2007-2008 Graduate Catalog

•Directory• Master of Science in Applied Exercise and Health Science Kennesaw State University (770) 423-6216 1000 Chastain Road http://www.kennesaw.edu/hps Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591 Master of Science in Information www.kennesaw.edu Systems

Graduate Dean (678) 797-2025 http://science.kennesaw.edu/csis/msis (770) 423-6738 http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/ Master of Science in Nursing administration.html (770) 499-3230 Graduate Admissions http://www.kennesaw.edu/chhs/ schoolofnursing/MastersPrograms.htm (770) 420-4377 http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions Master of Arts in Professional Writing (770) 423-6297 Doctorate of Education in Leadership http://mapw.kennesaw.edu for Learning (Ed.D.) Master of Public Administration http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ (770) 423-6631 grad/edd/ http://www.kennesaw.edu/pols/mpa Master of Accounting Master of Social Work (770) 423-6087 (770) 423-6630 http://coles.kennesaw.edu/KSUColes/ http://www.kennesaw.edu/humanservices ProspectiveStudents/GraduateProgram/ Master of Science in Applied Statistics Master of Business Administration (770) 423-6551 •Career Growth MBA http://math.kennesaw.edu/appstat/ (770) 423-6087

•Georgia WebMBA Graduate Student Services (770) 423-6087 Bookstore •MBA for Experienced Professionals (770) 423-6261 (770) 420-4622 http://bookstore.kennesaw.edu Website for all MBA programs: http://coles.kennesaw.edu/KSUColes/ Student Financial Aid ProspectiveStudents/GraduateProgram/ (770) 423-6074 http://www.kennesaw.edu/financial_aid Master of Science in Applied Library Computer Science (770) 423-6202 (678) 797-2025 http://www.kennesaw.edu/library http://msacs.kennesaw.edu Registrar Master of Science in Conflict (770) 423-6200 Management http://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar (770) 423-6299 http://www.kennesaw.edu/pols/mscm For application and registration deadlines, view the Master of Education academic calendar at www.kennesaw.edu/registrar (770) 423-6043 Additional directory information appears on http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad inside back cover or visit www.kennesaw.edu and select directories.

A KSU Campus Map is located in the back of this catalog or visit www.kennesaw.edu/maps Campus Directory-General Information 770.423.6000 678.797.2xxx (extensions)– 770.499.3xxx (extensions) 770.420.4xxx (extensions)– 770.423.6xxx (extensions)

What You Need Office to Contact Ext. Location

Academic Advisor (if major decided) Office of your major area of study Academic Advisor (if uncertain of major) CAPS Center Kennesaw Hall 2401 Address Change www.kennesaw.edu/registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Adult Learner Assistance Student Development Center 6701 Student Center 213 Alumni Information Alumni Affairs Appeal of grade Instructor first, then Department Chair Career counseling CAPS Center 6600 Kennesaw Hall 2401 Change of major Department of New Major Continuing Education information Continuing Education 6765 KSU Executive Center Cooperative Education/Internship Career Services 6555 Kennesaw Hall 2617 Copy of transcript Registrar-www.kennesaw.edu/ 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 registrar Counselor CAPS Center 6600 Kennesaw Hall 2401 Declaration of major Department of Major Donations to KSU or Foundation Development Office 6027 Advancement Bldg. 160 External Affairs University Relations 6203 Advnacement Bldg. 107 Fee information and refunds Bursar’s Office 6419 Student Center 233 Financial Aid Student Financial Aid 6074 Kennesaw Hall 1311 Gifts/Grants Development Office 6027 Advancement Bldg. 160 Graduate Program Information Graduate Admissions 4377 Kennesaw Hall 3401 GSL checks, Pell checks, Refunds, & Bursar’s Office 6419 Student Center 233 Scholarship Checks Health & Fitness Information Center for Health Promotion & Wellness 6394 Student Center Health Information Health Center 6644 Nursing Help for disabled persons Student Development Center 6443 Student Center 268A Housing information Residence Life 4388 Student Center 156 ID Card Universal Card Services Center 3436 Student Center 219 Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate Athletics 6284 Gym 110, 112, 113 International Student Services Student Development Center 6512 Student Center 258 Intramural activities Student Life Center 3207 Student Center 171 Job after graduation Career Services 6555 Kennesaw Hall 2617 Job on/off campus Career Services 6555 Kennesaw Hall 2617 Job on campus (work study) Student Financial Aid 6074 Kennesaw Hall 1311 Judiciary/Traffic Court Information Judiciary Office 3403 Student Center 286-287 KSU Foundation information Development Office 6207 Advancement Bldg. 160 Learning Support information Department of University Studies 6207 Sturgis Library 411 Minority Student Assistance Student Development Center 3546 Student Center 263 Non-Traditional Student Assistance Student Development Center 6701 Student Center 261 Payment of parking ticket Bursar’s Office 6016 Student Center 233 Personal help CAPS Center 6600 Kennesaw Hall 2401 Perkins checks Bursar’s Office 6475 Student Center 233 Petition to graduate Registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Photocopying Library 6186 Sturgis Library Press Inquiries University Relations 6203 TP 4586C Readmission application Admissions 6300 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Regents’ Examination www.kennesaw.edu/registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Registration information www.kennesaw.edu/registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Residency status change VP/Business & Finance 3536 Kennesaw Hall 3441 ROTC information ROTC 6229 KSU House # 48 Student activities information Student Life Center 6280 Student Center 274 Student publications information Student Life Center 6280 Student Center 277 Transfer credit evaluations www.kennesaw.edu/registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Tuition information Bursar’s Office 6419 Student Center 233 Veteran’s information Registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Volunteerism Student Development Center 6700 Student Center 264 Withdraw from a class Registrar 6200 Kennesaw Hall 1501 Writing assistance Writing Center 6380 Humanities 237B i

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2007-2008 Graduate Catalog

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The 2007-2008 University In the event that an administrative hearing Graduate Catalog officer or a court of record determines that This catalog was prepared in the spring of “publications” issued by the university create 2007. The material presented is for infor- a contractual or quasi-contractual relation- mational purposes only and should not be ship with any person, the amount of damages construed as the basis of a contract between a recoverable by the parties shall be limited student and this institution. to the amount of consideration paid by the person for the privilege of admission, enroll- While the provisions of this catalog will ordi- ment, continued enrollment or other service narily be applied as stated, Kennesaw State rendered by the institution to such person. University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including As used herein, the term “publications” but not limited to academic requirements for (without limiting the generality of the normal graduation, without actual notice to indi- meaning of the term) shall be deemed to vidual students. include any and all written forms or other documents issued by the institution concern- Every effort will be made to keep students ing applications for admission, enrollment advised of any new information and/or or continued enrollment, waivers of liability, changes in provisions listed in this catalog. consents to medical treatment and any and The Schedule of Credit Courses is considered an all other written forms, documents, letters or extension of this catalog. Both the online cata- other materials issued by the university in log and the Schedule of Credit Courses (http:// furtherance of its educational mission. www.kennesaw.edu/registrar) are always the most current, and printed copies are available Equal Opportunity/ in the Office of Admissions and the Registrar, Affirmative Action respectively. Kennesaw State University is an affirmative action/equal educational and employment It is incumbent on students to keep apprised opportunity institution and does not discrimi- of the graduation requirements for the degree nate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, they are pursuing. disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.

Students have the responsibility to read this The Graduate College catalog, official announcements, notices Kennesaw State University posted on bulletin boards and otherwise to be 1000 Chastain Road informed completely in regard to the programs Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 of studies, credits, degree requirements, qual- (770) 423-6738 ity points and other facts relating to life at this http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate university. KSU has established a free student account email system and will periodically email students with important messages. The Cover Design by Christopher Ward university will use this email system exclusively to communicate with students. iii

Welcome from the President

Dear Students:

Welcome to Kennesaw State University! You are attending a fine university, and during the course of this and upcoming years, it will become even better. KSU’s faculty, staff, and administration are committed to excellence in everything we do, and I am sure that you, as a graduate student, are also committed to excellence.

Over the years, Kennesaw State has grown from a small two-year institution to what it is today—a comprehensive university with almost 20,000 students offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, and a host of programs centered on students, student life, and student learning. Indeed, to underline KSU’s emphasis on graduate education, it is noteworthy that Kennesaw State’s first doctoral program was approved in Spring 2006.

At both the graduate and undergraduate levels, KSU is first and foremost a learning community, a diverse body of people of all ages, each of whom is striving to learn and to understand more about himself or herself, the world, and the many activities and endeavors that humans pursue. During your time here at Kennesaw State, you will discover many things about your- self and your world, and you will grow in many ways as you improve your capabilities and skills. I wish you well in your journey of discovery and growth.

KSU has also long prided itself, and rightfully so, on being an engaged learning community. Kennesaw State’s students, faculty, staff, and administration are engaged with each other, learn from each other, and help each other learn. Members of the KSU family are also engaged with the world beyond the campus, playing a large and growing role in business and industry, government and public affairs, and the service and support sectors, both as leaders and as active participants.

Again, welcome to Kennesaw State! I am pleased that you have chosen KSU as your university, and we all look forward to helping you learn, and to learning from you as we pursue excellence together.

Sincerely,

Daniel S. Papp President iv Table of Contents v

Table of Contents Campus Information...... See inside front and back covers Graduate Programs of Study Listing...... 1 Academic Calendar...... 3 About Kennesaw State...... 5 Graduate Admission...... 9 Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid...... 13 Academic Policies...... 27 Master of Accounting...... 39 Master of Business Administration Programs...... 49 Career Growth MBA...... 50 Georgia Web MBA...... 65 Coles Executive MBA...... 69 Master of Science in Applied Computer Science...... 75 Master of Science in Conflict Management...... 83 Graduate and Post Graduate Education Programs...... 89 Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership for Learning & Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Leadership for Learning...... 91 . Ed.D. in Leadership for Learning...... 93 Ed.S. in Leadership for Learning...... 100 Master of Arts in Teaching...... 102 M.Ed. in Adolescent Education...... 106 M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education...... 109 M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (concentration in Montessori Early Childhood Education 2.5-6 year level).... 109 vi Table of Contents

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership...... 114 M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (concentration in Educational Technology Leadership)...... 117 M.Ed. in Inclusive Education...... 119 M.Ed. in Inclusive Education (concentration in Individualized General Education)...... 121 M.Ed. in Inclusive Education (concentration in TESOL)..... 122 Non-Degree Graduate Study in Education...... 124 Education Add-on Programs...... 126 Graduate and Post Graduate Education Course Descriptions..... 129 Master of Science in Applied Exercise and Health Science...... 130 Master of Science in Information Systems...... 159 Master of Science in Nursing...... 167 Wellstar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner...... 168 Advanced Care Management and Leadership...... 171 Master of Arts in Professional Writing...... 175 Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing...... 182 Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing for International Audiences...... 183 Master of Public Administration...... 185 Master of Social Work...... 191 Master of Science in Applied Statistics...... 199 Additional Graduate College Options...... 203 Information Technology and Graduate Student Services...... 207 Graduate Faculty...... 225 Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities...... 237 Kennesaw State University Foundation...... 261 University System of Georgia...... 265 Index...... 269 Campus Map...... see back of catalog The Graduate College

Administration The The Practitioner Program and Leadership The Graduate College 1 The Graduate College 1 for International Audiences for International and Assurance and Nurse Care Primary WellStar Management Advanced Care Applied Statistics Other Graduate Degree Options Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s Program Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics Concentration Gerontology Professional Writing Writing Arts in Professional Master of Writing Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing Graduate Certificate in Professional Public Administration Master of Public Social Work Master of Social Work Statistics Master of Science with a major in Information Systems Master of Science in Information Systems Graduate Certificate in Information Security Nursing Master of Science in Nursing: College

Graduate Graduate

for Learning Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership Inclusive Education Adolescent Education Applied Computer Science Applied Exercise and Health Science Applied Exercise Education Doctor of Education in Leadership for Learning Educational Specialist in Leadership Conflict Management Master of Science in Conflict Management Business Administration MBA Growth Career Coles Executive MBA WebMBA Georgia Graduate Degrees Accounting Accounting Master of Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Master of Education: Computer Science Master of Science with a major in Exercise Health Science Master of Science with a major in

2 The Graduate College College The Graduate Academic Calendar Academic Academic Calendar Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2008 University Calendar NOVEMBER 2007 Nov. 9 Application and Document Final Fall Semester 2007 Deadline MAY 2007 JANUARY 2008 May 18 Application and Document Deadline Jan. 5 First Day of Classes for new and transfer freshmen Jan. 14 Holiday (University Closed) JUNE 2007 MARCH 2008 June 29 Application and Document Final March Deadline for all other classifications 1-7 Spring Break (No Classes) AUGUST 2007 APRIL 2008 Aug. 15 First Day of Classes April 28 Last Day of Classes SEPTEMBER 2007 MAY 2008 Sep. 1-3 Holiday (University Closed) April 29 - NOVEMBER 2007 May 5 Final Exams Nov. 21-25 Fall Break (No Classes) Refer to the Schedule of Credit Courses for specific DECEMBER 2007 registration deadlines. http://www.kennesaw.edu/registrar/schedules/ Dec. 4 Last Day of Classes Dec. 5-11 Final Exams All applications received must be accompanied by a nonrefundable $50.00 application processing fee. Checks should be made payable to Ken- nesaw State University. Academic Calendar Calendar Academic About Kennesaw State

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About KSU About Kennesaw State

KSU Today Accreditation

Kennesaw State University, one of the fastest- Kennesaw State University is accredited by growing members of the University System the Commission on Colleges of the Southern of Georgia, offers high-quality education Association of Colleges and Schools to award to students throughout metro-Atlanta and bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral northwest Georgia. degrees. Inquiries related to the university’s accreditation by the Commission may be To meet the needs of today’s students, Kennesaw State offers day, evening and week- directed to COC/SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, end classes on its spacious suburban campus. Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404- Both traditional and nontraditional students 679-4500, Web site: http://www.sacscoc.org. will find programs of study to fit their life- Questions related to admissions and the poli- styles and interests. cies, programs, and practices of KSU should be directed to the university’s offices, cata- Kennesaw State’s mission of education and ser- logs, publications, or Web sites. vice will grow with northwest Georgia. Provid- ing the leadership in this mission is President Daniel S. Papp, former senior vice chancellor for The Commission on Colleges of the Southern the University System of Georgia. Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS/ COC) is the recognized regional accrediting body in eleven U.S. Southern states and in Latin America for institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees

6 About Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State University Mission (Accreditation - cont’d) Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive public university that serves primarily The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs northwest Georgia and Atlanta. With nation- in business are fully accredited by The Asso- ally recognized liberal arts, professional, and ciation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Busi- continuing education programs, KSU offers ness (AACSB International). www.aacsb.edu. exemplary disciplinary and interdisciplinary education at the baccalaureate, master’s, spe- The undergraduate and graduate degrees cialist, and professional doctoral levels. KSU’s in accounting also have separate AACSB students prosper in a supportive environment accreditation. with faculty, staff, and administrators who are vitally engaged in student life. KSU’s The undergraduate and graduate professional academic programs are collaborative and education programs are approved by the Geor- creative, emphasizing both the development gia Professional Standards Commission for state and application of knowledge. The KSU com- certification, are nationally recognized by spe- munity values and promotes integrity, global cialized professional associations (SPA’s), and awareness, technological literacy, diversity, are fully accredited by the National Council for and lifelong learning. Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

www.ncate.org. Kennesaw State University Goals The WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner KSU’s 2007-2012 Strategic Plan identifies the fol- Program is fully accredited by the Com- lowing as the University’s five leading goals: mission on Collegiate Nursing Education About KSU (CCNE), the accrediting body of the American Goal 1 Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) at To enhance and expand academic programs and delivery. One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washing-

ton, DC 20036-8476. www.aacn.nche.edu Goal 2 To improve retention, progression, and gradua- The Master of Public Administration program tion rates while maintaining high quality. is fully accredited by National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration Goal 3 (NASPAA). To expand campus resources and enhance campus infrastructure.

Institutional Mission Goal 4 To enhance student life activities and prepare Kennesaw State University Vision students to be leaders. Kennesaw State University is among the best learning-centered comprehensive uni- Goal 5 versities in the country and is expanding its To improve service, strengthen accountability, programs of distinction to meet state and and establish a stronger sense of community. national needs. KSU provides excellent and accessible education, promotes research and scholarship, fosters community engagement, supports intellectual inquiry, and contributes to economic development. KSU alumni are well educated in the liberal arts, leaders in their chosen professions, and engaged citizens whose global awareness and lifelong learning make them visionary leaders for Georgia, the nation, and the world.

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The Campus Kennesaw State University is convenient to the greater Atlanta area and Northwest Georgia. To visit the main campus, take I-75 to Chastain Road, Exit 271, and go west on Chastain Road, about one-quarter mile. See a campus map at http://www.kennesaw.edu/ maps and in the back of this printed catalog

Location Map KSU About

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY 575 KSU CENTER

85 INTERSTATE 75 EXIT 271 75 CHASTAIN RD. 285

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Graduate Admission Graduate Admission

Schedule the graduate entrance exam Complete the online application for - (consult pro for your program required adequate insure gram information). To the Office of Gradu- time for processing, you take the Admissions recommends ate exam six weeks prior to the application directly reported are deadline. The scores Admissions when to the Office of Graduate you select Kennesaw State University on menu. Official test the exam registration graduate admission: Go to http://www. kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions/ forms.html and select Online Graduate Application. The fee is $50.00 and you will a confirmation message indicating receive that your application has been submit ted. Students who choose to apply using the paper application should include the completed application form in the admis sion packet along with a check or money in the amount of $50, made payable order Choose only to Kennesaw State University. one method. The application fee is nonrefundable. • • - - - Admission Graduate Graduate How to Apply to How

- for Experienced Pro Applicants for the MBA office fessionals should contact the program All other candi- for application materials. dates should follow these guidelines: Requirements for admission to individual Requirements - listed within each pro are graduate programs gram section of this catalog. Graduates holding a baccalaureate degree degree Graduates holding a baccalaureate in a colleges or universities accredited from manner accepted by Kennesaw State Univer sity may apply for admission to the Graduate Applicants must submit the creden College. tials deemed necessary by the chosen degree Individual colleges may have addi program. than or higher standards tional re-quirements Applicants those listed for general admission. specifi- accepted to one graduate program are to change in order cally and must reapply programs. Graduate Admission Graduate

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results must be received before your file dacy. Refer to the Academic Policies section is considered complete; however, a pho- in this catalog for more information about tocopy of your personal test report may candidacy. be submitted to verify that the exam has been taken. Some departments may use this unofficial report for review purposes Additional Graduate and may admit applicants contingent upon receipt of official scores. Admission Policies • Request that official transcripts from each Appealing an Admission Decision institution attended be sent to you in a Applicants may appeal an admissions deci- sealed envelope for inclusion in your sion by contacting, in writing, the Dean of admission packet. Do not open any enve- the Graduate College. Applicants may appeal lopes or the transcript will not be consid- denial of admission only if additional relevant ered official. information is provided for review. • Prepare any additional supplemental documents that may be required by the Transient Student Status academic department as indicated in the program Information (i.e., recommendation Applicants who are enrolled in a recognized letters, résumé, writing samples, etc.) graduate program at another institution may • International applicants should consult the seek temporary admission to graduate study “International Applicants” section below at Kennesaw State University. Applicants for additional documents that must be sub- must submit the following to the Office of mitted. Graduate Admissions: • All required documents and official tran- • Application form: http://www.kennesaw. scripts, should be compiled in one large edu/graduate/admissions/forms.html and envelope and mailed directly to: select “Graduate Transient Application • A transient letter from the applicant’s home Office of Graduate Admissions institution stating the following: Kennesaw State University 1. The applicant is in good academic standing 2. The specific KSU course(s) in which the 1000 Chastain Road applicant wishes to enroll; and

Graduate Box #0132

Admission 3. The home institution will accept the Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 credit from KSU as transfer credit toward All documents become the property of the applicant’s degree. Kennesaw State University and cannot be forwarded or returned. Incomplete files Mail the letter to the Office of Graduate and files of accepted applicants who never Admissions, Kennesaw State University, 1000 enroll in classes are destroyed after one year. Chastain Road, #0132, Kennesaw, GA 30144- Applicants wishing to apply again must file a 5591, or email to [email protected] or new application and resubmit all documents, fax to 770-423-6885. and meet current admissions criteria for the desired program. Kennesaw State graduate students may attend another institution as a transient student. KSU Once an applicant’s file is complete, the students must seek written approval from respective department will review the file. their program director and registrar prior to Then the department will send a letter applying to or enrolling in classes at another informing the applicant of the admission deci- institution. Students must be in good aca- sion. Admission to Graduate College does demic standing and have a cumulative GPA not imply that the student is a candidate for of at least 3.0. Individual programs may have a degree. No commitment is made on this additional criteria. Transient work shall be matter until the student is admitted to candi- considered as transfer credit. Graduate Admission - - Graduate Admission 11 Graduate Admission 11 Readmission to Graduate Study in Any graduate student who has a break attendance of two calendar years or more, to the graduate must apply for readmission by completing the Online Graduate program of Application and submitting it to the Office The application and a Admissions. Graduate application processing $50.00 nonrefundable by the established dead- fee must be received Com- line for the semester of re-enrollment. plete the online application at http://www. kennesaw.edu/graduate/admissions/forms. Admis html or in the Office of Graduate sions. If the student has taken course work sions. If the student has taken course work at another institution during the period of at KSU, the course work may non-enrollment and, upon as transfer credit be considered reviewed of an official transcript, receipt - readmis All students requesting accordingly. must or MAcc programs sion to the CGMBA scores meet the admissions criteria (GMAT in place at the time of readmission. and GPA) completion The six-year time limit for degree applies. Evaluation of Foreign Credentials - Credentials of Foreign Evaluation - schools of higher learn of foreign Graduates fact that able to document the ing must be of a four-year is the equivalent their degree bachelor’s by an accredited awarded degree Interna- or university. United States college of their country tional applicants, regardless language, must of origin or their native evaluated by credentials have their foreign service that is a an independent evaluation - of Cre Association member of the National Inc (http://www. dential Evaluation Services, Each evaluation naces.org/members.htm). course-by-course must include the following: four- to an accredited description, equivalence (or number degree year U.S. undergraduate completion), and grade point of years toward average. (See http://www.kennesaw.edu/ list graduate/admissions/intllinks.html for a evaluation services.) of accredited Include the following in your application immigration scores, packet: a copy of TOEFL for documents, and an original evaluation of eign credentials (in a sealed envelope). eign credentials - Interna- Interna-

tional students must have earned the follow- tional students must of English as a Foreign on the Test ing score Paper Based – 550; Com- Language (TOEFL): puter Based (CBT) – 213; Internet Based (IBT) of 6.0 on the International – 80; or a score test. System (IELTS) English Language Testing for any will be waived or IELTS The TOEFL a college applicant who has graduated from or university in the United States accredited in a man-ner accepted by Kennesaw State one of the following University or is from Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, countries: Belize, Canada, Dominica, Ghana, Guyana, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Sierre Ireland, United Trinidad, Africa, Tobago, Leone, South Kingdom, United States or Zimbabwe. Immigration Documents - English Proficiency Tests – English Proficiency International Applicants requirements specific In addition to meeting - international stu program, for each degree following additional dents must meet the requirements: of the last 27 hours of credit toward any KSU KSU any toward credit of hours 27 last the of degree, MAcc of hours 24 or degree MBA then and circumstances unusual under except pro MBA the of permis-sion written with only Transient work is not permissible for any part part any for permissible not is work Transient transient in enrollment to prior director gram and probation on be not must (Student work. 3.0.) least at of GPA cumulative a have must tional applicants who are requesting an I-20 requesting tional applicants who are for an F-1 visa must submit an affidavit of the sponsor and a certified support from the sponsor’sfinancial statement from bank available for one year showing that funds are Students must have a valid passport of study. valid immigration and must be in current, at Kennesaw State to enroll status in order University.

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Six-Year Time Limit Any student who exceeds the six-year time limit for completing a degree must apply for admission to the degree program as a new student and begin a new planned program of study. Course credit over six years old will not be accepted in the new program. Other previous course work will be evaluated on the basis of its applicability to the new program of study. Individual degree programs or departments may add additional requirements regarding readmission.

Immunization Requirement All students are required to satisfy immunization requirements for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) before registering for courses. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has instituted this policy in order to minimize potential outbreaks of measles, mumps, and rubella on college campuses. This requirement applies to all admissions classifications (i.e. Freshmen, Transfer, Joint Enrollment, Adult Non-traditional, Graduate, Transient, and Non-degree). Exemption categories are available for circum-stances regarding medical conditions or religious convictions. Proof of immunization must be submitted to: KSU Health Clinic Graduate

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tion to all other regular fees. tion to all other regular Out-of-State Tuition not residents Graduate students who are for 12 or more and who register of Georgia to pay an out-of- required hours are credit state tuition fee of $7,335.00 per semester in fees. Nonresident addition to all other regular for fewer than 12 credit students registered to pay an out-of-state required hours are hour in addi tuition fee of $612.00 per credit In-State Tuition twelvethan less for enrolled students Graduate part-time considered are hours semester are and purposes schedule fee for students an in-state tuition of $153.00 for each charged in-state total The work. course of hour credit registered (those students full-time for tuition is $1,834.00. hours or more) for 12 credit All tuition charges or other charges are subject subject are charges other or charges tuition All to change at the end of any academic term.

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Expenses, & & Expenses, Financial Aid Financial Tuition and Fees and Tuition 2007-2008 Expenses/Fees Expenses include in-state tuition, out-of-state special other and fees services student tuition, due and payable at the time All fees are fees. is not complete and registration of registration, until all fees have been paid. U.S. on drawn orders money and checks, Cash, accepted. banks and payable in U.S. dollars are only will cards credit and checks Electronic Payment by credit web. the on accepted be will incur an additional convenience fee card processor. card party credit by a third charged and intends to exer The University reserves cise the right to withhold copies of transcripts and/or and other student education records to withdraw students who have unpaid or past due fee balances. and, tuition in-state pay to required are Students when applicable, out-of-state tuition, for enroll is earned. ment in all courses even if no credit

Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid & Financial Expenses, Tuition,

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Mandatory Student Fees Student Health Fees Technology Fee $50 A mandatory insurance plan is in effect for Transportation Fee: $110 the following student categories: Health Clinic: $43 • All graduate students receiving a tuition Student Activity Fee: $37 waiver as a result of a GRA, GTA, or GSA Intercollegiate Athletic Fee: $117 assistantship award. Student Center Building Fee: $32 • All undergraduate, graduate, and ESL Student Recreation and Wellness Center: $35 international students holding F or J visas. • All undergraduate and graduate students Motor Vehicle Parking Fee enrolled in programs that require proof of A $110.00 transportation fee covers parking health insurance. fees and construction and maintenance of • All graduate students receiving fellowships parking decks on campus. All vehicles used that full fund their tuition. on campus must display a valid KSU parking Students will be billed at the time of registra- decal. Vehicles without a valid decal will be tion. The fee for the 2007-2008 academic year ticketed and/or booted. is $386 for fall semester and $509 for spring Each student is issued one parking decal that and summer semesters. is transferable from car to car. A waiver of the health insurance fee may be New decals are issued annually to campus applied for directly with the insurer. This plan residential students. All other parking decals is optional for all other students. are valid for the duration of your official status with KSU. The Card Center will notify Summary of Expenses 2007-2008 campus via the KSU furnished e-mail when decals are available to new students and

employees for in-person pickup. The parking Students taking 12 hours or more decal is registered to a student who is respon- Non- sible for any use of this decal until it has been Per semester Resident Resident reported lost and/or stolen. In-state Tuition $1,834.00 N.A. Replacement parking decals are available and are usually subject to fees. One day passes are Out-of State available as appropriate at the Card Services Tuition N.A. $7,086.00 Center in the Carmichael Student Center, Technology Fee $50.00 $50.00 Suite 219. Transportation It is the responsibility of all KSU students to Fee $110.00 $110.00 review and abide by Kennesaw State Univer- Student Health sity Parking Policies and Procedures available Clinic Fee $43.00 $43.00 online at http://www.kennesaw.edu/police/ Student Activity Financial Aid Financial frames.html. Questions on the parking regula- Fee $37.00 $37.00 Tuition/Expenses/ tions should be directed to the Parking and Security Division of Public Safety, located in Intercollegiate the Office Annex, Building #14, Room #111 Athletic Fee $117.00 $117.00 or phone (770) 423-6206. Questions related to Student Center your parking decal can be answered by the Building Fee $32.00 $32.00 Card Services Center. Students may report Student Recreation lost/stolen decal information to either office. & Wellness Center $35.00 $35.00 Tuition/Expenses/ Financial Aid - - - or travel

and a subscription program. Meals, textbooks, notebook program. of Credit Courses and are subject to change subject are Courses and of Credit without notice. dency for Experienced Professional Program Program Professional Experienced for dency included. are All costs are and lodging for the orientation. subject to change without notice. Conflict in Science of Master The Fees Program Management is $23,500, which The cost of the program includes tuition, fees, books and class mate rials, meals on class weekends, travel to an in a membership international conference, organization professional ADR journal. The cost includes a non- to an fee of $500 which is reservation refundable due upon official notification of acceptance a place in the program. to reserve in order associated with NOTE: Insurance premiums by the University for all insurance required in the not included international students are cost of the program. encouraged to All MSCM applicants are an emer in the event of apply for financial aid fulfilling their com- gency that could prevent mitment to the program. See Master of Science in Conflict Management fee on details further for catalog this of section schedules, deadlines, and payment of fees. computer, retreat and the International Resi and the retreat computer, WebMBA Georgia is $16,275, WebMBA The cost of the Georgia which includes tuition for ten courses and hour mandatory two-day orienta- one-credit tion. This does not include books Coles Executive MBA MBA Executive Coles Fees Program is $45,000. program The cost for the 18-month of deposit nonrefundable a includes fee This - acceptance to the pro $500 which is due upon over prorated is $44,500 remaining The gram. the entire Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 15 Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 15 $35.00 $32.00 $117.00 $37.00 $43.00 $110.00 $50.00 $612.00 N.A. Non- Resident $35.00 $32.00 $117.00 $37.00 $43.00 $110.00 $50.00 N.A. $153.00 $153.00 Resident to MAcc students. a particular course. exclusively to CGMBA students. exclusively to CGMBA additional fees for materials and services to a particular course. relevant an charged courses at the Cobb Galleria are additional fee per course to cover facility rental. each semester independent of the number hours taken. This fee is for services of credit exclusively offered each semester independent of the number each semester independent of the number hours taken. This fee is for services of credit offered additional fees for materials and services to relevant an charged courses at the Cobb Galleria are additional fee per course to cover facility rental. Student Recreation & Wellness Center Student Center Building Fee Intercollegiate Athletic Fee Student Activity Fee Student Health Clinic Fee Transportation Transportation Fee Technology Fee Technology Out-of State State Out-of Tuition In-state Tuition Per semester Students taking fewer than 12 hours taking fewer than 12 Students Off Campus Course Fees—Students taking taking Fees—Students Course Campus Off Note: These fees will be listed in the Schedule Some courses are subject to Course Fees—Some courses are Master of Accounting Fees Accounting of Master Fees—Students pay a fee of $50.00 Program Off Campus Course Fees—Students taking taking Fees—Students Course Campus Off Note: These fees will be listed in the Schedule subject to change Courses and are of Credit without notice. Career Growth MBA Fees Growth Career Fees—Students pay a fee of $50.00 Program subject to Course Fees—Some courses are

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The Master of Science with a pay a late hand-registration fee of $30.00 per major in Applied Computer transaction. Science Program Fees Penalty Fee For Returned Check: The MSACS Premium Program includes A penalty fee of $25 will be assessed for each premium features that enrich the student’s check returned by the bank. education with a variety of resources and experiences. The cost of the program is $5500 Registration Fee Waiver per semester over five semesters for a $27,500 for Senior Citizens total. This tuition includes fees, books and class Pursuant to the provisions of an amendment materials, access to lectures using distance to the Georgia Constitution, legal residents of learning technology, recorded lectures, a grad- Georgia, who are 62 years of age or older at uation banquet and hooding ceremony, and the time of registration for courses may have other premium features currently including their standard tuition and fees waived (with a laptop, PDA, digital logic lab kit including the exception of supplies, laboratory fees, and microprocessor and components, membership special course fees). A driver’s license or birth in the Association for Computing Machinery certificate must be presented to the Office of (ACM), and optional research project. Graduate Admissions at the time of applica- All MSACS applicants are encouraged to tion for admission or to the Registrar’s Office apply for financial aid in the event of an emer- once the individual turns 62 to qualify for this gency that could prevent them from fulfilling waiver of registration fees. their commitment to the program. Individuals 62 and over wishing to enroll in See Master of Science in Applied Computer one of Kennesaw State’s Executive Programs Science section of this catalog for further (the Coles Executive MBA, the Master of Sci- details on fee schedules, deadlines, payment of ence in Conflict Management, the Master of fees, and other pertinent program information. Science in Applied Computer Science or the Georgia WebMBA) will be required to pay all Special Fees and Expenses costs of these programs in excess of standard Diploma Fee: A diploma fee of $35 is graduate program tuition and fees. required of all degree candidates and is payable at the time a petition to graduate is Withdrawal/Refund presented to the registrar. The fee is nontrans- of Student Fees ferable and nonrefundable. It entitles the stu- To withdraw from one or more classes, student to one diploma. dents must complete an official withdrawal form in the Office of the Registrar. Students DIPLOMA REPLACEMENT FEE: When a withdrawing from classes before the end request is received to reorder a diploma (lost in of late registration and drop/add registra- fire, move, etc., a fee of $25.00 will be assessed. tion will receive a 100% refund. These with- FAX Fee: Priority fee for electronic transmis- drawal/refund policies do not apply to KSU‘s

Financial Aid Financial sion (FAX) of unofficial transcripts or certifica- Executive Programs. Tuition/Expenses/ tions forms/letters of $10.00 per document. KSU Institutional Refund Policy: LATE PAYMENT FEE : A $50 late payment fee The refund amount for students withdraw- will be assessed for tuition and fee payments ing from the institution shall be based on a received after the end of late registration and pro rata percentage determined by dividing drop/add. This fee may apply at other times as the number of calendar days in the semester well. For specifics, contact the Bursar’s Office. that the student completed by the total calendar days in the semester. The total calendar LATE REGISTRATION FEE : Students request- days in a semester includes weekends, but ing a late registration or add/drop after all excludes scheduled breaks of five or more days official registration periods have ended will and days that a student was on an approved Tuition/Expenses/ Financial Aid - - - - - military personnel on active duty in the military personnel on students who are members of the Georgia Georgia the of members are who students U.S. Armed Forces who, before the end of before who, Armed Forces U.S. station assignment, receive their present per for a temporary or orders emergency location who later manent change of duty to be their education are wish to resume special consideration regarding accorded financial aid processing, class registration, payment of fees, etc., so as to expedite their re-enrollment. National Guard or other reserve components components reserve other or Guard National reenrolling are who Forces Armed U.S. the of duty active to summoned been having after accorded be to are situation emergency an in class registra regarding special consideration of payment processing, aid financial tion, their re-enrollment. fees, etc., so as to expedite emergency deployment of active duty per deployment emergency United of the Armed Forces sonnel of the for who demonstrate a need States and equitable relief. exceptional

Definition of Legal Residents Individuals who enter the institution as out- of-state students but who wish to later qualify must fill out a Petition for as legal residents Residence Classification form, which Georgia can be obtained in the Office of the Registrar, - on-line at http://www.kennesaw.edu/busi nessservices/internatl_ga_residency.shtml, or by contacting the Residency Officer for Kennesaw State University at 770-499-3536. changed status is not student’s resident A that of proof and the burden automatically, under resident the student qualifies as a legal of Regents of the of the Board the regulations with the rests University System of Georgia for register is responsible student A student. classifica residency ing under the proper student classified as out-of-state who A tion. - believes that he or she is entitled to be reclas resident may petition the sified as a legal Residence Committee for a change in status. The petition must be filed no later than 60 for the days after the semester begins in order for reclassification student to be considered If the petition is granted, for that semester. to prior retroactive will not be reclassification semesters. • • - - Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 17 Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 17

for specific dates of each refund period. each for specific dates of the National Guard) and who receive emer and who receive the National Guard) gency orders to active duty after having gency orders in a University System institution enrolled and paid tuition and fees; after reassignment an emergency receive in a University System having enrolled institution and paid tuition and fees; activation of by the emergency affected components or the members of the reserve rized for students who are: • (including members of military reservists • active duty military personnel and who • otherwise unusually and detrimentally Subject to institutional policies, full refunds Subject to institutional policies, full refunds rata of tuition and mandatory fees and pro autho hereby of electives fees are refunds Military Service Refunds and Re-enrollment be refunded up to the point in time that the the that time in point the to up refunded be 60%. equals earned amount the institution withdraw from Students that completion of percentage calculated the when refund a to entitled not are 60% than greater is charges. of any portion of institutional withdraw who term summer enrolled Students of day first the on courses second-session from After a 100% refund. those classes will receive refunds will be processed. no the first day, to the Schedule of Credit Students should refer Courses shall portion unearned The absence. of leave formally withdraw, Students who do not and those suspended for disciplinary reasons, - those who leave the university when disci eligible for a not plinary action is pending are on any portion of any fee. refund mandatory of all tuition and other refund A fees shall be made in the event of the death of a student at any time during an academic semester/summer term. Refunds will be disbursed by the university’s may use their Students internet bank partner. payment to select a refund KSU Debit Card fund transfer or paper method: electronic available at: check. Details are m http://www.ksuone.co

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If there is any question in the mind of the parent claimed the student as a depen- student concerning his/her resident status, dent on the parent’s most recent federal application for clarification should be made income tax return. immediately or not later than two weeks prior c. A dependent student shall be classified to the registration date in order to avoid delay as “in-state” for tuition purposes if a and inconvenience of registration. U.S. court-appointed legal guardian has established and maintained domicile in Applications should be addressed to the State of Georgia for at least 12 con- Kennesaw State University Attn: Residency secutive months immediately preceding Committee, 1000 Chastain Road, Mailbox # the first day of classes for the term, pro- 0102, Kennesaw, Georgia 30144. vided that appointment was not made to avoid payment of out-of-state tuition Regents’ Policies Governing and the U.S. court-appointed legal the Classification of Students guardian can provide clear evidence for Tuition Purposes of having established and maintained domicile in the State of Georgia for a The following policies have been adopted by period of at least 12 consecutive months the Board of Regents for the purpose of deter- immediately preceding the first day of mining the tuition status of students: classes for the term. 403.02 CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS (2) a. If an independent student classified FOR TUITION PURPOSES as “in-state” relocates temporarily but A. United States Citizens returns to the State of Georgia within 12 (1) a. An independent student who has estab- months, the student shall be entitled to lished and maintained a domicile in the retain in-state tuition classification. State of Georgia for a period of at least b. If the parent or U.S. court-appointed legal 12 consecutive months immediately guardian of a dependent student currently preceding the first day of classes for the classified as “in-state” for tuition purposes term shall be classified as “in-state” for establishes domicile outside of Georgia tuition purposes. It is presumed that no after having established and maintained student shall have gained or acquired domicile in the State of Georgia, the in-state classification while attending student may retain in-state tuition clas- any post-secondary educational institu- sification as long as the student remains tion in this state without clear evidence continuously enrolled in a public postsec- of having established domicile in Geor- ondary educational institution in the state, gia for purposes other than attending a regardless of the domicile of the parent or postsecondary educational institution in U.S. court-appointed legal guardian. this state. B. Noncitizens b. A dependent student shall be classi- Noncitizens initially shall not be classified fied as “in-state” for tuition purposes if as “in-state” for tuition purposes unless either i) the dependent student’s parent there is evidence to warrant consideration Financial Aid Financial has established and maintained domi- of in-state classification. Lawful perma- Tuition/Expenses/ cile in the State of Georgia for at least nent residents, refugees, asylees, or other 12 consecutive months immediately eligible noncitizens as defined by federal preceding the first day of classes for Title IV regulations may be extended the the term and the student has graduated same consideration as citizens of the United from a Georgia high school or ii) the States in determining whether they qualify dependent student’s parent has estab- for in-state classification. International lished and maintained domicile in the students who reside in the United States State of Georgia for at least 12 consecu- under nonimmigrant status conditioned at tive months immediately preceding the least in part upon intent not to abandon a first day of classes for the term and the foreign domicile are not eligible for in-state classification. Tuition/Expenses/ Financial Aid - - 60 80 20 80 Technology University Georgia h. Research University Graduate Stu- h. Research the University dents. Students attending Institute of the Georgia of Georgia, University, State Georgia Technology, of Georgia, and the Medical College to waive the which shall be authorized for a out-of-state tuition differential students limited number of graduate with the understanding that each year, at each of these the number of students such waivers are institutions to whom granted shall not exceed the number assigned below at any one point in time: University of Georgia Students in Pilot Programs. Students Students in Pilot Programs. out-of-state county bordering a Georgia a Georgia out-of-state county bordering - institu county in which the reporting external center tion or a Board-approved of the University System is located. their Guard, National Georgia the of bers (BR children. dependent their and spouses, April, 1998, pp. 16-17). Minutes, in University System Students enrolled Corpora Students in Georgia-Based tions. Students who are employees of tions. Students who are corporations or organi Georgia-based zations that have contracted with the University of Regents through Board out-of- System institutions to provide waivers. state tuition differential enrolled in special pilot programs in special pilot programs enrolled Georgia Institute of Georgia State Georgia Medical College of institutions as part of Competitive Eco- Students nomic Development Projects. certified by the Commissioner who are Department of Industry, of the Georgia as being part of a and Trade Tourism competitive economic development project. dependent children if the military spon- children dependent as of Georgia, outside sor is reassigned - continu student(s) remain(s) long as the the military sponsor and ously enrolled status (BR on active military remains 2004). Minutes, February

m. k. l. i. Border County Residents. Residents of an i. Border Members. Full-time mem- j. National Guard - - - - Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 19 Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 19 their International and Superior Out-of-State International and Superior Academic Common Market. Students Academic Common Market. sular officers, their spouses, and citizens of who are dependent children nation that their consular the foreign stationed and who are represents office of under orders and living in Georgia governments. their respective nel, their spouses, and their dependent and on stationed in Georgia children unless such military person- active duty, assigned as students to System nel are institutions for educational purposes. by the mili The waiver can be retained tary personnel, their spouses, and their Students. International students and Students. International students selected superior out-of-state or an by the institutional president provided authorized representative, waivers in that the number of such the of not exceed two percent does effect at equivalent full-time students enrolled the institution in the fall term immedi- the the term for which ately preceding out-of-state tuition is to be waived. Dependents. Full-time employees of the University System, their spouses, and their dependent children. and medi Medical and dental residents cal and dental in-terns at the Medical (BR, 1986-87, p. 340). College of Georgia. employees in the public schools of or of the Department of Techni Georgia Adult Education, their spouses, cal and Teachers and their dependent children. employed full-time on military bases this shall also qualify for in Georgia (BR Minutes, 1988-89, p. 43). waiver. selected to participate in a program in a program selected to participate Academic Common the through offered Market. b. a. g. Military Personnel. Military person- c. University System Employees and d. Medical/Dental Students and Interns. School Employees. Full-time e. Full-Time con- Consular Officials. Career f. Career An institution may award out-of-state tuition out-of-state tuition may award An institution in-state tuition waivers and assess differential for the follow of Georgia certain nonresidents WAIVERS TUITION 704.041 OUT-OF-STATE following conditions): (under the ing reasons

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approved by the Chancellor. The the waiver as long as they can demon- Chancellor shall evaluate institutional strate continued efforts to pursue an requests for such programs in light of adjustment of status to U.S. legal perma- good public policy and the best interests nent resident (BR Minutes, June 2006). of students. If a pilot program is suc- q. Recently Separated Military Service cessful, the tuition program shall be pre- Personnel. Members of a uniformed sented to the Board for consideration. military service of the United States n. Students in ICAPP Advantage pro- who, within 12 months of separation grams. Any student participating in an from such service, enroll in an academic ICAAP Advantage program. pro-gram and demonstrate an intent to o. Direct Exchange Program Students. become a permanent resident of Geor- Any international student who enrolls gia. This waiver may be granted for not in a University System institution as a more than one year (BR Minutes, June participant in a direct exchange program 2004). that provides reciprocal benefits to Uni- r. Nonresident Student. As of the first day versity System students. of classes for the term, a nonresident p. Economic Advantage. As of the first student whose parent, spouse, or U.S. day of classes for the term, an economic court-appointed legal guardian has advantage waiver may be granted to a maintained domicile in Georgia for at dependent or independent student who least 12 consecutive months so long can provide clear evidence that the stu- as the student can provide clear evi- dent or the student’s parent, spouse, or dence showing the relationship to the U.S. court-appointed guardian has relo- parent, spouse, or U.S. court-appointed cated to the State of Georgia to accept legal guardian has existed for at least full-time, self-sustaining employment 12 consecutive day of classes for the and has established domicile in the term. If the parent, spouse, or U.S. State of Georgia. Relocation to the state court-appointed legal guardian of a con- must be for reasons other than enrolling tinuously enrolled nonresident student in an institution of higher education. establishes domicile in another state This waiver will expire 12 months from after having maintained domicile in the the date the waiver was granted. As of State of Georgia for the required period, the first day of classes for the term, an the nonresident student may continue economic advantage waiver may be to receive this waiver as long as the granted to a student possessing a valid student remains continuously enrolled employment-related visa status who can in a public postsecondary educational provide clear evidence of having relo- institution in the state, regardless of cated to the State of Georgia to accept the domicile of the parent or U.S. court- full-time, self-sustaining employ- appointed legal guardian (BR Minutes, ment. Relocation to the state must be June 2006). for reasons other than enrolling in an Financial Aid Financial institution of higher education. These Institutions shall exercise the greatest care in Tuition/Expenses/ individuals would be required to show selecting students who are to receive waivers clear evidence of having taken all legally of the tuition differential. Such non-resident permissible steps toward establishing graduate students shall pay all tuition and legal permanent residence in the United fees required of residents of Georgia. States and the establishment of legal domicile in the State of Georgia. Stu- dents currently receiving a waiver who are dependents of a parent or spouse possessing a valid employment- sponsored visa may continue to receive Tuition/Expenses/ Financial Aid - (KSU’s Individualized General Curriculum) General Individualized (KSU’s Earth/Space & Physics) Chemistry, Biology, HOPE Teacher Scholarship Scholarship for Graduate The HOPE Teacher - Study in Critical Shortage Fields – a compo nent of the lottery-funded HOPE Program loans to individuals forgivable – provides in seeking advanced education degrees Repayment critical shortage fields of study. is accomplished by teaching in a Georgia The public school in a critical shortage field. may change critical shortage fields approved each spring based on an annual survey of The following teaching vacancies in Georgia. for the approved Critical Shortage fields are 2007-2008 academic year. • Education (P-12) ~ Special Interrelated • (P-12) Mental Retardation • Learning Disabilities (P-12) • (P-12) Behavior Disorders • Middle Grades Math (4-8) • Middle Grades Science (4-8) • Math (4-8) Middle Grades Science & • (P-5) Early Childhood Education • Secondary English (6-12) • Mathematics (6-12) • Field, Science (6-12) (Includes Broad • History (6-12) • Economics (6-12) • Political Science (6-12) • Geography (6-12) • Spanish (P-12) • (P-12) French • Music (P-12) • Art (P-12) • (P-12) Hearing Impaired • (P-12) Orthopedically Impaired sented. Recipients must maintain satisfactory sented. Recipients must Application The Free academic progress. is the only Aid (FAFSA) for Federal Student on reviewed These are application required. basis. Students must a first come-first serve annually. reapply - of historically dis institutions of Georgia under- students in previously advantaged Allocations to the populations. represented upon a combination based are institutions enrolled residents i.e., Georgia of factors, - hours) in gradu-ate/profes full-time (9 credit in which historically offerings sional program repre under- are disadvantaged students - Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 21 Tuition, Expenses, & FinancialAid 21 Office of Student Financial Aid Office of Student Financial Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, #0119 30144-5591 Kennesaw GA Financial Aid pay for educational costs manner - The Regents’ Opportunity Scholarship Pro gram was authorized by the 1978 General is to The in-tent of the program Assembly. in University System enrollment increase Regents’ Opportunity Scholarship Several privately-supported scholarships for Several privately-supported scholarships students and fellowships for undergraduate at Kennesaw available graduate stu-dents are mostly are These awards State University. based on are merit-based. Some, however, complete list of available scholarships A need. applications and fellowships and relevant - in-formation is located at http://www.ken nesaw.edu/financial_aid. Scholarship Programs Scholarships and Fellowships

ensuring that a postsecondary education is a postsecondary education ensuring that graduate students. accessible to quali-fied to accomplish this commitment, the In order subscribes to the follow financial aid office Kennesaw State University is committed to State University is committed Kennesaw in paying for their ing goals to assist students educational investment: • the family’s financial ability to Evaluate • in an equitable limited resources Distribute • and self-help aid a balance of gift aid Provide aid programs wide variety of financial A scholarships, grants, employment, and from available to help students with loans are based on are educational costs. Most awards rec- in awarded financial need while some are ognition of merit or achievement. to visit our If you have any questions, feel free office in Kennesaw Hall, view our web site at http://www.kennesaw.edu/financial_aid, contact our automated telephone system at at (770) 423-6074, fax at (770) 423-6708, email or write to: [email protected],

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The 2007-2008 Promise Teacher and Hope KSU Graduate (Cost of Attendance) Teacher applications become available June 1. Per Year (2 semesters) 2007-2008 After this date, please go to the Georgia Student Finance Commission website http://www. gacollege411.org/FinAid/LoanPrograms/ careers_in_teaching.asp for printing the new Graduate Resident

application. Other programs may be added, check On Campus Off-Campus With with the College of Education for a current list. Parents

Scholarships are available for the 2007-2008 Tuition* 3,668 3,668 3,668 academic year and will be awarded on a first- Fees 848 848 848 come, first serve-basis. The awards are based on the number of credit hours necessary for Loan Fees 212 212 212 students to complete their program of study. Room 4,599 4,599 0 Scholarship funds can be used toward tuition, fees, and other student expenses. Students Board/At 4,620 4,620 3,388 Home Exp. should apply in early June of 2007. Appli- cations may be obtained from the Georgia Books/ 1,000 1,000 1,000 Student Finance Commission or the College Supplies of Education at KSU. For applications and Transportation 990 1,980 1,980 additional information, access http://www. gacollege411.org/FinAid/LoanPrograms/ Personal 1,464 1,464 1,464 careers_in_teaching.asp. TOTAL 11,740 11,839 12,560

Need-Based Award Application Procedures Graduate Non-Resident Need-based awards include grants, employ- On Campus Off-Campus With Parents ment, and loans. It is advisable to complete the FAFSA early. The FAFSA is available on Tuition/ 14,670 14,670 14,670 January 1 for the award year that starts each Fees 848 848 848 fall semester. The priority date for receipt of the FAFSA at KSU is April 1 of each year. Loan Fees 212 212 212 FAFSAs received by the priority date with all Room 4,599 4,599 0 requested documents submitted by the student and reviewed by the Office of Student Finan- Board/At 4,620 4,620 3,388 Home Exp. cial Aid will be awarded first. New applicants must be accepted by the Office of Admissions Books/ 1,000 1,000 1,000 into a degree or certificate program. Supplies

After the FAFSA is analyzed by the U. S. Transportation 990 1,980 1,980

Financial Aid Financial Department of Education, the result is called Personal 1,464 1,464 1,464 Tuition/Expenses/ the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is the amount that the family should TOTAL 28,403 29,393 23,562 be able to contribute to the student’s cost of attendance (COA). COA is the amount of * MBA-EP - $45,000 direct cost (e.g., tuition, fees, room, board, and * WebMBA - $16,275 books) and indirect cost (e.g., transportation * MSCM - $21,500 and personal expenses). Need-based financial * MSACS - $25,000 for five semesters aid is awarded to help the student with need (i.e., COA minus EFC). Tuition/Expenses/ Financial Aid - - - gency loan for in-state tuition and fees or an gency loan for in-state tuition and fees or personal loan for mitigating cir emergency may be a hardship cumstances that produces students. The enrolled available to currently and be in enrolled student must be currently maxi- A good academic standing (3.0 gpa). tuition and fees and personal mum of three allowed while a student is enrolled loans are student is allowed only one KSU A at KSU. (An academic such loan per academic year. year is defined as the first day of class in in July.) the last day of finals August through an additional student is ineligible to receive A such loan if the student received emergency a loan the last semester attended. Students both a tuition and fees and a may not request personal loan in the same term. Students who funds for in-state tuition need emergency should and fees or for personal circumstances Office the in available application an complete Aid. Funds for emer of Student Financial made on a limited. Loans are gency loans are first come, first serve basis. of $10 will be added to the service charge A tuition and fees and/or the personal loan. within 45 days. The loan must be repaid Tuition and Fees and Personal Loans Tuition is designed Loan Program The Emergency to students temporary assistance to provide An emer during their matriculation at KSU. Emergency Loan Program the academic year. The FAFSA is the required is the required The FAFSA year. the academic application. Loans Student Service Cancelable offers Authority Finance Student The Georgia who plan to work loans to qualified students in the State of Georgia. in the field of nursing and undergraduate At KSU, both graduate the nursing program students accepted in is determined by the The amount may apply. may be canceled student’s need. The loan year of service in nursing in the one through for each year that assistance state of Georgia and the If assistance is received is provided. of nursing, repayment student does not enter of Early completion the loan will be required. for in applying is recommended the FAFSA limited. this loan because funds are - Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 23 Tuition, Expenses, & FinancialAid 23 - Federal Stafford Loan–Subsidized Federal Stafford low- Government guarantees The Federal Stu qualified students. loans made to interest Federal Stafford Loan – Unsubsidized This loan is available to graduate students above their Subsi- who choose to borrow Students borrowing eligibility. dized Stafford - Loan Pro the Unsubsidized Stafford through on the for the interest responsible gram are the loan. The amount of eligibility is based on - dependent or independent status of the stu dent and the student’s need. The application same as the rates are and interest procedures Loan Program. the Subsidized Stafford Federal Graduate PLUS Loan eligible to borrow Graduate students are up to the cost under the PLUS Loan Program of attendance minus other financial assis Loan Programs this loan by completing dents may apply for Aid Student Application for Federal the Free their allowed to select Students are (FAFSA). up to their award lender and loan amount students may maximums. Eligible graduate At least half- $8,500 per year. up to borrow is required. hours) enrollment time (5 credit is based on The amount of loan eligibility and the the FAFSA need as determined by cost of attendance. that the federal govern- Subsidized indicates the while ment will pay the loan interest in school, six months student is enrolled deferment (grace), or during after enrollment is fixed at 6.8%. periods. The rate of interest 8.25%. may not exceed The rate of interest Students may be assessed an origination fee up to 3% and a federal default fee of 1% each loan amount. which is deducted from disbursed to the student through Funds are Repayment begins six months the University. at least after the student ceases to be enrolled allowed 10 years to half-time. Students are the loan. repay tance. Students must not have an adverse allowed to select Students are history. credit their lender and loan amount. The interest rate is 8.5% fixed. Repayment begins on the date of the last disbursement of the loan for

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If it is not repaid, a $25 late charge will be added to the emergency loan. If a stu-dent is Graduate Student late paying an emergency loan, the student is considered delinquent in payment and is Work Opportunities no longer eligible for any emergency loans Graduate Research Assistantships during their academic career at KSU. Students will not be allowed to register for the follow- Graduate programs may award a limited ing semester if they have not repaid their number of Graduate Research Assistant- emergency loan. ships. Graduate Research Assistants work Note: Students can not take both the emer- closely with faculty on specific projects and, gency tuition loan and the personal loan out in return, receive a stipend and waiver of in the same term tuition. Graduate Research Assistantships are not available for the MBAEP or WebMBA Monies for this fund have been received from programs. Students interested in the Gradu- the following sources: ate Research Assistantship program should • Geral Dean Boggs Memorial—Established contact the program director of the specific by the students of Kennesaw Junior College degree program. in 1967 to honor the memory of their fellow Federal Work Study Program (FWS) student, Geral Dean Boggs. • James V. Carmichael Memorial This program provides part-time jobs for • Phillip B. Rice Memorial—Established in undergraduate and graduate students who memory of Phillip B. Rice demonstrate financial need based on the Free • Kennesaw State University Civitan Club Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). • Kennesaw State University Women’s Club FWS gives the student an opportunity to earn • The Southwest Women’s Club money to help pay for educational expenses • Marietta Civitan Club while working on campus or in community • John L. Dees Memorial service work. Early application with the • Smyrna Lions Club FAFSA is recommended. • Betty H. McNiece Memorial—Established Institutional Employment by Kennesaw College in 1984 to honor the memory of an employee, Betty H. McNiece There are a limited number of part-time jobs • Kennesaw State University Rotaract Club available in each division of the university. • Student Activities Budget Advisory Committee Funds for these jobs are provided by the department or college that employs the student. Alternate Loan Program Interested persons should contact the particular division or department of the university or the A number of lender partners provide pri- KSU Career Services Center for information. vate loans directly from the lender that are not associated with federal student loans. Career Services Loan approval, interest rates, and repayment KSU’s Career Services Center maintains a list- requirements are prescribed by the lender. ing of full-time and part-time off-campus jobs Financial Aid Financial Additional information and application for students who need assistance in locating Tuition/Expenses/ procedures are available from the Office of off-campus employment. Regular job listings Student Financial Aid or the lender. Students are posted on-line at http://careerctr.ken- must maintain satisfactory academic progress. nesaw.edu. For more information, contact the director of career services.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards Federal regulations require that students maintain satisfactory academic progress in their course of study to continue receiving Federal Tuition/Expenses/ Financial Aid - - - If a student has not completed 67% of the the of 67% completed not has student a If end of attempted hours at the cumulative on the student is placed semester, the spring for Warning Progress Academic Satisfactory the period, warning SAP the During year. one financial aid. to receive student may continue completed 67% of theIf the student has not on year one after hours attempted cumulative on placed be will student the warning, SAP While Failure. Academic Progress Satisfactory eligible be not will student the failure, SAP on eligibility aid Financial aid. financial receive to cumulative the of 67% when regained be may been completed.attempted hours have loss of eligibil probation, The policy regarding ity, and academic dismissal is the same as the and academic dismissal ity, exceptions: following the with policies academic the calculate will eligibility Start the Fresh on Academic completion) (67% standard quantitative total cumulative attempted and completed hours. for academically dismissed are who Students one or two semesters will not be automatically return toeligible for financial aid upon their will Committee Appeals the to appeal An KSU. be necessary. or WF are When courses with grades of D, F, with a C or higher grade, the unsatis repeated factory grades and course attempts will not be be not will attempts course (qualitative and AGPA grades the of factory F, D, of calculation the grades in with included courses total in However, counted are standard). repeated later are that WF or number of hours attempted (quantitative standard). Audit Courses financial aid not eligible to receive Students are courses Audited courses. audit for courses for hours of number the in included not are consideration. attempted or earned for SAP Courses Summer Term All hours attempted and completed in the as any other semes treated summer terms are ter hours in determining SAP. Incomplete Courses Any course with “I” is counted in hours attempted (quantitative). When the “I” is changed to an actual grade, the course will be completed. considered - - - - Tuition, Expenses, & Financial Aid 25 Tuition, Expenses, & FinancialAid 25 aid for graduate students includes Federal Federal includes students graduate for aid Loan, Perkins Federal (FWS), Study Work and Unsub- Loan (Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan. PLUS Graduate Federal and sidized), requirements. same the follow scholarships All private lend- from Alternative loans, available requirements. these follow also ers, includes (SAP) progress Satisfactory academic qualitative and quantitative. two standards: to con- standards Students must meet both financial aid. tinue receiving Qualitative to maintain eligibility for financial In order a student standard, aid with the qualitative must maintain the academic standing neces financial IV Title Federal aid. financial IV Title at KSU. The qualitative policy sary to remain is the same as the academic policies of KSU. will be used The grade point average (GPA) - to determine good academic standing, proba tion, dismissal, and eligibility for financial aid. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA eligible. If the student is placed on to remain the student will be eli academic probation, remove gible for financial aid. Students may by rais- academic probation themselves from 3.0. to at least ing their GPA (all Any student who fails to make progress Fs) in any given semester will lose eligibility of the student’s regardless for financial aid all from Any student who withdraws GPA. classes in any given semester will be placed on financial aid probation. Quantitative - Regulations allow a student to maintain eli hours that are gibility for attempting credit a receive to required hours credit the of 150% meet this quantitative stan to In order degree. (earn) pass and complete must students dard, year. academic each attempted courses of 67% A, B, C, D Courses earned include grades of or S. Courses attempted include any course U S, I, WF, W, F, D, C, B, A, of grades which in a seeking are who Students given. are IP or from different degree undergraduate second may be granted additional their first degree require hours to complete the second degree ments. The 67% criteria will be checked at the semester. spring the of end

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Withdrawals: Veteran’s Benefits Any course with a “W” or “WF” is considered The university is on the approved list of the as hours attempted. Students should be aware Georgia State Approving Agency for the train- that excessive withdrawals from classes could ing of veterans, disabled veterans and the chil- result in the loss of financial aid at some point dren and widows of deceased veterans who are in future semesters due to the 67% quantita- eligible for benefits under the G.I. Bill. Students tive standard for SAP. in training under the G.I. Bill are required to pay Transfer Credit: all fees, as regular students, since they are paid Any course transferred for credit will be con- benefits directly through the Veterans Admin- sidered as hours attempted. Attempted hours istration. Each V.A. beneficiary should make will be used to calculate the 67% quantitative financial preparation for at least one semester standard for SAP. because benefit checks are sometimes delayed. Repeating Courses: Students in training under the G.I. Vocational When courses with grades of D, F, or WF are Rehabilitation Program should check with the repeated with a C or higher grade, the unsatis- University Business Office regarding the han- factory grades and course attempts will not be dling of their account for fees, supplies, etc. included in the calculation of the AGPA (quali- Eligible veterans, children and widows of veter- tative). However, courses with grades of D, F, or ans must make application to their regional Vet- WF that are later repeated are counted in total erans Administration Office. Application forms number of hours attempted (quantitative). are available at Kennesaw State University in the Academic Fresh Start Registrar’s Office at the time of acceptance to the For students who are approved for the Aca- university. Certain requirements must be met demic Fresh Start Program, the quantitative before students may be certified for noncredit standard of satisfactory academic progress remedial courses for V.A. payment purposes.

will be determined on total attempted hours Students attending on the G.I. Bill are certi- which will include the “fresh start” hours. fied for V.A. benefits only for those courses Dismissal and Return required in their particular programs of study. Students who are dismissed academically Such students must maintain Kennesaw State for one or two semesters will not be auto- University standards for academic perfor- matically eligible for financial aid upon their mance. Those students who are academically return. Such students must either appeal, as dismissed from school will have their benefits explained below, or use means other than interrupted. Upon readmission and recertifi- financial aid for educational expenses. Eligi- cation of benefits at Kennesaw State Univer- bility will be regained when the AGPA is 3.0. sity, the V.A. will decide if further benefits Appeals may be paid for continuation of the program Any student on SAP failure may appeal to the in which the academic deficiency occurred. SAP Appeals Committee. An appeal must be Current V.A. standards require that students

Financial Aid Financial based on extenuating circumstances. Examples attend class and that benefits be terminated

Tuition/Expenses/ may include but are not limited to health rea- when the student has been suspended for sons, family reasons, or personal reasons. The academic or disciplinary reasons. (Since V.A. appeal statement of the student should explain regulations are subject to periodic change, it is the extenuating circumstances. Documenta- the student’s responsibility to keep up-to-date tion supporting the extenuating circumstances on requirements for V.A. benefits while in must be submitted. In addition, letters of attendance at Kennesaw State University.) support from an academic advisor/faculty member and a relative, clergy, supervisor, or other associate must be submitted. The appeal form and procedures may be obtained at http://www.kennesaw.edu/financial_aid. Academic Policies

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• Priority Registration— open to currently Policies and Procedures enrolled students who are not on probation. • Final Registration— open to new students, Registration students who are on academic probation but eligible to return and readmitted students. The Office of the Registrar is the central • Late Registration- and drop/add— open to administrative office responsible for register- all students eligible to enroll for the given ing students, maintaining the permanent semester. academic records, administering the Regents’ Testing Program Policies and test registration, NOTE: See the academic calendar, which lists performing degree audits, enforcing the aca- specific registration dates, at www.kennesaw. demic policies of the university and generally edu/registrar, the Schedule of Courses, or page ensuring that students’ academic issues are 3 of this catalog. dealt with accurately and professionally. In addition, the Registrar’s staff handles transfer Graduate Course evaluations and Veteran’s Affairs. Requests Auditing Policy for data from the computerized student Auditing of courses will be permitted for record system are approved by this office. regularly enrolled graduate students, as Academic Policies All registration at Kennesaw State University well as on a space-available basis for those is conducted over the web at : who hold a graduate degree from Kennesaw www.kennesaw.edu/registrar State. Auditing of courses is not allowed in The registration process consists of three dif- Coles Executive MBA, Master of Science in ferent phases: Conflict Management (MSCM), the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS),

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the Master of Science in Applied Computer Residency Requirement Science (MSACS) programs, or any of KSU’s To receive a graduate degree from Kennesaw Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs. Stu- State University, a student must complete at dents must have completed all prerequisites least 27 semester hours of program require- necessary for the course to be audited and are ments at KSU. All of these 27 hours must be expected to complete all course requirements completed after the student has been admit- as noted on the course syllabus. A student ted to the degree program. Students in the may audit no more than 6 credit hours of MAcc or WebMBA must complete 24 hours. graduate course work in a given term. Time Limit The permission to audit form, available in the Office of the Registrar, must be submitted before All requirements for a master’s degree must the end of final registration. The form must be be completed within six years, beginning with signed by the Graduate Program Director of the first registration in graduate-level classes the program offering the course to be audited. following admission to the degree program. Audited courses count at full value in comput- Extension of time may be granted only on ing the student’s course and fees load. The conditions beyond the student’s control. student’s name will appear on the official class Only courses in which credit has been earned rolls of the courses audited, as well as the stu- within six years of the date of graduation will dent’s approved schedule of courses. No credit be counted for degree credit. is granted for audited courses, and students are Transfer Credit not permitted to change to or from an auditing status except through the regular procedures for Graduate work taken at other Commission of schedule changes. Colleges (COC) regionally accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the The grade for auditing is V (visitor), and this program director and/or graduate committee grade will at no time be changed to a W on the of the respective program in order to satisfy basis of the auditor’s attendance in the course. degree requirements at KSU. Such transfer The grade of V will have no effect upon the credit cannot be for courses over five years student’s grade-point average, and students old and must satisfy the six-year rule above will not be permitted to have the audit grade to count towards degree credit; cannot exceed changed at any future date. Audited courses 9 semester hours (6 semester hours for the will not count toward degree completion for MAcc and the WebMBA), and cannot reduce any of KSU’s graduate programs. residency requirements. No grade below B may be accepted. Transfer grades are not Full-Time Load used in calculating semester, summer term, or The basic unit of all college classes is the cumulative grade-point averages. Individual “semester credit hour.” The full-time load for degree programs may have additional specific a graduate student is 9 semester hours. requirements or limitations for transfer credit.

Candidacy Refer to the program descriptions in this cata- The minimum requirements for admission to log for additional information. candidacy in any degree program shall be the Transfer credit is not permissible for any part successful completion of 9 semester hours of of the Coles Executive MBA or the Master of graduate credit in a degree program at KSU with Science in Conflict Management programs. a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 and a grade of “C” or better in each course

Policies presented for candidacy. Individual degree pro- Academic Academic grams may establish additional requirements for candidacy (e.g., interview or examination).

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Cross Registration—Atlanta Interdenominational Theological Center Kennesaw State University Regional Consortium for Higher Mercer University of Atlanta Education (ARCHE) Morehouse College Kennesaw State University is a member of the Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Edu- Morris Brown College cation, an association of colleges and universi- Oglethorpe University ties in the Atlanta area offering a combination Southern Polytechnic State University of reciprocal academic services, such as cross Spelman College registration, interlibrary loans and visiting State University of West Georgia scholars program. University of Georgia

The cross registration program is available to Course Load students officially enrolled in Atlanta Regional Full-time enrollment for graduate students is Consortium Institutions. This program is dis- 9 semester hours. Graduate students in good tinct from transient status in that it is possible standing may enroll for 12 semester hours for a student to register for an approved course in any semester. In order to enroll for more at any of the 21 consortium schools and receive than 12 semester hours, students must obtain credit, while paying tuition costs to the home approval from their graduate program director. institution. The intent is to allow qualified students to take course work in their area of study Course Repetitions that is not available on their own campus. Graduate students may repeat for credit no To be eligible to participate, the student must more than two graduate courses, one time be in good standing and must have the recom- each. Only courses in which students previ- mendation of the faculty adviser or depart- ously earned a grade below B may be retaken ment chair at the home institution. Cross for credit. Students who have received 9 credit registration may be pursued only for courses hours of grades below B are not eligible to not offered at the home institution for the retake a class and will be dismissed from further given term and is not recommended for stu- graduate study at Kennesaw State University. dents in their last semester before graduation. All grades received for work attempted at Students who wish to enroll in courses at KSU are calculated in the cumulative grade member institutions of the Atlanta Regional point average. Grades for repeated courses Consortium should obtain a Cross-Registra- are considered as work attempted and do not tion form from the cross registration coordina- replace grades already received. Individual tor in the Office of the Registrar. Check with degree programs may establish more strin- the coordinator for individual member college gent requirements. Students enrolled in KSU’s cross registration deadlines. executive programs (Coles Executive MBA, MSCM, and MSACS) may not repeat courses Member Colleges for credit toward a degree. Agnes Scott College Atlanta College of Art Withdrawal from Courses Brenau University Students may withdraw from one or more Academic Academic

Clark Atlanta University courses any time before the last three weeks Policies Clayton College & State University of the semester. To completely or partially Columbia Theological Seminary withdraw from classes at KSU, a student Emory University must withdraw online at www.kennesaw.edu, Georgia Institute of Technology under Owl Express, Registration and Student Georgia State University Records. Institute of Paper Science and Technology

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Students who officially withdraw from semesters extending 15 weeks (plus exams) courses before mid-semester will receive a and summer term extending approximately “W” in those courses and receive no credit. eight weeks. The semester hour is the unit of They will not, however, suffer any academic credit in any course. The following grading penalty. Students who officially withdraw system is used: after mid-semester (and before the last three Grade Grade Point weeks of the semester) will receive a “WF,” A Excellent 4.0 which will be counted as an “F” in the cal- B Good 3.0 culation of their grade point average. Exact C Fair 2.0 withdrawal dates will be published in the D Poor 1.0 official academic calendar and are subject to F Failing .0 approval by the Board of Regents. Students

who simply stop attending classes without I—Incomplete grade (I). The grade of “I ” officially withdrawing usually are assigned denotes an incomplete grade for the course, failing grades. and will be awarded only when the student The only exceptions to these withdrawal regu- has done satisfactory work up to the last two lations will be for instances involving unusual weeks of the semester, but for nonacademic circumstances, that are fully documented. reasons beyond the student’s control, is unable to meet the full requirements of the course. Students will receive refunds only when they withdraw from all their classes and only The grade of “I ” must be removed by the end by the schedule outlined in the University of the next semester or term. The grade of “I” System refund policy. will not be included in the calculation of the student ’s scholastic average at the end of the IP (In Progress) Grade semester in which the grade of “I” is received. In most graduate courses, the grades A, B, C, Upon completion of the outstanding require- F, I (Incomplete), W (Withdrawal), and WF ments within the specified time limit, a final (Withdrawal with an F) are awarded. In some grade of A, B, C, D or F will be assigned in the graduate courses, particularly thesis, disserta- course on the basis of the student ’s total per- tion, and project courses which are intended formance, and the grade will then be included to last more than one semester and are not in the calculation of the student’s cumulative completed during the semester in which grade point average. If the outstanding work the student is first registered for the course, is not completed by the end of the following the notation IP (In Progress) is used. A stu- semester or term, then the “I ” will be changed dent then has to pay to enroll for a specified to an “F ” and calculated into the student ’s number of hours in each consecutive semester cumulative grade point average. An “I ” cannot in which work is still in progress. While the be removed by reenrolling in the course. work is in progress, the instructor will report W—This symbol indicates that the student a grade of IP for these credit hours at the end was permitted to withdraw from the course of each term. Thesis, dissertation, and project without penalty with the approval of the pro- course credit hours taken during the semester gram director and registrar within the first 28 that the work is completed will be awarded a working days (including registration days) of grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). the semester. Withdrawals without penalty Grades of IP, S, or U shall not be computed in may be permitted after the official withdrawal the student’s grade-point average. period in hardship cases only with approval Grading System of the registrar. A course in which the grade of

Policies ”W’ has been assigned will not be included in Academic Any graduate student is required to maintain calculating the student’s scholastic average. a 3.0 grade-point average. The university is organized on the semester system, with two WF—This symbol indicates that the student was permitted to withdraw from a course

Academic Policies 31 after the first 28 working days of the semes- of the semester. He/she may change his/her ter. The dropping of a course under these grading policy for cause after that time, but he/ circumstances is equivalent to failure and will she must do so uniformly, with ample notifica- be included in the calculation of the student’s tion to students, if at all possible. scholastic average. I. Grade Appeal Procedure When S—This symbol indicates that credit has been There is an Allegation of a Viola- given for completion of degree requirements tion of Stated Grading Policy, But other than academic course work. The use of No Allegation of Discriminatory or this symbol is approved for thesis hours, stu- Retaliatory Action dent teaching, clinical practicum, internship and A. If a student believes that his/her final proficiency requirements in graduate programs. grade in a course is unfair in terms of U—This symbol indicates unsatisfactory the instructor’s stated grading policy, performance or progress in an attempt to he/she should first discuss the matter complete degree requirements other than with the instructor. If the student academic course work. The use of the ”U” is remains dissatisfied with his/her final approved for thesis hours, student teaching, course grade, he/she may immediately clinical practicum, internship and proficiency appeal to the department chairperson requirements in graduate programs. for discussion and possible resolution. B. If a student remains unsatisfied with V— This symbol indicates that the student his/her final course grade, he/she was given permission to audit the course and may file a written appeal with the is not included in the calculation of the scho- dean of the appropriate college within lastic average. Students may not transfer from sixty days from the end of the semes- audit to credit status or vice versa. ter in which the final course grade was assigned. If the instructor involved is Grade-Point Average a department chair, the written appeal The grade-point average (GPA) is the average should be filed with the dean of the grade made by the student on all graduate college. If the instructor involved course work for which he/she has enrolled. It is a college dean, the written appeal is calculated by dividing the total number of should be filed with the associate vice quality points earned by the total number of president of academic affairs (if the semester hours attempted. Courses carrying appeal is from an undergraduate stu- S, U, W, or I grades are not included. dent) or dean of graduate college (if the appeal is from a graduate student). Grade Appeal Procedure C. If the dean of the college or his/her Any student has the right in any course of designee (or the associate vice president instruction to appeal a final grade in a course for of academic affairs or dean of graduate either, or both of the following reasons. (1) The college or his/her designee) believes student believes that the instructor has violated that the student has not shown that the his/her stated grading policy. (2) The student professor violated his/her stated grad- believes that his/her final grade in a course is ing policies he/she must so inform the unfair because of retaliation or the instructor’s student in writing within one month Academic Academic discriminatory practice(s) based on race, reli- (thirty days) of his/her receipt of the Policies gion, color, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or student’s written appeal. national origin. In such cases the following pro- D. Alternatively, if the dean of the college cedures will be applied. Each faculty member or his/her designee (or the associate must specify his/her grading policy at the first vice president of academic affairs or dean of graduate college or his/her designee) believes that the student

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may have reasonable cause for an applicable college (or the associate vice appeal based on the issue of a viola- president of academic affairs or dean tion of stated grading policies, then of graduate college) and the depart- he/she must appoint a school hearing ment chairperson within five business committee consisting of three faculty/ days from the committee’s decision. administrative faculty members and The chair of the hearing committee two students. The committee selec- shall act to make certain the written tion process must begin within one report is delivered to the proper per- month (thirty days) of his/her receipt sons. In such circumstances, the com- of the student’s written appeal. The mittee may want to recommend that members of the committee should be the student talk to one of the univer- selected in a manner determined by sity counselors. the dean of the college or his/her des- I. All decisions will be based only on the ignee (or the associate vice president of issue of whether the professor violated academic affairs or the dean of gradu- his/her grading policies (see section ate college or his/her designee). A above), be based on a majority vote, E. The committee shall meet and elect a and be rendered according to the prin- chair from among the five members. ciple of the preponderance of evidence. The chair will conduct the committee J. The hearing committee will be expected meeting(s). The chair may participate to produce a written report summa- in all deliberations, but will not vote rizing the testimony, indicating and except in the case of a tie. explaining its decision, and making F. The committee may draw up its own recommendations, if desirable, to either rules of procedure, and the committee or both parties. Copies of the written is not bound by any formal rules of report will be submitted to both parties legal proceedings and may hear any in the case, the dean of the applicable information that may be of value in college (or the associate vice president determining the issues involved. of academic affairs or dean of graduate G. Each party has the right to obtain a college) and the department chairper- non-attorney adviser to assist him/her son within five business days from the in the preparation and presentation completion of the meeting(s). The chair of his/her case to the committee. The of the hearing committee shall act to committee shall determine whether it make certain the written report is deliv- meets with the parties, their respective ered to the proper persons. advisers, and any witnesses in one K. If, after the receipt of the committee’s meeting or in a series of meetings. The report, or, when no school hearing members of the committee shall decide committee is appointed, after a student who shall be present at any meeting of receives the written decision of the the committee with the understanding dean of the college, the student remains that whenever the student or faculty unsatisfied with his/her final course member is present his/her adviser has grade, a student may file a final written the right to be present also. appeal to the associate vice president of H. A hearing committee has the right to academic affairs (if the appeal is from decline to make a decision in a case an undergraduate students) or the dean that a student presents to the com- of graduate college (if the appeal is mittee, when it regards the complaint from a graduate student or his/her des- as frivolous and irresponsible on the ignee. If the instructor involved is also a Policies Academic basis of evidence that the student pres- dean of a college, then either the associ- ents to the committee. Such a decision ate vice president of academic affairs must be communicated in writing to or the dean of graduate college or a both parties in the case, the dean of the committee appointed by him/her will

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render the written decision. In that case, arrange a facilitated discussion (a neu- and only in that case, a student may file tral third party would be present) with a final written appeal to the vice presi- the instructor if the student is not com- dent for academic affairs or his/her fortable discussing the allegation with designee. The appeal must be made the instructor by himself/herself. in writing within ten business days of B. If a student remains unsatisfied with the student’s receipt of the decision of his/her final course grade, he/she the dean of the college or the associate vice president of academic affairs or the must contact the appropriate EEO dean of graduate college or the decision officer (currently the vice president for of the school hearing committee. The student success and enrollment ser- associate vice president of academic vices) and submit his/her allegation in affairs or dean of graduate college or writing to that office within one month the VP for academic affairs will issue a (thirty days) of when the student written decision to both parties in the met with the instructor to discuss the case, the dean of the applicable college alleged retaliation and/or discrimi- (or the associate vice president of aca- nation. The EEO officer (or his/her demic affairs or the dean of graduate designee) must notify the instructor in college) and the department chairper- writing of the allegation of discrimi- son within one month (thirty days). His/her decision is final. No further nation and/or retaliation and of the appeals are available. pending investigation within one week L. Nothing in this grade appeal process of receiving the complaint in writing prohibits the parties from settling this from the student. matter at any stage with the assistance C. If the EEO officer (or his/her designee), of mediation through the Office of the after investigation, finds that the student University Ombud (770-423-6112). does not have reasonable grounds for Mediation may also address issues complaint he/she shall so notify the other than violation of stated grading student and the instructor in writing policy. However, any attempt to settle within sixty days. The student may then the matter through mediation does pursue grade appeal procedures based not affect time deadlines for this grade on a violation of stated grading policies, appeal process. if appropriate, by meeting and discussing the issue with his/her instructor II. Grade Appeal Procedure When and subsequently, if necessary, with there is an Allegation of Discrimi- others as specified in section I (above) natory Action or Retaliation if the student began this grade appeal A. If the student believes that his/her process within 60 days from the end of final grade in a course is unfair because the semester in which the final grade of (1) retaliation by an instructor was assigned. In that case, all deadlines because of the student’s prior report for the new grade appeal will begin as of the date of the EEO officer’s (or his/her of discrimination or harassment, or designee)’s written communication noti-

because of the student’s cooperation in Academic fying the student that he/she does not Policies any investigation, or (2) discriminatory have reasonable grounds for a discrimi- practice(s) based on race, religion, color, nation and/or retaliation complaint. sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or D. If the EEO officer (or his/her des- national origin, the student should first ignee), after investigation, finds the discuss the matter with the instructor. student may have reasonable cause for The student should contact the Office of complaint he/she shall so notify the the University Ombud (770-423-6112) to

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student and the instructor in writing (or his/her designee) is not a party to within sixty days. The EEO officer (or the case, nor is he/she an advocate for his/her designee) will then contact either party. The EEO office shall retain the chair of the university senate. The all records associated with the com- chair of the senate will be responsible plaint, his/her investigation, the hear- for establishing an ad hoc committee ing, the committee’s written report, of three faculty/administrative faculty and the president’s written decision members and two students to hear the for such length of time as required by discrimination complaint and make Georgia law. recommendations. The names and con- G. Both the faculty member and the tact information of the five members of student have the right to a non-attor- the ad hoc committee shall be commu- ney adviser to assist in preparing and nicated by the chair of the senate to the presenting his/her case before the com- EEO officer (or his/her designee). If, as mittee. Those present during the hear- part of his/her complaint, the student ing will be the members of the ad hoc also alleges that the faculty member committee, the EEO officer (or his/her has violated his/her stated grading designee), the parties to the complaint, policy, the ad hoc committee must hear one non-attorney adviser for each party, and make recommendations on that and such witnesses as are necessary. issue concurrently. Each witness shall be present only when E. Prior to the hearing the EEO officer his/her presence is necessary to present (or his/her designee) will arrange that information and/or answer questions. the ad hoc committee shall meet and No other persons shall be present unless elect a chair from among the five mem- agreed upon in writing by the chair of bers. The chair will conduct the hear- the committee, both parties, and the EEO ing. The chair may participate in all officer (or his/her designee). deliberations, but will not vote except H. All decisions and recommendations in the case of a tie. will be based on a majority vote, and F. The hearing committee may draw be rendered according to the principle up its own rules of procedure, and of the preponderance of evidence. the committee is not bound by any Only the five members of the ad hoc formal rules of legal proceedings and committee should be present during may hear any information that may deliberation except that the EEO officer be of value in determining the issues (or his/her designee) may be present involved, but minimum due process to answer policy questions. shall include the right of both parties I. The hearing committee will be expected to be notified in writing at least ten to produce a written report summariz- business days in advance of the date, ing the information presented, indicat- time, and place of the hearing; the right ing and explaining its decision, and of the faculty member to be informed making recommendations, if desirable, in writing of the specific nature of the to either or both parties. Copies of the complaint against him/her and of the written report will be submitted to both evidence and/or witnesses on which it parties in the case, the EEO officer (or is based; and the right of both parties his/her designee), the chief legal officer to present evidence and witnesses on for the university, and the president of their behalf and to question witnesses. the university within five business days The EEO officer (or his/her designee) from the completion of the hearing. The Policies Academic shall act to make certain these due pro- chair of the hearing committee shall cess rights are met. The EEO officer (or act to make certain the written report his/her designee) will attend the hear- is delivered to the proper persons. The ing as an observer. The EEO officer opinions and recommendations of the

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ad hoc committee are advisory and in Upon earning a grade lower than B in nine no way bind the president to the recom- or more hours of graduate course work, the mended actions. student will be dismissed from further gradu- J. After consideration of the ad hoc com- ate study at KSU and will not be eligible for mittee’s written report, the president readmission as a graduate student. shall make a decision and communicate it in writing within five business II. Academic Probation days to the student, the instructor, the Whenever a graduate student’s cumulative EEO officer (or his/her designee), the graduate grade-point average drops below chief legal officer of the university, and 3.0, that student will be placed on academic the head of the department in which probation and be advised of the significance the instructor teaches. If the instruc- and potential consequences of this action. tor is the head of a department it shall While on probation, the student will not be be communicated to the dean of the permitted to apply for admission to candi- appropriate college. If the instructor is dacy, take comprehensive exams, or obtain a a dean it shall be communicated to the graduate degree. Graduate students can have vice president for academic affairs. their probationary status removed by raising K. Should the aggrieved student remain their cumulative grade-point average to at dissatisfied with the president’s decision, least 3.0. further redress may be sought through internal channels by applying to the III. Academic Exclusion Board of Regents for a review of the If a graduate student earns nine credit hours of decision, pursuant to the Bylaws of the grades below B in graduate course work, or if a Board of Regents, Article IX, p. xxvii. graduate student on probation earns a semester or summer grade-point average below 3.0, Expectations for Satisfactory Grad- that student will be dismissed from further uate Level Student Performance graduate study at KSU and will not be eligible Graduate students are expected to earn for readmission as a graduate student. Individ- grades of at least B in most of their course ual graduate programs may have additional work for their degree. For graduation, a grad- grading policies. Please see specific graduate uate student must have earned a cumulative program section of the catalog for additional grade-point average of at least 3.0 in all grad- information on grade expectations. uate course work at Kennesaw State Univer- A student who wishes to appeal after the first sity and a grade of C or better in each course exclusion must submit a letter describing the presented to meet degree requirements. (See situation and stating the reasons for request- Academic Regulations for non-degree stu- ing the appeal to the appropriate graduate dents in the College of Education.) program director who will forward his/her Earning grades below B in graduate courses recommendation to the dean of graduate col- will result in the following consequences: lege. The dean of graduate college will then notify the appropriate graduate program direc- I. Academic Warning tor, the office of the registrar and the student of Upon earning a grade lower than B in at least his/her decision. The decision of the dean of

graduate college is final and students may not Academic two credit hours of graduate course work, the Policies student will receive a letter of warning and be appeal a second exclusion. advised of the consequence that will result if Graduation Requirements additional grades lower than B are earned in graduate courses at Kennesaw State University. Each candidate for a master’s degree must Upon earning a grade lower than B in at least petition to graduate through the individual six credit hours of graduate course work, the program. A student may request in absentia student will be given a letter of warning. status by writing to the registrar prior to the graduation exercises.

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Subject to the limitations and qualifications the student’s grade point average to fall stated elsewhere in this catalog, the require- below a 3.0. All grades must be “C” or higher. ments for an advanced degree are as follows: 1. A Petition to Graduate will be accepted and Multiple Graduate Degrees may be filed during the semester preceding A student may earn a particular master’s the final semester or summer term of enroll- degree at Kennesaw State only once. If a ment but must be filed before the end of the student wishes to complete a second mas- first week of his/her final semester. This ter’s degree program, he or she must meet form may be obtained from the program all admission requirements in effect for director’s office. the second degree and thereafter fulfill all 2. A student must complete a minimum requirements for the second master’s degree. of 27 hours of degree requirements Along with other requirements as specified by at Kennesaw State University. Candi- the degree program, the student must complete dates for a second master’s degree at a minimum of 18 hours of appropriate course Kennesaw State must earn a minimum work beyond that required for the original of 18 additional hours in excess of any masters degree (the exact number of hours hours used toward the first master’s will depend on specific degree requirements). degree (the exact number of hours will Expectations for Satisfactory Graduate Level depend on specific degree requirements). Student Performance, as outlined above, apply 3. Degree candidates must have earned a to all second master’s degree students. cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 cal- Students who have completed a master’s culated on all graduate courses attempted degree elsewhere must meet all admission at KSU and a grade of C or better in each requirements in effect for the second master’s course presented to meet degree require- degree at Kennesaw State and thereafter ful- ments. With the approval of the Gradu- fill all requirements for the second master’s ate Policy and Curriculum Committee, degree. The student must also meet the 27-hour individual degree programs may establish minimum residence requirement at Kennesaw additional graduation requirements (e.g., State with appropriate grades and course work. comprehensive exams, thesis). MAcc and WebMBA students must complete 24 hours to meet the residence requirement. Double Majors and Concentra- tions in a Single Degree Program Each candidate for a second master ’s degree must apply for graduation. A student may In graduate programs with specific concen- request in absentia status by writing to the trations or majors (the MAPW, MPA, and registrar prior to graduation exercises. An MSIS programs), a student may qualify for an application for graduation will be accepted additional major or concentration (within the and may be filed during the semester pre- specified graduate program) by completing a ceding the final semester or summer term of minimum of 12 additional hours of appropri- enrollment but must be filed before the end ate course work beyond that required for the of the first week of his/her final semester. original concentration or major and by com- This form may be obtained from the program pleting any special requirements of that major director ’s office. or concentration.

The earning of a second concentration or Academic Fresh Start major will be confirmed by the Office of the for Readmission Registrar, upon written request by the stu- A currently enrolled student who has been dent, and only if the additional courses are previously enrolled in a graduate program at Policies Academic completed before any of the student’s gradu- KSU, who discontinued graduate college for ate credits will be more than six years old. at least six years, may petition in the Office of Double Major/Concentration Request Forms the Registrar for a onetime ”academic fresh are available from the program director. The start“ upon admission or readmission to a grades in the additional hours must not cause graduate program.

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The student’s adjusted grade point average will be readjusted after the end of the semester in which the petition was approved retroactive to the readmission term. Although the student’s transcript will retain all previous graduate course attempts and grades, only courses completed and grades received after readmission will be considered in the final degree audit. In addition, only grades received after readmission will be considered in decisions regarding academic warning, probation, and dismissal.

Academic Fresh Start for Second Degree A student who returns to KSU for a second graduate degree may request that the Adjusted GPA (AGPA) restarted at the time of re-entry. In order to restart the AGPA, students must petition the Office of the Registrar. KSU Telecommunication Policies The rules for use of all telecommunications equipment, including telephones, computers and FAX equipment, are found the KSU Web site at: http://www.kennesaw.edu/resources/policy. shtml or they can be reached from the KSU Intranet Home Page by choosing the topic Telecom- munications Policies from the Technology Resources section.

Use of any of these facilities implies an understanding of and compliance with these policies. Additional Academic Regulations Individual degree programs may impose additional academic regulations. Consult with

the program director, department head or Academic Policies advisor for this information.

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The Master of Accounting 39 The Master of of Master The Accounting

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Master of Accounting (MAcc) Mission: The Coles College of Business pro- Contact: Dr. Sheb True, Director vide high quality, applied business educa- Office: Executive Development Center, tion and knowledge creation in a collegial, KSU Center stimulating, and supportive learning-centered Phone: (770) 423-6087 environment. Predominantly serving resi- Fax: (770) 423-6141 dents and the business community of the met- Email: [email protected] ropolitan Atlanta and the Northwest Georgia Web address: http://coles.kennesaw.edu/ region, we strive to develop our students mba-options/macc/ into highly effective and ethical business leaders who are prepared for an increasingly All graduate and undergraduate business degree complex, technologically sophisticated and programs at Kennesaw State University are interdependent world. We offer innovative accredited by AACSB International—The Asso- and flexible programs through a diverse and ciation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business talented pool of faculty and staff who contrib- (http://www.aacsb.edu). The accounting degree ute to the professional and ethical standards programs also hold specialized AACSB accounting of their respective disciplines. In all our activi- accreditation. ties, we treat individuals with integrity and respect and are focused on the continuing Vision and Mission development of our students, faculty and Statements, Michael J. Coles staff, and communities. College of Business – Revised March 2007

Vision: The Coles College of Business aspires to be the preferred provider of timely, flexible business education and relevant, applied research and practice valued by the marketplace. 40 The Master of Accounting

Career Growth MBA Students 1. The course was completed at an institution The following parameters apply to MBA stu- accredited in a manner accepted by KSU. dents who wish to take 8000-level accounting 2. A minimum grade of “B” was received in courses as their MBA electives: (See details in the course. the program description below.) 3. The course was restricted to graduate stu- • Must complete ACCT 8000, which is a pre- dents only. requisite for all MAcc graduate courses 4. The content of the course corresponds to Accounting

The Master of • Must hold a baccalaureate degree in that of a course required or permitted in accounting or must complete all under- the student’s pro-gram at Kennesaw State graduate accounting pre-requisite courses University. required for MAcc students 5. The credit to be considered for transfer • May take ACCT 8990 as an elective only will not be more than six years old at the after completion of 12 hours (four 8000- time the student enters Kennesaw State level, graduate courses) including ACCT University. 8100 and ACCT 8400 6. A request for consideration of transfer • May not use ACCT 8990 to satisfy MGT 8999 credit must be submitted to the director of the MAcc program by the student con- General Requirements for cerned during the first semester of residence here. The request must indicate the Admission to the MAcc Program specific course(s) for which transfer credit Admission to the MAcc program is granted to is sought. A copy of the other institution’s those persons showing high promise of suc- transcript and a course description from cess in graduate accounting study. The require- the catalog must be submitted. A course ments for all applicants are: outline may also be required. • Baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited in a manner accepted by Grades Kennesaw State University. Expectations for satisfactory graduate level • Minimum cumulative adjusted grade point student performance are detailed in the Aca- average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. demic Policies section of this catalog. • Minimum total score of 500 on the Graduate Grades and hours earned in the business Management Admissions Test (GMAT). foundation courses are included in comput- *International applicants have additional ing graduate grade point average. As and Bs requirements; see Graduate Admissions sec- are expected. tion of this catalog. Students who must take the undergraduate Transfer Credit accounting prerequisite courses must obtain Students may transfer a maximum of six an average grade of B or better in those semester hours of graduate course work with courses. Classes may be retaken to achieve grades of B or better taken at an institution this average. accredited in a manner acceptable to KSU provided the transfer hours are made prior to Petition to Graduate the last 24 hours of course work. These courses Each MAcc student must petition to graduate may be no more than six years old at the time the semester prior to completion of pro-gram of acceptance, and they must be relevant to the requirements. To request a petition, go to MAcc program. Special hardship cases, such as http://coles.kennesaw.edu/mba-options/ job transfers, will be decided on an individual career-growth-mba/advising/cg-intranet. basis by the program director. The transfer of html. The Graduate Business Office will pre- credit for course work completed at another pare a petition and e-mail it to the student’s institution will be approved only under the preferred e-mail account. Directions on filing following conditions: the petition with the Office of the Registrar will be included. The Master of Accounting 41

Admission Criteria Changing from Non-Degree for Non-Degree Students to Degree Status The Master of of Master The

Accounting professionals seeking to take Students who wish to work toward a MAcc Accounting courses to meet continuing education require- degree should not enter as non-degree/ ments and others who wish to meet educa- post-baccalaureate students. Only in special tional requirements to sit for the CPA, but circumstances will a student admitted as a non- who do not wish to work toward a MAcc degree/post-baccalaureate student be allowed degree, may apply for admission as a non- to enter the MAcc program. In those rare cases degree/post-baccalaureate student. The where a student is subsequently accepted to the requirements for admission to this status are: MAcc program, no more than nine semester • Baccalaureate degree from a school accred- hours completed as a non-degree/post-bac- ited in a manner acceptable to Kennesaw calaureate student may be applied toward the State University, and MAcc degree, and the decision of whether to • Minimum undergraduate adjusted grade- allow those hours to be applied will be made on point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. an individual basis by the MAcc program director. A student must submit a satisfactory GMAT Since all applicable business foundation score upon completion of nine semester hours courses and accounting prerequi-sites must in order to continue study in the MAcc program be met prior to tak-ing any graduate classes, regardless of grades achieved in courses com- this option is primarily for those with an pleted as non-degree. accounting degree and background. To apply, visit http://www.kennesaw.edu/graduate/ Readmission to the admissions/forms.html. Check “MAcc non- Master of Accounting degree” on the application. Degree-seeking Any graduate student who has a break in students are given priority in scheduling and attendance of six semesters or more must admission to classes. apply for readmis-sion to the MAcc program. Students applying for readmission must meet all admissions criteria in place at the time of readmission including minimum GPA and GMAT scores. The six-year time limit for degree completion applies. To apply for readmission visit http://www.kennesaw.edu/ graduate/admissions/forms.html

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The Master of Accounting program is made up of these four course groupings: business foundation courses, accounting prerequisites, core courses, and electives. All students complete the required 18 credit hours of prescribed core accounting and business courses and 12 credit hours of accounting elec-tives for a total of 30 credit hours.

Those students without a bachelor’s degree in business may have to complete up to nine additional credit hours of business foundation courses, while those students without an undergraduate degree in accounting may have to complete up to 12 additional credit hours of accounting prerequisite courses. Applicants admitted to the MAcc program are advised in their acceptance letters which foundation requirements and/or accounting prerequisites, if any, must be satisfied. Any business foundation courses must be completed before any graduate business electives are taken. All accounting prerequisites must be completed before MAcc accounting courses are begun. 42 The Master of Accounting

Business Foundation Requirements Foundation requirements are the knowledge and skills of a broad set of business disciplines including accounting, business law, economics, finance, management, marketing, and statistics and math. Academic preparation in these disciplines is necessary prior to advanced study in business and accounting. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting typically satisfies all foundation requirements. As an alternative, the Coles College of Business offers ten three- credit-hour undergraduate courses that collectively satisfy these requirements. The course(s) Accounting

The Master of required are determined for each student based on a thorough analysis of college transcripts showing prior academic course work. This table summarizes the foundation requirements and options for satisfying them.

Foundation requirements are satisfied by … which is the KSU successfully completing… equivalent of …

Financial accounting and managerial accounting ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2200

Finance principles FIN 3100

Inferential statistics and algebra ECON 2300 and MATH 1101

Microeconomics and ECON 2100 and ECON 2200 macroeconomics Management principles or organizational behavior MGT 3100 or MGT 4160

Marketing principles and business law and ethics MKTG 3100 and BLAW 2200

Notes: 1. Undergraduate courses used to satisfy the foundation courses must be from an institution accredited in a manner acceptable to the Coles College of Business. 2. Foundation requirements must be satisfied at the beginning of the MAcc program, typically within the first semesters of study. 3. Enrollment in 8000-level graduate courses is restricted until foundation requirements are met. 4. None of the prerequisite foundation hours may be used to satisfy any portion of the core or elective requirements or to meet the 30-credit-hour minimum degree requirement.

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Credit Hours Accounting Prerequisites Courses 12 The Master of of Master The

Students without an undergraduate degree in accounting will have to complete up to 12 Accounting additional credit hours of accounting prerequisite courses. These four courses are:

•ACCT 3100 Intermediate Financial Accounting & Auditing* 3 •ACCT 3300 Accounting Information Systems* 3 •ACCT 4050 Intermediate Financial Accounting II* 3 •ACCT 4150 Auditing and Assurance* 3 Notes: 1. KSU students must earn an average grade of B or better in these courses. Courses may be repeated to achieve the B average. Students may not take any 8000-level accounting courses until they have satisfied this requirement. 2. ACCT 3100 must be taken before ACCT 3300, 4050, and 4150. (All three may be taken together.) Students may choose a maximum of two graduate courses (MBA; MSIS) to take along with ACCT 3100. 3. Students who plan to concentrate in taxation must also complete ACCT 3200 Concepts in Taxation or its equivalent. ACCT 3200 may be taken in conjunction with ACCT 3100. 4. ACCT 3100, 3300, and 4050 are offered each semester while ACCT 4150 is offered in fall and spring semesters only. 5. Acceptable courses for students from other institutions include four courses (12 semester hours) above the introductory accounting sequence (generally 3000- and 4000-level courses) that are similar in content to the accounting prerequisites listed above. Students must earn an average grade of B or better in these. Courses may be repeated at KSU to achieve the B average. 6. Undergraduate course numbers relate to KSU; equivalent courses may be completed at other accredited institutions.

Core Requirements (six courses) 18 Before taking the following six required core courses, students must be admitted to the MAcc program and have completed all required business foundation and accounting prerequisite courses: Credit Hours 1. ACCT 8100 Theory of Business Reporting 3 2. ACCT 8220 Issues in Managerial Accounting 3 3. ACCT 8230 Studies in Accounting Information Systems 3 4. ACCT 8400 Seminar in Auditing 3 5. BLAW 8340 Business Negotiation 3 6. ACCT 8990 Forensic Accounting (The Capstone Course) 3

Notes: 1. ACCT 8990 is offered in spring and fall semesters only. 2. Before taking ACCT 8990, students must complete 12 hours (four graduate, 8000-level courses) in-cluding ACCT 8100 and ACCT 8400. 3. Students must submit a request for permission to register for this course before priority registration begins. To request permission go http://coles.kennesaw.edu/mba-options/ macc/advising/macc-intranet.html. 44 The Master of Accounting

Elective Requirements (four courses) 12 Students select a total of four electives from one of the following two options:

Option A: General Electives (four courses) 1. Students must select at least two elective courses from 8000-level courses with the ACCT prefix including tax courses. 2. Students may select up to two 8000-level non-accounting courses included in KSU’s Career Growth Accounting

The Master of MBA Program except ACCT 8000, which may not be used to satisfy MAcc degree requirements. 3. With the approval of the accounting department chair, students wishing to emphasize in information systems may take up to two elective courses related to that area of study that are listed under the Master of Science Information Systems program (MSIS; IS prefix). (Course descriptions are in this catalog.) Permission to register for such courses must be obtained from the MSIS director. Credit hours • ACCT 8110 Advanced Business Reporting 3 • ACCT 8270 Accounting and Legal Issues in International Business 3 • ACCT 8300 Seminar in Valuation of Closely Held Businesses 3 • ACCT 8400 Seminar in Auditing 3 • ACCT 8900 Special Topics in Accounting 3 • ACCT 8940 Directed Studies in Accounting and Taxation 3 • ACCT 8950 Special Projects in Accounting 3

Option B: Tax Concentration (four tax courses) 1. Students planning to concentrate in taxation (ACCT 8510, 8520, 8530, 8550, or 8570) must first complete ACCT 3200 Concepts in Taxation or its equivalent. 2. Students may elect to take all five tax courses and substitute one tax course for one of these core courses: ACCT 8100, ACCT 8220, or ACCT 8230. Accounting prerequisites for these three courses will not be waived.

• ACCT 8510 Tax Research and Procedure 3 • ACCT 8520 Corporate Tax and Shareholders 3 • ACCT 8530 Taxation of Flow-Through Entities 3 • ACCT 8550 Estate and Gift Taxation 3 • ACCT 8570 Selected Topics in Taxation 3

Program Totals (10 graduate courses) - 30 Program Totals (10 graduate courses, 4 accounting prerequisites) - 42 Program Totals (10 graduate courses, 4 accounting prerequisites, 10 business foundations)) - 54

Core Offerings, ACCT 8990, and Electives: Students may join the MAcc in any semester; core and elective courses are offered as follows: * Fall and Spring Semesters – ACCT 8100, ACCT 8220, ACCT 8400, and ACCT 8990 * Spring and Summer Semesters – ACCT 8230, and BLAW 8340 * Electives are typically offered once a year. The Master of Accounting 45

Course Descriptions Master of Accounting Course Descriptions: The figures shown after the course number and The Master of of Master The title of the course signify the number of class Accounting ACCT 8100. Theory of Business Report- hours per week, the number of laboratory hours ing. 3-0-3. per week, and the semester hours of credit for the completed course. Thus, the entry 3-0-3 Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program denotes three hours of class, zero hours of labo- and ACCT 4050 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 4050 or ratory, and three hours of credit. their equivalents. A study of financial accounting theory, including Business Foundation current and future business reporting models. Course Descriptions ACCT 8110. Advanced Business Report- ing. 3-0-3. (These six courses do not count toward the 30-credit hour degree requirements.) Prerequisite: ACCT 8100. A study of complex business reporting topics, Accounting Prerequisites Course e.g., accounting for post employment benefits, stock compensation, and an examination of Descriptions: financial statement analysis techniques. (These courses do not count toward the 30-credit ACCT 8220. Issues in Managerial hour degree requirements. The prerequisites for Accounting. 3-0-3. each course are for graduate business students only.) Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc and ACCT ACCT 3100. Intermediate Financial 3100 program or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent. Accounting & Auditing. 3-0-3. A study of current issues and approaches to Prerequisite: ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2200. solving comprehensive problems in the area of Focuses on problems and issues related to the collec- managerial accounting. tion, analysis, and reporting of external and internal ACCT 8230. Studies in Accounting information. Includes theory and applications in Information Systems. 3-0-3. financial accounting and auditing within the frame- Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program work of accounting as an information system. and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 3200. Concepts in Federal Taxa- their equivalents. tion. 3-0-3. Current issues in the area of accounting informa- Prerequisite: ACCT 3100 or equivalent. tion systems including an overview of contempo- Focuses on the fundamental principles and rary information systems technology management. concepts applicable to tax liability determination ACCT 8270. Accounting and Legal and tax planning, including an introduction to Issues in International Business. 3-0-3. tax research methodology. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program ACCT 3300. Accounting Information and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or Systems. 3-0-3. their equivalents. Prerequisite: ACCT 3100 or equivalent. An introduction to accounting, control and legal A continuation of accounting transaction pro- issues unique to the planning, execution, control cessing concepts; internal controls and systems and evaluation of international business activities. analysis and design. ACCT 8300. Seminar in Valuation of ACCT 4050. Intermediate Financial Closely Held Businesses. 3-0-3. Accounting II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program Prerequisite: ACCT 3100 or equivalent. and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or A continuation of intermediate financial account- their equivalents. ing theory and applications, with a focus on An examination of the principles of business valu- detailed technical topics and specialized problems. ation, with an emphasis on the valuation of non- publicly traded, closely-held entities, including ACCT 4150. Auditing and Assurance. 3-0-3. both corporate and non-corporate businesses. Prerequisite: ACCT 3300 or equivalent. A continuation of audit theory with a focus on specific applications to financial reporting. Also covers other types of attestation and assurance services with a focus on the concepts of risk, control, evidence, and ethics. 46 The Master of Accounting

ACCT 8400. Seminar in Auditing. 3-0-3. ACCT 8570. Selected Topics in Taxa- tion. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and ACCT 4150 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 4150 Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program or their equivalents. and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or A study of financial audits, assurance services, and their equivalents. internal audits. Emphasis is on current developments. An intensive study of selected topics of current interest, which might include, among others, advanced ACCT 8510. Tax Research and Proce- corporate taxation, state and local taxation, deferred Accounting dure. 3-0-3. The Master of compensation, and accounting periods and methods. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program ACCT 8900. Special Topics in Account- and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or ing. 1-3. (Repeatable). their equivalents. An introduction to the U.S. federal tax system, Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and including research processes, tax practice, and ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent and procedural issues. This course is intended approval of instructor and department chair prior to to strengthen students’ problem solving and registration. communication skills in a tax research setting. Selected contemporary topics in accounting of Electronic tax research services are used in the interest to faculty and students. search for applicable tax authority. ACCT 8940. Directed Studies in Account- ACCT 8520. Corporate Tax and Share- ing and Taxation. 1-3. (Repeatable not to holders. 3-0-3. exceed 6 semester hours). Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 and approval of instruc- their equivalents. tor and department chair prior to registration. A study of the federal income taxation of corpora- Special topics of an advanced or specialized tions and shareholders. Topics covered include nature not in the regular course offerings. corporate contributions, distributions of sharehold- ACCT 8950. Special Projects in ers, stock redemptions, and corporate liquidations. Accounting. 1-3. (Repeatable). ACCT 8530. Taxation of Flow-Through Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program and Entities. 3-0-3. ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 and approval of instruc- Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program tor and department chair prior to registration. and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or Special projects for students who wish to pursue their equivalents. advanced work on a particular subject in a spe- An advanced study of the federal income taxation cialized area of accounting. of flow-through entities, including partner-ships, ACCT 8990. Forensic Accounting. 3-0-3. S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program Topics include contributions and distributions and completion of 12 hours of 8000-level graduate from a flow-through entity; reporting of profits, courses including ACCT 8100 and ACCT 8400 or gains and losses; complete and partial liquida- ACCT 8000 and completion of 12 hours of 8000-level tions; and the partnership special allocation rules. graduate courses including ACCT 8100 and ACCT ACCT 8550. Estate and Gift Taxation. 3-0-3. 8400. Before registration, students must submit Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program this online form: https://coles.kennesaw.edu/mba- and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or options/MACC/advising/gradpetition.pl their equivalents. This course examines current issues in forensic A study of federal estate and gift tax laws accounting and fraud investigation, including involved in intervivos and testamentary transfers the nature of fraud, who commits fraud, types of property. Tax-planning techniques designed to of fraud (fraudulent financial reporting, asset minimize transfer taxes and ensure the orderly misappropriation, etc.), fraud prevention, fraud transfer of assets to succeeding generations are detection, fraud investigation / prosecution, explored, as are the use of outright and charitable and non-fraud forensic accounting services. gifts, trusts, and generation skipping transfers. The course is designed for graduate accounting students with strong backgrounds in financial accounting and auditing. The course will be taught in a seminar format with a great deal of interaction in class. The Master of Accounting 47

BISM 8900. Special Topics in Business Information Systems. 3-0-3. (Repeatable). The Master of of Master The

Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Accounting MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, and approval of program director. Selected contemporary topics in business information systems management of interest to faculty and students. BLAW 8340. Business Negotiation. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent. This course immerses participants in negotiation and legal theories applicable to commercial and financial transactions, enterprises, and global business relationships. The focus is on negotiat- ing business deals and ventures. BLAW 8900. Special Topics in Business Law. 3‑0‑3 (Repeatable). Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, and approval of program director. Selected contemporary topics in business law of interest to faculty and students. ECON 8900. Special Topics in Economics. 3‑0‑3 (Repeatable). Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, and approval of program director. Selected contemporary topics in economics of interest to faculty and students. FIN 8900. Special Topics in Finance. 3‑0‑3 (Repeatable). Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, and approval of program director. Selected contemporary topics in finance of interest to faculty and students. 48 The Master of Accounting Accounting The Master of

Master of Business Administration Programs 49 MBA Programs MBA Business Administration

Kennesaw State University offers three MBA pro- into highly effective and ethical business grams of study - Career Growth MBA (Cobb, Gal- leaders who are prepared for an increasingly leria, Dalton, and on KSU campus locations), Coles complex, technologically sophisticated and Executive MBA, and the Georgia WebMBA. All interdependent world. We offer innovative graduate and undergraduate programs at Kennesaw and flexible programs through a diverse and State University are fully accredited by AACSB talented pool of faculty and staff who contrib- International—The Association to Advance Colle- ute to the professional and ethical standards giate Schools of Business-(http://www.aacsb.edu). of their respective disciplines. In all our activities, we treat individuals with integrity and Vision and Mission respect and are focused on the continuing development of our students, faculty and Statements, Michael J. Coles staff, and communities. College of Business – Revised March 2007

Vision: The Coles College of Business aspires to be the preferred provider of timely, flexible business education and relevant, applied research and practice valued by the marketplace.

Mission: The Coles College of Business provide high quality, applied business education and knowledge creation in a collegial, stimulating, and supportive learning-centered environment. Predominantly serving residents and the business community of the metropolitan Atlanta and the Northwest Georgia region, we strive to develop our students Career Growth MBA

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Career Growth MBA such as job transfers, will be decided on an Contact: Dr. Sheb True, Director individual basis by the program director. Office: Executive Development Center, The transfer of credit for course work com- KSU Center pleted at another institution will be approved Phone: (770) 423-6087 only under the following conditions: Fax: (770) 423-6141 1. The course was completed at an institution Email: [email protected] accredited by AACSB at the time of transfer. Web address: www.colesMBA.com 2. A minimum grade of “B” was received in the course. Program Description 3. The course was restricted to graduate The Career Growth MBA is a professional students only. degree providing a broad base of general 4. The content of the course corresponds to that business knowledge that prepares graduates of a course required or permitted in the stu- for middle- and upper-level management dent’s program at Kennesaw State University. positions. The program seeks to develop in 5. The credit to be considered for transfer will MBA Programs its students an understanding of managerial not be more than six years old at the time the behavior and decision-making within the student enters KSU. economic, social, and political environments of business operations. Students will develop A request for consideration of transfer credit their communication and leadership abilities, must be submitted to the MBA program their analytical and decision-making skills, director by the student concerned during the and their effectiveness at developing work- first semester of residence here. The request ing relationships with subordinates, peers must indicate the specific course(s) for which and supervisors, and external constituents. transfer credit is sought. A copy of the other institution’s transcript and a course descrip- General Requirements tion from the catalog must be submitted. A for Admission to the course outline may also be required. Career Growth MBA Grades in Graduate Courses Admission to the MBA program is granted to those persons showing high promise of suc- Expectations for satisfactory graduate level cess in graduate business study. The require- student performance are detailed in the Aca- ments for all applicants are: demic Policies section of this catalog. Grades • Baccalaureate degree from an institu- and hours earned in the business foundation tion accredited in a manner accepted by courses are included in computing graduate Kennesaw State University. grade point average. As and Bs are expected • Minimum cumulative adjusted grade point in all classes. average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. • Minimum total score of 500 on the Graduate Petition to Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Each MBA student must petition to graduate • Minimum of two years of significant business one semester prior to completing program experience is strongly desired. requirements. To request a petition, use this form: http://coles.kennesaw.edu/mba- *International applicants have additional options/career-growth-mba/advising/cg- requirements; see Graduate Admissions section intranet.html. The Graduate Business Office of this catalog. will prepare a petition and e-mail it to the Transfer Credit student’s preferred e-mail account. Direc- tions on filing the petition with the Office of A student may transfer a maximum of nine the Registrar will be included. semester hours of graduate courses provided the transfer hours are made prior to the last 27 hours of course work. Special hardship cases,

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Admission Criteria for Students applying for readmission must meet Non-Degree Student all admissions criteria in place at the time of The Career Growth MBA does not admit readmission including minimum GPA and non-degree seeking students. GMAT scores. The six-year time limit for degree completion applies. Readmission to the For details on readmitting, see Readmission Career Growth MBA to Graduate Study in the Graduate Admission Any graduate student who has a break in section of this catalog. Complete the attendance of 5 semesters or more must application at http://www.kennesaw.edu/ apply for readmission to the MBA program. graduate/admissions/forms.html. MBA Programs MBA

Career Growth MBA

The Career Growth MBA program is made up of three course groupings – business foundation courses, core courses, and elective courses – for a total of 36 to 39 semester credit hours of graduate course work. All students complete 18 credit hours of prescribed core courses and 18 credit hours of elective courses. Some students, typically those without a bachelor’s degree in business, will have to complete up to three additional credit hours of foundation courses. Applicants admitted to the MBA program are advised in their acceptance letters which foundation requirements, if any, must be satisfied. Foundation Requirements: Foundation requirements are the knowledge and skills of a broad set of business disciplines including accounting, finance, and statistics and math. Academic preparation in these disciplines is necessary prior to advanced study in business. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting typically satisfies all foundation requirements. As an alternative, the Coles College of Business offers three one credit-hour self-paced, Internet driven courses (for a maximum of three credit hours) that collectively satisfy these necessary courses. The course(s) required are determined for each student based on a thorough analysis of college transcripts showing prior academic course work. This table summarizes the business foundation requirements and options for satisfying them.

Foundation requirements … or by completing under- … which is the KSU are satisfied by successfully graduate course(s) with a equivalent of … completing … grade of “C” or higher in …

GBA 6101-Accounting Financial accounting and ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2200 Foundations, 1 credit hour managerial accounting GBA 6102-Finance Finance principles FIN 3100 Foundations, 1 credit hour GBA 6103-Statistics and Math Inferential statistics and ECON 2300 and MATH 1101 Foundations, 1 credit hour algebra

Notes: 1. Undergraduate courses used to satisfy the foundation courses must be from an institution accredited in a manner acceptable to the Coles College of Business. 2. Foundation requirements must be satisfied at the beginning of the MBA program, typically within the first semester of study. 3. GBA 6101, 6102, and 6103 are offered in a self-directed online format, facilitated by full-time faculty. 4. Enrollment in 8000-level graduate courses is restricted, based on foundations required, until foundation requirements are met. 5. GBA 6101, 6102, and 6103 cannot be used to satisfy any portion of the core or elective requirements or to meet the 36-credit-hour minimum degree requirement. 6. Admission to the MBA, MAcc, or WebMBA program is required to enroll in these courses.

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7. Students who are preparing to sit for the CPA exam and who do not have an undergraduate or advanced degree in business may choose to take the equivalent undergraduate business courses in order to meet the 24-hour minimum requirement of courses in business required by the CPA. (For undergraduate course numbers, see column three in the table above.)

CORE REQUIREMENTS: 18 Core requirements are the knowledge and skills of the common body of business that, collectively, are essential to managing and leading organizations. Core requirements are satisfied by

(a) Completing any five of the following six courses: (See notes 2 and 3 below) ACCT 8000 Accounting Insights for Managers 3 ECON 8010 Resource Allocation and Decision Analysis 3 FIN 8020 Business Finance 3 MGT 8040 Managing the Value Chain 3 MGT 8050 Managing and Leading Work Behavior 3 MKTG 8030 Strategic Marketing 3

MBA Programs AND (b) Completing the following course: MGT 8999 Strategic Management: An Integrative, Capstone Experience 3

Notes: 1. The course not taken to satisfy the core may be taken to satisfy an elective requirement. 2. MBA students planning to take 8000-level accounting courses as electives must first take ACCT 8000. 3. Based upon feedback from key executives and recruiters, it is recommended that both ACCT 8000 and FIN 8020 be taken by all MBA students.

Note: MGT 8999 is to be taken near or in the final semester of study. Fifteen credit hours of core courses and at least nine credit hours of elective courses must be completed prior to taking this capstone course. All students must request permission to register for MGT 8999. For permission to enroll, visit the Graduate Business Office web site at http://coles.kennesaw.edu/mba- options/career-growth-mba/advising/. Complete and submit the Request for MGT 8999 form before priority registration begins for the semester in which enrollment is planned.

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS: 18 Elective requirements are the knowledge and skills of a generalized cross-section of business areas or of a more narrowly defined area of study. Students will select and complete 18 credit hours of elective courses that best fit their professional and personal goals. Any 8000-level elective (i.e., non-core) courses offered in the Coles College of Business may be selected.

Possible areas of study include, but are not limited to, accounting, business information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, human resource management, international business, marketing, and operations management.

The following parameters apply to MBA students who wish to take 8000-level accounting courses as their MBA electives: (See the Master of Accounting section of this catalog for more details.) • Must complete ACCT 8000 • Must complete undergraduate accounting prerequisite courses for each 8000-level course • May take ACCT 8990 as an MBA elective after completion of 12 hours (four 8000-level graduate courses) including ACCT 8100 and ACCT 8400 • May not use ACCT 8990 to satisfy MGT 8999

Students are advised to consider elective options early in their graduate studies and to make considered and deliberate choices. Academic advisors, faculty members, professional colleagues, mentors, and others are helpful resources to consider when choosing electives. Students are also encouraged to be flexible in their choices of electives due to evolving professional interests, course availability, or other influences that may emerge during the graduate experience.

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A maximum of one business-relevant three-credit-hour course may be taken in a Kennesaw State University graduate program outside of the Coles College of Business with written permission from the director of the program and from the academic coordinator of the Coles Col- lege graduate programs.

Program Total: (12 graduate courses) - 36 Program Total: (12 graduate courses, three business foundation courses) - 39 MBA Programs MBA Graduate Business Administration ACCT 8230. Studies in Accounting Course Descriptions Information Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc program The figures shown after the course number and title and ACCT 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or their equivalents. of the course signify the number of class hours per Current issues in the area of accounting week, the number of laboratory hours per week, and information systems including an overview of the semester hours of credit for the completed course. contemporary information systems technology Thus, the entry 3-0-3 denotes three hours of class, zero management. hours of laboratory, and three hours of credit. ACCT 8270. Accounting and Legal ACCT 8000. Accounting Insights for Man- Issues in International Business. 3-0-3. agers. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc and ACCT 3300 Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA. program or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or their This course provides managers with an over- equivalents. view of key accounting issues, with an emphasis An introduction to accounting and legal issues on concepts, tools, and international perspectives unique to the planning, execution, control and that will provide direct benefits in the work- evaluation of international business activities. place. Areas covered include reporting performance to stakeholders outside the entity, using ACCT 8300. Seminar in Valuation of accounting information inside the entity to make Closely Held Businesses. 3-0-3. decisions and control behavior, and ensuring the Prerequisite: Admission to the MAcc and ACCT reliability of accounting information. Note: This 3300 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3300 or their course may not be used in the MAcc program. equivalents. An examination of the principles of business valu- ACCT 8100. Theory of Business Report- ation, with an emphasis on the valuation of non- ing. 3-0-3. publicly traded, closely-held entities, including Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and both corporate and non-corporate businesses. ACCT 4050 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 4050 or their equivalents. ACCT 8400. Seminar in Auditing. 3-0-3. A study of financial accounting theory, including Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and current and future business reporting models. ACCT 4150 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 4150 or their equivalents. ACCT 8110. Advanced Business Report- ing. 3-0-3. A study of financial audits, assurance services, and internal audits. Emphasis is on current Prerequisite: ACCT 8100. developments. A study of complex business reporting topics, e.g., accounting for post employment benefits, ACCT 8510. Tax Research and Proce- stock compensation, and an examination of dure. 3-0-3. financial statement analysis techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8220. Issues in Managerial their equivalents. Accounting. 3-0-3. An introduction to the U.S. federal tax system, Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and including research processes, tax practice, and ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent. procedural issues. This course is intended A study of current issues and approaches to to strengthen students’ problem solving and solving comprehensive problems in the area of communication skills in a tax research setting. managerial accounting. Electronic tax research services are used in the search for applicable tax authority. 54 Master of Business Administration Programs

ACCT 8520. Corporate Tax and Share- ACCT 8940. Directed Studies in holders. 3-0-3. Accounting and Taxation. 1-3. (Repeat- Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and able not to exceed 6 semester hours). ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and their equivalents. ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent and A study of the federal income taxation of corpora- approval of instructor and academic coordinator tions and shareholders. Topics covered include prior to registration. corporate contributions, distributions of sharehold- Special topics of an advanced or specialized ers, stock redemptions, and corporate liquidations. nature not in the regular course offerings. ACCT 8530. Taxation of Flow-Through ACCT 8950. Special Projects in Entities. 3-0-3. Accounting. 1-3. (Repeatable). Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent and their equivalents. approval of instructor and department chair prior An advanced study of the federal income taxation to registration. of flow-through entities, including partnerships, Special projects for students who wish to pursue S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. advanced work on a particular subject in a spe- MBA Programs Topics include contributions and distributions cialized area of accounting. from a flow-through entity; reporting of profits, ACCT 8990. Forensic Accounting. 3-0-3. gains and losses; complete and partial liquidations; Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and and the partnership special allocation rules. completion of 12 hours of 8000-level graduate courses including ACCT 8100 and ACCT 8400 or ACCT 8550. Estate and Gift Taxation. ACCT 8000 and completion of 12 hours of 8000- 3-0-3. level graduate courses including ACCT 8100 and Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and ACCT 8400. Before registration, students must ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or submit the online form at http://coles.kennesaw. their equivalents. edu/mba-options/MACC/advising/macc- A study of federal estate and gift tax laws intranet.html. involved in intervivos and testamentary transfers This course examines current issues in forensic of property. Tax-planning techniques designed to accounting and fraud investigation, including minimize transfer taxes and ensure the orderly the nature of fraud, who commits fraud, types transfer of assets to succeeding generations are of fraud (fraudulent financial reporting, asset explored, as are the use of outright and charitable misappropriation, etc.), fraud prevention, fraud gifts, trusts, and generation skipping transfers. detection, fraud investigation/prosecution, ACCT 8570. Selected Topics in Taxa- and non-fraud forensic accounting services. tion. 3-0-3. The course is designed for graduate accounting Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and students with strong backgrounds in financial ACCT 3200 or ACCT 8000 and ACCT 3200 or accounting and auditing. The course will be their equivalents. taught in a seminar format with a great deal of An intensive study of selected topics of current interaction in class. interest, which might include, among others, Note: MBA students may not substitute this advanced corporate taxation, state and local course for MGT 8999. taxation, international taxation, deferred com- BISM 8450. Information and Organiza- pensation, and accounting periods and methods. tions: A Managerial Approach. 3-0-3. ACCT 8900. Special Topics in Account- Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth ing. 1-3. (Repeatable). MBA or MAcc program, and BISM 2100 or Prerequisite: Admission to MAcc program and equivalent, or microcomputer proficiency. ACCT 3100 or ACCT 8000 or its equivalent and The course is designed for managers from all approval of instructor and department chair functional areas who need to (1) understand the prior to registration. role and potential contribution of information Selected contemporary topics in accounting of technology for their organizations; (2) under- interest to faculty and students. stand the opportunities and threats posed by IT in contemporary competitive environments; and (3) understand the development, implementation and management of information

Master of Business Administration Programs 55 issues that arise. The course will emphasize the BISM 8900. Special Topics in Business strategic role that computer-based information Information Systems. 3-0-3 (repeatable). systems now play in modern organizations and Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth will explore how rapid advances in hardware MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, and software technology are impacting business and approval of program director. models, structures and processes within orga- Selected contemporary topics in business infor- nization The focus is on educating the man- mation systems management of interest to faculty ager/user on how information systems impact and students. organizations and how organizations impact BLAW 8320. Cyberlaw. 3‑0‑3. information systems. Students are equipped to Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth understand the interplay between information MBA or MAcc program. Programs MBA technology strategy and organizational strategy. This course will introduce the student to the trends BISM 8460. Management Support in the emerging field of cyberlaw as it relates to Systems. 3-0-3. e-business and cyberspace. Relevant legal topics Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth such as jurisdiction, intellectual property, privacy, MBA or MAcc program, and BISM 2100 or defamation, cybercrimes, taxation, online contract- equivalent, or microcomputer proficiency. ing, and online securities offerings will be examined. This course is designed to explore the busi- BLAW 8330. Intellectual Property Law. 3‑0‑3. ness use of decision support systems (DSS) by Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth managers and other knowledge workers and MBA or MAcc program. the intersection of these increasingly popular This course will allow managers and executives systems with the Internet and digital knowledge to understand the fundamental legal issues resources. Topics include managerial support pertinent to technology management so they can and decision-making, knowledge management, competently create strategic plans to maintain or executive decision support, artificial intelligence improve their company’s competitiveness and and group decision-making. The course will leadership in their industry. compare and contrast the role of technological and human management support systems and BLAW 8340. Business Negotiation. 3‑0‑3. the potential synergy between the two. Among Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth the practical questions taken up in the course MBA or MAcc program. are: How can managers become more deliberate This course immerses participants in negotiation about their own decision making and problem and legal theories applicable to commercial and solving capacity? How do effective managers financial transactions, enterprises, and global build knowledge-creating organizations that business relationships. The focus is on negotiat- leverage and retain their innovative organiza- ing business deals and ventures. tional members? How are effective decision BLAW 8900. Special Topics in Business support systems developed and implemented Law. 3‑0‑3 (Repeatable). for management support. Instructional methods Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth include lecture, group discussion, case analyses, . MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, and small group presentations and approval of program director. BISM 8470. Contemporary Issues in Infor- Selected contemporary topics in business law of mation Resource Management. 3-0-3. interest to faculty and students. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth ECON 8010. Resource Allocation and MBA or MAcc program, and BISM 2100 or Decision Analysis. 3-0-3. equivalent, or microcomputer proficiency. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth This course will focus on contemporary issues in MBA or MAcc program. the management of information resources related An overview of models and techniques that guide to emerging technologies, evolving organizational a manager’s decisions regarding resource alloca- structures, and innovations in management and tion. Topics include economic profit and value business processes. Course coverage will vary creation, optimization techniques, analysis of by term. The primary topic during a given term costs, transfer pricing, choice under uncertainty, may be, for example, information systems and foundations of risk management, real options, the supply chain, global differences in informa- revenue management, statistical estimation of tion technology infrastructures, or outsourcing demand, and models of strategic decisions. information system functions.

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ECON 8610. International Business ECON 8700. Econometrics and Fore- Perspectives. 3-0-3. casting Methods. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Prerequisite: ECON 8010 or equivalent. MBA or MAcc program. This course considers the statistical estimation A study of economic, financial, political, social, and forecasting of demand, cost, and price, as and cultural environments in which the Ameri- well as other characteristics of importance to the can business operates abroad. Topical problems business manager. Topics include the estima- in developing empathy toward foreign behavior, tion of regression models, hypothesis testing, understanding of international environments, detection of and correction of violations of the and analyzing practices of business firms operat- classical model, the analysis of qualitative infor- ing in foreign environments will be explored. mation, time series analysis, and the construction ECON 8640. Business Conditions Analy- and evaluation of forecasts. sis. 3-0-3. ECON 8720. Multivariate Data Analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 8010 or equivalent. 3-0-3. Provides an introduction to the analysis of macro- Prerequisite: ECON 8010 or equivalent. economic fluctuations and business conditions in Theory and application of quantitative methods both the domestic and international arenas. Topics of data analysis with an emphasis on empirical MBA Programs include monetary and fiscal policy as causal factors modeling in business and economics. Topics of economic activity, the complexity of monetary include regression analysis, experimental design, policy in the global economy, and the design and discriminant analysis, principal components utilization of large-scale macroeconomic models. analysis, factor analysis, and cluster analysis. An This course also provides a critical historical review applied project will be incorporated. of domestic and international fluctuations in the ECON 8740. Quantitative Decision post 1944 era. Models in Economics and Finance. 3-0-3. ECON 8650. Strategic Decision Making Prerequisite: ECON 8010 or equivalent. and Competitive Pricing. 3-0-3. This course considers a variety of quantitative Prerequisite: ECON 8010 or equivalent. methods that have numerous applications in eco- This course provides an economic analysis of the nomics, finance, and other business areas. Among fundamental issues which underpin the firm’s the techniques considered are linear and nonlinear pricing and production decisions. Topics include programming, inventory models, and the analysis product differentiation, employee compensation, of sequential decisions. Emphasis is placed on the optimal advertising, cartel behavior,` devices utilization of computer packages to and the inte- which facilitate collusion, and the effects of eco- gration of results into the decision-making process. nomics of scale and scope on pricing and market ECON 8760. Simulation and Risk Analysis. 3-0-3. behavior. In addition to traditional micro eco- Prerequisite: ECON 8010 or equivalent. nomic analysis, this course also adopts a variety The theory and application of stochastic decision of models from noncooperative game theory. The models. Emphasis is on the application of probabil- goal of these models is to enhance the manager’s ity and simulation techniques to structure decision understanding of the impact of competition, problems in business and economics. Topics include regulation, and asymmetric information on the decision processes, decision analysis, measurement firm’s allocation of resources. of risk, and static and dynamic simulation models. ECON 8660. Economics and Strategy An applied project will be incorporated. for the Information Economy. 3‑0‑3. ECON 8900. Special Topics in Economics. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth 3‑0‑3 (Repeatable). MBA or MAcc program, ECON 8010 or equivalent, and FIN 8020 or equivalent. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, This course provides an overview of the information and approval of program director. economy. Topics include an overview of recent tech- Selected contemporary topics in economics of nological advances and their implications for the interest to faculty and students. economy; structure, performance and pricing in the market for information goods and design of auction markets; issues in the valuation and financing of new information economy businesses; and the effect of internet technology on financial markets, product distribution, and business strategy.

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FIN 8020. Business Finance. 3-0-3. FIN 8380. Real Property: Analysis and Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Investment. 3-0-3. MBA or MAcc program. Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. The study of financial management as it affects the An analysis of the risk-return configuration, tax value of the firm in a competitive business environ- implications, and investment characteristics and ment. The course focuses on capital investment uses of real property. strategies, cost of capital, rate of return, capital FIN 8390. Futures and Options. 3-0-3. replacement, valuation, and risk taking. The empha- Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. sis is on how finance theory translates into practice. This course is an introduction to and exploration FIN 8320. Advanced Corporate Finance. 3-0-3. of futures and options markets. The develop-

Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. ment and operation of these markets, the Programs MBA An advanced treatment covering both theory description of relevant financial instruments and and practice of the major financial issues facing their pricing and applications are investigated. non-financial corporations. FIN 8410. Valuation and Strategic FIN 8330. Investment Analysis. 3-0-3. Financial Management. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. An introduction to the investment characteristics of This course focuses on designing and implement- individual stocks, bonds, and other financial assets. ing systems that promote and reward decisions Techniques for analyzing their expected returns that add market value to investor-supplied funds. and risk, and strategies and techniques for combin- Conceptual frameworks for valuation are devel- ing them efficiently into portfolios are also studied. oped and their usefulness in practice is examined FIN 8340. Fixed Income Securities. and evaluated. Valuation frameworks are used to 3-0-3. measure and analyze the historical performance of actual companies. Operating, investing, and Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. financing strategies are developed for actual com- This course provides students with knowledge panies, targets are established for value drivers, of fixed-income markets. The course covers the and future performance is forecasted. Measure- pricing and risk manage-ment of fixed-income ment, evaluation, and compensation systems securities, and an introduction to fixed-income are designed to align the interests of managers derivatives. It also covers interest rate manage- and owners to produce business decisions that ment, product fundamentals, and portfolio increase the market value added to investor-sup- strategies. This course is a valuable preparation plied funds. for students interested in taking the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) examination. FIN 8900. Special Topics in Finance. 3‑0‑3 (Repeatable). FIN 8350. Financial Markets. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. MBA or MAcc program, permission of instructor, An analysis of the role of financial intermediaries and approval of program director. and financial markets in facilitating the efficient Selected contemporary topics in finance of inter- financing of economic activity. est to faculty and students. FIN 8360. Financial Management of GBA 6101. Accounting Foundations. 1-0-1. Financial Institutions. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. MBA or MAcc program. This course considers the financial decision- This course will cover the fundamental concepts making framework related to issues of capital of managerial and financial accounting. Topical acquisition and allocation faced by major types coverage will include financial statement analy- of financial institutions. sis, financial decision making, the use of account- FIN 8370. Multinational Financial Man- ing information in managing a business, and agement. 3-0-3. managerial problem solving. Note: This course Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent. satisfies business foundation requirements only.

An introduction to the concepts, institutions, and financial structure facing multinational firms and the consequent implications for financial decision making in a multi-currency environment.

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GBA 6102. Finance Foundations. 1-0-1. MGT 8040. Managing the Value Chain. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA or MAcc program. MBA or MAcc program. This course will cover the fundamental concepts The objective of this course is to learn how to of corporate and managerial finance. Topical maximize the overall value to the customer for coverage will include the time value of money, the least cost possible. The value is the difference valuation of bonds and stocks, financial analysis, between what the final product (or service) is working capital management, capital budgeting, worth to the customer and the effort the system and capital structure. Note: This course satisfies expends in filling the customer’s request. Suc- business foundation requirements only. cessful value chain management requires several GBA 6103. Statistics and Math Foundations. decisions relating to the flow of information and 1-0-1. products or services. Decisions fall into these three categories: (1) value chain strategy, (2) value Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth chain planning, and (3) value chain operations. MBA or MAcc program. The topics include competitive scope and the This course will cover the basics of inferen- value chain, the value chain and organizational tial statistics, math (principally algebra), and structure, product/process design, capacity/ selected computer analysis software. Topical MBA Programs inventory management, location/distribution coverage will include the descriptive statistics, management, quality, forecasting, shop control, inferential statistics including business-related cost evaluation, and their interrelationships. hypothesis testing, college algebra fundamentals, and statistical tools for managerial problem MGT 8050. Managing and Leading Work solving and decision making. Note: This course Behavior. 3-0-3. satisfies business foundation requirements only. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth GBA 7095. International Internship. 3-0-3. MBA or MAcc program. This course explores some of the many ways in Prerequisite: Completion of at least 18 hours which human behavior affects how one manages of 8000-level MBA courses; must be approved and leads and ultimately how it affects individ- by the MBA program academic coordinator; no internship work can be completed in the student’s ual, group, and organizational performance. The country of legal residence or country of origin. course will examine behavioral issues from both A supervised three-credit hour work experience the macro and micro level with three principal of one academic semester with a previously areas of focus: approved business firm or governmental agency • Individual and organizational effectiveness substitutes for one elective. A research paper • Organizational behavior—what people think, is required to receive credit. The course will be feel, and do in organizations graded on a satisfactory or unsatisfactory (S/U) • Leading organizational change basis. A conceptual understanding and knowledge of the applied consequences of these issues are GBA 8900. Special Topics in Business requisite to understanding business matters and Accounting (Repeatable). 1 to 3. as diverse as employee discipline policies, Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth career development, marketing and promotion MBA and approval by advisor and department strategies, and the economics of the firm. The chairperson. principal areas will be examined with a thorough Selected contemporary topics in a discipline of grounding in theory yet with a focus on how the interest to faculty, students, and employers. associated knowledge and skills may be applied GBA 8950. Special Projects in Business to develop better managers, leaders, and global and Accounting (Repeatable). 1 to 3 citizens. (not to exceed 6 semester hours). Prerequisite: Must be approved by academic coordinator and selected instructor. Special projects for students who wish to pursue advanced work on a particular subject in a specialized area.

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MGT 8120. Employment Law. 3-0-3. ing, and quick changeover are introduced. In the Prerequisite: MGT 8800. third phase, in order to focus process improve- Provides a basic understanding of the legal ment efforts, synchronous operations techniques implications surrounding managerial decisions such as bottleneck identification (weakest link) regarding employees and work. The focus is on and management of bottleneck is presented. managerial decision making within the law in MGT 8520. Entrepreneurship, Innovation, areas such as EEO, Americans with Disabilities and Creativity. 3-0-3. Act, Age Discrimination in Employment, Family Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Leave Act, Employee Retirement Income Secu- MBA or the MAcc program. rity Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Taft Hartley This course develops a set of tools useful for Act, and Occupational Safety and Health Act. understanding the human issues of entrepre- Programs MBA MGT 8200. Supply Chain Management. 3‑0‑3. neurship and of creativity-intensive firms. The Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth course addresses the needs of the would-be MBA or MAcc program. entrepreneur as well as the manager of creative This course focuses upon the strategic impor- and entrepreneurial activity within established tance of supply chain management. The purpose organizations. It also serves as a framework and of the course is to design and manage business- catalyst to stimulate entrepreneurial motivation. to-business to retail supply chain purchasing and MGT 8530. New Venture Analysis. 3-0-3. distribution systems, and to formulate an integrated supply chain strategy that is supportive Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA or the MAcc program. of various corporate strategies. New purchasing This course is designed for students who intend and distribution opportunities for businesses to undertake an entrepreneurial career by creat- and inter/intra company communications ing and pursuing opportunities which lead to systems designed for creating a more efficient the ownership and/or control of the venture. marketplace are explored. Topics include identifying a business opportu- MGT 8410. Organizational Communica- nity, developing the business plan, acquiring tion. 3-0-3. control over resources, managing the resources, Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth and planning and executing the harvest. MBA or MAcc program and BISM 2100 and MGT MGT 8540. Entrepreneurial Finance. 3-0-3. 3100, or their equivalents. The study of interpersonal, organizational, and Prerequisite: FIN 8020 or equivalent or permis- public communication processes as they relate sion of instructor. to meshing individual and organizational goals, This course focuses on financial management influence of communication processes on decision of the non-publicly traded for-profit business making, implementation of change, and adapta- enterprise. Topics include making financing and tion of organizations to their environments. investment decisions without benefit of market feedback, financial planning, valuation of project MGT 8490. Management Process and business coalitions, sourcing capital, finan- Improvement. 3-0-3. cial distress, and going public. Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MGT 8550. Consulting Services. 3-0-3. MBA or the MAcc program. This course introduces process improvement Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth methodology to turn a business into a world MBA or the MAcc program. class operation. The course begins with the This course suggests a framework for delivering process view for both service and manufactur- consulting services within the business coming operations, and is broken into three phases. munity. Basic consulting functions addressed In the first phase, management of innovation include skill/market identification; opportunity and creativity problem solving (CPS) concepts recognition and establishment of client base; are introduced. A thorough examination of interview problem/needs assessments; observa- CPS steps which consists of finding problem or tion; data collection, analysis and documentation opportunity, gathering information, generating diagnosis; recommendation, implementation, solutions, and implementing solutions is per- follow-up, and control; legal, ethical, and confi- formed. In the second phase, waste elimination dentiality issues; managing change; expectations; techniques such as process mapping, kaizen and collaborative teams and projects. event, manufacturing/office cells, mistake proof-

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MGT 8560. Family Business. 3-0-3. MGT 8830. Organizational Effective- Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth ness and Change. 3-0-3. MBA or the MAcc program. Prerequisite: MGT 8800. Explore the unique challenges and opportunities This course focuses on the development of involved in managing a family business. Topics organizational capabilities in human resource include the decision to join the family firm, management. The changing conditions facing establishing credibility as a son or a daughter, organizations as they relate to human resources the stages of family business growth and strate- and the ability of human resource profession- gic planning and succession. als to assist the organization in responding MGT 8800. Human Resource Manage- to change are the underlying themes. Areas ment and Development. 3-0-3. covered in this course include creating learning organizations, fostering teamwork, employee Prerequisite: MGT 8050 or equivalent. involvement and commitment, creating trust, Provides a general understanding of the human re-engineering, building flexible and cooperative resource management function in contemporary work forces, and cross functional involvement. organizations. Intended for students who have not taken a basic human resource management MGT 8840. Reinventing Business course at the undergraduate level. Leadership. 3-0-3. MBA Programs MGT 8810. Managing Innovation and Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth Technology Development. 3-0-3. MBA or the MAcc program. This course addresses essential knowledge and Prerequisite: Admission to Career Growth MBA skills of business leadership for professional or MAcc. and personal development. Using dimensions This course examines the process of manag- of leadership applicable to business—informa- ing innovation and technology development, tion, integration, inspiration, integrity, innova- its commercialization, and its diffusion in the tion, and individuality—students assess their marketplace. It involves managing the innova- individual leadership skills and competencies, tion process through research and development learn best practices of current business leaders, activities, including managing the introduction and formulate strategies for lifelong leadership and use of technology in products and services, in development. Application of leadership in both manufacturing processes, and in other corporate traditional organizations and evolving orga- or support functions. It also involves the develop- nizational structures, networks, technologies, ment of science into technology and its further alliances, and diverse populations is covered. integration into new products, services, and process designs that can be effectively and efficiently MGT 8860. Managing Project Activities, produced and/or delivered. Teams, and Resources. 3-0-3. MGT 8820. Advanced Topics in Human Prerequisite: Admission to Career Growth MBA Resource Management. 3-0-3. or MAcc. This course addresses concepts and techniques Prerequisite: MGT 8800. for the management of business and technology This course covers significant new developments projects and their associated activities, person- in three human resource functional areas: staffing, nel, and resources. The content deals with compensation systems, and performance manage- planning, scheduling, organizing, and manag- ment systems. The focus is on pragmatic, innova- ing projects such as new product development, tive, and cost effective strategies enabling the construction, system implementation, and creation of sustainable competitive advantages special events. Primary class emphasis is on through human resource management. Best prac- the project management process and tools. The tices in these areas will be addressed as well as course covers the project planning process in implementation issues in order to enable students detail, addressing project scope and objectives, to transfer their knowledge to the work place. deliverables, milestones, tasks, work break- down structure, responsibility and authority, project network, critical path analysis, costs, and resource allocation. The course also addresses the formation and organization of the project team, including the selection of successful project managers, key staffing and group process issues, and the various organizational approaches used

Master of Business Administration Programs 61 to structure projects. Topics covered include MGT 8999. Strategic Management: An the project life cycle, project planning, project Integrative, Capstone Experience. 3-0-3. scheduling, project cost estimating, project risk Prerequisite: Completion of five graduate core and at analysis, project control techniques, project least nine hours of electives and permission from the organizations and functions, project manager Graduate Business Office. This course is designed to be responsibilities, and teambuilding. the final experience in the MBA programs. An integrative capstone course designed to pro- MGT 8910. International Management. 3-0-3. vide an executive viewpoint of strategy forma- Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth tion and management of an enterprise. Teaches MBA or MAcc program. how to audit and analyze complex situations This course deals with theoretical and practi- to determine the firm’s strategies for long-run MBA Programs MBA cal aspects of managing international business survival and growth in competitive markets. operations in the global market. It offers a Examines techniques for analysis of environ- cross-cultural perspective on the challenge of mental conditions and trends, opportunities managing business organizations in multiple and threats, resource strengths and limitations. national markets, and it focuses on issues of Suggests how to plan, implement, and control cultural diversity in socio-political and economic organizational efficiency and effectiveness at systems. This course offers an in-depth exami- both the strategic and operational level. nation of the conditions that confront domestic MKTG 8030. Strategic Marketing. 3‑0‑3. enterprises when they undertake international Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth expansion and the common business practices MBA or MAcc program. employed under such conditions. Development of marketing strategies and pro- MGT 8900. Special Topics in Manage- grams and their application in firm’s decision- ment and Entrepreneurship. 3-0-3. making. Examination of the impact of marketing (repeatable). strategies on firm’s financial performance. Cases, competitive marketing simulations, and Prerequisite: Admission to Career Growth MBA marketing plan developments will be used to or MAcc, permission of instructor and approval of program director. provide for application experience. Selected contemporary topics in management MKTG 8440. Marketing for e-Business. 3‑0‑3. and entrepreneurship of interest to faculty and Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent. students. This course develops a framework for under- MGT 8970. Ethics in Managerial Deci- standing the forces driving the internet revolu- sion Making. 3-0-3. tion in marketing and business. The course will Managers must make decisions every day. This cover such topics as online behavior, customer course examines a variety of ethical foundations support, new product development, branding, which underlie managerial decision making, and pricing, and internet marketing plans. asks participants to relate the material to their MKTG 8670. Promotion Strategy and own experiences in the business world. Tactics. 3-0-3. MGT 8980. Service and Quality Man- Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent. agement. 3-0-3. A course examining the use of promotion in Prerequisite: MGT 8040 or equivalent. profit and nonprofit organizations is studied. This course has two major components. The first Methods of promotion including public rela- component is providing an in-depth study of the tions, advertising, professional selling, and sales key concepts and practices of modern quality phi- promotion will be analyzed, including how and losophies and techniques. The opportunities to add when to use each, how to measure effectiveness, value through quality in all phases of business and and how to select promotion service suppliers. product life cycles will be identified. Concepts and methods of statistical quality control will be presented. The second component is focusing on the development of a clear understanding of service management from multiple perspectives. Students will learn to define, diagnose, design, measure, control, and change service with the objective of improving quality and productivity. 62 Master of Business Administration Programs

MKTG 8710. Consumer and Buyer MKTG 8770. Sales Management Deci- Behavior. 3-0-3. sions. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent. Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent. Utilizes the behavioral sciences and research Advanced study of conceptual and methodologi- methods to analyze, forecast, and meet consumer cal tools used to support decisions required for needs. The roles of advertising and ethical issues the management of sales personnel and the plan- are analyzed. ning and control of sales operations. MKTG 8720. Strategic Product Manage- MKTG 8780. Business to Business Mar- ment. 3-0-3. keting. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent. Prerequisite: MKTG 8030 or equivalent. A study of the strategic product portfolio from An examination of the areas of strategic and tac- the perspective of the marketing manager. In- tical planning and implementation when dealing depth analysis of the total product, development with products sold to other business firms. of products. and strategies related to product MKTG 8790. Applied Global Business introduction, change, and deletion. Strategies. 3-0-3. MKTG 8730. International Marketing Prerequisite: Admission to the Career Growth MBA Programs Management. 3-0-3. MBA or MAcc program or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: BISM 2100 and MKTG 8030 or their This course focuses on an applied multi-disci- equivalents. plinary approach to understanding and imple- The course focuses on the application of market- menting global business strategy. It examines the ing management strategies and tactics in a global phases of global strategy evolution, emphasiz- economy. Using case studies, the course analyzes ing the key strategic thrusts as well as how to how varying environmental forces influence leverage the firm’s position and competencies to adaptation of the marketing mix and how take advantage of potential synergies. A special homogenizing forces influence global standard- learning opportunity is provided by a required ization of marketing strategy. overseas business study tour. Students will be MKTG 8740. Sports Marketing. 3-0-3. exposed to foreign culture and perspectives on global strategy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: MKTG 8030. The course introduces students to the application MKTG 8900. Special Topics in Market- of basic principles of marketing to the unique ing. 3-0-3. (repeatable). industry of sports (i.e. sponsorships, licensing). Prerequisite: Admission to Career Growth MBA Furthermore, the advanced use of marketing or MAcc, permission of instructor and approval of strategies is applied to the sports industry for the program director. preparation of student placement in manage- Selected contemporary topics in marketing ment roles. and professional sales of interest to faculty and students. MKTG 8750. Applied Marketing Research. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: BISM 2100 and MKTG 8030 or equivalents. Examination and evaluation of marketing information sources and systems for opportunity identification and analysis, planning, decision making, and control.

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Georgia WebMBA course is not offered each semester, so stu- Contact: Dr. Joseph Bocchi, Program Director dents should take courses in sequence, two Phone: (770) 499-3232 courses per cohort, to complete the degree Email: [email protected] in five semesters. Course offerings will be Web address: www.colesMBA.com announced at the Georgia WebMBA student orientation. (See the “Mandatory Orientation” The Georgia WebMBA offers qualified and section below for details.) For course descrip- highly motivated students the opportunity tions, visit http://www.webmbaonline.org. to earn a Master of Business Administration While extenuating career or life events may

(MBA) degree online through a consortium of Programs MBA require a student to work closely with the five University System of Georgia institutions. program director to make any necessary The Coles College of Business and the other adjustments, most students complete all 10 Georgia WebMBA participant school and col- courses in five sequential semesters. leges are accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate General Requirements for Schools of Business (http://www.aacsb.edu). Admission to the Georgia WebMBA Program Description • Baccalaureate degree from an institution The Georgia WebMBA is a professional accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw degree providing a broad base of general State University. business knowledge that prepares graduates • Minimum cumulative adjusted grade point for middle- and upper-level management average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. positions. The program seeks to develop in • Minimum total score of 500 on the Graduate its students an understanding of managerial Management Admissions Test (GMAT). behavior and decision-making within the • Minimum of two years of significant business economic, social, and political environments related experience is strongly desired. of business operations. Students will have the • When there is a conflict in the predictions of opportunity to improve their communication success from the GPA and GMAT, exceptions and leadership abilities, their analytical and may be made if the applicant’s educational decision-making skills, and their effectiveness background, excellence in performance in at developing working relationships with outside activities, creativity and leadership, or subordinates, peers, supervisors, and external accomplishments in business and professional activities are sufficient to indicate success in constituents. The Georgia WebMBA program the program. At a minimum, a professional is cohort-based meaning that students who résumé, two letters of recommendation and begin the program at the same time constitute a personal statement of objectives will be a cohort. Each cohort progresses through the required to determine the appropriateness of program together taking the same courses in an exception. the same sequence. • International applicants have additional Georgia WebMBA admission is competitive requirements; See Graduate Admissions section of this catalog. with a limited cohort. Successful candidates typically have undergraduate grades and Transfer Credit GMAT scores well above the general require- The program allows, but does not encourage, ments noted below. a maximum of six semester hours from an Two three-semester-hour Georgia WebMBA AACSB accredited graduate institution. The courses are offered in each of the five con- transfer of credit for course work completed secutive 14-week semesters. Students must at another institution will be approved only complete ten prescribed graduate business under the following conditions: courses for a total of 30 credit hours plus a 1. The course was completed at an institution one-credit hour program orientation. Every accredited by AACSB at the time of transfer.

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2. A minimum grade of “B” was received in concurrently with the orientation, is required the course. for each student team. It consists of one day 3. The course was restricted to graduate on which seasoned student teams or team students only. representatives present special topics and 4. The content of the course corresponds to demonstrate learned knowledge and skills that of a course required or permitted in and best practices. the student’s program at Kennesaw State University. Grades 5. The credit to be considered for transfer Expectations for satisfactory graduate level will not be more than six years old at the student performance are detailed in the Aca- time the student enters Kennesaw State demic Policies section of this catalog. University. Petition to Graduate Students must submit a request for consideration of transfer credit to the program direc- Each Georgia WebMBA student must peti- tor during their first semester at KSU. The tion to graduate at least one semester prior MBA Programs request must indicate the specific course(s) to completing program requirements. The for which transfer credit is sought. An official student must contact the program director of transcript from the institution at which the the school to which they were admitted and course was taken and a course description request a petition to graduate. To request a from the catalog the year the course was taken petition, KSU students must go to http:// must be submitted. A course outline may also coles.kennesaw.edu/mba-options/career- be required. growth-mba/advising/cg-intranet.html. The Graduate Business Office will prepare a peti- KSU Course Substitutions tion and e-mail it to the student’s preferred e-mail account. Directions on filing the peti- The six-hour transfer-credit limit includes tion with the Office of the Registrar will be courses earned at KSU and courses completed included. at another institution. The KSU program director will advise on and have final author- Admission Criteria ity on any requests to use KSU courses as for Non-Degree Students substitutions for required Georgia WebMBA courses. While remaining flexible to work and The program does not admit non-degree seek- life changes, the director typically encour- ing students. ages students to take the prescribed Georgia WebMBA courses to preserve the integrity of Readmission to the the overall learning experience. Georgia WebMBA Any graduate student who has a break Mandatory Orientation in attendance of six semesters or more must apply for readmission to the Georgia Students are required to attend a two-day, WebMBA program. Students applying for one-credit-hour orientation held on the readmission must meet all admissions criteria Kennesaw State University campus. Any in place at the time of readmission and they admitted student who does not attend is must re-enter at the lock-step point in the disqualified from continuing in the program. program where they stopped attending previ- The orientation focuses on team building, ously. For details on readmitting, see Read- program expectations, interaction with faculty mission to Graduate Study in the Graduate and administrators, and hands-on learning Admission section of this catalog. with WebCT, the distance learning technology platform used in the program.

New students also have the chance to interact with students from other program cohorts A second non-credit residential meeting, held

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Georgia WebMBA

Business Foundation Requirements Foundation requirements are the knowledge and skills of a broad set of business disciplines including accounting, business law, economics, finance, management, marketing, and statistics and math. Academic preparation in these disciplines is necessary prior to advanced study in business and accounting. A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting typically satisfies all foundation requirements. As an alternative, the Coles College of Business offers three one-credit- hour courses that collectively satisfy these necessary courses. The course(s) required are deter- Programs MBA mined for each student based on a thorough analysis of prior academic course work transcripts.

This table summarizes the business foundation requirements and options for satisfying them. Foundation requirements … or by completing under- … which is the KSU are satisfied by successfully graduate course(s) with a equivalent of … completing … grade of “C” or higher in …

GBA 6101-Accounting Financial accounting and ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2200 Foundations managerial accounting GBA 6102-Finance Finance principles FIN 3100 Foundations GBA 6103-Statistics and Math Inferential statistics and ECON 2300 and MATH 1101 Foundations algebra

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

WMBA 1000 Orientation 1 WMBA Orientation Team Presentations 0 WMBA 6000 Human Behavior in Organizations 3 WMBA 6010 Managerial Accounting 3 WMBA 6020 Managerial Communications 3 WMBA 6030 Global and International Business 3 WMBA 6040 Managerial Decision Analysis 3 WMBA 6050 Strategic Marketing 3 WMBA 6060 Managerial Finance 3 WMBA 6080 Management Information Systems 3 WMBA 6100 Productions and Operations Management 3 WMBA 6110 Business Strategy 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 31

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Georgia WebMBA WMBA 6020. Managerial Course Descriptions Communications. 3-0-3. Designed to meet the needs of the practicing manager. Included are the internal and external The figures shown after the course number communications carried out by managers in and title of the course signify the number of organizations and the organizational and human class hours per week, the number of labora- variables, which influence these communica- tory hours per week, and the semester hours tions. Included is the management of informa- of credit for the completed course. Thus, the tion systems. Communication styles of managers entry 3-0-3 denotes three hours of class, zero from different cultures are discussed. hours of laboratory, and three hours of credit. WMBA 6030. Global and International WMBA 1000. Georgia WebMBA Orienta- Business. 3-0-3. tion. 1-0-1. This course is designed to provide the student The purpose of the Georgia WebMBA Orienta- with an understanding of how companies enter tion is to create a learning community to sup- and operate in the global market. Additionally, port student success throughout the WebMBA students will learn how culture, politics, legal, and economic systems impact the marketing and

MBA Programs learning experience. Teams are formed and students obtain skills related to areas such as trading of products in other countries. Students behavioral preferences, learning styles, interper- will develop an understanding of the business sonal exchanges and managing differences, and strategies and structures in the global arena, and developing operating agreements within team will learn how managers interact and manage settings. Students and faculty share expectations diverse groups. and explore technology necessary to engage in WMBA 6040. Managerial Decision on-line learning. Analysis. 3-0-3. WMBA 6000. Human Behavior in Orga- A study of advanced quantitative analysis tech- nizations. 3-0-3. niques and their applications in business. Topics An examination of the behavioral and structural include game theory, decision analysis, forecasting, factors affecting the performance of organizations linear programming, transportation and assign- including both micro and macro organizational ment problems, network models, project manage- issues. This course provides an overview of the ment, queuing theory and market analysis. field of organizational behavior with an emphasis WMBA 6050. Strategic Marketing. 3-0-3. on employing the human resources of the firm This course provides a study of the strategic to achieve organizational performance. Topics managerial aspects of marketing given the include motivation, leadership, job satisfaction, growth of E-Commerce. Topics focus on product, selection, training, and the dynamics of teams. price, promotion, and place in the ethical plan- WMBA 6010. Managerial Accounting. ning, implementing, and controlling of market- 3-0-3. ing operations. This course will cover a wide range of topics WMBA 6060. Managerial Finance. 3-0-3. that will emphasize the use of both internal and A study of financial risk and return, capital external data to enhance the decision-making budgeting, valuation, capital structure, work- skills of managers. Concepts covered will include ing capital management, and current topics in an overview of the management accounting financial management. This course is designed to function within the organization, cost manage- develop a student’s knowledge, analytical skills, ment and cost accumulation systems, planning and communication skills in the area of financial and control systems, use of historical data in management. The student will be exposed to the forecasting costs, and the use of accounting reasons financial management is critical to the information in management decision-making. success of a business as well as to the tools that Case readings will be used to enhance students’ will enhance their managerial skills. Specifically, critical thinking, problem solving, and communi- this course will give the student tools to analyze cation skills. a company’s financial position relative to the industry, apply time value of money concepts

Master of Business Administration Programs 67 to business cash flows, evaluate the acceptability of short-term and long-term financial decisions, understand the relationship between capital structure, risk, and the cost of capital, and improve communication skills.

WMBA 6080. Management Information Systems. 3-0-3. A study of the effects of information technology on firms, industries, and the organization of work. This includes the development of strategies for

corporate growth based on effective use and man- Programs MBA agement of information technology, the analysis of business problems and relevant information systems solutions, and the use of IT to transform business processes and provide more effective management control and decision systems. WMBA 6100. Production and Operations Management. 3-0-3. This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for achieving effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organization. WMBA 6110. Business Strategy. 3-0-3. An integrative course designed to provide an executive viewpoint of strategy formation and management of an enterprise. The course teaches how to analyze complex business situations in order to determine a firm’s strategies for long- run survival and growth in competitive markets. Participants will examine techniques for analysis of environmental conditions and trends, opportunities and threats, and resource strengths and limitations. Focus will be on developing plans and implementing and controlling those plans at both the strategic and operating level. Primary teaching method will use real-time case studies that cover policy formulation and administration. A strategy simulation will also be used. The point of departure for the course is top-and- middle management, where company-wide objectives are set and departmental policies and activities are coordinated. 68 Master of Business Administration Programs

Coles Executive MBA Association of Colleges and Schools or similar Contact: Mandy Brooks recognized institutional accrediting agencies Office: KSU Center, Suite 431 is considered in evaluating an applicant for Phone: (770) 420-4MBA (4622) admission. Fax: (770) 420-4444 •Baccalaureate degree from an institution Email: [email protected] accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw Web address: www.colesMBA.com State University. • Minimum cumulative adjusted grade-point The Coles Executive Master of Business average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. Administration (MBA) degree is an innovative, • Minimum total score of 500 on the Gradu- interactive, integrated program incorporating ate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) real-life experiences into every component. The or approval of GMAT Waiver by the dean of program is process-oriented rather than func- the graduate college based on completion of tionally-oriented and taught in a team environ- advance degree from an accredited university, ment that simulates the workplace. Individuals professional experience or undergraduate

MBA Programs completing the program become complete degree holders in quantitatively rigorous managers and leaders with new ideas, broad disciplines with exceptional communication perspectives, technology awareness and an skills. Contact the Coles EMBA department for expanded business network. official instructions and form: 770-420-4622. • Minimum of 5 years of management or profes- General Requirements sional experience as evidenced by submission for Admission to and review of current resume. Coles Executive MBA • Two letters of recommendation. The Coles Executive MBA program is lim- • Interview with Coles EMBA admissions professional. ited to talented men and women who have • Consideration is given to the applicant’s aca- earned baccalaureate degrees in any field of demic record, scores on the GMAT, and work study from institutions accredited in a manner experience. Other factors reviewed during the accepted by Kennesaw State University. Appli- admissions interview include the applicant’s cants are expected to have the intellectual curi- educational background, performance in osity and motivation necessary to sustain an outside activities, evidence of creativity and intensive graduate program and a professional leadership, record of accomplishments in career. Admission will be granted only to business and professional activities, evidence applicants showing high probability of success of successful teaming. in postgraduate business study. • When there is a conflict in the predictions of success for the GPA and GMAT, exceptions The College of Business Graduate Admissions may be made if the applicant’s educational Committee determines the eligibility of each background, excellence in performance in person who applies for admission to the Coles outside activities, creativity and leadership, Executive MBA program. Consideration is accomplishments in business and professional given to the applicant’s academic record, scores activities and evidence of successful teaming on the Graduate Management Admission Test are sufficient to indicate success in the pro- (GMAT) and work experience. Other factors gram. International applicants have additional reviewed include the applicant’s educational requirements; see graduate admission section background, performance in outside activities, of this catalog. evidence of successful teaming, leadership experience and record of accomplishments in In reviewing the academic work of applicants, business and professional activities. the Admissions Committee evaluates the junior/senior adjusted grade point average Only course work from institutions with for all applicants. In cases where the applicant accreditation equivalent to that granted by has done additional accredited undergradu- the Commission on Colleges of the Southern ate work beyond the bachelor’s degree or Master of Business Administration Programs 69 has done accredited graduate work, the most Candidacy recent two-year adjusted GPA will be used in Student associates will be admitted to candi- the admissions consideration. dacy upon successful completion of 9 semester hours of course work with a minimum An applicant will not be admitted until a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 completed application, current resume, an and a grade of “C” or better in each course official GMAT score or GMAT Waiver, two presented for candidacy. Student associates letters of recommendation and official tran- not achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of scripts for all undergraduate and graduate 3.0 after the completion of 9 credit hours will

courses have been received and evaluated be admitted to candidacy at such time as they Programs MBA and a satisfactory admissions interview has achieve a 3.0 minimum GPA. been completed. Admissions decisions are determined by the College of Business Gradu- Grades in Graduate Courses ate Admissions Committee and are commu- Student associates must earn a grade of “C” nicated in writing by the College of Business or better in every graduate-level course. They Graduate Admissions Committee to the appli- must also achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 in: cants as soon as is practical after materials 1. all 7000 and 8000-level GBA courses, and have been received and evaluated. 2. in all graduate-level courses.

Program Fees Petition to Graduate The cost for the 18-month program is $45,000. Each MBA student associate must petition to This fee includes a nonrefundable deposit graduate at least one semester prior to com- of $500 which is due upon acceptance to the pletion of program requirements. The student program. The remaining $44,500 is prorated must contact the Executive MBA Office and over the entire program. Meals, textbooks, request a petition. A petition will then be pre- notebook computer, lodging and meals at pared and mailed to the student associate’s Opening Residency and International Resi- home address. dency are included in this fee, exclusive of Admission Criteria for international airfare. Non-Degree Student Transfer Credit Students classified as non-degree students are not permitted to enroll in Coles Executive Student associates enrolled in the Coles Exec- MBA courses. utive MBA program will not be given credit for courses taken at other institutions.

Coles Executive MBA

The Coles College Executive MBA Program allows an individual to earn an MBA degree without interrupting his or her career. Students become members of a “cohort” class – grouped into separate teams -- which remains in tact for the duration of the Program. The functionally-integrated curriculum is delivered by a team of graduate faculty who teach exclusively in the Execu- tive MBA Program and who, like the students, themselves have significant business experience in addition to their academic credentials.

Unlike other MBA Program formats, the Coles College Executive MBA curriculum is truly cus- tomized for mid-career executives seeking a value-based educational experience to augment their career accomplishments to date and achieve personal future career goals. In additional to a traditional business acumen foundation, the integrated curriculum differentiates itself in three important areas: 1) a strong focus on teaming as a part of the overall learning experience; 2) program-long personal coaching, including training of each student’s personal coach; and 3) a unique global business learning component involving a seven-month joint project with 70 Master of Business Administration Programs

students from the largest Executive MBA Program in Eastern Europe. All graduate-level course pre-requisites are incorporated into the Program curriculum.

The Program delivery augments traditional in-class lectures with adult-learning activities such as case study exercises, directed discussions, and team projects and presentations. A state-of- the-art technology platform provides for on-line (and Internet-accessible) communications via computer laptops provided to the students. Incorporating this technology into the Program allows students to ask questions and receive feedback from faculty and other students prior to and after readings and cases are discussed in class. As a result, in-class time is utilized more efficiently and effectively. The platform also provides an effective electronic student-to-student collaboration tool for general class communications and team assignments.

The Program schedule is designed to minimize the time an individual must be away from their work activities and home. Classes are held generally one weekend per month, on Saturday and Sunday, with a few “residency” sessions of longer duration (e.g., the international portion of the program involving travel to Europe). The entire 18-month schedule is provided in advance, so the professional can more easily coordinate his or her business and personal commitments with MBA Programs their responsibilities as students in the Program.

EMBA Course Descriptions GBA 7020. Business Excellence. (Fami- lies in Business EMBA program only). GBA 7005. Team Development and 11-0-11. Orientation Residency. (Families in Business EMBA program only). 6-0-6. Prerequisite: GBA 7010. Prerequisite: Admission to the Executive MBA This course examines topics that form the for Families in Business program; completion of basis for determining business excellence. The assigned computer tutorials; completion of self- Lotus Notes/Learning Space distance learn- assessment instruments. ing platform continues to be incorporated this Our innovative Team Retreat is designed to semester. The use of this technology serves introduce students to basic teamwork skills as an extension of in-class time by providing as well as computer and analysis tools neces- associates the ability to discuss, with fellow sary for successful performance. Both during associates and faculty, readings and issues and after the residency, communication and pertaining to each on-campus weekend. collaboration between and among faculty and GBA 7030. Product/Service Excellence. associates is facilitated by use of a distance (Families in Business EMBA program learning platform. Significant attention is only). 9-0-9. dedicated to this collaboration application as Prerequisite: GBA 7020. it represents one-third of the total number of This course examines topics that form the contact hours between faculty and associates basis for determining product/service excel- each semester. lence. The Lotus Notes/Learning Space GBA 7010. Institutional Excellence. distance learning platform continues to be (Families in Business EMBA program incorporated this semester. The use of this only). 9-0-9. technology serves as an extension of in-class Prerequisite: GBA 7005. time by providing associates the ability to dis- This course examines topics that form the basis cuss, with fellow associates and faculty, read- for determining institutional excellence. The ings and issues pertaining to each on-campus Lotus Notes/Learning Space distance learn- weekend. ing platform continues to be incorporated this GBA 7036. Best Practices Residency. semester. The use of this technology serves (Families in Business EMBA program as an extension of in-class time by providing only). 4-0-4. associates the ability to discuss, with fellow Prerequisite: None. associates and faculty, readings and issues per- This residential course is designed to provide taining to each on-campus weekend. associates a field study experience in industry Master of Business Administration Programs 71 specific business processes and best practices, ability to work “smart” and interact effec- focusing on organizations whose practices tively within a team setting will significantly are recognized as “best in class.” Associates determine her personal success in any career. prepare a field study portfolio to demonstrate In addition to its focus on leadership prin- an understanding of the role of the “best ciples, it also introduces the student to the practice” in each organization. The Lotus foundations of lifelong learning, the role and Notes/Learning Space distance learning impact of personality on team dynamics, the platform continues to be incorporated during principles of coaching, and the basic building this residency allowing faculty and associates blocks of high performance teams. the ability to share/exchange ideas and view- GBA 7221. Business Strategy & Analysis Programs MBA points garnered from the week’s activities. for Executive Decision Making. Credit hours: 6/9-0-6/9. GBA 7040. Decision Making and Profes- sional Development. (Families in Busi- The fundamental challenge self-imposed on any ness EMBA program only). 9-0-9. business is the development and implementation Prerequisite: GBA 7030. of a sound business model and strategy. Those that succeed are also characterized by in-depth This course examines topics that form the basis competencies in financial and operational analy- for demonstrating excellence through decision sis to support other competencies inherent in making and individual professional develop- their human capital assets. This course provides ment. The Lotus Notes/Learning Space distance the foundational techniques and models for learning platform continues to be incorporated sound business strategy development and man- this semester. The use of this technology serves agement, and introduces the student to several as an extension of in-class time by providing of the traditional tools, methodologies, and associates the ability to discuss, with fellow techniques employed in the areas of accounting, associates and faculty, readings and issues per- finance, marketing/sales, and operations for taining to each on-campus weekend. decision-making. GBA 7211. Business Acumen Founda- GBA 7222. The Business of Teaming tions. Credit hours: 3/6-0-3/6. and Coaching. Credit hours: 3/6-0-3/6. As the inaugural course for the Executive This course sets the stage for understanding the MBA program, this course covers certain unique dynamics of working collaboratively business acumen foundations needed to sup- with people by understanding the differences port learning throughout the program, with in how people think, learn, and behave. It also a focus on developing basic knowledge and covers teaming in a business environment, the skills associated with identifying and using effective use of oral and written communica- information that serves as the basis for mana- tions, and interpersonal transactional analysis. gerial planning and control. Students are Students are given several opportunities to introduced to the fundamentals of economics, apply the principles covered in the course in a finance, accounting, and statistics, as well simulated, interactive teaming environment, as selected common techniques for financial equipping them with the critical knowledge and analysis, planning, forecasting, and manag- skills required of any successful manager, at any ing. The course is centered on critical skills level, to work effectively with others to assure and knowledge required of managers at all that business results are achieved. levels to effectively understand and employ GBA 7231. The Enterprise Value Chain. basic analytical tools, while also learning how Credit hours: 2/4-0-3/6. they support business strategy and leadership All organizations operate as a complex system principles. of integrated business processes, specific activi- GBA 7212. Principles of Leadership. ties dependent on the availability of sufficient Credit hours: 2/4-0-2/4. financial and human capital. The degree to Today, most experts agree that the degree which an organization’s performance incre- to which organizations effectively compete mentally improves is generally directly related –and, in many cases, succeed or fail –is deter- to the degree to which its processes change in mined by how effectively they apply both response to opportunities for improvement. business acumen and teamwork. A manager’s This course provides an in-depth examination 72 Master of Business Administration Programs

of the business processes commonly associ- GBA 7241. Experiencing Business in ated with an enterprise’s value chain, as well a Global Environment. Credit hours: as with general project management, and 6/9-0-6/9. introduces the student to traditional business Rapid and persistent advances in technology, process improvement methodologies. along with constantly improving efficiencies in transportation and logistics, have created unprec- GBA 7232. Managing Human Capital. Credit hours: 2/4-0-3/6. edented opportunity for global market access amidst an ever-changing landscape of country- Human capital is the fuel that runs the engine specific cultural, political, legal, and economic of the business enterprise; without it, a busi- infrastructures. This course discusses the global- ness is nothing more than an idle collection scale issues faced by today’s multi-national cor- of products and/or services. Attracting and porations, with a special focus on developing the retaining the best employees, and effectively personal knowledge and skills needed to compete managing employee performance and reward effectively in this environment. Topics include the and recognition programs, are crucial to opti- international aspects of accounting, finance, mar- mizing an enterprise’s human capital business keting, economics, and law. MBA Programs model. This course covers several of the critical skills, knowledge, and abilities required of A focal point of the course is an integrated co- managers at all levels to be able to effectively learning experience with students from one of manage human capital assets, and explores the largest Executive MBA-only educational in depth the strategic partnership role of the institutions in Eastern Europe, known as ASE- Human Resources function in an organiza- BUSS, which is located in Bucharest, Roma- tion. A special section covers post-merger nia. Students and faculty travel to Romania to workforce integration. join students from ASEBUSS in the initiation GBA 7233. Personal and Professional of a team project focused on a wide range of Development Planning. Credit hours: international business practices. The project 2/4-0-2/4. is ultimately concluded in the U.S. when the In today’s business environment, self-reflec- same ASEBUSS students travel to Atlanta tion and continuous personal planning are seven months later. In the interim, the joint important leadership skills. Naturally, manag- student teams work virtually using remote ers who master these skills are more likely collaboration technologies. to achieve personal career goals, but they are GBA 7242. International Leadership also more likely to produce superior business and Collaboration. Credit hours: 6/9-0- outcomes for the organizations which employ 6/9. them. This course includes the creation of Working effectively in multi-national business a Personal Plan of Action and introduces enterprises and, specifically, multi-cultural the student to the practice of journaling as a teams, requires an understanding of some method of critical reflection around career- unique dynamics associated with this environ- related topics. The latter is integrated into ment. This course is designed to allow students personal coaching sessions to help the student to learn and practice the skills needed to work deepen reflection and understanding of the collaboratively with people from multiple unique and individual aspects of his/her countries by understanding the differences personal and professional life. Most of the in national and regional cultures and busi- instructional activity for this course is deliv- ness practices norms. By integrating with the ered in a combination of a “virtual classroom” special joint activities in GBA7251 with stu- environment (using a technology unique to dents from ASEBUSS in Bucharest, Romania, the Executive MBA program) and private in- U.S. students experience international virtual person meetings with a member of the faculty teaming, the role of emotional intelligence who specializes in career coaching. and interpersonal transactional analysis in inter-cultural collaboration, and the nuances of international leadership models. Master of Business Administration Programs 73

GBA 7251. Application of Business GBA 7314. Telecommunications Public Acumen and Leadership. Credit hours: Policy. (AT&T Inc. EMBA Program only). 6/9-0-6/9. 4-0-4. This course is the capstone course of the Execu- The telecommunications industry works in tive MBA program, integrating the principles, a very political arena, both at federal and methodologies, techniques, and skills covered state level. This course gives the historical in the overall program. As a comprehensive background to present telecommunication practicum, the course covers application of the regulation, present day regulatory issues, the business acumen, leadership, teaming, and methods to affect political decisions (includ- coaching topics developed extensively in prior ing lobbying), and future trends and forecasts. MBA Programs MBA program courses. In addition, several closing topics in specialized areas such as executive GBA 7341. Business in a Global Envi- ronment (AT&T Inc. EMBA Program compensation, business taxation, corporate gov- only). 3-0-3. ernance, and other ever-changing contemporary Rapid and persistent advances in technology, issues facing managers today are included in along with constantly improving efficiencies the course curriculum. in transportation and logistics, have created A focal point of the course is a hands-on oppor- unprecedented opportunity for global market tunity for student teams organized early in the access amidst an ever-changing landscape of program, and maintained throughout its dura- country-specific cultural, political, legal, and tion, to simulate the launch of a new venture, economic infrastructures. This course dis- with emphasis on the analysis and preparation cusses the global-scale issues faced by today’s of a business plan which is presented to a group multi-national corporations, with a special of angel investors and venture capitalists. focus on developing the personal knowledge GBA 7253. Managing Your Career. and skills needed to compete effectively in Credit hours: 2/4-0-2/4. this environment. Topics include the interna- Career management involves identifying, pur- tional aspects of accounting, finance, market- suing, and maintaining one’s personal ideal ing, economics, and law. work environment – the type of business in GBA 7344. Quality Management (AT&T which one is engaged, the places where one Inc. EMBA Program only). 5-0-5. performs their work, the work colleagues with Excellent execution is what separates great whom one interacts, and one’s specific work organizations from good organizations. This responsibilities and activities. Virtually nothing course teaches the basic principles of quality in the world of work is perfectly stable, so con- management, so that participants can ensure tinuous monitoring of these factors is critical to that processes at their organizations can personal career satisfaction. In conjunction with achieve their organization’s goals effectively GBA7233, this course enables implementation and efficiently. After successful completion of a student’s Personal Plan of Action via a com- of the course, participants are awarded a Six bination of a “virtual classroom” environment Sigma Green Belt certificate. (using a technology platform unique to the Executive MBA program) and private in-person GBA 7900. Credit hours: 1/9 Repeatable meetings with a member of the faculty who spe- Special Topics in Executive Manage- cializes in career coaching. ment. Selected topics in executive management education.

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Education Graduate programs in education offered by and reach high levels of learning. In that way, Kennesaw State University are fully accredited by candidates are facilitators of the teaching and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher learning process. Finally, the PTEU recog- Education (NCATE) and meet the Georgia Profes- nizes, values and demonstrates collaborative sional Standards Commission Program Standards. practices across the college and university Collaborative Development and extends collaboration to the community at large. Through this collaboration with proof Expertise in Teaching fessionals in the university, the public and pri- and Learning vate schools, parents and other professional The Professional Teacher Education Unit partners, the PTEU meets the ultimate goal of (PTEU) at Kennesaw State University is assisting Georgia schools in bringing all stu- committed to developing expertise among dents to high levels of learning. Education Programs candidates in initial and advanced programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate as teachers and leaders who possess the The Bagwell College of Education offers the capability, intent and expertise to facilitate Doctor of Education in Leadership for Learning high levels of learning in all of their students (Ed.D.) and an Educational Specialist in Leader- through effective, research-based practices in ship for Learning (Ed.S.). In addition, the col- classroom instruction, and who enhance the lege also offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with programs of study in Adolescent

structures that support all learning. To that

end, the PTEU fosters the development of Education (4 -12), Educational Leadership, candidates as they progress through stages Elementary and Early Childhood Education of growth from novice to proficient to expert (P-5), and Inclusive Education (P-12). In col- and leader. Within the PTEU conceptual laboration with the College of Humanities and framework, expertise is viewed as a process Social Sciences and the College of Science and of continued development, not an end-state. Mathematics, the Bagwell College of Education To be effective, teachers and educational offers the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) leaders must embrace the notion that teach- degree with programs of study in Secondary ing and learning are entwined and that only (6-12) English and Mathematics Education and through the implementation of validated in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Lan- practices can all students construct meaning guages (TESOL). Certified teachers may apply 90 MasterGraduate of andEducation Post Graduate Programs Education Programs

for admission to pursue non-degree course work leading to endorsements or add-ons in Educational Leadership, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Inclusive Education, Preschool Inclusive Education, Reading and Teacher Support Specialist.

The Kennesaw State University Professional Teacher Education Faculty are committed to quality undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Programs developed and implemented through multiple collaborations integrate strong academic preparation, pedagogical study, and school-based professional experiences. The programs foster development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of the effective teacher leader. The faculty develop educators who exhibit strong commitment to professional growth and excellence through scholarship, service, and research, and who serve the needs of diverse learners in a dynamic, pluralistic, and technological society.

In graduate programs, the Professional Teacher Education Unit prepares effective teachers and leaders who extend their understanding of the theoretical and methodological aspects of their disciplines and profession, who examine education and their teaching and leadership in the broader context of theory and research, and who employ this knowledge in making decisions as instructional leaders that enhance the education program for all students and advance knowledge in their field.

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Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) 2. a clear and renewable Georgia Teaching in Leadership for Learning & Certificate or equivalent; 3. current full-time employment as a profes- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) sional educator with at least five years of in Leadership for Learning teaching or administrative experience or Contact: Dr. Nita Paris both in K-12 education for Ed.D. (four years Office: KH 3119 for Ed.S), and Phone: (770) 423-6636 4. a Graduate Aptitude & Achievement Index Fax: (770) 499-3659 Score of at least 3500 (Graduate Index Score Email: [email protected] = GRE Quantitative Score plus GRE Verbal http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad Score times GPA for the master’s degree).

The Doctor of Education in Leadership for Applicants to the program must submit the Learning and the Educational Specialist in following. Leadership for Learning are designed for experienced educators. The programs are 1. Official transcripts of all college course- delivered in cohorts offered through a com- work, undergraduate and graduate. bination of on-campus, on-site, and on-line 2. Evidence of completion of Master degree or learning experiences specifically designed its equivalent in a related field. to maximize candidates collaboration with 3. Official scores on the General Test of the professional colleagues and peers. Instruction Graduate Record Exam within the last five involves the use of a variety of instructional years. methods including, but not limited to, prob- 4. All relevant professional teaching and/or lem-based learning, modules, case-studies, administrative certificates. research and individual projects. Application 5. Professional Profile detailing related profes- of learning to school-based issues and prob- sional qualifications. lems is a critical component of these applied 6. Reflections on Leadership for Learning. programs. Candidates in the programs 7. Official request for consideration of transfer are required to be employed as teachers or administrators in a school district. Those who courses. are not employed must be placed in a practicum in one of Kennesaw State University’s International applicants have additional partnership schools and arranged through requirements; see Graduate Admissions sec- the Bagwell College of Education Office of tion of this catalog.

Field Placements. Education Programs Transfer Credit PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate Program Admission Require- If accepted to the programs, up to 15 post- ments for the Ed.D. and Ed.S. master’s graduate semester hours of compa- in Leadership or Learning rable transfer credit for the Ed.D. and nine Initially, admission to the Ed.D. program post-master’s graduate semester hours for will be limited to a single cohort of new the Ed.S. may be accepted toward completion doctoral students once a year for entrance in of the requirements. Transfer credit will not subsequent spring semesters. Admission is be accepted for the core course requirements expected to be highly selective and competi- that are central to the program’s distinctive tive. Applicants accepted into the program focus and to the development of the program’s are expected to formally confirm their intent cohort experience. Consequently, transfer to enroll with the entering cohort in January credit considerations are typically restricted to in order to reserve their place in the program. courses in the concentration, guided electives, and the initial course in applied research meth- Expected qualifications for applicants to be con- ods. Decisions about the acceptability of trans- sidered for admission will typically include: fer credit will be made on a case-by-case basis 1. an earned master’s degree in professional and must be approved by the concentration education or a related field; advisor and director of the doctoral program. 92 MasterEd.D. Programof Education Programs

Admission Process The determination of the merits of each The admissions process for the doctoral applicant’s case focus on a number of key degree consists of multiple levels of review variables that are vitally important to a and is a highly competitive process. candidate’s ability to successfully complete a specialized academic program at the high- The final evaluation of applicant files is con- est level of scholarly study which includes ducted by the Bagwell College of Education’s a major applied research contribution to the Doctoral Admissions Committee. That com- field of education related to the improvement mittee, composed of doctoral program faculty of schools and student learning. Those factors representatives, employs rubrics to systemati- include: related undergraduate and gradu- cally evaluate the merits of each applicant’s ate degrees (master’s required); academic admission file. The Committee’s recommen- performance and achievement; professional dation for admission into the Ed.D. program teaching and administrative certifications; is based upon the Committee’s collective professional employment in K-12 schools; professional judgment of the overall merits of verbal and writing skills; quantitative and the applicant’s case in the context of the qual- problem solving skills; evidence of teaching ity of the applicant pool and the availability effectiveness, evidence of educational leader- of openings for doctoral student supervision ship; compatible educational philosophies with the faculty in each of the program’s areas and professional ethics; and other related con- of concentration. Consequently, the more tributions and achievements of note. qualified applicants there are for a limited number of new student openings, the more competitive the selection process becomes.

A critical aspect of the final level of review is the applicant’s interview with concentration faculty. The final pool of qualified applicants for admission is identified in each concentration. These applicants are notified and an individual interview with concentration faculty is scheduled. The interview is structured with a predetermined set of questions to which the applicant responds. International

applicants may meet the interview requirement through videoconference or telecon- ference. The interview is not waived for international applicants. Graduate and PostGraduate Education Programs Education Master of EducationEd.D. ProgramPrograms 93

Ed.D. in Leadership for Learning

The program of study for the Ed.D. is planned to span three to four years of consecutive enrollment for a total of 75 hours. However, some candidates may progress at a faster rate having received some transfer credit for previous graduate work. In addition, since candidates move through the program as a member of a committed cohort support, feedback, peer review and editing of their work and research is an expected part of the candidates experiences in the program. These support mechanisms for research and writing of the dissertation provide additional support so that some candidates may complete the dissertation phase faster than the one year allocated. After successful completion of the first 18 hours of common core courses and 15 hours of concentration courses, candidates are awarded the Ed.S. and endorsed for L-6 or T-6 certificate in the State of Georgia. Candidates complete a minimum of additional 42 hours of course work to complete the Ed.D. Candidates satisfying all Ed.D. program requirements are awarded the doctor of education degree and endorsed for L-7 or T-7 certification in the State of Georgia.

Candidates for the Ed.D. in Leadership for Learning from all concentrations complete a minimum of 75 hours of study in four areas. The areas are: Credit Hours Common Core in Distributed Leadership 27 Concentration 27 Guided Electives 12 Dissertation 9

PROGRAM TOTAL (Ed.S.) 75

Note: The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree may be awarded upon completion of the first 18 hours of the common core, and 15 hours in the concentration.

The Ed.D. degree has five concentrations as listed below. 1. Adolescent Education–Mathematics 2. Adolescent Education–English/Language Arts

3. Early Childhood & Elementary Education Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate 4. Inclusive Education and Graduate 5. Instructional Technology

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Credit Hours

Ed.D. Common Core in Distributed Leadership for Learning 27 The focus in the Common Core is for candidates to develop shared leadership expertise by building networks of influence and working across boundaries. Candidates are introduced to and develop an understanding of the foundation of Distributed School Leadership for learning. Through collaborative case study and problem based learning experiences embEd.D.ed in the context of schools, cohorts of candidates, regardless of concentrations work together to tackle the tough, ambiguous challenges prevalent in today’s P-12 schools. Candidates develop an understanding of and proficiency in a variety of distributed leadership roles and demonstrate their expertise as required in the eight Performance Outcomes.

The courses are: EDL 8000 Foundations of Leadership for Learning EDUC 8100 Advanced Study of Learning EDUC 8300 Intercultural Communication and Global Learning EDRS 8000 Applied Quantitative & Qualitative Research EDL 8100 Critical Issues in School Transformation EDRS 8900 Applied Field Research EDRS 9100 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods EDRS 9200 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods EDUC 9800 Doctoral Seminar EDUC/ECE/EDAD/ENED/INED/ITEC/MAED 9900 Dissertation

Ed.D. Concentration Options 27 The focus of the Concentration is to deepen and broaden the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the candidates in their content. To be a mentor, to empower others, to support and sustain change within schools, graduates must be viewed as strong content leaders by their colleagues. Candidates have five concentration options in the Ed.D. program—Adolescent Mathematics Education, Adolescent Education- English/Language Arts, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Inclusive Education, and Instructional Technology. Each option is composed of a Concentration Core and Concentration Electives. The description of these options and the courses of study are provided below.

Dissertation (nine hours, minimum) 9 Dissertation topics and research must be focused on developing and documenting policies and practices positively impacting student learning. The dissertation must clearly link to at least one of the eight roles of Distributed School Leadership which serve as thematic organizers. Candidates collaborate with and rely on support from peers, faculty and P-12 professionals for review of the literature, research and design recommendations, editing and feedback. Graduate and PostGraduate

Education Programs Education Guided Electives 12 Candidates use guided electives to expand their content expertise and influence in schools and to provide pathways to additional career opportunities. Candidates may elect to take courses in content areas other than their major concentration. They may decide to deepen their knowledge of intercultural communication and global learning by selecting study abroad opportunities. Finally, they may seek additional endorsements and deepen their expertise in high need areas such as ESOL and reading or to delve deeply into timely critical issues through the seminars or in-depth scholarly research through the directed study or special topics offered in the critical issues courses outside of their own concentration. Candidates select these hours in consultation with their major advisor. Master of EducationEd.D. Programs Program 95

Concentration Descriptions and Courses Credit Hours

Adolescent Education- English/Language Arts 27 The Ed.D. in Adolescent Education—English/Language Arts concentration is designed for educators who are currently certified to teach English, Language Arts, or a closely related field (for example, reading or communications) at the middle or secondary level and who have previously successfully completed a Master’s degree from a reputable institution of higher learning in graduate-level English, English Education, Language Arts, or a closely related field. Gradu- ates of the program are leaders for learning because they possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to serve in a variety of distributed leadership roles in P-12 schools. The concentration is aligned with NCATE and PSC Unit Standard 1, as well as with the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) standards. Consistent with the Bagwell College of Education’s Conceptual Framework—the Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership—graduates of the program are prepared to serve as collaborative experts in the content area of English/Language Arts and to be effective advocates, agents, mentors, and models and to serve in a variety of distributed leadership roles. The Adolescent Education - Mathematics 27 The Adolescent Education-Mathematics concentration is designed for educators who are currently certified to teach mathematics at the middle or secondary level and who have previously successfully completed coursework in graduate level mathematics. Graduates of the program are leaders for learning because they possess the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to serve in a variety of distributed leadership roles in P-12 schools. The concentration is aligned with NCATE and PSC Unit Standard 1, as well as with the National Council of Teach- ers of Mathematics standards. Consistent with the Bagwell College of Education’s Conceptual Framework, the Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching, Learning and Leadership, graduates of the program are prepared to serve as collaborative experts in the content area of mathematics and to be effective advocates, agents, mentors and models and to serve in a variety of distributed leadership roles.

Adolescent Education Core 12 EDAD 8100 Curriculum Theory & Practice in Middle & Secondary Schools

EDAD 8200 Supervision, Mentoring & Advocacy in Mid & Sec Schools Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate EDAD 8300 Critical Analysis of Educational Policy for Teacher Leaders and Graduate EDAD 8400 Internship in Teacher Development or Teacher Education EDAD 9300 Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) EDAD 9350 Doctoral Directed Study in Adolescent Education

TEACHING FIELD OR TRACKS

English/Language Arts 15 English/Language Arts Core: Required Courses (9 hours) 9

ENED 8310 Applied Theory and Research in Writing ENED 8701 Applied Theory and Research in Literature ENED 9400 Designing and Conducting Research in English/Language Arts Education 96 Master Ed.D. Program of Education Programs

English/Language Arts Elective Courses: Select 6 hours from the following (With the approval of the English/Language Arts Faculty Advisor ) 6

ENED 8741 Digital Media and Pedagogies in English/Language Arts Education ENED 8998 Internship in English/Language Arts Education ENED 9300 Critical Issues in Student Learning (Topic) ENED 9350 Doctoral Directed Study ENED 9375 English/Language Arts Program Assessment PRWR 6280 Business and Technical Editing PRWR 6500 Teaching Writing in High Schools and Colleges PRWR 6650 Introduction to Literacy Studies PRWR 6750 Teaching Writing to Speakers of Other Languages PRWR 6860 Intercultural Communication in Context PRWR 7550 Advanced Applied Writing

Note: Dissertation Hours If the doctoral candidate’s dissertation committee chair is an English Education faculty member, the candidate also enrolls in ENED 9900 Dissertation instead of EDAD 9900 prefix.

Mathematics 15 MATH 7700 Elementary Set Theory MATH 7712 Discrete Mathematics MATH 7713 Statistics & Data Analysis MATH 7714 Geometry from Multiple Perspectives MATH 7717 Elementary Number Theory MATH 7718 Functions & Analytic Techniques MATH 7900 Special Topics MATH 7950 Directed Study MAED 7701 History of Mathematics MAED 7715 Mathematical Problem Solving MAED 7716 Math Studies MAED 7719 Technology & Mathematics MAED 7751 Survey of Mathematics Teaching & Learning MAED 8900 Research Methods & Critique in Mathematics Education

MAED 9300 Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) MAED 9350 Doctoral Directed Study or Courses in Applied Statistics (With advisor approval)

Dissertation (Minimum 9 hours) 9 Graduate and PostGraduate EDAD 9900 Dissertation Education Programs Education

NOTE: If the doctoral candidate’s dissertation committee chair is a faculty member from the content areas, the candidate will enroll dissertation hours under the course prefix for that content area. Candidate must have advisor and dissertation chair approval. Master of EducationEd.D. Programs Program 97

Credit Hours

Early Childhood Education 27 The Early Childhood & Elementary Education concentration is designed for teachers in Pre-K through fifth grade. This program of study provides the skills necessary for elementary and early childhood education teachers to become active members in a variety of distributed leadership roles at the elementary school level or district level. Candidates in this concentration develop in-depth knowledge and skills in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Through their ability to synthesize and apply the latest research in curriculum decision making, they demonstrate leadership as change agents for students and education.

The concentration is aligned with NCATE and PSC Unit Standard 1 and is consistent with the Bagwell College of Education conceptual framework. Graduates demonstrate leadership by being models of the profession and experts in teaching and instructional leaders. They demonstrate leadership as mentors to support and guide pre-service teachers to improve teaching and learning for all.

Graduates will be advocates for curriculum improvement while specializing in the art and craft of teaching. Through a thorough theoretical base of curriculum development, understanding of global education issues, and an appreciation for the philosophical inquiry and ethical issues in education, graduates will be leaders for learning. The ECEE teacher-leader will become the change agent of tomorrow’s schools. Early Childhood and Elementary Education Core 12 ECE 8100 Philosophical and Ethical Foundations for Teacher Leaders ECE 8120 Critical Analysis of Instruction and Learning ECE 8140 Current Critical Issues in Elementary Education ECE 8160 Assessment of and for Learning Early Childhood and Elementary Education Concentration Electives (select 15 hours from the following) 15 ECE 8110 Contemporary Curriculum Inquiry ECE 8150 Technology Enriched Curriculum ECE 9100 Cognitive Processes and Educational Practice ECE 9110 Classroom Communities for Maximized Learning ECE 9120 Mentoring Future Teacher Leaders

ECE 9140 Internship for Developing Teacher Leaders Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate ECE 9220 Curriculum Decision Making K-5 and Graduate or ECE 9230 Curriculum Decision Making Birth – 5 years ECE 9250 Teacher Leaders and School Reform ECE 9300 Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) ECE 9350 Doctoral Directed Study

Dissertation (Minimum 9 hours) 9 ECE 9900 Dissertation

Credit Hours Inclusive Education 27 As previously noted, the cornerstone of the doctorate, Leadership for Learning, is an interdisciplinary core providing the framework that establishes a common set of performance outcomes aligned with the DSL Model. These performance outcomes are introduced in the core and threaded throughout all learning experiences in each concentration to develop teacher leaders in various areas of specialized content. 98 MasterEd.D. Programof Education Programs

Graduates of Inclusive Education will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to serve in a variety of distributed leadership roles in the P-12 schools, state and federal governmental agencies, or private not-for-profit agencies that serve students with disabilities or those who are culturally and linguistically diverse or both.

The focus of the concentration in Inclusive Education is to prepare teacher leaders who are committed to creating culturally responsive educational environments ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities or those who are culturally and linguistically diverse or both, have equitable opportunities for achieving high academic standards in the state-approved curriculum. The program of study deepens and broadens the knowledge and skills of the candidates in their content by emphasizing eight essential components of preparation, including: (a) recognition of one’s own eth- nocentrism; (b) knowledge of students’ cultural backgrounds as well as their cognitive and learning abilities; (c) understanding of the broader social, economic and political context; (d) ability and will- ingness to use culturally appropriate, positive behavior management strategies; (e) commitment to building caring classrooms that are intentionally inviting and inclusive; (f) understanding and use of research-based practices in general education environments; (g) the ability to analyze school wide, complex problems and resolve issues such that all teachers, students and parents are supported and successful; and (h) an understanding of global issues in education and how they translate into the education of students in the United States. The program of study is predicated on the assumption that in successful schools, teachers collectively hold a powerful belief system of high expectations that rejects deficit assumptions about students, their cultures, abilities and life circumstances.

The concentration in Inclusive Education is offered by the Department of Inclusive Education and emerged as a result of collaborative dialogue among faculty members in the department, the P-12 school community, and members of the PTEU. The program of study was carefully crafted in concert with the conceptual framework, Collaborative Development of Teaching, Learning and Lead- ership, adopted by the PTEU, and aligned with standards recommended by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and Georgia Professional Standards Commission as well as those of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and National Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The preparation of all candidates is enriched by an international experience providing opportunities to learn first-hand about the challenges faced by language minority students as well as how educational programs are designed and delivered abroad.

Inclusive Education Core 15 INED 8325 Creating Culturally Responsive Schools

INED 8350 Increasing Achievement of Diverse Learners through Practical Application INED 8375 Practicum in Cross-cultural Communication & Global Learning

Inclusive Education Electives (Select 12 hours from the following) 12 INED 8305 Critical Issues in Administering Special Education Programs INED 8310 Inclusive Policies & Practices in Special Education Graduate and PostGraduate INED 8315 Supervision, Mentoring and Collegial Coaching in Special Education Education Programs Education INED 8320 Special Education Administrative Internship INED 8330 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms EDRD 8360 Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners EDRD 8365 Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities INED 8340 Planning, Implementing & Assessing Instruction for Diverse Students INED 9300 Critical Issues in Student Learning: (Topic) INED 9350 Doctoral Directed Study

Dissertation (Minimum 9 hours) 9 INED 9900 Dissertation

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Instructional Technology 27 The focus of the Instructional Technology concentration is to deepen and broaden the knowledge and skills of candidates in this area of study. The Instructional Technology concentration prepares elementary, secondary and middle grades teachers to be leaders in the use of technology for standards-based instruction and assessment. Instructional Technology emerges from the concept of teacher leadership as its primary emphasis is to support the development of teachers in their efforts to use emerging technologies to increase student achievement. The program of study prepares teachers to model best practices in the use of instructional technologies and provides high-quality professional learning experiences for other educators. This course of study is designed to meet the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC) standards for receipt of a T -6 (Ed.S.) and a T-7 (Ed.D.) certificate.

The concentration is aligned to the Technology Facilitation standards developed by National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the International Society for Tech- nology in Education (ISTE). These standards are designed to help candidates “exhibit knowledge, skills, and dispositions equipping them to teach technology applications; demonstrate effective use of technology to support student learning of content; and provide professional development, mentoring, and basic technical assistance for other teachers who require support in their efforts to apply technology to support student learning” (ISTE/NCATE, 2002).

Candidates address these performance standards in the context of collaborative inquiry with peers and faculty during class discussions and course assignments. Course assignments focus on promoting teacher leadership through the development of high-quality, technology-based curriculum resources and facilitating the effective uses of technology for standards-based instruction and assessment of student learning. Candidates continue their study of distributed leadership and the distinct responsibilities of the eight roles of school leaders as they manifest in the context of supporting an instructional technology program in a school/district. Assign- ments also build candidates’ understanding of how to lead, design and implement high-quality professional learning for educators and to navigate the change process connected with introducing a technological innovation into a learning environment. Additionally, courses will require candidates to interact with a broader community of researchers and practitioners through the review of published literature in the field and the participation in professional Education Programs learning organizations. PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate Instructional Technology Core 15 ITEC 8400 Instructional Design and Technology ITEC 8410 Technology, Professional Learning, and Change ITEC 8420 Evaluating K-12 Instructional Technologies ITEC 8430 Technology and Student Assessment

ITEC 8440 Planning and Implementing Instructional Technology Programs

Instructional Technology Electives (Select 12 hours from the following) 12 ITEC 9400 Research and Theory in Instructional/Educational Technology ITEC 9410 Instructional Leadership and Technology Facilitation ITEC 9420 Evaluating Professional Learning and Technology Implementation ITEC 9430 Designing and Facilitating Online Learning ITEC 9300 Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) ITEC 9350 Doctoral Directed Study

Dissertation (Minimum 9 hours) 9 ITEC 9900 Dissertation 100 MasterEd.S. Programof Education Programs

Ed.S. in Leadership for Learning

Candidates may enroll in the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program in Leadership for Learning as a stand alone degree. Candidates for the Ed.S. must complete 18 hours of the Common Core and 15 hours in the Concentration. If accepted to the program, candidates may request up to 9 hours of graduate work beyond the M.Ed. to be applied toward the Ed.S. degee. Transfer credit is not accepted for the core course requirements that are central to the program’s distinctive focus and to the development of the program’s cohort experience. Consequently, transfer credit considerations are typically restricted to courses in the concentration, guided electives, and the initial course in applied research methods. However, final decisions about the acceptability of transfer credit are made on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the concentration advisor and director of the doctoral and specialist programs. Credit Hours

Ed.S. Common Core in Distributed Leadership for Learning 18 The focus in the Common Core is for candidates to develop shared leadership expertise by building networks of influence and working across boundaries. Candidates are introduced to and develop an understanding of the foundation of Distributed School Leadership for learning. Through collaborative case study & problem based learning experiences embedded in the context of schools, cohorts of candidates, regardless of concentrations work together to tackle the tough, ambiguous challenges prevalent in today’s P-12 schools. Candidates develop an understanding of and proficiency in a variety of distributed leadership roles and demonstrate their expertise as required in the eight Performance Outcomes.

The courses are:

EDL 8000 Foundations of Leadership for Learning EDUC 8100 Advanced Study of Learning EDUC 8300 Intercultural Communication and Global Learning EDRS 8000 Applied Quantitative & Qualitative Research EDL 8100 Critical Issues in School Transformation EDRS 8900 Applied Field Research

Ed.S. Concentration Options 15 The focus of the Concentration is to deepen and broaden the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the candidates in their content. In order to be a mentor, to empower others, and to support and sustain change within schools, graduates must be viewed as strong content leaders by their colleagues. Candidates have five concentration options in the Ed.S. program—Adolescent Education-Language Arts, Adolescent Education- Mathematics, Early Childhood and Elemen- Graduate and PostGraduate tary Education, Inclusive Education, and Instructional Technology. The description of these Education Programs Education options and the courses of study are provided below.

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION

Adolescent Education Core (9 hours) 9 EDAD 8100 Curriculum Theory & Practice in Middle & Secondary Schools EDAD 8200 Supervision, Mentoring & Advocacy in Mid & Sec Schools And one (1) of the following EDAD 8300 Critical Analysis of Educational Policy for Teacher Leaders EDAD 8400 Internship in Teacher Development or Teacher Education EDAD 9300 Critical Issues for Student Learning: (Topic) Master of EducationEd.S. ProgramsProgram 101

Adolescent Education Teaching Fields or Tracks (6 hours) 6

English/Language Arts ENED 8310 Applied Theory and Research in Writing ENED 8701 Applied Theory and Research in Literature

Mathematics (Select two from the following) MATH 7700 Elementary Set Theory MATH 7712 Discrete Mathematics MATH 7713 Statistics & Data Analysis MATH 7714 Geometry from Multiple Perspectives MATH 7717 Elementary Number Theory MATH 7718 Functions & Analytic Techniques MATH 7900 Special Topics MATH 795 Directed Study MAED 7701 History of Mathematics MAED 7715 Mathematical Problem Solving MAED 7716 Math Studies MAED 7719 Technology & Mathematics MAED 7751 Survey of Mathematics Teaching & Learning MAED 7900 Special Topics MAED 7950 Directed Study MAED 8900 Research Methods & Critique in Mathematics Education or Courses in Applied Statistics (with advisor approval)

Early Childhood and Elementary Education (15 hours) 15 ECE 8100 Philosophical and Ethical Foundations for Teacher Leaders ECE 8120 Critical Analysis of Instruction and Learning ECE 8140 Current Critical Issues in Elementary Education ECE 8160 Assessment of and for Learning ECE 8150 Technology Enriched Curriculum

Inclusive Education (15 hours) Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate INED 8325 Creating Culturally Responsive Schools and Graduate INED 8305 Critical Issues in Administering Special Education Programs INED 8310 Inclusive Policies & Practices in Special Education INED 8315 Supervision, Mentoring and Collegial Coaching in Special Education INED 8320 Special Education Administrative Internship

Instructional Technology (15 hours) ITEC 8400 Instructional Design and Technology ITEC 8410 Technology, Professional Learning & Change ITEC 8420 Evaluating K-12 Technologies ITEC 8430 Technology and Student Assessment ITEC 8440 Planning & Implementing Instructional Technology Programs 102 MasterMaster of of Education Arts in Teaching Programs Program

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from this test by SAT scores of at least 1000 Contact: Alisha Bello (verbal and math), ACT scores of at least 43 Office: KH 3024 (English and math), or GRE scores of at least Phone: (770) 420-6043 1030 (verbal and quantitative). Check with Fax: (770) 499-3659 the certification officer at 770-423-6043 for Email: [email protected] exemption scores if you took the SAT prior http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad to 1995 or ACT prior to 1989. Please see the Professional Standards Commission (www. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree gapsc.com) Web site for alternative exemp- leads to initial certification of well-qualified tion tests. candidates and prepares them to be teacher- 4. Official scores on the Graduate Record leaders. The MAT is standards-based and Examination (General Test) or Miller Analo- meets the requirements of the Georgia Profes- gies Test. sional Standards Commission requirements, 5. Letters of recommendation from two sources and the Georgia Board of Regents. Our inno- capable of assessing interpersonal skills vative teacher preparation programs respond applicable to teaching and/or potential for to state needs and contribute to the learning graduate work. These recommendations and achievement of Georgia’s increasingly should be on school or business letterhead. diverse public school population. The respon- 6. A one-to-two page, typed personal state- sibility for teacher education is shared by ment in support of the application explain- faculty in the College of the Arts, Bagwell ing what led to your decision to become an College of Education, the College of Humani- educator. ties and Social Sciences, the College of Science 7. An interview with program faculty may be and Mathematics, and the Graduate College, required. as well as in collaboration with master teachers and administrators in local schools. Individual programs have additional admis- Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor sion requirements. through research and engagement in a vari- International applicants have additional ety of field-based action research projects requirements; see Graduate Admissions sec- and supervised practicum and internships. tion of this catalog. Technology and multicultural considerations are infused throughout the programs. These master’s degrees lead to initial certification Full Standing and are not appropriate for teachers who hold All application materials will be reviewed by

a clear, renewable certificate. the program admission committee in assessing the applicant’s potential for success in the Currently, there are six Master of Arts in program. Admissions will be competitive. Teaching programs, including Secondary

English (6-12), Secondary Mathematics (6-12), Degree Requirements Secondary Science (6-12), Art Education ((P-12), Foreign Language (P-12), and Teach- The requirements for completion of the Mas- Graduate and PostGraduate ing English to Speakers of Other Languages ters of Arts in Teaching include:

Education Programs Education (TESOL) (P-12). 1. completion of a minimum of 48 hours of approved graduate course work with no General Requirements for grades below “C” (See Academic Policies Admission to Master of Arts of Graduate Catalog for more information in Teaching about grades of “C” and below.); 2. completion of a minimum of 36 semester 1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited hours of the minimum 48 hours in full institution. standing at Kennesaw State University; 2. An adjusted undergraduate GPA of 2.75. 3. an earned cumulative grade-point aver- 3. Passing scores on the GACE Basic Skills age of 3.0 in all graduate coursework at Assessment (http://www.gace.nesinc.com) Kennesaw State University; required in Georgia. You may be exempted Master Master of Arts of inEducation Teaching Programs Program 103

4. successful completion of all field experi- by the program coordinator. A maximum ences; and of nine semester hours of transfer credit 5. successful completion of a professional (with grades of B or better) may be applied portfolio. toward a degree program. No courses will be accepted for transfer credit if they are more Portfolio than five years old at the time of evalua- The portfolio is designed to document the tion. Transfer credit includes all course work candidate’s development of expertise as a accepted into the MAT program prior to teacher-leader and the candidate’s impact on admission in full standing (maximum nine student achievement. The portfolio provides a semester hours), whether earned at another detailed picture of the candidate’s growth as a institution or at Kennesaw State University. professional and reflective analysis of the integration of courses taken supported by theory Petition to Graduate and research literature. Each MAT candidate must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion Transfer Credit of program requirements. The candidates Graduate courses taken at other accredited should contact their program office to request institutions must be evaluated and approved a petition.

Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching meets the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Stan- dards for the degree.

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Teaching take a combination of courses in the professional sequence and teaching field. Candidates are required to meet with their advisors during the first semester of study to plan their programs.

Art Education Contact: Dr. Diana G. Gregory Office: VA 227 Phone: (678) 797-2138 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Fax: (770) 420-4334 and Graduate Email: [email protected]

Additional Admissions Requirements for the MAT in Art Education • Submission of a portfolio. Credit Hours

Professional Sequence (Summer I) 12 EDUC 6100 Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner 5 EDUC 6100L Practicum I 1 EDUC 6200 Curriculum, Assessment, and Management 3 ARED 7705 Contemporary Issues in Visual Arts 3 104 Master of EducationArts in Teaching Programs Program

MAT in Art Education - (cont’d) Credit Hours Teaching Field 36 Art Education

Fall I 12 ARED 6200L Practicum II 3 ARED 6250 Material, Methods, & Management for Art Classrooms P-5 3 ARED 6251 Material, Methods, & Management for Art Classrooms 6-12 3 ARED 7702 Inclusion in Art Education 3

Spring I 9 ARED 7701 Special Topics in Art Education 3 ARED 7706 Theory & Criticism in Art Education 3 ARED 7704 Intercultural Art Education 3

Summer II 6 ARED 7720 Research in Art Education 3 ARED 7703 Technology & Computer Applications 3

Fall II 9 ARED 6300L Art Education Practicum III 6 ARED 7730 Art Education Portfolio 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 48

Secondary English or Mathematics

Contact: Dr. Lynn Stallings Office: KH 1003 Phone: (770) 420-4477 Fax: (770) 420-4334 Email: [email protected] http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/mge/grad/mat.htm Graduate and PostGraduate Education Programs Education Additional Admissions Requirements for the MAT in English • A bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited institution or completion of 18 prerequisite hours in English with a 2.75/4.0 GPA.

Additional Admissions Requirements for the MAT in Mathematics • A bachelor’s degree in mathematics from an accredited institution or completion of Calculus I, II, III and an additional upper-level mathematics course with grades of C or better. Master Master of Arts of inEducation Teaching Programs Program 105

Credit Hours

Professional Sequence 15 EDUC 6100 Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner 5 EDUC 6100L Practicum I 1 EDUC 6200 Curriculum, Assessment, and Management 3 EDUC 6300 Reflective Inquiry and Action Research 3 EDUC 6400 Capstone Seminar 3

Teaching Field 33 Mathematics MAED 6416 Methods of Teaching I in Mathematics 3 MAED 6416L Practicum II 3 MAED 6475 Methods of Teaching II in Mathematics 3 MAED 6475L Practicum III 6 MATH 7700 Elementary Set Theory 3 MATH 7712 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH 7713 Statistics and Data Analysis 3 MATH 7714 Geometry from Multiple Perspectives 3 MATH 7717 Elementary Number Theory 3 MATH 7718 Functions and Analytic Techniques 3

English ENED 6414 Methods of Teaching I in English 3 ENED 6414L Practicum II 3 ENED 6475 Methods of Teaching II in English 3 ENED 6475L Practicum III 6 ENGL 7701 Topics in Literature 3 ENGL 7721 Author Studies 3 ENGL 7731 Language Studies in English 3 ENGL 7735 Introduction to Composition Studies 3 ENGL 7741 Technology and Media in English and Language Arts 3 ENGL 7750 English Studies in the Schools 3 Education Programs Other courses may count in the Teaching Field areas with the approval of the advisor. PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate

PROGRAM TOTAL: 48 Foreign Languages Contact: Dr. Anja Bernardy Office: PS 137

Phone: (770) 423-6609 Fax: (770) 499-3386 Email: [email protected]

Additional Admissions Requirements for the MAT in Foreign Languages • An official OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview administered by ACTFL), with a minimum score of “Advanced Low” for Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and French. and “Intermedi- ate High” for Chinese and Japanese. (For information about this test, see www.languagetest- ing.com). • Passing GACE (Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators) Content test scores in the certification field: Spanish, German, or French. For Chinese, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese, the OPI and the WPT (Writing Proficiency Test administered by ACTFL), with minimum scores of “Intermediate 106 Master of Education Programs

High” (for Chinese & Japanese) and “Advanced Low” (for Italian & Portuguese) will satisfy the Geor- gia content assessment requirement for certification. • A minimum of 21 upper level semester credit hours (or the equivalent) in the same foreign language in the following four areas: language, linguistics, culture, and literature.

The MAT in Foreign Languages is an alternative initial certification program leading to P-12 teacher certification in Spanish. This program offers students a common core in Professional Education as well as graduate study in the chosen language. It prepares professional teacher leaders with advanced knowledge, skills and dispositions to become effective facilitators of learning.

Credit Hours

Professional Sequence 30 EDUC 6100 Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner 5 EDUC 6100L Practicum I 1 FLED 7703 Research in Second Language Acquisition 3 FLED 7708 Curriculum & Assessment in Foreign Languages 3 FLED 7710 Teaching Foreign Languages I 3 FLED 7712 Teaching Foreign Languages II 3 FLED 7720 Practicum II 6 FLED 7730 Practicum III 3 FLED 7735 Professional Portfolio in Foreign Language Education 3

Teaching Field 18 Foreign Language SPAN 7702 Sociolonguistics 3 SPAN 7704 Topics in Linguistics 3 SPAN 7712 Hispanics in the US 3 SPAN 7714 Topics in Hispanic Culture 3 SPAN 7722 Literary Masterpieces 3 SPAN 7724 Topics in Literature 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 48

Science Education Contact: Dr. Greg Rushton Office: SC 435 Graduate and PostGraduate Phone: (678) 797-2046

Education Programs Education Fax: (770) 423-6744 Email: [email protected]

Additional Admission Requirements • A bachelor’s degree in the chosen content area (e.g. biology, chemistry, or physics) or related field from an accredited institution.

Note: MAT-Interest (for individuals who may require additional undergraduate content courses to get 15 hours of upper level content area study and/or other pre-requisites and/or who may need to re-take relevant undergraduate courses to raise the GPA) Master of Education Programs 107

Credit Hours

Summer I - The Learner 12 EDUC 6100* Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner 5 EDUC 6100L Practicum I 1 EDUC 6200* Curriculum, Assessment, and Management 3 SCI 77XX Life Science 3

Summer II - The Learner in Schools 15 SCED 6416 Teaching of Science 6 SCED 6417 Teaching of Science Practicum 3 Content I 3 SCI 77XX Space Science 3

Spring - Teaching in Schools 12 EDUC 6300 Reflective Inquiry and Action Research 3 SCED 6475 Science Teaching Practicum II 6 Content II 3

Summer II - The Teacher as a Professional 9 EDUC 6400 Capstone Seminar 3 SCI 77XX Earth Science or Physical Science 3 Content III 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 48

* Portions of these courses may be offered online or in alternative meeting formats (small groups or individual interviews) as is appropriate by faculty with expertise in the field.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Contact: Dr. Karen Kuehl Office: KH 3207

Phone: (770) 797-2287 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Fax: (770) 423-6263 and Graduate Email: [email protected] http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ined/

Additional Admission Requirements 1. Professional vita

2. An interview with a member of the TESOL faculty 3. Full or part-time employment in a P-12 setting that includes English language learners is advisable. 108 Master of Education Programs

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - cont’d Credit Hours

Professional Sequence 21 EDUC 6100 Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner 5 EDUC 6100L Practicum I 1 EDRD 7718 Content Area Reading 3 INED 7741 Educational Research 3 INED 7750 Language, Power, & Pedagogy 3 INED 7760 Developing Curriculum for Diverse Learners 3 INED 7780 Collaborative Practices 3

Teaching Field 21 INED 7731 Assessment of English Language Learners 3 INED 7781 Cultural Issues for ESOL Teachers 3 INED 7782 Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers 3 INED 7783 Methods & Materials for Teaching ESOL 3 INED 7784 ESOL Endorsement Practicum 3 INED 7980 MAT TESOL Practicum 3 Guided Elective 3

Capstone Experience 6 INED 7790 Documenting Professional Growth 3 INED 7981 MAT TESOL Internship 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 48

Graduate and PostGraduate Education Programs Education Master of Education Programs 109

M.Ed. in Adolescent Education 3. A 1-2 page personal statement describing Contact: Dr. Susan Stockdale one’s beliefs about education at the middle Office: KH 1005 grades or secondary level and one’s profes- Phone: (678) 797-2060 sional goals relative to the Master of Educa- Fax: (770) 420-4334 tion in Adolescent Education degree. Email: [email protected] 4. Professional résumé documenting education, http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/mge/ teaching experience, volunteer, and service grad/med.htm accomplishments, and record of leadership. 5. Two letters of recommendation that address The Master of Education degree program applicant’s success in teaching and ability in Adolescent Education prepares second- for success in graduate study, and commit- ary and middle grades teachers to be expert ment to adolescent learners. teacher-leaders. It is a content focused, 6. Official transcripts from all colleges/uni- standards based program which meets the versities the applicant has attended show- Georgia Professional Standards Commission ing evidence of a bachelor’s degree with a standards for the degree and is fully accred- minimum GPA of 2.75 from an accredited ited by the National Council for Accreditation institution. of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program 7. Completed graduate application with of study is also aligned with the National application fee. Board for Professional Teaching Standards and meets the Board of Regents Principles International applicants have additional which state that “graduate programs for requirements; see Graduate Admissions sec- teachers who are already certified will focus tion of this catalog. on both strengthening their content knowledge and … deepen(ing) their understanding of teaching and learning so as to be prepared Full Standing to seek National Board Certification, should Applicants who meet all admission require- they choose to do so. (BOR Principle #4) ments including all of the above criteria will be reviewed for admission to full standing in the Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor degree program. The review will be made by through research and engagement in a variety of field-based action research projects. Tech- the program admission committee and will con- nology and multicultural considerations are sider all application materials in assessing the infused throughout the program. This Masters applicant’s potential for success in the program. program does not lead to Middle Grades or Education Programs Secondary Education Certification. Persons Degree Requirements PostGraduate PostGraduate interested in adding Middle Grades or Second- The requirements for completion of an M.Ed. and Graduate ary certification areas should contact the Pro- degree in Adolescent Education include fessional Standards Commission for guidance 1. completion of a minimum of 36 hours of in meeting specific certification requirements. approved graduate course work; 2. completion of a minimum of 27 semester General Requirements for hours of the minimum 36 hours in full

Admission to M.Ed. in standing at Kennesaw State University; Adolescent Education 3. an earned cumulative grade-point aver- 1. Valid teaching certificate (clear renewable) age of 3.0 in all graduate course work at in Middle Grades or Secondary Education in Kennesaw State University; the concentration for which one is applying. 4. successful completion of a professional 2. Official MAT orGRE scores. Although no portfolio; and minimum score is required, the applicant’s 5. no grades below “C ”. GRE or MAT scores will be considered in the competitive review process. 110 Master of Education Programs

Portfolio Transfer Credit The portfolio requirements resemble, in part, Graduate courses taken at other accredited those required by the National Board of institutions must be evaluated and approved Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). by the program coordinator. A maximum The purpose of the portfolio is to implement of nine semester hours of transfer credit a systematic, reflection-in-action approach to (with grades of B or better) may be applied problem solving and decision making. This toward a degree program. No courses will be process is designed to document the candidate’s accepted for transfer credit if they are more development of expertise as a teacher-leader. A than five years old at the time of evalua- primary goal of the portfolio is to document the tion. Transfer credit includes all course work candidate’s impact on student achievement. The accepted into the M.Ed. program prior to portfolio provides a detailed authentic picture admission in full standing (maximum nine of the candidate’s professional practice and reflective analysis of the integration of courses semester hours), whether earned at another taken supported by theory and research litera- institution or at Kennesaw State University. ture. Changes in classroom practice as well as in oneself are documented. Petition to Graduate Each M.Ed. candidate must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of program requirements. The candidates should contact their department office to request a petition.

M.Ed. in Adolescent Education

The Master of Education in Adolescent Education meets the Georgia Professional Standards Commission standards for the degree and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program of study is also aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Candidates for the M. Ed. in Adolescent Education take a combination of courses in the professional sequence, content, and cognate areas. Candidates are strongly urged to meet with their

advisors during the first semester of study to plan their programs. Credit Hours

PROFESSIONAL SEQUENCE 18

EDUC 7700 Reflective Inquiry 3 Graduate and PostGraduate EDUC 7703 Advanced Studies of Middle Grades Learner Education Programs Education or 3 EDUC 7702 Best Practices in Secondary Schools

EDUC 7752 Multiple Literacies in Schools and Communities 3 or EDRD 7718 Reading in the Content Area

EDUC 7705 Assessment and Evaluation 3 EDUC 7797 Portfolio 3 EDUC 7741 Educational Research 3 Master of Education Programs 111

(M.Ed. in Adolescent Education - cont’d) Credit Hours

TEACHING FIELDS 15-18

English/Language Arts (required courses): ENGL 7750 English Studies in Schools 3 ENGL 7741 Technology & Media in English and Language Arts 3 ENGL 7731 Language Studies in English 3 ENGL 7735 Introduction to Composition Studies 3 ENGL 7111 Multicultural Literature in English 3 One other selection from the following: ENGL 7701 Topics in Literature 3 ENGL 7709 Workshop for Teachers of Writing 3 ENGL 7710 Writing on Teaching 3 ENGL 7721 Author Studies 3 EDRD 7715 Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Reading 3 EDRD 7717 Reading Assessment and Instruction 3

Mathematics MATH 7700 Elementary Set Theory 3 MAED 7701 History of Mathematics 3 MATH 7712 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH 7713 Statistics and Data Analysis 3 MATH 7714 Geometry from Multiple Perspectives 3 MAED 7715 Mathematical Problem Solving 3 MAED 7716 Math Studies 3 MATH 7717 Number Theory 3 MATH 7718 Functions and Analytic Techniques 3 MAED 7719 Technology and Mathematics 3 MAED 7751 Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3

Science

SCED 7750 Current Issues in Science Education 3 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate SCI 7726 Life Science 3 and Graduate SCI 7727 Physical Science 3 SCI 7728 Earth Science 3 SCI 7729 Space Science 3

Social Studies

GEOG 7701 Peoples of the World 3 HIST 7710 Local History Research and Resources 3 HIST 7720 Continuity and Change in Selected Nation/State 3 HIST 7730 Minorities in America 3 HIST 7740 Economy and Society 3 POLS 7705 Political Ideologies SSED 7750 Current Issues in Social Science Education 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 112 Master of Education Programs

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education M.Ed. in Early Childhood Contact: Dr. Gwen McAlpine Education (concentration in Office: KH 2311 Montessori Early Childhood Phone: (770) 499-3570 Education) Fax: (770) 420-4346 Contact: Dr. Feland Meadows Email: [email protected] Office: TP 4120 http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ Phone: (770) 423-6121 grad/Earlychildhood.htm Fax: (770) 420-4346 Email: [email protected] The Master of Education in Early Childhood Edu- http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad/ cation meets the Georgia Professional Standards EarlyChildhood%20Montessori.htm Commission standards for the degree and is fully accredited by the National Council of Accredita- The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education also tion of Teacher Education (NCATE). offers a concentration in Montessori Early Through a cohort model, the Master of Educa- Childhood Education 2.5–6 grade level. This tion program in Early Childhood Education concentration prepares candidates to offer prepares early childhood (P-5) teachers to children many more opportunities for self- become accomplished classroom instructional development, within an enriched, scientifically leaders. Examples of leadership for the class- designed prepared learning environment. room teacher may include the development of exemplary skills in classroom management, General Requirements for exploration and development of unique and Admission to M.Ed. in Early effective strategies for teaching content areas Childhood Education for diverse populations, and development of The M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education effective ways to facilitate parental involve- is designed for accomplished classroom ment in the classroom. Outside the classroom, instructional leaders and is limited to current accomplished classroom instructional leaders elementary level (P-5) public school teachers may share their knowledge and skills through who have successfully completed at least one conference presentations, collegial exchanges, year of full-time teaching. The Department published articles, and mentoring. Course- of Elementary and Early Childhood Educa- work will address content and pedagogical tion Graduate Admission Committee in the strategies that represent best practices to Bagwell College of Education determines enhance student learning including diverse the eligibility of each person who applies for

populations, ESOL, and students with disabil- admission. To be considered for admission to ities. Topics and collaborative projects will be the Master of Education Program of Study in presented through instructional inquiry that Early Childhood Education (Grades P-5) a can- includes exploration of excellence in teaching, didate must possess the following: and demonstration of instructional leader- 1. a baccalaureate degree from an accredited ship. Candidates will be engaged in a variety Graduate and PostGraduate institution of classroom projects focused on curriculum 2. an undergraduate cumulative grade point Education Programs Education decision making to improve student achieve- average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) ment. Many of the processes and explorations 3. a professional résumé documenting educa- in which candidates are involved will provide tion, teaching experience, volunteer and the groundwork for future development for service accomplishments, and record of National Board Certification. leadership activities 4. a completed Kennesaw State University Endorsement form from current principal 5. a written personal statement on appropriate Kennesaw State University form Master of Education Programs 113

6. a Georgia Teaching Certificate in Early Transfer Credit Childhood or Elementary Teaching Candidates enrolled in the M.Ed. for in Early (P-5). Possession of a provisional teaching Childhood Education will not be given credit certificate is not appropriate for admission for graduate courses taken at other institutions. consideration. 7. one year full-time successful current con- Grades in Graduate Courses tractual teaching experience Expectations for satisfactory graduate level 8. must be employed as a classroom teacher student performance are detailed in Academic for the duration of the program Policies section of this catalog. 9. a signed letter of commitment to enter and complete the program within four semesters. Licensure Requirements A Georgia Teaching Certificate in Early Child- International applicants have additional hood or Elementary Teaching is required. requirements and each case is reviewed by the Provisional Certificates are not accepted. Graduate Admissions Committee. See Gradu- ate Admissions section of this catalog. Non-Degree Candidates Admission to a cohort group is competitive and is Students classified as non-degree students are open to a limited number of candidates. An appli- not permitted to enroll in the M.Ed. in Early cant will not be considered for admission until all Childhood Education. This program will not application requirements are met by the specified provide graduate level course work for certifi- deadline. Admission decisions are competitive cation renewal purposes. and are made by the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education Graduate Admis- Petition to Graduate sions Committee. If admission is denied on the Each M.Ed. candidate must petition to gradu- first review, an applicant’s file automatically ate at least one semester prior to completion of remains in the pool for one year, and will be con- program requirements. The candidate should sidered during the next admission review. The contact their program to request a petition. decision from the Graduate Admissions Commit- tee is communicated in writing to the applicants. There is no provisional admission status.

M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate The M.Ed. in Early Education is designed specifically for Accomplished Classroom Instruc- tional Leaders. The program allows experienced classroom teachers in Elementary education (P-5) to earn a M.Ed. in four semesters while continuing their teaching career. Candidates complete three phases taught by full time graduate faculty and experienced school personnel. The program will be delivered in cohorts offered at centers in public schools, on campus, as well as online. Each center will have a cohort coordinator and graduate faculty who will mentor candidates and facilitate program delivery. The program of study schedule is designed to coincide with the public school calendar and will be provided in advance so teachers can coordinate educational and personal commitments with program requirements.

Throughout this program, candidates are involved with distance learning, the use of modules, direct instruction, cohort planning, and individual projects, all of which are tied to national standards and school improvement plans. The final phase of the program involves the candidates in a culminating, enriching, and rewarding learning experience. During this time, candidates complete the development of a personal, professional portfolio that includes evidence relevant to many of the National Board Certification requirements. At the end of the program, the accomplished classroom instructional leader possesses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to facilitate and enhance student achievement in their classrooms. 114 Master of Education Programs

First Phase: Integrated Instructional Inquiry (Total 9 semester hours) 1st Semester

DESCRIPTION The first semester is designed as a time of instructional inquiry. As candidates develop new insights, they explore the knowledge and skills of education, research, and multiple assessment strategies, curriculum programs, and technology implementation for student achievement. The purpose of the instructional inquiry phase is to prepare candidates for successful classroom instructional leadership at the advanced level. These candidates gain an in-depth understanding of pedagogy that represents best practices; content knowledge based on local, state, and national standards; instructional technology; globalization; and applied educational research methodology. The acquired advanced understanding will allow candidates to use inquiry, investigation, exploration, and reflection to prepare educational environments that support all children’s learning as they implement multiple methods and strategies to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

Second Phase: Teaching Excellence (Total 18 semester hours) 2nd and 3rd Semesters

DESCRIPTION During this phase of the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, candidates explore models of teaching excellence based on curriculum content integration (including mathematics, social studies, language arts, and science) and local, state, and national standards, as well as assessment modifications, and environmental modifications that enhance student achievement. The purpose of the second phase is to prepare candidates for successful instructional leadership at the advanced level as well as the facilitation of student learning through integration of the curriculum, and the practice of action research to validate instructional decisions for all students. The candidates reflect on their teaching and practice to make informed adjustments that enhance and extend student achievement. Focusing on the implementation of their prospectus, the candidates work as teacher researchers in the design, assessment, and efficacy of curriculum on the achievement of students. The foci of candidate interactions include the integration of subject matter (Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science) and the explora-

tion, assessment, and redesign of models of instruction.

Third Phase: Accomplished Classroom Instructional Leader (Total 9 semester hours) 4th Semester

DESCRIPTION Graduate and PostGraduate During the third and final phase of this Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Education Programs Education program, candidates demonstrate their instructional leadership skills through the completion of their personal portfolio. The National Board Professional Teaching Standards is addressed in the portfolio where appropriate through the inclusion of empirical evidence. The candidates collectively mentor the newest entering cohort members and collaborate with colleagues in the dissemination of knowledge, skills, and dispositions acquired and enhanced through action research and teacher as researcher activities. Phase three reflects the newly acquired professional facilitator skills of the accomplished classroom instructional leader. Master of Education Programs 115

Credit Hours The professional sequences and required courses include:

First Phase: Integrated Instructional Inquiry 9 ECE 7511 Inquiry: Educational Research and Prospectus 3 ECE 7512 Inquiry: Best Instructional and Curricular Practices and Multiple Assessment Strategies 3 ECE 7514 Inquiry: Essentials of Technology and Introduction to E-Portfolio 3

Second Phase: Teaching Excellence 18 ECE 7530 Integrated Models of Instruction I—Language Arts and Social Studies 3 ECE 7531 Research and Implementation in Classroom I (Language Arts and Social Studies) 3 ECE 7513 Diverse Environmental Influence and Achievement 3 ECE 7540 Integrated Models of Instruction II—Mathematics and Science 3 ECE 7541 Research and Implementation in Classroom II (Math and Science) 3 ECE 7542 Multimedia and E-Portfolio Development Skills 3

Third Phase: Accomplished Classroom Instructional Leader 9 ECE 7550 Prospectus Completion 3 ECE 7551 Portfolio Completion 3 ECE 7560 Accomplished Instructional Leader 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate

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M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (concentration in Montessori Early Childhood Education 2.5-6 year level)

The Montessori Early Childhood Education 2.5-6 year level concentration provides candidates with instruction, modeling and mentoring experiences through which they will acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to work successfully with young children. This concentration prepares candidates to offer children many more opportunities for self-development, within an enriched, scientifically designed prepared learning environment. Upon completion of the extensive and engaging field work experiences, graduates will be competent to expertly provide young children with developmentally appropriate educational experiences which will significantly increase all levels of student achievement.

Credit Hours

Second Phase: Teaching Excellence 18 ECE 7700 Scientific Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 ECE 7710 Physical Development and Enhanced Control of Movement 3 ECE 7720 Sensorial Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 ECE 7730 Development of Language and Literacy Skills 3 ECE 7731 Competence in the Preparation and Presentation of Language Materials 3 ECE 7740 Early Preparation of the Mathematical Mind 3

Third Phase: Accomplished Classroom Instructional Leader 9

ECE 7550 Prospectus Completion 3 ECE 7551 Portfolio Completion 3 ECE 7560 Accomplished Instructional Leader 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Graduate and PostGraduate Education Programs Education Master of Education Programs 117

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership instruction, and assessment around them; Contact: Dr. T.C. Chan • use data on student learning and achieve- Office: KH 3123 ment to set benchmarks and to monitor Phone: (770) 423-6928 progress toward continuous improvement; Fax: (770) 423-6910 • lead schools using standards-based objec- Email: [email protected] tives, results-based performance manage- http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ ment, and continuous improvement, and; edleadership/programs.html • work collaboratively with school communities, including students, parents, and staff The Master of Education in Educational Leader- members, service agencies and non-profit ship meets the Georgia Professional standards organizations. Commission standards for the degree and is fully accredited by the National Council of Accredita- General Requirements for tion of Teacher Education (NCATE). Admission to M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Through a cohort model, the Master of Educa- The M. Ed. in Educational Leadership is tion program in Educational Leadership pre- designed for experienced educational profes- pares dynamic, high-performing leaders for sionals and is limited to current practitioners our diverse, technologically complex society who have successfully completed at least three who have the knowledge and skills to create years of full-time work in the field.. The Depart- learning environments that support teacher ment of Educational Leadership Graduate success in bringing students from diverse Admission Committee in the Bagwell College groups to high levels of learning. of Education determines the eligibility of each person who applies for admission. To be consid- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership ered for admission to the Master of Education (concentration in Program of Study in Educational Leadership a Technology Leadership) candidate must possess the following: Contact: Dr. Charles Bowen 1. a baccalaureate degree from an accredited Office: KH 3221 institution Phone: (770) 423-6888 2. cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on Fax: (770) 423-6910 a 4.0 scale) or above on all undergraduate Email: [email protected] and any graduate work completed http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ 3. a professional résumé documenting education, Education Programs edleadership/programs.html experience, and a record of leadership activities PostGraduate PostGraduate 4. a completed evaluation and verification and Graduate The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership also offers of provision of practicum experiences and a concentration in Technology Leadership to mentoring from current administrator prepare leaders to model the routine, intentional, 5. a Georgia Teaching Certificate or equivalent and effective use of technology and to lead effec- 6. two years successful contractual experience tive technology programs in schools. as an educational professional in the public

schools The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership pro- 7. a completed evaluation and statement of gram will prepare educational leaders to: support from two administrators • facilitate the development of programs International applicants have additional require- which are responsive to the strengths and ments; see Graduate Admission section of this needs of Georgia’s increasingly diverse catalog. population and ever-changing society; • set high expectations for all students in the Admission to a cohort group is competitive school or system and then organize curriculum, and is open to a limited number of candidates. An applicant will not be considered for 118 Master of Education Programs

admission until all application requirements Grades in Graduate Courses are met by the specified deadline. Admission Expectations for satisfactory graduate level decisions are competitive and are made by student performance are detailed in Academic the Department of Educational Leadership Policies section of this catalog. Graduate Admissions Committee. If admission is denied on the first review, an appli- Non-Degree Candidates cant’s file automatically remains in the pool Students classified as non-degree students are for one year, and will be considered during not permitted to enroll in the M.Ed. in Edu- the next admission review. The decision from cational Leadership. This program will not the Graduate Admissions Committee is com- provide graduate level course work for certifi- municated in writing to the applicants. cation renewal purposes.

Transfer Credit Petition to Graduate Graduate courses taken at other accredited Each M.Ed. candidate must petition to gradu- institutions must be evaluated and approved by ate at least one semester prior to completion of the program coordinator or department chair. program requirements. The candidate should A maximum of nine semester hours of trans- contact their program to request a petition. fer credit (with grades of B or better) may be applied toward a degree program. No courses will be accepted for transfer credit if they are more than five years old at the time of evaluation or have been used in completing another degree. Transfer credit includes all course work accepted into the M.Ed. program prior to admission in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University.

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare and develop educational leaders to direct school improvement toward higher levels of student learning and achievement. The program allows experienced educational professionals to earn an M. Ed. in six semesters while continuing their careers. Candidates complete six modules taught by full-time graduate faculty and experienced school personnel. The program is delivered in cohorts offered at public schools Graduate and PostGraduate and on campus. The program of study schedule is designed to coincide with public schools

Education Programs Education and university calendars and will be provided in advance so educational and personal commitments can be coordinated with program requirements.

The six-semester, highly individualized program is offered through the use of modules, direct instruction, cohort planning, and individual projects based on personal development plans for- mulated by each student through the learning team composed of student, KSU faculty member, and on-site mentor. During the course of study, candidates develop a personal, professional portfolio which includes all National Professional Leadership Standards. A practicum accompa- nies the semester’s work to provide synthesis of the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for today’s educational leader. At the conclusion of the program, candidates will possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to lead schools to higher levels of achievement for all students. Master of Education Programs 119

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership - cont’d Credit Hours

Ethics & Multicultural Leadership Concentration 36

Semester I: EDL 7100 Leadership Theory and Practice 3 EDL 7105 Technology Leadership & Vision in Schools 3

Semester II EDL 7200 Leading Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment 3 EDL 7205 Leading Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century 3

Semester III EDL 7300 Research in Educational Leadership 3 EDL 7305 Data Analysis & School Improvement 3

Semester IV EDL 7400 Leading Professional Learning & Change 3 EDL 7405 Human Resources for School Leaders 3

Semester V EDL 7500 Educational Law and Policy 3 EDL 7505 Ethical Leadership 3

Semester VI EDL 7600 School Operations & Community Relations 3 EDL 7605 School Leadership in Multicultural Contexts 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate

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The Master of Education Program in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technol- ogy Leadership prepares and develops administrators with an advanced level of expertise in educational technology to direct school improvement toward higher levels of student learning and achievement. It is designed for participants who have a T-4 Teaching Certificate. This program enables experienced educators to complete the Master’s program in six semesters. Can- didates complete 36 hours of specialized course work taught by full-time graduate faculty and experienced technology specialists. The program is delivered in cohorts offered in a blended format, both on campus and on-line.

This program is delivered in six semesters through the use of direct instruction, on-line collaboration, cohort planning, and individual projects based on personal development plans formu- lated jointly by the participants and the Educational Leadership faculty. Practicum experiences can be arranged through Kennesaw State University’s partnership with the Georgia Depart- ment of Education, Department of Education Educational Technology Centers, schools districts and universities. During the course of study, candidates develop a personal, professional portfolio which will include all Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards as well as National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS-A). At the conclusion of the program, candidates will posses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to lead schools to higher levels of technology implementation to support student learning.

Credit Hours

Technology Leadership Concentration 36

Semester I: EDL 7100 Leadership Theory and Practice 3 EDL 7105 Technology Leadership & Vision in Schools 3

Semester II EDL 7200 Leading Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment 3 EDL 7205 Leading Teaching & Learning in the 21st Century 3

Semester III

EDL 7300 Research in Educational Leadership 3 EDL 7305 Data Analysis & School Improvement 3

Semester IV EDL 7400 Leading Professional Learning & Change 3 EDL 7405 Human Resources for School Leaders 3 Graduate and PostGraduate

Education Programs Education Semester V EDL 7500 Educational Law and Policy 3 EDL 7510 Improving Productivity & Professional Practice with Technology 3

Semester VI EDL 7600 School Operations & Community Relations 3 EDL 7610 Managing and Supporting Technology in Schools 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Master of Education Programs 121

M.Ed. in Inclusive Education 6. Two letters of recommendation that Contact: Dr. Patti Crawford (Individualized address applicant’s success in teaching General Curriculum /Special Education) and ability for success in master’s degree Dr. Karen Kuhel (TESOL) studies Office: KH 3203 7. Teaching essay and statement of profes- Phone: (770) 423-6577 sional goals. Fax: (770) 423-6263 Email: [email protected] Additional requirements for concentration in [email protected] Individualized General Curriculum. http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad/ 1. Three years successful contractual experi- Specialedirr.htm ence as an educational professional in the General Requirements for public schools; and Admission to M.Ed. in 2. PSC designation of “highly qualified” (if available). Inclusive Education Candidates are admitted in cohort groups – International applicants have additional Concentration in Individualized General Cur- requirements; see Graduate Admission sec- riculum: Summer / Concentration in TESOL: tion of this catalog. Fall/Spring (if candidate has already taken the three ESOL Endorsement courses). Full Standing Applicants who meet all admission require- Applicants for the degree program must be ments including all of the above criteria will fully certified teachers (ECE, MGE, SED, P-12) be reviewed for admission to full standing in a in the State of Georgia and meet the general degree program. The review will be made by admission requirements for the Master of the program admission committee in March for Education in Inclusive Education program. admission to cohort beginning in the summer Applicants for the concentration in Individu- and will consider all application materials in alized General Curriculum must demonstrate assessing the applicant’s potential for success in they have met competencies in human growth the program. and development, teaching students with Transfer Credit exceptionalities, and teaching reading. Appli- Graduate courses taken at other accredited cants for the concentration in TESOL must institutions must be evaluated and approved demonstrate they have met competencies in by the program coordinator or department Education Programs human growth and development and teach- PostGraduate PostGraduate chair. A maximum of nine semester hours of and Graduate ing students with exceptionalities. Specific transfer credit (with grades of B or higher) requirements are: may be applied toward a degree program. No 1. Valid Georgia certificate (clear renewable) courses will be accepted for transfer credit if in a teaching field; they are more than five years old at the time 2. Official transcripts from all colleges/univer- of evaluation. Transfer credit includes all

sities an applicant has attended showing evi- course work accepted into the M.Ed. program dence of a bachelor’s degree with minimum prior to admission in full standing (maxi- GPA of 2.75 from an accredited institution; mum nine semester hours), whether earned 3. Full or part-time employment as teacher in at another institution or at Kennesaw State public or private school; University. 4. Official GRE scores. No minimum score is required, but the applicant’s GRE scores Petition to Graduate will be considered in the review process; Each M.Ed. candidate must submit a Peti- 5. Professional résumé documenting education, tion to Graduate at least one semester prior teaching experience, volunteer, and service to completion of program requirements. The accomplishments, and record of leadership 122 Master of Education Programs

candidate should contact their program to E-portfolio request a petition. An e-portfolio serves as a permanent record of the candidate’s professional growth while Degree Requirements working toward a Master of Education in The minimum requirements for completion Inclusive Education degree. The e-portfolio of an M.Ed. degree in Inclusive Education encourages the Kennesaw State University include: candidate as learning facilitator to implement 1. completion of a minimum of 36 hours of a systematic, reflection-in action approach approved graduate course work; to problem solving and decision making. 2. completion of a minimum of 27 semester E-portfolio assignments are integrated in each hours of the minimum 36 hours in full course syllabus. The e-portfolio provides a detailed authentic picture of the candidate’s standing at Kennesaw State University; professional practice and reflective analysis 3. an earned cumulative grade-point average of of the integration of courses taken supported 3.0 in all graduate course work at Kennesaw by theory and research literature. Changes in State University with no more than two C’s in classroom practice as well as in oneself are coursework toward this degree; documented. Impact on student achievement 4. successful completion of INED 7790 and is documented. Candidates enroll in a capstone presentation of a professional portfolio. course (INED 7790) to support development (See SPE portfolio handbook). of an e-portfolio and presentation during the candidate’s final semester of study.

M.Ed. in Inclusive Education

The Master of Education in Inclusive Education, with a concentration in Individualized General Cur- riculum (special education) meets the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC) standards for certification of Individualized General Education Program and endorsement in the content area of Reading as well as the national standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and is part of KSU’s teacher education unit fully accredited by the National Council for Accredita- tion of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

The Master of Education in Inclusive Education prepares professional teacher leaders with

advanced knowledge, skills and understanding of: • Characteristics, procedures, curriculum and instructional methods for students with disabilities • Assessment, documentation, communication and accommodations for students with disabilities • Ethical services for students with disabilities from preschool to adulthood Graduate and PostGraduate • Collaborative structures serving students with disabilities Education Programs Education • Adolescent literacy development; • Teaching reading and writing to adolescents; • Meeting the needs of students who read at diverse levels; and • Strategies to facilitate all students’ learning from content area texts.

The program uses a cross-categorical model that reflects the needs of teachers serving students with disabilities in P-12 inclusive classroom settings. Course work emphasizes the similarities and highlights the differences among students with disabilities and includes a life-span perspective addressing issues from preschool through transition to post-secondary or employment. Master of Education Programs 123

The course sequence includes courses that link theory and practice through field experience and culminates with a supervised internship. The requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Inclusive Education may be met by completing an approved program of 36 semester hours of graduate course work, including preparing and presenting a portfolio documenting professional growth.

Candidates are admitted in cohort groups and take courses with the cohort group to maximize acquisition of skills and interaction with each other.

Individualized General Curriculum concentration

Credit Hours Professional Sequence 15

INED 7741 Educational Research 3 INED 7770 Psycho-neurological and Medical Issues in Inclusive Education 3 INED 7780 Collaborative Practices 3 EDRD 7715 Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Reading 3 EDRD 7717 Reading Assessment and Instruction 3 EDRD 7718 Content Area Reading 3

Teaching Field 18

INED 7705 Inclusive Education Procedures 3 INED 7715 Nature/Needs: Students with Mild Disabilities 3 INED 7720 Classroom Behavior Strategies 3 INED 7730 Assessment of Diverse Learners 3 INED 7760 Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners 3

Capstone Experience 3

INED 7790 Documenting Professional Growth 1 INED 7970 Internship 2

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate

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TESOL concentration The Master of Education in Inclusive Education, with a concentration in TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) meets the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC) standards for the degree and is part of KSU’s teacher education unit fully accredited by the National Council for Accredita- tion of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The Master of Education in Inclusive Education, with a concentration in TESOL uses a collaborative model that reflects the needs of teachers to serve English language learners in P-12 inclusive educational settings. Course work emphasizes the commonalities and differences of the instructional needs of diverse students and highlights specific practices to foster language acquisition while simultaneously teaching content.

Class assignments are predominantly performance-based and require KSU graduate students to document the impact of their instruction on the achievement of their P-12 students in content aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).

The requirements for the M.Ed. in Inclusive Education: TESOL may be met by completing an approved program of 36 semester hours of graduate course work, including a field experience component and preparing and presenting a professional portfolio. Credit Hours

Professional Sequence 15

EDRD 7718 Content Area Reading 3 INED 7741 Educational Research 3 INED 7750 Language, Power & Pedagogy 3 INED 7760 Developing Curriculum for Diverse Learners 3 INED 7780 Collaborative Practices 3

Teaching Field (candidate selected courses) 18

INED 7731 Assessment of English Language Learners 3 INED 7781 Cultural Issues for ESOL Teachers 3 INED 7782 Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers 3 INED 7783 Methods & Materials for Teaching ESOL 3

INED 7784 ESOL Endorsement Practicum 3 Guided Elective 3

Capstone Experience 3

INED 7790 Documenting Professional Growth 3 Graduate and PostGraduate PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Education Programs Education Master of Education Programs 125

a master’s degree in the Bagwell College of Non-Degree Graduate Education.

Study in Education Admission Criteria 1. Baccalaureate degree from an acceptably Applicants who wish to take graduate courses recognized accredited college or university. but do not want to pursue a degree program 2. A minimum undergraduate cumulative may be admitted to non-degree graduate grade-point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). study. This graduate level admission category 3. Teaching Certification is designed to allow certified teachers to: • Renew a teaching certificate, Non-degree to Degree Status • Obtain a Georgia teaching certificate based A student who wishes to change from non-degree to on a teaching certificate from another state in degree status must follow all the procedures and meet accordance with the evaluation by the Geor- all the requirements specified for the degree program. gia Professional Standards Commission, A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit • Add a teaching field to an existing certificate, (6000/7000 level) with grades of B or better earned • Add an endorsement or an add-on to an as a non-degree student may be applied toward the existing certificate. requirements of an M.Ed. degree.

The non-degree level category is not designed Academic Requirements to satisfy requirements for either initial teacher Non-degree graduate students are expected certification or the M.Ed. degree. Qualified to maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in non-degree applicants may take renewal, their course work. Although graduate students endorsement, or add-on course work to satisfy may occasionally earn a grade below a B, the the certification requirements of the Georgia university expects those instances to be few in Professional Standards Commission. Students number. Failure to maintain an overall GPA of admitted to non-degree programs in educa- 3.0 in any course work will result in the follow- tion must consult with the Office of Graduate ing changes in the student’s academic standing study in Education to plan their programs. at Kennesaw State University. Kennesaw State University does not guarantee the transferability of these courses to other col- Academic Warning leges or programs of study. The first time a graduate student earns a grade lower than B in any graduate or under- Kennesaw State University does not guaran- graduate course, that student will be placed Education Programs tee admission for non-degree students to all PostGraduate PostGraduate on academic warning and advised of the con- and Graduate courses. Contact the department to check for sequences that will result if additional grades specific admission requirements. lower than a B are earned. Classification as a non-degree student The second time a non-degree graduate stu- CANNOT be used to: dent earns a grade lower than B, that student 1. Earn initial teacher certification. (Note that a

will be given a second letter of warning indi- recommendation for initial Georgia teacher cating that the next grade below a B will result certification from Kennesaw State Univer- in permanent academic exclusion from gradu- sity requires the completion of a teacher ate course work at Kennesaw State University. preparation program at the undergraduate level. Students interested in obtaining initial Academic Probation Georgia teaching certification should contact the Teacher Education Advisement Center If the cumulative graduate grade-point aver- for program information at 770 423-6105). age drops below 3.0 or the undergraduate 2. Satisfy more than 9 semester hours of GPA falls below 2.0, that student will be credit toward meeting the requirements of placed on academic probation and advised of the significance and potential consequences of 126 Master of Education Programs

this action. For students on probation, semes- term GPA of 3.0 graduate and 2.0 under- ter and summer term GPAs of 3.0 for gradu- graduate while on academic probation; or ate course work and 2.0 for undergraduate 3) earning any combination of three grades course work are required. Students can have less than B in graduate course work or C in their probationary status removed by raising undergraduate course work. their cumulative GPA to at least 3.0 graduate and 2.0 undergraduate by the end of the next Add-On or Renewal Certification 12 hours of required course work. Students seeking add-on certification or renewing an expired or out-of-state certificate Academic Exclusion must contact the Georgia Professional Stan- Non-degree graduate students in education dards Commission in order to obtain a writ- will be dismissed from further graduate study ten evaluation of required course work prior at Kennesaw State University and will not be to advisement and registration at Kennesaw State University. eligible for readmission as a graduate student under the following conditions. Students renewing a current Georgia certifi- 1) failing to raise the cumulative GPA to at cate should contact their employing school least 3.0 graduate and 2.0 undergraduate system to identify appropriate course work by the end of the next 12 hours of course prior to advisement and registration at work following academic probation; or Kennesaw State University. 2) failing to achieve a semester or summer

Education Add-On Programs

Kennesaw State University offers graduate level add-on programs in Inclusive Education for the experienced teacher. Programs are offered in the fields of Inclusive Education, English to Speak- ers of Other Languages (ESOL), Educational Leadership, Preschool Special Education, Reading, and Teacher Support Specialist for candidates holding a valid teaching license. Each of these programs meets the Georgia Professional Standards Commission standards. All programs are fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Applicants for the add-on programs must be fully certified teachers in the State of Georgia (ECE, MGE, SED or P-12) and meet the general admission requirements for non-degree graduate study. Candidates for the Preschool/Inclusive Education add-on program must be fully

certified in inclusive education (P-12) or Early Childhood Education.Applicants for inclusive education add-on programs must demonstrate they have met competencies in human growth and development, teaching children with exceptionalities, and teaching reading. Candidates are admitted in cohort groups and take courses with the cohort group to maximize acquisition of skills and interaction with each other. Graduate and PostGraduate

Education Programs Education Educational Leadership Add-On Program

The Department of Educational Leadership prepares dynamic, high-performing leaders for our diverse, technologically complex society who have the knowledge and skills to build learning communities focused on student achievement. The goal is to produce graduates who are able to create learning environments that support teacher success in bringing students from diverse groups to high levels of learning.

Applicants must provide verification of field experience availability within their school system, verification of a mentor with whom they will work, and recommendation by two building administrators. Master of Education Programs 127

The Add-On Certification Program is composed of six three credit hour courses; two one-hour practicum courses; and one portfolio course.

Credit Hours Semester I EDL 7705 Current Issues in Educational Leadership 3 EDL 7710 Instructional Leadership 3 EDL 7780 Practicum I 1 Semester II EDL 7715 Curriculum Leadership 3 EDL 7720 Personnel & Staff Development 3 EDL 7781 Practicum II 1 Semester III EDL 7725 Organizational & Financial Resources 3 EDL 7730 Educational Policy and Legal Perspectives 3 EDL 7799 Portfolio Development 1

PROGRAM TOTAL: 21 Applicants for the add-on programs must be fully certified teachers in the State of Georgia and meet the general admission requirements for non-degree graduate study. Applicants must provide verification of field experience availability within their school system, verification of a mentor with whom they will work, and recommendation by two building administrators.

Education (ESOL)

The ESOL add-on program prepares certified teachers to teach in ESOL classrooms and to work with students in regular classrooms who are native speakers of other languages. The program includes course work in cultural issues, applied linguistics and methods and materials for teaching ESOL, and a practicum experience. The program consists of nine semester hours and a 3-credit hour practicum. Credit Hours

INED 7781 Cultural Issues for ESOL Teachers 3 INED 7782 Applied Linguistics for ESOL Teachers 3 Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate INED 7783 Methods & Materials for Teaching ESOL 3 and Graduate INED 7784 ESOL Endorsement Practicum 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 12

Inclusive Education (Individualized General Curriculum)

The program uses a cross-categorical model which reflects the needs of teachers serving diverse learning needs in P-12 educational setting. The program prepares teachers to meet the educational needs of students within a single inclusive education classroom and/or inclusive general education classroom setting. Course work emphasizes the similarities and highlights the differences among students with diverse learning needs and includes a life-span perspective addressing issues from preschool through transition to post-secondary or employment. The course sequence includes courses that link theory and field experience and culminates with a supervised internship. The Add-On Program prepares professional teacher leaders with advanced knowledge of characteristics, procedures, methods and techniques of assessment for students with mild disabilities. 128 Master of Education Programs

PROFESSIONAL SEQUENCE

INED 7705 Inclusive Education Procedures 3 INED 7715 Nature/Needs: Students with Mild Disabilities 3 INED 7720 Classroom Behavioral Strategies 3 INED 7730 Assessment of Diverse Learners 3 INED 7760 Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners 3 EDRD 7718 Using Instructional Strategies in the Content Area 3 INED 7705 Special Education Procedures 3 INED 7741 Educational Research 3 EDRD 7715 Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Reading 3 INED 7770 Psychoneurological and Medical Issues in Special Education 3 INED 7780 Collaborative Practices 3 INED 7715 Nature & Needs of Students with Disabilities 3 EDRD 7717 Reading Assessment & Instruction 3 INED 7970 Internship 2 INED 7790 Documenting Professional Growth 1

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Preschool/Special Education

The Preschool/Special Education Add-On Program prepares professional teacher leaders with advanced knowledge of characteristics, language development, procedures, methods and techniques of assessment for preschool students with special education needs. Credit Hours

EXC 7746 Models of Development and Procedures For Assessment 3 EXC 7747 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Curricular 3 Design and Methods of Intervention EXC 7748 Language Learning & Emergent Literacy 3 PROGRAM TOTAL: 9 Reading

Departments within the Bagwell College of Education offer graduate courses in literacy to

give classroom teachers additional training to meet the literacy needs of students at the early childhood, middle childhood, and secondary school levels. Courses which apply to Georgia’s Reading Add-on for classroom teachers focus on understanding readers and the reading process, linking assessment and instruction, and using instructional strategies in specific content courses. Graduate and PostGraduate Successful completion of the following three courses certifies teachers in reading at the grade- Education Programs Education level(s) of their current teaching certificates. The program presupposes certification at least at the bachelor’s level.

Credit Hours

EDRD 7715 Theory and Pedagogy in the Study of Reading 3 EDRD 7717 Reading Assessment and Instruction 3 EDRD 7718 Content Area Reading 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 9 Master of Education Programs 129

Teacher Support Specialist

The Teacher Support Specialist endorsement prepares certified teachers to supervise student teachers assigned to their classrooms and to serve in the role of mentor peer coach. The program includes an on-campus course in supervision for student teaching and internship under the direction of Kennesaw State University faculty completed in the teacher’s classroom. To qualify for admission, applicants must have at least three full years of full time teaching experience and must be recommended by the building principal for the program. The program consists of six semester hours. Credit Hours

EDUC 7771 Teacher Support Specialist 3 EDUC 7772 Internship for Teacher Support Specialist 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 6

Graduate and Post Graduate Instructional supervision is placed within a devel- Education Course Descriptions opmental, contextual, constructive, humanist paradigm; and examined as a process of purpose- (Note: Students desiring to enroll in courses ful adult interactions and cognitions that promote for which they do not possess the prerequi- autonomous, reflective, self-directed teacher practitioners committed to student learning and sites must receive approval from the appro- continual school improvement. This course will priate program director). focus on the development and application of the knowledge base, interpersonal skills, technical Adolescent Education (EDAD) skills, and tasks necessary for instructional supervision, mentoring and coaching. Emphasis will be EDAD 8100. Curriculum Theory & Practice also placed on school and system factors (socio- in Middle & Secondary Schools. 3-0-3. cultural and political) that may affect teacher Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S./Ed.D. program. leadership in instructional supervision. This course is designed for students of curriculum theory, development, and design/planning. EDAD 8300. Critical Analysis & Edu- It provides an in-depth study of the foundations, cational Policy for Teacher Leaders. 3-0-3. principles, and issues of curriculum as they Education Programs Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program. PostGraduate PostGraduate affect teachers, supervisors, and administra- and Graduate tors who participate in curriculum making. The This course provides an analysis of K-12 educa- course consists of two major components: cur- tion policy at the national, state, and local levels. riculum theory, which examines the philosophi- It includes the history of American educa- cal, historical, psychological, social, and cultural tion, the institutions and processes of public foundations of curriculum; and curriculum policymaking, the values and assumptions that development, which examines various models of underlie different types of policies, the political curriculum as processes that have emerged and factors that shape their formulation and imple- continue to shape education and schooling. mentation, and the links between policy and educational practice. The goal of the course is to EDAD 8200. Supervision, Mentoring, help teacher leaders think critically about educa- and Advocacy in Middle and Secondary tion policy and its effects on diverse schools Schools. 3-0-3. and classrooms and the influence policy has on Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program. distributed leadership. This course focuses on specific instructional supervision research, models, and strategies that EDAD 8400. Internship in Teacher promote and advocate for collegial middle and Development or Teacher Education. secondary schools devoted to improving school 3-0-3. wide learning through distributed leadership. Prerequisite: Permission of professor and admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program. 130 MasterGraduate of andEducation Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

This internship is for advanced doctoral students Early Childhood Education (ECE) interested in teacher education and scholarly work (e.g. research, editing). Teaching intern- ECE 7511. Inquiry: Educational ships focus on teaching and learning, cur- Research and Prospectus. 3-0-3. riculum, and assessment. Teaching interns will Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. work closely with their professor to determine Through the exploration of quantitative and the scope of the work during the semester (the qualitative educational research, candidates seminar may extend beyond one semester) and develop strategies to make informed decisions plan, deliver, and evaluate their instruction. for intervention, as well as appropriate assess- Research internships focus on the identification, ment for diverse student populations. Action planning, and implementation of advanced research is a major focus in preparing candidates research projects. Research interns will work for planning and writing their prospectus that is closely with their professor to design, imple- carried out through the M.Ed. program. ment, and analyze research (the seminar may ECE 7512. Inquiry: Best Instructional extend beyond one semester). The scope of other and Curricular Practices & Multiple internships in scholarly work will be developed Assessment Strategies. 3-0-3. collaboratively between the intern and professor. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. The scope of other internships in scholarly work Candidates critically examine the educational (e.g. editing journals, coordinating conferences, outcomes, curriculum standards, programs, and or revising and developing state standards) will instructional and assessment practices in their be developed collaboratively between the intern own schools and explore research on education and professor. reform and teacher change. Additionally, they EDAD 9300. Critical Issues for Student explore innovative and research-based instruc- Learning: (Topic) (3-0-3 repeatable). tional and curriculum models and assessment Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. pro- strategies with the emphasis on improving gram and permission of the advisor. student learning and making informed decisions A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and as teacher-leaders. problem solving of a current topic of vital con- ECE 7513. Diverse Environmental Influ- cern relevant to teaching, leading and student ences on Achievement. 3-0-3. learning in P-12 schools with a particular empha- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and sis on the contexts of middle and secondary completion of first phase. students, classrooms and schools. This course focuses on all the elements of diversity EDAD 9350. Doctoral Directed Study. (age, disability, ethnicity, family structure, gender, (1-9 hours, repeatable). geographic region, giftedness, language, race, reli- Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and gion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status), permission of the advisor. strengthening candidates’ content knowledge and professional dispositions, and culminating candi-

Individualized and independent scholarly investigation and research of an important topic dates’ vision for teaching all children. involving teaching, leading and student learning ECE 7514. Inquiry: Essentials of Tech- in middle and secondary schools. The focus, nology Strategies and Skills & Intro- content and expectations for this study will be duction to E-portfolio. 3-0-3. formally established by the doctoral student and Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program supervising professor. completion of the first phase. Graduate and PostGraduate EDAD 9900 Dissertation (1-9 hours, Through the exploration of both traditional and Education Programs Education repeatable) advanced educational technologies, candidates Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program develop technological skills and strategies of and 12 hours of graduate level research courses. implementation to build an integrated plan of Course work supports and guides doctoral can- utilizing technology for improving classroom didates in the implementation of their research teaching and student learning. and the development and defense of the dis- ECE 7530. Integrated Models of Instruc- sertation. This format and structure will provide tion II. 3-0-3. individual time with the Doctoral Committee Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and and collegial and academic support from their completion of the first phase. peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. Candidates explore and investigate a detailed Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of Education Course Descriptions Programs 131 curriculum design and assess its impact on stu- ECE 7551. Portfolio Completion. 3-0-3. dent achievement. This course includes the inte- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and gration of content areas of language arts, social completion of the second phase. studies and detailed approaches to globalization. Candidates complete a portfolio based on work ECE 7531. Research and Implementa- throughout the program. This portfolio will tion in Classroom I. 3-0-3. include evidence that supports a subject matter Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and expert, a facilitator of learners, and a collabora- completion of the first phase. tive professional. Candidate will implement integrated models of ECE 7560. Accomplished Instructional instruction into action research, classroom teach- Leader. 3-0-3. ing, and portfolio development for students’ suc- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and cess in the areas of language arts and social studies. completion of the second phase. ECE 7540. Integrated Models of Instruc- By collaborating with other cohort members, tion II. 3-0-3. candidates plan a conference to be held on Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and the Kennesaw State University campus. Each completion of the first phase. candidate presents a project from their portfolio Candidates develop and implement a detailed highlighting their plan and focusing on reflection design of curriculum in the areas of mathemat- and changes made to improve student achieve- ics and science and assess its impact on student ment in their classroom. Conference attendants achievement. The focus is on the integration of include candidates from other cohorts finishing content areas of mathematics and science, the the M.Ed., new M.Ed. cohort candidates, and implementation of technology, and instructional teacher colleagues. In addition to providing modifications and accommodations for all students candidates with an opportunity to demonstrate including those with disabilities and those at risk. leadership skills, this conference sets expectations for the new M.Ed. cohorts. ECE 7541. Research and Implementa- tion in Classroom II. 3-0-3. Candidates prepare a Power Point presenta- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and tion to accent the key topics in their portfolio. completion of first phase. Portfolios are aligned as closely as possible with Candidates implement Integrated Models of National Board for Professional Teaching Stan- instruction focused on mathematics and science dards guidelines. into action research, classroom teaching and ECE 7700. Scientific Foundations of portfolio development for the student’s success Early Childhood Education. 3-0-3. in the areas of mathematics and science. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. ECE 7542. Multimedia Presentation and Students develop an understanding of the E-portfolio Development Skills. 3-0-3. research based Conceptual Framework of a Education Programs Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and proven, Scientific System of Education designed PostGraduate PostGraduate completion of first phase. to serve children from 2.5 to 6 years of age. Stu- and Graduate This course focuses on multimedia presentations dents also learn the importance of the Montes- and e-portfolio development for diverse learn- sori Prepared Environment which serves as the ers. The course is designed to prepare classroom essential third element for effective learning. leaders to develop the knowledge and skills of Students also discover that the Sensitive Periods implementing multimedia and Internet technol- provide the most powerful times for learning. ogy in presentation, classroom teaching and In addition, they develop new insights into e-portfolio development. the nature of child development and learn that ECE 7550. Prospectus Completion. respect for the child’s inner teacher serves as the 3-0-3. integrating principle for the effective education Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and of young children. completion of the second phase. ECE 7702. Historical and Contemporary Candidates complete a prospectus based on Influences in Early Childhood Educa- action research achievement. In preparation for tion. 3-0-3. the following school year, candidates develop a Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in second prospectus describing how they plan to education. enhance student achievement for future success This course emphasizes the analysis and critical and leadership in the classroom. review of historical and contemporary early 132 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

childhood program models, their impact and including action research, content appropriate current relevance and influence on schools and for early childhood science education, scientific teaching practices. Attention is given to the process, inquiry, curriculum and interdisciplin- purpose (and the function) of prominent early ary issues and technology. childhood programs. ECE 7707. Trends and Issues in Social ECE 7703. Families and Schools in a Studies for Early Childhood Education. Pluralistic Society. 3-0-3. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Elementary education. and Early Childhood Education and EDUC 7741. This course focuses on the need to understand The purpose of the course is to understand the and engage the family in children’s education. curriculum goals and content for social studies To do so requires a knowledge of the multiple in early childhood education. Students will effects of economics, race, ethnicity, religion, study the research on social studies learning and and disability in today’s society both within the teaching and how that research can be applied to family and the social structure of the community, classroom instruction. and the skills and attitudes necessary to address ECE 7709. Theory of Play. 3-0-3. those effects. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Elementary ECE 7704. Trends and Issues in Lan- and Early Childhood Education. guage Arts for Early Childhood. 3-0-3. An examination of the role of play in the early Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Elementary childhood curriculum. The focus includes theo- and Early Childhood Education and EDUC 7741. retical frameworks used to study play, how play An examination of contemporary trends and contributes to children’s development, and the issues in language arts education in the P-5 set- types, functions and purposes of play. ting. Focus will include the historical antecedents ECE 7710. Physical Development and of contemporary trends and issues, pedagogical Enhanced Control of Movement. 3-0-3. innovations, and research theory based instruc- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. Program. tional practices. Topics are inclusive of but not Students learn how essential movement is to the limited to “whole language,” technology, politics physical, emotional and cognitive development and literacy, case studies approaches to language of children. They also learn to present children arts education and multiculturalism. with motives of activity in which action and ECE 7705. Trends and Issues in Math- interest combine to provide irresistible activities ematics for Early Childhood Education. which children love to repeat spontaneously. 3-0-3. Students discover that work with the Montessori Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Elementary Practical Life materials provides children with and Early Childhood Education and EDUC 7741. many opportunities to develop independence An examination of the contemporary trends and and to achieve concentration, which is the essen-

issues in mathematics education in the P-5 setting. tial prerequisite in the process of normalization. Focus will be on research-based investigation of Finally, students learn to implement teaching the content in mathematics. Topics include, but strategies which enhance the child’s physical, are not limited to: research on constructivism, cognitive, emotional and social development. cooperative learning, technology, problem solv- ECE 7716. Diagnosis and Correction of ing, literature in mathematics and multicultural Reading Problems. 3-0-3.

Graduate and issues in the teaching of mathematics. PostGraduate Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Elementary

Education Programs Education ECE 7706. Trends and Issues in Sci- and Early Childhood Education. ence for Early Childhood Education. A study of the causes of reading difficulties, the 3-0-3. instruments used in diagnosing specific reading Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Elementary problems and the application of various reme- and Early Childhood Education and EDUC 7741. dial techniques. Individual projects will focus on An examination of contemporary trends and methods and materials appropriate for particular issues in science education in the P-5 setting. age groups. Focus includes historical, pedagogical and ECE 7720. Sensorial Foundations of research-based information as well as age/grade Intellectual Life. 3-0-3. appropriate content. Topics are inclusive of but Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. Program. not limited to professional growth activities, Sensorial experiences provide the foundations Graduate and Post Graduate Education Master of Course Education Descriptions Programs 133 for all cognitive growth. Sensorial development presentation of numeration and mathematical can be richly enhanced through the use of scien- activities to young children. The use of Mon- tifically designed, developmentally appropriate tessori materials that provide children with materials which address a child’s need to refine multiple opportunities to develop numeration skills related to each of the senses. Work with skills, to understand the decimal system, and these materials promotes the sensorial develop- to practice the four operations with up to four ment required for the successful mastery of writ- digits is presented and practiced. In addition, ing, reading and mathematics skills. In addition, students learn how to present commutative students learn to help children develop listening, and squaring operations in ways that allow sight singing, and musical notation skills with children to discover their unique characteristics. the Kodaly music education strategies and the Finally, students learn to present numerous math Montessori bells and boards. Students learn to activities and exercises with a wide variety of present materials related to Geometry, Botany, different, scientifically designed manipulable Geography and the Peace Curriculum. materials as well as present special memoriza- ECE 7730. Development of Language tion materials with which children can review and Literacy Skills. 3-0-3. and enhance their ability to recall all of the number facts they have assimilated from the pre- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. Program. vious activities. This course is aligned with the The structured sequence of language activi- standards of the National Council of Teachers of ties offered in this Montessori Teacher Educa- Mathematics (NCTM). tion course prepares students to help children achieve maximum development of language and ECE 8100. Philosophical and Ethical literacy skills. Students learn to provide children Foundations for Teacher Leaders. 3-0-3. with vocabulary building opportunities by Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program. introducing classified vocabulary related to the This course is intended to nurture a more child’s life experiences at home, in school, and philosophical perspective towards planning, in the community. The classified nomenclature implementing, evaluating curriculum, teaching, of Geography, Zoology, History, Science, and the and school policy. Emphasis will be on under- Arts also expands the child’s vocabulary and standing the implications of the philosophic world view. Students use a research based list of roots and implications of current elementary key words and related materials to help children school reform, curriculum decision-making and develop phonemic awareness and to achieve classroom instruction. sound-symbol association. Students learn to ECE 8110 Contemporary Curriculum present writing activities which facilitate the Inquiry. 3-0-3. development of skills in reading. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program ECE 7731. Competence in the Prepa- This course examines various forms of inquiry ration and Presentation of Language that can be used to respond to the issues Materials. 3-0-3. confronting contemporary curriculum develop- Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. Program. ers. Emphasis is on inquiry that goes beyond and Graduate Students prepare and practice presenting the the traditional means by which curriculum many materials designed by language specialists is examined and assessed and on developing for use in offering developmentally appropri- research techniques and perspectives that are ate language arts presentations and activities to most appropriate to various curriculum-related young children. These materials are not available issues and to your own abilities and interests as a curriculum researcher. from Montessori suppliers, so each teacher prepares them for his/her own classroom. Students ECE 8120. Critical Analysis of Instruc- practice with the materials to develop and refine tion and Learning. 3-0-3. the skills they need to give language presenta- Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program tions to young children effectively. Students This course will emphasize translating theory create a portfolio of selected examples of more to the practice of instructional systems develop- than 70 language materials that can be dupli- ment. The application of foundational applied cated for use in the classrooms where they will theories of instructional design (systems theory, be employed. communication theory, learning Applied Theo- ECE 7740. The Early Preparation of the ries, & instructional theories) will be explored. Mathematical Mind. 3-0-3. The development of technology-based learn- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. Program. ing materials will be integrated throughout the Students study the conceptual framework for the development and study of instructional systems. 134 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

ECE 8140. Current Critical Issues in ECE 9110. Classroom Community for Elementary Education. 3-0-3. Maximized Learning. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program This course will focus on the identification This course will focus on the understandings and analysis of current issues in the teaching needed to develop classrooms into communi- profession. The analysis will include critical ties where students become leaders for learning examination of efforts to deal with these issues. and take responsibility for their own learning Knowledge gained through this course will help and for the success of the group as a whole. This prepare teachers to manage these issues as well course helps teachers develop skills to serve as as any which arise in the context of the teaching the models of what it means to be caring and profession. involved citizens. As the transition from classroom to community happens, links between the ECE 8150. Technology Enriched Cur- heart and the mind will develop to help students riculum. 3-0-3. become active, responsible citizens inside and Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program outside of the classroom. This course will explore the critical issues and updated applications of educational technology in ECE 9120. Mentoring Future Teacher elementary and early childhood education. Topics Leaders. 3-0-3. will include issues such as advocacy, the Federal Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program Elementary and Secondary Education Acts, vir- This course is designed for teachers and exam- tual learning, digital equity, funding trends, and ines formal and informal teacher leadership roles the integration of advanced technology in elemen- and assesses the effects of these roles on teachers tary and early childhood education classrooms. and on student achievement. It analyzes the bar- Candidates will be charged with illustrating how riers to teacher leadership created by the struc- their proposed doctoral research will address a ture of schools and the culture of teaching. The practical, critical technological need in elementary goal of this course is to provide an understand- and early childhood education. ing of both the difficulties and the opportunities inherent in teacher leadership and to help build ECE 8160. Assessment of and for skills that will be useful as teacher leaders. Learning. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program ECE 9140. Internship for Developing Students review recent research in assessment Teacher Leaders. 3-0-3. and the relationships among current views of Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. knowledge, teacher learning and assessment program of teachers. Emphases will be on the examina- During this internship the candidate will, along tion and critique of standards-based assessment with the university faculty and site supervisor, movements, increasing awareness of the role create a program of observation, research, and and impact of external accrediting bodies, and involvement designed to help put relevant theories into practice; gain understanding into the role of

the identification of authentic assessments of meaningful teacher characteristics. school culture in school improvement; learn how to identify and overcome barriers to reform; and ECE 9100. Cognitive Processes and identify and explore personal and professional Educational Practice. 3-0-3. characteristics conducive to teacher leadership. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program This course will present the basic challenges of ECE 9220. Curriculum Decision Making (K-5). 3-0-3. Graduate and PostGraduate applying scientific cognitive research to learning in educational settings. This course is designed Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program Education Programs Education for students who want to explore children’s cog- This course will examine multiple ways to use nitive development and the links between cogni- organization as a tool to enhance instruction in tion and learning. As key players in curriculum grades K-5th classrooms. Comparison of the decision making and implementation, teacher effect of organizational strategies and develop- must make informed decisions about learning mental stages on student learning and examina- based on some of the latest and most accepted tion of roadblocks to establishment of effective research about neurological and cognition that organizational structures will be studied. underlie learning. Through the use of collaboration and communications, ways to minimize the effects of the real life roadblocks will be developed. Candidates will incorporate ways to celebrate diversity in a Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 135 dynamic classroom. Attention is given to histori- ECE 9900. Dissertation. (1-9 hours, cal, philosophical and theoretical perspectives, repeatable) including current national standards, program- Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate level research matic design and organization and the use of courses. personnel, materials, and equipment. Course work supports and guides doctoral can- ECE 9230. Curriculum Decision Making didates in the implementation of their research (Birth- 8yrs). 3-0-3. and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program individual time with the Doctoral Committee Candidates will examine multiple approaches to and collegial and academic support from their caring for and educating young children (Birth to peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. age 8 years) in group settings. An in-depth study of organizational strategies, child development Education (EDUC) theories, historical and philosophical perspectives will be conducted. Connections will be made using EDUC 6100. Development, Psychology, current licensing and accreditation standards to the and Diversity of the Learner. 5-0-5. organization of personnel, materials and equip- Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Arts in Teaching. ment. In addition, the course will include analysis An examination of the unique aspects of and of recent research, theoretical developments, and relationships between the development, psychol- social issues such as ethics, diversity, special needs, ogy, and diversity of learners. A study of life and family involvement as they relate to quality span development (with an emphasis on adoles- care and education in the early years. cents and young adults) addresses social, moral, ECE 9250. Teacher Leaders and School emotional, physical, cognitive and psychological Reform. 3-0-3. development. Theories, models, and principles Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program of learning and motivation are examined and This course is designed for teachers to examine related to development and diversity as it has formal and informal teacher leadership roles and influenced culture, language cognitive ability, assesses the effects of these roles on teachers and gender, and special needs. The use of technology on student achievement. It analyzes the barriers in this course will include word processing, pre- to teacher leadership created by the structure of sentation applications, Internet research, online schools and the culture of teaching. The goal courseware, electronic portfolio development, of this course is to provide an understanding of and the review of software. both the difficulties and the opportunities inherent in teacher leadership and to help build skills EDUC 6100L. Practicum I. 0-3-1. that will be useful as teacher leaders who will Prerequisite: Admission to Master of Arts in serve in distributed leadership roles for improve- Teaching. Corequisite: EDUC 6100. ment of conditions of practice and teaching. An experiential, service learning project in which Education Programs candidates work (mentoring, tutoring, inter-

ECE 9300. Critical Issues for Student PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate Learning: (Topic) (3 repeatable) viewing, etc.) with adolescents or young adults, one-on-one, focusing on development, needs, Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. pro- exceptionalities, diversity, and learning styles. gram and permission of the advisor. Requires proof of liability insurance. Candidates A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and must have a satisfactory practicum to continue problem solving of a current topic of vital con- in the MAT without remediation. cern relevant to teaching, leading and student learning in elementary classrooms and schools. EDUC 6200. Curriculum, Assessment, and Classroom Management. 3-0-3. ECE 9350. Doctoral Directed Study (1-9 hours, repeatable) Prerequisite: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L. An examination of the learning environment Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program including theories and principles of curricu- and permission of the advisor. lum, assessment, and classroom management. Individualized and independent scholarly Focus is placed on the development of learning investigation and research of an important topic outcomes and the development and selection involving teaching, leading and student learn- of culturally responsive lessons. Attention is ing in elementary schools. The focus, content also given to teacher-constructed and standard- and expectations for this study will be formally ized assessment tools and the use of these tools established by the doctoral student and supervis- for instructional decision-making. Models of ing professor. 136 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

classroom management will be examined includ- secondary classrooms. Current renewal and ing consideration of time, materials, environ- reform initiatives in American high schools are ment, and behavior management. Technological examined in depth with the aim of preparing applications include the use of word processing, expert teacher-leaders for collaborative roles in spreadsheets, databases, presentation applica- their school and district. tions, Internet research, online courseware, EDUC 7703. Advanced Studies of electronic portfolio development, and the review Middle Grades Learner. 3-0-3. of software. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in EDUC 6300. Reflective Inquiry and education. Action Research. 3-0-3. This course focuses on diverse middle grades Pre-requisites: EDUC 6200. learners. Critical issues such as theories of learn- Deals with the development of field-based action ing, intelligence, and motivation will be examined research projects and understanding qualitative in diverse contexts. Special attention will be and quantitative research methods and designs, focused on developing approaches for integrat- focusing on interpretation and application rela- ing global perspectives into various disciplines tive to classroom practices. Attention is given to and examining issues and problems related to the the development of the reflective practitioner. application of these approaches in the field setting. Topics include interactive discussion about EDUC 7705. Assessment and Evalua- literature critiques, professional organizations, tion. 3-0-3. legal issues. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in EDUC 6400. Capstone Seminar. 3-0-3. education. Prerequisites: EDUC 6300. This course focuses on planning, constructing, This seminar serves as a capstone experience for analyzing, and applying educational assessment the Master of Arts in Teaching programs. Candi- to document student performance for instruc- dates reflect on and document their expertise as tional and accountability purposes. Specific topics teacher-leaders. Candidates further develop their include guidelines for the development of tradi- expertise in a focused area of their teaching field tional assessment questions, including the use through an independent, research-based project of multiple-choice questions to measure critical under faculty supervision. Additionally, candi- thinking and problem-solving skills; guidelines dates share their work in a public forum. and rubrics for the development and scoring of performance, writing and portfolio assessments; EDUC 7700. Reflective Inquiry. 3-0-3. assessing affective outcomes; describing, analyz- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. ing and refining data to improve assessment; and A seminar for masters level students in Adoles- the application and interpretation of standardized cent Education degree programs. The course is norm and criterion-referenced measures. Addi- designed to assist students in portfolio or thesis tionally, attention will be paid to multicultural construction. Deals with proposed field-based

assessment procedures and concerns relevant to projects, research and critiques of literature. Initi- external assessment programs. ates documentation of professional growth while providing a basis for understanding the mission EDUC 7706. Motivation. 3-0-3. of the National Board for Professional Teaching Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Standards (NBPTS). Topics include interactive dis- education. cussion about professionalism in education, grant This course examines current theoretical and Graduate and PostGraduate writing, developing presentations for professional motivational research findings that stress the role of dispositional values in motivation. Six main

Education Programs Education organizations, legal issues, political influences, and other contemporary issues influencing education. theories (expectancy-values, attribution, social cognitive, goal, intrinsic, and achievement) will EDUC 7702. Best Practices in Second- provide a foundation of specialized knowledge ary Schools. 3-0-3. of this topic. Additionally, teacher candidates Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in will apply specific motivational principles and education. research to educational settings to support all With a focus on the adolescent/young adult students’ development of a positive disposition learner, this course focuses on preparing expert for learning. Teacher candidates will also exam- teacher-leaders to implement research-based ine how motivation is contextually facilitated best practices of exemplary secondary schools. or constrained by various classroom character- Course provides extensive examination of learn- istics and socio-cultural factors. Finally, teacher ing theories and their application to diverse Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 137 candidates will examine school-level factors and EDUC 7761. Characteristics of Gifted external school reform efforts and their potential Children. 3-0-3. for influencing teacher and student motivation. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. EDUC 7711. Integrating Technology in This course provides an introduction to the Education. 3-0-3. psychological and personality characteristics of Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. gifted and talented children with implications for This course is designed to prepare educators their education. It includes: philosophy of gifted to generate technology-based instruction and education; definition (according to federal, state analyze the technological environment in P-12 and local guidelines); identification procedures; settings. Topics include authoring systems, characteristics; types of gifted children; learn- networks, multimedia, computer-based manage- ing styles; learning environments, description ment and technological environments. of teaching-learning models; implications for program development, administration and evalu- EDUC 7716. Reading in the Elementary ation; and characteristics of teachers and other School. 3-0-3. personnel concerned with the education of gifted Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in students. Proof of professional liability insurance education. is required prior to field experience placement. A study of the principles and practices of develop- EDUC 7762. Methods and Materials for mental reading. Emphasis is placed on the study Teaching Gifted Children. 3-0-3. of the reading process and the organizational and management aspect of reading instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and EDUC 7761. EDUC 7741. Educational Research. 3-0-3. This course is designed to explore and apply Prerequisite: EDUC 7700. knowledge about curriculum theory, measure- This course is designed to assist students in ment, learning theories and evaluation proce- developing an understanding of qualitative and dures to plan qualitatively different educational quantitative research methods and designs, focus- experiences for the gifted and talented. The ing on interpretation and application relating to course will orient prospective gifted educators classroom practices. to the attitudes, skills and knowledge deemed EDUC 7752. Multiple Literacies in appropriate and necessary for assuming instruc- Schools and Communities. 3-0-3. tional leadership roles. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education. EDUC 7763. Assessment of Gifted Chil- Candidates will develop a foundational under- dren and Youth. 3-0-3. standing of the multiple, often competing, Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and conceptions of literacy that can foster or impede EDUC 7761. learning in adolescent classrooms at the middle This course explores theories of mental abilities grades and secondary levels. Literacy practices in and provides knowledge and skills in the mea- Education Programs homes, schools and the larger communities will surement of intelligence, achievement, creativity PostGraduate PostGraduate be observed and interpreted with an emphasis on and other dimensions of giftedness. Various and Graduate their implications for effective teaching. The ways plans for identification are examined including that an individual student’s literacy practices may the case study and State of Georgia regulations. be shaped by gender, social class and ethnicity EDUC 7764. Curriculum Development will be considered, including, in particular, issues and Program Design in Gifted Educa- associated with ESL learners. tion. 3-0-3.

EDUC 7755. The Knowledgeable Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program and Teacher: Reflective Practice. 3-0-3. EDUC 7761. Prerequisite: Professional teaching certificate. This course is designed to explore and apply This on-line course is appropriate for educators knowledge about curriculum theory for the who are interested in pursuing their National development of effective programs in gifted edu- Board Certification or for those educators who cation. A number of exemplary models recom- are interested in becoming more reflective practi- mended by national authorities are examined for tioners. Emphasis will be placed on the National their use in creating and evaluating programs for Board for Professional Teaching Standard’s for gifted students. The course will orient prospec- each teacher’s particular certificate area. The tive educators of the gifted to the attitudes, skills course meets the requirements for National and knowledge deemed appropriate and neces- Board pre-candidates as established by the Pro- sary for assuming instructional leadership roles. fessional Standards Commissions. 138 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

EDUC 7771. Teacher Support Special- EDUC 7980. Practicum (repeatable). ist. 3-0-3. 0-3-3. (Regular grades) Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in This course is designed to provide the theoretical education and permission of director, Office and practical basis for serving in the role of teacher of Educational Field Experiences and director, support specialist to an intern, beginning teacher graduate study in education. or peer teacher. Three years teaching experience A supervised field placement for the purpose of and principal’s recommendation are required. implementing integrated and problem-solving instruction. Includes seminar or conference dis- EDUC 7772. Internship in Teacher Sup- cussion of problems encountered and presenta- port Specialist. 3-0-3. tion of an approved study conducted during the Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. or MAT program. experience. Proof of professional liability insur- This course is an extension of EDUC 7771 and will ance is required prior to field experience place- provide opportunities for teacher supervision/ ment. Proof of professional liability insurance is support through a structured internship. Requires required prior to field experience placement. employment in educational settings grades K-12. Proof of professional liability insurance is required EDUC 8100. Advanced Study of prior to field experience placement. Learning. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program. EDUC 7797. The Portfolio. 3-0-3. The course deepens experienced educators’ Prerequisite: Permission of the committee chair. knowledge of research-based best practices in This is the capstone experience for the Master of diverse classrooms. This is an advanced course Education in Adolescent Education. Candidates with in-depth study of classic and current work independently under the supervision of the research on learning theories and related topics portfolio committee. The portfolio requirements in educational psychology as they relate to teach- resemble, in part, those required by the National ing and learning in schools. Focus is on those Board of Professional Teaching Standards theories and research which have transformed (NBPTS). The purpose of the portfolio is to imple- and are reforming educational practice. ment a systematic, reflection-in-action approach to problem solving and decision-making. This EDUC 8300 Intercultural Communica- process is designed to document the candidate’s tion and Global Learning. 3-0-3. development of expertise as a teacher-leader. A Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. program or primary goal of the portfolio is to document the permission of instructor. candidate’s impact on student achievement. The The increasing diversity of our schools, the com- portfolio provides a detailed authentic picture of mitment to standards, and NCLB requirements the candidate’s professional practice and reflec- make competence in intercultural communication tive analysis of the integration of courses taken a basic requirement for all educators. Of equal supported by theory. Changes in classroom prac- importance for educators is the development

tice as well as in ones’ self are documented. of knowledge and skills in global learning. This course addresses the practical application concepts EDUC 7900. Special Topics in distributed leadership, particularly as they relate (repeatable). 1-9. (Regular grades) to building relationships with colleagues, students Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in and families from other cultures. The primary goal education and permission of advisor, instructor, of this course is to assure that all students have department chair, and director, graduate study equitable opportunities to achieve academic excel- Graduate and PostGraduate in education. lence in the state-approved curriculum. Exploration of a specifically designed topic or theme Education Programs Education in education for experienced classroom teachers. EDUC 9800. Doctoral Seminar. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and EDUC 7950. Directed Study 12 hours of graduate level research courses. (repeatable). 1-9 (Regular grades). In the doctoral seminar, students will accomplish Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in the following: (1) development of a concept paper education and permission of advisor, instructor, that frames the dissertation, and (2) admission to department chair, and director, graduate study candidacy through a college-approved qualifying in education. experience. This seminar provides opportunities A concentrated investigation of selected topics of for doctoral students to work individually with an advanced nature. The content will be deter- members of their respective committees as well mined jointly by the instructor and the student. as with peers. This is a three-credit seminar that Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 139 may be repeated. Prior to enrollment, the doctoral EDL 7105. Technology Leadership and student must complete twelve hours of graduate Vision in Schools. 3-0-3. level research coursework. Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or EDUC 9300. Critical Issues for Student permission of instructor. Learning: (Topic) (3-0-3 repeatable) The course is designed to produce effective school leaders who can lead in the planning and Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program and permission of the advisor. implementation of educational technology initia- A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and tives within the school improvement plan, using problem solving of a current topic of vital con- technology to improve the academic success of all cern relevant to teaching, leading and student P-12 students. In this course, future educational learning in P-12 schools. leaders explore the essential conditions—including a local vision for technology use—that teach- EDUC 9350. Doctoral Directed Study. ers and students need to effectively integrate (1-9 hours, repeatable). the National Education Technology Standards Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program for Students (NETS-S) into the standards-based and permission of the advisor. instruction. Students complete a local assessment Individualized and independent scholarly of these essential conditions in their own schools; investigation and research of an important identify local school technology needs; and form topic involving teaching, leading and student strategies to address those needs. Students explore learning. The focus, content and expectations group processes for effectively engaging students, for this study will be formally established by the teachers, staff, parents and community in creating, doctoral student and supervising professor. disseminating, and sustaining a research-based EDUC 9900. Dissertation. (1-9 repeatable) vision for instructional technology. Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and EDL 7200. Leading Curriculum, Instruc- 12 hours of graduate level research courses. tion and Assessment. 3-0-3. Course work supports and guides doctoral can- Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or didates in the implementation of their research permission of instructor. and the development and defense of the dis- In this course, future educational leaders sertation. This format and structure will provide develop the understanding and skills necessary individual time with the Doctoral Committee to lead curriculum and instructional practices and collegial and academic support from their that will lead to the academic success of all P-12 peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. students. Students utilize theory and research related to how children and adolescents learn Educational Leadership (EDL) (Bransford, 2000) and study best instructional practices for all students including those with EDL 7100. Leadership Theory and Prac- learning disabilities and those who come from tice. 3-0-3. linguistically and culturally diverse back- Education Programs

Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or PostGraduate grounds. Models of curriculum development and Graduate permission of instructor. and design, and rationales/problems related This course is intended to be an introductory to standards-based instruction are also studied course to the M.Ed. Program in Educational (Wiggins & McTighe, 2000, 2002). Students plan, Leadership. The course provides students with develop, and implement effective instructional an introduction to leadership theory and practice, programs; align instruction vertically and hori- both generally and specifically in the context of zontally with state and district curriculum stan- educational administration. Course concepts dards; monitor and evaluate the implementation include, but are not limited to, assessing and of curriculum standards, both individually and changing organizational culture, identifying and systemically; and effectively improve curriculum cultivating effective schools practices that have and instruction practices. a positive impact on all students including those EDL 7205. Leading Teaching and Learn- with learning disabilities and those who come from ing in the 21st Century. 3-0-3. linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Course concepts also include leading change in Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or schools that will lead to the academic success of all permission of instructor. P-12 students. This course focuses primarily on the Board of Regents’ performance strands of “curriculum,” 140 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

“instruction,” and “assessment,” and Profes- schools through successfully demonstrated change sional Standards Committee Standards for models. In this course, future leaders learn to “school culture, instructional program, best systemically collect and analyze multiple sources practices, professional growth plans.” In this of data to identify improvement needs, determine course, future educational leaders apply current an effective response, monitor and correct progress, research and instructional design principles and demonstrate success to stakeholders. Candi- to design a 21st century learning experiences dates also examine the components of an effective for all students. Educational leaders must be school improvement plan. Additionally, students able to promote and support learning environ- learn to drive and sustain change in a collegial ments that best prepare all students for life and environment, culminating in students’ understand- work in the 21st Century. The ultimate goal of ing of, and ability to use, a wide range of appli- this course is to prepare educational leaders to cable leadership practices. understand the needs of 21st Century learner, EDL 7400. Leading Professional Learn- review teaching practices and tools best suited ing and Change. 3-0-3. to meeting the needs of all 21st Century learn- Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or ers, and facilitate the design and delivery of permission of instructor. 21st Century instruction. In this course, future In this course, future educational leaders will learn educational leaders learn to engage teachers in how to use professional learning to develop their cooperative work to design, monitor, and revise faculties and lead change in schools. Students will instruction to improve student achievement of examine research findings on effective professional all students including those with special needs learning, demonstrate an understanding of the and who are culturally and linguistically diverse; National Staff Development Council standards lead others in research-based learning strategies adopted by the state of Georgia, identify areas and processes; promote the use of technology to of strength and need related to the implementa- support student mastery of Georgia performance tion of the professional development standards standards; and to design and implement assess- in their schools and develop strategies to provide ments for student learning. and protect time for job-embedded professional EDL 7300. Research in Educational learning, such as mentoring, coaching, feedback, Leadership. 3-0-3. study groups, peer observation and learning Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or teams. The ultimate goal of this course is for permission of instructor. students to develop a clear and compelling vision Candidates have an understanding of qualitative for professional learning that is standards-based, and quantitative research methods and designs, results-driven, and focused on the daily work focusing on interpretation and application relating of educators in order to improve learning of all to school improvement. Basic descriptive and infer- students including those with special needs and ential statistics are explored to prepare candidates those who come from culturally and linguistically to be research consumers. Candidates are involved diverse backgrounds.

in the development of a research proposal to meet EDL 7405. Human Resources for School the criteria that leads to the academic success of Leaders. 3-0-3. all P-12 students including those with learning Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or disabilities and those who come from linguistically permission of instructor. and culturally diverse backgrounds. Candidates examine major areas of school person- EDL 7305. Data Analysis and School nel/human resources management. It provides Graduate and PostGraduate Improvement. 3-0-3. a comprehensive overview of human resources

Education Programs Education Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or administration as it relates to recruitment, selection permission of instructor. of highly qualified applicants (including those In this course, future educational leaders learn to who teach English Language Learners), orienta- utilize data to identify school improvement needs tion, motivation and work incentives, pertinent and make informed decisions in effectuating state and federal laws and school district policies, change that lead to the academic success of all P-12 conflict resolution, evaluation, employee docu- students including those with learning disabilities mentation, discipline and dismissal, and salary and those who come from linguistically and cultur- and fringe benefits. This course provides skills ally diverse backgrounds. The ultimate goal of necessary for school level administrators to act this course is to produce educational leaders who professionally and ethically in carrying out their effectively collect, analyze, and use data to improve responsibilities in this area. Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of Education Course Descriptions Programs 141

EDL 7500. Educational Law and Policy. EDL 7600. School Operations and Com- 3-0-3. munity Relations. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or permission of instructor. permission of instructor. In this course, future educational leaders learn This course is designed to provide candidates how to be ethically and legally compliant in school with knowledge of major areas of school business operations that lead to the academic success of all management in performing the duties of a school P-12 students, including those with learning dis- administrator. Candidates are prepared to assume abilities and those from linguistically and cultur- a leadership role in decision making of school ally diverse backgrounds. The ultimate goal of the business affairs. An effort is made to identify roles course is to produce future leaders who are cogni- school administrators play in managing daily zant of their ethical and legal obligations in manag- school business in relation to their counterparts ing schools, and who understand and appreciate at the district level. Candidates examine major the importance of legal and ethical compliance areas of school business management, particularly to daily administrative practice (Levine, 2005). as they relate to the funding of American public Additionally, future educational leaders learn how education. Georgia model of educational finance to act with integrity by demonstrating ethical and is introduced and discussed. Candidates attain equitable leadership behaviors; abide by Georgia knowledge and skills in school business manage- and federal law and the Code of Ethics for Georgia ment in the following areas: educational facilities Educators in professional practice; manage school planning and management, school budgeting, operations consistently with requirements of school accounting and auditing, cash management, Georgia and federal law; and observe student and risk management, purchasing and central distribu- faculty legal rights and privileges. tion, school food service, and student transporta- EDL 7505. Ethical Leadership. 3-0-3. tion. The course also equips leaders to engage the community in understanding and supporting Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or the educational process of all students including permission of instructor. those from culturally and linguistically diverse This course is designed to provide leaders with an backgrounds and other underrepresented popula- in-depth examination of the current and antici- tions. The design of this course is intended to cover pated ethical issues and dilemmas facing leaders Board of Regents Strands 8 and 10, and Profes- and the role of character education in our society. sional Standards Committee Standards 3, 4 and 6. Addressing these ethical issues will lead to the academic success of all P-12 students including those EDL 7605. School Leadership in Multi- with learning disabilities and those who come from cultral Contexts. 3-0-3. linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or permission of instructor. EDL 7510. Improving Productivity and Practice with Technology. 3-0-3. This graduate level course integrates multicultural concerns and international perspectives that focus Education Programs Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or PostGraduate PostGraduate on various aspects of culture and their connections and Graduate permission of instructor. to educational leadership and national, as well as This course prepares educational leaders to apply state mandates to improve student achievement technology to enhance their professional practice and informed global perspectives. The course and to increase their productivity; design and facil- presents critical elements that compose and relate itate high-quality professional learning experiences to cultural values and diversity, and analyses of that help other educators apply technology to programs and procedures designed to address and enhance their professional practice; and to increase meet the needs of diverse student populations, their productivity, and implement technology in emphasizing research-based programs of sustained ways that support the emergence and evolution academic success. Candidates examine the models of professional learning communities in schools. to gain competencies in successfully address- Candidates become familiar with information ing multiple forms and expressions of diversity and technology tools common to information-age in schools such that social cohesion is promoted professionals. Emphasis is placed on computer within a context of general academic rigor that will operations, presentation and communication tools, lead to the academic success of all P-12 students manipulation, interpretation, and analysis of data including those with learning disabilities and that will lead to the academic success of all P-12 those who come from linguistically and culturally students, including those with learning disabilities diverse backgrounds. and those who come from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. 142 GraduateMaster of andEducation Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

EDL 7610. Managing and Supporting EDL 7716 Curriculum & Instructional Technology in Schools. 3-0-3. Leadership 3-0-3. Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program or Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in permission of instructor. Educational Leadership or graduate Educational This course examines the role of leadership to sup- Leadership Add-On Certification program. port and manage technology in order to maximize This course focuses on the role educational lead- student learning and increase the efficiency of ers play in improving the teaching and learning school operations. It is designed to examine the process by the examination of systemic curricu- technical aspects of building-related technologies lum and teaching reform. It includes the applica- including, but not limited to, desktop/laptop tion and practice of instructional supervisory/ computers, wired and wireless networks, vari- leadership philosophy, theory, and principles as ous instructional, administrative and technical they guide instructional leadership behavior and software, and Internet technologies. This course assessment of the results of instructional leader- explores various models of technology support ship behaviors. and present ideas on how to support technology EDL 7720. Personnel and Staff Develop- effectively through teams of teachers, students, ment. 3-0-3. parents, and school system personnel. In addition, Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in the course addresses emerging technologies and Educational Leadership or graduate Educational their potential uses in education that will lead to Leadership Add-On Certification program. the academic success of all P-12 students includ- This course focuses on the personnel functions ing those with learning disabilities and those who and responsibilities of school leaders. Processes come from linguistically and culturally diverse and procedures of effective school personnel backgrounds. administration is emphasized. EDL 7705. Current Issues in Educa- EDL 7725. Organizational and Financial tional Leadership. 3-0-3. Resources. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: : Admission to M. Ed. program in Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in Educational Leadership or graduate Educational Educational Leadership or graduate Educational Leadership Add-On Certification program. Leadership Add-On Certification program. This course provides a reflective overview of issues This course provides a comprehensive overview relating to school leadership and educational of the financing of public schools in Georgia and administrative leadership policy and practice and effective management of school fiscal resources. encompasses the wide range of responsibilities Proper business procedures and facility manage- engaged in by the school leader as a collaborative ment (maintenance, operations, planning, com- member of a leadership team. Special attention is pliance issues) are discussed in a perspective of given to organizational structure and administra- resource management for school improvement. tive processes in Georgia public schools. EDL 7730. Educational Policy and Legal EDL 7710. Instructional Leadership.

Perspectives. 3-0-3. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in Educational Leadership or graduate Educational Educational Leadership or graduate Educational Leadership Add-On Certification program. Leadership Add-On Certification program. This course provides an overview of specific This course focuses on the role educational lead- legal provisions affecting the operations and ers play in improving the teaching and learning leadership of public schools in Georgia, with Graduate and PostGraduate process. It includes the application and practice consideration of federal and state laws, and local Education Programs Education of instructional supervisory/leadership philoso- regulations affecting the rights, privileges, and phy, theory, and principles as they guide instruc- duties of educational leaders, teachers, learners, tional leadership behavior and assessment of the and citizens. Current legal issues are examined results of instructional leadership behaviors. and students are introduced to legal reasoning EDL 7715. Curriculum Leadership. 3-0-3. and analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in EDL 7735. Ethics of Educational Lead- Educational Leadership or graduate Educational ership. 3-0-3. Leadership Add-On Certification program. Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in This course examines the design, development, Educational Leadership or graduate Educational and implementation of curriculum and instruc- Leadership Add-On Certification program. tional strategies to create classroom environ- This course is designed to provide leaders with ments which support the learning of all students. Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 143 an in-depth examination of the current and antici- instructional program that integrates 21st century pated ethical issues and dilemmas facing leaders skills and promotes relevant, authentic, and and the role of character education in our society. meaningful tasks for students. Candidates will apply current research and instructional design EDL 7740. Multicultural and Interna- principles to the design, management, and evalu- tional Education. 3-0-3. ation of a 21st century learning environment. This Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in course also prepares candidates to facilitate high Educational Leadership or graduate Educational quality professional learning at their school. Leadership Add-On Certification program. This class focuses on various aspects of culture EDL 7765. Productivity & Professional and its link to educational leadership. Included Practice for Leaders. 3-0-3. are concepts related to cultural values and Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in diversity, as well as analysis of programs and Educational Leadership or graduate Educational procedures for meeting the needs of diverse Leadership certification program. student populations. This course prepares educational leaders to apply technology to enhance their professional practice EDL 7750. Educational Research. 3-0-3. and to increase their productivity. Candidates Prerequisite: Admission to M. Ed. program in will become competent users of information and Educational Leadership or graduate Educational technology tools common to information-age Leadership Add-On Certification program. professionals. Emphasis is placed on computer This course is designed to develop an under- operations, presentation and communication standing of qualitative and quantitative research tools, manipulation, interpretation, and analysis methods and designs, focusing on interpretation of data as well as the management of Internet and application relating to school improvement. resources. Concept mapping, web editing, and EDL 7755. Technology Leadership in project planning are also included. Education. 3-0-3. EDL 7770. Educational Technology Support, Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in Management & Operations. 3-0-3. Educational Leadership or graduate Educational Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in Leadership certification program. Educational Leadership or graduate Educational This course is designed to develop educational Leadership certification program. technology leaders who are knowledgeable and This course examines the role of leadership to skilled in technology leadership practices that support and manage technology in order to maxi- improve student learning and school operations mize student learning and increase the efficiency in PreK-12 schools. It addresses skills and compe- of school operations. It is designed to examine tencies necessary for the support and assessment the technical aspects of building-related technolo- of national technology standards for teachers and gies including, but not limited to, desktop/laptop administrators; technology planning (national computers, wired and wireless networks, various

technology plan, state technology plan, district/ instructional, administrative and technical soft- Education Programs school technology plan); assessment and evalua- ware, and Internet technologies. This course will PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate tion of technology initiatives; the change process explore different models of technology support as it applies to technology leadership; securing and present ideas on how to support technology grants and establishing business partnerships effectively through teams of teachers, students, and meeting the requirements of NCLB. This parents, and school system personnel. In addition, course will thoroughly examine issues and trends the course will address emerging technologies relevant to the field of educational technology. and their potential uses in education.

EDL 7760. 21st Century Teaching & EDL 7780. Practicum. 1 semester hour. Learning. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in This course provides an opportunity for students Educational Leadership or graduate Educational to engage in field-based experiential learning Leadership certification program. activities related to educational leadership under This course examines the role of educational the guidance of a practicing administrator. leaders to identify, use, evaluate, and promote EDL 7781. Practicum II. 1 semester hour. appropriate technology to enhance and support Prerequisite: Admission to the add-on certifica- curriculum, instruction and assessment that lead to tion program in educational leadership. high levels of student achievement. It is designed Provides candidates an opportunity to engage in to immerse school leaders in a technology-rich field-based experiential learning activities related environment and prepare them to facilitate an 144 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

to educational leadership under the guidance of a EDL 8000. Foundations of Leadership practicing administrator. The practicum takes place for Learning. 3-0-3. in a real setting and is accompanied by a seminar. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D EDL 7797. Portfolio I. 1 semester hour. program. The cornerstone of the doctorate, Leadership for Prerequisite: : Admission to M.Ed. program in Learning, is an interdisciplinary core that estab- Educational Leadership or Add-on program of Educational Leadership. lishes a common set of performance outcomes Portfolio development is the capstone experience aligned with Distributed School Leadership for the Master of Education in Educational Lead- Practice (DSLP). This course introduces DSLP, a ership and the Educational Leadership Add-on new perspective on leadership that captures the Programs. Participants work independently collective, and complex, relationship dynamics of under the supervision of the program advisor. formal and informal school leaders. DSLP is more The foci of the course are on understanding the than shared leadership: DSLP is about the synergy nature of portfolio, the Interstate School Leaders and situations that develop as school leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, and reform schools into places that are intentionally the procedures to be followed in the develop- inclusive and inviting to all students. ment and completion of a professional portfolio. EDL 8100. Critical Issues in School Transformation. 3-0-3. EDL 7798. Portfolio II. 2 semester hour. Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. pro- Prerequisite: Completion of EDL 6797. gram or permission of instructor. Portfolio development is the capstone experi- The overarching goal of the course is to develop ence for the Master of Education Program in school leaders who understand the variables Educational Leadership. Participants work that affect student achievement and how to use independently under the supervision of the pro- data and the professional literature to support gram advisor. The portfolio is outlined along the the transformation of schools through thought- standards as required by the Interstate School ful analysis of the total environment and care- Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). The pur- ful planning for the future. Within the context pose of the portfolio is to implement a systematic of school transformation, this doctoral seminar approach to problem solving and decision- addresses the practical application of all aspects of making by requiring participants to reflect distributed leadership and requires fieldwork and upon leadership knowledge, skills, theories and other forms of practical, problem-based learning. experiences acquired during their participation Successful candidates will develop a school change in the program. portfolio that minimally includes: (a) Rationale for EDL 7799. Portfolio Development for school transformation based upon the professional Technology Concentration and Add-On literature; (b) Historical analysis and assessment Certification. 1 semester hour. of school performance on critical variables related Prerequisite: Admission to the Add-On Certifi- to student achievement; (c) Benchmarking of local

cation Program in Educational Leadership. and community resources; (d) Professional devel- Portfolio development is the capstone experience opment plan; and (e) Evaluation strategy. for the Add-On Certification Program in Educa- EDL 9300. Critical Issues for Student tional Leadership. Participants work indepen- Learning: (Topic) (3 repeatable) dently under the supervision of the program advisor. The foci of the course are on understand- Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program and permission of the advisor. Graduate and PostGraduate ing the nature of portfolio, the Educational Leader- A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and ship Constituent Council (ELCC) standards, and Education Programs Education problem solving of a current topic of vital con- the procedures to be followed in the development cern relevant to teaching, leading and student and completion of a professional portfolio. learning in educational leadership. EDL 7900 Special Topics (varies, 1-9) EDL 9350. Doctoral Directed Study (1-9 Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in hours, repeatable) Educational Leadership or Add-on program of Educational Leadership. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. and permission of the advisor. This individually designed course will examine Individualized and independent scholarly advanced topics in educational leadership and/ investigation and research of an important topic or educational technology emphasizing the involving teaching, leading and student learning students’ area of specialty. in educational leadership. The focus, content Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 145 and expectations for this study will be formally research. Emphasis will be placed on understand- established by the doctoral student and supervising the process of social and educational research ing professor. in applied settings. Candidates will deepen their EDL 9900. Dissertation. (1-9 hours, expertise in designing and conducting research repeatable) and analyzing quantitative data. Candidates will conduct these analyses using quantitative statisti- Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program, 12 cal software, interpret their findings, and commu- hours of graduate level research course, and permission of the advisor. nicate their results ethically, clearly and effectively. Course work supports and guides doctoral can- Inclusive Education (INED) didates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide INED 7705. Inclusive Education individual time with the Doctoral Committee Procedures. 3-0-3. and collegial and academic support from their Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive education add-on program. Educational Research (EDRS) This course focuses on understanding national and state laws, policies and procedures in inclu- EDRS 8000. Applied Quantitative & sive education programs. Emphasis is placed on Qualitative Research. 3-0-3. tracing the way students with exceptionalities Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. pro- are served from the first risk factors (pre-referral) gram or permission of instructor. through post-secondary and community-based Candidates will develop a functional understanding options including screening, transition and of quantitative and qualitative research as applied to record maintenance. Communication skills educational arena. Emphasis is placed on candidates’ required to engage other professionals and par- acquisition of analytical and interpretive skills. ents in the implementation of inclusive education programs are included. Clinical issues and EDRS 8900. Applied Field Research. professional ethics are addressed. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: 6 hours of graduate research courses. INED 7715. Nature/Needs: Students Student will complete a field research project in with Mild Disabilities. 2-3-3. a P-12 or higher education setting which focuses Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in on student learning. The project serves as the Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive educa- capstone experience for the Ed.S. degree and may tion add-on program. serve as a pilot study for the dissertation for a This course focuses on systematic analysis of student continuing into the Ed.D. program. the physical, affective, behavioral and educational development of individuals with mild EDRS 9100. Advanced Qualitative Education Programs Research Methods. 3-0-3. disabilities (intellectual, behavioral and learning PostGraduate PostGraduate disabilities). There is an emphasis on etiologi- and Graduate Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program. cal, perceptual motor, language and academic This course is an advanced study of qualitative aspects of the problems with consideration for research methodologies including ethnography, parental involvement in the educational process. case study, and phenomenology. Students will Clinical applications in a field site are included. examine a variety of data sources (e.g. interviews, Proof of professional liability insurance is observations) and methods of analysis (e.g. memo required for clinical placement. writing, coding). Students will conduct research as they formulate their research questions, collect INED 7720. Classroom Behavioral and analyze data, and write a research report. Strategies. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in EDRS 9200. Advanced Quantitative Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive educa- Research Methods. 3-0-3. tion add-on program. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program. The primary focus of this course is for candidates This course is an in-depth study of and application to develop skills in implementing proactive of selected quantitative research designs. Course strategies for positive classroom management. also involves advanced study of descriptive The basic application of the principles of applied statistics, inferential statistics, and non-parametric behavior analysis, functional analysis, positive tests traditionally utilized in social and behavioral 146 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

classroom ecology, and positive behavior sup- observation, checklist/rating scale, and informal port for classroom management will provide assessments. the framework in developing these skills. INED 7735. The Law and It’s Impact on Candidates will learn and apply these principles Programs for Diverse Learners. 3-0-3. through the development of an application proj- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in ect with a student with problem behaviors. This Special Education. EXC 7705 and EDUC 7700. course also discusses family and cultural influ- This course focuses on the laws protecting the ences on behavior as well as a variety of different students with disabilities and English language perspectives on improving student’s behavior learners as well as their families. Particular in classroom and school settings and how they emphasis will be placed upon how the law relate to applied behavior analysis. translates to daily practices for teachers and INED 7725. Education of Students with school leaders. As part of the study, candidates Severe Disabilities. 2-3-3. will analysis of research data, federal and state law, rules of the Georgia State School Board, Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in Inclu- sive Education or graduate inclusive education summaries of legal decisions, etc. add-on program. INED 7715 and INED 7740. INED 7740. Advanced Behavior This course focuses on a systematic analysis of Strategies. 3-0-3. the physical, affective, behavioral and edu- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in cational problems of individuals with severe Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive educa- disabilities (intellectual and behavioral). There tion add-on program. INED 7720. is an emphasis on etiological, perceptual motor, This course focuses on the advanced application language and functional academic aspects of of the principles of applied behavior analysis, func- the problems with consideration for paren- tional analysis, classroom ecology, and positive tal involvement in the educational process. It behavior support for the challenging behaviors of addresses age-appropriate curriculum, commu- students with more significant disabilities and/ nity-based instruction and adaptive and assistive or severe emotional or psychiatric disorders. This technology. Proof of professional liability insurance course will also focus on the use of single subject is required prior to field experience placement. research methodology in designing and evaluating INED 7730. Assessment of Diverse behavior interventions. Students will apply these Learners. 3-0-3. principles through the development of an action research project using a single subject design. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program or graduate add-on program. INED 7741. Educational Research. 3-0-3. This course covers standardization, issues, and Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. in Inclusive vocabulary in assessment. Candidates develop Education or MAT in TESOL. competencies in administration and interpreta- Candidates develop a basic understanding of edu- tion of norm-referenced tests and development, cational research paradigms including qualitative,

administration and interpretation of criterion-ref- quantitative and action research designs. Candi- erenced, curriculum-based, observation, checklist/ dates also gain expertise in reading, analyzing, rating scale, authentic and informal assessments. critiquing and synthesizing research in each of the Special emphasis is placed upon development of three research paradigms. Additionally, candidates case studies to address language proficiency levels design and prepare to conduct an action research of students who are culturally and linguistically project focused on improving student learning in diverse and/ or those students who are classified Graduate and

PostGraduate their own P-12 classrooms or schools. Major topics as displaying mild or moderate disabilities. include but are not limited to validity, reliability, Education Programs Education INED 7731. Assessment of English generalizability, data collection and analysis, ethi- Language Learners. 3-0-3. cal guidelines and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. or MAT program. processes and procedures. This course focuses on the process of testing/ INED 7745. Social Skills Strategies. 3-0-3. assessing students’ language proficiency and Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in achievement in P-12 classrooms. Candidates Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive educa- develop competencies in administration and tion add-on program. INED 7720 and INED interpretation of norm-referenced tests and 7740. development, administration and interpreta- This course focuses on means of reducing inap- tion of criterion-referenced, curriculum-based, propriate behaviors through a multifaceted pro- social skills curricula. Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of Education Course Descriptions Programs 147

INED 7746. Models of Development and families experience, and g) pedagogical benefits of Procedures for Assessment. 3-0-3. bilingualism. Prerequisite: Admission to Preschool/Inclusive INED 7760. Curriculum Development for Education Add-on Program. Diverse Learners. 3-0-3. This course focuses on the physical, sensory, Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. and MAT affective, behavioral, language and cognitive programs. development of infants and children. There is an Curriculum Development for Diverse Learners emphasis on the etiological, sociological, medical prepares teachers to develop curriculum and and intervention effects on both typical and atypi- instruction that is universal in design and based cal development. Issues concerning procedures on best practices research in general education, for formal and informal assessment are stressed. Teaching Speakers of Other Languages, and The importance of collaborating with families as inclusive education. The proposed curriculum partners through a family- centered approach is model follows the precepts of universal design also emphasized. Clinical applications in a field and provides build-in adaptations to the lesson site are included. Proof of professional liability that reduce the amount of time needed to create insurance is required for placement. individual accommodations and modifications INED 7747. Developmentally Appropri- for students with disabilities and those who are ate Practices for Curricular Design and linguistically and culturally diverse. The “Big Methods of Intervention. 3-0-3. Ideas” addressed in this course include Curricu- Prerequisite: Admission to Preschool/Inclusive lum Mapping, Backwards Design, SIOP, Universal Education Add-on Program. Design and Interdisciplinary Unit Development. This course focuses on developmentally appro- Additional attention will be paid to the Georgia priate and developmentally different practices Performance Standards as they continue to unfold for infants and preschool children with disabili- from the Georgia Department of Education. ties. Accommodations for appropriate settings, INED 7770. Psychoneurological and parental and/or family involvement and col- Medical Issues in Inclusive Education. laboration with other professionals are empha- 3-0-3. sized. Proof of professional liability insurance is Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in required prior to field experience placement. Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive educa- INED 7748. Language Learning & tion add-on program. INED 7715 and INED 7730. Emergent Literacy. 3-0-3. This course focuses on the psychological, Prerequisite: Admission to Preschool/Inclusive neurological, and medical bases of learning and Education Add-on Program. behavioral differences exhibited by exceptional The development and interaction of oral, written students. The link between psychological, neuro- and social language are presented. Students will logical, and medical differences and performance learn ways to access and enhance oral and social in school will be explored to identify differential Education Programs language development in infants and preschool programming needs for these students. Multi- PostGraduate PostGraduate children with disabilities. The effect of cultural disciplinary collaboration, service coordination and Graduate context and different language backgrounds will and preparation for addressing medical needs be addressed. within the classroom setting will be emphasized. INED 7750. Language, Power, and INED 7780. Collaborative Practices. Pedagogy. 3-0-3. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. or MAT programs. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program.

This course is designed to engage candidates in This course is designed to assist teachers in critically examining a) the role of language and orchestrating culturally responsive classrooms, the implications of language policy on educational particularly for students with disabilities and discourse, b) the nature and power of culture in those who are culturally and linguistically the performance of students, c) the cultural context diverse. The course focuses on development of children’s lives in school, including values, of collaborative, communication and consulta- worldviews, and language, d) how children can tive skills necessary for working with families, be misidentified, misunderstood, mislabeled, classroom teachers, related services practitioners, and misplaced because of language differences, community resource personnel and others to e) institutional and structural discrimination facilitate delivery of appropriate services for in educational settings, f) the education related diverse learners. challenges culturally and linguistically diverse 148 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

INED 7781. Cultural Issues for ESOL organized through the Office of Field Experiences Teachers. 3-0-3. in the Bagwell College of Education. Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed., MAT, or ESOL INED 7790. Documenting Professional endorsement program. Growth. 1-3. This course is designed to develop a knowledge Prerequisite: Department approval. base about culture, its influence on learning and This course provides support for Master of Edu- teaching, and its role in intercultural classroom cation or Masters of Arts in Teaching candidates settings. In this course, prospective ESOL teachers in completing and presenting their professional will examine major theories related to educating portfolio to document their professional growth. a culturally diverse student body, and teachers Candidates work with a portfolio commit- will develop strategies for ensuring that ESOL stu- tee to organize reflections about their growth dents develop knowledge of mainstream culture including: highlighting pivotal KSU learning as they become proficient in English. experiences, reflecting on changes in practice, INED 7782. Applied Linguistics for integrating research and practice, and relating ESOL Teacher. 3-0-3. these to the growth of their students. Outcomes Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed., MAT, or ESOL will include an on-line portfolio and a multi- endorsement program and INED 7781. media presentation summarizing their portfolio Principles of linguistic systems and their acquisi- to be completed at least three weeks before their tion as they occur in first and second languages. graduation date. May be repeated. Proof of Candidates will explore the relationship of oral and professional liability insurance is required prior written language and become familiar with assess- to field experience placement. ment techniques and devices for evaluation of the Special requirements for candidates in the Individ- development of English as an additional language. ualized General Curriculum concentration include: INED 7783. Methods and Materials for Contracted employment, teaching individuals Teaching ESOL. 3-0-3. with mild disabilities under a provisional teach- Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed., MAT, or ing credential. A full-time supervised teaching ESOL endorsement program and INED 7781, experience for teachers seeking to add-on a special and INED 7782. education area to a Georgia teaching certificate. In this course, prospective ESOL teachers will INED 7950. Directed Study. 1-9. develop skills in writing and adapting curricula, critiquing and selecting materials, and applying Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, strategies for teaching reading, writing, speaking and department chair. and listening to speakers of other languages. The A concentrated investigation of selected topics of course will also include assessment of linguistic an advanced nature. The content will be deter- proficiency and development. mined jointly by the instructor and the student. INED 7784. ESOL Endorsement Practi-

cum. 3-0-3. INED 7970. Internship. 1-3. (S/U grades) Prerequisite: Admission into M.Ed. in Inclusive Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in Education: Concentration in TESOL, MAT in Inclusive Education or graduate inclusive educa- TESOL or ESOL Endorsement Program, Success- tion add-on program. Completion of all other ful completion of INED 7781, INED 7782 or upon requirements in the Inclusive Education Pro- departmental approval gram. Approval of department chair. Contracted employment teaching individuals with mild dis- Graduate and PostGraduate This course is a supervised clinical experience for candidates pursuing an MAT, M.Ed., or Endorse- abilities under a clear renewable or provisional Education Programs Education ment in TESOL. Candidates observe P-12 teachers Georgia teaching credential. working with English language learners, focusing This course constitutes a full-time supervised teach- upon delivery models and teaching methodolo- ing experience for teachers seeking to add-on IRR gies. Candidates also engage in a supervised inclusive education area or endorsement in ESOL to teaching experience where they will demonstrate a current and renewable Georgia teaching certificate. instructional competencies addressed in the Shel- This course may be repeated, if competencies are tered Observation Protocol Instrument. (SIOP). not met. Proof of professional liability insurance is If the candidate is employed, the supervised required prior to beginning this course. teaching experience may be conducted on-the-job. If not, the site of the teaching experience must be Graduate and Post Graduate Education Master of CourseEducation Descriptions Programs 149

INED 7980. MAT TESOL Practicum. curriculum, funding, professional development 0-3-3. (Regular grades). and governance and how they translate into daily Prerequisite: Admission to MAT TESOL pro- practice at the district and local level. Secondarily, gram, INED 7784. the course assists aspiring school leaders with This field experience is designed to provide the basic collaborative strategies to implement policy candidate with the opportunity to apply and at the local levels through shared governance reflect on concepts addressed in INED 7783, INED and site-based management. (For those who are 7760 and INED 7780. Candidates are placed in otherwise qualified, successful completion of this appropriate school settings where they carry out course may lead to an endorsement as special directed activities. Candidates spend approxi- education administrator.) mately eighteen hours per week in classrooms INED 8315. Supervision, Mentoring and with ELLs. Proof of liability insurance is required. Collegial Coaching in Special Educa- Includes seminar or conference discussion of tion. 3-0-3. problems encountered and presentation of an Prerequisite: Admission to the Inclusive Educa- approved study conducted during the experience. tion/ESOL Ed.D. program. INED 7981. MAT TESOL Internship. This course assists aspiring supervisors in devel- 0-3-3. (S/U grades). oping skills in distributed leadership, particu- Prerequisite: Admission to MAT TESOL program larly in terms of effectively providing support, and departmental approval. guidance and feedback to teachers, paraprofes- This course is a full-time supervised teaching sionals and related services practitioners in their experience for candidates seeking the MAT in respective areas of expertise. Competencies are TESOL. If the candidate is employed, the intern- couched in effective collaboration, communica- ship may be conducted on-the-job. If not, the tion and collegial coaching aimed at increasing internship site must be organized through the the outcomes for students with disabilities. This Office of Field Experiences in the BCOE. Recom- course ultimately prepares supervisors with the mendation for licensure will be made by the uni- strategies to assist teachers in reaching the level versity supervisor. Proof of professional liability of master teacher, one who routinely implements insurance is required. validated practices and engages in on-going professional development through classroom-based INED 8305. Critical Issues in Admin- action research. (For those who are otherwise istering Special Education Programs. 3-0-3. qualified, successful completion of this course may lead to an endorsement as special education Prerequisite: None. administrator.) This course prepares special education administrators for organizational leadership by building INED 8320. Special Education Adminis- their capacity to develop relationship with trative Internship. 3-0-3. families and community agencies, improve Prerequisite: Admission into the Inclusive Edu- Education Programs student performance on the GPS, improve cation/ESOL Ed.D. program. PostGraduate PostGraduate special education processes and procedures, This class provides practical experience in the and Graduate build a professional learning community, make application of distributive school leadership data-based decisions and effectively manage the (DSL) in an on-the-job setting. Depending operations. Candidates will be required to access upon the type of internship, candidates will be Galileo, multiple websites and selected readings expected to successfully demonstrate all types from the research. (For those who are otherwise of DSL in varying degrees. Candidates will qualified, successful completion of this course effectively conduct administrative processes and may lead to an endorsement as special education procedures; develop their staff; demonstrate administrator.) an understanding of reform in curriculum, assessment and instruction; act as a data-based INED 8310. Inclusive Policies and Prac- change agent on critical issues and develop posi- tices in Special Education. 3-0-3. tive relationships among members of the staff, Prerequisite: None. colleagues and families and other community This course assists school leaders in developing members. Implementation of a school improve- their skills in distributed leadership, particularly ment project related to the education of students in terms of managing large scale change. Class with disabilities is required. (For those who are discussion focuses upon the federal and state laws otherwise qualified, successful completion of this and policies for general and special education course may lead to an endorsement as special in the key areas of accountability, assessment, education administrator.) 150 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

INED 8325. Creating Culturally Respon- their potential for leadership by use assessment sive Schools. 3-0-3. data to improve the learning and performance of Prerequisite: Admission into the Inclusive Edu- students and teachers, alike. cation/ESOL Ed.D. program. INED 8350. Increasing Achievement School practices that have significantly impacted of Diverse Learners Through Practical the academic achievement of all students and Application. 3-0-3. issues such as equitable access to academic Prerequisite: Admission to the Inclusive Educa- opportunities will also be explored. The course tion/ESOL Ed.D. program and INED 8340. focuses on theories and research-based, cultur- The goal of the course is threefold: (1) to examine ally responsive education practices essential the professional research and theory on instruc- for creating school environments that promote tional design for inclusive classrooms; (2) to success for all students in an increasingly diverse demonstrate the ability to design curriculum; school environment. Ultimately, candidates will and instruction for such settings; and (3) and to be engaged in a distributive leadership focus, apply this body of knowledge and skills in a P-12 allowing their leadership potential to be devel- setting. Distributed School Leadership (DSL) oped and recognized as they effect change in roles will be embedded in the course to give curriculum, assessment and instruction as well candidates an opportunity to recognize their as the relationship dynamics within the school. potential for leadership by engaging in reform of INED 8330. Creating Culturally Respon- curriculum, assessment and instruction. sive Classrooms. 3-0-3. INED 9300. Critical Issues for Student Prerequisite: Admission into the Inclusive Edu- Learning: (Topic) (3, repeatable) cation/ESOL Ed.D. program. Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S./Ed.D. program Candidates will gain a clear understanding and permission of the advisor. of how to plan and deliver culturally respon- A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and sive instruction that closes the achievement problem solving of a current topic of vital con- gap for students with disabilities, as well as cern relevant to teaching, leading and student those who are culturally and linguistically learning as they apply to students with dis- diverse. The course focuses on the culture of the abilities and/or those who are culturally and/or classroom and addresses discourse structure, linguistically diverse. applied behavior analysis, classroom ecologies, research-based applications, and action research. INED 9350. Doctoral Directed Study Candidates will participate in distributed school (1-9 hours, repeatable) leadership that will allow leadership potential Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and to be developed and recognized. In that regard, permission of the advisor. candidates will demonstrate the ability to Individualized and independent scholarly reform classroom organization and structures to investigation and research of an important improve the performance of their students. topic involving teaching, leading and student

learning, particularly as they apply to students INED 8340. Planning, Implementing with disabilities and/or those who are culturally & Assessing Instruction for Diverse and/or linguistically diverse. The focus, content Learners. 3-0-3. and expectations for this study will be formally Prerequisite: Admission to the Inclusive Educa- established by the doctoral student and supervis- tion/ESOL Ed.D. program. ing professor. This course focuses on providing opportuni- Graduate and PostGraduate ties for candidates to plan, implement, and INED 9900 Dissertation (1-9 hours,

Education Programs Education assess instructional activities in diverse settings. repeatable) Examination of the foundations of education Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate level research and diversity of special pupil populations with courses. an emphasis on the value and structure of the Course work supports and guides doctoral can- integrated regular classroom as it relates to the didates in the implementation of their research identification of learning needs of students with and the development and defense of the dis- emotional, cognitive, physical, sensory and sertation. This format and structure will provide multiple disabilities. Problem-based learning individual time with the Doctoral Committee will be employed. Distributed School Leader- and collegial and academic support from their ship (DSL) roles will be embedded in the course peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. to give candidates an opportunity to recognize Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of Education Course Descriptions Programs 151

Instructional Technology (ITEC) ITEC 8440. Planning and Implementing Instructional Technology Programs. ITEC 8400. Instructional Design and 3-0-3. Technology. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or permission of the instructor. permission of the instructor. This course is designed to prepare candidates This course is designed to prepare candidates to facilitate the development of a shared vision to apply theories, research and best practices for the comprehensive integration of technology to the facilitation of instructional programs and focus on policies, procedures, and budget- that integrate 21st century skills and promote ing that will foster an environment and culture relevant, authentic, and meaningful learning for conducive to the realization of the vision. This all students. This course prepares candidates course is also designed to assist candidates with to design, evaluate and promote appropriate the planning and facilitation of the technology learning opportunities that apply technology- infrastructure within a school. enhanced instructional strategies to maximize ITEC 9400. Research and Theory in student learning. Instructional/Educational Technology. ITEC 8410. Technology, Professional 3-0-3. Learning, and Change. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or permission of the instructor. permission of the instructor. Candidates will explore landmark research This course is designed to prepare instructional findings and theoretical perspectives that have leaders who are knowledgeable in the design shaped the instructional uses of technology and implementation of professional learning for the last two decades. Candidates will also programs within a school/district. This course review current research and explore the ques- is grounded in research and focused on effective tions that are influencing current inquiry in the practices that promote continuous learning and instructional applications of technology. development to increase student achievement. ITEC 9410. Instructional Leadership Topics include: assessing professional learning and Technology Facilitation. 3-0-3. needs, designing effective reflection and learning Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or experiences, facilitating and presenting skills, permission of the instructor. mentoring, and evaluation. This course will also This course will assist candidates in connecting examine the design and development of effective their technology facilitation efforts to broader online professional learning programs. instructional issues such as academic achieve- ITEC 8420. Evaluating K-12 Instruc- ment; best practices; national/state content/ tional Technologies. 3-0-3. technology literacy standards; socio/economic Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or issues; and private sector interests. The course Education Programs permission of the instructor. will provide case studies of effective integration PostGraduate PostGraduate This course addresses processes for evaluating the of technology into other high-profile instruc- and Graduate potential of existing and emerging K-12 technol- tional initiatives. The need for teachers and ogy products for recommended purchase. The other instructional leaders to become informed course also addresses evaluating the implementa- advocates of instructional technology initiatives tion of technologies in K-12 classrooms and the will also be addressed. impact of those implementations on learning. ITEC 9420. Designing and Facilitating

ITEC 8430. Technology and Student Online Learning. 3-0-3. Assessment. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or permission of the instructor. permission of the instructor. This course provides an overview of theories and This course emphasizes the use of technology research currently guiding most online learning in assessing student learning using a variety of programs and assists students in applying these assessment techniques in the classroom. Technol- principles to design and develop high-quality ogy will be used to collect and analyze data, online learning experiences for educators and/or interpret results, and communicate findings to students. Unique challenges facing virtual learn- improve instructional practice and maximize ing, including assessment and facilitator support student learning. In addition, candidates will for distance learners, are also addressed. evaluate the appropriate use of technology for teaching and learning. 152 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

ITEC 9430. Evaluating Professional scientifically-based research in the areas of pho- Learning and Technology Implementa- nemic awareness, word identification, phonics, tion. 3-0-3. vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and motiva- Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program or tion. This course also explores historical perspec- permission of the instructor. tives of reading and reading research and a wide In this course, candidates will review the range of instructional practices and curriculum theoretical principles and practices that are best materials that meet the needs of diverse learners suited to high-quality evaluations of professional at all grade levels. learning programs promoting the effective use EDRD 7717. Reading Assessment and of technology. As a culminating project, students Instruction. 3-0-3. will develop and implement an evaluation plan Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in related to a specific K-12 professional learning or education. instructional program. An advanced study of reading assessment ITEC 9300. Critical Issues for Student instruments used for understanding the individ- Learning: (Topic) (3, repeatable) ual and diverse needs of all grade-level readers Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.S or Ed.D. pro- including reading inventories, miscue analysis, gram and permission of the advisor. and pausing indices. Candidates will use assess- A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and ment data to plan, evaluate, and revise effective problem solving of a current topic of vital concern reading instruction that meets the diverse needs relevant to teaching, leading, and student learn- of students. Current trends and issues in testing ing in K-12 classrooms and schools with special and assessment in U.S. schools will be studied. A emphasis on technological issues and contexts. field component is required. ITEC 9350. Doctoral Directed Study. EDRD 7718. Content Area Reading. 3-0-3. (1-9 hours of credit, repeatable) Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and education. permission of the advisor. An advanced study of the processes and Individualized and independent scholarly investiga- problems of reading instruction in content area tion and research of an important topic involving classrooms. This course explores components of teaching, leading and student learning in K-12 class- the reading process related to content area read- rooms and schools. The focus, content and expecta- ing instruction including technical reading, prior tions for this study will be formally established by knowledge, reading strategies, supplemental the doctoral student and the supervising professor. texts, and methods of grouping. Candidates will ITEC 9900. Dissertation (1-9 hours, plan instruction based on content area require- repeatable) ments that supports readers before, during, and after they read. Emphasis will be placed on sup- Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and 12 porting the unique reading needs of a diverse hours of graduate level research courses.

classroom of learners at all grade levels. A field Course work supports and guides doctoral can- component is required. didates in the implementation of their research and the development and defense of the dis- EDRD 7765. Teaching Reading in the sertation. This format and structure will provide Content Area to Diverse Learners. 2-3-3. individual time with the Doctoral Committee Prerequisite: Admission to M.Ed. program in and collegial and academic support from their Inclusive Education EDUC 7760. Graduate and PostGraduate peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. Teaching & Learning II focuses on the various forms of research-based, special instruction for Education Programs Education Reading (EDRD) students with disabilities. Specific focus will be on direct instruction, strategy instruction EDRD 7715. Theory and Pedagogy in (metacognitive and cognitive behavior manage- the Study of Reading. 3-0-3. ment), cooperative learning, social or functional Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in skills development and systematic instruction education. using task analysis, prompts & cues, particularly An advanced study of the socio-psycholinguistic as these practices apply to education of students foundations of reading and writing. This course with disabilities. Course content will build on examines theories of language development information presented in Teaching and Learn- and reading acquisition. Candidates will study ing I (e.g., the development of curriculum and instruction that follows the precepts of best Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 153 practices and universal design in all academic ANTH 7950. Directed Study (repeat- areas.) Special attention will be given to embed- able). 1-9. (Regular grades). ded forms of student assessment and ongoing Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in data collection procedures to evaluate the overall education and permission of advisor, instructor, impact of instruction on student learning will be department chair, and director, graduate study discussed. Proof of professional liability insurance in education. is required prior to field experience placement. Special topics of interest to faculty and students. EDRD 8360. Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners. 3-0-3. Art Education (ARED) Prerequisite: Admission to the Inclusive Educa- ARED 6200. Curriculum, Assessment, tion graduate program. Classroom Management in Art. 3-0-3. The focus of this course is diversity, emphasizing Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program. issues related to content instruction for students Candidates explore techniques of the Disci- with English as a second or foreign language. pline Based Art Education model including Specific issues include (but are not restricted to) first and second language acquisition, knowledge art production, art history, art criticism and of proficiency levels, linguistic and phonemic aesthetics. This on-line and classroom course awareness, phonics instruction, fluency, com- is designed to prepare art teachers to plan and prehension, content-area instructional strategies organize effective art programs and curricula, for comprehension and vocabulary, and adult to explore innovative and exemplary art pro- learning and family issues. Distributed school grams, and to develop a rationale and strat- leadership (DSL) will be embedded in the course egy for articulating and promoting a quality to give candidates an opportunity to recognize art program. Candidates explore how effec- their potential for teacher leadership, particularly tive use of a variety of assessment techniques as it relates to the learning and development, cur- to evaluate teaching and learning promotes riculum, assessment and instruction reform. visual literacy. EDRD 8365. Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities. 3-0-3. ARED 6200L. Art Education Practicum Prerequisite: Admission to the Inclusive Educa- II. 0-9-3. tion/ESOL Ed.D. program. Prerequisite: EDUC 6100L, ARED 6200. This course focuses upon dyslexia and other This field experience is designed to provide forms of reading disorders, emphasizing issues the candidate with the opportunity to apply related to early acquisition of reading skills and and reflect on concepts addressed in the pre- comprehension. Specific issues include (but are not restricted to) principles of language learning, requisite course ARED 6200, Teaching Com- phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, flu- prehensive Art Education. Candidates are ency, comprehension, and instructional strategies placed in appropriate school settings where Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate for comprehension and vocabulary for practical they carry out directed activities. Candidates and Graduate applications. Distributed school leadership (DSL) spend approximately nine hours per week in will be embedded in the course to give candidates the field. Candidates must have a satisfactory an opportunity to recognize their potential for practicum to continue in the MAT Art Educa- teacher leadership, particularly as it relates to the learning and development, curriculum, assess- tion program without remediation. Verifica- ment and instruction reform. tion of Liability Insurance is required.

ARED 6250. Materials, Methods, & Man- Teaching Field Courses agement for Art Education Classrooms P-5. 3-0-3. Anthropology (ANTH) Prerequisite: ARED 6200L and ARED 7705. Specific strategies focus on differentiating ANTH 7900. Special Topics (repeat- developmental, behavioral, and managerial able). 1-9. (Regular grades). aspects relevant to best practices in the field of Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, art education. Focus is on advanced concepts department chair, and director, graduate study and applications of method and materials for in education. P-5 art classrooms. On-line and in class work Special topics of interest to faculty and students. involves development and analysis of art lessons including the development of related art 154 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

projects for P-5 classrooms. Candidates are of diverse works of art, cultural art forms and expected to display advanced skills in plan- visual culture. Candidates comprehend how ning, organizing, and sequencing art lessons all works of art have meaning including those that are developmentally appropriate. from literature, theatre, dance, music and other ARED 6251. Materials, Methods, & Man- subject areas thus revealing lessons about life, agement in Art Education 6-12. 3-0-3. its paradoxes, contradictions, harmonies, unat- Prerequisite: ARED 6200L and ARED 7705. tractiveness, and beauty. Specific strategies focus on differentiating ARED 7702. Inclusion in Art Education. developmental, behavioral, and managerial 3-0-3. aspects relevant to best practices in the field of Prerequisite: ARED 6100L and ARED 6200. art education. Focus is on advanced concepts Course includes in-depth coverage of diagnos- and applications of method and materials for tic categories, historical aspects, legal issues 6-12 art classrooms. On-line and in class work and art applications for students with excep- involves development and analysis of art les- tionalities. In addition to on-line course work, sons including the development of related art candidates develop and implement differenti- projects for 6-12 classrooms. Candidates are ated lessons for an inclusive art classroom. expected to display advanced skills in plan- Primary expectations focus on the candidate’s ning, organizing, and sequencing art lessons ability to utilize Individualized Education that are developmentally appropriate. Plans as a means to promote the inclusion and ARED 6300L. Art Education Practicum success of all students through relevant adap- III. 0-18-3. tations of content, materials, and workspace. Prerequisite: Permission of the MAT committee. Candidates should plan to spend three hours This course is the capstone experience for the per week in the field. Verification of Liability Master of Arts of Teaching Art. Candidates Insurance is required. will analyze how visual art teachers become ARED 7703. Technology & Computer creative choice-makers, reflective practitio- Applications. 3-0-3. ners, and researchers forming curricular and Prerequisite: ARED 6200L and ARED 7400. instructional methods and strategies based on Candidates focus on the identification and effective and efficient use of contemporary, exploration of the use of current technologies intellectual and pedagogical resources. A including presentation applications, Internet teaching portfolio is initiated on-line, focus- research, online courseware, electronic porting on strategies appropriate to educational folio, computer applications relating to the connoisseurship. Emphasis is placed on an production of art including Adobe Photoshop, extended internship in the art classroom. An Illustrator, and other programs.

exit portfolio will highlight the candidate’s ARED 7704. Intercultural Art Education. success as an educator of all art disciplines, 3-0-3. thus illustrating the important career choice Prerequisite: ARED 6200L and ARED 7702. actualized by the intern. This course serves as Candidates examine art education literature a capstone experience toward initial certifica- focusing on cultural diversity issues in histori- Graduate and PostGraduate tion in art education. Candidates should plan cal and contemporary contexts. Candidates

Education Programs Education to spend 18 hours per week in the classroom. also focus on the nature of art making and art Verification of Liability of Insurance is required evaluation within a variety of cultural systems. ARED 7701. Special Topics in Art Edu- ARED 7705. Contemporary Issues in cation. 3-0-3. Visual Arts. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ARED 6200L and ARED 7702. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program. Emerging issues in the field of art education Historical and contemporary developments are explored on a semester-by-semester basis. in the field of art education are presented, as Through the examination of historical and a means to compose a teaching philosophy contemporary art forms, candidates under- relevant to today’s art classrooms. In-depth stand how aesthetic theories allow greater exploration results in the integration of con- understanding of the quality, nature and value cepts and issues to create a comprehensive Graduate and Post Graduate Education Master of CourseEducation Descriptions Programs 155 view of the field. Social, psychological, affec- facilitator of learning, and a collaborative pro- tive and psychomotor components of learn- fessional. The portfolio documents this process ing relevant to art education are a primary as well as the candidates’ development as a focus. Multicultural and inclusive content is teacher-researcher through the presentation included. Technological applications include and analysis of the research project. Technology the use of word processing, electronic portfolio utilized in this course may include imaging, development, presentation applications, and online course environments, presentation appli- Internet research. cations and electronic portfolio development. ARED 7706. Theory and Criticism in Art Education. 3-0-3. Biology (BIOL) Prerequisite: ARED 6200L & ARED 7702. BIOL 5327. Medical Genetics. 3-0-3. Candidates understand theory and criticism in Prerequisite: BIOL 3300; admission into MAT art education by researching, critically reading program. and interpreting works of art within a histori- This course equips students with the fundamental cal/cultural context. Theories and models concepts of human genetics, as well as knowledge of contemporary art education practice are of the genetic diseases studied in medicine. By the explored, which strengthen the respect proper end of the course, students should be knowledge- to all classroom diversities. In addition to on- able about the diseases studied, including their line course work, classroom work is required molecular and genetic etiology, be able to identify to carry out directed activities. genetic concepts in clinical cases, and solve or pre- dict genetic problems based on information given ARED 7720. Research in Art Education. (hypothetical or real-life). The course also gives an 3-0-3. overview of the ethical and social implications of Prerequisite: ARED 6200L & ARED 7702. genetics in medicine. Candidates examine research methodologies BIOL 5380. Evoluntionary Biology. in art education focusing on qualitative and 3-0-3. quantitative research methods and designs, Prerequisite: BIOL 3300; admission into MAT and interpretations and applications relative program. to classroom practices. This advanced course Principles of evolutionary biology including is designed to prepare art teachers to effec- discussions of natural selection, adaptation, tively plan and evaluate art programs and population genetics, speciation, and phylogeny curricula, to explore innovative and exem- reconstruction. The applications of evolutionary plary art programs, to assess art learning, and biology to areas such as conservation biology, medicine, and agriculture are discussed. to develop a rationale and strategy for articulating and promoting a quality art program. BIOL 6465. Immunology. 3-0-3. Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate Candidates will understand how effective use Prerequisite: BIOL 3300; BIOL 3340 recom- and Graduate of a variety of assessment techniques to evalu- mended; admissions into MAT program. ate teaching and learning promotes visual Immunology explores current concepts of the immune system. Emphasis is placed on the induc- literacy. Topics include interactive discussion tion of the immune response, on the mechanisms about literature critiques, professional organi- of those responses, and on the mechanisms by zations, and legal issues.

which the immune system protects against dis- ARED 7730. Art Education Portfolio. ease. The development and the role of each of the 3-0-3. components involved in the immune response as Prerequisite: ARED 6200L & ARED 7702. well as immunological applications is discussed. This course is the capstone experience for the BIOL 6486. Bioethics. 3-0-3. MAT in Art. Candidates work independently Prerequisite: C or better grade in Biol 3300, plus a under the supervision of the course instruc- minimum of 12 hours of 3000-4000 level Biology/Bio- tor and the portfolio committee. The purpose technology/Biochemistry courses or consent of instruc- of constructing the portfolio is to implement tor; admission into Graduate program.. a systematic, reflection-in action approach to Exploration of a specifically designed topic. the candidate’s development as an art expert, 156 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

Chemistry (CHEM) theories concerning atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, spectroscopy including a CHEM 5010. Medicinal Chemistry. 3-03. discussion of symmetry and group theory as they Prerequisite: Graduate level standing or permission of apply to the characterization of inorganic com- the instructor. pounds, ligant field theory and other topics. This course covers fundamentals of pharmacol- CHEM 6310. Advanced Topics in Ana- ogy such as drug discovery/development and lytical Chemistry. 3-03. pharmacokinetics, with emphasis given to the Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM role of chemistry and biochemistry in these CHEM 3602. areas. A main focus of the course is how drugs Advanced theories and methods in analytical function at the molecular level. Examples are chemistry emphasizing newer analytical meth- chosen from drugs that target enzymes, recep- ods in practice in modern laboratories. tors, and DNA. CHEM 6420. Identification of Organic CHEM 5400. The Teaching and Learn- Compounds. 3-03. ing of Chemistry. 3-03. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 3362. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 1212 and Advanced study of common spectrometric 1212L. techniques for identifying organic compounds. An introduction to the methods of effective Emphasis on interpretation of data obtained chemistry teaching in both the classroom and from Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Mass Spectrom- laboratory settings. Current chemical education etry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), research literature on topics such as theories including two-dimensional NMR. of teaching, active learning strategies, miscon- ceptions, multiculturalism, laboratory design, CHEM 6430. Advaned Topics in Organic demonstrations, and assessment is introduced Chemistry. 3-03. and discussed. Primary focus of the course is the Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 3362. application of content and pedagogical knowl- Advanced topics in organic chemistry as may fit edge to the practice of teaching chemistry. the needs and interest of the students and fac- CHEM 5700. Environmental Chemistry. ulty. Such topics might include stereochemistry, 3-03. physical organic chemistry, heterocycles. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 3361. CHEM 6440. Polymer Chemistry. 3-0-3. This course covers the environmental chemistry Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 3362. involving the transport, distribution, reactions, Topics in modern polymer chemistry including and speciation of inorganic, organometallic and synthesis, kinetics, characterization, and uses. organic chemicals occurring in the air, soil and water environments at the local, national and CHEM 6510. Advanced Topics in Bio- global scale. Environmental transformations and chemistry. 3-0-3.

degradation processes, toxicology, pollution and Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 3501. hazardous substances is discussed. Topics relating to the chemistry of metabolic processes in living organisms. CHEM 5800. Forensic Analytical Chem- istry. 3-03. CHEM 6620. Advanced Topics in Physi- Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 2800 cal Chemistry. 3-0-3. and CHEM 3362. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM 3602. Graduate and PostGraduate This course covers fundamental topics of Advanced topics in physical chemistry with emphasis in such areas as statistical mechanics, Education Programs Education forensic analytical chemistry including statistics and data quality, sample preparation, drugs quantum mechanics of kinetics, and molecular (pharmacology and toxicology), arson and the spectroscopy. chemistry of combustion, and trace chemical CHEM 7950. Directed Study (repeat- evidence. Throughout the course, emphasis is able). 1-9. (Regular grades) placed on modern chemical instrumentation as Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in applied to forensic casework. education and permission of advisor, instructor, CHEM 6110. Advanced Topics in Inor- department chair, and director, graduate study ganic Chemistry. 3-03. in education. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHEM A concentrated investigation of selected topics of CHEM 3100 and CHEM 3602. an advanced nature. The content will be deter- Survey of modern inorganic chemistry and current mined jointly by the instructor and the student. Graduate and Post Graduate Education Master of CourseEducation Descriptions Programs 157

English (ENGL) ENGL 7731. Language Studies in Eng- lish. 3-0-3. ENGL 7701. Topics in Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education. education. A study of language as a key component A treatment of themes and issues in English of English/Language Arts. Topics include and/or American and/or World literature. understanding English’s historical and ongo- Students will read selected works and consider ing development, learning English as a second teaching applications for engaging adolescents language, using discourse appropriately in a and young adults in responding to and interpret- variety of contexts, dialect variations, relation- ing a wide variety of literary texts. ships between oral and written language use, and issues involved in teaching language (e.g., ENGL 7709. Workshop for Teachers of teaching grammar in context). Writing. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in ENGL 7735. Introduction to Composi- education. tion Studies. 3-0-3. An experiential examination of principles and Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in issues in the teaching of writing, K-20. Along education. with reflective exploration of current theories of A survey of issues and themes in composition composition and extensive writing, this course studies, especially those which have influenced includes the following topics: literacy acquisition writing instruction in the schools. Topics exam- and language development, especially through ined include writing as a process and writing writing; building writing communities; the for a variety of purposes, audiences, and genres, teacher as a writer; the place of publication in the as well as approaches for evaluating writing writing process; and assessment of writing. and for planning writing instruction that invites students to use the art of writing for exploring ENGL 7710. Writing on Teaching. 3-0-3. authentic issues that matter in their lives. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education, and teaching experience and graduate ENGL 7741. Technology and Media in coursework in educational research or writing. English and Language Arts. 3-0-3. A collaborative workshop for educators prepar- Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in ing to write about teaching. Students in the education. course will develop individual writing projects Focus on the current effects and potential of for submission to venues publishing such genres technology and multimedia in writing, reading as teacher research, curriculum development and literature instruction. Students explore ways stories, experienced-based writing about class- technology is changing reading and writing rooms, and scholarship on teaching. processes—in school, the workplace and in daily life—and develop effective ways of integrating ENGL 7711. Multicultural Literature in Education Programs technology into instructional programs. PostGraduate PostGraduate

English. 3-0-3. and Graduate Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in ENGL 7750. English Studies in the education. Schools. 3-0-3. An examination of multicultural literature writ- Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in ten in English. Genres studied include fiction, education. nonfiction, poetry, drama, and nontraditional Review of the field of English Studies today, literary texts (e.g., film, oral performance). including relationships among concepts that

Students will explore primary and second- guide the field, especially in schools. Students ary sources to use for teaching literature from will explore strategies for integrating various a global perspective, including studying how elements of English Studies (including writing, emerging traditions of literary criticism and reading/literature, language, and literacy studies) theory can shape interpretations and teaching. in scholarship and in teaching. Topics will include standards and assessment in English/Language ENGL 7721. Author Studies. 3-0-3. Arts, especially those associated with National Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Board Certification and the National Council of education. Teachers of English standards for instruction. A study of the work of one or more significant authors. Attention will be given to strategies for engaging students in critical thinking and writing about literature. 158 GraduateMaster of andEducation Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

ENGL 7900. Special Topics ENED 6475. Teaching Secondary Eng- (repeatable). 3-0-3. (Regular grades) lish II. 2-3-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Prerequisites: EDUC 6251. Corequisite: EDUC education and permission of advisor, instructor, 6300 and 6300L. department chair, and director, graduate study Building upon knowledge and skills developed in education. in EDUC 6251, candidates continue to examine Exploration of a specifically designed topic in an and apply curriculum issues, learning theories, advanced-level seminar with extensive reading, teaching strategies, instructional materials and writing and presenting assignments. assessment procedures for teaching second- ENGL 7950. Directed Study ary school English/Language Arts in diverse (repeatable). 3-0-3. (Regular grades) classrooms. Includes a secondary school field Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in experience in English teaching. Proof of profes- education and permission of advisor, instructor, sional liability insurance is required prior to department chair, and director, graduate study school placement. in education. ENED 6475L. Practicum III. 0-18-6. Detailed, advanced-level examination of a topic Prerequisites: ENED 6414 & ENED 6414L. selected and shaped collaboratively by the Corequisite: ENED 6475. instructor and the student submitting a proposal This field experience is designed to provide the for the special course. This course is not an indi- candidate with the opportunity to apply and vidually scheduled offering of a regular course, reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite but a unique study designed by the student to course, ENED 6475. Candidates are placed in address individual needs and interests. appropriate school settings where they carry out directed activities. Candidates spend approxi- English Education (ENED) mately nine hours per week in the field. Can- didates must have a satisfactory practicum to ENED 6414. Teaching Secondary Eng- continue in the MAT program without remedia- lish I. 2-3-3. tion. A Criminal Background Check and Verifica- Pre-requisites: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L. tion of Liability Insurance are required. Recommended Corequisites: ENED 6414 and ENED 8310 Applied Theory and EDUC 6414L. Research in Writing. 3-0-3. An examination and application of curriculum Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. in Adoles- issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, cent Education—English program and permis- instructional materials and assessment procedures sion of the English Education Ed.D. advisor. for teaching secondary school English/Language Teacher leaders will read, analyze, and apply Arts in the multicultural and diverse classroom of seminal and current research in the field of today. Includes a secondary school field experience writing and composing to English/Language in English teaching. Proof of professional liability

Arts teaching in P-12 or higher education set- insurance is required prior to school placement. tings. Teacher leaders will examine trends in the ENED 6414L. Practicum II. 0-9-3. research; emerging themes, trends, and research Prerequisite: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L. designs; seminal studies in the fields of writing Corequisite: ENED 6414. and teaching writing; connections among gram- This field experience is designed to provide the mar study, teaching conventions, standards, and candidate with the opportunity to apply and writing instruction as reflected in the research; Graduate and PostGraduate reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite and research-based applications of technology Education Programs Education course, ENED 6414. Candidates are placed in to writing and teaching writing. Attention will appropriate school settings where they carry out also be paid to research on grading and assessing directed activities. Candidates spend approxi- writing, writing program assessment, teach- mately nine hours per week in the field. Can- ing writing to speakers of English as a second didates must have a satisfactory practicum to language, curricular development in the field of continue in the MAT program without remedia- writing, and to writing across the content areas tion. A Criminal Background Check and Verifica- for the purpose of enhanced student learning in tion of Liability Insurance is required. school settings. Graduate and Post Graduate MasterEducation of Education Course Descriptions Programs 159

ENED 8701. Applied Research and learning in P-12 schools with a particular empha- Theory in Literature. 3-0-3. sis on the contexts of middle and secondary Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. in Adoles- students, classrooms and schools. cent Education—English program and permis- ENED 9350. Doctoral Directed Study in sion of the English Education Ed.D. advisor. English/Language Arts Education. Teacher leaders will read, analyze, and apply sem- (1-9, repeatable) inal and current research in the field of English/ Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. and permis- Language Arts Education, and design an applied sion of the advisor. research study related to English/Language Individualized and independent scholarly Arts Education in P-12 and/or higher education investigation and research of an important topic settings. The project may be one that the teacher involving teaching, leading and student learning in leader carries out in a workplace setting or may elementary schools. The focus, content and expec- serve as a pilot study for the dissertation. tations for this study will be formally established ENED 8741. Digital Media and Pedago- by the doctoral student and supervising professor. gies in English/Language Arts Educa- ENED 9375. English/Language Arts Pro- tion. 3-0-3. gram Assessment. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. in Adolescent Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D.–English Education—English/Language program and per- Education program. mission of the English Education Ed.D. advisor. Teacher leaders will analyze the practical aspects Teacher leaders will read, analyze, and apply of assessment concerns for English administra- seminal and current research in the field of digital tors at program, departmental, and district levels media and pedagogies as appropriate to English/ involving students, teachers, programs, and cur- Language Arts teaching in P-12 and/or higher riculum. Teacher leaders will investigate specific education settings. Teacher leaders will examine programs goals, implementation, curriculum, and trends in the research; emerging themes, trends, assessment; how assessment methods influence and research designs; seminal studies in the implementation/instruction of program elements fields; connections among composing, reading, (and vice versa); and the strengths and weak- and digital media as reflected in the research; nesses of common models of assessment. Teacher and research-based applications of technology to leaders will explore the different purposes of pro- all aspects of English/Language Arts Education. gram assessment, including measures of student Attention will also be paid to use of digital media learning and professional evaluation of teachers; and pedagogies for the purpose of enhanced justification of budgetary decisions; and demon- student learning in school settings.. stration of learning in light of state and national ENED 8998. Internship in English/Lan- mandates. Specific topics will include curriculum guage Arts Education. 3-0-3. decision-making and design, reading and writ- Prerequisite: Approval of English Education ing assessments, teacher needs and assessment, Ed.D. coordinator. resource and budgeting issues, and public/com- Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate A supervised experience applying learning munity outreach and awareness. and Graduate from graduate study in a professional context. ENED 9400. Designing and Conduct- Content for the course, including the syllabus ing Research in English/Language Arts and plans for assignments, will be developed by Education. 3-0-3. the student in collaboration with the supervis- Prerequisite: ENED 8310, ENED 8391, 6 hours ing faculty member and the internship supervi- graduate research courses and permission of the sor. A detailed proposal for the course must be Ed.D.—English Education advisor. submitted to the English Education coordinator Teacher leaders (graduate students enrolled in of the Ed.D. English/Language Arts cohort and the course) will read, analyze, and apply seminal approved before a deadline established by the and current research in the field of English/ department’s program committee. Language Arts Education, and design an applied ENED 9300 Critical Issues for Student research study related to English/Language Learning. (3-0-3 repeatable) Arts Education in P-12 and/or higher education Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S./Ed.D. pro- settings. The project may be one that the teacher gram and permission of the advisor. leader carries out in a workplace setting or may A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and serve as a pilot study for the dissertation. problem solving of a current topic of vital concern relevant to teaching, leading and student 160 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

ENED 9900. Dissertation. FLED 7712. Teaching Foreign Lan- (1-9 May be repeated) guages II. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to Ed.D. program and Prerequisite: FLED 7703 and FLED 7708. 12 hours of graduate level research courses. A multidisciplinary study of the migration Course work supports and guides doctoral can- history and cultural experience of the major didates in the implementation of their research Hispanic groups in the United States, including and the development and defense of the dis- the portrayal of these groups in current events. sertation. This format and structure will provide Requires weekly field experiences. Course individual time with the Doctoral Committee taught in Spanish. and collegial and academic support from their FLED 7720. Foreign Language Educa- peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. tion Practicum II. 0-40-6. Prerequisite: Approval of the FLED Graduate Foreign Language Education Committee. (FLED) This field experience is designed to provide candidates with an intensive classroom experience FLED 7703. Research in Second Lan- that includes planning, implementing, assessing, guage Acquisition. 3-0-3. and adjusting instruction appropriate to the Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program needs, abilities, and learning styles of all learn- (Foreign Languages). ers. Candidates are placed in appropriate school A survey of second language acquisition theory settings where they will have the opportunity and current research. This course also explores to apply and reflect on concepts addressed in the cognitive, affective, and biological mecha- previous course work. This course requires nisms that underlie acquisition and their implica- approximately 40 hours per week in the field. tions in the classroom. Includes observations Verification of Liability Insurance is required. of foreign language classrooms in elementary, middle, and high schools. Proof of professional FLED 7730. Foreign Language Educa- liability insurance is required for field experience. tion Practicum III. 0-20-3. FLED 7708. Curriculum and Assessment Prerequisite: FLED 7720. Corequisite: FLED in Foreign Languages. 3-0-3. 7735. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program This course is designed to prepare prospective (Foreign Languages). foreign language teachers for development of Examines current best practices in curriculum instructional materials and implementation design and assessment for foreign language of effective teaching methods and manage- learning. Focus is placed on standards-based ment techniques. Candidates choose two field instructional units and assessments that facilitate placements among elementary, middle and high P-12 students’ achievement of program learning school levels. This course requires approxi- outcomes. The use of technology to support and mately 20 hours per week in the field. Verifica-

enhance the curriculum and design assessments tion of Liability Insurance is required. that are age- and level-appropriate is required. Includes observations of foreign language FLED 7735. Professional Portfolio in classrooms in elementary, middle, and high Foreign Language Education. 3-0-3. schools. Proof of professional liability insurance Prerequisite: Approval of the FLED Graduate is required for field experience. Committee. Corequisite: FLED 7730. This course is the capstone experience for the Graduate and PostGraduate FLED 7710. Teaching Foreign Lan- Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Languages. guages I. 3-0-3. Education Programs Education Candidates work independently under the Prerequisite: FLED 7703 and FLED 7708. supervision of the course instructor and the This course focuses on understanding effec- Graduate FLED Program Area Committee to tive practices for teaching a foreign language to design a standards-based electronic portfolio elementary and middle school learners. Students that documents the candidate’s development as learn how to plan, implement, and sustain a a subject matter expert, a facilitator of learning, standards-based foreign language program. and a collaborative professional. The portfolio Course requirements include observations of documents this progress as well as the can- foreign language classrooms in elementary and didate’s development as a teacher-researcher middle schools. Proof of professional liability through presentation and analysis of the action insurance is required for field experience. research project. Graduate and Post Graduate Education Master of CourseEducation Descriptions Programs 161

Geography (GEOG) HIST 7720. Continuity and Change in Selected Nation/State. 3-0-3. GEOG 7701. Peoples of the World. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education. education. An examination of the development of a par- Understanding diversity is the cornerstone ticular nation/state including its relative place in of this course, which presents comparisons the world. Themes will include economic and of human groups throughout the world in a political systems, social structures, belief systems, geographic case study format, focusing on population and migration, and environmental cultural, political, economic, and social themes. and geographic influences. Candidates will read Students will develop culturally-focused and selected works and consider teaching applications geographically-based lesson plan strategies and for engaging adolescents and young adults in present their research in a seminar format. The responding to and interpreting a variety of sources. use of international resources from academic and HIST 7730. Minorities in America. 3-0-3. local communities adds to the advancement of Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in disciplinary knowledge and cultural awareness. education. GEOG 7900. Special Topics An examination of the roles minorities have played (repeatable). 1-9. (Regular grades) in the development of America. Special attention Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in will be given to racial, ethnic, and political minori- education and permission of advisor, instructor, ties. Included will be the ways family, economic, department chair, and director, graduate study in and political issues have affected peoples of dif- education. ferent ethnic and racial groups and how to make Special topics of interest to faculty and students. ethnic diversity a source of unity rather than divi- siveness in our civic culture. Emphasis is placed GEOG 7950. Directed Study. on the use of a variety of resources that speak from (repeatable). 1-9. (Regular grades) diverse perspectives. Candidates will develop Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in strategies for incorporating issues of diversity and education and permission of advisor, instructor, social understanding in their classrooms. department chair, and director, graduate study in education. HIST 7740. Economy and Society. 3-0-3. This course covers special topics external to Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in regular course offerings. education. This course will examine major themes in the History (HIST) history of economic thought. Students will read selected works by and about the major theorists HIST 7710. Local History Research and and their times and consider teaching applica- Resources. 3-0-3. tions for engaging adolescents and young adults Education Programs Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in in understanding and responding to economic PostGraduate PostGraduate education. theory and content. and Graduate Candidates will gain a working knowledge of HIST 7900. Special Topics (repeatable). local historical resources and will examine what 1-9. (Regular grades) history is and the processes used by historians in Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in interpreting and uncovering the past. They will education and permission of advisor, instructor, build individual skills in these processes through department chair, and director, graduate study the researching and writing of a term paper on a in education. local topic using primary materials. Candidates Exploration of a specifically designed topic. will also explore strategies to incorporate local history into their classrooms; to increase their HIST 7950. Directed Study (repeatable). own and their students’ civic awareness and 1-9. (Regular grades) involvement; to teach critical thinking skills; to Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in facilitate the learning of history by use of local education and permission of advisor, instructor, examples; and, to use local history to illustrate or department chair, and director, graduate study challenge major viewpoints about both Georgia in education. and national history. A concentrated investigation of selected topics of an advanced nature. The content will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student. 162 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

Mathematics (MATH) MATH 7718. Functions and Analytic Techniques. 3-0-3. MATH 7700. Elementary Set Theory. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in 3-0-3. education. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. Study of families of functions from the per- A course in the theory of sets with application spective of multiple representations. Extends to the development of the real number system. knowledge of basic algebraic and trigonometric Proofs, applications and history will be included. functions and the modeling process through applications using various MATH 7712. Discrete Mathematics. technologies. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in MATH 7900. Special Topics (repeat- education. able). 1-9. (Regular grades). This is an application-oriented course that Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college introduces a variety of discrete mathematical and permission of advisor, instructor, depart- topics such as finite graphs, matrices, recursion, ment chair, and director, graduate study in counting, probability, and modular arithmetic. It education. is designed to reflect current recommendations Exploration of a specifically designed topic. of the Mathematical Association of America and MATH 7950. Directed Study (repeat- the National Council for Teachers of Mathemat- able). 1-9. (Regular grades). ics for the preparation and development of Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college mathematics teachers. and permission of advisor, instructor, depart- MATH 7713. Statistics and Data Analy- ment chair, and director, graduate study in sis. 3-0-3. education. A concentrated investigation of selected topics of Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in an advanced nature. The content will be deter- education. mined jointly by the instructor and the student. This course focuses on applications of statistics and data analysis to various fields such as education, science, and business. Through the use of Mathematics Education (MAED) various technologies as data analysis tools, the students will solve problems using descriptive MAED 6416. Teaching Secondary Math- and inferential statistics, as well as apply alge- ematics I. 2-3-3. braic techniques for analyzing data. Prerequisites: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L. An examination and application of curriculum MATH 7714. Geometry from Multiple issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, Perspectives. 3-0-3. instructional materials and assessment proce- Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in dures for teaching middle and secondary school

education. mathematics in the multicultural and diverse This course focuses on Euclidean, non-Euclidean, classroom of today. Includes a secondary school and transformational geometry. Topics include field experience in mathematics teaching and incidence, order, parallelism, formal and informal seminars. Proof of professional liability insur- proof, proportional reasoning, spatial visualiza- ance is required prior to school placement. tion, and axiomatic systems. An investigative MAED 6416L. Practicum II. 0-9-3. approach encourages students to conjecture, test, Graduate and PostGraduate Prerequisites: EDUC 6100. Corequisite: MAED and verify geometric principles.

Education Programs Education 6416. This field experience is designed to provide the MATH 7717. Elementary Number candidate with the opportunity to apply and Theory. 3-0-3. reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in courses, MAED 6416. Candidates are placed in education. appropriate school settings where they carry Introduction to the basic principles of number out direct activities. Candidates spend approxi- theory. Topics include properties of integers, con- mately nine hours per week in the field. Candi- gruences, divisibility, greatest common divisors, dates must have a satisfactory practicum to con- the Euclidean algorithm, Pythagorian theorem, tinue in the MAT program without remediation. prime number theorems, Diophantine equations, A criminal background check and verification of Fermat’s Last Theorem, Goldbach’s conjecture, liability insurance is required. Euler’s theorem and applications in cryptology. Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of EducationCourse Descriptions Programs 163

MAED 6475. Teaching Secondary Math- Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, and Mathemati- ematics II. 2-3-3. cal Modeling. This course is designed so that Prerequisites: MAED 6417, MAED 6417L. students can explore key ideas in mathematics, Building upon knowledge and skills developed bringing with them the skills and understand- in EDUC 6252, candidates continue to examine ings of advanced course work, enhancing their and apply curriculum issues, learning theories, understanding, and connecting more advanced teaching strategies, instructional materials and ideas to the topics they teach. assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics in diverse classrooms. MAED 7719. Technology and Mathemat- Includes a secondary school field experience in ics. 3-0-3. mathematics teaching. A criminal background Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. check and proof of professional liability insur- Focus is on the current effects and potential of ance is required prior to school placement. technology for doing, teaching, and learning mathematics. Students explore mathematics as MAED 6475L. Practicum III. 0-18-6. they develop skill in innovative mathematics Prerequisites: MAED 6417 & MAED 6417L. technologies. Technologies include graphing Corequisite: MAED 6475. calculators, data collection technologies (such as This field experience is designed to provide the CBL, CBR), dynamic geometry software, statis- candidate with the opportunity to apply and tics software, web simulations, web courseware, reflect on concepts addressed in the corequisite and other technology tools for mathematics. This courses, MAED 6417. Candidates are placed in course is designed to count towards the Georgia appropriate school settings where they carry out Professional Standards Commission requirement direct activities. Candidates must have a satisfac- for technology endorsement. tory practicum to continue in the MAT program without remediation. A criminal background MAED 7723. Patterns & Relations. 3-0-3. check and verification of liability insurance is Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in required. education. Using patterns will provide the P-5 teacher an MAED 7701. History of Mathematics. opportunity to explore a variety of mathematical 3-0-3. topics such as exponents, number theory, rational Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. numbers, measurement, geometry, etc. These A historical and cultural development of explorations will allow the student to construct mathematics from ancient times to the present understandings, to provide reasons for their as a natural development of human endeavors. actions, to communicate their understanding and Selected topics include numeration, mathematical to make connections to other mathematical topics. notation, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, analysis, and prominent mathematicians. Individual MAED 7724. Shapes and Measures. projects allow students to research topics which 3-0-3. would be appropriate to their areas of mathemati- Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate cal interests and to applications in their school education. and Graduate classrooms. Students will model, map, and engage in activi- MAED 7715. Mathematical Problem ties to discover, visualize and represent concepts Solving. 3-0-3. and properties of geometric figures in the physi- Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. cal world. These geometrical explorations and Investigations in this course center around investigations will provide P-5 teachers opportunities to strengthen their spatial intuitions formulating, solving, and extending problems from various areas of mathematics and other and gain greater understanding of geometric disciplines. The course includes issues related to concepts necessary to function effectively in a problem solving such as historical perspectives, three-dimensional world. Polya’s contributions, and research-based ideas MAED 7725. Mathematical Explora- for teaching and assessing problem solving. tion, Discovery and Problem Solving for MAED 7716. Math Studies. 3-0-3. Teachers (P-5). 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. education. Students’ understanding of the mathematics This course will provide opportunities for teach- they teach will be deepened and broadened ers to investigate, discuss, question, conjecture through the study of problems in Algebra, and verify their conclusions from situations 164 GraduateMaster of andEducation Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

generated within the context of everyday experi- learning in secondary and middle grade class- ences. Critical thinking skills and assessment rooms and schools. techniques will be included. MAED 9350. Doctoral Directed Study. MAED 7751. Mathematics Teaching and (1-9 hours, repeatable) Learning. 3-0-3. Individualized and independent scholarly Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. investigation and research of an important topic Emphasizes general mathematical concepts and involving teaching, leading and student learning reasoning methods and how they undergird the in secondary and middle grade classrooms and development of analytic thinking. Emphasizes schools. The focus, content and expectations for the link between mathematics and mathematics this study will be formally established by the pedagogy. Topics include multiple representa- doctoral student and supervising professor. tions, thinking and reasoning mathematically, communication, modeling, connections, and MAED 9900. Dissertation. (1-9 May be applications. The impact of these mathemati- repeated) cal processes on school mathematics instruction Prerequisite: 12 hours of graduate level research is addressed in such topics as standards-based courses. education, alternative curricula, testing and Course work supports and guides doctoral can- assessment, differentiation of instruction, and didates in the implementation of their research the use of innovative teaching tools. and the development and defense of the dissertation. This format and structure will provide MAED 7900. Special Topics (repeat- individual time with the Doctoral Committee able). 1-9. and collegial and academic support from their Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college peers. Course may be repeated as necessary. and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study in education. Applied Music (MUAP) Exploration of a specifically designed topic or theme in mathematics education for experienced Applied music encompasses the areas of instru- classroom teachers. mental and vocal performance as well as compo- MAED 7950. Directed Study (repeat- sition, orchestration and conducting. It is offered able). 1-9. for two hours of credit in the form of private Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college lessons. Graduate level instruction in applied and permission of advisor, instructor, depart- music is open to students with a baccalaureate ment chair, and director, graduate study in degree in music such as the Bachelor of Arts in education. Music, the Bachelor of Music in Performance A concentrated investigation of selected topics of and the Bachelor of Music in Music Education. an advanced nature. The content will be deter- A special fee will be charged for registration in mined jointly by the instructor and the student. all applied music courses. The registration fee

for one 50 minute private lesson a week is $150 MAED/EDMT 8900. Research Methods per semester. Each course may be repeated for and Critique in Mathematics Education. credit, if necessary, until the faculty jury recom- 3-0-3. mends advancement to the succeeding level. In Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. performance studies, the particular instrument program. will be listed on the student’s transcript as part This course is designed to survey, from an of the course title. Graduate and PostGraduate advanced point of view, research methods used in

Education Programs Education mathematics education by examination of impor- Performance Courses tant research in mathematics education. Students will analyze, summarize, and critique published MUAP 6631, 6632, 6633, 6634. Perfor- research. Students will also have an opportunity mance. (Regular grades) to read extensively the literature relevant to their Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in proposed dissertation research and focus the education. research questions for their dissertation. ( 1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit) MAED 9300. Critical Issues for Student MUAP 7731, 7732, 7733, 7734. Perfor- Learning: (Topic) (3 repeatable) mance. (Regular grades) A doctoral seminar focused on analysis and Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in problem solving of a current topic of vital con- education. cern relevant to teaching, leading and student ( 1 hour instruction - 2 hours credit) Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of EducationCourse Descriptions Programs 165

Music (MUSI) PHYS 5305. Physics of the Micro World and the Cosmos. 3-0-3. MUSI 7900. Special Topics in Music. Prerequisite: Admission to MAT program and 1-3 credit hours. (Regular grades) “C” or better grade in MATH 2202 and PHYS Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in 2212 (or equivalent) . education and permission of advisor, instructor, This course focuses on topics in non-classical department chair, and director, graduate study physics. Students are exposed to the main in education. ideas of 20th and 21st century physics. Special Selected special topics of interest to students relativity is covered in some detail and the broad and faculty. ideas of general relativity is introduced. The framework of quantum mechanics is presented MUSI 7950. Directed Study. 1-9 credit and applications to the study of the atom and hours. (Regular grades) nucleus is made. More recent advances in Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in particle physics and cosmology is described. education and permission of advisor, instructor, Connections with other fields of physics and department chair, and director, graduate study to applications to real life and technology are in education. made when appropriate to broaden, deepen, Covers special topics and seminars external to and strengthen students’ physical insights and regular course offerings. May include original understanding. research projects. PHYS 5340. Electronics. 3-0-3. Music Education (MUED) Prerequisite: C or better grade in PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2212. MUED 6660. (MUED 6660/01 through The primary objective of this course is to present 6660/15). Instrument Techniques. the fundamental principles of analog and digital 1-0-1. (Regular grades) electronic circuitry and their application to Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in modern technology. The course begins with basic education. DC and AC circuits with resistors, inductors and Instrument techniques are a requirement for all capacitors. Next the p-n junction is discussed certification programs in music education. They and its use in diodes and transistors, with a are taken by advisement according to the Instru- particular emphasis on applications for signal ment Techniques Requirement Display. This processing. The course finishes with the develop- display provides for the necessary competencies ment of logic gates and flip-flops and their use in in each of the music education specializations. digital electronics. This course serves the student in the understanding of basic workings of instru- Physics (PHYS) ments as well as everyday electronic devices. The lab involves hands-on work with both

PHYS 5100. Classical Mechanics and analog and digital electronic components. Education Programs Applications. 3-0-3. PostGraduate PostGraduate Graduate and and Graduate Prerequisite: Admission to MAT program and a C or PHYS 5400. Electricity & Magnetism better in Math 2202 and Phys 2212 (or equivalent) . with Applications. 3-0-3. This course provides a modern coverage of Prerequisite: Admission to MAT program and topics in classical mechanics, including a deeper a C or better in MATH 2202 and PHYS 2212 (or understanding of the dynamic laws and a focus equivalent). on connections to other topics in physics and to The primary objective of this course is to pres- real life applications of the topics. Topics include ent the experimental and theoretical basis of a review of Newton’s laws of motion which is the principles of electricity & magnetism and followed by an examination of conservation their application in everyday phenomena and laws in physics, Newton’s theory of gravita- devices. The course begins with the concept of tion, the two-body central force problem, the an electric field and develops the idea of electric Lagrangian and Hamiltonian frameworks, and a potential energy differences. Application to study of simple harmonic motion and oscilla- conductor, capacitors and simple electric circuits tions. Connections with other fields of physics is discussed. Next magnetic forces and field are and to applications are made when appropriate introduced as well as the concept of inductance to broaden, deepen, and strengthen students’ and magnetic field energy. Applications to physical insights and understanding. RL circuits and devices (e.g., security screens, electric generators and motors) are considered. 166 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

Lastly unification of electricity and magnetism is unity that characterize life, the genetic basis for established through the Theory of Special Rela- the transfer of biological characteristics from one tivity and culminates in the derivation of the generation to the next, the structure and func- electromagnetic waves equation from Maxwell’s tion of cells, the life cycle, the dependence of all Equations. To underscore all of the conceptual organisms on one another and on their environ- developments of the course, electromagnetic ment, the cycling of matter and flow of energy phenomenon is further explored in the natural through the living environment, and the basic world in both terrestrial and astrophysical con- concepts of evolution of species. Individual texts. Mathematical ideas of vector calculus (e.g., projects will focus on materials appropriate for curl, divergence) and simple differential equa- particular age groups. tions are developed in parallel with the course SCI 7727. Physical Science. 3-0-3. content. General concepts used and developed Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in in this course (waves, energy conservation, education. special relativity, vector calculus all overlap with This course will explore concepts and process other courses in the sequence and significantly in chemistry and physics appropriate to the reinforce student learning. The lab involves teachers of adolescent and young adult learners. hands-on work with both analog and digital Emphasis will be placed on the laws of motion, electronic components. thermodynamics, and laws of conservation. Individual projects will focus on materials Political Science (POLS) appropriate for particular age groups. POLS 7705. Political Ideologies. 3-0-3. SCI 7728. Earth Science. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in A description and assessment of the most education. common ideologies facing the world and their This course will explore concepts and process in economic, social and political consequences. the earth sciences appropriate to the teaching of Emphasis will be placed on capitalism, social- adolescent and young adult learners. Areas of ism, fascism, democracy and totalitarianism. exploration will include the motions of the earth and the materials and systems that compose it, POLS 7900. Special Topics (repeat- the processes that shape the earth’s surface and able). 1-9. (Regular grades). the relation of these cycling processes to the living Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in environment. Individual projects will focus on education and permission of advisor, instructor, materials appropriate for particular age groups. department chair, and director, graduate study in education. SCI 7729. Astronomy. 3-0-3. Exploration of a specifically designed topic. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in POLS 7950. Directed Study (repeat- education. able). 1-9. (Regular grades). This course will explore concepts and process

in space science appropriate to the teachers of Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in adolescent and young adult learners. Areas of education and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study exploration will include: gravity and the laws in education. of motion applied to the planets, the origin of A concentrated investigation of selected topics the solar system and the Earth, light, planetary of an advanced nature. The content of the atmospheres, comparative planetology and cosmology. Individual projects will focus on Graduate and PostGraduate directed study will be determined jointly by the materials appropriate for particular age groups.

Education Programs Education instructor and the student. SCI 7900. Special Topics (repeatable). 1-9. (Regular grades). Science (SCI) Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in education and permission of advisor, instructor, SCI 7726. Life Science. 3-0-3. department chair, and director, graduate study Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in in education. Additional prerequisites vary with education. topic; see schedule of credit courses. This course will explore concepts and processes Exploration of a specifically designed topic. in the biological sciences appropriate to the teachers of adolescent and young adult learners. Emphasis will be placed on the diversity and Graduate and Post Graduate EducationMaster of EducationCourse Descriptions Programs 167

SCI 7950. Directed Study (repeatable). Social Science Education (SSED) 1-9. (Regular grades). SSED 7750. Current Issues in Social Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in Science Education. 3-0-3. education and permission of advisor, instructor, department chair, and director, graduate study Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in in education. education. A concentrated investigation of selected topics of This course examines issues, concepts, and an advanced nature. The content will be deter- subject matter of the social studies curriculum mined jointly by the instructor and the student. in middle grades and secondary classrooms including the disciplines of history, geography, political science, economics, anthropology, and Science Education (SCED) sociology. Materials available for the middle grades and secondary teachers are examined SCED 6416. Teaching of Science (6-12). including textbooks, technology, and commu- 6-0-6. nity resources. Assists students completing the Prerequisite: EDUC 6100, 6100L, admission to program of study to assemble and defend the MAT Science program, approval from instructor. professional portfolio. An examination and application of learning theories, curricular issues, instructional design Spanish (SPAN) and assessment strategies for teaching middle and secondary school science in diverse class- SPAN 7702. Sociolinguistics. 3-1-3. rooms. Candidates develop initial competencies Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program in for establishing a well-managed, productive Foreign Languages. learning environment, applying science content This course explores how social, geographic, knowledge to the task of teaching adolescents, cultural, and economic factors contribute to and promoting an understanding of the nature language variation across the Spanish-speaking of science through inquiry-based instruction. world. In addition to discussing variation Emphasizes practices supported by science edu- theory, students gain experience in conducting cation research and endorsed by the NSTA. Proof empirical research. Requires weekly field experi- of professional liability insurance is required ences. Course taught in Spanish. prior to receiving school placements in the co- SPAN 7704. Topics in Spanish Linguis- requisite practicum. tics. 3-1-3. SCED 6417. Teaching of Science (6-12) Prerequisite: SPAN 7702. Practicum. 0-9-3. An exploration of language-related issues (theo- Prerequisite: Admission to SCED 6416. retical and/or applied) that impact the teaching Middle and secondary school field experience in and learning of Spanish as a second/foreign teaching science with concurrent seminars. Proof language. Students gain an understanding of of professional liability insurance is required these issues through readings, discussion, and Education Programs PostGraduate PostGraduate prior to school placements. action research. Requires weekly field experi- and Graduate ences. Course taught in Spanish. SCED 6475. Science Teaching Practi- cum II. 0-18-6. SPAN 7712. Hispanics in the U.S. 3-1-3. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in SCED 6416 Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program and SCED 6417. (Foreign Languages). Full-time teaching experience in science under A multidisciplinary study of the migration the supervision of a middle or high school history and cultural experience of the major mentor teacher and a college science education Hispanic groups in the United States, including supervisor. Includes regularly scheduled semi- the portrayal of these groups in current events. nars. Proof of professional liability insurance is Requires weekly field experiences. Course required prior to receiving a school placement. taught in Spanish. SPAN 7714. Topics in Hispanic Culture. SCED 7750. Contemporary Issues in 3-1-3. Science Education. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: SPAN 7712. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study in In-depth analysis of Hispanic cultural repre- education. sentations in the media, literature, and other A study of the current research based models of sci- artistic productions. Topics are chosen for their ence instruction and curricula. Includes the design- significance and impact on Hispanic cultures. ing of science curricula based upon this research. 168 GraduateMaster of and Education Post Graduate Programs Education Course Descriptions

Requires weekly field experiences. Course taught in Spanish. SPAN 7722. Literary Masterpieces. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAT program (Foreign Languages). This course explores the most representative masterpieces of twentieth century Peninsu- lar and Spanish American Literature from all genres. Students examine how these works define (or defy) the aesthetic and cultural canon of the period. Requires weekly field experiences. Course taught in Spanish. SPAN 7724. Topics in Literature. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: SPAN 7722. An exploration of a period, movement or genre in literature and its relationship to culture. Topics are chosen for their significance and impact on Hispanic cultures. Course taught in Spanish.

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considered for admission with evidence of Transfer Credit foundational coursework in community/ A student may transfer up to nine semester personal health, exercise physiology, and hours of graduate credit from other nation- statistics/research methods. ally accredited institutions. To be transferred, 3. Course deficiencies can be satisfied by com- course work from other institutions must cor- pleting one or more undergraduate courses respond to Kennesaw State University’s MS prior to admission to the graduate program. AEHS curriculum. The student must provide 4. International applicants are subject to the course description and syllabus for consider- University’s requirements for admission. ation and the amount of credit granted will 5. A minimum combined total score of 800 in be at the discretion of the program director. the verbal and quantitative categories and A minimum grade of “B” must have been a minimum of 3.5 in the analytical writing received in the course and the course work category on the General Test of the Graduate must be no more than five years old. Record Examination. 6. A formal statement of personal goals for the Grades program. Expectations for satisfactory graduate level 7. Additional documentation may be required student performance are detailed in the Aca- prior to admission (e.g., letters of support, demic Policies section of this catalog. interview). Petition to Graduate Candidates of MS AEHS must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to com-

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Courses in this program are designed to provide students with practical applications of the discipline in order to provide leadership in their work settings. Students admitted to the program will work closely with the graduate advisor and develop a course of study approved by the AEHS Graduate Committee. Credit Hours Leadership Foundational Core 12 EHS 6600 Leadership and Administration in Applied Exercise and Health Science 3 EHS 6610 Trends and Issues in Applied Exercise and Health Science 3 EHS 6620 Theoretical Foundation of Assessment and Intervention Planning 3 EHS 6900 Administrative Field Experience 3

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cise and Health Science students to function as health behavior change professionals. design methodologies employed in research typically applied in studies dealing with Exercise the and Health Sciences. The intent is to provide student with an intuitive or conceptual under involved tools, and processes standing of theory, to these studies relevant in designing research disciplines. EHS 6650. Theories of Health Behavior and Health Psychology. 3-0-3. Graduate status. Prerequisite: In this course, the most commonly used health discussed and applied to behavior theories are both individual and community-level health behaviors. By combining theory with practical Applied Exer application, this course prepares Prerequisite: Graduate status. Prerequisite: planning for intervention This course addresses physical activity and health behaviors. Topics and exercise include behavior theory, covered health behavior determinants and influences, is an and intervention planning strategies. There emphasis on behavior change and intervention a multi-level focus: individual, community from and population. EHS 6630. Research Techniques in Applied Exercise and Health Science. 3-0-3. Graduate status and undergradu Prerequisite: ate statistics or permission of instructor. This course is designed to discuss concepts and EHS 6620. Theoretical Foundation of EHS 6620. Theoretical Foundation of Assessment and Intervention Planning. 3-0-3. ------Health Science Health Science

and Health Psychology Theories of Health Behavior Master’s Project Master of Science in Exercise and Health Science 171 Master ofScience in Exercise and Health Science 171 cise trends, health care and public health policies health care cise trends, and and practices, expansion of the exercise educational, career, fitness industry and related social, and health status implications. topics This course critically examines current that science and health promotion in exercise Topics and society. impact the profession and exer not limited to, fitness include, but are is addressed. EHS 6610. Trends and Issues in Applied Exercise and Health Science. 3-0-3. Graduate status. Prerequisite: trends current tions of administrative structures, to ethical leadership in exercise & issues relevant and educational programs and health promotion policy formulation and modifica approaches, tion, several decision-making models/change and (strategic planning) in exercise processes health science is emphasized. Specific implica advanced administration in the context of the and health science related delivery of exercise lead in a variety of settings. Effective programs ership competencies/styles, fiscal management Science. 3-0-3. Graduate status. Prerequisite: This course is designed to develop understand of leadership/ ings and skills in the areas Course Descriptions Course EHS 6600. Leadership and Administra tion in Applied Exercise and Health MS with major a in AEHS Approval Advisor’s courses with Graduate Selected non-EHS graduate 3 EHS 7730 EHS 7750 EHS 7760 Applied Kinesiology & Biomechanics and Applied Exercise in Topics Special and Applied Exercise in Study Directed Courses (select 9 hours) Approved Elective EHS 6650 EHS 6680 Psychology Exercise Experience Capstone EHS 7850 172 Master of Science in Applied Exercise and Health Science

EHS 6655. Epidemiology. 3-0-3. tive and supervisory skills of the graduate Prerequisite: Graduate status. student relevant to the desired area of explora- This course focuses on the basic epidemiological tion or identified need area. The field experience principles with an emphasis on the examina- purpose, project, duration, and site must be tion of human and environmental factors that approved by the student’s major professor and enhance or diminish human health. Topics graduate committee. include the study of human disease determi- EHS 7730. Applied Kinesiology and nants and distribution, strategies for health Biomechanics. 2-3-3. enhancement, and the application of epidemio- Prerequisite: Graduate status and undergradu- logical principles in developing health promo- ate kinesiology/biomechanics, or permission of tion interventions. instructor. EHS 6665. Health Promotion Program- An advanced study through lecture, readings, ming and Evaluation. 3-0-3. discussion and laboratory experiences of select Prerequisite: Graduate status and EHS 6620. and recent topics in kinesiology and biomechan- This course focuses on the components, factors, ics. Topics include qualitative and quantitative and processes that are critical to the planning, motion analysis; force, force application, and implementation, and evaluation of health pro- material properties; linear and angular kinetics motion programs specific to a variety of settings. and kinematics; biomechanical aspects of move- The content and competencies of this course ment through fluids; biomechanics of skeletal is aligned with the National Commission for muscle; and kinesiology of the extremities. Health Education Credentialing Competency- EHS 7750. Special Topics in Applied Based Framework for Graduate-Level Health Exercise and Health Science. (variable Educators. credit 1-3). EHS 6675. Advanced Exercise Physiol- Prerequisite: Graduate status. Science ogy. 2-3-3. Exploration of a specific applied exercise and

M.S. in Applied Prerequisite: Graduate status and undergradu- health science topic. Course can be repeated. Exercise and Health ate exercise physiology or equivalent or permis- EHS 7760. Directed Study in Applied sion of instructor. Exercise and Health Science. (variable An advanced study through readings, discussion credit 1-3). and laboratory experiences of select and recent Prerequisite: Graduate status and permission of topics in exercise physiology. Topics include major professor. metabolic responses to exercise; neuromuscular This course is to provide students an opportu- and molecular physiology related to exercise; nity to explore a topic of interest at a more in temperature regulation during exercise; acute depth level than covered in class or to explore and chronic physiological responses to altitude; a topic not specifically addressed in a regular exercise during pregnancy; and body composi- course offering. tion and weight control. EHS 7850. Master’s Project in Applied EHS 6680. Exercise Psychology. 3-0-3. Exercise and Health Science. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Graduate status. Prerequisite: Core program completed and This course addresses physical activity and approval from major professor and graduate exercise as they relate to psychological health committee. issues. Factors related to physical activity and A project to be comprised of a capstone experi- exercise adoption and adherence and interven- ence that leads to an actual product such as a tion planning are also addressed. The course publishable journal and/or literature review is taught with an emphasis on application of article, position paper, teaching aid, instructional concepts and discussion and evaluation of the videotape, program or facility development, web scientific research. site, on-line course materials, lab manual, cur- EHS 6900. Administrative Field Experi- riculum development, or a similar project. ence. 1-12-3. Prerequisite: EHS 6600. Supervised administrative field experience in an approved exercise science and/or health promotion setting. This individually designed experience is designed to enhance administra- Master of Science in Information Systems

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Contact Information for the • Baccalaureate degree from an institu- Master of Science in tion accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University. Admission will Information Systems (MSIS) only be granted to students showing high Contact: Dr. Amy Woszczynski, promise of success in the program. Director, MSIS Program • Minimum cumulative undergraduate Office: CL 3060 adjusted grade-point average of 2.75 on a Phone: (678) 797-2025 4.0 scale. Fax: (770) 423-6731 • Successful completion of required undergrad- Email: [email protected] uate course work (or fulfillment of prepara- http://msis.kennesaw.edu tory knowledge clusters through professional work experience and/or certification). MSIS Program Description • Minimum score of 500 on the Graduate The Master of Science in Information Systems Management Admission Test (GMAT) with (MSIS) program is a 36 semester-hour applied a minimum score of 30 in the verbal cat- graduate program. Building upon a core of egory, 30 in the quantitative category and seven foundation courses and a capstone policy 3.0 in the analytical writing category.

course, the MSIS program offers a number of OR Science of Master elective courses: e-Business Systems, Informa- • Minimum score of 400 in the verbal and 400 n o i t a m r o f n I n i tion Security, and Systems Administration. Each in the quantitative categories and 3.0 in the Systems of these areas prepares graduates for employ- analytical writing category on the General ment within niches of the IT profession experi- Test of the Graduate Record Examination encing critical shortages of employees. (GRE). (Applicants submitting scores for the GRE taken prior to October 1, 2002, General Requirements for must submit a minimum score of 400 in Admission to the MSIS Program each of the verbal, quantitative, and ana- MSIS program admission requires: lytical portions of the GRE.)

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• Other criteria will be considered by the MSIS Petition to Graduate Admissions Committee for applicants, including: Each MSIS candidate must petition to graduate at -performance on previous computer science, least one semester prior to completion of program information systems, and management requirements. The student must contact the MSIS coursework; program office and schedule an appointment in -GPA attained in junior/senior level course work; certificates of attainment in computing- order to complete the petition. Applicants should related training/self-study programs; meet with the MSIS director and complete a grad- -accomplishment in professional activities; uation checklist prior to submitting their petition -relevant work experience. to the KSU’s Registrar’s Office. • A current résumé. MSIS Program of Study • A Statement of Interests that states the Preparatory Courses applicant’s professional career goals. This The MSIS program coursework is developed on Statement of Interests should indicate how the assumption that students will be sufficiently the applicant plans to leverage the MSIS prepared to enter the 8000-level courses. For degree in their career plan. those students who do not have sufficient pre- International applicants have additional paratory knowledge, several alternatives exist: requirements. See Graduate Admission section • The student may take undergraduate courses of this catalog. in the fundamental technologies and func- Non-Degree Admission tional areas of information systems. Should the student select this option, each course The MS in Information Systems program does must be completed with a “B” or better, and not admit students as non-degree, nor are may only be attempted twice at KSU; non-degree students allowed to enroll in MS in • The student may take special MSIS-prep Information Systems courses. courses through Continuing Education Transfer Credit scheduled each May (if available). A student may transfer up to six (6) semester hours • The student may submit a portfolio of of graduate courses taken at an accredited institu- work for evaluation for exempting one or tion, providing the transfer hours are made prior to more preparatory courses. the last 30 hours of course work. Special hardship Preparatory Knowledge Clusters cases, such as job transfers, will be decided on an Successful admission to the MSIS program requires: individual basis by the program director. • Basic knowledge of computer information The transfer of credit for course work com- systems, including proficiency in the use of pleted at another institution will be approved common PC-based software environments only under the following conditions: • Quantitative skills including algebra, calculus, and statistics • The course work was completed at a region- • Programming skills ally accredited institution; • Familiarity with systems analysis and • A minimum grade of ‘B’ was received in the course; design methodologies • The course was restricted to graduate stu- • Experience using relational or object-based dents only; database management systems • The content of the course corresponds to All MSIS graduates will complete the Core that of a course required or permitted in the Requirements (24 hours) and four elective courses student’s program at KSU; and (12 hours). The Core Requirements include a • The credit to be considered for transfer will capstone IS policy course, IS 8950, which includes not be more than five years old at the time a substantial IS project that enables students to Systems the student enters. summarize and apply their coursework to a real i n I n f o r m aGrades t i o n in Graduate Courses world system. The elective coursework may Master of Science Expectations for satisfactory graduate level include a Collaborative Studies elective taken student performance are detailed in Academic outside the department, at the approval of the Policies section of this catalog. program director. All coursework will focus on the integration of IS theory into practice.

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Credit Hours Core Requirements 24

The Informatics course must be completed in the student’s first semester of coursework. The IS Policy and Strategy course should be completed in the student’s final semester of work.

IS 8005 Informatics (Must be completed in student’s first semester in MSIS) 3 IS 8020 Object-Oriented Software Dev. Methods & Technologies 3 IS 8040 Data Communication Theory and Practice 3 IS 8050 Information Systems Project Management Methods 3 IS 8060 Information Systems Dev. Methods and Technologies 3 IS 8070 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems 3 IS 8080 Database Application Design and Implementation 3 IS 8950 Information Systems Policy and Strategy 3 (Capstone Experience - should be taken in the students last semester in the MSIS) Electives 12 Students must select four courses from the following list of approved electives. Students may select no more than three (3) hours of coursework from outside the department.

IS 8110 Information Security Administration 3 IS 8112 Information Security Technologies 3 IS 8120 Human-Computer Interface and Design 3 IS 8130 Query Languages 3 IS 8622 Network Implementation and Security 3 IS 8625 Advanced Data Communications 3 IS 8628 Internetworking Technologies 3 IS 8722 e-Business Systems Strategy 3 IS 8724 e-Business Technologies 3 IS 8726 e-Business Systems Solutions 3 IS 8822 Information Systems Integration 3 IS 8825 IT Leadership 3 IS 8826 Information Systems Services 3 IS 8900 Special Topics in Information Systems 3 IS 8910 Special Projects in Information Systems 3 IS 8916 Cooperative Study in Information Systems 3 IS 8918 Internship in Information Systems 3

Collaborative Studies Elective: Students may select no more than three (3) hours of coursework Science of Master i n I n f o r m a t i o n n o i t a m r o f n I n i from outside the department. Contact the MSIS program director for a listing of approved courses. Systems RECOMMENDED AREAS OF INTEREST Candidates for the Master of Science in Information Systems may coordinate their elective courses to form one of the following areas of interest.

I. e-Business Systems The e-Business specialty area of interest in the Master of Science in Information Systems program meets the expanding demand for designers, developers, and managers of electronic business solutions. The e-Business area of interest consists of three recommended courses: e-Business Sys-

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tems Strategy, e-Business Technologies, and e-Business Systems Solutions. Each course focuses on specific aspects of how organizations are moving from traditional processes and physical products to electronic processes and digitized products. As a whole, the courses flow from analysis of business processes to core e-business technologies to implementation and management of e-business solutions. However, each course includes an overview of the issues organizations encounter as they undertake e-business initiatives. As such, while the area of interest is designed as a sequence, the graduate student may take each course in any order they choose.

IS 8722 e-Business Systems Strategy IS 8724 e-Business Technologies IS 8726 e-Business Systems Solutions An elective from the approved listing II. Information Security The graduate student with an area of interest in Information Security concentrates on coursework and projects emphasizing the protection of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information while in transmission, storage, or processing through the applications of policy, education, and training, and technology.

IS 8110 Information Security Administration IS 8112 Technical Aspects of Information Security

and TWO from the following list

IS 8622 Network Implementation and Security IS 8628 Internetworking Technologies IS 8724 e-Business Technologies An elective from the approved listing

III. Systems Administration The graduate student with an area of interest in Systems Administration concentrates on coursework and projects in selection and implementation of information systems; effective negotiation and marketing of information technology including human resources; information technology organizations and relationships, database application development methods, documentation practices, inter operability issues, and training of end-users.

IS 8822 Information Systems Administration IS 8825 IT Leadership IS 8826 Information Systems Services An elective from the approved listing

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 Systems i n I n f o r m a t i o n Master of Science

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Graduate Certificate Program o Quantitative skills including algebra, cal- in Information Security culus, and statistics o Knowledge of the principles and common and Assurance applications of data communications Contact: Dr, Michael Whitman, Director, • Minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Information Security Management Admission Test (GMAT) with and Assurance Program a minimum score of 30 in the verbal cat- Office: CL 3060 egory, 30 in the quantitative category and Fax (770) 423-6731 3.0 in the analytical writing category. email: [email protected] OR http://msis.kennesaw.edu/certificate.html Minimum total score of 1425 on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination Admission Requirements (GRE) with a minimum score of 400 in the • Baccalaureate degree from an institu- verbal and 400 quantitative categories and 3.0 tion accredited in a manner acceptable by in the analytical writing category. Kennesaw State University. Admission will • Other criteria will be considered by the only be granted to students showing high MSIS Admissions Committee for applicants, promise of success in the program. including: -performance on previous com- • Minimum cumulative undergraduate adjusted puter science, information systems, and man- grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. agement coursework; -GPA attained in other • Successful completion of required under- junior/senior level course work; certificates graduate course work (or fulfillment of of attainment in computing-related training/ preparatory knowledge clusters through self-study programs; -accomplishment in pro- professional work experience). Prerequisite fessional activities; -relevant work experience. knowledge areas includes: • A current résumé. o Basic knowledge of computer information • Additional requirements for International systems, including proficiency in the use of Students as specified by the University. common PC-based software environments Graduate Certificate Program in Information Security and Assurance

The graduate certificate program in information security and assurance designed for both technology and non-technology graduate students. It encompasses four existing courses: Required for certificate: (12 hours) Frequency of Offering (12 hours) IS 8040 Data Communication Theory and Practice twice annually IS 8110 Information Security Administration annually IS 8112 Information Security Technologies annually One elective from:

IS 8070 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems twice annually Science of Master IS 8622 Network Implementation and Security annually n o i t a m r o f n I n i

IS 8724 e-Business Technologies annually Systems IS 8900 Special Topics in Information Systems * annually IS 8910 Special Projects in Information Systems * varies IS 8916 Co-operative Education **varies IS 8918 Internship * every semester Other collaborative studies elective * every semester * as approved by Program Director varies **available each semester

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MSIS and Graduate ISA Certificate IS 8070. Legal and Ethical Issues in Course Descriptions Information Systems. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: IS 8005. IS 8005. Informatics. 3-0-3. This course is a case-based survey of contempo- Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program rary legal and ethical issues faced by IS profes- or permission of the program director. sionals. Topics include a review of applicable This course will provide students with a study of statutes and regulations that impact the IS orga- the application of computer and statistical tech- nization. Students will conduct on-line research niques to the management of information, and and explore ethical issues at the leading edge of the science and art of turning data into informa- the organization's technology frontiers. tion. This course requires the student to further IS 8080. Database Application Design refine technical research and authoring skills, and Implementation. 3-0-3. report writing and presentations, computer-based Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program statistical analyses and information organization or permission of the graduate program director. and presentation. This course is required of all This course examines contemporary strategies MSIS students in their first semester. for the design and implementation of applica- IS 8020. Object-Oriented Software tions supported by back-end database systems. Development Methods and Topics include data administration, data mining, Technologies. 3-0-3. user-interface design, reporting, data integrity Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program issues, and distributed databases. Relational and or permission of the graduate program director. object-oriented technologies are covered. Current technologies and practices of object-ori- IS 8110. Information Security ented software engineering. Topics include data Administration. 3-0-3. structures, design optimization, file and stream Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program processing, templates, inheritance and reusability. or permission of the graduate program director. IS 8040. Data Communication Theory Examination of current Standards of Due and Practice. 3-0-3. Care and Best Business Practices in Informa- Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program tion Security. Includes examination of security or permission of the graduate program director. technologies, methodologies and practices. Overview of the principles of data communica- Focus is on evaluation and selection of optimal tion including protocols, communication software, security posture. Topics include evaluation of switching, networks design and management security models, risk assessment, threat analysis, practices, and network implementation projects. organizational technology evaluation, security IS 8050. Project Management Methods. implementation, disaster recovery planning and 3-0-3. security policy formulation and implementation. Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program IS 8112. Information Security or permission of the graduate program director. Technologies. 3-0-3. Application of project management principles to Prerequisite: IS 8040. Information Systems projects. Topics include project Detailed examinations of the application of planning and estimation techniques, management technical controls to protect the confidentiality, of JAD projects, budgeting, concurrent project integrity and availability of information and management strategies, managing project relation- information assets. Includes tools, techniques ship with IT customers, and controlling project and technologies in the protection of informa- risks. Project Management software will be used to tion from internal and external threats. Topics facilitate team projects and project reporting. covered include: firewall configurations, hard- IS 8060. Information Systems Develop- ening operating systems, intrusion detection ment Methods and Technologies. 3-0-3. systems and virtual private networks. Prerequisite: IS 8005. IS 8120. Human Computer Interface This course examines the Systems Development Design. 3-0-3. Life Cycle and the technologies used to implement Systems Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS pro- high-quality information systems. A variety of

i n I n f o r m a t i o n gram or permission of the graduate director. modeling techniques will be used by students to

Master of Science The human-computer interface models the ways articulate client requirements and convert them in which humans use and react to computer into implementable specifications. Prototyping systems. Topics: help systems, interaction styles, and methodology engineering will be covered. visual design principles, user interface prototyping, and human factor analysis.

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IS 8130. Query Languages. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: IS 8080. IS 8724. e-Business Technologies. 3-0-3. This course will provide students with in-depth Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program understanding of SQL from the Oracle perspec- or permission of the graduate program director. tive. Additional topics will include SQL*Plus This course focuses on core e-business technolo- and PL/SQL. Objectives for the course will be gies. Topics include risk management, Internet organized around the Oracle certification exam protocols and security standards, cryptography for SQL and PL/SQL. The class will include a and authentication, firewalls, electronic payment hands-on lab. systems and intelligent agents. Students will IS 8622. Network Implementation and conduct an analysis of infrastructure components Security. 3-0-3. from functional and management perspectives. IS 8726. e-Business Systems Solution. Prerequisite: IS 8040. 3-0-3. Design, implementation and security of small- Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program scale computer networks that support the or permission of the graduate program director. organization's applications. Contemporary com- This course focuses on analysis, design, develop- mercial systems will be evaluated and installed. ment and deployment of e-business solutions by Administration, maintenance, and security investigating business problems and examining issues are explored. emerging technologies and evolving e-business IS 8625. Advanced Data Communications. system solutions including composite applications, 3-0-3. knowledge management systems, portals, decision Prerequisite: IS 8040. support systems and business intelligence. Case The course provides coverage of advanced data study analysis will be heavily employed. communications topics. Topics include inter- IS 8822. Information Systems networking concepts, core data link-, network-, Integration. 3-0-3. transport- and application-level TCP/IP proto- Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program cols, and general concepts regarding wireless or permission of the graduate program director. technologies. Modern information systems contain many pur- IS 8628. Internetworking Technologies. chased components, which must be selected, inte- 3-0-3. grated, tested, and installed. This course addresses Prerequisite: IS 8040. the skills required to develop system RFPs, evaluate This course examines the integration of Local and manage contracts and contractors, testing meth- Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network odologies, installation planning, and outsourcing. (WAN) networking environments. The course IS 8825. IT Leadership. 3-0-3. also addresses key protocols, hardware, software and networking components. Topics include: Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program router and switch operations, Internet gateway or permission of the graduate program director. and firewall configuration, client/server systems Course content examines leadership strategies and internetworking security. in Information Technology (IT), and emphasizes software engineering perspectives. Topics of IS 8722. e-Business Systems Strategy. special interest include 21st century leadership, IT 3-0-3. leadership challenges, managing diversity in the Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program IT workplace especially as it applies to geographi- or permission of the graduate program director. cally dispersed software teams and a software This course focuses on business process redesign engineering perspective on IT leadership. and change management in the context of e- Science of Master business. Topics include impact of e-business on IS 8826. Information Technology n o i t a m r o f n I n i Services. 3-0-3. business models, channel relationships and the Systems value chain, integration of emerging technolo- Prerequisite: Full admission to the MSIS program gies with legacy systems, functional and inter- or permission of the graduate program director. organizational integration, and transaction cost Design and management of the service functions issues. Applications include supply and selling performed by the Information Systems organiza- chain management, customer relation manage- tion. Topics include: Managing help desks, customer ment, enterprise resource planning, e-procure- support, training end users, developing professional ment, and knowledge tone applications. development programs for IS employees, documentation management, and marketing IT products. Internal and external clients are considered.

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IS 8900. Special Topics in Information Systems. 1 to 3. Prerequisite: Must be approved by graduate program director. Exploration of selected contemporary topics of interest to the student and sponsoring faculty. Can be repeated for credit. IS 8910. Special Projects in Information Systems. 1 to 3. Prerequisite: Must be approved by graduate program director. Special projects and/or thesis option for students who wish to pursue advanced work on a particular subject in a specialized area. Can be repeated for credit. IS 8916. Cooperative Education. 1 to 3. Prerequisite: Must be approved by graduate program director. IS 8918. Internship. 1 to 3. Prerequisite: Must be approved by graduate program director. IS 8950. Information Systems Policy and Strategy. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: IS 8005. A capstone course, which integrates the program's coursework into comprehensive, IS policies and procedures, which support the organization's mission. Students will review and evaluate actual corporate IS strategies in a case- study format. Systems i n I n f o r m a t i o n Master of Science Master of Science in Nursing

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Nursing Master of Science in Nursing 2. A minimum of three years full-time profes- (MSN) sional experience as a registered nurse as documented in a professional résumé for Contact: Genie Dorman, Program Director the WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitio- Office: Nursing 242 ner Program applicant or a minimum of one Phone: (770) 423-6172 year full-time experience as registered nurse Fax: (770) 423-6627 as documented in a professional resume’ Email: [email protected] for the MSN in Advanced Care Manage- http://www.kennesaw.edu/col_hhs/ ment and Leadership Program applicant. schoolofnursing/Masters/index.htm This experience must have occurred within The WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner the last five years and have involved direct Program and the MSN in Advanced Care patient care. Preference will be given to Management and Leadership Program are those candidates with a greater amount of professional degree programs that build on the professional experience. background of experienced registered nurses 3. Current RN licensure in the state of Georgia. to prepare them to function as advanced care- 4. A minimum combined total score of 800 in givers in a variety of leadership roles in the the verbal and quantitative categories and emerging world of collaborative health care. a minimum 3.5 in the analytical writing category on the General Test of the Gradu- Housed in the WellStar College of Health and ate Record Examination. Applicants may Human Services, the MSN programs maintain make a formal written request to waive close community ties with a variety of health this requirement only when the applicant care agencies and providers. has completed another graduate degree General Requirements for program and an appropriate transcript is transmitted in support of the request. Admission to the MSN Programs 5. A formal statement of personal goals for the MSN admission requires: program not to exceed one typed page. 1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a 6. An undergraduate physical assessment course. nationally accredited institution with a sat- 7. An undergraduate research course. isfactory GPA of at least 3.0. 8. An undergraduate statistics course. 182 Master of Science in Nursing

International applicants have additional Course Repeat Policy requirements. See Graduate Admission section A student may repeat any individual course in the of this catalog. MSN curriculum only once. Earning a grade of less Admission decisions are based on overall than B (82) in a course the second time it is taken evaluation of all these elements. will result in being dropped from the program. Transfer Credit

in Nursing Grades Up to 15 quarter hours or nine semester hours of Students must earn a grade of B (82) or better in Master of Science graduate work from other accredited institutions every course in order to progress in the program. may be transferred. This work must correspond to the Kennesaw State University MSN curriculum. Petition to Graduate Decisions regarding this transfer will be made by MSN candidates must petition to graduate the program director. The credit to be considered at least one semester prior to the semester in for transfer will not be more than five years old at which they complete their degree require- the time the student enters. ments. Petition to graduate forms are available in the program director’s office.

MSN WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program is fully accredited by CCNE, the Commis- sion on Collegiate Nursing Education. This professional degree prepares experienced registered nurses to sit for certification as a family or adult nurse practitioner. The program builds on the background of professional nurses to prepare them to function as primary care givers in the emerging collaborative world of health care. Credit Hours Course Designation Core Courses 14

NURS 7715 Professional Advanced Practice Role Development and Health Care Issues 2 NURS 7725 Health Care Theory 2 NURS 7735 Advanced Health Assessment, Health Maintenance, and Health Promotion 4 NURS 7746 Research Applications & Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice I 2 NURS 7755 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 NURS 7765 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2

AREA OF CONCENTRATION 8 Family NURS 8800 Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Adults 3 NURS 8805 Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Children 3 NURS 8830 Clinical Management of Reproductive Health 2

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NURS 8815 Clinical Management of Selected Chronic Health

Conditions in Middle-Aged and Older Adults 3 Science of Master NURS 8830 Clinical Management of Reproductive Health 2 in Nursing in

RESIDENCY 18

NURS 8850 Primary Care Residency I 4 Prerequisite: NURS 7735 Corequisite: NURS 8800 NURS 8851 Primary Care Residency II 4 Prerequisite: NURS 8850; 8800 Corequisite: NURS 8805 or NURS 8815 NURS 8852 Primary Care Residency III 4 Prerequisite: NURS 8851; 8805 or 8815; Corequisite: NURS 8830, 8853 NURS 8853 Primary Care Residency IV 4 Prerequisite: NURS 8851; Corequisite: NURS 8854, 8852, 8830 NURS 8854 Primary Care Clinical Project 2 Prerequisite: NURS 7746 Corequisite: NURS 8852; 8853 PROGRAM TOTAL: 40

WellStar Primary Care NURS 7735. Advanced Health Assess‑ Nurse Practitioner ment, Health Maintenance and Health Promotion. 2‑6‑4. Course Descriptions Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program. This course is designed to develop the student’s NURS 7715. Professional Advanced skill and critical appraisal of the history and Role Development and Health Care physical examination of clients. Health promo- Issues. 2‑0‑2. tion, risk screening, and disease prevention Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program. are emphasized while clinical strategies and Within this course, role theory, change theory, and interventions are critiqued utilizing research and leadership theory as they apply to advanced prac- theoretical data. A clinical practicum provides tice nursing are examined. The issues related to experiences in health promotion and mainte- the role of the advanced practice nurse in today’s nance allowing students to develop their assess- health care environment are explored. Ethical ment, interpretive, and diagnostic competencies. and legal decision-making processes are investigated. The standards and regulations governing NURS 7746. Research Applications advanced practice nursing are examined. and Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice I. 2‑0‑2. NURS 7725. Health Care Theory. 2‑0‑2. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator. permission of the program coordinator. This course builds upon the student’s basic Theories from healthcare, nursing and related knowledge of the research process. It explores fields are analyzed and critiqued from the research design, methodology, data analysis, perspective of theory development and theory and outcome evaluation for relevant problems utilization. Theoretical concepts are considered encountered by the advanced practice nurse. as they apply to the advanced practice nursing Both quantitative and qualitative methods are in research, communication, practice, and profes- examined. Students will critique relevant stud- sional autonomy. ies in an area of interest and develop a proposal related to a topic in their specific area of interest. 184 Master of Science in Nursing

NURS 7755. Pharmacology for NURS 8815. Clinical Management of Advanced Practice Nursing. 2‑0‑2. Selected Chronic Health Problems in Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or Middle-Aged and Older Adults. 3‑0‑3. permission of the program coordinator. Prerequisite: NURS 7735; 8800. Corequisite: This course expands the experienced profes- NURS 8851. sional nurse’s understanding of pharmacologi- This course addresses the chronic health condi- cal principles, including pharmacokinetics and tions frequently encountered in the primary care

in Nursing pharmacodynamics. Emphasis is placed on of middle-aged and older adults. Clients’ clinical enhancing the knowledge necessary to improve presentation, underlying causes, and appropri-

Master of Science client care outcomes. ate treatment modalities are explored. The nurse practitioner’s role in the management of chronic NURS 7765. Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing. 2-0-2. health conditions is emphasized with attention to protocol development, referral, follow-up, and Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or client education. permission of the program coordinator. This course is designed to provide the experi- NURS 8830. Clinical Management of enced professional nurse with advanced content Reproductive Health. 2‑0‑2. concerning normal and abnormal human physi- Prerequisite: NURS 8805 or 8815. Corequisite: ologic responses to pertinent pathophysiologic NURS 8852, 8853. conditions. Emphasis is placed on the clinical This course focuses on the health care needs of manifestations of these conditions may success- essentially healthy women throughout the repro- fully intervene in a variety of advanced practice ductive years and beyond. Emphasis is placed clinical settings. on the clinical management of common health problems of women, well pregnant women and NURS 8800. Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in the care of the newborn. Appropriate referral Adults. 3‑0‑3. and follow‑up care for more complex health problems and high risk pregnancy are explored. Prerequisite: NURS 7735. Corequisite: NURS 8850. This course addresses the common health NURS 8850. Primary Care Residency I. conditions, both simple and complex, affect- 1‑9‑4. ing individuals, aged 17 and older, frequently Prerequisite: NURS 7735. Corequisite NURS encountered in primary care setting. Client’s clini- 8800. cal presentation, underlying causes, and appropri- This course consists of an introductory practicum ate treatment modalities are explored. The nurse with a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or practitioner’s role in the clinical management of physician preceptor approved by NP faculty. common health conditions in the adult client is Beginning clinical management skills are the focus the focus with emphasis on referral, follow-up, of the course. The theory component emphasizes and client education. The impact of health prob- student case study presentation and critique. lems on the family unit is also explored. NURS 8851. Primary Care Residency NURS 8805. Clinical Management of II. 1‑9‑4. Selected Common Health Conditions in Prerequisite: NURS 8850. Corequisite: 8805 or Children. 3‑0‑3. 8815. Prerequisite: NURS 7735; 8800. Corequisite: A continuation of the practicum experience with NURS 8851. appropriate preceptors. Improved clinical manage- This course is designed to provide an explora- ment skills are an expectation in a variety of clinical tion of theories and knowledge needed for child sites. The case study methodology is continued. health supervision in the primary care setting NURS 8852. Primary Care Residency with a focus on the nurse practitioner’s role in III. 1‑9‑4. clinical management, anticipatory guidance, Prerequisite: NURS 8851; 8805 or 8815. referral, and follow-up. Emphasis is placed upon Corequisite: NURS 8830, 8853. parents as participants in assessment, decision- A continuation of the practicum experience with making, and management of common health appropriate preceptors. Increasing complex problems and the stresses of normal develop- clinical management skills are an expectation in ment in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. a variety of appropriate clinical sites. The case study methodology is continued. Master of Science in Nursing 185

NURS 8853. Primary Care Residency NURS 8854. Primary Care Clinical Proj‑

IV. 1‑9‑4. ect. 2‑0‑2. Science of Master Prerequisite: NURS 8851; Corequisite: NURS Prerequisite: NURS 7746. Corequisite: NURS 8852, 8830. 8853, 8852. Nursing in This course is the capstone practicum experi- The clinical project provides the student with the ence in which students synthesize all elements opportunity to synthesize and apply acquired of their clinical management skills. Competence knowledge and skills in a clinically focused proj- in the clinical management of health conditions ect related to the role of the nurse practitioner frequently encountered is an expectation. in research, health promotion, and community education. The student identifies a problem/ need and designs a project that will improve the health care of a specific population.

MSN in Advanced Care Management and Leadership

The MSN in Advanced Care Management and Leadership, a 40-semester hour program, prepares nursing graduates for leadership and administrative positions in healthcare. This program is built around required core courses and two major curricular specialty track courses (Advanced Care Leadership and Nursing Educational Leadership). These tracks include didac- tic and practicum courses to emphasize the required content. In addition, electives are included for some of the tracks. Credit Hours REQUIRED CORE COURSES 24 NURS 7715 Professional Advanced Practice Role Development and Health Care Issues 2 NURS 7725 Health Care Theory 2 NURS 7735 Advanced Health Assessment, Health Maintenance, and Health Promotion 4 NURS 7755 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 NURS 7765 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 NURS 7746 Research Applications & Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice I 2 NURS 7747 Research Applications & Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice II 2 NURS 8863 Advanced Leadership Project 3 NURS 7780 Ethics of Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing 2 NURS 7785 Health Policy & Finance 2 NURS 7791 Principles of Conflict Management for Advanced Practice Nursing 1

Track courses 16

Advanced Care Leadership/CNS NURS 7774 Advanced Care Management Models for Practice 2 NURS 8860 Assuming Leadership Role in Advanced Care Management - Practicum I 2 NURS 8861 Assuming Leadership Role in Advanced Care Management - Practicum II 4 NURS 8862 Assuming Leadership Role in Advanced Care Management - Practicum III 4 Electives 4

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Nursing Education Leadership NURS 7792 Curriculum, Instruction & Evaluation in Health Care Organizations 4 NURS 7790 Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies 2 NURS 8870 Assuming Leadership Role in Education - Practicum I 2 NURS 8871 Assuming Leadership Role in Education - Practicum II 4 NURS 8872 Assuming Leadership Role in Education - Practicum III 4 in Nursing

Master of Science PROGRAM TOTAL: 40

Advanced Care NURS 7746. Research Applications Management and Leadership and Outcome Evaluations in Course Descriptions Advanced Practice I. 2‑0‑2. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator. NURS 7715. Professional Advanced This course builds upon the student’s basic Role Development and Health Care knowledge of the research process. It explores Issues. 2‑0‑2. research design, methodology, data analysis, Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program. and outcome evaluation for relevant problems Within this course, role theory, change theory, and encountered by the advanced practice nurse. leadership theory as they apply to advanced prac- Both quantitative and qualitative methods are tice nursing are examined. The issues related to examined. Students will critique relevant stud- the role of the advanced practice nurse in today’s ies in an area of interest and develop a proposal health care environment are explored. Ethical related to a topic in their specific area of interest. and legal decision-making processes are investigated. The standards and regulations governing NURS 7747. Research Applications advanced practice nursing are examined. and Outcome Evaluations in Advanced Practice II. 2‑0‑2. NURS 7725. Health Care Theory. 2‑0‑2. Prerequisite: NURS 7746. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or This course builds upon the student’s basic permission of the program coordinator. knowledge of the research process and continues Theories from healthcare, nursing and related the instruction begun in NURS 7746 (Research fields are analyzed and critiqued from the Design and Methodology). It explores quantita- perspective of theory development and theory tive and qualitative data analyses for relevant utilization. Theoretical concepts are considered problems encountered by the advanced care prac- as they apply to the advanced practice nursing tice nurse. Students will prepare and submit an in research, communication, practice, and profes- Institutional Review Board request for approval sional autonomy. for their proposal developed in NURS 7746. NURS 7735. Advanced Health NURS 7755. Pharmacology for Assessment, Health Maintenance Advanced Practice Nursing. 2‑0‑2. and Health Promotion. 2‑6‑4. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program. permission of the program coordinator. This course is designed to develop the student’s This course expands the experienced profes- skill and critical appraisal of the history and sional nurse’s understanding of pharmacologi- physical examination of clients. Health promo- cal principles, including pharmacokinetics and tion, risk screening, and disease prevention pharmacodynamics. Emphasis is placed on are emphasized while clinical strategies and enhancing the knowledge necessary to improve interventions are critiqued utilizing research and client care outcomes. theoretical data. A clinical practicum provides experiences in health promotion and mainte- NURS 7765. Pathophysiology for nance allowing students to develop their assess- Advanced Practice Nursing. 2-0-2. ment, interpretive, and diagnostic competencies. Prerequisite: Admission to MSN Program or permission of the program coordinator. This course is designed to provide the experienced professional nurse with advanced content Master of Science in Nursing 187 concerning normal and abnormal human physi- community programs for staff, students, clients, ologic responses to pertinent pathophysiologic or community members. The content will focus Science of Master conditions. Emphasis is placed on the clinical on classroom, clinical, and online settings. The manifestations of these conditions may success- student will consider several best practice strate- Nursing in fully intervene in a variety of advanced practice gies as well as the use of technology to enhance or clinical settings. present content. A course or a workshop that may

NURS 7774. Advanced Care be used in a practice setting will be developed. Management Models for Practice. 2‑0‑2. NURS 7792. Curriculum, Instruction, Prerequisite: NURS 7735. Corequisite: NURS 8860. & Evaluation in Health Care This course focuses on the role of the clinical Organizations. 4-0-4. nurse leader in the advanced care management Prerequisite: NURS 7790, NURS 8870. of individuals and populations in acute care or Corequisite: NURS 8871. other appropriate health care settings. Principles This course is designed to provide the advanced of advanced care management including strategic practice nurse the theoretical underpinnings of planning, working with teams and various care curriculum development, instruction, and evalu- management models and tools such as clinical ation needed in diverse health care organiza- pathways and care mapping in the managed care tions, including academic nursing programs. The environment are emphasized. Additional con- knowledge gained can be applied to the educator cepts will be discussed such as clinical outcomes, role in a university setting, a health care agency, documentation, and evaluation methodology in or in corporate settings focused on health care. these environments. NURS 8860. Assuming Leadership Role NURS 7780. Ethics of Leadership for in Advanced Care Management. 2-6-2. Advanced Practice Nursing. 2-0-2. Prerequisite: NURS 7735. Corequisite: NURS 7774. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or This course consists of an introductory practi- permission of the program coordinator. cum with a preceptor/site identified as being This course engages the student in exploration of appropriate for the student’s area of interest the ethical and legal frameworks, theories, and and approved by the faculty. Advanced care applications that relate to leadership, man- management skills are the focus of the course agement, and decision-making in health care with students analyzing and evaluating organizations. Case analysis and presentation clinical care models and participating in their will be used to emphasize the student’s ability implementation in the delivery of client care. to identify ethical and legal problems and work The theory component emphasizes case study with others to resolve them. presentation and critique. or present content. NURS 7785. Health Policy and Finance. NURS 8861. Assuming Leadership 2-0-2. Role in Advanced Care Management — Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or Practicum II. 4-12-4. permission of the program coordinator. Prerequisite: NURS 8860; NURS 7774. This course is designed to provide the practice This course is a continuation of the practicum nursing student with an overview of the factors experience with appropriate preceptors/sites. involved in understanding the current state of Advanced practice management skills con- health care policy in the United States. Various tinue to be the focus of the course with greater methods of health care financing, organiza- expertise an expectation. The case study tion, role of government in health care, and an methodology and critique is continued. historical perspective will be explored. Issues such as access, the roles of health care providers, NURS 8862. Assuming Leadership primary care, and organizational structures will Role in Advanced Care Management — Practicum III. 4-12-4. be discussed. Prerequisite: NURS 8861. Corequisite: NURS NURS 7790. Innovative Teaching Strat‑ 8863. egies in Advanced Care Management. A continuation of the practicum experience in 2-0-2. which students synthesize all elements of their Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or advanced care management skills in the imple- permission of the program coordinator. mentation of clinical care models in a variety of This course is designed to assist the in under- appropriate settings. Competence in advanced standing the development and implementation care management is an expectation. of educational courses, seminars, workshops, or 188 Master of Science in Nursing

NURS 8863. Advanced Leadership NURS/CM 7791. Seminar in Principles Project. 3-0-3. of Conflict Management for Advanced Prerequisite: NURS 7747. Corequisite: NURS 8862 Practice Nursing. 1-0-1. or NURS 8872. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or This course is a experience that provides the permission of the program coordinator. student with the opportunity to synthesize This course introduces advanced practice nurses and apply acquired knowledge and skills to the principles, theories, and skills of conflict

in Nursing in a focused project related to the role of the management. Students will explore the applica- advanced practice nurse in advanced care man- tion of these concepts and skills to health care

Master of Science agement or nursing education leadership. The issues, including patient care, patient safety, and student identifies a problem/need and designs the creation of a workplace environment that a project that will enhance care management or supports quality care. nursing education in a selected practicum site. NURS 8870. Assuming Leadership Role in Nursing Education — Practicum I. 2-6-2. Prerequisite: NURS 7735. Corequisite: NURS 7790. This course consists of an introductory practicum with a preceptor/site identified as being appropriate for the student’s area of interest in the nursing education leadership track and approved by the faculty. Advanced educational concepts and principles are the focus of the course. The theory component emphasizes case study presentation and critique at increasingly higher standards in incorporating teaching and instructional strategies. NURS 8871. Assuming Leadership Role in Nursing Education — Practicum II. 4-12-4. Prerequisite: NURS 8870. Corequisite: NURS 7792. This course consists of the second practicum course with a preceptor/site identified as being appropriate for the student’s area of interest in the nursing education leadership track and approved by the faculty. Increasingly advanced educational concepts and principles are the focus of the course. The theory component emphasizes case study presentation and critique at increasingly higher standards in incorporating teaching and instructional strategies. NURS 8872. Assuming Leadership Role in Nursing Education — Practicum III. 4-12-4. Prerequisite: NURS 8871. Corequisite: NURS 8863. A continuation of the practicum experience in which students synthesize all elements of their advanced care leadership skills in the implementation of education models as a nurse leader in a variety of appropriate settings. Competence in advanced nursing education is an expectation.

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Professional Writing

Master of Arts in become writing professionals who can move in Professional Writing (MAPW) many directions during their careers; they will become flexible writers who can tune in to the Contact Information writing conventions of a given genre, adapt- Contact: Dr. Jim Elledge, Program Director ing their writing style to the requirements of Office: (770) 499-3335 various rhetorical contexts in today’s print and Fax: (770) 423-6524 electronic environments. email: [email protected] Web address: http://mapw.kennesaw.edu Housed in the Department of English, the MAPW Program works in cooperation with other departments such as Communication MAPW Program Description and Visual Arts. Additional resources of spe- The Master of Arts in Professional Writing cial importance to the program faculty and (MAPW) degree is a professional graduate students are the Kennesaw State University degree program that prepares candidates for Writing Center and the Kennesaw Mountain a wide variety of writing‑related positions in National Writing Project. business, education, publishing, and the arts. Course work in three concentrations—applied General Requirements writing, composition and rhetoric, and creative for Admissions to the writing—allows students to gain theoretical MAPW Program and practical knowledge in various fields of To be considered for MAPW admission, appli- professional writing. As students become cants must submit the following credentials to experienced in producing and analyzing the KSU Admission Office: the business, technical, journalistic, and cre- 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited ative texts in these three concentrations, they college or university with a minimum 2.5 develop a sophisticated understanding of style, grade point average on a 4.0 scale structure, and audience. MAPW students will

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2. A minimum total score of 800 (verbal and Grades quantitative) and a minimum 3.5 (analytic Students must earn a grade of “C” or better writing) on the General Test of the Gradu- in every graduate‑level course. They must ate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE also achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 before they requirement is waived for applicants who can advance to candidacy. have earned an advanced degree. Petition to Graduate The following items should be submitted to: MAPW candidates must petition to graduate MAPW Graduate Director, English Depart- at least one semester prior to completion of ment, Mailbox Drop 2701, Kennesaw State program requirements. Before MAPW students University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, can petition to graduate, they must have a GA 30144-5591. cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. 3. An application letter that states the appli- The student should contact the MAPW office cant’s goals for the MAPW program and a and request a petition be mailed to their home rationale for the choice of concentration and address, or they may print the form located on

Master of Arts in support areas. the MAPW web site at: Professional Writing 4. One copy of representative writing samples www.kennesaw.edu/english/mapw. from both the concentration and the support The student must obtain the MAPW graduate area, not to exceed 25 pages. director’s signature before submitting the peti- 5. A letter of recommendation is optional. tion to the business office and registrar. Provisional standing and non-degree status Certificate Programs in are not available for applicants to the MAPW Creative Writing and in program. Professional Writing for International applicants have additional International Audiences requirements. See Graduate Admission section For information on the graduate certificate of this catalog. programs in creative writing or in professional writing, see pages 182-184. Transfer Credit Up to nine hours of graduate work from other accredited institutions may be transferred. To be transferred, course work from other institutions must correspond to Kennesaw State’s MAPW curriculum. Students will need to provide course descriptions and syllabi wherever possible, and the amount of credit granted will be at the discretion of the program director. A minimum grade of “B” is required for any course transferred. Such course work may be no more than five years old.

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Master of Arts in Professional Writing

The Master of Arts in Professional Writing Degree Program consists of 36 hours of course work. The MAPW Program is organized in three distinct parts: Credit Hours

1. WRITING CORE CONCENTRATION 3 Professional Writing Professional

The Writing Core Concentration gives MAPW students the necessary tools to acquire both practi- in Arts of Master cal and theoretical knowledge about writing, writers, and graduate‑level study skills. Students must complete the core course within their first two terms in the MAPW program:

PRWR 6000 Issues and Research in Professional Writing 2. MAJOR CONCENTRATION AND SUPPORT AREA 24 a. The Major Concentration and Support Area (24 hours) allows candidates to concentrate on two areas of interest. In the Major (15 hours), each student selects one concentration from the three offered below and takes five courses from this concentration, and, in the Support Area (9 hours), each student also selects one of the remaining two concentrations as the support area. The student must take three courses from this second concentration to satisfy the support area requirement.

In addition, the student will take one elective (3 hours): any MAPW course or 3 a course in a related graduate program OR

b. Major concentration (15 hours) and two courses from each of the other two concentrations (12 hours) allow students to study all three areas of professional writing offered in the MAPW program. A: Applied Writing: PRWR 6240: Technical Writing PRWR 6260: Managing Writing in Organizations PRWR 6280: Business and Technical Editing PRWR 6410: Feature Writing PRWR 6440: Professional and Academic Editing PRWR 6550: Document Design and Desktop Publishing PRWR 6850: Web Content Development PRWR 6860: Intercultural Communication in Contexts PRWR 7550: Advanced Applied Writing PRWR 7600: MAPW Practical Internship PRWR 7900: Special Topics PRWR 7950: MAPW Directed Study B: Composition and Rhetoric: PRWR 6150: Context, Style, and Audience in Professional Writing PRWR 6300: Understanding Writing as Process PRWR 6500: Teaching Writing in High Schools and Colleges PRWR 6650: Introduction to Literacy Studies PRWR 6750: Teaching Writing to Speakers of Other Languages PRWR 6760: World Englishes PRWR 7600: MAPW Practical Internship PRWR 7900: Special Topics PRWR 7950: MAPW Directed Study

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(MAPW - Major Concentration and Support Area - cont’d) C: Creative Writing: PRWR 6100: Readings for Writers PRWR 6460: Fiction Writing PRWR 6470: Poetry Writing PRWR 6480: Play Writing PRWR 6490: Screen and Television Writing PRWR 6520: Creative Nonfiction PRWR 6800: Careers in the Literary Arts PRWR 7500: Advanced Creative Writing PRWR 7600: MAPW Practical Internship PRWR 7900: Special Topics PRWR 7950: MAPW Directed Study

3. MAPW CAPSTONE PROJECT 6 The MAPW Captsone project is designated as a thesis, portfolio or practicum and accompa- Master of Arts in

Professional Writing nied by a rationale for its purpose and design that involves electronic and/or print media and is relevant to the student’s concentration in professional writing. After submitting an approved capstone proposal, the candidate works under the direction and advice of two faculty members to produce the project. The candidate must submit the capstone project at least two weeks before either 1) a discussion about the project with the faculty committee, or 2) a public presentation about the project or a reading from the project for an audience of faculty and peers. The candidate will consult with the capstone committee chair and committee member about which option to choose.

PRWR 7960 MAPW Capstone Project PROGRAM TOTAL: 36

M.A. in Professional Writing PRWR 6100. Readings for Writers. 3‑0‑3. Course Descriptions Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program or permission of the graduate program director. PRWR 6000. Issues and Research in The study of writers describing their ways of Professional Writing. 3‑0‑3. writing and/or how others’ writing has influ- Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program enced writers. This course studies the works or permission of the graduate program director. listed as influential and then examines the (Students must take this course within their first application of such influence in later texts. Read- two terms in the MAPW program.) ings will vary, but will include literature, drama, The course is the required core course in the poetry, essays, journalism and scientific and Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MAPW) professional texts. This course is repeatable. program. It introduces students to the three program concentrations—applied writing, PRWR 6150. Context, Style and composition and rhetoric, and creative writ- Audience in Professional Writing. 3‑0‑3. ing—by focusing on key issues, theories, and Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program research methods specific to each field as well or permission of the graduate program director. as those that cut across all three concentrations. A study of the ways context, stylistic choices, The course provides the necessary foundation and audience influence all areas of writing in of knowledge, skills, and practice— through action, whether in the workplace, on the Inter- a variety of readings on contemporary issues net, in publishing, or in the classroom. Course and through discussion, critique, and applica- will focus on the creation of specific texts, many tion of research methodologies—for students to by the students themselves, with attention to complete MAPW requirements and course work the rhetorical traditions behind all spoken and within their concentration and support areas.

Master of Arts in Professional Writing 193 written acts. PRWR 6240. Technical Writing. 3-0-3. PRWR 6300. Understanding Writing as Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program Process. 3‑0‑3. or permission of the MAPW program director. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program An intensive workshop focused on creating or permission of the graduate program director. technical documents for clients, consumers, and The study of the concept of writing as process the general public. Topics addressed will include and its implications for professional writers in the history, function, theory, and ethical practice various creative, workplace, and instructional of technical writing. Students will become more situations. This course will focus on such ques- capable and informed technical writers and tions as What happens when we write? Can the Professional Writing Professional

potential leaders in their organizations. processes by which individuals shape written in Arts of Master PRWR 6260. Managing Writing in texts be observed, documented, and theorized? Organizations. 3-0-3. How does social context affect writing processes? How does understanding writing as Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program process affect the teaching of writing? or permission of the graduate program director. A foundational course introducing students to PRWR 6410. Feature Writing. 3‑0‑3. organizational writing and the planning that Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program informs it. Students will learn to think creatively or permission of the graduate program director. and systematically about the writing needs of The study of the principles and processes of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and govern- news reporting and feature writing techniques, ment agencies. They will analyze the missions, including editorial writing, promotional com- constituencies, structures, and cultures of existing munications, and informative newspaper and organizations to identify the most appropriate magazine article writing. rhetorical strategies and products for organiza- PRWR 6440. Professional and tions in their real-world contexts. Next, students Academic Editing. 3-0-3. will draft a plan for an organization, which may Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program include a mission statement, key messages, or permission of the graduate program director. organizational branding, a list of essential (print, The study and practice of professional and electronic, audio, and video) documents, a yearly academic (trade, professional, educational, calendar of events and document releases, a and scholarly) editing for magazines, journals, budget and production plan, and a distribution books, and textbooks. Editorial divisions of plan for key documents. In addition, students labor and approaches and responsibilities of will study how professional writers face situ- editors, along with the introduction to text ations that require ethical analysis and action development, acquisition, and line editing. to guard an organization’s mission and reputa- tion. The course will also inform students about PRWR 6460. Fiction Writing. 3‑0‑3. careers available to organizational writers and the Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program technologies they use in performing their work. or permission of the graduate program director. Workshop course in the writing of fiction. PRWR 6280. Business and Technical Editing. 3-0-3. Short stories and novellas may be studied. Small‑group critique, one‑to‑one conferences Prerequisite: Admission to MAPW program or and peer revision techniques may be used. permission of graduate director. The study and practice of business and technical PRWR 6470. Poetry Writing. 3‑0‑3. editing in texts found in corporate, engineering, Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program government, high-tech, and scientific settings, or permission of the graduate program director. including reports, proposals, manuals, company Workshop course in the writing of poetry. newsletters, and Internet web pages. Editorial Study of traditional, free verse, haiku and exper- responsibilities for document development, copy imental forms by means of small‑group critique, editing, and proofreading will be explored. Prac- one‑to‑one conferences and peer revision. tice of electronic editing and hard copy editing PRWR 6480. Play Writing. 3‑0‑3. will be stressed. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program or permission of the graduate program director. Workshop course in the writing of drama. Study and practice in writing monologues and dialogues, presenting stage directions and the production of one‑act and multi‑act dramatic works.

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PRWR 6490. Screen and Television PRWR 6750. Teaching Writing to Writing. 3‑0‑3. Speakers of Other Languages. 3‑0‑3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program or permission of the graduate program director. or permission of the graduate program director. Workshop course in writing for cinema, radio The study of the theories and practices in the and television. Study and practice in effective teaching writing to ESL writers. Emphasis will screenplay writing techniques, on‑air report be placed on second language acquisition of writing, on‑screen news writing and the prin- writing skills and ESL composition techniques ciples of script writing, evaluation and promo- and principles for various ESL writing situations. tion will be examined. PRWR 6760. World Englishes. 3‑0‑3. PRWR 6500. Teaching Writing in High Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program, Schools and Colleges. 3‑0‑3. or permission of the graduate program director. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program A study of the unprecedented growth of English or permission of the graduate program director. on a global scale. Course will examine the An investigation into the theories and practices current state of English in the world and the that have shaped writing instruction over the cultural/social factors that have given rise to a

Master of Arts in past thirty years. Students will examine student- number of different varieties of English in the Professional Writing centered instruction, writing process theories, world. These varieties, attitudes towards them, current methods of assessment, technologies of and implications for various written media of writing, and other important advances in order communication will be explored. to produce curricular design for high school and PRWR 6800. Careers in the college writing classes. Literary Arts. 3-0-3. PRWR 6520. Creative Nonfiction. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program or permission of the graduate program director. or permission of the graduate program director. The first half of the course will survey compo- Readings from and writing in creative or literary nents that make up the literature field and intro- nonfiction, including the personal essay, biogra- duce the student to the management concerns phy, travel writing, the research essay, and the in selected components. The survey will inform nonfictional novel. Attention to the history and the student about professional and organization development of the genre and its subdivisions infrastructures that support the literary arts in and to the markets for its manuscripts. the United States and give the student theoreti- PRWR 6550. Document Design and cal and practical knowledge concerning arts Desktop Publishing. 3‑0‑3. management. The second half of the course will focus on the writer’s personal management. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program Grantsmanship and fellowship writing as well or permission of the graduate program director. as submissions-and-publications procedures, Principles and practice in computer‑aided pub- literary promotions, and time management will lishing. Examine word processing and desktop be discussed. publishing capabilities, develop graphic and text design experience, explore the skills needed to PRWR 6850. Web Content Develop‑ produce professional quality newsletters, bro- ment. 3-0-3. chures, reports, pamphlets and books. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program PRWR 6650. Introduction to Literacy or permission of the graduate program director. Studies. 3‑0‑3. Study and practice in writing and development of Web content for multiple, diverse audiences Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program in commercial areas, such as e-business, public or permission of the graduate program director. relations, and advertising; in public service orga- An overview of approaches for studying and nizations, including nonprofit and government shaping literacy in a range of social contexts, organizations; and in the area of personal and including workplaces, instructional settings, career development. Students will create their own and the literary marketplace. This course will professional e-portfolio and develop Web content explore competing definitions of literacy and for a commercial, nonprofit, or public organiza- their implications for professional writers with tion. Course topics will include site architecture, students learning to use research about literacy visual rhetoric, audience analysis, collaboration to enhance their work as professional writers. with graphic designers to create Web pages, ethics, accessibility for disabled users, corporate intranet design, and international considerations.

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organizations. PRWR 6860. Intercultural Communica‑ PRWR 7600. MAPW Practical tion in Context. 3-0-3. Internship. 1-6. (Up to six hours may Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program, be used to satisfy MAPW degree or permission of the graduate program director. requirements.) A study of written communication across cul- Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program tures. Course will use a case studies format to or permission of the graduate program director explore principles for effectively communicating and/or faculty advisor. in English across different cultures. Topics will Guided and supervised practical experience in include document design for international audi- one concentration of the MAPW Program. Writing Professional

ences, rhetorically sensitive strategies, issues of in Arts of Master translation and contrastive rhetoric. Students will PRWR 7900. Special Topics. be able to study a specific type of written com- (Repeatable) 3‑0‑3. munication in a specific region or regions of the Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program world according to their interests and need. or permission of the graduate program director. Exploration of a specifically designed topic. PRWR 7500. Advanced Creative Writing. 3-0-3. PRWR 7950. MAPW Directed Study. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program, (Repeatable once). 3‑0‑3. or permission of the graduate program director, Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program, 6000-level creative writing course in the appro- or permission of the graduate program director, priate genre, and permission of instructor. PRWR 6000, and a graduate course in the field of Advanced workshop course in either fiction, the directed study. poetry, play, literary nonfiction, or screen and An intensive, advanced investigation of selected television writing. Open only to students who topics derived from individual courses of study. have already reached a fairly high level of The content will be determined jointly by the accomplishments in the genre. instructor, the student, and the student’s advisor. The proposed course of study must be submitted PRWR 7550. Advanced Applied Writing. to the graduate director by a deadline published 3-0-3. (Repeatable). each term for MAPW Committee approval. Prerequisite: Admission to the MAPW program or permission of the graduate program director; PRWR 7960. MAPW Capstone Project. PRWR 6260 or permission of instructor. 1-6 credit hours. This advanced applied writing course builds Prerequisite: Completion of 27 credit hours in the on the lessons of PRWR 6260 and is intended MAPW program and at least four courses in the for students studying applied writing. Focusing concentration; approval of capstone committee. each semester on a significant topic in applied A project designated as a thesis, portfolio or writing, the course will offer students advanced, practicum and accompanied by a rationale for its in-depth study of subjects critical to organi- purpose and design that involves electronic and/ zational writers such as grant and proposal or print media and is relevant to the student’s writing, organizational writing for external concentration in professional writing. After audiences, organizational writing for internal submitting an approved capstone proposal, the audiences, and instruction in multimedia writ- candidate works under the direction and advice ing. The course will involve substantial service- of two faculty members to produce the project. learning writing assignments to prepare students The candidate must submit the capstone project for careers as professional writers in corporate, at least two weeks before either 1) a discussion nonprofit, and governmental organizations. Stu- about the project with the faculty committee, or dents will collaborate with clients and classmates 2) a public presentation about the project or a as they plan, draft, and finalize short, long, reading from the project for an audience of faculty and electronic texts. In addition to reading and and peers. The candidate will consult with the critiquing written texts, each course will include capstone committee chair and committee member appearances by guest speakers whose current about which option to choose. and previous employment experiences provide insights into the careers of those who write for

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7. A statement of purpose that explains: the Graduate Certificate Program in genre of concentration; what the student Creative Writing wishes to achieve from the program; any Contact: Dr. Jim Elledge, Program Director experience the student already has in writ- Office: (770) 499-3335 ing (i.e., workshops or literature classes, Fax (770) 423-6524 reading and writing habits, membership email: [email protected] in writers’ organizations, awards, publica- Web address: http://mapw.kennesaw.edu/ tions, and the like) creativewriting.shtml 8. A writing sample in the genre of concentration: • Prose Fiction and Creative Nonfiction: Admission Requirements 25 double-spaced pages (excerpts are acceptable) 1. A completed KSU application form, indicat- • Poetry: 10 poems or 10 pages ing application to the Graduate Certificate • Play writing and Screenplay Writing: 25 in Creative Writing Program pages of script 2. An application fee 9. Optional: A letter of reference from some-

Master of Arts in 3. Official undergraduate transcripts

Professional Writing one who can evaluate the student’s: 4. Official graduate transcripts, if applicable creative writing skills commitment to 5. A minimum undergraduate grade point aver- creative writing and academic work age of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a minimum graduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 6. Immunization requirement (see Graduate Admission section of catalog)

Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing

A Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing Program is offered through the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program in the English Department, College of Humanities and Social Sci- ences, at Kennesaw State University. A unique four-course, non-degree program, its mission is to provide instruction and membership in a community of writers to qualified writing students in metro Atlanta and North Georgia who seek intensive creative writing practice but who do not want to matriculate in a graduate program.

This Graduate Certificate program allows qualified writers to study in graduate-level writing workshops taught by professional writers on the Kennesaw State University faculty.

A student coming into the Certificate Program would have to choose one of the creative writing genres offered in the MAPW program: fiction, poetry, screen writing, or creative nonfiction. Once a genre discipline is selected, the student would be expected to complete workshops in only that genre. For example, a student might select to study for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing and focus in fiction writing.

See creative writing courses listed in the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program on pages 178-181.

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The application documentation for this certifi- Graduate Certificate Program cate consists of: in Professional Writing for 1. A completed KSU application form, indicat- International Audiences ing application to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing for International Contact: Dr. Jim Elledge, Program Director Audiences Office: (770) 499-3335 2. An application fee Fax: (770) 423-6524 3. Official undergraduate transcripts Web address: http://mapw.kennesaw.edu/ 4. Official graduate transcripts, if applicable internationalaudiences.shtml Writing Professional

5. A minimum undergraduate grade point aver- in Arts of Master age of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a minimum gradu- Professional Writing for Inter- ate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale national Audiences Certificate 6. Immunization requirement (see Graduate Admission Requirements Admission section of catalog) Applicants will be admitted to the Graduate 7. A statement of purpose that explains: what Certificate in Professional Writing for Interna- the student wishes to achieve from the pro- tional Audiences when they have satisfied the gram; any experience the student already KSU non-degree admission requirements. has in writing, i.e., workshops, reading 1. A bachelor’s or graduate degree from an and writing habits, membership in writers’ institution accredited in a manner accepted organizations, awards, publications; by KSU; 8. A writing sample 2. A minimum undergraduate grade point 9. Optional: A letter of reference from some- average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum one who can evaluate the applicant’s writ- graduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 ing skills scale.

Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing for International Audiences

The Certificate will be writing-based, which distinguishes it from traditional Teachers of Eng- lish to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs. The certificate is distinctive from TESOL programs because it does not focus on teaching English to non-native users. Rather the focus will be on how English users from different cultural and linguistic traditions can communicate more effectively in a variety of written media such as e-mail, Web pages, brochures, and formal documents. Consequently, there will also be an emphasis on the process of document creation that requires collaboration between native and non-native English speakers and the need for cultural and linguistic sensitivity to increase the effectiveness of the working relationship. Educators who are aware of these differences can use this insight in classrooms, particularly in cases when international students work with American students on writing projects and other classroom activities. This Certificate will also benefit professionals working in non-profit organizations, government employees, and others who work with or write for a large population of non-native English speakers.

Required Courses: 9 PRWR 6750 Teaching Writing to Speakers of Other Languages 3 PRWR 6760 World Englishes 3 PRWR 6860 Intercultural Communication in Contexts 3

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PRWR 7600 Internship (Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing for International Audiences - cont’d)

Applied:

PRWR 6850 Writing for the Web PRWR 6250 Corporate Communication

Composition and Rhetoric: PRWR 6650 Introduction to Literacy Studies PRWR 6150 Context, Style, and Audience in Professional Writing

PROGRAM TOTAL: 12

See professional writing courses listed in the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program on pages 178-181. Master of Arts in Professional Writing Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration 199 Master of Public Public of Master Public Administration Administration

Master of Public Administration The MPA Program is located in the Depart- Contact Information ment of Political Science and International Affairs. The Program works in cooperation Contact: Dr. Martha A. Griffith, with a number of other departments as well MPA Program Director as the A. L. Burruss Institute of Public Service Department of Political Science & that provides community services and techni- International Affairs cal assistance to nonprofit and public orga- 1000 Chastain Road, Mail Box #2302 nizations throughout the greater Northwest Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591 Georgia region. Office: (770) 423-6631 Fax: (770) 423-6312 email: [email protected] Accreditation Website: http://www.kennesaw.edu/pols/mpa The Master of Public Administration program is formally accredited by National Association Master of Public Administration of Schools of Public Affairs and Administra- Program Description tion (NASPAA). The Master of Public Administration (MPA) General Requirements for is a professional degree that prepares persons Admission to the MPA Program interested in public service for middle and upper level administrative positions. The MPA Program admission requires: program’s student and teaching oriented 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accred- faculty seek to contribute to the development ited college or university with at least 2.75 of professional individuals with an ethos of grade point average; democratic administration by providing them 2. A minimum combined score of 900 on the with a combination of solid academic learning verbal and quantitative portions with a 3.5 and concrete practical experiences. minimum score on the analytical writing

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section of the General Test of the Graduate an overall review of all credentials including any Record Examination (GRE) or a combined work and community service experience that score of 450 on the Graduate Management indicates potential success in graduate work and Admissions Test (GMAT). International stu- in professional public service. dents must also provide satisfactory TOEFL Transfer Credit scores. (Students submitting scores for the GRE taken prior to October 1, 2002, must Up to nine semester hours of graduate work submit a minimum combined score of 1350 from other accredited institutions may be on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical transferred. To be transferred, course work portions of the Graduate Record Examina- from other institutions must correspond to tion.) Applicants may make a formal request Kennesaw State’s MPA curriculum. Students to waive this requirement only when the will need to provide course descriptions and applicant has completed another graduate syllabi wherever possible, and the amount of degree program and an appropriate tran- credit granted will be at the discretion script is submitted in support of the request; of the program director. Such course work 3. International students must also provide may be no more than five years old. satisfactory TOEFL scores; Grades 4. An application letter that states the appli- Expectations for satisfactory graduate level cant’s interest and goals for the MPA Pro- student performance are detailed in Aca- gram and the potential use of the degree; demic Policies section of this catalog. 5. A current résumé; and 6. Two letters of recommendation that address Petition to Graduate the applicant’s potential for graduate study MPA candidates must petition to graduate and use of an MPA degree.

Administration at least one semester prior to completion of Master of Public Students are admitted to the program based upon their degree requirements.

Master of Public Administration

The MPA Program is a 36 semester-hour course of study that consists of three components: A 7-course core curriculum required of all students (21 hours); a 4-course concentration of the student’s choice (12 hours); and a professional exercise (3 hours). Credit Hours CORE CURRICULUM 21

The core curriculum ensures that every MPA graduate is versed in both the theory and practice of this professional field. Courses include the history and values of democratic administration, the institutions and individuals that comprise it, and the tools used to achieve the goals of such administration.

PAD 6200 Fundamentals of Public Administration and Public Service PAD 6250 Research Methods & Computer Applications PAD 6300 Public Organization Theory PAD 6350 Public Service Budgeting PAD 6450 Governmental Relations PAD 6700 Human Resource Management in Public Service

PAD 6500 Policy Analysis (required for the regional policy & administration concentration) or PAD 6600 Program Evaluation

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The concentration courses enable students to prepare themselves for professional careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students will choose one of the following concentrations.

Community Services/Nonprofit Administration Required: PAD 7100 Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector PAD 7180 Nonprofit Governance and Administration

Select two additional courses from the following: PAD 7130 Regional Politics and Policy PAD 7120 Health Policy PAD 7150 Contemporary Public Issues PAD 7250 Leadership and Ethics in Public Service CM 7100 Introduction to Conflict Management

Information Systems Administration Master of Public Public of Master

IS 8050 Information Systems Project Management Methods Administration IS 8070 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Systems IS 8950 Information Systems Policy and Strategy

Student will select one other graduate IS or MPA course or other graduate course as approved by the Graduate Director. IS 8910, Special Projects in Information Systems, IS 8916, Coopera- tive Education, and IS 8918, Internship in Information Systems are among the choices available depending upon the student’s background and goals.

Governmental Administration Required: PAD 7455 Administrative Law

Students will select three additional courses from the following consistent with career goals: CM 7100 Introduction to Conflict Management PAD 7130 Regional Politics and Policy PAD 7230 Local Government and City Management PAD 7120 Health Policy PAD 7150 Contemporary Public Issues PAD 7250 Leadership and Ethics in Public Service PAD 7430 Regional and Local Planning GEOG 7100 GIS for Administrators PAD 7390 Public Financial Management PAD 7470 Issues in Criminal Justice Administration

MPA PROFESSIONAL EXERCISES 3

Students select one of the following with the consent of the graduate director: PAD 7985 Internship in Public Service PAD 7995 Public Service Practicum PROGRAM TOTAL: 36

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methods such as descriptive and inferential Master of Public Administration statistics, including multiple regression, will be covered. Involves intense hands-on computer Course Descriptions work using statistical software. CM 7100. Introduction to Conflict PAD 6300. Public Organization Theory. Management. 3-0-3. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. This course presents an overview of the emerg- Offers conceptual and practical perspectives ing movement toward alternative forms of for understanding and managing organiza- conflict resolution and of conflict management as tions. A spectrum of theories of organization an interdisciplinary field. Readings are drawn will be examined. The concepts and issues to be from a broad range of academic disciplines, discussed include mechanical and organismic including law, economics, social psychology, aspects of organizations, organizational culture sociology, anthropology, political science, as well and politics, organizational psychodynamics, and as dispute resolution. Students are introduced recent theories of organizing. The implications to conflict resolution theories, dispute resolution of the theories for a reflective practice will be the processes, conflict management system design, focus of class discussions. and application of conflict management to the PAD 6350. Public Service Budgeting. public policy environment. 3-0-3. GEOG 7100. Geographic Information Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. Systems for Administrators. 3-0-3. Techniques of financial management, chiefly in Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. local agencies, covering the origins and types of This course is designed for administrators (not modern budgeting, from line-item, program and GIS managers) who wish to integrate a geographic performance, to zero-based budgeting. Attention information system into the operations of their will be paid to both the politics of the budget- local agency. Students will be introduced to basic Administration ary process and the financial and accounting Master of Public GIS technology, but course emphasis is placed principles involved, with a strong emphasis on on conceptualizing and understanding how hands-on exercises. GIS can aid daily operations in administrative PAD 6450. Governmental Relations. capacity. Guest lectures and specific case studies, 3-0-3. including, planning and zoning, transportation, utilities, emergency services, taxation, and waste Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. management, will be examined in class. Students Examines the interaction between the federal, at a minimum should be comfortable working in state, and local levels of government in the a Windows environment, have some experience United States and their interaction with nonprofit working with databases, and be accomplished and other private sector organizations. Special Internet users (ftp, browsing, etc.). No previous attention is given to the constitutional and fiscal exposure to GIS or mapping is necessary. relationships between these levels of government. PAD 6200. Fundamentals of Public PAD 6500. Policy Analysis. 3-0-3. Administration and Public Service. Prerequisite: PAD 6250. 3-0-3. Deals with the theoretical issues and practical Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. techniques of policy analysis. Focus will be on Covers the public policymaking process, civil problem definition, alternative and criteria formu- service and administrative agencies, and policy lation, and decision making phases of prospective implementation, with brief introductory foray policy analysis. Students will learn to conduct into motivation, leadership, decision making, simple analyses for policy decisions. Policy-ana- finance and budgeting, and personnel. Contrasts lytic report writing and other forms of policy between public and business administration will communication will also be emphasized. be included. PAD 6600. Program Evaluation. 3-0-3. PAD 6250. Research Methods and Prerequisite: PAD 6250. Computer Applications. 3-0-3. This course is designed to introduce the basic Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. methods of policy and program evaluation. These Develops familiarity with methods of research evaluation methods are used in needs assess- and analysis useful to public service practitio- ments, monitoring social programs, and assessing ners. Survey and research design, statistical

Master of Public Administration 203 the effectiveness and efficiency of their impacts. from local matters such as education, housing, Quantitative approaches, such as experimental, and urban planning to broader concerns such quasi-experimental, and reflexive designs and as health care and economic policy as well the social, political, and ethical context of evalu- as environmental conditions. For each issue ation studies will be discussed. cross-national comparisons will be explored and PAD 6700. Human Resource alternative policy solutions will be developed Management in Public Service. 3-0-3. and discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate college. PAD 7180. Nonprofit Governance and This course addresses theories and principles Administration. 3-0-3. of managing people in public and nonprofit Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. organizations. Issues that will be addressed are This course will cover how to build successful the application of human resources concepts boards for responsible governance, community and processes, the legal and political influences impact, and mission advancement; how to impacting human resource management, and recruit, train, and manage staff and volunteers; the distinctive role of human resource manage- how to develop resources and raise funds from ment in public and nonprofit organizations. institutional as well as individual contributors. PAD 7100. Philanthropy and the It will also emphasize special ethical dimensions Nonprofit Sector. 3-0-3. of nonprofit governance and administration

Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. PAD 7230. Local Governance and City Public of Master Administration Provides students with a comprehensive Management. 3-0-3. overview of the historical development of com- Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. munity service and nonprofit organizations. This course will cover the common practices Particular emphasis will be given to distinguish- and problems of local government administra- ing the nature of nonprofit organizations from tors and city managers, with special attention to business and traditional government organiza- the complex environment of and interrelations tions. Also, the course will emphasize the unique in the metropolitan and regional setting. It will philosophy of nonprofits, especially the notions explore the relationship between politics and of charity, philanthropy, community caring, and administration and between city and county volunteerism. managers and their multiple constituencies. PAD 7120. Health Policy. 3-0-3. PAD 7250. Leadership and Ethics in Prerequisite: PAD 6200. Public Service. 3-0-3. Provides an overview of current health policy in Prerequisite: PAD 6200. the U.S. and government’s role in it and how these To increase the ability of individuals to deal have evolved in historical perspective. The organi- with public and social problems in all areas zation, financing, and delivery of health care will of public service, this course concentrates on be examined as well as issues such as access and understanding and developing leadership the roles of various health care providers. roles and ethical practices. Emphasis will be on PAD 7130. Regional Politics and Policy. ethical leadership in the context of teamwork, 3-0-3. participatory decision making and employee Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. empowerment, and on the development of This course is designed to introduce students to organizational cultures that promote individual the basic concepts in politics of local and regional initiative and leadership. governance. The history of the city and county PAD 7430. Regional and Local administration in the U.S., power relations in Planning. 3-0-3. urban areas, and the legal/structural bases of Prerequisite: PAD 6200. urban policymaking will be discussed in the This course covers the theory, history and the class. The history and structure of American technical and legal bases of regional/metro- cities will be compared with those of European politan and local planning. The topics to be cities and the global implications of urban prob- discussed are the history of planning in the lems will be discussed. U.S. and European countries, the legal bases PAD 7150. Contemporary Public and politics of planning, the tools of land-use Issues. 3-0-3. planning, community development, transpor- Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. tation planning, economic development and Covers a spectrum of issues which may range growth management, and environmental and

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energy planning. Particular emphases will be and the instructor. on the legal and technical aspects of planning in PAD 7985. Internship in Public Service. cities, counties, and metropolitan regions. The 3-0-3. implications of citizen participation in planning Prerequisite: Completion of 21 credit hours in the for democracy and political processes will also MPA program and approval of program director. be discussed. Culminating exercise required of all pre-service PAD 7390. Public Financial students; students must have permission of the Management. 3-0-3. graduate director prior to registering for this Prerequisite: PAD 6350. course or alternatively for PAD 7995. Students Public Financial Management is a sequel to the shall work for a minimum of 300 hours on site public budgeting course. Public finance is the during the term (approximately 20 contact study of where and how governments acquire hours per week). Objectives for the internship, resources. Taxes, fees, charges, debt concepts, field placements, readings, and research topics and public finance theories are explored with an will be determined jointly by the student and emphasis on actual government problem solving. supervising faculty. Requires preparation of a final written paper that summarizes how intern- PAD 7455. Administrative Law. 3-0-3. ship objectives were met and culminates in an Prerequisite: PAD 6200. oral presentation that demonstrates how the Administrative law provides students with a candidate’s internship has developed him/her broad ranging analysis of how public admin- as a public service professional. Emphasis will istrators must handle constitutional and legal be placed on actual issues and problems faced by restraints placed on them by legislators, execu- practicing administrations. tives and the judiciary. The course provides an overview of those constraints then discusses PAD 7995. Public Service Practicum. in depth United States Supreme Court cases in 3-0-3. which the law and constitution are applied to Prerequisite: Completion of 21 credit hours in the

Administration administrative actions. MPA program and approval of program director. Master of Public Culminating exercise required of all in-service PAD 7470. Issues in Criminal Justice practitioners; students must have permission Administration. 3-0-3. of the graduate director prior to registering Prerequisite: PAD 6200. for this course or alternatively for PAD 7985. This course explores societal issues and trends With the guidance of the program director, the which influence the administration of justice. student will select a suitable topic and develop These include liability issues; labor law appli- a proposal to guide completion of a fieldwork/ cability to a 24 hour/7 day a week operation; research project during the semester. Requires privatization; and diversity. It will address preparation of a written paper that summarizes particular attention to the creation and impact of the results of project and culminates in oral pre- public policy. sentations that demonstrate how the candidate’s PAD 7900. Special Topics. 3-0-3. work as a professional in public service will Prerequisite: Consent of the program director. serve him/her and the community. Emphasis (Repeatable). will be on actual issues and problems faced by Addresses topical issues in public or community practicing administrators. services administration that are of special concern to students, faculty, and to the community. PAD 7950. Directed Study. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Consent of the program director. (Repeatable.) Concentrated independent readings and investigations of special topics of interest to individual students. Readings, research, papers, and other projects will be determined jointly by the student Master of Social Work

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Social Work Master of Social Work (MSW) General Requirements Contact: Dr. Alan Kirk, Program Director for Admission Office: (770) 423-6630 MSW Program admission requires: Fax: (770) 499-3176 1. Have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale over

email: [email protected] the last 60 hours of study, as indicated on official Social of Master Web address: http://www.kennesaw.edu/ college or university transcript received directly humanservices/msw from the degree-granting institution. Course Work work from all two and four year institutions The Master of Social Work program is designed should be submitted directly by the institutions. to prepare students for entry level professional 2. A minimum combined score of 800 on practice in social work. Upon graduation, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken students are eligible for the License Master of within five years prior to application for Social Work (LMSW) and they may also pursue admission. Please note: You can receive further clinical supervision requirements to a waiver if you already have a graduate become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker degree from an accredited US institution. (LCSW). In addition, students interested in 3. Hold a baccalaureate degree that reflects a becoming a certified addiction counselor have broad liberal arts base in the social, behav- the opportunity to take specialized courses in ioral or psychological sciences, human the area of addictions. The MSW program also biology, the humanities or statistics. The offers a specialization in child welfare. baccalaureate degree should be from an The MSW program is currently in candidacy for institution accredited in a manner accepted full accreditation by the Council on Social Work by Kennesaw State University. Education (CSWE). When the accreditation process 4. Three letters of recommendation is completed, all students entering the program • At least one from a faculty member famil- while in candidacy will be considered graduates of iar with the applicant’s academic work; a CSWE accredited social work program. • Two from a former employer, field supervisor or someone else with expertise in social work Students who satisfy the advanced standing 5. An autobiographical statement, maximum admission requirements may qualify for the 750 words, double-spaced, that includes the advanced standing MSW program. following:

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• Your experience in social work, including • The life experiences impacted your interest volunteer experience. in social work? • The life experiences impacted your inter- • Your personal qualities that will be useful in est in social work. serving others as a social work professional? • Your personal qualities that will be useful in • Your values that will be useful in serving serving others as a social work professional. others as a social worker • Your values that will be useful in serving • Your career goals and how social work edu- others as a social worker cation will help you realize these goals? • Your career goals and how social work 5. A minimum of 800 combined score on the education will help you realize these goals. Graduate Record Examination GRE) taken 6. International applicants are subject to the within five years prior to application for MSW admissions requirements and the admission. Please note: You can receive University’s requirements including the a waiver if you already have a graduate TOEFL examination, financial statements, degree from an accredited US institution. and acceptance of baccalaureate degrees. 6. International applicants are subject to the MSW Advanced Standing advanced status admission requirements, and Admission Requirements the University’s requirements including the TOEFL examination, financial statements, and MSW Advanced Standing admission requires: acceptance of baccalaureate degrees. 1. Have been granted a BSW degree, within five Non-Degree Admission years from the date of anticipated enrollment in the advanced MSW program, from a school Students classified as non-degree students of social work, accredited by the Council on are not permitted to enroll in the Master of Social Work Education (CSWE), as indicated by Social Work program. official college or university transcript received Transfer Credit directly from the degree-granting institution. Students enrolled in the Master of Social 2. Have a GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale over the Work program may be given credit for up last 60 hours within five years from the date of to two courses taken at other institutions, anticipated enrollment in the advanced MSW pro- although certain restrictions apply. Each gram at Kennesaw State University, as indicated request for transfer credit will be handled on by official college or university transcript received a case by case basis. Work directly from the degree-granting institution. Grades 3. Three letters of recommendation Expectations for satisfactory graduate level Master of Social • At least one from a faculty member familiar student performance are detailed in Aca- with the applicant’s academic work; demic Policies section of this catalog. • Two from a former employer, field supervisor Petition to Graduate or someone else with expertise in social work MSW candidates must petition to graduate at 4. An autobiographical statement, maximum 750 least one semester prior to completion of their words, double-spaced, that includes the following: degree requirements. Petition to graduate forms • Your experience in social work, including are available in the program director’s office. volunteer experience.

Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work program is made of five areas—foundation courses, advanced clinical practice, specialized areas, elective courses, and the fieldwork component. The following is a brief description of each area: 1. Foundation Course Sequence (Blocks 1 and 2) - designed to introduce the student to the field of social work and provide a firm foundation to professional training. 2. Advanced Clinical Practice (Blocks 2 and 3) - the sequence of advanced courses assumes mastery of foundation courses and moves the student into more complex issues of human behavior and advanced clinical practice in areas of specialization. 3. Specialization areas (Blocks 3 and 4) - These consist of two specialized areas - 1) Children, Youth and

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Families; and 2) Substance Abuse. The Children, Youth and Families specialization prepares students for entry level professional social work practice in the area of child welfare and protective services, and service to families, children, and youth. The substance abuse services specialization prepares students for entry level practice in the area of substance abuse prevention and intervention. 4. Elective courses (Block 4) - a small group of elective courses offered to enrich the student’s understanding of particular areas of social work practice and programs. 5. Fieldwork Component (Blocks 3 and 4)- placement at a clinical internship site is an integral aspect of the MSW program. Fieldwork offers students direct practice learning in real-world service settings. Under the supervision of an LCSW, students are placed in practicum settings which is an integral part of the MSW Program. Credit Hours FOUNDATION COURSE SEQUENCE 30 Semester 1 15 SW 7700 Social Work Foundations: Diversity, Social Justice, & Ethics 3 SW 7701 Social Work Practice I 3 SW 7704 Human Behavior in a Social Environment I 3 SW 7706 Introduction to Social Work Research 3 SW 7708 Foundation Internship/Integrative Seminar I 3 Semester 2 15 SW 7702 Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 SW 7703 Social Work Practice II 3 SW 7705 Human Behavior in a Social Environment II 3 SW 7707 Practice Focused Research Methods 3 SW 7709 Foundation Internship/Integrative Seminar II 3 CONCENTRATION SEQUENCE 30 Substance Abuse Master of Social Social of Master Semester 3 15 SW 8701 Individual and Group Practice in Additions 3

SW 8714 Addiction Policy in the United States 3 Work SW 8707 Bio-Psycho-Social Theories of Addiction 3 SW 8712 Advanced Field Placement III 3 Elective 3 Semester 4 15 SW 8814 Seminar in Substance Abuse 3 SW 8815 Prevention Theory in ATOD Abuse 3 SW 8816 Practice with Addicted Families 3 SW 8713 Advanced Field Placement IV 3 Elective 3 Children Youth and Families Semester 3 15 SW 8703 Social Work Practice with Children and Youth 3 SW 8704 Child Welfare Policy Affecting Children, Youth, & Their Families 3 SW 8715 Children and Youth Mental Health 3 SW 8712 Advanced Field Placement III 3 Elective 3 Semester 4 15 SW 8801 Seminar on Clinical Practice in Child Welfare 3 SW 8802 Clinical Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Families: Child Protective Services 3 SW 8803 Family Therapy 3 SW 8713 Advanced Field Placement IV 3 Elective 3 PROGRAM TOTAL: 60

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ADVANCED STANDING COURSE SEQUENCE 39 Semester 1 - Summer 9 SW 7720 Bridge to Practice I: Diversity, Social Justice, and Ethics 3 SW 7730 Bridge to Practice II: Psychopathology and Assessment 3 SW 7740 Bridge to Practice III: Practiced Focused Research Methods 3 CONCENTRATION CURRICULUM Substance Abuse Semester 3 - Fall 15 SW 8701 Individual and Group Practice in Additions 3 SW 8714 Addiction Policy in the United States 3 SW 8707 Bio-Psycho-Social Theories of Addiction 3 SW 8712 Advanced Field Placement III 3 Elective 3 Semester 4 - Spring 15 SW 8814 Seminar in Substance Abuse 3 SW 8815 Prevention Theory in ATOD Abuse 3 SW 8816 Practice with Addicted Families 3 SW 8713 Advanced Field Placement IV 3 Elective 3 Children Youth and Families Semester 3 15 SW 8703 Social Work Practice with Children and Youth 3 SW 8704 Child Welfare Policy Affecting Children, Youth, & Their Families 3 SW 8715 Children and Youth Mental Health 3 SW 8712 Advanced Field Placement III 3 Elective 3 Semester 4 15 SW 8801 Seminar on Clinical Practice in Child Welfare 3 SW 8812 Clinical Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Families: Child Protective Services 3

Work SW 8816 Practice with Addicted Families 3 SW 8713 Advanced Field Placement IV 3 Elective 3 Master of Social PROGRAM TOTAL: 39

intervention and, Master of Social Work 5. Practitioners must learn to apply social Course Descriptions justice approaches to influence assessment, planning, access to resources, intervention, SW 7700. Social Work Foundations: and research. Diversity, Social Justice and Ethics. This course provides a framework of values and 3-0-3. Prerequisite: None. ethical standards to evaluate practice related to This course is organized around the following ethical dilemmas in a systematic way. Supplemen- assumptions: tary readings, handouts, and cases provide stu- 1. Membership in a population-at-risk sub- dents with an opportunity to explore diversity and stantially affects the person’s life experi- understand the importance of culturally competent ences, world view. practice. Students will examine how personal 2. Membership in a population-at-risk group and professional values affect their practice and increases risk factors for exposure to dis- will learn models for ethical decision-making and crimination and economic stress. intervention planning. By exploring these issues and cases, students will learn about the relativity of 3. Professional social work practice requires a values, the standards of their own professions, and solid knowledge of ethical standards. 4. Culturally sensitive practice is essential to

Master of Social Work 209 the thinking of experts in the field. ing. Specifically, the course focuses on the physical, social, and emotional development and mastery of SW 7701. Social Work Practice I. 3-0-3. growth crises from birth to death. Included in the Prerequisite: SW 7702. course are current theories and research about the This course provides an introduction to direct social life cycle, with particular emphasis on the ways in work practice with an emphasis on work with which culture, ethnicity, and community influence individual clients based on an ecological/systemic and shape development. theoretical perspective. The problem solving process including problem definition, assessment, goal SW 7705. Human Behavior in a Social planning, intervention, termination and outcome Environment II. 3-0-3. evaluation is examined. The task centered approach Prerequisite: SW 7704. and crisis interventions are included as examples This human behavior course builds upon the of the problem solving process in direct social work learning begun in HBSE I. Whereas HBSE I practice. The strengths perspective is emphasized in focused on normal development, this course the content on assessment and problem solving pro- focuses on psychosocial dysfunction. Health cesses. Mutuality in relationship building, commu- and dysfunction of individuals and families are nication skills, such as empathic and active listening, viewed within a framework that emphasizes and the professional use of self are also included. the multiple determinants of human behavior. Content is selected and organized based on the SW 7702. Social Welfare Policy and view that healthy emotional and social develop- Services I. 3-0-3. ment are related to biological, psychological, social Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. and environmental factors. The course is premised This course provides the historical foundation on the assumption that knowledge of etiology of and current overview of social welfare policy in psychosocial function and dysfunction provides the U.S. and the role of the social work profession. the basis for effective prevention and intervention. In addition, the course introduces major human service programs designed to increase the quality SW 7706. Introduction to Social Work of life of individuals, families, and communities. Research. 3-0-3. The course provides students with the background Prerequisite: Admission to graduate study. to understand current social welfare policy and The objective of this course is to apply research Social of Master services, the formulation, operations and impact concepts and principles to the actual conduct on vulnerable populations. Different models for of studies addressing questions relevant to Work policy analysis are also presented. direct practice with individuals, families, and groups. The course prepares students for active SW 7703. Social Work Practice II. 3-0-3. roles in practice and program evaluation. An Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. introduction to the use of computers in statisti- This second practice course in the foundation year cal analysis is included. The course provides a emphasizes the on-going phase of work with indi- beginning understanding and appreciation of viduals, families, and groups. Students develop their the principles and techniques of social work skills in purposeful intervention and further their research and statistics and their application to ability to analyze their own practice methods, with social work practice. Highlighted are techniques particular attention to cultural and gender differences. which are used to study organizations and com- The course focuses on generalist social work with munities families and small groups. It incorporates content on care coordination (case management) and participa- SW 7707. Practice Focused Research tion in teams in relation to direct practice. Specifically, Methods. 3-0-3. the course emphasizes assessment and intervention Prerequisite: SW 7706 or admission to advanced with clients/client systems inclusive of their risk, standing. protective factors and strengths in the context of the This course provides advanced knowledge supports and demands of their environment. and skills in research methods, with particular emphasis on process and outcome practice SW 7704. Human Behavior in a Social research methods. Environment I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. SW 7708. Foundation Internship/Integra- This course designed to provide students with an tive Seminar II. 0-16-3. understanding of human behavior in the context Prerequisite: Admission to MSW program. of social environment. The course uses a strengths A supervised educational experience with speci- perspective to develop awareness of diversity and fied educational objectives in an agency setting, ways of understanding behavior and problem solv- completing the required hours per week for the duration of the field placement. Field Instruc-

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tion I and II require a minimum of 560 hours. prevention and intervention. SW 7709. Foundation Internship/Integra- SW 7740. Bridge to Practice III: Practiced tive Seminar II. 0-16-3. Focuses Research Methods. 0-16-3. Prerequisite: Admission to MSW program. Prerequisite: None. A supervised educational experience with speci- This course assumes a basic knowledge of social fied educational objectives in an agency setting, research concepts and methodology. It adds to this completing the required hours per week for the fund of information by providing advanced knowl- duration of the field placement. Field Instruction edge and skills in research methods, with particular I and II require a minimum of 560 hours. emphasis on process and outcome practice research methods. The course is basically a study of practice- Advanced Standing Bridge Courses outcome research. The course focuses on single case designs, needs assessment and program evaluation; SW 7720. Bridge to Practice I: Diversity, Social Justice, and Ethics. 0-16-3. recording methods; behavioral and standardized measures; applications to individuals, families, Prerequisite: None. groups, programs, communities. As an introductory course, Bridge to Social Work Practice I: Diversity, Social Justice and Ethics Advanced Practice Courses provides a conceptual framework for the social Children and Family Services work student by addressing the foundation knowledge, values and skills associated with SW 8702. Social Work Practice with the profession, and the ethical standards and Children and Youth. 3-0-3. principles according to the Social Work Code Prerequisite: None. of Ethics. It builds on the generalist foundation This advanced course will build upon basic curriculum and provides knowledge relative skills covered in the foundational year practice to the concepts of discrimination, oppression, sequence. It is designed to increase knowledge social and economic justice are explored relative and understanding essential for effective thera- to the role of the social worker as an advocate peutic interventions in the psychological and for empowerment of marginalized groups and behavioral disorders of children and youth. It oppressed persons based on race, gender, age, will allow the student an opportunity to develop religion, social class, sexual orientation, religion, special skills in selected intervention techniques and mental and physical capabilities; and how and modalities in working with children and group affiliation places one at risk for discrimi- youth in a variety of professional roles. nation and oppression. This course provides SW 8705. Child Welfare: Policy Affecting Work avenues of learning that explore the value base Children, Youth, and Their Families. 3-0-3. of the profession to develop and enhance sensi- Prerequisite: None. tivity to and appreciation for diversity. Students Master of Social Social Welfare Policy Affecting Children, Youth will be afforded opportunities to engage in in- and Their Families builds on foundation policy class and out of class activities and assignments courses and challenges students to think critically to develop skills associated with cultural and about how to best accomplish policy initiatives ethnic sensitive practice. that focus on the needs of children and their fami- SW 7730. Bridge to Practice II: Psychology lies, that are in keeping with social work values and Assessment. 0-16-3. and ethics, and that promote economic, political Prerequisite: None. and social justice. Students will observe hearings This human behavior course builds upon the and legislative sessions on state and local levels, content gained in the BSW program. To lay a and within agencies and organizations that are foundation for study in the clinical specializa- directed toward the living conditions of children, tion, this course focuses on psychosocial dys- youth and their families. Particular attention will function. Health and dysfunction of individuals be given to policy affecting responses to the poor. and families are viewed within a framework that SW 8712. Advanced Field Placement III. emphasizes the multiple determinants of human 0-16-3. behavior. Content is selected and organized Prerequisite: Admission to advanced standing based on the view that healthy emotional and MSW program or SW 7709. social development are related to biological, Students will build on their foundation knowledge psychological, social and environmental factors. and experience from the first year internship as The course is premised on the assumption that they begin advanced placements in their concen- knowledge of etiology of psychosocial function tration area, either the development of advanced and dysfunction provides the basis for effective clinical skills in Children and Family Services or

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Substance Abuse. Students in the second year of learning will complete 480 hours of supervised SW 8803. Family Therapy. 3-0-3. internship (240 clock hours per semester) dedicat- Prerequisite: SW 7702. ing 2 full days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays) Building upon the generalist base developed in the for the duration of the academic year. foundation year Social Work Practice sequence, MSW program graduates in the substance abuse SW 8713. Advanced Field Placement concentration will synthesize a broad range of IV. 0-16-3. knowledge and skills related to practice with Prerequisite: SW 8712. addicted clients individually and in groups. The Students will build on their foundation course presents techniques and skills needed to knowledge and experience from the first year assess for and diagnose all categories of substance internship and their first advanced field place- abuse and dependence. Additionally, instruction ment (fall semester) as they culminate their field will be given on treatment planning and the con- experiences. Students will continue refining their tinuum of care in substance abuse services. clinical skills completing 480 hours of supervised internship (240 clock hours per semester) Substance Abuse Prevention dedicating 2 full days per week (Mondays and And Treatment Tuesdays) for the duration of the academic year. SW 8701. Individual and Group Practice in SW 8715. Children and Youth Mental Additions. 3-0-3. Health. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSW program. Building upon the generalist base developed in the This course is designed to provide students with foundation year Social Work Practice sequence, additional knowledge and skills related to the MSW program graduates in the substance abuse theory, research, and implications of child and concentration will synthesize a broad range of adolescent maltreatment for child development knowledge and skills related to practice with and psychopathology. Course content will be addicted clients individually and in groups. The presented within the context of child welfare course presents techniques and skills needed to practice and social work with children and assess for and diagnose all categories of substance

adolescents in public agencies and programs. Social of Master abuse and dependence. Additionally, instruction Particular attention will be given to common will be given on treatment planning and the con- psychological disorders that result from mal-

tinuum of care in substance abuse services. Work treatment and accompanying treatment issues. Issues related to individuals, families, groups, SW 8707. Bio-Psycho-Social Theories of and communities are covered and attention is Addiction. 3-0-3. given to working with ethnic minorities, women, Prerequisite: None. gays and lesbians, and persons with disabilities. Building upon the generalist base developed in the foundation year Human Behavior in the Social SW 8801. Seminar on Clinical Practice in Child Welfare. 3-0-3. Environment sequence, MSW program graduates in the substance abuse concentration will synthe- Prerequisite: SW 7702. size a broad range of knowledge related to the This integrative seminar will allow students theories regarding the etiology of addiction, and the opportunity to explore a variety of issues of the historical and current treatment approaches and problems in the area of child welfare and to working with substance abuse. Additionally, treatment. Emphasis will be placed upon sharing this course will present the pharmacological experiences gained during the field internship affects of the various substances of abuse. and application of the course content to assessment or problem solving. SW 8712. Advanced Field Placement III. 0-16-3. SW 8802. Clinical Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Their Fami- Prerequisite: Admission to advanced standing lies: Child Protective Services. 3-0-3. MSW program or SW 7709. Students will build on their foundation knowledge Prerequisite: SW 7702. and experience from the first year internship as they This course begins with a review of key bio- begin advanced placements in their concentration psycho-social theories that guide assessment and area, either the development of advanced clinical intervention. Focus will be given to both the sequa- skills in Children and Family Services or Substance lae and the impact of child abuse and neglect. The Abuse. Students in the second year of learning will course will also provide content on best practices complete 480 hours of supervised internship (240 in prevention and family preservation. clock hours per semester) dedicating 2 full days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays) for the duration of the academic year.

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SW 8713. Advanced Field Placement IV. SW 8806. Social Work Practice with 0-16-3. Addicted Families. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: SW 8712. Prerequisite: SW 7702. Students will build on their foundation Building upon the generalist base developed knowledge and experience from the first year in the foundation year Social Work Practice internship and their first advanced field place- sequence, MSW program graduates in the ment (fall semester) as they culminate their field substance abuse concentration will synthesize experiences. Students will continue refining their a broad range of knowledge and skills related clinical skills completing 480 hours of super- to practice with addicted families. The course vised internship (240 clock hours per semester) presents techniques and skills needed to work dedicating 2 full days per week (Mondays and with families of addicts, as a primary means of Tuesdays) for the duration of the academic year. treatment. Additionally, instruction will be given SW 8714. Addiction Policy in the U.S. on the theory and techniques of working with individuals raised in addicted families. Prerequisite: SW 8712. This course will explore the historic policies Electives regarding substance abuse in the U.S., as well SW 8721. Social Work Practice and the as looking at the current policies and policy Law. 3-0-3. questions affecting the field today. Students will Prerequisite: None. utilize the policy analysis skills learned in the This course familiarizes social work students with Introductory Policy course to look at addiction the legal rights of individuals, pertinent laws, and policies and be able to place the history of addic- the legal process and clinical practice issues (e.g., tion within the overall social welfare history confidentiality), thereby enhancing their ability introduced in the earlier course. Additionally, to help their clients. Legal issues relating to HIV/ this course will present the student with theory AIDS, juvenile justice, child welfare, the mentally regarding the implementation of policy on an ill, and entitlement benefits are covered. agency level, specifically as it relates to clinical supervision in addictions agencies. SW 8725. Social Work Practice with Domestic Violence. 3-0-3. SW 8804. Seminar in Substance Abuse. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: None. This elective examines the effects of oppression Prerequisite: SW 7702. and violence on individuals, groups, and our This course will cover various areas of discus- society. The course focuses on helping practi-

Work sion, including such topics as; HIV/AIDS, co- tioners recognize, assess, and intervene with existing disorders, sexual orientation, and racial persons affected by violence. and cultural issues, among others. This seminar Master of Social will give students the chance to help direct SW 8727. Forensic Social Work and their learning experience by using their skills in Family Related Issues. 3-0-3. researching topics for discussion, and commu- Prerequisite: None. nication and presentation skills, as they take a This elective addresses the intersection of social leadership role in the classroom. work and the law as it relates to the protection of SW 8805. Theories of Addiction and Pre- children, their rights to fair and equal education vention. 3-0-3. relative :no child left behind”, adoption, custody and child support, divorce and the family, domes- Prerequisite: SW 7702. tic violence, juvenile law and youths, and guard- Building upon the generalist base developed in ianship. The role of the clinical social worker the foundation year Human Behavior in the Social relative to the rights of children, youth and their Environment sequence, MSW program graduates families is explored. in the substance abuse concentration will synthesize a broad range of knowledge related to theories SW 8729. Crisis Intervention. 3-0-3. regarding the etiology and epidemiology of addic- Prerequisite: None. tion, the historical and current treatment approaches This course applies crisis theory to intervention ser- to working with substance abuse, and historical vices for suicide, rape, natural disasters, and other and current prevention approaches to working with crises. A base of crisis theory will be developed and adolescent substance abuse, in all relevant domains, then applied to various types of crises including including schools, families, and communities. Addi- suicide; sexual assault/rape; natural and manmade tionally, this course will present the pharmacological disasters; personal loss; basic needs attainment; affects of the various substances of abuse. terminal illness; and life cycle crises.

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Applied Statistics Master of Science with a students with undergraduate degrees in the sci- Major in Applied Statistics ences or business. A key focus of the program is the continuous improvement training and prac- Contact: Dr. Lewis VanBrackle, tice using the Six Sigma methodology of process Program Director improvement. Office: Science 507 Phone: (770) 423-6313 The MSAS program differs from traditional sta- Fax: (770) 423-6629 tistics graduate programs in the following areas: Email: [email protected] 1. Paired Block of Courses – Each semester a Web Address: http://www.kennesaw.edu/ course is offered in a “Methods” block and msas an “Applied” block. Program Mission 2. Building Analysis Capability Each Semes- ter—The paired block design provides the The Master of Science with a major in Applied in Science of Master student increasing capability to analyze Applied Statistics Statistics Program (MSAS) at Kennesaw State problems with each successive semester. University is a professional degree program 3. Statistical Computing—Starting the first which seeks to prepare a diverse student body semester the student will utilize statistical pro- to utilize cutting edge applied statistical meth- grams such as SAS, JMP and Minitab to ana- ods to enable correct, meaningful inferences lyze data and present graphical summaries. from data obtained from business, industry, 4. Applications Project—Students will par- government and health services. The use of ticipate in a one-hour credit project activity a wide variety of commercial software will be for each semester. Written reports of these emphasized to ensure graduates can effectively activities will form the basis of a Statistical analyze real-world data. Methods Portfolio demonstrating the analytical skill sets mastered by the students. Program Description 5. Boot Camp Option—The summer prior to The MSAS program is a 36 semester-hour the start of the program students will have applied graduate program designed to meet the the option of taking a refresher course in needs of business, industry and government. calculus and statistical software that will The program is intended for professionals or focus on the methodology needed to be successful in courses in the Methods block.

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General Requirements for International applicants have additional Admission to the MSAS Program requirements, see Graduate Admissions section of this catalog. Program admission requires: • Baccalaureate degree from an institution Transfer Credit accredited in a manner accepted by Kennesaw State University. While a degree in Mathemat- A student may transfer up to nine hours ics is not required, applicants should have at of graduate credit from other accredited least 18 semester credit hours in mathemat- institutions. To be transferred, course work ics or related (e.g. engineering) coursework from other institutions must correspond to including Calculus I and Calculus II. Kennesaw State University’s MSAS curricu- • Minimum cumulative undergraduate adjusted lum. Students will need to provide course grade-point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. descriptions and syllabi whenever possible. • Minimum combined score of 900 on the A minimum grade of “B” must have been verbal and quantitative portions of the Gen- received in the course and the course work eral Test of the Graduate Record Examina- must be no more than five years old. tion (GRE) with a minimum score of 500 on the quantitative portion. Grades OR Expectations for satisfactory graduate level • Minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Man- performance are detailed in the Academic agement Admission Test (GMAT) with a mini- Policies section of this catalog. mum score of 30 on the quantitative portion. • Other criteria will be considered by the Petition to Graduate MSAS Admissions Committee for appli- MSAS candidates must petition to graduate cants, including at least one semester prior to completion of - coursework the program requirements. - professional certifications - relevant work experience - professional activities

Master of Science in Applied Statistics Credit Hours COURSE REQUIREMENTS STAT 7000 Introduction to Mathematics for Statistics (non-credit) STAT 7010 Mathematics Statistics I 3 STAT 7020 Statistical Computing and Simulation 3 STAT 7030 Mathematical Statistics II 3 STAT 8110 Quality Control and Process Improvement 3

Applied StatisticsApplied STAT 8120 Applied Experimental Design 3 Master of Science in STAT 8130 Measurement Systems Analysis 3 STAT 8140 Six Sigma Problem Solving 3 STAT 8210 Applied Regression Analysis 3 STAT 8310 Applied Categorical Data Analysis 3 STAT 8320 Applied Multivariate Methods 3 STAT 8940 Applied Analysis Project (taken each semester) 1 - 3

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36

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MSAS Course Descriptions uniformly most powerful tests, and likelihood ratio tests; Fisher information and the Cramer- STAT 7000. Introduction to Mathemat- Rao inequality. Additional topics may include ics for Statistics. 3-0-0. nonparametric statistics, decision theory and Prerequisite: Admission to the MSAS program or linear models. permission of the program director. STAT 8110. Quality Control and Pro- This course provides the necessary background cess Improvement. 3-0-3. in calculus, linear algebra and statistics software Prerequisite: STAT 7010. for the students enrolled in the Master of Science Classical quality control methods, including con- program who need to refresh their knowledge. trol charts and sampling plans, will be integrated Topics in calculus include: continuous functions, with process improvement tools such as process derivatives, applications to finding minima flowcharts and simple graphical tools. and maxima of functions, integrals; elements of multivariate calculus: partial derivatives, solv- STAT 8120. Applied Experimental ing optimization problems, multiple integrals. Design. 3-0-3. Topics in linear algebra include: matrices and Prerequisite: STAT 7010 and STAT 7020. operations with matrices, the inverse of a matrix, Methods for constructing and analyzing vectors in nR, linearly independent vectors in designed experiments are considered. The nR, linear transformations on nR, eigenvalues concepts of experimental unit, randomization, and eigenvectors. Statistics software topics: edit- blocking, replication, error reduction and treat- ing data, plotting data, performing descriptive ment structure are introduced. The design and statistics of data. analysis of completely randomized, randomized complete block, incomplete block, Latin STAT 7010. Mathematical Statistics I. square, split-plot, repeated measures, factorial 3-0-3. and fractional factorial designs will be covered. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSAS program. Statistical software will be utilized. This course provides the necessary background Fundamental concepts of probability, random STAT 8130. Measurement System variables and their distributions; review of Analysis. 3-0-3. sampling distributions; theory and methods of Prerequisite: STAT 7010 and STAT 7020. point estimation and hypothesis testing, interval The analysis of the measurement system is a key estimation, nonparametric tests, introduction to part of scientific experimentation or industrial linear models. problem solving. This analysis is the focus of this course. Quantifying repeatability, reproduc- STAT 7020. Statistical Computing and ibility and gauge bias is the intent of the gauge Simulation. 3-0-3. studies that will be a key element of the course. Corequisite: STAT 7010. Interpreting the gauge system variation relative

Topics covered in STAT 7020 will include sto- to the overall process/system variation will be in Science of Master Applied Applied Statistics chastic modeling, random number generators addressed. based on probability distributions, discrete- event simulation approaches, simulated data STAT 8140. Six Sigma Problem Solving. analysis, non-parametric analysis and sampling 3-0-3. techniques. Given the importance of the SAS Prerequisite: STAT 8110 and STAT 8120 software to these types of applications, students The focus of this course is applying Six Sigma will, by definition, refine and improve their methods such as DMAIC to industrial problems SAS-programming skills. The class will utilize using the statistical methods studied in prior real-world datasets from a variety of disciplines courses. Students will analyze industrial data including, finance, manufacturing and medicine. and brainstorm appropriate approaches utilizing The course will involve lecture notes, case stud- Six Sigma methods. Since Six Sigma methods ies, and student projects. will be utilized throughout the program, this course is a synthesis of prior learning. Students STAT 7030. Mathematical Statistics II. will take the American Society for Quality 3-0-3. practice Green Belt exam to help prepare them Corequisite: STAT 7010. for the actual Green Belt exam. The class will Point estimation, method of moments, maximum review exam questions and address areas where likelihood, and properties of point estimators; students are having difficulty. confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; sufficient statistics; Neyman-Pearson theorem,

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STAT 8210. Applied Regression Analysis. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: STAT 7010 and STAT 7020 Topics include simple linear regression, inferences, diagnostics and remedies, matrix representations, multiple regression models, generalized linear model, multicollinearity, poly- nomial models, qualitative predictor variables, model selection and validation, identifying outli- ers and influential observations, diagnostics for multicollinearity, and logistic regression. STAT 8310. Applied Categorical Data Analysis. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: STAT 7010, STAT 7030, and STAT 8210. This course will cover methods of contingency table analysis, including data categorization, dose-response and trend analysis, and calculation of measures of effect and association. The students will learn to use generalized linear regression models including logistic, polychoto- mous logistic, Poisson and repeated measures (marginal and mixed models), and apply these appropriately to real-world data. Applications to Statistical software packages such as JMP, MINITAB, and/or SAS will be used. STAT 8320. Applied Multivariate Data Analysis. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: STAT 8120 and STAT 8210. Survey course in statistical analysis techniques. Through a combination of textbook and real- world data sets, students will gain hands-on experience in understanding when and how to utilize the primary multivariate methods – Data Reduction techniques, including Principal components Analysis and Common Factor Analysis, ANOVA/MANOVA/MANCOVA, Cluster Analysis, Survival Analysis and Decision Trees. STAT 8940. Applied Analysis Project. 1-9. Prerequisite: Must be approved by graduate program director. Students will work with a Department faculty

Applied StatisticsApplied member on an analysis approach using real data. Master of Science in The data may be generated from a problem in their workplace or from any other source that illustrates the statistical method being studied. In the first part of the semester, the theory of the method will be studied to obtain a solid foundation in the methodology. Later, data will be analyzed using ore or more statistical software packages. Students will prepare a written report that will become part of their Statistical Methods Portfolio. Additional Graduate College Options 217

Additional Graduate College Options Additional Graduate College Options 1. The Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s (ABM) Program 2. Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics 3. Gerontology Concentration

Accelerated Bachelor’s - Master’s (ABM) Degree Option

The Accelerated Bachelor’s-Master’s Degree Option provides qualified KSU undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate work at KSU in their senior year and to simultaneously satisfy some remaining requirements for the bachelor’s degree and the beginning requirements of an advanced degree.

Students may use up to nine credit hours of graduate-level courses offered within a single degree program in meeting the requirements of both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. Students applying for this program must:

1. Have completed at least 18 hours of course work at Kennesaw State. Graduate College 2. Have a KSU GPA of 3.5 or better. Additional

3. Be within 21 semester hours of graduation. Options 4. Have written permission of the chair of the department of the undergraduate major to use the graduate level courses as acceptable substitutes to fulfill related requirements of the bachelor ’s degree (students must satisfy all prerequisites for those graduate courses).

5. Meet all requirements for admission (including tests such as GMAT or GRE) into the specified graduate program (except for receipt of the undergraduate degree); and 6. Submit an application for admission to the ABM Degree Program, along with all necessary admissions documentation to the Dean of the Graduate College by the deadline dates listed below. 218 Additional Graduate College Options

No more than nine semester hours of graduate must meet with the department chair respon- credit may be completed prior to the comple- sible for the undergraduate major as well as tion of the baccalaureate degree and admission the Dean of the Graduate College. to a graduate degree program. An under- For application materials, contact the Dean of graduate student enrolled in graduate classes the Graduate College at 770-423-6738 or go to is limited to six semester hours of graduate www.kennesaw.edu/graduate. Students may course work per term and a total academic not apply online for this program. Submit course load of 12 semester hours per semester. application materials to the Dean of Gradu- For students who work closely with their advi- ate College no later than the following dates: sors in planning their course of study at KSU, July 9 for Fall term admission this option offers the opportunity of simultane- November 12 for Spring term admission ously satisfying partial degree requirements April 8 for Summer term admission for a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an The ABM program is not available for accelerated program of study. Upon completion students wishing to take courses in the of the undergraduate degree, with a satisfac- Coles Executive MBA, Master of Science in tory undergraduate grade point average and a Nursing, or Master of Science with a major grade of “B ” or better in all graduate courses in Applied Computer Science programs. completed, the student may move to full gradu- The accelerated option is not available for ate status in the same graduate program, and students wishing to take courses in the the graduate courses taken as an undergraduate M.Ed. program unless the student has the can be applied toward the graduate degree. required certification for admission to the Many combinations of undergraduate and graduate program. Contact the Bagwell graduate programs are possible and are not College of Education for more information at restricted to the confines of a single discipline (770) 423-6043; http://www.kennesaw.edu/ or major. Students interested in this option education/grad.

Graduate Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics

The Graduate Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics is an initiative of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character. The Graduate Certificate Program is a unique opportunity for graduate students to explore the interface and interdependence of leadership and ethics.

Leadership and Ethics graduate students will combine advanced education in leadership and ethics with graduate course work in other disciplinary areas at Kennesaw State University. Students in the certificate program will complete a minimum of 9 of the required 15 certificate hours within the Siegel Institute, and the remaining credit hours in an existing KSU graduate program. Certificate Requirements for Career Growth Master of Business Administration (MBA) Students

Option 1 ILEC 8800 – Foundations of Ethics ILEC 8810 – Foundations of Leadership ILEC 8980 – Leading and Shaping an Ethical Culture Options

Additional Additional MGT 8050 – Leading Work Behavior MGT 8070 – Management Ethics in Decision Making Graduate College College Graduate Additional Graduate College Options 219

Option 2 ILEC 8800 – Foundations of Ethics ILEC 8980 – Leading and Shaping an Ethical Culture MGT 8050 – Leading Work Behavior MGT 8070 – Management Ethics in Decision Making MGT 8840 – Reinventing Business Leadership Choose one of the following:

ILEC 8900 - Special Topics in Leadership and Ethics ILEC 8940 - Directed Study in Leadership and Ethics

Certificate Requirements for Master of Public Administration (MPA) students ILEC 8800 – Foundations of Ethics ILEC 8810 – Foundations of Leadership ILEC 8980 – Leading and Shaping an Ethical Culture Select two courses from the following:

PAD 7250 – Leadership and Ethics in Public Service PAD 6670 – Human Resource Management in Public Service CM 7100 – Introduction to Conflict Management

For Admissions Requirements, and Certificate requirements for other KSU graduate programs, please go to http://siegelinstitute.org/degree.php.

Course Descriptions ILEC 8980. Leading and Shaping an Ethical Culture. 3-0-3 ILEC 8800. Foundations of Ethics. 3-0-3 This course will focus on assessing and building an ethical culture within an organization. This course will emphasize the study of founda- Instruction will include a study of the legal tional texts and figures in eastern and western requirement for managing and developing an ethics. Before studying a particular culture, it is ethical organization. Topics such as the Sarbanes- important to develop a world view based upon Oxley, the due diligence of the 1991 U.S. sen- an understanding of ethics. The course begins tencing guidelines, methods for measuring the with the study of the philosophical theory of ethical culture of an organization and diagnosing cultural differences. Using this heuristic as a problems, risk analysis, best practices in compli- conceptual framework, the course undertakes a ance and ethics, and how to recognize, analyze, close reading of seminal texts in history of west- and address ethical issues will be discussed. Stu- ern and eastern ethics. The course culminates in dents will learn how to lead in ways that create a a brief introduction to applied ethics to demon- strong ethical culture including how to identify strate how these foundational theories can be and train ‘ethical culture carriers’. applied to specific case studies.

ILEC 8900. Special Topics in Leader- Graduate College ILEC 8810. Foundations of Leadership. ship and Ethics. 3-0-3 (Repeatable) 3-0-3 Additional Options Historical and contemporary leadership theories Selected contemporary topics in leadership will be studied including transactional, trans- and ethics of interest to faculty and students. formational, contingency, and followership. An emphasis will be placed on the moral dimen- ILEC 8940. Directed Study in Leader- ship and Ethics 1 to 3 (Repeatable, for sions of leadership and ethics. Competencies of leaders and followers will be contrasted. a maximum of 6 credit hours) Students will gain insights through personal Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and leadership and character assessments. approval of program director Advanced study or special topics student projects in leadership and ethics. 220 Additional Graduate College Options

Concentration in Gerontology

This concentration is available to all KSU graduate students, regardless of program, who wish to pursue applied careers in the various fields and professions that have components in gerontology and/or geriatrics. This interdisciplinary program provides core knowledge of gerontology and lifespan human development in conjunction with more specialized and in-depth training specific to particular disciplines in which students are planning to work (e.g., nursing, public administration). The concentration features the opportunity for graduate students to develop specific sets of practical skills for use in a variety of applied markets.

The Concentration in Gerontology consists of 9 semester hours: GERO 6100 - Sociocultural Aspects of Aging GERO 6200 - Health Care for Older Adults GERO 6300 - Psychology of Aging

Course Descriptions GERO 6300. Psychology of Aging. 3-0-3 Psychological perspectives in the field of geron- GERO 6100. Sociocultural Aspects of tology are presented. This course covers current Aging. 3-0-3 psychological theory and research in aging as well as the practical application of these materi- Focuses on the social and cultural aspects of als. The major topical areas covered include aging. Topics covered: demographic variables biological, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects and trends, culture and socialization, social of aging. structure (family, politics, religion, work and retirement, education), social problems associ- Any KSU graduate student may register for ated with aging (living arrangements, trans- these classes. Decisions concerning substitu- portation, crime, abuse, health status, income), tion of one or more of these courses for specific diversity among the aged population, issues of graduate degree requirements are made by the intergenerational conflict, the health care system, Program Director of the degree program. programs and services, and death and dying. GERO 6200. Health Care for Older Adults. 3-0-3 Designed to serve a variety of students who are interested in the health care of the aging adult. This course addresses the normal and psycho- pathological aspects of aging, treatment regimes, end of life issues, and health promotion strategies within the context of cultural perspectives.

Options Additional Additional Graduate College College Graduate Graduate Student Services

Mandatory KSU E-Mail Account the offi- KSU generated e-mail accounts are cial means of communication with students. can be found at http://students. Instructions u. kennesaw.ed - upgrade of student laboratories; and, instruc tion in the use of advanced multimedia technology in the Presentation presentation The tech- laboratory. Department Technology nology fee for 2007-2008 is $50.00. In addition, the Kennesaw State University to provide constructed has been Website reviewing students with course registration, - of grades, easy access to information, instruc tional materials, services, activities, and the con- are many classrooms Web; Wide World nected to the internet; and selected campus continue to be upgraded to state- classrooms sites. of-the-art multimedia and presentation creative Each year brings new technology, uses of technology on campus, and services to needs. meet our growing

Technology Technology

Information Information and Graduate Graduate and Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 221 Services Information 221 Student Technology and Graduate Student Services Student Computing and and Computing Information Resources Technology is increasingly an integral part is increasingly Technology of a student’s education. In addition, many student services and information will be the KSU provide To via technology. delivered student with a quality education delivered technology will be used most conveniently, for student as an essential part of instruction, access to educational materials, and for the delivery of student services. $25 technology fee was collected for the A first time in the 1997-98 academic year to technologi- students with improved provide enhanced including: greatly cal resources access to the internet; on-campus and remote - packages such as Micro important software on-line; student training soft Office delivered in use of computer technology; increased extended labo access on campus through ratory hours; computer connections, and in the Library; study room an electronics

Graduate Student Services and viatelephone from remote sites. available in the library, on the campus network are through the on-line public catalog which is ing. Access to these extensive catalog collections Union Catalog,enhancebothresearch andteach opment at Kennesaw and through the Georgia have uniquetitlesthataugment collection devel Education and University Systems Libraries The Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher interlibrary loans. ery, institutionalfaxmachinesandthrough tutional accesscard, viafive daytruck deliv- Use ofthesecollectionsisavailablebyaninsti- Institute of Paper Science and Technology. of Technology, Georgia State University, and the gia, Clark-Atlanta University, Georgia Institute College, EmoryUniversity, UniversityofGeor cation includes institutions such as Agnes Scott Atlanta RegionalConsortiumforHigherEdu- lion itemsforresearch andstudypurposes.The the UniversitySystemofGeorgia over10mil- Regional Consortium for Higher Education and and consortiaarrangementswiththe Atlanta The library also provides, through contractual and wellover1,500,000piecesofmicroforms. There are more than3, umes of books and government publications. The Sturgis Libraryhasmore than600,000vol- ties of the greater university community. and advancetheteachinglearningactivi- dent Horace W. Sturgis, is designed to support library, namedaftertheuniversity’sfirstpresi Built in 1981 with over 100,000 feet of space, the Horace W.SturgisLibrary ment of Archives andRecords Management. tation Technology Department,andDepart Online LearningServicesDepartment,Presen- vices andEnterpriseSystemsServices, Sturgis Library, InformationTechnology Ser tion technologywhichincludestheHorace position overseestheoperationsofinforma information andinstructional technology. This leadership inthecontinuingadvancementof and ChiefInformationOfficer(CIO)provides The Vice President forInformationTechnology Vice Presidentfor Chief InformationOfficer Information Technologyand 222 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 222 300 serial publications

------sity identification card servesasalibrarycard. website. Forcheckout ofmaterials,theuniver entrances, the circulation desk and on the Betweenlibrary semester hours are posted at librarysemester and has extended hours during exams.The Sturgis Library is open 100 hours during the the UnitedStates,Canada,Europe andJapan. computing networkwithmemberslocatedin Library Center, amajorinternational library and isamemberoftheOn-lineComputer The libraryisachartermemberofSOLINET, tion isprovided byappointment. of studentsandfaculty. Individualinstruc- are provided forbothsmallandlarge groups Tours, seminarsandclassroom instruction • The GovernmentDocumentsCollection • The BentleySpecialCollectionsbrings • The Teen Collectionconsistingof1,500 • The Children’s Literature Collection special collections: Users ofthelibraryalsohaveaccesstofour delivery services. journal titles,newspapers,andtodocument such astheLibraryofCongress, full-text provides accesstoworldwidewebresources and Lexis/Nexis.TheGALILEOservice items through GALILEO,ProQuest, ERIC, print collectionsandfull-textfull-image have accesstoabroad arrayoftraditional For research purposes,facultyandstudents Congressional District. cals andagencydataavailabletotheSixth depository system,makebooks,periodi cies. Sturgis Library, aspartofthenational bases andremote accesstoFederal Agen- houses print,microforms, CD-ROMdata works firsthand. tunities inthenationtostudyoriginal undergraduate studentsoneoffewoppor Western World. Thiscollectionprovides the historyofwrittenword inthe together aworld-classcollectionthatspans ing andreading needsofadolescence. works designedtomeettheuniquelearn- of P-12teachers. the professional preparation andtraining houses an8,000volumelibraryusedfor professor ofeducationatKennesaw, named inhonorofthelateJohnDiFazio, - - - - Graduate Student Services - . They http:// / http://its.kennesaw.edu - opment of new technologies for online learn use. ing and for classroom system. OLS supports the KSU WebCT that can be used, at the is a system WebCT in any course at KSU. option of the faculty, on- or It is accessed over the Internet from - a variety of instruc and provides off-campus tional tools for use by faculty and students. materials for a course is Access to the WebCT in the course. to students enrolled restricted than 50% of KSU students Each term, more courses supported or more in one enrolled are by WebCT. for Additional information about resources online learning and the services provided by OLS can be found at the web site: Special purpose advanced labs are available available are advanced labs Special purpose science, accounting, computer to majors in One and information systems. education of Education’s Department of the Georgia is located on Center Technology Educational this facil- Through the Kennesaw campus. and other fields have majors in education ity, technology for teach- access to state-of-the-art ing and learning. for use of all telecommunicationsThe rules telephones, comput- equipment, including KSU found the equipment, are ers and FAX site at: Web Intranet KSU the through reached be also can - the topic Telecom home page by choosing the Technology from munications Policies facilities these of any of Use section. Resources compliance and of understanding an implies with these policies. Online Learning Services Department Online Learning Services supports online learning systems for Kennesaw State Uni- including web-based course support, versity, live video servers, and systems for providing classes over the Internet. Our and recorded mission includes the investigation and devel / online.kennesaw.edu ------Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 223 Services Information 223 Student Technology and Graduate Tracking rapid evolution within the comput- evolution within rapid Tracking Services Technology ing field, Information con Systems and Services and Enterprise Services Computing advance , expand and improve stantly refine, students, to available resources computing the at Kennesaw State Univer faculty and staff network and desktop sup They provide sity. than 20,000 members of the port for the more KSU community. coordinates Services Technology Information faculty, students, KSU for services computing supports over 3,000 personal comput- and staff, different many to connections and LANs ers, Students, as well as fac computing locations. accounts computer for eligible are staff, and ulty Internet, the as such services to access affording KSU’s library system, an active jobs database, mail, electronic database, scholarship current a server. site web KSU’s and Telnet, FTP, networked workstations are Faculty and staff mail, student for services such as electronic and registration, online scheduling records, - process access to the internet, as well as word ing and high quality printing. KSU faculty with col- in communication are and staff internet mailing leagues worldwide through desktop gaining access through addresses, remote personal computers and also through dial-in services. Services also admin Information Technology than 700 student work stations isters more and four classrooms located in 30 electronic All of KSU’s buildings open computer labs. connected via almost five miles of fiber are net All open computer labs are optic cable. open to students seven days worked and are supervised by quali- a week. These labs are fied lab assistants available to help with a packages software wide variety of standard database spreadsheet, processing, in word management, communications and graphics. KSU students with special needs have access such as with features to computers configured magnification and voice synthesis. screen advance classrooms Networked electronic diverse curricular needs by granting access language soft to statistical and programming packages. software as well as standard ware, Graduate Student Services disposal ofrecords tosatisfythelegal, fiscal ensure the proper retention, maintenance, and Management divisionistopromote and of universityrecords. Thegoal oftheRecords University andtooverseethemanagement to preserve thehistoryofKennesawState Management wasestablishedin 2004inorder The Departmentof Archives andRecords and RecordsManagement Department ofArchives p.m. Thelabisclosedonholidays. 5:00 p.m.,andSundayfrom 1:00p.m.-6:00 8:30 a.m.-9:00p.m.,Fridayfrom 8:30a.m.to staff, and students Monday - Thursday from The MDG multimedia lab is open to faculty, MDG MediaLabHours consider options. special equipmentneeds,consultMDGto slide projectors, andmicrophones. Ifyouhave audio CDplayers,publicaddress systems, corders, audiocassetteplayer/recorders, systems, videoplaybackcombo,VHScam available forpickupincludes:dataprojection contractnameandnumber.tor’s Equipment mental secretary toobtainbuildingcoordina- for reserving equipment.Seeyourdepart building coordinator hashis/herownsystem set ofequipmentforfacultytorequest. Each coordinators, MDGmaintainsadistributed classroom use.Through designatedbuilding MDG supportsawiderangeofequipmentfor Instructional Equipment ware available. cutting edgemultimediahardware andsoft- recording. MDGsupportssomeofthemost pression, desktoppublishing,andCD-ROM video tapeduplication,editing/com creation, multimediafileconversion,audio/ training andproduction assistance;graphics classrooms, MDGspecializesinmultimedia maintaining KSU’smultimediapresentation tion equipmentoncampus.Inadditionto MDG supportsaudio/visualandpresenta- Located onthefourthflooroflibrary, and trainingforfaculty, staff, andstudents. offers awiderangeofmultimediaservices The MultimediaDevelopmentGroup (MDG) (MDG) Multimedia DevelopmentGroup 224 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 224

- - - KSUmemorabiliaincludinggroundbreak • minutes of • President’s Cabinet meetings, studentpublications,suchasTheSentinel • sity, including: and developmentofKennesawStateUniver materials pertainingtothehistory,growth, The University Archives hasawidevarietyof management issues. and toprovide assistancetostaff withrecords and administrativeneedsoftheUniversity, staff andcommunitymembers. The Archives isopentoallstudents,faculty, photographs,videotapesandcassette • offering several newversionsofInTech includ ogy Requirement. ThisyeartheETTCwillbe path formeetingthespecialGeorgia Technol Georgia educators.InTech isoneacceptable technology integration training solution for sional Development Program as the premier of 2000recognized Georgia’s InTech Profes- Program”. The A+ Education Reform Act Framework forINtegratingTECHnology Center is also the founder of the “Georgia The KSU Educational Technology Training training forGeorgia educators. administrative, andtechnicaltechnology ETTC provides comprehensive instructional, the State,includingmetro Atlanta. TheKSU ETTC serveseducatorssintheupperthird of on thesecondfloorofKennesawHall.The is locatedintheBagwellCollegeofEducation located throughout thestate.TheKSUETTC the 13DOEEducationalTechnology Centers Center (ETTC)isproud tobethelargest of The KSUEducationalTechnology Training Training Center Educational Technology maries, accreditation reports andstudies; annual reports, KSUFactBooks,budgetsum- Share Magazine (art and literary magazine); (newspaper), TheTalisman (yearbook),and mencement ceremonies. prominent speakersoncampus,andcom recordings ofcampuslifeandevents, shirts; and flags andbanners,commemorativetee ing shovelsandhard hat,athleticuniforms, - - - - - Graduate Student Services - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Graduate Student Services Student Graduate Food Services services food retail provides University The with Sodexho Campus under an agreement located in the Services. Dining venues are the court, food Carmichael Student Center Burruss Building, and the Social Sciences you will find Building. In the student center, Krystal, A, – fil – Chick as such brands national & Starbuck’s Donuts, Freshens, Krispy Kreme Other dining options include a hot line coffee. seasonal meals), a deli serving salad (offering Asian plates & sandwiches made to order, cuisine, and pizza by the slice, as well as “grab Monday – Thursday Friday Saturday maintained when classes Limited hours are not in session. Please check the website are / for more at http://bookstore.kennesaw.edu online. Call the Cus- information or to order tomer Service line at 770-423-6261 if you have any questions. cally-priced software are available in the KSU available in are cally-priced software The exact cost of required campus bookstore. items will vary depend- books and peripheral load semester cost is ing on courses; a full and supplies All books $500. approximately The KSU campus book- can be bought online. the back textbooks throughout buys store during be received year; the best prices will of each term. finals week at the end within 100% generally are refunds Textbook weeks of the term. Refunds are the first three course and the related 50% with the receipt date. drop/add the through slip withdrawal made at buyback prices. are returns Thereafter, New textbook packages must be intact for as a new book versus a used book. treatment all spirit wear and also offers The Bookstore mementos, graduation items & gifts, reference and trade books, as well as snacks. Bookstore hours during the semesters are: Campus Bookstore Campus supplies, reference Used and new textbooks, aids as well as academi materials, and study - - for more infor for more

Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 225 Services Information 225 Student Technology and Graduate sored by the Bagwell College of Education by sored and students, faculty, and open to all KSU the needs specifically to meets Designed staff. teachers and education majors of professional the center program, in the teacher preparation services, media a curriculum library, offers a materials. It also provides and instructional development variety of unique professional opportunities to educators in the geographic including served by the University, areas Project the projects, innovative for mini-grants and a regular RESPECT mentoring program, workshop series. - library of pro The center maintains a large fessional books and periodicals, textbooks for curriculum planning at all grade levels, activity guides, supplemental theme-related a kits, and educational videos. It also houses equipped with a copy workroom production machine, laminators, spiral and heat binders, poster printers, paper cutters, badge makers, and other assorted machines that support materials. The the development of classroom of TRAC has an extensive die-cut collection over 500 shapes, letters, and numbers for and learning center bulletin boards creating Additional equipment such as manipulatives. tape recorder, computers, opaque projector, and televisions with VCRs are CD player, is available for use in the TRAC. Friendly staff available to assist visitors. The Teacher Resource and Activity Center, Activity Center, and Resource The Teacher Hall Room 2005, is spon located in Kennesaw Teacher Resource Teacher Resource (TRAC) and Activity Center Tech. In addition, the ETTC is expanding their their expanding is ETTC the addition, In Tech. authoring web of areas the in offerings course website at their support. Visit and technical u http://edtech.kennesaw.ed Media and InTech, Primary AdmInTech, ing: mation on available resources and services. mation on available resources Graduate Student Services ation aswellcateringoptions. more information,menus,andhoursofoper signs ateachvenueorcall770-499-3171 for www.kennesaw.edu/dinin demand. Pleaseseeourwebsiteathttp:// there isnoSaturday serviceduetolower Summer hoursare somewhat reduced and operating hourswhenclassesare insession. Campus dininglocationsare subjectto use) athttps://kcashmanager.kennesaw.edu. online (addfunds,seetransactions,suspend well). You mayalsomanageyouraccount Science, 2ndfloorEnglish,andBag Burruss, 3rd floorSocialSciences,1st office,Sturgis Library,the Bursar’s 4thfloor located around campus(StudentCenternear be accomplishedattheK-CashTerminals ID cards touseforfoodpurchases. Thiscan Students maydepositfundsontheirKSU p.m.; closedSaturday andSunday. 7:30 a.m.to8:00p.m.;Friday-3:00 the premises. Hoursare Monday–Thursday; Building. Pastriesare bakedfresh dailyon sandwiches, islocatedintheSocialSciences smoothies, andgrab‘ngosoups,salads,& Jazzman’s whichfeatures coffee drinks,teas, court. bagels intheCarmichaelStudentCenterfood 1:00; closedSunday. You canalsofindthese Friday 7:30a.m.–2:00p.m.;Saturday 7:30to Monday –Thursday7:30a.m.8:00p.m.and baked fresh daily. Operatinghoursare from in theBurruss Buildingwhere bagelsare Einstein Bros. Bagelsoffers fullservice open until8:30p.m.onMonday-Thursday. ens, Starbuck’s,andgrab‘ngoitems)remains urday andSunday. TheMidniteOwl(Fresh Fridays from 7:30a.m.–2:00p.m.;closedSat – Thursdayfrom 7:30a.m.–8:00p.m.and student centerfoodcourtisopenMonday During theFallandSpringsemesters, ment of pre-made salads and sandwiches. & cutup),pastries,cereals, andalarge assort- and pita, crudités of vegetables, fruit (whole ‘n go” items such as yogurt parfaits, hummus 226 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 226 g, checkoutthe - - - - Kennesaw State University advising program concerns that may arise. CAPS is part of the career goals, and assist new students with work, choose a program of study, identify Center to help students plan academic course staff advisorsmeetwithstudentsintheCAPS academic Learning SupportProgram studentswith study, including provisionals, audits, and have notdeclared anacademic program of vices (CAPS) Center provides students who The Counselingand Advising Program Ser Advising tutional testingiscoordinated bythe staff. semester duringtheacademicyear. All insti- taking andothertopicsare conducted each ment, stress management, assertiveness,test- Special seminarsinstudyskills,timemanage career, personalandacademiccounseling. with avarietyofconcernswhichmayinclude sional counselorsoffer assistancetostudents In anatmosphere ofconfidentiality, profes Counseling andTesting services availabletomaximizestudentsuccess. become aware of various organizations and understand academic program offerings, and opportunities tomeetuniversitypersonnel, adjust tocollege.Includedintheprogram are A program designed to help the new student Orientation vices offered bytheCAPSCenterinclude: Fridays, orcall770-423-6600.Programs andser Thursday and 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through All studentsare invitedtocomethecenter academic success, and facilitate career skills. contribute to personal development, enhance tate the students’ orientation to the university, grams byoffering relevant resources thatfacili Kennesaw StateUniversity’sacademicpro- advisors. Such assistance is intended to support a trained staff of counselors, specialists, and cational, career, and personal concerns from center where studentsobtainhelpwithedu vices (CAPS) Center is a comprehensive service The Counselingand Advising Program Ser gram ServicesCenter(CAPS) Counseling andAdvisingPro advising. A team offacultyand ------Graduate Student Services - - and non-degree openings available through available through openings and non-degree computer network) the University’s tional, social service and communications service and communications tional, social opportunities and upload it to a resume you to create to database for referral Service the Career the web employees) from nies interview our graduating students and and students graduating our interview nies each year) alumni for available positions as well as fair career education An fall. each fair and co-op/ a combination general career fair is held in the Spring. internship career • of degree of hundreds KSUJOBS (listing • educa- listings of government, Current Kennesaw State University Health Center The KSU Health Clinic serves students of Kennesaw State University by encouraging and disease prevention. health promotion Certified nurse practitioners and a physician services including physical examina- provide tions, adult immunizations, women’s health, laboratory testing, health education and ill Medical information is confidential ness care. the patient’s without and will not be released by law written consent except as required or in event of an immediate life threatening medical condition. expected at the time are Health Clinic charges service. The Health Clinic does not submit party payers. Cash, check, to third charges accepted. are VISA, and MasterCard (box The Health Clinic is located at House #52 Uni- from Lake Road (across #5200) on Frey by appointment versity Place). Services are (770) 423-6644. The Health Center is closed on scheduled school holidays and hours limited during semester breaks. - Kennesaw State University being a nonresi - does not assume respon dential university, sibility for the overall health and physical well-being of its students. The university degree a reasonable does assume, however, for the safety and welfare of responsibility Health Services • of companies on hundreds Information • which enables (Internet system OwlTrak compa of (hundreds • recruiting On-Campus • Career Fair - a business career fair is held held is fair career • business a - Fair Career - Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 227 Services Information 227 Student Technology and Graduate erative Education and Internships) kennesaw.edu The Career Services Center provides a variety Career Services Center variety a provides Center Services Career The of opportunities and experiences which will empower our students and alumni to success fully pursue their career goals. The Center isfully pursue their career Hall, Kennesaw of floor second the on located 770-423-6555. is number phone The 2617. Room include: Services provided • Resume writing assistance • Experiential learning opportunities (Coop- • practice interviewing Videotaped • strategies search Career • assistance: careerctr. search Internet career Counseling and Advisement Services Counseling and Advisement Services Resource Library is located within the CAPS Center, This room, It open to all students without appointment. houses informational material about careers, - other colleges and universities and gradu handouts about a and free ate schools, CLEP, and coun- wide range of educational, career, seling information. Computer terminals are Assisted available for using CASSI (Career Pinpoint career Study Skills Instruction), Career and the Georgia exploration program, Information Systems program. Student Athlete Support Services Student Athlete Support assist KSU student athletes staff Professional personally and aca- by helping them succeed assistance receive Student athletes demically. skills, tutoring, orienta- with advising, study as offered Life skills are tion and registration. to volunteer as mentors well as opportunities for the community. colleges and one school provides advising advising provides school one and colleges their chosen have who students to services CAPS Once the undeclared of study. programs of study, a specific program students select or college respective the to referred are they faculty in the academic depart- school where until graduation. ments advise the students within the five each department whereby Graduate Student Services attend classes.Everystudentisheldindi No studentwithacontagiousdiseasemay Every reasonable effort willbemadeto 4) Inthecaseofinjurytostudentspartici- 3) Ifthestudentisunconscious,he/shewill 2) Ifthestudentisconsciousandalert 1) the followingstepswillbetaken: cal attention beyond minor first-aid treatment, campus. Ifitbecomesnecessarytoseekmedi cal facilitiesare reasonably accessibletothe office andclasshours.Comprehensive medi- First Responders,ondutyduringallnormal who are trainedinC.P.R. andState-certified by dialingext.6666.There are policeofficers, attention, theKSUpoliceshouldbecontacted involved inanaccidentrequiring medical If anindividualbecomesseriouslyillor tegic locationsoncampus. adequately equippedfirst-aidstationsatstra- and sicknessinsuranceplanmaintaining to participateinanominallypricedaccident of itsstudentbodybyencouragingstudents tations orspecialconsiderations requested. details ofthedisabilityandany desired limi- success andenrollment services givingfull atory lettertothevicepresident for student have the attending physician write an explan ity—either permanentortemporary—should consideration becauseofanyphysicaldisabil regulation. Any studentwhoneedsspecial vidually responsible foradhering tothis 228 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 228 inform themofthesituation. contact parents, spouseor nextofkinto ambulance. responsibility fortheexpenseof letic activities,theuniversitywillassume pating insanctionedintercollegiate ath- nearest emergency room. expense totransporthim/herthe call theambulanceatindividual’s by ambulance.Theattendingofficerwill be treated andtransportedtothehospital request. attending officerwillcomplywiththe wants anambulancetobecalled,the - - - - Department ofResidenceLifeat770-420-4388. kennesaw.edu/residencelife orcallthe For more informationvisit http://www. parking forallresidents andguests. lage alsooffers aparkingdeckwithample first year residential students.University Vil where they share common classes with other participate in a CLASS Learning Community, stance-free environment. All first-yearstudents on theplazalevel.UniversityVillage isasub and seven classrooms conveniently located interior hallways, computer labs, study rooms, University Village, offers high-rise living with and awasherdryer. and UniversityPlacehaveprivatebathrooms kitchens. All apartmentsatUniversityVillage and are fullyfurnishedandcarpetedwithfull vate bedrooms withcableandInternetaccess ing andnewstudents. Apartments havepri- Place and582spacesatKSUforreturn tion, 700spacesare availableatUniversity students in2,3,and4bedroom units.Inaddi- marily atUniversityVillage whichhouses881 traditional agedresidential studentslivepri University Place,andKSUPlace.Firstyear apartment communities:UniversityVillage, in thefallof2002.There are three on-campus University beganoffering on-campushousing Kennesaw StateUniversity. KennesawState tion aboutwhere tolivewhileattending Residence Lifeisyourresource forinforma- michael StudentCenter, theDepartmentof Located inroom 156intheJamesV. Car Residence Life and employees reduce lifestyleriskfactors. Programming focusesonhelpingstudents that issupportiveofpositivehealth practices. We alsostriveto provide anenvironment spiritual developmentofthewhole person. tional, physical,social,environmental, and provide abalanceintheintellectual,emo cation. Ourprimarygoalistoenhanceand and wellbeingthrough awareness andedu assume more responsibility fortheirhealth ness encouragesstudentsandemployeesto The CenterforHealthPromotion and Well & Wellness Center for Health Promotion

------Graduate Student Services - - - - Services Center nished email when semester services begin. begin. services semester when email nished First time services to students and employees (e.g. IDs and Parking Decals). often free are KSU Card the issues KSU at Center Services Card The and Decals, Parking ID, university official Debit KSU the manage they addition, In Keys. All services the KSU Mall. and Program Card Suite in office our to visit in-person an require The Center. Student Carmichael the of 219 normally operation of hours Center Card Aid, the Registrar match those of the Financial you if us contact please but Bursar, the and need service outside this time frame. The Card Center will notify campus via the KSU-fur the Student Recreation & Wellness Center, Center, & Wellness Recreation the Student and court, tennis courts, sand volleyball & Recreation field. The Student intramural dedicated Center has two floors Wellness equip- equipment, a gymnasium, to fitness training room, circuit ment checkout station, Well rooms, the studio, locker fitness group & Recreation ness Center and the Intramural The facilities schedule Services (IRS) office. Office and the IRS web is available at the IRS page (www.kennesaw.edu/student_life/ call the intramurals.shtml). Students may also to hear a 24- facilities hotline at 770-420-4393 of the open times. hour recording Intramural activities, many the to addition In Services also employs a number & Recreation posi of students for various jobs. Student staff sport a to assistant office an from range tions many benefits to working, are official. There early for classes, keep- for example, registering and classes between space parking your ing earning extra money while on campus. competitive sports, infor offer IRS programs equipment activities, fitness recreation, mal All you need to checkout, and special events. begin participating is a valid KSU ID and a your During form. waiver/release completed time at KSU, we ask that you allow Intramural college your of part be to Services Recreation & information, stop by the experience. For more located office Services Recreation & Intramural or Center Wellness & Recreation Student the in 770-499-3207. at office our call ------.

Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 229 Services Information 229 Student Technology and Graduate rent level of health by having your blood level rent heart rate, hearing, vision, body pressure, height checked. mass index, weight, and computerized fit MicroFit offer level? We endur ness evaluations for cardiovascular ance, body composition, muscular strength, The computerized testing and flexibility. and post test comparisons. allows for pre journals, magazines, books, videos, contains of variety a on brochures and newsletters, health and wellness topics. The Center also you can ana- where has computer programs look level, stress your assess diet, your lyze get and information, drug prescription up Our hours healthy cooking tips and recipes. 9-Noon. Saturdays and 9-5 Fri. 9-6, M-Th are or 7/423-6394 call information more For check our website at www.kennesaw.edu/ col_hhs/wellness orders awareness week, national collegiate week, national collegiate awareness orders week, and the great alcohol awareness American smokeout. guest speakers, health screenings, quit screenings, guest speakers, health classes, eating dis smoking classes, CPR Intramural and Recreation Services Intramural and Recreation Services pro Participating in intramural & recreation grams can be one of the most fun and memora From State. Kennesaw at here experiences ble flag football to table tennis, the activity sched These everybody. for something offers ule an opportunity to socialize, provide programs cultivate practices, fitness positive develop and just have a connection to the university, schedules and facility hours are fun. Program semester. each of beginning the at available a yearly academic calendar list Additionally, ing events gives you an opportunity to plan the activities you wish to participate in. facilities on campus comprise The recreation • Fitness Assessments: How is your fitness • Fitness Library • Educational Materials: The Wellness • Health Assessments: Check out your cur Assessments: Check out your • Health future exercise and health science students. and health science exercise future - and Well for Health Promotion The Center - 131 of the Student Recre in room ness, located wellness promotes Center, Wellness and ation including: avenues of variety a through health fairs, • Special events: Lunch-n-learns, center for also serves as a learning The Center Graduate Student Services dents toreview andabidebytheKennesaw responsibility ofallKSUemployeesandstu- person attheCard ServicesCenter. Itisthe priate. Parkingdecalsmustbepicked upin KSU. Onedaypassesare availableasappro for thedurationofyourofficial statuswith students. All otherparkingdecalsare valid issued annuallyonlytocampusresidential parking decalin-person.Newdecalsare students andemployeesmustpickuptheir decal willbeticketedand/orbooted.New KSU ParkingDecal.Vehicles withoutavalid All vehiclesoncampusmustdisplayavalid Parking Decals their media choice online. bank but must use the card provided to setup required to open an account with our partner receive theirfundsquicker. Studentsare not to instead choose electronic distribution to still opt for a paper check but are encouraged or by ACH toathird-party bank.Studentsmay ing/debit account with our distribution bank cally eitherthrough direct deposittoacheck students theoptiontoreceive fundselectroni- Program. The KSU Debit Card program gives distribute fundsthrough theKSUDebitCard KSU has partnered with an internet bank to KSU DebitCard ID Card to University officials upon request. dents mustbeprepared topresent theirKSU agree toanun-obstructed facialphoto. All stu selected retail services. Card applicants must to events, activities and resources; and for tification; insecurityapplications;foraccess card is honored across campus: for photo iden the Carmichael Student Center. The KSU ID produces thiscard oncampusinRoom219of Identification Card. The Card Services Center versity are required to carry an official KSU All enrolled studentsatKennesawStateUni- Identification Cards protection, thiscopywillbestored off-site. document used to validate identity. For your Patriot Act require KSUtomakeacopyofthe identity verification. New regulations of the licenseorpassport)for a photo(e.g.driver’s government-issued documentthatincludes fees. 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ContacttheCard Ser Quick Linkfrom theKSUpublicwebsiteat may beviewedbyselectingtheKSUMall ments tothegeneralpublic.Current offerings goods andservicesoffered byinternaldepart application thatisappropriate forsalesof The KSUMall KSU Mall http://www.kennesaw.edu/idservices Information isalsoavailableonourwebsiteat Center for details on any of these programs. Please visit,calloremailtheCard Services kennesaw.edu/police/frames.html. cedures availableonlineathttp://www. State UniversityParkingPoliciesandPro located in the following locations: the instructions on the K-Cash device. They are machines located around campus. Just follow add cash to your account at any of the K-Cash to print jobs from any of the computer labs. You before youcanuseyourcard tomakecopiesor billing. You must put money into your account system to know which account to access for data encoded on your card enables the KSU stripe” on the back just like a debit card. The Services office, you will note that it has a “mag When you receive your KSU ID card at the Card University isveryeasy. Here’s howitworks: Printing and making copies at Kennesaw State Copy/Print Services toverify eligibility. service isaweb-basedshoppingcart The services listed here . - - - Graduate Student Services - - - - - A signature signature A booth is operated operated is booth Global Initiatives Global CSL Student Leadership Programs Leadership Student CSL Leaders IN Kennesaw (LINK): experience sponsored by the Center Center the by sponsored leadership experience multi-tiered A for Student Leadership (CSL). experience, development leadership student - KSU students with comprehen LINK provides sive ethical leadership education and practical service application. Institute for Leadership, Endorsed by the RTM Ethics, & Character (ILEC), LINK is an educa knowledge, and designed to: tional, experiential program skills leadership ethical develop • student success, and • promote students. of development holistic the enhance • The Institute for for Institute The - Initiatives (IGI) pro The Institute for Global and services to vides academic programs and expand internationalize the curriculum international opportunities for KSU faculty, community and students and the larger staff that KSU serves. It supports and promotes by KSU’s mission of international education to external responding initiating programs, leader funding opportunities, and providing centers. It ship for the institution’s regional collaborates with divisions, colleges, schools, the departments, and other units to ensure infusion of international dimensions into teaching, scholarship, and community ser and events, including national programs and the annual country-study study abroad and also assists international faculty program, and students with visa issues. Information Booth Information Carmichael Stu- the first floor of the Located on the information dent Center, Center. Life Student the of under the direction is available on a variety General information can pick up printed of subjects. Students schedules of classes, stu materials such as the event announcements. dent handbooks and can also answer Information booth assistants students to the direct students’ questions or for information. offices proper At the heart of the IGI is the Office of vice. (OISP). International Services and Programs a wide range of inter coordinates The OISP

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Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 231 Services Information 231 Student Technology and Graduate Kennesaw Hall – Kennesaw Room Library – Copy floor vending area Science Building – 1st –Carmichael Student Center hallway Humanities – 1st floor floor hallway Social Sciences - 3rd ITS Computer Lab Area – Area Lab ITS Computer 4th floor Burruss Building Burruss 4th floor 2nd floor hallway 2nd floor Education Wing Education 2nd floor • • via can also add money to your account You your site by using Web the K-Cash Manager to log in to: https:// KSU NetID and PWD kcashmanager.kennesaw.edu • • • and transactions recent also let you review should you card temporarily disable your can add value via this misplace it. Parents All they need to know is interface as well. your NetID. If you choose to give them your other the all to access have will they password of the site as well. features card ID your swipe just copy, a make To copier. the to attached device the through on the swipe deviceFollow the instructions and the system will determine whether you - have sufficient funds for the job that is submit your when “CLR” clear press to sure Be ted. doesn’t else someone that so complete is job end up using your account. the various send jobs from print, you can To the Cyber Café campus or from labs around located in the Student Center Food Court. Most labs have printers inside or just outside on how to use the lab. Detailed instructions Labs you posted in the the print function are use for your classes. with you, If you don’t have your ID card at any of the a Guest Card simply purchase work just like K-Cash machines. Guest Cards for printing or copying. your ID card a from 2200 extension or 678-797-2200 Call campus phone to ask questions about these problems. any encounter you when or services Additional information may be found on the KSU web site at http://www.kennesaw.edu/ copyprint/. • • Graduate Student Services women leaders who trailblazedthedevelop en’s LeadershipInitiative: The NancyS.King/Rebecca Casey Wom ethical leadership training. our studentswillbeprovided comprehensive effectively inanincreasingly complexworld, become ethicalleaderscapableof functioning our state.To ensure thatourHOPEstudents in the long-term growth and development of only asascholarship,butaninvestment recipients. KSU sees the HOPE program not leadership education to all HOPE scholarship developed byDr. Betty Siegel,seekstoprovide The NewHopeforGeorgia program atKSU, New HopeforGeorgiaLeadershipProgram: west crescent ofGeorgia. engagement andconnectionwiththenorth- Character (ILEC), the program promotes civic tiative oftheInstituteforLeadership,Ethics& each institutioninleadershiptraining. An ini Leadership Alliance connects six students from northwest Georgia, the northwest Crescent Made upofsixcollegesanduniversitiesin Northwest CrescentLeadershipAlliance: fall semester. throughout life. Applications are accepted awareness oftheneedtobecivicallyengaged larger globalcommunity. Theprogram raises graduate students,focusesstudentsonthe lows Program forKSUjuniors,seniorsand Presidential Fellows:The Fel- by theCSL. opment of programs and services sponsored making, thesestudentscontributetothedevel- on theprinciplesofknowledge-baseddecision serve as trustees for the CSL. While focused The CSL Fellows are selected each spring and Center forStudentLeadership(CSL)Fellows ship Certificate. students willbeawarded anEthicalLeader Upon completion of the three-tiered program, Emerge, LINK- Ascend and LINK- Leads. phases ofleadershipdevelopment.LINK- Students in LINK progress through three and knowledge application. based assessment (by self and others) of skill ects, anelectronic portfolio,andcompetency- Hallmarks ofLINKare serviceleadershipproj 232 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 232 Named for the Namedforthe

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- : culinary art,fitness, visualartsandhome A widevarietyofpersonal interest coursesin productivity andjobsatisfaction. new knowledgeandtechniques thatincrease ate, practical,andlong-termapplication of ized trainingisdesignedtoprovide immedi- team ofprofessional instructors. All custom- can betaughtatourfacilitiesor yoursbyour meet theneedsofbusinessand industry, and more. Programs canalsobecustomizedto ogy areas includingcybersecurity, andmany project management,and advancedtechnol- ning, TESOL,webdesign,technicalwriting, personal trainer, human resources, event plan landscape/horticulture, healthcare, paralegal, areas includingmanagement &leadership, programs are availableinawidevarietyof classes andcertificateprograms. Certificate sultation, one-dayworkshops,lifeenrichment and planningprograms fortesting andcon ing. You canchoose from career assessment special training-continuingeducationtrain changes intoday’sbusinessworldrequires change. Stayingcurrent withtherapid to helpyouadvanceorevenmakeacareer gain current, practical,professional skills already intheworkforce, wecanhelpyou If youalready haveacollegedegree orare serving 26,000communitymembers and personalenrichmentpartner, proudly room, we are your professional development noncredit programs, onlineandintheclass- throughout your life. Offering more than 2,600 continue learning and acquiring new skills University isacreative andflexiblewayto Continuing EducationatKennesawState Continuing EducationatKSU accepted fallsemester. context oftheirdiscipline. Applications are further develop leadership skills within the in anarrayofeventsintendedtoenhanceand the Collegeof Arts. Studentsparticipate ALI targets KSUstudentsseekingdegrees in The ArtsLeadershipInitiative(ALI): community. Theprogram isheldeachMarch. women leaders at KSU as well as the larger styles andconnectsfirst-yearwomenwith focuses ongenderdifferences inleadership King/Casey Women’s LeadershipInitiative ment of the Center for Student Leadership, the annually. The - - - Graduate Student Services ------

of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1990. Disabilities Americans with the available to help number of services are A disabled students with their academic work. to make arrangements for special In order services, students must visit the Office of Dis abled Student Support Services and arrange an individual assistance plan. Certification Special services are of disability is required. based on medical and/or psychological certi by eligibility for services fication of disability, outside agencies, and ability to complete tasks with a Any individual in courses. required disability who wishes to participate in an by the institution offered activity or program Support Services program Kennesaw State University provides accommodations accessibility and reasonable for persons defined as disabled under Sec Disabled Student Adult Learner Programs at KSU offer a variety variety a offer KSU at Programs Learner Adult meet to services and programs innovative of those student, “nontraditional” the of needs the or older or age of years 25 are who students as such life-styles “nontraditional” have who a include Offerings employment. and family individual and workshops service, mentor peer school, reentering students for consultations the col for workshops, and programs parenting college. in succeed students non-traditional ing as well as provided is information Childcare a in participate to students for opportunity an program major A program. subsidy childcare the is Programs Learner Adult by sponsored to seniors graduating for Ceremony WINGS helped have that individuals those recognize faculty, students, KSU college. through them are concerns learner adult in interested staff and materials, consultation ser resource provided Adult Learner Programs Adult Learner Learner Adult in Staff children. students’ lege act as liaisons and advocates in help Programs office, The opportunities. networking and vices, Carmi- housed in the Lifelong Learning Center, resource a is 261, Room Center Student chael center for adult learners. opment Center. The Odyssey Program helps helps Program Odyssey The Center. opment smooth a make students transfer and year first by State Kennesaw at life college to transition mentor. with a qualified peer pairing them - Information Technology and Graduate Student Services 233 Services Information 233 Student Technology and Graduate The Student Development Center coordinates The Student Development Center coordinates and activities to support services, programs, enrich the college experiences of specifically identified student populations, including minority students, international students, adult learners, and students with disabilities. an In addition, the department provides avenue for individuals to engage in volunteer Volunteer service in the community through Kennesaw State University (VKSU). Through - Aware satellite centers – the Cultural its three Lifelong Learning Center, ness and Resource - students are and Global Village Center, array of a broad a place to gather, provided information, access to computers and other equipment, and knowledgeable, friendly that students have a to ensure support staff positive and supportive “home” on campus. located in The Student Development Center, Suite 267, is the Carmichael Student Center, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., open weekdays from and 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, Monday through by and can be reached 5:00 p.m. on Friday, phone at 770-423-6443. a peer mentoring pro The Odyssey Program, by the Student Devel- gram, is also coordinated Student Development Center - special offers Education addition, Continuing KIDS through programs ized, age-appropriate Learning The Osher Lifelong College, and 50 and older). Institute (Ages Units (CEUs) are Continuing Education development assigned to all professional 10 con- for with one CEU awarded programs Several selected tact hours of participation. teacher recertification. courses carry PLUs for available of earned CEUs are Transcripts KSU employees may attend upon request. at no cost, programs Continuing Education space available basis. or nominal cost, on a may occur with tech- Exceptions to this policy and supply/material nology courses. Book fees may apply. the Continuing Education website at Visit d or call http://www.kennesaw.edu/ConE information and to 770-423-6765 for more course catalog. a current request In the year. available throughout are garden Graduate Student Services Support ServicesbyTTY at770-423-6480. versity’s Assistant Director for Disabled Student with hearingimpairmentmaycontact theuni ties to the university administration. Individuals represent theinterests ofstudentswithdisabili increase the accessibility of the university and to the community. The committee also works to with disabilities to the life of the university and the important contributions made by students and to have a part in promoting awareness of dent Support Services Advisory Committee become activemembersoftheDisabledStu- Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to completion, andtestpreparation isavailable. vidual assistancewithstudyskills,assignment offered frequently duringeachsemester. Indi meet the unique needs of disabled students are Workshops onrelevant topicsdesignedto tional timetoarrange,sopleasestartearly. services atremote locationsmayrequire addi- accommodations, etc. Accommodations and tion, register withthedepartment,arrange to makearrangementssubmitdocumenta- (770-423-6443) oremail([email protected] abled StudentSupportServicesofficebyphone than themaincampusshouldcontactDis Students takingcourseson-lineoratothersites receive appropriate accommodations. to assure thatstudentswithspecialneeds Support Servicesworkswithfacultymembers The Assistant Director forDisabledStudent identifying theapproved accommodations. to facultyatthebeginningofeachsemester Eligible studentsdelivercertificationletters nity resources. computer equipment,andreferral tocommu- library andlaboratoryassistance,adaptive class notes,taperecording courselectures, language interpreters, assistancewithgetting bility, modifications ofprintedmaterials,sign spaces, specialtestrooms, classroom accessi not limitedto,handicap-accessibleparking Accommodative servicesmayinclude,butare arrangements canbemade. days priortothedateofprogram sothat the officesponsoringprogram atleastfive and needsaccommodationsshouldcontact 234 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 234 - - - - - ) each international student. Health Insuranceformedicalprotection for KSU’s requirement of mandatory International that ison-line.TheOISRShelps coordinate and toanInternationalStudent Handbook activities, resources, discussions,exhibits, a gathering place for internationally centered tional studentsexposure to theGlobalVillage, tion totheabove,OISRSoffers interna international studentsveryseriously. Inaddi- Services takes the responsibility of retaining The Office of International Student Retention enrolled experiencedinternational student. new international student with a currently toring Program. This program matches each for mentoringundertheOdysseyPeerMen- dent is enrolled he/she automatically qualifies themselves buttheyare not alone.Onceastu may cometoKennesawStateUniversityby to adifferent culture. Internationalstudents available to assist students in their adjustment of Internationals Community Program are dent Association, LiaisonProgram and Friends dents. Servicessuchasthe InternationalStu programs andworkshopsforinternationalstu- educational, social and cultural activities, Retention Services develops and implements The Coordinator ofInternationalStudent time in the summer or choose not to attend. the fall and spring semesters but may be part must maintainfulltimeacademicstatusduring International students should note that they tion andsuccessatKennesawStateUniversity. information thatwillenhancetheirmatricula provide international students with pertinent must attend this orientation. The office seeks to graduate, undergraduate and transfer students Student Orientation. All newly admitted F1 for implementing the mandatory International their degrees. The OISRS is also responsible of theOISRStoretain themuntiltheyreceive students becomeenrolled atKSUitisthegoal and referrals regarding financialmatters.Once cross cultural adjustment, academic concerns provides counselingandadvisingpertainingto resource forinternationalstudents.TheOISRS Services (OISRS) serves as an advocate and The Office of International Student Retention Retention Services International Student

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, a group of KSU students, , a group Minority Student Minority Services Retention or indirect factors have a direct number of A of students of color retention impact upon of higher education. at major institutions is no exception. Kennesaw State University the quality of support These factors include expectations and atti services, professors’ tudes, campus climate with regard to social with regard tudes, campus climate and the sense of ization and programming, by the students. belonging experienced Student Retention The Office of Minority minority students Services (OMSRS) provides oppor services, and with essential resources, tunities to aid in their retention, progression progression retention, tunities to aid in their at and completion of their academic careers This office facili- Kennesaw State University. tates academic success for minority students the following resources: by offering Minority Advising Program (MAP), which tracks, monitors, and facilitates academic for minor strategies success and retention 34 in each of Georgia’s ity students enrolled public colleges and universities; The Cultural and Resource Center (CARC), Awareness located on the second floor of the Carmichael an Student Center in Room 263, which offers array of tutorial services, technical, and media African, to the needs of that cater resources Asian American, American, Hispanic African American students; American, and Native KSU Professionals Empowering Our Poten ship development to help students excel in various aspects of life at, and beyond, KSU; Sources of Scholarship (S.O.S.) Program, a services that informs students about scholar , a tial Leaders for Excellence (P.E.O.P.L.E) that matches students with faculty program members for mentoring and/or and staff informal academic advising; Grade, a series of workshops on a range of and relation subject matters including career ships and grants; KSU Minority Report, an each semester annual newsletter circulated for the purpose of keeping members of the Kennesaw State University (KSU) of our and initiatives to serve our minority efforts students; and the KSU Black History Cele- bration Committee who collaborate to provide and staff faculty, - - - - of the OISRS is also the the also is OISRS the of

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completing papers and projects. In addition, a addition, In projects. and papers English completing writing, with assist to offered are tutors available is information Childcare math. and a in both written form and on the website. Other on programs and workshops include services skills, suc- variety of topics including parenting for children. ceeding in college, and programming networked to Information Technology Services, demic support services include eight computers Services, Technology Information to networked internet access as welllaptop ports and wireless books, and audio and videotapes and DVD’s free available for students to check out. The LLC are a with area study/socializing a houses also microwave, with complete kitchenette telephone, Aca and tea. coffee toaster oven, free refrigerator, use. Lifelong Learning Center The Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) serves for adult learners (stu- center as a resource dents over the traditional college age or living “nontraditional” college life-styles such as family and employment). The center makes and pleasant the university experience more services and programs providing by beneficial return- specifically designed for students ing to college or starting college later in life. Located in Room 261 of the Carmichael Stu 770-499-3313 or come by the OISRS located at 770-499-3313 or come http:// Center. in Room 258 in the Student www.Kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/isrs/hand book.html 8:30 a.m. the center is open from dent Center, Thursday and to 7:00 p.m. Monday through 770-423-6701. 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. and information include LLC the in Resources academic, with racks literature services, referral campus activities/community services informa tion, and audio/video equipment for student For more information about the Office of For more Retention Services International Student Assistant Director (OISRS), contact the sites. American historic and cultural trips to advisor for the International Student Associa- the International Student advisor for of students together brings ISA The (ISA). tion athletic and social intercultural, for nations all of one is Festival International The exchanges. by the ISA. The sponsored projects the largest sponsors also Association Student International The Graduate Student Services events toinformKSUandsurrounding com at http://www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/msrs CARC in Room 262, or you can visit us online Carmichael StudentCenterRoom 267,orthe located in the Student Development Center, the CARC during our business hours. We are 770-423-6512. All are encouragedtocomeby 770-423-6443, ortheManagerofCARCat tor for Minority Student Retention Services at the CARC,contacteither Assistant Direc- For more informationabout theOMSRSand tion of African American malesoncampus. tion ofcurrent resources toaidinthereten Part ofthisinitiativealsoincludestheutiliza- who are specificallyinvested intheirinterests. African American menoncampusandthose elevate themindsandacademicstandards of cial studentorganization, whosepurposeisto currently intheprocess ofbecominganoffi- organization, and leadershipachievements. A newstudent toring initiatives,andcelebrationofacademic through assessment,intergenerational men- tion needsof African American malesatKSU and studentstospecificallyaddress the reten- developed inpartnershipwithfaculty, staff of MinorityStudentRetentionServices,being Initiative isthenewestinitiativebyOffice NEW! TheKSUAfricanAmericanMale historically BlackGreek letterorganizations. National PanHellenicCouncil(NPHC)for collaborates withmembersandleadersofthe KSU Black Alumni society. Thisofficealso Ladies ofDistinction,KSUGospelChoir, and NAACP, DistinguishedBlackGentlemen, Student Alliance, theKSUChapterof organizations includetheMexican American tory Celebration and fundingfortheannualKSUBlackHis ated withthisofficeandprovides leadership student organization thatisdirectly affili- American StudentAlliance(AASA) dent organizations oncampus.TheAfrican dents tobecomeinvolvedinthevariousstu The OMSRSalsoactivelyencouragesstu Black peopleduringtheSpringSemester. munities oftheachievementsandhistory 236 Information Technology and Graduate and Technology Student Information Services 236 Distinguished Gentlemen . Otherminoritystudent isthe - , is - - - - . . hours are 9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.everyday. fall andspringsemesters.Summer semester p.m. andFriday9:00a.m.to4:00 p.m.during Monday through Thursday 9:00a.m.to6:30 chael StudentCenter, Room264,andisopen is locatedonthesecondfloorofCarmi them review serviceopportunities. Theoffice office where studentemployees willhelp Students are invitedtostop bytheVKSU rience asaprelude tocareer opportunities. Public servicecanprovide valuablejobexpe- teer servicesintheirmajorfieldsofinterests. explore career optionsandexperiencevolun- viding apracticalopportunityforstudentsto VKSU alsoservesaneducationalrole bypro group serviceprojects calledInvolvetoSolve. placements, VKSUalsoregularly coordinates Schools. Inadditiontotraditionalvolunteer children from CobbCountyandMarietta ing tutoring/mentoringservicestoatrisk Blood Drives,MUSTMinistries,andprovid include: HabitatforHumanity, RedCross inghouse forvolunteerplacements,which nity agencies,VKSUhasservedasaclear in cooperationwithmore than300commu- talents withcommunityneeds.Since1984, VKSU matchesstudentvolunteerskillsand http://www.kennesaw.edu/stu_dev/vksu. may alsobeobtainedattheVKSUwebsite, service placementsandprojects. Information campus centerthatcoordinates avarietyof teer KennesawStateUniversity(VKSU),a projects canbeobtainedthrough Volun- Information regarding communityservice community needs. cies, theUniversityseekstoaddress various number oforganizations andnon-profit agen the University. Utilizingpartnershipswitha community inkeepingwiththemissionof affords studentsanopportunitytoservethe outreach forKennesawStateUniversity. It Student CommunityServiceisanimportant University Volunteer KennesawState Student CommunityService/ - - - - - Graduate Student Services - Kennesaw State University Alumni Association (KSUAA) State in 1977, the Kennesaw Chartered Association, Inc. is a Alumni University educational corporation. The asso- nonprofit, ciation places particular emphasis on and and concentrates the majority of its energies and programs providing toward resources services for alumni, fostering institutional pride, developing and enhancing KSU’s public image and meeting needs by raising and administering funds for educational The purposes at Kennesaw State University. guided by a of the association are affairs including a of directors 19-member board ing Owls currently sponsor six sports for ing Owls currently golf, cross-country, men (baseball, basketball, track) and eight indoor track and outdoor golf, cross-country, for women (basketball, softball, tennis, indoor track outdoor soccer, dance cheer and Varsity track and volleyball). of both the men’s and women’s also part are for their and compete basketball programs national championships each year. respective admission, with a valid free Students receive ID, to all of KSU’s home contests and are a encouraged to become involved as either an athletic a tryout, team participant through spectator. a regular or member, staff Club Sports sponsor nor fund KSU does not recognize, club sports (see sports clubs). Sports Clubs KSU through recognized Sports clubs are Activities and KSU Intramurals if Student and application, procedures, the appropriate met. The club’s participants are regulations - must meet any financial obligations, includ ing insurance and playing expenses. Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate - intercol the fall of 1982, KSU’s Initiated in is a member of the program legiate sports (A-Sun) and Division Conference Atlantic Sun - Asso Athletic Collegiate I of the National A-Sun’s membership ciation (NCAA). The East Tennessee, includes: Belmont, Campbell, Jacksonville, KSU, Lipscomb, Gardner-Webb, The Fight North Florida, and Stetson. 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Smith, Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Ph.D. Richard Vengroff, Ph.D. Health, Physical Education and Sport Science: Dean, College of Science and Mathematics: Mitchell Collins, Ed.D. Laurence I. Peterson, Ph.D. History & Philosophy: E. Howard Shealy, Ph.D. Dean, The Graduate College: Teresa M. Joyce, Inclusive Education: (Interim) Deborah Wal- Ph.D. lace, Ph.D. Dean, University College: Ralph J. Rascati, Ph.D. Leadership and Executive Development: Michael S. Salvador, Ph.D. Department Chairs Management & Entrepreneurship: Richard M. Accounting: William “Ken” Harmon, Ph.D. Franza, Ph.D. Biology and Physics: Ronald H. Matson, Ph.D. Marketing & Professional Sales: R. Keith Tudor, Chemistry and Biochemistry: Mark B. Mitchell, Ph.D. Ph.D. Mathematics and Statistics: Victor E. Kane, Ph.D. Communication: Birgit Wassmuth, Ph.D. Music: Peter Witte, M.M. 240 Graduate Faculty

Political Science & International Affairs: BAKER, WILLIAM E. (2003) Assistant Pro- Chien-Pin Li, Ph.D. fessor of Political Science. Ph.D. Auburn Psychology: (Interim) Sharon M. Pearcey, Ph.D. University, 2001. M.A. University of Ala- Secondary & Middle Grades Education: (Interim) bama at Birmingham, 1978. B.A. Univer- Susan Stockdale Ph.D. sity of Alabama at Birmingham, 1972. Social Work and Human Services: Alan Kirk, BANDYOPADHYAY, TRIDIB (2006) Assis- Ph.D. tant Professor of Computer Science & Sociology and Criminal Justice: Samuel Abaidoo, Information Systems. Ph.D. University of Ph.D. Texas at Dallas, 2006. M.B.A. University of Theatre and Performance Studies: John Gentile, Ph.D. Texas at Dallas, 2001. M.B.A. University University Studies: Rebecca J. Casey, Ph.D. of Delhi, 1995. B.E. University Of North Visual Arts: Linda A. Hightower, Ed.D. Bengal, 1985. BARRIER, ROBERT G. (1976) Professor of Graduate Teaching Faculty English. Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1980. Faculty Graduate M.A. Vanderbilt University, 1967. B.A. ACKERT, LUCY F. (2000) Professor of Finance. Berea College, 1965. Ph.D. Emory University, 1990. M.A. Univer- sity of Florida, 1984. B.S.B.A. University of BELL, MARLA (1994) Professor of Math- Florida, 1982. ematics. Ph.D. Clemson University, 1993. M.S. Clemson University, 1989. B.S. West- ADAMS, A. FRANK (2000) Aronoff Professor ern Carolina University, 1986. of Family Business and Associate Professor of Management. Ph.D. Auburn Univer- BENNETT, DAVID N. (1986) Assistant sity, 1996. M.B.A. Berry College, 1982. B.S. Dean for Special Projects and Professor of Shorter College, 1980. Nursing. Ph.D. University of Mississippi, 1987. M.S.N. University of Alabama at Bir- ADUDDELL, KATHIE A. (2003) Director, mingham, 1979. B.S.N. Jacksonville State Community Health Clinic Program and University, 1975. B.S. Jacksonville State Associate Professor of Nursing. Ed.D. Pep- University, 1973. perdine University, 1999. M.S.N. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1978. BESSETTE, HARRIET J. (2001) Assistant B.S.N. University of Virginia, 1976 Professor of Inclusive Education and Edu- cational Leadership. Ph.D. Boston College, AKANBI, LINDA B. (1992) Professor of Read- 1999. M.Ed. Fitchburg State College, 1993. ing Education. Ed.D. State University of B.S. Salem State College, 1975. New York at Buffalo, 1978. M.Ed. State Uni- versity of New York at Buffalo, 1971. B.S.Ed. BILL, M. LOUISE (1987) Professor of Social West Virginia State University, 1966. Work Administration. Ph.D. Clark Atlanta University, 1988. M.S.W. University of ASTRACHAN, JOSEPH H. (1992) Wachovia Georgia, 1979. M.S. Georgia State Univer- Eminent Scholar Chair of Family Business sity, 1975. B.A. Georgia State University, and Professor of Management. Ph.D. Yale 1971. University, 1989. M.Phil. Yale University, 1986. M.A. Yale University, 1985. B.A. Yale BLUMENTRITT, TIMOTHY P. (2005) Assis- University, 1983. tant Professor of Management. Ph.D. Uni- versity of South Carolina - Columbia, 1999. BAIRAN, L. ANNETTE (1972) Professor of M.B.A. University of Minnesota, 1993. Nursing. Ph.D. Georgia State University, B.B.A. University of Wisconsin - EauClaire, 1985. M.S.N. Emory University, 1972. B.S.N. 1989. Medical College of Georgia, 1970. BOWDEN, MARTHA (1992) Associate BAKER, HOPE M. (1994) Associate Professor Professor of English. Ph.D. University of of Decision Sciences. Ph.D. University of Toronto, 1981. M.A. University of Toronto, South Carolina - Columbia, 1987. B.S.B.A. 1976. B.A. University of Toronto, 1975. East Carolina University, 1981. Graduate Faculty 241

BOWEN, CHARLES E. (2002) Acting Chair CHAKRAVORTY, SATYA S. (1992) Caraustar of Educational Leadership and Associate Professor of Purchasing & Operations Man- Professor of Educational Leadership. Ph.D. agement and Professor of Management. Florida State University, 1979. M.A. Duke Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1992. B.E. University, 1972. B.A. Mercer University, Birla Institute of Tech & Sci, 1982. M.S. Birla 1971. Institute of Tech & Sci, 1982. BRAWLEY, DOROTHY E. (1989) Professor of CHAN, TAK CHEUNG (1991) Professor of Management. Ph.D. Georgia State Univer- Educational Leadership. Ed.D. University sity, 1982. M.B.A. Georgia State University, of Georgia, 1979. M.Ed. Clemson Univer- 1972. B.A. Emory University, 1970. sity, 1976. B.A. Chinese University of Hong Kong (The), 1971. Graduate Graduate

BREAULT, RICK A. (2004) Associate Profes- Faculty sor of Elementary & Early Childhood Edu- CLEMENTS, BRUCE (1992) Associate Profes- cation. Ed.D. Northern Illinois University, sor of Accounting. J.D. Georgia State Uni- 1990. M.A. Concordia University, 1982. B.A. versity, 1996. Ph.D. University of Florida, Concordia University, 1979. 1989. M.B.A. University of Florida, 1982. B.S. University of Florida, 1977. BROCK, STEPHEN J. (2002) Assistant Profes- sor of Organizational Ethics & Executive CLINCY, VICTOR A. (2002) Associate Professor Coaching. D.Min. McCormick Theological of Computer Science. C.S.E. Columbia Uni- Seminary, 1966. B.D. Lexington Theological versity in the City of New York, 1998. D.Eng. Seminary, 1966. B.A. Transylvania Univer- Southern Methodist University, 1993. M.S. sity, 1963. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, 1991. M.E. North Carolina State University, 1989. BROTMAN, BILLIE ANN (1989) Professor of B.S.E.E. Mississippi State University, 1986. Finance. Ph.D. University of Notre Dame, 1978. M.A. University of Notre Dame, 1977. CLUNE, RICHARD R. (2001) Assistant Pro- B.S. Arizona State University, 1974. fessor of Accounting. E.D.M. Case Western Reserve University, 2005. M.B.A. Kennesaw BROWN, SUSAN (1994) Executive Direc- State University, 2001. B.S. Manhattan Col- tor for Teacher Support Service, Outreach lege, 1974. and Partnerships and Professor of Special Education. Ph.D. Georgia State University, COFFEY, DEBRA J. (2004) Assistant Professor 1979. M.Ed. Georgia State University, 1971. of Elementary & Early Childhood Educa- B.S.H.E. University of Georgia, 1968. tion. Ed.D. University of Tennessee, 2004. M.S. University of Tennessee, 1982. B.S. BROWN, THOMAS J. (2001) Assistant Pro- Carson - Newman College, 1980. fessor of Elementary Science Education. Ph.D. Georgia State University, 2000. M.Ed. COLE, PAMELA B. (1995) Professor of Middle Georgia State University, 1995. B.S. Univer- Grades English Education. Ph.D. Virginia sity of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 1986. B.A. Polytechnic Institute & State University- University of Saint Thomas, 1982. Blacksburg, 1994. M.S. Radford University, 1984. B.A. Emory & Henry College, 1982. CAMPBELL, JANE E. (1992) Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Professor COPE, JAMES R. (1999) Program Coordinator of Accounting. D.B.A. University of Tennes- of Undergraduate English Education and see, 1981. M.B.A. University of Tennessee, Professor of English. Ed.D. University of 1980. B.A. University of Tennessee, 1976. Georgia, 1990. M.Ed. University of Georgia, 1987. B.S.Ed. University of Georgia, 1983. CAPOZZOLI, ERNEST A. (2002) Associate Professor of Accounting & Information Sys- CRAWFORD, PATRICIA M. (2005) Assistant tems. Ph.D. University of Mississippi, 1991. Professor of Inclusive Education. Ph.D. M.B.A. Lamar University, 1980. B.S. Troy University of Virginia, 2000. M.Ed. Georgia State University, 1975. State University, 1994. B.S. Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1989. 242 Graduate Faculty

CROVITZ, DARREN R. (2005) Assistant ECONOMOPOULOS, MARJORIE (1993) Professor of English & English Education. Chair of Department of Secondary & Middle Ph.D. Arizona State University, 2005. M.A. Grades Education and Professor of Middle University of Central Florida-South Orlando Grades Mathematics Education. Ph.D. Geor- Campus, 1997. B.A. Flagler College, 1993. gia State University, 1978. Ed.S. Georgia State University, 1975. M.A.T. Emory University, DABUNDO, LAURA S. (1987) Professor of 1973. B.S. Florida State University, 1967. English. Ph.D. Temple University, 1987. M.A. Bryn Mawr College, 1977. B.A. Bucknell Uni- ELLEDGE, JAMES M. (2006) MAPW Director versity, 1975. and Professor of English. Ph.D. University of Illinois Chicago, 1986. M.S. Eastern Illi- DANIELL, BETH (2004) Director of Compo- nois University, 1973. B.A. Eastern Illinois sition and Associate Professor of English. University, 1971. Ph.D. University of Texas - Austin, 1986. M.A. Georgia State University, 1973. A.B. EPPS, KATHRYN K. (2004) Assistant Pro- Mercer University, 1969. fessor of Accounting. Ph.D. Georgia State Faculty Graduate University, 2002. M.Acct. Georgia State Uni- DEMAIO, JOSEPH (1996) Associate Profes- versity, 1997. B.A. Emory University, 1990. sor of Mathematics. Ph.D. Emory Univer- sity, 1996. M.A. Emory University, 1994. FATEHI, KAMAL (2000) Professor of Man- M.A. Wake Forest University, 1990. B.S. agement. Ph.D. Louisiana State University Wake Forest University, 1988. & Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1976. M.B.A. Western Illinois University, 1972. DEMBLA, PAMILA S. (2006) Assistant B.S. Bowling Green State University, 1971. Professor of Information Systems. Ph.D. B.A. College of Business Sciences, 1965. University of Memphis (The), 2003. M.B.A. University of Mumbai, 1997. B.S. University FERGUSON, BARBARA (1991) Professor of of Mumbai, 1993. Mathematics & Mathematics Education. Ph.D. Georgia State University, 1997. M.Ed. DERADO, JOSIP (2001) Assistant Professor Texas A&M University, 1969. B.A. Univer- of Mathematics. Ph.D. University of Con- sity of Texas - Austin, 1967. necticut, 1999. M.S. University of Connecti- cut, 1995. B.S. University of Zagreb, 1990. FORRESTER, JR., WILLIAM R. (1990) Profes- sor of Marketing. Ph.D. University of Ten- DESMAN, ROBERT A. (1987) Associate Profes- nessee, 1986. M.B.A. University of Tennessee, sor of Management. Ph.D. Arizona State Uni- 1979. B.S. University of Tennessee, 1970. versity, 1983. M.B.A. Arizona State University, 1971. B.S. Arizona State University, 1970. FOX, MARIAN (1997) Professor of Math- ematics & Mathematics Education. Ph.D. DEVILLAR, ROBERT A. (2004) Director of Georgia State University, 1989. M.S. George the Center for Hispanic Studies and Profes- Washington University, 1973. B.S. Missis- sor of Education. Ph.D. Stanford University, sippi University for Women, 1969. 1987. M.A. Stanford University, 1983. M.A. San Jose State University-, 1975. B.A. Uni- FRANZA, RICHARD M. (2002) Chair, Dept. versity of the Americas, 1967. of Management and Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor of Management. DIAS, MICHAEL J. (2001) Assistant Profes- Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997. sor of Biology Education. Ph.D. Georgia M.B.A. Duke University, 1983. B.S. Univer- State University, 2000. M.Ed. State Univer- sity of Notre Dame, 1981. sity of West Georgia, 1992. B.S. Western Kentucky University, 1987. FUNK, M. LEIGH (1997) Data Manager, Bagwell College of Education and Assistant Professor DORMAN, B. REGINA (1983) Professor of of Special Education and Educational Technol- Nursing. Ph.D. Georgia State University, ogy. Ph.D. Capella University, 2005. M.Ed. East 1993. M.S.N. Georgia State University, 1983. Carolina University, 1994. B.S. University of B.S.N. Medical College of Georgia, 1977. North Carolina - Chapel Hill-, 1991. A.S.N. Kennesaw State University, 1973. Graduate Faculty 243

GADIDOV, ANDA (2003) Assistant Professor GUIMARAES, MARIO (2000) Associate Pro- of Mathematics. Ph.D. Texas A&M Uni- fessor of Computer Science. Ph.D. Pontifica versity, 1996. M.S. University of Bucharest, Universidade Catolica de Rio de Janiero, 1982. B.S. University of Craiova, 1981. 1995. M.S. Pontifica Universidade Catolica de Rio de Janiero, 1984. B.A. Federal Uni- GARNER, MARY L. (1988) Associate Profes- versity of Rio de Janeiro, 1981. sor of Mathematics. Ph.D. Emory University, 1998. M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology, HADDAD, HISHAM M. (2001) Professor of 1987. B.S. University of Florida, 1975. Computer Science. Ph.D. Oklahoma State University, 1992. M.S. Northrop University, GARRIDO, JOSE M. (1999) Associate Pro- 1988. B.S. Yarmouk University, 1986. fessor of Computer Science. Ph.D. George Graduate Graduate

Mason University, 1996. M.S. George Mason HAIR, JR., JOSEPH F. (2005) Professor of Mar- Faculty University, 1994. M.S. University of London keting & Professional Sales. Ph.D. University - University College, 1982. B.S. Universidad of Florida, 1971. M.A. University of Florida, De Oriente, 1975. 1969. B.A. University of Florida, 1966. GIDDENS, ELIZABETH J. (2001) Associate HARIHARAN, GOVIND (2002) Chair, Depart- Professor of English. Ph.D. University of Ten- ment of Economics, Finance & Quantitative nessee, 1990. M.A. University of Tennessee, Analysis and Associate Professor of Econom- 1983. B.A. University of Tennessee, 1980. ics. Ph.D. State University of New York at Buf- falo, 1991. M.A. Dehli School of Economics, GILLESPIE, WILLIAM L. (2004) Assistant Pro- 1984. B.A. University of Kerala, 1981. fessor of Political Science. Ph.D. University of Georgia, 2004. M.A. University of Arkansas, HARMON, WILLIAM K. (2006) Chair of 1997. B.S. Arkansas State University, 1986. the Department of Accounting and Profes- sor of Accounting. D.B.A. University of GILLETTE, ANN B. (2004) Associate Professor Tennessee - Knoxville, 1982. M. Acc. Uni- of Economics & Finance. Ph.D. Texas A&M versity of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1980. B.S. University, 1991. M.S. Texas A&M University, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1977. 1980. B.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1979. HARPER, M. TODD (1998) Associate Profes- GRAMLING, AUDREY A. (2005) Associate Pro- sor of English. Ph.D. University of Louis- fessor of Accounting. Ph.D. Arizona State Uni- ville, 1998. M.A. Emporia State University, versity, 1995. M.P.Ac. Georgia State University, 1990. B.G.S. University of Kansas, 1988. 1990. B.B.A. University Of Toledo, 1985. HARRELL, CAROL (1996) Professor of Eng- GRAY, KIMBERLY C. (2005) Associate Profes- lish. Ph.D. University of Florida, 1997. M.Ed. sor of Adolescent Education. Ph.D. University University of South Carolina - Columbia, of Virginia, 1998. M.Ed. University of Virginia, 1976. B.S. University of South Florida, 1973. 1996. B.A. Mary Baldwin College, 1991. HEDEEN, TIMOTHY K. (2002) Assistant GRIFFITH, MARTHA A. (1993) Associ- Professor of Conflict Management. Ph.D. ate Professor of Public Administration. Syracuse University, 2001. M.A. Syracuse Uni- D.P.A. University of Alabama, 1990. M.P.A. versity, 1993. B.A. Syracuse University, 1991. Auburn University Montgomery, 1985. B.A. Vanderbilt University, 1968. HENLEY, AMY B. (2006) Assistant Professor of Management. Ph.D. University of Texas GROOMS, TONY M. (1994) Professor of Creative at Arlington, 2005. M.B.A. University of Writing. M.F.A. George Mason University, 1984. Southern Mississippi, 1998. B.S.B.A. Uni- B.A. College of William & Mary, 1978. versity of Southern Mississippi, 1997. GUILLORY, NICHOLE A. (2006) Assistant HERBERT, JAMES (1994) Professor of Man- Professor of Adolescent Education. Ph.D. agement & Entrepreneurship. Ph.D. Yale Louisiana State University & Agricultural University, 1985. M.Phil. Yale University, & Mechanical College, 2005. M.Ed. Uni- 1976. M.A. Yale University, 1974. B.S. Fay- versity of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1998. B.S. etteville State University, 1962. Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1993. 244 Graduate Faculty

HERMANSON, DANA (1993) Dinos Emi- HUANG, XIAO (2005) Assistant Professor of nent Scholar Chair of Private Enterprise Economics & Finance. Ph.D. University of and Professor of Accounting. Ph.D. Uni- California, Riverside, 2005. M.A. University versity of Wisconsin - Madison, 1993. B.A. of California, Riverside, 2003. B.A. Fudan University of Georgia, 1986. University, 2000. HESS, W. GEORGE (1984) Associate Profes- ICE, NICOLE F. (2003) Assistant Professor of sor of Elementary Education. Ph.D. Uni- Mathematics Education. Ph.D. University of versity of Iowa, 1974. M.A. University of Georgia, 2002. M.Ed. Georgia State Univer- Iowa, 1971. B.A. California State University, sity, 1990. B.S. Georgia State University, 1987. Fresno, 1966. JIANG, BINBIN (2004) Associate Professor HICKS-COOLICK, ANNE (1996) Associate of Educational Leadership. Ed.D. Univer- Professor of Social Work. Ph.D. University of sity of California, Davis, 1999. M.A. Fresno Georgia, 1997. M.S.W. University of Georgia, Pacific University, 1996. B.A. Dalian Foreign 1990. M.Ed. Georgia State University, 1977. Languages Insti, 1985. Faculty Graduate B.A. Georgia State University, 1968. JOHNSON, DAVID M. (1999) Associate Pro- HILL, MARY (1997) Professor of Accounting. fessor of English. Ph.D. Purdue University, Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1993. M.B.A. 1999. M.A. Texas A&M University, 1994. University of Southern California, 1981. B.A. B.A. University of Dallas, 1990. University of California, LosAngeles, 1978. JOHNSON, GREG (1989) Lecturer of Eng- HINDS, RANDY C. (1998) Vice President of lish. Ph.D. Emory University, 1979. M.A. Operations and Professor of Information Sys- Southern Methodist University, 1975. B.A. tems. Ed.D. George Washington University, Southern Methodist University, 1973. 1995. M.B.A. Florida Institute of Technology, JOHNSON, LISA B. (2006) Assistant Pro- 1976. B.A. University of Puget Sound, 1974. fessor of Social Work. Ph.D. Florida State HOGANSON, KENNETH E. (1999) Director, University, 2006. M.S.W. Florida State Master of Applied Computer Science Pro- University, 1996. B.S.W. Florida Atlantic gram and Professor of Computer Science. University, 1995. Ph.D. Auburn University, 1997. M.S. Uni- JOHNSTON, LINDA M. (2005) Director of versity of North Carolina - Charlotte, 1990. Conflict Management Program and Asso- B.S. Augusta State University, 1987. B.S. ciate Professor of Conflict Management. North Dakota State University, 1980. Ph.D. George Mason University, 2001. M.S. HOLZMAN, JUDY M. (1972) Professor of Michigan State University, 1976. B.S. Michi- ESOL. Ph.D. Georgia State University, 1980. gan State University, 1974. M.A. University of Georgia, 1972. B.A. KANE, VICTOR E. (2004) Chair of Depart- Auburn University, 1969. ment of Mathematics and Associate Profes- HOWELL, LORETTA M. (1994) Professor of sor of Mathematics. Ph.D. Florida State Multicultural & Early Childhood Educa- University, 1975. M.B.A. University of Ten- tion. Ph.D. Bowling Green State University, nessee, 1982. B.S. Emory University, 1975. 1994. M.P.A. Pepperdine University, 1977. KATZMAN, BRETT E. (2003) Associate Pro- B.A. California State University, Domin- fessor of Economics. Ph.D. Duke Univer- guez Hills, 1974. sity, 1996. M.A. Duke University, 1993. B.S. HUANG, RONGBING (2004) Assistant Georgia State University, 1991. Professor of Economics & Finance. Ph.D. KEEFE, ALISON M. (2003) Assistant Profes- University of Florida, 2004. M.S. Virginia sor of Economics. Ph.D. Auburn University, Polytechnic Institute & State University- 2002. M.S. Auburn University, 1998. B.S. Blacksburg, 1998. B.A. Renmin University Auburn University, 1995. of China, 1994. Graduate Faculty 245

KING, MERLE S. (1985) Executive Director, LAWSON, M. LOUISE (2005) Associate Center for Election Systems and Associate Professor of Statistics. Ph.D. University of Professor of Information Systems. M.B.I.S. Alabama at Birmingham, 1998. M.P.H. Uni- Georgia State University, 1989. M.B.A. Berry versity of Alabama at Birmingham, 1994. College, 1979. B.S. Berry College, 1977. B.S. Florida State University, 1981. KIRBY, DAWN LATTA (2005) Professor of LEBARON, ALAN V. (1991) Professor of His- English & English Education. Ed.D. Uni- tory. Ph.D. University of Florida, 1988. M.A. versity of Georgia, 1985. M.Ed. Georgia University of Maryland at College Park, State University, 1979. B.S.Ed. University of 1978. B.A. Boise State University, 1974. Georgia, 1974. LESTER, DEBORAH H. (1989) Professor of Graduate Graduate

KIRK, ALAN B. (2001) Chair of Department Marketing. Ph.D. Texas Womans Univer- Faculty of Social Work and Human Services and sity, 1982. M.S. Florida State University, Professor of Social Work. Ph.D. Florida 1976. B.S. Florida State University, 1975. State University, 1986. M.S.W. University LEVY, AARON (2004) Assistant Professor of of Alabama, 1972. B.S. Samford University, English & English Education. Ph.D. Ari- 1970. zona State University, 2004. M.F.A. Arizona KOCHMAN, LADD M. (1988) Professor of State University, 1994. B.A. Arizona State Finance. D.B.A. University of Kentucky, University, 1991. 1980. M.B.A. West Virginia University, 1972. LEWIS, GARY (1987) Director of Online B.S. West Virginia University, 1967. Learning Services and Professor of Infor- KOLENKO, THOMAS A. (1990) Associate mation Systems & Physics. Ph.D. Georgia Professor of Management. Ph.D. University Institute of Technology, 1981. M.S. Georgia of Wisconsin - Madison, 1986. M.B.A. Mich- Institute of Technology, 1977. B.S. Georgia igan State University, 1975. B.I.A. Kettering Institute of Technology, 1973. University, 1974. LI, CHIEN-PIN (1994) Chair of the Depart- KREMER, MARK S. (2004) Assistant Professor ment of Political Science & International of Political Science. Ph.D. University of Chi- Affairs and Professor of Political Science. cago (The), 1995. M.A. University of Toronto, Ph.D. University of Iowa, 1988. B.A. 1986. B.A. University of Toronto, 1985. National Taiwan University, 1982. KUHEL, KAREN A. (2006) Assistant Profes- LILLY, ELIZABETH (2005) Associate Profes- sor of TESOL. Ph.D. University of Florida, sor of Elementary & Early Childhood Edu- 2005. M.A. American University, 1995. B.A. cation. Ph.D. Florida State University, 1989. Catholic University of America, 1993. M.Ed. Valdosta State University, 1983. A.B. Wesleyan College, 1973. LAROSA, THEODORE N. (1994) Professor of Physics. Ph.D. University of Maryland LOE, TERRY W. (2003) Associate Professor of University College, 1986. M.S. University Marketing. Ph.D. University of Memphis (The), of Maryland University College, 1984. B.S. 1996. M.B.A. Mississippi State University, 1981. Case Western Reserve University, 1980. B.S. Mississippi State University, 1980. LASHER, HARRY J. (1984) Director, Process LOOMIS, KIMBERLY S. (1995) Professor of Enhancement- Coles College and Professor Middle Grades Science Education. Ed.D. of Management. Ph.D. Syracuse University, University of Tennessee, 1992. M.S. Univer- 1971. M.B.A. Syracuse University, 1966. B.S. sity of Tennessee, 1987. B.S. East Tennessee Syracuse University, 1965. State University, 1985. LATINO CHERAMIE, ROBIN ANNE (2004) MALONI, MICHAEL J. (2006) Assistant Assistant Professor of Management. Ph.D. Professor of Management. Ph.D. Ohio Louisiana State University & Agricultural State University, 1997. M.A. Ohio State & Mechanical College, 2004. M.B.A. Uni- University, 1995. B.S. Pennsylvania State versity of New Orleans, 1994. B.A. South- University(The), 1991. eastern Louisiana University, 1992. 246 Graduate Faculty

MANNERS, GEORGE E. (1996) Professor of MZOUGHI, TAHA (2005) Associate Profes- Accounting and Management. Ph.D. Geor- sor of Physics Education. Ph.D. University gia State University, 1970. M.B.A. Georgia of South Carolina - Columbia, 1990. M.S. State University, 1968. B.B.A. Georgia State Faculte’ des Sciences et Techn, 1982. B.S. University, 1966. Faculte’ des Sciences et Techn, 1980. MARTIN, DAVID J. (1989) Professor of NEGASH, SOLOMON (2003) Assistant Profes- Science Education. Ph.D. Georgia State sor of Information Systems. Ph.D. Claremont University, 1991. M.S. Syracuse University, Graduate University, 2001. M.S. Claremont 1974. B.A. Hope College, 1956. Graduate University, 1998. M.B.A. Pepper- dine University, 1992. M.S. California State MATHISEN, RICHARD E. (1989) Professor of Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1987. B.S. Marketing. Ph.D. Michigan State University, Addis Ababa University, 1981. 1977. M.B.A. Michigan State University, 1970. B.S. Michigan State University, 1969. NELMS, TOMMIE PUCKETT (2006) Pro- fessor of Nursing. Ph.D. Georgia State Faculty

Graduate MAZZOTTA, STEFANO (2005) Assistant Pro- University, 1988. M.S.N. Medical College fessor of Economics & Finance. Ph.D. McGill of Georgia, 1975. B.S.N. Medical College of University, 2005. M.B.A. McGill University, Georgia, 1974. 2000. B.S. Bologna University, 1992. NEUBY, BARBARA L. (2001) Associate Pro- MCALPINE, CHERYL G. (2000) Associate fessor of Political Science. Ph.D. Southern Professor of Elementary & Early Childhood Illinois University at Carbondale, 1993. M.A. Education. Ed.D. University of Virginia, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1995. M.A. Old Dominion University, 1984. 1989. B.A. Eastern Illinois University, 1978. B.A. Old Dominion University, 1978. NI, XUELEI (2006) Assistant Professor of MCGRATH, LAURA L. (2004) Assistant Pro- Statistics. Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Tech- fessor of English. Ph.D. University of Geor- nology, 2006. M.S. Georgia Institute of Tech- gia, 2003. B.A. Smith College, 1998. nology, 2004. B.S. Nanjing University, 2000. MILLER, TOM W. (1989) Professor of NIEMANN, LINDA G. (1999) Associate Pro- Finance. D.B.A. Indiana University Bloom- fessor of English. Ph.D. University of Cali- ington, 1974. M.B.A. Indiana University fornia, Berkeley, 1975. M.A. University of Bloomington, 1973. M.A. Ball State Univer- California, Berkeley, 1972. B.A. University sity, 1968. B.S. Ball State University, 1965. of California, Santa Cruz, 1968. MOODIE, DOUGLAS R. (1999) Professor of NOISET, LUC P. (2002) Associate Professor of Management. Ph.D. Syracuse University, Economics. Ph.D. Tulane University, 1991. 1996. M.S. Cornell University, 1989. M.B.A. M.A. Tulane University, 1983. B.A. Univer- Cornell University, 1987. B.S. Bristol Uni- sity of Connecticut, 1979. versity, 1973. ODOM, MARY LOU (2004) Assistant Direc- MURRAY, MARY C. (2000) Associate Profes- tor of the Writing Center and Assistant sor of Information Systems. Ph.D. Nova Professor of English. Ph.D. University of Southeastern University-Davie, 1999. Wisconsin - Madison, 2004. M.A. Virginia M.B.A. Morehead State University, 1997. Commonwealth University, 1998. B.A. Uni- M.S. University of Kentucky, 1983. B.S. versity of Richmond, 1994. Skidmore College, 1978. OUYANG, RONGHUA (1994) Professor of MYERS, MARTHA E. (1990) Professor of Educational Technology. Ed.D. Indiana Information Systems. Ph.D. University of University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus, Texas - Austin, 1989. M.A. University of 1993. M.S. Southern Polytechnic State Uni- Texas - Austin, 1975. B.A. University of versity, 2006. M.A. Indiana University of Texas - Austin, 1972. Pennsylvania - Main Campus, 1988. B.A. Nanjing University, 1982. Graduate Faculty 247

PARIS, NITA A. (2000) Interim Associate RAINES, SUSAN S. (2001) Associate Profes- Dean of Graduate Studies and Associ- sor of Conflict Management. Ph.D. Indiana ate Professor of Educational Psychology. University Bloomington, 2002. M.A. Uni- Ph.D. University of Georgia, 2000. M.Ed. versity of Idaho, 1995. B.A. California State University of North Texas, 1994. B.S. Texas University -Sacramento -, 1992. Womans University, 1985. M.A. Texas RAMIREZ, GABRIEL G. (2002) Professor of Womans University, 1983. B.S. Northwest- Finance. Ph.D. Georgia State University, ern State University, 1980. 1989. M.B.A. Georgia State University, 1983. PARK, TAEWOO (2006) Associate Professor of B.S. Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Accounting. Ph.D. Purdue University, 1996. Superiores de Monterrey, 1980. M.B.A. SUNY College at Buffalo, 1991. Graduate Graduate

REDISH, TRACI C. (2001) Director of the Faculty PATTERSON, JUDITH H. (2002) Assistant Educational Technology Training Center Professor of Educational Leadership. Ed.D. and Associate Professor of Educational University of Georgia, 1990. Ed.S. State Leadership. Ph.D. Georgia State University, University of West Georgia, 1982. M.Ed. 1997. Ed.S. Georgia State University, 1994. State University of West Georgia, 1976. B.S. M.B.E. Georgia State University, 1990. B.S. University of Georgia, 1966. Georgia State University, 1988. PATTON, RANDALL L. (1993) Shaw Indus- ROBBINS, SARAH R. (1993) Faculty Executive tries Distinguished Chair and Professor of Assistant and Professor of English & English History. Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1990. Education. Ph.D. University Of Michigan M.A. University of Georgia, 1985. B.A. Uni- Ann Arbor, 1993. M.A. University of North versity of Tennessee - Chattanooga, 1982. Carolina - Charlotte, 1975. B.A. University of North Carolina - Charlotte, 1974. PEREZ, JORGE (1998) Assistant Professor of Information Systems. Ph.D. Florida State ROBERTS, GARY B. (1985) Professor of Man- University, 1997. M.B.A. Florida State Uni- agement. Ph.D. Georgia State University, versity, 1988. B.A. Florida State University, 1982. M.B.A. Georgia State University, 1977. 1986. B.A. Bowdoin College, 1968. PETERS, ARDITH A. (1995) Associate Pro- ROBLEY, LOIS R. (1989) Assistant Director, fessor of Human Services. Ph.D. Emory Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Char- University, 1985. M.A. Northern Illinois acter and Professor of Ethical Leadership. University, 1979. B.A. Wheaton College, Ph.D. Georgia State University, 1998. M.S. 1976. Northern Illinois University, 1979. B.S.N. Uni- versity of Illinois at Springfield, 1967. PETERSON, LAURENCE I. (1997) Dean of College of Science & Mathematics and Pro- ROEBUCK, DEBORAH (1988) Executive fessor of Chemistry. Ph.D. Yale University, Director of the Siegel Institute for Leader- 1963. B.S. Duke University, 1960. ship, Ethics & Character and Professor of Management. Ph.D. Georgia State Univer- PIERANNUNZI, CAROL A. (1989) Direc- sity, 1990. M.A. Truman State University, tor of the A.L. Burruss Institute of Public 1975. B.S.E. Truman State University, 1974. Service and Professor of Political Science. Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1989. M.Ed. RUSHTON, GREGORY T. (2004) Assistant Georgia State University, 1979. B.S.Ed. Professor of Chemistry. Ph.D. University of Georgia State University, 1977. South Carolina - Columbia, 2004. M.Ed. Uni- versity of South Carolina - Columbia, 1998. PRIESTLEY, JENNIFER (2004) Assistant B.A. University of Southern California, 1993. Professor of Statistics. Ph.D. Georgia State University, 2004. M.B.A. Pennsylvania State SABBARESE, DONALD M. (1978) Professor University(The), 1991. B.S. Georgia Institute of Economics. Ph.D. Georgia State Uni- of Technology, 1989. versity, 1984. B.A. California University of Pennsylvania, 1972. 248 Graduate Faculty

SALVADOR, MICHAEL S. (2005) Chair, SETZER, C. BENNETT (1985) Professor of Com- Dept of Leadership & Executive Develop- puter Science & Information Systems. Ph.D. ment and Assistant Professor of Leadership Harvard University, 1972. M.A. Harvard Uni- & Professional Development. Ph.D. Case versity, 1969. A.B. Princeton University, 1968. Western Reserve University, 1972. M.S. SHOCK, DAVID R. (2002) Assistant Profes- Case Western Reserve University, 1970. B.S. sor of Political Science. Ph.D. Miami Uni- Loyola University New Orleans, 1968. versity, 2002. M.A. Miami University, 1997. SALYER, BARBARA A. (2004) Assistant B.A. Kent State University, 1996. Professor of Adolescent Education & Sci- SIHA, SAMIA (1994) Associate Professor of ence Education. Ph.D. University of Texas Management. Ph.D. Iowa State University of - Austin, 1998. M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Science & Technology, 1989. M.S. Ain Shams Institute & State University- Blacksburg, Univ, 1976. B.S. Alexandria University, 1968. 1972. B.S. Radford University, 1968. SMALT, STEVEN W. (1983) Associate Profes- Faculty SANCHEZ, WENDY B. (2001) Associate Pro- Graduate sor of Accounting & Information Systems. fessor of Mathematics & Mathematics Edu- Ph.D. Union Institute & University, 2000. cation. Ph.D. University of Georgia, 2001. M. Acc. University of Florida, 1981. B.B.A. M.Ed. University of Georgia, 1997. B.S.Ed. Columbus State University, 1979. University of Georgia, 1992. SMITH, MARVIN E. (2006) Assistant Professor SCHUL, PATRICK L. (2007) Associate Pro- of Elementary & Early Childhood Education. fessor of Marketing & Professional Sales. Ph.D. University of Wisconsin - Madison, Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 1980. M.B.A. 2000. M.B.A. Brigham Young University, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 1974. B.S. Brigham Young University, 1972. 1976. B.B.A. University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 1975. SOWELL, RICHARD L. (2001) Dean of College of Health and Human Services and Professor SCHULZKE, KURT S. (1990) Associate Profes- of Nursing. Ph.D. Medical College of Geor- sor of Accounting. J.D. Georgia State Uni- gia, 1990. M.S.N. Medical College of Georgia, versity, 1998. B.S. Brigham Young University, 1983. B.S.N. Georgia State University, 1980. 1986. M. Acc. Brigham Young University, 1986. STALLINGS, L. LYNN (2000) Professor of SCHWAIG, KATHY S. (2002) Associate Dean Middle Grades Mathematics Education. for Administration and Associate Professor Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1995. M.Ed. of Management Information Systems. Ph.D. Auburn University Montgomery, 1990. B.S. University of South Carolina - Columbia, Auburn University Montgomery, 1984. 1996. M.B.A. Baylor University, 1986. B.B.A. Baylor University, 1984. STEPAKOFF, JEFFREY (2006) Assistant Profes- sor of Screen/Scriptwriting. M.F.A. Carnegie- SCHWARTZ, JESSE A. (2004) Associate Mellon University, 1988. B.A. University of Professor of Economics & Finance. Ph.D. North Carolina - Chapel Hill-, 1985. University of Maryland at College Park, 1999. M.A. University of North Carolina - STOCKDALE, SUSAN L. (2003) Assistant Greensboro, 1994. B.A. University of North Professor of Educational Psychology and Carolina - Charlotte, 1992. Adolescent Education. Ph.D. University of Tennessee, 2003. M.Ed. University of North SCOTT, THOMAS A. (1968) Professor of His- Dakota, 1995. B.S.Ed. University of North tory. Ph.D. University of Tennessee, 1978. Dakota, 1987. M.A. University of Tennessee, 1966. B.S. University of Tennessee, 1964. STRIEKER, TONI S. (1997) Professor of Edu- cation. Ph.D. Southern Illinois University SELDEN, GARY (1995) Associate Professor at Carbondale, 1981. M.A.E. University of of Marketing. Ed.D. University of Georgia, Alabama at Birmingham, 1979. B.A. Uni- 1998. M.B.A. Kennesaw State University, versity of West Florida (The), 1973. 1988. B.A. Ithaca College, 1969. Graduate Faculty 249

TANG, YONGJUN (2005) Assistant Professor UKEJE, IKECHUKWU C. (2002) Professor of of Economics & Finance. Ph.D. University Elementary & Early Childhood Education. of Texas - Austin, 2005. M.S. Texas A&M Ed.D. Rutgers, the State Universityof New University, 2000. B.S. Jilin University, 1997. Jersey, 1990. M.B.A. Rutgers, the State Uni- versityof New Jersey, 1992. M.S. University of TASHCHIAN, ARMEN (1985) Professor of Nigeria, 1985. M.S. University of Ibadan, 1985. Marketing. Ph.D. University of Texas - Austin, B.A. George Washington University, 1981. 1980. M.B.A. University of Texas - Austin, 1978. B.B.A. University of Texas - Austin, 1975. VANBRACKLE, ANITA S. (1994) Professor of Elementary & Special Education. Ed.D. Vir- TEACHEY, ANGELA L. (2006) Assistant ginia Polytechnic Institute & State University- Professor of Mathematics Education. Ph.D. Blacksburg, 1991. M.A. Virginia Polytechnic Graduate Graduate

North Carolina State University, 2003. M.A. Faculty Institute & State University- Blacksburg, 1977. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill-, B.S. Radford University, 1969. 1998. B.A. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill-, 1994. VANBRACKLE, III, LEWIS N. (1991) Profes- sor of Mathematics. Ph.D. Virginia Polytech- TERRY, ALICE W. (2001) Associate Professor of nic Institute & State University- Blacksburg, Social Studies Education. Ed.D. University of 1991. M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Georgia, 2000. M.Ed. University of Georgia, & State University- Blacksburg, 1977. M.S. 1978. B.S.Ed. University of Georgia, 1971. Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972. B.S. TERRY, DANIEL G. (2004) Lecturer of Edu- Georgia Institute of Technology, 1970. cational Leadership. Ed.S. Clemson Uni- VANGEEST, JONATHAN B. (2004) Associ- versity, 1994. M.Ed. University of Georgia, ate Professor of Nursing. Ph.D. University 1975. B.S.Ed. University of Georgia, 1972. of Illinois at Chicago, 1998. M.A. Michigan TOMPKINS , JAMES G. (1994) Professor of State University, 1991. B.S. Michigan State Finance. Ph.D. Ohio State University, 1994. University, 1988. M.B.A. University of Pennsylvania, 1986. VELIYATH, RAJARAM (1994) Professor of B.S. United States Merchant MarineAcad- Management & Entrepreneurship. Ph.D. emy, 1979. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, 1985. TORKORNOO, HOPE K. (1992) Professor of Mar- M.B.A. Indian Institute of Management, 1978. keting & International Business. Ph.D. Georgia B.E.T. Indian Institute of Technology, 1973. State University, 1992. M.B.A. Mississippi State WALLACE, DEBORAH (1985) Professor of University, 1982. B.S. University of Ghana, 1979. Special Education. Ph.D. Ohio State Univer- TRENDELL, HAROLD R. (1991) Associate sity, 1976. M.A. Ohio State University, 1974. Professor of Geography & Social Science B.S. Ohio University, 1969. Education. Ph.D. Georgia State University, WALLACE, FAITH H. (2004) Assistant Profes- 1996. M.A. Georgia State University, 1979. sor of Adolescent Education and Literacy. B.A. Georgia State University, 1973. B.S. Ph.D. Georgia State University, 2004. M.Ed. SUNY Maritime College, 1967. Georgia State University, 2001. B.S. West TRUE, SHEB L. (1998) Director, Coles College Chester University of Pennsylvania, 1995. Center for International Business Initiatives and WALTERS, MARGARET B. (1997) Assistant Professor of Marketing & Professional Sales. Professor of English. Ph.D. Arizona State Ph.D. University of Mississippi, 1992. M.B.A. University, 1996. M.A. University of Hous- University of Houston-Clear Lake, 1987. B.B.A. ton-Clear Lake, 1983. B.A. University of Stephen F Austin State University, 1985. Houston-Clear Lake, 1976. TUDOR, ROBERT K. (1990) Chair of Depart- WAN, YIPING (2001) Professor of Educa- ment of Marketing & Professional Sales and tional Administration. Ph.D. University of Professor of Marketing. Ph.D. University of Texas - Austin, 1991. M.Ed. University of Mississippi, 1992. M.B.A. Augusta State Uni- Texas - Austin, 1989. versity, 1985. A.B. University of Georgia, 1980. 250 Graduate Faculty

WANG, HAO (2006) Assistant Professor WILSON, MAURICE L. (2003) Assistant of Computer Science. Ph.D. University Professor of Elementary & Early Childhood of Texas Dallas, 2005. M.S. University of Education. Ed.D. University of Tennessee, Texas Dallas, 2005. M.S. University of Texas 2002. M.S. Tennessee State University, 1996. Dallas, 2002. B.S. Harbin Engineering Uni- B.S. Tennessee State University, 1994. versity, 1994. WILSON, RALPH T. (2000) Director for Geor- WARNER, MARK L. (2004) Associate Profes- gia Writer’s Association and Associate Pro- sor of Elementary & Early Childhood Edu- fessor of English. Ph.D. University of Utah, cation. Ed.D. Appalachian State University, 1993. M.A. Kansas State University, 1983. 1997. M.Ed. Antioch College, 1974. B.S. B.A. Baldwin/Wallace College, 1979. University of Pennsylvania, 1970. WOSZCZYNSKI, AMY B. (2000) Director, WEBB, LINDA (1990) Professor of Educa- MSIS Program and Associate Professor tional Leadership. Ed.D. Temple University, of Information Systems. Ph.D. Clemson 1986. M.Ed. University of Tennessee - Chat- University, 2000. M.B.A. Kennesaw State Faculty Graduate tanooga, 1980. B.S. Tennessee Technological University, 1991. B.S. Georgia Institute of University, 1968. Technology, 1988. WHITLOCK, RETA U. (2005) Assistant XIE, YING (2005) Assistant Professor of Com- Professor of Adolescent Education. Ph.D. puter Science. Ph.D. University of Louisiana Louisiana State University System Office, at Lafayette, 2004. M.S. University of Louisi- 2005. M.Ed. Coppin State University, 2001. ana at Lafayette, 2001. M.S. Chongqing Uni- B.S.Ed. Athens State University, 1987. versity, 1998. B.S. Chongqing University, 1995. WHITMAN, MICHAEL E. (1998) Professor of XU, CHONG-WEI (2001) Professor of Computer Computer Science & Information Systems. Science. Ph.D. Michigan State University, 1986. Ph.D. Auburn University, 1994. M.B.A. M.S. University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1981. Auburn University, 1991. B.S.B.A. Auburn B.S. Hefei Industrial Engineering, 1963. University, 1986. YAGHI, ABDULFATTAH M. DAMIEN WIDMIER, SCOTT (2005) Associate Profes- (2006) Assistant Professor of Public Admin- sor of Marketing & Professional Sales. istration. Ph.D. Mississippi State University, Ph.D. Arizona State University, 1998. B.A. 2006. M.A. AL al-Bayt University, 1998. B.A. Texas Christian University, 1991. Yarmouk University, 1994. WILLIAMS, SHARON E. (2006) Associate ZHENG, BINYAO (1997) Associate Professor Professor of Human Services. Ph.D. Florida of Educational Psychology. Ph.D. Univer- State University, 1992. M.S.W. Delaware sity of Memphis (The), 1996. M.S. Univer- State University, 1986. B.A. Albany State sity of Memphis (The), 1991. B.A. Central University, 1973. China Normal Univ, 1982. WILLIAMSON, JO (2005) Associate Direc- ZIMMERMANN, ULF (1993) Associate tor of the Educational Technology Training Professor of Public Administration. Ph.D. Center and Assistant Professor of Edu- University of Texas - Austin, 1971. M.A. Uni- cational Leadership. Ph.D. University of versity of Maryland at College Park, 1981. Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, 2002. M.A. M.A. University of Texas - Austin, 1967. B.A. University of Kansas, 1991. B.A. Olivet University of Texas - Austin, 1965. Nazarene University, 1987. ZONG, GUICHUN (2006) Associate Profes- WILSON, ASTRID H. (2005) Professor of sor of Adolescent Education and Social Nursing. Ph.D. University of Alabama at Studies Education. Ed.D. Florida Inter- Birmingham, 1991. M.S.N. Univ of Texas national University - Fort Lauderdale Medical Br-Galveston, 1983. B.S.N. Univ of Campus, 1999. M.A. Beijing Normal Uni- Texas Medical Br-Galveston, 1981. versity, China, 1991. B.A. Beijing Normal University, China, 1988.

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities 251 Statement of Student Student Rights and and Rights Student Rights and Responsibilities Responsibilities Preface Intellectual Diversity and Interper- Students of Kennesaw State University are sonal Relations Position Statement guaranteed all of the rights, privileges and Kennesaw State University is an educational freedoms granted to a citizen of the United community comprised of individuals from States. In addition, they are entitled to an envi- different ethnic, racial and religious groups ronment that is conducive to learning and indi- and of different genders, political beliefs, vidual growth. To this end, students enrolling ages, abilities and sexual orientations. In light at Kennesaw State University assume a respon- of this diversity, Kennesaw State University sibility to abide by the policies and regulations is resolved to contribute to the development expressed in this Statement of Student Rights of an integrated, pluralistic society in which and Responsibilities. By doing so, students individuals model and support humaneness may fulfill their responsibilities and enjoy the and respect for the individual. exercise of their own rights while also respect- Kennesaw State University is committed to ing the rights of others. a diversity of intellectual viewpoints. We Interpersonal Relations and trust in a genuine free marketplace of ideas where faculty and students are encouraged to Non-Discrimination Position express their considered opinions openly. We Statements and Policies further believe that this intellectual exchange Kennesaw State University, a member of the is healthy, democratic, and produces new University System of Georgia, does not discrim- insights. The exchange of ideas is also a splen- inate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, did means of encouraging “critical thinking” as sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orienta- long as it is conducted within an atmosphere tion in employment or provision of services. that respects the dignity of all concerned.

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The University is committed to providing address for employment opportunities is quality education, which is enhanced by the http://www.kennesaw.edu/hr perspectives provided by individuals and The following individuals have been desig- groups with varying backgrounds and views. nated by the President of the University to Racism, sexism and other discriminatory provide assistance and ensure compliance attitudes and behaviors impede learning and with the ADA. Should you require assistance working. Conversely, respect for differences or have further questions about the ADA, enhances educational and work experiences. please contact either the ADA Compliance Kennesaw State University is dedicated to Officer for Students at (770) 423-6443; the creating an environment that cherishes and ADA Compliance Officer for Facilities at nourishes this diversity. (770) 423-6224; or the Director of Human KSU Diversity Vision Statement Resources, ADA Compliance Officer for staff It is our vision to create a strong multicultural and faculty at (770) 423-6030. and diverse educational environment at KSU Kennesaw State University in order to increase student satisfaction and Policy on Accessibility in Facili- to promote an understanding and awareness ties, Programs and Employment of people from various backgrounds upon Kennesaw State University is committed to graduation. In this way, KSU students will be providing accessibility to all individuals, educated for, and can effectively compete in regardless of disability. As a recipient of fed- the global society. eral funds, KSU has maintained compliance Americans with Disabilities Act with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of (ADA) 1973 in providing accessibility to programs Kennesaw State University does not discrimi- and services for students with disabilities. The Responsibilities

Student Rights and nate on the basis of disability in the admission Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has or access to, or treatment or employment in, expanded the accessibility requirements to its programs or activities. include employment, public accommodations and telecommunications accessibility. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Law 101-336, gives civil rights protections The University’s ADA response team includes to individuals with disabilities. This statute guar- the Director of Human Resources, the Direc- antees equal opportunity for this protected group tor of Plant Operations, and the Assistant in the areas of public accommodations, employ- Director for Disabled Student Services. The ment, transportation, state and local government team has promoted compliance with the services and telecommunications. Americans with Disabilities Act through training of supervisors in hiring and employ- Qualified individuals with disabilities are ment practices, conducting a campus facilities encouraged to apply for employment oppor- survey to determine physical accessibility tunities with the University. Individuals with and purchasing, and placement of telecom- disabilities who require reasonable accom- munication devices for the deaf in primary modation to participate in any portion of the offices around campus. Students who require application, interview and/or testing process accommodation in facilities, services, or pro- must advise the University’s Department of grams should contact the Assistant Director Human Resources in advance. Upon request, for Disabled Student Services to arrange an applicants must provide documentation individual assistance plan. confirming a disability and the need for an accommodation. Advance requests for reason- Accommodation may include classroom able accommodation(s) should be directed to accessibility, modified computer equipment, the Director of Human Resources. The office handicap parking, assistance with note- telephone number is (770) 423-6030 V/TDD. taking, sign language interpreting services, The FAX number is (770) 423-6570. The Web class materials in alternate format, library and

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities 253 laboratory assistance, and other accommoda- procedural due process. Unwelcome sexual tions. Determination of appropriate accom- advancements, requests for sexual favors, and modations to be provided will be based upon other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual documentation of the extent of disability. nature constitute sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can occur in situations where one Offices which may be contacted by means of a person has power over another, but it can also telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) occur between equals. Both men and women include Admissions, Registrar, CAPS Center, can be sexually harassed, though women are Continuing Education, Sturgis Library, Bur- most often victimized. A relationship between sar’s office, Human Resources, Public Safety, a faculty member and a student should be con- the disabled student support services office sidered one of professional and client in which and the central operator. sexual relationships are inappropriate. Acquired Immune Deficiency Procedures for Handling Com- Syndrome (AIDS) Policy plaints of Sexual Harassment Kennesaw State University shall provide academic programs, support services, and Informal Resolution social /recreational programs to all eligible Early efforts to control a potential harassment Student Rights and and Rights Student

individuals, regardless of their disability. In situation are very important. Sometimes an Responsibilities the event that an employee or student is (or individual can stop sexual harassment by tell- becomes) HIV (human immunodeficiency ing the person directly that he/she is uncom- virus) positive, that individual shall retain fortable with the person’s behavior and would his/her right to these programs, services and like it to stop. Writing a letter to the person can activities. All actions taken by Kennesaw State also be effective. University will comply with the laws pertaining to public health practices and the rights Formal Complaints and Grievances of individuals to privacy and confidentiality. Formal complaints of sexual harassment Instances that arise will be handled individu- by students against faculty or staff will be ally to provide maximum support to any resolved according to established grievance member of the faculty, the administration, the procedures (see Grievance Procedures for staff or the student body who is HIV positive. Students- Grievance Procedure for Discrimi- nation, Harassment, and Retaliation in this Sexual Harassment catalog). Sexual harassment is a form of Kennesaw State University follows the estab- sexual discrimination. A formal complaint lished policy on sexual harassment of the of sexual harassment by one student against Board of Regents of the University System of another student will be resolved through the Georgia. That policy (802-18 in the Regents’ student judiciary process (contact the Director Policy Manual) is as follows: Federal law of Judiciary Programs at 770-499-3403). provides that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer, because of President’s Statement on the sex of any person, to discharge without Sexual Harassment cause, to refuse to hire, or otherwise discrimi- “The mission of Kennesaw State University is nate against any person with respect to any to provide a learning environment in which matter directly or indirectly related to employ- all members of the University community are ment or academic standing. Harassment of free to pursue their professional and personal an employee on the basis of sex violates this goals. Sexual harassment is not only illegal, federal law. Sexual harassment of employees but an intolerable interference with the attain- or students in the University System is prohib- ment of our mutual goals. Unwelcome sexual ited and shall subject the offender to dismissal advances and conduct seriously damage the or other sanctions after compliance with learning and work climate, and it is the Uni- versity’s intention to protect our environment

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from such abuses. Resolution of complaints of of the time and place where the records sexually harassing behavior should be attained may be inspected. If the records are not as informally as possible, but in the absence of maintained by the University official to that cooperation, we will enforce our policies whom the request was submitted, that to the fullest, up to and including dismissal.” official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should KSU Freedom of Assembly be addressed. and Expression (2) The right to request the amendment of Kennesaw State University recognizes and the student’s education records that the upholds First Amendment Rights of Freedom student believes are inaccurate, mis- of Speech and Assembly. Demonstrations leading, or otherwise in violation of the and assemblies can be valid expressions for student’s privacy rights under FERPA. A dissenting opinions provided they do not dis- student who wishes to ask the University rupt academic and administrative functions to amend a record should write the Uni- of the institution. The opinions expressed by versity official responsible for the record, organizations, groups or individuals using clearly identify the part of the record Kennesaw State University’s facilities do not the student wants changed, and specify necessarily reflect the position of Kennesaw why it should be changed. If the Uni- State University. Kennesaw State University versity decides not to amend the record affirms its commitment to the freedom of as requested, the University will notify speech, assembly and expression even though the student in writing of the decision and the language or ideas of those seeking a venue the student’s right to a hearing regarding for free expression may contradict university the request for amendment. Additional

Responsibilities ideals and policies or the personal views of information regarding the hearing pro- Student Rights and university employees and students. The insti- cedures will be provided to the student tution expects members of the faculty, staff, when notified of the right to a hearing. and student body to refrain from, and discour- age, behaviors that threaten the rights, free- (3) The right to provide written consent doms and respect every individual deserves. before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the Administrative procedures and guidelines student’s education records, except to pertaining to Freedom of Assembly and the extent that FERPA authorizes disclo- Expression are detailed in the KSU Student sure without consent. The University Handbook. discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under Rights Pertaining to the FERPA exception for disclosure to Student Records school officials with legitimate educa- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy tional interests. A school official is a Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights person employed by the University in an with respect to their education records. These administrative, supervisory, academic rights include: or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit per- (1) The right to inspect and review the stu- sonnel and health staff); a person or dent’s education records within 45 days of company with whom the University has the day the University receives a request contracted as its agent to provide a ser- for access. A student should submit to vice instead of using University employ- the registrar, dean, head of the academic ees or officials (such as an attorney, department, or other appropriate offi- auditor, or collection agent); a person cial, a written request that identifies the serving on the Board of Trustees; or a record(s) the student wishes to inspect. student serving on an official committee, The University official will make arrange- such as a disciplinary or grievance comit- ments for access and notify the student tee, or assisting another school official

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in performing his or her tasks. A school GRE and GMAT Examination Test Scores official has a legitimate educational International Admission Documents, TOEFL interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or Director of Student Financial Aid her professional responsibilities for the Loan Processing Request University. Financial Aid Application Award Notification Note: Directory information may be released by the university without the student’s writ- Chair of University Studies ten consent. Directory information consists University Placement Examination Scores of name, address, telephone number, major, (Placement and Exit) advisor, holds, participation in recognized International Regents’ Test activities and sports, weight and height of Registrar athletic participants, dates of attendance and degrees received. Students may deny the University Level Examination Program Scores release of directory information by requesting Grades and Academic Standing Status in writing to the registrar that such informa- Petition for a Degree tion not be released each semester they are Regents’ Test Results and Tracking and Rights Student Responsibilities enrolled. However, requests that directory Georgia and U.S. History and Constitution information be withheld from a written pub- Test Results lication must be received in sufficient time to Registration Information—Enrollment Data prevent a delay in processing that publication. Veterans’ Records Rules and Regulations (4) The right to file a complaint with the Director of Counseling and Advising U.S. Department of Education concern- Program Services (CAPS) ing alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. Individual Standardized Tests The name and address of the Office that Georgia and U.S. History & Constitution Test administers FERPA is: Results CLEP Tests Family Policy Compliance Office ISAT Tests U.S. Department of Education COMPASS Exam 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-5901 Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Services Types of Educational Records Letters of Recommendation and Officials Responsible for Their Maintenance Director of Judiciary Programs The following are lists of student records and Discipline Files the officials responsible for their maintenance. Health Clinic Access to these records will be made available to students upon individual written requests. Health Insurance Brochures Such requests must be addressed to the official responsible for the maintenance of the record. Student Code of Conduct

Director of Admissions I. Preamble Students of Kennesaw State University are Application for Admission guaranteed all of the rights, privileges and Application Processing Fee freedoms granted to a citizen of the United High School, College, and University Transcripts States. In addition, they are entitled to an University Entrance Exam SAT or ACT Scores environment that is conducive to learning General Equivalency Development (GED) and individual growth. To this end, students Examination Scores

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enrolling at Kennesaw State University than the student are incorporated into a assume a responsibility to abide by the Uni- paper or used in a project, they should be versity’s student conduct regulations, just as duly acknowledged. they assume a citizen’s responsibility to abide by federal, state and local laws. Violation of B. Unauthorized Access to Official University Materials statutory laws or of the University student conduct regulations or specific departmental No student shall take or attempt to take, rules may lead to disciplinary action(s) by steal or in any unauthorized manner Kennesaw State University. By adhering to otherwise procure, gain access to, alter these policies and regulations students can or destroy any material pertaining to the fulfill their responsibilities and enjoy the exer- conduct of a class (including tests, examina- cise of their own rights while also respecting tions, grade change forms, grade rolls, roll the rights of others. books, laboratory equipment, University grade records in written or computerized II. Academic Honesty form, etc.). The high quality of education at Kennesaw C. Misrepresentation, Falsification of State University is reflected in the credits and University Records or Academic degrees its students earn. The protection of Work these high standards is crucial since the valid- No student shall knowingly provide false ity and equity of the University’s grades and information in completing university degrees depend upon it. Any student found forms or applications (including admis- to have violated any KSU academic honesty sions forms, scholarship applications, time regulation after a hearing before a University sheets, use of false or counterfeit tran- court panel or before the Vice President for scripts, etc.) or in any work submitted for Responsibilities Student Success and Enrollment Services Student Rights and credit as part of a course. (or his/her designee) shall be suspended for at least one semester, unless the student D. Malicious Removal, Retention, or persuades the deciding body that the circum- Destruction of Library Materials stances of his or her behavior substantially No student shall misplace, take, or destroy mitigate the gravity of the violation. These or attempt to misplace, take or destroy any regulations are designed to assist students in item or part of an item belonging to or in (1) developing appropriate attitudes about, the protection of the university library with and (2) understanding and following the the intention of bringing about an undue university’s standards relating to academic disadvantage in the classroom work of honesty. The regulations protect students by other Kennesaw State University students. helping them avoid committing infractions E. Malicious/Intentional Misuse of that may compromise the completion of their Computer Facilities and/or Services KSU degrees or damage their reputations. The malicious or intentional misuse of computer facilities and services is prohibited. A. Plagiarism and Cheating Violation of state and federal laws (including No student shall receive, attempt to receive, copyright violations, unauthorized access to knowingly give or attempt to give unau- systems, alteration/damage/destruction, or thorized assistance in the preparation of attempted alteration/damage/destruction, any work required to be submitted for use for profit, etc.) or a department’s rules credit as part of a course (including exami- for computer usage (including account viola- nations, laboratory reports, essays, themes, tions, damage, or destruction of the system term papers, etc.). When direct quotations and/or its performance, unauthorized copy- are used, they should be indicated, and ing of electronic information, use of threaten- when the ideas, theories, data, figures, ing or obscene language, etc.) is prohibited. graphs, programs, electronic based information or illustrations of someone other

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F. Student Identification Cards regard to the pendency of civil litigation in (1) Lending, selling, or otherwise transferring court or criminal arrest and prosecution. Pro- a student identification card is prohibited, ceedings under this student code of conduct as is the use of an identification card by may be carried out prior to, simultaneously anyone other than its original owner. with, or following civil or criminal proceed- (2) No student shall obtain under false pre- ings off-campus. tenses any additional student identifica- A. Disorderly Assembly tion cards. (3) A student must present proper creden- No students shall assemble on the campus tials to properly identified university fac- for the purpose of creating a riot, or ulty and staff upon their request while destructive or disorderly diversion, or these persons are in the performance of obstructing or disrupting the normal opera- their duties. tion of the university, including any teaching, administrative, disciplinary or public G. Revisions of Academic Honesty service activity, or any other activity autho- Regulations rized to take place on the campus. Any student, faculty member or administra- B. Disruptive and Dangerous Conduct tor can initiate any revision of, additions to and Rights Student No student shall act in a manner that can Responsibilities and deletions from these Academic Honesty reasonably be expected to disturb the aca- Conduct Regulations. Recommendations shall demic pursuits of others or infringe upon be submitted to the vice president for student the privacy, rights, or privileges of others, success and enrollment services. The vice or the health or safety of him/herself or president, in consultation with appropriate other persons. parties, shall ensure discussion on the proposed change. When all parties have had an C. Disruptive Speech opportunity to comment on the proposal, the That speech is prohibited which: a) presents vice president shall forward all recommenda- an immediate or imminent clear and pres- tions to the university senate. The senate, in ent danger, b) is disruptive to the academic turn, shall send its recommendations with functioning of the institution, or c) consti- comments to the Kennesaw State University tutes a threat against an individual(s) such president and cabinet. that it would provoke that individual(s) to imminent violent reaction. III. Disruption of Campus Life D. Physical Attack It is the purpose of the institution to provide Physical attack on or in university property a campus environment which encourages or at functions sponsored by the University academic accomplishment, personal growth, or any registered university organization is and a spirit of understanding and coopera- prohibited. tion. An important part of maintaining such E. Sexual Harassment/Assault an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of every member of the No student shall subject another person to campus community. Belligerent, abusive, unwelcome sexual overtures or conduct, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate either verbal or physical. behavior on the part of students is a violation F. Theft or Damage of Personal Property of the Kennesaw State University Student No student shall take, sell or attempt to Conduct Regulations. Students who are found take or sell, damage or destroy any items responsible for such misconduct may be belonging to students, faculty, staff, guests subject to immediate dismissal from the insti- of the university, or student groups without tution. In addition, university disciplinary proper authorization. Nor shall any student proceedings may be instituted against a stu- make or attempt to make unauthorized dent charged with a violation of a law which use of the property of any other person or is also a violation of this student code without organization while on the KSU campus.

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Sale of a textbook or other item that is not J. Fire Safety and False Alarms one’s own will be regarded as prima facie 1. No student shall tamper with fire safety evidence of theft. Items should be turned equipment. in to a Lost and Found area. 2. No student shall set or cause to be set G. Theft or Damage of University Property any unauthorized fire in or on Univer- The taking of or malicious, unwarranted, sity property. or irresponsible destruction or damaging 3. No student shall make, or cause to be of items of university property (includ- made, a false fire alarm or a false notifi- ing library items), items rented, leased, cation of the presence of a bomb. or placed on the campus at the request of 4. All occupants of a building must leave the institution, or items belonging to the the building when the fire alarm sounds students, faculty, staff, guests of the univer- or when directed to leave by properly sity, or student groups or organizations is identified University faculty or staff prohibited. while these persons are in the performance of their duties. H. Possession of Weapons or Fireworks K. Littering and Sanitation Students are prohibited from possessing fireworks, firearms or other weapons 1. No student shall dispose of trash and on university property or at university refuse of any kind except in proper trash sponsored events, except with the specific receptacles. permission of the Department of Campus 2. Food and drink are prohibited in desig- Safety and Security. Peace officers recog- nated areas of the University, including nized by the State of Georgia are exempt classrooms. from this firearms regulation. 3. No student shall in any way dispose of Responsibilities tobacco products in trash receptacles in Student Rights and I. Unauthorized Entry or Use of or on University property. University Facilities L. Kennesaw State University Is a No student shall make or attempt to make Smoke-Free Environment unauthorized entry or use of any university building or facility including electronic Smoking is prohibited on KSU campus data processing systems or personal elec- except in areas specifically designated for tronic accounts/files. Upon appropriate smoking. notice by university officials, authorization M. Gambling Is Strictly Prohibited for the use of University facilities can be N. Raffles withdrawn or otherwise restricted. The malicious or intentional misuse of com- Raffles may be held by student organiza- puter facilities and services is prohibited. tions. Raffles will be treated as any other Violations of state and federal laws (includ- fund-raising activity and will be subject to ing copyright violations, unauthorized fund-raising guidelines. access or systems, alteration/damage/ O. Advertising, Selling, and Fund-raising destruction, or attempted alteration/ No student or group of students acting in damage/destruction, use for profit, etc.) or a representational capacity for Kennesaw a department’s rules for computer usage State University shall carry out any form of (including account violations, damage or sales (including bartering) or fund-raising destruction of the system and/or its perfor- events, or advertise sales or fund-raising mance, unauthorized copying of electronic events, without the authorization of the information, use of threatening of obscene university president or a designated repre- language, etc.) are prohibited. sentative of the university president.

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P. Campus Elections beverages. Kennesaw State University is No student shall carry out fraudulent and/ committed to recognizing, upholding and or disruptive activity in connection with enforcing the laws of the State of Georgia. any election, referendum or poll conducted Violation of those state laws shall not be on the university campus. condoned on the campus or at any activity held off campus by any constituency. Q. Shared Responsibility Exceptions to the policy of no alcohol on Persons who knowingly act in concert to campus may from time to time be permit- violate university regulations may be given ted at the discretion of the president , and joint responsibility for such violation. Stu- there are other limited exceptions to this dents are responsible for their conduct on policy within the residence halls by those or in university property or at functions over the age of 21. See section I of the resi- sponsored by the University or any regis- dential code of conduct. tered university organization. B. All student organizations must submit R. Residential Code of Conduct an “Acknowledgment of Alcohol Policy” Violations form to the vice president for student suc- A violation of the residential code of conduct cess and enrollment services during the is also a violation of this student code of con- first week of classes each fall semester and and Rights Student Responsibilities duct. The procedures for a student to file a each time there is a change in either the charge against another student for a violation president or advisor of the organization. By of the residential code can be found in section their signatures, the president and advisor XII (entitled Enforcement and Grievances) of are assuring Kennesaw State University the residential code of conduct. that they and the individuals responsible for the group’s social events understand the IV. Financial Responsibility Kennesaw State University Alcohol Policy and state laws regarding the service and A. Financial Responsibility consumption of alcoholic beverages. Students are required to meet all financial C. Alcoholic beverages will be allowed only for obligations to the university. functions at which alcohol is not the focal B. Use of Student Activities Funds point, reason for, or the “drawing card” To use student activities funds, student for the event. Organizations choosing to organizations must follow guidelines set by advertise the service of alcoholic beverages the institution. at functions will not make reference to the quantity of or overindulgence in alcoholic V. Use and Possession of Drugs, beverages. Reference will also be made to Including Alcohol serving of food and alternative beverages, Use or possession of drugs (controlled sub- and the checking of driver’s licenses. stances) or both is prohibited. D. Any activity (especially those competitive in nature) contributing to the overindulgence A. Kennesaw State University expressly proof alcohol is, by these guidelines, prohibited. hibits the use, possession, sale or distribu- E. Any violation of this policy at any organi- tion of alcoholic beverages on campus by zation activity shall be reported to the vice any campus constituency. Alcoholic bever- president for student success and enroll- ages may be served at off-campus activities ment services by the designated monitor(s) to adults of legal drinking age for the state verbally with 24 hours of returning to in which the activity is being held, provid- campus and followed by a written report ing that a responsible organization repre- within three working days. The Kennesaw sentative acknowledges responsibility for State University police shall report any vio- monitoring alcohol consumption. Student lation of this policy, whether at an activity activity funds or institutional funds may or on an individual basis, to the vice presi- not be used for the purchase of alcoholic dent for student success and enrollment

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services, who shall then be responsible for C. Use and possession of Drugs, including disciplinary action according to established alcohol: Use and/or possession of drugs University non-academic disciplinary (controlled substances) is prohibited. Alcohol procedures. Possible sanctions shall be the regulations appear in Section V of this code. same as those for other violations of nonacademic University rules and regulations VII. Organizations as provided for in the University Student A student organization is subject to the author- Code of Conduct. ity of the Court in the following situations: • An alleged offense was committed by one VI. Jurisdiction of the University or more members of an organization, and Code of Conduct was sanctioned by the officers. Generally, KSU’s jurisdiction and discipline • An alleged offense was committed by one shall be limited to conduct which occurs on or more members of an organization and university premises, university housing, and organization funds were used to finance contiguous areas such as streets and side- the venture. walks. Nevertheless, the university reserves • An alleged offense was committed by one the right to extend its jurisdiction and disci- or more members of an organization and pline to KSU students whose off-campus con- was supported by a majority of the organi- duct violates the university’s student code of zation’s membership. conduct and adversely affects the KSU com- • An organization has chosen to protect one munity or the pursuit of its objectives. or more individual offenders who were members or guests of the organization. In addition, the following regulations apply to • The court, after hearing the case, deems off-campus activities including outings or field

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Student Rights and trips for classes of Kennesaw State University, nization offense and not the action(s) of the off-campus University athletic events, study abroad programs, co-ops, internships, or any individual members. officially sanctioned off-campus activity such • An alleged offense occurred as a result of as those under the auspices of a Kennesaw an organization sponsored function. State University class, an officially recognized A. Disorderly or Disruptive Assembly University organization, or a Kennesaw State University group or organization that is seek- Assembly for the purpose of or resulting ing official University recognition. in the disruption of normal university or community activity, or which obstructs the The following regulations apply to off- normal activities of university faculty or campus activities including outings or field staff, is prohibited. trips for classes of Kennesaw State University, B. Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs off-campus University athletic events, any officially sanctioned off-campus activity such Use and/or possession of drugs (controlled as those under the auspices of a Kennesaw substances) is prohibited. Alcohol regula- State University class, an officially recognized tions appear in Section V of this code. University organization, or a Kennesaw State C. Hazing University group or organization that is seek- Hazing in any form is prohibited. Hazing ing official University recognition. is defined as follows: Any action taken, or A. Students involved in off-campus activities situation intentionally created, on or off shall not act in a disorderly or disruptive the premises of the university, to produce fashion, nor shall they conduct any danger- mental or physical discomfort, embarrass- ous activity. ment, harassment, ridicule or suffering as B. Students involved in off-campus activities a means to gain entry into an organiza- shall not take, damage, destroy or attempt to tion. These activities include, but are not take, damage or destroy property of another. necessarily restricted to, paddling in any

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form; creating excessive fatigue; physi- Organizations shall follow the guidelines cal or psychological shocks; wearing, in set down by the Office of the Vice President public, apparel that is conspicuous and not for Student Success and Enrollment Ser- normally in good taste; engaging in public vices for all such activities. stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading L. Proper Planning or humiliating games and activities; and/or Organizations shall be able to demonstrate any other activities not consistent with the that they have taken due measures to properly regulations of Kennesaw State University. plan for any activities or events held on or off D. Theft and Disregard for Property the university campus.

1. Unauthorized taking, attempted taking, or possession of items belonging to an indi- 1. All such events and activities must be reg- vidual, the university, the community, or istered with and approved by the Office of another university or student organization the Vice President for Student Success and is prohibited. Enrollment Services for approval at least 2. Unauthorized use or attempted use of two weeks prior to holding the event. service (e.g., telephone, computer services, 2. Reasonable measures shall be taken to ensure etc.) belonging to the university, the com- appropriate parking, security, safety and sani- and Rights Student

munity, another student organization, or an tary procedures for any activity or event. Responsibilities individual is prohibited. 3. Organizations shall adhere to specified time E. Unauthorized Entry limits for any activity or event. Unauthorized entry, attempted entry, or use of 4. Holding events or activities not sanctioned university or community facilities is prohibited. or approved by the Office of the Vice Presi- dent for Student Success and Enrollment F. Fire Safety Services is prohibited. Use of fireworks or creation of a fire with- M. Shared Responsibility out the specific permission of the KSU Police is prohibited. Student organizations are responsible at all times for organizational violations of the G. Academic Honesty university student conduct regulations by Maintaining files of examinations, tests, their members or their guests. Organization reports, or term papers is prohibited. members who knowingly act in concert to violate the regulations may be held jointly H. Official Recognition responsible with their organization for such All student groups and organizations shall violations. Organizations that knowingly follow the appropriate procedures, as set condone, encourage, or require behavior forward by the Office of the vice president that violates university regulations may be for student success and enrollment services, held jointly responsible for such violations. to become officially recognized Kennesaw State University student organizations. VIII. Contempt and False Statements Under Oath I. Gambling Is Strictly Prohibited A. All students shall fully comply with the J. Raffles instructions of the courts of the Kennesaw State University Judiciary. Raffles may be held by student organiza- B. No student shall make a false statement tions. Raffles will be treated as any other while under oath in a university disciplin- fund-raising activity and will be subject to ary hearing. fund-raising guidelines. C. No student shall disrupt the proceedings K. Sales, Fund-raising and Advertising of the Kennesaw State University Judiciary, Unauthorized selling of any kind (includ- behave in a manner which in intended ing bartering), unauthorized fund-raising, to lessen the authority or dignity of the and unauthorized advertising of fund-rais- Kennesaw State Judiciary, or otherwise ing or any other type of event is prohibited. obstruct justice on the campus.

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D. All students are expected to serve as wit- X. Disciplinary Measures nesses when summoned by the Kennesaw A. For students State University Judiciary unless excused by the vice president of student success and 1. Expulsion: permanent severance of one’s enrollment services. relationship with the university. 2. Probated expulsion: further convictions of IX. Revisions of the KSU Code of major offenses, as specified by the court, Conduct excluding those pertain- shall result in expulsion. ing to Academic Honesty 3. Suspension: temporary severance of one’s Any student, faculty member, or administra- relationship with the university. tor can initiate any revisions, additions, or 4. Probated suspension: notice to the student deletions from the Student Campus Code that further convictions of major offenses, of Conduct Regulations. Recommendations as specified by the court, shall result in sus- shall be submitted to the acting student pension. government president. The student govern- 5. Disciplinary probation: notice to the stu- ment president shall ensure discussion on the dent that any further major disciplinary proposed change in the student government violation may result in suspension; this senate. When the student government senate action might also include one or more of has decided on an official recommendation to the following: the setting of restrictions on comment on the proposal, the student govern- social activities, the issuing of a reprimand, ment president shall forward all recommen- and restitution. dations with comments to the vice president 6. Restrictions: exclusion from enjoying or for student success and enrollment services participating in social activities or from no later than 90 days from the date of the ini- Responsibilities holding office in university organizations.

Student Rights and tial proposal. In the event that 90 days should 7. Reprimand: Oral reprimand: an oral dis- expire without a recommendation being given approval issued to the student. Written to the vice president for student success and reprimand: a written disapproval issued to enrollment services, the proposal shall be the student. passed directly to the vice president’s office 8. Restitution: reimbursement for damage for consideration and deliberation. The stu- or misappropriation of property; this may dent government president, upon delivering take the form of appropriate service or the recommendation to the vice president’s other compensation. office, shall also forward copies to the direc- 9. Community service: assignment to work a tor of judiciary programs and the chair of the specific number of hours at a community university senate. The university senate shall service agency. be afforded the option of passing a motion 10. Ethics Training: for violation of the aca- from that body which either approves or dis- demic honesty code, assignment to Ethics approves of the entire recommended change, Training will be in addition to and following and this official motion shall be delivered to the prescribed suspension period. For other the president of the student government and violations, ethics training may be assigned the vice president for student success and by the hearing panel, by the vice president enrollment services in a recommendation for student success and enrollment services, capacity. The university senate shall have or his/her designated representative. no more than 40 days from which the chair 11. Other Remedies: as Imposed by the vice is notified to approve said motion. The vice president of student success and enrollment president, in turn, shall either accept or reject services or his/her designated representatives. the student government’s recommendations. B. For Student Organizations If the recommendation is accepted, the vice president shall distribute the recommendation 1. Includes disciplinary sanctions 7, 8, 9, 10, with comments to the university president and 11 listed above. and cabinet.

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2. Suspension of the organization’s registra- In such instances, the process outlined for tion with student activities. interim suspension in the university judiciary 3. Probated suspension of the organization’s procedures shall be followed. registration with student activities. 4. Revocation of the organization’s registra- Handling Student Code of tion with student activities. Conduct Violations at KSU C. Academic Dishonesty Kennesaw State University’s Student Code of Any accused student found to have violated Conduct, Judiciary Policies and Procedures, KSU regulations concerning academic hon- suspension policies, and campus police are esty by a Judiciary hearing before university organized in ways to preserve and protect the court or before the vice president for student health, safety and academic integrity of the success and enrollment services, or his/her campus community, as noted in the following designee, shall be suspended for at least one policies and procedures. In general, the Uni- semester unless he/she has convinced the versity Judiciary Program handles all charges hearing body that there exist substantial miti- against students which involve alleged viola- gating circumstances to his/her offense. The tions of the Kennesaw State University Student appropriate grade to be assigned in the case Code of Conduct, including allegations of aca- and Rights Student of academic dishonesty is the responsibility of demic misconduct and disruptive behavior. In Responsibilities the faculty. addition, the KSU police may become involved with incidents of disruptive behavior. D. Interim Suspension Interim suspension measures may be Faculty, staff and/or students who are wit- employed against a student by the vice nesses to or victims of incidents of alleged vio- president for student success and enrollment lations of the Student Code of Conduct should services when the vice president for student immediately contact the University Judiciary success and enrollment services, or his/her Office and submit the proper documentation. designated representative, shall determine, The university judicial officer will conduct a based on clear and convincing evidence, preliminary investigation and advise as to the that the student has engaged, or threatens to appropriate course of action in each situation. engage, in behavior which: Incidents of misconduct may be subjected to a. is seriously disruptive or significantly mediation, or negotiation, if appropriate, prior impedes the normal activities or academic to the formal hearing process. endeavors of others, or A person bringing charges against a student b. poses an immediate significant threat of for alleged violations of the Code of Conduct physical danger to others, or is expected to fully cooperate with the judi- c. poses an immediate significant threat of ciary policies and procedures, which includes danger to him/herself, and such threat participation in investigations related to the is of such a serious nature that it must be charges and in the hearing process. Once a handled more expeditiously than the uni- university court hearing date is set, both the versity judiciary procedures allow. accuser and the accused student will have Interim suspension may include any or all of the option of obtaining an advisor from the the following: judiciary panel to assist in the preparation a. restriction from participation in any aca- and presentation of their case. A detailed demic course, program, or activity; description of the hearing process is found b. restriction from participation in any student at the Judiciary policies and procedures Web activity on or off campus; site, http://www.kennesaw.edu/judiciary/ c. restriction from use of any or all University procedur.shtml facilities, including the library, labs, or offices; d. restriction from entering the campus or any designated portion thereof.

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I. Academic Misconduct II. Disruptive Behavior Academic misconduct is defined in Section It is the purpose of the University to provide II of the Kennesaw State University Student a campus environment which encourages Code of Conduct. Procedures for addressing academic accomplishment, personal growth, and reporting incidents of academic miscon- and a spirit of understanding and coopera- duct can be found in the Judiciary Policies tion. An important part of maintaining such and Procedures, as well as the Faculty/Staff an environment is the commitment to protect Guide to Addressing Student Conduct Issues. the health and safety of every member of the The University’s policies include procedures campus community. Belligerent, abusive, for both handling informal resolutions of aca- profane, threatening and/or inappropriate demic misconduct, and filing formal charges behavior on the part of students is a violation with the Office of Judiciary Programs, which of the Kennesaw State University Student will result in a hearing. Code of Conduct. Students who are found in violation of the Code of Conduct may be sub- In either situation, whether the matter is ject to immediate dismissal from the Univer- handled informally or forwarded to the judi- sity. In addition, those violations, which may ciary for handling, the faculty member should constitute misdemeanor or felony violations document the incident on an Academic Mis- of state or federal law, may also be subject to conduct Incident Report form, and forward criminal action beyond the University disci- this information to the university judiciary plinary process. officer. Incident reports which are submitted to the Office of Judiciary Programs will not Disruptive behavior includes, but is not lim- be released without the written consent of the ited to the following conduct (See the KSU student, in accordance with the Family Edu- Student Code of Conduct in the Kennesaw Responsibilities

Student Rights and cational Rights and Privacy Act. State University Handbook and Planner or the code of conduct on the judiciary Web site, Under the informal procedure, a faculty http://www.kennesaw.edu/judiciary/code. member who has evidence that a student has conduct.shtml for additional categories of committed academic misconduct may elect unacceptable student conduct.): to resolve the issue within the confines of 1 Disorderly Assembly the class, if the student readily admits to the No student shall assemble on the campus misconduct, without coercion or intimidation. for the purpose of creating a riot, or The faculty member must first meet with the destructive or disorderly diversion, or student to explain and discuss the allega- obstructing or disrupting the normal tions of misconduct. If the student admits the operation of the University (including any misconduct, and declines a judiciary hearing, teaching, administrative, disciplinary, or the faculty member may assign an appropri- public service activity, or any other activity ate sanction. Informal sanctions may include authorized to take place on the campus). additional academic work for the class, grade 2. Disruptive and/or Dangerous Conduct reduction, a grade of “F” on the assignment No student shall act in a manner which can or in the course, etc. reasonably be expected to disturb the academic However, if the student denies the miscon- pursuits of others or infringe upon the privacy, duct, or the student and faculty member rights or privileges of others, or the health or cannot reach an informal agreement regard- safety of him/herself or other persons. ing an appropriate penalty, the misconduct 3. Disruptive Speech should be reported to the judiciary program That speech is prohibited which: a) presents for a hearing. Academic misconduct, as deter- an immediate or imminent clear and pres- mined by a judiciary hearing, carries a manent danger, b) is disruptive to the academic datory minimum suspension of one semester, functioning of the institution, or c) consti- unless substantial mitigating circumstances tutes a threat against an individual(s) such are proven. that it would provoke that individual(s) to imminent violent reaction.

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4. Physical Attack Interim suspension measures may be taken Physical attack on or in University property against a student when the Vice President or at functions sponsored by the University for Student Success & Enrollment Services or any registered university organization, is or his/her designated representative shall at any time prohibited. determine, based on clear and convincing evidence, that the student has engaged, or A faculty member is responsible for maintain- threatens to engage, in behavior which (1) is ing discipline in the classroom setting, to the seriously disruptive or significantly impedes extent that all students in that class have an the normal activities or academic endeavors opportunity to participate in the learning proof others, (2) poses an immediate, signifi- cess. Free exchange of ideas through appro- cant threat of physical danger to others, or priate dialogue is a necessary and important (3) poses an immediate, significant threat part of the learning process. Outside the class- of danger to him/herself, and is of such a room, other areas of the campus provide sup- serious nature that it must be handled more port services which are also important to the expeditiously than the university judiciary total learning process. Sometimes a faculty or procedures allow. staff member may be confronted with a situa-

tion where the conduct of a particular student Interim suspension may include any or all of and Rights Student or students is inappropriate in that it impedes the following: (1) restriction from participa- Responsibilities the natural and necessary learning process. tion in any academic course, program, or The faculty or staff member must then deter- activity; (2) restriction from participation in mine whether the situation is disruptive but any student activity on or off campus; (3) not imminently dangerous, or both disruptive restriction from use of any or all university and imminently dangerous to the health and facilities, including the library, labs, or offices; safety of others. (4) restriction from entering the campus or any designated portion thereof. If the situation is not imminently dangerous, the faculty or staff member may control If a determination is made to suspend a stu- the immediate situation by requiring the dent under the interim suspension policy, the student(s) to meet specific criteria (not speak- person rendering the decision shall notify the ing during the remainder of the class period, student, the public safety department, the reg- leaving the classroom or office area immedi- istrar, and the student’s teachers that the stu- ately, etc.), or the faculty member may choose dent has been temporarily suspended from the to dismiss the class for the remainder of the institution pending the outcome of a hearing. period to avoid a confrontation. Such action The case will then be forwarded to the Univer- should be immediately reported to the depart- sity Judiciary for a hearing, to be held as soon ment chair and to the Office of Judiciary Pro- as practical. In such situations, the student may grams, using the Student Misconduct Incident waive the normal ten-day notification require- Report Form. ment in order to have a more speedy hearing and decision. If the faculty or staff member feels that there is a significant imminent danger to the health Supplemental Program Specific Recourse and safety of the student(s), others, or him/ Some degree programs, such as those in edu- herself, the faculty or staff member should cation or nursing, have program-level admis- immediately contact the University’s Public sion and retention standards and review Safety office for assistance. The responding procedures in place beyond the generally officer at the time of notification shall remove applicable institutional admission and reten- the student from the area immediately and tion policies. If disruptive student behavior refer the incident to the Vice President for occurs in the context of fulfilling program Student Success & Enrollment Services, or requirements in such areas, the faculty or staff his/her designated representative, for pos- member may also have the recourse of filing a sible handling under the “interim suspen- complaint with the designated program-level sion” policy.

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official and proceeding through the due pro- A. The right to have any and all sexual cess procedures established for handling such assaults against them treated with complaints. Individuals should consult the seriousness; the right, as victims, to be dean of the college and/or published stan- treated with dignity; and the right for dards as to the applicability of such program- campus organizations which assist vic- specific recourse to the incident or incidents tims to be accorded recognition. in question. B. The right to have sexual assaults investigated and adjudicated by the duly constituted Resources criminal and civil authorities of the govern- 1. Director of the University Judiciary Pro- mental entity in which the crimes occurred; gram - (770) 499-3403. and the right to the full and prompt coopera- 2. Vice president for student success and tion and assistance of campus personnel in enrollment services - (770) 423-6310. notifying the proper authorities. The forego- 3. Director of University Police - (770) 423-6206. ing shall be in addition to any campus disci- 4. The KSU Student Code of Conduct plinary proceedings. 5. The University Judiciary Program Home C. The right to be free from any kind of page (which includes all rules, policies pressure from campus personnel that and procedures related to the Judiciary) at victims (1) not report crimes committed http://www.kennesaw.edu/judiciary/ against them to civil and criminal authorities or to campus law enforcement and III. Sexual Assault disciplinary officials; or (2) report crimes Victims should report instances of alleged sexual as lesser offenses than the victims per- assault to either the KSU Department of Public ceive them to be. Safety (770) 423-6666 or the Student Success and D. The right to be free from any kind of sug- Responsibilities

Student Rights and Enrollment Services Office (770) 423-6310. gestion that campus sexual assault victims not report, or under report, crimes because The victim of a sexual assault should take care (1) the victims are somehow responsible to preserve any evidence that may be neces- for the commission of crimes against them; sary to prove that the assault occurred. Victims (2) victims were contributively negligent are advised to consult law enforcement author- or assumed the risk of being assaulted; or ities before showering/bathing, or changing (3) by reporting crimes they would incur or laundering any clothing that was worn unwanted personal publicity. during the assault. However, the fact that the E. The same right to advisement and assis- victim of a sexual assault has already bathed, tance, or ability to have others present, in showered, or otherwise compromised potential any campus disciplinary proceeding that evidence should in no way dissuade the victim the institution permits the accused; and from reporting the assault, as such actions may the right to be notified of the outcome of not prevent prosecution or conduct proceed- such proceeding. ings from going forward. F. The right to full and prompt coopera- Students who report sexual assaults to the tion from campus personnel in obtain- KSU Department of Public Safety or the vice ing, securing, and maintaining evidence president for student success and enrollment (including a medical examination) as may services shall be afforded assistance in seek- be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual ing counseling and follow-up medical care, assault in subsequent legal proceedings. making changes to their academic situations G. The right to be made aware of, and and reporting to the appropriate criminal assisted in exercising any options, as authorities after an assault has occurred. provided by state and federal laws or regulations with regard to mandatory Kennesaw State University recognizes and upholds testing of sexual assault suspects for the rights of victims of sexual assault, including: communicable diseases and with regard to notification to victims of the results of such testing.

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H. The right to counseling from any mental • A student endangers him/herself or others health services previously established by while under the influence of alcohol or the institution, or by other victim-service other controlled substances (i.e., this may entities, or by victims themselves. include alcohol poisoning, hospitalization, I. After campus sexual assaults have been fighting or on-campus DUI); reported, the victims of such crimes shall • Student who committed the violation have the right to require that campus required medical intervention or transport personnel take the necessary steps or as a result of consumption of alcohol or a actions reasonably feasible to prevent controlled substance; any unnecessary or unwanted contact • The occurrence of an arrest (i.e., this might or proximity with alleged assailant(s), include minor possession of alcohol or including transfer of classes if requested other drugs, possession with intent to dis- by the victims. tribute/supply or the manufacturing or cultivation of drugs or alcohol); Note: Kennesaw State University is con- • The occurrence of significant property cerned with your safety. We publish two damage; campus safety publications: Safe and Sound • The occurrence of a major disruption to the

and Sexual Assault: Myths and Reality. They and Rights Student university’s educational mission; contain such information as campus crime Responsibilities • When an administrator determines that any statistics and campus safety policies. These future violation of the alcohol/drug policy publications are available at the Depart- will likely result in the student’s suspension; ment of Public Safety, upon request. You • When an administrator determines that any may also request a campus security report future violation of the alcohol/drug policy regarding crime statistics from this office. will likely result in the student’s removal IV. Parental Notification Policy: from university housing; Drug and Alcohol Violations • The violation suggests a pattern of alcohol or controlled substance abuse. Sections 951 and 952 of the 1998 Higher Edu- cation Amendment established that institu- In order to allow the student to have the first tions of higher education could notify the opportunity to notify his/her parent(s) or parents or legal guardians when their student legal guardian(s) of the alcohol/drug viola- under the age of 21 was found to be in vio- tion, students will be afforded two business lation of the school’s disciplinary code for days after the determination of a rule infrac- drugs and alcohol. Kennesaw State Univer- tion before the university will attempt to sity strives to create a balance between honor- issue a notification to the parent(s) or legal ing the personal growth and responsibility guardian(s). Notification will be coordinated of its students as they learn to establish their through the office of the Vice President for own independence with that of providing Student Success and Enrollment Services. parents with the sensitive information they Written notification will detail the fact that need to know in order to advise their students the student has been found responsible for effectively. Parental notification is done when an alcohol or other drug offense. Written the university believes that it will help the notice will not include specific details of the student by providing support for their physi- offense(s) for which the student is found cal health and safety, academic success and/ responsible, the circumstances surrounding or personal development. Parents of students the offense(s), or the specific disposition of the under the age of 21 may be notified when a case. The notification will include a listing of student is determined to have violated the campus/community services that are avail- KSU Student Code of Conduct in regard to able to address the student’s alcohol or drug alcohol or other controlled substances. Cir- situation. Parents/guardians interested in cumstances leading to parental notification gaining more information about the violation include, but are not limited to, the following: or disposition of the case are encouraged to

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discuss the case with their student or request suicides. A high percentage of campus dis- that the student sign a written consent to have orderly conduct, disruptive behavior and this information revealed to his/her parents. property destruction, and academic failures Questions or concerns regarding these guide- on a national level is alcohol-related. The lines should be directed to Kennesaw State abuse of alcohol and other drugs can alter Judiciary Programs, Student Center Room behavior, distort perception, impair thinking, 285, 770-499-3403. and impede judgment. Alcohol and drug abuse might also result in various diseases, Environmental Health illnesses, and even death. The Georgia legisla- and Safety ture, in response to these disturbing facts, has provided by law certain measures to reduce KSU Position Statement on those dangers associated with alcohol abuse. These measures include statutory provisions Environmental Awareness which provide that no person below the age Kennesaw State University endeavors to encour- of 21 years may use, purchase, or possess age in each student, faculty, staff member, and alcoholic beverages. The law also prohibits the community, a respect for the worth of the serving alcoholic beverages to any intoxicated environment and a desire and capacity to recycle, person. These considerations, among other to conserve energy and to take other measures things, are equally applicable to the use and to help conserve limited resources. This institu- abuse of illicit drugs. In response, federal and tion focuses on developing an environmental state laws regarding the manufacture, use and ethic that promotes excellence, responsibility distribution of illicit drugs have been enacted and stewardship in environmental affairs and is and are applicable to all full-time, part-time, committed to educating the community about and temporary faculty, staff, students, and Responsibilities environmental issues. Student Rights and administrators. The University supports and endorses these provisions of federal and state KSU Mission Statement on laws and insists on strict compliance with Occupational Health and Safety these statutes by its students, staff, faculty, It is the goal of Kennesaw State University to and administrators at all levels. protect employees and property of KSU and to provide safe work places. To this end, the II. Alcohol Policy Department of Environmental, Health & Safety Kennesaw State University expressly prohib- of Kennesaw State University will ensure com- its the use, possession, sale, or distribution pliance with local, state, and applicable federal of alcoholic beverages on campus by any codes, provide technical assistance, conduct campus constituency. Alcoholic beverages routine facility audits and empower the may be served at off-campus activities to employees of KSU through training in hazard adults of legal drinking age for the state in recognition and accident prevention. which the activity is being held, providing that a responsible club or organization rep- KSU is a Restricted resentative acknowledges responsibility for Smoking Campus monitoring alcohol consumption. Student Smoking is prohibited on KSU campus except Activity funds or institutional funds may not in areas specifically designated for smoking. be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Kennesaw State University is commit- Drug and Alcohol Policy ted to recognizing, upholding, and enforcing the laws of the state of Georgia. Violation I. Introduction of those state laws, incorporated into the National statistics reveal that the leading Kennesaw State University Alcohol Policy causes of death among the 18-23 year-old shall not be condoned on the campus or at population are alcohol-related accidents, any activity held off campus by any constitu- alcohol-related homicides, and alcohol-related ency. Exceptions to the policy of no alcohol on

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities 269 campus may from time to time be permitted during the first week of classes each fall at the discretion of the president, and there semester and each time there is a change in are other limited exceptions to this policy either the president or advisor of the organi- within the residence halls by those aged zation. By their signatures, the president and twenty-one or older who do not reside in advisor are assuring Kennesaw State Univer- substance-free communities. See the Residen- sity that they and the individuals responsible tial Code of Conduct for more information. for the group’s social events understand the http://www.kennesaw.edu/residencelife/ Kennesaw State University Alcohol Policy body/code.htm and state laws regarding the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Official state regulations regarding the use, sale, or possession of intoxicating beverages Alcoholic beverages will be allowed for func- are as follows: tions at which alcohol is not the focal point, reason for, or the “drawing card” for the 3-1-2 Defines “alcoholic beverages” to mean event. Organizations choosing to advertise all alcohol, distilled spirits, beer, malt bever- the service of alcoholic beverages at func- ages, wine, or fortified wine. tions will not make reference to the quantity

3-2-36 Provides for criminal process against of or overindulgence in alcoholic beverages. and Rights Student any person who violates the law in counties Reference will also be made to serving of food Responsibilities and municipalities where the sale of alcoholic and alternative beverages, and the checking beverages is not authorized or where alco- of drivers’ licenses. Any activity (especially holic beverages are being sold contrary to law. those competitive in nature) contributing to the overindulgence of alcohol is, by these 3-3-21 Provides that no person knowingly guidelines, prohibited. Any violation of this or intentionally may sell or offer to sell any policy at any club or organization activity wine or malt beverages within 100 yards of shall be reported to the vice president for any school building, school grounds, or col- student success and enrollment services by lege campus. Provides further that distilled the designated monitor(s) verbally within 24 spirits may not be sold within 200 yards of a hours of returning to campus and followed by school building, educational building, school a written report within 3 working days. grounds, or college campus. The Kennesaw State University Department 3-3-22 States that no alcoholic beverage shall of Public Safety shall report any violation of be sold, bartered, exchanged, given, provided, this policy, whether at an activity or on an or furnished to any person who is in a state of individual basis, to the vice president for stu- noticeable intoxication. dent success and enrollment services within 3-3-23 Prohibits the furnishing to, purchasing 24 hours of the occurrence. The vice president of, or possession of alcoholic beverages by for student success and enrollment services persons under 21 years of age. shall then be responsible for disciplinary action according to established university 3-3-23.1 Provides that any person furnishing nonacademic disciplinary procedures. Pos- or possessing alcoholic beverages in violation sible sanctions shall be the same as those for of the previous Code Section shall be guilty other violations of nonacademic university of a misdemeanor. Establishes procedures for rules and regulations as provided for in the arrest by law enforcement officers. university student code of conduct.

University judiciary policies and procedures III. Drug-Free Workplace require that all student organizations plan- and Campus Policy ning to serve alcohol at any off-campus func- As a recipient of Federal funds, Kennesaw tion must submit an “Acknowledgment of State University supports and complies with Alcohol Policy” form to the vice president the provisions of the Drug-Free Schools and for student success and enrollment services Communities Act of 1989 and the Drug-Free

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Workplace Act of 1988. The unlawful posses- with Student Activities and referral to the sion, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, appropriate federal, state, or local authori- and use of illicit drugs and alcohol by employ- ties for prosecution in the courts. ees or students on the university campus is C. When there is an alcohol or drug infraction, prohibited and violations of this policy will in addition to any criminal prosecution or result in appropriate disciplinary action. university judicial code sanction, a student who is a member of a university athletic Faculty, staff and students are expected to team may face additional sanctions based adhere to the policies of the university and on rules established by the team. observe the basic standards of good conduct, meet appropriate standards of performance, V. Drug and Alcohol Education and observe all local, state and federal laws Programs and Assistance Available relative to unlawful use of illicit drugs and A combination of several campus offices will alcohol. Penalties for violations of these stan- provide assistance or act as a referring agency dards range from warnings and probation to for Kennesaw State University. Included in expulsion, loss of academic credit, suspen- the campus efforts to assist those with sub- sion, temporary or permanent suspension stance abuse problems are: and withdrawal of organization recognition, referral to the legal system for prosecution, The CAPS Center, (770) 423-6600, is located demotion, and termination of employment. on the second floor of Kennesaw Hall. The Detailed sanctions are defined in the Stu- Center currently has nine professional coun- dent Handbook (Student Code of Conduct), selors qualified to work with those persons Board of Regents’ Policy Manual, Classified who have problems associated with alcohol Employee Handbook and in the complete and drug abuse. At present, two counselors

Responsibilities policy statement available in the Office of are certified as Prime for Life facilitators. The Student Rights and the Provost and Vice President for Academic counseling center offers in-house counsel- Affairs upon request. ing and educational alcohol and drug abuse programs. CAPS counselors use the Bacchus IV. University Sanctions for Viola- Gamma on-line educational program as tions of the Alcohol and Drug Policy needed. CAPS also performs in house evalua- A. Any faculty, staff member, administrator, tion for alcohol and drug abuse and uses the or other employee who violates the policy SASAA-3 Substance Abuse Subtile Screening on alcohol and drugs, shall be subject to Inventory as well for alcohol abuse screen- disciplinary action up to and including the ing. It also maintains a listing of referral possibility of dismissal and referral to the agencies for off-campus assistance when such appropriate federal, state or local authori- assistance is more appropriate. CAPS Center ties for prosecution in the courts. services are available to students, faculty B. Any student or student organization that and staff. CAPS works closely with the KSU violates the policy on alcohol and drugs, Health Clinic, Wellness Center, and the Resi- shall be subject to disciplinary action in dence Life Department to provide alcohol and accordance with the Kennesaw State Uni- drug education programming across campus. versity Student Code of Conduct up to and The Department of Human Resources, (770) including educational sanctions, possible 423-6030, is located in the Campus Services loss of on-campus housing, suspension Building. The Drug-Free Workplace coordi- and/or expulsion from the university and nator is the Director of Human Resources. referral to the appropriate federal, state, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) relating or local authorities for prosecution in the to drug and alcohol abuse are available for courts. A student organization shall be KSU employees (staff and faculty). KSU’s EAP subject to disciplinary action up to and is provided by EAP Consultants, Inc. Employ- including educational sanctions, suspen- ees and their family members may contact sion and/or revocation of its registration them at 770-951-8021 or 800-869-0276 or online

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities 271 at www.eapconsultants.com or see http:// is responsible for ensuring that Kennesaw www.eapconsultants.com/drugfree.html State University’s Drug and Alcohol Policy is distributed annually to each student and The Department of Public Safety, (770) 423- employee (faculty and staff). 6206 (non-emergency number), is located in the Public Safety Building #20 near the West Administrative Withdrawal Parking Deck. The KSU police are a co-sponsor of annual National Collegiate Alcohol of Students Awareness week in October and will speak to A student may be administratively withdrawn groups or classes upon request about safety from the university when, in the judgment and alcohol and drug awareness issues. of the vice president for student success and enrollment services, and the director of coun- The Wellness Center, (770) 423-6394, is located seling services, and after consultation with the in the Student Recreation and Wellness student’s parents and personal physician, if Center, Bldg. 3, RM 131. The mission of the any, it is determined that the student suffers Center for Health Promotion and Wellness from a physical, mental, emotional or psy- is to improve the health and well being of chological health condition which: (a) poses a students and employees through awareness significant danger or threat of physical harm and education, and the Center makes avail- and Rights Student to the student or to the person or property of Responsibilities able computer programs, Alcohol 101, and others or (b) causes the student to interfere prescription drug information to further this with the rights of other members of the uni- mission. The Wellness Center also partici- versity community or with the exercise of any pates each year in National Collegiate Alcohol proper activities or functions of the university Awareness week in October, sponsoring many or its personnel or (c) causes the student to interactive programs designed to educate be unable to meet institutional requirements students, faculty, and staff to issues associated for admission and continued enrollment, as with alcohol use and abuse. defined in the Student Code of Conduct and The KSU Health Clinic, (770) 423-6644, is other publications of the university. located on Campus Loop Road, House 52, Except in emergency situations, a student across from University Place Housing. The shall, upon request, be accorded an appropri- clinic provides services to KSU students, ate hearing prior to a final decision concerning faculty, and staff. Alcohol and drug use and his/her continued enrollment at the university. abuse programming is presented in conjunction with the Wellness Center. Grievance Procedures The Department of Residence Life (770) 420- for Students 4388, is located on the first floor of the Carmi- Grievance Procedures for chael Student Center (room 156). It provides Admissions, Privacy Rights and alcohol and drug education to residential students on a continuing basis throughout Other Non-Academic Matters the year through programs presented to small Within the framework of students’ relationships groups of residents. The Residential Life to Kennesaw State University, several avenues professional staff together with staff from the exist for the expression of grievance. Provision for CAPS Center also conducts a monthly two- hearing appeals by applicants denied admission hour alcohol education course for all inter- to the university is outlined in Article VI, Section ested students. Students who are first time C, paragraph 2a, of the Bylaws of the Board of violators of campus alcohol rules generally Regents. Appeal procedures for grievances related are required to attend. to students’ privacy rights are contained in the university catalog (see section on confidentiality VI. Annual Distribution of KSU of student records). Charges against students and Drug and Alcohol Policies Required student organizations for violations of the KSU The Office of the Dean of Student Success Student Code of Conduct will be handled through

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the University Judiciary Program. Grievances and person(s) about whom the complaint related to loss of athletic scholarship and other is made. The investigation and notifica- forms of financial aid are heard by the Financial tion will take place within sixty days of the Aid Appeals Committee. written allegation’s receipt by the EEO’s office. On the same date that written noti- Grievance Procedure for fication is delivered to the parties, the EEO Discrimination and Retaliation officer (or his/her designee) will contact All student grievances or complaints alleg- the chair of the university senate. The ing (1) retaliation against him/her because of chair of the senate will then be responsible the student’s prior report of discrimination for establishing an ad hoc committee of or harassment, or because of the student’s three faculty/administrative faculty/staff cooperation in any investigation, or (2) dis- members and two students to hear the criminatory practice(s) based on race, religion, discrimination complaint and make rec- color, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or ommendations. The names and contact national origin, shall be addressed in writing information of the five members of the ad to the appropriate EEO’s office (currently the hoc committee shall be communicated by vice president for student success and enroll- the chair of the senate to the EEO officer (or ment services) with the following caveat. If his/her designee). the student believes that his/her final grade D. Prior to the hearing the EEO officer (or in a course is unfair because of retaliation or his/her designee) will arrange that the ad discrimination by an instructor, the complaint hoc committee shall meet and elect a chair shall be addressed as specified in this catalog from among the five members. The chair under Academic Policies-Grade Appeal Pro- will conduct the hearing. The chair may participate in all deliberations, but will not

Responsibilities cedures section II (Grade Appeal Procedure Student Rights and When There Is an Allegation of Discrimina- vote except in the case of a tie. tion or Retaliation). Otherwise, once the EEO E. The hearing committee may draw up its office has received a written complaint con- own rules of procedure, and the committee taining specific allegations of discriminatory is not bound by any formal rules of legal practices or retaliatory actions the following proceedings and may hear any information process shall take place. that may be of value in determining the issues involved, but minimum due process A. The EEO officer (or his/her designee) shall include the right of both parties to must notify in writing the person(s) whose be notified in writing at least ten business actions or behavior is/are at issue of days in advance of the date, time, and the allegation of discrimination and/or place of the hearing; the right of the person retaliation and of the pending investigation against whom the complaint has been within one week of receiving the complaint made to be informed in writing of the spe- in writing from the student. cific nature of the complaint against him/ B. If the EEO officer (or his/her designee), her and of the evidence and/or witnesses after investigation, finds that the student on which it is based; and the right of both does not have reasonable grounds for com- parties to present evidence and witnesses plaint he/she shall so notify in writing the on their behalf and to question witnesses. student and the person(s) about whom the The EEO officer (or his/her designee) shall complaint is made. The investigation and act to make certain these due process rights notification will take place within sixty are met. The EEO officer (or his/her desig- days of the written allegation’s receipt by nee) will attend the hearing as an observer. the EEO’s office. The EEO officer (or his/her designee) is not C. If the EEO officer (or his/her designee), a party to the case, nor is he/she an advo- after investigation, finds the student may cate for either party. The EEO officer (or have reasonable cause for complaint he/ his/her designee) shall retain all records she will so notify in writing the student associated with the complaint, his/her

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investigation, the hearing, the committee’s the university, and the supervisor(s) of the written report, and the president’s written employee(s) against whom the complaint decision for such length of time as required has been made if that person or persons by Georgia law. is/are KSU staff, administrative staff, or F. Each party has the right to a non-attorney faculty. There will be no supervisor if the adviser to assist in preparing and present- person against whom the complaint has ing his/her case before the committee. been made is a KSU student who is not also Those present during the hearing will be an employee of the university. the members of the ad hoc committee, J. Should the aggrieved student remain dis- the EEO officer (or his/her designee), the satisfied with the president’s decision, parties to the complaint, one non-attorney further redress may be sought through adviser for each party, and such witnesses internal channels by applying to the Board as are necessary. Each witness shall be of Regents for a review of the decision, present only when his/her presence is pursuant to the Bylaws of the Board of necessary to present information and/or Regents, Article IX, p. xxvii. answer questions. No other persons shall be present unless agreed upon in writing

by the chair of the committee, both parties, and Rights Student Responsibilities and the EEO officer (or his/her designee). G. All decisions and recommendations will be based on a majority vote, and be rendered according to the principle of the preponderance of evidence. Only the five members of the ad hoc committee should be present during deliberation except that the EEO officer (or his/her designee) may be present to answer policy questions. H. The hearing committee will be expected to produce a written report summarizing the information presented, indicating and explaining its decision, and making recommendations, if desirable, to any party or parties. Copies of the written report will be submitted to each party in the case, the EEO officer (or his/her designee), the chief legal officer for the university, and the president of the university within five business days from the completion of the hearing. The chair of the hearing committee shall act to make certain the written report is delivered to the proper persons. The opinions and recommendations of the ad hoc committee are advisory and in no way bind the president to the recommended actions. I. After consideration of the ad hoc committee’s written report, the president shall make a decision and communicate it in writing within five business days to the student, the party or parties against whom the complaint has been made, the EEO officer (or his/her designee), the chief legal officer of

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KSU Foundation KSU Foundation Foundation’s officers and committee Audit Committee chairmen are as follows: Lawrence D. Wheeler, Chairman Kessel Stelling Executive Committee Thomas M. Holder (Chairman of the Board) Conflict of Interest Committee J. Larry Stevens (Executive Vice Chairman) Ralph W. Walker III, Chairman Lawrence D. Wheeler, Vice Chairman- Hollister “Holly” A. Hill Advancement Ronald King Richard R. Corhen, Vice Chairman-Finance James A. Hush Hollister “Holly” A. Hill, Vice Chairman- Legal and Administrative Deferred Giving Committee George W. Kalafut, Treasurer Ralph W. Walker, III, Chairman Ralph W. Walker, III, Secretary Wesley K. Wicker, Executive Director, ex-officio Development Committee Chester A. Austin Bob Prillaman, Chairman Michael J. Coles Skip Spann James P. Dunn Connie L. Engel Finance Committee Mark R. Kirk George W. Kalafut, Chairman Janie S. Maddox Richard R. Corhen Daniel Papp, ex-officio Dr. Stan Dysart Norma J. Radow Ronald Francis Robert K. Walsh, Jr. Richard Holmes J. Larry Stevens Lawrence D. Wheeler

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Foundation/Faculty Recognition Committee TRUSTEES J. Larry Stevens, Chairman Mr. Chester A. Austin Dr. Stan Dysart Co-Founder, Tip-Top Poultry Janie S. Maddox Mr. Thomas N. Bagwell Dr. Teresa Joyce, KSU Faculty CEO, American Proteins, Inc. Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey, President Gift Acceptance Committee Bailey Design Company Lawrence D. Wheeler, Chairman (Interim) Mr. Thomas Clendenin, President & CEO Janie Maddox Clendenin & Assoc., Inc. J. Larry Stevens Dr. Michael J. Coles, CEO James P. Dunn Caribou Coffee Mr. Richard Corhen, Executive Vice President Long Term Viability BB&T Chester A. Austin, Chairman Mr. Stevan H. Crew, Owner Dan Rakestraw Crew and Associates Robert K. Walsh, Jr. Mr. James P. Dunn, President Heidelberg USA Nominating Committee Dr. Stan Dysart J. Larry Stevens, Chairman Pinnacle Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Ronald H. Francis Ms. Connie L. Engel, Partner Hollister “Holly” A. Hill Childress Klein Mr. Ronald H. Francis, Retired Vice Chairman Kennesaw State University Foundation Bank of North Georgia Real Estate LLC Mrs. Hollister “Holly” A. Hill, Partner Norman J. Radlow Troutman Saunders LLP Connie Engel Mr. Thomas M. Holder, Chairman & CEO Ronald H. Francis Holder Construction Company Mark Kirk Mr. Richard Holmes, Senior Vice President Janie Maddox of Corporate Services - W. R. Heflin, Jr., KSU Foundation Georgia Power Company Mr. James “Jim” A. Hush, Vice President & Real Estate Committee Director of Strategic Security & Aviation

KSU Foundation KSU Mark R. Kirk, Chairman Coca-Cola Company Ron King Honorable Johnny Isakson Janie Maddox U.S. Senator Michael Schoeffner Mr. George W. Kalafut Mr. Michael J. Keough, President and CEO Scholarship Development Committee Caraustar Industries Dr. Stan Dysart, Chairman Mr. Ronald E. King, Senior Vice President Darlene Schlott, KSU Development Bank of North Georgia Mr. Mark R. Kirk, President TND Builders, Inc. Mrs. Janie S. Maddox, Senior Vice President External Relations & Communications, Post Properties Inc. Dr. Daniel S. Papp President, Kennesaw State University Mr. Bob M. Prillaman Mr. Norman J. Radow, President The Radco Companies, LLC

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Mr. Michael Russell, CEO Mr. Anthony A. Manolius H.J. Russell & Company Mrs. Theodora K. Manolius Mr. Michael C. Schoeffner, President, Senator Mack F. Mattingly Georgia Dream Homes Mrs Beverly L. McAfee, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Kessel Stelling, President McAfee Properties and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Harry Hodgson McNeel, President Bank of North Georgia McNeel Builders, Inc. Mr. J. Larry Stevens, Partner Dr. Henry D. Meaders PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP Mrs. Malinda J. Mortin Dr. D. Arnold Tillman, Medical Director Dr. Spencer G. Mullins, Jr. Westside Professional Center Mr. W. Wyman Pilcher, III, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Ralph W. Walker, III, Attorney at Law Centenial Kitchens Mr. Robert K. Walsh, President Mr. James H. Powell, President & CEO United Community Bank Highland Commercial Bank Mr. Lawrence D. Wheeler, Retired, Mr. Joseph I. Sewell, Jr. Senior Vice President, Bank of America Joe Sewell & Associates, Inc. Dr. Wesley K. Wicker, Executive Director Mr. Roy L. Simmons, Jr. Kennesaw State University Foundation Mr. Thomas “Skip” Spann Mr. John A. Williams, President & CEO Mr. Fred E. Stillwell Corporate Holdings, LLC Mr. Matthew Towery, President & CEO Insider Advantage Trustee Emeriti Dr. Charles Underwood, Physician, Mr. Jonathan F. Anderson, CFO Surgical Arts, P.C. Frazee Inc. Honorary Trustee Mr. H. Neil Barfield Former Governor Joe Frank Harris

Dr. Joseph C. Barnett, Jr. KSU Foundation Mr. Fred D. Bentley, Sr., Senior Partner Bentley, Bentley & Bentley Mr. Eugene M. Bishop Mrs. Sarah C. Brown Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr., Publisher Marietta Daily Journal Mr. Kenneth W. Cannestra Mr. R. Sidney Clotfelter Mr. Dennis Cooper, Chairman Cooper Atlanta Transportation Services Mr. Jack A. Dinos Mr. William Travis Duke, President Benefits Design, Inc. Mr. William B. Dunaway Mrs. Jo Ann A. Durham Mrs. Sarah R. Fortson Mrs. Nina Frey, President/Owner Belle Designer/Builder Mr. W. James Goldin Mr. James E. Henderson Mr. Thomas E. Hill Honorable P. Harris Hines Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia Mr. Anthony A. Manolius Community Leader

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University System of Georgia

The University System of Georgia includes 35 pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents. state-operated institutions of higher education The board, which establishes minimum aca- located throughout the state—four research demic standards, leaves to each institution universities, two regional universities, 13 state the prerogative of establishing higher stan- universities, four state colleges, and 12 two- dards. Applications for admission should be year colleges. addressed in all cases to the institutions.

The 18-member constitutional Board of For students whose goal is a degree beyond Regents governs the system, which has been the associate level, a Core Curriculum of in operation since 1932. Appointments for study for the freshman and sophomore years seven-year terms of five board members from is in effect at each institution. The Core Cur- the state-at-large and one board member from riculum, which facilitates transfer of freshman each of the state’s 13 congressional districts and sophomore degree credits within the Uni- are made by the governor, subject to confir- versity System, requires 63 semester-credit- System University mation by the State Senate. hours: 45 in general education and 18 in the of Georgia student’s chosen major. The chairperson, vice chairperson and other board officers are elected by members of the board. PUBLIC SERVICE/CONTINUING EDUCA- The chancellor, who is not a board member, is TION encompasses, primarily, non-degree the board’s chief executive officer and the chief activities, including short courses, seminars, administrative officer of the University System. conferences, lectures, and consultative and advisory services. Some college-degree-credit Overall, programs and services of the Univer- courses of special types are also offered, typi- sity System are offered through three major cally through extension center programs and components-instruction, public service/con- teacher education consortiums. tinuing education and research. RESEARCH encompasses on-campus and INSTRUCTION encompasses programs of off-campus investigations conducted primar- study leading toward degrees, ranging from ily by the universities but also in moderate the two-year associate level through the scope at some of the state universities and doctoral level, and certificates. Each institu- senior colleges, for discovery and application tion determines requirements for admis- of knowledge. Research topics cover a large sion of students to instructional programs, variety of matters related to the educational

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objectives of the institutions and to general BOARD OF REGENTS needs of society. Hugh A. Carter, Jr., Atlanta The policies of the Board of Regents and the State-at-Large (2009) administrative actions of the chancellor pro- William H. Cleveland, Atlanta** vide for each institution autonomy of high State-at-Large (2009) degree in academic and administrative mat- Robert F. Hatcher, Macon ters. The executive head of each institution is State-at-Large (2013) the president, whose election is recommended by the chancellor and approved by the board. Felton Jenkins, Madison State applications for the University System State-at-Large (2013) are registered by, made to and allocated by the Donald M. Leebern, Jr., Columbus Board of Regents. The largest share of state State-at-Large (2012) appropriations (52 percent) is allocated by the James A. Bishop, Sea Island Board for Instruction. First District (2011) Matriculation and nonresidential tuition Doreen Stiles Poitevint, Bainbridge fees for all institutions are set by the board. Second District (2011) All resident students pay matriculation fees; out-of-state student pay nonresident tuition Allen Vigil, McDonough* in addition to matriculation. Fees for student Third District (2010) services and activities are established by each Wanda Yancey Rodwell, Stone Mountain institution, subject to the board’s approval. Fourth District (2012) Elridge W. McMillan, Atlanta Fifth District (2010) VACANT Sixth District Richard L. Tucker, Lawrenceville Seventh District (2012) W. Mansfield Jennings, Jr., Hawkinsville Eighth District (2013) James R. Jolley, Dalton Ninth District (2008) Patrick S. Pittard, Lakemont Tenth District (2008)

Willis J. Potts, Rome Eleventh District (2013) of Georgia of Benjamin J. Tarbutton, Sandersville

University System Twelfth District (2013)

VACANT Thirteenth District (2010)

*Chairman **Vice Chairman

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INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY State Colleges SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Dalton 30720 Dalton State College, A, B Degrees Awarded: A-Associate; B-Bachelor’s; Oakwood 30566 J-Juris Doctor; M-Master’s; S-Specialist in Educa- Gainesville State College, A, B tion; D-Doctor’s Lawrenceville 30043 Research Universities Georgia Gwinnett College, B Macon 31206 Athens 30602 Macon State College, A, B University of Georgia, A, B, J, M, S, D Atlanta 30332 Two-Year Colleges Georgia Institute of Technology, B, M, D Albany 31707 Atlanta 30303 Darton College, A Georgia State University, A, B, J, M, S, D Atlanta 30310 Augusta 30912 Atlanta Metropolitan College, A Medical College of Georgia B, M, D Bainbridge, 39819 Regional Universities Bainbridge College, A Statesboro 30460 Barnesville, 30204 Georgia Southern University, B, M, S, D Gordon College, A, B Valdosta 31698 Brunswick 31520 Valdosta State University, A, B, M, S, D Coastal Georgia Community College , A Cochran, 31014 Middle Georgia College, A, B State Universities Decatur 30034 Albany 31705 Georgia Perimeter College, A Albany State University, A,B, M, S Douglas 31533 Americus 31709 South Georgia College, A Georgia Southwestern State University, Rome 30161 A, B, M, S Floyd College, A Augusta 30904 Swainsboro 30401 Augusta State University, A, B, M, S East Georgia College, A Carrollton 30118 Tifton 31193 University of West Georgia, B, M, S, D Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, A, B Columbus 31907 Waycross 31503 Columbus State University, A, B, M, S Waycross College, A

Dahlonega 30597 System University North Georgia College & State University, University System of Georgia A, B, M , S of Georgia 270 Washington Street, S.W. Fort Valley 31030 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Fort Valley State University, A, B, M, S Kennesaw 30144 Kennesaw State University, B, M, S, D Marietta 30060 Southern Polytechnic State University, A, B, M Milledgeville 31061 Georgia College & State University, B, M, S Morrow 30260 Clayton State University, A, B, M Savannah 31406 Armstrong Atlantic State University, A, B, M Savannah 31404 Savannah State University, A, B, M

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University System of Georgia Map The map below shows the location of the 35 colleges and universities of the University System of Georgia (main campus sites). of Georgia of University System

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grading system 30 A graduation requirements 35 About Kennesaw State 5 IP (In Progress) grade 30 accreditation 5-6 multiple graduate degrees 36 institutional mission 6 registration 27 profile 5 residency requirement 28 Academic Calendar 3 time limit for degree completion 28 Academic Exclusion 35, 85 transfer credit 28 Master of Science in withdrawal from courses 29 Conflict Management (MSCM) 85 Academic Probation 35 Academic Fresh Start Academic Warning 35 for Readmission 36 Accelerated Bachelor’s - Academic Fresh Start Master’s Degree Option 203 for Second Degree 37 Accounting - Graduate Admission Academic Honesty 242 Degree Requirements. See also Student Code See Master of Accounting of Conduct (MAcc) Program Section Academic Misconduct 242 Accounting Degree. Academic Policies and Procedures See Master of Accounting academic exclusion 35 Degree (MAcc) academic fresh start for readmission 36 Accreditation, KSU 5-6 academic fresh start for second degree 37 Acquired Immune Deficiency academic probation 35 Syndrome (AIDS) Policy 239 academic warning 35 Add-On Programs (Education). auditing policy for graduate courses 27 See Education Add-On Programs candidacy 28 Additional Graduate Degree

course load 29 College Options 203 Index course repetitions 29 course descriptions 205-206 cross registration 29 Administration member colleges 29 listing of officers 225 double majors and concentrations in a Admission. See Graduate Admission single degree program 36 Adolescent Education. See Master full-time load 28 of Education (M.Ed.) in grade-point-average 31 Adolescent Education grade appeal procedure 31 Adult Learner Programs 219

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Advising Career Services Center 213 undeclared students 212 Certificate Programs Affirmative Action Statement ii creative writing and professional writing Alumni Association (KSUAA) 223 for international audiences 183 Americans with Disabilities Act Chairs - Instructional Department (ADA) 238 Chairs - KSU 225-226 Anthropology Graduate Chemistry (CHEM) Courses 150 Graduate Courses 150 Appealing Code of Conduct. admission decisions 10 See Student Code of Conduct Appeals Procedures Coles College of Business grade appeal procedure 31 vision and mission statement 49 Application Procedures for Computer Science. Graduate Admission 9 See Master of Science in See also Graduate Admission Applied Computer Science Applied Music (MAUP) Computer Science-Graduate Graduate Courses 157 Admission Degree Applied Statistics. See Master of Requirements. Science in Applied Statistics See Master of Science in Atlanta Regional Consortium Applied Computer Science for Higher Education 29 Program Section Member Colleges 29 Computing and Information Auditing Policy for Graduate Resources Courses 27 Computing Services 209 department of archives and records management 210 B Education Technology Training Center 210 Bagwell College of Education 89 Horace W. Sturgis Library 208 Board of Regents mandatory KSU e-mail account 207 members 266 Multimedia Development Group Business-Graduate Admission (MDG) 210 Degree Requirements. Online Learning Services Department 209 See MBA Program Section Teacher Resource and Activity Center Business Administration. (TRAC) 211 See MBA Vice President for Information Technology Business Law (BLAW) Courses 55 and Chief Information Officer 208 Conflict Management. See Master of Science in Conflict C Management Calendars Conflict Management- Academic University Calendar 3 Graduate Admission Degree Campus Bookstore 211 Requirements. Campus Information See Master of Science in Where to Go for Help on Campus. Conflict Management See Inside back cover Program Section Campus Map. Continuing Education Division

Index See back of catalog at KSU 218 Candidacy 28 Counseling and Advising Program Card Center Services - KSU 215 Services Center (CAPS) 212 ID Cards 216 Course Load 29 KSU Debit Card 216 Course Repetitions 29 Parking Decals 216 Creative Writing Certificate Program 182

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D E Deans - KSU 225 Early Childhood Education. Doctorate of Education in See Master of Education Leadership for Learning (M.Ed.) in Early (Ed.D. program) and Childhood Education Education Specialist in course descriptions (ECE) 130 Leadership for Learning Early Childhood and Elementary (Ed.S. program) 91 Education 97 admission process 91 core requirements 97 Ed.D. in Leadership for Learning 93 dissertation 97 program of study 93 electives 97 core requirements 94 Economics (ECON) Courses 55 common core in distributed leadership Education-Graduate Admission for learning 94 Degree Requirements. Ed.D. concentration options 94 See Graduate Education concentration descriptions Program Section and courses 95 Educational Leadership dissertation 94 course descriptions (EDL) 138-141 guided electives 94 Educational Leadership teaching field or tracks 95 Add-On Program 126 Ed.S. in Leadership for Learning 100 See also Master of program of study 100 Education (M.Ed.) core requirements 100 in Educational Leadership Ed. S. concentration options 100 Educational Technology Adolescent EducationTraining 100 Center 210 Early Childhood and Education (EDUC) Elementary Education 101 course descriptions 135 program admission requirements 91 Education Add-On Programs transfer credit 91 Add-On 126 Diploma Fee 16 Educational Leadership 126 Diploma Replacement Fee 16 English to Speakers of Other Languages Directory, campus (ESOL) 127 Where to Go for Help on Campus. Inclusive Education 127 See Inside back cover Preschool/Special Education 128 Directory information. Reading 128 See Inside front and back covers Teacher Support Specialist 128 Disabled Student Support Education Course Descriptions. Services 219 See Graduate Education Disclaimer ii Course Descriptions Discrimination and Education Degree Programs. Retaliation 258 See Master of Education Diversity Vision Statement (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts in of KSU 238 Teaching (MAT)

Double Majors and Index accreditation 89-90 Concentrations in a Bagwell College of Education 89 Single Degree Program 36 Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching and Learning 89 Emergency Loan Program 22 Employment Opportunities. See Graduate Student Work Opportunities

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English Education (ENED) Graduate Research Assistantships 23 course descriptions 151 Institutional Employment 23 English Graduate Courses 150-153 Loan Programs 22 English to Speakers of Emergency Loan Program 22 Other Languages Federal Graduate PLUS Loan 22 (ESOL) Add-On Program 127 Federal Stafford Loan - Expenses Subsidized 22 2007-2008 expenses/fees 13 Federal Stafford Loan - Unsubsidized 22 F Service Cancelable Student Loans 22 Faculty. Need-Based Award Application Procedures 21 See Graduate Faculty Fax Fee 16 Satisfactory Academic Progress Fees Standards 24 Scholarship Programs student services 224 Fees and Expenses HOPE Teacher Scholarship 20 Regents’ Opportunity Scholarship 20 2007-2008 expenses/fees 13 Scholarships and Fellowships 20 Career Growth MBA Fees 15 Food Services, campus 211 diploma fee 16 Foundation - KSU 261-263 diploma replacement fee 16 Full-Time Load 28 fax fee 16 health fee-student 14 in-state tuition 13 G late payment fee 16 Geography (GEOG) late registration fee 16 Graduate Courses 153 mandatory student fees 14 Gerontology - Master of Accounting Fees 15 Concentration in 206 Master of Science in Applied course descriptions (GERO) 206 Computer Science program fee 16 Grade-Point Average 31 Master of Science in Conflict Grade Appeal Procedure 31 Management program fees 15 Grading System 30 MBA for Experienced Professionals Graduate Admission Program fees 15 Accelerated Bachelor’s - Master’s motor vehicle parking 14 Degree Option 203 out-of-state tuition 13 admission requirements for degree programs parking fee 14 Career Growth MBA 50 penalty fee for returned check 16 Coles Executive MBA 68 registration fee waiver WebMBA 63 for senior citizens 16 appealing an admissions decision 10 residency requirement 17 application procedures 9 summary of expenses/fees immunization requirement 12 2007-2008 14-15 international applicants 11 WebMBA 15 readmission 11 withdrawal/refund of student fees 16 Finance (FIN) Courses 57 transient student status 10 Graduate Business Administration Financial Aid (GBA) Courses 57-58 Index Alternate Loan Program 23 Graduate Certificate Programs Graduate Cost of Attendance (COA) 21 Creative Writing 182 Graduate Study Work Opportunities admission requirements 182 Career Services 23 program description 182 Federal Work Study Program (FWS) 23

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Leadership and Ethics 204 Graduation Requirements 35 requirements for Career Growth Grievance Procedures for MBA students 204 Admission Privacy Rights requirements for MPA students 205 and Other Non-Academic Professional Writing for Matters 257 International Audiences 183 Grievance Procedures. admission requirements 183 See Student Administrative program of study 183–184 Withdrawals and Grievance Graduate Education Course Procedures Descriptions 129-158 Graduate Education Programs Accreditation Statement 89 H Graduate Faculty Health Promotion & Wellness (Center) 214 Ex Officio 225 Health Services, campus 213 graduate teaching faculty 226-236 Graduate Programs of Study Listing 1 History (HIST) Graduate Student Services Graduate Courses 153-154 Human Relations Position adult learner programs 219 Statement, KSU 7, 237 campus bookstore 211 Card Services Center - KSU 215 career services center 213 I Continuing Education 218 Immunization Requirements 12 Counseling and Advising Program Inclusive Education Services Center (CAPS) 212 core requirements 98 CSL Student Leadership Programs 217 dissertation 98 disabled student support services 219 electives 98 food services 211 program description 97-98 Health Promotion In-State Tuition 13 and Wellness (Center) 214 Information - Campus health services 213 Where to Go for Help on Campus. information booth 217 See Inside back cover Institute for Global Initiative 217 Information Booth 217 international student Information Systems. retention services 220 Master of Science intramural and recreation services 215 See in Information Systems judiciary program 223 Information Systems - Kennesaw State University Alumni Graduate Admission Association (KSUAA) 223 Degree Requirements. Lifelong Learning Center 221 Master of Science in minority student retention services 221 See Information Systems print and copy services 216 Program Section residence life 214 Institute for Global Initiatives 217 Student Athlete Support Services 213 Instructional Technolgy student community service/ volunteer KSU 222 core requirements 99 Index student services fees 224 dissertation 99 Graduate Student Work Opportunities electives 99 Career Services 23 program description 99 Insurance Plan (mandatory Federal Work Study Program 23 for certain categories) 14 graduate research assistantship 23 Intercollegiate Athletics 223 institutional employment 23

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International Applicants 11 business foundation course Evaluation of Foreign Documents 11 descriptions 45 Immigration Documents 11 business foundation requirements 42 TOEFL 11 Career Growth MBA students 40 International Student contact information 39 Retention Services 220 core requirements 43 Intramural and course descriptions 45–47 Recreation Services 215 elective requirements 44 IP (In Progress) Grade 30 general requirements for admission to the MAcc program 40 grades 40 J Michael J. Coles College of Judiciary Program 223 Business Vision & Mission Statements 39 non-degree to degree status K (changing from) 41 KSU Campus Information petition to graduate 40 Where to Go for Help on Campus. program of study 43-44 See Inside back cover readmission 41 KSU Foundation 261-263 transfer credit 40 KSU Freedom of Assembly Master of Arts in Professional Writing and Expression 239 admission requirements 175 KSU Mission Statement certificate programs in creating writing on Occupational and professional writing for Health & Safety 254 international audiences 182-184 KSU Position Statement course descriptions (PRWR) 178-181 on Environmental grades 176 Awareness 254 petition to graduate 176 program description 175 L program of study 177–178 Late Payment Fee 16 transfer credit 176 Master of Arts in Teaching 102 Late Registration Fee 16 Library - Horace W. Sturgis admission requirements 102 Library at KSU 208 degree requirements 102 Lifelong Learning Center 221 full standing 102 Load, course load 29 petition to graduate 103 Load, Full-Time 28 portfolio 103 program of study 102 transfer credit 103 M Master of Business Management (MGT) Courses 58-61 Administration Programs. Map See MBA (specific program) directional map of KSU 7 Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Map of Campus. Non-Degree 124 See back of catalog academic exclusion 125 Marketing (MKTG) Courses 61-62 academic probation 124 Master of Accounting academic requirements 124 Index fees 15 academic warning 124 Master of Accounting (MAcc) 39 add-on or renewal certification 125 accounting prerequisite courses 43 add-on programs accreditation 39 Add-On 126 admission criteria for Educational Leadership 126 non-degree students 41

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English to Speakers of Other full standing 119 Languages (ESOL) 127 petition to graduate 119 Inclusive Education 127 program of study for M.Ed. Preschool/Special Education 128 in Inclusive Education Reading 128 (concentration in Individualized Teacher Support Specialist 128 General Curriculum) 121 admission criteria 124 program of study for M.Ed. non-degree to degree status 124 in Inclusive Education - TESOL 122 Master of Education (M.Ed.) transfer credit 119 in Adolescent Education Master of Public Administration admission requirements 106 accreditation 185 contact information 106 admission requirements 185 degree requirements 106 contact information 185 full standing 106 course descriptions 188–190 petition to graduate 107 grades 186 portfolio 107 petition to graduate 186 program of study 107–108 program description 185 transfer credit 107 program of study 186–187 Master of Education (M.Ed.) transfer credit 186 in Early Childhood Education Master of Science in Applied Computer Science admission requirements 109 concentration in Montessori admission requirements Early Childhood Education 109 fall admission 76 program of study 113 spring admission 76 contact information 109 contact information 75 course descriptions (EDL) 130–138 course descriptions (CS) 80–82 degree requirements 109 financial information grades in graduate courses 110 fee schedule and deadlines 77 licensure requirements 110 financial aid 77 non-degree candidates 110 payment of fees 77 petition to graduate 110 premium pricing 77 program of study 110-112 refund policy for withdrawing transfer credit 110 from classes 77 Master of Education (M.Ed.) foundation courses 78 in Educational Leadership grades in graduate courses 76 admission requirements 114 individual lab equipment 76 concentration in Technology Leadership petition to graduate 76 contact information 114 program fee 16 program of study 117 program of study 78–80 contact information 114 web-based instruction delivery 76 course descriptions 138-141 Master of Science in grades in graduate courses 115 Applied Statistics non-degree candidates 115 admission requirements 200 petition to graduate 115 contact information 199

program of study 115–117 course descriptions 201–202 Index transfer credit 115 grades 200 Master of Education (M.Ed.) petition to graduate 200 in Inclusive Education program description 199 admission requirements 119 program mission 199 contact information 119 program of study 200 degree requirements 120 transfer credit 200 e-portfolio 120

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Master of Science in general admission requirements Conflict Management for admission 191 admission requirements 83 contact information 191 contact information 83 course descriptions 194–198 course descriptions 86-87 degree requirements 192–193 degree completion 85 grades 192 financial information and assistance 8 5 non-degree admission 192 grade expectations petition to graduate 192 academic exclusion 85 transfer credit 192 non-degree admission 85 Mathematics Education (MAED) petition to graduate 85 Graduate Courses 155-157 program description 83 Mathematics (MATH) program fee 15 Graduate Courses 154-155 program mission 83 MBA-Graduate Admission program of study 86 Degree Requirements. provisional 84 See Business Degree readmission 84 Programs Section transfer credit 84 MBA - Career Growth MBA Master of Science in admission criteria for non-degree Information Systems student 51 admission requirements 159 admission requirement 50 contact information 159 contact information 50 course descriptions 164–166 core requirements 52 grades in graduate courses 160 course descriptions 53–62 Graduate Certificate Program elective requirements 52 in Information Security fees 1 5 and Assurance 163 foundation requirement 51 MSIS program of study preparatory grades in graduate courses 50 courses 160 petition to graduate 50 non-degree admission 160 program description 50 petition to graduate 160 program of study 51 preparatory knowledge clusters 160 readmission 51 program description 159 transfer credit 50 program of study 161–163 MBA - Coles Executive MBA transfer credit 160 admission criteria for non-degree Master of Science in Nursing student 68 admission requirements 167 admission requirements 68 Advanced Care Management candidacy 69 and Leadership Program grades in graduate courses 69 of Study 171-172 petition to graduate 69 course descriptions 172–174 program fee 15, 69 contact information 167 program of study 69–73 course repeat policy 168 transfer credit 69 grades 168 MBA - Georgia WebMBA petition to graduate 168 admission criteria for non-degree transfer credit 168 students 68 WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner admission requirements 63 Index Program of Study 168–169 contact information 63 course descriptions 169–171 course requirements 65 Master of Social Work foundation requirements 65 admission requirements grades 64 advanced standing admission KSU course substitutions 64 requirements for admission 192 mandatory orientation 64

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petition to graduate 64 Americans with Disabilities Act program description 63 (ADA) 238 readmission 64 Drug and Alcohol Policy 254-257 transfer credit 63 Grievance Procedures for Students 257 WebMBA course description 66–67 Human Relations Position Statement 254 Military Service Refunds KSU Diversity Vision Statement 238 and Reenrollment 17 KSU Freedom of Assembly Minority Student Retention and Expression 239 Services 221 KSU Mission Statement on Multimedia Development Group Occupational Health & Safety 254 (MDG) 210 KSU Position Statement on Multiple Graduate Degrees 36 Environmental Awareness 254 Music Education (MUED) Sexual Harassment 239 Graduate Courses 157 Restricted Smoking 254 Music (MUSI) Political Science (POLS) Graduate Courses 157 Graduate Courses 157-158 Preschool/Special Education Add-On Program 128 N President’s Welcome iii Non-Degree Graduate Study Print and Copy Services 216 in Education. Professional Teacher Education See Master of Education Unit (PTEU) 89 (M.Ed.) - Non-Degree Professional Writing. Nursing. See Master of Arts in See Master of Science Professional Writing in Nursing Professional Writing - Nursing-Graduate Admission Graduate Admission Degree Requirements. Degree Requirements. See Master of Science See Master of Arts in in Nursing Program Section Professional Writing Program Section Professional Writing for O International Audiences Occupational Health and Safety Certificate 183 (KSU Mission Statement) 254 Programs of Study Listing 1 Online Learning Services Public Administration. Department 209 Out-of-State Tuition 13 See Master of Public Administration Public Administration - P Graduate Admission Penalty Fee for Returned Check 16 Degree Requirements. Phone and Web Address Directory. See Master of Public See Inside Front and Administration Program section Back Covers Public Safety 214-215

Plagiarism and Cheating 242 Public Safety, KSU 213-214 Index See Student Code of Conduct Police, campus 214 Policies and Positions Statements of KSU Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Policy 239

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Student Administrative R Withdrawals and Reading (EDRD) Grievance Procedures Graduate Courses 149-150 discrimination 258 Reading Add-On Program 128 grievance procedures for admissions, Readmission to privacy rights and other Graduate Study 11 non-academic matters 257 Records, student. student administrative withdrawals 257 See Student Records Student Code of Conduct Refund/Withdrawal of academic honesty 242 Student Fees 16 plagiarism and cheating 242 military service refunds contempt and false statements and reenrollment 17 under oath 247 Regents’ Policies Governing the disciplinary measures 248 Classification of Students disruption of campus life 243 for Tuition Purposes 18 financial responsibility 245 Registration 27 jurisdiction of the University Atlanta Regional Consortium Code of Conduct 246 for Higher Education 29 organizations 246 Registration Fee Waiver plagiarism and cheating 242 for Senior Citizens 16 revisions of the KSU Code of Conduct Residence Life 214 excluding those pertaining to Residency Requirement 17, 28 academic honesty 248 use and possession of drugs, including alcohol 245 S Student Code of Conduct Satisfactory Academic Violations at KSU and Progress Standards 24 How They are Handled 249 Satisfactory Graduate Level academic misconduct 249 Student Performance 35 disruptive behavior 250 academic exclusion 35 sexual assault 252 academic probation 35 Student Community Service/ academic warning 35 Volunteer Kennesaw Science Education (SCED) State University 222 Graduate Courses 158 Student Fees Science (SCI) withdrawal/refund of fees 16 Graduate Courses 158 Student Records Sexual Assault 252 access to records 240 Social Science Education (SSED) accuracy and privacy of records 240 Graduate Courses 158 amending education records 240 Social Work procedures for access to Master of Social Work See educational records 240-241 Social Work-Graduate release of directory information 240 Admission Degree types of educational records and Requirements officials responsible for their See Master of Science in maintenance 241 Social Work Program Section Student Rights and Index Special Education Responsibilities. See Master of Education See Student Code of Conduct (M.Ed.) in Inclusive Education Student Services Fees 224 Statistics See Master of Science in Applied Statistics

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T V Teacher Resource and Veteran’s Benefits 25 Activity Center (TRAC) 211 Teaching Field Courses 150-158 Teacher Support Specialist Add-on W Program 128 Waiver of Registration Fee Telecommunication Policies for Senior Citizens 16 (KSU) 37 WebMBA. Time Limit for Degree See MBA - WebMBA Completion 12, 28 WebMBA - Graduate Admission Transfer Credit 28 Degree Requirements. See also individual degree See MBA - WebMBA program requirements Program Section Transient Student Status 10 WebMBA Program Fees 15 Tuition and Fees Web Addresses for Graduate 2007-2008 expenses/fees 13 Programs Career Growth MBA fees 15 See Inside front cover; diploma fee 16 also see individual program diploma replacement fee 16 sections fax fee 16 Web Address and Phone Directory. in-state-tuition 13 See Inside Front and late payment fee 16 Back Covers late registration fee 16 Withdrawal from Courses 29 mandatory student fees 14 Withdrawal/Refund of Master of Accounting Fees 15 Student Fees 16 Master of Science in Applied Withdrawal - Student Computer Science program fees 16 Administrative 257 Master of Science in Conflict Writing. Management program fees 15 See Master of Arts in MBA for Experienced Professionals Professional Writing program fees 15 out-of-state-tuition 13 penalty fee for returned check 16 registration fee waiver for senior citizens 16 residency requirement 28 student health fees 14 student motor vehicle fee 14 summary of expenses 2007-2008 14 WebMBA 15 withdrawal/refund of student fees 16 U University System of Georgia Index About USG 265 Board of Regents 266 Institutions of USG 267 USG Map 268