Graduate Catalog 2015-2016 UNIVERSITY of WEST GEORGIA

Graduate Catalog 2015-2016 UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA The University System of Georgia www.westga.edu Carrollton, Georgia (USPS 368-730) Graduate Issue 2015 - 2016 With Announcements for 2015-2016 Volume LXXVIII August, 2015 Number 1 Student Responsibility The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University of West Georgia. While every effort will be made to ensure accuracy of the material stated herein, the University of West Georgia reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation and availabil- ity of courses and programs of study without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes. University of West Georgia students are provided a MyUWG e-mail account. The Uni- versity considers this account to be an official means of communication between the University and the student. The purpose of the official use of the student e-mail account is to provide an effective means of communicating important university related information to UWG students in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to check his or her email. Graduate studies are administered by the colleges and school that house the graduate programs. Please direct questions to the individual college or school of interest, as listed on the web: http://www.westga.edu/gradstudies. Applications to graduate programs should be made online at: http://www.westga.edu/gradstudies/apply-now.php Questions about the online application process should be directed to the UWG Office of Graduate Admissions at 678-839-1394. Information regarding academic requirements for graduation will be available in the of- fices of the Registrar and Deans of major schools and colleges. It is the responsibility of each student to keep apprised of current graduation requirements for a degree program in which he or she is enrolled. In the event that an administrative hearing officer or a court of record determines that "publications" issued by the college create a contractual or quasi-contractual relationship with any person, the amount of damages recoverable by the parties shall be limited to the amount of consideration paid by the person for the privilege of admission, enrollment, continued enrollment, or other service rendered by the institution to such person. As used herein, the term "publications" (without limiting the generality of the normal meaning of the term) shall be deemed to include any and all written forms or other documents issued by the institution concerning applications for admission, enrollment or continued enrollment, waivers of liability, consents to medical treatment, dormitory occupancy, and any and all other written forms, documents, letters or other materials issued by the college in furtherance of its educational mission. Compliance This University of West Georgia is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilita- tion Act of 1973, as amended, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, or disability. Inquiries concerning compliance should be addressed to the Affirmative Action Officer, Human Resources, or call 678-839-6403. Privacy of Information Act Under the Provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, each West Georgia student (past or present) has the right of access to all educational information and data maintained on him or her by the University of West Georgia. How to Find Information Related to Academic Programs and Courses This catalog includes directional tools customarily included in such publications. The Table of Contents, the Index to Course Listings, the general Index, and the Index of Ab- breviations (inside back cover) are all essential tools for anyone using the catalog. By turning to these sections, readers can find information related to the structure, policies, and procedures that govern the University's operations as well as information about programs the University offers. This section supplements those listed above by providing directions in finding and interpreting information related to academic programs, academic departments, and courses. Colleges & Schools The chapter titled "Degree Programs" organizes information on programs within each of the six major academic divisions of the University: The College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Social Sciences, the Richards College of Business and the Tanner Health System School of Nursing. Information relevant to each college, the dean, the Web address, general information, and specific requirements and options for the college, are included in an intro- ductory section. Departments Information about each academic department with a graduate program is provided. This information includes the department web address, phone number, location, the department graduate faculty, descriptions of programs and program requirements. A list of courses offered by departments with a description for each course is located in a separate section. Programs All academic programs of study are listed in the general Index. Courses Though all the course descriptions in the catalog follow the same basic pattern, a number of variables determine the specific information contained in each. The following exam- ples contain labels to illustrate how to read a course description: *A complete list of course prefixes and the programs they refer to can be found in the Index to Course Listings on the inside back cover. TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Map .................................................................................................................. 7 Graduate Studies Calendar ............................................................................................. 8 Graduate Programs Committee ...................................................................................... 9 University of West Georgia ......................................................................................... 10 The University ............................................................................................................. 12 The University System of Georgia ............................................................................... 15 General Information ..................................................................................................... 16 Student Affairs and Enrollment Management .............................................................. 22 Expenses ...................................................................................................................... 25 Admission .................................................................................................................... 28 International Admissions ............................................................................................. 36 Extended Learning ....................................................................................................... 40 Financial Aid................................................................................................................ 44 General Academic Policies .......................................................................................... 54 Degree Programs .......................................................................................................... 73 Certificate Programs .................................................................................................... 75 College of Arts and Humanities ................................................................................... 76 Master of Arts Degree .................................................................................................. 78 Master of Music Degree ............................................................................................... 83 College of Education.................................................................................................... 90 College of Science and Mathematics ......................................................................... 117 Master of Science Degree .......................................................................................... 120 College of Social Sciences ......................................................................................... 129 Master of Arts Degree ................................................................................................ 131 Ph.D. in Psychology ................................................................................................... 139 Master of Public Administration Degree ................................................................... 142 Richards College of Business .................................................................................... 147 Tanner Health System School of Nursing .................................................................. 159 Course Descriptions ................................................................................................... 168 Graduate Faculty 2015-2016 ...................................................................................... 298 Directory of Websites ...............................................................................................

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