Policy Statement This catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of the University, and students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions as stated. Fees and other charges, courses, require- ments, and conditions are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to cancel any class or section for insufficient enrollment. Although the publisher of this catalog has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printing errors or errors occasioned by honest mistake. All information contained in this catalog is subject to change by appropriate officials of Troy Univer- sity without prior notice. Troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in its admissions, education, employment, or access to its programs. The Univer- sity fully complies with the following: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments; Federal Executive Order 11246; Educational Amendments of 1972 and 1974; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; and the Uniformed Services Em- ployment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Disclosure of a student’s social security number is voluntary and not mandatory, and this University is author- ized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The University complies with guidelines and regula- tions established by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Government. 2011-2012 Troy University Undergraduate Catalog Troy University Troy, Alabama 36082 (334) 670-3000 www.troy.edu Please consult the Troy University website for changes that may have occurred. 2 TROY UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Troy University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associ- ate, baccalaureate, master’s. education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Troy University. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. Refer to the college sections of this catalog for information regarding specialized accreditation. Troy University is accredited by the following: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council on Rehabilitation Education Council on Social Work Education National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Troy University is a member of the following: Alabama Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Alabama Association of Higher Education in Business Alabama Association of College Administrators American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education American Association of State Colleges and Universities Council on Education American Council on Education American Association of Colleges of Nursing Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Council for Adult and Experiential Learning International Association of Schools of Social Work National Strength and Conditioning Association - Education Recognition Program Southern Business Administration Association Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing Troy University is affiliated with the following: Servicemembers’ Opportunity College Program 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Student Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Admissions ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Regulations .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Tuition and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Financial Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 29 Degrees and Required Credit Hours ..................................................................................................................... 41 General Studies Program ...................................................................................................................................... 43 Specialized Curricula ............................................................................................................................................ 45 College of Arts and Sciences ................................................................................................................................ 49 Sorrell College of Business .................................................................................................................................. 67 College of Communication and Fine Arts ............................................................................................................ 73 College of Education ............................................................................................................................................ 81 College of Health and Human Services ................................................................................................................ 89 Course Descriptions .............................................................................................................................................. 99 Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty .................................................................................................. 191 Appendices ......................................................................................................................................................... 205 Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 211 4 UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy Univer- of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in sity's dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and explora- scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs tion of knowledge and its application to life-long success through at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship and in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging electronic formats. research. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services WELCOME TO TROY UNIVERSITY Troy University’s history of teaching excellence dates to its In 2005, the separately accredited campuses were merged founding in February 1887 as Troy Normal School. From the out- into a single university structure forming Troy University. This set, the institution quickly earned a reputation for innovation and name change represented the fifth major advancement in the sto- accessibility. Troy Normal became Troy State Teacher’s College ried, dynamic rise of the University to national and international in 1929, Troy State College in 1957, and Troy State University in prominence. Today, Troy University serves more than 27,000 1967. students in Alabama and around the world. The Montgomery Campus earned independent accreditation The Troy University calendar may be found in each schedule in 1983, as did the Dothan Campus in 1985. The Phenix City of classes or at www.troy.edu. Campus and the locations around the nation and the world admin- istered by the Troy Global Campus have always operated under the accreditation of the Troy Campus. GENERAL INFORMATION · 5 GENERAL INFORMATION For information about the features of each Troy University location, please consult the university website. Students may also contact their academic advisers or registrar. prepare students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and atti- Academic Support tudes to be responsible and concerned citizens in the 21st century. It actively supports international students attending Troy by pro- Troy University offers students a variety of academic support viding counseling, orientation programs, travel opportunities, as- services, including resources to assist students in areas such as sistance with visas and other governmental requirements. In addi- technology, career planning, study skills, academic planning, and tion, it works to create a bridge between the community and the tutoring in selected subjects. Students at the Troy Campus may international students through