7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page i 7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page ii Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning By CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, the government of The University of Mississippi and of the other institutions of higher learning of the State of Mississippi is vested in a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. After January 1, 2004, as vacancies occur, the 12-member Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall be appointed from each of the three Mississippi Supreme Court districts, until there are four members from each Supreme Court district. The terms of office are reduced from 12 years to nine years. The terms are staggered so that all members appointed after 2012 will have a term of nine years. The Board of Trustees selects one of its members as president of the board and appoints the chancellor as executive head of the university. The board maintains offices at 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39205. Members whose terms expire May 7, 2015: ED BLAKESLEE, Gulfport, SOUTHERN SUPREME COURT DISTRICT BOB OWENS, Jackson, CENTRAL SUPREME COURT DISTRICT AUBREY PATTERSON, Tupelo, NORTHERN SUPREME COURT DISTRICT ROBIN ROBINSON, Laurel, SOUTHERN SUPREME COURT DISTRICT Members whose terms expire May 7, 2012 L. STACY DAVIDSON, JR., Cleveland, THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT BETTYE H. NEELY, Grenada, FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SCOTT ROSS, West Point, THIRD SUPREME COURT DISTRICT AMY WHITTEN, Oxford, SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Members whose terms expire May 7, 2008 VIRGINIA SHANTEAU NEWTON, Gulfport, SOUTHERN SUPREME COURT DISTRICT THOMAS W. COLBERT, Jackson, STATE-AT-LARGE ROY ESTESS, Carriere, SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT D.E. MAGEE, JR., M.D., Jackson, CENTRAL SUPREME COURT DISTRICT Officers of the Board D.E. MAGEE, PRESIDENT L. STACY DAVIDSON, JR., VICE PRESIDENT THOMAS C. MEREDITH, COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION Access the online version of the Undergraduate Catalog for updated program and course information at www.olemiss.edu/services 7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page 1 The University of Mississippi Spring 2007—Fall 2008 Undergraduate Catalog 159th year/155th session The University of Mississippi University, Mississippi 38677 Telephone (662) 915-7226 Toll-free in Mississippi (800) OLE MISS Web site: http://www.olemiss.edu Admissions e-mail: [email protected] The policies and regulations of the 2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog take effect with the registration procedures for the spring 2007 semester through fall 2008. Policies regarding changes in the university’s curricula are discussed in the chapter on Academic Regulations. This catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) to change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) to change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its education responsibility. 7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page 2 Contents 5 • Academic Structure and Degrees Offered 8 • Overview of The University of Mississippi Purpose • History • Administration • Undergraduate Council • The Oxford Campus • Libraries • University Museum and Historic Houses • Gallery 130 • Research Activities • Academic Services • Community Services • The University of Mississippi Foundation • Alumni Association 33 • Academic Program The College and Schools • Accreditation • Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College • Center for the Study of Southern Culture • Croft Institute for International Studies • Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies • Lott Leadership Institute • Military Training • The Academic Year • Off-campus Learning • Study Abroad • Division of Outreach and Continuing Education • Academic Honors and Awards • Distinguished Faculty • Funded Faculty Positions 56 • Student Life, Activities, and Services Orientation • Student Housing • Food Service • Communication • The Ole Miss Union • Student Media • University Police and Campus Safety • Motor Vehicles • ID Center • Student Health Service • University Counseling Center • Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance • Office of Student Disability Services • Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation • University Writing Center • Information Technology • Student Employment • Career Center • Cultural Opportunities • Performing Arts Groups • Student Government • Student Conduct and Discipline • Dean of Students • Social Opportunities • Social Fraternities and Sororities • Religious Life • Office of International Programs • Campus Recreation • Intercollegiate Athletics • UMAA Foundation • Frist Student Service Award • Campus Programming 73 • Admission to the University Freshman Admission • Admission of Transfer Students • Other Types of Admission • Admission of International Students • Re-admission of Former Students • Academic Restart Policy • Admission of Students with Disabilities 2 • Table of Contents 7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page 3 82 • Fees and Expenses Undergraduate Credit-Hour Costs for One Semester • Housing Expenses • Food Expenses • Other Expenses • Personal Expenses • Payment of Fees • Delinquent Accounts • Refund Policies • Summary of Estimated Costs • Legal Residence 91 • Financial Aid General Scholarships • Endowed Scholarships • College of Liberal Arts • Patterson School of Accountancy • School of Applied Sciences • School of Business Administration • School of Education • School of Engineering • School of Law • School of Pharmacy • Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy Scholarships • Ole Miss First Scholar Awards • Loan Programs 132 • Academic Regulations Classification • Class Schedules and Registration • Examinations • Credits and Grades • Credit by Examination • Transfer Credit • Independent Study and Online Courses • Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Courses • Graduate Credit for Senior Undergraduates • Academic Standing • Degree Requirements • Honors • Academic Conduct 147 • The College of Liberal Arts General Information • Academic Policies • Degree Requirements • Baccalaureate Degrees in Liberal Arts • Departmental Major and Minor Requirements 207 • The Patterson School of Accountancy Program and Facilities • Admission • Scholastic Requirements • Curriculum for Pre-accountancy • Curriculum for the Professional Program • Master of Accountancy • Master of Taxation 214 • The School of Applied Sciences General Information • Academic Policies • Departments and Degrees Offered 229 • The School of Business Administration General Information • Facilities • Small Business Development Center • Teaching • Funded Faculty Positions • Entering the School • Degree Offerings and Placement • General Degree Requirements • Bachelor of Business Administration 250 • The School of Education Program and Facilities • Admission • Degree Requirements • Bachelor of Arts in Education Table of Contents • 3 7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page 4 261 • The School of Engineering Program and Facilities • Admission • Expenses and Financial Aid • Student Organizations • Academic Requirements • Requirements for Graduation • Record of Graduates • Bachelor of Science • Bachelor of Engineering 294 • The School of Pharmacy Core Values • Vision • Mission Statement • Pharmacy Pre-Professional Program • Professional Program • Research and Service • Accreditation • Mississippi Pharmacy Law • Reciprocity • Instructional Facilities • Financial Aid • Awards • Professional Organizations • Honor System • Student Access to Records • Degree Programs 330 • The Medical Center The School of Medicine • The School of Nursing • The School of Health Related Professions • The School of Dentistry 342 • Courses of Instruction (Alphabetical by Department) 496 • Administration and Faculty Offices of Administration • Faculty 525 • Index 4 • Table of Contents 7961-Univ. of Miss. Undergrad. 11/16/06 11:34 AM Page 5 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE and DEGREES OFFERED Undergraduate Divisions COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Other Degree Programs Offered from Departments Outside College of Liberal Arts Department and Programs Major Degree Accountancy (minor only) Business Administration (minor only) Aerospace Studies Aerospace Studies (minor only) Computer Science B.A. African American African American Engineering (minor only) Studies Studies B.A. Geology B.S. Art Art (studio) B.A., B.F.A. Park and Recreation Management (minor only) Art History B.A. Biology Biological Science B.A., B.S. Chemistry and Biochemistry B.A. (no minor) PATTERSON SCHOOL Biochemistry Chemistry B.A., B.S. OF ACCOUNTANCY Forensic Chemistry B.S. (no minor) Classics Classics B.A. Department Major Degree Economics Economics B.A. English English B.A. Accountancy Accountancy B.Accy. History History B.A. Gender Studies Gender Studies (minor only) SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES German Studies German Studies (minor only) International International Studies B.A. Department Major Degree Studies Journalism Journalism B.A. Communicative Communicative Liberal Arts Liberal Arts B.A. (no minor) Disorders Disorders B.A. Linguistics Linguistics B.A. Family and Family and Mathematics Mathematics B.A., B.S. Consumer Consumer Military Science Military Science (minor only) Sciences Sciences B.S.F.C.S.