GA Grad Catalog

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

CATALOG

1998-2000

Volume LXXI Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface: Importance of the Catalog 7

University Calendar 9

Georgia College & State University 16

General Information 16

University Mission 17

The Graduate School 20

Academic Policies 21

Residency Definition 21

Graduate Level Admissions 21

International Student Admissions 22

Classification of Graduate Students 23

Enrollment by Undergraduates 26

Applicants for Constitutional Amendment 23 Admissions 27

Readmission to Graduate School 27

Transient Student Procedure 27

Requirements for Graduation 27

Academic Regulations 29

Academic Standing 29

Grade Averages 30

Registration Information 32

Adding Courses 32

Dropping Courses 32

Withdrawals 32

Auditing 32

Student Academic Appeals 33

Student Non-Academic Appeals 34

Student Academic Dishonesty 35

Expenses 40

Financial Aid 44

Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid 44

Application Procedure 47

General Information 47

Scholarships 47

Loans 48

Student Employment 49

Regents Opportunity Scholarship 51

Senior Army ROTC 51

Veterans Services 51

Student Life 54

The Division of Student Affairs 54

Student Activities 56

Student Support Services 56

Policy For Access of Individuals with Disabilities 56

Student Rights and Responsibilities 61

General Information 62

Commuter Campuses, Center and External Degree Programs 62

Summer Program 63

Library and Media Services 63

Computer Services 63

Continuing Education . . . . 64

International Services and Programs 67

Center for Testing 69

Auxiliary Services 69

Graduate Degree Programs 71

Official Discipline Abbreviations 72

College of Arts and Sciences 74

Master of Arts in English 74

Mission 74

Regular Admission Requirements 74

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 75

Conditional Admission 75

Program of Study 75

Other Requirements 76

Career Information 77

Master of Arts in History 78

Mission 78

Regular Admission Requirements 78

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 78

Conditional Admission 79

Program of Study 79

Career Information 83

Other Requirements 82

Master of Public Administration 84

Mission 84

Regular Admission Requirements 84

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 84

Conditional Admission 84

Program of Study 85

Career Information 86

Further Information 86

Master of Science in Public Affairs 87

Mission 87

Regular Admission Requirements 87

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 87

Conditional Admission 88

Program of Study 88

Other Requirements 89

Master of Science in Biology 90

Mission 90

Regular Admission Requirements 90

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 90

Conditional Admission 91

Program of Study 91

Master of Science in Psychology 94

Mission 94

Regular Admission Requirements 94

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 95

Conditional Admission 95

Program of Study 95

Career Information 97

Further Information 97

Master of Science in Administration‹Logistics Management 98

Mission 98

Regular Admission Requirements 98

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 98

Conditional Admission 99

Program of Study 99

Degree Requirements 99

Further Information 99

Master of Science‹Logistics Systems 100

Mission 100

Regular Admission Requirements 100

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 100

Conditional Admission 100

Program of Study 101

Degree Requirements 101

Further Information 101

Graduate Courses for the College of Arts and Sciences 102

Art 102

Biology 103

Chemistry and Physics 106, 116

Computer Science 106

Criminal Justice 107

English and Speech 108

Geography 110

History 111

Logistics 113

Mass Communication 114

Mathematics 115

Political Science 116

Psychology 118

Public Administration 119

Sociology 120

School of Business Graduate Programs 122

Master of Business Administration 122

Mission 122

Regular Admission Requirements 122

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 122

Conditional Admission 123

Program of Study 123

Degree Requirements 124

Career Information 124

Further Information 125

Master of Management Information Systems 126

Mission 126

Regular Admission Requirements 126

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 126

Conditional Admission 126

Program of Study 127

Degree Requirements 128

Career Information 129

Further Information 129

Graduate Courses for the School of Business 130

Accounting 130

Communication 130

Economics 131

Finance 131

Legal Environment of Business 132

Management 132

Management Information Systems 133

Marketing 135

School of Education Graduate Programs 136

Mission 136

Admission Policy 137

Teacher Certification 144

Mildred English Curriculum Center 146

Peabody Child and Family Center 146

Center for Educational Leadership 147

Early Childhood Education 148

M.Ed. with a major in Early Childhood Education (P-4) 148

Ed.S. with a major in Early Childhood Education 150

Foundations and Secondary 152

Master of Arts in Teaching 153

M.Ed. with a major in English (7-12) 154

M.Ed. with a major in Instructional Technology-Distance Learning 155

M.Ed. with a major in Instructional Technology-Library Media 155

M.Ed. with a major in Instructional Technology-Technology Coordinator 156

M.Ed. with a major in Mathematics (7-12) 156

M.Ed. with a major in Natural Science (7-12) 157

M.Ed. with a major in Social Science (7-12) 157

Ed.S. with a major in Natural Science (7-12) 158

Ed.S. with a major in Social Science (7-12) 158

Middle Grades Educations 162

M.Ed. with a major in Middle Grades Education (4-8) 162

Ed.S. with a major in Middle Grades Education (4-8) 164

Special Education and Administration and Supervision 167

M.Ed. with a major in Special Education‹Behavior Disorders 167

M.Ed. with a major in Special Education‹Interrelated Teacher 168

M.Ed. with a major in Special Education‹Learning Disabilities 168

M.Ed. with a major in Special Education‹Mental Retardation 169

M.Ed. with a major in Administration and Supervision 170

Ed.S. with a major in Administration and Supervision 171

Graduate Courses for the School of Education

Administration and Supervision 173

Early Childhood Education 151

Special Education 171

Foundations and Secondary 158

Instructional Technology (Library Media) 160

Middle Grades Education 165

Reading 166

School of Health Sciences Graduate Programs 180

Ed.S. with a major in Health and Physical Education (P-12) 183

M.Ed. with a major in Health and Physical Education (P-12) 184

M.Ed. with a major in Health Education (P-12) 185

M.Ed. with a major in Outdoor Education Administration 186

Master of Science in Nursing 175

Mission 175

Regular Admission Requirements 176

Provisional Admission Exit Requirements 176

Conditional Admission 177

Program of Study 177

MSN/MBA Option 178

Career Information 179

Facilities 179

Steps in Completing the Master of Science in Nursing Program 179

Graduate Courses for the School of Health Sciences 187

Members of the Board of Regents 196

Georgia College & State University Administration 197

Georgia College & State University Graduate Faculty 197

Alumni Association Executive Board 203

Georgia College & State University Foundation Membership 204

Directory for Information and University Action 206

University System of Georgia 211

Institutions 212

Index 213

Campus Map IBC

PREFACE: IMPORTANCE OF THE CATALOG

This Georgia College & State University Catalog is prepared primarily for students, parents, and high school counselors. It is also used as the basic resource document for faculty advisement once a student has been admitted to Georgia College & State University. All the information in it should be considered very important to prospective and current students. Upon admission, each student is entitled to one copy of the current catalog without charge. Additional copies are sold at the Georgia College & State University Bookstore.

The reader should know that in the academic community, of which Georgia College & State University is a part, "the catalog" is regarded as the primary authoritative source of information on all college policies, procedures and requirements, and any advice provided by university officials or employees or information in other publications to the contrary is null and void.

In the academic community, statements contained in the catalog are provided by the institution from official sources because both the student and the institution should be able to rely on them as the ultimate source of accurate information about university policies, procedures and requirements until the next printing of the catalog, which normally occurs every two years. Therefore, every effort has been made in the preparation of this catalog to ensure accuracy of information, but this catalog should not be regarded as a binding contract between the student and this institution because Georgia College & State University reserves the right to change any provisions listed in this catalog, including but not limited to, admission requirements and academic requirements for graduation, without notice to individual students. However, an effort will be made to generally advise students and the public of such changes before they take effect.

The requirements for admission, degrees, and all other academic rules described in this catalog will be applicable to prospective students and those who are currently enrolled. Programs of students who began their work prior to the last approved programs of the university will either be the same or the equivalent of current requirements, at the discretion of the university. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant for any program, course, or degree for any reason and to restrict participation in any of its programs or services when it is determined to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the university community. The university also reserves the right to change admission and degree requirements and all other academic rules at any time.

Admission to Georgia College & State University does not admit the student to all of its academic programs or schools. Each school and degree program also has admission requirements, specified in this catalog, which must be met in order for the student to be admitted to it. Students have a maximum of seven calendar years from the year they¹re admitted to Georgia College & State University to complete their graduate degree. Seven years is an university maximum period and some programs have a shorter term period. Please refer to the degree program sections of the catalog for individual program requirements. Students must graduate under the degree requirements in effect in the current catalog. Students who take longer than seven calendar years to complete their degree requirements must repeat the courses, if they¹re still required, that were taken before the start of the seven-year period. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved through the petitioning process.

The student is hereby informed and given due legal notice that all of these decisions are within the prerogative of the university, as previously determined by the courts, and are not subject to disciplinary-type due process requirements or strict application of contract law. When the student accepts admission into the university, he/she is agreeing to abide by and be governed by the policies, procedures and requirements contained in this catalog.

Students are responsible for keeping themselves apprised of current graduation requirements for the degree programs in which they¹re enrolled. Information of this type is available primarily in this catalog, and any changes made since the publication of this catalog are available in the offices of the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services and the Dean of the School in which the student is enrolled.

Important division of information may be found by referring to the Table of Contents. Specific topics are listed in the Index.

1998-2000 calendar SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS:

The academic and administrative policies of the university subscribe to the non-discrimination provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which states: "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity" of Georgia College & State University. Georgia College & State University also adheres to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in regard to admission, employment, and access to programs or activities.

The academic and administrative policies of the university also subscribe to the non-discrimination provisions of Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972, which states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity" of Georgia College & State University.

It is understood that throughout this catalog and all other publications of Georgia College & State University, the terms he, his, himself, chairman, etc. are used without regard to gender.

Georgia College & State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Bachelors, Masters and Specialist degrees. Degree programs of the university are accredited by AACSB‹The International Association for Management Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, the National Association of Music Therapy, and the National League for Nursing. The university is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, and the Georgia Association of Colleges.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS:

Georgia College & State University, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 "Buckley Amendment," releases no personal information restricted by that Act without written consent of the student. This Act prohibits university officials from disclosing any records, including grade reports, academic standings, transcripts of records, or any other records, files, documents, and materials in whatever medium, which contain information directly related to the student and from which the student can be individually identified.

Authorization for parental access to student records covered by this Act must be made in writing by the student and addressed to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, Georgia College & State University.

Georgia College & State University, established in 1889, is the comprehensive liberal arts university of the University System of Georgia and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/American Disabilities Act institution.

GRADUATE CATALOG

Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

Vol LXXI June, 1998

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER CALENDAR

19981999

FALL SEMESTER 1998

Residence Halls Open August 16

Orientation August 18

Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹Milledgeville August 18

Registration at Commuter Locations August 18

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville August 19

Classes Begin August 20

Last Day to Add a Course August 24

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty August 24

Labor Day Holiday September 7

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) October 1

Schedule planning period for currently enrolled students planning to
attend the Spring Semester, 1999 October 19-30

Preregistration for Spring Semester, 1999 (Preregister at your
assigned time) October 27-November 2

Thanksgiving Holidays November 23-27

Classes Resume November 30

Classes End December 11

Final Exams December 14-17

Learning Support Services Preregistration December 14

Deadline to apply for graduation for students completing
requirements Summer Semester,1999 December 14

Holidays begin after last exam December 17

Residence Halls Close at 6:00 pm December 17

Grades Due December 18

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER CALENDAR

19981999

SPRING SEMESTER 1999

Residence Halls Open January 4

Orientation January 5

Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹Milledgeville January 5

Registration at Commuter Locations January 5

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville January 6

Classes Begin January 7

Last Day to Add a Course January 11

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty January 11

Martin Luther King Holiday January 18

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) February 18

Schedule planning period for currently enrolled students planning to
attend Sum. & Fall Sem. 1999 March 1-12

Preregistration for Summer Sem., Summer I & II, Fall Sem., 1999
(preregister at your assigned time) March 9-15

Spring Holidays March 22-26

Classes Resume March 29

Classes End April 30

Final Exams May 3-6

Learning Support Services Preregistration May 3

Deadline to apply for graduation for students completing
requirements Fall Semester, 1999. May 3

Residence Halls Close at 6:00 pm May 6

Grades due May 7

Graduation Ceremonies May 8

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER CALENDAR

19981999

SUMMER I, 1999

Residence Halls Open at 2:00 pm May 31

Orientation and Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹
Milledgeville June 1

Registration at Commuter Locations June 1

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville June 1

Classes Begin June 2

Last Day to Add a Course June 3

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty June 3

Mid-Term June 15

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) June 17

Classes End July 1

Final Exams July 1

Residence Halls Close after last exam July 1

Grades Due July 2

SUMMER II, 1999

Residence Halls Open July 5

Late Registration July 6

Classes Begin July 7

Last Day to Add a Course July 8

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty July 8

Mid-Term July 21

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) July 23

Classes End August 5

Final Exams August 5

Residence Halls Close after last exam August 5

Grades Due August 6

SUMMER, 1999

Residence Halls Open May 31

Orientation June 1

Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹Milledgeville June 1

Registration at Commuter Locations June 1

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville June 1

Classes Begin June 2

Last Day to Add a Course June 3

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty June 3

Mid-Term June 29

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) July 1

Classes End August 5

Final Exams August 5

Learning Support Services Preregistration August 5

Residence Halls Close after last exam August 5

Deadline to apply for graduation for students completing
requirements Spring Semester, 2000 August 5

Grades Due August 6

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER CALENDAR

1999-2000

FALL SEMESTER 1999

Residence Halls Open August 15

Orientation August 17

Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹Milledgeville August 17

Registration at Commuter Locations August 17

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville August 18

Classes Begin August 19

Last Day to Add a Course August 23

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty August 23

Labor Day Holiday September 6

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) September 30

Schedule planning period for currently enrolled students planning
to attend the Spring Semester 2000 October 25-November 5

Preregistration for Spring Semester, 2000 (Preregister at your
assigned time) November 2-8

Thanksgiving Holidays November 22-26

Classes Resume November 29

Classes End December 10

Final Exams December 13-16

Learning Support Services Preregistration (12:00) December 13

Deadline to apply for graduation for students completing
requirements Summer Semester, 2000 December 13

Holidays begin after last exam December 16

Residence Halls Close at 6:00 pm December 16

Grades Due December 17

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER CALENDAR

1999-2000

SPRING SEMESTER 2000

Residence Halls Open January 4

Orientation January 5

Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹Milledgeville January 5

Registration at Commuter Locations January 5

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville January 6

Classes Begin January 7

Last Day to Add a Course January 11

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty January 11

Martin Luther King Holiday January 17

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) February 18

Schedule planning period for currently enrolled students planning to
attend the Summer, Summer I & Summer II Semester,
Fall Semester, 2000 March 6-17

Preregistration for Summer Semester, Fall Semester, 2000 (preregister
at your assigned time) March 14-20

Spring Holidays March 27-31

Classes resume April 3

Classes End April 28

Final Exams May 1-4

Learning Support Services Preregistration May 1

Deadline to apply for graduation for those students completing
requirements Fall Semester, 2000 May 3

Residence Halls Close after last exam May 4

Grades Due May 5

Graduation Ceremonies May 6

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

SEMESTER CALENDAR

1999-2000

SUMMER I, 2000

Residence Halls Open May 21

Orientation May 22

Registration May 23

Classes Begin May 24

Last Day to Add a Course May 25

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty May 25

Memorial Day Holiday May 29

Mid-Term June 7

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) June 9

Classes End June 22

Final Exams June 22

Residence Halls Close June 22

Grades Due .June 23

SUMMER II, 2000

Residence Halls Open June 25

Late Registration June 26

Classes Begin June 27

Last Day to Add a Course June 28

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty June 28

Holiday July 4

Mid-Term July 10

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) July 12

Classes End July 27

Final Exams July 27

Residence Halls Close July 27

Grades Due July 28

SUMMER, 2000

Residence Halls Open May 21

Orientation May 22

Registration for New Freshmen, New Transfers‹Milledgeville May 23

Registration at Commuter Locations May 23

Registration for students who have not preregistered and paid fees‹
Milledgeville May 23

Classes Begin May 24

Last Day to Add a Course May 25

Last Day to Drop a Course without fee penalty May 25

Memorial Day Holiday May 29

Mid-Term June 20

Last Day to Drop a Course without Academic Penalty (unless
previously assigned an F by professor for absences) June 22

Classes End July 27

Final Exams July 27

Learning Support Services Preregistration July 27

Residence Halls Close July 27

Deadline to apply for graduation for students completing
requirements Spring Semester, 2001 July 27

Grades Due July 28

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY

Georgia College & State University is the senior comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia with a public liberal arts mission and residential campus in Milledgeville. Additional campuses are located in Macon and Dublin, and centers in Warner Robins. Georgia College & State University enrolls students from almost all counties in the state, as well as from other states and several foreign countries.

Milledgeville is less than a dozen miles from the geographic center of Georgia and is the county seat of Baldwin County. It is approximately 100 miles from Augusta, Albany, Atlanta, and Columbus, and 30 miles from Macon. The town, which is the antebellum capital of Georgia, has a population of twenty thousand and is a center of history and culture. Located on the fall line in a setting of rolling hills and recreational lakes, Milledgeville¹s natural beauty is among its most appealing assets.

Georgia College & State University was chartered in 1889 as Georgia Normal and Industrial College. Its emphasis at that time was largely vocational and its major task was to prepare young women for teaching or industrial careers. In 1917, in keeping with economic and cultural changes in the state, Georgia Normal and Industrial College was authorized to grant degrees, the first of which was awarded in 1921. With this change the college introduced more cultural enrichment courses, and the liberal arts degree was offered. In 1922, the institution¹s name was changed to Georgia State College for Women. In 1932, the state of Georgia created the University System of Georgia to include all state-supported institutions. Since that time the university has operated as a unit of this University System under one chancellor and a Board of Regents.

A graduate program was initiated in the summer of 1958, and the first Master of Education Degree was conferred in 1959. With an emphasis on broader academic and professional programs, the name was changed to Woman¹s College of Georgia in 1961. Integration was achieved without incident in 1964, although the number of black students remained low until after the university became coeducational in 1967. With the admission of men, the college expanded the curriculum, provided residence halls for men, and changed the name to Georgia College at Milledgeville, which was later shortened to Georgia College. In 1996, the Board of Regents changed the name to Georgia College & State University and also the mission, to serve the entire state of Georgia as the public liberal arts university.

As a coeducational school, the emphasis on teacher education was expanded to include a greater emphasis on business courses, increased graduate education, additional programs in the arts and sciences, and a nursing program. Commuter center programs were also added to the college schedule. The first courses in the Master of Business Administration degree program were offered in 1969.

Continuation of quality and growth, both on the residential campus and at the commuter campuses and centers, makes Georgia College & State University an outstanding senior college for men and women in the central Georgia area. The residential campus consists of forty-three acres in the center of Milledgeville. Twenty-three acres provide the site for the major education facilities; 20 acres, two blocks away, are used primarily for student housing and the new Centennial Center. Many of the 30 buildings are red brick with Corinthian columns and limestone trim. The athletic complex, known as West Campus, is on a 546 acre site just outside the city. A few miles east of campus is another extension, known as East Campus, which consists of a lake lot and Lake Laurel. Lake Laurel is a teaching, conference, and recreation center with its own six-acre lake, picnic areas, nature trails, and rustic lodge.

With the approval of the Board of Regents, Georgia College & State University provides degree programs in specific majors through the Dublin Campus and Macon Campus and the commuter centers in Warner Robins. The Robins Commuter Center and the Logistics Education Center serve a major military facility. More information may be obtained from the Georgia College & State University Office of Admissions Admissions Office by calling 1-800-342-0471.

Former presidents of the college are Dr. J. Harris Chappell, Dr. Marvin M. Parks, Dr. J.L. Beeson, Dr. Guy H. Wells, Dr. Henry King Stanford, Dr. Robert E. Lee, Dr. J. Whitney Bunting, Dr. Edwin G. Speir. Dr. Rosemary DePaolo, the current president, assumed the presidency on August 1, 1997.

UNIVERSITY MISSION

Georgia College & State University is the senior comprehensive institution of the University System with a liberal arts mission. The university is composed of a residential campus in Milledgeville, commuter campuses in Macon and Dublin, and a commuter center in Warner Robins. Georgia College & State University promotes diversity in its students, faculty and staff.

The university admits qualified applicants on the basis of increasingly selective criteria. The undergraduate student is involved in a liberal arts core curriculum. Advanced students may enter an Honors Program as part of the core curriculum and a Scholars Program as part of their major.

The undergraduate course offerings of Georgia College & State University emphasize liberal arts and include professional degree programs which provide students with breadth and depth of preparation for their intended careers. All degrees build on a broadly based liberal arts program which includes the humanities, languages, natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences. The undergraduate programs offer opportunities for specialization in the arts and sciences and in preprofessional and professional areas including business, education and nursing.

The Liberal Arts University of Georgia emphasizes international and global educational opportunities by enrolling international students, through student and faculty interchanges and by providing an increasingly inter-cultural curriculum.

The Liberal Arts University of Georgia is the internationally recognized center for the study of Flannery O¹Connor, as it houses the O¹Connor collection of manuscripts and books of the Georgia College & State University graduate of 1945. Special Collections also include recent southern history and the University Archives.

Georgia College & State University recognizes that education occurs beyond the classroom. Students have access to information in various forms and delivery systems. Instruction in accessing and processing information is available through the library and academic computing services. Through its co-curricular programs, the university provides opportunities on the residential campus to fulfill the student¹s cultural, recreational, athletic and other personal needs and promotes healthy lifestyles.

Georgia College & State University also provides graduate degrees in several majors of the arts and sciences; and in business, education and nursing. Admission is based on criteria specific to each program. Graduate programs are designed and delivered to be responsive to the needs of contemporary students.

Academic quality is achieved through service to students and attention to faculty development. The university supports instructional quality by providing relatively small classes and low student/faculty ratios. The campus context is one in which students receive personal attention and conscientious service from their instructors and their faculty advisers. Teaching is the foremost area for faculty contribution. A strong instructional program is reinforced by a philosophy of faculty development which stresses professional creativity, including research and service to the college and community, and is further reinforced by a faculty centered advising system.

A wide range of non-credit continuing education experiences and services is offered on both the residential and commuter campuses. Those include business services, leisure activities, in-service workshops for area professionals, and varied programs for pre-college populations and out-of-school adults.

Long-range planning, evaluation and program assessment are part of the decision-making process at all levels of the university. The university commitment to improving quality extends to its administrative services and provides support to maintain the infrastructure, beautify the grounds, ensure fiscal responsibility, provide public safety and promote institutional advancement.

With its residential campus located in Milledgeville, Georgia¹s former capital, the university recognizes that it is a partner with the community in the enrichment of the lives of students and in encouraging and supporting service on the part of both students and faculty. The university takes this partnership seriously and provides a wide array of cultural opportunities and a number of business, health and educational services to the regional community.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Kenneth D. Jones, Dean

Office of the Dean of the Graduate School & Research Services

Georgia College & State University, Macon Campus

3920 Arkwright Road, Suite 160

Macon, Georgia 31210

The mission of the Graduate School and Research Services is to educate our students at the highest level in their academic discipline and to provide them with a foundation for continuous learning as future scholars, teachers, and professionals. This is accomplished by providing high quality programs in several specialities of arts and sciences, and in business, education, and health sciences. Admission is based on criteria specific to each program. The programs of study emphasize independent and advanced applied research skills, professional development, cultural breadth beyond the baccalaureate degree, and sophisticated techniques that are applicable to many paths taken by students with superior academic qualifications who are judged capable of performing acceptably in advanced studies. The mission of the Graduate School and Research Services is supportive of the stated purpose of the university and emphasizes continuous quality improvement in all programs.

Graduate study is much more than a continuation of undergraduate work and should be contemplated only by students who have demonstrated in earlier studies an exceptional intellectual ability and capacity for independent thought and investigation. Admission requirements serve to maintain the high standards that are characteristic of graduate study and serve to benefit the students in helping them decide early whether they should undertake such a course of action. By means of an admission classification system, Georgia College & State University provides for the maintenance of high standards in its degree programs. It also provides for, and makes its facilities available to, a wide variety of students who are not eligible for advanced degrees, or who do not wish to become applicants for degrees.

All graduate programs are administered through the office of the Dean of the Graduate School. The dean chairs the Graduate Council which includes representative faculty from throughout the university. The Graduate Council advises the dean on all matters appropriate to the Graduate School including program development, admission standards and program evaluation. Program coordinators monitor graduate programs, provide assistance to students, make admission decisions, and perform other operational functions for their particular program areas.

Graduate programs at Georgia College & State University are designed to provide advanced training in professional studies including business, education, logistics systems, management information systems, health services, and public administration as well as disciplinary areas including biology, history and psychology. The programs award the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Management Information Systems, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science, Master of Science in Administration, Master of Science in Logistics Systems, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Public Affairs, Joint MSN/MBA, and Specialist in Education.

Programs of teacher education at the Masters level are provided in administration and supervision, early childhood education, middle grades education and in the following secondary fields: English education, health education, health and physical education, instructional technology (library media), instructional technology (technology coordination), mathematics education, natural science education (biology), social science education and special education. Programs at the Specialist level in the areas of administration and supervision, early childhood education, health and physical education, middle grades education, natural science education (biology), and social science education are also offered.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Every graduate student and every prospective graduate student should become thoroughly familiar with the regulations and requirements for degrees contained in this catalog. Failure to follow the regulations and requirements may result in complications which cause inconvenience to students. It is especially important that students note that it is their responsibility to keep apprised of current graduation requirements for the degree program in which enrolled.

A student is advised by the degree program coordinator or by other professors designated for such advising. Advisement in matters pertaining to teacher certification is the responsibility of the Coordinator of Graduate Programs in the School of Education and the appropriate department chairperson.

Courses numbered 6000 are exclusively for graduate students. Courses numbered 5000 are primarily for graduate students, but, on occasion, are open to qualified seniors or special students. Admission to graduate standing is a prerequisite for enrollment in graduate courses for graduate credit. Each graduate student is responsible for consulting with the appropriate faculty adviser for the completion of individual courses.

Unless noted otherwise under specific degree program requirements, all credit applied to the planned program must have been earned within the prescribed period of seven years after initial acceptance to the graduate program. However, the requirements for individual programs may vary. Please refer to the degree program sections of the catalog for individual program requirements. At least 18 semester hours of graduate work must be completed in regular Georgia College & State University courses on campus or at a Regents¹ approved Residence Center. Courses taken at a facility other than an approved commuter campus or center do not meet the residence requirement.

No more than 9 semester hours of required work may be taken in or under the auspices of another graduate school. Such work must have been completed within the prescribed period of seven years, must have a relationship to the student¹s program, must be recommended by the adviser in the major field of study, must be approved by the graduate coordinator, and must comply with other requirements specified by the university. No student will be allowed to pursue two degrees simultaneously.

No graduate credit will be allowed for correspondence work.

Georgia College & State University, with the approval of the Board of Regents, provides degree credit programs in specific majors through campuses located in Macon and Dublin and the commuter centers at Robins Air Force Base. Students admitted to these programs must satisfy the same requirements for a degree as those who attend classes on the Milledgeville campus.

RESIDENCY DEFINITION

A student is "in residence" if enrolled in courses offered at an approved Georgia College & State University residential facility. These facilities are the Milledgeville Campus, the Robins Residence Center, the Robins Graduate Center, the Dublin Campus, the Macon Campus, and the Logistics Education Center.

GRADUATE LEVEL ADMISSIONS

Consideration for admission to graduate study at Georgia College & State University will be given to applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and who present evidence of probable success in graduate work. Students who are presently enrolled or have taken graduate work elsewhere must be in good standing at that institution to be eligible for admission to graduate study at Georgia College & State University.

Georgia College & State University and The University System of Georgia require immunization documents from every newly admitted student. Georgia College & State University will forward to each newly admitted student an immunization certificate to be completed immediately and returned to the university for evaluation prior to enrollment.

It is recommended that applications for admission be submitted at least five weeks prior to the first date for matriculation. International students and other applicants to the program requiring standardized test scores should complete these examinations at least eight weeks prior to matriculation. International students must submit additional documents as required by the Office of International Services and Programs.

All applicants desiring to enroll in graduate classes are required to provide the Office of Enrollment Services an official copy of the transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate academic work taken at each college attended where letter grades were awarded. Application for admission (accompanied by a $10 non-refundable application fee) should be mailed to the Office of Enrollment Services on forms provided for this purpose. All applicants for degree programs must also provide acceptable results of their performance on the applicable graduate test, ie: Graduate Record Examination, Graduate Management Admission Test, Miller Analogies Test, or Law School Admission Test. Other supporting materials may be required by specific degree programs. Test scores may not be more than ten years old; with the exception of the Miller Analogies test which must be dated July 1, 1991 to present. An application is not considered complete, nor will it be processed, until all required transcripts and examination scores are on file in the Office of Enrollment Services.

The degree program coordinator gives approval for admission to a degree program, subject to the minimum requirements of the university. Program admission requirements are frequently more demanding and specific than general admission requirements. A student will be admitted to a degree program only with the recommendation of the degree program coordinator and approval of the Dean of the Graduate School. A student will not be allowed to register for more than 12 semester hours in any degree program without being regularly admitted.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS REGULATIONS

Students from countries other than the United States of America, non-resident aliens, must meet the following requirements for consideration of admission into a graduate program at Georgia College & State University:

1. Must file application on forms provided by the Georgia College & State University International Services & Programs Office, CPO Box 049, Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA.

2. Must hold the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

3. Must present official transcripts (in the English language) of all previously completed education.

4. Must present OFFICIAL document for one of the following:

a) Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report. MINIMUM score for admission is 500. International students whose TOEFL score is 500 or above but below 550 are required to take ESLG 1001 (Introduction to American Language and Culture) or ESLG 1002 (Introduction to American Language and Culture) during their first semester. If international students receive a grade of D or F in ESLG 1001 or ESLG 1002, they will be required to take ESLG 1002 or ESLG 1001, which are not sequential, in the following semester. Other graduate international students who need additional English or American culture support are encouraged to take ESLG 1001 or ESLG 1002.

b) E.L.S. Language Center Level 109.

c) University of Georgia American Language Program Level 5.

d) or provide an appropriate document supporting English proficiency as determined by the International Admissions Committee at Georgia College & State University.

5. Must present evidence of adequate and assured financial resources for the entire time the student will attend Georgia College & State University (complete the Georgia College & State University Declaration of Finances form.)

6. Must present evidence of personally acquired health insurance coverage meeting minimum standards determined by Georgia College & State University. Insurance may be purchased on arrival at Georgia College & State University.

CLASSIFICATION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

A student admitted to Georgia College & State University who already has a baccalaureate degree will be classified as a graduate student. Students admitted to Georgia College & State University graduate programs will be classified as:

DEGREE CATEGORIES

REGULAR ADMISSION

An applicant who has been determined by the coordinator of the program to have met all requirements for admission to a degree program as described in the degree program section of the catalog may be admitted as a regular graduate student.

In no instance will more than a total of 12 semester hours from any other classification(s) be applied toward a degree program.

REGULAR ADMISSION TO THE GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE PROGRAM INCLUDES ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY. The admission to candidacy includes a program of study which serves as a mutual agreement between the student applicant and Georgia College & State University. This agreement (program of study) must be followed and cannot be changed without the prior written approval of the coordinator of the student¹s graduate program. A program of study form will be forwarded to each student upon admission. A student will not be able to register for more than 12 semester hours before the program of study form is completed.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Students who have submitted all requirements for admission but do not meet minimum standards for regular admission may be placed in the provisional admission classification by the graduate coordinator in the student¹s degree program. Students may take no more than 12 semester hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION *

Students may take no more than 12 semester hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

Provisional and conditional students who are able to remove the condition which caused them to be designated as provisional or conditional may be eligible for assignment to another classification. A maximum of 12 semester hours earned in this classification can be applied toward meeting the requirements of a degree program. This maximum will be reduced according to the number of hours a student has earned in the enrichment, certification, or transient categories.

For example, a student who has earned 12 semester hours of credit while in the enrichment category is not eligible to apply any of the hours earned as a provisional student toward a degree program. In no instance will more than a total of 12 semester hours from any one or a combination of the provisional, conditional, enrichment, certification or transient designations be counted toward a degree program.

*Conditional registration provisions may vary by degree program. Please refer to degree program sections of the catalog for individual program requirements.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION EXIT REQUIREMENTS

To exit provisional admission and to be classified as a regular student, all admission criteria for the degree program as described in the provisional admission exit requirements section of each program included in the catalog must be satisfied and approved by the degree program coordinator.

BIOLOGY AND LOGISTICS

Students on provisional admission who complete 12 semester hours of graduate courses at Georgia College & State University with no grade less than a B may be admitted to a degree program without having to make the required score for the program. The B grade must be earned in courses approved by the graduate coordinator for the degree program in which the student is seeking admission.

HISTORY

Applicants who score below the formulas for regular admission may be granted provisional status. The formulas are: GRE verbal score + GRE quantitative or analytical score + (100 times the undergraduate grade point average) = 1200 OR MAT score + (10 times the undergraduate grade point average) = 70.

Provisional students who take 12 semester hours of graduate history courses with no grade less than a B will be granted regular status. The B grade must be earned in courses approved by the graduate coordinator for the degree program in which the student is seeking admission.

PSYCHOLOGY

Provisional status is reserved for students who lack one of the three courses required for regular admission status or who have a GRE Advanced Psychology score below 500 and are therefore enrolling in PSYC 1101, 3000, and/or 3010 for remediation. All students must meet the minimal GRE verbal, quantitative, and analytical subtest scores and the undergraduate GPA requirements. Provisional status is exited by achieving at least a B in PSYC 1101, PSYC 3000, and PSYC 3010 or their equivalents.

BUSINESS

Provisional admission status may be granted to students who do not meet the score requirements for regular admission. Provisional admission score requirements will be 50 points below the formula for regular admission. (Admission score is the sum of the GMAT score plus 200 times the overall undergraduate grade point average = 1050 total points). Students may take no more than 12 hours of class work in conditional and provisional status combined. Students who complete 12 hours of courses in provisional status (or a combination of conditional and provisional status) with no grade lower than a B, and a minimum grade point average of 3.5, and have a minimum admission score of 50 points below the formula for regular admission, may be granted regular admission status. All classes taken in conditional (5000-level courses only) and provisional status must be approved in advance by the Director of Graduate Programs in Business.

EDUCATION

Provisional admission to M.Ed. programs may be granted by either of two sets of criteria. A person may:

1. Submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam General Test. To be granted provisional admission status, the applicant must score 950 on the SOE graduate admission formula. The formula is: GRE verbal score + GRE quantitative or GRE analytical score + (100 times the undergraduate GPA)= 950. For example, an applicant scoring 350 on the verbal portion and 350 on the quantitative portion or the analytical portion and having a 2.5 undergraduate GPA would have an admission formula score of 350 + 350 + 250 = 950. OR

2. Submit a score on the Miller Analogies Test. To be granted provisional admission, the applicant must score 60 on the SOE admission formula. The formula is: MAT score + (10 times the undergraduate GPA)= 60. For example, an applicant having a MAT score of 35 and an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 would have an admission formula score of 60.

For those persons who meet provisional admission requirements by (1) or (2) above, regular admission may be acquired by earning a B or better in the first 9-12 hours taken under provisional admission, providing those 9-12 hours include EDFS 6230, and ten hours in the content field through advisement. If these conditions are met, the student¹s status will change to regular admission after meeting with an assigned adviser and submitting a Program of Graduate Study. Persons who do not meet these conditions will not be permitted further enrollment in the M.Ed. program.

HEALTH SCIENCES

Students will be eligible for provisional admission to the MSN program under the following conditions:

(a) GRE score (verbal + quantitative or analytical) + GPA (upper division major undergraduate coursework) X 10 = 850 or more {verbal score must = 400 or higher}.

(b) MAT score + GPA (upper division major undergraduate hours) X 10 = 55.

Students admitted under provisional status must complete 9-12 semester hours of graduate course work at Georgia College & State University, earning no less than a 3.00 GPA for regular admission to the MSN program. The 9-12 hours of course work must be earned in courses approved by the Coordinator for Graduate Programs in Health Services.

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Applicants who score under 1200 on the admissions formula may be granted provisional status. While holding this status, students must take the equivalent of a semester¹s full load of MPA courses (i.e., 8-12 hours) and earn no final course grades below B to qualify for regular status. Provisional students who prefer to take lighter course loads will need two or more semesters of satisfactory work (not to exceed 12 hours) to become eligible for regular status. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular MPA degree program. Earning a final course grade of less than B while in provisional status will cause the student to be dismissed from the MPA program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

NON-DEGREE CATEGORIES

ENRICHMENT

A person who holds a baccalaureate degree and wishes to enroll in graduate courses for purposes of self-improvement or enjoyment may be admitted for graduate study as an enrichment student. Should the student later decide to transfer to a degree seeking category, not more than 12 semester hours of credit earned while in this category may be applied toward a graduate degree program and then only if approved by the coordinator of the degree program desired. Students interested in taking psychology courses must have the approval of the Graduate Coordinator of the Psychology Department. MBA and MMIS courses at the 6000-level are not open to students classified in enrichment status. (See additional limitations under the provisional category.)

CERTIFICATION

A person who holds a baccalaureate degree and certificate to teach in the State of Georgia and wishes to enroll in graduate courses for the purposes of certificate renewal, may be admitted to graduate study as a certification student. Students admitted to certification classification are not considered to be in pursuit of a degree. Should the student later decide to transfer to a degree seeking category, not more than 12 semester hours of credit earned while in this category may be applied toward a graduate degree program and then, only if approved by the coordinator of the degree program in consultation with the adviser of the planned field of study. (See additional limitation under the provisional classification.)

GRADUATE TRANSIENT

A student in good standing at another regionally accredited graduate school who wishes to take courses at Georgia College & State University may be allowed to enroll as a transient student for one semester. In lieu of the usual transcripts and test scores this student must submit a letter from the registrar of the institution in which the student is regularly enrolled, which certifies that the student is in good standing and recommends admission to Georgia College & State University as a transient student.

ENROLLMENT IN GRADUATE CLASSES
BY UNDERGRADUATES

An undergraduate student who is within 6 hours of graduation and who has at least a B academic average in the major subject may enroll for courses carrying graduate degree credit. Approval must be obtained from the degree program coordinator prior to registration. No course taken without this approval may be counted for graduate credit. Graduate work taken under this provision may not be used to meet undergraduate requirements. An undergraduate who is permitted to enroll for graduate work as indicated above will be classified as a nondegree student until such time as the student has attained regular admission to a graduate degree program.

No more than 6 semester hours of graduate work may be completed prior to the completion of baccalaureate degree requirements and admission to the Graduate Program as an applicant for a graduate degree. No student will be allowed to pursue two degrees simultaneously.

APPLICANTS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 23
ADMISSION (STUDENTS AGED 62 AND OLDER)

Georgia residents who are 62 years of age or older and who meet all regular and special admission requirements for this category may register for classes and receive credit without payment of tuition and fees on a space available basis. Contact the Office of Student Records for detailed information.

READMISSION TO GRADUATE SCHOOL

A student previously registered in a graduate program at Georgia College & State University who has failed to maintain continuous enrollment and who wishes to resume studies after one or more semesters of absence must file an application for readmission. Applications for readmission are available in the Office of Student Records and must be submitted to that office prior to the published deadlines for each term. The student will register during the usual registration period. If the student has attended any other institution during the period when not registered at Georgia College & State University, official transcripts must be submitted before being classified as having regular status.

TRANSIENT STUDENT PROCEDURE

Students wishing to attend another college/university and take courses to count toward their degree at Georgia College & State University must be in good standing, petition the degree program coordinator and obtain the approval of their faculty adviser prior to enrolling at the other institution. The petition must specify the courses to be taken at the other college/university and the student must have the other college/university send a transcript of the courses taken to the Office of Student Records at Georgia College & State University to receive credit for the work at Georgia College & State University. Ordinarily, students are permitted to be transient students away from the university for only one semester.

Transient status means that a student is admitted to Georgia College & State University for a specified period of time, normally a single semester, with the understanding that the student is to return to the student¹s own institution at the opening of the next term.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To qualify for a graduate degree at Georgia College & State University it is the student¹s responsibility to know and satisfy the following requirements:

1. Fulfill the departmental requirements for the degree chosen. These requirements are described in the degree programs section of this catalog.

2. File application for diploma at least two semesters prior to completion of degree requirements.

3. A graduate student must have an institutional average of B (3.0 GPA) and a B average (3.0 GPA) in the degree program. Only grades in courses numbered 5000 and 6000 shall be counted in a student¹s institutional grade point average. Courses in which the student has earned less than a C cannot be counted for degree credit. The Georgia College & State University Permanent Record and Grade Reports will reflect an institutional average of all work attempted at the university once a student enters a graduate classification.

4. A student planning to use transfer work to qualify for a degree must have official transcripts submitted to the Records Office no later than the beginning of the semester immediately preceding graduation exercises.

5. Students may graduate in absentia provided they submit written notice to the Records Office of their intention to do so at least seven days before the date of commencement.

6. Georgia College & State University reserves the right to refuse to forward transcripts for any student who has an unsatisfactory conduct record or who is in financial arrears to the university.

7. Students enrolled in degree programs requiring a thesis or final research paper must deposit the approved unbound original and one bound copy of their work in the Ina Dillard Russell Library. Other copies of the thesis or final research paper may be required by the department in which the major work has been done.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION

Each applicant for a graduate degree from Georgia College & State University must make formal application for graduation by the deadline printed in the official catalog of the year in which the student plans to graduate. This application is submitted to the Records Office by the applicant. The degree program coordinator approves the applicant¹s plan to graduate for the Graduate Dean.

Any student who is unable to complete final requirements for graduation after formally applying for a degree will be ineligible to graduate. Students will be notified if graduation requirements are not completed and will be required to resubmit the application for graduation for a future semester.

CREDIT

Academic credit assigned to a subject is expressed in semester hours. A passing grade on a subject that requires three one-hour meetings a week (or the equivalent) for one semester earns credit for three semester hours. A laboratory period of two or three hours is equivalent to one class hour.

A normal course load is nine to twelve credit hours each semester. Students are encouraged to use their own judgment in deciding the course loads they will take each semester. The advice of the student¹s faculty adviser should be given serious consideration. Nine semester hours is considered a full-course load for graduate students and for Veteran¹s Certification purposes.

Veteran Students‹The University System will grant credit according to the recommendations of "A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services," published by the American Council on Education. Recommendations as to the amount of credit have already been made for many of the service schools. Credit for other service educational programs may be established through examinations administered by the college in which the student is enrolled.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

METHODS FOR DETERMINING STUDENT ACADEMIC STANDING

A student¹s academic standing is determined by the institutional grade-point average at the end of each semester. The grade-point average is computed by equating letter grades earned at Georgia College & State University to the following numerical code:

A = 4 points (Excellent)

B = 3 points (Good)

C = 2 points (Satisfactory)

D = 1 point (Passing)

F = 0 points (Failing)

WF = 0 points (Withdrew failing)

Each point represents a quality point earned per semester hour credit. Total quality points are determined by multiplying the number of points awarded for the grade in the course (a student who receives an A in a three-hour course would earn twelve quality points for work in that course). It should be noted that students may earn credit through wellness activities, internships, student teaching and similar experiences which generate grades of either S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). When these grades are earned for courses in which credit toward graduation is received, the credit will be counted but there will be no quality points given. The institutional grade average will thus be determined by the total quality points for those courses in which A through F grades were given divided by the number of credit hours in which those grades were given. Students may repeat courses under the institutional average as described below. In the calculation of the institutional average only the last grade earned will count toward the institutional grade-point average.

The following symbols are used in the cases indicated, but they are not included in the determination of the grade-point average.

I Indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work, but for nonacademic reasons beyond the student¹s control was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. An I grade must be satisfactorily removed during the next semester of enrollment or by the end of one calendar year if not enrolled, whichever comes first, or the symbol I will be changed to the grade of F in the calculation of the regents cumulative grade-point average and the institutional average.

Note: registering in a subsequent semester for a course in which an I has been received will not remove the I in the regents cumulative grade-point average.

W Indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw from the course without penalty. Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after the mid-point of the total grading period (including final examination), except in cases where hardship status has been determined by the appropriate school dean and the student is doing passing work, as determined by the student¹s instructor. Students withdrawing after mid-term for hardship reasons must file a petition with the dean of the appropriate school.

S Indicates that credit has been given for completion of degree requirements other than academic course work. This symbol is used for thesis hours, student teaching, clinical practicum, internship, wellness activity courses, academic workshops and proficiency requirements in graduate programs.

U Indicates unsatisfactory performance in an attempt to complete degree requirements other than academic course work. This symbol is used for thesis hours, student teaching, clinical practicum, internship, wellness activity courses, academic workshops and proficiency requirements in graduate programs.

V Indicates that a student was given permission to audit. Students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice versa after the last date to add a course. Students may register on a credit basis at a later time.

K Indicates that a student was given credit for the course via a credit-by-examination program approved by the faculty, (CLEP, AP, Proficiency, etc.).

IC Indicates an institutional credit course. Credit received is not counted toward a degree.

IP Indicates that work is in progress.

NR Indicates that the instructor did not report the grade for the course. An "NR" grade must be removed during the next semester of enrollment or by the end of one calendar year if not enrolled, whichever comes first, or the symbol "NR" will be changed to the grade of "F" in the calculation of the regents cumulative grade-point average and the institutional average.

GRADE AVERAGES

Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia state:

Regents Cumulative Grade-Point Average. The regents cumulative grade-point average in each institution of the University System of Georgia will be calculated by dividing the number of hours scheduled in all courses attempted in which a grade of A, B, C, D, F, or WF has been received into the number of grade points earned on those hours scheduled. The regents cumulative grade-point average will be reflected on the transcript. Institutional credit shall in no way affect the regents cumulative grade-point average.

Other averages may be computed by each institution for internal uses as may be required.

Georgia College & State University calculates three averages each semester. One is the term average, based upon all work attempted in a particular semester. The second is the regents cumulative average, as defined in the above statement from Regent¹s regulations. The third is the institutional average which is described later in this catalog and is used to determine academic standing and graduation average.

INSTITUTIONAL AVERAGE

Georgia College & State University uses the institutional average. Under the institutional average, students may repeat a course or courses and have only the last grade earned count toward the institutional grade point average. The official transcript reflects both the regents cumulative grade-point average and the institutional average. The institutional average is the basis for determining academic standing and eligibility for graduation. The institutional average applies to all students. The institutional average became effective with the fall quarter, 1993; the policy is retroactive and all students who are currently matriculated or who have yet to graduate from Georgia College & State University are eligible for the calculation of the institutional average. The decision to use the institutional average for purposes other than academic standing and graduation is covered in other sections of this catalog. Students should be aware that when transferring to other institutions or when making application for graduate school, most receiving institutions make admission decisions based on the regents cumulative grade-point average. The institutional grade point average is for internal use at Georgia College & State University and is based on all 5000-7999 level courses.

ACADEMIC RENEWAL

Effective Fall quarter 1995, the University System of Georgia implemented the Academic Renewal policy that allows degree-seeking students who have experienced academic difficulty at an institution to have one opportunity to make a fresh start at that same institution after an absence of five calendar years from ANY postsecondary institution. Georgia College & State University has adopted this new Academic Renewal policy.

Former Learning Services students may apply for Academic Renewal only if they successfully completed all Learning Services requirements before the commencement of the five-year period of absence.

Students who wish to participate in the Academic Renewal program must file application for academic renewal directly to the Office of Admissions within two academic semesters after re-enrollment or one calendar year, whichever comes first.

All previously attempted coursework continues to be recorded on the student¹s official transcript. The transcript will contain both the Regents Cumulative Grade-Point and the Institutional Average.

The Academic Renewal Grade Point Average begins when the student resumes taking coursework following the five-year period of absence once Academic Renewal has been granted. A statement will be placed on the student¹s transcript indicating the Academic Renewal status.

The Academic Renewal GPA will be used for determining academic standing and eligibility for graduation.

Academic credit for previously completed coursework including transfer coursework will be retained only for courses in which an "A", "B", "C", or "S" grade has been earned. Retained grades are not calculated in the Academic Renewal GPA but are counted in the Academic Renewal Hours Earned.

To earn a degree, a student must meet Georgia College & State University¹s residency requirements. Hours earned prior to Academic Renewal may apply provided they are within the seven-year guidelines.

Any scholastic suspensions that occurred in the past shall remain recorded on the student¹s permanent record.

Reentry into any program is not automatic.

The granting of Academic Renewal does not supersede financial aid policies regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Currently enrolled students have a one year window of opportunity for requesting Academic Renewal. The Academic Renewal GPA for currently enrolled students begins with the first term following re-enrollment after the five-year period of absence from any postsecondary institution.

Students on academic exclusion must apply for Academic Renewal prior to reentering Georgia College & State University. A decision to participate in the Academic Renewal program is irreversible.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 average to continue with graduate studies. In order to be considered for readmission to the program, the student must petition the degree program coordinator and be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ADDING COURSES AFTER REGISTRATION

A student may add courses to the schedule for a period of three class days after formal registration during Fall and Spring semesters (for a period of two days after formal registration during the Summer semester). Adds must be approved by the student¹s faculty adviser. Changing course sections does not require the approval of the adviser. If the course is closed, the approval of the chairperson is required. Adding courses after the period of three days requires the approval of the dean, adviser, and the instructor. No credit will be awarded in any course for which the student is not properly registered.

DROPPING COURSES

A student may drop courses from the schedule for a period of three class days after formal registration during Fall and Spring semesters (for a period of two days after formal registration during the Summer semester). No approval is required to drop a course during this time period.

After the three day drop period, but before midterm, students may drop courses with the approval of the instructor and faculty adviser.

A student who drops a course at any time after midterm but prior to the beginning of the final examination period will receive the grade of WF for the course or courses being carried at the time of the drop. However, with the approval of the class instructors, the student may petition the Dean of the Graduate School for a W if the drop is due to hardship reasons and if the student is passing all courses being carried at the time of the drop. Documentation supporting the hardship will be maintained by the Dean of the Graduate School.

The timing of dropping a course in order to avoid academic penalty is the responsibility of the student. Deadlines are published in the calendar in the introductory section of this catalog.

WITHDRAWAL FROM UNIVERSITY

To withdraw from the university, a student must report first to the Records Office. Failure to withdraw officially will result in the grade of F in all courses.

The timing of withdrawals in order to avoid academic penalty is the responsibility of the student. Deadlines are published in the university calendar in the introductory section of this catalog.

AUDITING COURSES FOR NON-CREDIT

Any student may audit any course with the permission of the instructor. Audited courses will NOT be counted as part of the normal course load and no grades will be awarded. Instructors may set special conditions for students who audit their courses. Audited courses will be designated by a V and will be considered in fee assessment. Auditing a course will not prevent a student from taking the course for credit at a later time. Students must register as an audit student and pay regular matriculation. Changes from audit to credit or vice-versa cannot be made after the last day to add courses.

CREDIT FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL

Georgia College & State University has been designated as an institutional member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), a group of over 400 colleges and universities providing voluntary postsecondary education to members of the military. As a SOC member, Georgia College & State University recognizes the unique nature of the military life-style and is committed to easing the transfer of relevant course credits, providing flexible academic residency requirements, and crediting learning from appropriate military training and experiences. SOC has been developed jointly by educational representatives of each of the Armed Services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and a consortium of thirteen leading national higher education associations; it is sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC).

STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS

Any student or former student of Georgia College & State University has the right of timely petition. Petitions are available from the dean of the appropriate school and are to be initiated by the student, in consultation with the faculty adviser, to remedy undue hardships and specific inequities that may adversely affect the student¹s ability to fulfill the academic requirements of the University. Petitions may be used to secure approval of special agreements between faculty and students on academic matters and to provide for emergency situations caused by unforeseen complications in fulfilling academic requirements. Petitions must have the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.

An academic grievance or appeal is an allegation by a student of substantial, and/or unjustified, deviation to the student¹s detriment, from policies, procedures and/or requirements regarding admission, grading policies, special agreements, instructors¹ requirements and academic requirements of the University. Students shall have the right to file academic grievances or appeals according to the following procedures approved by the University.

PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE OR APPEAL

Following are the proper procedures for resolving academic grievances or appeals:

1. The student shall petition in writing to the appropriate academic or administrative official responsible for the action which forms the basis of the grievance or appeal. The petition shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance or appeal, the remedies sought and a request for a meeting with the involved person or persons.

2. The respondent shall schedule a meeting with the student within ten class days of receipt of the written grievance or appeal to discuss the matter.

3. If the student is not satisfied with the results of the discussion and wants the grievance or appeal to be considered further, the student shall appeal in writing to the respondent¹s supervisor to seek a resolution. This consultation must begin within ten class days after the conclusion of the discussion with the respondent.

5. If the student is not satisfied and wants the grievance or appeal to be considered further, the student shall appeal in writing to the next appropriate supervisor. This grievance or appeal must be filed within ten class days after the secondary supervisor has completed consideration of the grievance or appeal. The decision of the next appropriate supervisor will become the final decision on the academic grievance or appeal. The decision as to the resolution of the grievance or appeal shall be accompanied by a clear statement of the reasons for the decision. The student and appropriate University officials shall be notified in writing of the decision within ten class days after consideration of the grievance or appeal.

Students should be aware that their faculty adviser, the Office of Counseling Services, the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Affairs may be resource areas from which students may receive assistance. The time limit may be extended upon approval of a written request to the Vice President/Dean of Faculties.

STUDENT NONACADEMIC APPEALS

POLICY STATEMENT

Georgia College & State University recognizes the importance of providing a prompt and efficient procedure for fair and equitable resolutions of a nonacademic grievance or appeal. A nonacademic grievance or appeal alleges discrimination by a University employee on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap/disability or involves personal behavior and/or University policy. Accordingly, students are encouraged to use the nonacademic grievance or appeal process without fear of prejudice or reprisal for initiating the process or participating in its resolution.

DEFINITION

A nonacademic grievance or appeal is an allegation by a student concerning (1) a university employee, (2) administrative policies, procedures, regulations or requirements of the university, (3) student employment, or (4) a university program, service or activity. Students shall have the right to file a grievance or appeal according to established procedures.

PROCEDURES FOR NONACADEMIC GRIEVANCE OR APPEAL

Following are the proper procedures for resolving a nonacademic grievance or appeal:

1. The student shall submit a complaint in writing to the appropriate university official responsible for the action which forms the basis of the grievance or appeal. The complaint shall contain a clear and concise statement of the grievance or appeal, the remedies sought and a request for a meeting with the involved person or persons. The complaint must be submitted within five (5) days of the event, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

2. The respondent shall schedule a meeting with the student within ten (10) class days of receipt of the written grievance or appeal to discuss the matter. A written reply by the respondent to the student indicating the results of the meeting and including further action, if any, to be taken shall be attached to the written grievance or appeal.

3. If the student is not satisfied with the results of the discussion and reply and wants the grievance or appeal to be considered further, the student shall appeal in writing to the respondent¹s supervisor to seek a resolution. This consultation must begin within ten (10) class days after the conclusion of the discussion with the respondent. A written reply by the respondent¹s supervisor to the student indicating the results of the meeting and including further action, if any, to be taken shall be attached to the written grievance or appeal.

4. If the student is not satisfied after seeking consultation at the supervisor¹s level and wants the grievance or appeal to be considered further, the student shall appeal in writing to the secondary supervisor to seek a resolution. This consultation must begin within ten (10) class days after the supervisor has completed consideration of the grievance or appeal. A written reply by the secondary supervisor to the student indicating the results of the meeting and including further action, if any, to be taken shall be attached to the written grievance or appeal.

5. If the student is not satisfied and wants the grievance or appeal to be considered further, the student shall appeal in writing to the next appropriate supervisor. This grievance or appeal must be filed within ten (10) class days after the secondary supervisor has completed consideration of the grievance or appeal. A written reply by the next appropriate supervisor to the student indicating the results of the meeting and including further action, if any, to be taken shall be attached to the written grievance or appeal.

6. The decision of the President will become the final campus decision on the grievance or appeal. A written reply by the President to the student indicating the results of the meeting and including further action, if any, to be taken shall be attached to the written grievance or appeal. The student and appropriate University officials shall be notified in writing of the decision within ten (10) class days after the last consideration of the grievance or appeal.

Students should be aware that their faculty adviser, the Office of Counseling Services, the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Affairs, may be resource areas whereby students may receive assistance on a grievance or appeal. The time limit may be extended upon approval of a written request submitted to the Vice President/Dean of Students.

STUDENT ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

I. POLICY STATEMENT

Georgia College & State University acknowledges the need to preserve an orderly process with regard to teaching, research and public service as well as the need to preserve and monitor students¹ academic rights and responsibilities. Since the primary goal of education is to increase one¹s own knowledge base, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at Georgia College & State University. Possible consequences of academic dishonesty, depending on the seriousness of the offense, may range from a revision of assignment, an oral reprimand, a written reprimand, an F or a zero for graded work, removal from the course with a grade of F to possible suspension or exclusion from the University. Academic dishonesty includes the following examples as well as other closely similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to a student¹s academic performance:

A. Cheating on an examination;

B. Collaborating with others in work to be presented, contrary to the stated rules of the course;

C. Plagiarizing, including the submission of others¹ ideas or papers (whether purchased, borrowed or otherwise obtained) as one¹s own. When direct quotations are used in themes, essays, term papers, tests, book reviews, and other similar work, they must be indicated, and when the ideas of another are incorporated in any paper they must be acknowledged according to a style of documentation appropriate to the discipline;

D. Stealing examination or course materials;

E. Falsifying records, laboratory results, or other data;

F. Submitting, if contrary to the rules of a course, work previously presented in another course;

G. Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above including assistance in an arrangement whereby any work, classroom performance, examination or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed.

Students accused of academic dishonesty may appeal through the student academic dishonesty procedures in effect at Georgia College & State University.

II. PROCEDURES

A. Informal conference

If an informal conference designed to explore academic dishonesty with the instructor and the student does not end in satisfactory resolution, the following formal procedures for an academic misconduct appeal will apply. Options for the instructor at the conclusion of an informal conference may include the following: a revision of assignment, an oral reprimand, a written reprimand, and/or an F or a zero for the graded work or an F for the course.

B. Formal conference with student enrolled in course.

If the instructor and/or the student is dissatisfied with the results of the informal conference, the student must state in writing to the instructor his/her dissatisfaction within ten class days following the informal conference. The instructor shall schedule a formal conference within ten class days of the informal conference or receipt of the student¹s written complaint. The Vice President/Dean of Faculties may extend the ten class day time period in unusual circumstances. The purpose of the formal conference shall be to review the evidence against the student, to review the evidence and argument presented by the student in defense, and to review the appropriateness of the penalty which may be imposed by the instructor. The instructor and the student may each be accompanied at the formal conference by a student, faculty or staff person of their choice.

C. Notice.

At least five class days in advance of the formal conference, the instructor shall inform the student in writing of the alleged offense and of the facts or conduct on which that allegation is based. The student shall be informed of the date, time and place of the formal conference. This notice shall be served on the student in person or by certified return-receipt requested mail and shall be accompanied by a copy of the Academic Dishonesty Policy and Procedures.

D. Academic penalties imposed by the instructor.

The instructor may give the student a revision of assignment, an oral reprimand, a written reprimand, an F or zero for the graded work or an F for the course. If the instructor also believes that the student should be considered for more serious non-academic disciplinary sanctions, the instructor may request the Vice President/Dean of Students to proceed in accordance with the University¹s non-academic disciplinary procedures. An academic penalty may or may not be imposed where the student¹s own academic performance was not affected such as in the following instances: (i) the student assisted another student to engage in academic dishonesty, or (ii) the student stole a copy of an examination and the theft was discovered before the exam so that the student did not take the exam. In such cases, if the student is enrolled in the course, the instructor may impose the penalties permitted by this section, or if the student is not enrolled in the course, refer the matter to the Vice President/Dean of Students.

E. Instructor¹s decision.

If after the formal conference the instructor believes that the student has not violated the Georgia College & State University Academic Dishonesty Policy, the student shall be informed in writing within 24 hours. If the instructor believes that the student has violated the Academic Dishonesty policy the instructor shall inform the student of the decision in writing with a copy to their supervisor; such decisions shall be served in person or by mail and shall include: (1) a full explanation of the facts on which the instructor¹s conclusions were based; (2) specification of the penalty or penalties imposed; (3) further action in the case, if any, which the instructor has recommended; and (4) notice that the decision may be appealed to the instructor¹s supervisor.

F. Offenses committed by a student not enrolled in the course.

When the instructor for a course believes that acts which violated the Academic Dishonesty Policy have been committed by a student not enrolled in the course, the instructor shall refer the matter to the Vice President Dean of Students who shall proceed in accordance with the University¹s disciplinary policy.

G. Appeal from the instructor¹s decision.

The instructor¹s decision may be appealed to the instructor¹s appropriate supervisor either as to the issue of whether the student did engage in conduct as alleged or as to the penalty or penalties. Appeals shall be in writing and must be filed with the office or person designated within ten class days of service of the instructor¹s decision. While such appeal is pending, the penalty or penalties shall be stayed and no grade assigned for the course. If the student does not file an appeal within ten class days of service of the instructor¹s decision, the instructor¹s decision shall become final.

H. Appeal from the supervisor¹s decision.

The supervisor¹s decision may be appealed by either party to the appropriate Dean of the school who shall refer it to the appropriate academic misconduct hearing committee of the school. The appeal must take place within ten class days of the decision of the supervisor. The committee shall act consistent with the bylaws of the school in which the alleged violation occurred. The committee must include student representation.

1. Jurisdiction. The committee shall hear appeals of the supervisor¹s decision.

2. Procedures. The appropriate academic misconduct hearing committee proceedings shall be regulated by the same procedures established by the Georgia College & State University Disciplinary Policy Statement except that this committee may establish less rigorous procedures for cases in which the penalty or penalties do not include suspension or expulsion. The student

a. may be represented by a student, faculty or staff person of their choice.

b. shall be afforded written notice of the offense with which he/she is charged and of the facts or conduct on which that charge is based,

c. shall be afforded advance written notice of an opportunity for a hearing at which the evidence against the student shall be reviewed and, at which the student shall have an opportunity to present evidence and argument, including a written statement to refute the charge, and

d. shall be given a written decision which shall include findings of fact and conclusions.

3. Penalty. The penalty recommended to the Dean of the school by the appropriate committee may exceed the penalty imposed by the instructor. Further, the committee may or may not; according to the bylaws of the appropriate school, modify the academic penalty imposed by the instructor. If the committee finds that no violation of the Academic Dishonesty Policy occurred, and the Dean concurs, the instructor shall eliminate any academic penalty which was based on the alleged academic misconduct.

I. Appeal from the Dean of the School.

The Dean¹s decision may be appealed by either party to the Vice President/Dean of Faculties within ten class days of the decision of the Dean.

J. Appeal from the Vice President/Dean of Faculties.

The Vice President/Dean of Faculties decision may be appealed by either party to the President of Georgia College & State University within ten class days of the decision of the Vice President/Dean of Faculties. The President¹s decision on Academic Dishonesty shall be the final decision on the Georgia College & State University campus.

III. ROLE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT/DEAN OF STUDENTS

With regard to academic misconduct, the Vice President/Dean of Students shall receive and maintain copies of all correspondence and final decisions on academic misconduct. The Vice President may proceed in accordance with Georgia College & State University disciplinary procedures if the charge includes non-academic misconduct and/or warrants suspension or expulsion. The Vice President may do so

A. When the student alleged to have violated the Georgia College & State University Academic Dishonesty Policy was not enrolled in the course against which the offense was committed.

B. When the violation found by the instructor was so serious that disciplinary penalties appear to the Vice President/Dean of Students to be warranted and not more than sixty days have elapsed from the date of the occurrence.

C. When there are multiple instances shown of a student¹s misconduct and not more than sixty days have elapsed from the date of the occurrence.

IV. NOTICE TO STUDENTS

Georgia College & State University shall publish and make freely available to students, a copy of the Academic Dishonesty Policy, any amendments to the policy that are made, any provisions that have been adopted, and any other supplementary provisions consistent with the policy. The policy will be published in the current catalogs and/or Student Handbook and made available at the Office of the Dean of the school throughout the year.

EXPENSES

As a unit of the University System of Georgia, Georgia College & State University is a state-supported institution. Students who do not qualify as residents of Georgia must pay tuition in addition to matriculation fees shown below. Regents¹ guidelines for determining residency are found later in this section.

All matriculation charges, board, room rent, and other charges are subject to change.

Fee assessments are subject to audit and correction and any such adjustments will be made. Students will be notified by mail of any such adjustments.

The basic charges are as follows:

Effective Fall 1998, Georgia College & State University will convert to the semester system. The fees currently listed reflect this conversion but do not include Fiscal Year 1999 and 2000 increases. Matriculation and fees may be adjusted to reflect increases as they occur.

GENERAL FEES (1997) Will Adjust Each Academic Year

Student

Academic Health Athletics Activity Parking Total

STUDENTS TAKING 12 OR MORE QUARTER HOURS:

Legal Resident of
Georgia $2936.00 $ 33.00 $ 93.00 $ 54.75 $ 11.25 $1128.00

Nonresident $3420.00 $ 33.00 $ 93.00 $ 54.75 $ 11.25 3612.00

STUDENTS TAKING 6 OR MORE CREDIT QUARTER HOURS BUT LESS THAN

12 QUARTER HOURS:

Legal Resident of Georgia

(per qtr. hour) $$$78.00 $ 33.00 $ 93.00 $ 54.75 $ 11.25

Nonresident

(per qtr. hour) $$285.00 $ 33.00 $ 93.00 $ 54.75 $ 11.25

STUDENTS TAKING 5 OR LESS QUARTER HOURS:

Legal Resident of Georgia

(per qtr. hr.) $$$78.00 $16.50 $ 46.50 $ 27.50 $ 11.25

Nonresident

(per qtr. hr.) $$285.00 $16.50 $ 46.50 $ 27.50 $ 11.25

All Summer Semester rates are by the quarter hour.

RESIDENCE HALL CHARGES

Per semester $939.00 to $1525.00

FOOD SERVICE

The following choices are available:

5 meals a week (for non-residents only) $417.00

10 meals a week Monday thru Friday $802.50

14 meals a week $865.50

21 meals a week $936.00

Any 10 meals a week $834.00

All students living in the residence halls must have one of the meal plans.

SPECIAL FEES

APPLICATION FEE ($10.00) A nonrefundable fee is required of all students applying for admission to the university. The fee will be sent with the application for admission.

GRADUATION FEE ($30.00 graduate) This fee is required of all degree candidates and is payable at the time that Graduation Application or Application for Degree or Diploma Request is made. The fee is nontransferable and nonrefundable. It entitles the student to one diploma and use of academic regalia.

LABORATORY FEE Certain university departments may charge a laboratory fee in courses requiring extra materials or services of instruction. These fees are indicated in the course descriptions.

LATE PAYMENT FEE ($10.00) All student fees are due and payable at the time stated in the university calendar. A student is not officially registered until all fees and charges are paid. A late payment fee of $10.00 will be charged beginning the day following the stated registration period.

COMMUTER CAMPUSES OR CENTERS FEES The university offers courses throughout its service area. The cost for these courses is dependent upon the program under which they are offered. When courses are dropped at a commuter campus and added at the Milledgeville campus, applicable fees will be added.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATION FEES Each year the university prints an up-to-date set of traffic and parking regulations. These are available upon request from the Department of Public Safety. The fine as indicated on the ticket is payable to the cashier of the Business Office. Any student who has unpaid traffic fines may be denied registration, transcripts, refunds, payments, check-cashing privileges, and other college records.

PAYMENT OF UNIVERSITY EXPENSES

Students are expected to meet all financial obligations when they are due. Georgia College & State University reserves the right to deny admission, to withhold transcripts, refunds, payments, and other educational records, or cancel the registration of any student who fails to meet financial obligations promptly. It is each student¹s responsibility to keep informed of all registration and fee payment dates, deadlines and other requirements by referring to the official calendar of events in the catalog, as well as printed and posted announcements.

All student fees and charges are due and payable at the time stated in the calendar. A student is not officially registered until all fees and charges are paid. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card.

REFUNDS

Students may expect requested refunds within 30 days of the beginning of the semester or date of the request, whichever is later.

A student who elects to drop a course for which he has registered and paid fees shall receive a refund of fees only if notice is given to the Student Records Office and to the Business Office on or before the last day to make course changes as indicated in the university calendar. The student shall then be charged at the per quarter hour rate applicable to the remaining number of quarter hours for which he is registered.

Please note: If reduction of course load results in no (0) hours remaining registered for that semester, formal withdrawal is necessary.

Withdrawal from the university must begin with formal approval from the Student Records Office, Parks Hall.

THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS APPLY TO THE REGULAR FEES WHEN FORMAL WITHDRAWAL IS APPROVED.

Refund Formal Withdrawal

100% On or before the first day of class (please note this is the first day following registration, listed in the college catalog as "Classes Begin")

90% Withdrawal after the first day of class but before the end of the first 10% (in time) of the period of enrollment.

50% Withdrawal after the first 10% (in time) of the period of enrollment but before the end of the first 25% (in time) of the period of enrollment.

25% Withdrawal after the first 25% (in time) of the period of enrollment but before the end of the first 50% (in time) of the period of enrollment.

Students who formally withdraw from the institution after the first 50% (in time) of the period of enrollment are not entitled to a refund of any portion of tuition and fees.

NONRESIDENTS OF GEORGIA FOR FEE PURPOSES

Students who do not qualify as residents of the state of Georgia must pay non-resident tuition in addition to regular matriculation fees. These fees are due during registration period at the beginning of each semester.

A student is responsible for registering under the proper residency classification. If a student believes that he/she is entitled to reclassification, please see the following section regarding change of classification procedure.

FINANCIAL AID

The purpose of the Office of Financial Aid is to provide financial support for students who can benefit from higher education but who could not attend without assistance. Financial aid awards at Georgia College & State University are based on scholastic ability, financial need, and contribution to the campus community, or a combination thereof. Students may receive aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, or work opportunities. All students are encouraged to apply.

Many students do not have the financial resources to accomplish their educational objectives. Through financial aid programs, Georgia College & State University makes every effort to assure that no qualified student will be denied the opportunity to attend school because of a lack of funds. Each year over 60% of Georgia College & State University students receive some form of financial aid.

Because of the many federal, state, and local agencies which regulate financial aid programs, the administration of financial aid is complex and ever-changing. To help simplify the process, the federal government has produced a publication, The Student Guide, to provide accurate, up-to-date information on financial aid. As a consumer of higher education, it is important that you understand the financial aid programs you are applying for and the requirements of you and your family. Please contact the Financial Aid Office to request a copy. Policies and procedures are subject to change without notice.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, mandates institutions of higher education to establish a standard of satisfactory academic progress for students who receive financial aid. This standard must apply to the student¹s entire academic history, whether Title IV financial aid was received or not. In order to remain eligible to receive aid at Georgia College & State University, students must meet the standards specified for acceptable academic performance and for satisfactory progress toward the completion of their program of study. The standards are established within the framework of applicable federal regulations specifically for the purpose of determining the eligibility of students to receive aid under the generally funded Title IV programs, including Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans, and Federal Direct PLUS Loan Programs. The standards should not be confused with Probation or Good Standing as defined by academic regulations.

The Georgia College & State University definition of satisfactory academic progress for receiving financial aid includes the following components:

Academic Standards

Georgia College & State University uses the 4.0 grade point average system and numerical code:

4.0 = A, 3.0 = B, 2.0 = C, 1.0 = D, 0.0 = F, 0.0 = WF

Graduate Students

Any student whose institutional GPA falls below a 3.0 will be on financial aid probation.

Incremental Progress

Students are expected to successfully complete the following number of hours based upon enrollment status:

Graduate students

Need to complete Need to complete

Enrollment Status each semester each academic year

9-up (full-time) 7 14

6-8 (3/4 time) 5 10

5 (1/2 time) 3 6

Enrollment status will be verified by the Student Financial Aid Office staff three days after classes begin according to the following table:

Full-Time Three-Quarter Time One-Half Time

Undergraduate 12-up 9-11 6-8

Graduate 9-up 6-8 5

Students who attend during the summer are expected to successfully complete the appropriate number of hours required for the summer plus the required number for the academic year based upon their enrollment status.

Maximum Time Frame

Students who attend on a full-time basis at Georgia College & State University will have the following time frame (subject to individual program regulations) in which to receive consideration for financial aid:

Graduate students Master¹s degree 6 semesters

Specialist in Education 4 semesters

The time frame for students who attend other than full-time will be determined on a yearly basis taking into account the enrollment status of the student. Students who begin their education at another school and then transfer to Georgia College & State University will have their standing classified by the appropriate office. For these students, financial aid eligibility is identical to that of Georgia College & State University students with comparable hours. (e.g. transfer students who are classified as juniors will have the same eligibility as Georgia College & State University juniors).

The review procedure is as follows:

Academic Standards and/or Incremental Progress

At the end of each academic year (spring semester), the Student Financial Aid Office will determine whether the student has successfully completed the minimum expected number of hours with the required grade point average, and has shown progress toward the educational degree for all completed semesters. This review, which will occur during the summer, will include all hours attempted during the student¹s attendance period.

The following will be considered as hours successfully completed:

1. A through D grades 3. K credit (credit by examination)

2. S satisfactory 4. IC institutional credit

The following shall not be considered as semester hours completed:

1. F grade 5. V audit

2. I incomplete 6. WF withdrew failing

3. W withdrew 7. IP used in Learning Services

4. U unsatisfactory

For repeated courses, both grades are computed in the grade point average and both courses will remain as a part of the aggregate hours attempted.

Time Frame

The minimum percentage of hours shall be the percentage represented by the number of semesters completed by the student compared to the maximum time frame set forth by Georgia College & State University, taking into account the student¹s course load. For example, based upon a full-time graduate student with a time frame of 3 years, 1/3 of the degree requirements must be successfully completed each year. For students who enroll other than full-time, the same procedure is used with the time frame being determined by the enrollment status.

Financial Aid Probation

A student will automatically be placed on financial aid probation in the event that the student fails to meet the cumulative GPA and/or incremental progress requirements. A student in this category may receive financial aid for the next academic year, but, by the end of that academic year, that student must have completed both the aggregate number of hours required and attain the overall cumulative GPA required to establish satisfactory academic progress. If the student does not make up the deficiencies and remove himself/herself from financial aid probation, the student is considered to be making unsatisfactory academic progress and is placed on financial aid suspension. Financial aid suspension means the termination of all financial aid.

A student who does not meet the time frame requirement will, without warning, become ineligible for financial aid.

Conditions for Reinstatement

A student whose financial aid has been suspended for failure to meet the GPA and/or incremental progress requirements, can become eligible for consideration for financial aid by:

1. Sitting out an academic semester (Fall, or Spring), or

2. Attending Georgia College & State University without financial aid and re-establishing satisfactory academic progress.

A student who fails to meet satisfactory progress requirements a second time or who, after sitting out a semester, fails to establish satisfactory academic progress requirements, will become ineligible for any further aid.

A student who returns to Georgia College & State University after being on financial aid suspension is automatically on financial aid probation.

Appeal

A student whose financial aid has been suspended may appeal, in writing, to the Director of Financial Aid. In the appeal, the student should state the reason(s) why satisfactory academic progress was not maintained, why aid should not be terminated, and list any extenuating circumstances that should be considered. A student wishing to appeal the decision of the Director may do so, in writing, to the Financial Aid Internal Review (FAIR) Committee. A student wishing to appeal the decision of the FAIR Committee may do so, in writing, to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services. An appeal of the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services may be submitted in writing to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The decision of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs may be appealed to the President of the university who has final authority on the campus.

All appeals are to be submitted through the Director of Student Financial Aid and must be submitted to the appropriate authority within five (5) school days or seven (7) calendar days after suspension from financial aid.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To receive consideration for aid, please submit:

1. A Georgia College & State University Financial Aid application which is available from the Financial Aid Office.

2. A copy of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted to the address indicated on the application. The FAFSA may be obtained from a secondary school or the Georgia College & State University Financial Aid Office located in Parks Hall.

3. If a transfer student, a Financial Aid Transcript from each postsecondary school attended whether financial aid was received or not. Contact the Financial Aid Office at the school attended for details.

4. Other forms and documents as requested.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. To be considered for student financial aid you must:

A) be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and

B) have been accepted for admission and classified as a degree-seeker at Georgia College & State University by the Office of Enrollment Services; [Exception:(Applicable to SL and PLUS Loans only). A non-degree seeker may be eligible for a loan under one or more of these programs if (s)he is enrolled or accepted for enrollment as at least a half-time student in a program that is necessary for either a professional credential or certification from a state if that credential or certification is required for employment in that state as an elementary or secondary school teacher. For financial aid purposes, these students are considered fifth year undergraduates.] or be currently enrolled in an approved degree seeking program, and

C) be making progress toward the completion of your course of study according to the "Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid"; and

D) not be in default on any loan and have not borrowed in excess of loan limits under the Title IV programs at any institution; and

E) not owe a refund on any grant received under the Title IV programs at any institution.

2. Many loan programs require special applications. Contact the Financial Aid Office for details.

3. First consideration will be given to those students whose file is complete by 15 April.

SCHOLARSHIPS

HOPE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The HOPE Teacher Scholarship Program provides forgivable loans to the individuals seeking advanced education degrees in critical fields of study. Students must be accepted into graduate school and into an advanced teacher certification program. The amount of the scholarship is up to $10,000. Students earn their award by teaching in a Georgia public school after graduation.

Applications may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Some scholarships for graduate students available through the Alumni Association, are listed in a booklet of all Georgia College & State University Scholarships, Awards, and Grants published by the Financial Aid Office, 103 Parks Hall.

LOANS

FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS

The university participates in the Federal Perkins Loan Program. Students in need of assistance to meet educational expenses are eligible to receive consideration for the loan.

The aggregate maximum loan amount a graduate or professional student may borrow is $18,000, including loans borrowed for undergraduate study.

Repayment begins nine months after the student graduates or leaves school. The student may be allowed up to ten years to repay the loan. During the repayment period, the student will be charged 5% simple interest on the unpaid balance of the loan principal. The minimum monthly payment is $40.

Students who complete the Georgia College & State University application process are considered for this loan.

FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOANS (SUBSIDIZED)

These federally-sponsored, Title IV loans, which are now need-based, are arranged through Georgia College & State University from the U.S. Department of Education. For a qualified student, the federal government pays the interest until the student ceases enrollment as, at least, a half-time student.

The amount a student can borrow will vary, depending upon the student¹s demonstrated financial need. The maximum amount in any academic year may not exceed $8,500. The aggregate guaranteed unpaid principal amount of all FSL loans made to a graduate or professional student may not exceed $65,500, including loans made for undergraduate study.

To apply, the student must complete the university¹s application procedure.

FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED)

Students, regardless of income, may borrow from this program. The unsubsidized loan¹s terms and conditions are the same as the Federal Stafford (Subsidized) Loan, such as loan limits, deferments and interest rates. Students are charged with interest while in school and during grace periods.

FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOANS

The Federal Direct PLUS program provides Title IV educational loans to parents on behalf of their dependent graduate or professional student. The maximum amount a parent may borrow on behalf of each student is the average cost of attendance less any financial aid awarded per academic year. Students must have a complete financial aid file to apply for this loan.

Repayment begins within 60 days of receiving the loan. The parent makes arrangements with the lender to begin installment payments, including interest at a rate not to exceed 10% per year.

Applications are available from the Georgia College & State University Financial Aid Office.

STATE DIRECT STUDENT LOANS

Under the State Direct Student Loan program, students may be eligible to borrow funds that are either repaid in cash or are service-cancelable.

As a lender in the Georgia Federal Stafford Loan program the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA) makes interest subsidized loans to students that are subject to the same eligibility, interest and repayment as other student loans made by commercial lenders and guaranteed by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation.

In addition, the GSFA makes loans which can be cancelled through service to students preparing for professions in which there is a critical manpower shortage in Georgia. Applicants who are preparing for careers in certain health fields and members of the Georgia National Guard may be eligible to borrow funds and to have a portion or all of these loans cancelled by service.

Additional details and applications are available from the Georgia College & State University Financial Aid Office or the Georgia Student Finance Authority, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200, Tucker, GA 30084.

SPECIAL LOAN FUNDS

Additional funds which have been established to be administered by the college as educational loans are:

Philo Sherman Bennett Loan Fund

Jane Coleman Allen Daughtry Loan Fund

Eleanore C. Hess Nursing Loan Fund

Antoinette Smith Jenkins Loan Fund

Thomaston Mills Loan Fund

Charles D. Moore Loan Fund

Morel Fund

Sylvester Mumford Fund

Alice Walker Shinholser Memorial Funds 1 and 2

Joseph M. Terrell Loan Fund

Fannie Trammell D.A.R. Fund

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Approximately twenty percent of the university¹s students hold part-time jobs on campus. Students fill a variety of positions in administrative offices, departmental offices, the library, science laboratories, residence halls and elsewhere.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for students who show financial need and who must earn funds to pay for part of their educational expenses. Most positions are located on-campus, but there are some off-campus positions available involving community service at non-profit organizations.

In general, a student earns at least the current minimum wage. Students in this program may work up to 20 hours a week while classes are in session. Students who complete the financial aid application process are considered for this program.

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

The Georgia College & State University Student Employment Program provides additional opportunities for students to secure campus employment. While financial need is often not a factor, earnings under this program could affect other aid received.

Students are interviewed and hired by the various administrative offices, departmental offices, and others at the university.

REFUND POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Financial Aid Refunds and Repayments

Students who are entitled to a refund for withdrawal and are receiving student financial aid are subject to having all or part of the refund returned to the appropriate financial aid programs. After the Financial Aid Office is notified by the Fiscal Services Office of the refund amount, accounts are credited according to the following distribution policy:

1) Unsubsidized Direct Loan

2) Subsidized Direct Loan

3) Direct Plus Loan

4) Federal Perkins Loan

5) HOPE Teacher Scholarship

Loan programs include only the amount attributable to the payment period of withdrawal.

If more aid is received than could have reasonably been spent for noninstitutional costs during the portion of time of enrollment, students may be subject to repayment. The amount of repayment, if any, is determined on a prorated basis by the number of days following distribution policy:

1) Federal Perkins Loan

2) HOPE Teacher Scholarship

3) Institutional Scholarships

4) Non-Institutional Scholarships

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

A limited number of graduate assistantships are offered through the departments which have graduate degree programs. Recipients provide educationally beneficial assistance to the department which awards the assistantship. Duties must be relevant to the student¹s major field of study and shall be of academic value.

Applications for graduate assistantships should be directed to the school dean or director. Approval is granted by the Dean of the Graduate School upon recommendation of the school dean or director.

Graduate assistants will be required to work between fifteen and twenty hours per week. Course loads for graduate assistants must be at least six hours per semester.

A graduate assistant must have been approved for regular admission to a graduate program and have at least a 3.0 GPA on any graduate courses taken at Georgia College & State University. To continue an assistantship, the graduate student must maintain academic good standing, except that if a student¹s grade point average falls below 3.0 (academic warning) that student will have one semester to improve and return to academic good standing before termination of the assistantship. Should a student fail to return to good standing after one semester, or should a student receive academic exclusion and be dismissed from the degree program, the assistantship will be terminated at once.

REGENTS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The Regents Opportunity Scholarships offer stipends of $2500 per academic year to selected economically disadvantaged students entering a full-time graduate program of Georgia College & State University. For eligibility, an applicant must have regular admission status in a graduate program, must be a resident of Georgia, and must maintain good standing. The scholarships are renewable and priority is given to previous recipients who continue to meet eligibility requirements. Persons interested are encouraged to contact the Dean of the Graduate School and Research Services, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061.

SENIOR ARMY ROTC

The mission of the United States Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program is to attract, motivate and prepare selected students with high potential to receive a commission in the United States Army Reserve. In addition to providing the courses required to earn a commission through the ROTC program, military science instruction and associated activities have the aim for all students of developing leadership and managerial potential, providing an understanding of the requirements and organization for national security, and instilling a strong sense of personal integrity and individual responsibility.

Selected students may enter the two-year Senior Army ROTC program available to Georgia College & State University. Qualified applicants may receive $150 per month for up to twenty (20) months or a maximum of $3000. Additionally, students receive approximately $750 for a six week leadership practicum taught during the summer at a major military installation.

Additional information and applications can be obtained by calling collect (912) 453-4737 or writing Georgia College & State University, Army ROTC Opportunities, Box 2395, Milledgeville, GA 31061.

VETERANS SERVICES

In addition to the regular benefits, veterans can obtain financial aid in the form of work-study. For further information, contact the Veterans Administration Regional Office, 730 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA. 30365. The Veterans Secretary in Parks Hall is available to assist you.

STUDENT LIFE

Student life at Georgia College & State University offers students a wide range of opportunities to become involved in university programs, services and activities. Learning that takes place outside the classroom is an integral part of personal and educational development.

THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

The educational mission of Georgia College & State University is the advancement of student learning both within and outside the classroom. The persons and offices which comprise the Division of Student Affairs contribute to this mission by providing programs and services which support curricular or classroom learning, by taking leadership in the development of significant cocurricular or non-classroom experiences, and by contributing to an enriched sense of campus community.

The Division of Student Affairs supports the educational purposes of Georgia College & State University and promotes personal growth and development for students. This Division is committed to helping students meet their full potential through providing co-curricular experiences that complement the university¹s academic experiences. In order to help students progress toward their educational and career goals, a number of student services, programs and activities are provided by the Student Affairs Office which is responsible for leadership, management and supervision of the operations of all departments within the Division. Counseling services, health services, intramural-recreational programs, athletics, multicultural student affairs, university housing life, student activities, and student support services are coordinated by this office.

The Student Affairs Office administers the university¹s disciplinary code of rights, responsibilities and conduct and assures due process procedures for students accused of misbehavior. The university¹s disciplinary policy is administered by the Vice President/Dean of Students. The office represents student interests and concerns to the faculty, staff and administration of Georgia College & State University.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Georgia College & State University provides a full range of counseling services free of charge to all Georgia College & State University students and limited services to faculty and staff. Services are designed to help students adjust to the university, understand themselves and others, and plan life goals. Personal counseling is available to help individuals deal with the stress and concerns that university students experience. Career counseling and educational counseling on such matters as study skills, time management and academic requirements are also available. Confidentially is maintained, and test or interview results are released only by authorization of the student. Services to faculty and staff include consultation, presentations to classes and crisis intervention.

Information is provided to assist individuals in assessing life interests. Group experiences, workshops, and seminars are offered to help students develop goals and achieve skills.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

The purpose of the Student Health Services is to provide for the maintenance of good health. Students eligible for treatment must complete a medical history questionnaire including an appropriate record of immunizations prior to Georgia College & State University registration.

Outpatient medical care for the treatment of minor illnesses and accident related injuries is available at the Health Service facility on campus for students taking more than 5 hours. Referrals are made to the local Oconee Regional Medical Center Emergency Room or consultant specialists for more serious problems. In cases of a serious illness or accidents, parents or guardians will be notified with the student¹s permission.

The College Nurse Practitioners hold daily clinics Monday through Friday. Other staff members include licensed nurses and a part-time pharmacist.

The Health Services Office promotes the "Wellness Concept" as an educational process and lifestyle for students. Health education information, designed to have a positive influence on students¹ health, behavior, and manner, is provided through the office.

INTRAMURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

The office of Intramural and Recreational Programs is twofold: to provide students with recreation opportunities and to enhance their development outside the classroom. The Intramural Office provides team as well as individual sports. Included also is the chance to compete in Intramural Sports events at a state level.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

A key element in furthering a sense of community at Georgia College & State University is the athletic program. Annually, 140 men and women compete in nine intercollegiate varsity teams. In addition, students participate in extramural fencing, water skiing, bowling, soccer, and rugby teams.

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs helps minority students to resolve academic, personal or career concerns through direct assistance or referral. The office helps new students identify and use the student services provided by the university, consults with minority student groups and organizations, and works for a better understanding of minority student culture and heritage. It sponsors intercultural associations, minority student programs, and events.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING

The goal of the Office of University Housing is to provide a positive living-learning environment. Georgia College & State University provides seven residence halls for student occupancy on campus. Rooms are assigned using a priority system based on date of application and payment of a deposit. A meal plan is required of all students who live in the residence halls. Students interested in information on residence hall living and/or a room reservation should contact the Director of University Housing. Information and guidelines for living in the residence hall will be distributed to students upon check-in.

Only regularly enrolled students may live in the residence halls. When accepting a room assignment, the student agrees to abide by the rules and regulations established by the university, including carrying at least six hours each semester. Exceptions to the six hour minimum requirement may be granted through the Office of University Housing.

Each residence hall is staffed by a Resident Director. All residence halls have at least one student on each floor who serves as the Resident Adviser (R.A.). The R.A. represents the Office of Residence Life and is available to provide assistance, to develop a community atmosphere and to insure that the rights of all students are respected.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The Student Activities Office in Maxwell Student Union coordinates and supervises student organizations. The office helps to schedule social, recreational, cultural, and entertainment activities. An information desk, gameroom, lounge, and conference room are supervised by the Student Activities Office.

Georgia College & State University students may participate in a variety of activities, including concerts, drama productions, comedians, intramurals, movies, clubs sports, special interest groups, academic organizations, honor societies, and Greek organizations. The university provides a number of campus facilities for student use.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Office of Student Support Services provides services to commuters, disabled students and other special groups.

POLICY FOR ACCESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Georgia College & State University is committed to the full and total inclusion of all individuals and to the principle of individual rights and responsibilities. To this end, policies and procedures will ensure that persons with a disability will not, on the basis of that disability, be denied full and equal access to academic and co-curricular programs or activities or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under programs or activities offered by Georgia College & State University.

This policy was developed to ensure equal access at Georgia College & State University for individuals with disabilities and to ensure full compliance with all pertinent federal and state legislation, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1992.

Definitions

For the purpose of clarification, the following terms will have the meanings outlined below:

Auxiliary Aids‹includes but is not limited to Brailled and taped material, interpreters, and other aids for persons with impaired cognitive, sensory, motor, or speaking skills.

Modifications‹includes but is not limited to the use of auxiliary aids in classroom settings; allowances for time and energy level considerations such as reduced courseloads; additional time for taking exams; substitutions of other acceptable assignments, courses, tests, or test formats when necessary to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities; also includes physical modifications such as ramps, elevators, lifts, curb cuts, etc.

Person with a disability‹means any person who has a physical or mental condition which substantially limits one or more major life activities or has a record of such a condition.

Physical disability‹means any physical condition, anatomic loss, or cosmetic disfigurement which is caused by bodily injury, birth defect, or illness.

Mental disability‹includes (1) developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, or any other neurological conditions; (2) an organic or mental condition that has substantial adverse effects on an individual¹s cognitive or volitional functions, such as central nervous system disorders; significant discrepancies among mental functions of an individual, including any mental or psychological disorder, such as head injury; emotional or mental illness; and specific learning disabilities. The term "mental disability" does not include active alcoholism or current drug addiction and does not include any mental condition, disease, or defect that has been successfully asserted by an individual as a defense to any criminal charge.

Major life activities‹means functions such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, and experiencing leisure.

Has a record of such condition‹means has a history of or is regarded as having a mental or physical condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Qualified Person with a Disability‹

(1) with respect to postsecondary services, a person with a disability who meets the academic and technical standards for admission or participation in the education program or activity given appropriate accommodations.

(2) with respect to any other program or activity, a person with a disability who meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in, or receipt from, that program or activity given appropriate accommodations.

Programs include but are not limited to:

Academic majors and degree plans, including coursework and practical; research; occupational training; housing; counseling; financial aid; physical education; athletics; recreation; transportation; student organizations; placement; and any other programs offered by the University.

The Board of Regents has established definitions and criteria for documentation of disorders which affect learning. Georgia College & State University will adhere to these definitions as delineated in Section 2.22 of the Academic Affairs Handbook.

Rights and Responsibilities

In order to ensure the full translation of this policy for access of individuals with disabilities into procedures, two important areas of rights and responsibilities have to be considered: (a) the right of the individual with a disability to be included on the basis of criteria that do not unfairly discriminate because of the disability and (b) the right of the University to set and maintain standards for admitting and evaluating the progress of students.

To assure full consideration of both areas, this document outlines the rights and responsibilities of the University and the rights and responsibilities of students who have disabilities. The procedures that follow create a mechanism for dispute resolution for those instances in which the usual channels have not resulted in decisions that are acceptable to both the individual and the University¹s decision making authorities.

Rights and Responsibilities of the University

Georgia College & State University recognizes that its basic responsibility is to identify and maintain the academic and technical standards that are fundamental to providing quality academic programs while ensuring the rights of individuals with disabilities. To meet this obligation, Georgia College & State University recognizes the following rights and responsibilities:

Rights:

has the right to identify and establish the abilities, skills, and knowledge necessary for success in its programs and to evaluate applicants and students on this basis;

has the right to identify and establish the abilities, skills, and knowledge that are fundamental to academic programs/courses and to evaluate each student¹s performance against these standards. Fundamental program and course standards are not subject to modifications;

has the right to request and receive documentation that supports request for modifications. The University has the right to deny a request if the documentation demonstrates that no modification is necessary, or if the individual fails to provide such documentation.

has the right to select among equally effective modifications for individuals with a disability;

has the right to refuse an unreasonable modification or one that imposes an undue hardship on the University.

Responsibilities:

has the responsibility to ensure that its recruitment information and activities are available in accessible formats and facilities;

has the responsibility to evaluate applicants based solely on their abilities and qualifications. If an evaluation method of criterion unfairly discriminates against an applicant with a disability, the University will seek reasonable alternatives.

has the responsibility to ensure that all of its academic programs are accessible and usable;

has the responsibility to select and administer tests used to evaluate students so as to best ensure that test results accurately reflect aptitudes or competencies and do not discriminate against an individual with a disability. Tests designed to measure specific skills related to fundamental/essential course goals are allowable even when those skills are impacted by the disability.

has the responsibility to adjust, substitute or waive any academic requirements within Regents¹ policy that unfairly discriminates against student with a disability and that are not essential to the integrity of the student¹s academic program;

has the responsibility to make reasonable modifications for a student with a disability in the delivery, instructional method, and evaluation system of a course;

has the responsibility to inform its applicants and students about the availability of auxiliary aids and the range of possible modifications as well as the procedures for requesting them. If a request for modification is denied, Georgia College & State University has the responsibility to inform the individual of his or her right to appeal the decision and the procedures for initiating an appeal.

Rights and Responsibilities of Individuals with Disabilities

An individual with a disability has a right to an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs offered at Georgia College & State University. To ensure this right, individuals with disabilities at Georgia College & State University must identify themselves as disabled to Dr. Craig Smith, Chair, Georgia College & State University Committee On Learning Accommodations.

Rights of individuals with disabilities:

have the right to an equal opportunity to learn. They have a right to reasonable modifications in aspects of their educational experiences such as location, delivery system, or instructional methodologies that limit access, participation, or ability to benefit.

have the right to an equal opportunity to participate in a benefit from the academic community. This includes access to services and co-curricular activities when reviewed in their entirety, that are comparable to those provided any other student;

have the right to confidentiality of all information and have the right to choose to whom information about their disabilities will be disclosed;

have the right to information regarding the availability of auxiliary aids and possible modifications as well as procedures for making requests for either;

have the right to be informed of procedures for initiating an appeal of a decision by the institution regarding auxiliary aids or modifications;

have the right to be informed of procedures for initiating further appeal of an institutional decision through external channels. This typically would be done through filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights or filing a case through the civil court system.

Responsibilities of individuals with disabilities:

have the same responsibility as any other student to meet and maintain the institutions academic standards;

have the responsibility to advocate for their own individual needs and to seek information, counsel, and assistance as necessary to be effective self advocates;

have the responsibility to demonstrate or document how their disabilities limit their ability to benefit from a particular delivery system, instructional method, or evaluation criteria when they make a request for modification. The individual must provide documentation from an appropriate professional as required by Regents Policy.

have the responsibility to follow published procedures for making such requests and to do so in a timely fashion;

have the responsibility to follow published procedures for filing an appeal.

Procedures for Access

Admissions

Admission to Georgia College & State University is based on the requirements outlined in the university catalog. Admissions decisions are made to ensure that applicants with disabilities will not be subjected to discrimination in admissions on the basis of their disability. A prospective student who needs a modification in the admissions process should document such need when the application is requested or submitted. For those individuals who choose to identify their disabilities in the admissions process, the Admissions Office will provide assistance and accessible admissions material upon request.

Auxiliary Aids of a Long-Term or Permanent Nature

Georgia College & State University seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities who can meet the academic and technical standards for admission are not excluded from full participation in the programs the university operates because of the absence of necessary auxiliary aids or reasonable modifications.

Students with disabilities are expected to exercise initiative in identifying and obtaining auxiliary aids and assistance through every reasonable channel available to them. The primary role of the university in this effort should be informative/supportive of active self-advocacy on the part of the student. The coordinator of services for individuals with disabilities will serve as a resource in this process. The university has a responsibility to determine the necessity of aids and ensure that students are not denied the right to participate in programs, benefits, classes, or services because of the absence of reasonable and appropriate auxiliary aids that would make participation possible.

Students who believe they will need auxiliary aids to participate fully in the activities inherent in their programs at Georgia College & State University should make those needs known as early as possible, preferably as soon as they have been admitted or determined to have a disability. These requests should be made through direct contact with the Chairman, Georgia College & State University Committee On Learning Accommodations. To expedite the process, requests should be accompanied by a written evaluation of the student¹s disability. For students with learning disabilities (LD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), this documentation must meet the criteria established by the Georgia Board of Regents.

Course Modifications and Substitutions

All students are expected to meet the essential requirements of their programs. Requests for course modifications and substitutions will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Students should report to Dr. Craig Smith, Chairman, Georgia College & State University Committee On Learning Accommodations, to obtain procedures for requesting modifications and substitutions.

Course Modifications

When the ADA supports course modifications, the Chairman of the Georgia College & State University Committee On Learning Accommodations will confer with the student to determine individualized modifications according to the student¹s specific disabilities and course requirements. Such modifications may require changes in the distribution and presentation of course material and in the evaluation of academic performance. The student will meet with the instructor to discuss implementation of the modifications. The Academic Adviser will assist as needed.

Course Substitutions

Courses may be substituted when the documentation supports a determination that the disability precludes learning a specific subject, that modifications would most likely be futile, and that the course is determined not to be essential to the student¹s program of study. The student, in consultation with the approved adviser, will select substitute courses from the approved list of courses or may petition the dean for approval of alternative substitutes. In the absence of an approved list, the degree granting unit will provide a list of acceptable substitutions.

Appeals Process

Georgia College & State University recognizes both the wide variation in the needs of students with disabilities and the variation in course contexts as students progress through their programs. When needs arise, the Chairman of the Georgia College & State University Committee on Learning Accommodations will, at the request of students, faculty, or staff, review the process by which the current modifications were determined and seek to revise the modifications. The dissatisfied party may file an appeal.

Basis for Appeal

Students may appeal on one of the following bases:

(1) The access plan does not represent a reasonable accommodation of their disability. The basis for such an appeal should be that their disability, in the absence of the requested alternatives or additional modifications, limits their full participation or their accurate evaluation in a specific activity, service, program, or course. The appeal must include a rationale for the requested additions or alternatives.

(2) A particular course or requirement is not essential to the integrity of the program of instruction being pursued. The basis for such an appeal should be that their disability, in the absence of the requested substitution, limits their full participation in the academic program. The appeal must include a rationale for the requested substitution.

Faculty/Department Heads/Program Coordinators may appeal a student¹s access plan on the grounds that the modifications represent a fundamental alteration in a course, program, or service.

Filing Appeals

Students and instructors should make every effort to work together to implement modifications determined to be reasonable and appropriate.

Appeals should be directed to:

Dr. Craig Smith

Chairman, Georgia College & State University Committee on Learning Accommodations

Kilpatrick Education Center, Room 217

WELLNESS SERVICES

Georgia College & State University¹s Wellness Services provides students, faculty and staff with numerous educational activities and opportunities for lifestyle enhancement. Information and resources are available in the areas of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental health. Seminars and workshops are offered on a range of wellness topics such as sexual choices, fitness, smoking cessation, and alcohol awareness. Individual health counseling is also offered through the offices of Counseling Services and Health Services.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are expected, under all circumstances, to show a proper respect for law and order, care of property, rights of others, and a sense of personal honor and integrity as is required of good citizens. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner becoming a university student. Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to the possession or use of illegal drugs, the abuse or immature use of alcoholic beverages, and the obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administrative, disciplinary, public service, or other authorized university activities or functions. All students are further expected to know and observe the regulations for resident living.

Students who disregard the expectations placed upon them as good citizens subject themselves to the disciplinary process. Georgia College & State University has a policy on the standards and procedures for student nonacademic discipline. The policy acknowledges both the need to preserve the orderly processes of the university with regard to its teaching, research, and public service missions, as well as the need to observe the student¹s rights. While the rules and regulations of Georgia College & State University are not meant to duplicate general laws, there are some respects in which the lawful interests of the institution as an academic community coincide with the broader public interests treated in general laws. Students who commit offenses against the laws of municipalities, states, or the United States are subject to prosecution by those authorities and are liable for disciplinary action under Georgia College & State University rules.

Through delegation from the Board of Regents to the President of the University, the Vice President/Dean of Students is the administrative official with primary responsibility for student discipline.

Students accused of misconduct may choose between an Administrative Hearing or a Student Judicial Board hearing. The Administrative Hearing will be one in which the Vice President/Dean of Students hears the case, determines guilt or innocence, and imposes sanctions. The judicial board hearing will be conducted by the Student Judicial Board chaired by a designated Faculty Adviser.

Sanctions against a student adjudged guilty of misconduct could include oral or written reprimands, personal probation, revocation and/or limitation of privileges, restitution, probation, suspension, or expulsion. A student may be temporarily suspended pending final action on the charges if potential harm to self or others is judged to exist. The student shall be afforded an opportunity for a preliminary hearing prior to temporary suspension.

Further, the Vice President/Dean of Students shall have power to impose such temporary sanctions, including suspension, pending a hearing, when a group of students engages in conduct which materially and substantially interferes with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the University.

IT IS THE STUDENT¹S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.

COMMUTER CAMPUSES AND CENTERS
DEGREE PROGRAMS

Georgia College & State University provides graduate education programs in Macon, Dublin, and at Robins Air Force Base. Classes are available in the evening, and in some locations, during the day. Students enrolled in the commuter campuses and centers programs can complete all course work required for the degree at any of the external locations without having to travel to the residential campus or other locations for courses. Students participating in one of the campuses or centers programs also have access to all of the facilities located on the residential campus in Milledgeville. A campus director at each location is available for assistance and program coordination. In addition, program and campus coordinators are available for advisement and other student services.

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration are available at the Robins Graduate Center with classes conducted in the evening. The Master of Science in Logistics Systems and the Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management are available at the Logistics Education Center at Robins Air Force Base. Classes at the Logistics Education Center are available during noon hours, late afternoon, and in the evening. The Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Management Information Systems, Master of Science in Nursing, and Master of Public Administration degrees are offered at the Georgia College & State University Macon Campus located at the CIGNA Building on Arkwright Road. The Specialist in Education in Administration and Supervision is also offered at the Macon Campus. The Master of Education and the Master of Business Administration degrees are available at the Dublin Campus.

In Macon, the Master of Education degree is offered with majors in administration and supervision, health and physical education, instructional technology (library media and technology coordination), and special education. The Dublin Campus offers the Master of Education degree with majors in early childhood education and middle grades education. Education classes at all commuter campuses begin in the late afternoon and extend into the evening. All evening classes are conducted one night per week. During the summer, some education classes meet daily during daytime hours over a shorter period of time to accommodate in-service teachers.

SUMMER PROGRAM

The Georgia College & State University Milledgeville Campus offers a summer term in which courses may be taken in either the 10 week term or in two five week sessions. Courses are offered in all programs in both daytime and evening programs enabling students to pursue summer studies on either a full-time or part-time basis. The summer program is designed to allow students to engage in continual study for the graduate degree, seek teacher certification, take refresher courses and pursue further study. Programs are also offered in the summer in Macon, at the Robins Center and in Dublin.

LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES

Library Services

The Ina Dillard Russell Library is the center of research activities at the university. The resources of the library include over 175,000 books, 1,100 current magazine and newspaper subscriptions, and extensive microform collections. As a U.S. government documents depository, the Library receives approximately 4,000 documents annually. Some 30,000 items in various formats are added to the collection each year to support educational programs. Russell Library also provides access to over 100 bibliographic databases and over 1,500 full-text periodicals online through GALILEO, Georgia¹s statewide library information system. The library provides access to other indexes unavailable through GALILEO via a CD-ROM network and DIALOG.

The library is normally open 83 hours per week, with a reference librarian on duty much of this time to provide assistance and instruction in the use of the library.

The library¹s Special Collections contain material on local history, Georgia history, books by and about Georgians, rare first editions and other valuable books, manuscripts, maps, and the university¹s archives. The most notable special collection is the Flannery O¹Connor collection of manuscripts and books housed in the Flannery O¹Connor Room. This valuable collection of manuscripts, books, and memorabilia of the world-renowned author, who was a member of the class of 1945, was given to the library by her mother, Regina Cline
O¹Connor.

A unit of Russell Library, the Museum and Archives of Georgia Education collects, preserves, and displays archival documents and artifacts that reflect the development of education in Georgia. Exhibits and programs on a variety of topics are presented regularly.

Media Services

Media Services includes equipment circulation, video and multi-media production laboratories, television studio, photography, and Radio Station WGUR.

The equipment circulation center, located in the Kilpatrick Education Center, makes a variety of media equipment available to faculty and students. Staff deliver and, upon request, set up equipment in campus facilities. Original media may be requested and/or produced in the production laboratories. Types of materials produced include audio and videotapes and photographs. Assistance is also provided in selecting, designing, and scripting programs. A television studio is available for the purpose of providing remote and studio productions for instructional purposes, public service broadcasts, and public relations needs of the university.

COMPUTING SERVICES

In addition to supporting the computing needs of the Georgia College & State University administration, Computing Services maintains high-quality instruction labs with various types of micro and mini computers. Student computer labs are also available at the university¹s three commuter campuses.

These networked labs are completely functional as "electronic classrooms" with large screen projection, desktop publishing peripherals, and high quality printing, scanning, copying, fax and EMAIL services. The labs are continuously staffed and open seven days a week.

The university Campus LAN and Internet connection are responsibilities of the networking unit of Computing Services.

Project Management, as a unit of Computing Services, is currently directing the migration to various new systems in university administration.

DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION &
PUBLIC SERVICES

The Division of Continuing Education & Public Services is comprised of the Department of Continuing Education, the Department of Public Services, and the Old Governor¹s Mansion. Sub-units of these three departments include the Outdoor Education Center and the Center for Health & Lifestyles. Major programs or functions of the division include continuing education, camps and conferences, credit academic workshops, Governor¹s Mansion educational programs and tours, staff development programs, Elderhostel and Learning in Retirement programs, contract training, facility rentals, nonacademic space allocation for the campus, and student activities focusing on outdoor recreation. Services and programs of the division are described below.

The Department of Continuing Education

The Department of Continuing Education is an extremely important interface between the university and the community. Through the department¹s comprehensive continuing education program, residents of the immediate service area and the state are provided exciting opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment in non-academic programs.

The Department of Continuing Education offers a variety of non-academic courses, seminars, conferences, camps, lectures, and workshops throughout the year. Programs are typically designed to assist participants in the areas of professional development, health and fitness, personal enrichment, and outdoor education. Certain courses are designed to meet the needs of senior adults and/or young children.

Admission to any non-credit course is usually by interest only and the payment of a nominal course fee. Except with academic workshops, there are no formal admission requirements to enroll in any course. However, certificate or professional programs may require certain professional competency for entrance.

In addition to those non-credit programs advertised in the department¹s course catalog, the Department of Continuing Education can custom design courses to meet the training needs of area businesses, industries, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Many of these programs can be provided at the site of the requesting organization. Telecourses and teleconferences are also available.

The Department of Continuing Education administers the implementation of the Continuing Education Unit, defined as "ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction." The CEU attests to an individual¹s efforts to continue learning regardless of age or previous educational accomplishments. Generally, Continuing Education Units are awarded only for programs which are oriented toward occupational skills and knowledge or significant social issues. Continuing Education Units are accumulated for each student on a permanent transcript which may be obtained from the Department of Continuing Education. The CEU is not transferrable for academic credit.

A mailing list is maintained for persons wishing to receive a catalog of all non-credit offerings. Individuals interested in enrolling in a course, suggesting course ideas, requesting to be placed on the mailing list, or inquiring about services are encouraged to call the Department of Continuing Education at (912) 445-5277.

The Old Governor¹s Mansion

The Old Governor¹s Mansion is a multi-use National Historic Landmark on the campus of Georgia College & State University. It was built by the State of Georgia in the 1830¹s as the state¹s Executive Residence, and served in that capacity until 1868. Since that time, the Mansion has been used as a dormitory and as the residence of the president of Georgia College & State University. It currently serves as a historic house museum open to the public and as a meeting and banquet facility for the university and the community. For information on the educational programs of the Mansion, or to inquire about reserving the facility, contact the Mansion staff at 445-4545.

The Department of Public Services

As a direct link between the university and the community, the Department of Public Services can open doors to university resources to serve the facility-related needs and interests of the public and campus community. Space and facility reservations, event planning and implementation, conference coordination, camps, and facility operation and management, are a small sample of the many services provided through the Department of Public Services.

The primary goal of the department is to provide the most appropriate facilities in the best condition possible to take optimum advantage of any course, conference, or event offered and to be convenient and accessible to the campus and to its community. Individuals or groups looking for space and facilities to accommodate their events need look no further than the Department of Public Services. From classrooms to conference planning, from auditoria to arenas, your facility-related needs can be served by calling the Department of Public Services at (912) 445-5277.

Camps and Conferences

Through the Department of Public Services, attractive and functional conference space is provided at the Milledgeville campus. Program planning and implementation, along with logistical support, to include the coordination of campus services such as food, housing, media, and transportation, are provided through the department¹s conference operations. Individuals interested in conference services should phone (912) 445-5277.

Centennial Center Complex

The 97,000 square foot multi-purpose Centennial Center, along with a modern six court lighted tennis facility and a 75¹ X 45¹ six lane swimming pool and bathhouse comprise the Centennial Center complex.

The Centennial Center was constructed in 1989 to enhance educational, athletic, and recreational opportunities through facilitating comprehensive Health/Physical Education & Recreation, Intercollegiate Athletic, Continuing Education, and Student Activity programs, and upon serving these priorities, to serve the special needs of a remaining campus family and its community. Complete with a 4000 seat arena, classrooms, racquetball courts, indoor track, weight room, climbing wall, portable stage, and portable dance floor, the Centennial Center provides many educational and community service opportunities.

East Campus (Lake Laurel, Power Point)

East Campus facilities include the Lake Laurel Lodge and the Power Point Pavilion. Lake Laurel Lodge is situated by a six-acre lake and is an ideal clubhouse for small parties, workshops, meetings, and retreats. Lake Laurel is an ideal location for many different types of programs due to the recent construction of a yurt, a handicapped accessible teaching platform and deck, and a classroom facility for environmental studies. Opportunities also exist for boating, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor recreation activities. The lodge has rustic sleeping quarters for 20 persons.

The Power Point pavilion, located on Lake Sinclair, is ideal for large gatherings of up to 150 persons. A large picnic pavilion with tables, fishing docks, grills, and restrooms make this facility an ideal location for family or group gatherings. Arrangements for services and scheduling can be made by calling Lake Laurel Lodge at (912) 445-4217 or the Division of Continuing Education & Public Services at (912) 445-5277.

West Campus ( Michael J. Peeler Athletic Complex)

The Michael J. Peeler Athletic Complex consists of a soccer field, intercollegiate baseball and softball fields, a recreation softball field, a picnic pavilion, tennis courts, and athletic department offices. West Campus facilities are made accessible through the Department of Public Services. For information or to schedule the facilities, call (912) 445-5277.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
& PROGRAMS

Dr. Dwight Call, Assistant Vice President for International Education

The International Services & Programs Office works to implement a policy directive of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by promoting at all levels the internationalization of Georgia College & State University. In fulfilling this goal, the ISPO works with faculty to internationalize all schools and departments, directs the International Studies Minor, organizes series of international lectures, manages exchange agreements with universities worldwide, coordinates visiting faculty, manages faculty and student exchanges, oversees international student advisement and programs, and advises and organizes students for study abroad.

MISSION

Internationalizing the curriculum at Georgia College & State University is a process directed toward:

Promoting an understanding of global interdependence among students and faculty by incorporating international dimensions into existing courses within each academic school.

Developing broad, interdisciplinary courses, which transcend traditional departmental and school boundaries, and incorporate while the technological, economic and multi-cultural dimensions implicit in the new global awareness.

Using the knowledge, skills and diverse backgrounds of international students, visiting faculty, and others with international experience to educate and sensitize the Georgia College & State University community to international diversity and intercultural differences.

Encouraging students and faculty to acquire intercultural competence and foreign language skills.

Facilitating student participation in study abroad programs.

Facilitating faculty participation in academic exchange programs abroad.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES COURSES (INST)

The International Services & Programs Office manages the International Studies Minor and international studies courses. Courses and specific requirements of the International Studies Minor can be found in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalogue, listed under Interdisciplinary Studies.

STUDY ABROAD

The International Services & Programs Office provides information on the various approved study abroad and exchange programs offered by Georgia College & State University, the University System of Georgia, and other accredited academic institutions. Studying abroad enables students to increase knowledge of a foreign language, provides the opportunity to gain insight into and appreciation for the cultures and institutions of other peoples, facilitates the development of relevant career skills and contributes to personal maturity, a sense of independence, self-knowledge, and confidence.

With acceptance into an approved Georgia College & State University study abroad or exchange program, as well as the prior approval of the Assistant Vice President for International Education and the student¹s adviser, credit can be applied toward degree requirements for graduation. Students should register for STUDY ABROAD 2580 or 4980 (1-15 credits per semester) or in some circumstances, arrange to be transient students away from Georgia College & State University. The specifics of the individual study abroad or exchange program will be tailored to fit each student¹s course of study. The number of credits awarded will be determined in advance of registration and study. Grading will be based on evaluation reports of the exchange institution or study abroad program. The student¹s study abroad may be used to fulfill major requirements, limited only by the program specific requirements of a specific major or the guidelines of the Georgia College & State University study abroad or exchange program.

Many summer, semester and academic year opportunities to study are available in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia and Europe. In addition, the School of Education, the School of Health Sciences, and the College of Arts & Sciences have specific programs available to their students. The ISPO can also give advice on work abroad and travel opportunities. For further information contact the International Services & Programs Office in Lanier Hall or telephone (912) 445-4789.

Georgia College & State University students who are eligible for financial aid may use that aid to participate in study abroad and exchange programs approved by the ISPO. For specifics on transferability, contact the Financial Aid Office, 103 Parks Hall, (912) 445-5149 for guidelines. In addition, a number of study abroad scholarships are available through the International Services & Programs Office in Lanier Hall or telephone (912) 445-4789.

EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS

The International Services & Programs Office manages Exchange Agreements with institutions worldwide, which facilitate the participation of Georgia College & State University faculty and students in exchange programs abroad and the visit of foreign scholars and students to Georgia College & State University. Georgia College & State University has Exchange Agreements with the following institutions:

Americas

Brazil: Federal University of Pernambuco

Mexico: ITESM (Instituto Technologico y deEstudios Superiores de Monterrey)

Asia

China: Lanzhou Commercial College
Guangdong University of Law & Business

Australia

Australia: Curtin University (Perth)
Australian Catholic University (Sydney)

Europe

England: De Montfort University (Leicester)
University of Northumbria (Newcastle)

Germany: Otto-von-Guericke-University at Magdeburg

Spain: University of Valladolid
University of Valencia

Sweden: University of Lund

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

The International Services & Programs Office provides information and counseling to international students on admissions procedures, non-immigrant student visa regulations and procedures, medical insurance, housing, financial and work issues, taxes, adjustment to life in the US, and academic concerns. The ISPO advises the International Club and organizes community and campus activities, such as the International Dinner, International Week, the International Host Family Program, and the International Student Orientation.

International students enrolling in degree programs at Georgia College & State University need to complete all application requirements through the International Services & Programs Office.

International students who will attend Georgia College & State University under the terms of an exchange agreement between their home institution and Georgia College & State University will be admitted according to the understandings specified in each agreement. Students should contact their home institution¹s exchange coordinator or the International Services & Programs Office at Georgia College & State University for specific guidelines.

CENTER FOR TESTING

The Center For Testing, located in Kilpatrick Education Center, Room 201, currently administers these national graduate-level exams: the MAT (Miller Analogies Test), the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), the Praxis Series. Announcement bulletins, application forms, and other information on these tests and the GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test) are available in the Center for Testing.

AUXILIARY SERVICES

FOOD SERVICE

The Milledgeville campus meal plan is a complete dining program. The plan combines unlimited selection with a wide variety of menus, convenient hours and a computerized meal card system.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Public Safety Department maintains a staff of state certified police officers who provide service and patrol functions on campus 24 hours daily. Some of the services provided are: investigate criminal incidents and motor vehicle accidents, provide escort service on request, provide jumper cables and lock out service on vehicles, first aid response and transportation to medical facilities, admission to restricted areas with proper identification, and police reports for all activities which occur on Georgia College property. Students are asked to report all suspicious behavior to the Public Safety Office immediately at 445-4054.

TRAFFIC AND PARKING

Georgia College & State University students are also required to register and obtain a parking decal for all vehicles used on campus at the public safety office in Mayfair Hall. Parking information and maps are given out with all decals issued at Public Safety. State traffic laws are enforced on all Georgia College & State University property. Those individuals with three or more unpaid traffic fines may have their vehicles towed and stored at the owner¹s expense until the traffic fines are paid.

BOOKSTORE

The university operates stores on the Milledgeville and Macon Campuses. Both stores carry a full range of academic supplies, including textbooks, classroom supplies and reference materials. Both stores also carry specialized Georgia College & State University gift items in addition to general gift items. The Milledgeville Campus store (Paw Prints Bookstore) also operates a daily buyback of textbooks. Both stores are open for extended hours during the first week of class each semester. The bookstores also serve the Warner Robins classes by selling books at that location during registration and on each night that the classes initially meet. Students taking classes at the Dublin Center purchase their books from Middle Georgia College Bookstore. Please contact the bookstore at 912-445-4382 for current hours and policies.

BOBCAT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Following registration, each student is issued an identification card (ID), called a Bobcat Card, as official college identification of student status. A fee of $10 is charged for the replacement of a lost Bobcat card. Students should present the Bobcat card to any properly identified faculty or staff member upon request. The Bobcat Card may be required for admission to certain student activities and college facilities. Including weekend use of the Academic Computing Service labs.

GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Degree Program

ARTS AND SCIENCES

Master of Arts (M.A.) English

Master of Arts (M.A.) History

Master of Science (M.S.) Biology

Master of Science (M.S.) Psychology

Master of Science (M.S.) Public Affairs

Master of Science in Logistics System (MS/LS) Logistics Systems

Master of Science in Administration (MSA/LM) Logistics Management

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Public Administration

BUSINESS

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Administration

Master of Management Information Management Information Systems

Systems (M.M.I.S.)

EDUCATION

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Administration and Supervision

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Early Childhood Education (P-4)

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Middle Grades Education (4-8)

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Natural Science Education (Biology) (7-12)

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Social Science Education (7-12)

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Secondary Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Administration and Supervision

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Early Childhood Education (P-4)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) English Education (7-12)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Instructional Technology (Distance Learning)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Instructional Technology (Library Media)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Instructional Technology (Technology
Coordination)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Mathematics Education (7-12)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Middle Grades Education (4-8)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Natural Science Education (Biology) (7-12)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Social Science Education (7-12)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Special Education Behavior Disorders

Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Special Education Learning Disabilities

Special Education Mental Retardation

HEALTH SCIENCES

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Health and Physical Education (P-12)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Health Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Health and Physical Education (P-12)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Outdoor Education Administration Track

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

MSN/MBA option

OFFICIAL DISCIPLINE ABBREVIATIONS

ACCT ACCOUNTING

ANTH ANTHROPOLOGY

ARED ART EDUCATION

ARTS ART APPRECIATION, HISTORY,

STUDIO

ASTR ASTRONOMY

BCOM BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

BIOL BIOLOGY

BLST BLACK STUDIES

CBIS COMPUTER BASED

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CHEM CHEMISTRY

COMM SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS

CRJU CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CSCI COMPUTER SCIENCE

CSED COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION

DANC DANCE

ECON ECONOMICS

EDEC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDEL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

EDEX SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDFS FOUNDATIONS AND SECONDARY

EDIS EDUCATION INTEGRATIVE STUDIES

EDIT INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

FOR TEACHERS

EDMG MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION

EDRD READING EDUCATION

ENGL ENGLISH

ENSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

ESLG ENGLISH AS A SECOND

LANGUAGE

FINC BUSINESS FINANCE

FREN FRENCH

GEOG GEOGRAPHY

GEOL GEOLOGY

GRMN GERMAN

HEEX HEALTH EDUCATION

EXERCISE SCIENCE

HESM HEALTH EDUCATION

SPORTS MEDICINE

HLTH HEALTH EDUCATION

HSCA HEALTH SCIENCE ADULT

HSCF HEALTH SCIENCE FAMILY

HSCS HEALTH SCIENCE

HIST HISTORY

IDST INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

GCSU STUDENT SUCCESS

INST INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

JAPN JAPANESE

LAST LEGAL ASSISTANCE STUDIES

LENB LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF

BUSINESS

LING LINGUISTICS

LOGS LOGISTICS

LSSS LEARNING SUPPORT

MAED MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

MATH MATHEMATICS

MGMT MANAGEMENT

MMIS MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MKTG MARKETING

MSCI MILITARY SCIENCE

MSCM MASS COMMUNICATION

MUAP APPLIED MUSIC

MUED MUSIC EDUCATION

MUEN MUSIC ENSEMBLES

MUSC MUSIC

MUST MUSIC THERAPY

NURA NURSING ADULT &

GERONTOLOGY HEALTH

NURF NURSING FAMILY HEALTH

NURS HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS

& INFORMATICS

ODED OUTDOOR EDUCATION

OSAM OFFICE SYSTEMS

ADMINISTRATION

PHED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHIL PHILOSOPHY

PHYS PHYSICS

POLS POLITICAL SCIENCE

PSYC PSYCHOLOGY

PUAD PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

RELI RELIGION

SOCI SOCIOLOGY

SPAN SPANISH

THEA THEATRE

WELL WELLNESS

WMST WOMEN¹S STUDIES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bernie L. Patterson, Dean

Nancy Elizabeth Rushing , Assistant Dean

MISSION

The graduate programs of the College of Arts and Sciences allow students who have completed an undergraduate degree to pursue further studies in the areas of English, History, Public Administration, Logistics, Biology, Psychology and Public Affairs. In addition the College of Arts and Sciences offers a number of courses which serve students seeking graduate degrees in Education. Graduate programs of the College of Arts and Sciences are offered on the residential campus in Milledgeville, in Macon at the Macon Campus and in Warner Robins at the Robins Graduate Center and the Logistics Education Center. Financial assistance for graduate study is available; interested students should contact the degree program coordinator.

MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

Wayne Glowka, Coordinator

MISSION

The Master of Arts degree in English is designed for students who desire the challenge of an intense study of literature. Graduates of the program will have a critical appreciation of literature, a thorough knowledge of scholarly tools, and the preparation necessary to become competent writers and teachers of writing. The degree requires 27 hours of graduate-level courses in English and a thesis (9 hours).

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for admission to the program leading to the Master of Arts degree in English must comply with the general requirements of the University System and the university as described earlier in this catalog. A student may receive regular admission with all of the following:

1. a bachelor¹s degree from an accredited institution;

2. a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or higher on all undergraduate work;

3. a score of 550 or higher on the Verbal section of the GRE or 55 or higher on the MAT; and

4. an undergraduate major in English.

The complete application, including all supporting papers, should be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services not later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the applicant proposes to begin graduate study. Applicants will be given a prompt decision upon receipt of necessary materials. Regular admission, which includes Admission to Candidacy, is granted upon the recommendation of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. A student may enter the program any semester.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

A student may receive provisional admission with all of the following:

1. a bachelor¹s degree from an accredited institution;

2. a score of 450 or higher on the Verbal section of the GRE or a 39 or higher on the MAT; and

3. a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) or higher on all undergraduate work.

A provisionally admitted student may gain regular status through the completion of the first 9-12 graduate hours in English with grades of B or better in all courses attempted.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission or who have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status, a student may register for one semester only, by completing a Georgia College & State University Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students; this form requires the signatures of both the student and the graduate coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted either to regular or to provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment in order to continue taking courses in the degree program.

Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The student must complete 27 hours in English (ENGL) at the graduate level with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Other requirements, including the thesis, are explained below. With the approval of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English, a student may transfer graduate hours from another accredited institution, but no more than 9 hours will be accepted. All credit applied to the Master of Arts degree in English must be earned within the prescribed period of five years before graduation.

I. Required Courses 9 hours

ENGL 6601 Graduate Seminar in Methods of Research

ENGL 6680 Graduate Seminar in Studies in Literature

ENGL 6685 Graduate Seminar in Critical Approaches to Literature

The student should take ENGL 6601 as soon as possible, preferably in the first term of graduate work. ENGL 6601 is a prerequisite for ENGL 6680 and ENGL 6685.

II. MAJOR AREA 18 hours

ENGL 5005 Writing about Literature

ENGL 5008 Advanced Creative Writing

ENGL 5021 Poetry Workshop

ENGL 5022 Fiction Workshop

ENGL 5110 Literary Criticism

ENGL 5115 History of the English Language

ENGL 5116 Structure of Present-day English

ENGL 5220 Medieval English Literature

ENGL 5223 Chaucer

ENGL 5225 English Renaissance Literature

ENGL 5226 Shakespeare

ENGL 5227 Milton

ENGL 5228 Development of English Drama

ENGL 5330 Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature

ENGL 5331 Eighteenth-century English Novel

ENGL 5335 English Romanticism

ENGL 5337 Victorian Literature

ENGL 5338 Nineteenth-century English Novel

ENGL 5440 Modern Drama

ENGL 5441 Twentieth-century British Fiction

ENGL 5445 Literary Women

ENGL 5446 Modern Poetry

ENGL 5447 Comparative Literature

ENGL 5449 Great Books of the Western World

ENGL 5550 American Literature to 1865

ENGL 5555 American Literature from 1865 to 1920

ENGL 5662 Southern Literature

ENGL 5664 Flannery O¹Connor

ENGL 5665 American Literature from 1920 to the Present

ENGL 5667 African-American Literature

ENGL 5669 Multicultural American Literature

ENGL 5940 Independent Study

ENGL 5950 Special Topics

ENGL 5980 Study Abroad

ENGL 6960 Internship

NOTE: Students who elect the Creative Writing thesis option should take the following courses:

ENGL 5008 Advanced Creative Writing

ENGL 5021 Poetry Workshop or ENGL 5022 Fiction Workshop

III. THESIS 9 hours

ENGL 6970 Thesis

Total Degree Hours 36

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Foreign Language. The student should demonstrate reading proficiency in a foreign language as early as possible, and must do so before signing up for thesis credit. This proficiency may be demonstrated either by the successful completion of a fourth-level language course with a grade of B or better in the four years prior to admission or by passing a translation examination administered by the Department of Modern Foreign Languages on a passage relevant to English literature.

Comprehensive Examination. In the last term of class work, or as soon as possible after the last term of class work, the student must pass a three-hour, three-part essay examination on English and American literature. Part 1 will focus on English literary history, part 2 will focus on American literary history, and part 3 will require a detailed analysis of a specific work. The student should prepare for this examination by taking a broad range of courses in English and American literature and by reading literary histories and important primary and secondary works not covered in class work. The examination will be offered to students during fall and spring terms (but not in the summer term); a student may retake a failed portion of the examination when it is offered in the next regular term. The student should indicate in writing his or her intention to take the examination in a given term by no later than the end of the first week of classes. The student may not take more than 3 semester hours of thesis before passing all parts of the examination. The examination will be written and graded by an ad hoc committee of three English graduate faculty appointed by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in consultation with the Chair of the Department of English, Speech, and Journalism.

Thesis and Thesis Defense. At the completion of 18 hours, the student should seek out a member of the English graduate faculty as a thesis adviser. If the faculty member agrees to be the student¹s thesis adviser, the student and the faculty member should enlist two other faculty members to join the thesis adviser as the student¹s thesis committee. One of these two committee members must be from the English graduate faculty; the other may be from the graduate faculty in another department relevant to the thesis topic. Once the committee membership is confirmed, the thesis adviser should notify the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English in writing about the composition of the committee and the general nature of the proposed thesis topic. During the next term, the student should develop a two-page thesis proposal under the direction of the thesis committee. The student may not sign up for more than 3 semester hours of ENGL 6970 Thesis before the proposal is approved in writing by both the thesis adviser and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English.

The student should sign up for a total of 9 hours of ENGL 6970, Thesis, and should be enrolled in thesis hours during the term when the thesis is completed and defended. The thesis should demonstrate either (1) scholarly research on a literary topic of considerable depth or (2) professional accomplishment in a creative work of fiction or poetry with an introduction that places the work in a critical context. The thesis should normally have between 50 and 100 pages of text and should also include a comprehensive list of works cited. The thesis should be prepared in the documentation style recommended by the Modern Language Association and should meet the criteria for theses as established by the Graduate School. The original and four copies of the completed thesis in unbound form should be submitted to the thesis committee for a critical reading at least four weeks before the end of the semester in which the student completes all requirements for the degree.

The oral defense of the thesis before the thesis committee should be held at least two weeks before the end of the relevant semester. The thesis defense will be open to any interested member of the university community. The defense will normally take at least one hour and will demonstrate the student¹s knowledge of the thesis topic and the implications of the thesis for the general study of literature.

Advisement

The general adviser of all students in the Master of Arts in English program is the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. However, students should work closely with their thesis advisers and thesis committees in planning coursework as preparation for a specific thesis topic.

Career Information

The program will prepare the student for doctoral work in English or for careers demanding advanced skills in critical reading and writing. The degree can make one eligible for teaching at a two-year college, and certified teachers who complete the degree can extend their certification to the fifth-year level. The degree is also useful for anyone interested in a career in professional writing, administration, entertainment, and public service. Whatever the career plans of students, the program requires a serious commitment to literary scholarship. Through this commitment, students will be rewarded with the intellectual company of the world¹s finest writers.

Further Information

Inquiries concerning the nature of the program, the availability of given courses, and the availability of graduate assistantships should be directed to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English, CBX 044, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Telephone: 912-445-4581. FAX: 912-445-5961.

MASTER OF ARTS IN HISTORY

John D. Fair, Coordinator

MISSION

In offering courses on the graduate level, the Department of History and Geography serves three audiences. First are the students who pursue the M.A. degree, the oldest graduate program at Georgia College & State University. This degree allows the student to learn the advanced research and writing skills necessary to pursue the higher goal of a degree at a doctoral-level institution or to teach at the junior or senior college level, as well as to enter other careers. Second, the department¹s graduate program provides students pursuing a higher level of teacher certification to take content courses for the M.A.T., M.Ed. and Ed.S. degrees. Third are post-baccalaureate students who love the study of history and wish to study it for personal enrichment.

The academic program for the M.A. degree consists of thirty-six hours, including the thesis.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for admission to the program leading to the Master of Arts degree in History must comply with the general requirements of the University System and of Georgia College & State University as described earlier in this catalog. The applicant must:

1. Hold a bachelor¹s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in history. A person with a major in another field but with substantial work in history may be admitted.

2. Have an undergraduate grade average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Applicants for regular admission to the M.A. in History program must submit scores from the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). To be granted regular status, the applicant must score a minimum of 1200 on the GRE History MA formula or a minimum of 70 on the MAT History formula. The formulas are: "GRE verbal score + GRE quantitative or analytical score + (100 times the undergraduate grade point average) = 1200 or MAT score + (10 times the undergraduate grade point average) = 70."

4. Give reasonable assurance of ability to satisfy the foreign language requirement (see "Language Requirement," below).

The complete application, including all supporting papers, should be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services not later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the applicant proposes to begin graduate study. Applicants will be given a prompt decision upon receipt of necessary materials. Regular admission, which includes Admission to Candidacy, is granted upon recommendation of the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of History and Geography. Prospective applicants should consult, in person or by mail, with the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of History and Geography prior to filing an application. A student may enter the program any semester.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who fail to meet one of the requirements for regular admission may be granted provisional status. Provisional students who take 12 hours of graduate history (HIST) courses with no grade less than a B will be granted regular status. The B grades must be earned in courses approved by the Graduate Coordinator for the degree program in which the student is seeking admission.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The Master of Arts degree in History requires a thesis (9 hours credit) and 27 hours of graduate course work in History. Three fields of concentration are offered: the United States, Europe and Archival Management. Graduate instruction in other fields is also available. A program of graduate study based upon the programs described below (subject to schedule availability, student interest, and adviser approval) will be completed when a student is admitted as a regular student in the program. One three-hour graduate-level Political Science (POLS) or Geography (GEOG) course may be substituted for one optional history course.

M.A., HISTORY (U.S. AND EUROPE CONCENTRATIONS)

I. REQUIRED COURSE3

HIST 6001 Historical Methods and Interpretations

II. ADVANCED CURRICULUM 3

Select one course from the following:

HIST 6201 Advanced Topics in European History

HIST 6301 Advanced Topics in British History

HIST 6401 Advanced Topics in American History

HIST 6451 Advanced Topics in Southern History

III. MAJOR AREA21

Select at least 21 hours from the following:

HIST 5010 Local History

HIST 5015 Historic Architecture Preservation

HIST 5020 Public History

HIST 5025 The History of Food, Cooking and Dining

HIST 5045 World War I

HIST 5050 World War II

HIST 5070 The Industrial Revolution

HIST 5110 Classical Greece

HIST 5120 Classical Rome

HIST 5130 The Middle Ages

HIST 5140 Renaissance and Reformation

HIST 5150 The Age of Absolutism, 1559-1789

HIST 5210 The French Revolution and Napoleon

HIST 5220 Modern Europe

HIST 5240 Hitler and Nazi Germany

HIST 5250 Soviet Russia

HIST 5260 Contemporary Germany

HIST 5270 The Balkans

HIST 5280 The Intellectual and Cultural History of Europe to 1550

HIST 5285 The Intellectual and Cultural History of Europe since 1550

HIST 5310 Tudor England

HIST 5315 Stuart England

HIST 5335 Modern Britain

HIST 5340 Modern English Social History

HIST 5360 A Cultural History of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland

HIST 5380 The British Empire and Commonwealth of Nations

HIST 5405 Religion in American History

HIST 5410 Topics in American Social History

HIST 5415 Georgia: Colony and State

HIST 5510 Colonial America

HIST 5520 Revolutionary America

HIST 5530 The Age of Jefferson

HIST 5540 The Ante-Bellum South

HIST 5610 The American Civil War

HIST 5620 The South Since Reconstruction

HIST 5640 Contemporary America

HIST 5650 Contemporary American Foreign Policy

HIST 5710 Modern Middle East

HIST 5720 The Vietnam War

HIST 5940 Independent Study

HIST 5950 Special Topics

HIST 5980 Study Abroad

HIST 5990 Academic Workshop

*HIST 6201 Advanced Topics in European History

*HIST 6301 Advanced Topics in British History

*HIST 6401 Advanced Topics in American History

*HIST 6451 Advanced Topics in Southern History

HIST 6940 Independent Study (graduates only)

HIST 6950 Special Topics (graduates only)

HIST 6960 Internship

*If not taken in Area II, listed above.

Students in these concentrations may take no more than three (3) hours from the following courses:

HIST 5935 Archives Practicum

HIST 6050 Archival Theory and Issues

HIST 6055 Archival Methods and Practice

IV. THESIS9

HIST 6970 Thesis Research

Total Degree Hours36

M.A., HISTORY (ARCHIVAL MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION)

I. REQUIRED COURSE3

HIST 6001 Historical Methods and Interpretations

II. ADVANCED CURRICULUM 3

Select at least 9 hours from the following:

HIST 5010 Local History

HIST 5015 Historic Architecture Preservation

HIST 5020 Public History

HIST 5025 The History of Food, Cooking and Dining

HIST 5045 World War I

HIST 5050 World War II

HIST 5070 The Industrial Revolution

HIST 5110 Classical Greece

HIST 5120 Classical Rome

HIST 5130 The Middle Ages

HIST 5140 Renaissance and Reformation

HIST 5150 The Age of Absolutism, 1559-1789

HIST 5210 The French Revolution and Napoleon

HIST 5220 Modern Europe

HIST 5240 Hitler and Nazi Germany

HIST 5250 Soviet Russia

HIST 5260 Contemporary Germany

HIST 5270 The Balkans

HIST 5280 The Intellectual and Cultural History of Europe to 1550

HIST 5285 The Intellectual and Cultural History of Europe since 1550

HIST 5310 Tudor England

HIST 5315 Stuart England

HIST 5335 Modern Britain

HIST 5340 Modern English Social History

HIST 5360 A Cultural History of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland

HIST 5380 The British Empire and Commonwealth of Nations

HIST 5405 Religion in American History

HIST 5410 Topics in American Social History

HIST 5415 Georgia: Colony and State

HIST 5510 Colonial America

HIST 5520 Revolutionary America

HIST 5530 The Age of Jefferson

HIST 5540 The Ante-Bellum South

HIST 5610 The American Civil War

HIST 5620 The South Since Reconstruction

HIST 5640 Contemporary America

HIST 5650 Contemporary American Foreign Policy

HIST 5710 Modern Middle East

HIST 5720 The Vietnam War

HIST 5940 Independent Study

HIST 5950 Special Topics

HIST 5980 Study Abroad

HIST 5990 Academic Workshop

*HIST 6201 Advanced Topics in European History

*HIST 6301 Advanced Topics in British History

*HIST 6401 Advanced Topics in American History

*HIST 6451 Advanced Topics in Southern History

HIST 6940 Independent Study (graduates only)

HIST 6950 Special Topics (graduates only)

HIST 6960 Internship

*If not taken in Area II, listed above.

IV. Archival Courses 6

HIST 6050 Archival Theory and Issues

HIST 6055 Archival Methods and Practice

V. Archives Practicum 6

HIST 5935 Archives Practicum

VI. THESIS 9

HIST 6970 Thesis Research

Total Degree Hours36

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

ADVISEMENT

Upon admission to the program, each student is advised by the chairperson of the Department of History and Geography. The student is also assigned to a supervisory committee as explained in the Comprehensive Examination section, below. The designated chairperson of the supervisory committee will serve as the student¹s adviser and thesis director for the final examination.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

A reading knowledge of one modern foreign language, ordinarily French, German, or Spanish, must be demonstrated. With consent of the chairperson of the department another language or, if concentrating in history of an English-speaking area, an appropriate course in statistics or computer science with a grade of at least B, may be substituted. A reading knowledge may be demonstrated in either of two ways:

1. By having completed not more than four years prior to admission to graduate study, the fourth course or higher of a language with a grade of at least B.

2. By an examination, either standardized or local at the option of the student, administered by the Department of Modern Foreign Languages of the university. The local examination consists of two parts: (a) writing a satisfactory translation, with the aid of a dictionary, of a relatively brief passage from a previously unseen work in the field of history, and (b) writing a satisfactory general summary in English, with the aid of a dictionary, of a longer passage from a previously unseen work in the field of history, and satisfactorily answering oral questions on the passage.

The examination may be taken a maximum of three times in any one language. The student should make arrangements for taking the examination directly with the chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.

THESIS

Students will submit a thesis in an acceptable style of historical writing which demonstrates the ability to investigate independently a topic of historical significance. The topic will be selected in consultation with the student¹s adviser and be approved by the supervisory committee. Style and format will be in conformity with Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations (University of Chicago Press). The original and four copies of the completed thesis in unbound form must be submitted to the supervisory committee for critical reading not later than four weeks prior to the date of proposed graduation. After the student has passed the Master¹s Comprehensive Examination on thesis and course work, the original will be placed in the vault of the university library for safekeeping, and the copies will be bound. The student will be charged a binding fee. One copy will be returned to the student and the others will be distributed to the library (for circulation), the Department of History and Geography, and the thesis supervisor. The student must be registered for HIST 6970 (Thesis Research) in the semester in which requirements are completed and thesis examination given. The thesis must also be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

The candidate must pass an oral and/or written Master¹s Comprehensive Examination covering course work and thesis. The examination will be given no later than ten days prior to anticipated graduation, and the candidate should be enrolled in the university at the time. The candidate will be assigned a supervisory committee to serve as the examining committee. A candidate who fails to pass the Master¹s Comprehensive Examination may, upon recommendation of the examining committee, repeat the examination, but not earlier than the next semester. If the candidate fails a second time, no further opportunity to take the examination is permitted.

CAREER INFORMATION

The Master of Arts degree in History prepares students for further study elsewhere toward the Ph.D. degree; for teaching in junior colleges; for work in historical societies, archives, museums, and state and national parks and historical monuments; for journalism and other types of professional writing, such as newspapers, magazines, fiction, and non-fiction; for library work as a subject-field accompaniment to a professional library degree; and for government service, including the Federal Foreign Service, upon passing the appropriate entrance examination. Further details may be obtained from the Graduate Coordinator.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Inquiries concerning the nature of the program, the availability of given courses, and the availability of graduate assistantships should be sent to the chairperson of the Department of History and Geography, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061; telephone, (912) 445-5215.

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Michael F. Digby, Coordinator

MISSION

The purpose of the Master of Public Administration degree program at Georgia College & State University is to help its graduates develop the knowledge and competencies needed to be effective, efficient, responsible, and humane public managers. This program is offered at the residential campus in Milledgeville and at the University¹s commuter campuses in Macon and Robins Air Force Base. The program provides students a strong generalized public administration education, covering those skills and perspectives needed by all public managers, and provides students opportunities for concentrated study in specific functional areas.

ACCREDITATION

The Georgia College & State University MPA program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Persons seeking admission to the MPA program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and show promise of high quality work at the graduate level. There is no specific undergraduate course of study for admission. However, students demonstrating marginal achievement may be advised to take preparatory course work. Students may begin their programs during any academic term. All application materials must be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services. These materials consist of the following: (1) the application forms; (2) official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (3) official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants need only submit scores from the GRE general test, not from a subject test. To be granted regular admission status, the applicant must score 1200 on the MPA admissions formula. The formula is: GRE verbal score + GRE quantitative or analytical score + (100 times undergraduate grade point average). For example, an applicant scoring 450 on the verbal portion and 450 on the quantitative or analytical portion and having a 3.00 GPA would have an admissions formula score of 450 + 450 + (100 X 3.00) = 1200.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who score under 1200 on the admissions formula may be granted provisional status. While holding this status, students must take the equivalent of a semester¹s full load of MPA courses (i.e., 8-12 hours) and earn no final course grades below B to qualify for regular status. Provisional students who prefer to take lighter course loads will need two or more semesters of satisfactory work (not to exceed a total of 12 hours) to become eligible for regular status. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular MPA degree program. Earning a final course grade of less than B while in provisional status will cause the student to be dismissed from the MPA program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the MPA coordinator.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status a student may register for one semester only by completing a GC&SU Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students; this form requires the signatures of both the student and the graduate coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted to either regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program. Earning a final course grade of less than B while in conditional status will cause the student to be ineligible for provisional or regular status in the MPA program. Any course taken in conditional status that will be counted in the MPA program must be approved by the MPA coordinator.

Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Students classified as in-service (i.e., working full-time in public sector-related positions) will take a 36-hour program with two major options. The first option consists of 35 hours of regular course work and a 1-hour career assessment project. The second option has 29 hours of regular course work and 7 hours of thesis research, writing, and defense. Detailed guidelines are available from the MPA coordinator for both the career assessment option and the thesis option. Pre-service students (i.e., not having held full-time public sector-related employment) who choose the non-thesis option will take 35 hours of regular course work and a 1-hour internship (total of 36 hours); those choosing the thesis option will have 29 hours of regular course work, 6 hours of thesis, and a 1-hour internship (36 hours). The thesis option for in-service and pre-service students is designed for those who have strong research interests and who may want to enter doctoral programs after completion of the MPA.

There is a common base of knowledge which students of public administration should master and which is specified by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. The particular educational needs and interests of public administration students, however, can vary. The MPA program offers a core ‹ the basic curriculum ‹ which all students should take. There is some limited flexibility in the advanced curriculum and greater leeway in the concentration and elective areas. Some sequencing of courses may be desirable, but there is no set arrangement of course scheduling to which all students must adhere, with the exception of taking PUAD 6538 in the first term and PUAD 6689 in the final term of enrollment. Every student¹s program must be approved by the MPA coordinator.

I. BASIC CURRICULUM11

Required of all students:

PUAD 6538 Public Administration and the Public Service

PUAD 6558 Public Personnel Management

PUAD 6568 Administrative Law for the Public Manager

PUAD 6578 Public Finance and Budgeting

II. ADVANCED CURRICULUM 9

Required of all students:

PUAD 6601 Policy Making, Implementation, and Evaluation

PUAD 6605 Quantitative Techniques

Students choose one of the following:

PUAD 6615 Administrative Ethics

PUAD 6625 Intergovernmental Relations

III. AREA OF CONCENTRATION 12

A concentration of 12 hours is selected to fit each student¹s requirements. Individualized programs can be developed. Additional information is available from the MPA coordinator. The following are some frequently chosen concentrations:

A. Policy Management

B. General Management Systems

C. Criminal Justice Administration

D. Local Government Administration

E. International Policy

A variety of courses is available to complete each of these concentrations.

IV. ELECTIVE3

Each student¹s program allows for three or more hours of elective course work. Students are allowed substantial flexibility in choosing their elective, with the resources of Georgia College & State University¹s various graduate programs being generally available. Courses in Public Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Logistics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Management, and Information Systems may be allowed.

V. CAREER ASSESSMENT PROJECT, THESIS, INTERNSHIP1-7

PUAD 6689 Career Assessment Project (1 hour credit)

PUAD 6971, 6972, 6973 Thesis Research, Writing, and Defense (7 hours credit)

PUAD 6960 Internship (1 hour credit)

Career Assessment Project. This project is required of all in-service students not taking the thesis option during the final semester of course work. Under the supervision of the instructional faculty, each student demonstrates, both orally and in writing, the relationship among course work taken, present job performance, and future career plans.

Thesis Option. PUAD 6971 is Thesis Research Design (3 hours); PUAD 6972 is Thesis Writing and Development (3 hours); and PUAD 6973 (1 hour) is Thesis Defense. Guidelines for the thesis option are available from the MPA coordinator.

Internship. This is an individually structured course involving one semester of full-time supervised work with a public sector agency. The internship is intended for pre-service students who have had little or no exposure to work in the public sector.

Total Degree Hours36

CAREER INFORMATION

Most students in the MPA program are already employed in the public sector and are interested in the MPA program for reasons of career development and mobility. In-service students come from practically every possible public sector setting and every level of government. Pre-service students will have available to them the information and assistance of the Georgia College & State University Career Services Office. Faculty will work with students in exploring career options. Many students have found their classmates to be valuable sources of networking information. Students should understand, however, that the purpose of graduate education in public administration is to prepare one to be a better public manager. No graduate degree is a guarantee of employment.

A brief sampling of the positions now held by graduates of the Georgia College & State University MPA program would include: city manager, county manager, director of social service agency, director of public works agency, budget officer, personnel officer, grants manager, contracts officer, director of planning agency, management analyst, county sheriff, city police chief, corrections administrator, health care administrator, and higher education administrator. Most MPA graduates work for governmental agencies. A growing number work with not-
for-profit agencies that are neither fully public nor private in nature. Some work in private sector settings, especially for companies that have extensive dealings with the public sector.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Prospective students desiring further information may contact the MPA Coordinator, Department of Government and Sociology, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061, or telephone at 912-445-4562.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Michael F. Digby, Coordinator

MISSION

The Master of Science in Public Affairs program at Georgia College & State University is designed for students who are seeking an understanding of the broad social, philosophical, political, and scientific contexts of public policy issues. The student is exposed to both quantitative and qualitative techniques of analyzing issues in public affairs and undertakes a detailed study of a substantive area.

The MS in Public Affairs is a liberal arts-based graduate program. Applicants can come from any undergraduate field, but those with humanities, social science, and natural and mathematical science backgrounds will find the program especially interesting.

While the MS-Public Affairs program shares some courses with the Master of Public Administration program, it has a different focus. The MPA is very specifically designed for students who want to become better, more technically proficient public managers. The MS-Public Affairs degree will be helpful for those who are or aspire to be public managers, but people with little or no interest in public management careers will also find it of value. Many of its graduates will move on to doctoral programs in policy fields or political science; others will go to law school; while others want to become better able to analyze public affairs issues as a way of preparing for positions as policy analysts for public or private sector agencies and the news media and for their roles as active, concerned citizens.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Persons seeking admission to the MS-PA program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and show promise of high quality work at the graduate level. There is no specific undergraduate course of study for admission. However, students demonstrating marginal achievement may be advised to take preparatory course work. Students may begin their programs during any academic term. All application materials must be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services. These materials consist of the following: (1) the application forms; (2) official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (3) official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applicants need only submit scores from the GRE general test, not from a subject test. To be granted regular admission status, the applicant must score 1200 on the admissions formula. The formula is: GRE verbal score + GRE quantitative or analytical score + (100 times the undergraduate grade point average). For example, an applicant scoring 450 on the verbal portion and 450 on the quantitative or analytical portion and having a 3.00 GPA would have an admissions formula score of 450 + 450 + (100 X 3.00) = 1200.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who score under 1200, but over 1000, on the admissions formula may be granted provisional status. While holding this status, students must take the equivalent of a semester¹s full load of graduate courses (i.e., 8-12 hours) and earn no final course grades below B to qualify for regular status. Provisional students who prefer to take lighter course loads will need two or more semesters of satisfactory work (not to exceed a total of 12 hours of credit) to become eligible for regular status. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular MS-PA degree program. Earning a final course grade of less than B while in provisional status will cause one to be dismissed from the MS-PA program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the MS-PA Coordinator.

Applicants who score under 1000 on the admissions formula may be required to submit additional materials in order to be considered for provisional status. Among those materials will be a 500-word statement of purpose, written by the applicant, and letters of recommendation from two faculty members familiar with the applicant¹s academic abilities. Once admitted into provisional status, such students will then be subject to the provisional exit requirements listed above.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status a student may register for one semester only by completing a Georgia College & State University Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students; this form requires the signatures of both the student and the graduate coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted to either regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program. Earning a final course grade of less than B while in conditional status will cause one to be ineligible for provisional or regular status in the MS-PA program. Any course taken in conditional status that will be counted in the MS-PA program must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Before graduating with the Master of Science in Public Affairs, students must show proficiency in a language other than English through the level of the fourth university course. This can be demonstrated through course credits or through testing. Courses taken to satisfy this requirement will not count toward the MS-PA degree.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Public Affairs consists of 36 hours of course work, divided into four areas. First is a Basic Curriculum of five courses that all students must take, covering the fundamentals of policy analysis in both its quantitative and qualitative aspects. Second is a Concentration Area of five courses, in which the student specializes in a substantive public affairs area. Third is a research project based on the student¹s substantive concentration area. Finally, all students have a one course elective.

I. BASIC CURRICULUM14

Required of all students:

POLS 5401 Policy Making

PUAD 6538 Public Administration and the Public Service

POLS 6600 Seminar in Public Affairs

PUAD 6605 Quantitative Techniques

PUAD 6615 Administrative Ethics

II. CONCENTRATION AREA 15

In consultation with the MS-PA coordinator, the student will choose a concentration area for intense study of a substantive public affairs issue or perspective. Concentrations often include the following: political thought, American political institutions, international policy, economic policy, domestic policy, science policy, and law and justice. Students may develop in consultation with program faculty individualized concentrations in other fields; examples could include leadership or humanistic approaches to public affairs.

III. RESEARCH PROJECT4

Under supervision of an approved faculty member, students will design a research proposal on a topic relevant to their concentrations, conduct the research, write the results, and then present/defend the work before a faculty research committee. This is a capstone project, designed to be taken in the student¹s last semester of course work.

IV. ELECTIVE3

Each student¹s program allows for three hours of elective course work. Students are allowed substantial flexibility in choosing their elective, with the resources of the university¹s various graduate programs being generally available. Graduate courses in Public Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, History, English, Biology and other disciplines may be allowed.

Total Degree Hours36

FURTHER INFORMATION

Prospective students desiring further information may contact the MS-PA Graduate Coordinator, Department of Government and Sociology, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061, or telephone at 912-445-4562.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY

Harold Reed, Coordinator

MISSION

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences supports the liberal arts mission of Georgia College & State University by provoking critical thinking in a wide variety of biological subdisciplines.

Departmental programs are designed to produce graduates with an appreciation for the following areas: thinking skills; awareness of the role of science in society; and knowledge acquisition. The development of critical thinking skills is a significant part of modern education, and the scientific method is central to this philosophy. All candidates for the MS in Biology should have a thorough understanding of the scientific process. As students develop an appreciation for the scientific method they should also acquire skills in the following areas: familiarity with modern scientific instrumentation; an appreciation for sound experimental design; competence in the analysis and interpretation of scientific data and literature; and proficiency in both oral and written communication. Access to knowledge and the ability to interpret information correctly will be increasingly important for individual and social progress in the twenty-first century. Biologists should be aware of the impact science will have in modern society. Master¹s students should be familiar with content in the subdivisions of biology: cellular and molecular biology; organismal biology; and evolution/ecology. Competence in all three areas will allow them to view problems from multiple perspectives and make more informed choices within a preferred specialization.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following admission standards are required for regular admission to the Master of Science program in Biology:

1. A bachelor¹s degree from an accredited institution.

2. A minimum of 30 hours of undergraduate biological sciences course work.

3. A score of > 3000, computed as follows: (Undergraduate Grade Point Average x 500) + Graduate Record Exam Scores (Verbal + Quantitative +Analytical).

The completed application, including all supporting papers, should be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the applicant proposes to begin the graduate program. Applicants will be given a prompt decision upon the receipt of the necessary materials and the program may be initiated in any semester. Admission to regular standing which includes admission to candidacy is processed by the Office of Enrollment Services upon the recommendation of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Prospective applicants should consult in person or by mail the Graduate Coordinator prior to filing an application.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION EXIT REQUIREMENTS

1. A bachelor¹s degree from an accredited institution.

2. A minimum of 20 hours of undergraduate biological sciences course work.

3. A score of > 2500, computed as follows: (Undergraduate Grade Point Average x 500) + Graduate Record Exam Scores (Verbal + Quantitative + Analytical).

Students will exit provisional admission status and achieve regular admission status upon completion of 12 hours of graduate courses in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, selected by the Graduate Coordinator, with no grade below a B. Receipt of a grade less than B within any of these 12 hours of regular course work will result in dismissal from the program. These courses must be approved, prior to registration, by the Graduate Coordinator.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The Master of Science degree in Biology is a general degree consisting of 36 hours of graduate work. There are several areas of concentration which the student can pursue. However, any area of concentration must be undertaken within one of the two options available. These are the thesis and non-thesis options. A Program of Study form must be completed within one week of registration for classes.

THESIS OPTION

Course Work30

Course work for the thesis option will be determined in consultation with the student¹s Graduate Advisement Committee. Remedial undergraduate course work in biology may be required in addition to graduate-level course work. Remedial work will be determined by the Graduate Advisement Committee.

BIOL 5020 Classical Experiments in Biology

BIOL 5040 Physiological Psychology

BIOL 5041 Drugs and the Brain

BIOL 5110 Animal Development

BIOL 5120 Endocrinology

BIOL 5130 General Pharmacology

BIOL 5140 Histology

BIOL 5150 Immunology

BIOL 5160 Medical Microbiology

BIOL 5170 Microbiological Techniques

BIOL 5180 Microbiology

BIOL 5190 Molecular Genetics

BIOL 5210 Plant Physiology

BIOL 5220 Plant Tissue Culture

BIOL 5230 Techniques in Biotechnology

BIOL 5410 Biological Systematics

BIOL 5420 Clinical Parasitology

BIOL 5430 Coleopteran Biology

BIOL 5440 Comparative Animal Physiology

BIOL 5450 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

BIOL 5460 General Entomology

BIOL 5470 Herpetology

BIOL 5480 Ichthyology

BIOL 5490 Neuroanatomy

BIOL 5510 Invertebrate Zoology I

BIOL 5520 Invertebrate Zoology II

BIOL 5530 Mammalogy

BIOL 5540 Ornithology

BIOL 5560 Plant Pathology

BIOL 5570 Special Topics in Plant Science

BIOL 5580 Morphology and Anatomy of Plants

BIOL 5590 Vertebrate Biomechanics

BIOL 5610 Vertebrate Zoology

BIOL 5710 Biogeography

BIOL 5720 Community Analysis

BIOL 5730 Comparative Animal Behavior

BIOL 5740 Environmental Conservation

BIOL 5750 Environmental Microbiology

BIOL 5760 Field Botany

BIOL 5770 Field Ornithology

BIOL 5780 Freshwater Biology

BIOL 5790 Limnology

BIOL 5810 Population Biology

BIOL 5820 Topics in Avian Evolution

BIOL 5830 Sociobiology

BIOL 5840 Topics in Horticulture

BIOL 5850 Vertebrate Evolution

BIOL 5860 Vertebrate Field Techniques

BIOL 5870 Wildlife Management

BIOL 5950 Special Topics

BIOL 6000 Introduction to Scientific Research

BIOL 6110 Advanced Plant Physiology

BIOL 6210 Selected Topics in Vertebrate Physiology

BIOL 6700 Evolutionary Mechanisms

BIOL 6810 Community and Ecosystem Modeling

BIOL 6820 Population Ecology

BIOL 6940 Independent Study

BIOL 6960 Internship

Thesis Research (BIOL 6970)6

Thesis

Students must successfully complete a thesis research project which will be supervised by the student¹s Graduate Committee. Style and format used will follow the current Georgia College & State University Style Guide for thesis preparation and the American Institute of Biological Science Style Manual. The thesis must be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. Upon successful completion of the oral defense the student will submit the required signed copies of the thesis to the library with payment for binding.

Oral Defense

The oral defense consists of an oral presentation of the thesis research and results as well as a defense of the thesis and an oral examination on general knowledge in the field of biology. This examination will be administered by the student¹s Graduate Committee and the members of the department. The Graduate Committee shall consist of at least three members of the Graduate Faculty of Georgia College & State University, approved by the Graduate Coordinator and the Department Chairperson. The examination will be administered two or more weeks after the committee receives copies of the thesis. Passing of the defense will be determined by a favorable simple majority vote of the committee members. A failure must be redefended not sooner than the following semester and not later than one calendar year after the failure. There will be no third defense possible.

Total Degree Hours, Thesis Option 36

NON-THESIS OPTION

Introduction to Scientific Research (BIOL 6000)3

Independent Study (BIOL 6940)3

The student will write a library research paper on a topic selected in consultation with the members of the Graduate Advisement Committee. This paper will be submitted and defended not less than two weeks from the time of submission at a time agreeable to the members of the committee.

Course Work (see list under thesis option)30

Course work for the non-thesis option will be determined in consultation with the student¹s Graduate Advisement Committee. The Graduate Advisement Committee shall consist of at least five members, approved by the Graduate Coordinator and the Department Chairperson. Remedial undergraduate course work in biology may be required in addition to graduate-level course work. The need for remedial work will be determined by the Graduate Advisement Committee.

Final Defense

The defense shall consist of an oral presentation of the independent study research paper, a defense of the ideas and concepts presented within the paper, and an examination of the student¹s knowledge of the field of biology. Passing of the defense will be determined by a favorable simple majority vote of the members of the graduate faculty of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in attendance. A failure must be redefended not sooner than the following semester and not later than one calendar year after the failure. There will be no third defense possible.

Total Degree Hours, Non-Thesis Option36

NEUROSCIENCE CONCENTRATION

The concentration in Neuroscience is a multi-disciplinary curriculum developed by the Departments of Psychology and Biological and Environmental Sciences. The concentration may be attained while completing degree requirements for the Master of Science degree in either discipline. A minimum of 15 hours must have been selected from the following list of courses: BIOL/PSYC 5240, BIOL/PSYC 5490, BIOL/PSYC 5620, BIOL 5120 (Endocrinology), PSYC/BIOL 6090, PSYC/BIOL 6100, PSYC/BIOL 6150. The student must have completed at least one course taught primarily in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Grades of B or better must be earned in all courses listed in the concentration. Finally, the student must complete a master¹s thesis in the general area of behavioral neuroscience. The Neuroscience concentration offered by Georgia College & State University is recognized by the Association of Departments and Programs in Neuroscience, and students will receive recognition for having successfully completed the program on their official transcripts.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

David M. Compton, Coordinator

MISSION

The Department of Psychology offers graduate instruction leading to the Master of Science degree in Psychology. The degree may be obtained by completing 36 hours of required course work, a thesis or internship, and elective courses selected by the student after consultation with the major professor or Graduate Coordinator.

All requirements for the M.S. in Psychology must be completed within four years after beginning graduate study.

Course work and laboratory experiences are available in theoretical, experimental, and applied psychology, and in behavioral neuroscience. By emphasizing applied course work, the student can acquire the knowledge and theoretical bases associated with the provision of psychological services under the supervision of a licensed doctoral-level psychologist. Typical employment areas include professional counseling, mental health, rehabilitation, corrections, psychometry, and social and developmental services. Courses in theoretical, experimental, and behavioral neuroscience emphasize the basic principles and methods of psychology as an empirical science. Students with doctoral-level aspirations often select these courses and experiences to improve their probability of acceptance into a doctoral program elsewhere. If it is consistent with the career goals of the student, a strong emphasis is placed on active involvement in scholarly research (See below, Thesis). For information about the current research interests of the faculty, please contact the department or visit the department¹s WWW page.

With the exception of required core courses, in order best to achieve their individual goals, students are free to choose from among the various courses in both areas of emphasis. Thus, consistent with the diverse goals of the students, the Department of Psychology considers a broad foundation based on a wide variety of fundamental psychological principles and the methodologies of science as the best plan of action.

Courses available to non-degree, provisional, and conditional students are limited to BIOL/PSYC 5490 (Neuroanatomy), BIOL/PSYC 5240 (Neurophysiology), PSYC 6000 (Advanced Statistics & Research Design), PSYC 6010 (Scientific & Professional Ethics), and PSYC 6020 (Psychopathology).

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for admission to the program leading to the Master of Science degree in Psychology must meet these minimum requirements:

1. Hold a bachelor¹s degree from a regionally accredited institution or be assured of receiving the degree before entering the program with a major in psychology. Persons with a bachelor¹s degree in a related field must demonstrate competence in psychology either by earning a grade of B or above in PSYC 1101 (General Psychology), PSYC 3000 (Statistics), and PSYC 3010 (Research Methods) or by achieving at least a score of 500 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) subject test in Psychology. Please note that these are undergraduate courses and cannot be applied to the graduate degree requirements. Any deficiency in this requirement may be remedied before admission to the Graduate School by completing such work at the undergraduate level at Georgia College & State University.

2. Attain minimum scores of at least 450 on each subtest (i.e., Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical) of the GRE. The minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average is 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Submit letters of recommendation from three professional individuals who can provide insights about the student¹s scholarly activities, work history, and career goals.

Admission is processed by the Office of Enrollment Services upon recommendation of the Department of Psychology. It is important that all application materials, including official transcripts which list all college-level and graduate-level courses previously taken and all other supporting papers, be received no later than one month prior to the date a semester begins. Applications will usually be processed within 15 days of the deadline date, and the applicant will be informed of the action taken. Applications received later than 4 weeks prior to registration for a semester will not be considered for that semester. If an admitted student should not enroll or should withdraw after enrollment, a new application for admission is necessary should the student desire to return to the program. There is a limit to the number of persons who can be accepted. Potential students must apply for admission at least one month prior to the beginning of the semester. Once the program slots are filled, new students will only be accepted on a space-available basis.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Provisional status is reserved for students who lack one of three courses required for regular admission status or who have a GRE Advanced Psychology score below 500 and are therefore enrolling in PSYC 1101, 3000, and/or 3010 for remediation. All students must meet the minimal GRE verbal, quantitative, and analytical subtest scores and the undergraduate GPA requirements. Provisional status is exited by achieving at least a B in PSYC 1101, PSYC 3000, and PSYC 3010 or their equivalents.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status on a space availability basis. While in this status, a student may register for one semester only by completing a Georgia College & State University Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students. This form requires the signatures of both the student and the Graduate Coordinator. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted either to regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program.

Students may take no more than one semester of course work in conditional or provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Hours

Required Courses12

PSYC 6000 The Principles of Statistics & Research Design in Psychology. This course must be completed with a grade of B or better by the end of the second semester of enrollment.

PSYC 6010 Scientific & Professional Ethics

PSYC 6960; 6970 Internship and/or Thesis

Elective Courses24

BIOL/PSYC 5240 Neurophysiology

BIOL/PSYC 5490 Neuroanatomy

BIOL/PSYC 5620 Invertebrate Sensory Systems

PSYC 6020 Psychopathology

PSYC 6030 Advanced Developmental Psychology

PSYC 6040 Survey of Gerontology

PSYC 6050 Advanced Social Psychology

PSYC 6060 Advanced Learning, Memory, & Motivation

PSYC 6070 Behavioral Analysis & Management

PSYC 6080 History & Systems of Psychology

PSYC/BIOL 6090 Behavioral Neuroscience

PSYC/BIOL 6100 Psychopharmacology

PSYC 6110 Cognitive Neuroscience

PSYC 6120 Advanced Psychometrics

PSYC 6130 Group Leadership

PSYC/BIOL 6150 Neurobiology of Learning & Memory

PSYC 6950 Advanced Topics Seminar

Total Degree Hours36

Thesis (PSYC 6970):

Prerequisites: PSYC 6000, 6010, and 18 hours of approved course work. If it is consistent with the career goals of the student, a strong emphasis is placed on an active involvement in scholarly research. Typically, research experiences begin with an apprenticeship with a faculty member and proceed to a student-initiated research project culminating in the master¹s thesis.

The thesis is an individual investigation in which the student presents an original research idea, surveys the literature, formulates a specific research problem statement, designs the research methodology, collects and analyzes the data, interprets the results, and submits the results in a comprehensive written report. The student¹s major professor ordinarily will be the supervisor in the project. The thesis described above is considered an essential experience for students who contemplate doctoral level work in Psychology. For students conducting Master¹s Thesis projects, a complete prospectus must be submitted to the Major and Reading Professors prior to completing 24 hours of graduate course work. Under certain conditions agreed to by the adviser, the student may submit a petition to do a nonempirical thesis for a maximum of 3 hours credit, rather than the thesis described in the first sentence above, which requires a minimum of 6 hours credit. Copies of the final thesis, approved by the faculty supervisor and the reading professor, must be given to both the faculty supervisor and the reading professor no later than two weeks before the date of the final oral examination. Except where specified by the Department¹s Thesis Style Guide, format of the thesis will be in conformity with the latest available edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The Thesis Style Guide is available in the Psychology Department office. The thesis must be presented orally and successfully defended prior to graduation. The thesis committee will vote to determine whether the presentation and defense as well as the written product are worthy of a pass or fail. A second defense will be scheduled in the event of a failure. In the event of a second failure, the thesis credits acquired thus far will be graded as unsatisfactory, and the student will have to accomplish another project. The student must submit at least five quality copies of the thesis to the library for binding. The original unbound version is stored in the library vault. The other copies are bound for library circulation, the Department of Psychology, the major professor, and the student. The student will be charged a binding fee. Hours of thesis beyond the 6-hour minimum (or, in the case of a nonempirical thesis, the 3-hour maximum) required for the degree may be individually arranged with the faculty supervisor. The final oral examination must be scheduled at least two weeks prior to final examinations, and the final approved copy of the written thesis must be delivered to the Dean of the Graduate School for review at least one week before final exams. Thesis defenses may not be scheduled during the summer.

ADVISEMENT

The student should, by the end of the eighteenth hour of course work, request a major professor who will be responsible for supervising the thesis, approving the program of graduate study, serving as chairperson of the comprehensive examination committee, and advising about progress toward the degree and career plans. Faculty members have limits on the number of students they can supervise. Students are encouraged to select a major professor early in the course of their education.

STEPS IN COMPLETING THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM

1. Submit a complete application for graduate study and all supporting papers to the Office of Enrollment Services.

2. Submit an approved Program of Study no later than the fifth week of the first semester in residence.

3. Consult, after admission, the Graduate Coordinator or faculty adviser for approval of proposed course work each semester , including completion of PSYC 6000 with a grade of B or better by the end of the student¹s second semester of enrollment.

4. Submit three copies of the "Change of Program" form if any part of the approved program changes.

5. Present a written application for the degree on the form provided by the Dean of the Graduate School by the date specified on the official university calendar.

6. Meet thesis completion deadlines, including the scheduling of the oral presentation if applicable.

7. Complete all degree requirements within a four year time frame or less.

FACILITIES

In addition to its classrooms and offices in the Arts & Sciences Building, the Department of Psychology has three research and teaching laboratory suites. One suite is used for psychophysiology and behavioral medicine. This includes a Faraday chamber, a large control room, and several smaller cubicles. Another suite is used for social, developmental, and psychological assessment. This also consists of a control room and several smaller rooms. One suite is for animal research. This area contains two small animal colonies, two surgery rooms, animal behavior research rooms, a histological laboratory, and a general purpose work room. Central State Hospital is a few miles from the campus and provides opportunities for practicum and internship experiences, work experiences, and volunteer work. Several agencies of the Georgia Department of Corrections, Department of Human Resources, and Department of Youth Services are also located in the Milledgeville area.

CAREER INFORMATION

Students completing the MS in Psychology have assumed jobs as behavior specialists, mental health counselors, substance abuse counselors, social welfare workers, college and university professors, psychometricians, etc. Many graduates have gone on to pursue PhD, PsyD, and MD degrees. Further career information is available in the office of the Department of Psychology.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Inquiries concerning admission to graduate work in the university and to the program leading to the MS in Psychology should be sent to the Office of Enrollment Services.

Inquiries concerning (1) the nature of the program and the availability of given courses, and (2) graduate assistantships which may be available in the department should be sent to the Coordinator of the Graduate Program, Department of Psychology, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA 31061; telephone (912) 445-4574.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION‹LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Bobby G. Graham, Coordinator

MISSION

The Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management is intended for persons in the government sector and private industry with career fields related to logistics. As the logistics function spreads to the private sector, this program will enroll more students with career fields in business and industry. The program blends academic courses in logistics with academic courses in management for people who find themselves involved with the managerial or administrative side of the logistics function.

The total program in the Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management consists of 36 hours of academic course work divided into three parts. Part one is 15 hours of logistics. Part two is 15 hours of management-related courses. Part three includes 6 hours of logistics electives which may be composed of a formal research project.

The MSA in Logistics Management is offered at the Georgia College & State University Logistics Education Center located on Robins Air Force Base. For more information about this program contact the Graduate Coordinator.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to this degree program is limited to holders of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The candidate¹s performance in the undergraduate degree program of study will be given primary consideration. A score of 30 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) will be used to evaluate each candidate for admission. Other graduate admission exams will be used in place of the MAT when appropriate. These exams include the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. Consideration will be given to relevant work experience and leadership if appropriate.

The completed application and all supporting documents should be received by Graduate Admissions in the Office of Enrollment Services prior to registration for course work. Applicants may enter any semester. Admission is granted after evaluation of all materials supplied with the application.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Students who have submitted all requirements for admission but do not meet minimum standards for regular admission may be placed in the provisional admission status by the Graduate Coordinator.

Students on provisional admission who complete 9-12 hours of graduate courses at Georgia College & State University with no grade less than a B may be admitted to regular status without having to make the required test score. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular degree program. Earning a final course grade less than B while in provisional status will cause the student to be dismissed from the program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

NOTE: Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The Master of Science in Administration in Logistics Management degree achieves its maximum effectiveness through a flexible approach in designing each student¹s program of study.

I. LOGISTICS15

Courses are selected among all 5000-6000 level graduate courses in Logistics (LOGS) depending upon the student¹s undergraduate background and job-related experiences. Students with an undergraduate degree in Logistics must take only courses on the 6000-level.

II. MANAGEMENT15

Courses are selected among all 5000-6000 level graduate courses in business and public administration depending upon the student¹s undergraduate background and job-related experiences. The student may select up to three courses (9 hours) from the following Logistics courses if they are not used in Areas I and III:

LOGS 5306 Logistics Management

LOGS 6647 Logistics Policy and Management

LOGS 6653 International Trade and Logistics Environment

LOGS 6650 Purchasing and Materials Management

LOGS 6652 Commercial/Government Contract Law

III. LOGISTICS ELECTIVES 6

Electives in Logistics to be selected by the student. The student may elect to develop a 3 or 6 hour Research Project as an alternative to completing additional classroom courses.

Total Degree Hours36

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MSA in Logistics Management candidate must meet the normal university requirements for graduation.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For information contact: Graduate Coordinator, Logistics Education Center, 78 MSS/DPEE, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098, or telephone at 912-926-6544.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS SYSTEMS

Bobby G. Graham, Coordinator

MISSION

The Master of Science in Logistics Systems is intended for persons in the government sector as well as persons in the private sector with career fields related to the more technical aspects of logistics. The program includes all areas of the logistics function with a program design that is technical in nature.

The total program in the Master of Science in Logistics Systems consists of 36 hours of academic course work in logistics divided into four parts. The first part is 6 hours of 5000-level graduate course work in logistics (LOGS) for students who have no academic background in the field. Courses may be waived depending on a student¹s undergraduate background. The second part is 12 hours of 6000-level required courses. The third part includes 12 hours of logistics electives. The last part includes 6 hours of logistics electives or a research project option.

The MS in Logistics Systems is offered at the Robins Air Force Base Logistics Education Center. For more information about this program contact the Graduate Coordinator.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to this degree program is limited to holders of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The candidate¹s performance in the undergraduate degree program of study will be given primary consideration. A score of 30 or higher on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) will be used to evaluate each candidate for admission. Other graduate admission exams will be used in place of the MAT when appropriate. The exams include the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. Consideration will be given to relevant work experience and leadership if appropriate.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

Students who have submitted all requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum standards for regular admission may be placed in the provisional admission status by the Graduate Coordinator.

Students on provisional admission who complete 9-12 hours of graduate courses at Georgia College & State University with no grade less than a B may be admitted to regular status without having to make the required test score. Courses taken under provisional status with satisfactory grades will be counted as part of the regular degree program. Earning a final course grade less than B while in provisional status will cause one to be dismissed from the program. All courses taken in provisional status must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

NOTE: Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

I. BASIC LOGISTICS CURRICULUM0-6

Select two of the following with the concurrence of the coordinator. Courses may be waived depending on student¹s undergraduate background.

LOGS 5301 Systems Engineering and Analysis

LOGS 5302 Logistics Engineering

LOGS 5307 Reliability and Maintainability

II. ADVANCED LOGISTICS CURRICULUM 12-18

LOGS 6633 Advanced Logistics Engineering

LOGS 6634 Advanced Logistics Support Analysis

LOGS 6643 Advanced Production Planning and Control

LOGS 6647 Logistics Policy and Management

LOGS 6650 Purchasing and Materials Management

LOGS 6653 International Trade and Logistics Environment

III. LOGISTICS ELECTIVES 12

Select from all 5000 and 6000-level Logistics courses not used in any other area. Students with an undergraduate degree in Logistics Systems must select only 6000-level courses.

IV. LOGISTICS ELECTIVES OR RESEARCH PROJECT OPTION6

Select from all 5000 and 6000-level Logistics courses not used in any other area. Students with an undergraduate degree in Logistics Systems must select only 6000-level courses. The student may elect to develop a 3 or 6 hour research project as an alternative to completing additional classroom courses.

Total Degree Hours 30-36

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The MS in Logistics Systems candidate must meet the normal university requirements for graduation.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For information, contact: Graduate Coordinator, Logistics Education Center, 78 MSS/DPEE, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia 31098, or telephone at 912-926-6544.

GRADUATE COURSES FOR THE COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES

NOTE: (2-4-3) following the course title indicates 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory,
and 3 hours credit.

NOTE: (Var.) indicates variable credits as stated in the course description.

ART EDUCATION (ARED)

6100. ART IN THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. (3-0-3)

Designed to acquaint teachers with current art education, philosophy, methods, materials, and resources for use in the classroom. Fee for materials.

6110. ART EDUCATION METHODS I. (P-ELEMENTARY) (3-6-3) SU

A study of art curriculum and methods for art education majors. Designed to develop an understanding of teaching methods in relation to the behavioral sciences and art teaching theories applicable to these levels. Fee for materials.

6120. ART EDUCATION METHODS II. (MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL) (3-6-3) SU

ART (ARTS)

5100. ADVANCED STUDIO PROBLEMS. (0-6-3)

Individual problems in the studio area. The student must have completed the most advanced 5000/6000 level course in the designated area. Fee for materials.

5400. ADVANCED STUDIO PROBLEMS IN PRINTMAKING. (2-6-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Advanced work in one of the four basic printmaking media. Fee for materials.

5680. JEWELRY. (1-6-3)

Sequence of problems employing various techniques in metal. Emphasis on structural design and creative use of materials. Fee for materials.

5740. PHOTOGRAPHY I. (1-6-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An introduction to black and white photography as a fine art medium. Fee for materials.

5741. PHOTOGRAPHY II. (1-6-3)

Prerequisite: ARTS 5740 or permission of instructor. History and theory of color photography. Processing of slide and negative films as well as prints from both types of film. Fee for materials.

5742. PHOTOGRAPHY III. (1-6-3)

Prerequisite: ARTS 5741, or permission of instructor. Further skills, applications, and techniques of black and white and color photography. Fee for materials.

5800. WOMEN AND ART. (3-0-3)

An introduction to women artists traditionally neglected by art historical surveys explored thought the socio-historical issues and critical concepts that have informed these exclusions.

5810. TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART, 1900-1945 (3-0-3)

This course addresses the major aesthetic issues that shaped five decades of Western Art from the turn of the century. Class lectures will provide a synthetic view of this time period, emphasizing the interrelationships among painting, sculpture, and architecture within their historical contexts.

5820. LATE TWENTIETH-CENTURY ART, 1945-PRESENT. (3-0-3)

This course addresses the major aesthetic issues that have shaped Western Art since World War II.

5830. AMERICAN ART: FROM COLONY TO CONCEPTUALISM. (3-0-3)

A survey of the visual arts (principally painting, sculpture, and architecture, but also non-traditional media) in America from the early republic to the late twentieth century.

5840. AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART. (3-0-3)

An overview of general information on African-American visual arts and material culture in the United States.

5850. ART CRITICISM: FROM KANT TO POSTMODERNISM. (3-0-3)

The history, theory, and practice of art criticism from the 1920s.

5860. NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART OF THE WEST. (3-0-3)

Aesthetic issues that shaped Western Art in the nineteenth century.

5870. THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 1839-PRESENT. (3-0-3)

The invention of the system of photography as a confluence of art practice and technology.

5920. SEMINAR IN ART HISTORY. (3-0-3)

Exploration of advanced problems within a special field chosen by the student and approved by the professor.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Consideration of topics in which courses are not otherwise offered, but for which there is a current need. Subject matter varies.

5980. STUDY ABROAD. (Var. 1-15)

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details.

6000. ADVANCED STUDIO. (0-6-3)

Individual problems in the studio area. The student must have completed the most advanced 5000/6000 level course in the designated area. Fee for materials. Open only to graduate students.

6920. SEMINAR IN ART HISTORY. (3-0-3)

Exploration of advanced problems within a special field chosen by the student and approved by the professor.

6950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Consideration of topics in which courses are not otherwise offered, but for which there is a current need. Subject matter varies. Open only to graduate students.

BIOLOGY (BIOL)

5020. CLASSICAL EXPERIMENTS IN BIOLOGY. (2-1-3)

The development of science and specifically the biological sciences are traced through lectures and discussions emphasizing classical works and/or excerpts of classical works to 1957.

5110. ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT. (3-2-4)

The embryological development of vertebrates. Includes study of relevant biochemistry, germ cell production, fertilization, differentiation, and the origin of organ systems.

5120. ENDOCRINOLOGY. (3-2-4)

An in-depth study of the mechanisms of hormone secretion and interactions. Topics will include diseases and dysfunctions that involve the endocrine glands.

5130. GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY. (3-0-3)

An overview of the interaction of drugs with tissue receptors; topics include the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs.

5140. HISTOLOGY. (2-3-4)

The microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs, with an emphasis on human organ systems.

5150. IMMUNOLOGY. (3-0-3)

The structure and the normal and abnormal function of the vertebrate immune system, including the interactions of the cellular and humoral components.

5160. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY. (2-4-5)

A study of the dynamics of infectious diseases in human hosts. Laboratories will focus on clinical identification of bacterial agents of infectious diseases.

5170. MICROBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES. (1-5-4)

A study of advanced microbiological techniques. Students are required to develop and conduct sophisticated experiments.

5180. MICROBIOLOGY. (3-4-5)

A study of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis on physiologic process that are peculiar to non-eukaryotic cells and their usefulness as model biological systems.

5190. MOLECULAR GENETICS. (3-2-4)

An advanced study of the chemical basis of inheritance. DNA structure, replication, transcription and translation will be presented in detail.

5210. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. (3-3-4)

A presentation of the principles of plant physiology through lecture topics, lab demonstrations, and experiments.

5220. PLANT TISSUE CULTURE. (2-4-4)

A course designed to introduce the student to the principles and practice of plant tissue culture.

5230. TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY. (1-6-4)

A laboratory-intensive course designed to introduce the student to experimental techniques, instrumentation, and methodology.

5240. NEUROPHYSIOLOGY. (3-0-3)

An introduction to the physiology of the vertebrate nervous system, primarily from a cellular point of view. (Cross-listed with PSYC 5240.)

5410. BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMATICS. (3-2-4)

A study of taxonomy and systematics and the reasons why we name biological organisms and what classifications represent.

5420. CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY. (3-0-3)

Symptomatology, pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment of the major protozoans, trematodes, cestodes and nematodes that most commonly infect humans.

5430. COLEOPTERAN BIOLOGY. (1-4-3)

Principles of evolution, classification, morphology, and life histories of Coleoptera. Laboratory and field work will emphasize Georgia species.

5440. COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. (2-4-4)

Comparisons of organ function in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Interactions with environmental factors and control mechanisms emphasized.

5450. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY. (2-4-4)

A study of the gross anatomy, biomechanics, and evolutionary relationships of the chordates. Several types of vertebrates are dissected.

5460. GENERAL ENTOMOLOGY. (3-2-4)

A study of the natural history, morphology, physiology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior of insects. Covers the economic and medical importance of insects.

5470. HERPETOLOGY. (3-2-4)

Principles of evolution, classification, structure, distribution, adaptation, and life history of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory and field work deals with various aspects of Georgia species.

5480. ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-2-4)

Taxonomy, morphology, life history, ecology, and distribution of fishes. Laboratory deals with taxonomy and natural history of fishes found in central Georgia.

5490. NEUROANATOMY. (1-3-3)

Microscopic anatomy and functional correlates of neurons and nervous tissues, with dissection and comparative gross anatomy of vertebrate nervous systems. (Cross-listed as PSYC 5490.)

5510. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY I. (2-2-3)

A study of invertebrate animal groups from protozoa through the pseudocoelomates covering anatomy, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior.

5520. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY II. (2-2-3)

A study of invertebrate animal groups from annelids through the echinoderms covering anatomy, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, evolutionary relationships and behavior.

5530. MAMMALOGY. (3-2-4)

A study of the phylogeny, adaptations, and natural history of mammals worldwide.

5540. ORNITHOLOGY. (3-2-4)

An introduction to the scientific study of birds, which includes the fossil record, anatomy, identification, systematics, and biogeography.

5560. PLANT PATHOLOGY. (2-4-4)

This course is designed as an introduction to plant diseases and disease processes.

5570. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PLANT SCIENCE. (2-0-2)

A course designed to cover certain specialized topics not currently offered in the area of plant science.

5580. MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY OF PLANTS. (2-4-4)

A comprehensive survey of the morphology, anatomy, economic importance and evolution of vascular and nonvascular plants.

5590. VERTEBRATE BIOMECHANICS. (3-0-3)

An advanced study of the structure and function of the vertebrate musculoskeletal system.

5610. VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. (3-2-4)

A study of the classes of vertebrates in relation to taxonomy, life history, population, and evolution. Includes laboratory and field collections emphasizing Georgia vertebrates.

5620. INVERTEBRATE SENSORY SYSTEMS. (2-0-2)

A seminar on the structure and function of sensory receptors and their behavioral correlates in organisms ranging from bacteria to insects. (Cross- listed as PSYC 5620.)

5710. BIOGEOGRAPHY. (4-0-4)

Theories and principles concerning regional patterns of plant and animal distributions.

5720. COMMUNITY ECOLOGY. (2-3-4)

The ecological study of community structure, function and the interrelated dynamics. Major communities of Georgia and the major biomes of North America will be studied.

5730. COMPARATIVE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. (3-0-3)

The behavior of organisms ranging from bacteria to humans from the standpoint of genetics, evolution, physiology, ecology, and social organization.

5740. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. (2-2-3)

A consideration of major environmental questions of today¹s world and the ecological aspects relating to the conservation of man¹s renewable and non- renewable resources. (Cross-listed with GEOG 5740.)

5750. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. (2-6-4)

A study of the interaction of microorganisms in the environment with an emphasis on techniques for collecting, culturing, and identifying organisms from the air, soil, and water.

5760. FIELD BOTANY. (2-4-4)

A course using local flora to teach principles of plant systematics.

5770. FIELD ORNITHOLOGY. (2-4-4)

An introduction to field techniques for studying birds, e.g., field identification by sight and song, census taking, developing a field study.

5780. FRESHWATER BIOLOGY. (3-2-4)

The study of freshwater organisms, their identification, natural history, and environmental relationships. Particular emphasis will be given to lotic systems.

5790. LIMNOLOGY. (3-2-4)

Ecology of freshwater environments emphasizing the physical and chemical features of lakes and ponds.

5820. TOPICS IN AVIAN EVOLUTION. (3-0-3)

An advanced course in ornithology with varying course topics (to be announced before term, e.g., origin of birds, fossil record of birds, migration, avian anatomy).

5830. SOCIOBIOLOGY. (3-0-3)

Analysis of the social organization of animals, including humans, from the standpoint of its contribution to ecological adaptiveness and reproductive success.

5840. TOPICS IN HORTICULTURE. (1-4-3)

An introduction to horticultural principles and applications in the greenhouse and landscape.

5850. VERTEBRATE EVOLUTION. (3-2-4)

A detailed study of the evolution and phylogenetic relationships of the major groups of vertebrates.

5860. VERTEBRATE FIELD TECHNIQUES. (2-4-4)

A survey of field techniques used to sample nongame wildlife to include experimental design, data collection, field notes, and final report writing. Group field project required.

5870. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. (3-2-4)

Survey of the techniques and methodologies used in wildlife management of game and nongame animals. Field project required.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is a current need. Subject matter varies.

6000. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. (3-0-3)

A practical guide to scientific research with emphasis on principles, techniques and procedures. Includes the choice and statement of the research problems, experimental design, sampling and analysis techniques, scientific illustration, and methods of reporting the results of research.

6110. ADVANCED PLANT PHYSIOLOGY. (3-4-5)

A course designed to cover topics such as photosynthesis, nutrient transport, and hormone regulation in detail and with emphasis on experimentation.

6150. NEUROBIOLOGY OF LEARNING & MEMORY. (3-2-4)

An advanced discussion of the neurobiological correlates of learning and memory. The principles of basic learning and memory in the mammalian brain will be illustrated by a series of laboratory investigations in psychopharmacology and functional neuroanatomy. (Cross-listed with PSYC 6150.)

6210. SELECTED TOPICS IN VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY. (3-2-4)

An in-depth study of selected areas of vertebrate physiology. Various advanced physiological techniques and small mammal surgery may be employed in the laboratory.

6400. ADVANCED PLANT SYSTEMATICS. (2-4-4)

In-depth study of selected vascular plant families with discussions of their classification and evolutionary relationships.

6700. EVOLUTIONARY MECHANISMS. (3-0-3)

An advanced study of the processes of organic evolution based on current literature in the subject.

6810. COMMUNITY AND ECOSYSTEM MODELING. (1-4-3)

Communities and ecosystems as dynamic units of structure and function will be examined using a discussion format predicated on primary literature and computer modeling.

6820. POPULATION ECOLOGY. (1-4-3)

Populations as units of structure and function will be examined using a discussion format predicated on primary literature and computer modeling.

6940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Independent work arranged by the instructor according to the individual student¹s preparation, background, and needs.

6960. INTERNSHIP. (Var. 1-15)

An individually designed off-campus course involving study, research and/or work in a science position.

6970. THESIS. (Var. 1-6)

Individual independent research on a directed thesis project.

CHEMISTRY (CHEM)

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var., 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Selected advanced topics in chemistry.

COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSCI)

5320. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING. (3-0-3)

An introduction to software engineering methodologies addressing each phase in the life cycle of software. Programming assignments use modern software engineering tools and languages. A substantial semester project will be required.

5330. PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: DESIGN AND SURVEY. (3-0-3)

The study of programming languages including requirements for recursion, procedures, storage allocation, string processing and passing parameters. Formal language theory and a broad survey of language systems are covered. A substantial semester project will be required.

5520. ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS. (3-0-3)

Analysis of algorithms on data structures, including searching, sorting, pattern matching, compression and other algorithms. The theory of computational complexity will also be discussed. A substantial semester project will be required.

5710. DATA BASE SYSTEMS. (3-0-3)

An introduction to managing data as a resource by examining basic concepts in data base systems and contrasting them with standard file systems. The three main data base models are examined: hierarchical, network, and relational. A substantial semester project will be required.

5820. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. (3-0-3)

This course explores the theoretical and practical underpinnings of artificial intelligence and provides an introductory-level hands-on, engineering-oriented perspective on AI technology. A substantial semester project will be required.

5830. COMPUTER GRAPHICS. (3-0-3)

An introduction to the basic principles and techniques of computer graphics emphasizing development and implementation of graphics algorithms and applications in a high-level programming language. A substantial semester project will be required.

5860. SIMULATION. (3-0-3)

An introduction to problem solving using simulation methods, tools, and languages. Topics include construction of deterministic and stochastic models, identification of system parameters, correlation of models and systems, simulation development, and system requirements. A substantial semester project will be required.

5900. READINGS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair. This course consists of directed readings in Computer Science under the supervision of a faculty member. Material may be drawn from classical and modern texts as well as the literature.

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Investigation of a topic of special interest under the guidance of a faculty member. Appropriate topics are those not available in other courses.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Selected topics not available in other departmental courses.

6960. INTERNSHIP AND/OR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. (Var. 1-15)

Prerequisite: Approval of the department chair. An individually designed and planned learning experience involving off-campus field experience and study in the private or public sector. A technical report documenting the experience will be presented to the Computer Science program coordinator.

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION (CSED)

5000. COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS. (3-0-3)

This course is intended to introduce education majors and in-service middle school teachers to elementary algorithms and data structures through the study of a high-level programming language. A substantial semester project will be required.

5010. COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS I. (3-0-3)

This course is intended for education majors who are preparing to teach computer science in a secondary school program. Topics covered will include algorithms, data structures, and input/output processing. A substantial semester project will be required.

5020. COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS II. (3-0-3)

A continuation of CSED 5010. Emphasis on the use of software development tools, e.g. debuggers. A substantial semester project will be required.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (CRJU)

5101. POLICE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES. (3-0-3)

A study of current issues confronting administrators of police agencies. Issues that may be examined include staffing, budgeting, organizing, planning, and organization of police departments in the United States.

5103. CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES. (3-0-3)

A detailed examination of the critical issues confronting the administrators of correctional programs for adults and juveniles, including organizational design, staffing, budgeting, and program evaluations.

5307. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE. (3-0-3)

A study of the development and current application of criminal law and the constitutional law focusing on criminal law and procedure. (Cross-listed as POLS 5307.)

5325. DELINQUENCY AND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. (3-0-3)

An analysis of the nature of juvenile delinquency and the ability of the juvenile justice system to deal with the problems of juveniles. Explanatory models and theories, and the evaluation of prevention, control, and treatment programs will be considered. (Cross-listed as SOCI 5325.)

5424. CRIMINOLOGY. (3-0-3)

An examination of the major criminological perspectives. Focuses on sociological constructions of criminality and includes a treatment of theory construction and integration. (Cross-listed as SOCI 5424.)

5500. THE ECOLOGY OF CRIME. (3-0-3)

This course focuses on ecological theory to integrate ecological factors influencing opportunities for crime. Emphasis is placed on the distribution of crime in rural and urban areas.

5510. WHITE COLLAR CRIME. (3-0-3)

A critical analysis of crime and deviance committed by corporations, by government organizations, and by individuals in positions of trust and responsibility.

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-3)

Prior approval of the department chair is required. Investigation of a topic of special interest, with reports to the instructor.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

This course is designed to examine critical issues of public policy that affect criminal justice. Topics could include advanced police management, policy options on the war on drugs, ethics in criminal justice, or others.

5985. COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS. (3-0-3)

A study of selected international criminal justice systems, including the police, courts, and correctional subsystems. Emphasis is placed upon geographical, historical, and cultural perspectives that make the systems unique.

6100. THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. (3-0-3)

An examination of the criminal justice system, focusing on how the system functions in theory and practice as well as on current and future trends.

6200. POLICE IN SOCIETY. (3-0-3)

The philosophy and role of American policing, politics of policing, managing the police organization, police operational and administrative practices, and emergent issues and problems in policing.

6300. SEMINAR IN CORRECTIONS. (3-0-3)

An in-depth examination of the various issues and problems in corrections as they relate to administration and management of correctional programs and organizations.

6400. CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY. (3-0-3)

An intensive overview and examination of each of the major criminological perspectives, theory construction, and theory integration.

6500. SEMINAR IN CRIMINAL LAW. (3-0-3)

An in-depth analysis of the development and current application of criminal law and the constitutional law. Primary focus is on criminal law and procedure.

6695. RESEARCH PROBLEM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (0-0-3)

An in-depth study of a critical issue in contemporary criminal justice. Specific issues will vary, and will be selected by the student with the approval of the instructor.

6960. INTERNSHIP AND/OR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. (Var. 1-15)

Individually designed and planned learning experience involving off-campus field experience and study in the public and private sector. Must be approved by the department chairperson.

ENGLISH (ENGL)

5005. WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A course emphasizing theory and practice in writing expository prose and including a component to ensure competency in speech.

5008. ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING. (3-0-3) F

A practical study of the techniques and craft of creative writing (emphasis on poetry and short fiction).

5021. POETRY WORKSHOP. (3-0-3) F

A workshop intensive course in the practical study of the techniques, craft, and meaning of poetry.

5022. FICTION WORKSHOP. (3-0-3) S

A workshop intensive course in the practical study of the techniques, craft, and meaning of short fiction, designed to prepare the student for completion of a creative thesis in fiction.

5110. LITERARY CRITICISM. (3-0-3)

A study of the applied literary criticism from Aristotle to the present, with particular emphasis on recent developments.

5115. HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of the English language from its Indo-European roots to its present status as a world language.

5116. STRUCTURE OF PRESENT-DAY ENGLISH. (3-0-3)

A comprehensive study of the phonology, morphology, and syntax of present-day English, with reference to standards, variations, and pedagogy.

5220. MEDIEVAL ENGLISH LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of selected works in Old or Middle English. Read in the original language.

5223. CHAUCER. (3-0-3)

A study of selected works from Chaucer. Read in the original language.

5225. ENGLISH RENAISSANCE LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of selected works from the English Renaissance.

5226. SHAKESPEARE. (3-0-3)

A study of Shakespeare and his dramatic art.

5227. MILTON. (3-0-3)

A study of selected major and minor works.

5228. DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH DRAMA. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of English drama from the Middle Ages through the early modern period.

5330. RESTORATION AND EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of selected Restoration/eighteenth century works.

5331. EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of the English novel in the eighteenth century.

5335. ENGLISH ROMANTICISM. (3-0-3)

A study of selected Romantic works.

5337. VICTORIAN LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of selected Victorian works.

5338. NINETEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH NOVEL. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of the novel in the nineteenth century.

5440. MODERN DRAMA. (3-0-3)

A study of selected modern plays in English.

5441. TWENTIETH-CENTURY BRITISH FICTION. (3-0-3)

A study of selected works of twentieth-century fiction from the British isles.

5445. LITERARY WOMEN. (3-0-3)

A study of the contributions of women writers and critics to the development of literature.

5446. MODERN POETRY. (3-0-3)

A study of selected modern poetry in English.

5447. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A comparative study of texts from different backgrounds and cultures.

5449. GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD. (3-0-3)

A study of selected great books of literature, history, science, etc.

5550. AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1865. (3-0-3)

A study of selected American works before 1865.

5555. AMERICAN LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1920. (3-0-3)

A study of selected American works from 1865 to 1920.

5662. SOUTHERN LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of selected works from the modern South.

5664. FLANNERY O¹CONNOR. (3-0-3)

A study of short stories, novels, and critical essays of Flannery O¹Connor, with access to the O¹Connor collection.

5665. AMERICAN LITERATURE FROM 1920 TO THE PRESENT. (3-0-3)

A study of selected American works from 1920 to the present.

5667. AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of selected works of African-American literature.

5669. MULTI-CULTURAL AMERICAN LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

A study of ethnically diverse American literature.

5935. ARCHIVES PRACTICUM. (Var. 3-6)

Prerequisite: approval of the Graduate Coordinator. On-campus or off-campus study, research, and/or work in an academic, government or business archives.

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4) F, S, Su

Prerequisite: Department chairperson¹s approval.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies.

5980. STUDY ABROAD. (Var. 1-15)

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details.

6050. ARCHIVAL THEORY AND ISSUES. (3-0-3)

A study of archival concepts and functions, as well as the nature of archives and their role within organizations and society.

6055. ARCHIVAL METHODS AND PRACTICE. (3-0-3)

Introduction to methods of appraisal, acquisitions, arrangements and description, preservation, reference service, and administration of archives, historical and literary manuscripts.

6601. METHODS OF RESEARCH. (3-0-3)

A survey of the research methods and bibliographical tools used in literary study.

6680. GRADUATE SEMINAR IN STUDIES IN LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 6601. An intense study of an author, a work, a genre, a movement, or a theme of special interest.

6685. GRADUATE SEMINAR IN CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 6601. An intense study of the scholarly criticism of selected primary works.

6960. INTERNSHIP. (Var. 1-15) F, S, Su

Prerequisite: Department chairperson¹s approval. An individually designed and planned learning experience involving off-campus field experiences and study in the public sector.

6970. THESIS. (Var. 1-9)

Prerequisites: ENGL 6601, either ENGL 6680 or ENGL 6685, and permission of Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. Independent study leading to the submission of a thesis under the direction of a major professor in English.

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

5205. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY. (3-0-3)

An examination of patterns of political control and the changes in these patterns as political systems evolve, emphasizing the interrelationships between politics and the physical environment.

5305. CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY. (3-0-3)

A world regional study of population and cultural phenomena. Emphasis is placed upon human organization of and relationship to the environment.

5740. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. (3-0-3)

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Independent reading and reports arranged by the instructor according to the individual student¹s preparation, background, and needs.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies.

5990. ACADEMIC WORKSHOP (Var. 1-3)

A time-concentrated study of a special topic.

6940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Independent reading and reports arranged by the instructor according to the individual student¹s preparation, background, and needs. Open to graduate students only.

6950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies. Open to graduate students only.

6960. INTERNSHIP. (Var. 1-15)

Prerequisite: Selection for participation in a University-approved Internship program. An individually designed course involving off-campus study, research, and/or work in a governmental agency or business organization.

HISTORY (HIST)

5010. LOCAL HISTORY. (3-0-3)

An introduction to a methodology of exploring regional history by focusing on the history of the Milledgeville-Oconee River area.

5015. HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE PRESERVATION. (3-0-3)

A study of theory and practice of historic preservation including background survey of historic architecture.

5020. PUBLIC HISTORY. (3-0-3)

A survey of the field of public history emphasizing three major areas: museums, archives, and historic preservation.

5025. THE HISTORY OF FOOD, COOKING AND DINING. (3-0-3)

An examination of the history of food, cooking, and dining as it relates to many fields: society, economics, agriculture, medicine, the military, religions, philosophy, and more.

5045. WORLD WAR I. (3-0-3)

An examination of World War I within the context of military, social, economic, political, and cultural history in the European theater, the United States, and the colonial world.

5050. WORLD WAR II. (3-0-3)

A study of World War II, its origins, military aspects, and social, economic, political, and intellectual consequences. The focus is on Europe, the United States, and Asia.

5070. THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of industrialism and its consequences in Europe and other parts of the world.

5110. CLASSICAL GREECE. (3-0-3)

Greece and the Aegean through Alexander the Great, with emphasis on political, social and cultural history.

5120. CLASSICAL ROME. (3-0-3)

Rome from its origins until the Empire became Christian, with emphasis on political, social and cultural history.

5130. THE MIDDLE AGES. (3-0-3)

Europe from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. The Byzantine and Islamic Empires are also considered.

5140. RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION. (3-0-3)

The rebirth of classical learning in Italy and its spread across Europe, and the religious upheavals of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

5150. THE AGE OF ABSOLUTISM, 1559-1789. (3-0-3)

Europe in the era of the great dynasties, from 1559 to the French Revolution.

5210. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON. (3-0-3)

Europe from 1789 to 1815, emphasizing the role of France in the events of the period.

5220. MODERN EUROPE. (3-0-3)

Contemporary European problems and their background, with emphasis on social and political changes growing out of World War I.

5240. HITLER AND NAZI GERMANY. (3-0-3)

A historical and psychological study of Hitler and an analysis of his rise to power, the creation of the Third Reich, and the destruction of Germany through war.

5250. SOVIET RUSSIA. (3-0-3)

A study of Lenin and the early Bolshevik movement, the great revolution of 1917 and the Soviet state under the rule of Stalin and his successors.

5260. CONTEMPORARY GERMANY. (3-0-3)

A study of political, social, economic and cultural developments in Germany from partition at the end of the Second World War to the present.

5270. THE BALKANS. (3-0-3)

A survey of the physical and cultural geography of the Balkan peninsula and the history of its peoples from antiquity to the present.

5280. INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF EUROPE TO 1550. (3-0-3)

A survey of the major trends in philosophy, literature, social and political thought, and the arts in Europe from antiquity through the Reformation era. Attention will be paid to the cross-cultural influences on European thought.

5285. INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF EUROPE SINCE 1550. (3-0-3)

A survey of the major trends in philosophy, literature, social and political thought, and the arts in Europe from the Reformation to the present. Attention will be paid to the cross-cultural influences on European thought.

5310. TUDOR ENGLAND. (3-0-3)

A study of the transition of England from small island-nation to major power during the sixteenth century.

5315. STUART ENGLAND. (3-0-3)

A study of English history during the age of transition to Parliamentary government and the Scientific Revolution.

5335. MODERN BRITAIN. (3-0-3)

An analysis of forces contributing to the development of contemporary British civilization.

5340. MODERN ENGLISH SOCIAL HISTORY. (3-0-3)

A study of the nature and structure of modern English society, with emphasis on the changes which accompanied the move to an industrial society.

5360. A CULTURAL HISTORY OF WALES, SCOTLAND, AND IRELAND. (3-0-3)

A survey of the development of Celtic civilization focusing primarily on the fringe areas of the British Isles, but including overseas experiences.

5380. THE BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS. (3-0-3)

A study of the origins and development of the British Empire and its evolution into the British Commonwealth of Nations.

5405. RELIGION IN AMERICAN HISTORY. (3-0-3)

A study of the historical significance of religion in shaping American society and culture.

5410. TOPICS IN AMERICAN SOCIAL HISTORY. (3-0-3)

A topical examination of social movements, institutions, and cultural trends in the American nation.

5415. GEORGIA: COLONY AND STATE. (3-0-3)

Major trends and events from the Indian background to the present.

5510. COLONIAL AMERICA. (3-0-3)

A historical survey of America during its formative period. Emphasis is placed on the change from colonies to mature provinces.

5520. REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA. (3-0-3)

A survey of America during its formative period. Emphasis is placed on the national and comparative perspectives of the Revolution.

5530. THE AGE OF JEFFERSON, 1787-1826. (3-0-3)

The United States from adoption of the Constitution to the death of Jefferson. Major themes include origins of political parties, evolution of foreign policy, and westward expansion.

5540. THE ANTE-BELLUM SOUTH. (3-0-3)

An examination of basic factors in Southern life such as the agrarian economy and racial dualism.

5610. THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. (3-0-3)

The background of the war, followed by a detailed examination of the conflict between 1861 and 1865.

5620. THE SOUTH SINCE RECONSTRUCTION. (3-0-3)

Economic, social, and political developments in the South from the end of Reconstruction to the present.

5640. CONTEMPORARY AMERICA. (3-0-3)

The United States from World War I to the present.

5650. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of the American foreign political system in the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed upon American emergence as a world power and its role of alliance leadership in the nuclear age. (Cross-listed with POLS 5650.)

5710. MODERN MIDDLE EAST. (3-0-3)

A study of the history of the modern Middle East, with some attention to the historical background and to adjacent areas. Special attention is given to the twentieth century.

5720. THE VIETNAM WAR. (3-0-3)

A comprehensive and in-depth study of America¹s longest war with special emphasis placed on the historical background, political decisions, military strategy/tactics and "lessons" associated with that conflict. (Cross-listed as POLS 5720.)

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4) Each semester.

Prerequisite: Approval of chairperson of department. Independent reading and reports arranged by the instructor according to the individual student¹s preparation, background, and needs.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies.

5980. STUDY ABROAD. (Var. 1-15)

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details.

5990. ACADEMIC WORKSHOP (Var. 1-3)

A time-concentrated study of a special topic.

6001. HISTORICAL METHODS AND INTERPRETATIONS. (3-0-3)

A study of historical interpretations and the techniques of historical research, and preparation for publication.

6201. ADVANCED TOPICS IN EUROPEAN HISTORY (3-0-3)

Topics will vary from year to year, and may be treated as lecture-discussion classes, research seminars, or directed reading and discussion.

6301. ADVANCED TOPICS IN BRITISH HISTORY (3-0-3)

Topics will vary from year to year, and may be treated as lecture-discussion classes, research seminars, or directed reading and discussion.

6401. ADVANCED TOPICS IN AMERICAN HISTORY (3-0-3)

Topics will vary from year to year, and may be treated as lecture-discussion classes, research seminars, or directed reading and discussion.

6451. ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOUTHERN HISTORY (3-0-3)

Topics will vary from year to year, and may be treated as lecture-discussion classes, research seminars, or directed reading and discussion.

6940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of chairperson of department. Independent reading and reports arranged by the instructor according to the individual student¹s preparation, background, and needs. Open to graduate students only.

6950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies. Open to graduate students only.

6960. INTERNSHIP. (Var. 1-15).

Prerequisite: Selection for participation in a University-approved intern program. An individually designed course sequence involving off-campus study, research, and/or work in a government agency or business organization.

6970. THESIS RESEARCH (Var. 1-9). Each semester.

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the M.A. degree. Individual, independent research on a directed thesis project.

LOGISTICS (LOGS)

5301. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS. (3-0-3)

A study of the systems engineering process of definition of requirements, requirements allocation, system analysis, synthesis and optimization, system configuration, and system test and evaluation.

5302. LOGISTICS ENGINEERING. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: LOGS 5301 or instructor¹s consent. A study of the logistics functions of design, development, and distribution and the sustaining life cycle maintenance and support of a system or product throughout the consumer use phase.

5306. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT. (3-0-3)

This course covers the basic concept of the management of logistics activities throughout the product/system life cycle.

5307. RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: LOGS 5301 or instructor¹s consent. This course covers reliability/maintainability terms and definitions, analysis, design, prediction/assessment and test and evaluation, from the practical view point.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

The purpose of this course is to broaden the scope of the subject matter in the Logistics degree program by following topics of current interest that are not covered in other courses.

6633. ADVANCED LOGISTICS ENGINEERING. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: LOGS 5302 or instructor¹s consent. An advanced course in the establishment of system requirements for reliability, maintainability, and supportability, and the allocation of requirements to achieve the ultimate system design.

6634. ADVANCED LOGISTICS SUPPORT ANALYSIS. (3-0-3)

A study of the integration and application of different analytical techniques to solve a variety of problems related to logistics support. Involves different analytical methods/techniques using a case study approach.

6635. MODELS IN RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: LOGS 5307 or instructor¹s consent. Fundamental principles of reliability and maintainability. An in-depth coverage of reliability and maintainability models and their application.

6639. ADVANCED ENGINEERING ECONOMY. (3-0-3)

Engineering economic analysis and the economic evaluation of alternatives. Investment decisions based on equivalent worth, rate of return, benefit-cost, and life cycle cost methods, considering the aspects of risk and uncertainty.

6643. ADVANCED PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL. (3-0-3)

An advanced course in production planning, production system design and development, and production control and evaluation.

6646. ADVANCED TOPICS IN LOGISTICS. (3-0-3)

Selected special topics. Independent individualized study and project report.

6647. LOGISTICS POLICY AND MANAGEMENT. (3-0-3)

An advanced survey course which provides information of the wide range of logistics activities involved in system/product life cycle support.

6649. LOGISTICS QUANTITATIVE METHODS. (3-0-3)

A study of quantitative methods and techniques as applied to the system life cycle. Includes the application of quantitative techniques to reliability, maintainability, human factors, and logistics support models.

6650. PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT. (3-0-3)

A study of techniques involved in purchasing and materials management as a business function. Topics include vendor selection, contractor negotiation, contract administration and materials management principles and practices.

6651. DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT. (3-0-3)

A study of the functions of traffic management and its role in reducing cost through economical application of rates, rules, and regulations. National and international transportation policies will also be reviewed.

6652. COMMERCIAL/GOVERNMENT CONTRACT LAW. (3-0-3)

This course provides students with the impact of government contract law on the acquisition process. The course will also highlight the differences and similarities between government and commercial contracts.

6653. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT. (3-0-3)

A study of international trade, the international monetary system, and financial markets and their effects on the system life cycle costing.

6654. PACKAGING, WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY CONTROL. (3-0-3)

This course will address the interface between packaging, storage, inventory control and transportation.

6940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 3-6)

Investigation of topics of special interest, with reports to the instructor. A research paper is required for the research project option. Prior approval by program coordinator and instructor is required.

6960. INTERNSHIP AND/OR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. (Var. 1-15)

Individually designed and planned learning experience involving off-campus field experience and study in the public and private sector. Must be approved by the department chairperson and the program coordinator.

MASS COMMUNICATION (MSCM)

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Department chairperson¹s approval. Tutorial investigation of a topic of special interest.

5980. STUDY ABROAD. (Var. 1-15)

See the International Studies section of the catalog for details.

MATHEMATICS (MATH)

5010. HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS. (3-0-3)

A review of the origins and development of the great ideas of classical and modern mathematics. A substantial semester project will be required.

5081. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I. (3-0-3)

An introduction to the basic structures of algebra including groups, rings, and fields along with their substructures as well as the ideas of homomorphism and isomorphism. A substantial semester project will be required.

5082. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II. (3-0-3)

A study of algebraic basic structures using more sophisticated methods and in greater depth. Topics may include: the Sylow theorems for group theory, finite field theory, dual spaces, category theory, and applications of abstract algebra. A substantial semester project will be required.

5110. NUMBER THEORY. (3-0-3)

An introduction to the basic problems, terminology, and methods of elementary number theory. Topics include: diophantine problems, congruences, perfect numbers, Euler¹s theorem and function, primitive roots, and quadratic reciprocity. A substantial semester project will be required.

5261. MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I. (3-0-3)

Basic properties of the real numbers, limits, continuity of functions, formal definition of derivative and integral. A substantial semester project will be required.

5262. MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II. (3-0-3)

This course is a continuation of MATH 5261. Additional topics may include series, vectors and multidimensional methods. A substantial semester project will be required.

5300. COMPLEX VARIABLES. (3-0-3)

An introduction to functions of a complex variable. Topics include the Cauchy-Riemann equations, line integrals, the Cauchy integral formulas, Laurent series, harmonic functions and conformal mapping. A substantial semester project will be required.

5340. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. (3-0-3)

Ordinary linear differential equations with applications is the primary focus. Some consideration is given to existence and uniqueness theorems. A substantial semester project will be required.

5510. GEOMETRY. (3-0-3)

An axiomatic development of Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non- Euclidean geometry. A substantial semester project will be required.

5620. MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS. (3-0-3)

A calculus-based study of probability theory and statistics. Topics include combinatorial analysis, dependence and independence, random variables, the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem, and basic regression and correlation. A substantial semester project will be required.

5650. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS. (3-0-3)

A general algorithmic approach to numerical analysis with emphasis on concrete numerical methods. A substantial semester project will be required.

5680. INTRODUCTION TO GRAPH THEORY. (3-0-3)

An introductory survey of graphs and digraphs with applications. Applications include transportation problems, the traveling salesman problem, modeling, and recreational mathematics. A substantial semester project will be required.

5900. DIRECTED READINGS. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chair. This course consists of directed readings in mathematics under the supervision of a faculty member. Material may be drawn from classical and modern texts as well as the literature.

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY (Var 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chair. Investigation of a topic of special interest under the supervision of a faculty member.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chair. Selected topics not available in other departmental courses.

6960. INTERNSHIP. (Var. 1-15)

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (MAED)

5000. METHODS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHERS. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics include organization and presentation of content, making provisions for diverse learning styles, providing collaborative learning environments, and assessing mastery of content.

5080. ALGEBRA FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS. (3-0-3)

Topics include pre-algebra concepts, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, applications of algebra to real-life situations.

5510. GEOMETRY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS. (3-0-3)

Topics include an intuitive development of non-metric geometry concepts, symmetry, motions in geometry, similarity and congruence. Intuitive development of real number measurements in perimeter, area and volume.

5600. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the theory of probability and apply this to statistical theory. Problems are taken from the life sciences, social sciences and business.

5680. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. This course is designed to introduce those preparing to teach in middle school to the subject of discrete mathematics. Topics will include graph theory, linear programming, game theory, and related topics as well as applications.

5900. DIRECTED READINGS. (Var. 1-4)

Selected readings of books and articles in the mathematics education literature.

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chair. Investigation of a topic of special interest in mathematics education under the supervision of an instructor.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chair. Selected topics in mathematics education not available in other departmental courses.

PHYSICS (PHYS)

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Selected advanced topics in physics.

POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)

5110. POLITICAL THEORY I. (3-0-3)

A study of the major historical systems of political philosophy from the Classical Greeks through the sixteenth century. Focuses on how traditional philosophical ideas are expressed in contemporary political discourse.

5111. POLITICAL THEORY II. (3-0-3)

A study of the major historical systems of political philosophy from the seventeenth century to the present. Focuses on how these traditional philosophical ideas are expressed in contemporary political discourse.

5120. AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT I (3-0-3)

A study of American political thought from the Colonial Era through the Civil War period. Special attention is paid to the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, the Bill of Rights, and the political controversies involving the Civil War.

5121. AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT II (3-0-3)

A study of American political thought from the late 19th century to the present. The development of liberalism and conservatism in the U.S., and the political thought of the Progressive, New Deal, Great Society, and the Civil Rights periods are emphasized.

5211. LEGISLATIVE POLITICS AND BEHAVIOR. (3-0-3)

A study of the legislative process with particular emphasis on Congress. Relationships with the executive branch and with interest groups and the functions of parties and the committee system are emphasized.

5221. THE PRESIDENCY. (3-0-3)

A study of the presidential institution, its environment, and the people who have held the office. Attention is given to presidential roles, powers, and policy making within the executive and legislative branches.

5231. PUBLIC OPINION. (3-0-3)

A study of the acquisition, distribution and significance of political opinions held by the American public. Opinion sampling and analysis are emphasized. Linkages between mass opinions and policy making activity are explored.

5306. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I. (3-0-3)

A study of the development and current application of constitutional law, focusing on federal questions, such as the commerce and supremacy clauses and individual political and civil rights questions.

5307. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II. (3-0-3)

A study of the development and current application of constitutional law, focusing on criminal procedure questions. (Cross-listed as CRJU 5307.)

5401. PUBLIC POLICY MAKING. (3-0-3)

A study of the institutions and processes of policy making with special consideration of the national executive branch. Emphasizes the political environment of the policy making process and various policy areas. (Cross- listed with PUAD 5401.)

5415. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. (3-0-3)

A study of the political and economic implications of environmental problems both on a national and international level. (Cross-listed as PUAD 5415.)

5531. THE POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST. (3-0-3)

This course explores the contemporary political significance of this region, noting relevant leaders, institutions, power rivalries, elements of cooperation, and patterns of superpower involvement.

5541. THE POLITICS OF MODERN AFRICA. (3-0-3)

An examination of the diverse political systems and regions of contemporary Africa, stressing the historical, governmental, economic and cultural factors essential to an understanding of the African continent.

5553. THE POLITICS OF JAPAN. (3-0-3)

A study of the domestic and foreign policies of contemporary Japan. Emphasis will be placed on political leadership and structures and the cultural components underlying the political-economic systems of Japan.

5611. CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL PROBLEMS. (3-0-3)

An examination of the most critical problems in world affairs, with emphasis on those areas which have the greatest potential for increasing the level of tension.

5621. COMPARATIVE FOREIGN POLICY. (3-0-3)

A comparative examination of superpower and non-superpower foreign policies. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing those factors which may affect the foreign policy of any nation.

5650. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY. (3-0-3)

A study of the development of American foreign policy during the 20th century, emphasizing America¹s emergence as a world power and her role of alliance leadership in the nuclear age. (Cross-listed as HIST 5650.)

5720. THE VIETNAM WAR. (3-0-3)

A comprehensive study of America¹s longest war, emphasizing the historical background, political decisions, military strategy/tactics and legacy associated with the conflict. (Cross-listed as HIST 5720.)

5940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

An in-depth individualized study of a particular problem in contemporary political science.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

A detailed study of specific subjects, such as domestic and international policies, disarmament, and regional conflict. Topics to be covered will vary and will be announced prior to registration.

5985. COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS. (3-0-6)

A study abroad course that compares law, governmental institutions and processes, political developments, and criminal justice systems. Time is also spent visiting historical and cultural locations.

6600. SEMINAR IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS. (3-0-3)

Required for M.S. in Public Affairs. Techniques of policy analysis, including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Study of selected substantive policy areas.

6941. RESEARCH PROJECT IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS. (4-0-4)

Required for M.S. in Public Affairs. Taken in final term of course work. Design, writing, and defense of research topic in public affairs.

6960. INTERNSHIP AND/OR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. (Var. 1-15)

An individually designed course sequence involving field experience work in a government agency.

PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

5240. NEUROPHYSIOLOGY. (3-0-3)

An introduction to the physiology of the vertebrate nervous system, primarily from a cellular point of view. (Cross-listed as BIOL 5240.)

5490. NEUROANATOMY. (3-0-3)

Microscopic anatomy and functional correlates of neurons and nervous tissues, with dissection and comparative gross anatomy of vertebrate nervous systems. (Cross-listed as BIOL 5490.)

5620. INVERTEBRATE SENSORY SYSTEMS. (2-0-2)

A seminar on the structure and function of sensory receptors and their behavioral correlates in organisms ranging from bacteria to insects. (Cross- listed as BIOL 5620.)

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not offered otherwise, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies.

6000. PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS & RESEARCH DESIGN. (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: Applied statistics and Research Methodology at the junior level or above. A thorough review of the major statistical methods employed by scientists in the behavioral, biological, and health sciences. Topics include both univariate and multivariate procedures and principles associated with experimental design. NOTE: This course must be completed by the second semester of enrollment with a grade of B or better.

6010. SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS. (3-0-3)

An overview of the goals and objectives of professional ethics in psychology. The lecture and discussion-based course will be an in depth analysis of the latest revision of the ethics for the American Psychological Association.

6020. PSYCHOPATHOLOGY. (3-0-3)

An overview of theory and research into the origins of psychopathology. Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and the psychoses will be the prime areas of interest. The biological, cognitive, and behavioral models of mental illness will be the main theoretical framework of the text materials.

6030. ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3-0-3)

A survey of physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development across the life span. Contemporary research and theories concerning developmental processes will be examined critically.

6040. SURVEY OF GERONTOLOGY. (3-2-4)

An in-depth overview of the age-associated changes in behavior, emphasizing the life-span developmental changes in humans as they are related to psychology and gerontology. The research methodology employed by gerontologists will also be considered.

6050. ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3-0-3)

A critical evaluation of theories and research concerning human social cognition, attribution, attitudes, interpersonal relations, gender issues, and other social processes from diverse perspectives.

6060. ADVANCED LEARNING, MEMORY & MOTIVATION. (3-2-4)

Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in learning or permission of instructor. An advanced study of respondent conditioning and operant behavior, including acquisition of language and other forms of individual/environment interactions.

6070. BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT. (3-2-4)

Prerequisite: PSYC 6060. An advanced coverage of the principles of behavior analysis with a focus on the theoretical understanding of the factors that influence behavior. The application of behavioral principles in conducting behavior therapy is emphasized.

6080. HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. (3-2-4)

An advanced exploration of the history of psychological inquiry with an emphasis on the psychological antecedents that led to the development of psychology as a discipline, and the fundamental concepts and types of research these systems produced.

6090. BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE. (3-2-4)

An advanced coverage of the biological correlates of behavior. The principles of neuroscience will be illustrated by laboratory investigations in learning and memory, pharmacology, neuroanatomy, etc.

6100. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. (3-2-4)

Recommended: PSYC 6090. An advanced consideration of pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of drug action, neurochemical neuroanatomy, neural hypotheses of functional disorders, and progressive neuropathologies and their treatment.

6110. COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE. (3-2-4)

A thorough evaluation of contemporary paradigms in cognitive neuroscience.

6120. ADVANCED PSYCHOMETRICS. (2-4-4)

Prerequisites: PSYC 6000, 6010, and 6020. A comprehensive review of the tests used by psychologists to assess intelligence, academic achievement, aptitude, attitudes, personality, and psychopathology. Students will learn how to administer several tests of intelligence.

6130. GROUP LEADERSHIP. (1-3-3)

Prerequisites: PSYC 6000 and 6010 or permission of instructor. The theory and practice of leading interpersonal communication groups. Students gain experience in facilitating groups. Supervision will be provided focusing on leadership skills that can be applied in most non-therapeutic settings.

6150. NEUROBIOLOGY OF LEARNING & MEMORY. (3-0-4)

Prerequisite: PSYC/BIOL 6090. The principles of basic learning and memory in the mammalian brain will be illustrated through discussion and by a series of laboratory investigations in psychopharmacology and functional neuroanatomy. (Cross-listed as BIOL 6150.)

6950. ADVANCED TOPICS SEMINAR. (3-0-3)

The intensive study of selected topics in psychology. Student reports and discussion will be required, and an emphasis will be placed upon the inter-relationships of theory and empirical research.

6960. INTERNSHIP. (Var. 1-15)

Prerequisites: Permission the Department Coordinator of Internship Education, and the agency supervisor of the Internship site; completion of PSYC 6000, PSYC 6010, PSYC 6020, and PSYC 6120 with a B or better in each. An individually arranged, off-campus experience involving study, research, and/or field experiences in a service agency for academic credit. Application must be made to the department coordinator of off-campus education by the last day to drop a class without academic penalty in the semester immediately preceding the semester of the internship.

6970. THESIS. (Var. 1-6)

Prerequisite: PSYC 6000 and permission of the Graduate Coordinator in Psychology. An individual research project culminating in a Master¹s Thesis and final oral defense of the project. A maximum of 6 thesis hours may count toward the M.S. degree.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (PUAD)

5401. PUBLIC POLICY MAKING. (3-0-3)

5415. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. (3-0-3)

A study of the political and economic implications of environmental problems both on a national and international level. (Cross-listed as POLS 5415.)

5444. LABOR RELATIONS. (3-0-3)

A study of labor-management relations in the public sector.

5471. URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING. (3-0-3)

A study of the principles and practice of planning at the sub-state level. Topics such as land-use and functional planning, and political, legal, and social influences on the process of planning will be emphasized.

5581. BUREAUCRATIC BEHAVIOR. (3-0-3)

An examination of theoretical perspectives on individual behaviors within public organizations. The focus is upon rational choice-based theories, but sociologically-based perspectives are also considered. Practical applications of theory are stressed.

6538. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE. (2-0-2)

An analysis of government organization, management, and administration with primary focus upon the American national administrative structure. Emphasis is placed upon institutional, behavioral, and political factors of contemporary public bureaucracies.

6558. PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. (3-0-3)

A study of contemporary practices and issues in the management of public employment. Major emphasis is given to merit system development, career systems, motivation, performance evaluation, and traditional personnel functions.

6568. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW FOR THE PUBLIC MANAGER. (3-0-3)

An examination of law in society and its influence upon public sector operations. Applications of substantive areas of the law such as regulatory processes, administrative adjudication, due process are addressed.

6578. PUBLIC FINANCE AND BUDGETING. (3-0-3)

A study of the public fiscal and budgetary decision-making institutions and operations. Sources of revenue, methods of expenditure, allocations of resources and their impact on the economy are given special emphasis.

6601. POLICY MAKING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION. (3-0-3)

An integrative, skills-oriented course for policy analysis and policy making. The policy development process is analyzed with respect to the identification of needs, planning, adoption, implementation, and evaluation.

6605. QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES. (3-0-3)

Applied systematic analysis for public managers. Stresses analytical approaches to problem definition and the application of statistical techniques to hypothesis testing. Data analysis using computer software is integrated throughout the course.

6615. ADMINISTRATIVE ETHICS. (3-0-3)

A study of the major historical systems of moral philosophy, such as Natural Law, Natural Right, Utilitarianism, Kantianism, Nihilism, and Existentialism. Focuses on applying ethical systems to policy and administrative questions.

6625. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS. (3-0-3)

A study of intergovernmental structures and issues in public administration throughout the federal system with special emphasis on the state and sub-state levels. Grants and grantsmanship are addressed.

6635. COMPARATIVE ADMINISTRATION. (3-0-3)

A comparison of administrative structures and processes in the political systems of the first, second, and third worlds. Emphasizes the effects of administrative decision-making upon the international political system.

6689. CAREER ASSESSMENT PROJECT. (1-0-1)

Capstone course required of all in-service students in the non-thesis option during the final term of course work. Student will assess, orally and in writing, the relationships among public administration education, career development, and current job performance.

6940. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. (Var. 1-4)

Independent reading and reports arranged by the instructor according to the individual student¹s preparation, background, and needs.

6950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

A detailed study of topics such as regulation, alternative service delivery systems, and public administration in the future. Topics to be covered will vary and will be announced prior to registration.

6960. INTERNSHIP AND/OR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. (Var. 1-15)

An individually designed course sequence involving field experience and work in a government agency.

6971. THESIS RESEARCH AND DESIGN. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: Permission of MPA Coordinator. First course in three-course thesis option. Student prepares detailed prospectus of the research topic, including bibliography, methodology, substantive goals, realistic schedule, and other details deemed necessary by thesis supervisor.

6972. THESIS WRITING AND DEVELOPMENT. (3-0-3)

Prerequisite: PUAD 6971 and permission of MPA Coordinator. Second course in three-course thesis option. Student will prepare chapters of thesis for submission to Thesis Supervisor and Second Reader.

6973. THESIS DEFENSE. (1-0-1)

Prerequisite: PUAD 6972 and permission of MPA Coordinator. Third course in three-course thesis option. Student will prepare chapters of thesis for submission to Thesis Supervisor and Second Reader.

SOCIOLOGY (SOCI)

5410. POPULATION. (3-0-3)

Studies the size of the population, its growth, composition, and distribution. Emphasizes the three main population variables of fertility, mortality, and migration, and their relationships to the social structure.

5424. CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY. (3-0-3)

5444. RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS. (3-0-3)

An examination of racial and ethnic population composition with emphasis on the origin and maintenance of conflict-based race relations.

5452. COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS. (3-0-3)

An analysis of bureaucratic structure, function, and process using both classical and contemporary models. The work of Weber, Parsons, and Etzioni will be examined.

5465. URBAN SOCIOLOGY. (3-0-3)

A study of the spatial distribution and relationships of people as related to rural, urban, and metropolitan location.

5474. SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR. (3-0-3)

A survey of theory and research in the field of social deviance. Emphasis on the system of social control and the causes of deviance.

5950. SPECIAL TOPICS. (Var. 1-4)

Consideration of topics in which courses are not otherwise offered, but for which there is current need. Subject matter varies.

6485. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL PROGRAMS. (3-0-3)

Computer applications for social program practitioners. Emphasis is on the hardware components of the computer system, including assembling, upgrading, and making decisions regarding components.

6940. INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Var. 1-4)

Individual study of a particular topic under guidance of departmental faculty.

6960. INTERNSHIP AND/OR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. (Var. 1-15)

An individually designed course sequence involving field experience and work in a government agency.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Jo Ann Jones, Dean

Glynna Morse, Assistant Dean

Melinda McCannon, Director of Graduate Programs in Business

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MISSION

The objective of the MBA is to prepare future business executives to deal with managerial problems related to operations in a modern economy. The academic program consists of 36-60 semester hours of work. The first year of study consists primarily of foundation courses which are designed for students whose undergraduate academic experiences have been largely in non-business areas. If the individual¹s previous academic work satisfies a portion of the first year¹s course of study, then foundation courses may be waived accordingly. The curriculum for the MBA degree is based on the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) recommendations for this general professional degree.

Georgia College & State University, through the J. Whitney Bunting School of Business, is nationally accredited by and is a member of AACSB, the International Association for Management Education for the offering of these degree programs: (1) At the graduate level, for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) degrees; and (2) At the undergraduate level for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the graduate program in business administration is limited to holders of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. It is expected that admission will be granted only to students showing high promise of success in graduate study.

The candidate¹s performance on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the candidate¹s undergraduate work will be used to determine admission status. The formula used to determine regular admission is:

GMAT score + (200 x the undergraduate GPA) = 1050; or

GMAT score + (200 x the upper division GPA) = 1100

The completed application, including all supporting papers, must be received by Graduate Admissions in the Records Office of Enrollment Services no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which the applicant anticipates beginning graduate study. Applicants may enter any semester. Admission is granted after meeting the admission standards.

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Provisional admission requirements will be 50 points below the formula for regular admission. To exit provisional status students must earn a grade of "B" or better in the first 9 to 12 hours of courses in provisional status (or a combination of conditional and provisional status), and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status. While in this status a student may register for one semester only, by completing a Georgia College & State University Conditional Registration Agreement for Graduate Students. This form requires the signatures of both the student and the graduate coordinator. Students may take ONLY 5000-level courses while in conditional status. Any student who registers under this agreement must be admitted to either regular or provisional status by the end of the first semester of enrollment to continue taking courses in the degree program.

Students may take no more than 12 hours of course work in conditional and provisional status combined.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

I. FOUNDATION COURSES* 0-27

ACCT 5105 Financial Accounting Concepts

BCOM 5221 Advanced Communication and Reports

ECON 5171 Economic Theory

FINC 5105 Financial Management

LENB 5135 Legal Environment of Business

MGMT 5101 Business Statistics

MGMT 5141 Organizational Management

MMIS 5325 Computers in Business

MKTG 5161 Principles of Marketing

* Must have undergraduate grade(s) of C or better to waive.

II. COMMON BODY OF KNOWLEDGE30

Required of all students. Must have regular status to register for 6000-level courses.

ACCT 6105 Managerial Accounting

ECON 6175 International Economics

ECON 6176 Managerial Economics

FINC 6141 Financial Policies

MGMT 6101 Statistical Applications in Business

MGMT 6115 Production Operations Management

MGMT 6135 Organizational Theory and Behavior

MGMT 6155 Business Ethics and Societal Responsibilities

MGMT 6195 Strategic Management (May be taken only by students with Regular standing in MBA program and with required prerequisites)

MKTG 6161 Advanced Marketing Theory and Applications

III. ELECTIVES 0-6*+

Zero to six hours selected from the following courses and approved by the graduate director. Must have regular status to register for 6000-level courses.

ACCT 6115 Governmental Accounting

ACCT 6125 Advanced Auditing

ACCT 6135 Seminar in Tax Research

ACCT 6145 Accounting Theory

ACCT 6505 Special Topics in Accounting

BCOM 6221 Communication Theory in Management

BCOM 6222 Advanced Managerial Communication

ECON 6178

A	=	4 points (Excellent)
B	=	3 points (Good)
C	=	2 points (Satisfactory)
D	=	1 point (Passing)
F	=	0 points (Failing)
WF	=	0 points (Withdrew failing)

Enrollment Status	each semester	each academic year
9-up (full-time)	7	14
6-8 (3/4 time)	5	10
5 (1/2 time)	3	6

	Full-Time	Three-Quarter Time	One-Half Time
Undergraduate	12-up	9-11	6-8
Graduate	9-up	6-8	5

1.	A through D grades	3.	K credit (credit by examination)
2.	S satisfactory	4.	IC institutional credit

1.	F grade	5.	V audit
2.	I incomplete	6.	WF withdrew failing
3.	W withdrew	7.	IP used in Learning Services

I.	Required Courses			9 hours
	ENGL	6601	Graduate Seminar in Methods of Research
	ENGL	6680	Graduate Seminar in Studies in Literature
	ENGL	6685	Graduate Seminar in Critical Approaches to Literature

II.	MAJOR AREA			18 hours
	ENGL	5005	Writing about Literature
	ENGL	5008	Advanced Creative Writing
	ENGL	5021	Poetry Workshop
	ENGL	5022	Fiction Workshop
	ENGL	5110	Literary Criticism
	ENGL	5115	History of the English Language
	ENGL	5116	Structure of Present-day English
	ENGL	5220	Medieval English Literature
	ENGL	5223	Chaucer
	ENGL	5225	English Renaissance Literature
	ENGL	5226	Shakespeare
	ENGL	5227	Milton
	ENGL	5228	Development of English Drama
	ENGL	5330	Restoration and Eighteenth-century Literature
	ENGL	5331	Eighteenth-century English Novel
	ENGL	5335	English Romanticism
	ENGL	5337	Victorian Literature
	ENGL	5338	Nineteenth-century English Novel
	ENGL	5440	Modern Drama
	ENGL	5441	Twentieth-century British Fiction
	ENGL	5445	Literary Women
	ENGL	5446	Modern Poetry
	ENGL	5447	Comparative Literature
	ENGL	5449	Great Books of the Western World
	ENGL	5550	American Literature to 1865
	ENGL	5555	American Literature from 1865 to 1920
	ENGL	5662	Southern Literature
	ENGL	5664	Flannery O¹Connor
	ENGL	5665	American Literature from 1920 to the Present
	ENGL	5667	African-American Literature
	ENGL	5669	Multicultural American Literature
	ENGL	5940	Independent Study
	ENGL	5950	Special Topics
	ENGL	5980	Study Abroad
	ENGL	6960	Internship

HIST	6201	Advanced Topics in European History
HIST	6301	Advanced Topics in British History
HIST	6401	Advanced Topics in American History
HIST	6451	Advanced Topics in Southern History

HIST	5010		Local History
HIST	5015		Historic Architecture Preservation
HIST	5020		Public History
HIST	5025		The History of Food, Cooking and Dining
HIST	5045		World War I
HIST	5050		World War II
HIST	5070		The Industrial Revolution
HIST	5110		Classical Greece
HIST	5120		Classical Rome
HIST	5130		The Middle Ages
HIST	5140		Renaissance and Reformation
HIST	5150		The Age of Absolutism, 1559-1789
HIST	5210		The French Revolution and Napoleon
HIST	5220		Modern Europe
HIST		5240		Hitler and Nazi Germany
HIST		5250		Soviet Russia
HIST		5260		Contemporary Germany
HIST		5270		The Balkans
HIST		5280		The Intellectual and Cultural History of Europe to 1550
HIST		5285		The Intellectual and Cultural History of Europe since 1550
HIST		5310		Tudor England
HIST		5315		Stuart England
HIST		5335		Modern Britain
HIST		5340		Modern English Social History
HIST		5360		A Cultural History of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland
HIST		5380		The British Empire and Commonwealth of Nations
HIST		5405		Religion in American History
HIST		5410		Topics in American Social History
HIST		5415		Georgia: Colony and State
HIST		5510		Colonial America
HIST		5520		Revolutionary America
HIST		5530		The Age of Jefferson
HIST		5540		The Ante-Bellum South
HIST		5610		The American Civil War
HIST		5620		The South Since Reconstruction
HIST		5640		Contemporary America
HIST		5650		Contemporary American Foreign Policy
HIST		5710		Modern Middle East
HIST		5720		The Vietnam War
HIST		5940		Independent Study
HIST		5950		Special Topics
HIST		5980		Study Abroad
HIST		5990		Academic Workshop
*HIST		6201		Advanced Topics in European History
*HIST		6301		Advanced Topics in British History
*HIST		6401		Advanced Topics in American History
*HIST		6451		Advanced Topics in Southern History
HIST		6940		Independent Study (graduates only)
HIST		6950		Special Topics (graduates only)
HIST		6960		Internship

HIST	5935	Archives Practicum
HIST	6050	Archival Theory and Issues
HIST	6055	Archival Methods and Practice

IV.	Archival Courses			6
	HIST	6050	Archival Theory and Issues
	HIST	6055	Archival Methods and Practice
V.	Archives Practicum			6
	HIST	5935	Archives Practicum
VI.	THESIS			9
	HIST	6970	Thesis Research

	PUAD	6538	Public Administration and the Public Service
	PUAD	6558	Public Personnel Management
	PUAD	6568	Administrative Law for the Public Manager
	PUAD	6578	Public Finance and Budgeting
II.	ADVANCED CURRICULUM			9

PUAD	6601	Policy Making, Implementation, and Evaluation
PUAD	6605	Quantitative Techniques

	PUAD	6615	Administrative Ethics
	PUAD	6625	Intergovernmental Relations
III.	AREA OF CONCENTRATION			12

	POLS	5401	Policy Making
	PUAD	6538	Public Administration and the Public Service
	POLS	6600	Seminar in Public Affairs
	PUAD	6605	Quantitative Techniques
	PUAD	6615	Administrative Ethics
II.	CONCENTRATION AREA			15

BIOL	5020	Classical Experiments in Biology
BIOL	5040	Physiological Psychology
BIOL	5041	Drugs and the Brain
BIOL	5110	Animal Development
BIOL	5120	Endocrinology
BIOL	5130	General Pharmacology
BIOL	5140	Histology
BIOL	5150	Immunology
BIOL	5160	Medical Microbiology
BIOL	5170	Microbiological Techniques
BIOL	5180	Microbiology
BIOL	5190	Molecular Genetics
BIOL	5210	Plant Physiology
BIOL	5220	Plant Tissue Culture
BIOL	5230	Techniques in Biotechnology
BIOL	5410	Biological Systematics
BIOL	5420	Clinical Parasitology
BIOL	5430	Coleopteran Biology
BIOL	5440	Comparative Animal Physiology
BIOL	5450	Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL	5460	General Entomology
BIOL	5470	Herpetology
BIOL	5480	Ichthyology
BIOL	5490	Neuroanatomy
BIOL	5510	Invertebrate Zoology I
BIOL	5520	Invertebrate Zoology II
BIOL	5530	Mammalogy
BIOL	5540	Ornithology
BIOL	5560	Plant Pathology
BIOL	5570	Special Topics in Plant Science
BIOL	5580	Morphology and Anatomy of Plants
BIOL	5590	Vertebrate Biomechanics
BIOL	5610	Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL	5710	Biogeography
BIOL	5720	Community Analysis
BIOL	5730	Comparative Animal Behavior
BIOL	5740	Environmental Conservation
BIOL	5750	Environmental Microbiology
BIOL	5760	Field Botany
BIOL	5770	Field Ornithology
BIOL	5780	Freshwater Biology
BIOL	5790	Limnology
BIOL	5810	Population Biology
BIOL	5820	Topics in Avian Evolution
BIOL	5830	Sociobiology
BIOL	5840	Topics in Horticulture
BIOL	5850	Vertebrate Evolution
BIOL	5860	Vertebrate Field Techniques
BIOL	5870	Wildlife Management
BIOL	5950	Special Topics
BIOL	6000	Introduction to Scientific Research
BIOL	6110	Advanced Plant Physiology
BIOL	6210	Selected Topics in Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL	6700	Evolutionary Mechanisms
BIOL	6810	Community and Ecosystem Modeling
BIOL	6820	Population Ecology
BIOL	6940	Independent Study
BIOL	6960	Internship

PSYC	6000	The Principles of Statistics & Research Design in Psychology. This course must be completed with a grade of B or better by the end of the second semester of enrollment.
PSYC	6010	Scientific & Professional Ethics
PSYC	6960; 6970	Internship and/or Thesis

BIOL/PSYC		5240	Neurophysiology
BIOL/PSYC		5490	Neuroanatomy
BIOL/PSYC		5620	Invertebrate Sensory Systems
PSYC	6020		Psychopathology
PSYC	6030		Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSYC	6040		Survey of Gerontology
PSYC	6050		Advanced Social Psychology
PSYC	6060		Advanced Learning, Memory, & Motivation
PSYC	6070		Behavioral Analysis & Management
PSYC	6080		History & Systems of Psychology
PSYC/BIOL		6090	Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYC/BIOL		6100	Psychopharmacology
PSYC	6110		Cognitive Neuroscience
PSYC	6120		Advanced Psychometrics
PSYC	6130		Group Leadership
PSYC/BIOL		6150	Neurobiology of Learning & Memory
PSYC	6950		Advanced Topics Seminar

	LOGS	5306	Logistics Management
	LOGS	6647	Logistics Policy and Management
	LOGS	6653	International Trade and Logistics Environment
	LOGS	6650	Purchasing and Materials Management
	LOGS	6652	Commercial/Government Contract Law
III.	LOGISTICS ELECTIVES		6

	LOGS	5301	Systems Engineering and Analysis
	LOGS	5302	Logistics Engineering
	LOGS	5307	Reliability and Maintainability
II.	ADVANCED LOGISTICS CURRICULUM			12-18
	LOGS	6633	Advanced Logistics Engineering
	LOGS	6634	Advanced Logistics Support Analysis
	LOGS	6643	Advanced Production Planning and Control
	LOGS	6647	Logistics Policy and Management
	LOGS	6650	Purchasing and Materials Management
	LOGS	6653	International Trade and Logistics Environment
III.	LOGISTICS ELECTIVES			12

I.	FOUNDATION COURSES*			0-27
	ACCT	5105	Financial Accounting Concepts
	BCOM	5221	Advanced Communication and Reports
	ECON	5171	Economic Theory
	FINC	5105	Financial Management
	LENB	5135	Legal Environment of Business
	MGMT	5101	Business Statistics
	MGMT	5141	Organizational Management
	MMIS	5325	Computers in Business
	MKTG	5161	Principles of Marketing

	ACCT	6105	Managerial Accounting
	ECON	6175	International Economics
	ECON	6176	Managerial Economics
	FINC	6141	Financial Policies
	MGMT	6101	Statistical Applications in Business
	MGMT	6115	Production Operations Management
	MGMT	6135	Organizational Theory and Behavior
	MGMT	6155	Business Ethics and Societal Responsibilities
	MGMT	6195	Strategic Management (May be taken only by students with Regular standing in MBA program and with required prerequisites)
	MKTG	6161	Advanced Marketing Theory and Applications
III.	ELECTIVES			*0-6+**

	ACCT		6115		Governmental Accounting
	ACCT		6125		Advanced Auditing
	ACCT		6135		Seminar in Tax Research
	ACCT		6145		Accounting Theory
	ACCT		6505		Special Topics in Accounting
	BCOM		6221		Communication Theory in Management
BCOM		6222		Advanced Managerial Communication
ECON		6178