Augusta State University Continuing Our Commitment to Excellence in Teaching Advancement of Knowledge Enrichment of Community University System of Georgia General Catalog Augusta State 2006-2007 University 2006-2007 catalog Augusta State University Augusta, Georgia 30904-2200 This catalog is intended primarily to guide Augusta State University students through their chosen academic programs. Although the university takes pride in a good student advising system, the individual student bears the main responsibility for his or her program, and this catalog should be the basic source of information. Prospective students, parents, and high school counselors should find the information useful as well. Augusta State University (ASU) is an equal educational opportunity institution in that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or handicap, be excluded from participation in or be otherwise subjected to discrimination by any educational program, activity, or facility. This is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. An affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. Augusta State University is first and foremost a place of learning, where students While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Augusta State learn from and with outstanding professors. It is also a place where students are University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including individuals, not numbers—where they are players, not spectators. but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such This catalog describes our programs, lists our courses, and explains the procedures changes. Information on changes will be available in the Office of the Registrar. It and policies of the university. I encourage you–as students–to use it for these is especially important that all students realize their individual responsibility to keep purposes. I also encourage you to look at the listing of our faculty. Note their names, apprised of current requirements for their particular degree programs. their fields of study, and the dozens of superb universities from which they earned advanced degrees. They are the key to the success of Augusta State University and its students. As part of an on going effort to make this a better catalog—accurate, up-to-date, and well organized—all Augusta State University students, faculty, and staff are If you have any questions about academic programs or services, please consult encouraged to submit editorial suggestions for improvement. Suggestions dealing the directory of administrative offices at the back of this catalog. Our Office of with inaccuracies, clarity, organization and presentation of information may be Admissions (706-737-1632 or 800-341-4373) can answer any inquiries about submitted at any time to: admissions criteria, enrollment procedures, or the transfer of credit from other institutions. Mr. Jeff Heck Augusta State University Secretary and Catalog Editor Welcome to Augusta State University! c/o Office of the VPAA 706-737-1422 Sincerely yours, [email protected] Photos for the catalog courtesy of Public Relations William A. Bloodworth, Jr., Ph.D. President ACADEMIC CALENDAR Contents Introduction to Augusta State University ................................ 1 2006-2007* History of ASU ............................... 1 ASU Mission Statement ..……3 Accreditations ................................ 1 Educational Goals………........ 3 University System of Georgia ........ 2 Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer 2007 Application Deadline July 21 Dec 8 April 13 Registration** Aug 15-18 Jan 4-5 May 15 Admissions Policies and Enrollment ...................................... 4 Classes Begin Aug 21 Jan 8 May 16 Preparation of Application Senior Students .................... 12 Schedule Adjustment Aug 21-23 Jan 8-10 May 16-17 Materials ................................. 4 Former Students................... 12 Student Holiday Sep 4 Jan 1 July 4 Admissions Requirements ............. 6 ASU-Paine College Nov 22-24 Jan 15 Freshman ............................... 6 Co-enrollment .................... 13 Dec 15-Jan 7 Mar 8-9 Transfer Students ................. 10 International Students: Apr 2-7 Transient Students ............... 11 Special Requirements ........ 13 Midterm Oct 12 Mar 1 June 15 Additional Degree Students.. 12 Admissions Decisions and Legislative Exams Aug 18, Oct. 20, Dec 15 Mar 9, Apr 27, June 15 Other Non-Degree Notification............................ 16 Regents’ Test Oct 28-Oct 31 Mar 19-21 June 25-27 Preparing for Registration............ 16 Prereg. Next Term Nov 13-17 Apr 9-13 Apr 9-13, June 4-9 Admissions Requirements 12 Fees Due For Next Term Nov 17 Apr 13 July 27 Classes End Dec 7 May 2 July 24 Financial Information .............................................................. 17 Examinations Dec 11-14 May 4, 7-9 July 26-27 Fees & Other Costs ..................... 17 Waivers for Non-Resident Grades Due (due by midnight) Dec 17 May 10 July 29 Refunds & Withdrawals ............... 20 Tuition ................................... 23 Graduation May 12 Georgia Resident Status ............. 21 Financial Aid ................................ 25 Acquiring In-state Status ............. 22 Academic Regulations and Information ................................ 26 * The above dates were correct when this catalog went to press in summer Academic Standing & GPA .......... 26 Graduation Requirements ........... 31 2006. Always refer to the most current edition of the academic calendar Additional Baccalaureate Honors Program .......................... 36 before making planning decisions. Degree.................................. 28 Learning Support ......................... 36 www.aug.edu/registrar_va/cal/cals.htm Auditing a Course ........................ 28 Load/Overload ............................. 37 Class Attendance......................... 29 Majors .......................................... 38 ** There will be no registration after these dates. Only add/drop (schedule Classification ............................... 29 Minors .......................................... 38 adjustment) is permitted after registration ends. Course Changes.......................... 29 Regents’ Testing Program Course Repeat Policy .................. 30 (BOR Policy) ......................... 39 Course Substitution ..................... 30 Transient & Co-enrolled ASU Curriculum Changes .................... 30 Students ............................... 41 Deans’ Lists ................................. 30 Unit of Credit................................ 41 Grade Changes ........................... 31 Withdrawal from a Course ........... 42 Grading System ........................... 31 Where to Go - Information on Facilities, Services and Activities at ASU ........................................... 43 Alumni Association ...................... 43 Counseling Center ....................... 46 Athletics ....................................... 43 Cultural & Entertainment ASU Foundation .......................... 43 Programs .............................. 47 Bookstore .................................... 43 Curriculum Center………………. 48 Business Office............................ 44 Email Policies & Procedures ....... 48 Career Center .............................. 45 Endowed Professorships ............. 49 Conservatory Program ................ 45 Food Services.............................. 50 Continuing Education .................. 46 Grants Administration .................. 50 Cooperative Education ................ 46 HIV Policy .................................... 51 Copy Center ................................ 46 Information Technology Services . 53 Insurance ..................................... 54 Student Government Assn........... 56 INTRODUCTION TO AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Jag Card ...................................... 54 Student Organizations ................. 56 Library.......................................... 54 Student Records .......................... 57 Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. 55 Student Services ......................... 57 Media Services ............................ 55 Testing and Disability Services .... 57 A Brief History of Augusta State University Public Relations Undeclared Majors Advising Ctr .. 58 and Publications Office ............ 56 Veterans’ Affairs ........................... 59 The principles of equality and opportunity that animated the American Revolution Public Safety Services ................. 56 Web Site ...................................... 59 are at the root of Augusta State University’s historic mission. In 1783 the state Research Center ......................... 56 Writing Center .............................. 59 of Georgia was newly free of British rule and undertook a broad effort to extend Student Activities ......................... 56 educational opportunity throughout the state. One of the first steps was to charter the Academy of Richmond County. The Academy offered secondary diplomas and post-secondary instruction which prepared students for their junior year at major Student Rights and Responsibilities ..................................... 60 American universities. In 1925, post-secondary instruction was assigned