iv UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2013 “Birthplace of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” CATALOG 49 Florida Memorial University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) Telephone number 404-679-4500 to award bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The University is also chartered by the State of Florida STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE The information contained in this catalog represents the current requirements, regulations, programs, fees and other charges of Florida Memorial University. Regulations and requirements stated herein, including fees and other charges, are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and the President of the University. The University further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw at any time as well as the right to impose probation on any student whose conduct is unsatisfactory. Admission based on false statements or documents will be voided. Credit will not be granted for classes taken under these circumstances. In addition, tuition or fees paid will not be refunded if a student is dismissed or suspended from the University for cause. Any balances owed the University are considered receivable and will be collected. Florida Memorial University maintains a system of records which includes application forms, letters of recommendation, admission test scores, and student transcripts. Records are made available upon written request through the Office of the Registrar. Direct access and disclosure to a third party are prohibited by law. Access is given only upon written consent by the student or if required in legal matters. Disclosure of student records to parents is not prohibited if the student is listed as a dependent on the federal income tax form of the parent. A person does not have the right of access to educational records until he or she has been admitted and has actually begun attending Florida Memorial University. Parents of dependent students will be provided a hearing by Florida Memorial University if they wish to challenge the contents of the record. If still not satisfied, the parents of dependent students may add explanatory or rebuttal materials to the record. Florida Memorial University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and admission. It is a policy of the University to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, disabilities, labor organization membership, political affiliation, height, weight, and record of arrest without conviction. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Statement of Disclosure ............................................................................. iv Academic Calendar ......................................................................................4 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Institutional Statement of Purpose ..........................................................10 Accreditations .............................................................................................11 Campus Facilities and Resources .............................................................14 Campus Directory ......................................................................................16 Requirements for Admission to the University ......................................18 Financial Information ................................................................................22 Freshmen and New/Transfer Student Orientation ................................29 Anti-Hazing Policy .....................................................................................30 Schedule of Tuition and Fees ....................................................................32 Payment of Tuition and Fees ....................................................................35 Exam Permit ................................................................................................36 Refund Schedule .........................................................................................37 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Academic Affairs ........................................................................................39 Degree Programs ........................................................................................40 Academic Standing ....................................................................................43 Graduation Requirements .........................................................................49 Grading System and Quality Points ........................................................51 Grade Reports .............................................................................................52 Change of Grades .......................................................................................52 Academic Honors .......................................................................................53 Honor Societies ...........................................................................................53 Add, Drop and Withdrawal ......................................................................55 Academic Honor Code ..............................................................................57 University Library and Services ...............................................................63 Freshman Studies ........................................................................................66 Testing Center Services .............................................................................69 Core Curriculum ........................................................................................70 Honors Program .........................................................................................72 ACADEMIC SCHOOLS School of Arts & Sciences ...........................................................................74 School of Business ...................................................................................163 School of Education ..................................................................................178 iv COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................215 UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ...................................................................321 INDEX .........................................................................................................334 v CAMPUS MAP 1. Main Entrance - A.B. Coleman Jr. 16. Celestine Dixon & Sarah Rice Fountain Drive, Welcome Center of Excellence 2. Lion Statue 17. Lou Rawls Center for the Performing 3. Tennis Courts Arts 4. J.T. Brown Residence Hall 18. M. Athalie Range Science Hall 5. A.B. Coleman Sr. Residence Hall 19. Athletic Annex 6. New Residential Halls 20. A. Chester Robinson Athletic Center Health Center 21. Entrance Gate 1 7. R. Ray Goode Residence Hall 22. Harry T. Moore Memorial Baseball Field 8. Willie C. Robinson Residence Hall 23. Sarah A. Blocker Hall 9. J.C. Sams Student Union 24. Nathan W. Collier Library Counseling Center 25. Royal Puryear Administration Building Student Publication 26. Central Energy Plant 10. William Lehman Aviation Center 27. Alumni Affairs 11. Entrance Gate 2 28. Human Resources 12. James Weldon & J. Rosamond 29. Church Relations Johnson Fine Arts Building 30. Andrew Anderson & Donald Bacon 13. Music Annex Service Center 14. Albert E. & Sadie B. Smith Dining 31. Public & Governmental Affairs Hall/Conference Center 32. Pre-College Outreach 15. FIU/FMU Cooperative Use Building 33. Student Services Building 34. Susie C. Holley Religious Center vi Florida Memorial University A Promise. A Future. 2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER, 2011 AUGUST 11* Faculty and Staff Conference/Workshops (All Offices will be closed unless otherwise indicated) 11* Faculty Meeting (TBA) 12* Faculty and Staff Workshops 12 Schools and Departmental Meetings (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 13 Residence Halls Open – NEW STUDENTS ONLY 13 New Student Campus Life Orientation Begins (Continues through 8/22) 15 Testing – NEW STUDENTS ONLY (2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) 16 Advising and Registration – NEW STUDENTS ONLY (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 16 ADJUNCT FACULTY ORIENTATION (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) 17 Residence Halls Open - RETURNING STUDENTS 17 Advising and Registration – NEW STUDENTS ONLY (9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) 18 Late Registration Begins –$50 fee (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) (Returning students who did not register early will be assessed a $50 fee.) 18 Add/Drop Begins - $ 10 fee (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 19 MBA GRADUATE CLASSES BEGINS (SESSION A) 19 Late Registration - ALL STUDENTS – Main Campus (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 20 Late Registration Ends - ALL STUDENTS – Main Campus (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 20* Purge (drop) students who have not cleared the Business Office (5:00 p.m.) 22 MSED GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN (SESSION A) 22 UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN 27* Add/Drop Ends - $10 fee (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm) SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day (No Classes) 6 Classes Resume 7 Sophomore Year Experience Day 8 Fall Convocation 14 Senior Year Experience Day 28 Junior Year Experience Day OCTOBER Major Orientation Month 7 MBA GRADUATE CLASSES END (SESSION A) 8 MSED GRADUATE CLASSES END (SESSION A) 4 Florida Memorial University A Promise. A Future. 2011-2013 Undergraduate Catalog OCTOBER (cont’d) 3-8 Mid-Term Examinations (Exam Permit Required - See Student Accounts) 10 MSED GRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN (SESSION B) 11 Mid-Term Grades Due 11 Hispanic Heritage Celebration 13 Honors and Awards Day (Fall 2010 and