversies involved in that relationship. that the relationship between humanity and space, and nature and locations, immediately impact political events. POS 3610. GEORGIA POLITICS (3) Its concern moves beyond the historic study of geopolitics A survey of the historical and political evolution of into environmental and survival questions. Georgia state politics within the context of the American political system. Students will learn to analyze major POS 2520. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND political events that have shaped politics in the state. INTERNATIONAL LAW (3) Prerequisite: POS 2010 or 2110. A survey of international organizations and the nature of international law. Of particular interest will be the study POS 3700. CONGRESS AND THE LEGISLATIVE of the structural and procedural framework of the United PROCESS (3) Nations. Students will participate in Model UN related An analysis of the structure and processes of the activities such as researching diplomatic interests of nation- United States Congress, the behavior of its members, and states, role-playing in parliamentary proceedings, public the relationships of the Congress to interest groups, the speaking, and critical thinking exercises. When possible, the public, the president, and the bureaucracy. class will participate in Model UN conferences. POS 3800. THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY (3) POS 3140. COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (3) An analysis of the historical development, the growth A comparative study of the evolution of political of presidential power, development of the institution, styles institutions and governing systems in western and non- of presidential leadership, and the relations between the western societies. Students will learn the theory to establish president, congress, the judiciary, and the public. basic similarities and differences between the systems. POS 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3) POS 3150. AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC HISTORY (3) Variable subject content. See HIS 3150. POS 4050. INTERNSHIP (3) POS 3180. WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT (3) A survey of the political ideas in Europe from ancient POS 4130. PUBLIC ECONOMICS (3) times to the modern period. See ECO 4130.

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POS 4180. COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS (3) summarizing, challenging resistance, timing, and problem See ECO 4180. solving. Prerequisite: PSY 3050. POS 4200. RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (3) PSY 3060. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) An examination of the strategies and processes of Using both psychology and sociology, the course will research in all political systems. address and individual’s potential effect on culture/society Prerequisite: POS 2010 or 2100. and the reverse. Students will explore recent research in both disciplines. POS 4210. RESEARCH ANALYSIS (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. See PSY 4210. PSY 3090. MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3) POS 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3, 1-3) See SOC 3090

POS 4270. POLITICAL PARTIES AND THE PSY 3120 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY ELECTORAL PROCESS (3) Introduction to the psychology of sport and exercise. A survey of the development, organization, and Includes the scientific study of people and their behaviors in function of American political parties with a focus on their these contexts and the practical application of that operation in national elections. knowledge. Topics include personality, motivation, anxiety, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, POS 4280. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY SINCE 1941 (3) leadership, goal-setting, self-confidence, injury, moral and A survey of the position of the United States in the ethical considerations, and unhealthy behaviors. world as it developed from the diplomacy of World War II. Particular attention is given to the U.S.-Soviet PSY 3130. INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL confrontations and problems resulting from decolonization. PSYCHOLOGY (3) An introduction course to the experimental methodology in modern psychology and its relation to other PSYCHOLOGY (PSY) methodologies as devices for obtaining knowledge of human behavior. PSY 1010. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (3) An introduction to the study of human behavior. Such PSY 3150. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND topics as the organism, development, perception, learning, MEASUREMENTS (3) sensory processes, personality, and group influences are An introduction to the construction, application, and considered in relation to human behavior. interpretation of psychological tests in clinical, Prerequisite for all 3000 and 4000 level Education and organizational and research contexts. Psychology courses. PSY 3160. GENDER STUDIES (3) PSY 2001. SOPHOMORE SEMINAR (½) See SOC 3160. An introduction to the major over the course of three meetings, outlining degree requirements including the PSY 3210. CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT electronic portfolio and the internship, and exposing the DEVELOPMENT (3) student to content in the field. A survey of theory and research concerning continuities and changes from conception through PSY 2050. PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT (3) adolescence as functions of the physiological, cognitive, A study of the processes of human adjustment, emotional, social, and moral development of the normal adaptational and environmental influences. Development individual. Familial, peer group, educational and cultural of self-understanding, constructive management of emotion contexts will be included. Prerequisite: PSY 1010. and stress, sexuality, motivation, and healthy interpersonal relationships are analyzed. PSY 3220. ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING(3) A survey of theory and research concerning PSY 3050. THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING continuities and changes from post-adolescence through the (3) end of life as functions of physiological, cognitive, A study of the concepts, assumptions, and practices of emotional, social, and moral development of the normal the major theoretical systems of counseling and individual. Familial, peer group, work and cultural contexts psychotherapy. will be included. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 Prerequisite: PSY 1010. PSY 3400. LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR PSY 3055. COUNSELING SKILLS (3) MODIFICATION(3) An introduction to the skills of communication for A study of the major learning theories: behaviorism, helping relationships. Topics include empathy, probing and cognitivism, and humanism; and concepts: memory, intelligence, and motivation. Emphasis is on the practical

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application of learning theory and concepts in order to behavioral responses, within the cultural and historical facilitate change in human behavior. context. Prerequisite: 3000 level PSY course. PSY 3500. STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY (3) PSY 4140. GROUP PROCESSES: THEORY AND An introduction to the statistical concepts and PRACTICE (3) procedures for the social sciences: frequency distributions, The study and application of knowledge, skills, and Z-scores, hypothesis testing, t-test, ANOVA, correlation values relevant to leadership and membership in groups analysis, linear regression analysis, chi square, and non- through theory, skill practice sessions, and intensive group parametric statistical concepts. Emphasis is placed on discussion. Students will participate in a group in order to solving psychological and sociological statistical problems experience group processes. with an introduction to computer statistical programs for Prerequisites: PSY 3050 and permission of the the social sciences. instructor. Prerequisite: MAT 1060 or 1110. PSY 4170. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3) PSY 3610. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION (3) A study of the basic perceptual processes of A study of psychological understandings of religious attention and memory as well as more complex topics such phenomena, with attention to theories of religion, moral as artificial intelligence, cognitive neuroscience, creativity, and spiritual development, religious experience, and decision making, intelligence, language and problem solving. psychological factors in religious cultures. Prerequisite: PSY 1010.

PSY 3800. DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH & DESIGN (3) PSY 4171. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) The first of a two-course sequence combining social An overview of the nervous system and its functioning, science methodology and the accompanying statistics. including neural communication, development and Covers the ethics of research with human participants, evolution of the brain, the sensory systems, hormones and literature review and descriptive methodology such as sex, sleeping and dreaming, and learning and memory. survey/questionnaire and naturalistic observation. The Prerequisite: PSY 1010 accompanying statistical techniques (bivariate correlation, chi square and multiple regression) will be taught using a PSY 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3, 1-3) computerized statistical package. Prerequisite: MAT 3180 or PSY/SOC 3500. PSY 4300. ETHICS IN COUNSELING (3) An investigation of the current ethical and legal PSY 3801. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH & DESIGN (3) concerns in the professional practice of counseling and the The second in a two-course sequence combining social helping professions. Ethical theory, decision-making science methodology and the accompanying statistics. processes, and legal aspects of client-counselor relationships Focus is on experimental research methods including will be examined. laboratory and field experiments utilizing independent and matched t-tests and between-groups and repeated measures PSY 4310. PERSONALITY THEORIES (3) A study of representative psychological theories ANOVA. The accompanying statistical techniques will be concerned with personality. A comparison of the theories taught using a computerized statistical package. will be made and frameworks suggested for their evaluation. Prerequisite: PSY/SOC 3800. Prerequisite: PSY 1010

PSY 3900. FIELD STUDIES (1-3) PSY 4901. SENIOR SEMINAR I (1) An examination of the broad themes in psychology as a PSY 3900. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3) synthesis of the psychology major in seminar format. Variable subject content. Students will make seminar presentations and lead

discussions. PSY 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP I, II (3, 3) Required of Psychology majors; taken in fall semester

PSY 4080. HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY SYSTEMS of senior year. IN PSYCHOLOGY (3) An examination of the systems in contemporary in PSY 4902. SENIOR SEMINAR II (1) relation to their historical background and an evaluation of A continuation of PSY 4901. Students will take a their fundamental assumptions, methodologies, and comprehensive examination in psychology and present the problems. results of a research project. Required of Psychology majors; taken in spring PSY 4110. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) semester of senior year. A study of the diagnostic classifications, symptoms, dynamics, therapy, and prognosis of various abnormal

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REL 3030. WORLD RELIGIONS. (3) CHRISTIAN STUDIES (REL) An investigation of the universality and nature of religion, its variety of forms in the religions of the world, REL 1510. INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES: and the personalities of their founders. CANON. (3) An introduction to the study of religion, particularly REL 3040. OLD TESTAMENT LIFE AND LITERATURE. Christianity. At its core lies an investigation into canon, (3) creed and church. This course will emphasize a study of the A study of the background, origin and development of Christian canon. the Hebrew nation and religion through a study of the Old Testament. REL 1520. INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES: CHURCH. (3) REL 3045. PSALMS AND WISDOM LITERATURE (3) An introduction to the study of religion, particularly A study of the literary and theological characteristics of Christianity. At its core lies an investigation into canon, selected texts from the Psalms and Wisdom Literature in the creed and church. This course will emphasize the study of Hebrew Bible. the history of Christianity in the modern period. REL 3050. PROPHETIC LITERATURE OF THE OLD REL 1530. INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES: TESTAMENT. (3) CREED. (3) A study of the meaning and nature of the prophetic An introduction to the study of religion, particularly elements in religion through a study of the development of Christianity. At its core lies an investigation into canon, prophetic religion in the Old Testament. creed and church. This course will emphasize the study of Departmental permission required. Creed (Christian Theology). We will attempt to answer such questions as: Who is God? How did sin enter the world? REL 3060. LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS. (3) Why is there evil and suffering? How is God three in one? A detailed study of Jesus as His life and teachings are recorded in the Synoptic Gospels. REL 2001, 2002. RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY Departmental permission required. SEMINAR. (½,½) Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in a REL 3070. PAULINE LITERATURE IN THE NEW seminar forum. Open to sophomore potential Religion and TESTAMENT. (3) Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Christian Ministry majors A detailed study of the life and work of Paul as found as an elective course with the consent of the seminar in the Book of Acts and in his own writings, with special director. emphasis upon his interpretation of Christ. Departmental permission required. REL 2010. PREACHING AND PUBLIC WORSHIP. (3) An introduction to the principles of sermon prepa- REL 3080. POSTAPOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY. (3) ration and delivery and to the conduct of public worship. A detailed study of Hebrews, John, Revelation, and other later New Testament documents, together with a brief REL 2020. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN treatment of non-canonical Christian materials coming from EDUCATION. (3) the same period. An introductory course intended to indicate the general Departmental permission required. contents of the field of Christian education – history, theory, current practices, and problems. REL 3090. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY. (3) An intermediate study of the major doctrines of the REL 2030. FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN Christian faith. This course deals with God and revelation, MISSIONS. (3) the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the An introductory course that explores the theological, Holy Spirit, and the nature and destiny of persons. biblical, practical, and spiritual foundations of Christian missions. Emphasis is given to the theology of missions and REL 3120. HEBREW I (3) the missionary message of the Bible. A basic introduction to Hebrew grammar that prepares the student to translate the Hebrew scriptures. REL 3001, 3002. RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY SEMINAR. (½,½) REL 3121. HEBREW II (3) Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in a A study of Biblical Hebrew grammar and syntax, seminar forum. Open to Junior Religion and Philosophy, designed to prepare the student to read and interpret the Christian Ministry, or Religious Studies majors. narrative texts of the Hebrew Bible.

REL 3010. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY (3) REL 3130. STORY AND CHARACTER IN THE OLD A survey of the history of Christianity from the first TESTAMENT (3) century to the late Middle Ages. A study of the literary characteristics of the Old Testament in order to examine ethical and theological dimensions of the text. The class uses concepts from

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literary criticism such as plot development, characterization, such as: “A Guide to Sports and Games,” “A Guide to metaphor, and perspective in order to understand more Retreats,” “A Guide to Camping,” etc. fully the design of the stories. REL 3670. FAMILY MINISTRY. (3) REL 3210. NEW TESTAMENT GREEK I. (3) An exploration of ways the church can minister to the Study of New Testament (Koine) Greek grammar, family in all its forms. Attention is given to the form of the designed to prepare the student to translate the Greek New family and how the church can help meet those needs Testament. through education, program design, and other ministries. Required of church music majors. REL 3220. NEW TESTAMENT GREEK II. (3) A study of New Testament Greek grammar and syntax, REL 3680. INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH MINISTRY (3) designed to prepare the student to read and interpret the An exploration of the philosophical, theological, and Greek New Testament. The class will emphasize the practical foundations of youth ministry. The course will translation and interpretation of one New Testament book. include an examination of the objectives and goals of the Prerequisite: REL 3210. total youth ministry program and will examine current trends and developmental issues having to do with REL 3250. NEW TESTAMENT LIFE AND adolescence. LITERATURE. (3) An intermediate survey of the literature of the New REL 3400. THE MUSLIM WORLD (3) Testament including significant attention to the First- See HIS 3400 Century Greco-Roman world. REL 3800. CHRISTIANITY AND POSTMODERNISM. (3) REL 3260. HISTORY OF THE BAPTISTS. (3) The cultural and philosophical foundations of A study of Baptist origins, historical development, postmodernism and the implications of the postmodern principles, leaders, and current trends. mindset for Christianity in the twenty-first century.

Departmental permission required. REL 3910. PRACTICUM I. (1) An in-service practicum done in a recreation or leisure REL 3340. RELIGION AND POPULAR CULTURE. (3) setting. An exploration of the relationship between religion and popular culture, with a focus on American popular culture. REL 3920. PRACTICUM II. (3) Television, film, popular music, and sports will be included. An in-service practicum done in church setting. In Attention will be given to theory and method in the study of consultation with faculty and field supervisors, students will popular culture, the interaction between religious practices apply their classroom studies to the field of Youth Ministry. and popular culture, the religious dimensions of popular culture forms and texts, and popular religiosity as a subject REL 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) of academic inquiry. Variable subject content. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. REL 4001, 4002. RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY REL 3400. FAITH AND REASON. (3) SEMINAR. (½,½) This course explores the interrelationship between faith Student and faculty presentations of selected topics in a and reason and seeks to develop a rational basis for the seminar forum. Open to Senior Religion and Philosophy, Christian faith as it relates to other belief systems. Christian Ministry, or Religious Studies majors.

REL 3640. CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE REL 4020. AMERICAN RELIGIOUS HISTORY (3) TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. (3) A survey of the historical development of American An introduction to church leadership theory and religions and of the influence of religion upon practice that addresses such issues as organizational dy- American history and thought. namics, communication, conflict and negotiation, power and authority, vision-setting and church financial man- REL 4030. HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF ASIAN agement. RELIGIONS (3) Required of church music majors. A study of the histories, philosophies, and traditions of religions in Asia with particular emphasis upon Hinduism, REL 3650. SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and DEVELOPMENT (3) indigenous Asian religions. An introduction to the theory of faith development and an exploration of the history and practice of spiritual REL 4040. WESTERN RELIGIONS. (3) development. An examination of the histories, philosophies, and Required of church music majors. traditions of such western religions as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Some attention will also be given to indigenous REL 3660. A SURVEY OF CHURCH RECREATION. (3) African and American religions. Study and analysis of church recreation programs, including an examination of church recreation publications

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REL 4041. RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION (3) REL 4350. CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRY AND GLOBAL See HIS 4040. AWARENESS (3) An introduction to cultural anthropology, cross-cultural REL 4050. SUPERVISED MINISTRY INTERNSHIP. (3) communications, cross-cultural ministry, and current global For Christian Ministry majors only. issues.

REL 4100. JOHANNINE LITERATURE. (3) REL 4360. GLOBAL CHRISTIANITY. (3) A detailed study of the Johannine literature, with an A survey of theological ideas emerging from Africa, emphasis on the Gospel of John. Particular attention will be Asia, Latin America, and some marginalized groups like given to an analysis of the Gospel and the history of its women and minorities in the West. Attention will also be interpretation. given to the social and political impact of these ideas. Departmental permission required. Departmental permission required.

REL 4110. PORTRAITS OF JESUS. (3) REL 4380. CHRISTIANITY AND LITERATURE. (3) A survey of ways in which the life of Jesus Christ has An investigation of the various ways in which Chris- been represented from the early church to modern society. tianity has been represented and expressed in literary works. Attention will be given to the pictures of Jesus present in This course will focus on such expression in English and literature, art, music, and film. American literature. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. Departmental permission required. Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. REL 4230. BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION. (3) An advanced study of theories and methods used to REL 4390 PENTATEUCH (3) interpret the Bible. Specific attention will be given to A detailed study of the literary and theological modern biblical interpretation and the application of characteristics of texts of the Torah in the Hebrew Bible. methods to biblical texts.

REL 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) SOCIOLOGY (SOC)

REL 4280. WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN HISTORY. (3) SOC 1010. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3) A study of women’s contributions to Christian history, A fundamental course designed to acquaint the student as well as an assessment of the church’s historic with the field of sociology and its concepts. General understanding of the place of women in church and culture. principles, culture, collective behavior, personality, human ecology, social institutions, and social changes are studied. REL 4300. THE BIBLE AND AMERICAN CULTURE. (3) Prerequisite for all 3000 and 4000 level Sociology An examination of the relationship between the Bible courses. and American culture. Particular attention will be given to popular literature, film, theater, and art throughout SOC 2030. SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3) American history. A study of the nature of social disorganization in contemporary society. The course attempts to describe and REL 4320. CONTEMPORARY STRATEGIES IN explain individual, family, community, national, and EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS. (3) international lack of conformity to desirable norms. A survey of the historical, biblical, cultural, ethical, and strategic dimensions of Christian missions and evangelism SOC 3040. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK (3) in a global context. Analysis of the structure of public and private social work agencies in the U.S. Function is studied as the means REL 4330. CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN THOUGHT. through which social welfare agencies accomplish their (3) goals. Field work included if available. An examination of the dominant theological movements of the twentieth century, with special attention given SOC 3050. RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES (3) to Christian Existentialism, Neo-Orthodoxy, Liberalism, A study of ethnic composition of the population of the Theology of Hope, Liberation Theologies, Evangelicalism, United States and of social interaction characteristic of the and Narrative Theology. dominant and minority groups in various regions.

REL 4340. FAITH AND SUFFERING IN RELIGIOUS SOC 3060. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) LITERATURE (3) See PSY 3060 A discussion of how suffering is addressed in religious Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. expression including the Bible and contemporary religious literature. SOC 3080. CRIMINOLOGY (3) Approved as an IS (Integrative Studies) course. See CRJ 3080.

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SOC 3090. MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3) All incoming freshman who fit both of the criteria A study of contemporary marriage and the alternative below are required to take the foreign language placement family forms. Attention will be given to special problems test: arising from each type of relationship. a ) have three years or more of a single foreign language in high school, AND SOC 3160. GENDER STUDIES (3) b) anticipate taking the same language at Shorter Analysis of changes in sex-role behavior and life style in Students whose scores indicate readiness for inter- different classes and ethnic groups in society and their mediate classes will not be allowed to enroll in elementary impact on individuals and the social structure. classes without special permission of the instructor.

SOC 3300. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (3) SPA 1010, 1020. ELEMENTARY SPANISH I, II. (3, 3) The major focus will be on youth and the ways in Fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, conver- which they come to interact with the criminal justice sation, and reading of texts of graded difficulty. systems. Appropriate theories of delinquency will be Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. covered in an attempt to explain such behavior. Types of rehabilitation and their success will be included. SPA 2010, 2020. INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I, II. (3, 3) Review and continuation of grammar; composition, SOC 3500. STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY AND training for oral proficiency. Course includes reading of SOCIOLOGY (3) modern literary works of Spain and Latin America. See PSY 3500. Prerequisites: Two units of high school Spanish, or SPA 1010, 1020. SOC 3800. DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH AND DESIGN (3) Three hours lecture, one hour lab per week. See PSY 3800. SPA 3010. ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND SOC 3801. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH AND DESIGN COMPOSITION. (3) (3) Composition and thorough review of grammar; con- See PSY 3801. tinued emphasis on developing the basic skills of communication in Spanish. The course includes readings and SOC 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) discussion of Spanish literary selections, civilization, and Variable subject content. culture. Prerequisite: SPA 2020. SOC 4010. FIELD RESEARCH. (1-3) The development and execution of a social research SPA 3020. SELECTED READINGS IN SPANISH. (3) design with emphasis focused on the student’s research Reading and discussion of selected works of con- abilities as a job-related skill. temporary Hispanic writers. Prerequisite: SPA 2020. SOC 4030. SOCIAL THEORY. (3) A review of the major theories of social life, both SPA 3030. INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH European and American. Emphasis is on historical theories LITERATURE. (3) and their influences on modern theory. Contributions of Reading and analysis of selected works of Spanish Comte, Durkheim, Spencer, Ward, Cooley, Sumner, and literature with emphasis on the twentieth century. others are considered. Prerequisite: SPA 2020.

SOC 4050, 4060. INTERNSHIP. (3, 1-3) SPA 3110. SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE. (3) Structured opportunities for practical experience in A study of the geography, history, arts, and major human service areas. figures of Spain from the beginnings to the present. Limited to sociology majors and minors. Prerequisite: SPA 3010.

SOC 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) SPA 3150. SPANISH LITERATURE: MIDDLE AGES TO 1700. (3) Reading and analysis of the major works of representative Spanish writers from the origins of Spanish PANISH S (SPA) literature through the seventeenth century. Native French, Spanish, or German speakers are not Prerequisite: SPA 3010. allowed to take any courses in their native language below FRE 3040, SPA 3020, or GER 3990, unless otherwise SPA 3160. SPANISH LITERATURE: 1700 TO THE advised by the instructor. Students native in any of these PRESENT. (3) Reading and analysis of the major works of repre- languages may fulfill their requirements 1) by pursuing the sentative Spanish writers from 1700 to the present. usual sequence in a language other than their native one or Prerequisite: SPA 3010. 2) by taking six semester hours of courses numbered at or above those listed.

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SPA 3250. INTRODUCTION TO LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE. (3) SPS 3120. SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (3) An introduction to the pre-Columbian heritage, fol- Introduction to the psychology of sport and exercise. lowed by a study of the prose of exploration, the Colonial Includes the scientific study of people and their behaviors in period, and the wars of independence and modernism. these contexts and the practical application of that Prerequisite: SPA 3010. knowledge. Topics include personality, motivation, anxiety, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, SPA 3300. SPANISH-AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND leadership, goal-setting, self-confidence, injury, moral and CULTURE. (3) ethical considerations, and unhealthy behaviors. A study of the geography, history, arts, and society of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the modern SPS 3200. SPORT FINANCE (3) period. This course is designed to be an application of finance Prerequisite: SPA 3010. principles to sport organizations. Students will examine topics related to financing sport franchises and venues of SPA 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) both the collegiate and professional world. Economic Variable subject content. theory, financial analysis, and appropriate methods of Prerequisite: SPA 3010. funding will also be addressed. Prerequisite: BUS 3200 and SPS 1500 SPA 4100, 4110. THE GOLDEN AGE I, II. (3, 3) Spanish literature of the sixteenth and seventeenth SPS 3360. COMMUNICATION IN SPORT (3) centuries, with particular emphasis on Don Quixote and the Addresses a variety of communication-related topics, principal dramatists. including public relations, image, media relations, and Prerequisite: Senior standing. community relations. Prerequisite: SPS 1500 SPA 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of in- SPS 3500. SPORT COACHING (3) structor. Theories and philosophies of coaching, including team selection, scheduling, and school/community relations Prerequisite: SPS 1500 SPORT STUDIES (SPS) SPS 3520. LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT (3) SPS 1500. INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT This course includes an overview of the regulations (3) affecting athletes, agents, personnel, organizations, and Survey of the historical, philosophical and social leagues. This includes discussion on how constitutional law, foundations of sport and related fields. Specific topics from contract law, anti-trust law, labor and employment law, different area, such as sport sociology, psychology, and intellectual property rights, and tort law impact sport marketing, and their management implications will be management decisions. analyzed Prerequisites: SPS 1500 and ACC 2010 Prerequisite for all 3000 and 4000 level Sport Management courses except SPS 3120 (Sports Psychology) SPS 3600. SPORT MARKETING (3) Promotion of events, sport advertising, elements of SPS 2900, 3900, 3901. SPORT MANAGEMENT events planning. PRACTICUM (1, 1, 1) Prerequisite: BUS 3400 and SPS 1500 Preferred as one each in sophomore, junior and senior years. Criteria for practicum work include application to and SPS 3700 EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT (3) acceptance into the program. Student is responsible for Budgeting, hiring, scheduling of games, events, and arrangements for each practicum, in consultation with classes, staff evaluations, event management. faculty advisor. Evaluation to be completed by both faculty member and site supervisor. SPS 3800. SPORT GOVERNANCE (3) Approval of program chair required. Sport Governance is an examination of the power and politics of sport organizations. The focus of this course will SPS 3000. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT (3) identify how amateur and professional organizations Examination of sport and society in areas such as (locally, nationally, and internationally) and individual sport ethics, gender, media, violence, performance-enhancing governing bodies function in the sport industry. This will drugs, youth sports, safety, and education. include authority of organizations, organizational structures Prerequisite SPS 1500 and real-life policy issues. Prerequisite: SPS 1500 SPS 3100 LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS (3) This course will examine the role and responsibility of SPS 3901 SPORT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM (1-2) leadership in Sport and Recreation. An emphasis will be on A working field experience. Student is responsible for leadership styles, techniques, issues and problems in leading arrangements for each practicum, in consultation with people. faculty advisor. Evaluation to be completed by both faculty

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advisor and site supervisor. Junior Standing and approval of THE 1200. PROFESSIONAL THEATRE WORKSHOP I. program chair required. (1-3) May be registered as 2200, 3200, and 4200 for addi- SPS 4050. INTERNSHIP (12) tional credit. Intended as a full-semester load, to be completed on- site in field setting. Evaluation to be completed by both THE 1360. STAGE MOVEMENT I. (3) faculty and site supervisor. Approval of program chair The foundations of body movement for the actor. required. Center alignment, physical conditioning and warm-up for the actor, gesture, movement analysis and scoring are SPS 4100. LEADERSHIP IN SPORT (3) explored. The movement theories of Rodolf Laban are This course will examine the role and responsibility of introduced and explored. Other major movement systems leadership in Sport and Recreation. An emphasis will be on are introduced. leadership styles, techniques, issues and problems in leading people. THE 2010. ACTING I. (3) Prerequisite: Junior Standing, ENG 1020, SPS 1500, An introduction to twentieth century acting systems, and BUS 3300 focusing on the work of Constantine Stanislavski and the adjustments made to his work by Vahktongdov, Chekov, SPS 4350. ETHICS IN SPORT (3) Miesner, Strasberg, Hagen and other innovators. Lectures Sport Ethics examines such ethical considerations in on the history and theory of these systems combine with sports as winning, cheating, gamesmanship, performance practical acting exercises and rehearsals, allowing students to enhancement, gender and sexual equality in sport, and social apply the systems to a partnered scene. ethics. Prerequisite: Junior Standing, ENG 1020 and SPS 1500 THE 2020. ACTING II. (3) A continuation of the study of modern acting systems. SPS 4700. EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT (3) Emphasis is placed on script and character analysis as well Budgeting, hiring, scheduling of games, events and as acting practice and rehearsal discovery. Students will classes, staff evaluations, event management. prepare and perform a variety of partnered scenes. Prerequisite: Junior Standing, ENG 1020, SPS 1500 Prerequisite: THE 2010. and BUS 3300 THE 2050. VOICE FOR THE ACTOR I. (3) The foundations of voice for the stage actor. Respiration, phonation, resonation, articulation, release of TUDENT EVELOPMENT S D (SDV) excess tension, and vocal warm-ups are explored. Various 2110. CRITICAL THINKING. (3) voice theories and the International Phonetic Alphabet are An introduction to the nature of arguments, their introduced and applied to dramatic work. various types (inductive, analogous, and deductive), how they can be evaluated, and what constitutes logical fallacies. THE 2250. THEATRE APPRECIATION. (3) The course teaches practical reasoning skills which can be An introductory survey course on the development of applied to any academic area as well as to living in general. the physical theatre and its relationship to the dramatic works of the separate periods; a basic introduction to SDV 3000, 3010. COLLOQUIUM SEMINAR. (2) performed theatre. Lab work on major productions A course designed for the student teachers of the small required. group sessions of SDV 1010 and 1020. Topics include teaching/learning theory and developmental stages of THE 3000. PLAYWRITING I. (3) university students as well as the subject matter of the An introduction to the art of playwriting, this course sessions. includes writing exercises in idea, plot and character development. Students will develop and write both ten SDV 4000. CAREER PROFESSIONALISM. (1) minute and one act plays. Experience in organizational research, résumé writing, and the strategies beneficial to career building and success. THE 3010. THEATRICAL PRODUCTION I. (3) Lectures, videotapes, and guest speakers will be utilized. The basic concepts, elements, procedures, and craft techniques of theatrical stage technology and scenic design. Work on Shorter University theatrical productions is required. THEATRE (THE) THE 1150, 1160. THEATRE LABORATORY I, II. (1, 1) THE 3020. THEATRICAL PRODUCTION II. (3) Participation in one-act plays and major productions. The basic procedures and concepts of theatrical light- This course may be registered as 2150, 2160, 3150, 3160, ing, audio design, and stage production management. Work 4150, and 4160 for additional credit. A total of 8 hours on Shorter University theatrical productions is required. credit may be applied to the degree.

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THE 3050. VOICE FOR THE ACTOR II. (3) THE 3379. ADVANCED STAGE MOVEMENT. (1-3) Further exercise designed to give the actor a An opportunity for students with advanced movement responsive, expressive, and articulate voice. Continued skills to assist the instructor in a Stage Movement class. work in IPA with a focus on dialects and accents. THE 3380. STAGE COMBAT. (3) THE 3210. DEVELOPMENT OF DRAMA I. (3) Techniques of period style fighting for the stage, The major forms of Western dramatic literature from including medieval broadsword, Renaissance rapier and Aeschylus to Ibsen. Format will include discussion of dagger, and modern unarmed combat. assigned plays. Prerequisite: THE 2010.

THE 3220. DEVELOPMENT OF DRAMA II. (3) THE 3390. PERIOD STYLES. (3) The major forms of Western dramatic literature since Foundations of deportment, manners, greetings and 1870 with special emphasis on the avant garde experimental social customs of selected representational eras applied to theatre. Format will include discussion of assigned plays. monologue/scene work. Each era is studied in its historical and cultural context. Focus on ancient Greek, Elizabethan, THE 3230. SOUTHERN DRAMA. (3) Neoclassical/Restoration, and Victorian eras as well as This class will explore the definition of “southern” and melodrama and early 20th century styles. its cultural implications. Areas of focus will be on applicable southern history, the roots of southern drama via the THE 3400. HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSICAL literary renaissance, and key dramatic figures from the turn THEATRE. of the century until the present. Biography, cultural customs See MUS 3400. and close study of playwrights’ works will be paramount to class discussions. THE 3460. THEATRE HISTORY I: CLASSICAL. (3) The major trends and aspects of Western theatrical

history from its origins to the dawn of Realism (1870). THE 3250. INTRODUCTION TO FILM. (3) An introduction to basic film concepts, conventions, criticism, theory, and the myriad practices of film art. THE 3470. THEATRE HISTORY II: MODERN. (3) The major aspects of European and American the-

atrical history from Realism to the present with special THE 3260. TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT. (3) emphasis on the avant garde experimental theatre in the An introductory course designed to increase U.S. communication and organizational skills in all areas related to technical direction and stage management. THE 3500. SCENE PAINTING. (3) Introduction to scenic paints and materials. The course THE 3320. AUDITION TECHNIQUES. (3) includes practical projects in painting perspective and typical Methods of auditioning for theatre and musical theatre. scenic textures and construction materials such as wood, The course covers techniques of timed auditions, cold brick, stone, marble and moldings. Students also learn to readings, callbacks, interview, improvisation, résumés, create painter’s elevations. headshots, contracts and casting agents. Prerequisites: THE 2020, 2050, 3360. THE 3501. SCENE PAINTING II (3) Advanced projects in illusionistic painting. Drapery, THE 3325. THEATRICAL MAKEUP (3) Rembrandt copy, metal statuary, sepia photograph The basic procedures and concepts of theatrical reproduction, and foliage. Painters elevations of Louis XV makeup. The proper application of corrective, age, and molding and Victorian drapery. Final project similar to the fantastical makeup for the theatre. United Scenic Artists Union examination. Prerequisite: THE 3500. THE 3370. STAGE MOVEMENT II. (3) Continuation of the study of body movement for the THE 3600. INTRODUCTION TO SCENIC DESIGN. (3) stage actor. Further examination of alignment, release of An introductory course to the scene design process and excess tension, warm-up for the actor, and movement the tools of the scenic designer. Scenic research, analysis, analysis. Major movement systems such as Contact sketching, drafting techniques, design drawings, perspective Improvisation, the Developmental Series, the T’ai Chi grids and scenic renderings are explored and practiced. Breath Series, and social dance are introduced and explored. THE 3610. SCENIC DESIGN II. (3) THE 3371. STAGE MOVEMENT III. (3) Studies and exercises which demonstrate craft and Continuation of the study of stage movement for the research in advanced technical drawings, renderings of actor. Concepts including advanced application of Contact dramatic light and model building. Special focuses include Improvisation, neutral mask work, unarmed stage combat, Greek and Shakespearean theatre and wing and drop and exercise/resistance training are explored and applied to scenery. the creation of character and dramatic expression through Prerequisite: THE 3600. the physical body. Further study of the alignment and the release of excess tension.

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THE 3650. COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) FOR THE THEATRE (3) Computer Aided Drafting. Using CAD based programming for drafting and plotting theatrically drafted drawings. Comparing CAD to manual drafting. Plotting. Speed. Precision. Neatness. Efficiency. Flexibility.

THE 3660. METAL WORK: WELDING FOR THEATRE. (1) An introduction to basic theatrical welding techniques. Developing skills in arc welding, and both stick and wire feed.

THE 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) Variable subject content.

THE 4010. DIRECTING. (3) Theory and exercises in directing plays and musicals. Prerequisites: THE 2020, 2050, 3370.

THE 4030. ACTING III. (3) Studies in acting for Shakespearean plays. The concepts of scansion, literary devices, Elizabethan period style and character are explored and applied through the preparation and performance of sonnets, soliloquies, and scenes by Shakespeare. Prerequisites: THE 1360, 2020, 2050, 3360.

THE 4040. ACTING IV. (3) Senior acting seminar. The course involves work in advanced acting scenes and plays. It is designed to address the post-graduation goals of each individual student.

THE 4050. INTERNSHIP. (3) Structured opportunities for theatrical production and performance experience. Majors only.

THE 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3,1-3)

THE 4300. SENIOR CAPSTONE. (3)

VOICE (VOI)

VOI 4003-4004. VOCAL COACHING (1, 1) Supervised study and instruction in preparation for degree recitals, showcases, or other performances. Required of students pursing degrees in Music Education, Church Music, and Musical Theatre in the semester of their recital. Required of students pursuing a degree in Voice performance in the semester of their junior recital and their entire senior year. May also be taken as 2003-2004 or 3003-3004. Prerequisite: Successful passing of sophomore examination or permission of instructor.

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Accounting (ACCT) Biology (BIOL) ACCT 2010. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I. (3) BIOL 1500. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY. (3) This course focuses on the study of accounting as This course introduces the student to basic an information system and the preparation of the four concepts and principles in biology, including the basic financial statements. It is designed to teach the scientific method, basic chemistry related to biology, foundational accounting principles of internal control cell structure and function, laws of thermodynamics as within a business organization. related to energy in biologic systems, photosynthesis, 6 weeks. cellular respiration, mitosis, meiosis, reproduction, genetics, and evolutionary theory. As a part of ACCT 2020. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II. (3) understanding the process of dating rock to establish This course is a continuation of ACCT 2010, fossil age, the student will explore some nuclear devoted to the measuring and reporting of financial physics concepts such as types of particulate and information for partnerships and corporations. This electromagnetic radiation, radioactive decay, and course also focuses on the managerial analysis of radioactive half-life. The effects of radiation on living accounting information. organisms will be studied. Students will complete 5 weeks. Prerequisite: ACCT 2010. several laboratory experiences during the course, and will consider ethical issues related to genetics and the ACCT 3000. FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL use of nuclear energy. ACCOUNTING. (3) 5 weeks. This course is to provide students with a big picture of financial statements and the use of BIOL 2050. THE STUDY OF LIFE. (3) accounting information. The course will emphasize A survey of basic scientific concepts/principles the basics: what accounting information is, what it associated with the area of biology including basic means, and how it is used. This is a foundation course principles of biological information. The major topics which will improve students’ decision-making and include: an introduction to the world of science, problem solving skills. scientific methodology, structure, function of the cell, 6 weeks cellular respiration, transport, cellular reproduction, basic introduction to principles of genetics, the human ACCT 3040. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. (3) body, classification/taxonomy, plant This course is designed to present an reproduction/roles, environmental issues, radioactive understanding of managerial accounting for leaders decay, practical applications of nuclear energy, carbon and managers. The course will focus on how dating, examination of fossil formations, practicing managers use economic and financial biomes/levels of organization/biomes, and information in the planning and control functions. The course will emphasize a variety of approaches to microorganisms (including bacteria, viruses). A brief examination of the role microorganisms have in the cost analysis for different purposes. Prerequisite: ACCT 3000. world will be conducted. Designed for professional 6 weeks. studies students, the fast paced course provides fundamental scientific knowledge regarding the study ACCT 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) of Biology. Variable subject content. 5 weeks.

ACCT 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) Business Administration (BUSA) ACCT 5300. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. (3) BUSA 1010. EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES. (0) The use of accounting information in making This workshop focuses on reviewing the status management decisions is the main emphasis of this toward degree completion as well as providing course. Financial planning, decision-making, and students with options for additional credits, including controls are highlighted. Students are made aware of other CAPP programs and elective courses. the need for improved stakeholder information 1 week. systems. 6 weeks.

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BUSA 1020. INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE development of marketing strategies, and the REASONING. (3) recognition of marketing variables are examined. This course examines various concepts of basic 5 weeks. algebra. It assists in building skills for performing specific mathematical operations and problem solving. BUSA 3500. BUSINESS LAW AND GOVERNMENT Applications in various areas including accounting, REGULATION. (3) economics, finance, and statistics are demonstrated This course examines, analyzes, and applies the and discussed. nature, formation, and system of law in the United 8 weeks. States to the modern business environment. 5 weeks. BUSA 1100. TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY INFORMATION ACCESS. (3) BUSA 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) This course is designed to promote information Variable subject content. literacy – the ability to locate, access, and use information in its traditional and emerging forms. BUSA 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) Participants will create their own resource designed to fit their own needs and learning styles. BUSA 4320. PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS 5 weeks. MANAGEMENT. (3) This course looks at traditional production and

operations management issues by tailoring them to BUSA 2040. QUANTITATIVE REASONING. (3) This course builds upon the foundational tools both the learner’s past experiences and expected future learned in MATH 1020 by providing quantitative needs. reasoning skills needed to solve business problems. 5 weeks. Students will learn to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and differentiate quantitative information needed for BUSA 4350. ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT ETHICS. (3) This course provides an understanding of ethical modeling, forecasting, and graphing. issues involving equity, fairness, and respect for 7 weeks. individual rights and corporate social responsibility. Students are challenged to develop and defend BUSA 2610. MANAGING A GLOBAL WORKFORCE. (3) A course in global awareness designed to sensitize personal viewpoints relating to economic justice, the business person to the cultural influences and capitalism, and socialism, as well as the responsibility differences which affect business transactions and the of the corporation to society, the environment, and management of people. questionable business practices. Through readings and 5 weeks. case problems that view ethical problems from various viewpoints, students develop an appreciation for the BUSA 3180. FUNDAMENTALS OF STATISTICS. (3) ramifications of their decisions relative to their own This course surveys descriptive statistics with professional business careers and public policy issues. emphasis on practical applications of statistics and 5 weeks. statistical analysis. It includes an examination of the role of statistics in research, statistical terminology, the BUSA 4700. APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT (6) appropriate use of statistical techniques, and the This course is designed to help students develop interpretation of statistical findings in organizational skills in conducting an applied research project, and business research. including collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting 5 weeks. data, and drawing appropriate conclusions. Results of the applied research project are documented in a final BUSA 3310. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. (3) written report then presented orally in a professional This course is a study of management techniques manner. This capstone course may not be taken until and their application for improving managerial all required major courses have been successfully effectiveness. Topics include management functions, completed. decision making, management theory, ethics and social 10 weeks. responsibility, motivation theory, and strategic planning. BUSA 5000. INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES. (1) This course will prepare the student for successful BUSA 3400. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING. (3) The role of marketing within the organization is graduate study. Topics covered will include an analyzed. The factors affecting consumer behavior,

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orientation to the program, library research tools, and 5 weeks. computer research tools. 3 weeks. Communication (COMM) COMM 1020. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SPEECHES. BUSA 5150. LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF (3) BUSINESS. (3) This course is designed to teach students the This course focuses on the legal environment in fundamentals of developing presentations. Students which business organizations function. The social and will also develop the public speaking skills central to moral responsibilities of businesses are explored. success in academic and professional settings. They 6 weeks. will exhibit competence in academic research, technology literacy, and critical thinking. BUSA 5990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) 5 weeks.

BUSA 6750. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. (3) COMM 1025. PUBLIC SPEAKING IN THE CHURCH. (3) This course analyzes the similarities and differences in the management functions, processes, and structures in the A study of speech as a basic means of international environment. Emphasis is given to the communication with special attention to the context knowledge and attitudes required for the development of of ministry. The course emphasizes public speaking, effective, intercultural management skills. listening, and organizational skills. Attention is given 6 weeks. to improvement in voice and diction. 5 weeks BUSA 6900. BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. (3) COMM 1040. PUBLIC RELATIONS IN FORMAL This is the Capstone course of the MBA Program. ORGANIZATIONS. (3) During this course students will develop an analysis of This course focuses on public relations as a an industry and then a strategic plan for a company in process and a vital function of management. The this industry. Various industries will be used based on course reviews the practical nature of PR work: the interests of the students and faculty. communicating, writing, and solving problems. Relates 6 weeks. the practitioner’s role in organizational systems and presents major theories, research, and principles of the profession from its origins: journalism, speech Business Communication (BCOM) communication, and management. BCOM 5250. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION. (3) 5 weeks. Through the use of theories and in-class practical experiences, students will enhance their capabilities to COMM 2100. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION. (3) communicate successfully. Speaking, writing, and Course is a study of the communications process listening abilities will be developed. The focus will be that involves exchanging messages and negotiating on the interpersonal analysis of communication meaning to convey information and to establish and processes. Students will also receive laptop computers maintain relationships. Topics include self-awareness, and operating instructions. listening, conversation management, nonverbal and 6 weeks. verbal communication skills. Emphasis is given to enhancing interpersonal competence. 5 Weeks Christian Education (CHED) CHED 2020. PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. (3) Computer Information Systems (CINS) An introduction to the history, theory, and current CINS 1750. INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION practices in the field of Christian education. Attention TECHNOLOGY. (3) will be paid to the resources available to those This course is a broad overview of computer involved in a ministry of education. technologies that the student will use throughout the 5 weeks. program. Personal computers and devices, the Internet, software tools including Word, Excel, and CHED 3070. MINISTRY TO CHANGING PERSONS. (3) PowerPoint, APA template, TaskStream, and team This course examines methods of ministry to the collaboration tools will be presented and discussed. social, mental, physical and spiritual development of 5 weeks. persons as experienced during the various stages of a lifetime.

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Earth Science (EASC) Students explore current learning theories, experimental findings, and data applicable to the EASC 2060. PRESERVING THE EARTH. (3) This course is a survey of basic scientific concepts education profession. Students examine historical, and principles associated with the areas of earth and philosophical, and sociological perspectives of physical science. Topics include discovery of the education in the United States generally, and in earth’s surface, topography, formation of properties of Georgia specifically. Students integrate and apply the minerals, and properties of the earth’s features and course outcomes within authentic educational settings. surfaces. Because this course represents an initial step in 5 weeks. understanding and committing to a profession, preparing and teaching lessons is expected. No

prerequisites. Economics (ECON) This course is a prerequisite course for MATH ECON 1010. THE ECONOMICS OF SOCIAL ISSUES. (3) 1070, EDUC 2000, EDUC 2600, EDUC 2700. An introduction to the study of economics, with 5 weeks the goal of providing a framework of basic economic concepts and analytical tools useful in the analysis of EDUC 2000. HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY. (3) Essentials needed for successful involvement with human problems. A series of social issues of current children from various socioeconomic and cultural interest will be introduced and discussed, and the groups; including philosophy, teaching methods, and economic ideas germane to each issue will be materials providing optimum learning experiences. developed. The topical content of the course will Prerequisite: EDUC 1010. change with current events and the interests of the 5 weeks. instructor, but will include such issues as poverty, unemployment, crime, pollution, discrimination and EDUC 2600. LEGAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION (3) civil rights, protectionism versus free trade, the This course is designed to give pre-service collapse of the Soviet Union, taxes and the national teachers an overview of the laws and legal issues that debt. govern boards of education, schools, administrators, 5 weeks. teachers, and students. Prerequisite: EDUC 1010. ECON 3160. ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS. (3) 5 weeks. The basic principles and concepts of economics, such as opportunity cost, demand and supply, EDUC 2700. DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURALISM (3) elasticity, costs and benefits, competition, GDP, This course will focus primarily on theoretical and unemployment, aggregate demand and supply, practical issues of diversity in classroom settings, inflation, taxation, money supply, fiscal and monetary especially related to culture, race, gender, ethnicity, policy, and international trade will be studied with language and socio-economic levels. Students will also emphasis on how they influence business decisions. gain a better understanding of the issues of 6 weeks. multiculturalism and its impact on curriculum, instruction, and relationships in the educational ECON 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) community. Variable subject content. Prerequisite: EDUC 1010.

ECON 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) 5 weeks.

EDUC 2800. INTRODUCTION TO CAPP EDUCATION. ECON 5500. MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS. (3) (1) This course will focus on the application of This course is an introduction for the Teacher economic theory to the problems of contemporary Preparation Program (TPP) for adult degree- management. Emphasis will be given to forecasting, completion candidates. Emphasis is placed on model building, and resource allocation through the reviewing Shorter University’s policies and resources; application of case studies and the shared management introducing the use of TaskStream as an electronic experience of participants. assessment platform; and examining the TPP 6 weeks. Conceptual Framework, Teacher Preparation Goals, and the Teacher Preparation Handbook.. Education (EDUC) 5 weeks EDUC 1010. OVERVIEW OF EDUCATION TRENDS AND TOPICS. (3)

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EDUC 2900. FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION. (3) EDUC 3430. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE. (3) A study of the historical, philosophical, and A survey of traditional and contemporary sociological foundations of education; the structure of literature appropriate for children in the early the American educational system; current educational childhood years. Guidelines for evaluation and issues and trends. A minimum of 10 hours of selection of children’s literature and studies of authors observation in local schools (primary, elementary, and illustrators are provided. All juvenile genres are middle, and high schools) is required. included. Practicum is required. 5 weeks. 5 weeks.

EDUC 2950. TEACHER TECHNOLOGY. (3) EDUC 3560. READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS I: This course includes knowledge about and use of EARLY CHILDHOOD. (3) computers and related technologies in the integration A study of the teaching materials and techniques of technology to support learning and assessment of used in reading and language arts in the early instruction and to enhance teacher productivity. childhood grades with focus on the interrelatedness of 5 weeks. speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Particular attention is given to teaching reading in the early EDUC 3100. EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS. (3) childhood grades through literature and the related A study of the characteristics by which exceptional topics of reading readiness, program management, learners are identified and of the assessment and assessment, and the relationship between reading and instructional strategies used. childhood development. 5 weeks. 5 weeks.

EDUC 3250. MEASURING AND EVALUATING (3) EDUC 3565. DIAGNOSTIC AND CORRECTIVE Concepts of measurement and evaluation, READING (3) classroom test construction, creation and use of This course will focus not only on beginning derived scores, selection use of published reading teaching strategies, but the diagnosis of measurement instruments, and current issues. reading problems and hot to provide corrective 5 weeks. reading skills in the early childhood classroom. Students will observe and practice strategies in the EDUC 3300. INTRODUCTION TO EARLY classroom and in actual school settings. CHILDHOOD. (3) 5 weeks. Prerequisite to all methods courses (blocks) in early childhood education. Historical, psychological, EDUC 3570. READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS II: and sociological foundations of early childhood EARLY CHILDHOOD. (3) education; an analysis of current trends in the field; a A study of the teaching materials and techniques study of program models for young children. used to prevent, identify, and remediate reading Emphasis is on curriculum development and problems in the early childhood grades with focus on instructional planning. A minimum of 10 hours of matching problems with solutions. Particular attention observation and participation required. is given to cultivating lifelong readers in the early 5 weeks. childhood grades through literature and the related topics of student self-confidence, word attack skills EDUC 3310. CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PRENATAL TO and strategies (including phonics), reading AGE EIGHT. (3) comprehension, record keeping, technology, and A study of child growth and development prenatal home-school collaboration. through age eight with emphasis on the effects of 5 weeks. developmental stages on the educational process. 5 weeks. EDUC 3700. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT. (3) Introduction of primary research and models of EDUC 3320. HUMAN GROWTH AND LEARNING (3) classroom management. This course focuses on the The study of basic concepts, theories, and development of skills of effective classroom principles of human development and learning that management to create positive classroom structure lead to a useful understanding of children and that maximizes student learning. Students will develop adolescents, and the cognitive, behavioral, and social techniques to increase desired student behaviors and dynamics of learning. A case study is required. decrease undesired behaviors. Students create an 5 weeks.

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Action Plan of practical strategies to implement in the EDUC 4051 CURRICULUM, METHODS, AND classroom. EVALUATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD II. (2) 5 weeks. A survey of the organization and content of the elementary school curriculum; a study of EDUC 3730. NATURE AND NEEDS OF GIFTED administrative organization, student grouping LEARNERS (3) practices, effective methods, instructional planning, Provides the foundational background necessary evaluation techniques, standardized testing procedures, for understanding and working effectively with gifted record keeping, and progress reporting. Included in learners, including the nature and definition of this course is an introduction to statistics necessary for giftedness; types of giftedness; the relationship of effective analysis of educational practices. giftedness to intelligence and creativity; the Prerequisites: EDUC 2900, 3300, GPA 2.5 relationship between giftedness and child Admissions to Teacher Preparation Program and development; and the special educational needs of taking Praxis II. Corequisite EDUC 4111 gifted learners. 11 weeks. 5 weeks. EDUC 4110. STUDENT TEACHING: EARLY CHILDHOOD I. (5) EDUC 3755. CREATIVE ARTS AND HEALTH: EARLY CHILDHOOD. (3) Directed teaching in grades kindergarten through An integrated study of music and the visual arts five in nearby public school systems under the combined with health and movement appropriate for supervision of a public school-selected early childhood students in the primary and elementary grades. or primary teacher. 5 weeks. Prerequisites: Completion of all requirements for the degree and related certification including EDUC EDUC 3800. SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION: EARLY 2900, 3500, GPA 2.50, Admission to Teacher CHILDHOOD. (3) Preparation Program and taking Georgia Assessments A study of the methods of teaching and the for Certification of Educators (GACE). development in the social sciences in the elementary 4 weeks grades with attention given to sources of curricula, methods of instruction and teaching skills that are EDUC 4111. STUDENT TEACHING: EARLY essential for learning in social studies. CHILDHOOD II. (7) 5 weeks. Directed teaching in grades kindergarten through five in nearby public school systems under the EDUC 3820. SCIENCE EDUCATION: EARLY supervision of a public school-selected early childhood CHILDHOOD. (3) or primary teacher. A critical survey of objectives, course content, and Prerequisites: Completion of all requirements for methods for various fields of science teaching in early the degree and related certification including EDUC childhood education. 2900, 3500, GPA 2.50, Admission to Teacher 5 weeks Preparation Program and taking Georgia Assessments for Certification of Educators (GACE). Corequisite EDUC 4050. CURRICULUM, METHODS, AND EVALUATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD I. (1) EDUC 4050 A survey of the organization and content of the 11 weeks elementary school curriculum; a study of administrative organization, student grouping EDUC 4211, 4212. SUPERVISED TEACHING: EARLY CHILDHOOD. (6, 6) practices, effective methods, instructional planning, Two semesters of a supervised practicum for evaluation techniques, standardized testing procedures, persons already engaged in the teaching field of early record keeping, and progress reporting. Included in childhood education. this course is an introduction to statistics necessary for Prerequisites: Completion of all requirements for effective analysis of educational practices. certification in early childhood education except Prerequisites: EDUC 2900, 3300, GPA 2.5 student teaching (EDUC 4110, EDUC 4111). Co- Admissions to Teacher Preparation Program and requisite: EDUC 4050/4051. taking Praxis II. 4 weeks. EDUC 5000. INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES (1) This course will prepare the student for successful graduate study. Topics covered will include an

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orientation to the program, library research tools, and research problem, and reflect on the significance of computer research tools. their discoveries. 3 weeks. 6 weeks.

EDUC 5001. INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE EDUC 5150 RESEARCH-BASED CRITICAL ADVANCED EDUCATION (1) INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FOR This course will prepare the graduate education EARLY CHILDHOOD (3) student for successful graduate study. Topics covered Effective instructional approaches and will include an orientation to the program, implementation strategies for modifications or collaborative learning, graduate-level academic writing, accommodations for inclusive elementary classrooms campus library, and college learning management learners by integration of content standards that are system. culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate 3 weeks. for the active involvement in content areas of mathematics, science and instructional technology. EDUC 5100. READING, INTERPRETING, AND Students are required to complete a content specific APPLYING RESEARCH (3) action research plan. Introduction to early childhood/elementary 6 weeks. instruction research, design, and sources of reference. Emphasis will be on reading and understanding EDUC 5160 CURRICULAR INTEGRATION OF published quantitative, qualitative, and action research CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN reports; how curricular and pedagogical decisions are (3) based on research; and how teachers improve their Emphasizes integrating music, movement, creative own classroom practices through participatory action writing, dramatics, and art into the early childhood research. curriculum to stimulate the learning process, enrich 6 weeks. other subject areas, and provide valuable pathways for creative expression. EDUC 5120. ESSENTIALS OF MULTIMEDIA SKILLS, 6 weeks. STRATEGIES, AND E-PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (3) EDUC 5170 RESEARCH-BASED INTEGRATED Through the exploration of both traditional and MODELS OF INSTRUCTION IN ECE LANGUAGE advanced educational technologies, students develop ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES (3) technological skills and strategies of implementation to Graduate candidates explore and investigate a build an integrated plan of utilizing technology for detailed curriculum design that integrates content areas improving classroom teaching and student learning of language arts and social studies and assess the applying multimedia and Internet technology to impact of integrated curriculum on student support classroom teaching and e-portfolio achievement. Students are requires to complete a development. content specific action research plan. 6 weeks. 6 weeks.

EDUC 5200 LIFE CYCLE DEVELOPMENT (3) EDUC 5130. MULTIPLE ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES (3) Graduate candidates critically examine the Designed to aid in the understanding of the nature educational outcomes, curriculum standards, and needs of individuals in various social systems at all programs, and assessment practices in Georgia schools moral, cognitive, psychological, social, developmental by synthesizing research on assessment strategies that and spiritual levels. Intervention and coping strategies have led education reform and teacher change. Action in the complex development of relationships among plans for assessment strategies recommended for individuals in various settings will be stressed. determining young children's performance are applied 6 weeks. in candidates' classrooms. 6 weeks. EDUC 5300. ISSUES IN PEDAGOGY (3) Analysis of criticisms of K-12 education and of current proposals for reform; conflicting conceptions EDUC 5140 RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES FOR PREVENTING, DIAGNOSING & CORRECTING of teaching, learning, cognition, and related READING PROBLEMS (3) approaches to curriculum and instruction. This advanced literacy course will allow early 6 weeks. childhood educators to explore the latest reading research theory, define a research-based action

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EDUC 5310. LEARNING STYLES (3) Examination of current theories and relevant EDUC 5591. SPECIAL TOPICS IN COGNATE EMPHASIS research of various learning modalities and approaches II (3) students bring with them to the learning environment. A continuation of EDU 5590 Special Topics in Emphasis is given to the effective preparation of Cognate Emphasis I. including trends and issues various pedagogical approaches that recognize and addressing topics that impact curriculum and provide opportunity for various styles of learning to be instruction, i.e., technology, classroom discipline, legal utilized. liability, school violence, constitutional issues in the 6 weeks classroom, etc. Topics vary each semester. 6 weeks EDUC 5400. THE CURRICULAR AND PEDAGOGICAL CONTEXTS OF THE CLASSROOM (3) EDUC 5600. FIELD/PERFORMANCE PROJECT IN Provides students with an understanding of the COGNATE EMPHASIS (3) complex, existential structure of the K-12 classroom. Working in conjunction with the course professor Psycho-social, cognitive, and experiential issues that and the student’s advisor, the teacher/student will plan define human existence and impact curriculum and execute a field project demonstrating the development and instruction are examined. Emphasis successful integration and application of various is also given to the effect that the use of technology pedagogical principles and instructional/assessment brings to these often competing contexts. strategies in an actual P-12 setting. Evaluation will 6 weeks primarily be based on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as aligned with EDUC 5410. PEDAGOGICAL RESEARCH (3) NCATE. An acquisition of the skills necessary to read and 6 weeks benefit from research literature relevant to the field of education and the student’s cognate area of mastery. EDUC 5800. PSYCHOLOGY OF CLASSROOM Emphasis is given to theory of design and application LEARNING (3) of research related to systematized instruction in the This course provides an in-depth study of the K-12 setting. major cognitive and behavioral theories of classroom 6 weeks learning. Emphasis will be placed on enabling teachers to better understand how students learn; on helping EDUC 5500. ASSESSMENT IN PEDAGOGY (3) educators identify and remove barriers that impede An examination and application of various student learning; and on helping educators develop, assessment strategies relevant to pedagogy in K-12 utilize and advocate teaching practices, programs, and settings. Emphasis is given to the development of an curriculum that lead to academic success for all. extensive repertoire of cumulative and formative Theories of motivation, classroom management evaluation techniques for individual and group practices, and belief systems that promote learning will settings. also be addressed. 6 weeks 6 weeks.

EDUC 5510. SEMINAR IN COGNATE INSTRUCTION EDUC 5810. CREATING ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS (3) FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING Analysis of instructional practices and current ENVIRONMENTS: SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND research related to each student’s cognate area(s) of COMMUNITIES (3) Providing a clear theoretical framework for mastery. Emphasis is given to reflective examination school-family collaboration through reading research of curriculum and instructional practices in the on family involvement in schools, this course classroom including innovative uses of technology. summarizes and critiques school-parent partnerships, 6 weeks analyzes benefits of parental and community involvement, explores the impact of shared EDUC 5590. SPECIAL TOPICS IN COGNATE EMPHASIS I (3) responsibility for children's learning, and evaluates the Trends and issues concerning varying topics that effect community and family involvement has on impact curriculum and instruction, i.e., technology, children's development, performance, and classroom discipline, legal liability, school violence, achievement; opportunities for engaged learning; and constitutional issues in the classroom, etc. Topics vary connections between the curriculum in school and each semester. home environments. 6 weeks 6 weeks.

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EDUC 5820. RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES (3) ENGL 1100. FUNDAMENTALS OF QUALITY WRITING. Advanced analysis of research-based instructional (6) practices and curriculum models with the emphasis on This course focuses on a review of grammar improving learning and making informed decisions as fundamentals and the use of a step-by-step approach teacher-learners. that uses these concepts to build the foundation for 6 weeks. writing with precision to clarity. Besides reviewing the essentials of grammar, this course will incorporate EDUC 5830. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR EARLY these guidelines into a variety of practice writing GRADES (3) assignments necessary for the development of well- Students will critically examine major theoretical focused essays, action-oriented reports, and other and empirical approaches to classroom management, types of writing required in a variety of real world develop appropriate decision-making and problem- settings. The final assignment will be a grammar test. solving skills, and formulate research-based techniques Students must pass the final exam in order to pass the to effectively manage a learning environment for course. students in grades P-5. 10 weeks. 6 weeks. ENGL 1110. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FOR EDUC 5910. MASTER’S COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (3) ADULTS. (3) A seminar designed to help students near the end This course deals with the idea that the form in of the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction at Shorter which information is presented is essential to its clarity University to complete comprehensive exams relating and its understandability. To this end, this course to their programs. This component will serve as a seeks to present and reinforce the accepted rules of capstone and lead to completion of the graduate grammar, and to show how research can be used to program in a timely and appropriate manner. complement and strengthen the presentation of ideas. 6 weeks The proper methods of research and citation of research will also be taught. EDUC 5990. ACTION RESEARCH PERFORMANCE 5 weeks. PORTFOLIO. (3) Students will complete an E-folio of 3 cycles of ENGL 1120. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION AND action research that culminate from action plans LITERARY ANALYSIS. (3) throughout the program, including a literature review This course is a study of three literary genres: and analysis of selected practical aspect of curriculum, short stories, poetry, and drama. Discussion will assessment or instruction technique related to grades include critical analysis of literary motifs and styles and P-5 that support the action research. A video tape and writing interpretative essays. digital pictures that demonstrate implementation of 5 weeks. the action research during the program may become part of the portfolio to provide evidence of the ENGL 1150. AMERICAN LITERATURE. (3) advanced teacher as subject matter expert, a facilitator This course focuses on the skills necessary to of learners, and a collaborative professional. think and write critically using American literature as 6 weeks the basis for exploring language and its creative applications. Students will explore the various elements employed in fiction, drama, and poetry to enhance their understanding of how words and English (ENGL) sentences expand the understanding of themselves and ENGL 1000. FOUNDATIONS OF COMPOSITION. (3) others. A final research paper is required. This course is a study of the foundations of 5 weeks. written composition. It provides instruction and practice in writing and in the correct grammar and ENGL 3000. ACADEMIC WRITING IN SOCIAL mechanics of written Standard English. It addresses SCIENCES. (3) the most common errors and the ones that most This course will focus on the fundamentals of interfere with readers' ability to understand. writing with an emphasis on paper construction, Successful completion of this course should enable a grammar, and APA documentation necessary for the student to improve the organization, clarity, and social science environment. correctness of his or her writing. 7 weeks. 5 weeks

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ENGL 3310. AMERICAN BUSINESS CULTURE IN Health and Physical Education (HPED) NOVEL AND FILM. (3) This course will focus on the historical framework HPED 1800. ADULT HEALTH AND WELLBEING. (3) of American business culture, challenging students to This course is a study of physiological functions of engage in significant thought and discussion on the the human body and the problems of adult health. issues affecting American culture, business ethics, and Special emphasis is given to promoting and preserving materialism. better personal and community health knowledge and 5 weeks. study of adult health problems and disease. 5 weeks. ENGL 3360. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION. (3) This course provides students with an opportunity History (HIST) to enhance their written communication skills. HIST 2020. U.S. HISTORY. (3) Students will be expected to construct management A survey-based course containing thematic/issue documents that are well organized and well written. based topics in US history designed to familiarize APA style will be emphasized. students with substantial national events that have 6 weeks. altered/influenced the development of the United States. Students will examine the fundamental ENGL 3460. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN MINISTRY. (3) concepts of American history, economics, The process of communication in a ministry government, and geography in an effort to explore environment. Using simulations, case studies, and causes/effects of events in the history of the United application assignments, students will develop written States. Beginning with European colonization, communication skills that are essential for development/growth of a nation, major wars, communicating successfully in organizations, expansionism and closing with significant early 21st specifically churches. century events, students will analyze historical 5 weeks. processes, philosophies, structures, and roles of major political leaders/events. Essential course topics include ENGL 4170. SOUTHERN LITERATURE. (3) structure/functions of governments on the local and A study of major southern writers including federal levels, establishment/preservation of Faulkner, Welty, O’Connor and others, along with democracy and the geographical influences within the samples of some newer contemporary writers. nation. 5 weeks. 5 weeks.

HIST 2030. WORLD HISTORY. (3) Finance (FINA) This survey-based course containing FINA 3200. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. (3) thematic/issue-based topics in world history is This course is an overview of the fundamentals of designed to familiarize students with substantial events financial management. The emphasis is on techniques that have altered/influenced the development of world used in the development of financial thought, financial societies. decisions and risk-return relationships, legal forms to 5 weeks. the organization, tax implications on the business tools of financial analysis, the determination of long-term HIST 2080. PROBLEMS IN US HISTORY. (3) sources of capital, the use of funds, a firm’s financial This course examines the philosophical, political, structure, cost of capital, leverage, and long-term social, and economic cycles which have both financing policies. influenced and been influenced by American business 5 weeks. from the time when American entered the industrial age in the 1880s to the present. FINA 6700. MANAGERIAL FINANCE. (3) 5 weeks. This course includes a study of the concepts of corporate financial administration and their role in the HIST 2140. GEORGIA HISTORY. (3) This is an issue-based course exploring the planning, acquisition, and management of funds. Case development of the state of Georgia from early studies are used to further explore problems associated colonization through the 20th century. It is designed with the financial management of business firms. to give the student a sense of the state’s past and the 6 weeks. influence of that history on its citizens both then and

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Interdisciplinary (INTR) HIST 3160. SOUTHERN CULTURE. (3) This course examines the meaning of “southern” INTR 1110. CRITICAL THINKING. (3) through the literature, history, and folk culture of the This introductory logic course is designed to southern United States. develop the ability to think clearly and critically, 5 weeks. primarily through practice in inductive and deductive reasoning. The course emphasizes the recognition of fallacious reasoning, unclear or misleading language, Humanities (HUMN) and manipulative techniques in various forms of HUMN 2011. ART, CULTURE, AND VALUES. (3) communication. A comparison of the ways different cultures, 5 weeks. including African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Western, think of the purposes of the visual arts. The INTR 3210. DIVERSITY IN AMERICA. (3) course will emphasize the relationships between This course is a study of the diversity in American economic, religious, and other social institutions and culture, emphasizing minority contributions with the arts, and explore varying ways of defining artistic special attention to Native Americans and African- quality. Americans. 5 weeks 5 weeks.

HUMN 2111. INTRODUCTION TO FINE ARTS – ART. (3) Leadership (LDSP) History, practice, and techniques of visual arts, LDSP 2100. PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZATIONAL from prehistoric time to the present with emphasis on BEHAVIOR. (3) relationship to the sociological culture of the time. The behavior of employees, as individuals and as Students will be introduced to theories of art criticism group members, is the key to organizational and aesthetics. effectiveness. This course emphasizes the role of the 5 weeks. leader in identifying, encouraging, and evaluating the types of behaviors that promote high performance HUMN 2112. INTRODUCTION TO FINE ARTS — organizations. Students will examine various MUSIC. organizational structures, cultures, and practices. An introductory survey of the history of Western 5 weeks. music from the Middle Ages to present, its development, the societal influences on music, and LDSP 2200. CONFLICT & CONFRONTATION. (3) music’s influence of society. Jazz and a brief Conflict, opposing viewpoints, and confrontation introduction to world music will be included. 5 weeks. are contemporary workplace realities. This course provides the student with constructive approaches to HUMN 2113. INTRODUCTION TO FINE ARTS – address these issues. THEATER. (3) 5 weeks. A basic introduction to performed theater and an introductory survey on the development of the LDSP 2300. ETHICAL LEADERSHIP. (3) physical theater and its relationship to the dramatic This course introduces students to the challenges works of the separate periods. of insuring ethical clarity in organizations. Students 5 weeks. will examine specific factors that influence an individual’s ethical choices including personal values, HUMN 2320. ENVIRONMENT AND THE AMERICAN attitudes, and experiences. MIND. (3) 5 weeks. This is a humanities course, finding its subject matter in the works of artists, writers, LDSP 2400. PREPARING FOR ORGANIZATIONAL cinematographers and other expressive thinkers who LEADERSHIP. (3) have sensed a personal relationship to nature, both in This course focuses on a variety of issues related its wilderness and domesticated aspects. It considers to organizational leadership. Students are given the poems, histories, paintings, movies, and personal opportunity to examine leadership skills and practices essays of people concerned with wilderness and needed to address these issues. Students will have the elements of the wild. opportunity to assess their own preferred leadership 5 weeks. style. 5 weeks.

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LDSP 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) 6 weeks. Variable subject content. LDSP 5250. ETHICAL ISSUES IN LEADERSHIP. (3) LDSP 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) A leader has to consider ethical behavior when making decisions. This course will use current cases to LDSP 5000. INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE discuss moral dilemmas that a leader might face. STUDIES. (1) 6 weeks. This course will prepare the student for successful graduate study. Topics covered will include an LDSP 5310. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION. (3) orientation to the program, library research tools, and Executives must understand data reports. This computer research tools. course will evaluate the various financial and 3 weeks. operational reports generated by organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed on analyzing and LDSP 5010. PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRESS. (3) interpreting data for the purpose of making both Successful executives assess and plan their own operational and strategic management decisions. development. This course will draw on the latest 6 weeks. research concerning professional development, enabling students to assess their own level of LDSP 5410. VALUES BASED MANAGEMENT. (3) Personal values affect organizational behavior. professional development and consider various This course allows students to differentiate, evaluate, strategies for improvement. In particular, students will and critique various individual, cultural and evaluate their managerial and leadership competencies organizational value systems. Emphasis is placed upon from several perspectives. Students will also formulate recognizing both the legal and ethical issues involved an individual action plan for improving their in the integration of these value systems within the managerial and leadership competencies. organizational context. 6 weeks. 6 weeks.

LDSP 5050. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERS. (3) LDSP 5430. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND This course focuses on effective communication MANAGEMENT. (3) This course covers the fundamentals of methods with an emphasis on writing for organizational behavior, emphasizing the relationship communicating organizational issues. Students will be of personal values to the organization, how to expected to produce papers that are well organized influence members of the organization to complete and mechanically sound using APA style. tasks, and how to manage conflict within the 6 weeks. organization.

LDSP 5100. LEADERSHIP RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. 6 weeks. (3) This course provides the student with the LDSP 6110. LEADERSHIP IN AN INTERNATIONAL opportunity to identify and evaluate credible resources MARKETPLACE. (3) The global connectivity of the contemporary to solve organizational leadership issues using various marketplace demands that business leaders develop a research methodologies. Students will further their broad view when developing and implementing cross- understanding of how to incorporate these sources cultural business ventures. This course focuses on the into the narrative of the leadership issue in question. major types of international market opportunities, the The use of valid electronic resources will be unique aspects of negotiating in a cross-cultural emphasized. environment, and skills are necessary to be an effective 6 weeks. leader in a global marketplace.6 weeks. LDSP 5200. LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE (3) 6 weeks. This course will serve as the foundation course for the leadership major. The course will examine LDSP 6210. ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS AND classical as well as contemporary leadership theories. STRUCTURE. (3) Organizations are continually evolving. This Students will define leadership and explore such course will allow students to examine and evaluate constructs as the need for principled leadership, the various strategies that organizations adopt to organize scope of leadership and the relationship of and structure work environments, and determine followership. Students will also develop leadership when each is most appropriate. The course will draw models for the 21st century.

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heavily on current theory with a special emphasis on These two courses provide student the systems thinking. Students will be required to analyze opportunity to demonstrate and integrate their master and integrate systems theory to organizational of the entire curriculum content by addressing real structures and issues. organizational issues. Emphasis will be placed on 6 weeks. selecting, evaluating and analyzing a current issue (defining), and then designing and formulating a plan LDSP 6220. ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND that appropriately addresses the issue (planning). The POLITICS. (3) outcome will include a thesis-type report and Organizations are political systems. This course presentation demonstrating individual and team examines various determinants which influence how competence. Students cannot register for this course executives manage people in complex organizations. until other courses have been completed. Students will analyze the role of individual and group 6 weeks. attitudes, norms, and subcultures within organizations, as well as the importance of developing shared values. LDSP 6830. PLANNING THE CAPSTONE Students will also analyze organizations in terms of EXPERIENCE. (3) prevailing internal political systems. These two courses provide student the 6 weeks. opportunity to demonstrate and integrate their master of the entire curriculum content by addressing real LDSP 6310. ORGANIZATIONAL INFLUENCE AND organizational issues. Emphasis will be placed on POWER. (3) selecting, evaluating and analyzing a current issue Executives must influence others effectively. This (defining), and then designing and formulating a plan course provides students the opportunity to appraise that appropriately addresses the issue (planning). The the influence of personality, situational and cultural outcome will include a thesis-type report and factors on decision-making. Special emphasis will be presentation demonstrating individual and team placed on relating current theories of influence, competence. Students cannot register for this course motivation and power to organizational leadership until other courses have been completed. issues. 6 weeks. 6 weeks.

LDSP 6610. MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT. (3) Conflict within organizations is inevitable. This Management (MGNT) course allows students to examine and analyze the current research on individual and organizational MGNT 3000. MANAGEMENT RESEARCH TOOLS AND conflict. Students will evaluate models and strategies ANALYSIS. (3) This course provides students with the tools that for managing conflict in a productive manner, will enable them to access, evaluate, and interpret emphasizing win-win principles. Particular emphasis relevant management data from a variety of sources. will be placed on understanding and integrating the Proper incorporation and documentation of sources role of various personal and organizational value using APA style will be emphasized. systems in conflict situations. 5 weeks. 6 weeks. MGNT 3060. NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT LDSP 6720. DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE DECISION MANAGEMENT. (3) MODELS. (3) This course provides a historical overview of Success demands good judgment. This is an conflict management and resolution through the ages, interdisciplinary course designed to help students with emphasis on contemporary processes, psycho- integrate practical experience and theoretical insights dynamics of conflict, cross-cultural aspects, and win- to develop creative, imaginative, flexible, and practical win principles. The course provides an understanding actions. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating and of the evolution of conflict management and selecting appropriate tools, procedures and behaviors applications of its various forms. for solving organizational problems and making sound 5 weeks. managerial decisions. 6 weeks. MGNT 3090. MANAGING CONFLICT. (3) LDSP 6820. DEFINING THE CAPSTONE To remain a valued member of an organization, a EXPERIENCE. (3) business professional needs the skill of conflict

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management. In contrast to conflict resolution, of organizational life, motivation, work design, conflict management philosophy embraces all four of organization design, and organizational change and the possible postures in a conflicted situation. In this development. course, the student will learn and practice the four 5 weeks. postures of effective conflict management, thus, developing a skill that will add value to his or her MGNT 3410. UNDERSTANDING MARKETS AND THE career. ENVIRONMENT. (3) 5 weeks. This course defines and analyzes the behavior of consumers, firms, and governments as economic MGNT 3300. MANAGEMENT THEORY AND agents. The nature of consumer demand and the PRACTICE. (3) resulting organizational and production behavior of This course is designed to acquaint the student firms are explored. The course also defines and with basic terminology of management and explain the analyzes the main forces that make up the business evolution of management and its major theoretical environment and assesses their effects on business contributions. Particular emphasis will be placed on behavior. understanding the role of management within the 5 weeks. organization, functions of management, and human behavioral aspects of management (i.e. motivation, MGNT 3420. UNDERSTANDING THE ORGANIZATION workplace equity, and demographic diversity). The AND PROCESSES. (3) student will explore the impact of information This course explores the different forms and technology on business and management, and structures that organizations adopt and examines the understand the impact of developing critical thinking reasons why these various forms and structures are skills in order to effectively manage organizational appropriate. The course also acts as an introduction to growth. what organizations actually do. Emphasis is placed on 5 weeks. the activities surrounding the acquisition and allocation of required resources to produce desired MGNT 3310. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. (3) outputs. This course is a study of management techniques 5 weeks. and their application for improving managerial effectiveness. Topics include management functions, MGNT 3430. MANAGING INFORMATION AND FINANCE. (3) decision making, management theory, ethics and social This course describes the wide range and purpose responsibility, motivation theory, and strategic of various sources of information, including financial planning. data, reports and statements of the organization. The 5 weeks. course examines the relationship between this

information and its use in managing the performance MGNT 3370. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS. (3) This course is designed to provide an in-depth of the organization. examination of factors involved in preparing and 5 weeks. delivering persuasive presentations. The focus will MGNT 3440. UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR include both individual and team presentations. IN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS. (3) Students will practice both individual and team This course looks at the complexity of human presentations to enhance their professional skills. behavior in order to consider how team performance 5 weeks. can be improved. It includes an exploration of human motivation as well as the issue of managing differences MGNT 3390. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. (3) among people. This course serves as an overview of 5 weeks. organizational structure and behavior. Particular

emphasis is on the individual’s role within the MGNT 3560. MANAGING IN THE MARKET SPACE. (3) organization. An objective of this course is the The rapid and often chaotic growth of the global development of the student’s potential for becoming market space has produced significant challenges for an effective member of the organization and a organizational managers. This course examines a manager of people. A wide variety of topics is covered variety of economic, social, political, and legal issues including managing organizational behavior, dynamics managers must effectively address. The role of

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MGNT 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) MGNT 4400. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD. (3) Variable subject content. This course will focus on business from a global perspective, and will allow students to explore MGNT 4190. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN individual business interests under the guidance of the MANAGEMENT. (3) faculty. A portion of the course will enable students to The purpose of this course is to help develop the study abroad for at least one week. Open to BSBA or ability to effectively evaluate and decide critical BSM students. management issues, and to apply these skills to the 5 weeks. evaluation of a number of timely issues. The course is designed to allow students to study issues that meet MGNT 4500. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT. (3) their needs, given their current positions and career This course focuses on broadening the objectives. understanding of international business management. 5 weeks. A variety of topics will be addressed. Students will explore different organizational structures, staffing MGNT 4250, 4260. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (1-3, 1-3) strategies, and diverse management styles and

MGNT 4310. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. (3) practices. Social and cultural issues will be highlighted This course is a study of the role of the human emphasizing their importance to successful resource management function within the international management. organization. The HR management functions of 5 weeks. recruiting, interviewing, manpower planning, wage and salary administration, management development, and MGNT 4600. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. (3) This course is designed to integrate knowledge motivation are examined. An investigation of the from many of the other business courses. Case studies interpersonal relationships of employees in the will be used to blend theory with practice. organizational setting is also considered. 5 weeks. 5 weeks.

MGNT 4610. CHANGE STRATEGIES IN MGNT 4350. ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT ETHICS. (3) MANAGEMENT. (3) This course provides an understanding of ethical This course examines applications of behavioral issues involving equity, fairness, and respect for science concepts and skills to change efforts within the individual rights and corporate social responsibility. programs, operational units, and systems of an Students are challenged to develop and defend organization. Following an overview of the nature and personal viewpoints relating to economic justice, characteristics of change within an organization and its capitalism, and socialism, as well as the responsibility effects on the culture of that organization, the course of the corporation to society, the environment and emphasizes the manager’s leadership functions of questionable business practices. Through readings and planning, training and development, team building, case problems that view ethical problems from various and organizational maintenance. The selection and viewpoints, students develop an appreciation for the application of change strategies in the workplace is ramifications of their decisions relative to their own emphasized. professional business careers and public policy issues. 5 weeks. 5 weeks. MGNT 4620. UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS. MGNT 4360. MANAGING IN A SMALL BUSINESS (3) ENVIRONMENT. (3) Through the use of various experiential exercises, This course addresses issues unique to managing a including explorative exercises relating to personality small business. Profit and non-profit organizations types, this course creates a platform for understanding will be analyzed. Students will assess situations related oneself as well as others. Students are encouraged to to effective utilization of resources and the building of consider the following questions: What are my effective internal and external relationships. This strengths? What are my values? Where do I belong? course emphasizes the critical role of individual What is my contribution? 5 weeks.

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MGNT 4630. PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH and to find solutions to the issue by applying the key CREATIVITY. (3) concepts and learning from the Business Management This course examines innovative and creative Program experience. processes and provides the framework for 10 weeks. development of these processes. Emphasis is placed on adapting to situations of change, finding novel MGNT 5020. MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION. (3) solutions to problems and integrating individual This course emphasizes effective communication creativity within the organization. management with the various stakeholder groups. 5 weeks. Students will develop skills in the areas of report writing, executive summary composition, MGNT 4640. CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND DECISION communication analysis, case analysis structure and MAKING. (3) presentation. Through the use of simulated complex business 6 weeks. situations, this course explores the process of identifying and analyzing critical information and MGNT 5150. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR. (3) creating effective decision-making models that will This course provides students a framework for result in practical judgment. The course emphasizes explaining how the collective behaviors of the integration of not only personal and organizational organizational members define an organization. Topics values and ethics, but also those of relevant include models of organizational behavior, social stakeholders in the decision-making process. systems, conflict management, power and influence, 5 weeks. and values. Effective approaches to communication and relationship building will also be emphasized. The MGNT 4650. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR. (3) course will review organizational theory but will This course is designed to integrate knowledge emphasize the application of course concepts to the from many of the other management courses to help workplace. prepare students for executive management. Course 6 weeks. topics will include strategic management, corporate cultures, management turnarounds, paradigms for MGNT 5200. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. (3) Students will be introduced to theories of change and leadership issues for the 21st century. leadership as a framework to transform organizations 5 weeks. to compete in the 21st century. Students will review

MGNT 4660. SYSTEMS THINKING. (3) their own leadership styles focusing on personal This course introduces the principles of systems strengths and weaknesses. thinking. An emphasis is placed on identifying the 6 weeks. various components of any system and understanding how various things are interrelated to one another. In MGNT 5220. MANAGING IN A TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT. (3) particular, students are challenged with learning about This course provides an understanding of the how they fit in the organization and the surrounding challenges and approaches to contemporary environment. management. Emphasis is on the management 5 weeks. processes needed to lead effectively in a high-tech

MGNT 4680. INFLUENCE AND POWER. (3) environment in a variety of business settings. Current This course examines the sources of power and concepts in management and organizational behavior how this model is experienced in our personal as well will be integrated with contemporary concepts in as professional environments. The course stresses the organizational structure; work design – processes, importance of understanding personal leadership styles projects and procedures; and the dynamics of change and how they can be developed to effectively influence to manage employees in a world driven by technology. others. The course emphasizes personal competence 6 weeks. (managing oneself) and social competence (understanding, developing and influencing others). MGNT 5500. EFFECTIVE HUMAN RELATIONS. (3) This course is designed to provide an in-depth 5 weeks. examination of major themes for effective human

MGNT 4800. APPLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECT. (6) relations within an organizational setting. The This course, which culminates the entire student emphasis is on evaluating individual, intra-group and experience in the Business Management Program, inter-group behavior, assessing the current literature, allows students to identify a current management issue and applying theory to practical problems. The course

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also provides students with a foundation for achieving In this course the student will perform an analysis personal growth and organizational objectives. of an industry using the tools provided in previous 6 weeks. study. These courses must be the final two courses in the program. MGNT 5990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) 6 weeks.

MGNT 6100. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. (3) MGNT 6920. POLICY AND STRATEGY - COMPANY. (3) This course will provide the student an This course continues the work of MGNT 6910. opportunity to examine the multiple aspects of human Based on the industry analysis developed previously, resource management including human resources the student will prepare a comprehensive plan for a policies, procedures and regulations. The course will specific company to compete within the industry. also provide students with approaches to attracting, 6 weeks. selecting, and retaining qualified job candidates. Also studies, will be techniques that allow for the improving of the employee via training and development in order to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. Marketing (MKTG) These acquired skills will allow the student, via MKTG 6600. MARKETING MANAGEMENT. (3) research, to analyze and resolve human resource issues This course entails a study of marketing strategy and challenges facing business today. with emphasis on product, price, promotion, 6 weeks. distribution, and distribution problem solving. The legal and social environment in which marketing MGNT 6500. PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS problems occur will be accentuated. MANAGEMENT. (3) This course covers advanced topics and problems 6 weeks. in the operations function of a service, manufacturing, or public organization. Techniques for implementing total quality control are emphasized. Mathematics (MATH) 6 weeks. MATH 1000. APPLIED MATH. (3) Students will work practical math problems on MGNT 6750. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. (3) issues faced by adults today, such as math problems See BUSA 6750. they will face while getting a job, buying a house (loan 6 weeks. estimates, payments, interest calculations), managing a budget, paying off debt, making mortgage estimates, MGNT 6855. ADVANCED MANAGEMENT TOPICS. (3) and comparing real estate data. They will work to Students review philosophies and management develop a financial plan to help them through life. practices with a focus on new paradigms. The course This course will give students a start in a lifetime of includes insights on global competitiveness, the practical mathematically-based decisions. necessity of organizational change, the transformation 5 weeks. of cultures, and the shift to continuous improvement. 6 weeks. MATH 1020. QUANTITATIVE REASONING. (3) This course examines various concepts of basic MGNT 6900. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. (3) algebra. It assists in building skills for performing This course is designed to integrate knowledge specific mathematical operations and problem solving. from many other MBA courses in the analysis and Prerequisite: MathSMART. solution of strategic issues. Case studies and computer 8 weeks. simulations are used to reinforce the key concepts of the strategic management process. MATH 1060. MATHEMATICS FOR LIBERAL ARTS. (3) An exploration of major contributions of 6 weeks. mathematics to humanity. Beginning with a brief history of mathematics and mathematical systems, the MGNT 6910. POLICY AND STRATEGY - INDUSTRY. (3) This course and the following one provide the study will include units on symbolic logic, student with the opportunity to synthesize the material mathematical functions and graphs, problem solving learned in the previous courses to develop a business using basic algebraic equations, and descriptive plan for a company or a significant project within a statistics. business unit. 10 weeks.

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MATH 1070. MATHEMATICS FOR EARLY Philosophy (PHIL) CHILDHOOD AND MIDDLE GRADES. (3) Set theory, basic operations of arithmetic and their PHIL 2000. CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL AND LEGAL algorithms, properties of counting numbers, fractions, ISSUES. (3) metric system of measurements, and informal This course examines today’s ethical and legal geometry. Required for all BSE majors. issues. Topics include personal value systems, laws Prerequisite: EDUC 1010. and legal systems, and social responsibility. 5 weeks. 5 weeks.

PHIL 3150. CHRISTIAN ETHICS. (3) Music (MUSC) An introduction to the discipline of Christian Ethics, which integrates biblical and theological MUSC 3250. CHURCH MUSIC AND WORSHIP studies, moral philosophy, and the social sciences in PLANNING. (3) An introduction to music and worship, this course developing a coherent account of the Christian life, will emphasize planning for worship, using the and a consideration of the place of ethical reasoning in hymnal, and facilitating a successful music program. Christian ministry. Special attention will be given to the resources 5 weeks. available for worship planning and church music administration. Political Science (POSC) 5 weeks. POSC 2110. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3) This is an issues/problem-based course on the Natural Science (NASC) founding, growth, and practice of American government. The course is intended to provide the NASC 2100. SCIENCE IN THE MODERN WORLD (3) This course considers the influence of science student with a basic understanding of American upon the intellectual outlook of the modern world, government and politics and the individual covering a time span from the rationalism of the 17th opportunities and responsibilities of each citizen in a century to today. It also covers the economic democracy. developments of the modern world from the industrial 5 weeks. revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s POSC 4190. CURRENT INTERNATIONAL ISSUES (3) quantum-based “information highways” and genetic A study of the application of economic theories engineering possibilities. and management practices to organizations, agencies, 5 weeks. and firms operating in an international environment. Specific emphasis is given to personnel management, NASC 2500. PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. (3) marketing, law, finance, and planning in different An interdisciplinary approach to environmental environments. science that is a study of the environment and its 5 weeks. relationship to and with human beings. The course features an introduction to basic principles of ecology Project Management (PJMT) and earth science, and an overview of matter and energy resources, wastes, and pollution. Students PJMT 4010. FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT participate in a service learning project, perform MANAGEMENT (3) This course provides a basic overview of laboratory exercises in water quality testing, and apply managing projects, and addresses the five project critical thinking skills in evaluating issues in management process functions: initiating, planning, environmental quality. executing, controlling, and closing. It is designed to 5 weeks introduce the tools and techniques of project

management by applying the concepts to a class NASC 2540. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (3) This course is an interdisciplinary approach to project. human ecology which examines the dynamics of 5 weeks. population, its impact upon biotic and abiotic PJMT 4020. PROJECT LEADERSHIP AND resources, and environmental consequences of present COMMUNICATION (3) and future growth. This course addresses the people skills critical to 5 weeks. every project’s success, and integrates the tools of project management with leadership skills required in a

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team environment. All methods of communication are PSYC 2100. THRIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE. (3) examined with emphasis on the need for concise, clear Approached from the perspective of the communication with all project stakeholders. individual in American culture, this course uses the 5 weeks. principles of psychology, social psychology, and sociology to consider the common goals, values, and PJMT 4030. PROJECT SCHEDULING AND motivations of individuals as members of groups in CONTROLLING (3) American society. The American generational, gender, This course further expands the concepts covered and cultural differences will be studied through in PJMT 4020 by exploring and refining the project contemplative readings, learning team observation plan, schedule, resources, costs and controls of the studies, personal interviews, and individual reflective class project. It provides a logical framework for papers. scheduling and controlling project activities with an 5 weeks. emphasis on quality. Project management software is used to create a detailed project schedule with costs PSYC 3000. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES and resources assigned to the tasks based on additional (3) information added to the class project. Critical topics covered that deepen students’ 5 weeks. understanding of the field include: history, theory, helping skills, standards in the profession, group PJMT 4040. CONTRACT AND PROCUREMENT counseling, family counseling, community systems, ADMINISTRATION (3) research and assessment, normal and abnormal This course provides an overview of several development, career issues, and multicultural phases in contracting, such as purchasing, legal awareness. requirements, vendors, and subcontractors. These 5 weeks. complex issues are explored from the project manager’s perspective through case-studies, exercises, PSYC 3060. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL and negotiation role-playing. PSYCHOLOGY. (3) 5 weeks. Using psychology and sociology, the course will address an individual’s potential effect on PJMT 4050. PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN PRACTICE (3) culture/society and the reverse. Students will explore This course integrates all the concepts covered in recent research in both disciplines. the previous courses. A project team selects a project 5 weeks. and builds on their competencies by creating an in- depth project plan. The team will propose and plan a PSYC 3090. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY. (3) full-scale project with typical constraints. Once the A study of contemporary marriage and the plan is complete the team will present it to different alternative family forms. Attention will be given to stakeholders. special problems arising from each type of 5 weeks. relationship. Prerequisites: PSYC 1010 or SOCY 1010 5 weeks. Psychology (PSYC) PSYC 3150. COUNSELING AND PASTORAL CARE. (3) PSYC 1010. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY. (3) An introduction to the study of human behavior. An introduction to the theory and practice of Such topics as the organism, development, perception, pastoral care. Some emphasis will be given to the learning, sensory processes, personality, and group development of counseling skills. In addition, the class influences are considered in relation to human will examine the functional and dysfunctional family, behavior. with an emphasis on recognizing and addressing the 5 weeks. symptoms and causes of family dysfunction. 5 weeks. PSYC 2050. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. (3) A survey addressing concepts and issues of PSYC 3210. DEVELOPMENT: BIRTH-ADOLESCENCE. (3) creativity. Working from the perspective of the The study of the social, cognitive, moral, and individual, the course will focus on personal, physical changes in human beings from birth to organizational, and social creativity. adolescence. 5 weeks. 5 weeks.

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PSYC 3220. DEVELOPMENT: ADULTHOOD-AGING. (3) PSYC 4110. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) This course is an introduction to adult Course is a study of the diagnostic classifications, development with a focus on the gains and losses symptoms, dynamics, therapy, and prognosis of people experience as they age. Such topics as physical various abnormal reaction patters. Emphasis is given changes, longevity, health, memory, personality, and to the community prevention of abnormalities. relationships are explored. 5 weeks. 5 weeks. PSYC 4130. ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS. (3) PSYC 3250. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS. (3) Course addresses the multiple factors that This course helps students learn how to contribute to addiction with a focus on alcohol and effectively deal with and apply ethical standards to a drug use, abuse dependency, treatment, and variety of situations. Students will study professional prevention. codes of ethics and theoretical positions. 5 weeks. 5 weeks. PSYC 4160. BEGINNING COUNSELING SKILLS. (3) PSYC 3400. CULTURAL DIVERSITY. (3) Course is an introduction to the skills of The purpose of this course is to enhance communication for helping relationships. Topics students' abilities to understand, evaluate, and provide include empathy, probing and summarizing, culturally sensitive and competent human services to challenging resistance, timing, and problem solving. members of diverse groups in society. 5 weeks. 5 weeks. PSYC 4165. ADVANCED COUNSELING SKILLS. (3) PSYC 3500. STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES. (3) Builds on basic counseling techniques through This course provides an introduction to statistics development of advanced influencing, listening, and to enable students to read research article results, to attending skills to facilitate relationship building and understand specific statistical terms, and perform managing boundaries. Particular attention is paid to research. Topics to be covered are descriptive counseling skills appropriate to diverse populations. statistics, hypothesis testing, inferential statistics such 5 weeks. as regression, t tests and z tests. The students will also use Microsoft Excel to perform statistical procedures PSYC 4200. CASE MANAGEMENT. (3) and applications. The purpose of this class is to give students a 7 weeks. foundation in case management competencies. Topics and functions to be addressed include: historical PSYC 4020. PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULTHOOD AND perspective, models of case management, planning and AGING. (3) assessment, and coordination of services. This course is an introduction to adult 5 weeks. development with a focus on the gains and losses people experience as they age. Such topics as physical PSYC 4310. PERSONALITY THEORIES. (3) changes, longevity, health, memory, personality, and A study of representative psychological theories relationships are explored. concerned with personality. A comparison of the 5 weeks. theories will be made and frameworks suggested for the evaluation of these theories. PSYC 4050. APPLIED HUMAN SERVICES PROJECT. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1010. This course, which culminates the entire student 5 weeks. experience in Human Services, allows students to identify a current human services issue and to find PSYC 4330. ETHICS IN COUNSELING. (3) solutions to the issues by applying the key concepts An investigation of the current ethical and legal and learning from the Human Services program concerns in the professional practice of counseling experience. The course also introduces students to the and the helping professions. Ethical theory, decision- fundamentals of social research design. Emphasis is making processes, and legal aspects of client-counselor placed on methods and skills needed to understand relationships will be examined. and conduct social science investigations. Prerequisite: PSYC 1010. 6 weeks. 5 weeks.

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PSYC 4500. PRACTICUM. (6) the canon, methods of interpreting literary forms Human service majors are required to complete a present in the Bible, and the content of the biblical minimum of 240 clock hours over 15 weeks of material. Significant attention will be given to the supervised field experience. Fieldwork provides an Bible’s influence on Western literature and culture, environment and context to integrate the knowledge, including its impact on modern American culture. theory, skills, and professional behaviors that are being 5 weeks. learned in the classroom. 15 weeks. RELN 2050. CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. (3) An examination of the major doctrines of the Christian faith, with some attention to their historical Quantitative Methods (QMTD) development in the context of the history of QMTD 5210. QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR Christianity. In addition, this class will introduce the BUSINESS DECISIONS. (3) study of Christian ethics. The purpose of this course is to develop the 5 weeks. student’s understanding of the use of quantitative methods for business decision making. Concepts RELN 3110. PORTRAITS OF JESUS. (3) covered include probability distributions and Survey of ways in which the life of Jesus Christ hypothesis testing, regression, and linear modeling. has been represented from the early church to modern 6 weeks. society. Attention will be given to the pictures of Jesus present in literature, art, music and film. QMTD 5215. BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS. (3) 5 weeks. This course focuses on preparing a business research project. Concepts covered include defining a RELN 3200. ADVANCED OLD TESTAMENT. (3) problem, preparing a research model, and preparing a A survey of the books of the Old Testament, plan for collecting and analyzing data to resolve a emphasizing the historical, literary, and theological business problem. Appropriate presentation of data aspects of those books. Some attention will be paid to will also be covered. the Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. 6 weeks. 5 weeks.

RELN 3300. ADVANCED NEW TESTAMENT. (3) Religion (RELN) A survey of the books of the New Testament, RELN 1010. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIANITY. (3) emphasizing the historical, literary, and theological This course provides an introduction to the ideas, aspects of those books. history, development, and distinct ethos of the 5 weeks. Christian faith. Christianity is examined as both a system of beliefs and a social reality. RELN 3211. PENTATEUCH AND FORMER PROPHETS. 5 weeks. (3) A study of the origin, background, and

RELN 1040. INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD development of the Hebrew nation and religion and TESTAMENT. (3) the surrounding culture(s) through examination of the A survey of the books of the Old Testament, historical narrative books of the Old Testament, with emphasizing the historical, literary, and theological attention to principles of biblical interpretation. aspects of those books. Some attention will be paid to 5 weeks. the Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. 5 weeks. RELN 3212. LATTER PROPHETS AND WRITINGS. (3) A study of the development of Hebrew religion RELN 1050. INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW and thought through the prophetic movement, TESTAMENT. (3) wisdom literature, and other later writings of the Old A survey of the books of the New Testament, Testament. emphasizing the historical, literary, and theological 5 weeks. aspects of those books. 5 weeks. RELN 3311. JESUS AND THE GOSPELS. (3) A detailed study of Jesus and the gospels, with RELN 2110. INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL attention to the cultural codes of the First century LITERATURE. (3) Greco-Roman world and the tools and principles of This course is designed to introduce students to New Testament interpretation. the Bible, emphasizing the formation and structure of

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5 weeks. procedure, and facilitating group discussions. Particular attention will be given to computer software RELN 3312. THE EPISTLES AND REVELATION. (3) and other resources. A study of the life and work of Paul as found in 5 weeks. the Book of Acts and in his own writings, and of the general epistles and Revelation. RELN 3800. MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM. (3) 5 weeks. An introduction to the theory and practice of presenting the gospel at home and abroad. Particular RELN 3450. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY. (3) attention will be given to marketing the church in the An understanding of the purpose of theology in 21st Century. the Christian faith and an overview of the major 5 weeks. doctrines including Revelation, God, the Person and Work of Christ, and the Nature and Destiny of RELN 3850. RELIGION AND CULTURE. (3) Humanity. An exploration of the interaction between religion 5 weeks. and culture. The characteristics of religion as a social phenomenon and as a social organization will be RELN 3500. HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY. (3) presented, with special emphasis being given to the A survey of the history of the Christian church ways in which religion affects and is affected by other from its apostolic beginnings to the present. social aspects of culture. Significant attention will be given to the relationship 5 weeks. between Western civilization and the spread of Christianity. RELN 3920. BIBLICAL CULTURE. (3) 5 weeks. An examination of the language, culture, and geography of the biblical world, giving special RELN 3550. AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY. (3) attention to the tools necessary to use biblical Hebrew A survey of the history of religion in America, and Greek in the context of interpreting the English with an emphasis on the history of Baptists in text. The course will also explore ancient cultural America. codes in an attempt to provide a context in which to 5 weeks. read and interpret the Bible. 5 weeks. RELN 3600. WORLD RELIGIONS. (3) A survey of the various non-Christian religions of RELN 3940. BIBLICAL EXEGESIS. (3) the world. The theory and methods of interpreting biblical 5 weeks. text. Careful attention will be paid to the tools available to aid the serious student of the Bible in RELN 3750. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION. (3) understanding biblical texts. An introduction to the planning techniques and 5 weeks. tools available to facilitate effective ministry in the local church setting. A significant focus of the class RELN 3950. BIBLICAL PREACHING. (3) will be group dynamics and developing the skills A focus on the process of preaching from biblical necessary to working with groups, such as planning texts, particularly that preaching that is exegetical in meetings and agendas, understanding parliamentary nature. Some attention will be given to other styles of procedure, and facilitating group discussions. preaching and to the planning of a calendar for Particular attention will be given to computer software preaching and worship. and other resources. 5 weeks. 5 weeks. RELN 3990. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3) RELN 3760. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND CHURCH Variable subject content. ADMINISTRATION. (3) An introduction to the principles and dynamics of RELN 4020. MINISTRY AND SPIRITUALITY. (3) Christian leadership and to the planning techniques A study of Christian spirituality, with a focus on and tools available to facilitate effective ministry in the the spiritual dimensions of a ministry vocation. local church setting. A significant focus of the class 5 weeks will be group dynamics and developing the skills necessary to working with groups, such as planning meetings and agendas, understanding parliamentary

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Sociology (SOCY) Students will develop a personal/professional strategic plan to include a mission statement, vision statement, SOCY 1010. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY. (3) A fundamental course designed to acquaint the SWOT analysis, and goals timeline. This course will student with the field of sociology and its concepts. begin the ‘integrative’ course approach for the General principles, culture, collective behavior, program. personality, human ecology, social institutions, and 5 weeks. social changes are studied. STDV 1100. TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY 5 weeks. INFORMATION ACCESS. (3) This course is designed to promote information SOCY 2100. THRIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE. (3) literacy – the ability to locate, access, and use Approached from the perspective of the information in its traditional and emerging forms. individual in American culture, this course uses the Participants will create their own resource designed to principles of psychology, social psychology, and fit their own needs and learning styles. sociology to consider the common goals, values, and 5 weeks. motivations of individuals as members of groups in American society. The American generational, gender, STDV 2000. THE AS CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE. (3) and cultural differences will be studied through This course gives students an opportunity to contemplative readings, learning team observation assess their personal and professional goals. Students studies, personal interviews, and individual reflective will examine the skills learned throughout the papers. program, and the course will give students a guide for 5 weeks. assessing how they achieved goals started in their first course, STDV 1000 Personal and Professional SOCY 3050. RACIAL/ETHNIC MINORITIES. (3) A study of ethnic composition of the population Success. of the United States and of social interaction 5 weeks.

characteristic of the dominant and minority groups in STDV 3000. INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL various regions. STUDIES. (1) 5 weeks. This course is designed as an introduction and team-building course for adult degree-completion SOCY 3160. GENDER STUDIES. (3) candidates. Emphasis will be placed on group Course is an analysis of changes in sex-role interaction, understanding and appreciating the views behavior and life style in different classes and ethnic of others, and personal growth. Students will also be groups in society and their impact on individuals and introduced to available resources. the social structure. 4 weeks. 5 weeks.

SOCY 3400. CULTURAL DIVERSITY. (3) The purpose of this course is to enhance students' abilities to understand, evaluate, and provide culturally sensitive and competent human services to members of diverse groups in society. 5 weeks.

Student Development (STDV) STDV 1000. PREPARING FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS (3) This course is designed to prepare students for university work in an accelerated, cohort model. Students will be introduced to the program through financial aid, library resources, including APA writing style, and student services orientations. Other topics discussed will be time management, working with teams, personal and professional goal setting, plagiarism, and the key elements of critical thinking. Collaborative learning team tools will be introduced.

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Academic Advising Financial Aid Traditional ...... 49 Traditional ...... 61 Online Programs ...... 138 Online Programs...... 142 College of Adult and Professional Programs .... 151 College of Adult and Professional Programs ..... 161 Academic Affairs First Year at Shorter Courses ...... 23 Traditional Programs/Online Programs ...... 20 Fitton Activities Board ...... 26 College of Adult and Professional Programs .... 149 Freshman Orientation (Summit) ...... 23 Academic Integrity ...... 28, 29, 154 Full-Time, Defined (Traditional) ...... 49 Academic Probation ...... 53, 167, 170 Full-Time, Defined (CAPP) ...... 163 Academic Progress Regulations ...... 53, 139, 170 Grade Point Average ...... 50 Academic Renewal Policy ...... 51, 166 Grade Appeals ...... 51, 154 Academic Suspension ...... 54, 167, 170 Grades, Credit, and Quality Points ...... 50, 153 Academic Warning ...... 53, 167, 170 Grade Standards for Graduation ...... 54 Accreditation ...... 8 Graduation Requirements Admission, First-Time University Students ...... 41 Traditional/Online Programs ...... 54 Admission, International Students ...... 42 College of Adult and Professional Programs ..... 161 Admission, Graduate (Online & CAPP) ...... 137, 170 Graduation with Honors ...... 57 Admission to Major Specific Programs Greek Organizations ...... 26 Music/Musical Theatre Major ...... 45 Health Services ...... 24 Nursing ...... 46 Honor Code………………………………… ...... 28 Teacher Preparation Program ...... 46 Honor Societies ...... 21 Theatre Major ...... 46 Honors Program (Academy of Aristaeus) ...... 17 Admissions, Online ...... 134 Independent Study ...... 52 Admissions, Transfer Students...... 43 Integrative Studies Courses, Listing ...... 200 Admissions, Types...... 41, 170 Internship ...... 52 Advanced Placement and CLEP ...... 43 International Study/Global Citizenship ...... 14 Auditor (Non-degree) ...... 47 International Student Admissions ...... 42 Calendar for Semester Programs, 2010-2011 ...... 38 Joint Enrollment ...... 43 Calendar of Online Programs 2010-2011 ...... 132 Learning Communities ...... 20 Campus Safety ...... 25 Learning Facilities and Offices ...... 18 Career Development ...... 23, 150 Major, Declaration ...... 56 Certification (Secondary Education) ...... 126 Major Sequences (Traditional Semester Programs) Class Attendance ...... 52 Accounting ...... 92, 93 Classification of Students ...... 49 Art ...... 97 CLEP Credit ...... 43 Biology ...... 107 College of Adult and Professional Programs ...... 149 Business Administration ...... 94 Convocation Attendance ...... 53 Chemistry ...... 108 Counseling Services ...... 23 Christian Ministry ...... 109 Course Descriptions Church Music ...... 101 Traditional & Online Programs ...... 201 Communication ...... 80, 110-111 College of Adult and Professional Programs .... 252 Computer Information Systems ...... 112 Course Numbering System/Abbreviations ...... 201 Early Childhood Education (P-5) ...... 123 Cross Registration (with Berry College) ...... 47 Ecology and Field Biology ...... 113 Dean’s List ...... 53 Economics ...... 114 Disability Services ...... 23, 150 English...... 81 Disciplinary Suspension ...... 54 General Studies ...... 115 Documented Learning (CAPP) ...... 168 Health Science and Counseling ...... 82 Educational Principles ...... 10 History and Political Science ...... 83, 116 Endowed Lectureships ...... 17 International Studies ...... 84 Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) ...... 9 Liberal Arts ...... 85 Management Information Systems ...... 95

275 Mathematics ...... 117 Religious Organizations ...... 26 Mathematics Education ...... 118 Residence Life ...... 26 Middle Grades Education (4-8) ...... 124-125 Residence Requirement ...... 56 Music (BA) ...... 86 Room and Board Charges ...... 60 Music Education ...... 102 Schools, Degrees, and Majors ...... 76 Musical Theatre ...... 98, 99 Semester Examinations (Traditional) ...... 52 Nursing ...... 122 Shorter Heritage ...... 11 Organ ...... 103 Special Degree Requirements ...... 57 Piano ...... 104 Special Study ...... 52 Piano Pedagogy ...... 105 Student Activities ...... 26 Psychology ...... 87, 119 Student Affairs Religion and Philosophy ...... 88 Traditional/Online ...... 23 Religious Studies ...... 120 College of Adult and Professional Programs ..... 150 Sociology ...... 89, 121 Student Engagement and Success ...... 20 Spanish ...... 90 Student Government Association ...... 26 Sports Management ...... 96 Student Housing...... 26 Theatre ...... 91, 100 Student Organizations Voice ...... 106 Fine Arts Performance ...... 21 Majors (Online Programs) Greek ...... 26 Associate of Science (A.S.) ...... 144 Honor Societies ...... 21 Business Administration (B.B.A) ...... 145 Professional ...... 20 Business Administration Sport Management .... 146 Special Interest Groups ...... 27 Accountancy (M.Acc) ...... 147 Sports Organizations...... 27 Majors (College of Adult and Professional Programs) Study Abroad ...... 47 Associate of Science ...... 173 & 176 SUMMIT ...... 23 Business Administration (BSBA) ...... 179 Teacher Preparation Program ...... 67 Human Services (BS) ...... 187 Transcript Requests ...... 57 Management (BSM) ...... 181 Transfer Credit ...... 167, 171 Business Administration (MBA) ...... 189 Transient Study...... 47 Education (BSE, M.Ed) ...... 184, 195 Transient Student (non-degree) ...... 47 Leadership (MA) ...... 192 Tuition and Fees (Traditional & Online) ...... 59, 142 Minimum Residency Requirement ...... 56 Tutorial ...... 52 Minors ...... 128 Vehicle Registration ...... 60 Mission of the University ...... 10 Verification of Enrollment Request ...... 51 Non-Discrimination ...... 8 Withdrawal from University ...... 49, 138, 152 Nursing Program ...... 70 Withdrawal from Courses ...... 49, 138, 152 Pass-Fail Option ...... 50 Placement Credit Mathematics ...... 43 Foreign Language ...... 43 Posthumous Degrees ...... 58, 162 Presidents of Shorter University ...... 11 Proficiency in Written Communication Traditional ...... 56 Online Programs ...... 141 College of Adult and Professional Programs .... 161 Provost ...... 20, 149 Publications ...... 22 Purpose ...... 10 Readmission ...... 41, 153 Recital Attendance ...... 57 Registration Traditional ...... 49 Online Programs ...... 138 College of Adult and Professional Programs .... 151

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