UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
1998-2000
Volume LXXI Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PREFACE, IMPORTANCE OF THE CATALOG | 6 |
| University Calendar | 8 |
Georgia College & State University
General Information 15
University Mission 16
Admissions 19
Immunization Requirements 19
Minimum Requirements for Regular Freshman Admission 20
Exceptions to Freshman Admission Requirements 20
College Preparatory Curriculum 21
Transfer Admissions 22
Readmission of Former Georgia College & State University Students 23
Admission of Transient Applicants 23
Admission of Post Baccalaureate Applicants 24
Joint Enrollment (Post Secondary Option-PSO)/Early Admission 24
Applicants for Constitutional Amendment 23 Admission 25
International Student Admissions Regulations 25
Advanced Placement at the Time of Admission 26
Veteran Students 27
Auditors 27
Admission of Graduate Students 27
Enrollment in Graduate Classes by Undergraduates 27
Expenses 29
General Fees 29
Refund Policy and Procedures 32
Nonresident Policies 33
Financial Aid 37
Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid 37
Application Procedure 40
General Information 40
Scholarships 41
Grants 44
Loans 45
Student Employment 47
Other Sources of Financial Assistance 48
Student Life 50
Counseling Services 50
Student Health Services 50
Intramural and Recreational Programs 51
Intercollegiate Athletics 51
Multicultural Greek Affairs 52
University Housing 52
Student Activities 53
Student Support Services 59
Student Nonacademic Grievance or Appeal Process 60
Student Rights and Responsibilities 61
Continuing Education and Public Services 62
Library Services 64
Media Services 64
Academic Computing Services 65
| Alumni Association | 65 |
| Auxiliary Services | 65 |
Academics 67
Degree Programs 67
Graduation Requirements for all Bachelor's Degrees 70
Official Discipline Abbreviations 72
Core Curriculum 73
Major Requirements 75
Bachelor's Degrees 77
Academic Regulations 81
The Semester System 81
Credit 81
Course Load 81
Class Attendance Policy 81
Class Organization 82
Grade Averages 82
Methods for Determining Student Academic Standing 82
Institutional Average 83
Good Academic Standing 84
Academic Warning 84
Academic Probation 84
Academic Suspension 84
Restricted Enrollment 85
Academic Exclusion 85
Academic Renewal 85
Auditing Courses for Non-Credit 86
Individual Instruction 87
Independent Study 87
Transient Credit 87
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 87
Challenging Courses 88
Credit for Armed Forces Personnel 88
Academic Honors 89
Independent Studies Program--University System of Georgia 90
Regents' Testing Program 91
Student Academic Dishonesty 94
Student Academic Appeals Process Policy/Procedures 97
General Information
Registration Information 98
Adding Courses After Registration 98
Dropping Courses 98
Withdrawal from the University 99
Policy for Access of Individual with Disabilities 99
Academic Advisement Program 104
Career Center 105
Honors Program 107
Preprofessional Programs 110
Prechiropractic 113
Predentistry 113
Predental Hygiene 114
Preengineering 114
Preforestry 115
Prehealth Services Administration 116
Prehealth Therapy 116
Prelaw 117
Prehealth Information Management 118
Premedical Technology 118
Premedicine 119
Preoptometry 120
Prepharmacy 120
Preveterinary Medicine 121
Pretheology 122
Military Science 123
Military Science Division 124
International Services and Programs 127
Mission 127
International Studies Courses 127
Study Abroad 127
Exchange Agreements with Foreign Institutions 128
International Student Services 129
Student Success (GCSU) 129
Learning Services 130
Mission 130
Introduction 130
Learning Support Policies/Procedures 130
Learning Support Courses 133
Regents Test Remediation Courses 134
Commuter Campuses and Centers 135
Degree Programs 135
Georgia College & State University in Warner Robins 135
Georgia College & State University in Dublin 135
Georgia College & State University in Macon 135
Distance Education Offerings 136
| Evening Programs | 136 |
| General Academic Structure | 137 |
| Course Numbers | 137 |
| New Student Orientation | 137 |
College of Arts and Sciences 139
Interdisciplinary Studies 140
General Studies 141
Art 147
Biological and Environmental Sciences 154
Chemistry and Physics 162
English, Speech and Journalism 167
Government and Sociology 177
Logistics Systems 184
History and Geography 195
Mathematics and Computer Science 202
Modern Foreign Languages 211
Music and Theatre 217
Psychology 233
School of Business 239
General Business Administration 241
Accounting 244
Economics and Finance 247
Information Systems and Communication 252
Management 259
Marketing 263
School of Education 266
Early Childhood Education 273
Middle Grades Education 276
Foundations and Secondary Education 280
Special Education and Administration 281
School of Health Sciences 284
Nursing 284
Health Physical Education and Recreation 290
Music Therapy 306
Members of the Board of Regents 310
Georgia College & State University Administration 311
Georgia College & State University Faculty 311
Georgia College & State University Adjunct Faculty 324
Georgia College & State University Alumni Association Executive Board 326
Georgia College & State University Foundation, Inc. Membership 326
Directory for Information and University Action 328
University System of Georgia 333
Institutions of the University System 334
| Index | 335 |
| 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 ten calendar years from the year they're admitted to Georgia College & State University to complete their bachelor degree. Students must graduate under the degree requirements in effect in the current catalog. Students who take longer than ten calendar years to complete their degree requirements must repeat the courses, if they're still required, that were taken before the start of the ten-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 they're 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.
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
19992000
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
19992000
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 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
19992000
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
Mid-Term June 20
Memorial Day Holiday May 29
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
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 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.
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
Vol LXXI June, 1998
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, Milledgeville's 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 institution's 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 Woman's 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 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 O'Connor, as it houses the O'Connor 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 student's 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, Georgia's 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.
ADMISSIONS
Call Toll-free in Georgia 1-800-342-0471 (Milledgeville Campus)
Milledgeville (912) 445-2774
Georgia College & State University in Macon (912) 471-2898
Robins Centers (912) 926-6125
Logistics Education Center (Robins Air Force Base) (912) 926-6544
Georgia College & State University in Dublin (912) 275-6644
The admission policy of Georgia College & State University is to accept those applicants who provide evidence of a reasonable potential for success in the educational program of the university. A potential student is considered for admission without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, disability, or national origin. Admission to Georgia College & State University is not a guarantee of admission to a particular school, department, or major area.
Separate and sometimes higher requirements are described in this catalog for admission into schools, departments, and major programs. Because there are many historical buildings on the Georgia College & State University campus, students with disabilities are advised to visit the main campus in Milledgeville before admission.
Application forms may be obtained from the Georgia College & State University web site at HTTP://WWW.GCSU.EDU or from the Georgia College & State University Admissions
Office, CBX 023, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061; or directly from one of the centers listed above. Students may call our Milledgeville local number: (912) 445-2774 or our toll-free number: 1-800-342-0471 Monday-Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or they may call the number above for the specific center.
Every applicant must submit a formal application to the Admissions Office with a $10.00 non-refundable application fee. Georgia residents sixty-two years of age or older are not required to pay the application fee. After an application is submitted, each applicant receives instructions as to items needed to complete the application file and is given a decision as soon as possible after all information has been received. An applicant may not register for classes until all required information has been received and the applicant is fully admitted to the university. Acceptance or denial of each application is determined by the Admissions Office, subject to the right of appeal as outlined by the university and as provided by the bylaws of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Upon request, the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services will provide details of the appeals procedure. Students furnishing the university with false, incomplete, or misleading information relating to their application or academic record will be subject to rejection or dismissal.
An applicant who applied but did not attend Georgia College & State University within the last year and desires to be admitted to Georgia College & State University for a future semester may call the Admissions Office to update the application. The student should also request that official transcripts from any other institution the student may have attended since applying to Georgia College & State University be sent to the Admissions Office.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Georgia College & State University and The University System of Georgia require immunization documents from every newly admitted and readmitted student. Georgia College & State University will forward to each newly admitted and readmitted student an immunization certificate form to be completed immediately. This form should be returned to Georgia College & State University for evaluation prior to enrollment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS
An applicant will be declared eligible for admission consideration only upon compliance with the following requirements and conditions:
1. A properly completed official application form.
2. A $10.00 non-refundable application fee (except Georgia residents 62 years of age or older).
3. A transcript of secondary school credits showing evidence of graduation from a regionally accredited or recognized secondary school.
Students who graduated in the Spring of 1988, or more recently, must show completion of the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) as described in this section of the catalog.
In addition to items #1, #2 and #3 above, students must have a minimum SAT Verbal score of 440 and SAT Math score of 430 (ACT English 18 and ACT Math 18) for admission to the REGULAR academic program.
STUDENTS WITH SLIGHTLY LOWER SCORES may be considered for admission through Summer 2001 if they meet the following minimum criteria. These students may be placed in Learning Support based on the SAT/ACT/COMPASS exam results.
Students entering Fall 1998 through Summer 1999 must have at least 400 Verbal SAT and 380 Math SAT (ACT 15 English and ACT 15 Math) with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average calculated on academic subjects only.
Students entering Fall 1999 through Summer 2000 must have at least 420 Verbal SAT and 400 Math SAT (ACT 17 English and ACT 16 Math) with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average calculated on academic subjects only.
Students entering Fall 2000 through Summer 2001 must have at least 430 Verbal SAT and 400 Math SAT (ACT 18 English and ACT 16 Math) with a minimum 2.14 cumulative grade point average calculated on academic subjects only.
Students entering Fall 2001 and beyond must have at least 440 Verbal SAT and 430 Math SAT (ACT 18 English and ACT 18 Math) with a minimum 2.22 cumulative grade point average calculated on academic subjects only.
Entering freshmen (students with less than 13 semester hours of transfer credits) with SAT Verbal scores less than 440 and Math scores less than 430 or ACT English less than 18 and ACT Math less than 18, who enter Georgia College & State University prior to Fall 2001, may be required to take the College Placement test, COMPASS. See Learning Services section of this catalog for information on COMPASS and Learning Support Requirements.
EXCEPTIONS TO FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Students who have not attended high school or college within the previous five years and have earned fewer than 13 transferable semester hours of college credit are not required to take the SAT or ACT. These students, however, must take the University System of Georgia COMPASS Examination, complete Learning Support requirements if necessary, and if graduated from high school in the Spring of 1988 or more recently, meet all Georgia College & State University CPC requirements.
2. Students who wish to enroll in college prior to the completion of high school may be admitted under the Joint Enrollment, Early Admission, and post-secondary options programs.
COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM
The following course of study is required of students who graduated from a high school in the spring of 1988 or more recently, and who plan to enroll in a public two-year, senior college, or university program leading to the baccalaureate degree.
All Georgia College & State University entering freshmen and transfer students must meet the following standards:
COURSE (UNITS) INSTRUCTIONAL EMPHASIS
English (4) Grammar and Usage
Literature (American and World)
Advanced Composition Skills
Mathematics (3) (Four units of math will be required Fall 2001 and beyond)
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Science (3) Physical Science
At least two laboratory courses from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related areas of Science
Social Science (3) American History
World History
Economics and Government
Foreign Language (2) Two courses in one language emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing
Additional courses selected from the following are strongly recommended:
--Trigonometry
--An additional laboratory course in science
--A third course in a foreign language; or study in a second foreign language
--Fine arts (art, dance, drama, music)
--Computer technology
--Physical and health education
--Keyboarding
--Speech
--Geography
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE COLLEGE
PREPARATORY CURRICULUM
Since Fall Quarter 1995, all entering freshmen have been required to complete all five areas of the College Preparatory Curriculum in high school, as verified by their official transcript. Students with CPC deficiencies may transfer to Georgia College & State University after completing the appropriate make-up work at another University System of Georgia institution or after completing 30 semester hours in the Core Curriculum with a "C" average or better from an accredited/recognized non-system school.
COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM ADMISSIONS POLICY
All students in the categories described below who enroll in a Georgia College & State University program that leads to the baccalaureate degree, will be required to satisfy the admission requirements of the College Preparatory Curriculum. While these requirements may not apply to students pursuing two-year terminal degree or certificate programs at other schools, students transferring into degree programs at Georgia College & State University will be required to meet College Preparatory Curriculum requirements.
A. Students who graduated from a high school in the State of Georgia or an out-of-state public or private high school in Spring 1988 or more recently. These requirements do not apply to students who graduated prior to Spring 1988, regardless of when these students enroll in a University System of Georgia institution.
B. Students who passed the GED in lieu of high school graduation if their class graduated in Spring 1988 or more recently. (The GED, in itself, does not indicate fulfillment of College Preparatory Curriculum requirements.)
C. Transfer students from non-University System schools who graduated from high school in the spring of 1988 or more recently and who have not completed at least thirty (30) semester credit hours of accepted transfer core curriculum credits with a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average accepted by Georgia College & State University.
D. Students transferring from within the University System who graduated from high school in the Spring of 1988 or more recently. CPC deficiencies must be satisfied prior to transferring to Georgia College & State University.
E. Admission of Home School Students
Georgia College & State University is happy to work with home schooled students and students from non-accredited high schools. Georgia College & State University and the Board of Regents have established guidelines for satisfactory completion of CPC based on SAT II subject exams.
The required SAT II subject exams are as follows: Writing, Literature, American History and Social Studies, World History, Math IC (or Math IIC), Biology, and one of the following: Chemistry or Physics. Students must also demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the level of two years of high school study. At the time of this printing, minimum acceptable SAT II subject exams scores are being determined by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Please contact the Admissions Office for additional details.
Home schooled applicants and applicants from non-accredited high schools must also meet all other admission requirements as listed for freshman and/or transfer students. Please contact the Admissions Office for additional details.
Completion of the College Preparatory Curriculum does not by itself guarantee admission to Georgia College & State University or exemption of Learning Support (remedial work). The College Preparatory Curriculum serves as one of the minimum standards for admission and placement along with test scores and/or high school grade point average.
TRANSFER ADMISSIONS
All persons seeking admission who have been previously enrolled in one or more other institutions of higher education must submit to the Georgia College & State University Admissions Office the following items:
1. A properly completed official application form.
2. A certified transcript sent directly from ALL colleges or universities previously attended.
3. A $10.00 non-refundable application fee (except Georgia residents 62 years of age or older).
4. Applicants who have completed fewer than 30 semester credit hours must meet all the requirements for freshmen admissions.
5. An applicant will not be considered for admission unless the transcript of the college or university last attended shows a minimum 2.0 grade point average and honorable discharge and eligibility to return. Students with incomplete Learning Support or CPC requirements at their previous institution may be admitted only in accordance with the Georgia College & State University Learning Support/CPC policy.
A maximum of 67 semester hours of credit may be accepted from two-year colleges. A maximum of 84 semester hours may be transferred from a senior college, or a combination of two-year and senior colleges. (At least 40 of the minimum 120 semester hours for a degree must be completed in residence at Georgia College & State University at the upper division level.) A maximum of 30 semester hours may be taken through extension courses. This total includes any courses offered by the faculty at Georgia College & State University.
READMISSION OF FORMER GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
A Georgia College & State University student who has been out of school one term or more (excluding summer) and who desires to be readmitted should submit a readmission application. If the student was enrolled at Georgia College & State University within the past year, he or she may call the Georgia College & State University Admissions Office to update his or her application. The student should also request that official transcripts from any other institution the student may have attended since attending Georgia College & State University be sent to the Admissions Office. A student wishing to return must give the Admissions Office sufficient notice to allow action by the appropriate Dean, if necessary. An immunization certificate form must be on file.
ADMISSION OF TRANSIENT APPLICANTS
Transient status means that a student is admitted to Georgia College & State University for a specified period of time, normally a single term, with the understanding that the student is to return to the student's own college at the opening of the next term. Transcripts of college work completed elsewhere are not usually required of such applicants, since they are not admitted to full standing at Georgia College & State University. An applicant who is enrolled in another college or university and meets minimum Georgia College & State University freshman or transfer admission requirements may seek temporary admission to Georgia College & State University. The following documents and fees are required:
1. A properly completed official application form.
2. A $10.00 non-refundable application fee (except for Georgia residents 62 years of age or older.)
3. A letter from the registrar of the institution in which the student is regularly enrolled indicating eligibility to return and recommending admission to Georgia College & State University as a transient student or an official transcript from the last institution attended showing a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and eligibility to return.
ADMISSION OF POST BACCALAUREATE APPLICANTS
Applicants for admission with a bachelor degree from an accredited institution but who are not seeking graduate level credit are expected to meet general admission requirements established for enrollment in undergraduate programs.
In addition to the general application for admission form and the $10.00 non-refundable application fee, applicants are required to submit official transcripts from each college previously attended.
Individuals enrolled as post baccalaureate students are eligible to take undergraduate level courses only.
JOINT ENROLLMENT/EARLY ADMISSION/POST SECONDARY OPTION (PSO)
The University System of Georgia and Georgia College & State University recognize the need to provide academically talented high school students with opportunities for acceleration of their formal academic programs. This recognition has led to the development of two organized programs: (1) a joint enrollment program in which the student, while continuing his/her enrollment in high school, enrolls in courses for college credit; and (2) an early admission program in which the student enrolls as a full-time student following completion of the junior year in high school. The following are the minimum admission standards for both the joint enrollment and early admission programs. Students attending public secondary institutions should contact their high school counselor for information regarding Post Secondary Option. Post secondary option students are required to meet minimum standards for Joint Enrollment.
Admission Standards: Joint Enrollment/Early Admission/Post Secondary Option
1. Minimum Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 970 (combined verbal and quantitative sections) or ACT equivalent (24 English and 21 Math).
2. Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 in academic subjects.
3. Written recommendation of high school principal or counselor.
4. Written consent of parent or guardian (if the student is a minor).
5. The Collegiate Placement test, COMPASS is required of students seeking Early Admission. (Not required for Joint Enrollment or Post Secondary option students).
6. Students entering through the Joint Enrollment/Post Secondary option or Early Admission Program must have completed the University System of Georgia's College Preparatory Curriculum requirements with the following exceptions:
a. Students with SAT verbal scores of at least 530 or ACT English scores of at least 24 who have not completed the final unit of high school English and/or social science may be permitted to fulfill these high school requirements with the appropriate college courses taken through the joint enrollment or early admissions program.
b. Students who have not completed the College Preparatory Curriculum requirements may be admitted through the Joint Enrollment or Post Secondary option program if they are enrolled in the necessary high school courses and scheduled to complete the requirements by the end of their senior year.
With the exception of English and social science courses taken by students with SAT verbal scores of at least 530 or ACT English scores of at least 24, a college course may not be used to fulfill both high school College Preparatory Curriculum requirements and college degree requirements unless approved by the high school.
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 Enrollment Services for detailed information.)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS REGULATIONS
Students from countries other than the United States of America, non-resident aliens, must meet the following requirements for admission to Georgia College & State University:
1. Must file application on forms provided by the Georgia College & State University International Services & Programs Office (preferably at least six months before the beginning of the semester of proposed entrance).
2. Must have achieved at least a level of education equivalent to high school graduation in the United States.
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 T.O.E.F.L. (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 undergraduate or graduate international students who need additional English or American cultural support are encouraged to take ESLG 1001 or ESLG 1002.
ESLG 1001 and ESLG 1002 are not substitutes for remedial classes that may be required by the Board of Regents.
b. E.L.S. Language Center Level 109.
c. University of Georgia American Language Program Level Five (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 meet College Preparatory Curriculum requirements if student graduated from a high school located inside the United States or inside the jurisdiction of the United States' educational system.
7. 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.
The following guidelines apply to students whose native language is other than English:
1. The Office of International Services and Programs will evaluate the academic credentials of all international students entering on a student visa to verify the language of instruction for the equivalent of the U.S. high school education (the last four years of secondary education.)
A. Students whose language of instruction is determined to be English will be required to complete the foreign language requirement. The department of the student's chosen major will be notified of the requirement by the International Services and Programs Office.
B. Students presenting academic documents indicating the equivalent of a minimum of four (4) years of a language of instruction other than English will be exempt from the foreign language requirement as stated in the Georgia College & State University catalog. The department of the student's chosen major will be notified of the exemption.
C. Students presenting academic documents that do not clearly specify the language of instruction may petition a committee comprised of the International Student Adviser and the Chair of the Modern Foreign Languages Department to review all available educational documents in an effort to determine the student's eligibility for a waiver of the foreign language requirement.
2. Students who are granted an exemption from the language requirement will not receive credit toward the CORE or graduation requirements for introductory courses in their language of exemption. They may enroll in intermediate and advanced courses offered by Georgia College & State University with the approval of the Chair of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS
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 institution's exchange coordinator or the International Services and Programs Office at Georgia College & State University for specific guidelines.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
Advanced placement at the time of admission to Georgia College & State University may be granted as a result of any one of the following:
1. A score of three or higher on tests administered in conjunction with the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board or
2. A score of 50 or higher on certain tests given by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or
3. Transfer credits from other accredited colleges and universities.
NOTE: All advanced placement is limited to the requirement that 30 of the last 40 and 40 of the last 60 semester hours of credit toward a Georgia College & State University degree must be earned in residence at this university. There are special limitations regarding the CLEP that appear in the CLEP brochure available from the Coordinator of Testing, Kilpatrick Education Building.
VETERAN STUDENTS
Georgia College & State University recognizes that there are many advantages for educational advancement while serving in the armed forces of the nation. To enable students to apply such training on formal education programs leading to standard degrees, Georgia College & State University will grant credit according to the recommendations of "The 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 in other service educational programs may be established by comprehensive examination administered by the Armed Forces Institute or by similar examinations administered by Georgia College & State University.
All official supportive documents should be forwarded to the Georgia College & State University Records Office at least one semester prior to registration. 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, NE, Atlanta, GA 30365 or the Georgia College & State University Veterans Office.
AUDITORS
Students who meet freshman or transfer admission requirements may register as "auditors." Under extraordinary circumstances, the president may waive the requirement of freshman or transfer admission requirements. Students registered as "auditors" shall be required to pay the regular fees for enrollment. Auditing a course will not prevent a student from taking the course for credit at a later time. Information about auditing courses for noncredit will be found in the academic section of this catalog.
ADMISSION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS
Applicants desiring to enroll in the Georgia College & State University Graduate School should consult the Georgia College & State University Graduate School catalog for admission requirements and procedures. Applicants should contact the Georgia College & State University Records Office, Milledgeville, GA 31061, for a catalog and application form or call (912) 445-6289.
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.
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. Regents' guidelines for determining residency are found later in this section.
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.
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:
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 $840.00 $33.00 $93.00 $54.75 $11.25 $1032.00
Nonresident 3070.50 33.00 93.00 54.75 11.25 3262.50
STUDENTS TAKING 6 OR MORE SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS BUT LESS THAN
12 SEMESTER HOURS:
| Legal Resident of Georgia | ||||||
| (per sem. hour) | 70.50 | 33.00 | 93.00 | 54.75 | 11.25 | |
| Nonresident | ||||||
| (per sem. hour) | 256.50 | 33.00 | 93.00 | 54.75 | 11.25 | |
STUDENTS TAKING 5 OR LESS SEMESTER HOURS:
| Legal Resident of Georgia | ||||||
| (per sem. hr.) | 70.50 | 16.50 | 46.50 | 27.50 | 11.25 | |
| Nonresident | ||||||
| (per sem. hr.) | 256.50 | 16.50 | 46.50 | 27.50 | 11.25 | |
All Summer Semester rates are by the semester hour.
RESIDENCE HALL CHARGES
Per semester $939.00 to $1525.00
FOOD SERVICE
Per semester: 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.
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Textbooks and supplies are available in the Georgia College & State University Bookstore (Paw Prints) in Maxwell Student Union. The cost of books and supplies will vary with the courses taken by the individual student. However, an estimate of this cost is $150.00 to $200.00 each semester.
PAYMENT OF UNIVERSITY EXPENSES
Students are expected to meet all financial obligations when they fall 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 student's 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. Fees may be paid over the telephone if a credit card is being used.
CHECKS
If the student's bank does not honor the check and the bank returns the check unpaid, the student is subject to payment of the maximum late payment fee, as well as a returned check charge of $25.00. If payment is not cleared promptly, the student's registration is subject to cancellation, student's records may be held, and legal action may be taken.
DEPOSITS REQUIRED
All deposits received will be credited to the student. Deposits are nontransferable.
ROOM RESERVATION DEPOSIT ($100.00)--Required of all students who apply to live in university housing. The $100.00 is a one-time fee paid at the time the student submits his/her Housing Application Form to the Residence Life Office.
Once hall residence is established, the breaking of the room and board contract will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.
For new applications, the deposit is refundable only when written request for cancellation and refund is received in the Residence Life Office a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the semester.
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 ($20.00 undergraduate)--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 college 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 non refundable late payment fee of $10.00 will be charged beginning the day following the date classes begin.
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.
TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORD FEE ($1.00)--Students who wish to obtain copies of their academic records should direct requests to the Records office. A fee of $1.00 is charged for each copy.
RETURNED CHECK CHARGE--A check is accepted provisionally, in lieu of cash, and upon the presumption that it will be honored when presented for payment at the bank. Any check returned unpaid will result in a charge of $25.00 to the accountable person.
MUSIC FEES
PRIVATE LESSONS (APPLIED MUSIC) These non-refundable fees are in addition to regular course fees.
Instruction in piano, voice, and orchestral instruments
one-half hour lesson each week, each semester $20.00
one-hour lesson each week, each semester $40.00
Instruction in organ, one hour lesson each week
each semester $42.00
HOUSING COSTS
Residence Hall charges (as noted under "General Fees") are based on double occupancy. If one of the occupants vacates the room, the student remaining agrees to accept a roommate, to move to another room, or to pay for a private room. The Residence Life Office reserves the right to make all final decisions on assignments. Private rooms are offered at an additional charge when space is available.
REFUND POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Students desiring refunds must formally withdraw from the university at the Office of Enrollment Services. Students may expect refunds approximately thirty days of the beginning of the semester or date of the withdrawal, whichever is later.
REFUND FOR REDUCTION OF COURSE LOAD
A student who elects to drop a course for which fees have been paid shall receive a refund only if notice is given to the Office of Enrollment Services 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-semester-hour rate applicable to the remaining number of semester hours for which he/she is registered.
Please note: If reduction of course load eliminates all hours for that semester, formal withdrawal is necessary. See also below.
THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS APPLY TO THE REGULAR FEES WHEN FORMAL WITHDRAWAL IS APPROVED (Section 704.04 Board of Regents Policy Manual):
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 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.
**Please note: This refund policy is for students who formally withdraw. This refund policy does not effect the drop/add period, or current refund policy for dropped courses during this period.
Because of the specific nature of the instruction of Applied Music, no refunds of these funds will be made.
REFUND FOR STUDENT HOUSING
The room and board contract is for the entire academic year. Upon formal withdrawal from the university or from student housing, (up until the end of the 7th week of classes in the semester) a refund for the weeks remaining will be processed. Early contract termination results in cancellation charges and in the forfeiture of the space reservation deposit.
REFUND FOR FOOD SERVICE
Requests for refund of meal plans by students who have formally withdrawn from the university will be prorated on a weekly basis (defined as Monday through Sunday) up until the end of the 7th week of classes during the semester. There will be no prorated refunds of meal plan charges after the end of the 7th week of classes. There are no refunds for missed meals during the contract period.
NONRESIDENT POLICIES
NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
A Nonresident Tuition fee is paid during the registration period at the beginning of each semester by students who do not qualify as residents of the state of Georgia. This fee is in addition to matriculation fees.
REGENTS' RULES FOR DETERMINING IN-STATE STUDENT STATUS
Under the Constitution and laws of Georgia, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia was created to govern, control and manage a system of public institutions providing quality higher education for the benefit of Georgia citizens. The State, in turn, receives a substantial benefit from individuals who are attending or who have attended these institutions through their significant contributions to the civic, political, economic and social advancement of the citizens of the state of Georgia.
Because the overwhelming proportion of financial support for the operation of the public institutions of higher education in Georgia comes from the citizens through the payment of taxes, the determination of whether a student is classified as a resident or a nonresident of the State for tuition purposes becomes a significant matter. The tuition paid by in-state students covers only about one-fourth of the total cost of their education in the University System. Therefore, Georgia taxpayers are contributing three-fourths of the necessary funds to provide quality education for the citizens of the State.
The practice followed by state colleges and universities of assessing out-of-state students a non-resident tuition fee is a rational attempt by states to achieve a partial cost equalization between those who have and those who have not recently contributed to the state's economy, even though there is no precise way to determine the degree to which non-resident tuition fees equalize the cost of educating in-state and out-of-state students.
The durational residency requirement of twelve months imposed by most, if not all, states, is considered by the courts to be a reasonable period during which the new resident can make tangible or intangible contributions to the state before being allowed to attend state colleges at the in-state rate. Courts which have been faced with challenges to residency classification procedures have consistently recognized the right of public institutions of higher education to charge higher rates to out-of-state students and to adopt reasonable criteria for determining the establishment of in-state status. Examples of recent cases are: Martinez v. Bynum, 51 U.S.L.W. 4524 (Sup. Ct. May 2, 1983), Starnes v. Washington, 368 Supp. 38(W.D. Wa. 1973) aff'd mem. 414 U.S. 1057 (1973), and Michelson v. Cox, 476 F. Supp. 1315 (S.D. Iowa, 1979).
For the purpose of these regulations, the question to be answered is not primarily whether a student is a resident or non-resident of Georgia but, rather, whether the student meets the criteria to pay University System fees on an in-state basis. The term resident is confusing because of its several meanings as it relates to voter registration, driver's licenses, automobile registration, deeds, contracts, wills, income taxes, and other matters. A student may be a resident of Georgia for some purposes, but not entitled to in-state status for tuition purposes. To be considered as a resident for tuition purposes, one must have been a bona fide resident of Georgia for at least twelve months preceding the date of registration.
The Board of Regents has adopted certain policies governing the classification of students as resident and non-resident for tuition purposes in keeping with its responsibilities to the citizens of Georgia for an appropriate assessment of fees and to ensure that out-of-state students pay a fair and reasonable share of the cost of their education. The taxpayers of Georgia are thereby assured that they are not assuming the financial burden of educating persons whose presence in the state is temporary.
RESIDENCY STATUS CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATION
A student is responsible for registering under the proper residency classification. A student classified as a non-resident who believes that he is entitled to be reclassified as a legal resident may petition the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services for a change in status. The petition must be filed no later than sixty days after the semester begins in order for the student to be considered for reclassification for that semester. If the petition is granted, reclassification will not be retroactive to prior semesters.
Students and applicants who are classified by Georgia College & State University as out-of-state but who later claim to qualify as in-state students must file an "Affidavit in Support of Residency Appeal" form with the Office of Enrollment Services. A student's tuition status is not changed automatically, and the burden of proof that the student qualifies as an in-state student under the regulations of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia rests with the student.
A person's legal residence is the place where the person is generally understood to reside with the intent of remaining there indefinitely and returning there when absent. There must be a concurrence of actual residence and of intent to remain.
CLASSIFICATION POLICIES--To register as a legal resident of Georgia at an institution of the University System, a student must establish the following facts to the satisfaction of the registering officer.
1. (a) If a person is 18 years of age or older, he or she may register as an in-state student only upon showing that he or she has been domiciled in Georgia for a period of at least twelve months immediately preceding the date of registration.
(b) No emancipated minor or other person 18 years of age or older shall be deemed to have gained or acquired in-state status for tuition purposes while attending any educational institution in this state, in the absence of a clear demonstration that he or she has in fact established legal residence in this state.
2. If a person is under 18 years of age, he or she may register as an in-state student only upon a showing that his or her supporting parent or guardian has been a legal resident of Georgia for a period of at least twelve months immediately preceding the date of registration.
3. If a parent or legal guardian of a minor changes his or her legal residence to another state following his or her legal residence in Georgia, the minor may continue to take courses for a period of twelve consecutive months on the payment of in-state tuition. After the expiration of the twelve-month period, the student may continue his or her registration only upon the payment of fees at the out-of-state rate.
4. In the event that a legal resident of Georgia is appointed as guardian of a nonresident minor, such minor will not be permitted to register as an in-state student until the expiration of one year from the date of court appointment, but only upon a proper showing that such appointment was not made to avoid payment of the out-of-state fees.
5. Aliens shall be classified as nonresident students; provided, however, that an alien who is living in this country under an immigration document permitting indefinite or permanent residence shall have the same privilege of qualifying for in-state tuition as a citizen of the United States.
6. Waivers: An institution may waive out-of-state tuition for the following:
(a) nonresident students who are financially dependent upon a parent, parents or spouse who has been a legal resident of Georgia for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of registration; provided, however, that such financial dependence shall have existed for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of registration;
(b) international students, selected by the institutional president or his authorized representative, provided, however, that the number of such waivers in effect at any time does not exceed one percent of the equivalent full-time students enrolled at the institution in the fall semester immediately preceding the semester for which the out-of-state tuition is to be waived;
(c) full-time employees of the University System, their spouses,and their dependent children;
(d) nonresident graduate students who hold teaching or research assistantships requiring at least one-third time service at such institution;
(e) full-time teachers in the public schools of Georgia and their dependent children. Teachers employed full-time on military bases in Georgia shall also qualify for this waiver;
(f) career consular officers and their dependents who are citizens of the foreign nation which their consular office represents, and who are stationed and living in Georgia under orders of their respective governments. This waiver shall apply only to those consular officers whose nations operate on the principle of educational reciprocity with the United States;
(g) military personnel and their dependents stationed in Georgia and on active duty unless such military personnel are assigned as students to System institutions for educational purposes.
APPEALS PROCEDURE
Any student wishing to appeal a decision of institution officials concerning residence classification shall file a Notice of Appeal with the appropriate review committee at the institution.
Following a review at the highest level at the institution, a student may apply to the Board of Regents for a review of the final decision of the President. Procedures are provided in the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Responsibility to Register under Proper Classification It is the student's responsibility to register under the proper tuition classification. If there is any question of the right to in-state tuition status, it is the student's obligation, prior to or at the time of registration, to raise the question with the administrative officials of the institution in which the student is registering and have tuition status officially determined. The burden rests with the student to submit information and documents necessary to support the argument for a particular tuition classification under Regents' regulations.
Notification of Change in Circumstances A student who is classified as an in-state student must immediately notify the proper administrative officials of the institution of any change in residency status or any other change in circumstances which may affect tuition classification.
Official Change of Tuition Status Every student classified as a nonresident shall retain that status until such time as that student shall have petitioned for reclassification in the form prescribed by the institution and shall have been officially reclassified in writing as an in-state student by the proper administrative officers. No more than one application may be filed for a given semester.
Reclassification Every student who has been granted in-state tuition as a legal resident of Georgia shall be reclassified as an out-of-state student whenever anyone shall report, or there have been found to exist, circumstances indicating a change in legal residence to another state.
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 the 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 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 that 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. It is important for students to understand the financial aid programs they are applying for and the requirements of those programs. Please contact the Financial Aid Office to request a copy of the publication.
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 student's 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 Pell Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Georgia Incentive Grant, and Federal Direct PLUS Loan Programs. They 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
Students are expected to maintain the following overall institutional grade point average (GPA) based on the number of semester hours attempted:
Undergraduate Students:
| Semester hours earned (Exclusive of Learning | Required institutional average on Georgia |
| Support; Exclusive of College Preparatory | College & State University hours attempted |
Curriculum Studies; Inclusive of Transfer Work) (no transfer grades included)
0-29 1.40
30-59 1.60
60-89 1.80
Graduation 2.00
Incremental Progress
Students are expected to successfully complete the following number of hours based upon enrollment status:
Undergraduate students
Need to Complete Need to Complete Each
| Enrollment Status | Each Semester | Academic Year | |
| 12-up (full-time) | 10 | 20 | |
| 9-11 (3/4 time) | 7 | 14 | |
| 6-8 (1/2 time) | 5 | 10 | |
Enrollment status will be verified by the Student Financial Aid Office staff three days after classes begin according to the following table:
Undergraduate Enrollment Status: Full-time Three-Quarter Time One-Half Time
12-up 9-11 6-8
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:
Undergraduate students 12 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).
INSTITUTIONAL AVERAGE
Students who choose to use the institutional average (GPA) will repeat a course or courses and have only the last grade earned count toward the institutional grade point average.
REVIEW PROCEDURE
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 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 student's attendance period.
The following will be considered as hours successfully completed:
1. "A" through "D" grades
2. "S" satisfactory
3. "K" credit (credit by examination)
4. "IC" institutional credit
The following shall not be considered as hours completed:
1. "F" grade
2. "I" incomplete
3. "W" withdrew
4. "U" unsatisfactory
5. "V" audit
6. "WF" withdrew
7. "IP" used in Learning Services
For repeated courses, 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 student's course load. For example, based upon a time frame of 6 years and a required 120 hours for the degree, an undergraduate full-time student must successfully complete 1/6 of the degree requirements (20 hours) each year. For a full-time graduate student with a time frame of 3 years, 1/3 of the degree requirements (10 hours) 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 student fails to meet the institutional 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 institutional 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 institutional 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) Without financial aid, attending Georgia College & State University 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 College who has final authority on the campus.
All appeals are to be submitted through the Director of Financial Aid and must be submitted within five (5) school days or seven (7) calendar days after suspension from financial aid, to the appropriate authority.
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 listed 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 post secondary 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 Admissions Office; or be currently enrolled in an approved degree seeking program; and
Exception: (Applicable to FSL, and FPLUS Loans only). A non-degree seeker may be eligible for a loan under one or more of these programs 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 5th year undergraduates.
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 any student whose file is complete by 15 March.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Georgia College & State University has many scholarships, grants, prizes and awards available for students. Information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, 103 Parks Hall (912) 445-5149. Freshman and transfer students should request information in November prior to their entering Georgia College & State University in the fall.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTERING STUDENTS
Scholarships available for entering students and for transfer students include:
Outstanding Student Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Leadership Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Valedictorian/Salutatorian/Star Student Scholarship
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS
AND GRANTS
In addition to the General Alumni Fund, which supports some of the scholarships for entering students, the Alumni Association offers the following to currently enrolled students:
Marie Cole Anderson Scholarship
Atlanta Alumni Club Scholarship
Maribel Benton Music Prize
Mary Burns Scholarship
Carroll County Scholarship
Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Louise McWilliam Christian Chemistry Scholarship
Class of 1917 Scholarship
Class of 1921 Scholarship
Susan Dorothy Colquitt Scholarship
J. Wilson Comer Scholarship
Harriette L. Donahoo Leadership Award
Helen Douglas Memorial Prize for Piano
O. C. Eidson Scholarship
Lucy Blake Carson Ferguson Science Prize
Floride Moore Gardner Scholarship in Education
Richard Russell Green Scholarship
Jane M. Haddock Scholarship
Mae Hollinshead Hammond Scholarship
Annie Pettigrew Jones Nursing Award
Clyde E. Keeler Science Research Award
Lance Family Scholarship
Betty Boyd Love Scholarship
JoAnne Mayberry Math Award
McCall Sisters Scholarship
Bernice Brown McCullar Scholarship
Mozo-Stewart Scholarship
The Flannery O'Connor Scholarship
Marvin McTyeire Parks-Ruth Vaden Parks Scholarship
The Gloria Ravelo Memorial Scholarship
Sara Amanda Newsom Robinson Scholarship
Thomas F. Schepis Music Award
Ann Simpson Smith Scholarship
Hallie Claire Smith Scholarship
Rubye Ryle Smith Scholarship
Joseph F. Steelman Award
Hoy Taylor International Scholars Scholarship
Susan Cook Terry Memorial Scholarship
Catherine Everett Thurston Scholarship
Jessie Trawick Award
Washington D.C. Alumni Club Scholarship
Guy H. Wells Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship
Green Berry Williams and Madeline Williams Jackson Scholarship in Marketing
Marie E. Williams Scholarship
Zip Kidd Williams Scholarship
AMONG OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Ad Club of Central Georgia
AAUW
Athletic Scholarships
Atlanta Chapter Institute Internal Auditors Scholarship
Miller R. Bell Memorial Scholarship
J.C. Bonner Award
J. Whitney Bunting Scholarship
Diego Cindaro Memorial Scholarship
Truman W. Clifton Accounting Scholarships
Ollie Bessie Elton Scholarship
Faculty/Staff Scholarship Fund
Gamma Beta Phi Scholarship
GEICO Achievement Award
Georgia College Accounting Education Association Scholarship
Alberta Goff Music Award
Grumman Minority Student Grant
International Student Fellowships and Scholarships
International Studies Scholarship
Lowe Scholarship
B.H. Lowe Scholarship
McDuffie Scholarship
Milledgeville Music Club Award
Milledgeville Rotary Club Scholarship
Minority Teacher Scholarship
J. Malcolm Moore Award
Sylvester Mumford Memorial Fund
Carol Bragg Nelson Award
Max Noah Music Scholarship
Nursing Scholarships
Marjorie G. Prentice Graduate Research Scholarship
Patricia Jo Samprone Memorial Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Martha Erwin Sibley Scholarship
Molly Snead Nursing Scholarship
Thomaston Mills Scholarship
Carl Vinson Memorial Public Service Scholarship
GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Governor's Scholarship Program recognizes and financially assists graduating Georgia high school seniors of exceptional merit who choose to attend an eligible college or university located in Georgia.
The award is equal to the amount of tuition cost, up to a maximum of $1,575 per academic year. Subject to the availability of funds and the continued eligibility of the recipient, the scholarship must be renewed for three academic years. It may not be awarded or used for study beyond the baccalaureate degree level.
For more information contact the Georgia Student Finance Authority, 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 200, Tucker, Georgia 30084.
REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP
Regents Scholarships are available to residents of Georgia who are students of superior ability and who need financial aid in order to attend college. Recipients must be enrolled or accepted for admission as a full-time student. Also, grades or predicted grades (based on high school average and College Entrance Examination Board SAT scores) must place the student in the upper 25% of his/her class.
Regents Scholarship awards are based on financial need, with the maximum award being $750. Scholarship recipients repay their loan awards by working in the state of Georgia one year for each $1000 received or in cash at 3% interest. Further information is available from the financial aid officer at any school of the University System of Georgia.
ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Robert C. Byrd Scholarship is available to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement. The purpose of this program is to promote student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued excellence. The individuals awarded scholarships are known as Byrd Scholars and receive a stipend of $1,500 for the academic year.
To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher education. Ten individuals will be selected from applicants from each of ten congressional districts in the state. For additional information, contact:
State Department of Education
2066 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334
Telephone: (404) 656-5812
GRANTS
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
The Federal Pell Grant is a federal student financial aid program administered by the United States Department of Education. It is intended to be the first and basic component of an undergraduate student's financial aid program. For this reason,students are required to apply for the Federal Pell Grant before consideration for other need-based aid can be given.
To apply, the student must complete the Georgia College & State University application process.
GEORGIA STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANT (SIG)
The SIG is a state program administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority.
The SIG Program provides nonrepayable financial assistance to eligible Georgia Residents who show substantial financial need and who are attending eligible, nonprofit colleges, vocational schools, and hospital schools in Georgia. The award range is from $100 to $450 per academic year. The total number of awards will depend on the amount of funds approved by the Georgia General Assembly for this program.
Students apply by completing the Georgia College & State University application and the Free Application for Federal Aid not later than March 15 of the award year.
HOPE GRANT
The HOPE Grant program is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority. The HOPE Grant provides nonrepayable financial assistance to eligible Georgia residents. Graduating high school students must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the College Preparatory Curriculum track. This grant will cover tuition,, mandatory fees, and a book allowance at Georgia public colleges for eligible students. Under this program, students may receive this grant up to 127 attempted semester hours provided the student maintains the required grade point average.
HOPE PROMISE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
The HOPE Promise Teacher Scholarship is a forgivable loan of up to $3,000 a year for students who have earned a minimum 3.6 GPA at the end of their sophomore year and are classified as entering the first semester of their junior year. These students must have declared education as a major, and have been accepted for enrollment into a teacher education program leading to initial certification.
Student may obtain applications through the Financial Aid Office, 103 Parks Hall.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
GRANT (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is a federal program administered by the Student Financial Aid Office at Georgia College & State University to assist undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients are given priority for this grant. The average grant amount ranges from $300 to $900 a year. The federal funding for this program is usually limited, therefore, funds are rapidly depleted.
To receive consideration, complete the Georgia College & State University application procedure.
LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL DEPENDENTS GRANT
The Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant is an award for children of Georgia law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards who have been permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty.
The grant is $2,000 per academic year, not to exceed $8,000 during an entire program of study. To apply, complete the Georgia Student Grant Application, and in the appropriate block indicate that you are applying for the Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant. Then request the forms necessary to document your eligibility. Applications should be filed by August, or at least 30 days prior to the beginning of any subsequent school term.
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 this loan. The aggregate amount of funds eligible students may borrow is (1) $4,500 for students who have not completed two academic years of study toward a bachelor's degree and (2) $9,000 for students who have completed two academic years of study for a bachelor's degree but have not received the degree.
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 the loan.
FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOANS (Subsidized)
These need-based loans are arranged through Georgia College & State University from the United States Department of Education. For qualified students, the Federal government pays the interest until students cease enrollment as at least half-time students. The amount of the loan will vary depending upon the student's need. In general, students who have not completed the first year of an undergraduate program may borrow up to $2,625 per year, and students in their second year of the undergraduate program may borrow up to $3,500 per year. Students who have completed their first two years of an undergraduate program may borrow up to $5,500 per year not to exceed an undergraduate total of $23,000.
To apply, students must complete the Georgia College & State University Financial Aid application process.
FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD LOANS (Unsubsidized)
Students regardless of income may borrow. The unsubsidized loan's 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 during in school and grace periods.
FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOANS
The PLUS program provides educational loans to parents on behalf of their dependent undergraduate student. The maximum amount a parent may borrow on behalf of each eligible 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 which may be canceled through service.
As a lender in the Georgia Stafford Loan program, the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA) makes interest subsidized and unsubsidized 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 Educational Assistance Corporation.
In addition, the GSFA makes loans which may be canceled through service for students preparing for professions in which there is a critical manpower shortage in Georgia. Applicants who are preparing for careers in certain health fields may be eligible to borrow funds and to have a portion or all of these loans canceled 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 administered by the college are:
Philo Sherman Bennett Loan Fund
Jane Coleman Allen Daughtry Loan Fund
Eleanor C. Hess Nursing Loan Fund
Antoinette Smith Jenkins Loan Fund
Charles D. Moore Loan Fund
Morel Fund
Sylvester Mumford Fund
Alice Walker Shinholser Memorial Funds, Nos. 1 and 2
Joseph M. Terrell Loan Fund
Fannie Trammell D.A.R. Fund
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Approximately twenty percent of the university's 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 a part of their educational expenses. Most jobs are located on-campus, but there are off-campus positions available involving community service work 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 and forty hours a week during vacation periods.
Students who complete the university's application process are considered for this program.
UNIVERSITY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The 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 other offices 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 Loan Plus
4. Federal Perkins Loan
5. Pell Grant
6. FSEOG
7. SIG
8. HOPE
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 in attendance. Repayments are returned according to the following distribution policy:
1. Federal Perkins Loan
2. Federal Pell Grant
3. FSEOG
4. SIG
5. HOPE
6. Institutional Scholarships
7. Noninstitutional Scholarships
OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PICKETT AND HATCHER EDUCATIONAL FUND
The Pickett and Hatcher Education Fund is a private loan program for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in colleges or universities offering broad liberal arts education.
A student may receive up to $3,000 per academic year, or $4,000 for a full calendar year, but may not receive more than a total of $12,000 for an entire course of study. During the in school period, the interest rate is 2%; after completion of studies, the interest rate is 6%.
You should write to request an application in October or November. For more information, contact:
Pickett and Hatcher Education Fund
P.O. Box 8169
Columbus, GA 31908-8169
Telephone: (706) 327-6586
STUDENT LIFE
Student Life at Georgia College & State University offers 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 Division of Student Affairs supports the educational purposes of Georgia College & State University and promotes personal growth and development of students. This Division is committed to helping students meet their full potential through providing educational experiences outside the classroom that complement the university's 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, athletics, health services, intramural and recreational programs, multicultural affairs, student activities, student support services, and university housing are coordinated by this office.
The Student Affairs Office administers the university's disciplinary code of rights, responsibilities, and conduct and assures due process procedures for students accused of misbehavior. The university's disciplinary policy is administered by the Vice President/Dean of Students. The office represents student interests and concerns to the faculty, staff, and administration.
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 college, 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 inventories may be helpful to those who are undecided about a choice of major or career path. Educational counseling on such matters as study skills, time management and academic requirements is also available. Confidentiality 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 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 registration.
Outpatient medical care for the treatment of minor illnesses and accident-related injuries is available for students at the Health Service Facility on campus. Referrals are made to the local Oconee Regional Medical Center Emergency Room or consultant specialists for more serious problems. In cases of serious illnesses and accidents, parents or guardians will be notified with the student's permission.
Nurse practitioners hold daily clinics, Monday through Friday. Other staff members include a board certified physician as medical director, a registered nurse, a medical assistant and a pharmacist.
The Health Services Office promotes the Wellness Concept as an educational process and life-style for students. Health education information, designed to have a positive influence on students' health, behavior, and manner, is provided through the office.
INTRAMURAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Office of Intramural and Recreational Programs' purpose 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. In addition, students may participate in fencing, bowling, waterskiing, and rugby as club sports.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Georgia College & State University has offered intercollegiate athletics since 1968. The purpose of the athletic programs is to enrich the students collegiate experience. The student is expected to place a priority on academics while participating in an athletic program, thus striving for excellence as a student and as an athlete.
Georgia College & State University fields National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA II) teams in the following:
Women Men
Basketball Basketball
Fast-Pitch Softball Baseball
Tennis Tennis
Cross-Country Cross-Country
Golf
In 1991-92 the Georgia College & State University athletic program changed its affiliation from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to become an NCAA II member institution; joining other colleges and universities from Georgia and the Carolinas to form the Peach Belt Athletic Conference. The PBAC promises to be one of the premier NCAA II athletic conferences in the nation.
The Bobcat and Lady Bobcat athletic women's teams have enjoyed success in every sport. Men's basketball, baseball, and tennis, and women's softball have all earned trips to the national championships, while women's basketball, tennis, and men's golf are all top regional programs.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION
Students who represent the university in intercollegiate athletic, musical, or dramatic activities must not be on academic or disciplinary probation.
MULTICULTURAL/GREEK AFFAIRS
The Office of Multicultural/Greek Affairs helps minority students 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, as well as minority student programs and events.
UNIVERSITY HOUSING
The goal of the Department 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 should write 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 Department of University Housing.
Each residence hall is staffed by a Resident Director. All residence halls have one student on each floor who serves as the Resident Adviser (RA). The RA represents the Department of University Housing and is available to provide assistance and to enforce hall regulations.
REGULATIONS
Regulations pertaining to residence halls may be found in the housing contract and in the University Housing Student Handbook.
Although every precaution is taken to maintain adequate security, the university cannot assume the responsibility for loss or damage of student possessions. Students are encouraged to lock their rooms and secure property insurance.
Rooms may be occupied only upon assignment; and all exchanges, transfers, and vacating of rooms must be approved by the Department of University Housing.
Most rooms are normally occupied by two persons. If one of the occupants vacates the room, the student remaining agrees to accept a roommate assigned, to move to another room, or to pay for a private room. The Department of University Housing reserves the right to make all final decisions on assignments. Private rooms are offered at an additional charge when space is available.
The residence halls close for Thanksgiving vacation, when classes are not in session between semesters, and other dates as indicated in the official university calendar. The university is not responsible for personal property left during the times the halls are closed.
COUNCILS AND PROGRAMS
Each residence has a hall council, which has responsibility for hall governance and the planning of recreational, social, educational, and cultural activities.
RESIDENCE HALL ACCOMMODATIONS
All spaces now feature computer connection to campus network.
| Residence | Occupancy | Males/ | Room and | Students* | Air | TV | ||
| Hall | Level | Females | Bath | per Room | Cond | Room | Kitchen | Laundry |
| Adams | 149 | Females/ | Rooms w/ | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Males by Community
floor Baths
Bell 188 Females Suites w/ 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Connecting
Bath
Napier A 196 Females/ Rooms w/ 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Males by Community
floor Baths
Napier B 196 Females/ Rooms w/ 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Males by Community
floor Baths
Sanford 102 Males Suites & 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rooms w/
Community
& Connecting
Baths
Terrell 89 Females/ Rooms w/ 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Males by Community Baths
floor
Wells 116 Females/ Rooms w/ 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Males by Community
floor Baths
*limited private rooms available
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Office of Student Activities is responsible for the intentional promotion of student development by encouraging student self-appraisal, assisting students in acquiring the skills necessary to excel in all areas of their life, assisting students in developing effective social and leadership skills, and creating and encouraging involvement opportunities within the university. Student Activities offers programming that contributes to the university's mission of providing quality educational and cocurricular experiences, complementing the academic efforts in the classroom.
Georgia College & State University students may participate in a variety of activities, including concerts, drama productions, comedians, intramurals, movies, club sports, special interest groups, academic organizations, honor societies, and Greek organizations. The university provides a number of campus facilities for student uses described below.
FACILITIES AND LOCATIONS
Maxwell Student Union
The first level of the Maxwell Student Union houses recreation areas, conference rooms, T.V. lounge area, study rooms, Chic-fil-A and Baskin Robbins. Offices located on the first level include Student Government Association, The Colonnade, Student Activities, University Bookstore, and the Mailroom.
The second level accommodates the University Dining Hall and two private dining rooms.
Centennial Center
This 97,000 square foot multi-purpose center opened in October 1989, and was constructed to enhance educational opportunities through facilitating comprehensive Health/Physical Education and Intercollegiate athletic programs, and upon serving this priority, to provide special center services to the remaining university family and its community.
Complete with a 4,000 seat arena, classrooms, racquetball courts, indoor track, and weight rooms, this facility serves a great many educational and public service needs.
East Campus (Lake Laurel, Power Point)
The East Campus includes Lake Laurel and Power Point. Lake Laurel Lodge is situated on a six-acre lake and is an ideal clubhouse for parties, workshops, student organizational meetings, and retreats. Opportunities exist for boating, picnicking, fishing, and other water sports at Lake Laurel and all of East Campus. Arrangements for services and information may be obtained by calling the Office of Continuing Education and Public Services.
West Campus (Michael J. Peeler Athletic Complex)
The athletic complex consists of soccer, baseball, and softball fields and eight tennis courts. A Health, Physical Education and Recreation department building, a shelter, and picnic facilities are located at the complex.
ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
ART EXHIBITIONS
The Department of Art provides an exhibition program throughout the year in the university gallery in Blackbridge Hall. Work by recognized artists, including paintings, graphics, sculptures, and other arts, as well as art work by Georgia College & State University faculty and students, is shown.
CULTURAL EVENTS SERIES
A varied selection of programs, including recitals, concerts, lectures, poetry readings, and theatrical performances, is offered each semester. These programs are sponsored in part by the Department of Music and Theatre and by Arts Unlimited.
PERFORMING GROUPS
Anyone interested in the following groups should write to the Director of Bands or the Director of Choral Activities, Department of Music and Theatre, Georgia College & State University, CBX 066, Milledgeville, GA 31061, or phone (912) 445-4226.
BAND ACTIVITIES
Concert Band: The Georgia College & State University Concert Band is open to all interested instrumental musicians on campus. This group performs a variety of band literature each semester and travels on a recruitment tour in the spring. This is the main instrumental group on campus and its members represent all schools and major areas of the University. Students may receive academic credit for participation.
Jazz Band: The Georgia College & State University Jazz Band is an auditioned group. To audition, all participants must be a performing member of the Concert Band, with the exception of the vocalist, bass guitar and pianist. This group performs a variety of music that includes jazz, swing and blues. The Jazz Band performs at semesterly campus concerts, community events and travels on a recruitment tour each Spring. Students may receive academic credit for participation.
Pep Band: The Georgia College & State University Pep Band performs at all home men's and women's basketball games and at the annual Peach Belt NCAA II tournament. Membership in this award-winning group is open to members of the Concert Band by audition, which is held in the fall. Each member receives a stipend and academic credit for participation.
CHORAL ACTIVITIES
Concert Choir: The Georgia College & State University Concert Choir is a group of singers who perform a variety of choral literature from all periods of music history. The Concert Choir presents concerts on campus each semester and travels on a recruitment tour in the spring. Membership is by audition only. Students may receive academic credit for participation.
University Singers: The Georgia College & State University Singers perform a variety of choral literature including Broadway, jazz and pop. The University Singers present concerts on campus each semester, perform locally for civic organizations and travel on a recruitment tour in the spring. Membership is by audition only. Students may receive academic credit for participation.
Women's Ensemble: The Georgia College & State University Women's Ensemble is a group of singers who perform a variety of choral literature specifically for women's voices. The Women's Ensemble presents concerts on campus each semester. No audition required. Students may receive academic credit for participation.
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY RADIO BOARD
Georgia College & State University operates a student-run 10 watt educational FM radio station, call letters WGUR, at 88.9 FM on the local dial. The Georgia College & State University radio station provides opportunities for students to experience all facets of radio station operation, including live broadcasts of activities and events.
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE
GC&SU Theatre is a resident campus program that is open to all interested students who wish to gain experience in acting, stage managing, lighting, property and set construction, costuming, makeup and publicity. Two productions are staged each semester. Anyone interested in the Theatre program should contact the Department of Music and Theatre at (912) 445-4226.
GREEK LIFE
There are six sororities and seven fraternities recognized on campus. The Pan-Hellenic, Panhellenic, Interfraternity, and Greek Councils coordinate rush and other activities. The Greek Organizations on campus are:
Sororities--Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta, Phi Mu and Zeta Phi Beta.
Fraternities--Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma.
Further information may be obtained at the Greek Affairs Office.
ARTS UNLIMITED COMMITTEE
The Arts Unlimited Committee, made up of students, faculty and staff, brings programs to the university and community on various topics of cultural and social interest. The "Town and Gown Series," a program sponsored by the Arts Unlimited Committee in conjunction with the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Allied Arts, offers lectures, concerts and dramatic productions throughout the year. Arts Unlimited is coordinated through the School of Arts and Sciences.
PUBLICATIONS
The Colonnade is the Georgia College & State University student newspaper published throughout the academic year. The staff is composed of students and the faculty adviser.
The Student Handbook is a publication of the Student Affairs Office. It contains detailed information about student organizations, programs, services and activities available to students, and the departments and offices of the university.
Connection, the journal of the Alumni Association, publishes the latest news from the campus and alumni.
This Week is published by the Institutional Relations Office. It contains the current information about the activities of interest for faculty, staff and students.
The Peacock's Feet is an interdisciplinary student-oriented magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, and art by members of the Georgia College & State University community.
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Adjacent to the campus are two religious centers, the Baptist Student Union and the Wesley Foundation. Each center is coordinated by a full-time minister and sponsors a variety of programs. Local churches offer fellowship and special programs for college students in addition to weekly services.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Government Association's purpose is to deal with issues of students, promote understanding within the university community, and administer all matters that are delegated to the student government by the President of Georgia College & State University. The responsibility for the governing of the student body is vested in the students themselves. Officers are elected each spring on an annual basis. The SGA has representation on most university-wide councils and committees.
CLUB MAX
Club Max is responsible for planning, scheduling, and publicizing films, concerts, novelty acts, and dances. The program provides opportunities for students to develop interests and skills in many areas. Events are open to all students, guests of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
DEPARTMENTAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
A wide variety of clubs, organizations, and honorary societies exist for students who are eligible to participate. The following groups are represented on the Georgia College & State University campus.
NAME CLASSIFICATION
Accounting Club Business
Adams Hall Council Residence Halls
Advertising / Marketing Club Business
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary
Alpha Mu Gamma Honorary (Language)
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Alpha Psi Omega Honorary (Theatre)
Alpha Rho Tau Honorary (Art)
American Choral Directors Association Music
Association for Computing Machinery Computers
Association of Information Technology
Professionals Business
Association of Nursing Students Nursing
Athletic Trainers' Club HPER
Baptist Student Union Religious
Bell Hall Council Residence Halls
Beta Beta Beta Honorary (Biology)
Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary (Business)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Activity & Service
Black Association of Nursing Students Nursing
Black Student Alliance Activity & Service
Bowling Club Sport Club
Boys/Girls Club of Baldwin Co. Activity & Service
Bowling Club Sport Club
Campus Outreach Religious
Cheerleaders Activity & Service
Chemistry Club Chemistry
Chess Club Recreation (Sport)
Club Max Student Activity Board
Communications Club Media
Concert Band Music
Concert Choir Music
Dance Team Activity & Service
Data Processing Management Association Business
NAME CLASSIFICATION
Debate Team English
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Delta Zeta Sorority
Eta Sigma Alpha Honorary
Epsilon of Georgia Alumni Association
Fencing Club Sport Club
French Club Foreign Language
Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority
Herpetological Society Biology
Hispanic Cultural Society Foreign Language
History Club History
Interfraternity Council Fraternity/Sorority
International Club Activity & Service
Intramural & Outdoor Recreation Club Sport Club
Japanese Club Foreign Language
Jazz Ensemble Music
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa Delta Pi Honorary (English)
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Kinesiology Club Sports Medicine
Lambda Phi Sorority
Literary Guild/Peacock's Feet English
Music Therapy Society Music
Marketing Association Business
Martial Arts Club Recreation (Sport)
Napier Hall Council Residence Halls
Orientation Advisors Activity & Service
Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternity/Sorority
Panhellenic Council Fraternity/Sorority
Pep Band Music
Phi Alpha Theta Honorary (History)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Phi Kappa Phi Honorary
Phi Mu Sorority
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music
Piano Master Class Music
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Pi Sigma Alpha Honorary (Political Science)
Pinnacle Honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society
Psychology Club Psychology
Residence Hall Association Residence Halls
Resident Advisor Association Staff Residence Halls
Rho Alpha Residence Halls
R.O.T.C. Military Science
Rugby Team Sport Club
Show Choir Music
Soccer Team Club Sports
Spanish Club Foreign Language
S.P.A.G.E. Education
NAME CLASSIFICATION
Sanford Hall Council Residence Halls
Sigma Alpha Iota Honorary (Music)
Sigma Tau Delta Honorary (English)
Society for Politics and Law Political Science
Society for the Advancement of Mgmt. Business
Student Council / Exceptional Children Education
Student Government Association Student Government
Student Night Auxilliary Patrol (SNAP) Activity & Service
Terrell Hall Council Residence Halls
The Colonnade Media (Newspaper)
Theatre Activity
Theta Tau Chapter Honorary (Nursing)
Tri-Beta: Kappa Gamma Chapter Activity & Service
University Republicans Activity & Service
Water Ski Team Sport Club
Wells Hall Council Residence Halls
Wesley Foundation Campus Ministry Religious
WGUR - FM88 Media (Radio)
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The Office of Student Support Services provides services to commuters, disabled students, and other special groups.
POLICY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THAT AFFECT LEARNING
It is the policy of Georgia College & State University to provide accommodations to students identified as disabled in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the subsequent Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities that affect learning are served through the Georgia College & State University Committee on Learning Accommodations. Students who identify themselves as disabled through the admissions process are referred directly to this committee from the Office of Admissions and Records. However, faculty and staff who have reason to believe a student under their advisement or in their class has a disability that affects learning must refer this student to the Committee on Learning Accommodations. The purpose of this process is to permit Georgia College & State University to identify and accommodate the needs of students with disabilities.
The Committee on Learning Accommodations will make a determination that may result in further processing and decision making regarding possible accommodations required under University System of Georgia Policy and Federal law. A further referral may be made by the Committee on Learning Accommodations to the Board of Regents Testing Center at the University of Georgia. In cases where students are determined ineligible for accommodation under system policy, referral to the Director of Student Support Services in the Student Affairs Division will be made.
Faculty and staff should contact Dr. Craig Smith, Chair, Georgia College & State University Committee on Learning Accommodations, Kilpatrick Education Center, Room 217 for information and help in addressing the needs of students with disabilities.
WELLNESS SERVICES
Georgia College & State University's Wellness Services provides students, faculty, and staff with numerous educational activities and opportunities for life-style 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 Student Health Services.
STUDENT NONACADEMIC GRIEVANCE OR
APPEAL PROCESS
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 days of the event unless there are extenuating circumstances.
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. 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 respondent's supervisor to seek a resolution. This consultation must begin within ten class days after the conclusion of the discussion with the respondent. A written reply by the respondent's 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 supervisor's 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 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 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 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 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 student's 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.
The Vice President/Dean of Students is the administrative official with primary responsibility for student discipline.
Students accused of misconduct may choose between the 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 student engages in conduct that materially and substantially interferes with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the university.
IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.
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 Governor's 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, Governor's 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 department's 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 department's 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 individual's 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 Governor's Mansion
The Old Governor's 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 1830's as the state's 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 department's 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 75' X 45' 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.
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, Georgia's 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 library's 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 university's archives. The most notable special collection is the Flannery O'Connor collection of manuscripts and books housed in the Flannery O'Connor 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 O'Connor.
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 university's 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.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Georgia College & State University Alumni Association was established in 1892 and incorporated in 1972. The Association has two main purposes: promoting the interests of Georgia College & State University and establishing mutually beneficial relations between the university and its alumni. The work of the organization is coordinated through an executive board, a director, and staff in the Office of Alumni Affairs.
The Office of Alumni Affairs is responsible for maintaining files on each alumnus, publishing the alumni magazine, organizing reunions and homecoming, encouraging alumni activity on the community level, and providing a variety of other services for alumni and friends of the university. The office is located in the Esther Cathy Alumni-Faculty Center, one and a half blocks from the main campus. Membership in the Association entitles an alumnus to receive the Georgia College & State University alumni magazine as well as other communications regarding activities of the Association.
The Association also provides a means by which alumni may make known to the university administration their opinions concerning present and future policies and practices of the university. Alumni Weekend is held in April of each year. Alumni are encouraged to keep the Alumni Office apprised of their current address, occupational status, and community activities.
AUXILIARY SERVICES
DINING SERVICES
The Milledgeville Campus provides for the dining needs of the college and community through the Crossroads Cafe, its food court style dining concept. The food court offers a wide variety of formats including pizza, deli, exhibition cooking and salad bars.
In addition to the Crossroads Cafe, the dining service operates a Chick-Fil-A, Baskin Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts retail operation.
All residence hall students are required to purchase one of the available meal plans as described in the expense section. Meal plans are available for commuting students.
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 & State University property. Students are asked to report all suspicious behavior to the Public Safety Office immediately at 445-4054.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATION FEES
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 owner's expense until the traffic fines are paid. All traffic fines are paid at the Business Office.
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 classes 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 which will be validated at each subsequent registration. A fee of $10.00 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. A valid Bobcat Card is required to conduct any financial transaction at the Business Office.
ACADEMICS
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The courses offered by Georgia College & State University are divided into general education core courses, and courses designed for subject (major) area programs.
DEGREES OFFERED
Programs of study are offered that lead to the following degrees:
B.A. BACHELOR OF ARTS
B.B.A. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
B.G.S. BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES
B.M. BACHELOR OF MUSIC
B.M.E. BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
B.M.T. BACHELOR OF MUSIC THERAPY
B.S. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
B.S.L.S. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS SYSTEMS
B.S.N. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
M.A. MASTER OF ARTS (ENGLISH OR HISTORY)
M.A.T. MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
M.B.A. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
M.Ed. MASTER OF EDUCATION
M.M.I.S. MASTER OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
M.P.A. MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
M.S. MASTER OF SCIENCE (BIOLOGY, LOGISTICS SYSTEMS, PSYCHOLOGY, or PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
M.S.A. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT)
M.S.N. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
M.S.N. JOINT MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/MASTER OF BUSINESS
/M.B.A. ADMINISTRATION
Ed.S. SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION
The requirements for the master's and specialist's degrees are found in the Georgia College & State University Graduate Catalog.
MAJOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
Accounting--Bachelor of Business Administration
Administration and Supervision--Master of Education, Specialist in Education
Art--Bachelor of Arts
Art Marketing--Bachelor of Science
Biology--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Chemistry--Bachelor of Science
Choral Music--Bachelor of Music Education
Computer Science--Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice Administration--Bachelor of Science
Early Childhood Education--Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, Specialist in Education
Economics--Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science
English--Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts
French--Bachelor of Arts
General Business--Bachelor of Business Administration
Health Education--Bachelor of Science, Master of Education
Health and Physical Education--Master of Education, Specialist in Education
History--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts
Information Systems--Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Management Information Systems
Instructional Technology--Master of Education
Instrumental Music--Bachelor of Music
Instrumental Education--Bachelor of Music Education
Legal Assistance Studies--Bachelor of Science
Liberal Studies--Bachelor of General Studies
Logistics Management--Master of Science in Administration
Logistics Systems--Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Management--Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration
Marketing--Bachelor of Business Administration
Mass Communication--Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Education
Middle Grades Education--Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, Specialist in Education
Music--Bachelor of Arts
Music Therapy--Bachelor of Music Therapy
Natural Science Education--Master of Education, Specialist in Education
Nursing--Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing
Office Systems Administration--Bachelor of Business Administration
Outdoor Education--Bachelor of Science
Physical Education--Bachelor of Science with Health and Physical Education Certification
Political Science--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Psychology--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Public Administration--Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Administration
Public Affairs--Master of Science
Social Science--Master of Education, Specialist in Education
Sociology--Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Spanish--Bachelor of Arts
Special Education--Bachelor of Science, Master of Education Teacher Certification see list elsewhere in the catalog
Sports Medicine--Bachelor of Science
Theatre--Bachelor of Arts
Voice--Bachelor of Music
These majors are available only at the graduate level (see Graduate Catalog for details): Administration and Supervision, Instructional Technology (Library Media), Logistics Management (Government and Sociology), Natural Science (Biology) and Public Affairs (Government and Sociology).
MINORS
A student has the option of selecting one or more minor areas or concentrations. Minors will be recorded on the transcript. A minor shall consist of at least 15 and not more than 18 credit hours of coursework, 9 of which must be at the upper division. Requirements for a minor are determined by the department in which the minor is taken.
Minors are available in these areas:
Art History
Biology
Black Studies
Business Communications (for business and for non-business majors)
Chemistry
Coaching
Computer Science
Crafts
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice Administration
Dance
Drawing and Painting
Drawing and Printmaking
Economics (for business and for
non-business majors)
Elementary Physical Education
English
French
General Business Administration (for
non-business majors)
Geography
German
Health Education
History
Information Systems (for business and
non-business majors)
Integrative Studies
International Business (for business and for non-business majors)
International Studies
Management (for business and for non-business majors)
Marketing (for business and for
non-business majors)
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Music
Music Therapy
Office Systems Administration (for business and non-business majors)
Photography
Political Science
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech
Theatre
Urban Studies
Women's Studies
Requirements for minors offered by departments can be found in the department's listing elsewhere in this catalog. Requirements for interdisciplinary minors (Black Studies, International Studies, Urban Studies, Women's Studies) are listed in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program in the College of Arts and Sciences section of the catalog.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
The standard certificate for beginning teachers in the public schools of Georgia is the Level 4 Professional Teaching Certificate. To be recommended for this certificate, one must have completed a bachelor's degree that includes an approved program at Georgia College & State University and must have passed the Praxis II.
CERTIFICATION AREAS
Early Childhood Education (P-5)
Middle Grades Education (4-8)
All Grades (P-12)
Health and Physical Education
Instructional Technology (Library Media)
Music Education
Special Education (Mental Retardation)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BACHELOR'S DEGREES
To qualify for a baccalaureate degree at Georgia College & State University, the student must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Complete all the courses required for the selected degree with a minimum 2.00 institutional grade-point average in the courses.
2. Successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours. (120 semester hours minimum; more may be required for particular programs)
3. Complete 39 of the total number of hours counted toward a baccalaureate degree in courses which are considered upper (3000-4000) level.
4. Complete at least 40 of the last 60 and 30 of the last 40 hours required for the baccalaureate degree in residence at Georgia College & State University. No student may receive credit for more than a combination of 30 hours of extension and/or home study courses. At least 20 hours of required courses for the major field, professional component, or area of concentration, and 10 hours of those required for the minor, must be earned in residence at Georgia College & State University.
5. Complete the requirements for degrees in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time the degree is to be awarded, unless an exception is made by the Dean of the School or College. No exceptions to Board of Regents' policies can be made by officials of Georgia College & State University.
6. Fulfill the departmental requirements for the chosen major. Students should see the departmental sections of the catalog for the major requirements.
7. Present a written application for the degree on the form available in the Records Office, 108 Parks Hall, by the dates indicated in the Official University Calendar in the front of this catalog (minimum two semesters before completing graduation requirements).
8. Successfully pass both reading and writing sections of the Regents' exam.
9. Take the Senior Exit Exam in the chosen major.
NOTE: Students may be graduated in absentia provided they submit written notice to the Records Office of their intention to do so before the date of commencement.
Georgia College & State University reserves the right to withhold a diploma from any student and refuse to forward transcripts for any student who has an unsatisfactory conduct record or who is in financial arrears to the university.
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION
Each applicant for a baccalaureate degree from Georgia College & State University must make a formal application for graduation by the deadline printed in the Official University Calendar in the front of the catalog. The deadline is a minimum of two semesters prior to the semester of completion.
After paying the application fee at the Business Office, the applicant submits the application to the Records Office. Approximately 7-10 days later, the applicant must meet with an adviser to complete the form. The Chair of the applicant's major department evaulates the major requirements and the Records Office personnel evaluate the application for core requirements.
Any student unable to complete all requirements for graduation after formally applying for a degree will be unable to graduate. Students will be notified if graduation requirements are not completed, and the student will be required to resubmit an application for graduation for a future semester.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
______ AREA A-ESSENTIAL SKILLS (9 semester hours)
______ AREA B-INSTITUTIONAL OPTIONS (4 semester hours)
______ AREA C-HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS (6 semester hours)
______ AREA D-SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS (11 semester hours)
______ AREA E-SOCIAL SCIENCES (12 semester hours)
______ AREA F-COURSES RELATED TO MAJOR (18 semester hours)
______ MAJOR AREA. Twenty-one (21) semster hours must be courses at the 3000-4000 level; 18 semester hours must be taken at Georgia College & State University. See major department listing for details.
______ MINOR or TEACHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION (optional)
See appropriate sections of the catalog for details. 10 semester hours of a minor must be taken at Georgia College & State University
______ ELECTIVES*
______ SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS for the degree. See degree section in the catalog.
______ TOTAL HOURS (120 semester hours minimum; more may be required for particular programs)
______ SENIOR DIVISION HOURS (39 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level)
______ RESIDENCE HOURS (40 of the last 60 and 30 of the last 40 semester hours)
______ Minimum 2.0 institutional grade point average. Some programs have a higher GPA requirement.
______ Regents' exam passed (both reading and writing sections)
______ Legislative requirement: Georgia and U.S. history and constitution
______ Senior Exit Exam
______ Application for graduation
*Number of hours required varies by major. See departmental listings in this catalog for details.
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
GCSU STUDENT SUCCESS
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
INST INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
JAPN JAPANESE
LAST LEGAL ASSISTANCE STUDIES
LENB LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
OF BUSINESS
LING LINGUISTICS
LOGS LOGISTICS
LSSS LEARNING SERVICES
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
READ LEARNING SUPPORT READING
RELI RELIGION
RGTE REGENTS TEST ENGLISH
RGTR REGENTS TEST READING
SOCI SOCIOLOGY
SPAN SPANISH
THEA THEATRE
WELL WELLNESS
WMST WOMEN'S STUDIES
CORE CURRICULUM
Georgia College & State University, in cooperation with other institutions of the University System of Georgia, has adopted a Core Curriculum to allow the transfer of credit from one institution to another without penalty to the student. Each institution establishes the courses required to meet its Core requirements but will accept the completed Core requirements of another System institution. Listed below are the areas of distribution for the Core Curriculum with Georgia College & State University's approved courses for Areas A, B, C, D and E. (Courses not listed here are not approved for these areas.)
Georgia College & State University will approve and accept courses to satisfy its Core Curriculum that are offered at a higher level in the same discipline of a Core course to encourage superior students to advance in their degree.
Hours
Area A. Essential Skills9
English Composition (6 hours)
ENGL 1101.* ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
ENGL 1102. ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3
*Subject to the student's optional exemption of ENGL 1101 when SAT verbal score is 620 or greater.
Mathematics (3 hours). Choice of one from the following list:
MATH 1101. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL MODELING 3
MATH 1113. PRECALCULUS 3
MATH 1261. CALCULUS I 4
MATH 1390. DISCRETE DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS 3
Students who have completed a course in calculus in high school with a grade of B or better may not enroll for credit in MATH 1101, Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, without permission of the chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Students electing MATH 1261, Calculus I, will count three hours in Area A and one hour in Area F or in the last 60 hours of their undergraduate program.
Georgia College & State University will approve and accept on transfer other mathematics courses that are part of the Georgia College & State University degree requirements contained in this catalog or the current catalog of the sending institution.
The majors in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Mathematics require MATH 1113 or higher in Area A.
Hours
Area B. Institutional Options4
Understanding Society (2 hours). Choice of one from the following list:
IDST 2205. GLOBAL ISSUES AND SOCIETY 2
IDST 2210. ETHICS AND SOCIETY 2
IDST 2215. COMMUNICATIONS IN SOCIETY 2
Understanding the Arts (2 hours). Choice of one from the following list:
ARTS 1105. UNDERSTANDING VISUAL CULTURE 2
MUSC 1105. MUSIC AND CIVILIZATION 2
THEA 1105. THEATRICAL HERITAGE 2
Hours
Area C. Humanities/Fine Arts6
Literature (3 hours). Choice of one from the following list:
ENGL 2110. WORLD LITERATURE 3
IDST 2305. THE HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS SINCE 1500 3
The Arts in Society (3 hours). Choice of one from the following list:
IDST 2310. THE FINE AND APPLIED ARTS IN CIVILIZATION 3
IDST 2315. AMERICA'S DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE 3
Hours
Area D. Science & Mathematics11
Science (8 hours). Choice of two (or two plus labs for CHEM and PHYS) from the following list (courses need not be a sequence):
ASTR 1000. INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSE 4
BIOL 1100 BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES 4
BIOL 1120 BIODIVERSITY 4
CHEM 1211. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I 3
CHEM 1211L. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I 1
CHEM 1212. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II 3
CHEM 1212L. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
GEOL 1121. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY 4
GEOL 1122. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY 4
IDST 2405. NECESSITIES OF LIFE 4
IDST 2410. ORIGINS 4
PHYS 1111. INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I 3
PHYS 1111L. INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORATORY I 1
PHYS 1112. INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II 3
PHYS 1112L. INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS LABORATORY II 1
Mathematics (3 hours). Choice of one from the following list, if not used in Area A:
MATH 1113. PRECALCULUS 3
MATH 1114. TRIGONOMETRY AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 3
MATH 1261. CALCULUS I 4
MATH 1262. CALCULUS II 4
MATH 1390. DISCRETE DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS 3
MATH 2600. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 3
Hours
Area E. Social Sciences12
Economics and Political Perspectives of Society (6 hours)
POLS 1150. POLITICS AND SOCIETY 3
ECON 2105. ECONOMICS AND SOCIETY 3
Historical Perspectives of Society (3 hours). Choice of one from the following list:
HIST 1131. WORLD CIVILIZATION AND SOCIETY I 3
HIST 1132. WORLD CIVILIZATION AND SOCIETY II 3
Social Science Perspectives of Society (3 hours) Choice of one from the following list:
HIST 1131. WORLD CIVILIZATION AND SOCIETY I 3
HIST 1132. WORLD CIVILIZATION AND SOCIETY II 3
IDST 2505. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS IN SOCIETY 3
SOCI 1121. SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES 3
Hours
AREA F--Courses appropriate to the major field of the student18
(Listed under each department)
Since Area F is specific to each major, native or transfer students who change majors will be required to complete the Area F of the new major, regardless of credits shown in Area F for an earlier major.
Total Core Curriculum Requirements for All Bachelor's Degree60
FRESHMAN ENGLISH POLICY
Students should enroll in ENGL 1101 no later than the first semester following completion of 9 hours of Georgia College & State University credit and each successive semester until completion of ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or better. Students who complete ENGL 1101 should enroll in ENGL 1102 the following semester and successive semesters until successful completion. Students who exempt ENGL 1101 should enroll in ENGL 1102 no later than the first semester following completion of 18 hours of Georgia College & State University credit.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE POLICY
The 1001 course of a foreign language will not be accepted for credit if the student has taken two years of that same language in high school. See under "Degree Requirements," below, for the language requirement of the various degrees.
SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENT
An act of the 1953 session of the Georgia legislature provides that no student in any school or college supported by public funds "shall receive a certificate of graduation without previously passing a satisfactory examination on the History of the United States, the History of Georgia, and upon the provision and principles of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia."
Students who graduate from Georgia high schools with the college preparatory curriculum have fulfilled this requirement. Students entering Georgia College & State University from out-of-state may satisfy the law by passing tests on the history and the constitutions of the United States and Georgia. These students should contact the Chairperson of the Department of History and Geography and the Chairperson of the Department of Government and Sociology, who administer the examinations, for more detailed information.
Students who have satisfied the requirements of the law at other institutions in Georgia will be given credit at Georgia College & State University.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
A major program is composed of a minimum of 24 semester hours, 21 of which must be in the upper division of academic credit in an approved program. A minimum of 18 hours of a major must be taken in residence at Georgia College & State University.
MULTIPLE MAJORS
Students may major in more than one subject area.
All degree requirements must be met for each department in which a major is declared. The student will be assigned an adviser in each subject area.
DECLARATION OR CHANGE OF MAJOR
A major may be declared or changed by completing a Change of Major/Minor/Location or Degree form available from the Chairperson of the proposed major. The same form may be used to declare a second major or minor. The adviser assigned by the Chairperson in the student's major department is responsible for the student's advisement until the student changes major, graduates, or withdraws. No adviser is assigned for minors, and the student is responsible for completing all minor requirements with the assistance of major adviser.
Students who change major should be aware that their total graduation hours may exceed 120.
SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
To qualify for a second Georgia College & State University baccalaureate degree, a candidate must earn, in residence at Georgia College & State University, at least 30 additional hours of credit and must meet all requirements for the degree. Students having a baccalaureate degree from another institution must take at least 45 hours in residence at Georgia College & State University.
RESIDENCY DEFINITION
A student is "in residence" if enrolled in courses offered at an approved Georgia College & State University facility, such as the Milledgeville residential campus, the Robins Residence Center, the Robins Graduate Center, the Logistics Education Center, Georgia College & State University in Dublin, and Georgia College & State University in Macon.
SENIOR EXIT EXAMS
All undergraduate degree candidates are required to take a comprehensive examination in their major field of study during one of their last two semesters prior to the completion of degree requirements. Students should check with the Center for Testing, Room 201 in Kilpatrick Education Center, to determine the type of test, application procedures and deadlines required for their majors. Students are encouraged to register for the exam the semester before they plan to test. Timely inquiry, correct application, and registration are the responsibility of the student.
The exit exam is an important part of the student's participation in assessing institutional effectiveness and fostering program improvement. Individual scores on exit exams will be part of the student's official Georgia College & State University record.
ESLG (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE)
Students may obtain information about support services available to those who speak English as a Second Language through the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Core Curriculum Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F 60
(Areas A, B, C, D, and E are described on preceding pages; Area F for each program is described under the respective department heading.)
BACHELOR OF ARTS
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts:
Hours
Core Curriculum (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Foreign Language 9-12
Other Requirements and Electives 24-36
Total Hours120
All students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree must demonstrate minimum proficiency at the level of a fourth university course (2002) in one language. This proficiency can be demonstrated in one of two ways.
(1) Course work. Students who have had two years of high school foreign language and who wish to continue that language must enter the sequence at the 1002 level. They may audit the 1001 course without credit. Students with three or more years of high school language are urged to choose the most advanced possible language course appropriate for their language competence, upon consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.
(2) Testing. Students may also demonstrate proficiency and possibly exempt one or more courses by (a) submitting an appropriate score on an approved national test, or (b) by challenging the appropriate course(s) beyond 1001, for which they must consult with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Students who are able to exempt courses receive credit hours but no letter grades.
International students with non-immigrant visa status must complete the foreign language requirement unless granted a waiver as specified in the International Students Admissions section of the catalog.
In some majors, the language requirement may be fully or partly counted in Area F, thus explaining the flexibility in elective hours.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration:
Hours
Core Curriculum (A-F) 60
Business Requirements (In addition to Area F) 30
Major Requirements 24
Electives 6
Total Hours120
BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of General Studies:
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Other Requirements and Electives 36
Total Hours120
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music:
Instrumental
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Foreign Language 3-6
Other Requirements and Electives 30-33
Total Hours120
All students seeking a Bachelor of Music Instrumental must demonstrate minimum proficiency at the level of a second university course in one language (2001). This proficiency can be demonstrated in one of two ways.
(1) Course work. Students who have had two years of high school foreign language and who wish to continue that language must enter the sequence at the 1002 level. They may audit the 1001 course without credit. Students with three or more years of high school language are urged to choose the most advanced possible language course appropriate for their language competence, upon consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.
(2) Testing. Students may also demonstrate proficiency and possibly exempt one or more courses by (a) submitting an appropriate score on an approved national test, or (b) by challenging the appropriate course(s) beyond 1001, for which they must consult with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Students who are able to exempt courses receive credit hours but no letter grades.
International students with non-immigrant visa status must complete the foreign language requirement unless granted a waiver as specified in the International Students Admissions section of the catalog.
Voice
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Foreign Language 6-12
Other Requirements and Electives 24-30
Total Hours120
All students seeking a Bachelor of Music--Voice must demonstrate minimum proficiency at the level of a third university course (2001) in one language and the first course (1001) in a second. This proficiency can be demonstrated in one of two ways.
(1) Course work. Students who have had two years of high school foreign language and who wish to continue that language must enter the sequence at the 1002 level. They may audit the 1001 course without credit. Students with three or more years of high school language are urged to choose the most advanced possible language course appropriate for their language competence, upon consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.
(2) Testing. Students may also demonstrate proficiency and possibly exempt one or more courses by (a) submitting an appropriate score on an approved national test, or (b) by challenging the appropriate course(s) beyond 1001, for which they must consult with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Students who are able to exempt courses receive credit hours but no letter grades.
International students with non-immigrant visa status must complete the foreign language requirement unless granted a waiver as specified in the International Students Admissions section of the catalog.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music Education:
Hours
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Professional/Education Requirements 20
Foreign Language 3-6
Other Requirements and Electives 10-13
Total Hours124
BACHELOR OF MUSIC THERAPY
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music Therapy:
Hours
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Other Requirements and Electives 40
Total Hours124
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science:
Hours
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 24
Additional courses from Mathematics, Computer Science, and
Natural Sciences outside the major discipline 6
Foreign Language (Arts and Sciences majors only) 3-6
Other requirements and Electives 24-33
Total Hours120
All students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must demonstrate minimum proficiency at the level of a second university course (1002) in one language. This proficiency can be demonstrated in one of two ways.
(1) Course work. Students who have had two years of high school foreign language and who wish to continue that language must enter the sequence at the 1002 level. They may audit the 1001 course without credit. Students with three or more years of high school language are urged to choose the most advanced possible language course appropriate for their language competence, upon consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages.
(2) Testing. Students may also demonstrate proficiency and possibly exempt one or more courses by (a) submitting an appropriate score on an approved national test, or (b) by challenging the appropriate course(s) beyond 1001, for which they must consult with the Chairperson of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Students who are able to exempt courses receive credit hours but no letter grades.
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in another academic school should reference that school's requirements.
International students with non-immigrant visa status must complete the foreign language requirement unless granted a waiver as specified in the International Students Admissions section of the catalog.
In some majors, the requirement for additional mathematics or sciences and language may be fully or partly in Area F, thus explaining the flexibility in elective hours.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (Early Childhood, Middle Grades and Special Education: Mentally Retarded)
Hours
Core Requirements (A-D, 42; F, 18) 60
Major Requirements 24
Cognate Areas 18
Minor in Integrative Studies 18
Total Hours120
All students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Education must complete the approved core requirements, pass the Regents Test and Praxis I (PPST), to be admitted into the John H. Lounsbury School of Education. Three teacher education programs: Early Childhood, Middle Grades and Special Education: Mental Retardation are available at the undergraduate level in the School of Education; one program is available in Health and Physical Education from the School of Health Sciences, and Music Education is available in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students must submit application to be admitted to any of these programs. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to a teacher education program. (See School of Education) Only Music Education is not an intensive field based program. The field-based programs have one starting period at the beginning of the junior year. All course work is taught in cohorts which lasts for two years. All teacher education programs lead to recommendation for T-4 certification in the State of Georgia. The university does not provide any other undergraduate programs leading to certification.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
The following are the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
Hours
Core Requirements (A-F) 60
Major Requirements 60
Total Hours120
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
THE SEMESTER SYSTEM
The university year is divided into two semesters (fall, spring) of approximately fifteen weeks each, as well as summer terms. Morning classes generally meet Monday through Friday. Afternoon and evening classes may meet from one to four days a week.
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 to three hours is equivalent to one class hour. When a student exempts a course requirement at Georgia College & State University, the exemption includes only the subject matter, not the credit hours. The credit hours have to be made up by passing other non-exempt courses.
COURSE LOAD
A normal course load is 12-15 hours each semester. A full-time student is one who is enrolled in a minimum of twelve semester hours of Georgia College & State University academic or institutional resident credit. Cooperative education and intern students participating in full-time work assignments may be recommended to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services by the Director of Career Services for classification as full-time students.
A student may schedule a maximum of 18 semester hours with the faculty adviser's permission. A student who has earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher on at least 15 hours may schedule more than 18 hours with permission of the appropriate dean.
During a short summer term, the maximum normal load is 6 semester hours per term. For courses going through both summer terms, the maximum course load is 12 semester hours. Any hours in excess of this must have the approval of the faculty adviser and the Dean of the School.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Although it is recognized that absences will sometimes be necessary, students are expected to attend classes regularly. It is the responsibility of students to be cognizant of their own record of absences and to consult the instructor regarding work missed. The decision to permit students to make up work rests with the instructor. At any time during the semester an instructor has the right to drop a student from the course and assign a grade of "F" for excessive absences when a student exceeds the number of allowable absences as specified in the instructor's attendance policy as distributed to the student in the instructor's course syllabus. If a student is representing the university in an official capacity, as verified on a list released from the Office of the Vice President/Dean of Faculties, the student will not be penalized by the instructor for those absences. However, students should consult their instructor before anticipated absences.
CLASS ORGANIZATION
This table is used to determine class organization:
Class Credit Hours
Freshman 00-29 semester hours credit
Sophomore 30-59 semester hours credit
Junior 60-90 semester hours credit
Senior 91 and above semester hours credit
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 Regent's regulations. The third is the institutional average which is described later in this catalog and is used to determine academic standing and graduation average.
METHODS FOR DETERMINING STUDENT ACADEMIC STANDING
A student's 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 student's 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 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 average. As noted in the policy above, the symbol I will be changed to the grade of F.
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 student's 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. (Used in Learning Services.)
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 and institutional 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 the term, the regents cumulative 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.
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
A student will be classified in good academic standing if the institutional grade-point average on Georgia College & State University work at the end of each semester is equivalent to the minimum shown in the following table:
Semester Hours earned Required Institutional Average on Georgia
(Exclusive of Learning Support, College & State University work attempted
Inclusive of transfer work) (no transfer grades included)
0-29 1.40
30-59 1.60
60- above 1.80
Graduation 2.00
Some schools and programs at Georgia College & State University may have higher grade point average standards for admission to their respective programs. See particularly the admission standards for the schools of business, education and nursing.
ACADEMIC WARNING
A student incurs academic warning at the end of any semester in which the institutional average falls below the standard for good standing. To avoid being placed on academic probation, the student must earn sufficient grade points during the next semester of enrollment to raise the institutional average to the minimum standard for good standing. If the student achieves the minimum standard at the end of the next semester of matriculation, the academic warning is lifted and the student returns to good standing. A student who fails to return to good standing by the end of the warning semester will be placed on probation. Academic warning is noted on the student's permanent record.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Academic probation serves as a notice that academic suspension from the university will follow unless the quality of academic work improves and the terms of probation are satisfied. A student will be placed on probation at the end of any semester in which the institutional average remains below the stated minimums and academic warning has been issued during the previous semester. Students who achieve the required grade average for good standing will have their probation status removed. A student who fails to return to good standing by the end of the probation semester will be placed on academic suspension. Academic probation is noted on the student's permanent record.
ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
Students who fail to achieve good standing while on probation will be placed on academic suspension. Academic suspension is the first involuntary separation of a student from the university. Suspension means the student is not in good standing and requires the student to stay out of school for one semester. The summer semester will be treated as any other semester, including semesters of involuntary separation. Academic suspension is noted on the student's permanent record. Students must return to good standing by the end of return semester. Students not returning to the status of good standing will be placed on academic exclusion.
RESTRICTED ENROLLMENT
As an alternative to remaining out one semester on suspension, a student may elect to remain in school with restricted enrollment status. This status means that the student may only repeat courses in order to improve the grade point average to return to good standing.
Restricted enrollment is the only alternative available to students who face suspension.
Once a student has selected restricted enrollment in lieu of suspension, any proposed schedule which is not all repeated courses must be recommended by the student's adviser and approved by the student's dean. Students on restricted enrollment may drop courses only with the approval of their academic dean. Students requesting to drop a course required under restricted enrollment may be required to withdraw from school for the semester. Students must return to good standing by the end of the semester of restricted enrollment. Students not returning to the status of good standing by the end of the restricted enrollment semester will be placed on academic exclusion.
ACADEMIC EXCLUSION
Academic exclusion is the final involuntary separation imposed upon a student who, having previously been suspended and readmitted (either after voluntary separation or after choosing restricted enrollment status) fails to meet the minimum standards of good standing. Exclusion means that a student is permanently dismissed from Georgia College & State University. Exclusion will remain permanent unless the student has been away from Georgia College & State University for five years or more and elects to re-enter the university under the policy of academic renewal which is described below. Academic exclusion is noted on the student's permanent record.
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 Support students may apply for Academic Renewal only if they successfully completed all Learning Support 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 student's official transcript. The transcript will contain both the Regents Cumulative Grade-Point Average (including all work attempted excluding Learning Support /Developmental Studies courses) 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 student's 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 University's residency requirements. Hours earned prior to Academic Renewal may apply provided they are within the ten-year guidelines.
Any scholastic suspensions that occurred in the past shall remain recorded on the student's permanent record.
Reentry into any program is not automatic.
The granting of Academic Renewal does not supersede financial aid policies regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress.
The granting of Academic Renewal may supersede the admissions requirements of certain programs, e.g., teacher education, nursing, which require a specific minimum grade point average based upon all coursework. This decision will reside at the school level.
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.
United States and Georgia history and constitution requirements met prior to the granting of Academic Renewal will remain on the student's permanent record even though the courses may not count in the Academic Renewal GPA. Also Regents' Test scores prior to Academic Renewal will remain on the student's record. The hours retained in Academic Renewal Hours Earned shall be counted toward Regents' Test, College Preparatory Curriculum, and other Board of Regents requirements that state a specified number of hours earned.
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.
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.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
Departments may offer courses by individual instruction only in an emergency situation in which a student must have the course immediately and only with the consent of the appropriate instructor and department chairperson.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study courses are offered by the departments that list them in the catalog. Independent study courses include only those areas of research, study, or investigation beyond those normally offered in the department curriculum.
TRANSIENT CREDIT
Students who wish to attend another institution to take courses that will count toward their degree at Georgia College & State University must be in good standing, must complete the Transient Request Form available from the Records Office, and must obtain the approval of their school dean, department chairperson and their faculty adviser prior to enrolling at the other institution. The form must specify the course or courses to be taken at the other institution, and the student must request the registrar of the other institution to send a transcript to the Admissions Office at Georgia College & State University in order to receive Georgia College & State University credit for the work. Ordinarily, students are permitted to be transient students for only one semester.
Transient student course work to be used for degree credit is limited by the residency requirement that 40 of the last 60 credit hours and 30 of the last 40 credit hours must be earned through Georgia College & State University courses offered for residence credit. In addition, the maximum number of course credit hours that may be transferred to Georgia College & State University to count toward a degree must not exceed 67 hours from a two-year college and 84 hours from a senior college/university, or a combination of two-year and senior colleges/university.
Georgia College & State University will accept only the credit hours from transient courses that are passed, and not the quality points. Grades earned in these courses will have no effect on the student's regents cumulative or institutional grade-point average at Georgia College & State University.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
Georgia College & State University participates in the College Level Examination Program. Details may be obtained from the Center for Testing, Kilpatrick 201. The general conditions and standards for awarding credit are as follows:
1. The maximum credit that can be earned by examination is limited to 30 hours. In addition, 40 of the last 60 and 30 of the last 40 hours of credit must be earned in residence.
2. No person will be permitted credit by examination for a course after once enrolling in the course.
3. The College Level Examination Program's General Examinations and Subject Examinations may not be retaken within six months.
4. Credit earned by examination will be recorded on the student's record by course, course number, and semester hours earned. No grade or grade points will be assigned.
5. Credits earned through CLEP may be transferred from other institutions in the University System of Georgia or from other institutions upon verification that scores on credits to be transferred are equal to or higher than those required by Georgia College & State University.
CHALLENGING COURSES NOT COVERED BY CLEP
Students may challenge undergraduate courses, i.e., receive credit for a course without enrolling in it, under certain conditions. A student who wishes to challenge a course must present to the chairperson of the department that offers the course sufficient information to enable the department chairperson to determine the student's mastery of the material provided in the course. A student who is considered eligible for a course challenge by a department chairperson is examined on the course by the faculty of the department according to a procedure established by the department. This challenge policy does not apply to Learning Support courses.
The results of the examination are recorded on the Credit by Examination Form provided by the Dean of the School. If the student is approved for credit by examination, the course credit is recorded on the student's permanent record, but no grades or quality points are awarded. If the student is approved for credit by examination, the student will pay an examination and recording fee per course challenged. Receipt of payment from the Business Office must be presented to the department chairperson before the examination. No more than 30 semester hours credit may be awarded through the course-challenge procedure, and it is limited by the policy that 40 of the last 60 and 30 of the last 40 hours of credit must be earned in residence. No person will be permitted to challenge a course after once enrolled in the course. There is a limit of one challenge per course. The Dean of the School will notify the Records Office of all successful challenges.
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).
UNIVERSITY CREDIT FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE ARMED FORCES
1. A student who desires transfer credit for educational experience in the armed forces should present evidence of such experiences to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, who will evaluate the courses taken and determine the appropriate amount of credit to be awarded. In those cases in which the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services desires consultation, an advisory committee, consisting of the appropriate deans, two faculty members, and two veteran students, will evaluate the courses in question and recommend to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services the amount of credit to be awarded. This committee may recommend awarding lower-division credit in all departments of the university.
Upper-division credit may be awarded by the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services or recommended by the committee only with the concurring approval of the departmental chairperson of the area in which credit is sought.
Appeals may be made to the Academic Council.
2. There is no limit on the number of hours of armed forces education experience credit that can be awarded at Georgia College & State University, except that 40 of the last 60 and 30 of the last 40 hours must be obtained in residence.
3. Grade transfer hours will be awarded for all university-level work accomplished at the University of Maryland Overseas Branch, University of California Overseas Branch, or any accredited college or university of the United States if the work performed was on a graded basis and not on a correspondence or pass-fail basis and if the work falls within a degree program of Georgia College & State University. The basic regulations regarding residence requirements cannot be waived. Courses not acceptable for major or minor work in upper-division brackets by departmental chairpersons may be accepted for elective credit.
4. Courses taken on a correspondence, pass-fail, or credit basis in institutions listed in Paragraph 3 above may be validated by passing an examination approved by the department concerned. Any fees will be charged to the student.
5. Courses taken for credit in foreign universities may be accepted after evaluation by the Office of International Services and Programs. Local or College Level Examination course exams may be required and a fee charged. Upon the departmental chairperson's recommendation, such work will be accepted for credit.
6. College Level United States Armed Forces Institute courses offered on a graded basis will be accepted under the provisions of Paragraphs 1 and 2 above. Courses taken on a pass-fail basis may be validated through the College Level Examination Program course exams or by departmental exams, for which a fee will be charged, provided the university rule for maximum of correspondence and extension courses is not exceeded.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Georgia College & State University honors by designation in the commencement program and on the diploma, those graduates who have high academic achievement. The Latin phrases Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude are used to identify the levels of achievement. These designations apply only to students receiving baccalaureate degrees; no honors are granted for master's degrees.
Credits earned on a pass-fail (or equivalent) basis or through CLEP and other similar examinations are not counted since quality points are not assigned for these credits. All recorded grades, including transfer grades, are used to determine the level of distinction.
To be eligible for the baccalaureate degree with any of the aforementioned honors, a student must have earned (on all academic work attempted as stated above) minimum Georgia College & State University average and transfer grade-point averages as follows:
CUM LAUDE 3.60 to 3.74
MAGNA CUM LAUDE 3.75 to 3.89
SUMMA CUM LAUDE 3.90 to 4.00
If a student's overall cumulative grade-point average and the Georgia College & State University regents cumulative grade-point average differ, the lower of the two averages shall determine the honors designation awarded.
Students who have completed the requirements of the Honors Program are recognized at graduation, and a special certificate is awarded with the diploma.
PRESIDENT'S LIST
Students who make a term average of 4.0 on 12 or more credit hours at Georgia College & State University in the same semester that they also have a average of 2.5 shall be on the President's List for that semester.
DEAN'S LIST
Students who make a term average of at least 3.2 on 12 or more credit hours at Georgia College & State University in the same semester that they also have a average of at least 2.5 shall be on the Dean's List for that semester.
PHI KAPPA PHI
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi was chartered at Georgia College & State University on May 23, 1973. Selection for membership is on the basis of scholarship. Members are elected from graduate students, undergraduate students, faculty, administration, and alumni. To be eligible for consideration for membership, undergraduate students from the senior class must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5; undergraduate students from the junior class must have a minimum grade point average of 3.8. In all cases elections will be from among the upper 5 percent of the classes.
HONORS DAY
Outstanding students are recognized annually on Honors Day held in conjunction with Alumni Weekend in April. The groups recognized are Phi Kappa Phi, Honors and Scholars Program, Outstanding Departmental Majors, Who's Who, and the scholarship award recipients.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
The mission of University System of Georgia Independent Study is to offer University System academic credit courses to University System students and individuals who are interested in earning academic credit through self-directed study. It provides freedom from the classroom structure and, as a result, places the responsibility for learning directly on the student. It allows flexibility of registration, permitting students to register at any time and take several courses simultaneously with up to a year to complete each course.
Independent Study courses are offered by academic departments located at senior institutions of higher education within the University System of Georgia. Faculty of the academic departments prepare the courses offered and grade lessons submitted by students to satisfy requirements of the courses. Academic credits earned through Independent Study are recorded on the student's permanent record in the University of Georgia Registrar's Office and may be used for degree requirements according to the regulations of the college or university from which the student plans to graduate. The total number of hours earned through Independent Study that may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree program within the University System of Georgia may not exceed one-fourth of the hours required for graduation.
Independent Study catalogs are also available through the Georgia College and State University Academic Advising Center. The catalog includes a complete course listing, registration information, policies, and costs. Students may also register online from the USGIS website (www.gactr.uga.edu/usgis/).
University System of Georgia Independent Study
Suite 193 Phone: (706) 542-3243 or 1-800-877-3243
Georgia Center for Continuing Education FAX: (706) 542-6635
The University of Georgia E-mail: usgis@arches.uga.edu
Athens, Georgia 30602-3603 Web Site: www.gactr.uga.edu/usgis/
REGENTS' TESTING PROGRAM
BOARD OF REGENTS' POLICY EXCERPTS
An examination (The Regents' Test) to assess the competency level in reading and writing of all students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs leading to the baccalaureate degree in University System institutions shall be administered. The following statement shall be the policy of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on this examination.
Each institution of the University System of Georgia shall assure the other institutions, and the System as a whole, that students obtaining a degree from that institution possess certain minimum skills of reading and writing. The Regents' Testing Program has been developed to help in the attainment of this goal. The objectives of the Testing Program are: (1) to provide System wide information on the status of student competence in the areas of reading and writing; and (2) to provide a uniform means of identifying those students who fail to attain the minimum levels of competence in the areas of reading and writing.
Students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs leading to the baccalaureate degree shall pass the Regents' Test as a requirement for graduation. Students must take the test in their first semester of enrollment after earning 30 credit hours if they have not taken it previously. (Institutions may not prohibit students who have earned at least 30 credit hours from taking the test for the first time.) At an institution's discretion, students may be permitted to take the test during a semester in which they are not enrolled.
Each institution shall provide an appropriate program of remediation and shall require students who have not passed both parts of the test by the time they have earned 45 credit hours to take the appropriate remedial course or courses each semester of enrollment until they have passed both parts.
Students with 30 or more semester credit hours transferring from outside of the System or from a System program that does not require the Regents' Test should take the test during their first semester of enrollment in a program leading to the baccalaureate degree. Those who have not passed before their third semester of enrollment are subject to the remediation requirement.
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY TESTING PROCEDURES
The purpose of the Regents' Test is to certify the academic literacy of all graduates from Georgia College & State University. The test will be given each semester to all eligible students who are pursuing any undergraduate degree program. The Regents' Test is administered in accordance with the instructions provided in the program's administration manual.
I. Testing and Remediation Requirements
A. Each student must register and sit for the Regents' Test before the accumulation of 45 semester credit hours. If the student reaches 30 semester credit hours before passing the Test, s/he must take the Test even if s/he has not passed English 1101 and/or 1102. Students who have accumulated fewer than 45 hours may repeat the Test one time without remediation.
B. Passing the Regents' Test is defined as having passed both components of the test by scoring at or above the cutoff score specified for each component. If one component of the test has been passed, that component need not be retaken.
C. Students who have not passed either or both parts of the test, or who have not taken the test, and have accumulated 45 hours of academic credit are required to enroll in the appropriate Regents' remedial class(es) every semester of attendance thereafter until they pass both parts of the test.
D. Students required to enroll in a Regents' Test remediation course must satisfactorily meet course requirements to be eligible to repeat that part of the test. The test must be taken in the semester in which the student qualifies for it.
E. Students with 45 university level credit hours who have not passed either part of the test are required to take remediation in both reading and writing each semester. The only exception that may be made is for part-time students taking one remedial course and no college-level credit courses.
F. Students who accumulate 90 hours of academic credit and who have not taken and/or passed the Regents' Test are placed on "Regents' Test Restriction." On this restriction, students are limited to 12 credit hours which must include the remedial course(s).
G. First-time examinees must take both parts of the test. A student who has failed both parts of the Regents' Test may qualify to take the reading and essay portions of the test in separate semesters.
H. Georgia College & State University will accept the test results transferred from another unit in the University System. Transfer students from within the University System must abide by the existing policies which were in place in the school from which they transferred. These students may be extended a one semester grace period unless they have more than 45 semester hours credit.
I. Out-of-System transfer students are given a two semester grace period to take the Regents' Test. Those students transferring with 30 or more hours of academic credit should be encouraged to take the test during their first semester of enrollment, but they may not delay later than their second semester of enrollment. Students who take the test during their first semester of enrollment may repeat the test during their second semester, if necessary. After their second semester of enrollment, students are subject to all provisions of the policy.
II. Guidelines for Remedial Courses
A. Required remedial work is in keeping with regulations in satisfaction of federal and state student financial assistance and other such eligibility programs.
B. Separate courses in remediation for the reading and the essay portions of the test are provided. Courses developed for other purposes, such as those for Learning Support students or for regular credit English, are not used to fulfill the Regents' Test remediation requirements.
C. Each required Regents' Test remedial course consists of a minimum of 25 hours of classroom/laboratory instruction provided before students retake the test.
D. Regents' Test remediation courses are classified as a regular part of the student's academic load, resulting in institutional credit, and are handled as part of the regular registration procedure.
III. Special Categories of Students
A. A student holding a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education is not required to complete the Regents' Test in order to receive a degree from Georgia College & State University.
B. Students whose native language is not English are given the option of taking the regular Regents' Test or of taking a locally developed one which makes use of an old, secure Regents' reading test and an essay using topics not requiring knowledge specific to American culture. Students choosing the local test are allowed extended time (90 minutes rather than 60 on each part) and may use a translation dictionary that they supply in both the reading test and the essay. Both parts of the test are scored locally. A scale score of 61 or higher is required to pass the reading test. Each essay is evaluated by three raters selected from Georgia College & State University faculty and staff, who give it a scale score of 1 to 4. A passing essay must receive a score of 2 or higher from at least two of the three raters.
Other testing procedures are the same as for the standard Regents' Test. Students who are not successful on their first attempt may repeat the test one time without remediation if they have accumulated fewer than 45 credit hours. If remediation is necessary, the student must complete course requirements before retaking the test.
C. Georgia College & State University follows the approved procedures for special administration of the Regents' Test for students with learning disabilities, test anxiety, or other documented problems. In most cases, students with visual, hearing, or motor impairment take the Regents' Test with appropriate accommodations based on the students' needs. If any accommodations in the test administration are to be made because a student has a disability, the student must contact the Center for Testing as early as possible in the semester s/he plans to test to discuss necessary arrangements. (Students with a learning disorder must be determined to be eligible for accommodations by the Committee on Learning Accommodations.)
The remediation requirement will not be waived for students with disabilities. In most cases, students will take the regular Regents' Test remediation course(s) with appropriate accommodations. An alternate remedial experience may be designed if the student's needs cannot be addressed in the regular course. The student must complete the remediation requirement prior to retaking the test.
D. Students who took the Regents' Test before Fall Quarter 1980 and who failed the reading portion of the Regents' Test are not held to a higher passing standard at a subsequent retaking of the test than was in effect at the time of their original attempt. This interpretation is retroactive.
E. Students who have moved out-of-state after completing all requirements for graduation with the exception of the Regents' Test requirement may be permitted to have the Regents' Test administered out-of-state if they have fulfilled remediation requirements and follow the procedures outlined in the Regents' Testing Program Administration Manual.
IV. Guidelines for Registration
All students taking the Regents' Test for the first time should register for it with their advisers during registration for the semester in which they will take the Test. Students repeating one or both parts of the test or those who did not register for it with their advisers should register in the Center for Testing. All students should take the test as soon as they are eligible within the testing restrictions as described above under the heading "Testing and Remediation Requirements."
All questions concerning the Regents' Test should be directed to the Center for Testing, Kilpatrick Education Center Room 201.
ON-CAMPUS ESSAY REVIEW FOR REGENTS' TEST
A student may request a formal review of his/her failure on the essay component of the Regents' Test if that student's essay received at least one passing score among the three scores awarded. The review procedures should be as follows:
A. A student must initiate the review of his/her essay with the Center for Testing by mid-term of his/her first semester of enrollment after the semester in which the essay was failed. The review must be initiated, however, within one calendar year from the semester in which the failure occurred.
B. It is recommended that a student considering an essay review schedule an appointment with the Learning Support English coordinator to discuss the essay. This conference, in most cases, will answer the "why" of the failure. If after this conference there remain questions about the scoring of the essay, the formal review process will be initiated.
C. The on-campus review will be conducted by the faculty members designated as a review panel. The on-campus review panel may (1) sustain, by majority opinion, the essay's failing score, thus terminating the review process, or (2) recommend, by majority opinion, the rescoring of the essay by the Regents' Testing Program central office. The student will be notified concerning the results of the on-campus review.
D. If the on-campus panel recommends re-scoring of the essay, that recommendation will be transmitted in writing, along with the essay, to the Office of the System Director of the Regents' Testing Program. The director will utilize the services of three experienced Regents' essay scorers other than those involved in the original scoring of the essay to review the essay, following normal scoring procedures for the essay component of the Regents' Test. The decision of the panel on the merits of the essay will be final, thus terminating the review process. The student will be notified through the institution concerning the results of the review.
E. All applicable regulations of the Regents' Test Policy remain in effect for those students whose essays are under review, including those regulations relating to remediation and to retaking the Test.
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 students' academic rights and responsibilities. Since the primary goal of education is to increase one's own knowledge, 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 grade work, removal from the course with a grade of F to suspension or exclusion from the University. Academic dishonesty includes the following examples, as well as similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to 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 others' ideas or papers (whether purchased, borrowed, or otherwise obtained) as one's 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 for Academic Misconduct Appeal
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 procedures for an academic misconduct appeal will apply. Options 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 0 for the graded work or an F for the course. The faculty member may recommend to the Dean of the School the suspension or expulsion of the student from the school or university.
B. Formal conference with student enrolled in course
If 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 student's written complaint. The Vice President/Dean of Faculties may extend the ten class-day 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 his/her defense, and to review the appropriateness of the penalty which may be imposed by the instructor. The instructor and the student may both be accompanied at the formal conference by a student, faculty member or staff member 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 the 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 0 for the graded work or an F for the course. The instructor may recommend to the Dean of the School the suspension or expulsion of the student from the school or University. In addition, if the instructor also believes that the student should be considered for more serious nonacademic disciplinary sanctions, the instructor may request the Vice President/Dean of Students to proceed in accordance with the university's nonacademic disciplinary procedures. An academic penalty may or may not be imposed where the student's own academic performance was not affected, such as in the following instances: (1) the student assisted another student to engage in academic dishonesty, (2) 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, the instructor may refer the matter to the Vice President/Dean of Students.
E. Instructor's decision
If, after the formal conference, the instructor believes that the student has not violated the Academic Dishonesty Policy, he/she shall so inform the student in writing within five class days. If the instructor believes that the student has violated the Academic Dishonesty Policy he/she shall inform the student of his/her decision in writing with a copy to his/her supervisor; such decisions shall be served in person or by mail and shall include: (1) a full explanation of the facts on which the instructor's conclusions were based; (2) specifications 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 instructor's supervisor.
F. Appeal from the instructor's decision
The instructor's decision may be appealed to the instructor's 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 the instructor's 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 the instructor's decision, the instructor's decision shall become final.
G. Appeal from the supervisor's decision
The supervisor's 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. The appeal must take place within ten class days of the decision of the supervisor. The committee shall act within 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 supervisor's decision.
2. Procedures. The appropriate academic misconduct hearing committee proceedings shall be as follows: The student
a. may be represented by a student, faculty member or staff member of his/her 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 that 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 modify the academic penalty imposed by the instructor. If the committee finds that no violation of the Academic Dishonesty Policy occurred, and if the Dean concurs, the instructor shall eliminate any academic penalty which was based on the alleged academic misconduct.
H. Appeal from the Dean of the School
The Dean's decision may be appealed by either party to the Vice President/Dean of Faculties within ten class days of the decision of the Dean.
I. 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 President's 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. He/she may proceed in accordance with Georgia College & State University disciplinary procedures if the charge includes nonacademic misconduct and/or warrants suspension or expulsion. He/she may do so under the following circumstances:
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 student's misconduct and not more than sixty days have elapsed from the date of the last occurrence.
IV. Notice to Students
Georgia College & State University shall publish the Academic Dishonesty Policy in the current catalog and/or Student Handbook.
STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS PROCESS
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
POLICY STATEMENT
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 used by the student, in consultation with the faculty adviser, to remedy undue hardships and specific inequities that may adversely affect the student's ability to fulfill the academic requirements of the university. Petitions must 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 to be effective must have the approval of the appropriate university officials name on the petition.
DEFINITION
An academic grievance or appeal is an allegation by a student of substantial and/or unjustified deviation, to the student's detriment, from policies, procedures and/or requirements regarding admission, grading policies, special agreements, instructor's 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 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 respondent's supervisor to seek a resolution. This consultation must begin within ten class days after the conclusion of the discussion with the respondent.
4. If the student is not satisfied after seeking consultation at the supervisor's 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 class days after the supervisor has completed consideration of the 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 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 of 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 where students may receive assistance.
The time limit for a grievance or appeal may be extended upon approval of a written request to the Vice President/Dean of Faculties.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Currently enrolled students may preregister for the next term by meeting with their adviser during the designated schedule-planning week each term during a time mutually agreed upon prior to the schedule planning week. The week before is sign-up time, when students are expected to arrange an appointment with their advisers. Each adviser will post a list of available times on the office door, and students are expected to keep these appointments.
New and currently enrolled students who do not take advantage of pre-registration will register for classes on the last day of registration at the beginning of the term, according to the registration time assignment as posted in the annual schedule planning booklet.
On registration days the Readvisement Center will be open. Faculty advisers are available to assist students with scheduling problems.
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 student's 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 awarded in any course for which the student is not properly registered.
DROPPING COURSES
Except for students enrolled in Learning Support, Regents remediation, applied music, CPC or restricted enrollment 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. College Preparatory Courses (CPC) may not be dropped.
After the three day drop period, but before midterm, students may drop courses with the approval of the instructor and faculty adviser.
Students enrolled in Learning Support, Regents remediation, or applied music may drop courses with the approval of the chairperson of the department. Students on restricted enrollment may drop courses only with the approval of the dean.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE 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.
A student who withdraws from the university either temporarily or permanently at any time after midterm but prior to the beginning of the final examination period will receive the grade WF for each course being carried at the time of withdrawal. However, with the approval of class instructors, the student may petition the dean of the school in which the student will be advised for a W if the withdrawal is due to nonacademic extenuating circumstances and the student is passing all courses at the time of withdrawal. Documentation supporting the hardship will be maintained by the dean of the appropriate school.
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.
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 individual's 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 university's 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 student's 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.
Responsibility:
has the responsibility to ensure that its recruitment information and activities are available and 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 Regents' policy that unfairly discriminates against student with a disability and that are not essential to the integrity of the student's 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 institution's 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 student's 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 student's 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 student's 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 student's 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
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT PROGRAM
Georgia College & State University maintains a comprehensive advisement system. The Academic Services Office, located in Lanier Hall, provides general information about academic advisement (and assists students in finding out who their advisers are.)
The objectives are:
1. To provide students access to a mutually trusting faculty-student relationship through which they can grow in confidence and the ability to make decisions;
2. To help students clarify their values and goals and understand themselves more fully;
3. To provide accurate information about educational options, requirements, policies, and procedures;
4. To assist students in planning an educational program consistent with their abilities and interests;
5. To assist students in a continual monitoring and evaluation of their progress toward their educational goals;
6. To encourage the use of the institution's resources to meet the student's educational, recreational, social, and vocational needs.
ASSIGNMENT OF ADVISERS
All students, except transient students, are assigned a faculty adviser. Those who are required to take Learning Support courses are given advisers in that department to help them individually in their efforts to succeed in the university. Other students, including those who exit Learning Support courses, are normally assigned to advisers in the departments of their intended major, which should be indicated on the initial application form or declaration of major form.
Students who are undecided as to major are advised by selected faculty members through the Academic Success Center (ACE). Although some academic programs require an early decision to complete in four years, students should not feel pressured to decide on a major at first. Many students benefit from exploring various opportunities carefully, and others change their choices. At least by the third semester of enrollment, the student is advised to begin deciding on a major. A student should select a major no later than the end of the sixth semester of enrollment, but the student may make a choice at any time, regardless of the number of semesters enrolled.
The Minority Advising Program supplements the usual advisement process. Entering minority freshmen are assigned to advising units during their first year to help them adjust to university life and address concerns, such as choice of major and career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of meeting all academic and graduation requirements as stated in this catalog rest ultimately with the student. Students are expected to meet with their advisers at the following times: (1) preregistration/registration, (2) prior to any change in classes, (3) prior to declaring or changing a major, (4) following any report of unsatisfactory performance or attendance.
Faculty advisers will make a conscientious effort to be available during regular posted office hours and for special appointments, including allotted times during schedule-planning week. The major goals of the adviser are (1) to help the student define and develop realistic goals, (2) identify special needs, (3) match the student to available resources, (4) assist the student to plan a program consistent with the student's abilities and interests, (5) monitor progress toward educational/career goals, and (6) discuss linkage between academic preparation and the world of work. The adviser's approval is required on the completed schedule-planning sheet/registration form and on course change cards.
THE FACULTY ADVISER CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE STUDENT CONTRARY TO THE ADVISER'S RECOMMENDATION. STUDENTS ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR OWN DECISIONS.
UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER (UCC)
The Career Center is a comprehensive career information office. For this reason, the office offers and encourages the use of career information, experiential learning opportunities including volunteer, cooperative education and internship experiences, and technical skill building in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, job search and career advancement strategies. The Career Center also offers assistance in identifying part-time, summer, and full-time employment opportunities through on-campus interviewing schedules, Career Fairs, and an array of employment resources in the Career Resource Library, and on the UCC's World Wide Web page.
It is the mission of the Career Center to make these career information resources available to all current students of Georgia College & State University including those students at commuter campuses in Macon, Dublin and Warner Robins, and to alumni of Georgia College & State University as time and resources permit. It is also the responsibility of the Career Center to identify and make available information on employment trends and the skills needed for current and future work environments, and to adjust the services of the office as technology and the needs of the students change.
Career information, occupational exploration and employment opportunities are available through The Career Center to students who seek assistance in making decisions about entering the world of work.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Two types of experiential learning opportunities are available as part of the Georgia College & State University curriculum: the Cooperative Education program and the Internship program.
The Cooperative Education program is an academic program that provides students an opportunity to enrich their educational program by alternating meaningful, full-time work experience with classroom studies. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program work a minimum of two semesters under supervision of departmental faculty coordinators, the Career Center staff, and on-site work supervisors. These experiences are graded, educational experiences that may earn up to 15 hours credit, depending upon department.
Like Cooperative Education experiences, Internships are graded, academic experiences that provide students an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. Internships are one semester in length and may vary from half time to full-time work experiences. Many Georgia College & State University students participate in the Governor's Intern Program, working in government agencies around the state. Others elect to intern in business or industry in areas convenient to their homes or to Georgia College & State University.
In order to be placed with an employer in the Cooperative Education or Internship program a student must have and maintain a minimum academic grade point average of 2.5 while participating in the program, have an officially declared major, have completed the Core Curriculum in Areas A-F (60 hours), have passed both parts of the Regents' Exam, and be recommended by the department in which the major is declared. Work areas have the option of requiring higher standards.
All students participating in the Cooperative Education or Internship program must enroll in the appropriate course and earn academic credit in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined in their academic department and those outlined in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program brochure available in The Career Center. All students must complete the necessary application paperwork in the Career Center prior to reporting to the work site.
CAREER ASSISTANCE
The Career Center provides career assistance to students and graduates who are seeking employment through on-campus interviewing programs, current listings of employment notices, and a variety of employment. Information on part time and summer employment opportunities is also available in The Career Center. While the office does not function as an employment agency, the staff seeks to assist students in identifying potential employers, developing resumes and preparing for job interviews. In addition, The Career Center hosts a number of Employer Fairs each academic year, which enable students to meet with college recruiters from business, industry and government agencies to gather information and develop job prospects. Information about a variety of these companies, school systems and government agencies is available in the Career Resource Library, and on the UCC's World Wide Web page.
The Career Center also offers students an opportunity to place resumes in a referral program to be sent to prospective employers. All students participating in on-campus interviews must have a resume on file. Students are strongly encouraged to become familiar with placement.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Approximately twenty percent of the university's 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.
The Career Center is the placement facility for all on-campus student employment. Opportunities in this area include both the Federal Work-Study programs. The Career Center does not determine student's eligibility for these programs, but acts as the placement service and administrative area for these programs after the Office of Financial Aid has determined a student's eligibility.
Interested students should contact the University Career Center who will assist in determining eligibility and then provide a student with the list of job openings.
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
The Federal Work-Study program provides jobs for students who show financial need and who must earn a part of their educational expenses. Most jobs are located on-campus, but there are off-campus positions available involving community service work 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 and forty hours a week during vacation periods.
Students who complete the university's application process are considered for this program.
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The Georgia College 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 other offices at the university.
HONORS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Honors and Scholars Program at Georgia College & State University exemplifies the university's commitment to every segment of its student population. This program is designed to meet the intellectual expectations and aspirations of exceptionally talented and highly motivated students. Although the program is administered as a single entity, it is composed of two distinct components with different missions and different academic criteria for participation. The Honors component is designed for freshman and sophomore students and the Scholars component involves work at the junior and senior level in the major. Both components of the program provide challenging and creative opportunities for transformative learning experiences with some of the university's most outstanding professors. For students who participate in the honors component of the program, regularly scheduled symposia, honors activities, and extracurricular events complement the seminars that are offered each semester. In addition to these offerings, students who participate in the Scholars component of the Honors and Scholars program are eligible for study abroad experiences, internships, independent study, and work related to a senior thesis or creative project. Scholars can also work with individual professors to develop a Scholars component of certain major area courses. The learning experiences that are available for Scholars are at a level that is typically reserved for graduate students. The primary goals of both the Honors and the Scholars components of the program are to provide participants with intellectual experiences and challenges which extend the level of the traditional university classroom. These opportunities consist of small, enriched classes with ample opportunity for discussion and reflective writing, interdisciplinary seminars, service learning projects, internships, international experiences, and independent study. The Georgia College & State University Honors and Scholars Program is affiliated with the Georgia Honors Council, the Southern Regional Honors Council, and the National Collegiate Honors Council.
ADMISSION TO THE HONORS AND SCHOLARS PROGRAM
A select number of applicants for first year admission are offered membership in the Honors Program at the beginning of the fall semester. The academic credentials that are required for a freshman level student to be considered for admission to the program are: a high school average of 3.3 for the academic curriculum and an aggregate SAT score of at least 1100. Students who meet these criteria are contacted and invited to apply for admission to the program. Those who wish to apply to the program should submit a short essay (one page, typed and double-spaced) stating their desire to do so and indicating what they expect to gain from the program. A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor is also required. These documents should be submitted to the director of the Honors and Scholars Program. Although there are stated academic criteria for admission, other factors such as talent in the performing and other arts will be considered. Therefore, in some instances an interview may be requested. Students who transfer into Georgia College & State University with 45 hours or less and a cumulative average of 3.3 may also apply for admission. These students should submit an application to the program director. Each application is reviewed by appointed faculty and student representatives for selection of a limited number of program participants. Students who are not in the Honors Program may petition to participate in some honors courses and may be allowed to do so with permission of the director.
REQUIREMENTS
Students may remain in the Honors Program as long as they maintain a Georgia College & State University cumulative average of 3.3. If the average falls below the minimum, they are allowed a probationary period of one semester to return to good standing. Such students may continue to take Honors courses during the probationary semester but are not eligible for recognition unless their cumulative Georgia College & State University average returns to 3.3 by the end of the probation semester. Students who are dropped from the program for academic reasons may not apply for readmission.
RECOGNITION
On Honors Day, recognition is given to all students who take any Honors courses during the year. Students who complete the Honors Program, the Scholars Program, or both will be recognized at graduation.
ADMISSION TO THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Scholars Program is designed for truly exceptional and gifted students. It is designed to promote further intellectual inquiry and expanded study in the major area. In order to participate as Georgia College & State University Scholars, students must have a cumulative Georgia College & State University average of 3.5 or a transfer GPA on 60 semester hours of 3.5. Students who complete the Honors component of the Honors and Scholars Program but do not have the required GPA of 3.5 are not eligible to continue in the program as Scholars. These students will be recognized at Honors Day and their official transcript will document completion of the Honors component of the Honors and Scholars Program. Truly outstanding students who transfer into Georgia College & State University at the junior level with a GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible to participate in the Scholars component of the Honors and Scholars Program. Traditional Georgia College & State University students who have not completed the Honors component of the program but who meet the junior level academic requirements are also eligible for the Scholars Program. These students must apply to the program by obtaining an application and submitting it to the director of the Honors and Scholars Program.
HONORS STUDENT ASSOCIATION
All participants in the Honors and Scholars Program are also members of the honors student association, Eta Sigma Alpha. This association sponsors regular events, serves as a liaison between the students and faculty, and provides continual feedback to the Honors Council for program evaluation. In addition, its members offer suggestions for honors seminars and other academic events. This organization also sponsors social events and provides group identity and a spirit of unity among Honors and Scholars students. Eta Sigma Alpha officers serve as ex-officio members of the Honors Council.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
HONORS PROGRAM
In order to complete the Honors component of the Honors and Scholars Program, students must complete 6 semester hours of honors credit. Only one course, a three-hour Honors I seminar, is required of all students. The Honors I Seminar is generally offered fall semester and involves small groups of 15 students who participate in directed readings and discussions facilitated by two faculty members. The maximum of 15 students in each seminar section permits professors to devote individual attention to each student and promotes a participative classroom environment. The additional three hours of honors work can be selected from a variety of Honors II seminars.
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Scholars work with a major area academic adviser and faculty representatives of the Honors Council to develop a program of study. The program should consist of at least 6 semester hours related to the major. This work can include internships, honors independent study, study abroad, a senior thesis, directed research, major area courses for Scholars, and other activities as approved by the Honors Council. Each Scholar is expected to complete a capstone experience during the senior year. The work of the capstone experience can be linked to any of the previously noted activities that are approved for Scholars Program participants. Guidelines for these experiences are available upon request from the Honors and Scholars Program Director and in the Scholars Handbook.
Scholars Independent Study. Senior Scholars have the opportunity to do a thesis or other creative independent project. They work closely with a faculty director and an examiner. Upon completion, students present their projects to designated sub-committees of the Honors Council or to a group of their peers before Scholars recognition is awarded.
Scholars Internship. Scholars often have the opportunity to do an internship in their major area. Upon completion, they must present projects to sub-committees of the Honors Council and discuss the significance of the work before Scholars recognition is awarded.
Major Area Courses For Scholars. Scholars can take at least one course in the major field for Scholars credit. This course, regularly offered in the major department, will be modified for the Scholar so that he or she will accomplish a significant body of research and/or creative work in addition to the usual requirements of the course.
Scholars Study Abroad. Scholars have the opportunity to do a creative independent project abroad. They work closely with the Assistant Vice President for International Education, a faculty director, and an examiner. Upon completion, they present their projects to designated sub-committees of the Honors Council and discuss the significance of their experiences. This requirement must be fulfilled before Scholars recognition is awarded.
PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Director: Doris C. Moody
GENERAL SCOPE
Preprofessional programs are those in which a student completes two to four years of college as a prerequisite for admission to a professional school. These programs are divided into two categories: prebaccalaureate and baccalaureate. Prebaccalaureate programs require two to three years of preprofessional courses. Upon successful completion of the preprofessional curriculum for a specific area, and upon acceptance by a professional school, students then transfer to that school to complete the baccalaureate degree in the professional major. Georgia College & State University has prebaccalaureate transfer programs in engineering, respiratory therapy, forestry, occupational therapy, medical technology, pharmacy and horticulture. Additional programs provide preprofesssional preparation in optometry, associated dental sciences and other allied health areas. Baccalaureate programs involve the completion of an undergraduate degree before matriculation into the professional school. These programs include dentistry, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, health services administration and theology. Students who are interested in careers in associated dental sciences, health information management, physician assistant training, osteopathy, podiatry or health services administration can obtain basic information about these programs from the Preprofessional Office. Preprofessional advisers for all program areas are listed in this section of the catalog.
Most preprofessional course requirements can be met at any accredited college or university. However, preprofessional advising at Georgia College & State University is one of the strengths of the Preprofessional Program. The university maintains a strong, well-coordinated program of preprofessional advisement which is designed to enhance professional school admission opportunities and facilitate a student's transfer into professional schools. This advisement structure includes a director of preprofessional advising and at least one faculty adviser for each preprofessional program area as described on the following pages.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Preprofessional Program provides the structured preprofessional curricula and specialized advisement for twelve career areas. Each preprofessional curriculum incorporates the courses required by the professional schools into the strong Georgia College & State University liberal arts core that is essential for the development of reading, writing and critical thinking skills. These skills provide the key to successful performance in professional schools as well as to life-long learning.
The Preprofessional Program provides students with courses of the appropriate content, depth and rigor to provide the knowledge base and develop the skills required by professional schools. Sound preprofessional advising, the accessibility of the individual advisers and the preprofessional director as well as frequent contact with professional school representatives keeps students well informed about the admission requirements and the application process for each program.
Main program goals:
* to prepare students for admission and successful performance in professional schools.
* to provide opportunities for career exploration through internships, service learning projects and volunteer or shadow experiences with area professionals.
* to provide the academic challenges necessary for the development of the discipline, the study skills, and the knowledge base necessary to achieve success in professional programs.
* to prepare recommendations and to assist students in the admissions process to professional school.
PREPROFESSIONAL ADVISERS
Director
Dr. Doris C. Moody, Associate Professor of Biology, Herty 310, 445-4025
Predental
Dr. Sloan D.Caldwell, Professor of Biology, Herty 233, 445-0813
Predental Hygiene
Dr. Doris C. Moody, Associate Professor of Biology, Herty 310, 445-4025
Preengineering Dual Degree
Dr. Peter Jarvis, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, 1-21 Arts & Science Building,
445-0971
Preforestry, Pre-Horticulture, Landscape and Grounds Management
Dr. Harriett Whipple, Professor of Biology, Herty 232, 445-4549
Prehealth Services Administration
Dr. Lucretia Coleman, Professor of Management, Atkinson 430, 445-2575
Prehealth Information Management (Medical Record Administration)
Dr. John P. Hargaden, Professor of Chemistry, Herty 336, 445-0819, 307 Herty Hall
Prehealth Therapy (Respiratory, Occupational)
Dr. Doris C. Moody, Associate Professor of Biology, Herty 310, 445-4025
Prephysical Therapy
Dr. Douglas G. Pohl, Professor of Chemistry, Herty 336, 445-4565
Prelaw
Dr. Jan Mabie, Professor of Government, 2-11 Arts and Sciences Bldg., 445-0941
Premedical
Dr. Kenneth S. Saladin, Professor of Biology, Herty 236, 445-0816
Dr. Douglas G. Pohl, Professor of Chemistry, Herty 336, 445-4565
Dr. Elizabeth Bennett, Assistant Professor of Biology, Herty 209, 445-0812
Preoptometry
Dr. Sloan D. Caldwell, Professor of Biology, Herty 233, 445-0813
Prepharmacy
Dr. Ron Fietkau, Professor of Chemistry, Herty 307, 445-5769
Pretheology
Dr. John E. Sallstrom, Professor of Philosophy & Religion, Lanier Hall, 445-4463
Preveterinary Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth L. Bennett, Assistant Professor of Biology, Herty 209, 445-0812
Each preprofessional adviser works with the student to plan a curriculum that is designed to meet requirements for professional school admission. The preprofessional adviser is frequently a student's academic adviser, but this will vary depending upon the student's major. Preprofessional advisers should be consulted on the professional school application process and admissions criteria. They often have a supply of professional school catalogs and are knowledgeable about variations in admission requirements among schools. Since preprofessional requirements will vary somewhat, it is also important to refer to catalogs of specific professional school's and to consult with their admissions counselor. It is also important to remember that professional schools in many states do not accept out-of-state students. Students with undecided interests, or interests in one of the miscellaneous programs above, may consult the program director. Professional school information and career counseling are available from the Counseling Center and from the Preprofessional Office.
PLANNING FOR CAREER FLEXIBILITY
Students who are enrolled in a preprofessional program must, from the beginning, face the reality that admission to professional schools is a highly competitive process. Often by their junior year preprofessional students find that they clearly do not have the grades to seriously consider professional school. Of those who do apply to professional school, many are not accepted. These realities demonstrate the need for students to consider alternative careers. A foremost consideration of the preprofessional adviser is counseling students into a curriculum that provides career options. Advisers work closely with students to select a major that leaves alternate career choices open should they not be accepted into professional school.
CHOOSING A MAJOR
There are no preprofessional majors per se; the premedical student may be a biology, chemistry or English major; the prelaw student a history, computer science, or political science major. Thus, there are no preferred premedical or prelaw majors. The majors that successful professional school applicants select are as diverse as the students themselves. Very few professional schools require, or even necessarily prefer, that applicants come from any particular undergraduate major. The liberal arts education that students receive at Georgia College & State University is an asset to any professional school applicant.
Preprofessional students should major in a subject that they enjoy and are thus more likely to perform well in academically. A wise choice of major should take into account (1) what field holds the most interesting career prospects in the event that professional school plans do not materialize, and (2) the fact that majoring in something one enjoys, rather than feels compelled to pursue, is likely to stimulate that quality of superior academic performance that is of utmost importance in professional school admissions.
CURRICULA
The following pages outline the minimum preprofessional courses an undergraduate must take to qualify for admission to professional school. The subject area and number of credit hours required by most professional schools is given, followed by Georgia College & State University's courses which meet those requirements. Within any one field, different professional schools vary slightly in requirements, and the student should consult the preprofessional adviser and the professional school's admissions counselor about individual school requirements.
CURRICULUM PLANNING AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINES
Preprofessional students must be aware that many professional schools require receipt of applications a full year, if not more, in advance of the intended date of admission. Furthermore, many preprofessional students must schedule their professional school admission test even earlier. These tests are required for dental, law, medical, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary schools. By overlooking a deadline, even by a few days, some students delay their admission to professional school by a full year. Most professional schools admit new students only in the fall quarter. Thus, deadlines for completing the application process must be carefully observed.
Especially in the four-year programs, students must plan their curriculum well in advance, for they have essentially only three years of college to meet admission criteria and prepare for admission examinations.
A professional school often evaluates the student on the grade-point average earned predominantly during the first two to three years of college. It is therefore important in being a successful professional school applicant that students achieve good grades from the outset of their college experience.
Such considerations make it imperative that the preprofessional student be assigned an adviser immediately upon entering the university. Students who do not have a preprofessional adviser should contact the Preprofessional Office. Early contact with advisers will help students stay on track in their preprofessional curriculum and complete it in the most expedient manner.
PRECHIROPRACTIC
Students planning careers as chiropractors must have the following courses in addition to the required Core Curriculum:
8 semester hours Biology
8 semester hours Physics
8 semester hours General Chemistry
8 semester Organic Chemistry
Individual chiropractic colleges vary in their preprofessional requirements, some may require additional courses and most require students to take the Medical College Admission Test. Students should refer to the catalog of the college to which they plan to apply. Students in this preprofessional program will be advised by a premedical adviser and will be assigned to this adviser through the Preprofessional Office.
PREDENTISTRY
Dentistry is devoted not only to the repair of teeth but also to the treatment and health maintenance of all the oral tissues. Most dentists engage in general practice, while about 10% take additional training beyond the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree to enter one of the eight recognized specialties: dental public health, endodontics, oral pathology, oral surgery, orthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, or prosthodontics. A few enter the field of dental education or research.
Freshman predental students are advised to obtain a copy of Admission Requirements of U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools from the American Association of Dental Schools (1625 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036) and consult it regularly throughout their college careers.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Many predental students major in biology or chemistry, but any undergraduate major is acceptable. Nearly everyone must complete a baccalaureate degree before admission to dental school since only exceptionally good students are admitted early. The predental curriculum includes:
8 semester hours Biology
8 semester hours Physics
8 semester hours General Chemistry
8 semester hours Organic Chemistry
Georgia's dental school, located at the Medical College of Georgia, recommends that students take biochemistry and microbiology as electives. Activities that develop spatial perception and manual dexterity are also recommended, especially metalwork, jewelry making, pottery, or sculpture.
APPLICATION TO DENTAL SCHOOL
A candidate must take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) the spring or fall before the year of prospective dental school admission. The DAT covers one's knowledge of biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Therefore these courses must be completed before the senior year. Quantitative reasoning ability and two- and three-dimensional spatial perception are also included on the DAT. Applications to dental school should be submitted during the summer before the senior year and should be in by early fall. In most cases applications are submitted through the centralized American Association of Dental Schools Application Service. The student should see the preprofessional adviser and other appropriate individuals early in the fall semester of the senior year to arrange letters of recommendation.
PREDENTAL HYGIENE
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene requires two years or 60 semester hours of preprofessional courses, plus 2 years of professional school. A balanced program of studies in the liberal arts and sciences is preferred. Recommended courses supportive to the major include chemistry, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, educational psychology and other behavioral sciences. Students should apply to a professional program at least 6 months prior to their expected time of matriculation. Students should contact the preprofessional adviser for additional information and professional school admission requirements.
PREENGINEERING
(See Department of Chemistry and Physics)
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
Although Georgia College & State University students may transfer to any of several engineering schools, the majority enroll in the Dual Degree Program established between Georgia College & State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology (GIT). In this program the candidate completes 90 semester hours (about three years) at Georgia College & State University. If students compile a good record in the Dual Degree courses, with particular emphasis on calculus and physics, and receive a recommendation from the Dual Degree coordinator, they will be admitted to GIT. However, the following point should be noted: At times, the enrollments in certain engineering majors at GIT reach a "critical" level and GIT reserves the right to place very high entrance requirements in those majors for its own students as well as for transfers. The Dual Degree Program is not recommended for international students since GIT rarely accepts undergraduates on student visas. Upon completion of the engineering major requirements at GIT, a Dual Degree student receives both an undesignated (no major) Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College & State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from GIT in the engineering major. The engineering majors offered by GIT include aerospace, ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical and nuclear, or textile engineering. Degrees can also be obtained in engineering science and textile chemistry, or such non-engineering fields as applied biology, chemistry, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, applied psychology, behavioral management, industrial management, and management science.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Preengineering is one of the few preprofessional programs that places some constraint on the choice of major. The student is almost always enrolled as a Dual Degree candidate and receives the undesignated degree from Georgia College & State University after finishing at GIT. A student can feasibly select a major at Georgia College & State University and receive a designated baccalaureate degree. However, this decision would require completing both the requirements of the major and the rigorous pre-engineering requirements. Prerequisites for transfer to GIT vary with the engineering major. However, a typical pre-engineering program would include:
MATH-1113, 1114, 1261, 1262, 2263, 2150, 4340
PHYS-2211, 2212
CHEM-1211, 1212
1. Students should note that MATH 1261, which begins the three semester calculus sequence has prerequisites of MATH 1113 and 1114 and is not offered every semester. If a student has achieved a high score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it is possible to begin the math sequence with MATH 1261. The preengineering adviser can assist students in selecting the appropriate level for the first math course. However, regardless of the nature of the first math course, students should begin the math sequence immediately upon entering Georgia College & State University. CSCI 1301 is also strongly recommended as an elective. As in all preprofessional programs, English and other basic Core Curriculum requirements must also be met.
Students in the Dual Degree Program should apply to transfer to GIT as soon as possible after finishing their second year at Georgia College & State University. Along with the transfer application the student must submit a high school transcript, a Georgia College & State University transcript, and a letter of recommendation from the Dual Degree adviser. There is no admission examination, although most transfer students have a GPA of 3.00 or better, and there is no specific GPA requirement. Admission depends on the recommendation from the Dual Degree coordinator, and this recommendation is heavily based on the student's performance in the physics and calculus courses at Georgia College & State University.
PREFORESTRY
The profession of forestry has as its primary function the active management of forest lands and resources through the application of sound economic and ecological principles. In Georgia's school of forestry at The University of Georgia, students may concentrate in forest management, fish and wildlife biology, forest water resources or forestry sciences. Upon graduation from forestry school, possibilities for employment can be found with federal, state, or local agencies as well as with private consulting firms, industry and conservation organizations. Job opportunities depends on the training focus for the specific graduate and the geographic area of the job search.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
The preprofessional curriculum for forestry students consists of 60 semester hours of preprofessional study. This work can generally be completed in two to three years. The remaining professional training leading to a Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources must be completed at a school of forestry. The only school of this type in Georgia is located at the University of Georgia (UGA). The requirements of other professional schools may vary and students should consult the preforestry adviser for additional information.
The preprofessional curriculum offered at Georgia College & State University has been carefully planned and correlated with the University of Georgia School of Forest Resources to provide optimal training for preforestry students and to maximize their opportunity for successful completion of the professional curriculum.
In addition to the Core Curriculum courses, preforestry students must complete the following:
3 semester hours Speech
6 semester hours Economics
9 semester hours Mathematics to level of proficiency of Calculus I
8 semester hours Biology
8 semester hours General Chemistry
4 semester hours Organic Chemistry; a survey course is acceptable
4 semester hours Physics
3 semester hours Statistics
3 semester hours Introductory level Computer class
Students planning to concentrate in Fish and Wildlife Biology must take Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Others may take a math or natural science elective in lieu of Physics with permission of the preforestry adviser.
APPLICATION TO FORESTRY SCHOOL
Students are admitted to the School of Forest Resources at the University of Georgia in the Fall semester. Application for admission to the school must be submitted no later than April for fall admission. Separate applications must be made for admission to the University of Georgia and to the School of Forestry. Both applications may be obtained from the School of Forest Resources at UGA. Because of limited enrollment, admission to forestry school is competitive and not all qualified applicants may be accepted. Students will be evaluated for admission on:
(1) grade point average in the required preprofessional courses,
(2) personal interview with the admissions committee, and
(3) letters of recommendation.
PREHEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
The increasing complexities of health care delivery systems and the number of alternatives in terms of health services are creating a need for health service administrators. Individuals who are trained in health services administration may work in hospital management, health planning agencies, group practices, mental health facilities, developmental disabilities centers, and long-term care facilities. Most programs that train health services administrators are graduate programs in schools of health or business.
Graduate programs vary in their admission requirements. However, as with most graduate programs, admission is competitive, often limited, and open to students from a variety of majors. Although some programs do not require a specific major, specific prerequisite courses may be required. Since admission and financial assistance is limited, interested students should apply early. Information regarding admission to specific programs and application deadlines are available through the preprofessional adviser.
Students interested in health service administration are encouraged to obtain a current copy of Health Services Administration Education (published by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration AUPHA, 1911 North Fort Meyers Drive, Suite 503, Arlington, VA 22209).
PREHEALTH THERAPY
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS are concerned with helping people whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, birth defects, aging, psychological, emotional or developmental problems. These professionals help individuals to regain the skills needed to function in their daily activities of self-care, work, school, play and leisure. The preprofessional curriculum must include specific courses in the social sciences as well as in biology and physics or physical science.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS concentrate on rehabilitation of the handicapped, assessing the patient's degree of functional loss and implementing a program of therapy which may include such therapeutic agents as light, heat and cold, water, electricity, massage, and exercise. The preprofessional curriculum for this area must include required courses in physics, biology and the social sciences. Many physical therapy programs are masters programs. In fact, all four of the programs in Georgia are entry level masters programs. Preprofessional requirements vary among schools, and the preprofessional adviser should be consulted in this regard.
RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS are concerned with deficiencies of respiratory function. They rehabilitate patients by means of therapeutic gases, aerosols, and humidification. They also facilitate breathing by medication, postural drainage, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises, ventilatory assistance and control. Respiratory therapists also provide assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintain natural and prosthetic airways. Students who are interested in this allied health career must have 8-9 semester hours of biology to include micro-biology, at least 3 semester hours of physics, the general Core requirements and additional courses as required by the professional school to which they apply.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
The first two or three years of training toward any of the health therapy professions may be completed at Georgia College & State University. Preprofessional courses include the Core Curriculum requirements and 18 semester hours of specified courses and electives in Area F. For completion of the professional curriculum, upon acceptance the candidate transfers to a school of allied health such as the ones at Georgia State University, Armstrong Atlantic University or the Medical College of Georgia. The requirements of professional schools vary considerably and individual catalogs should be consulted. Application to the professional school should be made nine to twelve months in advance, with exact deadlines depending on the individual school and program. In order to facilitate proper course selection, it is important that the students get preprofessional advising from the beginning of their study. Thus, students should be advised by the appropriate health therapy adviser as soon as this preprofessional area of interest is declared. This expediency will facilitate proper planning and scheduling of courses.
PRELAW
Many law school graduates enter private practice, while others work for corporations and in branches of civil service from the local to federal level. Beginning prelaw students are advised to obtain a copy of the Prelaw Handbook from the Educational Testing Service (P.O. Box 944, Princeton, NJ 08540) and to consult it regularly throughout their college careers.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Nearly all law schools require that the applicant have a college degree as a prerequisite for admission. Legal educators agree that the development of habits and skills conducive to legal reasoning are more important than the choice of major and subject matter. The student's college courses should be geared to the development of (1) verbal skills, (2) habits of thoroughness, intellectual curiosity, and scholarship, (3) the ability to organize and communicate information, and (4) a diverse cultural background. Law school educators recommend that prelaw students take courses that offer opportunities for (1) a variety of reading assignments selected from well-directed class discussions, (2) ample preparation and criticism of written and oral reports, and (3) independent research projects and essay examinations. The liberal arts curriculum at Georgia College & State University has been designed to promote development in these areas. Prelaw students who are eligible to participate in the Honors and Scholars Program should take advantage of the small group settings of honors seminars and other honors activities. These will prove invaluable in furthering the development of the previously noted skills. Leaders of the bench and bar have been asked in questionnaires which prelaw subjects they consider most valuable. In order of preference they listed English, government, economics, American history, mathematics, and philosophy. Accounting and public speaking are also recommended.
APPLICATION TO LAW SCHOOL
A prelaw student should take the Law School Aptitude Test (LSAT) during the fall semester of the senior year. Undergraduate grades and LSAT scores are the most important criteria in law school admissions. Application to law school is made the summer following the junior year through a centralized Law School Data Assembling Service. Most law schools admit new students only in the fall semester.
In addition to a student's major adviser there is a prelaw adviser. This faculty member should be advised on progress in the major and should also be consulted for assistance in selecting electives. Prearranged appointments will enable the prelaw adviser to review progress and suggest additional strategies.
PREHEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(Medical Record Administration)
This professional is responsible for planning and managing medical information developed during patient care in health care facilities. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management, previously medical record administration, requires two years of prescribed preprofessional courses to include anatomy and physiology, management, computer science, chemistry and biology. Students should apply to professional programs at least 6 months prior to the expected time of matriculation and should contact their preprofessional adviser each semester for assistance in course selection and career planning.
PREMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Medical laboratory technology is one of the allied health professions that provides physicians with information for patient diagnosis and treatment. Medical technologists utilize laboratory techniques based on knowledge in chemistry, immunology, microbiology and biology. Most medical technologists work in hospital laboratories or in physicians' offices, but other positions exist with veterinarians, toxicologists, pharmaceutical companies, and research centers.
PREPROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM
Some medical technology programs operate on a 2+2 basis. The student takes two years, 60 semester hours, of college courses to include the courses below, and then transfers to the professional school for two years of clinical training. Others programs require three years of general college education, followed by one year or 6 semesters of clinical training. For students who are transferring from University System of Georgia institutions to professional programs at schools within the University System of Georgia, courses satisfying Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum of the sending institution are acceptable. For the Medical Technology Program at the Medical College of Georgia Area D and Area F are as follows:
Area D. Science, Mathematics and Technology 10-11 semester hours
One eight-hour laboratory course sequence in either chemistry or physics and an additional course in science, mathematics or technology
Area F. 18 semester hours
General Chemistry 8 semester hours*
Biology with lab 4 semester hours*
Organic Chemistry 4 semester hours
Guided Electives: Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology 2-10 hours
Statistics, Immunology, Genetics
*If these courses are taken in another area of the Core, the hours would be available to be taken in guided electives.
APPLICATION TO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Students should apply to a medical technology program about one year in advance. The principal criteria for admission are college grades and letters of recommendation from preprofessional advisers and other college faculty or community professionals.
PREMEDICINE
Medicine is a diverse profession, requiring both technical and interpersonal skills. Medical schools encourage applications not only from science majors but also from students in the social sciences and the humanities. Medical schools even urge science majors not to over specialize in science but to get a broad, liberal arts education thus developing the skills of intellectual inquiry and critical thinking that are essential for successful performance in medical school.
Freshman premedical students are advised to obtain a current edition of Medical School Admissions Requirements from the Association of American Medical Colleges (Attn: Applicant Relations, Section for Student Services, 2450 N Street NW, Suite 201, Washington, DC 200337-1131, [Student phone: (202) 828-0600]) and to consult it, as well as their premedical adviser, regularly in the course of their undergraduate preparation for medical school.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Virtually any undergraduate major is acceptable, and medical school admissions requirements are purposely minimal in order to permit curricular flexibility. Premedical students, regardless of major, must complete:
8 semester hours of Biology
Consult premedical adviser for course selection
8 semester hours of General Chemistry
8 semester hours of Organic Chemistry
8 semester hours of Physics
Algebra-based physics is acceptable.
Some medical schools also require additional subjects and students are advised to consult literature and admissions counselors of schools to which they apply. Many schools allow biochemistry to be taken in lieu of the third quarter of organic chemistry. Those who are especially competent in mathematics and physical sciences may benefit from taking calculus-based physics. Consult a premedical adviser if you are considering this. Well-prepared students may substitute MATH 1261, Calculus I for MATH 1113 and 1114. Molecular genetics, comparative animal physiology, cell physiology, and human or comparative anatomy are recommended as good preparation for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
The ability to express oneself well orally and in writing is becoming increasingly important to medical school admissions, and essay writing is now a significant factor in one's MCAT scores. Students are therefore strongly advised to take science, interdisciplinary courses, seminars, literature, and other courses that involve writing formal papers and speaking in class.
APPLICATION TO MEDICAL SCHOOL
A candidate for medical school should file applications the summer after the junior year. Most medical schools require applications to be submitted through the central processing service, the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). The premedical advisers will have a supply of AMCAS application forms. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) should be taken in the spring of the junior year or fall of the senior year. Before taking the MCAT, students must complete those science courses that it covers: a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. The MCAT also covers reading, writing, and quantitative skills with a strong emphasis on writing ability, scientific problem-solving, and analytical thinking skill. Students should consult a premedical adviser in the spring semester of the junior year to arrange letters of recommendation and to obtain help in submitting applications to the most appropriate medical schools.
PREOPTOMETRY
The optometrist is licensed to examine, diagnose, and treat conditions of the visual system, and to prescribe corrective lenses or vision therapy. Optometrists also often detect other diseases, including glaucoma, cataract, diabetes, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis, and refer patients to appropriate specialists for treatment. Most optometrists engage in private practice, but careers also exist in government service, teaching, and research in optics, physiology, and public health.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Most applicants to optometry school complete a college degree before entry, although the minimum admission requirement is three years of college for about half the optometry schools and two years for the rest. Most optometry schools require the following minimum college background:
8 semester hours of Biology
Consult preoptometry adviser for course selection
8 semester hours General Chemistry
8 semester hours Organic Chemistry
8 semester hours Physics
Mathematics-Proficiency to the level of Calculus I
3 semester hours Psychology
Additional courses in statistics, physiology, comparative anatomy, or microbiology may be required.
APPLICATION TO OPTOMETRY SCHOOL
There are no optometry schools in Georgia and only a few of those out of state admit students from Georgia. The preoptometry student should consult the preprofessional adviser for this area before applying. Most optometry schools require the Optometry Admission Test (OAT), which should be taken the spring of the junior year or fall of the senior year. The OAT includes biology, chemistry, physics, verbal ability, quantitative skill, and reading comprehension. Application to optometry school should be made the summer preceding the senior year.
PREPHARMACY
Community pharmacists are the best known representatives of their profession, but careers in pharmacy are also available in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; in teaching and research; and in pharmaceutical sales. The B.S. and Pharm.D. degrees are offered in pharmacy.
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree is awarded to those who successfully complete a five-year course of study. The first two years (prepharmacy) may be taken at any accredited institution of higher education. The last three years (professional) must be taken at an accredited school of pharmacy. The two schools of pharmacy in Georgia are the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy and Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy. Applicants to a professional school must have completed at least two years of prescribed (60 semester hours) college work.
Each school of pharmacy specifically identifies the content of these 60 hours but, in general, each includes the following science and mathematics courses:
3 hours Mathematics-MATH 1114
Doctoral programs (Pharm. D) generally require one semester of calculus
6-8 hours Biology
8 hours General Chemistry
8 hours Organic Chemistry
8 hours Physics
The prepharmacy curriculum may vary among Schools of Pharmacy. Therefore, it is important that students consult with the prepharmacy adviser each semester.
APPLICATION TO PHARMACY SCHOOL
A year in advance of pharmacy school admission, a student must complete the application and take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), given three times a year. The PCAT tests knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, reading comprehension, and general academic ability.
PREVETERINARY MEDICINE
Veterinary medicine frequently deals with the recognition, treatment, control, and prevention of disease among animals. The traditional functions, including treatment of companion, sport, food, and fiber animals have continued to be a major concern of veterinarians; but new areas are rapidly emerging. To name a few: cancer research, immunology, genetics, public health, and legal and environmental medicine. Jobs for veterinarians are found in both private and public sectors, including federal and state government, universities, and various cooperatives.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Veterinary medicine is one of the few preprofessional areas in which a particular major is strongly preferred. The usual preveterinary majors are biology or animal science; though the latter is not offered at Georgia College & State University. Chemistry is also an acceptable major. The preveterinary curriculum must include at least 90 quarter hours for the student to qualify for any of the ten or so veterinary schools that will admit Georgia residents. Included are the following:
8 semester hours General Biology
3-4 semester hours Microbiology
8 semester hours General Chemistry
10 semester hours Organic Chemistry
4 semester hours Biochemistry
8 semester hours Physics
3-4 semester hours of upper-level Biology elective
3 semester hours of animal nutrition or management
All required courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. BIOL 2200 Cellular & Molecular Physiology is suggested as the additional biology elective. Georgia College & State University does not offer animal nutrition or management courses, but the University of Georgia permits students to meet these requirements during the first year of veterinary school. Many veterinary schools have additional requirements, and students should consult the individual catalogs or the preveterinary adviser.
APPLICATION TO VETERINARY SCHOOL
A year before matriculation, preveterinary students must take the Veterinary Aptitude Test (VAT), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and the Advanced Biology GRE. The VAT is given three times a year and the GRE four times a year. Candidates should apply to veterinary school by November first of the year before they wish to attend. Candidates are preferred who have some acquaintance with the veterinary profession and large and small animal care. This may be accomplished through having a farm background or through work with a community veterinarian. Undergraduates should seek opportunities to cultivate such experience and knowledge before applying.
PRETHEOLOGY
A number of seminary students seek professional degrees such as Master of Divinity or Doctor of Ministry, which typically prepares them for the parish ministry. Significant numbers of graduates of theology schools work in university, hospital and prison chaplaincies; in professional counseling and teaching; and in social work, business or government. Some students prefer shorter programs of study in preparation for a variety of church and educational positions such as directors of education or leaders of youth groups in churches and various positions in college campus ministries.
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
Most seminaries follow the guidelines of the Association of Theological Schools with respect to undergraduate study. No specific undergraduate major is required. However, a strong background in liberal arts, especially the humanities, is desirable. Normally a student is qualified to study in a seminary if he or she has a B.A. or its equivalent with a good academic record. The Bachelor of General Studies major is appropriate for pretheology students.
APPLICATION TO SEMINARY
Some seminaries have denominational requirements. Selection criteria and admission standards vary. Application forms should be filed six to twelve months in advance of the date of enrollment. The pretheology adviser can assist students with recommendations and in investigating and applying to various seminaries.
MILITARY SCIENCE
Coordinator: Lieutenant Colonel Patrick J. Beer
GENERAL INFORMATION
Georgia College & State University participates in a cross-enrollment program that permits students to take military science courses. Military science courses conform to the subject requirements of the Senior Division Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program established by the Department of the Army. The mission of the ROTC program is to attract, motivate, and prepare selected students with high potential to receive a commission in the United States Army. In addition to providing 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. Additional information may be obtained by calling 912/445-2731, writing Georgia College & State University, Army ROTC Opportunities, Box 2395, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061, or visiting Lanier Hall.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Military science courses are grouped into basic course ROTC subjects and advanced course ROTC subjects. The basic course is comprised of MSCI I (Military Science I) and MSCI II courses in the 1000 and 2000 series. The advanced courses (MSCI III and MSCI IV) consist of 3000 and 4000 series courses. There is no military services obligation for basic course non-scholarship students.
Leadership laboratory periods, an integral part of military science instruction in addition to the classroom work, will be held for special training and applied leadership experience. Occasional ceremonies highlight the presentation of awards or the honoring of a distinguished guest.
BASIC COURSE
The basic course is designed to provide the student a basic level of military education emphasizing leadership and the understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of military art and science. This basic foundation aids the development of leadership potential of the individual student and serves to qualify him or her for the advanced course.
ADVANCED COURSE
The objective of the advanced course is to prepare students to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Army. This goal is accomplished by providing qualified students with knowledge and experience in leadership, management, and tactics, and by developing self-reliance through experience and practical application.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
The professor of military science may grant direct advanced course attendance to any qualified student. Qualification is contingent upon demonstrated prior military experience attained by veterans. Such experience includes the following: (1) participation in the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP); (2) RE code of 1 and a General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher; (3) National Guard or Reservists who have completed their basic training; or (4) attendance at the Army's ROTC Basic Camp.
ROTC BASIC CAMP
This camp is available to college students during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. The purpose of the camp is to qualify students who might not otherwise qualify for the advanced course. Travel to and from the camp, uniforms, housing and meals are furnished by the Army. Additionally, the student will earn approximately $750. While at camp, students have the opportunity to compete for two-year scholarships. Students must have a 2.0 grade point average and a minimum of 54 semester hours of academic work to attend. There is no military services obligation for attending the ROTC Basic Camp.
ROTC ADVANCED CAMP
All advanced course students attend the ROTC advanced camp at Fort Lewis, WA. This camp is conducted for six weeks during the summer and is usually attended between the junior and senior years. Each student is furnished transportation to and from camp, uniforms, meals and housing, and is paid at one-half the pay of a second lieutenant.
OPTIONAL ADVANCED TRAINING
During the summer periods additional training is offered to qualified students on a competitive basis. Optional training includes basic parachute instruction, (Airborne School) air assault instruction, and cadet troop leadership training. In each instance, instruction, meals, housing and travel are offered at no expense to the student.
SCHOLARSHIPS
On-campus scholarships are available to students who attend or transfer to Georgia College & State University. Prior enrollment in ROTC is not required. Freshmen with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, a SAT score of 850 or higher, or ACT of 19 or higher are eligible to apply for a three-year Active Duty (AD) Army Scholarship. Sophomores with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply for a two-year AD Army Scholarship. No scholastic test scores are required for two-year scholarship applicants.
SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE
All students enrolled in the advanced course under ROTC contract are paid a monthly subsistence ten months each year. The allowance is $150 per month, not to exceed $3,000 during a two-year period.
MILITARY SCIENCE DIVISION (MSCI)
The term Basic Course refers to first and second year courses, MSCI 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002, which are designed for beginning students who want to qualify for entry into the Advanced Course and for those students who may want to try Military Science without obligations.
A number of popular or challenging extracurricular activities are associated with these courses. A student can also qualify for entry into the Advanced Course by completing the summer encampment, Camp Challenge (MSCI 2010).
MSCI 1001 INTRODUCTION TO ROTC (AND TO THE UNIVERSITY).
Make your first new peer group at college one committed to performing well and enjoying the experience. Increase self-confidence through team study and activities in basic drill, physical fitness, rappelling, leadership reaction course, first aid, making presentations and basic marksmanship. Learn fundamental concepts of leadership in a profession in both classroom and outdoor laboratory environments. One hour and a required leadership lab, MSCI 1001L, plus optional participation in a one hour session for physical fitness. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged (and fun!).
MSCI 1002 INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP.
Learn/apply principles of effective leading. Reinforce self-confidence through participation in physically and mentally challenging exercises with upper division ROTC students. Develop communication skills to prove individual performance and group interaction. Relate organizational ethical values to the effectiveness of a leader. One hour and a required leadership lab, MSCI l002L, plus optional participation in a one hour session for physical fitness. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
MSCI 2001 SELF/TEAM DEVELOPMENT.
Learn/apply ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to the building of effective teams of people. Develop skills in oral presentations, writing concisely, planning of events, coordination of group efforts, advanced first aid, land navigation and basic military tactics. Learn fundamentals of ROTC's Leadership Development Program. Two hours and a required leadership lab, MSCI 2001L, plus required participation in a two one-hour sessions for physical fitness. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
MSCI 2002 INDIVIDUAL/TEAM MILITARY TACTICS.
Introduction to individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations. Includes use of radio communications, making safety assessments, movement techniques, planning for team safety/security and methods of pre-execution checks. Practical exercises with upper division ROTC students. Learn techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Two hours and a required leadership lab, MSCI 2002L, plus required participation in two one-hour sessions for physical fitness. Participation in a weekend exercise is optional, but highly encouraged.
MSCI 1001L, 1002L, AND 2002L LEADERSHIP LABORATORY.
Open only to (and required of) students in the associated Military Science course. Series with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Learn and practice basic skills. Gain insight into Advanced Course in order to make an informed decision whether to apply for it. Build self-confidence and team-building leadership skills that can be applied throughout life.
BASIC COURSE PHYSICAL FITNESS.
Only open to students in MSCI 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002. Optional in MSCI 1001 and MSCI 1002; required in MSCI 2001 and 2002. Series with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Participate in, and learn to lead, a physical fitness program. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.
MSCI 2010 CAMP CHALLENGE.
A six-week summer camp conducted at an Army post. The student receives pay. Travel, lodging and most meal costs are defrayed by the Army. The environment is rigorous, and is similar to Army Basic Training. No military obligation incurred. Open only to students who have not taken all four of MSCI 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002, and who pass a physical examination (paid for by ROTC). Completion of MSCI 2010 qualifies a student for entry into the Advanced Course. Three different cycles offered duringthe summer, but spaces are limited by the Army. Candidates can apply for a space any time during the school year prior to the summer. Pass/Fail grade only.
The Advanced Course consists of the courses MSCI 3001, 3002, 3010, 4001 AND 4002.
It is open only to students who have completed the Basic Course or earned placement credit for it (various methods). The Advanced Course is designed to qualify a student for a commission as an officer in the United States Army. Students must complete all courses numbered greater than 3000, to include MSCI 3010, a five-week Advanced Camp in the summer, usually between the junior and senior years. The courses must be taken in sequence unless otherwise approved by the Professor of Military Science. Students receive $150 per month during the school year.
MSCI 3001 LEADING SMALL ORGANIZATIONS I.
Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit defensive tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leading. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSCI 3001L, plus required participation in three one-hour sessions for physical fitness. Participation in one weekend exercise is also required, and one or two more weekend exercises may be offered for optional participation.
MSCI 3002 LEADING SMALL ORGANIZATIONS II.
Continues methodology of MSCI 3001. Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSCI 3002L, plus required participation in three one-hour sessions for physical fitness. Participation in one weekend exercise is required; two other weekend exercises optional.
MSCI 3010 ROTC ADVANCED CAMP.
A five-week camp conducted at an Army post. Only open to (and required of) students who have completed MSCI 3001 and 3002. The student receives pay. Travel, lodging and most meal costs are defrayed by the U.S. Army. The Advanced Camp environment is highly structured and demanding, stressing leadership at small unit levels under varying, challenging conditions. Individual leadership and basic skills performance are evaluated throughout the camp. Although this course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis only, the leadership and skills evaluations at the camp weigh heavily in the subsequent selection process that determines the type of commission and job opportunities given to the student upon graduation from ROTC and the university.
MSCI 3020 ROTC NURSE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM.
Consists of five weeks at an Advanced Camp (see MSCI 3010) and up to four weeks serving as a nurse in a military medical treatment facility. Only open to (and optional for) nursing students who have completed MSCI 3001 and 3002. Replaces MSCI 3010. The student receives pay. Travel, lodging and most meal costs are defrayed by the U.S. Army. The camp and clinical environments are demanding, stressing leadership and nursing under varying, challenging conditions. Individual leadership and basic skills performance are evaluated throughout. Pass/Fail grading. The leadership and skills evaluations weigh heavily in the subsequent selection process that determines the job opportunities offered to the nurse upon graduation.
MSCI 4001 LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND GOAL-SETTING.
Plan, conduct and evaluate activities of the ROTC cadet organization. Articulate goals, put plans into action to attain them. Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies to improve it. Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources. Learn/apply various Army policies and programs in this effort. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSCI 4001L, plus required participation in three one-hour sessions for physical fitness. Participation in one weekend exercise is also required, and one or two more weekend exercises may be offered for optional participation.
MSCI 4002 TRANSITION TO LIEUTENANT.
Continues the methodology from MSCI 4001. Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas. Refine counseling and motivating techniques. Examine aspects of tradition and law as relate to leading as an officer in the Army. Prepare for a future as a successful Army lieutenant. Three hours and a required leadership lab, MSCI 4002L, plus required participation in three one-hour sessions for physical fitness. Participation in one weekend exercise is also required, and one or two more weekend exercises may be offered for optional participation.
MSCI 3001L, 3002L, 4001L AND 4002L ADVANCED COURSE LEADERSHIP LABORATORIES.
Open only to students in the associated Military Science course. Series with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Involves leadership responsibilities for the planning, coordination, execution and evaluation of various training and activities with Basic Course students and for the ROTC program as a whole. Students develop, practice and refine leadership skills by serving and being evaluated in a variety of responsible positions.
ADVANCED COURSE PHYSICAL FITNESS.
Only offered to (and required of) students in MSCI 3001, 3002, 4001, 4002, of which this program is an integral part. Series with different roles for students at different levels in the program. Participate in and learn to plan and lead physical fitness programs. Develops the physical fitness required of an officer in the Army. Emphasis on the development of an individual fitness program and the role of exercise and fitness in one's life.
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 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 Inter-Disciplinary 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 student's 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 student's 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 student's 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 institution's exchange coordinator or the International Services & Programs Office at Georgia College & State University for specific guidelines.
STUDENT SUCCESS (GCSU)
New students at Georgia College & State University are encouraged to enroll in GCSU 1010, a course designed for first year students to help them develop the appropriate "survival skills" in order to be successful in college. It is the intention of the course to introduce participants to the services at Georgia College & State University, to the kinds of self-managements skills that will enable students to be both academically and personally successful, and to issues involved in decision making that will enable them to begin making plans for an appropriate selection of major and rewarding career. GCSU 1010 is a two-credit, elective course taught by faculty, staff and administrators. The course is offered fall and spring terms and is the principal component of the Residential Freshmen Experience program. For more information contact the coordinator of the GCSU programs in The ACE Center.
GCSU 1010 STUDENT SUCCESS (2-0-2) F, S
"Student Success" is an elective course for first year students to introduce them to college life. The course focuses on the development of good time management, note taking, studying and test taking skills, as well as the development of successful interpersonal and life-style skills, and incorporates both lecture and experientially based learning opportunities.
GCSU 1020 STUDENT LEADERSHIP (1-0-1) F, S
"Student Leadership" is designed to assist students in the development of general leadership skills. A variety of experiences are offered to develop and enhance such skills as communication, time and stress management, and conflict resolution, as well as specific skills such as budgeting, goal setting for organizations, and meeting and program planning. Students completing the course will have compiled a personal notebook containing articles and planning documents designed specifically for their individual goals.
GCSU 1030 CAREER PLANNING (1-0-1) F, S
"Career Planning" is a one-credit, elective course for seniors to prepare them for the job search, interview process, and entrance into the world of work.
GCSU 1200 BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS (1-0-1) F, S
"Basic Computer Skills" is a one-credit, elective course that includes instruction in microcomputer set-up and enhancement, as well as instruction in research tools and email.
LEARNING SERVICES
Sharon L. Jones, Chairperson
Associate Professors: Nancy Culberson, Sharon Jones
Assistant Professors: Brenda Allen, Nancy Beasley, Stephen Stewart
Coordinator of Testing:
MISSION
The Department of Learning Services at Georgia College & State University exists to provide Learning Support courses, Regents' Test courses, and support services for students who need additional background or assistance in basic academic skills. Learning Support courses are offered in reading, English, and mathematics for students who do not meet regular college admission requirements or need to develop or review skills in these areas. Regents' courses in writing and reading are offered to prepare students for the Regents' Test. These courses and the tutoring program offer instructional services that relate to the basic core classes and to the successful functioning of the individual during his/her lifetime.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Learning Services provides a supportive environment of instruction and guidance. All students with any Learning Support requirements are advised in the department to ensure that their progress is monitored and they are informed about their requirements. At the end of the semester in which the student completes Learning Support work and demonstrates competency at the pre-determined level, the student's records are transferred to the department of his/her intended major.
Learning Support and Regents' courses carry institutional credit and may not be applied toward a degree, nor will they be accepted for transfer credit to another institution. Grades for these courses will be one of the final grades listed in the section on grades policy in this catalog. No quality points are awarded. While in the Learning Support program a student is not placed on academic probation.
LEARNING SUPPORT POLICIES/PROCEDURES
1. All Georgia College & State University freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 13 semester hours credit must be screened for placement testing and possible Learning Support requirements. Placement testing requirements are based upon the student's SAT or ACT scores, as indicated below:
a. No test required with the following minimum scores:
SAT- verbal score of 440 and math score of 430
OR
ACT- English score of 18 and math score of 18 and composite score of 18
b. Reading and writing tests required if:
SAT- Either verbal score below 440 or combined score below 870
OR
ACT- Either English or composite score below 18
c. Math test required if:
SAT- Either math score below 430 or combined score below 870
OR
ACT- Either math or composite score below 18
d. Complete test required if:
No ACT or SAT scores required (international or nontraditional students)
2. Georgia College & State University uses COMPASS and a writing sample as its placement test. COMPASS or CPE scores may be accepted from another University System institution. COMPASS scores from non-University System institutions may not be used for placement.
3. Students required to take all or part of the placement test will be placed in appropriate Learning Support courses on the following criteria:
a. Reading: Students who score below 80 on the COMPASS Reading test must take READ 0099.
b. English: Students who score below 70 on the COMPASS Writing Skills test or who fail the placement writing sample must take ENGL 0099.
c. Mathematics: Students who score below 40 on the COMPASS Algebra test or below 45 on the COMPASS Geometry test will be placed in MATH 0097 or MATH 0099 according to their placement score level.
No degree credit will be earned in Learning Support courses, but institutional credit will be awarded.
4. Students are encouraged to exhibit their best performance on the COMPASS since no initial retesting is permitted.
5. Students accepted for the Learning Support program are given two semesters to complete their Learning Support requirement(s). If a student is making progress, s/he may be granted a third semester through the petition process. A student enrolled in a third semester of Learning Support may take no more than 12 semester credit hours.
6. All students required to enroll in any Learning Support course shall be classified as Learning Support students. A student who is required to take a Learning Support area may not register as an auditor in any Learning Support course in that area.
7. Any student who enrolls in a Learning Support course shall be required to meet all appropriate exit standards for that area. The only approved exception shall be a student who is not required to take a Learning Support area and who elects to enroll in that area on a volunteer basis.
8. International students and those students whose native language is not English shall meet the requirements outlined in these procedures.
9. Students required to enroll in Learning Support courses will be advised in the Department of Learning Services to ensure that they are informed about their requirements.
10. During each semester of enrollment, a student must first register for all required Learning Support courses before being allowed to register for other courses. This policy also applies to part-time students. Two exceptions are possible:
When two or three Learning Support areas are required and a student is enrolled in at least one Learning Support course, a freshman orientation course or physical education or other activity or performance courses may be taken that semester instead of one of the required Learning Support courses.
In the event that a required Learning Support course is not available, a student may enroll in a course for degree credit if the student has met the course prerequisites, subject to the written approval of the president or designee. (Policy/Procedure 11 is applicable.)
11. Learning Support students may not take a core course that has prerequisite skills for which the Learning Support course is designed until Learning Support requirements have been satisfied in that area.
12. a. Students may not accumulate more than twenty hours of university level credit before completing all Learning Support requirements. Students who accumulate twenty hours of university level credit and have not successfully completed required Learning Support courses may enroll only in Learning Support courses until requirements are successfully completed.
b. Students with transfer credit or credit earned in a certificate or prior degree program who are required to take Learning Support courses for their current degree objectives may earn up to twenty additional hours of university level credit. After earning the additional hours, such students may enroll in Learning Support courses only.
13. Students who are required to be enrolled in Learning Support and who are also enrolled in regular credit courses may not withdraw from Learning Support courses unless they also withdraw from credit courses.
14. Grades and symbols used in Learning Support English, reading and mathematics at Georgia College & State University will be:
A, B, C, S Passing course grade
F, U, WF Failing course grade
IP Indicates progress insufficient for completion of the course.
I, W As defined in Board policy 340
V May be used as defined in Board Policy 304, but only in those cases approved under Procedure 5.
15. To be eligible to take the COMPASS exit test, the student must have a C or better in the class. Students will not be permitted to take the COMPASS in an area (English, reading, mathematics) until they have successfully completed all courses and any other requirements for exiting an area.
16. Exit Standards
To exit a Learning Support area, the student must meet all criteria.
English
Students must pass the course by meeting course requirements, pass the exit writing sample and pass the COMPASS Writing Skills test with a score of 70 or above.
Reading
Students must pass the course by meeting all course requirements and must pass the COMPASS Reading test with a score of 80 or above.
Mathematics
If initially placed in MATH 0097, students must pass the course by meeting all course requirements to move to MATH 0099.
Students must pass MATH 0099 by meeting all course requirements and must pass the COMPASS Algebra test with a score of 40 or above and the Geometry test with a score of 45 or above. A formula score of 2 x Algebra score (must be at least 40) + Geometry score (must be at least 25) of 125 or above will also satisfy the exit requirement. The only exit from Learning Support mathematics is through MATH 0099.
17. Students who do not meet departmental attendance requirements and/or who fail to complete required course assignments may be suspended from the program. Students may be dropped from school during a semester if they fail to meet the attendance regulations.
18. All time spent in Learning Support is cumulative in the University System of Georgia. Students ineligible to return to their initial institution are ineligible to attend Georgia College & State University. A maximum of twelve semester hours or three semesters, whichever occurs first, may be taken in any area. A semester in which a student received any grade or symbol except "W" is considered one of the three allowed semesters. Students may be suspended from school in less than three semesters if they will be unable to finish their required sequence of courses at Georgia College & State University.
19. If a student does not complete requirements for an area in twelve semester hours or three semesters, whichever occurs first, the student will be suspended. The student may not be considered for readmission within three years of the suspension.
20. A transfer Learning Support student with fewer than three semesters and twelve semester hours in an area may be granted an additional semester (up to a total of fifteen semester hours at all institutions) if that student was making appropriate progress at the sending institution and is ready for the exit level course at the receiving institution. (The purpose of this is to allow for variations that may occur in credit hours for courses at various institutions.)
21. Students who left the institution with unsatisfied Learning Support requirements and wish to be considered for readmission into the Learning Support program to complete their requirements may be retested with COMPASS if they have not taken any college work for three years. Students readmitted under this provision will not be allowed any more than twelve additional semester hours or three additional semesters, whichever occurs first, in any Learning Support area.
22. Students who are registered for their second or third semester in an exit level course and who have passed the course but do not pass the COMPASS will be permitted a retest in that area.
23. Students with learning disorders enrolled in Learning Support are required to fulfill all stated requirements before exiting. These students will be provided with appropriate course accommodations. Although they are required to meet the minimum COMPASS score, the students may be permitted the use of a calculator on the Mathematics COMPASS and/or a separate test administration if such accommodations are supported by their diagnosis. Students with learning disabilities, acquired brain impairment, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder may petition through the university's Committee on Learning Accommodations to a Regents' Center for Learning Disorders for a maximum of two additional semesters of Learning Support as provided by Board of Regents' Academic Affairs Handbook Section 2.22.
24. Appropriate course and testing accommodations will be made for students with visual, hearing, or motor impairment. Such students may be granted up to two additional semesters of Learning Support at the university's discretion. Documentation on such students will be maintained at the institution.
LEARNING SUPPORT (ENGL, MATH, READ)
ENGL 0099. LEARNING SUPPORT ENGLISH. (4-0-4)
Prerequisite: Placement by examination or approval of Learning Services Department. A course focusing on the study of standard English grammar and composition, development of oral and written expression, and introduction to academic English.
MATH 0097. LEARNING SUPPORT MATHEMATICS I. (4-0-4)
Prerequisite: Placement by examination or approval of Learning Services Department. A course covering the algebra topics of properties of real numbers, solving and graphing linear equations, systems of equations, polynomials and their factorization. Upon successful completion of this course, students placed in this course must take MATH 0099.
MATH 0099. LEARNING SUPPORT MATHEMATICS II. (4-0-4)
Prerequisite: Placement by examination or approval of Learning Services Department. A course covering the algebra topics of rational expressions, radical expressions, quadratic equations, conic sections and functions, and basic geometric properties.
READ 0099. LEARNING SUPPORT CRITICAL READING AND THINKING (4-0-4)
Prerequisite: Placement by examination or approval of Learning Services Department. A course focusing on improving critical reading and thinking skills. Attention is given to study skills, literal and inferential comprehension, rates of reading and vocabulary development.
LEARNING SERVICES (LSSE, LSSM, LSSR)
LSSE 0100. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH. (VAR. 1-2)
An individualized course designed to develop and strengthen English study skills, to master fundamental grammar and composition concepts, and to prepare for standardized English tests or writing requirements in academic courses. Specific topics will be determined by diagnostic testing and by the student's goals.
LSSM 0100. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE IN MATHEMATICS. (VAR. 1-2)
An individualized course designed to develop and strengthen mathematical study skills, to master basic mathematical concepts, and to prepare for standardized math tests or college algebra. Specific topics will be determined by diagnostic testing and by the student's goals.
LSSR 0100. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE IN READING SKILLS. (VAR. 1-2)
An individualized course designed to develop and strengthen reading study skills, to enhance critical thinking skills, and to prepare for standardized reading tests or reading requirements in academic courses. Specific topics will be determined by diagnostic testing and by the student's goals.
REGENTS' TEST REMEDIATION (RGTE, RGTR)
RGTE 0199. REGENTS' TEST REMEDIATION--ENGLISH. (3-0-3)
A course designed to develop written expression in essay format to prepare students for the Regents' Test essay. It draws attention to problems in grammar and mechanics or in idea development that cause failure on the Regents' Test essay, and it examines alternatives for eliminating those problems.
RGTR 0198. REGENTS' TEST REMEDIATION--READING. (3-0-3)
A course designed to prepare students for the Regents' reading test. The course focuses on improved comprehension skills, critical thinking skills, vocabulary development, and test-taking techniques.
COMMUTER CAMPUSES AND CENTERS
Degree Programs
Georgia College & State University is authorized by the Board of Regents to offer the degree programs listed below at approved commuter centers and campuses. Students enrolled in the programs may complete their entire degree program at the appropriate campus or center. All of these programs are equivalent to those on the Milledgeville campus. Students must meet the admission requirements of the appropriate school and program.
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY IN WARNER ROBINS
Robins Centers, Robins Air Force Base
Bobby Graham, Director (Phone 912-926-6544)
Degrees in:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science Logistics Systems (MS/LS)
Master of Science in Administration Logistics Management (MSA/LM)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Accounting
Management
Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Logistics Systems
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY IN DUBLIN
Dublin Campus
Director (Phone 912-275-6644)
Degrees in:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education (MEd)
Early Childhood
Middle Grades
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
General Business
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Education (BS)
Early Childhood Education (BS)
Middle Grades Education (BS)
GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY IN MACON
Macon Campus
Director (Phone 912-471-2898)
Degrees in:
Specialist in Education (Ed.S)
Administration and Supervision
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Education (MEd)
Administration and Supervision
Health and Physical Education
Instructional Technology
Special Education-Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Early Childhood
Middle Grades
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Legal Assistance Studies (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
EVENING PROGRAMS
Georgia College & State University offers evening courses on its Milledgeville Campus, Macon Campus, Dublin Campus and Warner Robins Centers for credit in certain programs in which it is possible for the student to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree by attending classes only in the evenings. The general education requirement (Core) can be completed by taking evening classes. Although senior division courses are available in various departments, bachelor's degrees are available at night only in limited areas. These include accounting, information systems, criminal justice, English, history, logistics, management, nursing, political science, public administration. Some of these will require that some courses be taken at the university's various commuter centers and campuses. Write the chairperson of the department for details.
Prospective students should be advised that it will probably take a longer time to receive a degree by doing evening work only than it would to receive the same degree by attending day classes or a combination of day and evening classes.
Specific information on current program availability, scheduling and registration may be obtained by calling the university's Enrollment Services at (912) 445-2770 or 1-800-342-0471.
DISTANCE EDUCATION OFFERINGS
Georgia College & State University is part of the Georgia Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS). A network of nearly 400 locations, the technology allows students to enroll in Georgia College & State University courses at remote Georgia College & State University facilities, K-12 school sites or other participating locations. To reduce travel and meet the needs of the students, faculty deliver courses to the remote locations using two way compressed video/audio. Courses offered in this manner are identified as "Distance Learning" in the Annual Schedule of Classes.
GENERAL ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
The undergraduate academic programs at Georgia College & State University are provided through four schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, Dean Bernie Patterson; the School of Business, Dean Jo Ann Jones; the School of Education, Dean Leslie Crawford; the School of Health Sciences, Dean Pamela Levi. Dean Ken Jones is the Dean of the Graduate School. The graduate programs are described in a separate publication, the Graduate Catalog, which is available from the Office of Admissions.
Subsequent sections of this undergraduate catalog are divided into the four undergraduate schools. Persons interested in pursuing the various programs described should contact either the Dean of the School or the chairperson of the department which offers the program for further information and applications (if required ie Health Sciences & Education).
No person may register for any academic program or course work until admitted to the university.
COURSE NUMBERS
Freshman and sophomore courses are numbered 1000 to 2999. They are designed to be taken by students having fewer than two years of university credit. Courses numbered 3000 to 4999 are courses for major programs and are designed to be taken only by students having two or more years of university credit. Courses numbered 5000 to 7999 are designed primarily for graduate students. Any variation from a prescribed program requires written permission from the Dean of the School.
Most courses are identified by a four-letter prefix and a four-digit number, the first digit indicating the year level of the instruction. Learning Services courses are numbered 0090-0199. Learning Services courses carry institutional credit only. These courses cannot be applied for credit toward any degree and are not transferable to another college or university.
NOTE: (4-3-5) following course title indicates:
4 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, and 5 hours credit.
(Var.) indicates variable credits, as stated in the course description.
F and S indicate the course will normally be offered during the fall or spring semester, respectively.
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