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SAVANNAH  STATE 
UNIVERSITY 

A  Senior  Unit  of  The  University  System  of  Georgia 


2005-2007  CATALOG 


Digitized  by  the  Internet  Archive 

in  2012  with  funding  from 

LYRASIS  Members  and  Sloan  Foundation 


http://www.archive.org/details/savannahstateun200507sava 


SAVANNAH 
STATE  UNIVERSITY 


A  SENIOR,  RESIDENTIAL  UNIT  OF 
THE  UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  OF  GEORGIA 

GENERAL  CATALOG  2005-2007 

Savannah,  Georgia  31404 
Civil  Rights  Compliance 

ACCREDITATION 

Savannah  State  University  is  accredited  by  the  Commission  on  Colleges  of  the  Southern 
Association  of  Colleges  and  Schools  (1866  Southern  Lane,  Decatur,  Georgia  30033-4097: 
Telephone  number  404-679-4501)  to  award  the  associate  and  baccalaureate,  and  master's 
degree. 

Savannah  State  University  has  also  earned  the  following  specialized  accreditations: 

Civil  Engineering  Technology  —  by  the  Technology  Accreditation  Commission  of  the 
Accreditation  Board  for  Engineering  and  Technology 

Electronics  Engineering  Technology  —  by  the  Technology  Accreditation  Commission 
of  the  Accreditation  Board  for  Engineering  and  Technology  and  by  the  National  As- 
sociation of  Radio  and  Telecommunications  Engineers,  Inc.  (NARTE) 

Mechanical  Engineering  Technology  —  by  the  Technology  Accreditation  Commission 
of  the  Accreditation  Board  for  Engineering  and  Technology 

BSW  and  MSW  Social  Work  —  by  the  Council  on  Social  Work  Education 

MPA  by  the  National  Association  of  Schools  of  Public  Affairs  and  Administration 

College  of  Business  Administration  -  by  the  Association  to  Advance  Collegiate  Schools 
of  Business  (AACSB)  International 


SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 
ACADEMIC  CALENDAR 

FALL  SEMESTER  2005 
(15-Week  Term) 


August 


4-5 

Thur-Fri 

Fall  Faculty  Institute 

8-12 

Mon-Wed 

Freshman  Orientation 

11-12 

Thur-Fri 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

15 

Monday 

First  day  of  classes 

15-16 

Mon-Tues 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 
Drop/Add 

September 

5 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Labor  Day 

October 

5 

24-28 
29 

Wednesday 

Mon-Fri 
Saturday 

Mid  Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 

Early  registration  for  Spring  2006 

HOMECOMING 

November 

23 
24-25 

Wednesday 
Thur-Fri 

HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving  (Students) 
HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving  (Students, 
Faculty,  Staff) 

December 

2 

3-9 

6 

10 
12 

Friday 

Fri-Thur 

Tuesday 

Saturday 
Monday 

Last  day  of  classes 

Final  Exams 

Deadline  for  submitting  Appeal  for  Reinstat 

ment  of  Financial  Aid  for  Spring  2006 

COMMENCEMENT 

Final  grades  due  in  Registrar's  Office  9:00  a.m. 

Donated  to  SSU  Archives 

by  Sheri  Saleem  Scott 

upon  her  Retirement  on  July  1,  2011 


SPRING  SEMESTER  2006 
(15-Week  Term) 


January 


3-4 

Tues-Wed 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

5 

Thursday 

First  day  of  classes 

5-6 

Thur-Fri 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 
Drop/Add 

16 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Martin  Luther  King,  Jr. 

February 


N/A 


March 


13-18 
27-31 


Wednesday 


Mon-Sat 
Mon-Fri 


Mid  Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 

SPRING  BREAK 

Early  registration  for  Fall  and  Summer  2006 


April 


14 
28 
29 


Friday 
Friday 
Saturday 


HOLIDAY-Good  Friday 
Last  day  of  classes 
Final  Exams 


May 


1-5 
5 

6 

8 

29 


Mon-Fri 
Friday 

Saturday 
Monday 

Monday 


Final  Exams 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  office 

9:00  a.m.  (Graduating  Seniors) 

COMMENCEMENT 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  office 

9:00  a.m. 

HOLIDAY-Memorial  Day 


SUMMER  SEMESTER  2006 
(8-Week  Term) 

Session  I 


May 


15-16 
16 

29 


Mon-Tues 
Tuesday 

Monday 


Advisement  and  registration 

8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

First  day  of  classes 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 

Drop/Add 

HOLIDAY-Memorial  Day 


June 


15 


Thursday 


Mid-Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 


July 


4 
6 
10-11 

Tuesday 

Thursday 

Mon-Tues 

HOLIDAY-Independence  Day 
Last  day  of  classes 
Final  Exams 

13 

Thursday 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  Office 
9:00  a.m. 

14 

Friday 

Deadline  for  submitting  Appeal  for 
Reinstatement  of  Financial  Aid  for  Fall  2006 

SUMMER  SEMESTER  2006 

(5-Week  Term) 

Session  II 


May 

15-16 

Mon-Tues 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

16 

Tuesday 

First  day  of  classes 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 

Drop/Add 

29 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Memorial  Day 

5 

Monday 

Mid-Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 

22-23 

Thur-Fri 

Final  Exams 

26 

Monday 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  Office 
9:00  a.m. 

SUMMER  SEMESTER  2006 

(5-Week  Term) 

Session  III 


June 

26 

27 
28 

Monday 

Tuesday 
Wednesday 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 
First  day  of  classes 
Late  registration 
Drop/Add 

July 

4 
14 

Tuesday 
Friday 

HOLIDAY-Independence  Day 
Deadline  for  submitting  Appeal  for 
Reinstatement  of  Financial  Aid  for  Fall  2005 

August 

1 

2-3 

4 

Tuesday 

Wed-Thur 

Friday 

Last  day  of  classes 

Final  Exams 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  Office 

9:00  a.m. 

FALL  SEMESTER  2006 
(15-Week  Term) 


August 

7 

9-12 

14-15 

16 
16-18 

Monday 
Wed-Sat 
Mon-Tues 

Wednesday 
Wed-Fri 

Fall  Faculty  Institute 

Freshman  Orientation 

Advisement  and  registration 

8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

First  day  of  classes 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 

Drop/Add 

September 

4 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Labor  Day 

October 

6 

28 

Friday 
Saturday 

Mid  Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 

Early  registration  for  Spring  2006 

HOMECOMING 

November 

22 
23-24 

Wednesday 
Thur-Fri 

HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving  (Students) 
HOLIDAY-Thanksgiving  (Students, 
Faculty,  Staff) 

December 

4 
5-11 


9 
14 


Monday 
Tues-Mon 


Saturday 
Thursday 


Last  day  of  classes 

Final  Exams 

Deadline  for  submitting  Appeal  for  Reinstat 

ment  of  Financial  Aid  for  Spring  2007 

COMMENCEMENT 

Final  grades  due  in  Registrar's  Office  9:00  a.m. 


SPRING  SEMESTER  2007 
(15-Week  Term) 


January 


4-5 

Thur-Fri 

Advisement  and  registration  8:30  a.m 

8 

Monday 

First  day  of  classes 

9-10 

Tues-Wed 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 
Drop/Add 

15 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Martin  Luther  King,  Jr. 

7:00  p.m. 


February 


N/A 


March 


1 

Thursday 

Mid  Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 

12-16 

Mon-Fri 

SPRING  BREAK 

19-23 

Mon-Fri 

Early  registration  for  Fall  and  Summer  2007 

April 


Friday 


HOLIDAY-Good  Friday 


May 


1 

Tuesday 

Last  day  of  classes 

2-8 

Wed-Tues 

Final  Exams 

11 

Friday 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  office 
9:00  a.m.  (Graduating  Seniors) 

12 

Saturday 

COMMENCEMENT 

11 

Friday 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  office 
9:00  a.m. 

28 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Memorial  Day 

SUMMER  SEMESTER  2007 

(8-Week  Term) 

Session  I 


May 

14-15 

Mon-Tues 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

15 

Tuesday 

First  day  of  classes 

Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 

Drop/Add 

28 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Memorial  Day 

June 

TBA 

Mid-Term 

TBA 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 
academic  penalty 

July 

4 

Wednesday 

HOLIDAY-Independence  Day 

TBA 

Last  day  of  classes 

TBA 

Final  Exams 

TBA 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  Office 
9:00  a.m. 

TBA 

Deadline  for  submitting  Appeal  for 
Reinstatement  of  Financial  Aid  for  Fall  2006 

10 


SUMMER  SEMESTER  2007 

(5-Week  Term) 

Session  II 


May 

14-15 

Mon-Tues 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 

15 

Tuesday 

First  day  of  classes/registration 
Late  registration  (Late  Fee  Charged) 
Drop/Add 

28 

Monday 

HOLIDAY-Memorial  Day 

June 

4 
TBA 

21-22 
25 


Monday 


Thur-Fri 
Monday 


Mid-Term 

Last  day  to  withdraw/drop  a  course  without 

academic  penalty 

Final  Exams 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  Office 

9:00  a.m. 


11 


SUMMER  SEMESTER  2007 

(5-Week  Term) 

Session  III 


June 

25 

26 

27 

Monday 

Tuesday 
Wednesday 

Advisement  and  registration 
8:30  a.m.  -  7:00  p.m. 
First  day  of  classes 
Late  registration 
Drop/Add 

July 

4 
TBA 

31 

Wednesday 
Tuesday 

HOLIDAY-Independence  Day 
Deadline  for  submitting  Appeal  for 
Reinstatement  of  Financial  Aid  for  Fall  2006 
Last  day  of  classes 

August 

1-2 
3 

Wed-Thur 
Friday 

Final  Exams 

Final  grades  due  in  the  Registrar's  Office 

9:00  a.m. 

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Unversity  Villege 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


I.  INTRODUCTION 

II.  ACADEMIC  AFFAIRS 

III.  STUDENT  AFFAIRS 

IV  BUSINESS  AND  FINANCE 

V  CORE  CURRICULUM 

VI.  COLLEGE  OF  BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION 

VII.  COLLEGE  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS  AND  SOCIAL  SCIENCES 

VIII.  COLLEGE  OF  SCIENCES  AND  TECHNOLOGY 

IX.  CENTER  FOR  TEACHING  LEARNING  AND  ACADEMIC  SUPPORT 

X.  DESCRIPTION  OF  COURSES 

XI.  UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  OF  GEORGIA 

XII.  UNIVERSITY  PERSONNEL 

XIII.  APPENDIXES 

XIV  APPLICATION  AND  IMMUNIZATION 

XV  WHERE  TO  WRITE  OR  CALL 


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INTRODUCTION 


PRESIDENT'S  MESSAGE 

PURPOSE  AND  GOALS  OF  THE  UNIVERSITY 

AN  OVERVIEW  OF  SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 

LOCATION 


PRESIDENT'S  MESSAGE 


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Savannah  State  University  has  proudly  served  the  edu- 
cational, cultural,  and  community  development  needs  of 
Southeastern  Georgia  since  1890.  For  much  of  this  his- 
torical period  it  served  as  the  only  institution  of  higher 
education  in  the  region.  Today,  Savannah  State  Univer- 
sity combines  a  student-centered  tradition  of  service  with 
cutting-edge  instruction,  technological  innovations  and  a 
substantially  enhanced  living-and-learning  environment 
to  assure  a  bright  future  for  today's  graduates.  The  best 
education  involves  deep  commitment  by  faculty  and  staff  in 
and  out  of  the  classroom  to  direct  students  to  greater  levels 

of  achievement  and  understanding  in  diverse  settings.  A  quality  education  is  not  just  the 
accumulation  of  knowledge,  information  and  skill,  but  it  is  the  totality  of  the  university 
experience.  As  a  small  comprehensive  institution,  our  dedicated  faculty  and  staff  molds 
students  into  globally-minded  individuals  prepared  to  excel  in  their  endeavors  and  become 
the  next  generation  of  trailblazers  and  leaders.  Our  community  and  service  structures 
are  designed  to  address  the  needs  of  traditional  and  nontraditional  students  both  inside 
and  outside  the  classroom. 


Finally  Savannah  State  University  seeks  to  play  an  increasingly  meaningful  role  in  the 
economic  and  social  development  of  southeastern  Georgia.  All  persons  interested  in  fur- 
thering their  education  are  invited  to  become  part  of  one  of  the  most  spirited,  historically 
rich,  and  progressive  institutions  in  America! 


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PURPOSE  AND  GOALS  OF  THE 
UNIVERSITY 

MISSION  STATEMENT: 

Chartered  by  the  State  of  Georgia  in  1890,  as  a  department  of  the  State  University  for  the 
education  and  training  of  Negro  students,  Savannah  State  University  now  serves  a  diverse 
student  population  as  a  senior  university  of  the  University  System  of  Georgia.  The  Uni- 
versity serves  a  primarily  African-American  student  population,  enriched  by  a  diversity  of 
traditional  and  nontraditional  students  from  other  countries,  cultures,  and  races. 

The  University's  mission  is  to  graduate  students  prepared  to  perform  at  higher  levels  of 
economic  productivity,  social  responsibility,  and  excellence  in  their  chosen  fields  of  en- 
deavor in  a  changing  global  community.  The  educational  goal  is  realized  through  program 
offerings  in  the  College  of  Business  Administration,  the  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social 
Sciences,  and  the  College  of  Sciences  and  Technology,  which  lead  to  baccalaureate,  and 
master's  degrees. 

Savannah  State  University,  located  in  a  coastal,  urban,  port  city  setting,  serves  residential 
and  commuter  students  from  diverse  educational,  geographical,  and  racial  backgrounds. 
In  a  beautiful  and  unique  setting  of  a  live  oak  forest  next  to  a  salt  marsh  estuary,  the 
University  is  well  situated  for  the  study  of  commercial,  technological,  environmental  and 
urban  issues.  The  University's  mission  is  consistent  with  the  core  missions  of  the  Univer- 
sity System  of  Georgia  and  the  senior  universities  in  the  System. 

Savannah  State  University  shares  with  the  University  System  of  Georgia  the  following 
characteristics: 

•  a  supportive  campus  climate,  necessary  services,  and  leadership  development  oppor- 
tunities, all  to  educate  the  whole  person  and  meet  the  needs  of  students,  faculty,  and 
staff;  cultural,  ethnic,  racial,  and  gender  diversity  in  faculty,  staff,  and  student  body, 
supported  by  practices  and  programs  that  embody  the  ideals  of  an  open,  democratic, 
and  global  society; 

•  technology  to  advance  educational  purposes,  including  instructional  technology,  stu- 
dent support  services,  and  distance  education;  collaborative  relationships  with  other 
System  institutions,  state  agencies,  local  schools  and  technical  institutes,  and  busi- 
nesses and  industries,  sharing  physical,  human,  information  and  other  resources  to 
expand  and  enhance  programs  and  services  available  to  the  citizens  of  Georgia. 

Savannah  State  University  shares  with  senior  universities  in  the  University  System  of 
Georgia  these  characteristics: 

•  a  commitment  to  excellence  and  responsiveness  within  the  scope  of  influence  defined 
by  the  needs  of  an  area  of  the  state,  and  by  particularly  outstanding  programs  or  dis- 
tinctive characteristics  that  have  a  magnet  effect  throughout  the  region  or  state; 

•  a  commitment  to  the  teaching/learning  environment,  both  inside  and  outside  the 
classroom,  that  sustains  instructional  excellence,  serves  a  diverse  and  college  pre- 
pared student  body,  promotes  high  levels  of  student  achievement,  offers  academic 
assistance,  and  provides  Student  Academic  Support  programs  for  a  limited  student 
cohort; 

•  a  commitment  to  a  high  quality  general  education  program  supporting  a  variety  of 
disciplinary,  interdisciplinary,  and  professional  programming  at  the  baccalaureate 
level,  with  selected  master's,  and  selected  associate  degree  programs  based  on  area 
need  and/or  inter-institutional  collaborations; 


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•  a  commitment  to  public  service,  continuing  education,  technical  assistance,  and  eco- 
nomic development  activities  that  address  the  needs,  improve  the  quality  of  life,  and 
raise  the  educational  level  within  the  University's  scope  of  influence;  and 

•  a  commitment  to  scholarly  and  creative  work  to  enhance  instructional  effectiveness 
and  to  encourage  faculty  scholarly  pursuits;  and  a  commitment  to  applied  research 
in  selected  areas  of  institutional  strength  and  area  need. 

The  continuing  commitment  of  Savannah  State  University  to  academic  excellence  is  ex- 
pressed through  the  following  characteristics: 

•  tradition  of  serving  the  educational  needs  of  African- American  students  as  well  as 
those  of  all  other  students,  regardless  of  race,  ethnicity,  or  culture;  the  historical  tra- 
dition as  an  African-American  institution  which  defines  the  University  as  a  unique 
cultural  and  educational  resource  for  the  interpretation  and  transmission  of  the  Af- 
rican-American legacy;  the  guiding  principle  of  the  faculty  and  staff  which  is  service 
to  students  expressed  by  quality,  student-centered  instruction,  scholarship,  research 
and  effective  support  services  that  nurture  the  intellect  and  value  honesty  and  hu- 
man sensitivity;  a  high  quality  general  education  offered  through  the  core  curriculum 
in  humanities,  mathematics,  natural  sciences,  and  social  and  behavioral  sciences; 

•  baccalaureate  degree  offerings  with  a  dynamic  mix  of  liberal  arts  programs  that  ad- 
dress the  study  of  the  humanities,  social  sciences  and  the  sciences;  professional  pro- 
grams that  address  the  study  of  commerce,  entrepreneurship,  communications,  so- 
cial services,  technology  and  environmental  sustainability;  master's  degree  offerings 
that  address  the  study  of  the  social  and  behavioral  sciences,  and  natural  sciences;  and 
initiatives  to  provide  new  programs  and  levels  of  service  to  meet  the  ever  changing 
needs  of  a  coastal  urban  area; 

•  a  commitment  to  excellence  in  the  area  of  engineering  technology; 

•  Student  Academic  Support  services  that  provide  educational  access  and  opportunity 
for  students,  and  service  programs,  offered  singly  and  collaboratively,  to  enhance 
student  satisfaction  and  academic  success;  and 

•  an  active  community  service  function  that  is  carried  out  through  collaborative  part- 
nerships with  business,  private  and  governmental  agencies,  public  schools,  and  other 
institutions  in  the  University  System. 

Savannah  State  University  intends  to  increase  the  scope  and  quality  of  service  to  diverse 
populations  by  focusing  and  developing  an  array  of  excellent  programs,  supported  and 
delivered  through  instructional  technology  and  distance  education  to  all  who  seek  its  pro- 
grams and  services. 


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AN  OVERVIEW  OF 
SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 

Savannah  State  University  was  founded  when  enabling  legislation  was  passed  by  the 
Georgia  General  Assembly  on  November  26,  1890,  creating  a  normal  school  for  the  train- 
ing of  Black  citizens.  The  fledgling  institution,  known  as  the  Georgia  State  Industrial  Col- 
lege (GSIC)  for  Colored  Youths,  began  its  first  session  in  June  1891,  in  the  Baxter  Street 
School  Building  in  Athens,  Georgia,  with  Richard  R.  Wright,  Sr.,  as  principal,  and  was 
considered  a  part  of  the  University  of  Georgia.  Religious  and  educational  leaders  such  as 
Professor  John  Mcintosh,  Reverend  E.  K.  Love,  James  Simms,  Alexander  Harris,  and  oth- 
ers met  in  March  1891,  in  the  basement  of  the  First  African  Baptist  Church  and  developed 
a  proposal  that  convinced  Judge  Peter  W  Meld  rim,  chair,  and  the  other  white  members 
of  the  Georgia  State  Industrial  College  Board  of  Commissioners  to  locate  the  new  Black 
institution  in  Savannah. 

The  College  was  established  as  a  result  of  the  Second  Morrill  Land  Grant  Act  of  August 
30,  1890,  which  had  specific  wording  mandating  the  development  of  Black  land  grant  col- 
leges in  the  southern  and  border  states.  The  early  educational  paradigm  of  the  College  was 
based  on  the  Talented  Tenth  philosophy  of  W.  E.  B.  DuBois,  the  vocationalism  of  Booker 
T.  Washington,  and  the  model  of  the  New  England  College  espoused  by  Richard  R.  Wright, 
Sr,  as  a  result  of  his  education  under  the  American  Missionary  Association  at  Atlanta 
University.  The  early  curriculum  had  normal,  agricultural,  and  college  programs.  The 
College  opened  in  Savannah  on  October  7,  1891,  with  Richard  R.  Wright,  Sr,  as  principal, 
five  students  from  Ware  High  School  in  Augusta,  and  a  foreman  for  the  farm.  Richard  R. 
Wright,  Jr.,  received  the  first  baccalaureate  degree  from  the  College  in  June  1898.  During 
Wright's  presidency,  Presidents  William  McKinley  (December  1898)  and  William  Howard 
Taft  (May  1,  1912)  visited  the  campus.  During  Cyrus  G.  Wiley's  (GSIC  Class  of  1899) 
tenure  (1921-26),  women  were  admitted  as  boarders,  and  the  College  was  established  as  a 
federal  agricultural  extension  center. 

Under  President  Benjamin  F.  Hubert  (1926-1947),  the  entire  academic  program  was  reor- 
ganized. The  high  school  and  normal  departments  were  discontinued  and  the  school  be- 
came a  four-year  college.  In  1931,  when  the  University  System  was  placed  under  a  Board 
of  Regents,  the  College  began  to  offer  additional  bachelor's  degree  programs  with  majors 
in  English,  the  natural  sciences,  social  sciences,  and  business  administration,  as  well  as  in 
agriculture  and  home  economics. 

President  James  A.  Colston  (1947-49)  modernized  the  campus  of  Georgia  State  College. 
He  built  the  first  student  center,  established  the  first  office  of  public  relations,  initiated 
the  Campus  Chest  Program,  and  installed  a  campus-wide  telephone  system.  In  1949,  the 
College's  land-grant  status  was  transferred  to  Fort  Valley  State  College.  It  was  during 
Colston's  administration  that  Savannah  State  became  accredited  by  the  Southern  As- 
sociation of  Colleges  and  Schools  (SACS).  After  President  Colston  resigned  in  1949,  Wil- 
liam Kenneth  Payne,  who  was  serving  as  dean  of  the  College,  became  acting  president. 
By  1950,  Payne  was  named  president.  In  September  1950,  the  Institution's  name  was 
changed  to  Savannah  State  College.  The  first  major  building  program  of  the  modern  era 
began  during  President  Payne's  tenure  when  Richard  R.  Wright  Hall,  Colston  Hall,  Wiley 
Gymnasium,  and  B.  F.  Hubert  Technical  Sciences  Center  were  constructed.  Payne  died 
during  his  term  of  office  in  August  1963,  and  was  succeeded  by  Dr.  Howard  Jordan,  Jr.,  in 
September  1963. 

President  Jordan  spearheaded  a  major  building  program  at  the  College,  which  resulted 
in  the  construction  of  a  modern  student  union,  new  football  stadium,  fine  arts  building, 


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Payne  Hall,  and  new  dormitories  for  men  and  women.  White  students  were  admitted  to 
the  College  after  the  Civil  Rights  Act  of  1964  was  passed,  and  the  first  white  faculty  was 
hired  during  this  time.  In  1968,  Savannah  State  College  founded  Savannah's  first  gradu- 
ate program  in  education.  The  program  soon  received  NCATE  accreditation.  Dr.  Jordan 
resigned  from  the  College  in  1971  to  become  the  first  Black  vice  chancellor  for  the  central 
office  of  the  Board  of  Regents  of  the  University  System  of  Georgia. 

In  1971,  Dr.  Prince  A.  Jackson,  Jr.,  became  the  second  Savannah  State  College  graduate  to 
become  president  of  the  Institution.  His  administration  was  responsible  for  the  develop- 
ment of  the  Naval  Reserve  Officers  Training  Program,  the  establishment  of  WHCJ-FM 
Radio  Station,  and  the  institutionalization  of  the  Title  III  program,  SACS  accreditation, 
and  construction  of  new  buildings.  Dr.  Jackson  was  succeeded  by  Dr.  Clyde  W.  Hall  (1978- 
80),  a  Savannah  State  graduate  and  professor  of  technical  sciences.  As  acting  president, 
Dr.  Hall  developed  plans  for  a  new  administration  building  and  health  center,  and  initiated 
improvements  to  the  infrastructure  of  the  College. 

Dr.  Wendell  G.  Rayburn  (1980-1988),  eighth  president  of  Savannah  State  College,  led 
the  institution  through  its  first  major  building  program  since  the  1970s.  His  administra- 
tion worked  through  the  Desegregation  Plan  of  the  Board  of  Regents  and  completed  the 
building  of  the  marine  biology  facilities,  Jordan  College  of  Business  Administration,  the 
president's  house  (later  named  William  E.  Gardner  Hall),  and  Harris-McDew  Health  Ser- 
vices Center.  In  1988,  Dr.  Rayburn  resigned  to  become  president  of  Lincoln  University  in 
Jefferson  City,  Missouri.  He  was  succeeded  by  Dr.  Wiley  S.  Bolden  who  served  as  acting 
president  from  1988-1989.  Dr.  Bolden  was  instrumental  in  leading  the  College  to  continue 
its  existence  as  a  historically  Black  institution. 

Dr.  William  E.  Gardner,  Jr.,  (1989-1991)  was  selected  as  the  ninth  president  of  the  College 
in  September  1989,  and  presided  over  a  period  of  unprecedented  enrollment  growth  for 
the  Institution.  He  successfully  led  the  College  to  SACS  accreditation  for  a  ten-year  period 
(1990-2000).  Dr.  Gardner  was  responsible  for  the  replica  of  the  Navy  jet  flown  by  Com- 
mander Donnie  L.  Cochran,  U.S.  Navy  "Blue  Angels"  demonstration  flying  team,  being 
placed  in  front  of  the  McGlockton  NROTC  Building.  He  also  spearheaded  the  Centennial 
Celebration  of  Savannah  State  and  the  restoration  of  Adams  Hall  as  the  College's  archives 
building  and  established  the  Advanced  Water  Technology  Center.  Dr.  Gardner  died  sud- 
denly in  office  in  1991,  and  was  succeeded  by  Dr.  Annette  K.  Brock,  a  Savannah  State 
College  graduate,  and  professor  and  chair,  Department  of  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences. 
Dr.  Brock  served  as  acting  president  from  1991  until  1993.  As  the  College's  first  woman 
president,  she  continued  the  successful  work  of  the  previous  administration  and  was  in- 
strumental in  locating  the  Olympic  track  at  Theodore  Wright  Stadium  and  institutional- 
izing the  College's  archives  with  the  support  of  Title  III  funding. 

Dr.  John  T.  Wolfe  (1993-1997)  became  the  tenth  president  of  Savannah  State  College. 
During  his  tenure,  graduate  programs  in  Public  Administration  and  Social  Work  were 
returned  to  the  institution.  During  his  administration,  the  Board  of  Regents  of  the  Uni- 
versity System  of  Georgia  elevated  Savannah  State  College,  along  with  twelve  other  re- 
gional state  colleges,  to  the  status  of  state  universities  (1996).  Dr.  Carlton  E.  Brown  was 
appointed  to  replace  John  T.  Wolfe  and  became  SSU's  eleventh  president  on  July  1,  1997. 
Dr.  Brown  has  embarked  on  a  mission  to  foster  academic  and  organizational  excellence  for 
this  historic  institution. 

Dr.  Carlton  E.  Brown  became  SSU's  eleventh  president  on  July  1,  1997.  Dr.  Brown  has 
embarked  on  a  mission  to  foster  academic  and  organizational  excellence  for  this  historic 
institution. 


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LOCATION 

Savannah  State  University  is  located  approximately  five  miles  east  southeast  from  the 
center  of  beautiful,  historic  Savannah,  the  original  European  settlement  in  Southeast 
Georgia,  founded  by  James  Oglethorpe  in  1733.  Savannah  today  is  an  extraordinarily  at- 
tractive and  busy  port  city  with  nearly  200,000  inhabitants.  Close  by  are  the  historic  and 
contemporary  sea  resort  islands  of  St.  Simons,  Jekyll,  and  Hilton  Head,  South  Carolina. 
Daufuskie,  home  of  the  famed  Gullah  culture,  a  blend  of  early  African  and  American  ways 
of  life,  language,  and  music,  is  nearby.  Tybee  Island  lies  to  the  east  and  is  noted  for  its 
easy-going  life  style  and  sport  fishing.  The  general  environment  is  replete  with  abundant 
historic  and  contemporary  tourist  and  outdoor  attractions,  including  wildlife  refuges,  mu- 
seums, heritage  preserves,  and  numerous  other  attractions.  Historically,  the  region  was 
noted  for  its  rich  rice  and  cotton  production  as  well  as  its  lively  pirate  trade.  Many  believe 
Savannah,  with  its  exemplary  urban  renewal  and  historic  preservation  record,  is  the  ulti- 
mate Southern  hostess  city. 

The  campus  itself  lies  on  a  stunning  site  adjacent  to  the  inland  waterway  near  the  estuary 
of  the  Savannah  River  and  proximate  to  the  Atlantic  coast.  Several  of  the  University's 
major  buildings  overlook  the  open  marsh  and  peaceful  tidewater  flood  plain  while  others 
center  on  the  two  beautifully  landscaped  quads  of  native  foliage.  A  temperate  climate 
encourages  year-round  outdoor  activities  with  mean  high  temperatures  ranging  from  the 
low  50s  for  December/January  to  the  80s  for  July/August. 

Savannah  State  University  is  accessed  from  north/south  Interstate  95  and  east/west  In- 
terstate 16.  A  beautiful,  modern  and  convenient  Savannah/Hilton  Head  International 
Airport  makes  the  region  accessible  from  anywhere  in  the  USA.  Nearby  cities  include 
Atlanta,  Georgia;  Jacksonville,  Florida;  Charleston,  South  Carolina;  and  Charlotte,  North 
Carolina. 


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ACADEMIC  AFFAIRS 


VICE  PRESIDENT  FOR  ACADEMIC  AFFAIRS 

ENROLLMENT  MANAGEMENT 

UNIVERSITY  LIBRARY 

SPECIAL  PROGRAMS  AND  SERVICES 

UNDERGRADUATE  ADMISSION  TO  THE  UNIVERSITY 

INTERNATIONAL  ADMISSIONS 

GRADUATE  ADMISSIONS 

DEFINITION  OF  LEGAL  RESIDENCE 

ACADEMIC  POLICY  AND  REGISTRATION  INFORMATION 

REGENTS  TESTING  PROGRAM 

VETERANS'  AFFAIRS 

FINANCIAL  AID 

CONTINUING  EDUCATION 


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ACADEMIC  AFFAIRS 

VICE  PRESIDENT  FOR  ACADEMIC  AFFAIRS 

As  the  chief  academic  officer  of  Savannah  State  University,  the  Vice  President  for  Aca- 
demic Affairs  is  responsible  for  all  functions  and  matters  relating  directly  to  academic 
programs  and  their  support  services.  The  Vice  President  serves  also  as  the  senior  officer 
of  the  University  in  the  absence  of  the  President. 

The  Vice  President  coordinates  the  work  of  the  Colleges  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sci- 
ences, Business  Administration,  Continuing  Education,  and  Sciences  and  Technology;  the 
Graduate  Studies  and  Sponsored  Research;  and  the  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning,  and 
Academic  Support,  and  the  unit  of  Enrollment  Management.  Similarly,  the  Vice  President 
oversees  the  functions  of  the  library,  and  the  Access  programs.  Long  range  academic  plan- 
ning, overall  academic  effectiveness,  and  curriculum  and  staff  development  are  the  prin- 
cipal concerns  of  the  Office.  Accordingly,  the  Vice  President  also  serves  as  senior  liaison 
officer  for  Savannah  State  University  with  the  University  System  of  Georgia  academic 
officers  and  staff  of  the  Board  of  Regents. 

ENROLLMENT  MANAGEMENT 

The  Office  of  Enrollment  Management  is  a  unit  where  the  appropriate  departments,  Ad- 
missions, Registrar,  Financial  Aid,  Retention,  Freshmen  Year  program  and  Testing  ser- 
vices are  organized  in  a  way  that  facilitates  coordination  of  staff,  flow  of  information,  and 
integration  of  decisions.  Headed  by  the  Dean  of  Enrollment  Management,  the  scope  of 
the  office  is  to  advance  the  recruitment  and  retention  activities  of  the  institution,  while 
improving  the  overall  mix  of  high  achieving  students,  students  with  limited  student  aca- 
demic assistance,  and  international  students.  The  office  is  also  charged  with  creating  an 
enrollment  profile  that  will  reflect  the  changing  demographics  of  the  State  of  Georgia  and 
in  particular,  the  metropolitan  areas  of  Savannah  and  the  Coastal  Georgia  region. 

UNIVERSITY  LIBRARY 

The  Asa  H.  Gordon  Library  houses  187,916  volumes,  including  29,139  bound  periodicals, 
and  approximately  547,522  microforms.  Current  subscriptions  include  782  periodicals  and 
30  newspapers.  There  is  an  extensive  collection  of  materials  by  and  about  African- Ameri- 
cans. The  library  houses  a  multiplicity  of  educational  media  materials  including  records, 
audio  tapes,  film  units,  video  units,  kits,  television  monitors,  projectors,  and  distance 
learning  facilities. 

The  services  of  the  Asa  H.  Gordon  Library  include  library  instruction,  audio- visual  servic- 
es, bibliographic  services,  xerographic  and  microfilm  copying,  database  searching,  interli- 
brary  loans,  fax  services,  Galileo  and  CD  Rom  services  (SharePac).  The  library  presently 
operates  a  Data  Research  Association  turnkey  automated  system. 

Conference  and  individual  study  rooms  are  located  throughout  the  building.  There  are  ele- 
vators and  facilities  for  the  disables.  Periodical  subscriptions  and  reference  and  circulation 
areas  are  located  on  the  first  floor.  The  educational  media,  African-American  Collection, 
and  two  distance  learning  classrooms  are  located  on  the  second  floor.  Typing  facilities  are 
available  on  both  floors.  A  well-trained  staff  is  available  to  assist  the  campus  community 
at  all  times  during  the  hours  of  operation 


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SPECIAL  ACADEMIC  PROGRAMS 
AND  SERVICES 

ACCESS  PROGRAMS 
What  is  ACCESS? 

TRIO  Programs  were  created  by  the  Higher  Education  Act  of  1965.  This  social  legisla- 
tion was  driven  by  the  democracy  and  aspirations  of  the  civil  rights  movement  and  by 
President  Lyndon  B.  Johnson's  conviction  that  education  was  one  of  the  most  efficient 
approaches  to  providing  opportunities  for  America's  poor.  Originally  just  three  programs, 
Upward  Bound,  Talent  Search,  and  Special  Services/Student  Support  Services,  TRIO  has 
evolved  into  a  network  of  seven  programs  and  services  that  support  students  from  middle 
school  through  graduate  study.  Additional  programs  include,  Ronald  E.  McNair  Post-bac- 
calaureate Achievement  Program,  Educational  Opportunity  Centers,  Veterans  Upward 
Bound,  and  the  Math/Science  program.  Savannah  State  University  has  sponsored  TRIO 
Programs  for  35  years,  beginning  with  Upward  Bound  in  1966,  followed  by  Talent  Search 
in  1989  and  Student  Support  Services  in  1992.  TRIO  Programs  are  funded  by  the  United 
States  Department  of  Education. 

The  Postsecondary  Readiness  Enrichment  Program  (PREP)  was  created  by  the  University 
System  of  Georgia  in  cooperation  with  the  Department  of  Education  and  the  Department 
of  Technical  and  Adult  Education.  PREP  was  launched  in  1996  as  a  result  of  the  Board's 
1995  decision  to  implement  higher  admission  requirements  for  Georgia  students-  require- 
ments were  implemented  throughout  the  system  this  fall.  The  program  started  at  Savan- 
nah State  University  in  1996. 

Gaining  Early  Awareness  and  Readiness  for  Undergraduate  Programs  (GEAR  UP)  enact- 
ed in  1998,  is  modeled  in  part  after  President  Clinton's  High  Hopes  for  College  program 
to  create  a  national  goal  that  every  college  should  partner  with  at  least  one  middle  school 
in  a  low-income  community  to  help  raise  expectations  and  ensure  that  students  are  well 
prepared  for  college.  Savannah  State  University  competed  for  the  grant  and  was  funded 
for  the  program  in  2000  by  the  United  States  Department  of  Education.  GEAR  UP  cur- 
rently serves  seventh  and  eighth  grade  students  at  Tompkins  Middle  School. 


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EDUCATIONAL  TALENT  SEARCH 

Description 

Educational  Talent  Search  identifies  qualified  youth  with  potential  for  education  at  the 
postsecondary  level  and  encourages  them  to  complete  secondary  school  and  undertake  a 
program  of  postsecondary  education.  ETS  serves  students  in  grades  six  through  twelve. 

Eligibility 

Students  enrolled  in  targeted  middle  or  high  schools  who  have  a  need  for  one  or  more 
services  provided  by  the  program.  Also,  according  to  established  guidelines,  two-thirds  of 
the  participants  must  be  low-income,  potential  first  generation  college  students. 


Services  Offered 

Academic  Advisement  Financial  Aid  Assistance 

Parent/Student  Workshops     Tutoring 

Career  Fairs  Conflict  Resolution 

Career  Exploration/Research  Probe  Fair 

Academic  Bowl  Goal  Setting 

GEAR  UP 


Study  Skills  Development 
Scholarship  Information 
Leadership  Workshops 
Field  Trips 


Description 

GEAR  UP  prepares  economically  disadvantaged  middle  school  students  to  enroll  in  higher 
education.  It  is  a  national  initiative  to  encourage  more  students  to  have  high  expecta- 
tions, stay  in  school,  study  hard,  and  take  the  right  courses  to  enter  college. 

Eligibility 

All  seventh  and  eighth  grade  students  who  attend  Tompkins  Middle  School 

Services  Offered 

Personal/Social  Counseling  Mentoring  Academic  Advisement 

Tutoring  Educational/Career  Field  Trips 

Study  Skills  Postsecondary  School  Visits  Test  Taking  Skills 

Community  Outreach  Summer  Programs  Financial  Aid  Assistance 

Academic  Support  Cultural  Enrichment 


PREP 

Description 

PREP  is  an  academic  enrichment  and  outreach  initiative  created  by  the  University  Sys- 
tem of  Georgia  in  cooperation  with  the  Department  of  Education  and  the  Department  of 
Technical  and  Adult  Education.  It's  designed  to  help  students  and  their  parents  make 
timely,  informed  decisions  that  will  adequately  prepare  young  people  for  their  higher  edu- 
cation careers. 

Eligibility 

Seventh-grade  students  who  are  at  risk  academically  and  have  a  need  for  one  or  more 
services  offered  by  the  program. 

Services  Offered 

Tutoring  Mentoring 

Career  Exploration  Cultural  Enrichment 

Technology  Instruction  Summer  Program 

Field  Trips 


Readiness  Sessions 
Self-Esteem  Skills 
Leadership  Development 


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STUDENT  SUPPORT  SERVICES 

Description 

Student  Support  Services  is  a  federally  funded  college  academic  support  and  retention 
program,  designed  to  identify  175  low-income,  first-generation,  disabled  students  at  Sa- 
vannah State  University.  The  program  provides  various  services  designed  to  retain  stu- 
dents to  graduation. 

Eligibility 

Students  enrolled  at  SSU,  who  have  a  need  for  academic  support.  Also,  according  to  es- 
tablished guidelines,  participants  must  be  low-income,  first-generation  college  students, 
or  have  disabilities. 

Services  Offered 

Information  Workshops  Peer  Group  Tutoring  Professional  Group  Tutoring 

Professional  Tutoring  Supplemental  instructions  Computer  Assistance 

Study  Skills  Workshops  Personal  Advising  Academic  Advising 

Financial  Aid  Advising  Career  Advising  Transfer  Advising 

Graduate  School  Advising  Campus  Visitations 

UPWARD  BOUND 

Description 

Upward  Bound  is  the  first  TRIO -based  program  to  come  into  existence.  The  Upward 
Bound  Program  was  enacted  by  the  1965  Higher  Education  Act,  which  President  Lyndon 
B.  Johnson  signed  to  address  the  nation's  war  on  poverty.  The  Upward  Bound  Program 
is  designed  to  address  the  academic,  cultural  and  psycho-social  needs  of  low-income,  first 
generation  and/or  high  school  students  who  are  physically  challenged,  so  that  they  will 
successfully  complete  their  high  school  requirements  and  prepare  to  gain  access  into  the 
higher  education  arena. 

Eligibility 

Students  between  the  ages  of  13  and  19  who  attend  targeted  Chatham  County  high  schools 
where  they  are  enrolled  in  the  college-prep  curriculum  and  plan  to  pursue  a  college  degree. 
Also,  according  to  established  guidelines,  two-thirds  of  the  students  must  be  first-genera- 
tion college  students,  low-income  while  one-third  may  be  first  generation  or  low  income 

Services  Offered 

Educational/Cultural  Field  TripsTutoring  Academic  Counseling 

Career  Options  College  Placement  Financial  Aid 

Discussion  Group  Sessions      Study  Skills  Work  Study  Experience 

Weekly  Films  Supervised  RecreationPersonal  Counseling 

Monthly  Assemblies  College  Visits 


Contact  Information: 

Doreatha  S.  Tyson,  Executive  Director,  ACCESS  Programs 

Educational  Talent  Search      (912)  356-2799/2800 

GEAR  UP      (912)  966-7906 

PREP     (912)  691-6250 

Student  Support  Services  (912)  353-3235 

Upward  Bound     (912)  356-2196 


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ROTC 

Through  the  University's  Army  and  Naval  ROTC  Programs,  Savannah  State  University 
students  can  prepare  for  commissioned  service  as  regular  or  reserve  officers  in  the  Army, 
Army  National  Guard,  Navy,  or  Marine  Corps,  commensurate  with  earning  their  degree. 
The  Army  and  Naval  ROTC  Programs  constitute  an  academic  minor  in  military  and  naval 
science,  respectively. 

TEACHER  EDUCATION 

While  Savannah  State  University  does  not  offer  degrees  in  teacher  education,  the  Univer- 
sity maintains  its  century-old  tradition  of  training  teachers  through  innovative,  alterna- 
tive programs  offered  in  collaboration  with  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University  Current 
teacher  preparation  programs  are  listed  below 

The  Cooperative  Teacher  Certification  Program  enables  Savannah  State  students 
to  earn  degrees  in  one  of  eight  disciplines — biology,  business,  chemistry,  English,  history, 
mathematics,  music  or  political  science — and  also  take  professional  education  courses. 
In  some  departments,  students  are  able  to  complete  a  minor,  or  the  equivalent  thereof, 
in  education.  Through  the  Cooperative  Teacher  Certification  Program,  students  earn 
degrees  in  the  field  of  their  choice  and  generally  are  able  to  complete  four-to-six  of  the 
education  courses  required  for  teacher  certification.  The  program  places  students  on  the 
cutting  edge  of  teacher  preparation  reform.  National  commissions  on  teacher  education 
have  recommended  that  teachers  hold  degrees  in  the  disciplines  they  teach,  supplemented 
by  a  professional  education  curriculum,  rather  than  degrees  in  education.  Students  should 
contact  the  appropriate  academic  departments  for  more  information. 

The  Collaborative  Program  in  Middle  School  Teacher  Education  affords  Savan- 
nah State  students  the  opportunity  to  earn  a  degree  in  middle  school  education.  The  pro- 
gram addresses  Georgia's  critical  need  for  middle  school  teachers  and  has  the  goal  of 
helping  to  increase  the  number  of  African- American  teachers  in  mathematics  and  science, 
areas  where  African-Americans  are  extremely  underrepresented.  Students  should  contact 
their  academic  advisors  for  more  information  on  this  program. 

GEORGIA  INTERN  PROGRAM 

Students  who  are  enrolled  full-time  at  Savannah  State  University  are  eligible  to  partici- 
pate in  the  Georgia  Legislative  Internship  Program.  Students  selected  to  participate  in 
the  Program  are  assigned  to  a  legislative  office  or  to  legislative  committees  in  either  the 
House  or  Senate,  and  work  directly  under  and  are  responsible  to  the  office  head  or  com- 
mittee chair.  The  first  hand  experience  of  observing  and  participating  in  the  legislative 
process  is  considered  as  part  of  the  students'  academic  program  and  the  students  may 
receive  academic  credit  for  such  participation.  The  program  at  Savannah  State  University 
is  under  the  general  direction  of  the  chair  of  the  Department  of  Social  and  Behavioral 
Sciences. 

MINORITY  ADVISING  PROGRAM 

The  Minority  Advising  Program  (MAP),  established  in  1983,  seeks  to  enhance  the  aca- 
demic welfare  of  minority  students  in  the  University  System  of  Georgia.  Its  goals  include 
promoting  academic  success,  developing  human  potential,  and  creating  an  environment 
that  fosters  success  and  retention  of  minority  students.  MAP  is  continuously  striving  to 
be  a  proactive  and  attentive  service  to  the  students  of  Savannah  State  University.  To  this 
end,  MAP  encourages  all  of  the  students  at  the  University  to  contribute  to  it  and  utilize 
the  services  it  provides. 


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INTERNATIONAL  EDUCATION  CENTER 

Savannah  State  University  provides  students  with  a  multitude  of  opportunities  to  study 
abroad  while  earning  academic  credit  toward  completion  of  degree  requirements.  The 
University's  International  Education  Center  (IEC)  offers  students  access  to  study  abroad 
in  several  countries  in  Africa,  Asia,  the  Caribbean,  Europe,  North  America,  and  South 
America. 

Some  of  the  study  abroad  programs  are  offered  by  other  University  System  of  Georgia 
institutions.  System  institutions  generally  open  their  programs  to  all  undergraduate  stu- 
dents with  a  minimum  cumulative  GPA  of  2.5;  however,  certain  programs  may  require  a 
higher  GPA  and  completion  of  prerequisites.  Students  in  the  University  System  of  Georgia 
who  are  eligible  for  financial  aid  may  use  that  aid  toward  study  abroad.  A  limited  number 
of  study  abroad  scholarships  are  available.  For  further  information  contact  the  (IEC)  at 
(912-353-4942,  located  at  King-Frazier  Student  Center,  Room  246. 

Studying  abroad  enables  students  to  increase  their  knowledge  of  a  foreign  language,  pro- 
vides the  opportunity  to  gain  insights  into  the  appreciation  for  the  cultures  and  institu- 
tions of  other  peoples,  facilitates  the  development  of  relevant  career  skills,  and  contrib- 
utes to  personal  maturity,  independence,  self  knowledge,  and  confidence. 

CONTINUING  EDUCATION,  OUTREACH 
AND  SERVICE  PROGRAMS 

Savannah  State  University  aims  to  serve  the  community  through  various  diverse,  life-long 
educational  programs.  The  University's  Continuing  Education  activities  make  it  possible 
for  learning  and  recreational  opportunities  to  become  available  to  the  general  public. 

A  wide  variety  of  programs  are  offered  at  various  intervals  throughout  the  academic  year; 
and,  when  it  is  appropriate  these  may  occur  at  job  sites,  schools,  community  centers  and 
other  locations  in  Savannah.  Instructors  are  drawn  from  the  faculty  of  the  University, 
from  qualified  experts  in  the  Savannah  community,  and  from  consultants  throughout  the 
region. 

On  the  Savannah  State  campus,  the  Continuing  Education  Coordinator  is  responsible 
for  the  coordination  of  all  community  service/continuing  education,  outreach  and  service 
activities.  Since  these  activities  are  viewed  as  a  university-wide  function,  responsibility 
for  the  program  development  is  shared  with  the  various  academic  units  on  campus.  The 
major  community  service/continuing  education,  outreach  and  service  component  of  the 
University  is  the  short-course/conference  program.  For  further  information,  contact  the 
Coordinator  for  Continuing  Education  (912)  691-5557,  located  in  King-Frazier  Student 
Center,  Room  228. 

SHORT-COURSE/CONFERENCE  PROGRAM 

The  short-course/conference  program  offers  non-credit  courses;  conferences,  seminars  and 
workshops  for  the  general  public.  Formal  admission  to  the  University  is  not  required. 

Classes  meet  once  or  twice  weekly  during  the  University's  regular  semesters.  The  length 
of  a  class  meeting  ranges  from  one  hour  to  two  hours.  No  A,  B,  C,  grades  are  given,  but  the 
S  or  U  mark  is  given  denoting  a  participant's  satisfactory  or  unsatisfactory  completion  of 
a  course.  Continuing  Education  Units  are  awarded  to  participants  who  successfully  com- 
plete a  course,  and  a  record  of  enrollment  is  maintained. 


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UNDERGRADUATE  ADMISSION  TO  THE 

UNIVERSITY 

GENERAL  INFORMATION 

Persons  who  wish  to  enroll  at  Savannah  State  University  must  file  an  application,  which  can 
be  obtained  from  the  Office  of  Admissions.  Applicants  who  are  high  school  students  should 
file  an  application  as  early  as  possible  during  their  senior  year.  All  applications  must  be  filed 
and  completed  by  the  application  deadline  for  the  semester  in  which  applicants  plan  to  en- 
roll. Applicants  must  furnish  evidence  indicating  ability  to  do  university  level  work. 

All  new  students  (freshmen,  transfers,  and  others)  attending  regularly  scheduled  class- 
es or  receiving  resident  credit  will  be  required  to  submit  a  Certificate  of  Immunization 
(measles,  mumps,  and  rubella)  prior  to  attending  such  classes.  This  certificate  will  be 
kept  on  file  in  the  Office  of  the  Registrar  and  will  be  valid  throughout  enrollment.  Stu- 
dents without  this  certification  of  immunization  may  be  denied  permission  to  enroll  at 
the  University.  Exceptions  may  be  made  for  students  who  have  religious  objections  and 
students  whose  physicians  have  certified  that  the  students  cannot  be  immunized  because 
of  medical  reasons. 

Savannah  State  University  reserves  the  right  to  employ  appropriate  assessment  mecha- 
nisms to  ascertain  the  suitability  of  applicants  to  enroll  in  the  University  and  to  deny 
enrollment  or  admission  to  individuals  based  upon  the  results  of  this  assessment. 
The  University  reserves  the  right  to  withdraw  admission  prior  to  or  following  enrollment 
if  students  become  ineligible  as  determined  by  the  standards  of  the  University  or  Board 
of  Regents.  These  standards  may  be  revised  and  new  policies  initiated  upon  the  discretion 
and  consensus  of  the  University  and  Board  of  Regents. 

ADMISSION  PROCEDURES 

Applicants  are  responsible  for  requesting  that  official  documents  required  for  admission 
be  sent  directly  from  their  previous  institutions  to  the  Office  of  Admissions.  Documents 
that  have  been  in  the  hands  of  applicants,  such  as  student  copies  of  transcripts  or  letters, 
grade  reports,  diplomas,  or  graduation  lists,  are  not  official.  Official  documents  must  be  is- 
sued and  mailed  directly  by  the  registrar  of  the  previous  institution(s)  in  a  sealed  envelope 
to  the  Office  of  Admissions  at  Savannah  State  University.  These  documents  becompart  of 
the  applicants'  permanent  records  and  will  not  be  returned. 

The  following  are  specific  items  required  for  admission: 

1.  APPLICATION  FORM.  Applicants  seeking  admission  must  file  an  applica- 
tion for  admission  prior  to  the  specified  deadline  as  indicated  in  the  aca- 
demic calendar.  An  application  may  be  obtained  from  the  Office  of  Admissions  or 
on-line  at  www.admissions.savstate.edu.  Care  should  be  taken  to  read  the  directions 
accompanying  the  application  and  provide  all  information  requested.  An  incomplete 
application  will  cause  delay  and  may  be  returned. 

2.  CERTIFICATE  OF  IMMUNIZATION.  All  applicants  must  submit  a  University  Sys- 
tem of  Georgia  Certificate  of  Immunization,  verifying  immunity  against  measles, 
mumps,  and  rubella.  This  form  must  be  on  file  before  registration. 

3.  APPLICATION  FEE.  A  non  refundable  processing  fee  of  $20.00  is  required  with 
applications. 

4.  OFFICIAL  TRANSCRIPT(s)  OF  COURSES  COMPLETED.  All  documents  must  be 
on  file  in  the  Office  of  Admissions  prior  to  the  specified  document  deadline.  Fresh- 
men applicants  should  request  their  high  school  guidance  department  to  send  an  offi- 


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rial  copy  of  their  transcript.  Nontraditional  adult  candidates  must  submit  an  official 
high  school  transcript  and  official  college  transcript(s),  if  applicable.  Transfer  can- 
didates with  fewer  than  45  transferable  quarter  hours  or  30  transferable  semester 
hours  (must  have  completed  two  college  level  English  courses  and  one  college  level 
math  course)  should  submit  official  transcripts  from  their  high  schools  and  from  all 
colleges  previously  attended. 

5.  COPIES  OF  TEST  SCORES.  The  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  (SAT  I)  or  The  American 
College  Testing  Program  (ACT)  tests  are  required  for  all  freshmen  applicants  and 
transfer  students  not  meeting  transfer  requirements.  Applications  and  information 
for  the  college  entrance  exams  can  be  found  in  high  school  guidance  offices  or  may  be 
obtained  from  College  Board  (Box  592,  Princeton,  New  Jersey  08640),  or  the  Ameri- 
can College  Testing  Program  (3355  Lennox  Road,  N.E.,  Suite  320,  Atlanta,  Georgia 
33026  1332).  The  SAT  college  code  assigned  to  Savannah  State  University  is  5609, 
and  the  ACT  college  code  number  is  0858.  An  Institutional  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test 
(ISAT)  is  offered  each  semester  by  the  Office  of  Testing  for  students  who  apply  for 
admission  to  Savannah  State  University  only.  SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 
applicants  who  were  unable  to  schedule  for  the  SAT  I  during  the  regularly  sched- 
uled administration  with  the  National  SAT  Program  offered  October  through  June  of 
each  year  may  take  the  ISAT.  SCORES  EARNED  AT  AN  ISAT  ADMINISTRATION 
ARE  FOR  USE  AT  SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY  ONLY  AND  CANNOT  BE 
REPORTED  TO  OTHER  COLLEGES  OR  UNIVERSITIES.  Holders  of  the  GED 
certificate  are  also  required  to  submit  SAT  I  or  ACT  scores  and  SAT  II  Subject  Test 
scores  as  required  to  satisfy  admission  criteria.  Transfer  candidates  who  have  at- 
tempted fewer  than  45  transferable  core  quarter  hours  or  30  transferable  semester 
hours  must  also  submit  SAT  I  or  ACT  scores  and  submit  an  official  copy  of  their  high 
school  transcript. 

6.  OTHER  REQUIREMENTS.  The  University  may  require  applicants  to  appear  for  a 
personal  interview  and  to  take  any  achievement,  aptitude,  and  psychological  tests  it 
deems  appropriate  in  order  to  make  a  decision  regarding  the  qualification  for  admis- 
sion to  the  University.  Once  admitted,  all  students  are  required  to  take  a  Writing 
Assessment.  Some  students  may  also  be  required  to  take  placement  tests  in  English, 
reading,  and/or  mathematics. 

ADMISSIONS  REQUIREMENTS 

Freshman  Applicant/Regular  Admission 

Acceptance  to  the  University  is  determined  on  the  basis  of  a  Freshman  Index,  which  is 
calculated  by  using  a  numerical  formula,  (see  Freshmen  Index  below)  The  required  Fresh- 
men Index  for  Fall  2002  is  1940.  The  high  school  curriculum,  ACT  or  SAT  scores,  and  the 
high  school  college  prep.  Grade  point  average  is  used  to  determine  admissions.  Applicants 
must  be  a  graduate  of  an  accredited  high  school  (regional  accrediting  association  or  a  public 
school  regulated  by  a  school  system  and  state  department  of  education)  with  a  diploma  (a 
certificate  of  attendance  is  not  acceptable).  The  University  requires  the  students'  final  high 
school  transcripts  before  they  are  allowed  to  attend  classes.  Applicants  graduating  from 
high  school  less  than  5  years  or  earlier,  must  complete  requirements  of  the  College  Prepara- 
tory Curriculum  (CPC)  of  the  Board  of  Regents  (see  College  Preparatory  Curriculum). 

Regular  Admissions  Requirements: 

—  Freshman  Index  of  1940 

—  SAT  Verbal  score  of  430  SAT  Math  score  of  400 

—  Or  ACT  English  17,  ACT  Math  17,  and  ACT  Composite  17 

—  2.2  GPA 

—  16  CPC  Units 


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Freshman  Index 

The  Freshman  Index  is  calculated  by  adding  a  weighted  high  school  GPA  (500  x  HSGPA) 
to  sum  of  the  verbal  and  mathematics  scores  on  the  SATI.  If  ACT  scores  are  submitted,  a 
comparable  formula  is  used. 

Formula  for  SAT  I  (Freshman  Index  =  500  x  HSGPA+SAT  I  verbal  +  SAT  I  Math) 
Formula  for  ACT  (Freshman  Index  =  500  x  HSGPA  +(ACT  Composite  score  x  42) 
+  88 

The  required  index  score  for  regular  admission  to  Savannah  State  University  is  subject  to 
increase.  Contact  the  Office  of  Admissions  for  current  index  scores  for  application  term. 

Test  Scores 

The  highest  scores  submitted  by  the  applicant  will  be  used  for  admissions  purposes.  The 
minimum  scores  for  regular  admissions  are  as  listed: 

SAT  I  430  Verbal,  and  400  Math 

ACT  17  English,  17  Math,  and  17  Composite 

Applicants  who  score  below  the  minimum  score  requirements  must  sit  for  the  COMPASS 
(see  testing  section)  test. 

High  School  Grade  Point  Average 

A  minimum  of  a  2.2  grade  point  average  is  required  for  Regular  Admissions.  The  high 
school  grade  point  average  is  calculated  by  using  only  college  preparatory  curriculum 
courses  in  the  formula.  All  courses  attempted  will  be  calculated  into  the  grade  point  av- 
erage (failures  and  repeat  grades).  Courses  will  not  be  weighted  unless  designated  by  a 
grade  legend  printed  on  the  applicant's  high  school  transcript  indicating  additional  points 
should  be  added.  A  preliminary  GPA  is  calculated  for  admissions  and  is  re-calculated  when 
the  final  high  school  transcript  is  received  by  the  Office  of  Admissions. 
College  Preparatory  Curriculum 

College  Preparatory  Curriculum 

Listed  are  the  requirements  for  completion  of  a  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  (CPC).  A 
preliminary  evaluation  is  processed  using  the  current  high  school  transcript  to  determine 
if  the  applicant  is  on  tract  to  complete  the  required  number  of  units.  A  final  evaluation  is 
processed  when  the  final  high  school  transcript  is  received.  The  applicant  must  complete  a 
minimum  number  or  CPC  units  when  the  preliminary  evaluation  is  processed  for  admis- 
sions. 

Units  Instructional  Emphasis/Courses 

English  (4)  *Grammar  and  usage 

*  Literature  (American  and  World) 

*  Advanced  composition  skills 
Science  (3)                *Physical  Science 

*At  least  two  laboratory  courses  from  biology,  chemistry  or  physics 
Mathematics  (4)       *Two  courses  in  algebra,  one  in  geometry,  and  one  other  math 
Social  Science  (3)     *  American  History 

*World  History 

*  Economics  and  Government 

Foreign  *Two  courses  in  one  language  emphasizing  speaking 

Language  (2)  (must  be  listening,  reading,  and  writing) 


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Limited  Admission/Conditional  Freshman  Applicant 

Freshmen  applicants  that  do  not  meet  the  regular  requirements  for  admissions  may 
qualify  for  limited  admissions  if  a  minimum  set  of  requirements  are  met.  Only  a  small 
percentage  of  the  total  freshmen  class  may  be  admitted  as  Limited  admits.  Students  will 
be  evaluated  and  granted  Limited  admissions  on  a  space  availability  basis  if  the  minimum 
requirements  are  met. 

Applicants  that  are  admitted  as  Limited  must  sit  for  all  parts  of  the  COMPASS  (The  Com- 
puter Adaptive  Placement  Assessment  and  Support  Exam),  and  the  Writing  Assessment 
Test. 

Minimum  Requirements  Limited  Admissions  Fall  2002 

—  1800 

—  1.9  grade  point  average 

—  SAT  Verbal  430  and  SAT  Math  400  or  ACT  of  17  Verbal,  17  Math,  and 
Composite  17 

—  A  minimum  of  16  units 

Satisfying  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  (CPC)  Deficiencies 

Students  who  have  not  completed  the  CPC  requirements  in  high  school,  students  that 
graduate  from  high  schools  that  are  not  accredited,  home  school  students  and  applicants 
earning  a  GED  must  satisfy  the  minimum  number  of  units  to  satisfy  requirements  for 
admissions.  Students  that  are  admitted  via  limited  admissions  must  satisfy  the  require- 
ments during  the  first  term(s)  of  enrollment. 

English.  Students  earning  a  GED,  earning  a  home  school  diploma  and  or  graduating  from 
a  non-accredited  high  school  may  take  SAT  II  subject  tests  to  earn  CPC  units.  A  score  of 
520  on  the  English  Writing  SAT  II  subject  test  and  a  score  of  530  on  the  Litera- 
ture test  are  passing  scores.  Students  with  a  passing  score  on  only  one  test  would  have 
two  deficiencies  at  admission  and,  therefore,  must  be  tested  for  placement  into  a  Student 
Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  English  course  (institutional  credit  only).  Satis- 
factory scores  on  either  test  will  provide  credit  for  two  years  of  CPC  English  while  satisfac- 
tory scores  on  both  tests  will  provide  credit  for  four  years  or  CPC  English. 
Limited  admit  applicants  graduating  with  fewer  than  the  four  required  units  of  English 
are  required  to  take  the  Computer  Adaptive  Assessment  and  Support  System  exam  (COM- 
PASS) in  English,  the  Writing  Assessment  and  the  COMPASS  in  reading.  Based  upon  the 
score  earned,  students  will  either  be  exempt  from  or  required  to  enroll  in  the  Student 
Academic  Support  English  and/or  reading  course. 

Mathematics.  Students  earning  a  GED,  earning  a  home  school  diploma  and  or  graduat- 
ing from  a  non-accredited  high  school  may  take  SAT  II  subject  tests  to  earn  CPC  units.  To 
satisfy  the  math  CPC  course  requirements  a  score  of  500  on  the  Math  IC  and  a 
score  of  550  Math  IIC  must  be  earned  on  the  test.  Students  not  passing  either  test 
would  have  three  deficiencies. 

Limited  admit  students  that  are  admitted  with  a  deficiency  in  Math  are  required  to  take 
the  COMPASS  Mathematics  test.  Students  that  are  placed  in  the  Student  Academic  Sup- 
port mathematics  course  will  receive  institutional  credit  only  and  must  pass  the  exit  exam 
to  satisfy  CPC  requirements.  Applicants  graduating  with  fewer  than  the  four  required 
units  of  mathematics  must  sit  for  the  exam. 

Science.  Students  earning  a  GED,  earning  a  home  school  diploma  and  or  graduating 
from  a  non-accredited  high  school  may  take  SAT  II  subject  tests  to  earn  CPC  units.  To 
satisfy  the  science  CPC  course  requirements  an  applicant  must  achieve  a  score 
of  520  on  the  Biology  subject  test  and  a  540  on  the  Chemistry  subject  test  or  590 


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on  the  Physics  subject  test.  Students  passing  only  one  of  the  two  required  tests  would 
have  two  deficiencies  at  admission. 

Limited  admit  students  that  are  admitted  with  fewer  than  the  three  required  units  of  sci- 
ence are  required  to  take  a  laboratory  science  course  (institutional  credit  only)  and  pass  it 
with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better.  Students  must  enroll  in  a  laboratory  science  course  and  pass 
the  course  with  a  "C"  or  better.  This  CPC  deficiency  course  cannot  be  used  for  graduation 
requirements. 

Social  Science.  Students  earning  a  GED,  earning  a  home  school  diploma  and  or  graduat- 
ing from  a  non-accredited  high  school  may  take  SAT  II  subject  tests  to  earn  CPC  units. 
To  satisfy  the  social  science  CPC  requirements  an  applicant  must  achieve  a  560 
on  the  SAT  II  subject  tests  in  American  History  and  Social  Science  and  achieve 
a  540  on  the  World  History.  Students  passing  only  one  of  the  two  required  tests  would 
have  two  deficiencies  at  admission  and,  therefore,  will  be  required  to  enroll  in  a  social 
science  course. 

Limited  admit  students  that  are  admitted  with  fewer  than  the  three  required  units  of 
social  science  are  required  to  take  a  three  semester  hour  course  (for  institutional  credit 
only)  chosen  from  approved  social  science  courses  and  pass  it  with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better. 
This  course  cannot  be  used  for  graduation  requirements. 

Foreign  Language.  Students  earning  a  GED,  earning  a  home  school  diploma  and  or 
graduating  from  a  non-accredited  high  school  may  take  SAT  II  subject  tests  to  earn  CPC 
units.  To  satisfy  the  foreign  language  CPC  requirements  an  applicant  must  pass 
a  SAT  II  test  for  language  or  qualify  for  exemption.  Alternatively,  the  CLEI^  AP, 
or  a  departmental  exam  may  be  taken,  and,  if  the  score  earned  is  adequate,  credit  will  be 
granted  for  meeting  the  foreign  language  requirements. 

Limited  admit  students  that  are  admitted  with  fewer  than  the  two  required  units  of  for- 
eign language  are  required  to  take  a  three  semester  hour  course  (for  institutional  credit 
only)  chosen  from  approved  social  science  courses  and  pass  it  with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better. 
This  course  cannot  be  used  for  graduation  requirements. 
Policies  Regarding  CPC  Deficiencies 

Policies  Regarding  CPC  Deficiencies 

All  course  work  required  to  overcome  deficiencies  must  be  completed  prior  to  accumu- 
lating 30  semester  hours  of  university  level  course  work.  In  social  science,  and  foreign 
language  courses,  it  is  necessary  to  complete  the  course  with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better. 
Although  credit  is  received  for  courses  used  to  satisfy  College  Preparatory  Curriculum 
deficiencies,  such  credit  may  not  be  used  to  satisfy  either  core  curriculum  or  degree  re- 
quirements. 

Students  should  register  for  courses  to  satisfy  deficiencies  in  science,  social  science,  or 
foreign  language  during  their  first  and  each  subsequent  semester  of  enrollment  until  the 
deficiencies  are  satisfied. 

Students  who  are  readmitted  to  Savannah  State  University  and  students  who  transfer 
from  within  the  University  System  of  Georgia  who  have  earned  30  or  more  semester  hours 
of  college  level  credit  and  who  have  not  satisfied  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  defi- 
ciencies in  science,  social  science,  or  foreign  language  may  not  register  for  other  courses 
(except  required  Student  Academic  Assistance  courses)  unless  they  also  register  for  the 
appropriate  deficiency  course  or  courses. 

Students  transferring  from  outside  the  University  System  with  fewer  than  30  transferable 
credit  hours  of  accepted  transfer  credits  which  do  not  include  completion  of  area  A  of  the 


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core  curriculum  credits,  or  from  a  program  not  requiring  the  College  Preparatory  Curricu- 
lum are  required  to  submit  a  high  school  transcript  and  appropriate  test  scores  for  evalu- 
ation. Applicants  not  meeting  regular  freshman  requirements  (see  "Regular  Admission") 
are  required  to  test  for  placement  and  should  register  for  any  deficiencies  immediately 
upon  entering  Savannah  State  University.  Such  students  who  earn  30  or  more  hours  of 
university  credit  at  the  institution  and  who  have  not  satisfied  College  Preparatory  Curric- 
ulum deficiencies  in  science,  social  science,  or  foreign  language  may  not  register  for  other 
courses  (except  required  Student  Academic  Assistance  courses  unless  they  also  register 
for  the  appropriate  deficiency  course  or  courses). 

Students  whose  native  language  is  not  English  may  be  considered  to  have  met  the  CPC 
foreign  language  requirements  if  they  are  proficient  in  their  native  language.  A  formal 
examination  is  not  necessary  if  other  evidence  of  proficiency  (for  example,  attendance  at  a 
school  in  the  native  language)  is  available. 

Exceptions  to  the  CPC  Requirements 

Applicants  who  have  not  attended  high  school  within  the  previous  five  years  are  exempt 
from  College  Preparatory  Requirements.  Qualified  transfer  applicants  and  International 
students  are  exempt. 

Non-traditional  applicants  who  are  admitted  with  CPC  exemptions  are  required  to  sit 
for  the  COMPASS  placement  examination  and  the  Writing  Assessment  (see  "Center  for 
Teaching  and  Learning  and  Academic  Support"). 
Presidential  Exceptions 

In  very  special  and  rare  circumstances,  the  President  of  Savannah  State  University  may 
grant  exceptions  to  the  CPC  and  FI  requirements  for  limited  admissions  if  students  show 
exceptional  promise  for  success.  Only  a  few  students  can  be  admitted  under  this  category. 

Admission  of  Students  with  Disabilities 

Applicants  with  disabilities  are  expected  to  have  completed  the  CPC  with  the  appropri- 
ate instructional  accommodations.  The  Core  Curriculum  of  Savannah  State  University 
requires  students  to  complete  university  level  courses  in  English,  mathematics,  social  sci- 
ence, and  science.  No  exemptions  or  substitutions  are  permitted  for  these  required  college 
courses.  Students  who  are  not  successful  in  the  high  school  courses  will  not  be  provided 
with  CPC  exceptions  in  the  admissions  process. 

Foreign  language  fluency  is  not  required  for  all  majors  at  Savannah  State  University. 
Therefore,  students  with  learning  disabilities  that  preclude  the  acquisition  of  a  foreign 
language  may  petition  for  admission  without  completing  this  CPC  requirement. 

For  admission  to  Savannah  State  University,  students  must  receive  approval  from  a  Re- 
gents' Center  for  Learning  Disorders  (RCLD)  prior  to  acceptance.  To  ensure  consideration 
under  this  provision,  students  should  apply  for  admission  and  request  a  RCLD  review  no 
later  than  six  months  before  the  admissions  decision  is  to  be  made.  Students  applying 
should  also  apply  and  request  approval  at  least  six  months  in  advance,  but  may  be  admit- 
ted in  the  "limited"  category  if  they  meet  other  requirements.  Those  admitted  without  ap- 
proval must  request  a  RCLD  review  and  submit  all  requested  materials  during  their  first 
semester  of  enrollment.  Students  who  receive  approval  from  the  RCLD  may  then  satisfy 
the  CPC  foreign  language  deficiency  by  substituting  another  type  of  course  determined 
by  the  Institution. 

Students  are  expected  to  achieve  the  University's  minimum  SAT  scores  with  the  appropri- 
ate SAT  accommodations  from  the  College  Board. 


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Students  may  apply  and  be  admitted  without  regard  to  disability.  However,  students  who 
do  not  meet  the  regular  admissions  requirements  and  who  would  like  to  be  considered 
for  accommodations  in  the  admissions  process  must  notify  the  Office  of  Counseling  and 
provide  documentation  of  their  disability.  In  particular,  students  with  learning  disorders 
who  are  requesting  an  accommodation  that  requires  approval  from  a  RCLD  review  should 
apply  at  least  six  months  in  advance  of  the  time  the  admissions  decision  is  needed. 

Students  should  be  aware  that  certain  programs  and  degrees  require  the  ability  to  per- 
form specific  critical  skills.  Students  should,  prior  to  applying  for  or  beginning  a  program 
of  study,  review  all  requirements  that  are  necessary  for  completion  of  the  program. 

TRANSFER  STUDENTS 

Transfer  students  who  have  been  out  of  high  school  fewer  than  five  years  are  requested  to 
submit  high  school  transcripts  as  part  of  their  application  package  unless  they  have  com- 
pleted 30  transferable  hours  and  have  earned  the  equivalent  of  6  semester  hours  of  college 
level  English  and  3  semester  hours  of  college  level  math.  This  requirement  also  applies 
to  students  enrolled  in  University  System  of  Georgia  institutions  that  do  not  require  the 
College  Preparatory  Curriculum  for  admission. 

Transfer  students  completing  high  school  less  than  5  years  ago  and  transfer- 
ring from  University  System  of  Georgia  institutions  maintain  their  CPC  status  as  deter- 
mined by  the  first  University  System  institution  making  the  original  CPC  evaluation. 

Transfer  applicants  should  request  the  registrar  of  institutions  they  formerly  attended  to 
remit  an  official  transcript  of  their  records  to  the  Office  of  Admissions  at  Savannah  State 
University,  regardless  of  the  transferability  of  the  credits. 

Transfer  applicants  are  not  considered  for  admission  unless  they  are  academically  eligible 
to  return  to  the  colleges  or  universities  they  last  attended. 

Transfer  applicants  will  be  considered  for  admission  to  Savannah  State  University  if  their 
grade  point  average  is  equivalent  to  2.0  on  all  work  attempted  at  other  institutions.  Ap- 
plicants with  a  GPA  of  less  than  2.0  will  be  denied  routine  admission,  but  may  appeal  to 
the  University's  Admissions  Committee. 

Credit  will  be  given  for  transfer  course  work  in  which  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better  has  been 

earned.  Credit  is  not  granted  for  any  course  in  which  a  "D"  grade  has  been  earned. 

The  total  credits  that  Savannah  State  University  will  allow  for  work  completed  at  other 

institutions  during  a  given  period  may  not  exceed  the  normal  number  of  credits  that  could 

have  been  earned  at  Savannah  State  University  during  that  same  period. 

Credit  allowed  for  extension,  correspondence,  CLEP  examination,  or  military  service 

schools  shall  not  exceed  a  total  of  30  semester  hours. 

Transfer  students  who  have  earned  excessive  credit  in  freshman  and  sophomore  courses 
may  not  be  granted  credit  in  excess  of  67  semester  hours  below  the  junior  class  level. 
Transfer  credit  may  be  accepted  from  degree  granting  institutions  that  are  accredited  at 
the  collegiate  level  by  their  appropriate  regional  accrediting  agencies.  Provisions  may  be 
considered  when  an  institution  appeals  the  policy.  Students  may  be  required  to  validate 
credit  by  examination.  In  computing  cumulative  grade  point  averages,  only  the  work  at- 
tempted at  Savannah  State  University  will  be  considered. 

If  the  Core  Curriculum  requirements  in  Area  A  (Essential  Skills),  Area  B  (Institutional 
Options),  Area  C  (Humanities/Fine  Arts),  Area  D  (Science,  Math,  and  Technology),  Area 
E  (Social  Sciences),  freshman  experience,  and/or  health  and  wellness  have  been  completed 
at  a  University  System  of  Georgia  institution,  each  completed  area  will  be  accepted  as  hav- 
ing met  the  respective  area  requirement  at  Savannah  State  University. 


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An  official  evaluation  of  applicants'  previous  college  credit  hours  earned  will  be  completed 
prior  to  their  first  semester  of  attendance,  provided  that  all  transcripts  are  on  file.  Trans- 
fer credit  will  be  awarded  from  institutions  listed  in  the  American  Association  of  College 
Admission  Officers  and  Registrars  Handbook  as  being  regionally  accredited. 
Students  who  complete  course  work  and  exit  any  area  of  Student  Academic  Assistance  or 
Learning  Support  at  a  University  System  institution  shall  not  be  required  to  re  enroll  in 
that  area  of  Student  Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  upon  transfer  to  Savannah 
State  University. 

All  transfer  students  from  within  the  System  shall  be  subject  to  all  provisions  of  this 
policy.  Students  from  institutions  outside  the  System  who  transfer  to  Savannah  State 
University  with  thirty  (30)  or  more  earned  degree  semester  credit  hours  shall  take  the  Re- 
gents' Test  during  their  initial  semester  of  enrollment  if  Student  Academic  Assistance  or 
Learning  Support  and  core  curricular  English  requirements  are  met.  During  subsequent 
semesters,  these  students  shall  be  subject  to  all  provisions  of  this  policy.  Provisionally 
admitted  transfer  students  must  meet  the  same  regular  admission  requirements  as  indi- 
viduals admitted  to  the  University  for  the  first  time.  A  complete  record  of  past  remedial 
course  work  and  CPE  or  COMPASS  scores  must  be  on  file  in  the  Savannah  State  Univer- 
sity Office  of  Admissions  before  admission. 

EARLY  ADMISSION 

Students  who  have  completed  the  eleventh  grade  in  high  school  and  who  have  demon- 
strated outstanding  ability  to  achieve  will  be  considered  for  early  admission.  The  Univer- 
sity will  consider  students  for  early  admission  only  upon  written  recommendation  from 
their  high  school  principals  or  counselors.  To  be  admitted  early,  students  must  satisfy  all 
of  the  following  criteria: 

1.  Have  a  minimum  Scholastic  Aptitude  Teat  (SAT  I)  score  of  970(with  not  less  than  430 
Verbal  SAT/17  ACT  English  and  400  Math  SAT/17  ACT  Math),  combined  verbal  and 
mathematics  sections,  or  the  ACT  composite  score  no  less  than  21; 

2.  Have  at  least  a  minimum  cumulative  high  school  grade  point  average  of  3.0  or  nu- 
merical average  of  80  or  higher  in  academic  subjects; 

3.  Be  exempt  from  all  Student  Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  require- 
ments; 

4.  Submit  written  recommendation  from  their  high  school  principal  or  counselor; 

5.  Present  written  consent  of  parents  or  guardian  (if  students  are  minors);  and 

6.  Have  completed  the  University  System  of  Georgia  College  Preparatory  Curriculum 
requirements  with  the  following  exceptions: 

Students  with  SAT  I  verbal  scores  of  at  least  630  (or  ACT  English  of  at  least  23), 
who  have  not  completed  the  final  unit  of  high  school  English  and/or  social  sci- 
ence, may  be  permitted  to  fulfill  these  high  school  requirements  with  the  appro- 
priate university  course  taken  through  the  joint  enrollment  or  early  admissions 
program. 

Students  who  have  not  completed  the  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  require- 
ments may  be  admitted  through  the  joint  enrollment  program  if  they  are  enrolled 
in  the  necessary  high  school  courses  and  are  scheduled  to  complete  the  require- 
ments by  the  end  of  their  senior  year. 

With  the  exception  of  English  and  social  studies  courses  taken  by  students  with  a 
SAT  I  verbal  score  of  at  least  530  (or  ACT  English  of  at  least  23),  college  courses 
may  not  be  used  to  fulfill  both  high  school  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  re- 
quirements and  college  degree  requirements. 


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COLLEGE  ENROLLMENT  AS  A  HIGH  SCHOOL  STUDENT 
Joint  Enrollment  of  High  School  Students 

If  you're  a  high  school  student  who  desires  to  get  a  head  start  on  your  college  education, 
Savannah  State  University  offers  several  options. 

JOINT  ENROLLMENT 

The  joint  enrollment  program  is  designed  for  high  school  juniors  and  seniors  who  wish  to 
enter  college  on  a  part-time  basis  and  earn  college  credit  while  they  complete  their  junior 
and/or  senior  year  of  high  school.  You  must  have  prior  approval  from  your  parents  and 
high  school  counselor  or  principal.  The  student  must  earn  a  minimum  of  970  total  on  the 
SAT  or  23  ACT  composite.  The  requirements  for  enrollment  in  college  level  English  and 
Math  is  a  minimum  of  530  Verbal/Critical  Reading  SAT  or  23  ACT  English  and  530  Math 
SAT  or  22  Math  ACT. 

ACCEL-  HOPE  Program 

The  Accel  Program  is  for  students  classified  as  high  school  juniors  and  seniors  at  accred- 
ited public  or  private  high  schools  in  the  state  of  Georgia,  and  is  operated  in  all  school 
terms  except  summer.  The  program  allows  students  to  pursue  postsecondary  study  at 
Savannah  State  University,  while  receiving  dual  high  school  and  college  credit  for  courses 
successfully  completed. 

Courses  pursued  by  students  under  this  program  must  come  from  the  approved  course 
directory  (found  at  www.gsfc.org  )  which  is  supplied  to  high  school  counselors  in  the  state. 
Courses  are  available  only  in  the  areas  of  the  core  graduation  requirements  for  college 
preparatory  students:  English;  Mathematics;  Social  Studies;  Science;  Foreign  Language. 
At  Savannah  State  University  the  program  pays  for  tuition,  mandatory  fees  and  provides 
participating  students  with  a  book  allowance,  in  keeping  with  the  benefits  provided  by  the 
HOPE  Program.  Transportation  and  other  expenses  are  the  responsibility  of  the  student, 
including  tuition  and  other  expenses  for  non-core  courses,  if  any  are  taken. 
Credit  hours  paid  by  the  Accel  Program  for  the  student  will  count  towards  the  limit  of 
postsecondary  hours  paid  for  by  the  HOPE  (Helping  Outstanding  Pupils  Educationally) 
Program.  Additional  requirements  or  restrictions  for  participating  in  this  program  may 
be  imposed  by  the  high  school. 

ADMISSIONS  REQUIREMENTS  FOR 

EARLY  ENROLLED  STUDENTS  &  ADMISSIONS  REQUIREMENTS 

FOR  JOINT  ENROLLMENT/POST-SECONDARY  OPTION 

This  program  is  a  joint  program  with  participation  high  schools  in  which  academically 
talented  high  school  students  may  enroll  at  Savannah  State  University  after  their  sopho- 
more year.  The  high  school  retains  complete  authority  over  the  student's  participation 
and  advisement. 

To  be  considered  for  joint  enrollment/post-secondary  option,  an  applicant  must  have  a 
combined  SAT  I  score  of  970  with  minimum  scores  of  430  Verbal  (17  ACT-English)  and  400 
Math  (17  ACT-math),  students  who  wish  to  use  college  level  math  and  English  courses  to 
satisfy  their  high  school  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  Requirements  must  have  mini- 
mum SAT  I  scores  of  530  Verbal  (23  ACT-English)  and  530  Math  (22  ACT-math)  have  a 
minimum  grade  point  average  of  3.0,  be  on  track  for  completion  of  CPC  requirements  by . 
the  end  of  their  senior  year  in  high  school  and,  have  written  recommendation  from  their 
high  school  counselor,  and  have  written  consent  from  parents. 


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ADMISSION  OF  STUDENTS  WITH  OUTSTANDING  SCORES 

Although  successful  completion  of  designated  high  school  coursework  is  necessary  for 
student  success  in  college,  those  few  students  who  score  at  the  upper  five  percent  of  all 
students  nationally  on  the  SAT  I  have  demonstrated  potential  for  success  in  college. 

Students  who  demonstrate  very  high  academic  ability  by  achieving  a  composite  SAT 
I  Total  (Verbal  +  Math)  score  in  the  upper  five  percent  of  national  college-bound 
seniors  according  to  the  most  recent  report  from  the  College  Board  and  who  show 
other  evidence  of  college  readiness  may  be  admitted  under  this  section.  (An  ACT 
score  which  is  equivalent  to  this  SAT  I  score  may  also  be  used.)  Institutions  must 
carefully  evaluate  such  students  to  determine  their  ability  to  benefit  from  college 
coursework.  Students  must  satisfy  any  CPC  deficiencies  in  areas  other  than  English 
or  mathematics.  For  1999-2000  admissions  the  SAT  score  at  the  95th  percentile  is 
1370  and  the  comparable  ACT  Composite  score  is  31. 

Students  who  do  not  necessarily  meet  all  of  the  above  criteria  but  who  demonstrate  very 
high  academic  abilities  through  their  SAT  or  ACT  performance  may  be  permitted  to  enroll 
in  college  courses  at  the  discretion  of  the  Savannah  State  University,  after  documentation 
of  academic  maturity  and  minimum  score  requirements  of  at  least: 

•  700  on  the  SAT  I  Mathematics  test  (or  31  on  ACT  Mathematics)  to  enroll  in  college 
courses  that  require  advanced  mathematical  ability; 

•  700  on  the  SAT  I  Verbal  test  (or  31  on  ACT  English)  to  enroll  in  college  courses  that 
require  advanced  verbal  ability;  and 

•  in  addition,  students  with  extremely  high  total  SAT  I  or  ACT  Composite  scores  may 
be  admitted  through  the  provision  for  Students  with  Outstanding  Scores. 

APPLICATION  PROCESS/ 
APPLICATION  PROCEDURE 

The  student  must  complete  an  application  for  admissions  and  pay  a  $20.00  non-refund- 
able application  fee.  Request  your  high  school  to  send  an  official  copy  of  your  transcript  to 
be  sent  directly  to  the  Admissions  Office.  Submit  official  test  scores  from  either  the 
College  Board  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  (SAT  I)  or  The  American  College  Testing  Program 
(ACT).  We  will  accept  scores  posted  on  high  school  transcripts.  Submit  recommendations 
from  your  guidance  counselor  and  parents  or  a  signed  joint  enrollment  form  or  the  AC- 
CEL application  from  your  high  school  signed  by  your  high  school  guidance  counselor  and 
your  parents. 

ADMISSION  OF  INTERNATIONAL  STUDENTS 

Savannah  State  University  subscribes  to  the  principles  of  international  education  and  to 
the  basic  concept  that  only  through  education  and  understanding  can  mutual  respect,  ap- 
preciation, and  tolerance  of  others  be  accomplished. 

Students  from  a  country  other  than  the  United  States  who  are  interested  in  attending 
Savannah  State  University  should  write  to  the  Office  of  Admissions,  Savannah  State  Uni- 
versity, Savannah,  Georgia  31404,  USA,  and  submit  a  completed  application  along  with  a 
$20.00  application  fee  in  the  form  of  a  money  order  or  certified  check.  Applications  must 
be  submitted  at  least  ninety  days  prior  to  the  beginning  of  the  anticipated  semester  of 
enrollment. 

Applicants  must  have  the  equivalent  of  a  USA  high  school  diploma  and  the  equivalent  of  a 
2.0  minimum  grade  point  average  on  academic  work  only  (on  a  4.0  scale). 
Official  transcript(s)  of  all  academic  records  along  with  an  official  translation  must  be 
mailed  to  the  Office  of  Admissions. 


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Applicants  must  provide  evidence  of  English  language  proficiency  through  the  TOEFL, 
ELS  schools,  or  other  institutionally  approved  programs.  Language  school  records  and 
scores  from  all  tests  must  be  sent  to  the  Office  of  Admissions.  The  minimum  acceptable 
TOEFL  on  the  paper  version  is  523  the  score  on  the  computerized  version  is  193.  Appli- 
cants must  also  take  the  SAT  I  or  ACT. 

Applicants  may  be  required  to  take  the  COMPASS  and  the  Placement  Writing  Sample 
prior  to  registration. 

Applicants  must  submit  evidence  of  financial  ability  to  pursue  a  full  time  education  in 
this  country  since  no  financial  aid  is  available  for  international  students.  All  international 
students  are  required  to  pay  out  of  state  tuition. 

After  all  of  the  above  conditions  have  been  met,  the  Immigration  Form  I  20  (Certificate  of 
Eligibility)  needed  to  obtain  a  student  VISA  will  be  issued  to  applicants.  Refund  of  tuition 
and  fees  will  be  in  accordance  with  the  policies  and  procedures  outlined  in  the  University 
Catalog. 

International  students  with  a  student  visa  are  required  to  carry  a  full  course  of  study  in 
every  semester,  except  summer.  A  minimum  course  load  at  Savannah  State  University  is 
twelve  semester  hours  for  undergraduate  students  and  nine  semester  hours  for  graduate 
students. 

Resident  aliens  must  present  their  Alien  Registration  card  as  proof  of  their  official  status 
to  the  Director  of  Admissions. 

All  international  students  must  be  prepared  to  obtain  adequate  health  and  accident  insur- 
ance while  they  are  attending  Savannah  State  University.  Prior  to  registration,  they  must 
provide  proof  of  insurance  and  a  local  street  address. 

International  students  must  take  a  proficiency  test  in  both  reading  and  writing  (Michigan 
Test  of  English  Language  and  a  writing  test)  during  their  sophomore  year.  Students  who 
fail  either  or  both  tests  will  be  required  to  enroll  in  remedial  courses. 
The  University's  international  student  advisor  assists  international  students  on  campus 
and  in  the  community.  There  is  an  active  International  Students  Association. 

ADMISSION  TO  ENGINEERING  DEGREE  PROGRAMS 

Students  admitted  to  engineering  degree  programs  will  be  able  to  qualify  for  the  Georgia 
Tech  engineering  degree  by  completing  the  equivalent  courses  included  in  freshman  and 
sophomore  years  of  the  engineering  discipline  in  which  the  student  intends  to  major  at 
Georgia  Tech  with  a  2.7  (3.0  for  the  out  of  state  student)  or  higher  GPA. 

The  freshman  admission  criteria  for  the  Engineering  Degree  Programs  as  well  as  Dual 
Degree  Program  are  the  same  as  regular  freshman  admission  criteria. 

The  freshman  admission  criteria  for  direct  admission  in  the  Regents'  Engineering  Trans- 
fer Program  (RETP)  and  Georgia  Tech  Regional  Engineering  Program  (GTREP) 
are  as  follows: 

•  A  combined  SAT  score  of  at  least  1090  (including  a  minimum  of  560  on  the  math  and 
440  on  the  verbal  portion) 

•  A  high  school  GPA  of  at  least  3.0  or 

•  Have  been  admitted  to  an  engineering  program  at  Georgia  Tech. 

Student  must  be  a  resident  of  Georgia  to  be  eligible  for  the  RETP 


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SPECIAL  ADMISSION  CATEGORIES 
Nontraditional  Students 

Applicants  who  have  not  attended  high  school  or  college  within  the  previous  five  years  and 
who  have  earned  fewer  than  30  transferable  semester  hours  of  college  credit  are  not  re- 
quired to  take  the  SAT  of  ACT  However,  these  applicants  will  be  required  to  take  the  Col- 
legiate Placement  Examination  or  COMPASS  and  the  Writing  Assessment  and  complete 
any  Student  Academic  Assistance  requirement(s).  Students  admitted  under  this  category 
must  complete  30  hours  of  college  credit  with  a  minimum  2.0  grade  point  average  and 
fulfill  Student  Academic  Assistance  requirements  in  order  to  be  granted  regular  admis- 
sion status. 

Post-Baccalaureate/Non-Degree  Students 

Applicants  who  desire  to  enroll  in  courses  that  do  not  require  Student  Academic  Assis- 
tance prerequisites  may  be  admitted  to  enroll  in  no  more  than  9  semester  hours  with 
permission  of  the  Director  of  Admissions  to  enroll  as  non  degree  students.  Applicants  who 
possess  a  baccalaureate  degree  from  an  accredited  college  or  university  may  enroll  as  post 
baccalaureate  students  after  submitting  an  official  college  transcript  showing  completion 
of  a  baccalaureate  degree.  There  is  no  limitation  on  the  number  of  hours  of  undergraduate 
credit  these  students  can  earn. 

This  category  is  temporary,  and  applicants  must  complete  an  application  each  semester 
of  enrollment.  To  enter  a  degree  program,  fulfillment  of  all  beginning  freshman  require- 
ments are  necessary.  Non  degree  students  must  satisfy  all  prerequisites  before  enrolling 
in  a  course. 

Transient  Students 

Students  enrolled  in  another  college  may  apply  for  the  privilege  of  temporary  registration 
at  Savannah  State  University.  These  students  will  ordinarily  be  expected  to  return  to  their 
home  institution. 

Transient  students  are  admitted  for  only  a  specified  time,  normally  one  semester.  These 
students  must  file  a  regular  application  form,  submit  a  statement  of  good  standing  from 
their  institution,  and  have  permission  to  take  specific  courses  at  Savannah  State  Univer- 
sity. An  application  fee  of  $20.00  is  also  required.  Since  transient  students  are  not  admit- 
ted as  regular  students,  transcripts  of  college  work  completed  elsewhere  is  not  usually 
required.  Transient  students  who  wish  to  enroll  at  Savannah  State  University  for  a  sub- 
sequent term  must  submit  additional  statements  from  their  institutions  each  semester. 
First  time  applicants  are  required  to  submit  a  University  System  of  Georgia  Certificate 
of  Immunization.  Applicants  in  this  admissions  category  who  wish  to  apply,  as  a  transfer 
student  must  meet  all  transfer  applicant  requirements. 

Georgia  Resident  Senior  Citizens/Persons  62  or  Older 

Persons  who  are  62  or  older  may  enroll  as  regular  students  in  credit  courses  on  a  space 
available  basis  without  payment  of  fees.  Students  must  pay  for  their  supplies  and  labora- 
tory or  special  course  fees.  They  must  be  residents  of  the  State  of  Georgia  and  must  pres- 
ent a  birth  certificate  or  comparable  written  documentation  of  age  to  enable  the  Office 
of  Admissions  to  determine  eligibility.  They  must  meet  all  admission  and  degree  require- 
ments. 

Special  Students 

All  students  in  classifications  not  otherwise  covered  in  the  University's  admissions  catego- 
ries shall  be  required  to  meet  all  requirements  prescribed  for  admission  to  undergraduate 


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or  graduate  programs  and  to  meet  any  additional  requirements  prescribed  by  the  Univer- 
sity. Exceptions  may  be  made  only  with  written  approval  of  the  Chancellor  of  the  Univer- 
sity System  of  Georgia. 

Auditors 

Students  who  submit  evidence  of  graduation  from  an  accredited  high  school  or  a  GED 
certificate  which  satisfies  the  minimum  score  requirement  of  the  State  of  Georgia  may 
register  as  auditors.  Under  extraordinary  circumstances,  the  President  may  waive  the 
requirement  of  a  high  school  diploma  or  equivalent.  Students  registered  as  auditors  shall 
be  required  to  pay  the  regular  fees  for  enrollment  and  shall  be  prohibited  from  receiving 
credit  at  any  later  time  for  course  work  that  they  completed  as  auditors.  Prior  to  regis- 
tration, students  must  complete  a  request  for  Audit  of  Course  Form  and  indicate  this 
category  on  the  course  schedule  planning  and  registration  form. 

Faculty  members  of  Savannah  State  University  may  attend  classes  offered  by  other  fac- 
ulty members  without  registering  as  auditors,  but  they  may  not  receive  credit. 

University  System  Employee 
Enrollment/Tuition  Reimbursement 

Savannah  State  University  and  the  University  System  of  Georgia  encourage  full  time 
faculty,  staff,  and  administrators  to  participate  in  professional  development  study  by  re- 
mitting or  reimbursing  tuition  for  those  courses  that  have  been  authorized.  These  courses 
should  be  clearly  related  to  employment  consistent  with  the  current  Savannah  State  Uni- 
versity guidelines  regarding  tuition  reimbursement.  Detailed  information  and  forms  are 
available  in  the  Office  of  Human  Resources. 

Full  time  employees  who  meet  admission  requirements  and  who  receive  prior  authoriza- 
tion from  their  supervisor  and  the  Director  of  Human  Resources  may  register  for  up  to  six 
semester  credit  hours  per  term  on  a  space  available  basis  at  Savannah  State  University. 

Full  time  employees  who  meet  admission  requirements  and  who  receive  prior  authoriza- 
tion from  Savannah  State  University  may  register  for  up  to  six  semester  credit  hours  per 
term  at  any  other  University  System  institution.  Upon  successful  completion  of  the  course 
with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better,  Savannah  State  University  will  reimburse  its  employees  for 
tuition  and  fees. 

Full  time  employees  from  other  institutions  must  meet  Savannah  State  University  admis- 
sion requirements  and  receive  prior  approval  from  their  institution.  Any  reimbursement 
of  tuition  and  fees  is  the  responsibility  of  the  home  institution  of  these  employees. 

Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University 
Student  Exchange  Program 

Students  who  are  enrolled  at  Savannah  State  University  or  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  Uni- 
versity and  who  are  taking  at  least  12  semester  hours  at  one  institution  have  the  privilege 
of  taking  courses  at  the  other  institution  without  paying  more  than  the  maximum  fee  for  a 
full  time  enrollment  as  long  as  the  total  number  of  hours  does  not  exceed  18.  For  students 
who  qualify  to  take  an  overload,  the  total  hours  can  exceed  18.  After  successful  comple- 
tion of  the  exchange  courses  and  appropriate  documentation  by  transcript,  the  credit  will 
transfer  to  the  home  institution. 

Student  Exchange  Form  Instructions 

Students  must  complete  the  application  and  the  exchange  form  at  their  home  institution 
when  they  register  for  the  succeeding  semester,  have  the  form  signed  by  the  registrar  at 
the  home  institution,  and  have  the  forms  stamped  paid  by  the  cashier's  office  of  the  home 
institution  when  fees  are  paid.  A  printout  of  classes  must  be  shown. 


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Students  should  then  take  the  completed  form  to  the  other  institution's  offices  of  admis- 
sions, registrar,  and  cashier  to  complete  registration  there.  The  form  will  serve  as  proof 
of  fee  payment. 

Students  must  complete  an  application  for  each  semester  of  enrollment.  Immunization 
forms  must  be  on  file  at  both  institutions,  and  students  must  pay  the  appropriate  applica- 
tion fee. 

Upon  successful  completion  of  the  course,  students  should  request  that  the  office  of  the 
registrar,  at  the  exchange  institution,  send  a  transcript  to  their  home  institution. 

College  Credit  by  Examination  and  Experiences 

On  the  basis  of  scores  on  the  College  Board  Advanced  Placement  Examination  program, 
Savannah  State  University  gives  advanced  placement  or  in  some  cases  college  credit,  for 
college  level,  high  school  courses  upon  approval  by  the  appropriate  department  chair  at 
Savannah  State  University. 

College  credit  may  be  granted  for  satisfactory  scores  on  selected  tests  of  the  College  Level 
Examination  Program  (CLEP),  for  satisfactory  completion  of  appropriate  courses  and 
tests  offered  through  the  United  States  Armed  Forces  Institute  (USAFI),  and  for  military 
service  schools  and  experience  as  recommended  by  the  Commission  on  Accreditation  of 
Service  Experiences  of  the  American  Council  on  Education.  Credit  by  examination  and 
correspondence  or  extension  study  may  not  exceed  one  fourth  of  the  work  counted  toward 
a  degree. 

College  Credit  for  Military  Experience  and  Training 

Students  who  wish  to  have  their  military  experience  and  training  evaluated  for  college 
credit  should  submit  a  copy  of  appropriate  form  to  the  Office  of  Admissions.  Veterans 
should  submit  DD  Form  214,  and  active  duty  military  personnel  should  submit  DD  Form 
295.  Active  duty  Army  personnel  and  soldiers  discharged  since  October  1,  1986,  should 
also  provide  a  copy  of  their  Army/American  Council  on  Education  Registry  Transcript. 

RIGHT  OF  APPEAL  OF  ADMISSIONS  DENIAL 

In  all  matters  concerning  admissions,  the  students  may  appeal  by  writing  to  the  Director 
of  Admissions  and  clearly  stating  the  basis  for  an  appeal.  The  request  will  be  considered 
by  the  Admissions  Committee. 

A  written  appeal  must  be  received  in  the  Office  of  Admissions  prior  to  5  p.m.  of  the  first 
day  of  registration  for  classes  for  the  semester  students  are  seeking  admission  or  readmis- 
sion  to  Savannah  State  University.  Individuals  failing  to  satisfy  the  deadline  may  submit 
their  appeal  for  the  following  semester. 

RE-ADMISSIONS  TO  SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 

Students  who  have  remained  out  of  the  University  for  two  or  more  semesters  must  apply 
for  readmission  by  completing  the  readmission  form  and  returning  it  to  the  Office  of  the 
Registrar  by  the  established  application  deadline.  Students  who  have  attended  other  col- 
leges in  the  interim  are  considered  transfer  students  and  must  submit  official  transcripts 
of  all  colleges  attended  and  must  complete  an  application  in  the  Office  of  the  Registrar. 
Former  Savannah  State  University  students  are  not  required  to  pay  an  application-pro- 
cessing fee  when  they  apply. 

Former  students  who  leave  the  University  prior  to  completing  Student  Academic  Assis- 
tance requirements  and/or  satisfying  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  deficiencies  will  not 
be  allowed  to  return  to  the  University  as  transient  students  from  other  institutions  with- 
out transcripts  from  those  schools.  Students  who  are  readmitted  after  an  absence  from 


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the  University  for  more  than  two  years  must  meet  degree  requirements  in  effect  in  the 
current  catalog  at  the  time  of  their  return  (see  Academic  Regulations). 

Academic  Renewal 

Academic  Renewal  allows  Savannah  State  University  degree  seeking  undergraduate  stu- 
dents who  have  experienced  academic  difficulty  to  have  one  opportunity  to  make  a  fresh 
start  at  Savannah  State  University  after  an  absence  of  five  consecutive  calendar  years. 
Former  Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  students  may  apply  for  academic  re- 
newal only  if  they  have  successfully  completed  all  Student  Academic  Assistance  or  Learn- 
ing Support  requirements  before  the  commencement  of  the  five  year  period  of  absence. 

All  previously  attempted  course  work  continues  to  be  recorded  on  the  official  transcript. 
For  a  complete  statement  of  this  policy,  see  "Academic  Renewal  for  Returning  Students" 
under  "Academic  Regulations"  of  this  catalog  or  the  policy  statement  in  the  Office  of  the 
Registrar. 

ACADEMIC  RENEWAL  FOR 
RETURNING  STUDENTS 

Academic  Renewal  Policy: 

Academic  Renewal  allows  re-calculating  GPA  and  credit  hours  toward  graduation,  based 
exclusively  on  work  completed  after  returning  to  the  University.  This  policy  is  for  un- 
dergraduate students  who  have  acquired  maturity  through  extended  experience  outside 
course  enrollment  in  higher  education  institutions.  Students  who  qualify  for  academic 
renewal  must 

•  Not  have  enrolled  for  credit  in  any  courses,  offered  by  academic/postsecondary  insti- 
tutions (accredited  by  one  of  the  organizations  recognized  by  Council  on  Postsecond- 
ary  Education  Association)  for  at  least  five  years  after  the  enrollment  period  subject 
to  academic  renewal; 

•  Be  undergraduates  who  have  not  been  awarded  an  associate  or  bachelor's  degree; 
and 

•  Request  academic  renewal  status  within  two  academic  semesters  of  re-enrollment  or 
within  one  calendar  year,  whichever  comes  first. 

Academic  Renewal  Procedures  and  Implementation  Issues 

Course  work  and  grades  earned  prior  to  a  five-year  (or  longer)  separation  period  will  re- 
main on  the  transcript. 

In  consideration  of  any  course  work  completed  after  the  period  of  separation,  only  Sa- 
vannah State  University  course  work  and  subsequent  transfer  work  will  be  used  in  the 
calculation  of  the  overall  GPA.  This  GPA  (overall  GPA)  will  be  used  for  admission  to  pro- 
grams/majors requiring  a  minimum  grade  point  average. 

Academic  credit  for  previously  completed  course  work,  including  transfer  course  work, 
will  be  retained  only  for  all  courses  in  which  an  A,  B,  C,  or  S  grade  has  been  earned.  Re- 
tained grades  are  not  calculated  in  the  academic  renewal  GPA.  The  course  credit  hours 
will  count  in  the  academic  renewal  hours  earned. 

Former  Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  students  may  apply  for  academic  re- 
newal only  if  they  successfully  complete  all  Student  Academic  Assistance  or  Learning 
Support  requirements  before  the  commencement  of  the  five  years  of  absence. 

Students  who  transfer  from  Savannah  State  University  should  recognize  that  the  receiv- 
ing institution  is  under  no  obligation  to  acknowledge  the  adjusted  GPA.  The  receiving 
institution  is  expected  to  recognize  only  the  cumulative  GPA. 


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

All  courses  will  be  considered  in  the  implementation  of  the  Board  of  Regents'  Examina- 
tion and  College  Preparatory  Curriculum  policy  requirements. 

Academic  renewal  can  be  approved  only  once.  Once  academic  renewal  is  requested  and 
approved,  it  cannot  be  reversed. 

All  courses  will  be  considered  for  the  determination  of  financial  aid  and/or  veterans  ben- 
efits. 

To  earn  a  degree,  students  must  meet  Savannah  State  University's  residency  require- 
ments. 

Past  scholastic  suspensions  shall  remain  recorded  on  permanent  records. 

Graduate  Admissions 

Prospective  graduate  students  should  request  an  application  from  the  Office  of  Gradu- 
ate Studies  and  Sponsored  Research.  For  admissions  information  and  details  on  program 
requirements  contact  the  office  of  the  prospective  program  (see  "Master  of  Public  Ad- 
ministration, Master  of  Urban  Studies,  Master  of  Social  Work,  and  Master  of  Marine  Sci- 
ence"). 

Applicants  for  graduate  study  are  expected  to  meet  general  admission  requirements  for 
graduate  programs.  Applicants  should  submit  to  the  Office  of  Graduate  Studies,  two  of- 
ficial transcripts  of  all  courses  attempted  at  the  undergraduate  level  and  all  other  docu- 
ments requested  for  program  admissions. 

The  Dean  of  the  Graduate  Studies  is  responsible  for  coordinating  the  admissions  process 
for  the  graduate  programs.  The  program  coordinators  are  responsible  for  establishing 
admissions  committees  and  facilitating  the  application  process.  Review  the  Academic  Pro- 
gram section  of  the  catalog  for  details  on  admissions  requirements. 


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ACADEMIC  POLICY  AND  REGISTRATION 

DEFINITION  OF  LEGAL  RESIDENCE 

REGENTS'  POLICIES  GOVERNING  THE  CLASSIFICATION  OF  STU- 
DENTS FOR  TUITION  PURPOSES 

The  following  policies  have  been  adopted  by  the  Board  of  Regents  for  the  purposes  of  de- 
termining the  tuition  status  of  students: 

403.02  CLASSIFICATION  OF  STUDENTS  FOR  TUITION  PURPOSES 

A.  (1)  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  a  legal  resident  of  Georgia  for  a  period  of 
at  least  12  months  immediately  preceding  the  date  of  registration. 
Exceptions: 

i.     A  student  whose  parent,  spouse,  or  court-appointed  guardian  is  a  legal 

resident  of  the  State  of  Georgia  may  register  as  a  resident  providing  the  par- 
ent, spouse,  or  guardian  can  provide  proof  of  legal  residency  in  the  State  of 
Georgia  for  at  least  12  consecutive  months  immediately  preceding  the  date  of 
registration. 

ii.    A  student  who  previously  held  residency  status  in  the  State  of  Georgia  but 
moved  from  the  state  then  returned  to  the  state  in  12  or  fewer  months. 

iii.  Students  who  are  transferred  to  Georgia  by  an  employer  are  not  subject  to 
the  durational  residency  requirement. 

(2)  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. 

A.  If  a  parent  or  legal  guardian  of  a  student  changes  his  or  her  legal  residence  to  another 
state  following  a  period  of  legal  residence  in  Georgia,  the  student  may  retain  his  or 
her  classification  as  an  in-state  student  as  long  as  he  or  she  remains  continuously 
enrolled  in  the  University  System  of  Georgia,  regardless  of  the  status  of  his  or  her 
parent  or  legal  guardian. 

B.  In  the  event  that  a  legal  resident  of  Georgia  is  appointed  by  a  court  as  guardian  of  a 
nonresident  minor,  such  minor  will  be  permitted  to  register  as  in-state  student  pro- 
viding the  guardian  can  provide  proof  that  he  or  she  has  been  a  resident  of  Georgia 
for  the  period  of  12  months  immediately  preceding  the  date  of  the  court  appoint- 
ment. 

C.  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. 

Waivers:  An  institution  may  waive  out-of-state  tuition  for: 

An  institution  may  waive  out-of-state  tuition  and  assess  in-state  tuition  for: 

A  Academic  Common  Market.  Students  selected  to  participate  in  a  program  offered 
through  the  Academic  Common  Market. 

B.  International  and  Superior  Out-of-State  Students.  International  students  and  su- 


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perior  out-of-state  students  selected  by  the  institutional  president  or  an  authorized 
representative,  provided  that  the  number  of  such  waivers  in  effect  does  not  exceed  2 
percent  of  the  equivalent  full-time  students  enrolled  at  the  institution  in  the  fall  term 
immediately  preceding  the  term  for  which  the  out-of-state  tuition  is  to  be  waived. 

C.  University  System  Employees  and  Dependents.  Full-time  employees  of  the  Univer- 
sity System,  their  spouses,  and  their  dependent  children; 

D.  Medical/Dental  Students  and  Interns.  Medical  and  dental  residents  and  medical  and 
dental  interns  at  the  Medical  College  of  Georgia  (BR  Minutes,  1986-87,  p.  340); 

E.  Full-Time  School  Employees.  Full-time  employees  in  the  public  schools  of  Georgia 
or  of  the  Department  of  Technical  and  Adult  Education,  their  spouses,  and  their 
dependent  children.  Teachers  employed  full-time  on  military  bases  in  Georgia  shall 
also  qualify  for  this  waiver  (BR  Minutes,  1988-89,  p.  43); 

F.  Career  Consular  Officials.  Career  consular  officers,  their  spouses,  and  their  depen- 
dent children  who  are  citizens  of  the  foreign  nation  that  their  consular  office  repre- 
sents and  who  are  stationed  and  living  in  Georgia  under  orders  of  their  respective 
governments. 

G.  Military  Personnel.  Military  personnel,  their  spouses,  and  their  dependent  children 
stationed  in  Georgia  and  on  active  duty,  unless  such  military  personnel  are  assigned 
as  students  to  System  institutions  for  educational  purposes; 

H.  Research  University  Graduate  Students.  Graduate  Students  attending  the  Univer- 
sity of  Georgia,  the  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology,  Georgia  State  University,  and 
the  Medical  College  of  Georgia,  which  shall  be  authorized  to  waive  the  out-of-state 
tuition  differential  for  a  limited  number  of  graduate  students  each  year,  with  the 
understanding  that  the  number  of  students  at  each  of  these  institutions  to  whom 
such  waivers  are  granted  shall  not  exceed  the  number  assigned  below  at  any  one 
point  in  time: 

University  of  Georgia  80 

Georgia  Institute  of  Technology  60 

Georgia  State  University  80 

Medical  College  of  Georgia  20 

I.  Border  County  Residents.  Residents  of  an  out-of-state  county  bordering  a  Georgia 
county  in  which  the  reporting  institution  or  a  Board-approved  external  center  of  the 
University  System  is  located. 

J.  National  Guard  Members.  Full-time  members  of  the  Georgia  National  Guard,  their 
spouses,  and  their  dependent  children.  (BR  Minutes,  April,  1998,  pp.  16-17); 

K.  Students  enrolled  in  University  System  institutions  as  part  of  Competitive  Economic 
Development  Projects.  Students  who  are  certified  by  the  Commissioner  of  the  Geor- 
gia Department  of  Industry,  Tourism  and  Trade  as  being  part  of  a  competitive  eco- 
nomic development  project; 

L.  Students  in  Georgia-Based  Corporations.  Students  who  are  employees  of  Georgia- 
based  corporations  or  organizations  that  have  contracted  with  the  Board  of  Regents 
through  University  System  institutions  to  provide  out-of-state  tuition  differential 
waivers; 

M.  Students  in  Pilot  Programs.  Students  enrolled  in  special  pilot  programs  approved 
by  the  Chancellor.  The  Chancellor  shall  evaluate  institutional  requests  for  such 
programs  in  light  of  good  public  policy  and  the  best  interests  of  students.  If  a  pilot 
program  is  successful,  the  tuition  program  shall  be  presented  to  the  Board  for  con- 
sideration; 

N.  Students  in  ICAPP®  Advantage  programs.  Any  student  participating  in  an  ICAPP® 
Advantage  program;  and 


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O.  Direct  Exchange  Program  Students.  Any  international  student  who  enrolls  in  a  Uni- 
versity System  institution  as  a  participant  in  a  direct  exchange  program  that  pro- 
vides reciprocal  benefits  to  University  System  students. 

E  Families  Moving  to  Georgia.  A  dependent  student  who,  as  of  the  first  day  of  term  of 
enrollment,  can  provide  documentation  supporting  that  his  or  her  supporting  par- 
ent or  court-appointed  guardian  has  accepted  full-time,  self-sustaining  employment 
and  established  domicile  in  the  State  of  Georgia  for  reasons  other  than  gaining  the 
benefit  of  favorable  tuition  rates  may  qualify  immediately  for  an  out  -of-state  tuition 
differential  waiver  which  will  expire  12  months  from  the  date  the  waiver  was  grant- 
ed. An  affected  student  may  petition  for  residency  status  according  to  established 
procedures  at  the  institution. 

Q.  Recently  Separated  Military  Service  Personnel.  Members  of  a  uniformed  military 
service  of  the  United  States  who,  within  12  months  of  separation  from  such  service, 
enroll  in  a  program  for  teacher  certification  and  demonstrate  an  intent  to  become  a 
permanent  resident  of  Georgia.  This  waiver  may  be  granted  for  not  more  than  one 
year. 

Additional  Resident  Information 

Individuals  who  enter  Savannah  State  University  as  nonresident  students  but  who  wish 
later  to  qualify  as  legal  residents  must  submit  a  Petition  for  Georgia  Resident  Classifica- 
tion, which  can  be  obtained  in  the  Office  of  the  Registrar.  Residence  status  is  not  changed 
automatically,  and  the  burden  of  proof  rests  with  students.  Students  are  responsible  for 
registering  under  the  proper  residence  classification.  Students  classified  as  nonresidents 
who  believe  they  are  entitled  to  be  reclassified  as  legal  residents  may  petition  the  Regis- 
trar for  a  change  in  status.  To  avoid  delay  and  inconvenience  at  registration,  the  petition 
must  be  filed  no  later  than  60  working  days  prior  to  registration  for  the  semester  students 
are  petitioning  for  in-state  residence  status. 

Items  to  be  included  with  Petition  for  Residency 

A  notarized  statement  verifying  employment  during  the  last  12  months  should  indicate 
dates  of  employment.  Statements  on  company  letterhead  do  not  have  to  be  notarized. 
A  copy  of  lease  or  deed  showing  residence  during  the  last  12  months  should  be  included. 
Leases  or  deeds  in  a  name  other  than  that  of  the  student  require  a  notarized  statement  of 
residence  from  the  person  holding  the  lease  or  deed. 

ADVISEMENT 

All  students  at  Savannah  State  University  are  assigned  advisors  who  have  the  responsibil- 
ity to  assist  students  in  planning  and  completing  an  appropriate  academic  program. 

The  Academic  Advisement/Mentoring  Program,  a  component  of  the  Center  for  Teaching, 
Learning  and  Academic  Support,  serves  Basic  Studies  Academy  students,  Student  Aca- 
demic Assistance  (Learning  Support)  students,  limited  admit  students,  undecided  majors, 
nontraditional  students  with  Student  Academic  Assistance  requirements,  transfer  stu- 
dents with  Student  Academic  Assistance  requirements,  and  students  with  50  credit  hours 
or  fewer  returning  from  academic  suspension.  The  advisement  continues  until  they  have 
completed  their  core  curriculum  courses  (up  to  60  hours),  with  the  exception  of  (1)  regu- 
larly admitted,  undecided  majors  whose  advisement  through  AAMP  is  terminated  as  soon 
as  they  declare  their  majors  and  (2)  Basic  Studies  Academy  and  nontraditional  students 
who  are  advised  through  AAMP  until  they  have  satisfactorily  completed  30  hours  in  the 
core  curriculum. 


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The  Academic  Advisement/Mentoring  Program  provides  services  to  help  students  assess 
their  interests  and  aptitudes.  It  provides  students  with  a  wide  variety  of  support  services, 
including  an  academic  orientation  to  the  University,  an  understanding  of  University  poli- 
cies and  procedures,  academic  advisement,  assistance  in  determining  educational  goals 
and  career  directions,  and  assistance  in  using  University  resources  to  fulfill  their  goals. 
In  addition,  every  effort  is  made  to  pair  students  in  the  AAMP  with  a  mentor  during  their 
freshman  and  sophomore  years. 

Academic  deans  provide  general  direction  to  the  advising  programs  within  the  colleges, 
with  department  chairs  coordinating  activities  within  their  respective  areas  and  assigning 
advisors  to  regularly  admitted  students  who  have  declared  a  major.  Students  are  required 
to  plan  their  academic  program  with  their  advisors'  assistance  and  to  obtain  the  advisors' 
approval  of  class  loads  each  semester.  Advisors  provide  counsel  regarding  the  appropriate- 
ness of  course  selections  and  class  loads  as  well  as  monitor  student  progress  toward  timely 
completion  of  a  degree.  In  addition,  advisors  monitor  the  academic  progress  of  advisees  by 
making  referrals  to  campus  resources  and  academic  labs,  if  needed,  and  assisting  advisees 
in  evaluating  their  progress.  Advisors  also  help  advisees  make  decisions  about  their  aca- 
demic careers  based  upon  that  evaluation. 

Advisors  of  junior  and  senior  students  concern  themselves  specifically  with  the  students' 
progress  toward  graduation  and  maintain  a  continually  updated  record  of  courses  taken 
and  grades  received.  Advisors  also  assist  advisees  in  completing  the  application  for  gradu- 
ation and  certify,  to  the  Registrar,  that  all  requirements  have  been  met  prior  to  the  prepa- 
ration of  the  application. 

COURSES  AT  OTHER  COLLEGES 

Savannah  State  University  students  who  are  concurrently  enrolled  in  courses  for  credit  at 
another  institution  may  not  transfer  such  credit  to  Savannah  State  unless  the  appropriate 
dean  or  his  designated  representative  gives  written  authorization. 

CLASS  ATTENDANCE 

Savannah  State  University  endeavors  to  provide  optimum  conditions  for  student  learning. 
Class  attendance  is,  therefore,  required  of  students  to  ensure  that  they  will  be  exposed  to 
the  many  classes,  laboratories,  and  related  experiences  provided  for  their  benefit.  Extenu- 
ating circumstances  may  at  times  make  it  difficult  for  students  to  attend  every  class  meet- 
ing. Students  who  are  unable  to  attend  a  class  should  notify  the  professor  in  a  timely  man- 
ner and  arrange  the  conditions  under  which  any  required  work  may  be  made  up.  Credit 
may  or  may  not  be  awarded  for  any  course  if  the  number  of  absences  exceeds  the  number  of 
times  that  the  class  meets  per  week.  Students  who  exceed  the  allowed  number  of  absences 
in  any  course  may  receive  a  grade  of  "F"  or  be  administratively  withdrawn.  Students  who 
are  withdrawn  at  or  before  mid-semester  will  receive  a  grade  of  "W";  students  withdrawn 
after  mid-semester  will  receive  a  grade  of  "WF"  unless  extenuating  circumstances  occur 
(see  "Grading  System").  Students  may  not  withdraw  from  Academic  Assistance  (Learning 
Support)  courses.  Withdrawal  from  these  courses  results  in  an  automatic  cancellation  of 
registration  and  withdrawal  from  the  University.  During  the  first  week  of  each  semester, 
professors  will  notify  each  class  of  the  attendance  policy,  emphasizing  what  constitutes 
excessive  absences  and  the  penalty,  therefore.  Students  may  appeal  any  absence-related 
decision  of  a  professor  to  the  department  chair,  to  the  dean  of  the  professor's  college  or 
director  of  the  division,  and  ultimately  to  the  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs. 


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SPECIAL  POLICY  FOR  LIMITED 
SEATING  CLASSES 

Certain  classes,  such  as  computer  lab  classes,  with  limited  seating  are  governed  by  a  more 
stringent  attendance  policy.  These  classes  are  identified  in  the  catalog  and/or  registra- 
tion schedules  as  "limited  seating  classes."  In  these  cases,  students  must  attend  the  first 
class  session  or  notify  the  instructor  immediately  that  they  will  be  absent.  Failure  to  com- 
ply with  these  requirements  may  result  in  the  immediate  removal  (withdrawal)  from  the 
class.  The  seat  may  be  reassigned.  When  circumstances  prevent  their  attending  the  first 
session,  students  are  responsible  for  notifying  instructors  or  the  administrative  unit  head 
(department  chair  or  dean  of  the  professor's  college).  Withdrawals  may  also  impact  finan- 
cial aid  classification  if  students'  academic  load  then  falls  below  the  required  minimum. 

THE  REGENTS'  TESTING  PROGRAM 

The  Board  of  Regents  of  the  University  System  of  Georgia  requires  each  institution  of  the 
University  System  to  ensure  that  students  earning  a  degree  from  that  institution  possess 
minimal  skills  in  reading  and  writing.  The  Regents'  Testing  Program  has  been  developed 
to  provide  this  assurance.  Currently,  the  objectives  of  the  Testing  Program  are  to  provide 
system-wide  information  on  the  status  of  student  competence  in  reading  and  writing  and 
to  provide  a  uniform  means  of  identifying  students  who  fail  to  attain  minimum  levels  of 
competence  in  reading  and  writing.  Students  enrolled  in  undergraduate  degree  programs 
leading  to  the  baccalaureate  degree  must  pass  the  Regents'  Test  as  a  requirement  for 
graduation. 

Specific  Policies 

Students  must  take  the  test  no  later  than  the  first  semester  of  their  sophomore  year. 

Students  who  have  not  previously  taken  the  test  must  do  so  in  their  first  semester  en- 
rolled after  accumulating  30  credit  hours. 

Students  transferring  into  the  University  with  30  or  more  credit  hours  from  outside  the 
university  system  (or  from  a  system  program  that  does  not  require  the  Regents'  Test) 
should  take  the  test  during  their  first  semester  enrolled. 

Students  who  have  not  successfully  completed  both  the  reading  and  writing  portions  of 
the  test  by  the  time  they  earn  45  credit  hours  are  required  to  enroll  in  appropriate  reme- 
dial course(s)  during  the  next  semester  enrolled  and  take  the  test. 

Exceptions 

Students  holding  a  baccalaureate  or  higher  degree  from  a  regionally  accredited  institution 
of  higher  education  are  not  required  to  complete  the  Regents'  Test  to  receive  a  degree. 

Students  whose  native  language  is  other  than  English  must  take  the  Savannah  State  Uni- 
versity English  Competency  Test  for  International  Students  in  lieu  of  the  Regents'  Test. 
(Such  students  are  subject  to  the  other  provisions  of  the  Regents'  Test  policy  regarding 
eligibility  and  remediation.) 

First  semester-students  meeting  specific  criteria  (outlined  in  the  Regents'  Examination 
Policy  Manual)  may  sit  for  the  test  during  their  first  semester  enrolled. 

Remedial  Program  for  the  Regents'  Test 

"Appropriate  remedial  program"  for  the  Regents'  Test  is  defined  as  successfully  complet- 
ing English  0092  (Writing)  and/or  English  0093  (Reading)  -  depending  on  which  portion  of 
the  test  students  have  failed.  Students  must  successfully  complete  the  appropriate  course 
before  again  sitting  for  the  test. 


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Students  sit  for  the  test  during  the  semester  in  which  they  complete  the  remedial  course. 
Students  who  fail  to  do  so  will  be  re-enrolled  in  the  remedial  classes  during  the  next  se- 
mester enrolled.  They  must  sit  for  the  test  that  same  semester. 

All  students  whose  unexcused  absences  exceed  the  number  of  credit  hours  for 
the  course(s)  will  be  administratively  withdrawn  from  the  University.  In  other 
words,  their  entire  registration  will  be  canceled  for  the  semester. 

Students  who  wish  to  appeal  the  policy  of  withdrawal  should  contact  the  office 
of  Academic  Advisement  and  Mentoring  Program  or  their  respective  Deans' 
office  for  procedural  information. 

Students  enrolled  in  one  remedial  course  may  register  for  no  more  than  nine 
additional  credit  hours. 

Students  enrolled  in  two  remedial  courses  may  register  for  no  more  than  six 
additional  credit  hours. 

Students  who  fail  to  exercise  these  options  are  required  to  enroll  in  the  appro- 
priate remedial  course  in  the  next  semester  enrolled  and  are  limited  to  register 
for  no  more  than  three  additional  credit  hours  (if  one  remedial  course  is  re- 
quired) or  zero  additional  credit  hours  (if  two  remedial  courses  are  required). 

Savannah  State  University  students  who  may  be  jointly  enrolled  at  other  System  schools 
are  required  to  take  their  Regents'  test  remedial  courses  at  Savannah  State  University 
unless  permission  is  otherwise  granted  by  the  Office  of  the  Registrar  with  approval  from 
the  Coordinator  of  the  Regents'  Remedial  Program  in  the  Department  of  Humanities. 

Student  Responsibility 

Students  are  responsible  for  complying  with  all  policies  regarding  the  Regents'  Test.  Fail- 
ure to  take  the  test  at  the  designated  time  will  result  in  disciplinary  action  ranging  from 
reprimand  to  cancellation  of  registration  or  suspension,  depending  upon  the  severity  of 
the  noncompliance. 

Essay  Test  Review  Policy 

The  Regents'  Test  itself  and  the  scoring  criteria  are  not  subject  for  review.  Students  may 
have  their  essays  reviewed,  but  under  review,  scoring  will  follow  the  normal  holistic  pro- 
cedure where  three  qualified  readers  review  the  essay  and  report  their  independent  find- 
ings. 

1.  Students  may  request  a  formal  review  of  failure  on  the  essay  component  of  the  Re- 
gents' Test  if  that  essay  received  at  least  one  passing  score  among  the  three  scores 
awarded  and  if  they  have  completed  English  1101  and  1102. 

2.  Students  must  initiate  the  review  procedure  by  mid-term  of  their  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. 

3.  The  review  will  be  initiated  at  Savannah  State  University.  Students  complete  the 
"Request  for  Review"  form  available  at  the  Office  of  the  Regents'  Test  Coordinator. 
The  Regents'  Coordinator  will  determine  the  eligibility  based  upon  the  criteria  in 
paragraphs  1  and  2  above.  The  review,  if  warranted,  will  be  conducted  by  a  three- 
member  panel  appointed  by  the  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs  or  his  designee 
and  designated  as  the  on-campus  review  panel. 

4.  The  on-campus  review  panel  may  (1)  sustain,  by  majority  opinion,  the  essay's  failing 


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score,  thus  terminating  the  review  process,  or  (2)  recommend,  by  majority  opinion, 
the  re-scoring  of  the  essay  by  the  Regents'  Testing  Program  central  office.  The  Re- 
gents' Test  Coordinator  will  notify  students  of  the  results  of  the  on-campus  review. 

5.  If  the  on-campus  review  panel  recommends  re-scoring  of  the  essay,  the  Regents'  Test 
Coordinator  will  transmit  that  recommendation  in  writing  along  with  a  copy  of  the 
essay,  to  the  Office  of  the  System's  Director  of  the  Regent'  Testing  Program. 

The  System's  Director  will  utilize  the  services  of  three  (3)  professors  experienced  in 
scoring  Regents'  essays.  These  will  be  persons  not  involved  in  the  original  scoring. 
The  decision  of  this  panel  on  the  merits  of  the  essay  will  be  final,  thus  terminating 
the  review  process.  The  Regents'  Test  Coordinator  will  notify  the  student  of  the  re- 
sults of  the  review. 

6.  All  the  applicable  regulations  of  the  Regents'  Test  Policy  remain  in  effect  for  those 
students  who  essays  are  under  review,  including  those  regulations  relating  to  reme- 
diation and  to  retaking  the  test. 

Registration  Procedures  for  the  Regents'  Exam 

The  Coordinator  of  Testing,  whose  office  is  located  in  Whiting  Hall,  will  post  the  dates  and 
times  for  administration  of  the  Regents'  Test  each  semester.  Students  should  register  for 
the  Regents'  test  during  the  advisement  and  Registration  period  each  semester.  The  Re- 
gents' Test  schedule  is  included  on  the  course  schedule.  Failure  to  take  the  test  at  the  pre- 
scribed time  will  result  in  disciplinary  action  ranging  from  a  reprimand  to  a  suspension. 

Score  reporting  for  the  Regents'  Test 

All  student  scores  will  be  mailed  to  the  address  on  file  in  the  Registrar's  Office. 

UNIVERSITYWIDE  TESTING  PROGRAM 

Tests  administered  at  the  University  include  Graduate  Management  Admissions  Test 
(GMAT).  Law  School  Admission  Test  (LSAT).  Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  (SAT  I  and  II), 
American  College  Test  (ACT),  the  College  Level  Examination  Program  (CLEP),  the  Col- 
legiate Placement  Examination  (CPE),  and  COMPASS  (Computer- Adaptive  Placement 
Assessment  and  Support  System). 

Applications  are  available  for  the  tests  previously  mentioned  in  addition  to  the  Graduate 
Record  Examinations  (GRE),  Medical  College  Admission  Test  (MCAT),  the  PRAXIS  Series 
(Professional  Assessments  for  Beginning  Teachers),  and  the  Test  of  English  as  a  Foreign 
Language  (TOEFL). 

The  Office  of  Testing  at  Savannah  State  University  administers  the  required  testing  pro- 
grams both  to  students  who  apply  for  admissions  and  those  who  are  enrolled.  Tests  as 
required  by  the  University  System  of  Georgia  which  are  administered  by  the  Office  of 
Testing  include  the  COMPASS  (The  Computer- Adaptive  Placement  Assessment  and  Sup- 
port System)  as  well  as  the  Regents'  Test,  which  is  required  for  graduation.  Savannah 
State  University  also  serves  as  a  national  testing  center  for  Educational  Testing  Services 
and  the  American  College  Testing  program. 

GRADES 
GRADING  SYSTEM 

The  University  uses  letters  to  indicate  quality  of  academic  work.  "A"  is  the  highest  grade; 
"D"  is  the  lowest  passing  grade,  except  when  a  "C"  is  required.  Grade  distinctions  and 
quality  points  values  are 


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Grade 

Meaning               Point  Value  Per  Credit  Hour 

A 

Excellent 

4 

B 

Good 

3 

C 

Average 

2 

D 

Poor 

1 

F 

Failure 

0 

W 

Withdrew 

0 

WF 

Withdrew,  Failing 

0 

I 

Incomplete 

0 

P 

Passing 

0 

S 

Satisfactory 

0 

u 

Unsatisfactory 

0 

IP 

In  Progress 

0 

V 

Audit 

0 

K 

Credit 

0 

NR 

Not  Reported 

0 

The  grade  "F"  indicates  a  failure  to  meet  the  minimum  requirements  of  a  course. 

Students  who  earn  the  grades  of  "D"  or  "F"  in  courses  in  Areas  A  and  F  of  the  core  cur- 
riculum or  in  Student  Academic  Assistance  courses  must  repeat  these  courses.  Addition- 
ally, students  who  earn  grades  of  "D"  or  "F"  in  major,  minor,  or  professional  education 
courses  must  repeat  these  courses. 

The  following  grades  are  not  included  in  determining  the  grade  point  average. 

W  (Withdrawal)  —  This  symbol  indicates  permission  to  withdraw  without  penalty. 
Such  withdrawals  will  not  be  permitted  after  the  mid-semester  point  of  the  grading 
period  (including  final  examinations),  except  when  students  in  good  standing  are 
experiencing  hardships  as  determined  by  the  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs. 
I  (Incomplete)  —  This  symbol  indicates  that  students  were  doing  satisfactory 
work,  but,  for  non-academic  reasons  beyond  their  control,  were  unable  to  meet  the 
requirements  of  the  course.  Students  may  remove  the  "I"  by  completing  the  remain- 
ing requirements  within  two  semesters  of  residence;  otherwise,  the  Registrar  will 
change  the  grade  of  "I"  to  the  grade  of  "F."  Students  are  responsible  for  initiating  the 
completion  of  requirements  with  the  instructor. 

S  (Satisfactory)  —  This  symbol  indicates  completion  of  requirements  in  Student 
Academic  Assistance  or  the  Regents'  remediation  course(s). 

U  (Unsatisfactory)  —  This  symbol  indicates  failure  to  pass  the  Regents'  Test  and 
continued  required  enrollment  in  the  Regents'  remediation  course(s). 
IP  (In  Progress)  —  This  symbol  indicates  satisfaction  of  Student  Academic  Assis- 
tance or  Learning  Support  class  work  requirements  but  not  of  the  Student  Academic 
Assistance  or  Learning  Support  exit  examination  (CPE/COMPASS). 
V  (Audit)  —  This  symbol  indicates  permission  to  sit  for  a  course  without  receiving 
quality  points  or  a  grade  other  than  "V"  Students  may  not  transfer  from  audit  to 
credit  or  vice  versa.  Students  may  register  on  a  credit  basis  for  a  course  that  has 
previously  been  audited. 

K  (Credit)  —  This  symbol  indicates  credit  for  the  course  via  a  credit  by  examination 
program  approved  by  the  faculty  of  the  University.  A  "K"  may  be  assigned  for  courses 
that  have  previously  been  audited  if  institutional  procedures  for  credit  by  examina- 
tion are  followed. 
NR  (Not  Reported)  —  This  symbol  indicates  no  grade  reported  by  the  instructor. 

REPORTING  OF  GRADES 

At  mid-semester  and  at  the  end  of  the  semester,  faculty  submit  to  the  Office  of  the  Reg- 
istrar the  grade  reports  for  each  class.  At  the  end  of  each  semester,  students  receive  a 


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grade  report  noting  the  grades  and  credit  hours  earned  in  each  course  in  which  they  were 
enrolled,  grade-point  average  for  the  semester,  cumulative  grade  point  average,  and  aca- 
demic standing. 

Mid-semester  grade  reports  indicate  deficiencies  for  students  whose  current  work  in  a 
course  is  below  the  "C"  level. 

Students  can  access  grade  information  on  the  Web  "PAWS"  www.savstate.edu.  Informa- 
tion and  directions  to  access  the  system  can  be  obtained  from  the  Registrar's  office  or 
Office  of  Enrollment  Management. 

CALCULATING  THE  CUMULATIVE  AVERAGE 

Determinations  of  scholastic  standing  are  generally  based  upon  a  cumulative  grade  point 
average,  which  appears  on  each  student's  permanent  record.  The  cumulative  grade  point 
average  is  calculated  by  dividing  the  total  number  of  grade  points  earned  in  academic 
courses  at  Savannah  State  University  by  the  total  number  of  academic  credit  hours  at- 
tempted at  Savannah  State  University.  Credits  earned  at  other  institutions,  credits  by 
examination,  credits  that  carry  S/U  grades,  institutional  credits,  and  credits  specifically 
excluded  by  University  policy  are  not  used  in  computing  the  cumulative  grade  point  aver- 
age. The  University  counts  the  last  course  grade,  hours,  and  quality  points  if  a  course  is 
repeated.  All  grades  remain  on  the  transcript.  Adjusted  grade  point  averages  are  com- 
puted each  semester. 

CLASSIFICATION 

Students  are  classified  on  the  basis  of  earned  academic  credit  hours  as  follows: 

Freshman  -  fewer  than  30 
Sophomore  -  31-60 
Junior  -  61-90 
Senior  -  91  or  more 

Throughout  the  semester,  students  remain  in  their  classification. 

GRADE  CHALLENGES  BY  STUDENTS 

Students  who  feel  that  they  have  received  an  unfair  grade  in  any  course  should  meet  with 
the  instructor  within  7  calendar  days  of  the  first  day  of  class  of  the  next  semester  (exclud- 
ing summer)  in  an  effort  to  reach  a  resolution.  If  no  satisfactory  resolution  is  reached, 
students  may,  within  7  days  after  meeting  with  the  instructor,  challenge  the  grade  by 
writing  a  letter  of  appeal  to  the  chair  of  the  department  in  which  the  course  was  offered. 
If  the  instructor  is  also  the  chair  of  the  department,  the  appeal  letter  should  be  addressed 
to  the  dean  of  the  College  in  which  the  course  was  offered.  This  procedure  must  be  ac- 
complished within  14  days  of  the  first  day  of  classes  of  that  semester.  If  a  resolution  sat- 
isfactory to  the  student  is  not  reached,  the  department  chair  or  college  dean  may  appoint 
a  review  committee  (exclusive  of  the  dean,  department  chair,  and  the  instructor).  The 
review  committee,  after  hearing  both  the  instructor  and  the  student,  submits  its  report 
and  recommendation(s)  to  the  chair,  dean,  or  director  of  division,  who  then  submits  the 
report  and  recommendation  to  the  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs.  Upon  accepting  a 
recommendation  to  change  a  grade  or  upon  reversing  a  recommendation  not  to  change  a 
grade,  the  Vice  President  directs  the  Registrar  to  make  the  appropriate  change.  The  Vice 
President  or  his  designee  shall  communicate  final  decisions  to  students.  In  order  for  the 
department  chair,  dean,  or  director  of  division  to  grant  a  hearing,  students  must  present 
adequate  evidence  of  unfair  grading. 


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CHANGES  IN  GRADES 

Once  a  grade  has  been  reported  to  the  Registrar,  it  can  be  changed  only  under  either  of 
the  following  conditions: 

•  The  instructor  presents  to  the  dean  of  the  college  conclusive,  documentary  evidence 
that  the  grade  was  reported  in  error; 

•  The  instructor  follows  the  procedure  of  removal  of  an  I  (Incomplete)  grade;  or 

•  A  committee  appointed  to  conduct  a  hearing  of  a  student's  challenge  of  a  grade  recom- 
mends a  change,  and  the  Vice  President  Academic  Affairs  accepts  that  recommenda- 
tion. 

TRANSCRIPTS 

The  transcript  is  considered  the  official  document  of  record  of  student's  grade  while  in 
attendance  at  the  institution.  In  accordance  with  the  Family  Educational  Rights  and 
Privacy  Act  of  1974,  as  amended  (FERPA),  transcripts  normally  are  issued  only  at  the 
request  of  the  student.  This  request  must  be  in  person  or  in  writing,  and  accompanied  by 
the  appropriate  fee  of  $4.00  per  transcript,  and  verified  by  some  type  of  I.D.  card  and/or 
driver's  license. 

The  institution  has  a  legal  right  to  deny  transcripts  if  a  student  has  an  indebtedness  to 
the  institution.  The  amount  of  indebtedness  leading  to  this  sanction  will  be  dependent  on 
the  office  of  Student  Accounts. 

ACADEMIC  PROBATION  AND  SUSPENSION 

Savannah  State  University  is  designed  for  serious-minded  students  who  can  profit  from 
an  institution  of  higher  learning.  Students  who  fail  to  fulfill  the  scholarship  requirements 
of  the  Institution  are  subject  to  scholastic  discipline.  At  the  end  of  each  semester,  the  Of- 
fice of  the  Registrar  computes  cumulative  grade  point  averages  in  order  to  determine  the 
academic  standing  of  all  students. 

1.  Students  who  earn  a  "D"  or  "F"  in  English  1101,  English  1102,  Math  1111,  or  Math 
1113,  or  in  any  required  major  or  minor  course  must  repeat  the  course  during  the 
next  semester  they  are  enrolled. 

2.  Stages  of  Progress  Minimum  Cumulative 
Semester  Hours  Attempted  Grade  Point  Average 

1-30  1.5 

31-60  1.7 

61+  2.0 

Students  whose  cumulative  grade  average  at  the  end  of  any  semester  is  at  or  above 
the  minimum  grade  point  average  for  their  appropriate  stage  of  progress  will  be  con- 
sidered in  good  standing. 

Students  will  be  placed  on  academic  warning  when  their  cumulative  grade  point  av- 
erage falls  below  the  minimum  grade  point  average  for  their  stage  of  progress. 

Students  on  academic  warning  will  be  placed  on  academic  probation  if  their  grade 
point  average  is  not  raised  to  the  satisfactory  level  for  their  stage  of  progress  at  the 
end  of  the  semester  following  the  semester  of  academic  warning. 

Students  who  do  not  achieve  the  cumulative  grade  point  average  for  their  stage  of 
progress,  but  who  do  maintain  a  2.0  grade  point  average  during  their  probationary 
semester  will  remain  on  probation  for  the  next  semester  of  attendance. 


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Students  who  do  not  raise  their  grade  point  average  to  the  minimum  level  for  their 
stage  of  progress  or  who  do  not  achieve  a  2.0  grade  point  average  during  their  pro- 
bationary semester  will  be  suspended  from  the  University  and  must  reapply  for 
admission. 

3.  Students  on  probation  can  not  register  for  more  than  twelve  hours  which  is  still 
considered  a  full  load;  (2)  must  repeat  all  courses  in  which  they  earned  the  grade  of 
"F"  if  these  courses  are  prescribed  in  their  curriculum;  (3)  must  repeat  all  courses  in 
their  major  and  minor  concentration  in  which  they  earned  a  grade  of  "D"  or  "F";  (4) 
must  repeat  English  1101,  English  1102,  Math  1111,  and  Math  1113  if  they  earned 
the  grade  of  "D"  or  "F"  in  these  courses;  (5)  must  report  to  their  academic  advisor 
for  counseling  immediately  after  being  notified  of  probationary  status,  and  (6)  will 
not  be  permitted  to  represent  the  University  or  hold  office  in  any  university  organi- 
zation. 

4.  Students  who  do  not  remove  probationary  status  within  two  semesters  will  be  sus- 
pended for  one  semester  unless  they  achieve  a  2.00  average  during  the  second  semes- 
ter of  the  probation  period.  Thereafter,  these  students  will  remain  on  probation  as 
long  as  they  continue  to  earn  a  2.00  average  for  each  semester  of  enrollment. 

5.  Students  who  fail  all  of  their  classes  during  a  given  semester  or  who  with- 
draw from  all  of  their  classes  without  an  approved  withdrawal  from  the 
University  will  not  be  permitted  to  enroll  for  the  succeeding  semester. 

6.  Students  will  be  considered  for  re-admission  after  (1)  semester  off  following 
suspension. 

7.  Students  will  be  required  to  submit  an  application  to  the  Registrar's  office  to  indicate 
their  interest  in  returning  to  the  institution. 

8.  Students  who  are  interested  in  receiving  Financial  Aid,  must  submit  an  Appeal  for 
Reinstatement  of  Financial  Aid  Form. 

9.  Students  who  have  been  readmitted  will  be  required  to  enroll  in  the  College  Study 
Skills  course  (STUD  0198).  They  will  also  be  required  to  maintain  a  2.00  GPA  at 
the  end  of  their  first  semester  back;  however,  those  who  maintain  a  minimum  grade 
point  average  of  2.00  each  semester  may  continue  on  probation.  Failure  to  fulfill 
these  conditions  will  result  in  dismissal. 

After  one  year  of  suspension,  those  students  who  can  convincingly  demonstrate  a 
change  of  attitude  toward  academic  responsibilities  may  petition  the  Academic 
Committee  of  the  University  for  readmission. 

DEGREE  AND  GRADUATION 
REQUIREMENTS 

APPLICATION  FOR  GRADUATION 

All  candidates  for  a  degree  must  file  a  formal  application  for  graduation  with  the  Office 
of  the  Registrar.  Candidates  should  apply  two  semesters  preceding  their  expected  gradu- 
ation date  that  is  January  for  December  graduation,  or  September  for  May  graduation. 
The  Registrar  will  inform  the  academic  departments  when  the  application  is  filed.  The 
department  will  conduct  an  audit  and  inform  students  of  any  remaining  requirements. 
The  Registrar  conducts  an  independent  audit  to  ensure  that  all  degree  requirements  have 
been  satisfied. 

DUAL  MAJORS 

Students  seeking  a  second  major  within  the  same  degree  program  must  complete  the 


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specific  requirements  for  both  majors.  An  application  for  the  second  major  must  be  sub- 
mitted to  the  Registrar's  Office  at  least  one  year  prior  to  graduation.  Both  majors  will  be 
noted  on  the  transcript. 

SECOND  DEGREE 

Students  who  have  earned  a  baccalaureate  degree  from  a  regionally  accredited  institution 
may  obtain  a  second  baccalaureate  degree  from  Savannah  State  University  by  completing 
the  following  requirements: 

•  Complete  all  major  requirements  listed  for  the  chosen  program  of  study. 

•  Earn  at  least  30  semester  hours  in  residence  at  Savannah  State  University. 

•  If  the  first  baccalaureate  degree  was  earned  at  Savannah  State  University,  the  re- 
quired 30  hours  must  be  in  excess  of  any  hours  used  towards  the  first  baccalaureate 
degree. 

A  minor  area  of  study  requires  a  minimum  of  15  semester  credit  hours.  At  least  9  of  these 
credit  hours  must  be  at  the  3000  level  or  higher.  To  be  noted  on  the  transcript,  a  minor 
must  be  declared  at  least  one  year  prior  to  graduation. 

GRADUATION 

Degrees  will  be  awarded  only  to  students  who  meet  academic  standards  and  residency 
requirements  of  an  academic  college.  Degrees  are  conferred  formally  at  commencement 
exercises  at  the  end  of  the  Fall  and  Spring  Semesters. 

GRADUATION  WITH  HONORS 

Graduation  with  honors  requires  a  minimum  attendance  period  of  four  semesters  and 
completion  of  at  least  sixty  hours  at  Savannah  State  University.  In  addition,  students  who 
graduate  with  honors  must  attain  the  following  grade-point  averages  the  entire  period  of 
attendance: 

Cum  Laude  3.00 

Magna  Cum  Laude  3.40 

Summa  Cum  Laude  3.75 

Due  to  processing  and  final  evaluation  time  constraints,  Spring  Semester  grades  for  May 
graduation  and  Fall  Semester  grades  for  December  graduation  will  not  be  used  in  comput- 
ing the  GPA  for  honors.  After  May  and  December  graduations,  the  GPA  is  rechecked  for 
honors  qualifications;  the  honors  designation  will  then  be  added  to  the  record  of  students 
who  qualify 


GENERAL  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  THE 
BACCALAUREATE  DEGREE 

1.  A  minimum  of  120  semester  hours,  exclusive  of  the  required  health,  physical  educa- 
tion, and  freshman  orientation  courses; 

2.  A  scholastic  average  of  2.0  or  higher; 

3.  Satisfactory  completion  of  the  minimum  requirements  of  the  Core  Curriculum  as 
outlined  for  Area  A,  B,  C,  D  and  E; 

4.  Satisfactory  completion  of  core  courses  (POLS  1101  and  HIST  2111  or  HIST  2112) 
designed  to  give  students  proficiency  in  United  States  and  Georgia  history  and  gov- 
ernment; 


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5.  Satisfactory  completion  of  the  University  System  of  Georgia  Regents'  Examination; 

6.  A  prescribed  college  or  departmental  major  (such  as  business  administration,  chemis- 
try, or  engineering  technology)  or  a  major  of  at  least  30  semester  hours  in  one  depart- 
ment and  a  minor  of  15-21  hours,  with  no  grade  below  "C"  in  major,  minor,  or  special 
subject  requirements.  (15-30  hours  of  major  courses  must  be  taken  in  residence  at 
this  university); 

7.  Residence  of  at  least  one  year  at  Savannah  State  University  (During  their  senior  year, 
students  are  required  to  spend  a  minimum  of  30  semester  hours  in  residence);  and 

8.  Completion  of  all  the  aforementioned  requirements  within  eight  calendar  years.  The 
University  reserves  the  right  to  allow  exceptions  to  the  requirements  when  recom- 
mended by  the  chair  of  the  department  in  which  the  student  is  majoring. 

NOTE:  Graduation  requirements  include  a  2.00  minimum  grade  point  average 
for  undergraduate  degrees.  The  computation  of  this  graduation  grade  point 
average  will  include  only  the  final  attempt  in  courses  that  have  been  repeat- 
ed. With  the  preceding  exception,  the  grade  point  average  will  be  computed  in 
the  manner  prescribed  in  the  Grading  System  and  Calculating  the  Cumulative 
Grade  Point  Average  sections  of  the  general  catalog.  Credits  earned  at  other 
institutions  or  by  examination  and  courses  with  S  or  U  grade  are  not  used  to 
compute  the  grade  point  average. 

All  incomplete  grades  for  previous  semesters  must  be  received  in  the  Office  of  the  Regis- 
trar in  writing  thirty  (30)  days  prior  to  graduation  date  or  completion  of  academic  require- 
ments. Students  are  responsible  for  seeing  that  incomplete  grades  are  properly  recorded. 
Students  exempted  from  taking  required  credit  hours  of  physical  education  courses  must 
take  the  same  number  of  credit  hours  of  electives  to  replace  graduation  requirements  for 
physical  education. 

EXIT  EXAMINATIONS 

As  conditions  of  graduation,  the  University  and  academic  departments  may  require  stu- 
dents to  take  additional  competency  tests  appropriate  to  their  programs  of  study  Informa- 
tion relative  to  these  tests  is  available  in  the  academic  departments. 

Students  failing  to  demonstrate  required  proficiency  on  any  competency  test  may  be  re- 
quired to  complete  additional  courses  to  correct  the  deficiency.  Courses  required  and  com- 
pleted under  this  provision  may  be  with  or  without  academic  credit  and  may  be  required 
without  regard  to  prior  course  credits  in  these  disciplines. 

SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 
HONORS  PROGRAM 

Purpose  and  Goals 

The  Savannah  State  University  Honors  Program  maintains  a  community  of  academically 
talented  students.  It  provides  the  students  with  opportunities  for  intellectual  growth  and 
for  high  achievement.  The  advantages  of  participation  in  the  honors  program  are  numer- 
ous, for  the  program  is  highly  competitive  and  multi-faceted.  The  general  education  hon- 
ors core  is  the  same  as  the  University's  general  education  core;  however,  honors  students 
study  at  an  accelerated  pace  and  have  a  myriad  of  activities  on  and  off  campus.  Honors 
students  are  able  to  network  with  other  students  who  are  highly  motivated.  The  program 
is  designed  to  assist  students  in  their  preparation  for  graduate  and  professional  study  and 
ultimately  to  assume  leadership  roles. 


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Admission  Requirements 

Freshmen  applicants  for  admission  to  the  Savannah  State  University  Honors  Program 
must  meet  the  following  requirements: 

-  Rank  in  the  upper  25  percent  of  their  high  school  class  and/or 

-  Achieve  a  minimum  SAT  I  score  of  900/GPA  3.5  or  SAT  I  score  of  1200+/GPA  3.30; 

-  Meet  the  general  admission  requirements  of  the  University;  and 

-  Have  a  strong  college  preparatory  background  in  English,  mathematics,  and/or 
science. 

Transfer  students  who  wish  to  enter  the  Savannah  State  University  Honors  Program 
should  apply  to  the  director  of  the  program.  They  should  also  present  transcripts  of  their 
previous  college  work  and  any  SAT  I,  ACT,  and  Advanced  Placement  Scores.  However, 
since  the  core  of  the  honors  curriculum  is  offered  in  the  freshman  and  sophomore  years, 
transfer  students  should  seek  admission  to  the  University  as  soon  as  possible. 

Academic  Requirements  and  Credit 

Honors  students  are  required  to  enroll  in  and  successfully  complete  a  minimum  of  15 
credit  hours  each  semester.  Students  who  do  not  maintain  a  cumulative  grade  point  av- 
erage of  3.50  or  above  will  be  placed  on  honors  probation  the  following  semester.  If  the 
standard  is  not  met  at  the  close  of  the  probation  period,  the  students  will  be  suspended 
from  the  honors  program,  but  they  may  appeal  the  decision  through  proper  administra- 
tive channels  and  apply  for  readmission. 

General  Education  Honors  Core 

Students  in  the  honors  program  must  complete  a  minimum  of  10  hours  in  each  honors 
core  area — humanities,  mathematics  and  science,  and  social  science. 

CAMPUS  HONOR  SOCIETIES 

SOCIETY  ACADEMIC  AREAS 

Alpha  Kappa  Mu  All  Areas 

Beta  Beta  Beta  Biology 

Beta  Kappa  Chi  Sciences 

Pi  Gamma  Mu  Social  Sciences 

Sigma  Tau  Delta  English 

Tau  Alpha  Pi  Engineering  Technologies 

Phi  Alpha  Social  Work 

RECOGNITION  OF  EXCELLENCE  IN  SCHOLARSHIP 

Persons  who  have  not  been  subject  to  disciplinary  action  while  earning  superior  grades 
and  who  have  not  incurred  any  academic  deficiencies  are  eligible  for  honors  status  as 
indicated: 

Students  who  maintain  an  average  of  "B"  in  a  full  program  (12  hours)  during  a  semester 
are  eligible  for  listing  on  the  Honor  Roll. 

Students  who  maintain  an  average  of  3.50  or  higher  in  a  full  program  (12  hours)  during  a 
semester  will  have  their  names  placed  on  the  Dean's  List. 

Students  who  maintain  a  4.0  average  in  a  full  program  (12  hours)  are  designated  Presi- 
dential Scholars. 

Students  who  maintain  an  average  of  3.00  during  any  semester  may  obtain  permission  to 
take  an  overload  during  the  following  semester,  the  total  not  to  exceed  twenty  hours. 


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CLASS  REGULATIONS 

Student  Load  —  Undergraduate 

The  University  policy  governing  semester  academic  course  load  for  full-time  status  is  as 
follows:  freshmen  (12  credit  hours,  minimum;  16  credit  hours,  normal;  17  credit  hours, 
maximum),  and  sophomore,  juniors,  and  seniors  (12  credit  hours,  minimum;  16  credit 
hours,  normal;  18  credit  hours,  maximum).  Students  are  generally  expected  to  enroll  in  at 
least  15  hours  per  semester. 

Under  ordinary  circumstances  students  may  enroll  in  courses  up  to  but  not  in  excess  of 
fifteen  (15)  semester  hours.  Students  who  maintain  an  average  3.00  during  any  semester 
may  secure  permission  to  take  additional  hours  during  the  following  semester,  the  total 
not  to  exceed  twenty  (20)  semester  hours.  Exceptions  to  the  3.00  average  may  be 
made  for  students  who  are  within  two  semesters  of  graduation.  For  these  stu- 
dents, the  total  hours  carried  for  credit  may  not  exceed  twenty  (20).  Advisors 
must  recommend  this  overload  to  the  dean. 

Student  Load  —  Graduate 

Full  time  load  for  graduate  students  is  9  credit  hours;  maximum  load  for  graduate  stu- 
dents is  12  credit  hours.  Students  in  the  MSW  Program  are  approved  to  take  a  maximum 
of  15  credit  hours. 

Overloads 

Permission  to  enroll  for  more  than  18  semester  hours  will  be  granted  by  the  appropriate 
Dean  to  a  student: 

1.  with  an  average  grade  of  "B"  for  full-time  enrollment  in  the 
preceding  semester,  or 

2.  with  an  overall  grade-point  average  of  3.0  or 

3. requiring  an  extra  course  in  one  of  the  two  semesters  prior  to  graduation 

No  student  will  be  allowed  to  register  for  more  than  21  hours.  A  student  who  is  on  aca- 
demic probation  will  not  be  permitted  to  register  for  more  than  13  semester  hours.  Excep- 
tions to  these  limitations  may  only  be  made  by  the  appropriate  Dean. 

Adjustment  of  Classes  (Dropping) 

Students  desiring  to  adjust  class  schedules  should  secure  the  drop/add  form  from  their 
academic  department,  obtain  the  signatures  of  instructors  for  the  class(s)  they  are  adding 
and/or  dropping,  and  take  the  form  to  the  Office  of  the  Registrar.  The  last  day  to  withdraw 
without  penalty  (W  grade)  is  at  mid-term  of  each  semester.  After  that  time,  students  who 
withdraw  will  be  assigned  a  penalty  grade  (WF).  The  penalty  grade  is  included  in  the  cal- 
culation of  semester  grade  point  averages. 

Withdrawing  from  the  University 

Students  who  feel  that  the  circumstances  require  their  withdrawal  from  the  University 
may  do  so  by  filing  the  appropriate  forms  in  the  Office  of  the  Vice  President  for  Academic 
Affairs. 

Students  who  withdraw  after  the  mid-term  of  each  semester  (see  Academic  Calendar  and 
the  Semester  Schedule  of  Classes)  will  receive  the  grade  of  "WF"  except  in  cases  of  hard- 
ship as  approved  by  the  academic  dean  in  consultation  with  the  Vice  President  for  Aca- 
demic Affairs.  Students  should  initially  petition  the  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs 
for  relief  due  to  extenuating  circumstances  resulting  in  undue  hardship. 


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Counselors,  and  advisors  will  counsel  with  the  student  in  an  effort  to  determine  whether 
the  circumstances  are  such  that  the  University  can  provide  a  remedy,  which  will  make  it 
possible  for  the  student  to  remain  in  school.  If  such  remedy  cannot  be  afforded,  the  Vice 
President  of  Academic  Affairs  will  forward  the  appropriate  forms  to  the  offices  of  Finan- 
cial Aid,  Cashier,  and  Registrar. 

Students  who  withdraw  without  giving  formal  notice  will  forfeit  claims  for  any  refunds. 

The  last  day  to  withdraw  from  all  classes  for  the  semester  will  be  the  last  day  of  scheduled 
classes. 

STUDENT  INFORMATION 
ACCESS  TO  STUDENT  RECORDS 

Savannah  State  University  is  covered  by  the  Family  Educational  Rights  and  Privacy  Act  of 
1974,  as  amended  (FERPA),  which  are  designed  to  protect  the  students'  rights  with  regard 
to  education  records  maintained  by  the  institution.  Under  the  Act,  students  may  inspect 
and  review  their  own  education  records  maintained  by  the  institution  that  challenge  the 
content  of  records  (except  grades  which  can  only  be  challenged  through  the  academic 
appeal  procedure)  on  the  grounds  that  they  are  inaccurate,  misleading  or  in  violation 
of  privacy  or  other  rights;  and  control  disclosures  from  educational  records  with  certain 
exceptions. 

Savannah  State  University's  policy  on  "Access  to  Student  Records"  complies  with  the  pro- 
visions of  FERPA.  A  copy  of  this  policy  and  a  copy  of  a  summary  of  the  FERPA  regulations 
may  be  obtained  in  the  Office  of  the  Registrar.  Students  also  have  the  right  to  file  com- 
plaints with  the  FERPA  Office  of  the  Department  of  Education,  Washington,  D.C.  20201. 

RELEASE  OF  DIRECTORY  INFORMATION 

Directory  information  will  be  treated  as  public  information  and  generally  will  be  available 
on  all  students  and  former  students  at  the  discretion  of  the  University. 

Directory  information  includes  the  students',  date  and  place  of  birth,  major  field  of  study; 
height,  weight,  age,  hometown,  hobbies,  participation  in  officially  recognized  activities 
and  sports,  general  interest  items  of  members  of  athletic  teams,  dates  of  attendance,  de- 
gree applied  for  or  received,  honors  and  awards  received,  and  previous  educational  institu- 
tions attended. 

Students  or  parents  of  students  who  are  under  eighteen  (18),  may  refuse  to  permit  the 
release  of  any  or  all  of  the  categories  of  directory  information  until  the  end  of  Spring  Se- 
mester by  submitting  a  written  request  to  the  office  of  the  Registrar  within  ten  (10)  days 
of  the  beginning  of  any  academic  semester  during  which  the  students  are  enrolled.  This 
time  requirement  is  necessary  to  insure  that  directory  information,  which  is  withheld,  is 
not  included  in  the  various  university  publications  during  the  year.  Of  course,  requests 
to  withhold  the  release  of  directory  information  will  be  honored  at  any  time,  but  the  uni- 
versity cannot  be  reasonably  certain  that  some  directory  information  will  not  be  released 
if  the  aforementioned  time  limits  are  not  met.  The  student  directory  is  usually  published 
during  the  Fall  Semester.  Requests  received  after  press  time  cannot  be  honored.  Informa- 
tion from  this  and  similar  publications  cannot  be  deleted  after  printing,  and  previously 
released  information  cannot  be  recalled. 

Inquiries  from  news  media  about  students  or  former  students  should  be  made  to  the 
Director  of  Communications.  Due  to  the  unpredictable  nature  and  immediacy  of  media 
inquiries,  notice  cannot  be  given  of  media  releases  (non-athletic).  Students  or  former  stu- 
dents who  wish  to  have  directory  information  withheld  should  notify  the  Director  of  Com- 
munications prior  to  the  anticipated  date  of  any  media  inquiry. 


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Change  of  Address 

Students  are  responsible  for  notifying  the  Office  of  the  Registrar  of  any  change  in  address. 
The  mailing  of  notices  to  the  last  address  on  record  constitutes  official  notification. 

STUDENT  ACADEMIC  GRIEVANCE 

APPELLATE  PROCEDURES 

(DISCIPLINARY) 

Original  Jurisdiction 

All  student  grievances  of  an  academic  nature  in  the  University  shall  rest  with  the  indi- 
vidual departments  for  a  decision.  Students  may  accept  this  decision  or  make  an  appeal. 
This  step  is  handled  by  the  Educational  Policy  Committee. 

Right  of  Appeal 

Appeals  shall  be  available  to  every  student  in  an  academic  grievance  proceeding  against 
the  University.  Within  forty-five  (45)  working  days,  students  must  file  the  appeal  with  the 
department  chair. 

Appellate  Procedure 

When  a  decision  of  original  jurisdiction  has  been  rendered,  the  grievant  shall  have  seven 
(7)  working  days  to  appeal  this  decision.  All  appeals  shall  be  in  writing  and  supporting 
documents  presented  to  the  dean  of  the  college. 

Within  three  (3)  days,  appellants  shall  be  given,  in  writing,  all  charges  upon  which  the 
original  decision  was  based  as  well  as  all  necessary  information  for  the  appellate  hearing 
procedures.  Appellants  shall  be  guaranteed  a  speedy  hearing,  yet  given  adequate  time  to 
prepare  their  defense. 

Jurisdiction  of  Appeal 

The  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs  shall  make  the  decision  regarding  all  appeals.  The 
Vice  President  shall  have  the  prerogative  of  either  creating  a  special  committee  or  using 
an  independent  officer  to  assist  in  hearing  the  case. 

Rights  of  Appellant 

Grievants  shall  have  the  right  to  be  present  when  all  evidence  is  presented  against  them 
and  all  witnesses  appear,  have  an  advisor  (non  lawyer)  present  to  assist  throughout  the 
proceedings,  cross-examine  witnesses,  present  evidence  by  witness  or  affidavit,  and  pres- 
ent evidence  by  deposition  when  a  witness  is  unable  to  appear. 

Hearing  Procedures 

A  record  shall  be  kept  of  the  entire  proceedings,  either  by  tape  or  stenographer.  The  hear- 
ing will  commence  by  a  reading  of  the  charges  and  the  decision  of  the  department  of  origi- 
nal jurisdiction.  Evidence  will  be  presented  to  sustain  the  decision. 

Disciplinary  Interim  Suspension 

A  student  who  has  been  summarily  suspended  after  mid-term  of  the  semester  pursuant 
to  the  Savannah  State  University  Student  Conduct  Code  pending  the  outcome  of  a  dis- 
ciplinary hearing  will  not  be  eligible  for  withdrawal  from  the  University  until  the  final 
disposition  of  the  case.  Should  the  student  be  found  guilty  of  violating  the  Student  Con- 
duct Code  or  plead  "no  contest,"  the  student  will  receive  failing  grades  from  the  date  of 
the  summary  suspension  and  forfeit  the  semester.  Should  the  student  be  found  not  guilty, 


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the  Vice  President  for  Student  Affairs  will  provide  written  notification  to  the  Vice  Presi- 
dent for  Academic  Affairs  of  the  disposition.  Should  the  student  desire  to  withdraw,  the 
Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs  will  accept  a  petition  from  the  student  and  grant  an 
automatic  withdrawal  without  penalty  and  forward  the  withdrawal  approval  to  the  ap- 
propriate offices. 

VETERANS,  DISABILITY,  AND  WAR  ORPHANS'  BENEFIT 

Savannah  State  University  maintains  a  veterans  coordinator  in  the  Office  of  the  Regis- 
trar to  certify  and  assist  students  who  are  eligible  for  veterans  benefits  and  to  coordinate 
veterans  affairs. 

Veterans  who  wish  to  attend  Savannah  State  University  under  any  of  the  veteran's  bene- 
fits programs  provided  by  public  law  should  apply  to  the  Savannah  State  University  Office 
of  Admissions  in  the  normal  manner.  It  is  advisable  for  veterans  who  have  not  previously 
used  any  educational  benefits  to  apply  to  the  Veterans  Affairs  (VA)  Regional  Office  for 
those  benefits,  and  for  veterans  who  will  be  transferring  to  Savannah  State  from  another 
institution  where  educational  benefits  were  received  to  process  a  "Request  for  Change  of 
Program  or  Place  of  Training"  form  with  the  VA  Regional  Office  concurrently  with  their 
application  to  Savannah  State  University.  As  soon  as  the  Savannah  State  University  Of- 
fice of  Admissions  notifies  applications  of  their  acceptance  to  the  University,  applicants 
should  contact  the  SSU  veteran's  coordinator  for  further  instructions. 

Although  additional  information  is  contained  on  the  application  for  benefits  and  the  infor- 
mational sheet,  which  must  be  completed  in  the  Office  of  the  Registrar,  veteran  students 
should  pay  particular  attention  to  the  following: 

1.  Veterans  may  be  certified  for  benefits  only  after  having  been  accepted  to  and  while  at- 
tending in  a  designated  degree  program  (except  for  students  enrolled  in  Student  Aca- 
demic Assistance  or  Learning  Support)  in  certain  certification  programs.  Students 
classified  as  non-degree  (ND),  post-graduate  (PG)  or  post-baccalaureate  (PB)  will  not 
be  certified  for  benefits  while  attending  in  those  classifications,  unless  enrolled  in  an 
approved  certification  program. 

2.  Students  may  be  certified  for  only  those  courses  that  apply  to  their  formal  and  des- 
ignated degree  objective.  Certain  required  remediation  and/or  prerequisite  courses 
may  be  certified  for  benefits,  but  only  if  those  courses  are  specifically  required  of 
the  student,  and  the  requirement  is  appropriately  documented  in  the  Office  of  the 
Registrar. 

3.  Students  receiving  benefits  are  required  to  notify  the  veterans  coordinator  whenever 
their  attendance  in  a  course  or  program  is  interrupted,  or  whenever  the  students 
formally  change  degree  objectives.  Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  an  overpayment  of 
benefits.  Students  are  liable  for  overpayments. 

4.  Students  may  not  be  certified  for  repeated  courses  unless  the  repetition  is  required 
by  academic  policy  which  is  specified  in  the  University  catalog. 

5.  Savannah  State  University  defines  a  normal  full-time  load  for  undergraduate  stu- 
dents as  12  semester  hours.  Undergraduate  students  who  carry  fewer  than  12  semes- 
ter hours  will  not  be  certified  as  full-time. 

6.  Continuing  students  who  wish  to  continue  to  receive  benefits  must  renew  their  certi- 
fications through  the  veteran's  coordinator  each  Fall  and  Spring  Semester.  Students 
whose  attendance  was  interrupted  must  renew  their  certifications  at  the  beginning 
of  the  next  semester  of  attendance  in  which  they  wish  to  receive  benefits.  Student 
Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  students,  active  duty  military  personnel, 
and  students  attending  on  a  less-than-half-time  basis  must  renew  their  certifications 


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each  semester.  These  students  who  are  certified  on  a  semester  basis  will  routinely 
experience  a  break  in  benefit  payments  between  terms  and  should  contact  the  Vet- 
erans Administration  Regional  Office  to  ascertain  the  amount  and  schedule  of  their 
checks. 

Veterans  with  discharges  (DD-214)  are  exempted  from  taking  physical  education 
(PE.)  courses.  They  can  provide  copies  of  their  DD-214  and  receive  up  to  4  credit 
hours  of  EE.  Veterans  should  be  prepared  to  pay  their  own  tuition  and  fees  if  they 
have  not  applied  for  advance  pay  at  least  40  days  prior  to  the  beginning  of  the  se- 
mester. 


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FINANCIAL  AID 

APPLICATION  FOR  FINANCIAL  AID 

Students  applying  for  financial  aid  must  complete  the  Free  Application  for  Federal  Stu- 
dent Aid  (FAFSA)  or  the  renewal  FAFSA  if  they  have  received  aid  before  from  the  Federal 
Student  Aid  Programs.  They  must  answer  all  questions  on  the  form  and  list  Savannah 
State  University  as  one  of  the  institutions  they  plan  to  attend.  In  approximately  four 
weeks,  they  will  be  mailed  a  Student  Aid  Report  (SAR).  FAFSA  on  the  web  is  available  at 
www.fafsa.ed.gov 

Students  are  expected  to  provide  documents,  records,  and  materials  promptly.  Their  files 
must  be  complete  by  April  15  to  get  priority  consideration  for  financial  assistance,  and 
they  must  be  admitted  to  the  University. 

Deadlines  for  processing  financial  aid  applicants  are  as  follows: 

Fall  Semester  -  June  1 
Spring  Semester  -  November  1 
Summer  Semester  -  April  1 

Students  who  fail  to  submit  paperwork  by  the  deadline  will  not  be  awarded  financial  aid 
for  the  particular  semester  and  may  become  ineligible  to  receive  certain  funds  from  a 
particular  program. 

FEDERAL  FINANCIAL  AID  PROGRAMS 
(TITLE  IV  PROGRAMS) 

The  Office  of  Financial  Aid  administers  the  following  U.S.  Department  of  Education  stu- 
dent financial  aid  programs:  Federal  Pell  Grants,  Federal  Direct  Loans,  Federal  Supple- 
mental Educational  Opportunity  Grant  (FSEOG),  Federal  Work  Study  (FWS),  and  Fed- 
eral Perkins  Loans.  State  of  Georgia  programs  administered  by  the  Office  of  Financial  Aid 
include  the  Student  Incentive  Grant  Program  and  the  HOPE  Scholarship  Program. 

In  order  to  be  eligible,  students  must  have  financial  need,  have  earned  a  high  school  di- 
ploma or  a  GED  certificate,  be  a  U.S.  citizen  or  eligible  non-citizen,  have  a  valid  Social 
Security  Number,  make  satisfactory  academic  progress,  register  with  Selective  Service  if 
applicable,  not  be  in  default  on  a  student  loan,  and  not  owe  a  refund  on  a  previous  federal 
student  grant. 

Federal  Pell  Grant 

Undergraduate  students  who  have  not  earned  an  undergraduate  or  professional  degree 
are  eligible  for  Pell  Grants.  These  grants  provide  a  foundation  of  financial  aid  to  which 
other  aid  may  be  added.  Savannah  State  University's  Office  of  Financial  Aid  requires  that 
all  students  seeking  financial  aid  apply  for  the  federal  Pell  Grant. 

Federal  Supplemental  Educational  Opportunity  Grants 

The  Supplemental  Educational  Opportunity  Grant  (FSEOG)  is  for  undergraduates  who 
have  exceptional  financial  needs.  These  include  students  with  the  lowest  Excepted  Family 
Contributions  (EFCs),  and  gives  priority  to  students  who  receive  federal  Pell  Grants.  The 
average  yearly  award  ranges  from  $300  to  $1,500. 

Federal  Work- Study 

The  Federal  Work-Study  Program  provides  jobs  for  undergraduate  and  graduate  students 
with  financial  needs.  The  program  encourages  community  service  work  and  work  related 
to  the  students'  course  of  study. 


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Federal  Perkins  Loan 

A  Perkins  Loan  is  a  low-interest  (5%)  loan  for  both  undergraduate  and  graduate  students 
with  exceptional  financial  needs.  Repayment  for  this  loan  begins  six  months  after  enroll- 
ment at  the  University  ends. 

Federal  Direct  Loan 

Low-interest  loans  for  students  and  parents  (PLUS)  are  available  through  the  Federal 
Direct  Student  Loan  Program.  Under  this  program,  the  federal  government  makes  loans 
directly  to  students  and  parents  through  schools. 

First-time  borrowers  in  the  student  loan  program  at  Savannah  State  must  attend  a  loan 
counseling  session  before  any  loan  funds  can  be  credited  to  their  account  or  disbursed  to 
them.  Loan  counseling  sessions  are  held  each  Wednesday  at  10:00  a.m.  and  2:00  p.m.  All 
borrowers  are  required  to  show  proof  that  they  attended  a  loan  counseling  session  before 
the  cashier's  office  will  release  loan  funds. 

HOPE  Scholarship  Program  (Helping  Outstanding  Pupils  Educationally) 

The  HOPE  Scholarship  is  a  reward  for  scholastic  achievement  and  an  incentive  to  con- 
tinue working  hard  in  school.  Students  eligible  to  receive  a  HOPE  scholarship  must  have 
graduated  from  high  school  with  a  grade  point  average  of  3.0,  continue  to  maintain  a  3.0 
at  a  Georgia  college  or  university,  apply  for  a  federal  Pell  Grant,  meet  Georgia  residency 
requirements,  be  a  U.S.  citizen,  meet  selective  service  registration  requirements,  not  be  in 
default  or  owe  on  federal  or  state  financial  aid,  and  maintain  satisfactory  academic  prog- 
ress. Also,  they  must  have  a  completed  file  in  the  Office  of  Financial  Aid  by  mid  semester 
of  the  term  in  which  they  expect  to  receive  payment;  otherwise,  payment  will  not  be  made 
for  that  particular  semester. 

If,  after  attempting  30  semester  or  45  quarter  hours,  or  at  the  end  of  Spring  term,  or  at 
the  end  of  the  first  three  enrolled  terms  as  a  less-than-full-time  student,  you  fall  below  a 
3.0  cumulative  grade  point  average,  you  may  continue  your  college  studies  at  your  own 
expense.  If  you  then  earn  a  3.0  cumulative  grade  point  average  at  the  completion  of 
your  sophomore  year  (60  semester  or  90  quarter  hours  attempted)  or  your  junior  year 
(90  semester  or  135  quarter  hours  attempted),  you  may  reenter  the  HOPE  scholarship 
program. 

Institutional  Work  Program 

The  Savannah  State  University  student  employment  program  helps  students  locate  part- 
time  employment  within  various  departments  on  campus. 

Scholarships 

Savannah  State  University  offers  scholarships  to  students  from  private,  federal  state  and 
university-funded  sources. 

Approximately  75  funds  and  their  award  criteria  are  summarized  in  a  scholarship  bro- 
chure, which  students  may  obtain  from  the  Office  of  Admissions,  the  Office  of  Institu- 
tional Advancement,  or  their  respective  colleges.  In  addition,  students  may  visit  the 
Office  of  Institutional  Advancement,  to  inquire  about  other  special  scholarship  programs 
such  as  the  Presidential  Scholarship,  which  is  based  on  grades,  test  scores,  citizenship, 
and  exemplary  leadership  qualities. 

While  scholarship  applications  are  accepted  throughout  the  year,  December  1  is  the  official 
application  deadline  to  be  considered  for  an  award  during  the  following  academic  year. 
The  SSU  Scholarship  Committee  reviews  applications  and  announces  scholarship  awards 
in  February. 


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Applications  are  available  in  the  offices  of  Admissions  and  Institutional  Advancement.  For 
more  information,  call  (912)  356-2286. 

Athletic  scholarship  information  is  available  through  the  Athletic  Department  at  (912) 
353-5181 

ROTC  Scholarships 

Army  and  Navy  ROTC  Scholarships  are  available.  The  Captain  of  the  Army  ROTC  Pro- 
gram at  (912)  356-2440  and/or  the  Commander  of  the  Navy  ROTC  Program  (912)  356- 
2206  can  provide  information  regarding  these  scholarships. 

Savannah  State  University's  Policy 
for  Determining  Student  Withdrawals 

In  compliance  with  the  Higher  Education  Amendments  of  1998,  Public  law  105  244,  Sa- 
vannah State  University  will  begin  implementing  these  new  provisions  effective  October 
7,  2000.  The  current  provisions  require  all  schools  participating  in  the  SFA  Programs  to 
use  specific  refund  policies  when  a  student  who  receives  SFA  Program  funds  ceases  at- 
tendance. In  addition,  the  current  provisions  specify  an  order  of  return  of  unearned  funds 
from  all  sources  of  aid,  not  just  the  SFA  Programs. 

Unofficial  Withdrawals:  If  a  student  does  not  begin  the  withdrawal  process  or  otherwise 
notify  the  university  of  the  intent  to  withdraw,  the  withdrawal  date  will  be  the  midpoint 
of  the  payment  period  for  which  SFA  Program  assistance  was  disbursed  or  a  later  date 
documented  by  the  university. 

Official  Withdrawals:  A  calculation  will  be  made  on  all  financial  aid  recipients  to  de- 
termine whether  a  student  who  completely  withdraws  during  a  term  has  "earned"  the 
monies  disbursed.  A  student  "earns"  his/her  aid  based  on  the  period  of  time  they  remain 
enrolled.  During  the  first  60%  of  the  term  a  student  earns  financial  aid  funds  in  direct 
proportion  to  the  length  of  time  the  student  remained  enrolled.  Beyond  the  60%  point 
all  aid  is  considered  earned.  The  responsibility  to  repay  "unearned"  aid  is  shared  by  the 
Institution  and  the  student  in  proportion  to  the  aid  each  is  assumed  to  possess.  For  more 
details  concerning  withdrawals  by  students  with  financial  aid,  please  contact  the  Office  of 
Student  Financial  Aid. 

SATISFACTORY  ACADEMIC  PROGRESS  (SAP) 
GUIDELINES  FOR  STUDENT  FINANCIAL  AID 

Savannah  State  University  is  required  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  Education  to  establish 
minimum  standards  of  Satisfactory  Academic  Progress  (SAP)  to  include  quantitative  and 
qualitative  measurements.  The  Office  of  Financial  Aid  will  measure  students'  SAP  once 
each  year  at  the  end  of  the  Spring  Semester.  The  following  policy  is  effective  for  semesters 
beginning  on  or  after  Summer  Session  1999.  An  academic  year  consists  of  a  Fall/Spring 
combination  -  i.e.,  Fall  Semester  1999  and  Spring  Semester  2000. 

Satisfactory  Academic  Progress  standards  will  be  measured  at  the  completion  of  each 
Spring  Semester  and  the  new  status  is  effective  with  the  following  Summer  Session. 

Requirements 

Part-time  and  Full-time  Undergraduate  Students 

1.  Must  successfully  complete  at  least  the  percentage  of  hours  attempted  according 
to  the  scale  below.  Hours  attempted  include  courses  with  a  grade  of  "W",  "F"  and  all 
accepted  transfer  hours. 


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2.  Must  maintain  the  minimum  cumulative  grade  point  average  according  to  the 
scale  below. 


Attempted  Hours 

%  Earned  Hours 

Minimum  Cumulative  GPA 

1-30 

10% 

1.50 

31-59 

30% 

1.75 

60-90 

50% 

2.00 

91-180 

70% 

2.00 

Graduate  1-54 

70% 

3.00 

Financial  Aid  Suspension 

Failure  to  meet  or  exceed  the  SAP  standards  will  result  in  suspension  from  financial  aid 
eligibility  until  such  time  as  the  student  fulfills  the  requirement  listed  in  items  1  and  2. 
During  a  period  of  suspension,  the  student  is  not  eligible  to  receive  Title  IV  aid. 

Time  Frame 

Undergraduate  financial  aid  applicants  (including  transfer  students)  enrolled  in  a  four- 
year  degree  program  have  a  maximum  of  180  credit  hours  attempted  of  undergraduate 
work  to  complete  their  bachelor's  degree  requirement. 

Students  pursuing  a  second  bachelor's  degree  will  have  an  extension  of  66  credit  hours 
attempted  beyond  the  maximum  180  credit  hour  limit  to  complete  their  second  bachelor's 
degree. 

Graduate  financial  aid  applicants  enrolled  in  a  Master's  program  have  a  maximum  of  54 
credit  hours  attempted  to  complete  their  degree  requirements. 

Eligible  Student  Academic  Assistance  or  Learning  Support  students  may  receive  aid  for 
one  academic  year's  worth  of  credit  hours. 

Appeal  of  Financial  Aid  Suspension 

A  student  wishing  to  appeal  financial  aid  suspension  must  do  so  in  writing  with  appropri- 
ate documentation. 

CLASSIFICATION  OF  COURSES 

Courses  are  numbered  as  follows: 

Student  Status  Number  Range 

Institutional  0001-0199 

Freshman  1000-1999 

Sophomore  2000-2999 

Junior  3000-3999 

Senior  4000-4999 

Graduate  5000  or  higher 

CREDIT  COURSE  DESCRIPTION 

Under  each  course  title,  there  are  three  numbers,  such  as  3-0-3.  The  first  number  listed, 
is  the  number  of  hours  of  lecture;  the  second  number  indicates  the  number  of  hours  of 
laboratory;  and  the  third  number  indicates  the  number  of  credit  hours  awarded  for  suc- 
cessful completion  of  the  course. 


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COURSES  USING  THE  WEB 

Online  courses  are  taken  exclusively  over  the  Internet.  There  are  no  required  on-campus 
meetings.  Hybrid  courses  are  held  both  on  campus  and  online.  They  are  traditional  face- 
to-face  courses  in  which  some  of  the  on-campus  class  meetings  are  replaced  with  online  as- 
signments. Web-enhanced  courses  are  traditional  face-to-face  courses  that  are  augmented 
by  course  websites.  Unlike  the  class  meetings  for  hybrid  courses,  the  class  meetings  for 
web-enhanced  courses  are  all  scheduled  on  campus  unless  classes  are  redirected  for  spe- 
cial activities.  Writing-enhanced  courses  are  those  in  which  the  instructor  uses  writing 
substantially  in  the  class,  and  at  least  20%  of  the  grade  is  based  on  writing  assignments. 


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STUDENT  AFFAIRS 


STUDENT  AFFAIRS  AND  STUDENT  SERVICES 

CENTER  FOR  STUDENT  DEVELOPMENT 

CENTER  FOR  LEADERSHIP  AND  CHARACTER  DEVELOPMENT 

STUDENT  HEALTH  SERVICES 

CENTER  FOR  RESIDENTIAL  SERVICES  AND  PROGRAMS 

CENTER  FOR  STUDENT  PROGRAMS  AND  ORGANIZATIONS 

STUDENT  ACTIVITIES  AND  ORGANIZATIONS 


STUDENT  CONDUCT 

Violation  of  Student  Conduct 

Policy  on  Drugs  and  Weapons 

Disciplinary  Procedures 

Rights  of  Accused 

Basis  for  Review  (Appeal  to  President) 

Appeals  to  Board  of  Regents 


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STUDENT  AFFAIRS 

DIVISION  OF  STUDENT  AFFAIRS 

Central  to  the  Division  of  Student  Affairs  is  enhancing  the  holistic  educational  experience 
of  students  by  providing  educationally  purposeful  services  and  programs  that  bridge  class- 
room learning  with  out-of-class  experiences.  As  such,  the  primary  focus  of  the  Division  of 
Student  Affairs  is  to  provide  opportunities  (e.g.,  activities,  programs,  resources,  and  well- 
maintained  facilities)  and  to  create  environments  that  support  the  achievement  of  the 
university's  educational  goals.  The  quality  of  student  life,  however,  depends  on  the  extent 
to  which  students  take  advantage  of  what  the  university  offers  for  their  personal  learning 
and  social  enrichment.  Students  can  be  assisted  in  this  important  task  through  the  units 
that  comprise  the  Division  of  Student  Affairs. 

CENTER  FOR  STUDENT  DEVELOPMENT 

The  Center  for  Student  Development  offers  counseling  to  enrolled  students  at  the  univer- 
sity. These  services  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  personal,  career,  and  social  counseling 
in  an  individual  or  group  basis.  In  some  cases,  the  center  makes  referrals  to  other  local 
services.  Additionally,  the  center  provides  services  to  students  seeking  full  and  part-time 
employment,  experiential  learning  opportunities,  and  graduate  school  information.  Fi- 
nally, cooperative  education,  which  is  a  partnership  program  that  provides  opportunities 
for  students  to  supplement  classroom  learning  with  work  experience  in  order  to  be  better 
prepared  for  meaningful  careers,  is  administered  by  the  center.  Other  programs  adminis- 
tered through  the  center  include: 

•  Career  Fairs  and  Seminars; 

•  Web  Job  Listings; 

•  Resume  Critiques;  and 

•  Disabled  Student  Services. 

CENTER  FOR  LEADERSHIP  &  CHARACTER 
DEVELOPMENT 

The  development  of  leadership  skills  is  a  desired  educational  outcome  at  the  university.  As 
such,  the  university,  through  the  Office  of  Student  Affairs,  has  established  the  Center  for 
Leadership  &  Character  Development.  The  Center,  which  is  sponsored  by  Title  III  funds, 
focuses  primarily  on  developing  student  leadership,  character  development,  and  service 
through  seminars,  institutes,  retreats,  and  workshops.  The  Center  itself  is  located  in  the 
Office  of  Student  Affairs  suite;  it  houses  dozens  of  books  and  audio  tapes  on  leadership, 
personal  development,  career  development,  and  service  learning.  Typically,  the  Center 
engages  in  three  major  leadership  programs,  specifically  in  the  fall,  winter,  and  spring. 
Previous  programs  included:  (1)  the  Fall  Character-  and  Values-Based  Leadership  Retreat, 
(2)  the  Diversity  Education  &  Exchange  Project,  and  (3)  the  Rites  of  Passage  Leadership 
Program.  All  students  are  encouraged  to  utilize  the  Center.  Students  should  be  mindful 
that  the  major  leadership  programs  are  limited  to  small  numbers  of  students. 

STUDENT  HEALTH  SERVICES 

All  full-time  undergraduate  and  graduate  students  pay  a  student  health  fee  that  covers 
the  unlimited  use  of  student  health  center  services  without  additional  cost.  The  Harris- 
McDew  Student  Health  Center  is  conveniently  located  on  the  SSU  campus  on  Jasmine 
Avenue  adjacent  to  Payne  Hall.  It  seeks  to  maintain,  improve,  and  safeguard  the  health 
of  students.  Services  provided  include: 

•  Medical  and  nursing  examination  and  care; 


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•  Alcohol  and  Drug  Awareness  Resource  Center; 

•  Limited  pharmacy  services; 

•  Information,  consultation  and  referrals; 

•  Wellness  and  wholesome  mental  and  physical  health  habits  programs; 

•  Day  beds  for  temporary  observation  and  care;  and 

•  Personal  counseling. 

The  center,  which  is  staffed  by  nurses,  is  open  Monday  through  Friday.  Additionally,  a 
physician  is  available  Monday  through  Fridays.  A  resident  student  suffering  from  an 
injury  or  sudden  illness  during  hours  when  the  health  center  is  closed  should  contact  the 
resident  hall  staff,  resident  assistant,  or  campus  police.  An  ambulance  or  paramedic  unit 
may  be  dispatched  to  campus  for  an  immediate  evaluation  or  transportation  to  the  hospi- 
tal as  needed.  Students  are  responsible  for  the  cost  of  all  services  provided  by  any  other 
community  health  care  provider. 

All  students  are  encouraged  to  be  covered  by  an  adequate  health  insurance  plan  and 
should  follow  its  directions  for  emergency  or  crisis  care.  Information  on  a  current  student 
health  insurance  plan  is  maintained  in  the  student  health  center.  Participation  in  the  stu- 
dent health  insurance  plan  is  voluntary  and  the  student  is  responsible  for  the  cost. 

CENTER  FOR  RESIDENTIAL  SERVICES  &  PROGRAMS 

The  Center  for  Residential  Services  and  Programs  provides  comfortable,  affordable,  and 
secure  residential  communities  located  throughout  campus.  In  particular,  the  university 
has  traditional  residence  hall  facilities  and  an  apartment-style  facility,  which  is  for  upper- 
class-level  students.  Residence  life  programs  promote  academic  success,  student  devel- 
opment, and  leadership.  For  a  greater  understanding  of  residence  life  at  the  university, 
students  are  encouraged  to  read  the  Residence  Hall  Student  Handbook,  which  is  available 
in  the  Office  of  Housing  &  Residence  Life. 

RESIDENCE  HALLS 

There  are  five  residence  halls  at  Savannah  State  University.  Assignment  to  living  areas  is 
based  on  sex  and  classification. 

Residence  on  campus  complements  classroom  instruction.  There  are  certain  regulations 
in  place  to  ensure  that  the  living/learning  processes  of  students  are  maintained.  Such 
regulations  can  be  found  in  this  catalog  and  publications  distributed  by  the  Office  of  Stu- 
dent Affairs  and  the  Office  of  Residence  Life. 

Freshmen  from  outside  the  Chatham  County  area  are  expected  to  reside  in  the  residence 
halls  of  Savannah  State  University.  Students  are  required  to  apply  for  housing  at  the 
beginning  of  the  academic  year,  summer  school,  and  any  semester  that  is  proceeded  by  a 
break  in  continued  residence.  Room  assignments  are  made  for  the  academic  year.  Students 
in  double  occupancy,  who  have  not  contracted  for  single  occupancy  and  who  do  not  have 
a  roommate,  or  change  rooms.  Students  who  had  assigned  roommates  and  the  roommate 
did  not  occupy  their  assigned  space  or  withdrew  from  campus  housing  within  a  month 
of  the  end  of  registration  for  a  term  must  also  adhere  to  the  room  consolidation  require- 
ments. Any  room  changes  must  be  approved  in  writing  by  the  Office  of  Residence  Life 
and  be  completed  within  five  days  after  notification  to  consolidate.  Individual  students 
remaining  in  a  double  occupancy  room  will  be  automatically  charged  and  legally  obligated 
to  pay  a  prorated  single  room  rate.  These  students  may  contract  for  a  double  occupancy 
room  as  a  single  for  the  remainder  of  the  current  semester  only. 

Students  are  expected  to  clear  housing  at  the  end  of  spring  and  summer  semesters,  if 
they  do  not  plan  to  return,  or  if  they  graduate.  Before  vacating  their  assigned  rooms,  all 
students  must  complete  a  clearance  form  and  must  obtain  the  signature  of  the  Resident 
Hall  Director  or  the  Resident  Assistant  (RA). 


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Students  who  live  in  residence  halls  are  required  to  purchase  a  20-meal  per  week  meal 
plan.  Students  who  have  a  diet  prescribed  by  a  physician  may  be  exempted  only  if  the  Uni- 
versity cafeteria  is  unable  to  prepare  the  diet  meals.  Hot  plates  and  other  cooking  devices 
are  prohibited  in  the  residence  halls.  Prohibited  items  found  in  rooms  will  be  confiscated; 
students  who  violate  cooking  policies  will  be  charged  a  fine. 

Room  Reservation/Damage  Deposit 

A  student  who  falls  under  the  University  Campus  Housing  Policy  cannot  be  assigned  or 
occupy  a  room  until  the  Office  of  Residence  Life  receives  his/her  Residence  Hall  Contract 
and  Room  Reservation/Damage  Deposit.  These  regulations  are  applicable  to  all  students 
insofar  as  space  is  available  in  the  University's  residence  halls.  An  application  for  campus 
housing  is  to  be  submitted  AFTER  the  student  receives  an  official  acceptance  to  Savan- 
nah State  University  from  the  Office  of  Admissions.  Submission  of  a  Residence  Hall  Ap- 
plication does  not  guarantee  housing.  A  $100.00  Room  Reservation/Damage  Deposit  must 
accompany  each  housing  application  before  an  application  can  be  processed  and  a  room 
assigned.  The  Room  Reservation/Damage  Deposit  is  a  damage  fee  and  a  guarantee  of  con- 
tract fulfillment.  It  is  not  applied  towards  room  and  board  payments. 

Housing  Application  Deadlines: 
Deadlines  are  prior  to  the  beginning  of  the  term) 

Fall  Semester  July  1 

Spring  Semester      December  1 
Summer  Semester  May  1 

Full  refund  of  room  reservation/damage  deposit  is  granted  UPON  WRITTEN 
REQUEST  if  room  cancellation  is  postmarked  thirty  (30)  days  prior  to  the  start 
of  any  semester. 

CENTER  FOR  STUDENT  PROGRAMS  &  ORGANIZATIONS 

The  Center  for  Student  Programs  and  Organizations  is  responsible  for  enhancing  student 
life  through  co-curricular  activities,  which  are  an  integral  part  of  the  physical,  social,  emo- 
tional, spiritual,  and  intellectual  growth  of  students.  Student  activities  at  Savannah  State 
University  consist  of: 

•  Clubs  and  Organizations 

•  Game  Room  and  Recreational  Activities 

•  Movies 

•  Campus-wide  and  Informal  Activities 

•  Departmental  Activities 

Student  organizations  provide  opportunities  for  students,  faculty,  and  staff  to  interact 
with  one  another  during  cultural,  recreational,  spiritual  and  social  activities  either  in 
formal  or  informal  settings. 

The  Student  Government  Association  (SGA),  which  is  the  official  representative  of  the 
student  body,  works  closely  with  the  university  administration  on  matters  related  to  stu- 
dent life.  Other  organizations  that  are  recognized  at  the  university  include: 

•  Honor  Societies 

•  Professional  and  Departmental  Organizations 

•  Fraternities  and  Sororities 

•  Service  Clubs  and  Organizations 

•  Student  Leadership  Development 


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Organizations 

Achievers  of  Today  and  Tomorrow 

African  Student  Association 

All  Walks  of  Life  (AWOL) 

Alpha  Kappa  Alpha  Sorority,  Inc. 

Alpha  Phi  Alpha  Fraternity,  Inc. 

American  Chemical  Society 

American  Society  of  Civil  Engineers 

Art  Club 

Beta  Beta  Honor  Society 

Beta  Kappa  Chi  Scientific  Society 

Black  Men  With  A  Mission 

Blue  and  Gold  Society 

Bowen-Smith  Hall  Council 

Cheerleading  Squad 

Choral  Music  Society 

Christian  Student  Union 

Criminal  Justice  Club 

DC  and  Beyond 

Dance  Ensemble 

Delta  Sigma  Pi 

Delta  Sigma  Theta  Sorority,  Inc. 

Environmental  Science  Club 

Freshman  Class 

Graduation  Association  of  Public 

Administration  (GAPA) 
History  Club 

Institute  of  Management  Accountants 
International  Students  Association 
Junior  Class 
Kappa  Alpha  Psi 
Marine  Science  Club 
Master  of  Social  Work  (MSW) 
Zeta  Phi  Beta  Sorority,  Inc. 
Mass  Communication  Club 
Mathematicians  In  Training 
Minority  Student  Association 


NAACP 

National  Association  of  Black  Accountants 

Nontraditional  Student  Association 

NROTC 

Omega  Psi  Phi  Fraternity,  Inc. 

Pan-Hellenic  Council 

Peer  Counselors 

Phi  Alpha  Delta  Law  Fraternity 

Phi  Beta  Lambda 

Phi  Beta  Sigma  Fraternity,  Inc. 

Players  by  the  Sea 

Pre-Law  Club 

Pre-Med  Club 

Resident  Assistants 

Science  Student  Alliance 

Semper  FIDelis 

Senior  Class 

Sigma  Gamma  Rho  Sorority,  Inc. 

Social  Workers  Association 

Social  Workers  of  Tomorrow 

Sociology  Club 

Sophomore  Class 

SSU  Dance  Ensemble 

SSU  Marching  Tiger  Band 

SSU  Quiz  Bowl  Team 
Student  Government  Association 
Tiger's  Roar  Newspaper 
Tiger  Yearbook  Staff 
University  Queen  Coalition 
Wesleyan  Gospel  Choir 
Student  Organization 


Please  refer  to  the  Student  Handbook  for  an  update  on  student  clubs  and  organizations. 

STUDENT  ORIENTATION 

The  Director  of  Student  Programs  and  Activities  supervises  the  orientation  program 
which  is  designed  to  assist  new  students  in  becoming  acquainted  with  other  students, 
University  regulations,  routine  procedures,  campus  traditions,  opportunities  for  training, 
and  specialized  vocational  guidance.  The  program  concentrates  on  all  freshmen  and  new 
students  entering  the  University.  Orientation  includes  placement  testing,  academic  ad- 
visement and  pre-registration.  Activities  typically  include  a  dance,  dinner  cabaret,  break- 
fast singing  contest,  and  get  acquainted  luncheon  and  picnic  on  the  campus  circle.  New 
students  who  are  over  the  age  of  twenty-five  have  the  option  to  attend  a  mini-orientation 
generally  held  in  mid-August. 

Two  follow-up  courses  dealing  with  the  psychology  of  human  relationships,  required  of 
freshmen  and  transfer  students,  are  designed  to  facilitate  the  process  of  total  adjustment 
to  university  life  and  to  guide  students'  thinking  in  reference  to  the  social  forces  that  af- 


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feet  them  daily.  These  courses  are  designated  Freshman  Year  Experience  I  and  Freshman 
Year  Experience  II. 

Fraternities  and  Sororities 

The  national  fraternities  organized  on  the  campus  include  Alpha  Phi  Alpha,  Alpha  Phi 
Gamma  (journalism),  Alpha  Phi  Omega  (service),  Kappa  Alpha  Psi,Phi  Beta  Sigma,  and 
Omega  Psi  Phi. 

The  national  sororities  organized  on  the  campus  are  Alpha  Kappa  Alpha,  Delta  Sigma 
Theta,  Sigma  Gamma  Rho,  and  Zeta  Phi  Beta. 

These  organizations  sponsor  rich  and  varied  programs  designed  for  intellectual  and  social 
development. 

Honor  Societies 

A  number  of  national  honor  societies  are  active  on  campus,  also  (see  Savannah  State  Uni- 
versity Honors  Program). 

INTERCOLLEGIATE  ATHLETICS 

Savannah  State  University  holds  membership  in  the  National  Collegiate  Athletic  Associa- 
tion (NCAA)  Division  I  and  participates  in  the  following  sports:  football,  baseball,  bas- 
ketball (men  and  women),  cross-country  (men  and  women),  tennis  (men  and  women), 
track  and  field  (men  and  women),  and  volleyball  (women  only),  golf  (men),  and  softball 
(women). 

Qualified  instructors  in  health,  physical  education,  and  recreation  provide  training  in  the 
several  aspects  of  the  required  activity  program.  Recreational  activities,  social  dancing, 
swimming,  and  free  exercise  activities  are  encouraged  and  centered  in  this  area.  The  area 
makes  every  effort  to  provide  wholesome  recreational  activities  for  all  students. 

INTRAMURAL  SPORTS  &  WELLNESS  PROGRAMS 

The  Intramural  Sports  and  Wellness  Program  (ISWP)  is  designed  to  foster  both  competi- 
tive and  leisure  sports  and  fitness  activities  for  both  men  and  women.  Activities  usually 
include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  basketball,  volleyball,  softball,  and  flag  football.  The  goals 
of  the  ISWP  Office  are  to: 

1.  Provide  students,  faculty,  and  staff  the  opportunity  to  participate  in  a  variety  of 
structured  sports  and  recreational  activities  and 

2.  Provide  all  participants  with  a  safe  and  enjoyable  environment  in  which  to  partici- 
pate in  activities. 

Participants  are  required  to  fill  out  a  Student  Waiver  Form  with  the  ISWP  Office.  Activi- 
ties may  be  facilitated  by  the  accessibility  of  campus  facilities  and  equipment. 

CULTURAL  ACTIVITIES 

To  complement  formal  education  on  the  campus,  the  University  provides  many  activities 
for  cultural  enrichment.  Student  assemblies,  motion  pictures,  lectures,  art  exhibitions, 
drama  productions,  forums,  hobby  groups,  and  tours  contribute  to  the  general  enrichment 
of  the  University  community. 

The  Lyceum  Committee  brings  to  the  campus  renowned  lecturers  and  concert  artists.  The 
Office  of  the  President  sponsors  the  President  Enhancement  Lecture  Series  and  the  Office 
of  the  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs  sponsors  the  Academic  Affairs  Lecture  Series. 
All  students  are  encouraged  to  attend  these  formal  activities,  which  afford  inspiring  as- 
sociation with  outstanding  personalities. 


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The  Department  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Humanities  sponsors  several  drama  presentations, 
musical  programs  and  art  exhibitions  during  the  school  year.  The  Christmas  and  spring 
concerts  are  significant  events  in  the  cultural  program  of  the  University. 
The  University  sponsors  an  annual  Black  Heritage  festival  in  conjunction  with  the  City  of 
Savannah,  Department  of  Cultural  Affairs. 

STUDENT  CONDUCT 

Students  enrolled  at  Savannah  State  University  are  expected  at  all  times  to  exemplify 
due  respect  for  order,  morality,  and  the  rights  of  others.  The  University  reserves  the  right 
to  exclude  at  any  time  students  whose  conduct  is  deemed  improper  or  prejudicial  to  the 
welfare  of  the  University  community. 

Disruptive  Behavior 

The  following  statement  is  the  policy  of  the  Board  of  Regents  regarding  disruptive  behav- 
ior at  any  institution  of  the  University  System.  The  rights,  responsibilities,  and  prohibi- 
tions described  in  this  statement  are  incorporated  as  a  part  of  these  regulations. 

The  Board  of  Regents  of  the  University  System  of  Georgia  reaffirms  its  policies  to  fully 
support  freedom  of  expression  by  each  member  of  the  academic  community  and  to  pre- 
serve and  protect  the  rights  and  freedoms  of  its  faculty  and  student  members  to  engage 
in  debate,  discussion,  and  peaceful  and  non-disruptive  protest  and  dissent.  The  following 
statement  relates  specifically  to  the  problem  described  herein.  It  does  not  change  or  in 
any  way  infringe  upon  the  Board's  existing  policies  and  practices  in  support  of  freedom 
of  expression  and  action.  Rather  it  is  considered  necessary  to  combat  the  ultimate  effect 
of  irresponsible,  disruptive,  and  obstructive  actions  by  students  and  faculty  who  tend  to 
destroy  academic  freedom  and  the  institutional  structures  through  which  it  operates. 

In  recent  years  a  new  and  serious  problem  has  appeared  on  many  college  campuses  in  the 
nation.  Some  students,  faculty  members,  and  others  have  on  occasion  engaged  in  demon- 
strations, sit-ins,  and  other  activities  that  have  clearly  and  deliberately  interfered  with  the 
regular  orderly  operation  of  the  institution  concerned.  Typically,  these  actions  have  been 
the  physical  occupation  of  a  building  or  campus  area  for  a  protracted  period  of  time  or  the 
use  of  verbal  or  written  obscenities  involving  indecent  or  disorderly  conduct. 

These  actions  have  gone  beyond  all  heretofore  recognized  bounds  of  meetings  for  discus- 
sions, persuasion,  or  even  protest  in  that  (1)  acquiescence  to  demands  of  the  demonstra- 
tions is  the  condition  for  dispersal,  and  (2)  the  reasonable  and  written  directions  of  insti- 
tutional officials  to  disperse  have  been  clearly  ignored.  Such  activities  thus  have  become 
clearly  recognizable  as  an  action  of  force,  operating  outside  all  established  channels  on 
the  campus,  including  that  of  intellectual  debate  and  persuasion,  which  are  at  the  heart 
of  education. 

The  Board  of  Regents  is  deeply  concerned  about  this  problem.  Under  the  Constitution  of 
the  State  of  Georgia,  under  all  applicable  court  rulings,  and  in  keeping  with  the  tradition 
of  higher  education  in  the  United  States,  the  Board  is  ultimately  responsible  for  the  or- 
derly operation  of  the  several  institutions  of  the  University  System  and  the  preservation 
of  academic  freedom  in  these  institutions.  The  Board  cannot  and  will  not  divest  itself  of 
this  responsibility. 

Of  equal  or  even  greater  importance,  such  action  of  force  as  previously  described  destroys  , 
the  very  essence  of  higher  learning.  The  essence  is  found  in  the  unhampered  freedom  to 
study,  investigate,  write,  speak,  and  debate  on  any  aspect  or  issue  of  life.  This  freedom, 
which  reaches  its  full  flowering  on  college  and  university  campuses,  is  an  essential  part  of 
American  democracy,  comparable  to  the  jury  system  or  the  electoral  process. 

For  these  reasons  and  in  order  to  respond  directly  and  specifically  to  this  new  problem,  the 


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Board  of  Regents  stipulates  that  any  student,  faculty  member,  administrator,  or  employee, 
acting  individually  or  in  concert  with  others,  who  clearly  obstructs  or  disrupts,  or  at- 
tempts to  obstruct  or  disrupt  any  teaching,  research,  administrative,  disciplinary  or  public 
service  activity,  or  any  other  activity  authorized  to  be  discharged  or  held  on  any  campus  of 
the  University  System  of  Georgia,  is  considered  by  the  Board  to  have  committed  an  act  of 
gross  irresponsibility  and  shall  be  subject  to  disciplinary  procedures,  possibly  resulting  in 
dismissal  or  termination  of  employment. 

The  Board  reaffirms  its  belief  that  all  segments  of  the  academic  community  are  under  a 
strong  obligation  and  have  a  mutual  responsibility  to  protect  the  campus  community  from 
disorderly,  disruptive,  or  obstructive  actions,  which  interfere  with  academic  pursuits  or 
teaching,  learning,  and  other  campus  activities. 

Violations  of  the  Student  Conduct  Code 

While  the  intentional  commission  of  an  act  is  an  important  consideration  in  determining 
guilt  or  innocence  and  appropriate  sanction,  students  are  also  responsible  in  some  cases 
for  their  actions  due  to  negligence.  Students  may  receive  disciplinary  action,  including 
suspension  and  dismissal  for  a  number  of  acts  of  misconduct  committed  on  or  away  from 
University  property.  (For  additional  details,  see  the  Savannah  State  University  Code  of 
Student  Ethics)  as  listed  in  the  Student  Handbook  Examples  of  these  actions  are  listed 
below. 

Academic  irregularity  Possession  of  drugs  and  alcoholic  beverages 

Damage  to  public  and  Disorderly  assembly 

private  property  Falsification  of  records 

Disorderly  conduct  Misuse  of  student 

identification  cards  Theft 

Gambling  Unauthorized  entry  or  use  of  University  facilities 

Possessing  explosives  Violation  of  dormitory  visitation  rules  and  regul 
Disregard  of  fire  safety  regulations  tions 

Possession  of  weapons  Joint  responsibility  for  violations 
Hazing  and/or  harassment 
Violation  of  outside  law 

Academic  Irregularity 

Academic  irregularity  includes  academic  dishonesty,  such  as  cheating  and  plagiarism; 
knowingly  furnishing  false  information;  forgery,  alternations,  or  unauthorized  use  of  Uni- 
versity documents,  records,  identification,  or  property  to  gain  an  un-entitled  advantage; 
taking  or  attempting  to  take,  steal  or  otherwise  procure  in  an  unauthorized  manner  any 
material  pertaining  to  the  conduct  of  a  class,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  tests,  exami- 
nations, laboratory  equipment  and  roll  books;  and  selling,  giving,  lending  or  otherwise 
furnishing  to  any  unauthorized  person,  material  containing  questions  or  answers  to  any 
examination  scheduled  to  be  given  at  a  subsequent  date  in  any  course  of  study  offered  by 
the  University. 

Plagiarism  is  prohibited.  Themes,  essays,  term  papers,  tests  and  other  similar  require- 
ments must  be  the  work  of  the  individuals  submitting  them.  Direct  quotations,  para- 
phrased material,  summaries  of  ideas  of  others  must  be  appropriately  acknowledged  and 
attributed  to  their  sources. 

Disciplinary  Procedures 

A  charge  of  misconduct  originates  with  the  accuser  filing  a  written  charge  with  the  Office 
of  the  Vice  President  for  Student  Affairs.  Any  person  may  refer  a  student  suspected  of 
violating  the  student  conduct  code. 


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Upon  receipt  of  the  charge,  the  Vice  President's  designee  conducts  an  informal  investiga- 
tion to  determine  whether  to  drop  the  case  or  send  a  letter  of  notification  to  the  accused 
student. 

If  a  formal  charge  is  made  to  the  accused,  either  by  certified  letter  or  in  person,  the  Vice 
President's  designee  will  instruct  the  accused  to  contact  the  Office  of  Student  Affairs  to 
arrange  an  administrative  interview  to  discuss  the  complaint.  Copies  of  all  pertinent  docu- 
ments known  at  that  time  will  be  attached  to  the  letter.  The  Vice  President's  designee  will 
request  a  meeting  with  other  necessary  relevant  parties  on  an  individual  basis.  However, 
the  Vice  President's  designee  or  the  accused  may  ask  to  have  more  than  one  relevant  party 
present  at  the  interview.  The  purposes  of  the  administrative  interview  are  two-fold:  first, 
to  determine  whether  probable  cause  exists  to  believe  the  accused  may  have  committed 
the  charged  offenses;  and  second,  to  determine  whether  to  have  the  case  heard  by  the  Vice 
President's  designee  or  the  University's  Discipline  Committee. 

The  Vice  President  for  Student  Affairs  will  notify  all  persons  of  the  time  and  place  when 
they  are  to  appear  before  the  Committee.  The  Vice  President  will  also  notify  students 
about  the  specific  charges  against  them. 

Rights  of  the  Accused  During  Hearings 

Accused  students  have  specific  rights,  including 

The  right  to  a  non-legal  advisor  of  their  choice.  (An  attorney  may  be  present  only 
when  it  appears  that  the  hearing  also  relates  to  a  potential,  or  actual,  criminal  charge 
against  the  accused); 

The  right  to  question  the  accuser (s); 

The  right  to  present  evidence; 

The  right  to  call  witnesses; 

The  right  to  remain  silent  and  have  no  inference  of  guilt  drawn  from  such  silence; 

The  right  of  cross-examination; 

The  right  to  appeal  an  adverse  decision  to  the  President;  and 

The  right  to  attend  classes  and  required  University  functions  until  a  hearing  is  held 
and  a  decision  is  rendered  against  the  accused  by  the  Vice  President  or  Discipline 
Committee.  (The  accused  may  remain  at  the  Institution  pending  an  appeal  to  the 
President,  if  his  or  her  presence  is  judged  not  to  be  a  clear  and  present  danger  to 
the  normal  operation  of  the  University.  If  the  President  upholds  the  suspension  or 
expulsion,  the  student  must  depart,  not  withstanding  the  student's  subsequent  ap- 
plication for  review  to  the  Board  of  Regents.) 

The  Discipline  Committee 

Unless  the  accused  elects  to  have  the  case  decided  by  the  Vice  President  for  Student  Af- 
fairs' designee,  the  Discipline  Committee  (comprised  of  the  chief  justice,  faculty,  staff, 
and  students)  will  adjudicate  the  case.  If  the  accused  chooses  a  hearing  by  the  Discipline 
Committee,  the  Vice  President  shall  select  a  member  of  the  staff  to  present  the  case  on 
behalf  of  the  person  bringing  charges,  including  cases  where  the  Office  of  Student  Affairs 
files  the  charges. 

Basis  for  Review  (Appeals  to  the  President) 

All  appeals  to  the  President  must  be  made  in  writing  within  seven  calendar  days  of  the 
original  decision.  The  original  decision  is  final  on  the  day  it  is  rendered  by  the  Vice  Presi- 
dent for  Student  Affairs  and  the  Discipline  Committee.  The  filing  of  an  appeal  to  the 
President  will  not  postpone  punishments  imposed  there  under,  by  the  Vice  President  for 
Student  Affairs  or  the  Discipline  Committee. 

The  accused  may  appeal  to  the  President  from  a  decision  of  the  Vice  President  for  Student 


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Affairs  or  the  Discipline  Committee  on  the  grounds  listed  below.  Additional  grounds  may 
be  asserted  by  the  appellant,  as  appropriate. 

The  proceeding  failed  to  follow  procedures;  including  observing  the  rights  of  the  accused, 
but  only  if  such  failure  actually  resulted  in  preventing  the  accused  from  adequately  de- 
fending against  the  charge. 

The  findings  are  not  supported  by  substantial  evidence,  or  the  recommendations  are  not 
supported  by  the  findings. 

One  or  more  members  of  the  adjudicating  body  demonstrated  bias.  "Bias"  requires  more 
than  merely  knowing  the  accused  or  knowing  something  about  the  case.  Disqualification 
occurs  only  where  it  can  be  established  that  the  Vice  President  or  a  Discipline  Committee 
member  was  incapable  of  rendering  a  fair  decision. 

In  light  of  the  nature  of  the  offense  and  the  student's  disciplinary  record,  the  sanctions 
imposed  by  the  adjudicating  body  were  excessive. 

Article  IX  Appeal  to  Board  of  Regents 

A  student  dissatisfied  with  the  President's  decision  has  the  right  to  appeal  to  the  Board  of 
Regents.  The  appeal  to  the  Board  shall  be  submitted  in  writing  to  the  executive  secretary 
of  the  Board  through  the  Chancellor,  within  twenty  calendar  days  after  the  President's 
decision  and  shall  cite  all  the  reasons  for  dissatisfaction  with  the  previous  decision. 

Drugs  and  Weapons 

Possession  or  use  (without  valid  medical  or  dental  prescription),  manufacture,  transporta- 
tion, storage,  furnishing,  or  sale  of  any  narcotic  or  dangerous  drug  controlled  by  federal  or 
Georgia  law  is  prohibited.  Violators  will  be  subject  to  arrest  and  prosecution  by  University 
and/or  local,  state,  and  federal  courts.  It  is  against  University  rules  and  regulations  for 
students  to  possess,  use,  or  store  weapons  such  as  knives,  guns,  blackjacks,  etc.  Persons 
found  in  possession  of  weapons  will  be  subject  to  disciplinary  action  by  the  University 
and/or  local  courts.  Students  convicted  of  violating  Section  II  (Drugs  and  Alcohol)  of  the 
student  conduct  code  may  lose  academic  credit  and/or  federal  financial  aid  and/or  be  sus- 
pended from  the  University. 


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BUSINESS  AND  FINANCE 


FEES  AND  EXPENSES 

CAMPUS  RESIDENCY  POLICY 

ROOM  DEPOSITS  AND  APARTMENTS 

REFUND  POLICY 

PAYMENT  OF  FEES 

REFUND  POLICY 

BOOKSTORE 


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BUSINESS  AND  FINANCE 

VICE  PRESIDENT  FOR  BUSINESS  AND  FINANCE 

The  Vice  President  for  Business  and  Finance  directs  the  operations  of  Auxiliary  Enter- 
prises, Budget  and  Financial  Analysis,  Business  Services,  Computer  Services,  Financial 
Services,  Grants  and  Contracts,  Human  Resources,  Plant  Operations,  and  Public  Safety 
As  chief  business  officer  for  Savannah  State  University,  the  Vice  President  is  responsible 
for  the  day-to-day  business  and  financial  operations  of  the  institution.  Principle  areas  of 
concern  to  this  office  include: 

•  Providing  good  stewardship  of  University  funds  and  securities, 

•  Promoting  best  business  practices  which  incorporate  effectiveness,  quality  outcomes, 
and  customer  service, 

•  Maintaining  a  safe,  clean  environment  with  quality  facilities  for  Savannah  State  stu- 
dents, faculty,  and  staff  to  learn  and  thrive  in,  and 

•  Creating  an  atmosphere  for  all  employees  in  which  they  feel  supported,  appreciated, 
and  equipped  with  the  tools  needed  to  be  successful  in  their  work. 


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SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 

UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  OF  GEORGIA 

SAVANNAH,  GEORGIA 

UNDERGRADUATE  FEE  SCHEDULE 
FALL,  2005  -  SPRING,  2006 


DAY  STUDENTS 

Fees  Per  Semester 

In- State  Tuition 

Out-Of-State  Tuition 

Tuition  (12  or  more 

$  1,219.00 

$  4,877.00 

credit  hours) 

Health  Fee 

$  60.00 

$  60.00 

Student  Activity  Fee 

$  41.00 

$  41.00 

Athletic  Fee 

$  173.00 

$  173.00 

Technology  Fee 

$  35.00 

$  35.00 

Total 

$  1,528.00 

$  5,186.00 

Fees  Per  Semester 


BOARDING  STUDENTS 


In- State  Tuition 


Out-Of-State  Tuition 


Tuition  (12  or  more 

$  1,219.00 

$  4,877.00 

credit  hours) 

Health  Fee 

$  60.00 

$  60.00 

Student  Activity  Fee 

$  41.00 

$  41.00 

Athletic  Fee 

$  173.00 

$  173.00 

Technology  Fee 

$  35.00 

$  35.00 

Board 

$  1,290.00 

$  1,290.00 

Room 

$  1,068.00 

$  1,068.00 

Total 

$  3,886.00 

$7,544.00 

Fees  Are  Due  And  Payable  At  Registration.  Please  Make  A  Cashier's  Check,  Bank  Or 
Postal  Money  Order  Payable  To  Savannah  State  University.  Separate  Checks  Should  Be 
Made  For  Cash  Allowances,  Books  and  Supplies.  Books  and  Supplies  Cost  Approximately 
$350.00  Per  Semester.  Late  Fee  is  $50.00. 


Other  Fees: 

Key  Replacement 
Meal  Card  Replacement 
Post  Office  Box  Rental 
Parking  -  Day 
Parking  -  Boarding 
Room  Deposit 
Transcript  Fees 

Housing  Rates 

Single  Occupancy  Room 
Double  Occupancy  Room 


$20.00  Per  Occurrence 

$20.00  Per  Occurrence 

$8.00  Per  Year  (No  Charge  For  Boarding  Students) 

$10.00  Per  Year 

$18.00  Per  Year 

$200.00  (Refundable  Upon  Vacating  Room  Without  Damages) 

$4.00  Each 


$1,268.00  (Per  Semester) 
$1,068.00  (Per  Semester) 


Freshman  Living  Learning  Center  Clusters 

Two  Person  $1,900.00  (Per  Semester) 

Four  Person  (Double)  $1,800.00  (Per  Semester) 


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Four  Person  (Double  as  Single)  $2,000.00  (Per  Semester) 
Eight  Person  (Single)  $1,700.00  (Per  Semester) 

Eight  Person  (Double)  $1,600.00  (Per  Semester) 

Eight  Person  (Double  as  Single)  $1,800.00  (Per  Semester) 

American  Campus  Community  -  University  Village 


One  Bedroom  Apartment 
Two  Bedroom  Apartment 
Four  Bedroom  Apartment 
Four  Bedroom  Apartment 
(With  Range) 


$2,350.00  (Per  Semester) 
$2,090.00  (Per  Semester) 
$1,865.00  (Per  Semester) 
$1,965.00  (Per  Semester) 


Food  Services 

Boarding  Students 

5  meals  per  week 

$451.00 

14  meals  per  week 

$902.00 

20  meals  per  week 

$1,290.00 

Commuter  Plans 

10  meals  per  semester 

$49.00 

25  meals  per  semester 

$121.00 

50  meals  per  semester 

$240.00 

100  meals  per  semester 

$355.00 

The  University  Reserves  The  Right  To  Make  Changes  In  Its  Fees  At  The  Beginning  Of 
Any  Semester  And  Without  Prior  Notice.  Credit  Cards  (Visa  and  MasterCard)  May  Be 
Used  To  Pay  For  Tuition,  Fees  And  Books. 

OTHER  RATES  AND  FEES 

DISTANCE  LEARNING  TUITION  RATES 
FALL,  2005  -  SPRING,  2006 

DAY  STUDENTS 


Fees  Per  Semester 

In- State  Tuition 

Out-Of-State  Tuition 

eCore-per  credit  hour 

$  131.00 

N/A 

WebBSIT-per  credit  hour 

$  265.00 

N/A 

WebMBA-per  credit  hour 

$  500.00 

N/A 

GRADUATE  TEACHING/ 

$  25.00 

RESEARCH  ASSISTANTS 


COMMUTER  MEAL  PLANS 


Rates  Per  Semester 

10  meals 
25  meals 
50  meals 
100  meals 


49.00 
122.00 
240.00 
355.00 


NOTE: There  Is  No  Refund  For  Missed  Meals  Or  Carry-over  Meals  To  Another  Semester 
During  The  Meal  Contract  Period. 

Fees  Are  Due  And  Payable  At  Registration.  Please  Make  A  Personal  Check,  Cashier's 
Check,  Bank  Or  Postal  Money  Order  Payable  To  Savannah  State  University.  Separate 
Checks  Should  Be  Made  For  Cash  Allowances,  Books  and  Supplies.   Books  and  Supplies 


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Cost  Approximately  $350.00  Per  Semester.  Late  Fee  is  $50.00. 

The  University  Reserves  The  Right  To  Make  Changes  In  Its  Fees  At  The  Beginning  Of 
Any  Semester  And  Without  Prior  Notice.  Credit  Cards  (Visa  and  MasterCard)  May  Be 
Used  To  Pay  For  Tuition,  Fees  And  Books. 

(All  Rates  and  Fees  Are  Subject  To  Change  Without  Notice) 


SAVANNAH  STATE  UNIVERSITY 

UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  OF  GEORGIA 

SAVANNAH,  GEORGIA 

GRADUATE  FEE  SCHEDULE 
FALL,  2005  -  SPRING,  2006 

DAY  STUDENTS 


Fees  Per  Semester 

In-State  Tuition 

Out-Of-State  Tuition 

Tuition  (12  or  more 

$  1,463.00 

$  5,852.00 

credit  hours) 

Health  Fee 

$  60.00 

$  60.00 

Student  Activity  Fee 

$  41.00 

$  41.00 

Athletic  Fee 

$  173.00 

$  173.00 

Technology  Fee 

$  35.00 

$  35.00 

Total 

$  1,772.00 

$6,161.00 

BOARDING  STUDENTS 

Fees  Per  Semester 

In- State  Tuition 

Out-Of-State  Tuition 

Tuition  (12  or  more 

$  1,463.00 

$  5,852.00 

credit  hours) 

Health  Fee 

$  60.00 

$  60.00 

Student  Activity  Fee 

$41.00 

$  41.00 

Athletic  Fee 

$  173.00 

$  173.00 

Technology  Fee 

$  35.00 

$  35.00 

Board 

$  1,290.00 

$  1,290.00 

Room 

$  1,068.00 

$  1,068.00 

Total 

$  4,130.00 

$  8,519.00 

Fees  Are  Due  And  Payable  At  Registration.  Please  Make  A  Personal  Check,  Cashier's 
Check,  Bank  Or  Postal  Money  Order  Payable  To  Savannah  State  University.  Separate 
Checks  Should  Be  Made  For  Cash  Allowances,  Books  and  Supplies.  Books  and  Supplies 
Cost  Approximately  $350.00  Per  Semester.  Late  Fee  is  $50.00. 


Other  Fees: 

Key  Replacement 
Meal  Card  Replacement 
Post  Office  Box  Rental 
Parking  -  Day 
Parking  -  Boarding 
Room  Deposit 
Transcript  Fees 

Housing  Rates 

Single  Occupancy  Room 


$20.00  Per  Occurrence 

$20.00  Per  Occurrence 

$8.00  Per  Year  (No  Charge  For  Boarding  Students) 

$10.00  Per  Year 

$18.00  Per  Year 

$200.00  (Refundable  Upon  Vacating  Room  Without  Damages) 

$4.00  Each 


$1,268.00  (Per  Semester) 


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Double  Occupancy  Room         $1,068.00  (Per  Semester) 
Freshman  Living  Learning  Center  Clusters 
Two  Person  $1,900.00  (Per  Semester) 

Four  Person  (Double)  $1,800.00  (Per  Semester) 

Four  Person  (Double  as  Single)  $2,000.00  (Per  Semester) 
Eight  Person  (Single)  $1,700.00  (Per  Semester) 

Eight  Person  (Double)  $1,600.00  (Per  Semester) 

Eight  Person  (Double  as  Single) $1,800.00  (Per  Semester) 

American  Campus  Community  -  University  Village 
One  Bedroom  Apartment  $2,350.00  (Per  Semester) 
Two  Bedroom  Apartment  $2,090.00  (Per  Semester) 
Four  Bedroom  Apartment  $1,865.00  (Per  Semester) 
Four  Bedroom  Apartment  $1,965.00  (Per  Semester) 
(With  Range) 

Food  Services 

Boarding  Students 
5  meals  per  week     $451.00 
14  meals  per  week  $902.00 
20  meals  per  week  $1,290.00 

Commuter  Plans 

10  meals  per  semester  $49.00 

25  meals  per  semester  $121.00 

50  meals  per  semester  $240.00 

100  meals  per  semester  $355.00 

The  University  Reserves  The  Right  To  Make  Changes  In  Its  Fees  At  The  Beginning  Of 
Any  Semester  And  Without  Prior  Notice.  Credit  Cards  (Visa  and  MasterCard)  May  Be 
Used  To  Pay  For  Tuition,  Fees  And  Books. 

REFUND  POLICY 

Formal  withdrawal  must  begin  with  a  written  request  in  the  Office  of  Academic  Affairs. 
Failure  to  officially  withdraw  from  the  institution  will  result  in  the  forfeiture  or  loss  of 
any  refund  due.  No  refunds  for  reduction  in  academic  loads  or  student  services  are  allowed 
unless  such  reductions  are  necessitated  by  schedule  changes  initiated  by  the  University. 
Students  suspended  or  expelled  for  disciplinary  reasons  are  not  entitled  to  a  refund  of  any 
deposits  or  fees  paid. 

Students  who  are  members  of  the  Georgia  National  Guard  or  other  reserve  components  of 
the  armed  forces  who  receive  emergency  orders  to  active  duty  are  entitled  to  a  full  refund 
of  matriculation  fees  paid  for  that  semester,  in  accordance  with  guidelines  promulgated  by 
the  chancellor.  Military  personnel  on  active  duty  in  the  armed  forces  who,  before  the  end 
of  their  present  station  assignment,  receive  emergency  orders  for  a  temporary  or  perma- 
nent change  of  duty  location  are  entitled  to  a  full  refund  of  tuition  paid  for  that  semester, 
in  accordance  with  guidelines  promulgated  by  the  chancellor. 

The  refund  amount  for  students  withdrawing  from  the  institution  shall  be  based  on  a  pro 
rata  percentage  determined  by  dividing  the  number  of  calendar  days  in  the  semester  that 
the  student  has  completed  by  the  total  calendar  days  in  the  semester.  The  total  calendar 
days  in  a  semester  includes  weekends,  but  excludes  scheduled  breaks  of  five  or  more  days 
and  any  days  that  a  student  was  on  an  approved  leave  of  absence.  The  unearned  portion 
shall  be  refunded  up  to  the  point  in  time  that  the  amount  earned  equals  60%. 

Students  that  withdraw  from  the  institution  when  the  calculated  percentage  of  completion 
is  greater  than  60%,  are  not  entitled  to  a  refund  of  any  portion  of  institutional  charges. 


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A  refund  of  all  non-resident  fees,  matriculation  fees,  and  other  mandatory  fees  shall  be 
made  in  the  event  of  the  death  of  a  student  at  any  time  during  the  academic  session. 

A  student  who  wishes  to  withdraw  from  the  Meal  Plan  Program  and  the  Residence  Hall 
must  secure  written  permission  from  the  Auxiliary  Services  Director.  This  permission, 
when  submitted  with  the  ID,  will  entitle  the  student  to  a  refund. 

Refund  of  elective  charges  (room  and  board)  for  withdrawing  from  the  institution  during  a 
semester  will  be  made  on  a  prorated  basis  determined  by  the  date  of  withdrawal. 

Refunds  to  students  who  are  recipients  of  Title  IV  funds  will  be  made  in  accordance  with 
federal  laws  and  regulations  in  effect  at  that  time. 

The  refund  amount  returned  to  SFA  Programs  will  be  distributed  in  the  following  order: 
Unsubsidized  Direct  Stafford  Loan,  Subsidized  Direct  Stafford  Loan,  PLUS  Loan,  Perkins 
Loan,  Federal  Pell  Grant,  FSEOG,  Other  Federal,  State,  Private,  Institutional  Aid  and 
the  Student. 

COMPUTER  SERVICES 

Computers  and  technology  are  integral  parts  of  the  University.  They  facilitate  academics, 
learning  (both  distance  and  local)  and  administrative  functions.  The  University  has  devel- 
oped a  state  of  the  arts  technological  campus  through  private,  state  and  federal  funding. 

To  support  its  infrastructure,  the  University  has  installed  a  wireless  network  and  a  fi- 
ber optics  backbone,  which  supports  speeds  up  to  1  gigabit  (GB),  that  runs  throughout 
the  campus  and  to  every  academic  and  administrative  building.  The  University  also  has 
full-time  PeachNet/Internet/Intranet  access,  student,  staff  and  faculty  electronic  mail,  a 
campus-wide  distributed  messaging  system,  a  University  web  site  (http://www.savstate. 
edu)  computer  access  for  student,  faculty,  staff  and  administrators,  faculty  and  staff  devel- 
opment classes,  communications  support  (phone)  and  remote  access  services. 

Academics  are  supported  through  the  establishment  of  multiple  general  purpose  and  spe- 
cialized computer  labs,  in  both  PC  and  MAC  formats,  throughout  the  campus  and  in  the 
dormitories.  The  University  has  three  distance  education/GSAMS  (Georgia  Statewide 
Academic  and  Medical  System)  sites,  WebCT  for  web-based  course  delivery,  audio  visual 
aids,  the  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (CTLAS)  to  support  tech- 
nology course  development  as  well  as  faculty  and  staff  development.  The  University's 
library  is  automated,  there  is  access  to  GIL  (Galileo  Interconnected  Libraries  )-  a  Board 
of  Regents  supported  World  Wide  Web-based  virtual  library,  wireless  networking,  satellite 
down  links,  a  SSU/GaTech  Regional  Engineering  Program  (GTREP)  and  local  centralized 
application  support. 

The  University  is  administratively  supported  through  SCT's  BANNER  electronic  inte- 
grated student  information  system,  PeopleSoft  Financial  and  Human  Resources  systems, 
an  automated  work  order  system,  electronic  building  security  and  an  alumni  financial 
system. 

The  University  strives  to  stay  in  the  forefront  of  technology  to  better  facilitate  the  services 
to  and  education  of  its  student  body. 

AUXILIARY  SERVICES 

The  Division  of  Auxiliary  Services  is  an  organization  with  the  Office  of  Business  and  Fi- 
nance, responsible  for  providing  services  both  directly  and  indirectly  to  students,  faculty, 
staff,  and  the  University's  community.  By  Polices  of  the  Board  of  Regents,  the  Division 
must  be  totally  self-supporting;  no  state  funds  are  allocated  to  the  Division  in  any  way. 
Based  upon  these  Board  of  Regents  Polices,  Auxiliary  Services  pays  a  percentage,  based 
upon  square  footage  occupied,  of  the  plant  operations  and  maintenance  cost  and  other 
indirect  operating  costs  of  the  University.  The  Division  is  subject  to  rules  and  regulations 


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of  the  University  System  of  Georgia.  Auxiliary  Services,  through  careful  purchasing  and 
management  and  services  is  committed  to  providing  the  best  possible  services  at  the  low- 
est cost  possible,  while  maintaining  quality,  value,  and  courteous  service. 

The  kinds  and  number  of  auxiliary  services  may  vary  according  to  of  the  University.  Cur- 
rently the  Savannah  State's  Auxiliary  services  encompass  the  following:  Bookstore,  Uni- 
versity Post  Office,  Food  Services  (operated  by  THOMPSON  HOSPATILITY  Inc),  vending 
(operated  by  Rawls  Distributing  (snacks)  Company,  Pepsi  Cola  (soft  drinks)  Company), 
Intercollegiate  athletics,  and  Transportation  services. 

BOOKSTORE 

SSU  Bookstore  is  an  integral  part  of  the  academic  and  social  life  of  the  university.  It  is  a 
social  focal  point  on  campus  offering  many  goods  and  services  required  by  a  multifaceted 
university  community.  The  campus  bookstore  is  currently  owned  and  operated  by  Follett 
Publishing  Company. 

The  bookstore  provides  a  book-buy-back  at  the  end  of  each  semester.  Please  refer  to  Fol- 
lett Publishing  for  policy  on  book-buy-back  and  refund  policy. 

HOURS  OF  OPERATION 

Monday  -  Friday  8:15am  -  4:45pm 

Saturday  (special  occasions  such  as  the  beginning  the  semester  and  home  football 

games.) 

The  bookstore  is  located  in  the  King  Frazier  Student  Union  Building  on  the  first  floor. 
Our  mailing  address  is  State  University  Bookstore,  SSU,  PO.  Box  20569,  Savannah,  Geor- 
gia 31404.    The  telephone  number  is  (912  356-2263  and  our  fax  number  is  (912)  353- 
3072. 

FOOD  SERVICE 

Savannah  State  University  has  been  defined  by  the  Board  of  Regents  of  the  University 
System  of  Georgia  as  a  residential  institution.  This  definition  means  that  the  University 
must  provide  on-campus  facilities  for  room  and  board.  All  students  who  live  in  the  tra- 
ditional residence  halls  are  required  to  purchase  a  twenty-meal  plan.  ALL  University 
Village  four-bedroom,  2-bath  apartment  units  will  be  required  to  purchase  a  twenty-meal 
plan  or  a  fourteen-meal  plan.  Students  assigned  to  these  spaces  will  be  automatically 
billed  via  the  Banner  Student  Information  System  accordingly.  There  is  no  refund  for 
missed  or  carry-overs  to  another  semester  during  the  meal  contract  period. 

UNIVERSITY  MAIL  CENTER 

The  University  Post  Office  is  a  combination  on-campus  post  office  and  U.S.  Postal  Ser- 
vice Contract  substation  located  in  the  King  Frazier  Complex  (across  from  the  University 
Bookstore).  Money  orders  may  be  purchased  Monday  through  Friday  from  8:30  AM  to 
4:00  PM.  The  window  schedule  is  Monday  through  Friday  from  8:30  AM  to  4:30  PM.  The 
Campus  Postal  Service  must  comply  with  all  UPS  rules  and  regulations.  This  service  is 
provided  by  the  University  in  order  to  more  efficiently  distribute  incoming  mail  and  to 
effect  postage  savings  in  outgoing  mail. 

The  University  Post  Office  is  located  on  the  first  floor  of  the  King  Frazier  Complex,  across 
from  the  University  Bookstore.  The  University  Postal  Staff  will  assign  all  students  who 
live  in  Bowen-Smith  Hall,  Bostic  Hall,  Peacock  Hall,  University  Village  or  the  new  350-bed 
residence  hall  a  mailbox.  If  student  is  returning  the  subsequent  semester  and  living  in 
a  residence  hall,  he/she  will  not  be  required  to  clear  box  with  the  University  Postal  Staff. 
Student  will  keep  the  same  mailbox. 


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CORE  CURRICULUM 

All  students,  regardless  of  major,  who  are  enrolled  for  the  first  time  in  the  Fall  Semester  of 
1998  or  later,  must  complete  the  University's  core  curriculum.  The  core  curriculum  con- 
sists of  sets  of  specific  courses  drawn  from  across  the  University's  curriculum  which  are 
usually  completed  prior  to  undertaking  major  field  preparation.  Students  who  enrolled 
prior  to  the  Fall  of  1998,  and  who  have  not  completed  the  quarter  hour  core  curriculum 
must  complete  the  new  core  curriculum.  Quarter  hour  courses  completed  will  be  con- 
verted to  semester  hours  and  credited  to  the  students'  total  requirements  were  reasonably 
equivalent.  Students  will  then  complete  the  remaining  hours  in  the  new  core  curriculum. 

CORE  CURRICULUM  GRID 

All  students  should  complete  the  sixty  hours  of  core  curriculum  requirements  during  their 
first  two  years  of  enrollment  and  prior  to  their  enrollment  in  their  major  classes,  exclusive 
of  those  specified  in  Area  F  (courses  appropriate  to  the  program  of  study)  of  the  core. 

In  addition  to  the  sixty  hours  in  Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  F,  students  will  also  complete  five 
additional  hours  of  required  courses. 

Area  A — Essential  Skills .9  hours 

ENGL  1101  English  Composition  1 3 

ENGL  1102  English  Composition  2 3 

MATH  1111  College  Algebra 3 

(for  non-science  majors) 
MATH  1113  Pre-calculus 3 

(for  science  majors) 

(Because  these  are  "essential  skills,"  all  courses  in  this  area  must  be  completed  with  a 
grade  of  "C"  or  higher.) 

Area  B — Institutional  Options 4-5  hours 

(Students  majoring  in  the  sciences  must  complete  four  hours;  others  will 
complete  five  hours.) 

HIST  1501  African  American  History  and  Contemporary  Issues 2 

(SPEH  1101  Principles  of  Speech) (.1) 

(not  required  after  Fall  2005) 

(HUMN  1201  Critical  Thinking) (.2) 

or  non-science  majors (notrequired  after  Fall  2005) 

HUMN  1102  Critical  Thinking  in  Science 1 

for  science  majors 

HUMN  1201  Critical  Thinking  &  Communication 3 

(effective  Spring  2005) 

Area  C — Humanities/Fine  Arts 6  hours 

HUMN  2011  Humanities  3 

Choose  one  of  the  following: 

ARTS  1101  Introduction  to  Visual  Arts 3 

MUSC  1101  Introduction  to  Music 3 

THEA  2101  Introduction  to  Theater. 3 

ENGL  2111  World  Literature  1 3 

ENGL  2112  World  Literature  II 3 

Area  D — Science,  Math  and  Technology. 10-11  hours 

Students  will  choose  Option  I  or  Option  II,  depending  on  their  major: 

Option  I — Non-science  Majors  (10  hours) 

CISM/CSCI  1130  Computer  Applications 3(3-0-3) 


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Choose  one  of  the  following: 

Biology  1103  and  1103L  General  Biology. 4  (3-2-4) 

Biology  1104  and  1104L  Human  Biology 4  (3-2-4) 

ISCI  1101  Integrated  Science  1 3  (3-0-3) 

Choose  one  (3  hours)  &  one-lab (4  hours)  science  course  from  the  following: 

ISCI  1101  Integrated  Science  1 3  (3-0-3) 

ISCI  1111K  Integrated  Science  II 4(3-2-4) 

BIOL  1103  and  1103L  General  Biology  1 4  (3-2-4) 

BIOL  1104  and  1104L  Human  Biology  II 4  (3-2-4) 

CHEM  HOIK  Introduction  to  Chemistry 4  (3-3-4) 

PHSC1011K  Physical  Science  1 4(3-2-4) 

PHYS  1111K  Introductory  Physics  1 4  (3-2-4) 

Option  II — Science  Majors  (11  hours) 

CISM/CSCI  1130  Computer  Applications 3 

Choose  one  of  the  following  sequences: 

BIOL  1107  and  1107L  Principles  of  Biology  1 4  (3-2-4) 

BIOL  1108  and  1108L  Principles  of  Biology  II 4  (3-2-4) 

CHEM  1211  and  1211L  Principles  of  Chemistry  I (3-2-4) 

CHEM  1212  and  1212L  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 4  (3-2-4) 

PHSC1011K  Physical  Science  1 4  (3-2-4)  and 

PHSC1012K  Physical  Science  II 4(3-2-4) 

PHYS  1111K  Introductory  Physics  1 4  (3-2-4)  and 

PHYS  1112K  Introductory  Physics  II 4(3-2-4) 

PHYS  2211K  Principles  of  Physics  1 4  (3-2-4)  and 

PHYS  2212K  Principles  of  Physics  II 4(3-2-4) 

AreaE — Social  Sciences 12  hours 

POLS  1101  American  Government 3 

POLS  2401  Global  Issues 3 

Choose  one  of  the  following  United  States  history  courses: 

HIST  2111  A  Survey  of  U.S.  History  to  the  Post-Civil  War  Period  or 3 

HIST  2112  A  Survey  of  U.S.  History  from 
Post-Civil  War  Period  to  the  Present 3 

Choose  one  of  the  following: 

HIST  1 1 1 1  A  Survey  of  World  History  to  Early  Modern  Times 3 

HIST  1112  A  Survey  of  World  History  from 

Early  Modern  Times  to  the  Present 3 

PSYC  1101  Introduction  to  General  Psychology 3 

ANTH  1102  Introduction  to  Anthropology 3 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3 

SOCI  1101  Introduction  to  Sociology 3 

ECON  2105  Principles  of  Macro-Economics 3 

Area  F — Courses  Appropriate 

to  the  Program  of  Study. 18  hours 

These  requirements  vary  according  to  which  major  program  a  student  selects. 
See  listings  for  major  programs  of  study  for  these  requirements. 

Additional  Requirements 5  hours 

FRES  1101  Freshman  Year  Experience  1 1 

FRES  1102  Freshman  Year  Experience  II 1 

One  of  the  following  two-hour  courses: 2  hours 

HEDU  1101  Concepts  in  Healthful  Living. 2 

HEDU  1111  Physical  Fitness  for  Life 2 

HEDU  1201  Physical  Activity  and  Stress  Management 2 

HEDU  1211  Physical  Activity  and  Body  Composition 2 


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One  of  the  following  one-hour  courses: 1  hour 

HEDU  1301  Weight  Training. 1 

HEDU  1401  Physical  Conditioning. 1 

HEDU  1501  Modern  Dance  Techniques 1 

HEDU  1511  Modern  Dance  Performance 1 

HEDU  1521  Aerobic  Dancing. 1 

HEDU  1601  Swimming  1 1 

HEDU  1611  Swimming  II 1 

HEDU  1621  Aqua  Dynamics 1 

Total  Hours  Required  in  the  Core  Curriculum 65  hours 

STATE  REQUIREMENT  IN  HISTORY  AND  GOVERNMENT 

By  State  law,  students  who  receive  a  diploma  or  certificate  from  a  school  supported  by  the 
State  of  Georgia  must  demonstrate  proficiency  in  United  States  history  and  government 
and  in  Georgia  history  and  government.  Students  at  Savannah  State  University  may  dem- 
onstrate such  proficiency  by  receiving  credit  in  certain  courses:  United  States  and  Georgia 
government  POLS  1101  for  United  States  and  Georgia  government;  HIST  2111  or  2112 
for  United  State  and  Georgia  history. 

MAJOR  CURRICULUM 

In  addition  to  the  required  core  curriculum,  which  is  usually  completed  in  the  first  two 
years  of  college  attendance,  students  will  select  a  major  field  of  study  that  focuses  atten- 
tion during  the  second  two  years  of  study.  Area  F  of  the  core  curriculum  (courses  appro- 
priate to  the  field  of  study)  provides  a  foundation  for  the  major  field  of  study  and  should 
be  completed  prior  to  students'  undertaking  major  courses.  Plans  and  requirements  for 
the  various  major  programs  are  detailed  in  the  sections  of  this  catalog,  which  describe  the 
University's  three  colleges. 

MINOR  CURRICULUM 

While  students  are  all  required  to  complete  the  core  and  a  major  curriculum,  completing 
a  minor  program  is  an  additional  option.  A  minor  consists  of  a  set  of  15-17  credit  hours 
in  a  specific  field  of  study.  Some  major  programs  require  students  to  complete  formal 
minor  programs  while  others  do  not.  Formal  minor  programs  are  established  in  a  variety 
of  fields.  Requirements  are  listed  in  this  catalog  along  with  the  departments  sponsoring 
them.  Informal  minors  may  be  developed  by  acquiring  any  set  of  18  credit  hours  of  up- 
per-division course  work  in  any  field  for  which  such  work  is  offered.  Students  often  find 
that  completing  a  minor  curriculum  is  a  valuable  professional  asset  for  use  in  the  highly 
competitive  world  following  graduation. 

Savannah  State  University  students  may  pursue  a  minor  in  education  in  conjunction  with 
the  following  academic  fields:  English,  mathematics,  political  science,  history,  criminal 
justice,  sociology,  biology,  and  chemistry. 

Also,  students  whose  major  departments  offer  no  minor  or  do  not  allow  the  minor  in 
education  may  take  courses  that  constitute  the  equivalent  of  a  minor  through  additional 
course  work.  An  education  minor  does  not  satisfy  the  requirements  for  teacher  certifica- 
tion in  Georgia,  but  enables  students  to  complete  18  hours  of  the  professional  education 
courses  required  for  certification.  Teacher  certification  programs  also  are  offered  at  Sa- 
vannah State  University.  Students  should  contact  their  academic  departments  with  spe- 
cific questions  regarding  education  minors  or  certification.  Savannah  State  University 
offers  education  courses  in  collaboration  with  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University. 


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COLLEGE  OF  BUSINESS 
ADMINISTRATION 


ACCOUNTING  (ACCT) 

General  Accounting  Option 
Accounting  Information  Systems  Option 

COMPUTER  INFORMATION  SYSTEMS  (BCIS) 

Application  Development  Option 

Computer  Networking  Option 

Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  Option 

MANAGEMENT  (BMN) 

General  Management 
MARKETING  (BMKT) 

General  Marketing  Option 

Professional  Selling  Option 


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COLLEGE  OF  BUSINESS 
ADMINISTRATION 

PURPOSE  AND  MISSION 

The  College  of  Business  Administration  at  Savannah  State  University  is  dedicated  to  de- 
livering quality  undergraduate  business  education  programs  to  a  diverse  student  popula- 
tion. Through  innovative  instruction,  applied  research,  and  community  involvement,  the 
College  will  fully  develop  business  graduates  who  can  compete  effectively  in  academic, 
civic,  business,  global,  government  and  not-for-profit  arenas. 

The  College  of  Business  Administration  offers  a  four-year  professional  program  that  com- 
bines a  general  education  with  broad  based  programs  of  education  in  business.  This  pro- 
gram is  predicated  on  the  philosophy  that  the  best  education  for  business  leaders  is  one 
which  combines  professional  studies  and  studies  in  the  liberal  arts. 

The  emphasis  on  the  liberal  arts  is  most  significant  during  the  freshman  and  sophomore 
years.  The  major  focus  during  the  remaining  years  of  study  is  on  the  basic  business  core, 
which  serves  as  the  foundation  upon  which  students  develop  a  major.  This  education  pro- 
vides graduates  with  the  necessary  background  for  initiating  careers  in  one  of  the  func- 
tional areas  of  business  and  an  appropriate  introduction  to  the  tools  of  management  that 
are  necessary  for  success. 

The  College  of  Business  Administration  offers  programs  of  study  leading  to  the  Bachelor 
of  Business  Administration  degree  (B.B.A).  Major  programs  include  accounting,  computer 
information  systems,  management,  and  marketing.  In  response  to  current  business  needs, 
the  College  offers  several  emphases  within  the  accounting,  computer  information  sys- 
tems, and  management  and  marketing  majors.  Teacher  certification  for  business  majors 
is  offered  in  a  cooperative  program  with  the  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University  College 
of  Teacher  Education. 

ACADEMIC  COUNSELING 

Students  in  the  College  of  Business  Administration  are  assigned  academic  advisors  in 
their  major  area  of  specialization.  Since  the  advisement  process  is  essential  to  ensure  all 
prerequisites  have  been  successfully  completed  prior  to  enrollment  in  a  particular  course, 
students  must  consult  with  their  advisors  before  registering.  Students  should  also  work 
with  their  advisors  to  develop  a  plan  of  academic  progress.  This  plan  must  be  approved  by 
the  Associate  Dean  of  the  College  of  Business  Administration  and  will  be  recorded  in  the 
College  of  Business  Administration. 

ACADEMIC  REGULATIONS 

1.  "42  Hour  Rule":  Business  students  may  enroll  in  3000  level  courses  in  the  College  of 
Business  Administration  after  successful  completion  of  42  semester  hours  including 
the  courses  listed  in  Area  F,  provided  all  course-specific  prerequisites  have  been  satis- 
fied. Business  students  will  not  be  eligible  to  take  3000  level  courses,  prior  to  having 
completed  60  credit  hours  (junior  standing),  until  all  Area  F  courses  are  completed. 

2.  To  graduate,  Business  majors  must  complete  Areas  A  through  F  of  the  core  curricu- 
lum with  a  minimum  adjusted  grade  point  average  of  2.0  and  with  a  grade  of  "C"  or 
better  in  each  of  the  following  courses: 

ENGL  1101,  ENGL  1102,  CISM/CSCI  1130,  MATH  1111  and  all  Area  F  courses 

3.  To  graduate,  business  majors  must  complete,  with  a  grade  of  "C"  or  better,  all  courses 
in  Area  F  (Business  Core),  Area  G  (Foundation  Knowledge  of  Business)  and  the  Ma- 
jor Area  of  Specialization  (concentration). 


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4.  At  least  30  semester  hours  of  business  courses  must  be  taken  in  residence,  at  the 
College  of  Business  Administration,  in  order  for  a  student  to  earn  a  (B.B.A.)  degree 
from  the  institution. 

5.  Transfer  students  should  follow  the  program  of  study  outlined  for  (B.B.A.)  candi- 
dates at  the  College  during  the  freshman  and  sophomore  years. 

a.  The  Dean  of  the  College  of  Business  Administration  determines  eligibility  for 
transfer  of  credit  for  business  course  work,  which  will  apply  toward  business  de- 
grees. 

b.  Business  courses  completed  at  the  lower  division  level  at  other  institutions,  if  these 
courses  are  offered  at  the  junior  and  senior  levels  at  Savannah  State  University, 
will  not  ordinarily  be  awarded  transfer  credit.  Business  courses  taken  at  system 
universities  and  senior  colleges  will  transfer,  if  the  prerequisites  at  Savannah  State 
have  been  satisfied. 

6.  Students  who  enroll  as  special  students  (as  defined  in  this  catalog),  and  who  subse- 
quently change  their  status  to  degree-seeking,  may  transfer  for  credit  a  maximum  of 
seven  semester  hours  earned  while  in  special  student  status. 

The  Coastal  Georgia  Center  for  Economic  Education  is  a  joint  program  between  the  Col- 
lege of  Business  Administration  at  Savannah  State  University  and  the  College  of  Educa- 
tion at  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University.  Drs.  Tsehai  Alemayehu  and  Stephen  Agye- 
kum  are  the  co-directors  of  the  Center.  The  Center  is  housed  in  Room  223,  University 
Hall  at  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University.  The  purpose  of  the  Center  is  to  promote  the 
basic  economic  ideas  considered  essential  for  good  citizenship.  This  aim  is  accomplished 
through  programs  conducted  in  teacher  workshops  and  the  dissemination  of  materials. 
The  center  cooperates  with  the  Georgia  Council  on  Economic  Education  in  providing 
workshops  for  area  teachers  to  help  meet  the  economic  standards,  which  are  mandated 
for  students  by  the  State  of  Georgia.  The  Center  also  cooperates  with  teachers  from  the 
Economics  America  Program  of  the  Savannah-Chatham  school  system. 

College  of  Business  Administration 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 47  hours 

Area  F — Business  Core 18  hours 

ACCT  2101  Principles  of  Financial  Accounting. 3  hours 

ACCT  2 102  Principles  of  Managerial  Accounting. 3  hours 

BUSA  1105  Introduction  to  Business 3  hours 

BUSA  2 105  Communicating  in  the  Business  Environment 3  hours 

ECON  2105  Principles  of  Macro-Economics 3  hours 

ECON  2106  Principles  of  Micro-Economics 3  hours 

FREE  ELECTIVES  (Non-Business) 3  hours 

Major  Courses  (57  hours) 

Area  G  -  Foundation  Knowledge  of  Business  (Required  of  all  majors)    30  hours 

BUSA  2106  The  Environment  of  Business 3  hours 

BUSA  4126  Business  Policy 3  hours 

CISM  2130  Business  Information  Systems 3  hours 

ECON  3145  Global  Business  Issues 3  hours 

FINC  3155  Business  Finance 3  hours 

MGNT  3165  Management  of  Organizations 3  hours 

MKTG  3175  Principles  of  Marketing. 3  hours 

MATH  2181  Quantitative  Analysis  for  Business  (formerly  QUAN  2181) 3  hours 

BUSA  2182  Introduction  to  Business  Statistics  (formerly  QUAN  2182) 3  hours 

MGNT  3185  Operations  Management  (formerly  QUAN  3185) 3  hours 


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Major  Area  of  Specialization 
(Choose  one  of  the  following 
concentrations) 27  hours 

ACCOUNTING  MAJOR  27  hours 

(The  following  courses  are  required  of 

all  accounting  majors) 15  hours 

ACCT  3111  Intermediate  Financial  Accounting  1 3  hours 

ACCT  3112  Intermediate  Financial  Accounting  II 3  hours 

ACCT  3113  Federal  Income  Taxation  of  Individuals 3  hours 

ACCT  3115  Cost/Managerial  Accounting. 3  hours 

ACCT  3117  Accounting  Information  Systems 3  hours 

TRACK  I  -  GENERAL  ACCOUNTING  12  hours 

[Required  Courses  (9  hours)] 

ACCT  4115  Advanced  Financial  Accounting. 3  hours 

ACCT  4116  Accounting  for  Not-For-Profit  Institutions 3  hours 

ACCT4117Auditing 3  hours 

[Choose  one  (1)  from  the  following  (3  hours)] 

ACCT  3114  Federal  Income  Taxation  of 

Corporations  &  Partnerships 3  hours 

ACCT  4118  Advanced  Managerial  Accounting. 3  hours 

BUSA  4229  Administrative  Practice  &  Internship 3  hours 

TRACK  II  -  ACCOUNTING 

INFORMATION  SYSTEMS  12  hours 

[Required  Courses  (6  hours)] 

ACCT  4118  Advanced  Managerial  Accounting. 3  hours 

CISM  4137  Database  Design  &  Implementation 3  hours 

[Choose  two  (2)  from  the  following  (6  hours)] 

CISM  3140  Introduction  to  Programming:  Visual  Basic 3  hours 

CISM  4135  Data  Communications 3  hours 

CISM  4150  Network  Administration 3  hours 

CISM  4160  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  in  Theory 3  hours 

CISM  4161  Enterprise  resource  Planning  (ERP)  with  Cases 3  hours 

BUSA  4229  Administrative  Practice  and  Internship 
or 
CISM  4900  Occupational  Internship 3  hours 

COMPUTER  INFORMATION 

SYSTEMS  MAJOR. (27  hours) 

(The  following  courses  are  required 

of  all  CIS  majors) 12  hours 

CISM  3137  Systems  Analysis  and  Design 3  hours 

CISM  3140  Introduction  to  Programming:  Visual  Basic 3  hours 

CISM  4135  Data  Communications 3  hours 

CISM  4137  Database  Design  and 
Implementation 3  hours 

TRACK  I  -  APPLICATION 

DEVELOPMENT 15  hours 

[Required  Courses  (6  hours)] 

CISM  4140  Programming  in  JAVA 3  hours 

CISM  4141  Advanced  Visual  Basic 3  hours 


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TRACK  II  -  COMPUTER  NETWORKING  15  hours 

[Required  Courses  (6  hours)] 

CISM  4150  Network  Administration 3  hours 

CISM  4151  Network  Installation  &  Configuration 3  hours 

TRACK  III  -  ENTERPRISE  RESOURCE 

PLANNING  (ERP) 15  hours 

("SAP"  certification  preparation) 

Required  Courses (6  hours) 

CISM  4160  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  in  Theory 3  hours 

CISM  4161  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  with  Cases 3  hours 

CISM  Emphasis  Courses  for  each  Track 

Choose  three  (3)  from  the  following. 9  hours 

CISM  3232  Web  Design  and  Development 3  hours 

CISM  4138  Contemporary  Topics  in  CIS 3  hours 

CISM  4900  Occupational  Internship 
or 

BUSA4229 3  hours 

MKTG  3179  E-Commerce 3  hours 

Either  or  Both  CISM  4140  &  4141  if  not  part  of  student's  declared  track 

MANAGEMENT  MAJOR. (27  hours) 

(The  following  courses  are  required  of  all 

Management  majors) 15  hours 

MGNT  3000  Personal  Finance 3  hours 

MGNT  3 196  Small  Business  Management  and  Ownership 3  hours 

MGNT  3300  Organizational  Behavior  and  Theory  (formerly  MGNT  4500.)... 3  hours 

MGNT  4165    Human  Resource  Management 3  hours 

MGNT  4200    Management  of  Diversity  (formerly  MGNT  4500) 3  hours 

GENERAL  MANAGEMENT  12  hours 

[Choose  four  (4)  from  the  following] 

BUSA  4116  Business  Research 3  hours 

BUSA  4229  Administrative  Practice  &  Internship 3  hours 

MGNT  3195  Introduction  to  Management  Science 3  hours 

MGNT  4168  International  Businesses  Management 3  hours 

MGNT  4169  Quality  Management 3  hours 

MGNT  4800  Contemporary  Topics  in  Management 3  hours 

MKTG  3179  E-Commerce 3  hours 

Any  one  (1)  other  3000  or  4000  level  business  course 3  hours 

MARKETING  MAJOR                                                                                         (27  hours) 
(The  following  courses  are  required  of  all  Marketing  majors) 15  hours 

BUSA  4116  Business  Research 3  hours 

MKTG  3176  Professional  Selling. 3  hours 

MKTG  3178  Buyer  Behavior 3  hours 

MKTG  3179  E-Commerce 3  hours 

MKTG  4185  Strategic  Marketing. 3  hours 

TRACK  I  -  GENERAL  MARKETING  12  hours 

[Required  Courses  (9  hours)] 

MKTG  3177  Retail  Management 3  hours 

MKTG  4175  Advertising  &  Promotion 3  hours 

MKTG  4179  International  Bus.  Marketing  &  Export  Management 3  hours 


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[Choose  one  (1)  from  the  following (3  hours) 

ACCT  3115  Cost/Managerial  Accounting. 3  hours 

BUSA  4229  Administrative  Practice  &  Internship 3  hours 

CISM  3232  Web  Design  and  Development 3  hours 

MKTG  4176  Contemporary  Topics  in  Marketing 3  hours 

TRACK  II  -  PROFESSIONAL  SELLING  12  hours 

[Required  Courses  (6  hours)] 

MKTG  4182  Advanced  Professional  Selling. 3  hours 

MKTG  4183  Sales  Management. 3  hours 

[Choose  two  (2)  from  the  following. (6  hours)] 

ACCT  3115  Cost/Managerial  Accounting. 3  hours 

BUSA  4229  Administrative  Practice  &  Internship 3  hours 

CISM  3232  Web  Design  and  Development 3  hours 

MKTG  4176  Contemporary  Topics  in  Marketing. 3  hours 

MINOR  IN  BUSINESS 

FINC  3000  Personal  Finance 3  hours 

ACCT  2101  Principles  of  Financial  Accounting  3  hours 

(Prerequisites:  CISM/CSCI  1130  and  MATH  1111) 
ECON  2106  Principles  of  Micro-Economics* 3  hours 

(Prerequisite:  MATH  1111) 
MGNT  3165  Management  of  Organizations 3  hours 

(Junior  standing-61  plus  hours) 
MKTG  3175  Principles  of  Marketing 3  hours 

(Prerequisite:  ECON  2106) 
Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Minor  in  Business 15  hours 


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COLLEGE  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 
AND  SOCIAL  SCIENCES 


DEPARTMENT  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS    (LIBA) 

English  Language  and  Literature 

English  Language  and  Literature  (Teacher  Certification) 

Foreign  Languages 

Critical  Thinking  and  Humanities 

Health  Education  and  Physical  Education 

Religious  and  Philosophical  Studies 

Visual  and  Performing  Arts 

Art 

Dance 

Music 

Theatre 

DEPARTMENT  OF  MASS  COMMUNICATIONS  (MCOM) 

Print 

Radio,  Television  and  Film 

Public  Relations  and  Advertising 

DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL  AND  BEHAVIORAL  SCIENCES  (SOCI) 

Africana  Studies 

Behavior  Analysis 

Criminal  Justice 

History 

History  (Teacher  Certification) 

Sociology 

DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL  WORK  (SWKD) 

Bachelor  of  Social  Work 
Master  of  Social  Work 

DEPARTMENT  OF  POLITICAL  SCIENCE,  PUBLIC  ADMINISTRATION  AND 
URBAN  STUDIES  (DSPA) 

Political  Science 

Political  Science  (Teacher  Certification) 

Master  of  Public  Administration 

Master  of  Science  in  Urban  Studies  Program 


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COLLEGE  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 
AND  SOCIAL  SCIENCES 

The  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  is  comprises  five  departments — Liberal 
Arts,  Mass  Communications,  Political  Science,  Public  Administration,  and  Urban  Stud- 
ies; Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences  and  Social  Work.  The  College  offers  majors  in  English, 
mass  communications,  behavior  analysis,  history,  criminal  justice,  social  work,  sociology, 
political  science,  and  Africana  Studies.  The  following  areas  of  concentration  are  offered: 
Africana  Studies,  applied  forensic  analysis,  behavior  analysis,  criminal  behavior  analy- 
sis, mass  communications,  English,  art,  music,  religion  and  philosophy,  history,  sociology, 
criminal  justice,  gerontology,  political  science,  voice,  theatre,  and  dance.  The  College  also 
offers  three  Master's  degree  programs,  the  Master  of  Public  Administration,  the  Master 
of  Social  Work,  and  the  Master  of  Science  in  Urban  Studies. 

The  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  is  committed  to  the  mission  of  Savannah 
State  University.  The  College  strives  to  assure  an  academic  milieu  that  fosters  excellent 
teaching,  scholarly  activities,  service  to  Students  and  meaningful  community  outreach. 
The  College  recognizes  its  rich  cultural  history  as  central  to  the  ethos  of  the  University. 

The  goals  of  the  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  are  as  follows: 

To  promote  the  belief  that  demography  is  not  destiny:  all  students  have  a  potential 
to  graduate,  and  all  students  should  be  held  to  a  high  level  of  expectation; 

To  provide  students  with  a  body  of  knowledge  in  the  humanities,  social  sciences, 
arts,  and  wellness  that  empowers  critical,  visionary  scholarship; 

To  promote  an  inclusive  environment  that  encourages  students  to  develop  intel- 
lectually, physically,  ethically,  emotionally  and  aesthetically; 

Provide  an  overarching  culture  that  supports  and  nurtures  students  through  rela- 
tionships cultivated  between  faculty  and  students; 

Provide  learning  experience  that  promotes  critical  and  analytical  thinking  and  ef- 
fective communications  skills; 

Promote  applied  research  and  creative  and  scholarly  activity  among  faculty  and 
students. 

Serve  as  an  educational  resource  for  cultural  enrichment  and  economic  growth 
throughout  southeast  georgia; 

Foster  cultural  diversity; 

Emphasize  tradition  of  african-american  and  african  cultural  and  serve  as  a  reposi- 
tory of  knowledge  about  african-american  experience;  and 

Promote  a  desire  for  learning,  a  concern  for  humanity,  human  rights  and  the  ideals 
of  equality,  citizenship  and  social  justice. 

THE  DEPARTMENT  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 

The  programs  of  Fine  Arts,  Languages  and  Humanities,  as  well  as  Physical  and  Health 
Education  comprise  the  Department  of  Liberal  Arts.  These  programs  encompass  the  var- 
ied disciplines  of  English  language  and  literature,  foreign  languages  (Arabic,  Chinese, 
French,  and  Spanish),  religious  and  philosophical  studies,  humanities,  music,  art,  speech,, 
theatre,  dance,  and  recreation  and  health  education.  The  department  offers  courses  lead- 
ing to  the  baccalaureate  degree  (B.A.)  in  English  language  and  literature,  and  to  a  bac- 
calaureate degree  in  Fine  Arts  (B.F.A.)  in  the  Visual  and  Performing  Arts;  additionally,  it 
contributes  significantly  to  the  interdisciplinary  program  of  Africana  Studies.  A  minor  in 
English  language  and  literature  is  available  as  well  as  areas  of  concentration  (15  credit 
hours)  in  religious  and  philosophical  studies,  music,  art,  theatre,  French  and  Spanish. 
The  department  serves  a  crucial  need  of  the  University  by  offering  courses  to  satisfy  the 


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core  curriculum  requirements  in  Area  A-Essential  Skills,  Area  B-Institutional  Options, 
Area  C-Humanities/Fine  Arts,  and  university  mandated  "Additional  Requirements."  Ad- 
ditionally, a  teacher  certification  program  in  English  language  and  literature  is  offered  in 
conjunction  with  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University. 

MISSION  STATEMENT 

The  mission  of  the  Department  of  Liberal  Arts  is  consistent  with  that  of  the  College  of 
Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  as  well  as  that  of  Savannah  State  University.  Specifically, 
we  are  in  concert  with  the  following  ideals: 

To  graduate  students  prepared  to  perform  at  higher  levels  of  economic  productivity, 
social  responsibility,  and  excellence  in  their  chosen  fields  of  endeavor  in  a  changing 
global  community; 

To  embrace  cultural,  ethnic,  racial  and  gender  diversity  supported  by  practices  and 
programs  that  embody  the  ideal  of  an  open,  democratic,  and  global  society; 

To  develop  high  quality  programs  that  utilize  appropriate  technology  and  support  a 
variety  of  disciplinary,  interdisciplinary,  and  professional  programming; 

To  commit  to  a  high  level  of  scholarly  and  creative  work; 

To  serve  the  needs  of  African  American  students  as  well  as  those  of  all  other  stu- 
dents, regardless  of  race,  ethnicity,  or  culture; 

To  embrace  health  and  wellness  as  lifelong  pursuits; 

To  use  student-centered  instruction,  scholarship,  research,  and  effective  support  ser- 
vices that  nurture  the  intellect  and  value  honesty  and  human  sensitivity; 

To  provide  effective  programs  and  levels  of  service  to  meet  the  ever-changing  needs 
of  a  coastal  urban  area; 

To  serve  as  an  educational  resource  for  cultural  enrichment  and  economic  growth 
through  southeast  Georgia;  and 

To  promote  a  desire  for  learning,  a  concern  for  humanity,  and  the  ideals  of  equality, 
citizenship,  and  social  justice. 

Aims  and  Objectives 

The  department's  programs  aim  to  develop  the  following  essential  interdisciplinary  skills: 

Creative  skills:  skillful  and  thoughtful  self-expression  in  varied  genres  and  media; 

Analytical  skills:  the  ability  to  think  rigorously  and  critically  about  ideas  and  proposi- 
tions and  to  assess  the  validity  of  arguments; 

Synthesis  skills:  the  ability  to  draw  interdisciplinary  relationships  and  to  reach  valid 
conclusions; 

Reading  and  interpretative  skills:  the  ability  to  understand,  with  sensitivity  to  nu- 
ance and  effect,  the  complexities  and  varieties  of  the  ways  in  which  oral,  written 
and  artistic  texts  communicate  meaning; 

Oral,  written,  and  artistic  skills:  the  ability  to  formulate  a  point  of  view  and  to  pres- 
ent, develop,  illustrate,  and  defend  it; 

Research  skills:  the  ability  to  distinguish  relevant  data,  to  locate  and  gather  it  from  a 
variety  of  sources,  and  to  record  it  in  an  accessible  fashion,  using  acceptable  biblio- 
graphical and  typographical  conventions; 

Time  management  skills:  the  ability  to  plan  work  ahead,  to  structure  time  purpose- 
fully, and  to  carry  out  what  is  planned  to  meet  deadlines; 

Independent  learning  and  study  skills:  the  ability  to  work  alone,  to  locate  useful  in- 
formation, and  to  record  and  deploy  it  pertinently; 

Interpersonal  skills:  the  ability  to  collaborate,  to  participate  in  joint  projects,  and  to 
accept  criticism. 


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THE  FINE  ARTS  PROGRAM  IN  THE 
DEPARTMENT  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 

The  Fine  Arts  Program  offers  courses  leading  to  the  baccalaureate  degree  (B.A.)  in  the 
Visual  and  Performing  Arts.  The  program  also  delivers  fine  arts  courses  as  fulfillment  of 
core  requirements,  as  electives,  and  as  advanced  courses  leading  to  an  area  of  concentra- 
tion (15  credit  hours)  in  music,  art,  dance,  and  theatre.  The  program  also  provides  oppor- 
tunities for  student  engagement  in  the  performing  arts  through  concerts,  plays,  exhibits, 
and  displays. 

The  program  seeks  to  develop  student  appreciation  of  culture  and  aesthetics;  to  develop 
individual  ability  and  intellectual  curiosity  through  performance,  research,  and  other 
scholarly  activity;  to  develop  an  awareness  of  social  and  civil  responsibility;  to  provide 
special  training  in  art,  music,  dance,  and  theatre;  and  to  develop  cultural  transmitters  in 
our  increasingly  technological  society. 


MAJOR  IN  THE  VISUAL  AND  PERFORMING  ARTS 

In  addition  to  completing  the  Core  Curriculum  II,  students  seeking  a  major  in  the  Visual 
and  Performing  Arts  must  select  a  major  field  of  study  (area  of  concentration)  and  a  field 
of  emphasis.  The  areas  of  concentration  with  the  corresponding  fields  of  emphasis  are  as 
follows:  a  Concentration  in  Visual  Art  with  an  emphasis  in  either  Art  History  or  Studio 
Art;  a  Concentration  in  Music  with  an  emphasis  in  either  Voice  Performance/Choral  In- 
struments or  Keyboard  Performance,  and  a  Concentration  in  Theatre  and  Dance  with  an 
emphasis  in  either  Dance  Performance  or  Theatre  Performance. 

ACADEMIC  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  THE 

BACCALAUREATE  DEGREE  IN 
THE  VISUAL  AND  PERFORMING  ARTS 

Admission  Requirements: 

Visual  Arts 

1.  Portfolio  submission,  at  least  75  per  cent 

2.  Previous  related  experience 

Music 

1.  Passing  audition,  at  least  75  per  cent 

2.  Previous  related  experience 

3.  Grades  in  music:  B 

Dance 

1.  Passing  Audition,  75  per  cent  and  above 

2.  Previous  related  experience 

Theatre 

1 .  Audition  reading,  at  least  75  per  cent 

2.  Previous  related  experience 

Additional  program  requirements: 

1.  Recitals  4.  Portfolios 

2.  Critiques  5.  Performance  lab  work 

3.  Written  Exit  Exams  6.  Internships 


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PROGRAM  OF  STUDY 
MAJOR  IN  THE  VISUAL  AND  PERFORMING  ARTS 

Core  Curriculum:  Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  Additional  Requirements  ...47  hours 

A.  Essential  Skills 9  hours 

B.  Institutional  Options 5  hours 

C.  Humanities/Fine  Arts 6  hours 

D.  Sciences,  Math,  Technology 10  hours 

E.  Social  Sciences 12  hours 

Area  F  courses  appropriate  to  the  program  of  study 18  hours 

Major  Concentration 39  hours 

Field  of  Emphasis 15  hours 

Electives  (Chosen  in  consultation  with  advisor) 6  hours 

TOTAL 125  hours 

(A  departmental  Exit  Exam  is  required  of  all  students  applying  for  graduation  from  con- 
centrations in  Art,  Music,  Theatre  and  Dance.  A  score  of  no  less  than  80  percent  must  be 
attained.  Area  F  is  prerequisite  to  all  areas  of  concentration.) 

AREA  F  Courses  appropriate  to  the  BFA  program    18  hours 

Selected  from 

FINE  2104  Portfolio/Career  Marketing 3  hours 

FINE  2909  Business  Management  Through  the  Arts 3  hours 

FINE  2999  Legal  Aspects  of  the  Arts 3  hours 

FINE  2601  Technical  Theatre 3  hours 

Foreign  Languages* 0-6  hours 

Muse  Voice  ** 0-6  hours 

Muse  1201  Fundamentals  of  Music 3  hours 

Muse  Applied  Instrumental  *** 0-6  hours 

Arts/Hedu  Dance  Techniques  &  Perform**** 0-2  hours 

*  Arabic,  Chinese,  French,  German,  Spanish  (1000-2000  levels) 
**  Muse  1641,  1642,  1644,  1645,  1651,  1652 
***  Muse  2421,  2422,  2423,  2431,  2534,  2535 
****Arts/Hedu  1501,  1511 

Concentration  in  Visual  Art  (39  hours) 

ARTS  3201  Drawing  1 3  hours 

ARTS  3301  Printmaking 3  hours 

ARTS  3302  Art  Photography 3  hours 

ARTS  3400  Color  Theory  and  Design 3  hours 

ARTS  3401  Basic  Design  1 3  hours 

ARTS  3600  Understanding  the  Arts 3  hours 

ARTS  3602  Stage  Painting 3  hours 

ARTS  3603  Art  History  Survey  I  3  hours 

ARTS  3604  Art  History  Survey  II 3  hours 

ARTS  4301  Painting 3  hours 

ARTS  4711  Sculpture 3  hours 

THEA  3004  Scenery/Design 3  hours 

FINE  4999  Seminar/Practicum/Internship 3  hours 

TOTAL 39  hours 


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Fields  of  Emphasis:  Art  History  or  Studio  Art  (15  hours) 

Art  History 

ARTS  3601  African  American  Art  History 3  hours 

ARTS  4600  African  Art  History 3  hours 

ARTS  4601  Western  Art  History  1 3  hours 

ARTS  4602  Western  Art  History  II 3  hours 

ARTS  4604  Contemporary  Art  History 3  hours 

TOTAL 15  hours 

Studio  Art 

ARTS  3211  Drawing  II 3  hours 

ARTS  3410  Basic  Computer  Drawing  and  Design 3  hours 

ARTS  4102  Life  Drawing  and  Painting 3  hours 

ARTS  4311  African  American  Genre  Painting 3  hours 

ARTS  4701  Ceramics 3  hours 

TOTAL  15  hours 

Elective  Courses  (6  hours) 

ARTS  3411  Basic  Design  II 3  hours 

ARTS  3501  Crafts 3  hours 

ARTS  4811  Weaving 3  hours 

(Students  are  reminded  that  ARTS  1101  must  be  taken  as  part  of  the  Core  and  prior  to 
the  Concentration  Area.  Students  choosing  to  minor  in  art  may  use  the  above  electives  as 
a  minor,  but  are  reminded  that  a  minor  in  art  consists  of  6  hours  in  Art  history  and  any  3 
arts  courses  above  the  3000  level.) 

Major  Concentration  in  Music  (39  hours) 

MUSC  1311  Theory  1 3  hours 

MUSC  1312  Theory  I  (continued) 3  hours 

MUSC  2101  Theory  II 3  hours 

MUSC  2102  Theory  II  (continued) 3  hours 

MUSC  2121  History  and  Literature  of  Music  1 3  hours 

MUSC  2122  History  and  Literature  of  Music  II 3  hours 

MUSC  2408  Band  Repertory 3  hours 

MUSC  3011  African  American  Music 3  hours 

MUSC  3111  Theory  III  (Form/Analysis/counterpoint/comp.) 3  hours 

MUSC  4010  Conducting  and  Directing 3  hours 

FINE    4999  Seminar/Practicum/internship 3  hours 

MUSC  4645  Music  Theatre 3  hours 

THEA  3004  Scenery  Design 3  hours 

TOTAL 39  hours 

Fields  of  Emphasis:  Voice  Performance/Choral  Instruments 
or  Keyboard  Performance  (15  hours) 

Emphasis  on  Voice  Performance/Choral  Instruments 

MUSC  2645  Voice  Performance  1 3  hours 

MUSC  3645  Voice  Performance  II 3  hours 

MUSC  4642  Gospel  &  Spiritual  Performance  1 3  hours 

MUSC  4643  Gospel  &  Spiritual  Performance  II 3  hours 

MUSC  4645  Senior  Voice  Performance ...3  hours 

TOTAL 15  hours 


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Emphasis  on  Keyboard  Performance 

MUSC  1542  Basic  Keyboard 3  hours 

MUSC  2522  Keyboard  1 3  hours 

MUSC  3101  Gospel  &  Spiritual  Keyboarding  1 3  hours 

MUSC  4535  Intermediate  Keyboard  II 3  hours 

MUSC  4536  Advanced  Keyboard  Performance  II 3  hours 

MUSC  4532  Gospel  &  Spiritual  Keyboard  II 3  hours 

TOTAL 15  hours 

Elective  Courses  in  Music  (6  hours) 

MUSC  2121  History  and  Literature  of  Music  1 3  hours 

MUSC  2122  History  and  Literature  of  Music  II 3  hours 

MUSC  3751  Conducting 3  hours 

TOTAL  15  hours 

(Any  student  in  consultation  with  his  advisor  may  minor  in  music.  A  minor  in  music  re- 
quires 6  credits  in  Music  History  (MUSC  2121,  2122)  and  9  credits  in  any  MUSC  courses 
above  the  3000  level.) 

Concentration  in  Theatre  and  Dance  (39  hours) 

THEA  2601  Stagecraft 3  hours 

THEA  3004  Scene  Design 3  hours 

THEA  3122  Movement  I 3  hours 

THEA  3123  Movement  II 3  hours 

THEA  3125  Stage  Make  Up  &  Costuming 3  hours 

THEA  4051  Black  American  Theatre  and  Performance 3  hours 

THEA  4055  Theatre  History  1 3  hours 

THEA  4056  Theatre  History  II 3  hours 

THEA  3101  Acting  1 3  hours 

MUSC  4645  Musical  Theatre 3  hours 

THEA  4111  Performance/Production  and  Management 3  hours 

DNCE  4201  Theatre  Dance 3  hours 

THEA  4645  Musical  Theatre 3  hours 

FINE  4999  Seminar/Practicum/Internship 3  hours 

TOTAL  39  hours 

Fields  of  Emphasis:  Dance  Performance  or  Theatre  Performance  (15  hours) 

Emphasis  on  Dance  Performance 

DNCE  2501  Modern  Techniques  &  Performance 3  hours 

DNCE  3501  Dance  Appreciation  &  History 3  hours 

DNCE  3503  African-Caribbean  Dance 3  hours 

DNCE  4501  Dance  Theory 3  hours 

DNCE  4504  Interpretative  Dance  and  Performance 3  hours 

TOTAL   15  hours 

Emphasis  on  Theatre  Performance 

THEA  3101  Acting  1 3  hours 

THEA  4101  Acting  II 3  hours 

THEA  4103  Advanced  Acting/TV/Cinema 3  hours 

THEA  4104  Acting  III 3  hours 

THEA  4105  Play  Writing 3  hours 

TOTAL 15  hours 


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Additional  Courses  in  Dance  and  Theatre  6  hours 

THEA  2101  Voice  and  Diction 3  hours 

THEA  2111  Oral  Interpretation 3  hours 

(Any  student  in  consultation  with  his  advisor  may  minor  in  Theatre  or  Dance.  A  minor 
requires  6  hours  of  Theatre  History  (THEA  4055,  4056)  and  9  hours  in  any  THEA  or 
DNCE  courses  above  the  3000  level.) 

FINE  ARTS  PROGRAM  IN  THE 
DEPARMENT  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 

Ensemble  Courses: 

Students  can  elect  to  participate  in  band  and  choral  organization  for  elective  credit. 

MUSC  1408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  1409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  2408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  2409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  3408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  3409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  4408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  4409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  1608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  1609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  2608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  2609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  3608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  3609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  4608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  4609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  1808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  1809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  2808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  2809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  3808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  3809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  4808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  hour 

MUSC  4809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  hour 

THE  LANGUAGES  AND  HUMANITIES 

PROGRAM  IN  THE 

DEPARTMENT  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 

The  Languages  and  Humanities  Program  offers  courses  leading  to  the  baccalaureate  de- 
gree (BA.)  in  English  language  and  literature.  A  minor  is  available  in  English,  and  areas 
of  concentration  (15  credit  hours)  are  available  in  religious  and  philosophical  studies,  in 
Spanish,  and  in  French.  The  program  also  offers  courses  in  Arabic,  German,  Portuguese, 
Chinese,  Africana  Studies,  critical  thinking,  and  interdisciplinary  humanities.  A  teacher 
certification  program  in  English  language  and  literature  is  offered  in  conjunction  with 
Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University. 

The  program  seeks  to  provide  a  liberal  arts  education  in  which  students  may  develop  com- 
petence in  communication  skills:  reading,  writing,  speaking,  listening,  analysis,  and  criti- 
cal thinking;  achieve  competence  in  one  or  more  foreign  languages;  increase  knowledge 


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and  appreciation  of  art,  literature,  music,  philosophy,  and  religion;  explore  the  interdisci- 
plinary approach  in  Africana  Studies;  and  prepare  for  graduate  study  in  English  language 
and  literature  as  well  as  pre-professional  areas  such  as  law,  library  science,  medicine,  and 
education. 

FRESHMAN  ENGLISH 

Entering  freshmen  that  meet  the  requirements  of  regular  admission  are  placed  in  English 
1101.  Applicants  for  admission  who  do  not  meet  the  requirements  for  regular  admission 
must  take  the  Collegiate  Placement  Examination  (CPE).  On  the  basis  of  their  perfor- 
mance on  the  English  section  of  this  test  (including  a  writing  sample),  these  students  are 
assigned  to  English  1101  or  to  English  0099  in  the  Student  Academic  Assistance  Program 
(SAAP). 

ADVANCED  PLACEMENT  AND  CREDIT  BY  EXAMINATION 

Students  who  earned  the  grade  of  3  or  above  on  the  Advanced  Placement  Test  or  47  on  the 
Freshman  English  CLEP  may  be  exempted  from  English  1101  with  credit. 

Students  who  earned  the  grade  of  B  or  above  in  advanced  placement  language  (French, 
German,  Spanish,  Arabic  or  Chinese)  or  4  or  above  on  the  Advanced  Placement  Test  may 
be  exempted  from  the  first  course  in  language  (1001). 

MAJOR  IN  ENGLISH  LANGUAGE  AND  LITERATURE 

Students  majoring  in  English  language  and  literature  should  complete  at  least  thirty-nine 
semester  hours  in  language,  writing,  and  literature,  beyond  Area  F  requirements.  English 
courses  taken  in  the  core  curriculum  Areas  A,  B,  C,  and  F  may  not  be  counted  as  a  part  of 
the  thirty-nine  hours  required  for  the  major. 

As  sophomores,  students  should  prepare  to  major  in  English  by  taking  ENGL  2104  and 
2105.  English  2105  is  recommended  as  a  prerequisite  to  all  other  English  courses. 

Courses  required  for  the  major  are  the  advanced  speech  course  (ENGL/  SPEH  4101),  the 
two  introductory  courses  in  English  literature  (ENGL  2121-2122),  the  two  introductory 
courses  in  American  literature  (ENGL  2131-2132),  one  course  in  language  (ENGL  3321- 
3322),  one  course  in  creative  writing  ENGL  3915  the  course  in  Shakespeare  (ENGL  4011), 
one  advanced  course  in  American  literature  (ENGL  4121,  4311,  4321,  4331,  4332,  or  4335), 
one  advanced  course  in  African-American  literature  (ENGL  3212,  3216,  4211,  4217,  or 
4218),  and  the  senior  seminar  (ENGL  4700).  Other  English  courses  are  electives. 

ACADEMIC  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  THE 
BACCALAUREATE  DEGREE  IN  ENGLISH 

Candidates  for  the  baccalaureate  degree  in  English  Language  and  Literature  must  pass 
the  reading  and  essay  writing  components  of  the  Regents'  Testing  Program  (RTP). 

Senior  English  majors  must  take  the  Graduate  Record  Examination  (GRE). 

Senior  English  majors  must  also  take  the  departmental  exit  examination. 

Students  enrolled  in  the  English  degree  program  will  be  assigned  an  academic  advisor  by 
the  chair  of  the  department.  Students  are  required  to  be  advised  by  an  advisor  prior  to 
registering  for  a  course. 

Students  must  complete  all  Areas  A-F  courses  prior  to  enrolling  in  upper  level  courses. 


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Students  must  earn  a  minimum  grade  of  "C"  in  all  prerequisite  courses  prior  to  register- 
ing for  an  upper  level  course. 

Students  must  earn  a  minimum  grade  of  "C"  in  all  major  courses  and  all  courses  that  are 
appropriate  to  the  major.  The  courses  that  are  "appropriate  to  the  major"  are  listed  under 
Area  F  courses. 

PROGRAM  OF  STUDY 
MAJOR  IN  ENGLISH  LANGUAGE  AND  LITERATURE 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

ENGL  2104  Advanced  Composition 3  hours 

ENGL  2105  Practical  Criticism 3  hours 

One  of  the  following  courses: 

ENGL  2111  World  Literature  1 3  hours 

ENGL  2112  World  Literature  II 3  hours 

SPEH  4101  Advanced  Speech 3  hours 

Foreign  language  sequence 6  hours 

(To  fulfill  this  sequence,  students  are  encouraged  to  complete  the  second  elementary  level 
course  and  the  first  intermediate  level  course  of  the  same  language  or  two  intermediate 
level  courses  in  the  same  level  courses  in  the  same  language.). 

Major  Requirements: 41  hours 

ENGL  2121  British  Literature  1 3  hours 

ENGL  2122  British  Literature  II 3  hours 

ENGL  2131  American  Literature  1 3  hours 

ENGL  2132  American  Literature  II 3  hours 

ENGL  3321  Introduction  to  Language  Study 3  hours 

ENGL  3322  History  of  the  English  Language 3  hours 

ENGL  4011  Shakespeare 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses  in  creative  writing: 

ENGL  3411  Creative  Writing:  Fiction 2  hours 

ENGL  3412  Creative  Writing:  Drama 2  hours 

ENGL  3413  Creative  Writing:  Poetry 2  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses  in  British  literature: 

ENGL  3011  Medieval  English  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  3012  Renaissance  English  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  3013  Neoclassic  English  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  3014  Romantic  English  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  3015  Victorian  English  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  3016  Modern  English  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  4021  The  English  Novel 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses  in  American  literature: 

ENGL  4121  American  Women's  Writing 3  hours 

ENGL  4311  Romantic  American  Literature 3  hours 

ENGL  4321  American  Literary  Realism 3  hours 

ENGL  4331  Modern  American  Novel 3  hours 

ENGL  4332  American  Short  Story 3  hours 

ENGL  4335  Modern  American  Poetry 3  hours 


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Choose  one  of  the  following  courses  in  African-American  literature: 

ENGL  3212  African-American  Oral  Tradition 3  hours 

ENGL  3216  African-American  Poetry 3  hours 

ENGL  4211  African-American  Drama 3  hours 

ENGL  4217  African-American  Fiction 3  hours 

ENGL  4218  African-American  Nonflction 3  hours 

ENGL  Electives 6  hours 

ENGL  4700  Senior  Seminar 3  hours 

Minor  Field  or  Area  of  Concentration 15  hours 

Open  Electives 4  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  Major  in  English  Language  and  Literature  ..  125  hours 

MINOR  IN  ENGLISH  LANGUAGE  AND  LITERATURE 

A  minor  in  English  consists  of  a  minimum  of  fifteen  hours  beyond  ENGL  1102.  Students 
minoring  in  English  are  required  to  take  English  2105  as  a  prerequisite  to  all  other  Eng- 
lish courses  except  ENGL/SPEH  4101  and  ENGL  2104.  Other  courses  required  for  the 
minor  are  one  course  in  English  literature,  one  course  in  American  literature,  and  one 
course  in  African-American  literature.  Additional  English  courses  needed  to  complete  the 
minor  are  electives  (excluding  the  honors  thesis,  ENGL  4800,  which  only  English  majors 
may  take). 

Areas  of  Concentration  in  the  Department  of  Liberal  Arts 

Religious  and  Philosophical  Studies 

Religious  and  Philosophical  Studies  courses  are  designed  to  provide  students  with  a  broad 
humanistic  background  in  religion  and  philosophy  and  to  offer  students  expanded  op- 
portunities to  pursue  liberal  studies.  An  area  of  concentration  consists  of  15  hours  (mini- 
mum) in  religious  and  philosophical  studies,  including  RPHS  2101. 

French  and  Spanish 

The  aims  of  the  French  and  Spanish  areas  of  concentration  are  (1)  to  develop  the  ability  to 
communicate  in  a  foreign  language;  (2)  instill  respect  for  other  people  and  other  cultures; 
(3)  to  develop  an  appreciation  for  the  artistic  expressions  which  are  found  in  other  lan- 
guages, and  (4)  to  bring  about  a  greater  awareness  of  our  cultural  heritage.  The  French 
or  Spanish  minor  consists  of  the  second  intermediate  course  in  the  language  and  twelve 
additional  hours  at  the  junior  or  senior  level. 

Prior  to  enrolling  in  a  foreign  language  course,  student  may  take  a  placement  test.  De- 
pending on  the  results  of  that  test,  students  are  placed  in  either  an  elementary  level 
course  (1001  or  1002)  or  in  the  first  intermediate  course  (2001).  Students  should  take 
note  of  the  language  requirements  in  their  majors  since  some  majors  do  not  permit  credit 
for  1001  or  1002. 

THE  RECREATION  AND  HEALTH  EDUCATION  PROGRAM 
IN  THE  DEPARTMENT  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS 

The  Recreation  and  Health  Education  Program  is  committed  to  the  development  of  stu- 
dents' intellectual,  social,  and  professional  competency.  The  program  provides  a  wellness- 
based  core  curriculum  academic  service  program  for  all  students  and  seeks  to  develop 
students'  intellectual  competency  regarding  lifestyle  habits  and  issues  that  affect  health, 


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quality  of  life,  and  well  being  as  a  life-time  process^  The  objectives  of  the  department  are 
as  follows: 

To  prepare  students  for  careers  as  recreation  programmers,  leaders,  or  supervisors 
in  leisure  service  delivery  systems  that  are  public,  private,  commercial,  or  com- 
munity-based. 
To  train  students  to  provide  recreation  services  to  special  populations  as  an  inter- 
vention methodology  in  schools,  hospitals,  clinics,  and  rehabilitation  centers. 
To  develop  students'  intellectual  competency  on  lifestyle  habits  issues  that  effect 
health,  quality  of  life,  and  well  being  as  a  life-time  process. 

THE  WELLNESS  REQUIREMENTS 

All  students  entering  Savannah  State  University  are  required  to  satisfactorily  complete 
three  hours  of  health  education  courses  as  a  prerequisite  for  graduation.  Students  with 
disabling  conditions  are  encouraged  to  consult  with  the  coordinator  of  the  department 
for  an  individualized  program  based  on  their  needs.  Some  of  the  courses  in  the  wellness 
curriculum  have  a  required  dress  code. 


DEPARTMENT  OF  MASS  COMMUNICATIONS 

The  department  of  mass  communications  offers  courses  leading  to  the  baccalaureate 
degree  (B.A.)  with  a  concentration  in  one  of  three  areas:  print,  radio/film/television,  and 
public  relations  and  advertising.  Minor  programs  are  available  in  English  and  several 
other  disciplines  in  the  University.  The  department  also  offers  courses  in  desktop  pub- 
lishing, photojournalism,  radio/film/television  production,  public  relations,  and  advertis- 
ing copywriting. 

The  objectives  of  the  department  are: 

1.  To  prepare  students  for  graduate  study  in  mass  communications,  film,  and  other 
areas  of  endeavor. 

2.  To  offer  students  state-of-the-art  equipment  and  instruction  in  print,  broadcast, 
and  public  relations/advertising  to  prepare  them  for  jobs  in  professional  media. 

3.  To  aid  students  in  developing  critical  thinking/analytical  skills,  writing  skills, 
computer/software  usage  skills  in  print,  broadcast,  and  public  relations/advertis- 
ing. 

4.  To  orient  students  to  the  importance  of  minority  contributions  to  the  areas  stud- 
ied in  mass  communications  to  enhance  their  global  view  of  the  world. 

5.  To  assist  students  in  developing  a  broad  interdisciplinary  liberal  arts  perspective 
inclusive  of  literature,  art,  film,  philosophy,  African  American  studies,  music. 

6.  To  involve  students  in  applied  experiences  in  the  program  to  enhance  their  em- 
ployability  in  a  modern  workforce. 

7.  To  offer  interdisciplinary  courses  that  enhance  the  African  and  Africana  Studies 
major. 

MAJOR  IN  MASS  COMMUNICATIONS 

The  mass  communications  degree  program  is  an  interdisciplinary  program  which  offers 
students  who  are  interested  in  a  professional  communications  career  an  opportunity  to 
be  flexible. 

The  program,  which  leads  to  the  B.A.  degree,  allows  students  the  option  of  concentrating 
in  print  journalism,  radio  and  television,  or  public  relations  and  advertising. 


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Enriched  knowledge  and  understanding  of  the  nature,  circumstances,  and  aspirations  of 
people  are  derived  from  historical,  literary,  social,  philosophical,  and  theological  studies, 
which  are  traditionally  called  humanistic.  Therefore,  the  mass  communications  program 
utilizes  these  disciplines  to  assist  students  to  develop  basic  insights  into  human  nature 
and  to  acquire  humanistic  principles  upon  which  the  media  must  rest. 

Students  in  CLASS  participate  in  internships  on  campus  and  in  the  community.  WHCJ 
90.3  FM,  the  campus  radio  station  serves  as  a  learning  laboratory  for  students  inter- 
ested in  learning,  radio,  production  skills,  and  the  university  archives  provide  similar 
opportunities  for  history  majors.  CLASS  provides  students  with  a  variety  of  opportuni- 
ties including  the  concert  choirs,  the  marching  band,  the  Model  United  Nations,  Jazz 
Ensemble,  and  The  Tiger's  Roar,  SSU's  on-line  student  newspaper. 

ACADEMIC  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  THE 
i  BACCALAUREATE  DEGREE  IN 

..  MASS  COMMUNICATIONS 

"Candidates  for  the  baccalaureate  degree  in  the  Department  of  Humanities  must  pass  the 
reading  and  essay  components  of  the  Regents'  Testing  Program  (RTP). 

Students  enrolled  in  the  mass  communications  degree  program  will  be  assigned  an  aca- 
demic advisor  by  the  chair  of  the  department.  Students  are  required  to  be  counseled  by 
an  advisor  prior  to  registering  for  a  course. 

Students  must  complete  all  Areas  A-F  courses  prior  to  enrolling  in  upper  level  courses. 

Students  must  earn  a  minimum  grade  of  "C"  in  all  prerequisite  courses  prior  to  register- 
ing for  an  upper  level  course. 

Students  must  earn  a  minimum  grade  of  "C"  in  all  major  courses  and  all  courses  that 
are  appropriate  to  the  major.  Generally,  the  courses  appropriate  to  the  major  are  listed 
under  Area  F  courses. 

Senior  mass  communications  majors  must  pass  the  departmental  exit  examination. 

PROGRAM  OF  STUDY 
MASS  COMMUNICATIONS  MAJOR 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

COMM  2101  Writing  for  the  Media 3  hours 

COMM  2105  Mass  Media  and  Society 3  hours 

COMM  2106  African-Americans  in  the  Media 3  hours 

ENGL  2104  Advanced  Composition 3  hours 

Foreign  language  sequence 6  hours 

(These  may  include  the  second  elementary  level  course  and  the  first  intermediate 

level  course  of  the  same  language,  or  two  intermediate  level  courses  in  the  same 

language.) 

Recommended:  SPAN  1002,  and  SPAN  2001  or  SPAN  2001  and  SPAN  2002 

PRINT  CONCENTRATION 36  hours 

COMM  3105  Writing  for  Newspapers  and  Magazines 3  hours 

COMM  3110  Desktop  Publishing 3  hours 

COMM  3120  Introduction  to  Communications  Theory 3  hours 


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COMM  3201  Feature  Writing 3  hours 

COMM  4106  Communications  Practicum 3  hours 

COMM  4170  Advanced  Newspaper  Writing  and  Reporting 3  hours 

COMM  4201  Copy  Editing 3  hours 

COMM  4705  Communications  Law  and  Ethics 3  hours 

COMM  4902  Professional  Media  Internship 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses: 

COMM  3101  Media  Arts  and  Design 3  hours 

COMM  3102  Photo-Journalism 3  hours 

COMM  3130  History  of  Journalism 3  hours 

COMM  4105  Editorial  Writing 3  hours 

COMM  4211  Newspaper  Production 3  hours 

COMM  4402  Public  Relations  and  Advertising  Campaigns 3  hours 

Other  Requirements 

SPEH  4101  Advanced  Speech 3  hours 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3  hours 

Minor  Field 15  hours 

Electives 9  hours 

Total  hours  required  for  the  major  in  Mass  Communications 
with  Print  Concentration 125  hours 

FILM,  RADIO  AND  TELEVISION  CONCENTRATION 36  hours 

COMM  3120  Introduction  to  Communications  Theory 3  hours 

COMM  3301  Introduction  to  Radio  and  T.V  Production 3  hours 

COMM  3303  Writing  for  Radio  and  T.V 3  hours 

COMM  4106  Communications  Practicum 3  hours 

COMM  4107  Advanced  Television  Production 3  hours 

COMM  4110  Advanced  Radio  Production 3  hours 

COMM  4705  Communications  Law  and  Ethics 3  hours 

COMM  4815  The  Documentary 3  hours 

COMM  4902  Professional  Media  Internship 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses: 

COMM  3101  Media  Arts  and  Design 3  hours 

COMM  3102  Photo-Journalism 3  hours 

COMM  3110  Desktop  Publishing 3  hours 

COMM  3130  History  of  Journalism 3  hours 

COMM  3302  Speech  for  Radio  and  Television 3  hours 

COMM  4406  Public  Relations  and  Advertising  Workshop 3  hours 

COMM  4810  Introduction  to  Communications  Research 3  hours 

Other  Requirements 6  hours 

SPEH  4101  Advanced  Speech 3  hours 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3  hours 

Minor  Field 5  hours 

Electives 9  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Mass  Communications 

with  Radio  and  Television  Concentration 125  hours 


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PUBLIC  RELATIONS  AND  ADVERTISING  CONCENTRATION 36  hours 

COMM  3110  Desktop  Publishing 3  hours 

COMM  3120  Introduction  to  Communications  Theory 3  hours 

COMM  3401  Introduction  to  Public  Relations  and  Advertising 3  hours 

COMM  4101  Advertising  Copy  Writing 3  hours 

COMM  4106  Communications  Practicum .....3  hours 

COMM  4402  Public  Relations  and  Advertising  Campaigns 3  hours 

COMM  4406  Public  Relations  and  Advertising  Workshop 3  hours 

COMM  4705  Communications  Law  and  Ethics 3  hours 

COMM  4902  Professional  Media  Internship 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses: 

COMM  3102  Photo-Journalism 3  hours 

COMM  3101  Media  Arts  and  Design 3  hours 

COMM  3130  History  of  Journalism 3  hours 

COMM  3301  Introduction  to  Radio  and  Television  Production 3  hours 

COMM  4810  Introduction  to  Communications  Research 3  hours 

Other  Requirements 6  hours 

SPEH  4101  Advanced  Speech 3  hours 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3  hours 

Minor  Field 15  hours 

Electives 9  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Mass  Communications 

with  Public  Relations  Concentration 125  hours 

MINOR  IN  MASS  COMMUNICATIONS 

All  students  completing  a  minor  in  mass  communications  are  required  to  take  and  sat- 
isfactorily complete  fifteen  semester  hours  which  must  include  COMM  2101  and  other 
communications  courses  at  3000  or  higher  levels;  however,  COMM  2106  (African-Ameri- 
cans in  the  Media)  may  be  taken  with  permission  of  the  mass  communications  coordina- 
tor or  the  chair  of  the  department.  Suggested  courses  include,  but  are  not  limited  to: 

COMM  2101  Writing  for  the  Media  (required) 3  hours 

COMM  3110  Desktop  Publishing 3  hours 

COMM  3120  Introduction  to  Communications  Theory 

(Prerequisite:  Junior  standing) 3  hours 

COMM  3302  Speech  for  Radio  and  Television 3  hours 

COMM  3401  Introduction  to  Public  Relations  and  Advertising 

(Prerequisite:  COMM  2101 3  hours 


DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL  AND 
BEHAVIORAL  SCIENCES 

The  Department  of  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences  offers  academic  programs  in  behavior 
analysis,  criminal  justice,  history,  political  science,  and  sociology  to  prepare  students  for 
graduate  studies  and  career  goals.  These  programs  include  scholarly  activities  designed 
to  develop  historical  consciousness,  awareness  of  civic  responsibilities,  appreciation 
of  cultural  diversity,  and  understanding  of  both  human  behavior  and  interpersonal 
relationships.  The  department  promotes  learning  experiences  that  examine  the  issues, 
problems  resources,  and  opportunities  of  Georgia's  coastal  region,  the  state,  the  nation, 
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The  Department  of  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences  offers  courses  leading  to  the  Bachelor 
of  Arts  degree  in  history  and  Africana  Studies.  It  offers  the  Bachelor  of  Science  degree 
in  behavior  analysis,  criminal  justice,  and  sociology.  The  Africana  Studies  major  provides 
an  option  to  concentrate  in  the  humanities  or  the  social  sciences. 

Minor  programs  are  available  in  African-American  studies,  behavior  analysis,  criminal 
justice,  history,  sociology  and  gerontology.  In  conjunction  with  Armstrong  Atlantic  State 
College,  the  department  offers  teacher  certification  program  in  secondary  education  for 
history  majors. 

The  objectives  of  the  department  are  as  follows: 

To  provide  introductory  courses  in  behavior  analysis,  history,  geography,  and  sociol- 
ogy, for  both  general  knowledge  and  a  foundation  for  advanced  classes; 

To  develop  students'  abilities  and  skills  through  critical  thinking,  logical  and  quan- 
titative reasoning,  effective  writing  and  speaking,  and  computer  literacy; 

To  prepare  students  for  graduate  work  in  behavior  analysis,  criminal  justice,  sociol- 
ogy, psychology,  public  administration,  and  other  related  fields;  and 

To  prepare  students  for  successful  careers  in  the  behavior  analysis/psychology, 
criminal  justice  system,  education,  public,  and  other  related  fields;  and 

To  prepare  students  for  successful  careers  in  the  behavior  analysis/psychology, 
criminal  justice  system,  education,  public  administration,  foreign  service,  and 
other  traditional  and  nontraditional  careers  in  the  public  and  private  sectors. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL  AND 
BEHAVIORAL  SCIENCES 

MAJOR  IN  AFRICANA  STUDIES 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements)..  47  hours 

AREA  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

HIST  1111  Survey  of  World  History  to  Early  Modern  Times 

OR  HIST  1112  Survey  of  World  History  from  Early  Modern  Times-Pres 3  hours 

HIST  2111  Survey  of  U.S.  History  to  the  Post  Civil  War  Period 

OR  HIST  2112  Survey  of  U.S.  History  from  Post  Civil  War-Pres 3  hours 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 

OR  ANTH  1101  Introduction  to  Anthropology 3  hours 

AFRS  2000-Intro  to  Africana  Studies 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  Sequence  (any  two  languages  in  sequence) 6  hours 

Hours  Required  for  Major 30  hours 

Major  Requirements 18  hours 

AFRS  3301-African  America  History  to  1900 3  hours 

AFRS  314 1-African  Politics 3  hours 

AFRS  3501-Survey  of  African  Culture 3  hours 

AFRS  4501-African  Americans  and  Pan  Africanism 3  hours 

AFRS  4701-African  History  since  1885 3  hours 

AFRS  4601-Senior  Seminar 3  hours 

Major  Electives 12  hours 

Choose  two  courses  from  Category  I  and  II 


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Category  I:  Social  Sciences 

AFRS  3000-Africana  Political  Ideology  and  Philosophy 3  hours 

AFRS  3102-  African  /African  Amer.  Family 3  hours 

AFRS  3111-  Africana  Woman 3  hours 

AFRS  3120-African  American  Aging 3  hours 

AFRS  3312-African  Americans  in  the  Twentieth  Century 3  hours 

AFRS  3601-  African  American  Politics 3  hours 

AFRS  3961- Internship 3  hours 

AFRS  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Africana  Studies 3  hours 

AFRS  43 11 -Psychology  of  African  American  Experience 3  hours 

AFRS  4701-Africa  since  1885 3  hours 

Category  II:  Liberal  Arts 

AFRS/COMM  2601-  African.  Americans  in  the  Media 3  hours 

AFRS/MUSC  3011-African  Music 3  hours 

AFRS/RPHS  3211-Religion  and  African  Thought  Systems 3  hours 

AFRS/ENGL  32 12-African  American  Oral  Tradition 3  hours 

AFRS/ENGL  3216-African.  American  Poetry 3  hours 

AFRS  3301-African  American  History  to  1900 3  hours 

AFRS/ENGL  3311-  African  Caribbean  Lit 3  hours 

AFRS  3501-  Survey  of  African  Culture 3  hours 

AFRS/ART  3601  African  American  Art 3  hours 

AFRS/ENGL  4400-Specific  Topics-Gullah  Tribe 3  hours 

AFRS/FREN  4100-Survey  of  African  and  Caribbean-Francophone  Lit 3  hours 

AFRS/  ENGL  4211-African  American  Drama 3  hours 

General  Electives .v». 15  hours 

(See  advisor  for  Double  Major  in  HIST  concentration:  Elective  2000  and  above) 

Minor 15  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Africana  Studies 125  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  a  Double  Major  in  Africana  Studies  &  History..  140  hours 


MAJOR  IN  BEHAVIOR  ANALYSIS 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D.  E,  and  additional  requirements 47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 

BEHV  1101  Introduction  to  Behavior  Analysis 3  hours 

PSYC  1101  Introduction  to  Psychology 3  hours 

SOCI  2101  Social  Statistics 3  hours 

BEHV  2101  History  of  Behavior  Analysis 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  Sequence 6  hours 

Hours  Required  for  Major 34  hours 

Major  Requirements 19  hours 

BEHV  3000  Behavior  Analysis  II 3  hours 

BEHV  3102  Experimental  Analysis 3  hours 

BEHV  3103  Behavior  Principles  I 3  hours 

BEHV  3104  Behavior  Principles  II 3  hours 

BEHV  3117  Counseling  and  Behavior  Change 3  hours 

BEHV  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Behavior  Analysis 3  hours 

BEHV  4213  Research  Seminar 4  hours 


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Major  Electives  (Select  any  5  courses) 15  hours 

BEHV  3101  Descriptive  Analysis 3  hours 

BEHV  3118  Counseling  and  Minority  Behavior 3  hours 

BEHV  3301  Social  Psychology 3  hours 

BEHV  3311  Group  Process 3  hours 

BEHV/  CRJU  3361  Human  Behavior 3  hours 

BEHV  4110  Theories  of  Personality 3  hours 

BEHV  4111  Health  Behavior 3  hours 

BEHV  4112  Behavior  of  African  American 3  hours 

BEHV  4212  Internship 3  hours 

BEHV/  PSYC  4105  Abnormal  Psychology 3  hours 

BEHV/  PSYC  4601  Diagnostic  Psychology 3  hours 

University  Electives  (Upper  level  courses) 6  hours 

Minor 15  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Behavior  Analysis 125  hours 

MAJOR  IN  CRIMINAL  JUSTICE 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

CRJU  1101-  Introduction  to  Criminal  Justice 3  hours 

CRJU  2102-Police  and  Society 3  hours 

CRJU  3401-Social  Research  Methods 3  hours 

SOCI  210 1-Social  Statistics 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  Sequence 

Two  courses  at  any  level 6  hours 

Hours  Required  for  Major 36  hours 

Major  Requirements 18  hours 

CRJU  3111-American  Courts 3  hours 

CRJU  312 1-Corrections 3  hours 

CRJU  3510-Theories  of  Criminal  Behavior 3  hours 

CRJU  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Criminal  Justice 3  hours 

CRJU  4301 -Jurisprudence  of  Criminal  Law 3  hours 

CRJU  4311-Juvenile  Justice 3  hours 

CRJU  490 1-Senior  Seminar 3  hours 

Major  Electives 18  hours 

(Any  combination  of  3000  and  4000  level  courses) 

CRJU  3301-Constitutional  Law 3  hours 

CRJU  3321-Race,  Gender,  Class  and  Crime 3  hours 

CRJU  3510-Theories  of  Criminal  Behavior 3  hours 

CRJU  3361-Human  Behavior 3  hours 

CRJU  3432-Community  Policing 3  hours 

CRJU  3502-Violence,  Crime  and  Justice 3  hours 

CRJU  3521-Drugs,  Alcohol  and  Crime 3  hours 

CRJU  3901-Internship 3  hours 

CRJU  4101-Independent  Study 3  hours 

CRJU  4311-Juvenile  Justice ....3  hours 

CRJU  4331-Comparative  Criminal  Justice  System 3  hours 


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CRJU  4411-Criminal  Investigations 3  hours 

CRJU  4420-Crime  Analysis 3  hours 

CRJU  4521-Criminal  Justice  Management 3  hours 

CRJU  460 1-Special  Topics 3  hours 

SOCI  4135-Sociology  of  Law 3  hours 

General  Electives  (Upper  level  courses) 9  hours 

Minor  Field 15  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Criminal  Justice 125  hours 

MAJOR  IN  HISTORY 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

HIST  1111  or  History  1112...... 3  hours 

HIST  2111  or  HIST  2112 3  hours 

GEOG  1101  Intro  to  Geography 3  hours 

AFRS  2000  Intro  to  Africana  Studies 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  (Sequence) 6  hours 

Hours  Required  for  Major 30  hours 

Major  Requirements  18  hours 

HIST  3101  Historical  Research 3  hours 

HIST  3312  The  African  American  in  the  20th  Century 3  hours 

HIST  3412  History  of  Modern  Europe 3  hours 

HIST  3502  American  Revolution  and  New  Nation 3  hours 

HIST  4000  Selected  1  Topics  in  History 3  hours 

HIST  4601  Latin  America  in  the  Modern  World 3  hours 

HIST  4901  Senior  Seminar 3  hours 

Electives:  Choose  four  courses  with  at  least  one  from  Category  I,  II,  III, 
and  IV  (Optional) 

Category  I:  Africa  and  African  American  History 

HIST  3301  Africana-American  History  before  1900 3  hours 

HIST  4301  History  of  Africana  Thought 3  hours 

HIST  4701  African  History  Before  1800 3  hours 

HIST  4702  African  History  Since  1800 3  hours 

Category  II:  Asian  and  Latin  American  History 

HIST  3601  Colonial  and  Early  National  Latin  American  History 3  hours 

HIST  3801  Modern  Asian  History 3  hours 

HIST  4801  History  of  China  Since  1600 3  hours 

HIST  4805  Twentieth  Century  East  Asian  Economic  History 3  hours 

Category  III:  Western  History 

HIST  3411  History  of  Early  Modern  Europe 3  hours 

HIST  3501  Colonial  America 3  hours 

HIST  3503  American  Civil  and  Reconstruction 3  hours 

HIST  3504  Recent  American  History 3  hours 

HIST  4411  History  of  Modern  Britain 3  hours 

HIST  4511  Topics  in  American  History 3  hours 


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Category  IV:  OTHER  (OPTIONAL) 

HIST  3901  Internship 6  hours 

HIST  3909  Readings  in  History 3  hours 

University  Electives 15  hours 

(See  your  advisor  for  the  Double  Major  or  AFRS  Concentration) 
(Electives  2000  and  above  courses) 

Minor 15  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  History 125  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  a  Double  Major  in  History/Africana  Studies ...  140  hours 

MAJOR  IN  SOCIOLOGY 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

SOCI  1101  Introductory  Sociology 3  hours 

SOCI  2101  Social  Statistics 3  hours 

PSYC  1101  Introduction  to  Psychology 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  sequence 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses: 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3  hours 

ANTH  1102  Introduction  to  Anthropology 3  hours 

Hours  Required  for  Major 33  hours 

Major  Requirements 15  hours 

SOCI  3611  Minorities  in  the  Social  Environment 3  hours 

SOCI  3036  Social  Stratification  3  hours 

SOCI  3201  Classical  Theory 3  hours 

or 

SOCI  3312  Contemporary  Theory 3  hours 

SOCI  3401 -Social  Research 3  hours 

SOCI  490 1-Senior  Seminar 3  hours 

Four  SOCI  3000  courses 12  hours 

Two  SOCI  4000  courses 6  hours 

Major  Electives 18  hours 

SOCI  2209  Deviance  and  Conformity   3  hours 

SOCI  2122  Sociology  of  Poverty 3  hours 

SOCI  3101  Sociology  of  Family 3  hours 

SOCI  3360  Sociology  of  Aging 3  hours 

SOCI  3425  Sex,  Roles  and  Gender 3  hours 

SOCI  3611  Minorities  and  the  Social  Environment 3  hours 

SOCI  3501  Criminology 3  hours 

SOCI  3322  Juvenile  Delinquency 3  hours 

SOCI  3621  Demography 3  hours 

SOCI  3631  Urban  Sociology 3  hours 

SOCI  3651  Sociology  of  Religion ,..3  hours 

SOCI  3901  Internship 6  hours 

SOCI  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Sociology 3  hours 


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SOCI  4135  Sociology  of  Law 3  hours 

SOCI  4421  Seminar  on  the  African  American  Experience 3  hours 

SOCI  4101  Independent  Study 3  hours 

SOCI  4601  Special  Topics 3  hours 

Electives  (Upper  level  courses) 12  hours 

Minor  Field 15  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Sociology 125  hours 

MINORS  IN  THE  DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL 
AND  BEHAVIORAL  SCIENCES 

MINOR  IN  AFRICANA  STUDIES 

AFRS  2000  Introduction  to  Africana  Studies 3  hours 

AFRS/HIST  3301  Africana  American  History  to  1900 3  hours 

(Three  upper  Level  courses) 9  hours 

Total  Hours 15  hours 

MINOR  IN  BEHAVIOR  ANALYSIS 

BEHV  1101  Introduction  to  Behavior  Analysis 3  hours 

BEHV2101  History  of  Behavior  Analysis 3  hours 

Three  BEHA  upper  level  courses  9  hours 

Total  Hours 15  hours 

MINOR  IN  CRIMINAL  JUSTICE 

CRJU  1101  Introduction  to  Criminal  Justice  3  hours 

CRJU  3301  Constitutional  Law  in  the  Criminal  Process  or 

CRJU  4301  Criminal  Law 3  hours 

Three  CRJU  Upper  level  courses  (except  CRJU  3901  or  4901) 9  hours 

Total  Hours 15  hours 

MINOR  IN  HISTORY 

HIST  1111  or  HIST  1112  or  HIST  2111  or  HIST  2112 3  hours 

One  course  from  Category  I,  II,  and  III 9  hours 

One  course  from  Major  Requirements 3  hours 

Total  Hours 15  hours 

MINOR  IN  SOCIOLOGY 

SOCI  1101  Introduction  to  Sociology  or  SOCI  1160  Social  Problems 3  hours 

SOCI  3202  Classical  Theory  or  SOCI  3312  Contemporary  Theory 3  hours 

One  4000  level  course 3  hours 

Two  additional  3000  level  courses  (  except  SOCI  3901  or  4901) 6  hours 

Total  Hours 15  hours 

MINOR  IN  GERONTOLOGY 

GRNY  2101  Introduction  to  Gerontology 3  hours 

Four  other  GRNY  courses 12  hours 

Total  Hours 15  hours 


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DEPARTMENT  OF  SOCIAL  WORK 

Center  of  Excellence 

Mission  Statement 

The  mission  of  the  Department  of  Social  Work  is  to  prepare  students  to  excel  in  social 
work  practice.  The  BSW  programs  prepares  students  for  generalist  practice  and  the  MSW 
program  builds  on  the  generalist  foundation  and  prepares  student  for  advance  practice  in 
Clinical  and  Social  Administration.  The  Department  promotes  student  focused  learning, 
incorporates  an  Afrocentric  perspective  and  graduates  students  who  are  culturally  compe- 
tent to  practice  social  work  in  rural,  urban,  and  global  settings. 

BACHELOR  OF  SOCIAL  WORK  PROGRAM 

Program 

The  Bachelor  of  Social  Work  (BSW)  degree  is  a  carefully  articulated  program  that  provides 
a  generalist  academic  and  experiential  foundation  for  students  seeking  a  career  in  the  var- 
ied and  expanding  profession  of  social  work.  The  BSW  program  is  accredited  by  the  Coun- 
cil on  Social  Work  Education.  The  major  requires  a  selective  liberal  arts  base  of  knowledge 
from  social,  behavioral,  and  natural  sciences  (e.g.  psychology,  sociology,  biology)  together 
with  social  work  skills,  values,  and  methodologies  of  intervention  at  the  individual,  fam- 
ily, group,  institution,  and  community  levels,  BSW  graduates  are  educated  to  respond  in 
an  informed  way  to  identifiable  social  work  needs  in  a  variety  of  settings,  including  rural, 
urban,  and  international.  The  social  work  major  is  structured  around  four  interrelated 
components:  theoretical  foundations/intervention  strategies;  client  population/cultural 
diversity;  research/evaluation;  and  skills  development/fleldwork.  Students  admitted  to 
the  major  are  expected  to  maintain  academic  excellence  and  demonstrate  professional  and 
ethical  behavior. 

BSW  Admission  Requirements 

Students  interested  in  declaring  social  work  as  a  major  are  required  to  complete  the  Ap- 
plication for  Admission  to  the  BSW  Program.  Completed  applications  are  evaluated  by  the 
BSW  Admissions  Committee  and  recommendations  are  forwarded  to  the  BSW  Program 
Coordinator.  Typically,  application  is  made  spring  semester  of  the  sophomore  year.  See  the 
Department  of  Social  Work  webpage  (bswmsw@savstate.edu)  for  the  BSW  application. 
Admission  to  the  BSW  program  is  based  on  the  following  criteria: 

•  Completion  of  the  University  Core  Curriculum 

•  Minimum  grade  point  average  (GPA)  of  2.3 

•  Completion  of  SOWK  2200  Human  Needs  and  Human  Services  (gateway  course) 
with  a  grade  of  B 

•  Completed  Application  for  Admission  to  the  BSW  Program  including: 

1.  Two  Letters  of  Reference:  One  from  a  Savannah  State  University  professor 
or  (for  transfer  applicants)  a  professor  from  a  previous  university  or  college 
attended;  and  one  from  an  employer  or  supervisor  (you  may  substitute  a 
supervisor  for  a  volunteer  experience.) 

2.  Current  official  transcript 

3.  An  interview  may  be  requested  by  the  committee 

Applications  are  due  on  or  before  July  1st  for  fall  semester  and  should  be  submitted: 

BSW  Program  Coordinator 

P  O.  Box  20553 

Savannah  State  University 

Savannah,  GA  31404 


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Academic  credit  for  life  or  previous  work  experience  is  not  considered  in  whole  or  in  part 
in  lieu  of  admission  requirements  or  in  lieu  of  any  social  work  course  including  field 
practicum  requirements  (CSWE  Accreditation  Standard  5.2,  2003). 

Requirements  for  Graduation 

In  addition  to  completing  47  hours  of  Savannah  State  University's  core  curriculum  re- 
quirements (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements),  social  work  majors  must 
also  complete  18  hours  in  Area  F  (courses  appropriate  to  the  program  of  study);  and  60 
hours  of  social  work  major  (SOWK)  courses. 

MAJOR  IN  SOCIAL  WORK 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

SOCI  1101  Introductory  Sociology 3  hours 

SOWK  2101/SOWK  2101  Social  Statistics 3  hours 

SOWK  2200  Human  Needs  and  Human  Services 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  sequence  (two  courses  at  any  level)  6  hours 

One  of  the  following  courses: 

ANTH1102 3  hours 

PSYC1101 3  hours 

POLS  2101 3  hours 

Major  Requirements:  48  hours 

SOWK  2205  History  of  Social  Welfare  and  Social  Policy 3  hours 

SOWK  3101  Research  Methods 3  hours 

SOWK  3201  Human  Behavior  and  the  Social  Environment  1 3  hours 

SOWK  3202  Human  Behavior  and  the  Social  Environment  II 3  hours 

SOWK  3220  Human  Diversity  and  Social  Work  Practice 3  hours 

SOWK  3305  Introduction  to  Social  Work  Practice 3  hours 

SOWK  3340  Interventive  Methods  I 3  hours 

SOWK  3341  Interventive  Methods  II 3  hours 

SOWK  3342  Interventive  Methods  III 3  hours 

SOWK  4410  Implementation  of  Social  Welfare  Policies 3  hours 

SOWK  4701  Field  Experience  1 6  hours 

SOWK  4702  Field  Experience  II 6  hours 

SOWK  4901  Senior  Seminar  1 3  hours 

SOWK  4902  Senior  Seminar  II 3  hours 

Choose  two  of  the  following  courses: 6  hours 

SOWK  4106  Social  Work  with  Families  and  Children 3  hours 

SOWK  4201  Gerontological  Social  Work 3  hours 

SOWK  4301  Substance  Abuse  Intervention  Strategies 3  hours 

SOWK  4510  Crisis  Intervention 3  hours 

SOWK  5501  Law,  Race  and  Poverty  in  the  Welfare  of  Children 3  hours 

SOWK  6000  Special  Topics 3  hours 

SOWK  6100  Independent  Study 3  hours 

Choose  two  General  Electives 6  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Social  Work 125  hours 


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MASTER  OF  SOCIAL  WORK  PROGRAM 

The  Master  of  Social  Work  (MSW)  Program  is  accredited  by  the  Council  on  Social  Work 
Education.  The  MSW  program  is  designed  to  prepare  students  for  entry  into  advanced  so- 
cial work  practice.  The  two  year  (60  credit  hours)  degree  program  consists  of  a  foundation 
curriculum  which  provides  knowledge,  values,  and  skills  common  to  generalist  social  work 
practice;  a  set  of  concentration  courses  in  either  clinical  or  social  administration  practice; 
and  two  field  practicum  courses  which  are  designed  to  enhance  the  competencies  in  the 
foundation  and  concentration  areas.  (See  Graduate  Programs  for  Details) 

DEPARTMENT  OF  POLITICAL  SCIENCE,  PUBLIC 
ADMINISTRATION  AND  URBAN  STUDIES 

POLITICAL  SCIENCE 

The  Department  of  Political  Science,  Public  Administration,  and  Urban  Studies  offers 
the  Bachelor  of  Science  degree  in  political  science.  Students  majoring  in  political  science 
may  elect  to  concentrate  in  pre-law,  public  administration,  or  international  (comparative) 
politics.  The  program  in  conjunction  with  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University  offers 
students  the  opportunity  to  pursue  teacher  certification  in  political  science. 

The  Political  Science  program  seeks  to  prepare  leaders  for  greatness  in  public  service  to 
Georgia  and  beyond,  and  who  are  able  to 

1.  Demonstrate  an  understanding  of  American  governmental  structures,  as  well  as 
comparative  political  systems; 

2.  Exhibit  knowledge  of  the  political  science  literature  and  have  the  ability  to  re- 
trieve information  and  acquire  knowledge  on  their  own; 

3.  Communicate  effectively  about  the  impact  of  political  science  in  society  and  the 
significance  of  the  discipline  in  the  social  sciences; 

4.  Pursue  graduate  and  professional  schools; 

5.  Compete  successfully  for  entry-level  jobs  in  the  domestic  and  international  are- 
nas in  Georgia  and  beyond;  and 

6.  Perform  at  higher  levels  of  economic  productivity,  social  responsibility,  and  moral 
excellence  in  their  chosen  field. 

MAJOR  IN  POLITICAL  SCIENCE 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 
Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

POLS  2101  Introduction  to  Political  Science 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses: 

HIST  2111  A  Survey  of  U.S.  History  to  the  Post  Civil  War  Period 3  hours 

HIST  2112  A  Survey  of  U.S.  History  from  the 

Post  Civil  War  Period  to  the  Present    3  hours 

SOCI  2101  Social  Statistics 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  sequence  (two  courses  at  any  level) 6  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following  courses: 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3  hours 

ANTH  1102  Introduction  to  Anthropology   3  hours 


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Major  Requirements 36  hours 

POLS  3301  Research  Methods  in  Political  Science    3  hours 

POLS  3601  African-American  Politics 3  hours 

POLS  4201  Political  Theory  3  hours 

POLS  4901  Senior  Seminar  3  hours 

Six  upper  division  POLS  courses  (see  list  below) 18  hours 

POLS  2201  State  and  Local  Government 3  hours 

POLS  2601  Introduction  to  Public  Administration 3  hours 

POLS  3101  International  Politics 3  hours 

POLS  3102  Comparative  Government 3  hours 

POLS  3211  Constitutional  Law 3  hours 

POLS  4221  American  Political  Thought 3  hours 

Political  Science  Electives: 6  hours 

These  courses  do  not  have  to  be  from  the  same  concentration. 

Pre-law  Concentration 

POLS  3201  American  Judicial  Process  3  hours 

POLS  3121  International  Law 3  hours 

POLS  3221  Civil  Rights  and  Liberties  3  hours 

POLS  3401  Administrative  Law 3  hours 

POLS  4511  Public  Policy 3  hours 

Public  Administration/Policy  Concentration 

POLS  3401  Administrative  Law  3  hours 

POLS  3501  Public  Personnel  Administration 3  hours 

POLS  3511  Organization  Theory  and  Behavior 3  hours 

POLS  3811  Gender  and  Politics 3  hours 

POLS  4511  Public  Policy 3  hours 

International/Comparative  Politics  Concentration 

POLS  3101  International  Politics 3  hours 

POLS  3121  International  Law 3  hours 

POLS  3131  International  Organization 3  hours 

POLS  3141  African  Government  and  Politics 3  hours 

POLS  4401  Politics  of  Less  Developed  Countries  3  hours 

POLS  4601  American  Foreign  Policy 3  hours 

Minor  Field 15  hours 

Electives  9  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Political  Science 125  hours 

MINOR  IN  POLITICAL  SCIENCE 

POLS  2101  Introduction  to  Political  Science 3  hours 

Four  other  POLS  courses  12  hours 

(Note:  Students  who  take  POLS  2101  in  the  core  curriculum  will  need 

an  additional  POLS  elective  in  the  minor.) 

Total  Hours 15  hours 


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MASTER  OF  PUBLIC  ADMINISTRATION  PROGRAM 

Consistent  with  Savannah  State  University's  unique  and  historic  mission  as  one  of  three 
historically  black  colleges  and  universities  in  the  University  System  of  Georgia,  the  Mas- 
ter of  Public  Administration  program  seeks  to  be  the  program  of  choice  for  non-tradi- 
tional managers  in  our  region,  while  offering  traditional  managers  an  environment  that 
enhances  cultural  competency.    (See  Graduate  Programs  for  Details) 

MASTER  OF  SCIENCE  IN 
URBAN  STUDIES  PROGRAM 

The  Masters  of  Science  in  Urban  Studies  (MSUS)  is  an  interdisciplinary,  collaborative 
graduate  program  between  the  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (CLASS)  at  Sa- 
vannah State  University  (SSU)  and  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  (CAS)  at  Armstrong 
Atlantic  State  University  (AASU).  The  program  seeks  to  enhance  the  development  of  each 
student's  analytical  and  research  skills,  strengthen  their  intellectual  resources  necessary 
for  the  generation  of  new  knowledge  of  urban  areas  in  Georgia  and  worldwide;  and  to  add 
to  the  general  public's  awareness  of  the  problems  and  strengths  of  Georgia's  urban  areas 
through  community  activity.  (See  Graduate  Programs  for  Details) 


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COLLEGE  OF  SCIENCES  AND  TECHNOLOGY 

DEPARTMENT  OF  NATURAL  SCIENCES  AND  MATHEMATICS  (NSMA) 
Biology 
Chemistry 

Environmental  Science 
Marine  Science 
Mathematics 
Master  of  Marine  Science 

DEPARTMENT  OF  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY  (EGRT) 
Civil  Engineering  Technology 
Computer  Science  Technology 
Electronic  Engineering  Technology 
Engineering  Degree  Programs 
Georgia  Tech  Regional  Engineering  Program 
Regents  Engineering  Transfer  Program 
Dual  Degree  Programs 

DEPARTMENT  OF  NAVAL  SCIENCE  (NSCI) 
Navy  ROTC 

DEPARTMENT  OF  MILITARY  SCIENCE  (MILD 
Army  ROTC 


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COLLEGE  OF  SCIENCES  AND  TECHNOLOGY 

The  College  of  Sciences  and  Technology  comprises  of  four  departments:  the  Department 
of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics,  the  Department  of  Engineering  Technology,  the 
Department  of  Naval  Science  and  the  Department  of  Military  Science.  It  offers  Bachelor 
of  Science  degree  programs  with  majors  in  Biology,  Chemistry,  Environmental  Sciences, 
Marine  Science,  Mathematics,  Civil  Engineering  Technology,  Computer  Science  Technol- 
ogy, and  Electronics  Engineering  Technology. 

The  College  offers  Master  of  Science  degree  in  Marine  Science.  In  collaboration  with  Geor- 
gia Tech,  it  also  offers  engineering  degree  programs  under  Georgia  Tech  Regional  Engi- 
neering Program  (GTREP),  Regents  Engineering  Transfer  Program  (RETP)  and  Dual 
degree  program. 

The  Naval  Reserve  Officers  Training  Program  gives  young  men  and  women  the  choice  of 
attending  college  in  an  academic  discipline  of  their  choice  while  at  the  same  time  receiving 
military  training  that  culminates  at  being  commissioned  as  military  officers  in  the  Navy 
or  Marine  corps  upon  completion  of  the  baccalaureate  degree. 

The  Army  Reserve  Officers  Training  Program  enhances  a  student's  education  by  provid- 
ing unique  leadership  and  management  training  along  with  practical  experience.  It  helps 
a  student  develop  many  of  the  qualities  basic  to  success  in  the  Army,  or  in  a  civilian  career. 
ROTC  gives  students  a  valuable  opportunity  to  build  for  the  future  by  enabling  them  to 
earn  a  college  degree  and  an  officer's  commission  at  the  same  time. 

Core  Curriculum 

All  students  enrolled  for  the  first  time  in  the  fall  of  1998  must  complete  the  core  curricu- 
lum, which  consists  of  six  areas  and  includes  sixty  five  semester  hours  of  course  work. 
Students  enrolled  prior  to  the  fall  of  1998  and  who  have  not  completed  the  quarter  hour 
core  curriculum  must  complete  the  new  core  curriculum.  Quarter  hour  courses  completed 
will  be  converted  to  semester  hours  and  the  total  hours  in  the  old  core  curriculum  will  be 
subtracted  from  sixty.  Students  will  then  complete  that  number  of  hours  in  the  new  core 
curriculum. 

Numbers  in  parentheses  following  course  description  indicate,  in  subsequent  order,  the 
number  of  hours  of  lecture  each  week,  the  number  of  laboratory  hours  each  week  and  the 
semester  hour  credit  the  course  carries. 

Students  seeking  degrees  with  any  major  through  the  College  of  Sciences  and  Technology 
are  required  to  complete  the  University's  "Core  Curriculum". 

Students  then  select  and  complete  the  requirements  for  a  specific  major  curriculum  de- 
scribed in  the  appropriate  sections  of  this  catalog. 


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THE  DEPARTMENT  OF  NATURAL 
SCIENCES  AND  MATHEMATICS 

MISSION 

The  two-fold  mission  of  the  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics  is: 

•  To  graduate  students  prepared  to  perform  at  high  levels  of  excellence  and  produc- 
tivity in  their  chosen  fields  of  endeavors  in  a  changing  technological  society  and 
the  global  community. 

•  To  provide  academic  course  offerings  that  include  teaching  and  research  op- 
portunities that  prepare  students  for  careers  or  graduate  studies  in  medical, 
marine  science,  environmental  science,  biological,  chemistry,  physical  science  and 
mathematical  fields. 

The  mission  is  realized  through  its  goals: 

•  To  offer  foundation  courses  in  biology,  chemistry,  marine  science,  environmental 
science,  physical  science  and  mathematics  that  enhance  a  liberal  arts  education 
and  serve  as  a  basis  for  advanced  studies. 

•  To  develop  courses  which  develop  competencies  in  critical  thinking,  oral  and 
written  communication,  creative  thinking,  and  problem  solving. 

•  To  offer  a  variety  of  courses  which  prepare  and  enhance  the  professional  growth 
of  traditional  and  nontraditional  students. 

•  To  offer  scholarly  and  research  activities  which  enhance  the  continued  educa- 
tional and  professional  growth  of  faculty  members. 

•  To  develop  structured  web-based  courses. 

The  philosophy  and  purposes  of  the  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 
are,  in  general,  consistent  with  the  overall  philosophy  of  the  university.  Specifically,  the 
Department  accepts  the  responsibility  of  preparing  students  for  job  opportunities  in  the 
professional  arena: 

•  To  gain  basic  preparation,  knowledge  and  skills  necessary  to  the  satisfaction  of 
their  general  needs  of  home  and  society. 

•  To  acquire  specialized  training  in  one  of  the  natural  sciences  or  mathematics,  to 
develop  individual  talents  and  intellectual  curiosity  that  is  essential  to  further 
study  and  progress. 

•  To  develop  an  understanding  of  mental,  emotional,  and  physical  health,  and  to 
practice  habits  that  are  conducive  to  sound  personal  and  community  health. 

The  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  offers  a  graduate  degree  in  Marine  Sciences;  un- 
dergraduate degrees  in  Biology,  Chemistry,  Marine  Science,  Environmental  Science  and 
Mathematics;  and  minors  in  Biology,  Chemistry,  Marine  Science,  and  Mathematics. 


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Biology 

The  Program  in  Biology  within  the  Department  of  Natural  Science  and  Mathematics  of- 
fers curricula  leading  towards  B.S.  degrees  in  Biology  or  Secondary  Education  in  Biology. 
Additional  courses  are  offered  for  students  with  a  general  interest  in  the  life  sciences,  but 
these  courses  are  not  counted  toward  the  above-mentioned  degree  programs. 

The  options  within  the  program  emphasize  distinct  training  to  pursue  careers  in  research, 
education,  biomedicine,  biotechnology,  or  unique  paths  selected  by  the  students  in  con- 
sultation with  their  faculty  advisors.  Related  Programs  in  Environmental  Science  and 
Marine  Science  are  coordinated  with  the  Program  in  Biology,  primarily  concerning  joint 
enrollment  in  the  Principles  of  Biology  I  &  II  classes.  Specific  upper  level  courses  from  the 
Marine  Science  and  Environmental  Science  Programs  may  be  counted  toward  the  degrees 
in  Biology.  Students  will  need  to  discuss  specific  options  with  their  advisors. 

Students  will  have  the  option  to  specialize  in  areas  ranging  from  molecular  mechanisms 
to  ecological  analysis.  A  broad  range  of  course  materials  emphasizing  critical  thinking  will 
be  cultivated  by  involvement  in  investigative  techniques  ranging  from  laboratory  experi- 
ments to  individual  research  projects.  Students  will  be  encouraged  to  think  beyond  the 
classroom  and  participate  in  activities  on  and  off  campus. 

A  departmental  Exit  Exam  is  required  of  all  students  applying  for  graduation  with  a  de- 
gree from  the  program.  The  Exit  Exam  will  be  a  summary  test  of  the  biology  core  course 
material  specific  to  the  program  of  study,  and  it  will  be  administered  within  a  senior  level 
course  specific  to  the  program  of  study.  The  Exit  Exam  will  be  graded  on  a  pass-fail  basis, 
and  a  passing  grade  is  required  for  graduation.  Biology  majors  will  take  the  Exit  Exam 
while  enrolled  in  Biology  4930.  Biology  Education  majors  will  take  the  Exit  Exam  while 
enrolled  in  Biology  4901. 

All  students  must  pass  both  parts  of  the  Regents'  Test  and  must  earn  a  minimum  grade  of 
"C"  in  all  courses  specified  as  major/minor  requirements. 

Programs  of  Study 

Bachelor  of  Science  in  Biology 

The  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Biology  can  be  earned  by  the  completion  of  different  courses, 
all  centered  on  common  core  courses.  The  university  Core  Curriculum  is  followed  by  the 
core  courses  in  biology,  and  includes  required  courses  in  chemistry,  mathematics,  and 
physics. 

Electives  within  the  department  allow  for  training  to  focus  on  specific  career  objectives. 
Electives  will  be  selected  following  consultation  with  the  faculty  advisor.  For  example, 
the  health-science  or  biomedical  option  can  be  used  as  the  foundation  for  careers  as  a 
medical  doctor,  dentist,  veterinarian,  or  many  other  related  professions. 

Majors  are  reminded  to  be  aware  of  the  non-degree  courses  offered  by  the  department 
(see  below).  These  courses  will  not  earn  credit  toward  the  degrees  within  the  program.  A 
grade  of  'C  or  better  is  required  in  all  courses  required  for  the  degree. 

University  Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 

{Area  D  includes  natural  science  electives,  and  biology  majors  will  enroll  in 

Principles  of  Chemistry  I  &  II,  Chem.  1211,  1211L,  1212,  1212L) 65  hours 


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AreaF  of  Core  Curriculum 18  hours 

Principles  of  Biology  I,  Biol.  1107  3  hours 

Principles  of  Biology  I  Lab,  Biol.  1107L 1  hour 

Principles  of  Biology  II,  Biol.  1108 3  hours 

Principles  of  Biology  II  Lab,  Biol.  1108L 1  hour 

Calculus,  Math  2101  (or  approved  math  course)  4  hours 

Additional  math/science  computer  or  approved  electives  6  hours 

within  University  Core  Curriculum,  specific  to  the  major  course  of  study 18  hours 

Major  in  Biology 60  hours 

Molecular  and  Cellular  Biology,  with  lab,  Biol.  2201,  2201L 4  hours 

Ecology  and  Evolutionary  Biology,  with  lab,  Biol.  2401,  2401L 4  hours 

Botany,  with  lab,  Biol.  3101,  3101L  4  hours 

Genetics,  with  lab,  Biol.  3301,  3301L 4  hours 

Microbiology,  with  lab,  Biol.  3321,  3321L 4  hours 

Physiology,  with  lab,  Biol.  3801,  3801L  4  hours 

Introductory  Physics  I,  Phys  1111K 4  hours 

Introductory  Physics  II,  Phys  1112K 4  hours 

Organic  Chemistry  I,  with  lab,  Chem.  2501,  2501L  4  hours 

Organic  Chemistry  II,  with  lab,  Chem.  2511,  2511L 4  hours 

Senior  Seminar,  Biol.  4901  1  hour 

Research  or  Internship,  Biol.  4920 2  hours 

Senior  Synthesis  (includes  Exit  Exam),  Biol.  4930 2  hours 

Electives 15  hours 

Suggested  Biology  Elective  Options  (at  least  15  credit  hours  of  courses  will  be  selected 
from  options  in  consultation  with  advisor): 

Premedical-Health  Science  -  Vertebrate  Anatomy  w/lab  (Biol.  3511,  351 1L  required), 
Developmental  Biology  wllab  (Biol.  4611,  461 1L  required),  and  seven  hours  from:  Physi- 
ological Chemistry  (Biol.  4651,  4651L),  Biochemistry  (Chem.  4101,  4101L),  Neuroscience 
(Biol.  4601,  4601L),  Endocrinology  (Biol.  4631,  4631L),  Immunology  (Biol.  4681,  4681L), 
or  Parasitology  (Biol.  4641,  4641L) 

Biotechnology  Track  -  Biotechnology  -  an  Overview  (Biol.  4301,  4301L),  Genetic  En- 
gineering Technology  I  (4411,  4411L),  Gen.  Eng.  Tech.  II  (4412),  Biochemistry  (Chem. 
4101,  4101L),  or  other  relevant  courses  approved  by  the  advisor 


Bachelor  of  Science  in  Biology  with 
Certification  in  Secondary  Education 

The  Program  in  Biology  works  in  conjunction  with  the  College  of  Education  at  Armstrong 
Atlantic  State  University  to  provide  a  coordinated  program  in  teacher  education.  The  stu- 
dent will  complete  courses  for  the  university  core  curriculum,  the  biology  core  curriculum, 
and  will  take  additional  courses  through  the  College  of  Education  that  can  be  used  to  ap- 
ply for  certification  as  a  licensed  secondary  school  teacher. 

Additional  requirements  for  teacher  certification  include  completion  of  standardized  tests 
(Praxis  I  &  II),  CPR  training,  and  student  teaching  under  the  supervision  of  licensed 
teachers.  Students  are  strongly  encouraged  to  work  closely  with  their  advisors  for  this 
degree  option.  A  grade  of  'C  or  better  is  required  in  Area  F  and  all  major  courses. 


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University  Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 

{Area  D  includes  natural  science  electives,  and  biology  education  majors  will  enroll  in 
Principles  of  Chemistry  I  &  II,  Chem.  1211,  1211L,  1212,  1212L} 47  hours 

Area  F  (within  Core  Curriculum,  specific  to  the  major  course  of  study) ...  18  hours 

Principles  of  Biology  I,  Biol.  1107   3  hours 

Principles  of  Biology  I  Lab,  Biol.  1107L  1  hour 

Principles  of  Biology  II,  Biol.  1108 3  hours 

Principles  of  Biology  II  Lab,  Biol.  1108L 1  hour 

Calculus,  Math.  2101  (or  approved  math  course) 4  hours 

Vertebrate  Anatomy,  Biol.  3511 3  hours 

Additional  math/science/computer  approved  electives  3  hours 

Major  Requirements  in  Biology 45  hours 

Molecular  and  Cellular  Biology,  with  lab,  Biol.  2201,  220 1L 4  hours 

Ecology  and  Evolutionary  Biology,  with  lab,  Biol.  2401,  240 1L 4  hours 

Botany,  with  lab,  Biol.  3101,  3101L  4  hours 

Genetics,  with  lab,  Biol.  3301,  3301L 4  hours 

Microbiology,  with  lab,  Biol.  3321,  3321L 4  hours 

Invertebrate  Zoology,  with  lab,  MSCI  3401,  3401L  4  hours 

Physiology,  with  lab,  Biol.  3801,  3801L  4  hours 

Introductory  Physics  I,  Phys  1111K 4  hours 

Introductory  Physics  II,  Phys  1112K 4  hours 

Organic  Chemistry  I,  with  lab,  Chem.  2501,  2501L 4  hours 

Organic  Chemistry  II,  with  lab,  Chem.  2511,  2511L 4  hours 

Senior  Seminar,  Biol.  4901  1  hour 

Major  Requirements  in  Education* 15  hours 

Adolescent  Growth  &  Development,  MGSE  2150  3  hours 

Educ.  Stud.  W/  Disabilities  in  Gen.  Ed.  Classes,  EEXE  5100U 3  hours 

Secondary  Curriculum  &  Methods,  MGSE  3050  3  hours 

Secondary  Curriculum  &  Methods:  Science,  MGSE  4472 3  hours 

Classroom  Management:  7-12,  MGSE  4090 3  hours 

Student  Teaching* 

MGSE  4750  -  Student  Teaching:  7-12  9  hours 

*These  courses  will  be  completed  through  AASU  (Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University) 
Non-Degree  Options 

Certain  courses  are  only  offered  for  students  who  do  not  intend  to  earn  the  degree  in 
biology  or  biology  education.  These  courses  are  intended  to  provide  electives  for  majors  in 
other  departments,  or  as  preliminary  courses  for  students  planning  to  move  on  to  other 
programs. 

General  Biology,  Biol.  1103 3  hours  (can  be  used  for  area  D) 

General  Biology  Lab,  Biol.  1103L  1  hour  (can  be  used  for  area  D) 

Human  Biology,  Biol.  1104 3  hours  (can  be  used  for  area  D)    , 

Human  Biology  Lab,  Biol.  1104L 1  hour  (can  be  used  for  area  D) 

Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology  I,  Biol.  2515K 4  hours 

Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology  II,  Biol.  2516K....4  hours 

[2515K  &  2516K  meet  requirements  for  many  health-related  career  programs  (e.g. 

nursing,  physical  therapy  -  check  with  the  program  of  interest)] 


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Chemistry 

The  Chemistry  programs  are  designed  to  provide  strong  and  innovative  instruction  in  the 
theory  and  practice  of  the  chemical  sciences.  Our  graduates  are  expected  to  be  proficient 
in  the  methods  of  scientific  inquiry.  The  programs  are  designed  to  accommodate  a  range 
of  career  goals  such  as  research  scientists  in  varied  research  laboratories  and  industrial 
settings,  associated  professions  such  as  the  health  sciences  and  public  policy. 

The  Program  in  Chemistry  offers  courses  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Science  with 
majors  in  Chemistry,  Chemistry  with  Pre-Professional  Option  and  Chemistry  with  Teach- 
ers Certificate  Option.  Minor  concentrations  is  offered  in  Chemistry 

The  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Chemistry  degree  program  is  designed  to  give  a  strong  founda- 
tion in  physical,  inorganic,  organic  and  analytical  chemistry  and  the  program  provides 
flexibility  to  satisfy  a  range  of  career  goals.  The  Chemistry  with  Pre-Professional  Option 
enables  majors  to  meet  the  admission  requirements  for  medical,  dental,  pharmacy,  veteri- 
nary and  graduate  schools.  The  Teacher  Certificate  Option  is  available  to  students  who 
are  interested  in  teaching. 

The  Program  in  Chemistry  requires  majors  to  earn  a  minimum  grade  of  "C"  in  each  of 
the  courses  required  for  the  degree.  A  pass  in  the  exit  examination  is  a  requirement  for 
graduation.  The  exit  examination  is  a  test  in  all  the  major  areas  of  chemistry:  analytical, 
biochemistry,  inorganic,  organic  and  physical  chemistry. 

Bachelor  of  Science  in  Chemistry 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 47  hours 

Area  F 18  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2111  Calculus  II 4  hours 

CHEM  1211,  1211L  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 4  hours 

CHEM  1212,  1212L  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  2101  Laboratory  Synthesis 2  hours 

OR 

CHEM  1211HK  Honors  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 4  hours 

CHEM  1212HK  Honors  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  2101  Quantitative  Analysis 2  hours 

Major  requirements 60  hours 

Chemistry  Foundation  Requirements 35  hours 

CHEM  2501,  2501L  Organic  Chemistry  I  and  Lab  1 4  hours 

CHEM  2511,  2511L  Organic  Chemistry  II  and  Lab  II 4  hours 

CHEM  3101,  3101L  Analytical  Chemistry  and  Lab 4  hours 

CHEM  3201,  3201L  Instrumental  Analysis  and  Lab : 4  hours 

CHEM  3302,  Research  or  Internship 2  hours 

CHEM  3401,  3401L  Physical  Chemistry  I  and  Lab  I 4  hours 

CHEM  3411,  3411L  Physical  Chemistry  II  and  Lab  II 4  hours 

CHEM  3522  Advanced  Laboratory  Synthesis 2  hours 

CHEM  4101  Biochemistry 3  hours 

CHEM  4121  Advanced  Inorganic  Chemistry 3  hours 

CHEM  4901  Chemical  Seminar 1  hour 


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Chemistry  electives 8  hours 

(These  courses  are  to  be  selected  by  the  student  in  consultation  with  his/her  advisor,  and 
approved  by  the  coordinator  of  the  Chemistry  Program.) 

Additional  Requirements 11  hours 

PHYS  1111  Introductory  Physics  1 4  hours 

PHYS  1112  Introductory  Physics  II 4  hours 

OR 

PHYS  2211  Principles  of  Physics  1 4  hours 

PHYS  2212  Principles  of  Physics  II 4  hours 

CSCI  1301  Computer  Science  1 3  hours 

Foreign  Language  Sequence 6  hours 

Choose  one  sequence  from  the  following: 

FREN  1001  Elementary  French  1 3  hours 

FREN  1002  Elementary  French  II 3  hours 

GRMN  1001  Elementary  German  1 3  hours 

GRMN  1002  Elementary  German  II 3  hours 

SPAN  1001  Elementary  Spanish  1 3  hours 

SPAN  1002  Elementary  Spanish  II 3  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Chemistry 125  hours 

BACHELOR  OF  SCIENCE  IN  CHEMISTRY  - 
PRE-PROFESSIONAL  OPTION 

Students  who  are  interested  in  careers  in  medicine,  dentistry,  veterinary  medicine,  phar- 
macy, and  biomedical  research  may  choose  this  option. 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 47  hours 

Area  F 18  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2111  Calculus  II 4  hours 

CHEM  1211,  1211L  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 4  hours 

CHEM  1212,  1212L  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  2101  Quantitative  Analysis 2  hours 

Major  Requirements 60  hours 

Chemistry  Foundation  Requirements 33  hours 

CHEM  2501,  2501L  Organic  Chemistry  1 4  hours 

CHEM  2511,  2511L  Organic  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  3101,  3101L  Analytical  Chemistry 4  hours 

CHEM  3201,  3201L  Instrumental  and  Data  Analysis 4  hours 

CHEM  3401,  3401L  Physical  Chemistry  I 4  hours 

CHEM  3411,  3411L  Physical  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  3522  Advanced  Laboratory  Synthesis 2  hours 

CHEM  4101 3  hours 

CHEM  4111  Advanced  Biochemistry 3  hours 

Major  Requirements  in  Education* 26  hours 

MGSE  2150  Adolescent  Growth  &  Development .....3  hours 

EEXE  5100U  Educ.  Stud.  W/  Disabilities  in  Gen.  Ed.  Classes 3  hours 

MGSE  3050  Secondary  Curriculum  &  Methods 3  hours 


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MGSE  4472  Secondary  Curriculum  &  Methods:  Science 3  hours 

MGSE  4090  Classroom  Management:  7-12 3  hours 

MGSE  4750  -  Student  Teaching:  7-12  9  hours 

These  courses  will  be  completed  through  AASU  (Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University) 


Additional  Related  Courses 27  hours 

BIOL  1107K  Principles  of  Biology  1 4  hours 

BIOL  1108K  Principles  of  Biology  II 4  hours 

*Biology  Electives:  At  least  one  course  must  be  taken  from  each  of  the  following 
groups: 

Group  A:  BIOL  2515K,  2516K  (Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology  I  and  II);  BIOL 
3801/3801L  (Physiology),  BIOL  3511/3511L  (Vertebrate  Anatomy). 

Group  B:  BIOL  3321/3321L  (Microbiology),  BIOL  3201/3201L  (Cellular  and  Molecu- 
lar Biology),  BIOL  3301/3301L  (Genetics),  BIOL  4221/4221L  (Microbial  Physiology) 
BIOL  421 1/42 11L  (Reproductive  Biology). 

BACHELOR  OF  SCIENCE  IN  CHEMISTRY  - 
TEACHER  CERTIFICATE  OPTION 

This  program  option  is  designed  to  provide  students  with  the  appropriate  combination  of 
chemistry  and  education  courses  so  that  they  will  be  prepared  to  teach  chemistry  at  the 
high  school  level. 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 47  hours 

Area  F 18  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2111  Calculus  II 4  hours 

CHEM  1211,  1211L  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 4  hours 

CHEM  1212,  1212L  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  2101  Quantitative  Analysis 2  hours 

Major  Requirements 60  hours 

Chemistry  Foundation  Requirements 26  hours 

CHEM  2501,  2501L  Organic  Chemistry  1 4  hours 

CHEM  2511,  2511L  Organic  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  3101,  3101L  Analytical  Chemistry 4  hours 

CHEM  3401,  3401L  Physical  Chemistry  I 4  hours 

CHEM  3411,  3411L  Physical  Chemistry  II 4  hours 

CHEM  3522  Techniques  of  Organic  Chemistry 2  hours 

CHEM  4101   3  hours 

Major  Requirements  in  Education* 26  hours 

MGSE  2150  Adolescent  Growth  &  Development 3  hours 

EEXE  5100U  Educ.  Stud.  W/  Disabilities  in  Gen.  Ed.  Classes 3  hours 

MGSE  3050  Secondary  Curriculum  &  Methods 3  hours 

MGSE  4472  Secondary  Curriculum  &  Methods:  Science 3  hours 

MGSE  4090  Classroom  Management:  7-12 3  hours 

MGSE  4750  -  Student  Teaching:  7-12  9  hours 


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These  courses  will  be  completed  through  AASU  (Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University) 


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Additional  Related  Course 34  hours 

BIOL  1107K  Principles  of  Biology  1 4  hours 

BIOL  1108K  Principles  of  Biology  II 4  hours 

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Chemistry  Minor 16-18  hours 

CHEM  3101,  310L  Analytical  Chemistry 4  hours 

CHEM  3201,  3201L  Instrumental  &  Data  Analysis 4  hours 

CHEM  3401,  3401L  Physical  Chemistry 4  hours 

CHEM  3421,  3421L  Biophysical  Chemistry 4  hours 

CHEM  4101  Biochemistry 4  hours 

CHEM  4121  Advanced  Inorganic  Chemistry 3  hours 

CHEM  4531  Advanced  Organic  University 3  hours 

Forensic  Science  Minor 15  hours 

FSCI  3201  Forensic  Evidence  in  Law  Enforcement 3  hours 

FSCI  3301,  3301L  Principles  of  Forensic  Science 4  hours 

FSCI  4101,  410 1L  Personal  Identification  and  DNA  Finger  Print  Analysis 4  hours 

FSCI  4201,  4201L  Drug  Abuse  &  Drug  Analysis 4  hours 

ENVIRONMENTAL  SCIENCE 

The  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics  offers  courses  leading  to  the  degree 
of  Bachelor  of  Science  with  a  major  in  Environmental  Science.  In  addition,  the  program 
also  offers  courses  leading  to  a  minor  option  in  environmental  science  for  science  and  non- 
science  majors.  The  objectives  of  the  program  are  as  follows: 

1.  To  provide  a  broad-based  curriculum  and  specialization  involving  integration  of 
information  from  different  disciplines  such  as 

natural  and  social  science  and  leading  to  a  degree  in  environmental  science. 

2.  To  offer  courses  that  satisfy  the  environmental  science  curriculum  requirements 
for  persons  planning  to  pursue  careers  in  the 

environmental  sciences  and  related  disciplines  as  well  as  preparation  for  ad- 
vanced study  in  environmental  related  disciplines. 

3.  To  offer  core  courses  in  environmental  science  for  science  and  non-science  majors 
for  completion  of  a  minor  option. 

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4.  To  participate  in  community  outreach  activities  as  professional  scientists,  educa- 
tors and  representatives  of  the  University. 

5.  To  encourage  student  and  faculty  from  all  disciplines  to  participate  in  environ- 
mental research  and  to  be  active  in  pursuit  of  the  knowledge  of  sustainable  devel- 
opment. Critical  thinking,  data  analysis  and  interpretation;  computer  application 
and  instrumentation  usage  skills  are  to  be  developed. 

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The  Environmental  Science  Program  requires  majors  to  earn  a  minimum  grade  of  "C"  in 
each  course  required  for  the  degree  as  well  as  for  the  minor  option. 


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Program  of  Study 

The  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Environmental  Science  can  be  earned  by  the  completion  of 
different  courses,  all  centered  on  common  core  courses.  The  university  Core  Curriculum 
is  followed  by  the  core  courses  in  environmental  science,  and  includes  required  courses  in 
biology,  chemistry,  mathematics,  and  physics.  Electives  or  course  options  will  be  selected 
following  consultation  with  the  faculty  advisor. 

Comprehensive  Examination 

A  departmental  Exit  Exam  is  required  of  all  students  applying  for  graduation  with  a  de- 
gree from  the  program.  The  Exit  Exam  will  be  a  summary  test  of  core  course  material 
specific  to  the  program  of  study,  and  will  be  administered  within  a  senior  level  course 
specific  to  the  program  of  study.  The  Exit  Exam  will  be  graded  on  a  pass-fail  basis;  a  pass 
is  required  for  graduation. 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  additional  requirements) 47  hours 

AreaF 18  hours 

Approved  Science/Mathematics  course(s) 3  hours 

BIOL  1107 -Principles  of  Biology  1 3  hours 

BIOL  1107L  -  Principles  of  Biology  1 1  hour 

BIOL  1108  -  Principles  of  Biology  II 3  hours 

BIOL  1108L  -  Principles  of  Biology  II  Lab 1  hour 

Calculus,  Math  2101  (or  approved  math  course) 4  hours 

Computer/Foreign  Language  course $  hours 

CORE  COURSES 65  Hours 

MAJOR  IN  ENVIRONMENTAL  SCIENCE 60  hours 

PHYS  1111K  Introductory  Physics  I 4  hours 

PHYS  1112  Introductory  Physics  II  4  hours 

GEOL  1121  Physical  Geology 4  hours 

CHEM  2501,  2501L  Organic  Chemistry  I  4  hours 

ENSC  2401,  240 1L  Introduction  to  Environmental  Science  4  hours 

ENSC  3121  Environmental  Ethics  3  hours 

ENSC  3201,  3201L  Limnology 4  hours 

ENSC  3203,  3203L  Environmental  Chemistry 4  hours 

ENSC  3205,  3205L  Environmental  Microbiology 4  hours 

ENSC  3301  Environmental  Radiation 3  hours 

ENSC  3621  Environmental  Health  and  Hygiene 3  hours 

ENSC  4101,  4101L  Hydrology  4  hours 

ENSC  4121  Environmental  Law 3  hours 

ENSC  4202  Principles  of  Ecotoxicology  3  hours 

ENSC  4301  Hazardous  Waste  Management  3  hours 

ENSC  4401  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  3  hours 

ENSC  4801  Internship  2  hours 

ENSC  4901  Environmental  Synthesis  Seminar  1  hour 

ENSC  4910  Special  Topics  2  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  the  Major  in  Environmental  Science 125  hours 


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MINOR  IN  ENVIRONMENTAL  SCIENCE 

ENSC  2401  ENSC  240 1L  Introduction  to  Environmental  Science 4  hours 

ENSC  4121  Environmental  Law 3  hours 

ENSC  4401  Environmental  Impact  Assessment  3  hours 

Choose  5  or  more  hours  from  the  following: 

ENSC  3121  Environmental  Ethics  3  hours 

ENSC  3201  3201L  Limnology 4  hours 

ENSC  4101  ENSC  4101L  Hydrology 4  hours 

ENSC  4301  Hazardous  Waste  Management  3  hours 

ENSC  4801  Internship  2  hours 

Total  Hours  required  for  the  Minor  in  Environmental  Science 15  hours 


MARINE  SCIENCE 
Bachelor  of  Science  in  Marine  Science 

The  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Marine  Science  degree  program  provides  coursework  and  a 
curriculum  designed  to  meet  the  needs  of  individuals  who  desire  an  undergraduate  degree 
in  order  to  address  marine  resource  and  coastal  environmental  issues  through  research, 
education,  and  outreach.  The  program  takes  advantage  of  its  campus  location  -  the  only 
instructional  unit  in  the  University  System  of  Georgia  with  direct  ocean  access  and  ma- 
rine science  facilities. 

Program  of  Study 

The  following  courses  will  satisfy  the  University  Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E 
and  F)  requirements,  and  the  major  course  requirements  for  the  degree. 

AFRS  1501  African  American  History 2  hours 

See  Options  BIOL  1107  Principles  of  Biology  I 6  hours 

BIOL  1107L  Principles  of  Biology  I  Lab 1  hour 

BIOL  1108  Principles  of  Biology  II 3  hours 

BIOL  1108L  Principles  of  Biology  II  Lab 1  hour 

CHEM  1211  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 3  hours 

CHEM  1211L  Principles  of  Chemistry  I  Lab 1  hour 

CHEM  1212  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 3  hours 

CHEM  1212L  Principle  of  Chemistry  Lab  II 1  hour 

CHEM  2501  Organic  Chemistry  1 3  hours 

CHEM  2501L  Organic  Chemistry  I  Lab 1  hour 

CSCI  1130  -Computer  and  its  Applications 3  hours 

CSCI/FREN1001/GRMN1001/  SPAN1001/MATH  2111 3  hours 

ENGL  1101  English  Composition  I 3  hours 

ENGL  1102  English  Composition  II 3  hours 

FRES  1101  Freshman  Year  Experience  1 1  hour 

FRES  1102  Freshman  Year  Experience  II 1  hour 

HEDU  Health  Education 1  hour 

HEDU  Health  Education 2  hours 

HIST  1111/1112/PSYC  1101/GEOG  1101/ANTH  1102/SOCI  1101/Econ  2105 3  hours 

HIST  2111  or  HIST  2112  -  U.S.  History 3  hours 

HUMN  1102  Critical  Thinking 1  hour) 

MATH  1113  Pre-Calculus ....3  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2201  Intro.  To  Probability  and  Statistics 3  hours 


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MSCI  3101  Marine  Science  1 4  hours 

MSCI  3102K  Marine  Science  II 4  hours 

MSCI  330 IK  Marine  Envir.  Chem.  &  Analysis 4  hours 

MSCI  340 IK  Invertebrate  Zoology 4  hours 

MSCI  3501K  Ichthyology 4  hours 

MSCI  3901  Tech  Writing  &  Seminar 3  hours 

MSCI  4101  Research 1  hour 

MSCI  4101L  Research  Internship 2  hours 

MSCI  4201K  Marine  Ecology 4  hours 

MSCI  4301K  Biological  Oceanography 4  hours 

PHYS  1111K  Physics  I 4  hours 

PHYS  1112K  Physics  II 4  hours 

POLS  1101  American  Government 3  hours 

POLS  2401  Global  Issues 3  hours 

MSCI  3401L  Invertebrate  Zoology  Lab  1  hour 

ELECTIVES  (Sciences,  Mathematics,  and  Technology) 15  hours 

Total 125  hours 

Minor  in  Marine  Science 15  hours 

Required  8  hours 

Marine  Science  I    MSCI  3101 4  hours 

Marine  Science  II  MSCI  3102 4  hours 

Additional  Marine  Science  (MSCI)  courses  (3000  and/or  4000  level):   ....  7  hours 

MATHEMATICS 

The  Program  in  Mathematics  and  Physical  Sciences  within  the  Department  of  Natural 
Science  and  Mathematics  offers  courses  leading  towards  a  degree  in  mathematics  and  a 
double  major  in  mathematics  and  any  area  of  technical  sciences.  Minor  programs  in  math- 
ematics, physics,  and  computer  science  are  available.  The  program  promotes  an  extensive 
interdisciplinary  approach  to  provide  students  a  sound  educational  background,  one  that 
will  make  the  students  quite  remarkable  and  thus  prepared  for  gainful  employment,  or 
prepared  to  pursue  graduate  study.  Course  offerings  include  pure  mathematics,  applied 
mathematics,  and  statistics. 

The  main  objectives  of  the  Program  of  Mathematics  and  Physical  Sciences  are  (1)  to  pro- 
vide a  program  of  study  in  mathematics,  physical  sciences,  and  environmental  science 
which  will  enable  students  to  achieve  computational  and  problem-solving  skills,  an  under- 
standing of  basic  physical  principles,  and  will  enable  them  to  apply  these  skills  to  their 
respective  areas  of  study;  and  (2)  to  provide  students  in  mathematics  with  the  theory  and 
applications  necessary  for  use  in  post-baccalaureate  study  and/or  in  their  work  force, 
insight  into  physical  and  natural  laws,  and  the  analytical  and  logical  thinking  necessary 
for  the  application  of  these  tools  in  the  various  fields  as  measured  by  the  program  and 
standard  national  level  examinations 


FRESHMAN  MATHEMATICS 

Entering  freshmen  whose  scores  on  the  combined  verbal  and  mathematics  sections  of  the 
Scholastic  Aptitude  Test  (  SAT)  meet  the  requirements  for  regular  admission  are  placed 
in  college  algebra,  precalculus,  or  calculus  courses. 


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Applicants  for  admission  whose  SAT  score  do  not  meet  the  requirements  for  the  regular 
admission  must  take  the  collegiate  Placement  Examination(  CPE)  or  COMPASS.  Place- 
ment test  in  English,  reading  and  mathematics.  On  the  basis  of  their  achievement  on 
the  Mathematics  test,  these  students  are  assigned  to  college  algebra  or  to  a  mathematics 
course  in  the  Division  of  Learning  Support. 

REQUIRED  EXAMINATIONS 

Candidates  for  the  baccalaureate  degree  in  the  program  of  Mathematics  and  Physical  Sci- 
ences are  required  to  pass  the  reading  and  essay  writing  components  of  the  Regents'  Test 
Program  (RTP). 

Seniors  Mathematics  majors  are  required  to  take  the  departmental  assessment  examina- 
tion and  the  Graduate  Record  Examination  (Aptitude  Tests)  to  graduate  from  the  pro- 
gram. 

EXEMPTION  EXAMINATIONS 

Students  may  be  exempted  with  credit  hours  from  college  algebra,  precalculus,  or  calculus 
courses  by  passing  the  requisite  examinations.  Examinations  should  be  taken  before  the 
end  of  the  first  semester  of  enrollment  at  Savannah  State  University  and  must  be  taken  in 
sequential  order.  The  College  Level  Examination  Program  (CLEP)  tests  are  administered 
by  the  University's  Director  of  Testing. 

Examinations  Required  for  Exemption  with  Credit 

Course Test Minimum  Passing  score 

College  Algebra  CLEP-  College  Algebra  70% 

Precalculus  CLEP-  Trigonometry  70% 

Calculus  I  Advanced  Placement  (AP)  -  Calculus  AB  3% 

Calculus  II  Advanced  Placement  (AP)  -  Calculus  BC  3% 

IMPORTANT  INFORMATION 

Students  who  have  passed  either  Calculus  I,  Calculus  II,  or  Calculus  III  with  a  minimum 
grade  of  "C"  will  not  receive  credit  hours  for  the  precalculus  course  taken  subsequently. 

All  students  must  pass  both  parts  of  the  Regents'  Test  and  must  earn  a  minimum  grade  of 
"C"  in  all  courses  specified  as  major/or  minor  requirements. 

Students  enrolled  in  the  Program  of  Mathematics  and  Physical  Sciences  who  earned  less 
than  the  grade  "C"  in  any  English,  mathematics,  science,  engineering,  or  major  or  minor 
course  required  in  their  curriculum  must  repeat  the  course  during  the  next  semester  that 
the  course  is  offered. 

Students  whose  score  on  mathematics  section  of  the  SAT  is  less  than  475  must  take  col- 
lege algebra,  the  prerequisite  course  for  precalculus. 

Bachelor  of  Science  in  Mathematics 

The  curriculum  in  mathematics  is  designed  for  those  students  who  are  interested  in  ca- 
reers in  mathematics  or  related  fields  (after  graduation)  in  industry/government  or  pursu- 
ing an  advanced  degree  in  mathematics,  pure  or  applied. 


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Dual  Degree  Program 

In  cooperation  with  the  Georgia  Institute,  a  dual  degree  program  is  offered,  whereby  un- 
dergraduate students  can  attend  Savannah  State  for  approximately  three  years  and  then 
attend  the  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology  for  approximately  two  years.  Upon  completion 
of  the  program,  students  will  receive  baccalaureate  degrees  from  both  institutions.  More 
details  on  this  program  are  listed  in  the  engineering  technology  section  of  this  catalog. 

Programs  of  Study 

MAJOR  IN  MATHEMATICS 

University  Core  Curriculum 

(Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E  and  Additional  requirements) 47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH21111  Calculus  II 4  hours 

MATH  2121  Calculus  III 4  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following: 

CSCI  1301  Computer  Science  1 3  hours 

CSCI  1601  Programming  in  Java 4  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following: 

MATH  2201  Elementary  Statistics 3  hours 

MATH  2301  Introduction  to  Discrete  Mathematics  3  hours 

MAJOR  REQUIREMENTS 

(Required  courses  and  specified  elective  courses) 30  hours 

Required  Courses 15  hours 

MATH  3101  Linear  Algebra 3  hours 

MATH  3201  Probability  and  Statistics  1 3  hours 

MATH  3211  Foundation  of  Higher  Math 3  hours 

MATH  4101  Abstract  Algebra  1 3  hours 

MATH  4201  Analysis  I 3  hours 

Specified  Elective  Choices 15  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following: 

MATH  4111  Abstract  Algebra  II 3  hours 

MATH  4211  Analysis  II 3  hours 

MATH  4311  Probability  and  Statistics  II 3  hours 

Choose  four  of  the  following: 

MATH  3301  Differential  Equations  4  hours 

MATH  3401  Modern  Geometry  3  hours 

MATH  3501  Numerical  Analysis 3  hours 

MATH  4111  Abstract  II 3  hours 

MATH  4211  Analysis  II 3  hours 

MATH  4221  Complex  Analysis  3  hours 

MATH  4311  Probability  and  Statistics  II  3  hours 


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MATH  4401  Number  Theory 3  hours 

MATH  4411  Statistical  Methods 3  hours 

MATH  4421  Regression  Analysis 3  hours 

MATH  4501  Introduction  to  Topology 3  hours 

MATH  4701  History  of  Math 3  hours 

MATH  4901  Senior  Seminar 3  hours 

Note:  Students  who  plan  to  attend  graduate  school  should  take  Math  4111,  4211,  4221, 
and  4501. 

Elective  12-15  hours 

(3000  and  4000  level  courses  excluding  foreign  language  course) 

All  majors  are  encouraged  to  take  mathematics  electives  to  fulfill  their  remaining  12-15 
hours  of  course  of  work.  To  this  effect,  the  program  has  devised  three  cognate  areas,  and 
students  are  advised  to  choose  one. 

Analysis  Cognate: 

MATH  3301  Differential  Equations 4  hours 

MATH  4211  Analysis  II 3  hours 

MATH  4221  Complex  Analysis 3  hours 

Statistics  Cognate: 

MATH  4211  Analysis  II 3  hours 

MATH  4311  Probability  and  Statistics  II 3  hours 

MATH  4411  Statistical  Methods 3  hours 

MATH  4421  Regression  Analysis 3  hours 

Pure  Mathematics  and  Secondary  Education: 

MATH  3401  Modern  Geometry    3  hours 

MATH  4111  Abstract  Algebra  II 3  hours 

MATH  4401  Number  Theory   3  hours 

MATH  4501  Introduction  to  Topology  3  hours 

Note:    Students  who  plan  to  attend  graduate  school  should  take  6  hrs  of  foreign  lan- 
guages (French  or  German)  as  part  of  their  electives. 

Note:  Students  opting  for  the  analysis  cognate  should  take  8  hours  of  physics  (calculus 
based)  in  the  area  B  of  the  core  curriculum. 

Minor  field 15-18  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for  Major  in  Mathematics 125  hours 

PROGRAM  OF  MATHEMATICS  AND 
PHYSICAL  SCIENCES  MINORS 

MINOR  IN  MATHEMATICS  15-18  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2111  Calculus  II 4  hours 

MATH  3101  Linear  Algebra 3  hours 

MATH  3201  Probability  and  Statistics  1 3  hours 

Mathematics  Electives  -  Upper  Division  course 3  hours 

(Students  who  will  take  MATH  2101  and/or  2111  in  major  program 
will  take  MATH  2111  and/or  2121  and  nine  to  twelve  hours  of  upper 
division  courses  to  have  a  minimum  of  sixteen  semester  hours) 


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MINOR  IN  PHYSICS 17  hours 

PHYS  3111  Heat  and  Thermodynamic  3  hours 

PHYS  3121  Optics 3  hours 

PHYS  3131  Magnetism  and  Electricity 3  hours 

PHYS  3211  Mathematical  Physics 3  hours 

PHYS  4111  Modern  physics 3  hours 

PHYS  4951  Introduction  to  Research  in  Physics 2  hours 

Master  of  Science  in  Marine  Sciences 

The  Master  of  Science  in  Marine  Sciences  degree  program  provides  a  curriculum  designed 
to  meet  the  needs  of  individuals  who  desire  a  graduate  degree  to  prepare  them  for  a  career 
to  address  marine  resource  and  coastal  environmental  issues  through  research,  educa- 
tion, and  outreach.  The  program  takes  advantage  of  its  campus  location  adjacent  to  a  salt 
marsh  and  is  the  only  instructional  unit  in  the  University  System  of  Georgia  with  direct 
ocean  access  and  on-campus  marine  laboratory  facilities.  A  collaborative  agreement  with 
the  Skidaway  Institute  of  Oceanography,  the  National  Oceanographic  and  Atmospheric 
Administration  (NOAA)  and  on-going  collaborative  programs  and  contracts  with  univer- 
sities, state  agencies  and  federal  agencies  also  contribute  to  a  framework  of  quality  and 
excellence.  (See  Graduate  Programs  for  Details). 


SSU/NIH  MARC  Honor's  Undergraduate  Research  Training  Program 

The  MARC  (Minority  Access  to  Research  Careers)  Honor's  Undergraduate  Research 
Training  Program  prepares  high  caliber  students  to  enter  and  successfully  complete 
graduate  studies  culminating  in  a  research  doctorate  at  a  major  research  institution.  The 
program  provides  a  substantial  scholarship  amount  and  covers  most  of  the  tuition.  Funds 
for  attending  professional  meetings  are  also  available.  One  of  the  major  objectives  of  the 
Program  is  to  increase  the  number  of  underrepresented  minority  biomedical  scientists  at 
the  national  level.  The  Program  is  interdisciplinary  and  is  open  to  undergraduate  majors 
in  Biology,  Chemistry,  Mathematics,  Physics,  and  Social  Sciences.  The  MARC  trainees  are 
required  to  take  the  following  specified  courses  during  the  pre-junior  summer  and  certain 
other  specified  electives  during  the  academic  year.  The  MARC  students  are  also  expected  to 
participate  in  intramural  and  extramural  research.  For  further  details,  contact  the  MARC 
Program  Director,  Dr.  H.  Singh,  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics. 

The  following  MARC  core  courses  are  required  of  MARC  trainees  during  the 
Pre-Junior  summer: 

NASM  3000  Research  Methods  (3-0-3)  An  introduction  to  theoretical  and  practical  ex- 
perience in  biomedical  research  techniques  in  molecular  biology  biotechnology,  molecular 
toxicology,  physiology  and  analytical  chemistry.  Research  techniques  will  involve  the  use 
of  HPLC,  gamma  and  liquid  counters,  ultracentrifuge,  spectrophotometers,  gel  electro- 
phoresis and  other  related  biocore  instruments.  Trainees  will  also  receive  experience  in 
scientific  technical  writing,  manuscript  and  abstract  preparation,  statistical  handling  of 
data,  as  well  as  computer  assisted  graphic  presentations  using  Power  Point.  Trainees  will 
be  required  to  conduct  a  small  experiment  and  prepare  a  manuscript  as  well  as  make  an 
oral  presentation  in  the  department  (Prerequisite  Junior  standing). 

NASM  3100  Basic  and  Applied  Statistics  (3-0-3)  This  course  deals  with  the  ap- 
plication of  statistics  in  biological,  health  and  clinical  sciences.  The  course  will  examine 
different  statistical  methods  and  the  use  of  various  software  such  as  SPSS/SPS  for  data 
analysis.  Trainees  will  learn  and  become  familiar  with  available  computer  software  pack- 
ages for  statistical  analysis  and  graphic  presentation.  (Prerequisite  Junior  standing). 


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NASM  3200  Research  Rotation  (0-3-1):  MARC  students  to  rotate  during  the  sum- 
mer and  academic  year  in  any  three  of  the  following  labs  of  their  choice:  Hemolytic 
Anemia,  Biotechnology,  Neurotoxicology,  SKIO  Marine  Developmental  Biology,  Environ- 
mental Health,  or  Computer  Biocomputation 
Prerequisite  Junior  standing 

DEPARTMENT  OF  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

The  Department  of  Engineering  Technology  offers  courses  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Science,  with  majors  in  Civil  Engineering  Technology,  Computer  Science  Technol- 
ogy, Electronics  Engineering  Technology,  and  Electronics  Engineering  Technology  (com- 
puter option).  The  civil  and  electronics  engineering  technology  programs  are  accredited 
by  the  Technology  Accreditation  Commission  of  the  Accreditation  Board  for  Engineering 
and  Technology.  The  Electronics  Engineering  Technology  program  is  accredited  by  the 
National  Association  of  Radio  and  Telecommunications  Engineers,  Inc,  (NARTE)  and  the 
University  is  a  certified  NARTE  Testing  Center. 

Engineering  technology  embraces  the  physical  sciences,  mathematics,  and  the  practices 
and  materials  of  modern  industry,  which  are  utilized  in  the  design,  and  construction  of  the 
machines,  structures,  highways,  power  sources,  process  systems,  communication  systems, 
and  products  needed  to  maintain  a  highly  technological  society.  The  activities  of  engineer- 
ing technology  are  concerned  with  translating  the  concepts  and  theories  of  professional 
engineers  and  scientists  into  actual  devices  and  products  by  using  tests  to  provide  data 
for  rational  solutions  and  designs.  These  tests  are  followed  by  interpretations  of  data  and 
preparation  of  appropriate  plans  for  use  by  skilled  craftsmen  who  produce  the  devices 
and/or  products. 

The  objectives  of  the  engineering  technology  and  computer  science  technology  programs 
are  to  prepare  their  students  for  successful  careers,  and  this  process  requires  the  depart- 
ment to  provide  opportunities  for  students  to  acquire  the  essential  educational  experi- 
ences for  applying  their  knowledge  and  methods  coupled  with  skills  in  support  of  techni- 
cal activities. 

REGISTRATION  FOR  PROFESSIONAL  ENGINEER 

To  protect  public  safety,  each  state  establishes  laws  to  license  engineers  involved  in  proj- 
ects affecting  public  health,  safety  and  life.  The  registration  process  involves  written  ex- 
amination, professional  work  experience  and  professional  recommendations. 

Although  it  is  not  the  goal  of  Savannah  State  University  to  prepare  an  individual  for 
professional  engineering  registration,  it  is  possible  for  an  engineering  technology  gradu- 
ate of  Savannah  State  University  to  become  registered  in  Georgia  and  some  other  states. 
Students  considering  registration  as  a  professional  engineer  should  contact  the  Depart- 
ment of  Engineering  Technology  for  further  information. 

Engineering  Technology  graduates  from  TAC  of  ABET  accredited  programs  are  qualified 
for  professional  licensing  by  the  National  Institute  for  Certification  in  Engineering  Tech- 
nologies (NICET).  Students  interested  in  this  certification  may  contact  the  department 
chair  for  more  information. 

TECHNICAL  ORGANIZATIONS 

Students  are  encouraged  to  join  appropriate  engineering  societies  to  stimulate  their  inter- 
est in  professional  activities,  to  promote  their  pursuit  for  life-long  learning,  and  to  expose 


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them  to  professional  conduct  and  ethics.  The  department  has,  at  present,  the  following 
student  organizations: 

Institute  of  Electrical  and  Electronic  Engineers  (IEEE) 

American  Society  of  Civil  Engineers  (ASCE) 

American  Society  of  Mechanical  Engineers  (AMSE) 

National  Society  of  Black  Engineers  (NBSE) 

American  Computing  Machinery  (ACM) 

COOPERATIVE  EDUCATION  PROGRAM 

The  Cooperative  Education  Program  enables  engineering  technology  students  to  gain 
work  experience  in  industry  as  paid  employees  during  their  college  tenure.  The  program 
is  coordinated  through  the  Office  of  Cooperative  Education.  The  program  is  available  to 
students  who  have  acquired  at  least  30  semester  hours,  including  at  least  five  courses  in 
the  major;  who  are  proficient  in  a  computer  language;  who  have  a  satisfactory  academic 
record;  and  who  meet  the  job  specifications  of  the  employer. 

Students  work  in  industry  and  attend  college  during  alternate  semesters  or  as  arranged. 
To  remain  in  the  program,  they  must  maintain  creditable  records  at  both  places.  Stu- 
dents must  register  for  the  appropriate  cooperative  education  course  each  semester  they 
are  employed  and  must  observe  all  applicable  regulations  of  the  cooperating  company. 

Students  pursuing  the  coop  program  should  expect  their  matriculation  to  extend  beyond 
four  years.  The  University  does  not  guarantee  the  availability  of  coop  stations,  duties, 
or  compensation.  At  the  conclusion  of  the  coop  experience,  students  are  not  obligated  to 
accept  employment  with  the  cooperating  companies  nor  are  the  companies  obligated  to 
offer  them  employment. 

Students  interested  in  this  program  should  consult  with  their  advisors. 

BACCALAUREATE  DEGREE  PROGRAMS 
SPECIAL  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  MAJORS 

Students  enrolled  in  the  Department  of  Engineering  Technology  who  earn  less  than  a 
"C"  in  any  English,  mathematics,  sciences  or  major  course  required  in  their  curriculum 
must  repeat  the  course  during  the  next  semester  that  it  is  offered.  Major  courses  are 
those  courses  offered  by  the  Department  of  Engineering  Technology. 

MAJOR  COMPREHENSIVE  EXAMINATION 

To  satisfy  the  institutional  requirements  for  a  comprehensive  examination,  all  students 
in  engineering  technology  are  required  to  take  an  exit  examination  administered  by  the 
department. 

CIVIL  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

Accredited  by  the  Technology  Accreditation  Commission  of  the 
Accreditation  Board  for  Engineering  and  Technology 

The  curriculum  in  civil  engineering  technology  is  designed  to  provide  ample  instruction  in 
those  areas  of  knowledge  required  for  successful  performance  in  the  following  capacities 
as  well  as  in  other  construction-related  positions. 

Architectural  and  structural  draftsman  and  designer  -  plans,  designs,  and  super- 
vises construction  of  frame,  steel,  and  concrete  structures;  makes  architectural  inspec- 
tions and  appraisals  for  architects  and  builders. 


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Highway  engineering  technologist  -  collects  and  tests  soil  samples,  concrete  and  oth- 
er materials  to  ascertain  their  physical  characteristics  for  use  in  highway  construction; 
establishes  the  location  and  measurements  of  points,  elevations,  lines,  areas  and  contours 
of  land  needed  for  highway  construction  and  prepares  hard  copy,  draft  or  computer  gener- 
ated drawings  of  land. 

Estimator  -  determines  quantities  and  costs  of  materials  and  labor  required  to  erect 
structures. 

Materials  tester  -  determines  mechanical  properties  of  materials  used  in  the  erection  of 
structures  and  highways. 

Surveyor  -  supervises,  directs,  and  is  responsible  for  the  accuracy  of  the  work  of  an  en- 
gineering survey  party  engaged  in  determining  the  location  and  measurements  of  points, 
elevations,  lines,  areas,  and  contours  on  the  earth's  surface  for  purposes  of  securing  data 
for  building  and  highway  construction,  map-making,  land  valuation,  mining,  or  other  pur- 
poses. 

Environmental  technologist  -  Plans,  designs,  and  monitors  water,  wastewater,  and 
other  environmental  pollution  control  systems. 

COMPUTER  SCIENCE  TECHNOLOGY 

The  curriculum  in  computer  science  technology  is  designed  for  those  students  who  are 
interested  in  careers  in  computer  science.  This  program  is  flexible  so  that  students  may 
orient  the  major  emphasis  toward  software  aspect  of  computer  science  or  to  be  the  hard- 
ware realm  of  computer  science.  This  program  promotes  an  extensive  interdisciplinary 
approach  to  provide  students  a  sound  educational  background,  one  that  will  make  the  stu- 
dents quite  marketable  and  thus  be  prepared  for  gainful  employment  in  following  areas: 

Website  developing  and  programming  -  information  on  web  page  design  tips,  Java 
scripting  guide,  shareware  HTML  editor,  and  web  server  software  and  setup 

Programming/Software  development  -  consider  how  software  can,  will,  and  should 
be  developed 

Install  Software/End  user  support  -  computer  applications  in  word  processing, 
spreadsheet,  database  programs  and  printer  operations 

Network  setup  and  administration  -  Install,  tests,  maintain  the  networks  using,  ba- 
sic configuration,  configuring  the  interface,  using  TCP/If?  configuring  routing,  network 
security,  involve  in  operations,  policies,  procedures,  functions,  principles  and  practices 
of  network  and  telecommunications  support  services 

ELECTRONICS  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

Accredited  by  the  Technology  Accreditation  Commission  of  the 
Accreditation  Board  for  Engineering  and  Technology 

The  electronics  engineering  technology  curriculum  provides  instruction  in  the  fundamen- 
tals of  modern  electronics  theory,  with  emphasis  on  the  application  of  theoretical  prin- 
ciples to  actual  electronic  devices,  circuits,  systems,  design  and  fabrication.  Graduates 
of  the  electronics  engineering  technology  program  are  prepared  to  function  effectively  in 
several  capabilities,  including: 


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Research  and  development  technologist  -  engages  in  the  development,  building  and 
testing  of  new  equipment  in  the  areas  of  digital  electronics,  communication  electronics 
and  microelectronics. 

Process  control  technologist  -  supervises  the  operation  of  automatic  control  equip- 
ment for  industrial  processes. 

Field  engineering  specialist  -  installs,  tests,  and  maintains  equipment  such  as  data 
processing  machines  and  other  electronic  systems. 

High  frequency  technologist  -  maintains  and/or  operates  radar,  sonar,  and  other  warn- 
ing detection  and  navigation  devices. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

Note:  All  programs  in  Engineering  Technology  require  128  semester  hours  (and  five  ad- 
ditional hours). 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  hours) 47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

CHEM  1211  and  1211L 4  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2111  Calculus  II 4  hours 

ENGT  2101  Computer  Graphics 3  hours 

ENGT  2111  CAD  Applications 1  hour 

ENGT  2201  Technical  Writing 2  hours 

MAJOR  IN  CIVIL  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

ENGT  3101  Statics 3  hours 

ENGT  3501  Dynamics 2  hours 

ENGT  3601  Strength  of  Materials 3  hours 

ENGT  3701  Engineering  Economy 3  hours 

ENGT  3201  Applied  Mathematics  for  Engineering  Technology 1  hour 

ELET  3701K  Data  Acquisition  System 2  hours 

MECT  3 10  IK  Engineering  Materials 3  hours 

ELET  3101K  Electrical  Circuit  I 3  hours 

CSCI 1301  Computer  Science  1 3  hours 

CIVT  3101K  Surveying 5  hours 

CIVT  3201K  Civil  Engineering  Materials 2  hours 

CIVT  3211  Construction  Estimating  and  Management 3  hours 

CIVT  3301K  Hydraulics  and  Engineering  Hydrology 4  hours 

CIVT  3401K  Highway  and  Transportation  Engineering 4  hours 

CIVT  3701  Structural  Analysis 4  hours 

CIVT  3601K  Soil  Mechanics  and  Foundation  Design 5  hours 

CIVT  4101K  Structural  Design  1 3  hours 

CIVT  4111K  Structural  Design  II 3  hours 

CIVT  4201K  Environmental  Engineering 4  hours 

CIVT  4211  Environmental  Pollution  Control 3  hours 

CIVT  4301  Urban  Planning 2  hours 

Technical  Elective 3  hours 

Total  hours  for  Civil  Engineering  Technology  133  hours 


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MAJOR  IN  COMPUTER  SCIENCE  TECHNOLOGY 

Core  Curriculum  (Areas  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  and  additional  requirements) ....  47  hours 

Area  F  Courses  Appropriate  to  the  Program  of  Study 18  hours 

CSCI  1301  Computer  Science  1 3  hours 

CSCI  1302  Computer  Science  II 4  hours 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  hours 

MATH  2301  Discrete  Mathematics 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  followings: 

CSCI  1610  Programming  in  Java 4  hours 

CSCI  2215  Perl  Scripting 4  hours 

Major  Courses 60  hours 

Computer  Science  Technology 

CSCI  3000  Data  Structure ,....3  hours 

CSCI  3385  Computer  Network  &  Design 3  hours 

CSCI  2231  Introduction  to  UNIX 3  hours 

CSCI  2235  Comparative  Programming  language 3  hours 

CSCI  4210  Database  and  File  Processing 3  hours 

CSCI  3201/CSCI  4410  Advance  Java/Web  Based  Programming 3  hours 

CSCI  4801  Project  Design  1  hour 

Choose  two  of  the  following: 

CSCI  4310  Compiler 3  hours 

CSCI  3414  Software  Engineering 3  hours 

CSCI  4110  Operating  Systems 3  hours 

CSCI  3102  Visual  Basic 3  hours 

CSCI  3800  Computer  Architecture 3  hours 

Mathematics 

MATH  2112  Calculus  II 4  hours 

MATH  2121  Calculus  III 4  hours 

Mathematics  Elective 3  hours 

Engineering  Technology 

ENGT  2101K  Computer  Graphics 3  hours 

ELET  3103K  Circuit  1 3  hours 

ELET  3111K  Circuit  II 3  hours 

ELET  3301K  Digital  Systems  1 3  hours 

ELET  3311K  Digital  Systems  II 3  hours 

ELET  4411K  Computer  Electronics 3  hours 

ELET  3401K  Microcomputer  Interfacing 3  hours 

Choose  one  of  the  following: 

ELET  4201K  VLSI  Design 3  hours 

ELET  3411K  Microcontroller 3  hours 

Total  Hours  Required  for 

the  Major  in  Computer  Science  Technology 125  hours 


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MAJOR  IN  ELECTRONICS  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 
(COMPUTER  OPTION) 

ELET  3101K  Electrical  Circuit  I 3  hours 

ELET  3111K  Electrical  Circuit  II 3  hours 

ELET  3201K  Electronics  1 3  hours 

ELET  3211K  Electronics  II 3  hours 

ELET  3301K  Digital  Systems  1 3  hours 

ELET  3311K  Digital  Systems  II 3  hours 

ELET  3401K  Microcomputer  Interfacing 3  hours 

ELET  4611K  Fiber  Optics 3  hours 

CSCI  2231  UNIX 3  hours 

ELET  3411K  Microcontroller 3  hours 

ELET  3501K  Control  Systems 3  hours 

ELET  4621K  Digital  Communications 3  hours 

ELET  4101K  Programmable  Logic  Controller 3  hours 

ELET  4411K  Computer  Electronics 3  hours 

MECT  3 10 IK  Engineering  Materials 3  hours 

ELET  3701K  Data  Acquisition  System 2  hours 

ENGT  3701  Engineering  Economy 3  hours 

ENGT  3301  Quality  Control 3  hours 

ENGT  3201  Applied  Mathematics 1  hour 

ENGT  3101  Statics 3  hours 

CSCI  Computer  Science  1 3  hours 

Electives 8  hours 

Total  hours  for  Electronics  Engineering  Technology 

(Computer  Option) 133  hours 

MAJOR  IN  ELECTRONICS  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

ELET  3101K  Electrical  Circuit  I 3  hours 

ELET  3111K  Electrical  Circuit  II 3  hours 

ELET  3201K  Electronics  1 3  hours 

ELET  3211K  Electronics  II 3  hours 

ELET  3301K  Digital  Systems  1 3  hours 

ELET  3311K  Digital  Systems  II 3  hours 

ELET  340  IK  Microcomputer  Interfacing 3  hours 

ELET  34 UK  Microcontrollers 3  hours 

ELET  3501K  Control  Systems 3  hours 

ELET  3511K  Electrical  Machinery 3  hours 

ELET  3701K  Data  Acquisition  System 2  hours 

ELET  4101K  Programmable  Logic  Controllers 3  hours 

ELET  4401K  Industrial  Electronics 3  hours 

ELET  4411K  Computer  Electronics 3  hours 

ELET  4621K  Digital  Communications 3  hours 

MECT  3101K  Engineering  Materials 3  hours 

ENGT  3201  Applied  Mathematics 1  hour 

ENGT  3301  Quality  Control 3  hours 

ENGT  3101  Statics 3  hours 

ENGT  3701  Engineering  Economy 3  hours 

CSCI  1301Computer  Science  1 3  hours 

Electives 8  hours 

Total  hours  for  Electronics  Engineering  Technology 133  hours 


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MINORS  IN  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

MINOR  IN  CONSTRUCTION  TECHNOLOGY 

(Not  available  to  CIVT  students)  17  hours 

CIVT  3101K  Surveying 5  hours 

MECT  3 10 IK  Engineering  Materials 3  hours 

CIVT  3201K  Civil  Engineering  Materials 2  hours 

CIVT  3211  Construction  Estimating  and  Management 3  hours 

CIVT  3401K  Highway  &  Transportation  Engineering 4  hours 

MINOR  IN  COMPUTER  SCIENCE  TECHNOLOGY: 18  hours 

Select  9  hours  from  the  following  courses: 

CSCI  1301  Computer  Science  I    3  hours 

CSCI  1302  Computer  Science  4  hours 

CSCI  1610  Programming  in  Java 3  hours 

CSCI  2215  PERL  Scripting 4  hours 

CSCI  2231  Introduction  to  UNIX 3  hours 

Select  9  Hours: 

Upper  Division  Computer  Science  Technology  Courses 9  hours 

MINOR  IN  GENERAL  TECHNOLOGY 

(Not  available  to  CIVT  or  ELET  students)  17  hours 

ENGT  2101K  Computer  Graphics 3  hours 

ENGT  21  UK  CAD  Applications 1  hour 

MECT  3 10 IK  Engineering  Materials 3  hours 

ENGT  3101  Statics 3  hours 

ELET  3101K  Electrical  Circuit  I 3  hours 

ENGT  3501  Dynamics 2  hours 

ENGT  2201  Technical  Writing 2  hours 

MINOR  IN  ELECTRONICS  TECHNOLOGY 

(Not  available  to  ELET,  MECT  (computer  emphasis),  and 

Computer  Science  Technology  majors) 18  hours 

ELET  3101K  Electrical  Circuit  I 3  hours 

ELET  3111K  Electrical  Circuit  II 3  hours 

ELET  4101K  Programmable  Logic  Controllers 3  hours 

ELET  3301K  Digital  System  I 3  hours 

ELET  3311K  Digital  System  II 3  hours 

ELET  3401K  Microprocessor  Interfacing 3  hours 

MINOR  IN  INDUSTRIAL  TECHNOLOGY  MANAGEMENT 17  hours 

INTM  3101  Motion  and  Time  Study 3  hours 

INTM  3201  Cost  Estimating 3  hours 

INTM  3301  Production  and  Inventory  Control 3  hours 

ENGT  2201  Technical  Writing 2  hours 

ENGT  3701  Engineering  Economy 3  hours 

ENGT  3301  Quality  Control 3  hours 

ENGINEERING  DEGREE  PROGRAMS 

Georgia  Tech  Regional  Engineering  Program  (GTREP) 

GTREP  offers  undergraduate  degree  programs  in  Civil,  Computer,  Electrical  and  Mechan- 
ical Engineering  that  are  similar  in  content  and  equal  in  quality  to  programs  offered  on 


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the  Atlanta  campus  of  Georgia  Tech.  During  the  freshman  and  sophomore  years  of  the 
undergraduate  program,  students  are  enrolled  at  Savannah  State  University  offers  all  of 
the  mathematics  and  science  courses  and  some  of  the  engineering  courses  required  in  the 
first  two  years  of  the  Georgia  Tech  engineering  curricula. 

Prior  to  their  junior  year,  students  apply  for  transfer  admission  to  Georgia  Tech  and 
complete  their  degree  program  as  a  Georgia  Tech  student.  Students  remain  physically 
located  in  Savannah,  but  are  taught  by  local  Georgia  Tech  faculty  supplemented  by  dis- 
tance learning  connections.  Students  graduating  from  GTREP  receive  a  Georgia  Tech 
-  Regional  Engineering  Program  degree. 

Regent's  Engineering  Transfer  Program  (RETP) 

Qualified  students  seeking  a  bachelor  of  engineering  degree  may  begin  their  college  stud- 
ies at  Savannah  State  University  through  the  Regents'  Engineering  Transfer  Program. 
Upon  successful  completion  of  the  pre-engineering  curriculum,  students  may  transfer  to 
Georgia  Institute  of  Technology  (Atlanta  campus)  to  complete  their  degree  requirements. 
Specific  times  each  year  have  been  established  for  students  to  visit  Georgia  Tech  cam- 
pus and  meet  with  representatives  of  their  anticipated  major.  Aerospace,  Chemical,  Civil, 
Computer,  Electrical,  Industrial,  Materials,  Mechanical,  Nuclear  and  Textile  Engineering 
majors  are  available  to  RETP  students.  Please  note  the  RETP  is  only  open  to  students 
who  are  residents  of  Georgia. 

DUAL  DEGREE  PROGRAM 

Savannah  State  University  has  entered  into  an  agreement  with  Georgia  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology to  offer  a  dual  degree  program  whereby  undergraduate  students  can  attend  this 
institution  for  approximately  three  academic  years  and  then  transfer  to  an  engineering 
program  at  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology.  After  completing  the  academic  requirements 
of  both  institutions,  students  shall  be  awarded  a  baccalaureate  degree  from  both  institu- 
tions. This  program  is  open  to  majors  in  chemistry,  mathematics,  computer  science  tech- 
nology, and  chemical,  civil,  electronics,  and  mechanical  engineering  technology. 

Bachelor's  degrees  offered  at  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology  as  a  part  of  this  program  are 
in  aerospace  engineering,  ceramic  engineering,  chemical  engineering,  civil  engineering, 
computer  engineering,  electrical  engineering,  engineering  science  and  mechanics,  indus- 
trial engineering,  materials  engineering,  mechanical  engineering,  nuclear  and  radiological 
engineering,  textile  chemistry,  textile  engineering,  and  textiles. 

Program  of  Study: 

Students  participating  in  the  dual  degree  program  shall  complete  the  following  at  Savan- 
nah State  University: 

Approximately  three-fourths  of  the  number  of  hours  required  for  the  degree  at  Savannah 
State  University. 

All  courses  required  for  admission  of  engineering  transfer  students  to  Georgia  Tech. 

The  equivalent  mathematics  and  science  courses  included  in  the  freshman  and  sophomore 
years  of  the  engineering  discipline  in  which  the  student  intends  to  major  at  Georgia  Tech. 

ADMISSIONS  REQUIREMENTS 

To  be  admitted  to  Georgia  Tech  in  the  dual  degree  program,  students  must: 

•  Complete  the  program  of  study  as  indicated  above  and  obtain  a  positive  recom- 
mendation from  the  dual  degree  coordinator. 

•  Meet  the  minimum  grade  point  average  requirements  for  admission  of  transfer 
students  to  Georgia  Tech  (those  in  effect  at  the  time  the  student  matriculates  at 
Savannah  State  University). 


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•  Submit  application  materials  for  evaluation  by  the  Office  of  Undergraduate 
Admissions  at  Georgia  Tech. 

•  Be  citizens  or  permanent  residents  of  the  United  States. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  NAVAL  SCIENCE 
(Naval  ROTC) 

GENERAL 

The  department  offers  a  minor  in  naval  science.  The  program  is  designed  to  prepare 
the  student  for  a  commission  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  or  Marine  Corps  and  is  required  of  those 
NROTC  students  who  will  obtain  a  commission.  All  course  work  must  be  completed  with 
a  grade  of  C  or  better. 

NAVAL  SCIENCE  COURSES 
PROGRAM  OF  STUDY 

ALL  MIDSHIPMEN: 

NSCI  1001  Introduction  to  Naval  Science 2  hours 

NSCI  1002  Seapower  and  Maritime  Affairs 3  hours 

NSCI  1003  Sailing 3  hours 

NSCI  2102  Naval  Ship  Systems  I  (Engineering) 3  hours 

NSCI  2002  Leadership  and  Management 3  hours 

NSCI  4001  Naval  Ship  Systems  II  (Weapons) 3  hours 

NSCI  4104  Leadership  and  Ethics 3  hours 

Advanced  Program  -  Navy  Option: 

NSCI  3003  Navigation 3  hours 

NSCI  3004  Naval  Operations  and  Steamship 3  hours 

Advanced  Program  -  Marine  Corps  Option: 

NSCI  3101  Evolution  of  Warfare 5  hours 

NSCI  4102  Amphibious  Warfare 5  hours 

Additional  and  Substitute  Requirements: 

NSCI  4050,  Naval  Drill  (0-2-0),  is  required  each  academic  term  of  all  midshipmen. 
NSCI  1003  AND  4050  satisfy  the  university  physical  education  requirement. 

Navy  Scholarship  Midshipmen  (additional  requirements): 

One  year  of  calculus  (completed  before  junior  year) 6  hours 

One  year  of  calculus  -based  physics  (completed  before  senior  year) 6  hours 

Computer  science 3  hours 

Military  history  and  political  science 6  hours 

(Professor  of  naval  science  will  promulgate  courses  that  satisfy  the  above  requirements) 

Non-Scholarship  Navy  College  Program  Midshipmen  (non-scholarship) 

These  students  must  complete  on  year  of  math,  college  algebra  or  higher,  by  the  end  of  the 
junior  year  and  one  year  of  physical  science  by  the  end  of  the  senior  year  as  a  prerequisite 
for  commissioning.  The  physical  science  requirement  can  be  met  by  completing  a  one- 
year  sequence  or  two  courses  in  any  area  of  physical  science.  One  mathematics  course 
may  be  selected  from  the  field  of  computer  science  or  statistics. 


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Marine  Corps  Option 

All  Marine  Corps  option  students  shall  take,  during  the  junior  or  senior  year,  one  course 
in  military  history  and  one  in  political  science  (6  hours  total)  from  a  list  approved  by  the 
Professor  of  Naval  Science. 

NROTC  Uniforms,  Books  and  Instructional  Materials 

NROTC  uniforms,  books  and  special  instructional  materials  will  be  issued  at  no  charge 
to  naval  scholarship  and  college  program  students.  Uniforms  must  be  returned  upon  exit 
from  the  NROTC  program.  Books  and  other  instructional  material  must  be  returned  at 
the  completion  of  each  academic  term. 

Scholarships 

Nationally  awarded  Navy  ROTC  scholarships  are  available  to  qualified  students  for  tu- 
ition, fees  and  laboratory  expenses.  The  scholarships  can  pay  for  up  to  four  years  of 
expenses  and  includes  a  $350  book  stipend  per  semester.  Additionally,  the  Professor  of 
Naval  Science  has  several  Historically  Black  College  and  University  NROTC  Scholarships 
that  may  be  awarded  to  qualified  high  school  seniors  and  graduates. 

Financial  Assistance 

All  Midshipmen  in  the  NROTC  program  who  qualify  for  the  college  program  advanced 
standing  or  the  scholarship  program  are  paid  a  monthly  tax-free  stipend.  The  monthly 
amount  is  $250  for  freshmen,  $300  for  sophomores,  $350  for  juniors  and  $400  for  se- 
niors. 

Summer  Training  Cruises 

Scholarship  midshipmen  will  go  on  summer  training  cruises  during  three  of  their  summer 
inter- term  periods.  Other  midshipmen  will  attend  summer  training  cruises  based  on  their 
scholarship  programs. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  MILITARY  SCIENCE 

(ARMY  ROTC) 

GENERAL 

The  Reserve  Officer  Training  Corps  program  is  designed  as  a  four-year  course  of  study  lead- 
ing to  a  commission  in  the  United  States  Army.  In  addition  to  a  major,  students  must  satisfy, 
requirements  in  written  communications  skills,  oral  communications  skills,  military  his- 
tory, and  computer  literacy  and  complete  the  appropriate  military  science  courses.  Students 
interested  in  this  program  should  consult  with  the  professor  of  military  science. 

MILITARY  SCIENCE  COURSES 
BASIC  COURSE 

MILS  1101  Introduction  to  Military  Science  and  Skills  Development 2  hours 

MILS  1102  Basic  Military  Leadership 2  hours 

MILS  2201  Basic  Military  Skills 2  hours 

MILS  2202  Basic  Military  Tactics 2  hours 

MILS  2250  Basic  Field  Internship  Ft.  Knox,  KY 5  hours 

MILS  5000K  Basic  Leadership  Lab 0  hours 

MILS  2001  Evolution  of  Warfare 2  hours 

Basic  military  science  courses  involve  four  (4)  semesters  during  the  freshman  and  sopho- 
more years.  Students  learn  leadership  and  management  and  acquire  essential  background 
knowledge  of  customs  and  traditions,  weapons,  map  reading,  tactics  and  survival.  Equally 
important,  these  courses  have  the  objective  of  developing  the  students'  leadership,  self- 
discipline,  integrity  and  sense  of  responsibility.  Those  students  who  successfully  complete 


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the  Basic  Course,  meet  the  Army  physical  standards,  and  demonstrate  officer  potential, 
will  be  considered  for  contracting  and  enrolling  in  the  Advanced  Course. 

ADVANCED  COURSE 

MILS  3301  Advanced  Tactics  and  Applied  Leadership  1 3  hours 

MILS  3302  Advanced  Tactics  and  Applied  Leadership  II 3  hours 

MILS  3350  Advanced  Military  Skills  Practicum,  Ft.  Lewis,  WA  5  hours 

MILS  4401  Military  Leadership  and  Management  Seminar 3  hours 

MILS  4402  Transition  to  Lieutenant 3  hours 

MILS  6000K  Advanced  Leadership  Lab 0  hours 

Veterans  who  have  at  least  two  years  of  active  duty  service  and  who  have  completed  60 
semester  hours,  and  junior  ROTC  cadets  who  have  completed  60  semester  hours  and  3 
years  of  junior  ROTC  may  receive  placement  credit  and  authorization  to  enroll  in  the 
advanced  course  when  approved  by  the  professor  of  military  science  (PMS).  Also,  qualities 
of  positive  potential  for  becoming  an  officer  must  be  demonstrated.  Leadership  potential 
is  emphasized  as  a  very  important  single  factor  to  be  considered  for  enrollment  and  con- 
tinuance in  the  program. 

Advanced  Military  Science 

The  general  objective  of  this  course  of  instruction  is  to  produce  junior  officers  who,  by  edu- 
cation, training,  attitude  and  inherent  qualities,  are  suitable  for  continued  development 
as  officers  in  the  Army.  There  are  two  avenues  available  for  the  student  to  be  eligible  for 
entry  into  the  advanced  program  and  obtain  a  commission  as  a  second  lieutenant: 

(a)  Satisfactory  completion  of,  or  placement  credit  for,  the  basic  program  basic  ROTC 
and  meeting  the  entrance  and  retention  requirements  established  by  the  Army. 

(b)  To  be  an  honorably  discharged  active  duty  veteran  or  junior  ROTC  cadet  gradu- 
ate eligible  for  placement  credit. 

Placement 

Veterans  entering  the  military  science  programs  will  receive  appropriate  placement  credit 
for  their  active  military  service.  Students  who  have  completed  military  science  courses  in 
military  preparatory  schools  or  junior  colleges  may  be  given  appropriate  credit.  Students 
with  at  least  three  years  of  high  school  ROTC  may  also  be  granted  placement  credit. 
Placement  credit  or  four  (4)  semesters  of  basic  military  science,  or  equivalent  thereof,  is  a 
prerequisite  to  admission  into  the  advanced  program. 

Alternate  Programs  for  Admittance 

Students  who  have  two  years  of  course  work  remaining,  but  who  have  not  completed 
basic  military  science  are  eligible  to  be  considered  for  selection  into  the  advanced  military 
science  program.  Those  selected  under  the  provisions  of  the  two-year  advanced  program 
must  satisfactorily  complete  a  Leaders'  Training  Course  (LTC)  of  four  weeks  duration 
prior  to  entering  the  advance  program.  Students  attending  the  (LTC)  at  Fort  Knox,  Ken- 
tucky, are  paid  active  army  rates  and  given  a  travel  allowance  from  their  home  to  camp 
and  return.  Attendance  at  (LTC)  is  voluntary  and  incurs  no  military  obligation  until  the 
student  returns  and  decides  to  sign  a  contract  to  pursue  a  commission. 

Leadership  Diagnostic  and  Assessment  Course  (LDAC) 

Students  that  are  contracted  and  in  the  advance  course  are  required  to  attend  (LDAC)  at 
Fort  Lewis,  Washington,  normally  between  their  junior  and  senior  academic  years.  Stu- 
dents attending  this  course  are  paid  active  army  rates  and  given  travel  allowance  from 
their  home  to  camp  and  return. 


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Financial  Assistance 

All  contracted  advanced  cadets  are  paid  a  subsistence  allowance  of  $150.00  per  month  and 
$450.00  per  year  for  books  while  enrolled  in  the  advanced  course. 

Scholarship  Program 

Each  year  the  U.S.  Army  awards  two  and  three-year  on-campus  scholarships  to  outstand- 
ing young  men  and  women  participating  in  the  Army  ROTC  program  who  desire  careers 
as  commissioned  officers  in  the  U.S.  Army.  The  Army  pays  tuition  fees,  books,  and  labora- 
tory expenses  incurred  by  these  students.  In  addition,  each  student  receives  $250.00  to 
$400.00  per  month  stipend  for  the  academic  year.  Individuals  desiring  to  compete  for  these 
scholarships  should  apply  at  the  Department  of  Military  Science. 

Army  ROTC  Uniforms,  Books  and  Supplies 

Students  enrolling  in  the  Army  ROTC  program  will  be  issued  U.S.  Army  uniforms,  books, 
and  supplies  by  the  Department  of  Military  Science.  No  fees  or  deposits  of  any  kind  will 
be  required.  Uniforms  must  be  returned  before  commissioning  or  upon  non-enrollment 
from  the  ROTC  program. 

MIL  Courses 

The  basic  course  of  four  (4)  semesters  consists  of  one  hour  of  lecture  with  one  hour  of 
leadership  lab  per  week  for  freshmen  and  two  hours  of  lecture  and  one  hour  of  leadership 
lab  per  week  for  sophomores.  In  the  classroom,  students  acquire  knowledge  of  military 
leadership,  weapons,  tactics,  basic  military  skills,  and  physical  fitness.  In  field  training 
exercises,  potential  for  leadership  is  progressively  developed. 

The  advanced  course  consists  of  three  hours  of  classroom  work  and  one  hour  of  leader- 
ship laboratory  per  week.  During  the  second  semester  prior  to  advanced  camp,  students 
enroll  in  MILS  3302  to  prepare  for  attendance  at  advanced  camp.  History  2361  (American 
Military  History)  is  normally  taken  the  second  semester  of  the  senior  year.  The  course 
work  during  the  advanced  course  emphasizes  techniques  of  management  and  leadership 
and  the  fundamentals  and  dynamics  of  the  military  team.  Field  training  exercises  provide 
students  with  applied  leadership  experiences. 

Professional  Military  Education  (PME)  Requirements 

The  Army's  Professional  Military  Education  requirements  are  established  to  provide  ca- 
dets with  the  training  and  enrichment  necessary  to  successfully  compete  in  the  Army.  In 
addition  to  completing  a  baccalaureate  degree,  the  cadet  must  complete  an  undergraduate 
course  from  each  of  the  five  designated  fields  of  study.  The  five  PME  designated  fields  of 
study  are  listed  below  and  the  courses  that  meet  the  cadet  command  PME  requirements. 

A.  Written  Communication  Skills:  ENGL  1101,  1102. 

B.  Human  Behavior:  SOCI  1101,  PSYC  1101,  HIST  1101,  1102. 

C.  Military  History:  HIST  2361,  MILS  2001. 

D.  Math  Reasoning:  MATH  1101. 

E.  Computer  Literacy:  CSCI  1135,  CLSM  2201. 

Minor  Concentration 

The  department  offers  a  minor  in  military  science.  The  program  is  designed  to  prepare 
students  for  commission  in  the  United  States  Army.  Whatever  the  major,  a  military  sci- 
ence minor  will  strengthen  students'  management,  leadership,  and  interpersonal  com- 
munication skills.  The  minor  requires  fifteen  credit  hours  with  minimum  grades  of  "B"  in 
the  following  upper  division  military  science  courses:  MILS  3301,  3302,  4401,  and  4402, 
HIST  2361,  and  five  additional  credit  hours  of  course  work  approved  by  the  department 
chair.  Students  earning  a  minor  in  military  science  must  be  contracted.  This  contract  will 
lead  to  being  commissioned  in  the  U.S.  Army. 


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Physical  Training 

Physical  Training  (PT)  is  an  important  part  of  the  Army  ROTC  program.  Its  purpose  is 
to  ensure  each  cadet  is  physically  fit.  The  Army  Physical  Fitness  Test  (APFT)  is  used  to 
determine  the  level  of  fitness  by  measuring  cadets'  endurance  and  stamina  in  three  differ- 
ent events:  push-ups,  sit-ups,  and  a  2-mile  run. 

Basic  course  students  who  are  freshmen  are  required  to  participate  in  one  PT  session  per 
week.  This  session  is  part  of  their  regular  military  science  class  and  is  normally  held  on 
Monday.  Students  who  are  sophomores  are  required  to  participate  in  physical  training  two 
times  per  week,  normally  on  Mondays  and  Wednesdays. 

Advanced  course  cadets  are  required  to  participate  in  PT  as  part  of  their  regular  military 
science  class.  PT  is  conducted  3  days  a  week  for  one  hour  on  Mondays,  Wednesdays,  and 
Fridays.  Six  hours  of  PE  credit  are  given  to  those  cadets  who  successfully  complete  the 
Army  ROTC  advanced  course  (1  credit  hour  per  course). 


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CENTER  FOR  TEACHING,  LEARNING 
AND  ACADEMIC  SUPPORT 

The  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (CTLAS)  provides  opportuni- 
ties to  improve  the  academic  environment  of  the  university  community.  Funded  by  Title 
III,  the  Center's  focus  is  to  advance  the  mission  of  the  University  through  provisions  for 
faculty  to  develop  new  and  more  effective  teaching  practices  and  for  students  to  have  ad- 
ditional opportunities  to  become  successful  learners. 

The  Center  serves  as  the  nucleus  to  develop  and  maintain  excellence  in  the  academic 
community  by: 

(1)  Encouraging  improved  teaching  practices  and  classroom  techniques  through 
professional  skill  development  and  faculty  development  activities,  and  maintain- 
ing an  essential  resource  library  (books,  journals,  videos,  etc.)  for  faculty  use; 

(2)  Providing  assistance  to  the  academic  community's  technology  and  multimedia 
needs  through  technology  instruction  and  assistance  (e.g.,  WebCT  course  develop- 
ment and  software  training,  for  faculty  and  staff,  and  multimedia  instructional 
support); 

(3)  Providing  assistance  through  the  ReWrite  Connection  to  meet  the  professional 
needs  of  faculty  and  staff  and  the  academic  and  developmental  needs  of  under- 
graduate and  graduate  students; 

(4)  Delivering  alternative  instructional  paradigms  and  learning  lab  experiences  for 
students  needing  additional  assistance  to  achieve  and  to  maintain  academic  suc- 
cess; and 

(5)  Providing  holistic  academic  advisement  to  nontraditional  developmental  stu- 
dents, limited  admit  students  Basic  Studies  students,  undecided  majors,  and 
students  readmitted  from  academic  suspension  until  they  transfer  to  their  major 
programs. 

A  comprehensive  description  of  the  scope  of  services  offered  through  the  Center  is  located 
on  the  CTLAS  website  (www.savstate.edu/adm/aa/ctl/default.htm).  A  summary  of  the  Stu- 
dent Academic  Assistance  Program  its  services  and  courses)  follows. 

Student  Academic  Assistance  Program 

Student  Academic  Assistance  Program  (SAAP)  is  composed  of  a  developmental  education 
component  and  an  enrichment  component.  Both  are  designed  to  help  students  attain  aca- 
demic success. 

Developmental  Education  Component 

The  developmental  education  component  is  based  on  the  life-long  learning  philosophy.  It  of- 
fers Learning  Support  courses  and  academic  support  services  to  help  developmental  learners 
fill-in  uneven  gaps  in  their  learning.  [Moreover,  the  component  offers  special  courses  in  read- 
ing and  writing  skills  development  for  students  needing  to  pass  the  Regents'  Test.] 

Learning  Support 

The  purpose  of  the  Learning  Support  curriculum  is  to  serve  developmental  learners  who 
have  been  provisionally  admitted  to  the  University.  The  curriculum  is  designed  to  help 
developmental  learners  adapt  to  the  academic  challenges  of  the  college  classroom.  In  or- 
der to  facilitate  this  growth  and  development,  each  of  the  three  discipline  areas  (English, 
reading,  and  mathematics)  has  created  objectives  designed  to  promote  the  overall  mission 
of  the  Program  and  the  University.  They  are  to  strengthen  the  reading  skills,  the  math- 
ematical skills,  and  the  oral  and  written  communicative  skills  of  provisionally  admitted 
students.  These  objectives  are  based  on  the  desire  of  Student  Academic  Assistance  faculty 
and  staff  to  support  the  students'  pursuit  of  academic  excellence  and  life  survival  skills. 


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The  Learning  Support  curriculum  serves  continuing  students  who  were  admitted  in  the 
Division  of  Learning  Support  before  its  phase-out  and  entering  students  who  have  dem- 
onstrated marked  deficiencies  in  English,  reading,  and  mathematics  as  indicated  by  their 
performance  on  the  University's  placement  examinations.  Entering  students  who  fall  into 
this  category  are  nontraditional  students,  limited  admit  students,  and  presidential  ex- 
ceptions. Non- traditional  students  are  students  who  graduated  from  high  school  at  least 
five  years  ago  and  who  may  have  completed  up  to  15  college  credits.  These  students  are 
exempt  from  the  SAT/ACT  admission  criteria.  Instead,  they  must  sit  for  the  University's 
placement  examinations.  Limited  admit  students  are  students  who  did  not  meet  regular 
admissions  requirements.  Presidential  exceptions  are  recent  high  school  graduates  who, 
in  very  special  and  rare  circumstances,  the  President  of  the  University  may  grant  excep- 
tions to  the  CPC  and  FI  requirements.  Similarly,  these  students  must  sit  for  the  Univer- 
sity's placement  examinations,  which  include  the  Computer  Assisted  Adaptive  Assess- 
ment (COMPASS)  and  the  Placement  Writing  Sample.  Placement  scores  on  COMPASS 
sub-tests  that  determine  placement  in  Learning  Support  courses  are  36  and  below  on  the 
math  test,  73  and  below  on  the  reading  test,  and  59  and  below  on  the  English  test  and/or 
a  failing  assessment  on  the  Placement  Writing  Sample.  Students  who  fail  to  satisfy  either 
portion  of  the  University's  placement  examinations  must  enroll  in  corresponding  Learn- 
ing Support  courses  in  mathematics,  reading  and  English.  Students  who  fail  the  place- 
ment COMPASS  subtests,  are  placed  in  the  entry  level  course  Math  0097.  Students  who 
score  above  22  and  below  37  are  placed  in  the  exit  level  course  Math  0099.  (See  "Student 
Academic  Assistance"  under  "Course  Descriptions"). 

All  students  enrolled  in  Learning  Support  courses  are  advised  by  the  Academic  Advisement/ 
Mentoring  Program  (AAMP).  Non-traditional  students  are  advised  by  the  AAMP  until  they 
accumulate  30  hours  of  college  credit  and  a  minimum  2.0  grade  point  average.  At  such  time, 
they  transfer  to  the  college  that  offers  their  major.  All  other  students  who  place  in  Learning 
Support  courses  remain  with  AAMP  until  they  complete  the  general  core. 

Policies  and  Requirements 

Students  shall  have  three  semesters  or  three  attempts  per  area  to  develop  requisite  skills, 
provided  that  they  consistently  demonstrate  satisfactory  academic  progress.  Any  devel- 
opmental student  whose  academic  standing  is  less  than  that  which  is  accepted  by  the 
University  is  subject  to  academic  suspension  even  though  they  may  not  have  exhausted  all 
three  attempts.  Developmental  students  who  are  enrolled  in  credit  courses  are  governed 
by  the  University's  policy  on  academic  standing.  Moreover,  any  developmental  students 
who  fail  to  exit  any  one  or  more  courses  within  the  time  allotted  shall  be  suspended  for 
three  years  from  Savannah  State  University  and  any  other  unit  of  the  University  System 
of  Georgia.  However,  students  may  appeal  the  suspension,  provided  they  have  only  one 
Learning  Support  area  to  complete  (which  must  be  an  exit  level  course),  have  a  class 
average  of  at  least  80  or  above,  and  obtain  a  letter  of  recommendation  from  their  recent 
instructor  of  the  course  that  needs  to  be  completed.  If  the  students  fail  to  pass  the  course 
after  the  appeal,  the  students  may  submit  a  second  appeal  provided  they  again  meet  the 
criteria  for  an  appeal.  If  the  students  appeal  is  approved  for  the  second  time,  they  must 
re-enroll  in  their  Learning  Support  course.  They  are  not  allowed  to  enroll  in  any  degree 
credit  hour  courses.  If  the  students  fail  to  exit  their  Learning  Support  course  after  the  sec- 
ond appeal,  they  will  be  suspended  for  three  years.  After  a  three-year  suspension,  students 
may  reapply  for  admission,  subject  to  meeting  the  institution's  requirements  for  readmis- 
sion.  (For  further  details  on  appeals  and  suspension,  see  the  Advisement  Manual  in  the 
Office  of  the  Academic  Advisement/Mentoring  Program,  located  in  Whiting  Hall  203.) 

Students  may  not  accumulate  more  than  20  hours  of  degree  credit  before  completing  their 
Learning  Support  requirements.  Any  students  who  have  accumulated  20  credit  hours  or 
more  and  who  have  not  successfully  completed  the  required  Learning  ^Support  courses 
may  enroll  only  in  those  said  courses  until  the  Learning  Support  requirements  are  suc- 
cessfully completed. 

No  degree  credit  will  be  awarded  for  SAAP  (Learning  Support)  course  work.  Institutional 
credit  only  will  be  awarded. 


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Developmental  students  in  an  exit  level  (0099)  course  who  maintain  a  C  average  or  better 
throughout  the  semester  are  eligible  to  sit  for  the  exit  examination(s).  To  exit  the  math- 
ematics program,  students  must  earn  a  scaled  score  of  37  or  higher  on  the  post-COMPASS. 
To  exit  the  reading  program,  students  must  earn  a  scaled  score  of  78  or  higher  on  the  post- 
COMPASS.  To  exit  the  English  program,  students  must  pass  the  Writing  Assessment  as 
well  as  earn  a  scaled  score  of  71  or  higher  on  the  post-COMPASS. 

Once  students  earn  a  passing  score  on  any  part  of  the  English  placement  examination 
(the  COMPASS  and  Writing  Assessment),  they  need  not  retake  that  part  during  the  post- 
examination.  Similarly,  students  who  earn  a  passing  score  on  any  part  of  the  English  post- 
examination  need  not  retake  that  part  during  subsequent  semesters. 

No  students  will  rewrite  the  Final  Writing  Assessment  unless  documentation  supports 
that  the  test  environment  was  not  conducive  to  testing.  However,  students  may  appeal 
the  Final  Writing  Assessment,  provided  that  the  students'  writing  sample  received  at  least 
one  passing  rating  out  of  three  and  that  the  students  maintained  an  overall  class  average 
of  80  or  above. 

No  students  will  retake  the  placement  COMPASS  unless  substantiated  technical  problems 
occurred  that  might  impact  student  performance.  Neither  will  students  rewrite  the  place- 
ment Writing  Assessment  unless  documentation  supports  that  the  test  environment  was 
not  conducive  to  testing.  However,  students  may  appeal  their  assessment  provided  their 
writing  sample  received  at  least  one  passing  rating  out  of  the  three  ratings  and  the  stu- 
dents passed  the  COMPASS  English  subtest.  Passing  the  English  subtest  is  required  for 
another  reading  since  students  must  pass  both  parts  to  impact  their  placement.  Students 
must  pass  both  parts  to  exempt  developmental  English.  (For  further  details  on  appeals 
and  the  deadline  to  request  an  appeal  in  writing,  see  the  Advisement  Manual  in  the  Office 
of  Academic  Advisement/Mentoring  Program,  located  in  Whiting  Hall  203.) 

The  following  final  grades  will  be  issued: 

A,  B,  C.  Satisfied  class  work  in  Math  0097  and  recommended  for 

Math  0099. 

S  (Satisfactory)  Met  all  requirements  of  an  exit  level  course  (a  course 

numbered  0099)  and  may  enroll  in  a  corresponding  uni- 
versity level  course  or  a  course  which  has  no  restrictions 
for  developmental  students. 

IP  (In  Progress)  Sat  for  exit  examination(s)  (COMPASS  and/or  Writing 

Assessment),  but  demonstrated  insufficient  progress. 
Must  enroll  in  remediation  again. 

F  (Failure)  Failed  class  work  and  must  enroll  in  remediation  again. 

If  an  exit  level  course,  did  not  qualify  to  sit  for  exit 
examination(s). 

W  (Withdrew)  Withdrew  or  was  administratively  withdrawn  from  the 

University  without  penalty  before  the  deadline. 

WF  (Withdrew,  Failing)     Withdrew  from  the  University  after  the  deadline  for 

penalty  and  was  failing  at  time  of  withdrawal. 

V  (Auditing)  Receive  no  quality  points  or  a  grade. 

A  grade  of  "W"  does  not  count  as  an  attempt  in  a  course.  However,  no  developmental  stu- 
dents will  receive  a  "W"  unless  the  students  withdraw  or  are  administratively  withdrawn 
from  the  University  before  the  penalty  period.  Any  students  with  excessive  absences  in 
any  Learning  Support  course  prior  to  mid-semester  may  be  administratively  withdrawn 


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from  the  University.  Because  Learning  Support  classes  are  laboratory-oriented  and  lab 
space  limited,  any  students  who  miss  the  first  day  of  class  may  be  administratively  with- 
drawn and  their  entire  registration  cancelled. 

A  grade  of  "WF"  counts  as  an  attempt  in  a  Learning  Support  course.  Students  receive  a 
WF  if  they  withdraw  from  the  University  after  the  penalty  period. 

Any  students  needing  Reading  0099  cannot  enroll  in  college  level  social  science,  natural 
science,  or  college-level  English  until  remedial  reading  requirements  have  been  satisfied. 
However,  presidential  exception  students  must  enroll  in  appropriate  courses  in  social  sci- 
ence and  natural  science  to  satisfy  CPC  deficiencies.  Courses  used  for  CPC  deficiencies 
do  not  count  as  part  of  the  core  curriculum.  If  students  enrolled  in  Reading  0099  do  not 
have  a  Learning  Support)  English  requirement,  they  may  enroll  in  English  0199,  an  en- 
richment course  that  prepares  students  for  college  English.  (For  course  description,  see 
"Student  Academic  Assistance"  listed  under  "Course  Descriptions.")  A  complete  list  of 
courses  in  which  students  with  reading  restrictions  can  enroll  is  posted  on  the  CTLAS 
website  (www.savstate.edu/adm/a/ctl/default.htm)  under  "Student  Academic  Assistance 
Program/Basic  Studies  Academy." 

Any  students  needing  Mathematics  0097  cannot  enroll  in  Mathematics  0099  or  any  course 
for  which  Mathematics  0099  is  a  prerequisite. 

Any  students  needing  Mathematics  0099  cannot  enroll  in  college  level  mathematics,  phys- 
ics, chemistry,  or  any  science  courses  with  a  prerequisite  of  college-level  mathematics  until 
remedial  mathematics  requirements  have  been  satisfied. 

Any  students  enrolled  in  0099  English  cannot  enroll  in  college-level  English. 

These  restrictions  mean  that  limited  admit  students  are  not  guaranteed  a  full  class  load 
as  may  be  required  to  qualify  for  some  forms  of  financial  aid. 

Regents'  Preparation 

The  Student  Academic  Assistance  Program  also  provides  a  Regents'  preparation  curricu- 
lum, which  is  designed  to  hone  students  reading  and  writing  skills  in  preparation  for  the 
Regents'  Test.  The  Curriculum  includes  RTPE  0198  (reading)  and  RTPE  0199  (writing). 
For  information  about  the  Regents'  Test,  see  "University- wide  Testing  Program."  For  a  de- 
scription of  these  courses,  see  Student  Academic  Assistance"  under  "Course  Descriptions." 

Enrichment  Component 

The  Student  Academic  Assistance  Program  offers  an  enrichment  component  for  students 
who  want  to  improve  their  academic  performance  and  who  need  assistance  to  help  them 
achieve  their  personal  academic  goals.  The  enrichment  component  offers  three  enrich- 
ment courses  to  enhance  students'  academic  development.  The  first  course  is  Basic  Com- 
position (ENGL  0199),  which  is  designed  primarily  to  provide  writing  skills  development 
and  reinforcement  for  students  with  a  reading  restriction  that  precludes  their  immediate 
enrollment  in  college  English.  The  second  course  is  College  Study  Skills  (STUD  0198), 
which  is  designed  to  assist  all  students  who  want  to  improve  their  meta-cognitive  (how- 
to-study)  skills,  which  are  requisite  to  survive  the  academic  rigors  of  the  University.  This 
course  is  ideal  for  students  on  grants  who  want  a  full  class  load,  but  not  the  added  rigor  of 
another  core  course.  This  course  is  highly  recommended  for  students  on  academic  proba- 
tion and  students  returning  from  academic  suspension  who  need  to  improve  their  GPA 
with  guided  assistance.  The  third  course  is  the  Regents  Success  Preparation  Seminar 
(RTSS  0198),  which  is  designed  to  give  first-time  Regents'  test-takers  reinforcement  of 
reading  and  writing  skills  and  test  simulations.  (For  more  details,  see  "Student  Academic 
Assistance"  under  "Course  Description.") 


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DESCRIPTION  OF  COURSES 


COLLEGE  OF  BUSINESS 
ACCOUNTING 

ACCT  2101  Principles  of  Financial  Accounting 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  underlying  theory  and  application  of  financial  accounting  concepts. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1111  or  equivalent  and  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

ACCT  2102  Principles  of  Managerial  Accounting 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  underlying  theory  and  application  of  managerial  accounting  concepts. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  2101 

ACCT  3111  Intermediate  Financial  Accounting  1 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  accounting  theory  underlying  financial  statements.  There  is  an  emphasis 
on  the  study  of  accounting  principles  and  ethics  relating  to  the  recording  and  presentation  of 
cash,  receivables,  and  the  investment  in  productive  resources  such  as  inventories,  property, 
plant  and  equipment.  Computer  aided  instruction  will  be  utilized  wherever  applicable. 
Prerequisites:  ACCT  2102 

ACCT  3112  Intermediate  Financial  Accounting  II 3  Credits 

A  course  that  is  a  continuation  of  ACCT  3111.  The  topics  covered  include  liabilities, 
contingencies,  stockholders'  equity,  dilutive  securities,  earnings  per  share,  investments, 
revenue  recognition,  income  taxes,  pensions,  post-retirement  benefits,  leases,  accounting 
changes,  error  correction,  cash  flows,  financial  statement  analysis,  and  full  disclosure. 
Computer  assisted  instruction  will  be  utilized  wherever  applicable. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  3111 

ACCT  3113  Federal  Income  Taxation  of  Individuals 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  the  federal  income  tax  law  and  its  application  to  individuals.  The  course 
includes  extensive  practical  problems,  including  the  preparation  of  returns.  Computer 
assisted  instruction  will  be  utilized. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  2102 

ACCT  3114  Federal  Income  Taxation  of  Corporations  and  Partnerships  .3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  the  study  of  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  begun  in  Federal  Income  Taxation 
of  Individuals  and  a  survey  of  the  income  tax  treatment  of  corporations  and  shareholder, 
partnerships  and  partners,  S  corporations,  and  other  taxable  entities.  The  course  includes 
a  limited  coverage  of  tax  research  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  3113 

ACCT  3115  Cost/Managerial  Accounting 3  Credits 

A  course  that  furthers  the  knowledge  gained  in  the  fundamental  managerial  accounting 
course.  This  course  emphasizes  the  use  of  basic  cost  accounting  theory  and  concepts  for 
cost  accumulation  and  usage  under  job  order,  process,  and  activity-based  costing  systems, 
as  well  as  budgeting  and  standard  costing  in  a  manufacturing  environment.  It  also  covers 
control  and  analysis  of  materials,  labor  and  manufacturing  overheads,  and  well  as  cost 
control  and  accumulation  in  a  service  environment. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  2102 

ACCT  3117  Accounting  Information  Systems 3  Credits 

The  course  introduces  systems  concepts  and  the  role  of  the  accountant  in  the  Systems 
Development  Life  Cycle  (SDLC).  It  covers  areas  such  as  documentation  of  systems,  database 
management  tools  and  strategies,  and  aspects  of  information  systems  controls.  The  impact 


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of  emerging  technologies  on  accounting  is  also  addressed.  Additionally,  specific  accounting 
systems  (Purchasing,  Production,  etc),  with  relevant  systems  applications  in  current  use 
are  also  covered. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  3111 

ACCT  3180  International  Taxation 3  Credits 

The  purpose  of  this  course  is  to  provide  an  in-depth  study  of  the  tax  problems  incurred  by 
individuals  and  corporations  investing  and  operating  business  across  national  boundaries. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  2102 

ACCT  3185  International  Accounting 3  Credits 

This  course  covers  the  topics  of  currency  translation  and  subsidiary  or  divisional  accounting, 
including  the  history  of  foreign  currency  translation,  methods,  foreign  currency  gains  and 
losses,  and  accounting  for  multinational  and  international  accounting  organizations. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  2102 

ACCT  4115  Advanced  Financial  Accounting 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  business  combinations,  the  equity  and  cost  of  accounting  for 

investments  in  common  stock,  and  consolidated  financial  statement  preparation.  Also, 

accounting  for  partnerships,  corporate  reorganizations,  foreign  currency  transactions,  and 

foreign  currency  financial  statement  translation  and  preparation  are  introduced  in  this 

course. 

Prerequisite:  ACCT  3112 

ACCT  4116  Accounting  for  Not-For-Profit  Institutions 3  Credits 

A  course  focusing  on  the  basic  concepts  and  techniques  of  fund  accounting,  including 
budgeting  and  management  accounting  problems  for  governmental,  educational,  religious, 
and  charitable  organizations. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  2102 

ACCT  4117  Auditing 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  philosophy,  concepts,  and  techniques  used  by  independent 
auditors.  Topical  coverage  includes  professional  ethics,  standards,  audit  programs,  study 
and  evaluation  of  internal  control,  auditors'  opinions,  statistical  sampling  techniques,  and 
EDP  auditing. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  3112 

ACCT  4118  Advanced  Managerial  Accounting 3  Credits 

This  course  uses  the  case  approach  to  emphasize  transition  of  costing  systems  from 
traditional  systems  to  the  development  of  Activity  Based  Costing  systems  and  the  use  of 
ABC  tools  in  management  (Activity  Based  Management).  Additionally,  case  studies  in 
such  areas  as  transfer  pricing,  target  costing,  management  compensation  and  incentives, 
and  the  Balanced  Scorecard  are  included.  The  relevance  of  technology  in  these  areas  is 
highlighted. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT  3115 

ACCT  4130  CPALaw  Review 3  Credits 

A  course  that  prepares  students  for  the  law  portion  of  the  CPA  exam.  The  course  includes 
a  review  of  the  following  business  law  subjects  which  are  traditionally  emphasized  on  the 
CPA  exam  and  not  covered  in  BUSA  2106:  accountant  liability  and  malpractice,  forms  of 
business  organizations  (agencies,  partnerships,  corporations,  estates,  and  trusts),  contract 
law  and  the  Uniform  Commercial  Code  (sales  and  leases;  commercial  paper,  bank  deposits 
and  collections  and  funds  transfers;  letters  of  credit;  bulk  transfers;  warehouse  receipts, 
bills  of  lading  and  other  documents  of  title;  secured  translations). 
Prerequisites:  BUSA  2106 


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BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION 


BUSA  1105  Introduction  to  Business 3  Credits 

An  integrative  study  of  the  functional  areas  of  business  (finance,  operations, 
marketing,  human  resources,  etc.)  This  course  is  to  be  taking  by  students  in  their 
freshman  year,  or  in  the  first  semester  following  the  declaration  of  a  major  in  business 
administration. " 

BUSA  2105  Communicating  in  the  Business  Environment 3  Credits 

An  emphasis  on  both  interpersonal,  and  organizational  communication  through  written 
and  oral  exercises  appropriate  to  business  practice. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1101, 1102,  and  CISM  1130  or  CSCI 1130 

BUSA  2106  The  Environment  of  Business 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  legal,  regulatory,  political,  social,  ethical,  cultural,  environmental, 
and  technological  issues  which  form  the  context  for  business  and  an  overview  of  the  impact 
of  demographic  diversity  on  organizations. 

BUSA  2182  Introduction  to  Business  Statistics  (formerly  QUAN  2182)  ....3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  methods  of  scientific  inquiry  and  statistical  inference.  Subjects 
covered  are  sampling,  parameter  estimating,  hypothesis  testing,  determination  of  the 
nature  and  strength  of  relationships  among  variables,  decision  theory,  time  series  analysis, 
and  non- parametric  methods.  The  course  develops  proficiency  in  the  use  of  statistical 
software.  Spreadsheets  and  statistical  packages  are  used  extensively. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1111  or  equivalent  and  MATH  2181  (formerly  QUAN  2181) 

BUSA  4116  Business  Research 3  Credits 

A  course  that  examines  the  scientific  method  as  applied  to  business  research  problems.  The 
use  of  primary  and  secondary  information  for  management  decision- making  is  examined. 
Survey  design,  questionnaire  construction,  sampling  processes,  and  data  analysis  are 
studied  in-depth.  The  course  requires  the  extensive  use  of  the  computer  for  word  processing 
and  statistical  analysis. 
Prerequisites:  MGNT  3165,  MKTG  3175  and  BUSA  2182  (formerly  QUAN  2182) 

BUSA  4126  Business  Policy 3  Credits 

A  capstone  course  in  the  College  of  Business  Administration  required  of  all  seniors.  The 
course  integrates  subject  matter  from  the  business  core  courses  and  other  disciplines.  This 
course  focuses  on  integrated  approaches  to  medium  and  long-term  organizational  challenges 
in  a  dynamic  environment.  Students  develop  managerial  skills  and  learn  to  appreciate  the 
role  of  all  managers  in  the  formulation  and  implementation  of  organizational  strategies. 
Prerequisites:  All  Area  F  courses,  MATH  2181  (formerly  QUAN  2181),  BUSA  2182 
(formerly  QUAN  2182),  FINC  3155,  and  MGNT  3165  (All  other  Area  G  courses  can 
be  taken  with  BUSA  4126  if  it's  your  final  semester.) 

BUSA  4229  Administrative  Practice  and  Internship 3  Credits 

This  course  provides  experiential  learning  in  an  employment  setting,  which  is  appropriate 
to  the  business  student's  academic  program  and  career  objectives.  A  minimum  of 
100  hours  of  relevant  and  practical  work  experience  are  required  in  a  public  or  private 
organization,  which  has  entered  into  a  formal  internship  agreement  with  the  College  of 
Business  Administration.  The  student  intern  will  perform  duties  and  services  as  assigned 
by  the  organization's  supervisor  and  the  COBA  internship  coordinator.  In  addition,  the 
student  intern  may  be  required  to  attend  seminars  dealing  with  human  relations,  business 
etiquette,  and  professional  and  ethical  responsibilities  appropriate  to  the  intern's  major. 
Business  students  will  be  awarded  3  semester  credit  hours  for  successful  completion  of 
the  internship.    (A  student  can  not  receive  credit  for  both  BUSA  4229  and  CISM  4900). 


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(Grading:  Pass/Fail)  Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165,  at  least  a  2.5  GPA,  the  completion  of 
seventy-five  (75)  semester  hours,  and  permission  of  advisor  and  approval  of  the  Office  of 
the  Dean  of  COBA. 

BUSA  4800  Current  Issues  in  International  Business 3  Credits 

This  course  will  cover  a  variety  of  topics  of  current  interest  in  the  area  of  International 
Business.  The  course  is  designed  to  build  a  degree  of  responsiveness  in  the  International 
Business  program  and  will  provide  opportunities  to  study  emerging  issues.  Depending 
upon  student  and  faculty  interests,  the  course  may  focus  oh  the  economic  and  business 
environment  of  selected  regions  of  the  world,  contemporary  issue  such  as  developments 
in  regional  trading  blocks,  and/or  developments  in  the  global  trading  and  financial  system. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  4168 


COMPUTER  INFORMATION  SYSTEMS 


CISM  1130  Computer  and  Its  Applications  (same  course  as  CSCI 1130)...  3  Credits 

An  introductory  course  specially  designed  to  help  students  become  computer  literate.  The 
course  covers  the  history  of  computers,  hardware,  software,  and  use  of  the  state-of-the- 
art  technology.  Another  unique  feature  of  this  course  is  that  student  use  internet,  MS 
OFFICE  applications  using  word  processing,  spread  sheets,  and  HTML  language  to  create 
homepages. 

CISM  2130  Business  Information  Systems 3  Credits 

This  course  will  introduce  the  business  student  to  the  management  information  system 
theory,  the  hardware  and  software  systems  available  for  meeting  the  information  systems 
requirements,  and  the  use  of  application  software  (spreadsheets  and  databases)  to  solve 
information  problems  and  meet  requirements.  The  emphasis  is  primarily  on  using  a 
microcomputer  through  practical,  hands-on  operation  thereby  providing  experience  in  the 
use  of  computers  in  higher-level  college  courses  and  a  business  environment. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

CISM  3137  System  Analysis  and  Design 3  Credits 

An  introduction   to   concept   of  the   system   development   life   cycle   (SDLC).    Systems 
development  techniques,  methodologies,  and  CASE  tools  are  introduced. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

CISM  3140  Introduction  to  Programming:  Visual  Basic 3  Credits 

Topics  include  the  visual  programming  environment,  event-driven  programming,  file 
processing,  database  processing,  error  handling,  objects  and  class  libraries. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

CISM  3232  Web  Design  and  Development  (formerly  CISM  4232) 3  Credits 

A  course  that  focuses  on  planning,  designing,  and  creating  Web  sites  using  Web  authoring 
software  and  HTML  to  enhance  information  for  more  effective  communication,  with 
emphasis  on  quality,  efficiency,  and  effectiveness. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

CISM  3300  Information  Security  and  Assurance 3  Credits 

Detailed  examination  of  a  systems-wide  perspective  of  information  security,  beginning 
with  a  strategic  planning  process  for  security.  Includes  an  examination  of  the  policies, 
procedures,  and  staffing  functions  necessary  to  organize  and  administrate  ongoing  security 
functions  in  the  organization.  Subjects  include  security  practices,  security  architecture  and 
models,  continuity  planning  and  disaster  recovery  planning. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  2130 


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CISM  4135  Data  Communication 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  principles  and  techniques  of  data  communications.  The  course 
covers  the  topics  of  transmission  media  and  modes,  communication  protocols,  and  network 
architecture.  LAN's,  WAN's  and  the  OSI  model  will  be  discussed 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI 1130 

CISM  4137  Database  Design  and  Implementation 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  concept  of  database  processing.  The  topics  covered  in  this  course  are 
the  components  of  database  systems  (DBMS),  the  entity/relationship  diagrams,  semantic 
object  models  as  well  as  normalization  and  the  relational  model. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

CISM  4138  Contemporary  Topics  in  CIS 3  Credits 

A  course  that  examines  current  issues  in  CIS.  Topics  may  include  visual  programming,  RAD 
techniques,  building  Internet  applications,  and  advanced  networking  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130  and  permission  of  instructor 

CISM  4140  Programming  in  JAVA 3  Credits 

Development  of  computer  information  systems  using  model  based  tools,  various  application 
development    methodologies    e.g.    rapid    application    development    (RAD),    prototyping, 
information  engineering,  object-oriented  programming,  and  CASE  tools. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  3140 

CISM  4141  Advanced  Visual  Basic 3  Credits 

Advanced  topics  in  application  development  methodologies  for  client/server  applications  and 
distributed  systems  including  graphical  user  interface  (GUI)  design,  event  driven  systems, 
and  common  used  access  (CUA).  Integration  of  knowledge  gained  from  prior  computer- 
related  course  work  to  develop  a  comprehensive  system  project  in  a  visual  development 
environment. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  3140 

CISM  4150  Network  Administration 3  Credits 

The  course  covers  the  day-to-day  administrative  tasks  necessary  to  maintain  a  business 
computer  network.  Creating  user  and  group  accounts,  profiles,  and  setting  permissions  are 
covered.  Setting  up  and  administering  a  network  printer  will  be  demonstrated.  Resource 
auditing,  backup  and  recovery,  and  monitoring  resources  will  also  be  covered.  Microsoft 
Windows  NT  will  be  the  software  tool  used  in  this  course. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  4135 

CISM  4151  Network  Installation  and  Configuration 3  Credits 

This  course  will  focus  on  the  installation  and  configuration  of  a  network  using  Windows 
NT.  Planning,  installing,  configuring,  optimizing,  and  managing  resources  are  covered. 
Connectivity  issues  (DHCP,  IIS,  DNS,  and  IP)  will  also  be  discussed. 
Prerequisite:  CISM  4135 

CISM  4160  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  in  Theory 3  Credits 

This  course  is  an  introduction  to  SAP  R/3  System  concepts,  framework  and  practical 

implementation  of  ERP  for  effective  deployment  of  information  and  communications 

technology  resources.  The  course  aims  to  provide  working  knowledge  of  theory  and  practice 

of  ERP  for  evaluation,  planning,  development,  and  implementation  of  enterprise  resources. 

The  course  will  include  a  review  of  current  tools  such  as  SAP  R/3,  BAAN,  Oracle,  and 

PeopleSoft. 

Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI  1130 

CISM  4161  Enterprise  Resource  Planning  (ERP)  with  Cases 3  Credits 

Topics  include  structured  programming  design  and  processing,  language  fundamentals, 
and  applications  involving  business  problems  using  ABAP/4. 
Prerequisites:  CISM  4160 


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CISM  4900  Occupational  Internship 3  Credits 

This  course  is  expected  to  serve  as  a  supplemental  source  of  learning  and  also  to  enhance 
the  student's  academic  program  and  career  objectives.  A  minimum  of  100  hours  of  relevant 
and  practical  experience  are  required  in  a  public  or  private  organization,  which  has  entered 
into  a  formal  internship  agreement  with  the  College  of  Business  Administration.  The 
student  will  perform  duties  and  services  as  assigned  by  the  work  supervisor  and  internship 
coordinator.  Reports  and  assignments  are  required  to  be  completed  by  the  students. 
General  tasks  include  PC  maintenance,  software/hardware  installation  and  upgrades,  Web 
Page  creation/maintenance,  and  Database  creation  and  maintenance.  CIS  majors  will  be 
awarded  3  semester  credit  hours  for  successful  completion  of  the  internship.  A  grade  of 
C  or  better  is  required.  (A  student  can  not  receive  credit  for  both  BUSA  4229  and 
CISM  4900).Prerequisite:  CISM  1130  or  CSCI 1130  and  Permission  of  Instructor, 
and  approval  of  the  Office  of  the  Dean  of  COBA. 


ECONOMICS 


ECON  2105  Principles  of  Macro-Economics 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  concepts  that  enable  students  to  understand  and  analyze  economics 
aggregates  and  evaluate  economic  policies.  For  non-business  majors,  this  course  is  now  an 
option  in  AREA  E  (recommended  option  for  those  seeking  the  business  minor). 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1111  or  equivalent 

ECON  2106  Principles  of  Micro-Economics 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  concepts  that  enable  students  to  understand  and  analyze  the  structure 
and  performance  of  the  market  economy. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1111  or  equivalent 

ECON  3145  Global  Business  Issues 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  environmental  factors,  such  as  culture,  economics,  law,  and  politics,  affecting 
international  business  decision- making.  The  impact  of  the  globalization  of  markets  and 
competition  as  well  as  the  increasing  role  of  multinational  corporations  is  emphasized. 

Prerequisites:  ECON  2105  and  ECON  2106 

ECON  3167  International  Trade  and  Investments  (formerly  ECON  4145)3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  modern  theory  of  international  trade,  payments  mechanism, 
commercial  policy,  and  economic  integration. 
Prerequisites:  ECON  2105  and  ECON  2106 

ECON  3175  Money,  Credit  and  Banking 3  Credits 

A  course  that  examines  the  principles  of  money  and  banking  with  special  reference  to  their 
functions,  credit,  the  banking  process,  the  banking  system,  foreign  and  domestic  exchange, 
the  business  cycle,  and  the  history  of  banking. 
Prerequisite:  ECON  2105 

FINANCE 


FINC  3000  Personal  Finance 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  acquaint  non-business  students  with  the  tools  and  constructs  necessary 
for  economic  survival.  This  course  focuses  on  consumer  credit,  savings  and  investment, 
insurance,  home  ownership,  and  estate  planning. 

Prerequisite:  "42  hour  rule"  for  business  majors:  (See  Academic  Regulation  #1 
above)  junior  standing  (60  semester  hours)  for  others. 


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FINC  3155  Business  Finance 3  Credits 

Financial  management  of  non-financial  corporations  and  the  role  of  interest  rates  and 
capital  markets  in  the  economy.  Topics  will  include  the  structure  and  analysis  of  financial 
statements,  time  value  of  money  calculations  (using  financial  calculators),  stock  and 
bond  valuation,  financial  forecasting,  valuation  of  income-producing  physical  assets, 
determination  of  the  cost  of  capital,  the  profitability  of  proposed  investments  in  fixed  assets, 
risk-return  tradeoffs  that  must  be  considered  in  using  financial  leverage,  and  methods  used 
in  obtaining  funds  from  the  various  capital  markets.  This  course  is  taught  mainly  through 
lectures  and  class  discussions  of  textual  materials  and  problems. 
Prerequisites:  ECOB  2105,  ECON  2106,  ACCT  2101  and  BUSA  2182  (formerly 
QUAN  2182) 

FINC  3157  Investments 3  Credits 

The  construction  and  management  of  optimal  investment  portfolios,  utilizing  primary 
investment  instruments,  such  as  common  stocks  and  fixed  income  securities.  The  main 
topics  covered  include  the  organization  and  operation  of  securities  markets  (both  domestic 
and  international),  the  notion  of  risk  and  return  and  strategies  for  optimal  diversification  of 
risk.  Other  important  topics  covered  include  models  for  determining  the  value  of  different 
securities,  theories  of  interest  rates,  and  the  measurement  of  portfolio  performance.  The 
course  is  taught  mainly  through  lectures  and  class  discussions  of  textual  materials. 
Prerequisite:  FINC  3155 

FINC  4155  International  Finance 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  foreign  exchange  risk.  This  course  develops  students'  understanding 
of  institutional  realities  encountered  by  the  financial  manager  in  a  global  economic 
environment.  Activities  of  currency  arbitrage,  hedging,  and  speculation  are  examined  in 
light  of  exchange  rate  regimes,  Eurocurrency  markets,  balance  of  payments,  mechanics 
of  foreign  exchange  markets,  currency  futures  and  options,  the  parity  conditions  in 
international  finance,  and  international  trade  activities. 
Prerequisite:  FINC  3155 

MANAGEMENT 


MGNT  3165  Management  of  Organizations  (formerly  "Organizational  Behavior  & 
Theory")       3  Credits 

The  study  of  fundamental  management  principles  and  their  applications  in  managing 
organizations.  Topics  will  include  planning,  organizing,  leading,  and  controlling,  as  well  as 
management  ethics  and  basic  financial  management  techniques. 

Prerequisite:  "42  hours  rule"  for  business  majors:  (See  Academic  Regulation  #1 
above)  junior  standing  (60  semester  hours)  for  others. 

MGNT  3185  Operations  Management  (formerly  QUAN  3185) 3  Credits 

This  course  focuses  on  the  issues  and  techniques  relevant  to  the  management  of  the 
operations  function  within  an  organization,  emphasizing  its  strategic  significance. 
Operations  Management  is  an  introductory  level  course  designed  to  expose  students  to  the 
dynamic  forces,  which  are  responsible  for  shaping  the  business  environment.  The  subject 
matter  represents  a  blend  of  concepts  from  industrial  engineering,  cost  accounting,  general 
management,  quantitative  methods,  and  statistics.  Students  will  learn  about  operations 
activities  such  as  forecasting,  scheduling,  product  and  design  service,  capacity  planning  and 
project  management  to  name  a  few.  As  with  many  core  courses  in  business,  the  foundation 
of  this  course  relies  on  teaching  students  sound  decision-making  principles.  The  basic 
quantitative  techniques  presented  are  essential  to  developing  and  nurturing  students' 
decision-making  skills. 

Prerequisites:  ACCT  2102,  MATH  2181  (formerly  QUAN  2181),  BUSA  2182 
(formerly  QUAN  2182),  and  MGNT  3165 


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MGNT  3195  Introduction  to  Management  Science 3  Credits 

This  course  focuses  on  the  problem-solving  and  decision- making  processes  that  use 
quantitative  management  science  concepts  and  techniques.  Some  of  these  concepts  include: 
Linear  Programming,  Sensitivity  Analysis,  Integer  Programming,  Network  Flow  Models, 
Project  Management,  Multi-criteria  Decision  Making,  Non-linear  Programming,  Decision 
Analysis,  Queuing  Analysis  and  Simulation.  Using  a  hands-on-approach,  students  are 
expected  to  apply  these  concepts  and  techniques  to  solve  real-world  business  problems 
using  specialized  computer  algorithms.  In  some  cases,  students  will  be  required  to  use  a 
dedicated  spreadsheet  platform. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3185  (formerly  QUAN  3185) 

MGNT  3196  Small  Business  Management  and  Ownership 3  Credits 

Management  of  newly  created  or  newly  acquired  small  businesses.  Beginning  with  traits 
commonly  found  in  successful  entrepreneurs,  students  cover  the  various  topics  necessary  to 
develop  and  run  a  profitable  business.  The  topics  include  business  entity  forms,  marketing 
for  small/fledgling  businesses,  advertising,  elements  of  business  plan,  risk  management, 
and  staffing  decisions. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 

MGNT  3198  Entrepreneurship  (formerly  MGNT  4198) 3  Credits 

This  course  is  an  exploration  of  the  personal  qualities  of  successful  entrepreneurs.  This 
course  provides  students  with  information  required  in  order  to  establish  a  new  business 
venture  and  presents  the  unique  management  problems  that  face  entrepreneurs  when 
starting  and  operating  new  ventures.  The  course  provides  the  student  with  an  opportunity 
to  research  the  idea  of  starting  or  taking  over  a  business. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3196 

MGNT  3300  Organizational  Behavior  and  Theory  (formerly  MGNT  4500)3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  provide  the  management  major  with  in-dept  knowledge  of  the 
key  issues  in  organizational  behavior  and  theory  facing  managers  today.  Topics  include 
organizational  behavior  of  individuals  and  groups,  and  modern  organizational  design 
concepts.  Experiential  learning  tools  and  videos  will  be  utilized  as  well  as  the  traditional 
methods  of  teaching  via  lecture  and  case  analysis. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 

MGNT  4165  Human  Resource  Management 3  Credits 

A  course  focusing  on  the  principles,  practices,  and  scientific  techniques  and  methods  involved 
in  the  development  and  operation  of  an  effective  personnel  and  industrial  relations  program. 
The  topics  covered  include  the  methods  and  procedures  used  by  business  management  in 
recruiting,  selecting,  and  mamtaining  an  efficient  work  force. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 

MGNT  4166  Labor-Management  Relations ..3  Credits 

The  development  of  organized  labor,  the  theory  and  practice  of  collective  bargaining,  and 
the  legal  and  economic  aspects  of  employer-employee  relations. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 

MGNT  4167  Training  and  Development  for  Human  Resources 3  Credits 

A  focus  on  developing  a  philosophy  of  teaching  and  the  development  of  skills  for  delivery  of 
instructional  systems,  analysis,  design,  development,  delivery,  and  evaluation  of  instruction. 
Curriculum  development,  learning  theories,  instructional  strategies,  and  professional 
development  for  professional  trainers  are  emphasized  (90  semester  hours  of  field  experience 
required  for  education  majors  enrolled  in  the  teaching  certification  cooperative  program 
with  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University).  (3-6-3) 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 


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MGNT  4168  International  Business  Management 3  Credits 

A  course  divided  into  three  major  parts.  Part  one  covers  the  various  dimensions  of  the 
international  business  field,  including  brief  coverage  of  the  major  theories  of  international 
trade  and  investment.  Part  two  deals  with  the  environment  in  which  international  business 
operates,  the  financial  variables,  including  balance  of  payment,  exchange  rates,  and  capital 
markets,  along  with  the  cultural,  legal,  political,  and  economic  institutions  with  which 
international  business  firms  may  come  in  contact.  Part  three  concentrates  on  the  operation 
aspects  of  international  business;  the  firm-specific  variables  including  marketing,  finance, 
management,  accounting;  and  attempts  to  integrate  the  environmental  with  the  firm- 
specific  variables  into  a  meaningful,  conceptual  framework. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 

MGNT  4169  Quality  Management 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  topic  of  quality  in  the  management  of  modern  organizations. 

Approaches  of  the  major  contributors  such  as  Deming,  Juran,  and  others  are  examined. 

This  course  provides  business  students  with  a  set  of  skills  for  achieving  and  maintaining 

quality  and  process  or  service  control.  The  course  emphasizes  the  strategic  importance  of 

quality,  statistical  process  control  methods,  problem-solving  tools,  and  the  management  of 

quality. 

Prerequisite:  MGNT  3165 

MGNT  4199  Small  Business  Entrepreneurial  Strategy 3  Credits 

A  course  that  uses  a  case  study  approach.  This  course  is  designed  to  allow  students  to 
perform  in-depth  case  analysis  of  small/entrepreneurial  businesses.  The  course  culminates 
with  students  developing  a  comprehensive  strategic  plan  for  an  entrepreneurial  venture. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3198  (formerly  MGNT  4198) 

MGNT  4200  Management  of  Diversity  (formerly  MGNT  3500) 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  introduce  the  student  to  the  complexities  of  managing  workforce 
diversity.  Topics  include  resistance  to  diversity,  discrimination  and  fairness,  diversity  and 
organizational  effectiveness,  cultural  diversity  and  multiculturalism,  diversity  in  decision- 
making teams,  and  diversity  training. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  4165 

MGNT  4800  Contemporary  Topics  in  Management 3  Credits 

An  elective  for  management  majors,  this  course  will  address  management  topics  of  special 
interest.  The  topics  may  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  crisis  management,  organizational 
communications  and  data  management,  compensation  management,  business  ethics, 
organizational  change,  leadership,  managing  non-profits,  management  of  risk,  or  case 
studies  in  management. 
Prerequisite:  MGNT  3300  (formerly  MGNT  4500) 


MARKETING 

MKTG  3175  Principles  of  Marketing 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  overview  of  the  marketing  process  for  goods,  services  and  ideas.  The 
course  is  taught  from  a  marketing  management  and  decision-making  perspective.  Topics 
such  as  the  organization's  environment,  marketing  research,  and  buyer  behavior  are 
discussed  as  the  context  in  which  marketing  plans  and  strategy  are  formulated.  In  addition, 
the  marketing  decision  elements,  product,  distribution,  promotion,  and  price  are  examined. 
Finally,  topics  such  as  international  marketing,  service  marketing,  and  nonprofit  marketing 
are  explored. 
Prerequisite:  ECON  2106 


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MKTG  3176  Professional  Selling 3  Credits 

Course  designed  to  introduce  the  basic  principles  and  techniques  of  professional  selling. 
Students  build  strategies  for  effective  selling  and  practice  approaches  to  presenting 
products,  handling  objections,  and  closing  sales.  The  economic  and  psychological  motives  of 
the  buyer  are  examined  in  both  industrial  and  consumer  goods  and  services  markets.  Some 
special  topics  such  as  telemarketing  and  sales  technologies  are  also  introduced. 
Prerequisite:  MKTG  3175 

MKTG  3177  Retail  Management 3  Credits 

A  course  that  deals  with  broad  aspects  of  contemporary  retailing.  It  covers  the  principles 
of  retail  store  management,  including  strategic  planning,  location  decisions,  merchandise 
planning,  budgeting  decisions,  inventory,  pricing,  advertising,  and  selling  strategies.  Legal 
and  ethical  constraints  are  also  examined. 
Prerequisites:  ACCT  2102  and  MKTG  3175 

MKTG  3178  Buyer  Behavior 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  basic  concepts  and  research  results  from  marketing  and  the  social 
sciences  with  the  goal  of  enabling  marketers  to  better  understand  customers  and  meet  their 
needs.  The  decision  process  of  buyers,  factors  affecting  purchasing  decisions,  and  customer 
satisfaction  are  major  conceptual  areas  of  the  course.  Implications  for  marketing  strategies 
(e.g.,  market  segmentation  and  product  design  and  promotion)  are  discussed. 
Prerequisite:  MKTG  3175 

MKTG  3179  E-Commerce  3  Credits 

This  course  focuses  on  the  role  of  marketing  in  electronic  commerce.  The  technologies 
of  electronic  commerce,  web-based  marketing  strategies,  and  the  use  of  the  Internet  to 
improve  management  and  marketing  operations  are  discussed.  Students  will  learn  about 
the  exciting  possibilities  that  the  Internet  provides  to  sales  and  marketing  managers  as 
they  strive  to  achieve  promotion,  service,  and  distribution  efficiencies.  Students  will  be 
asked  to  design  a  web  site  for  a  business  or  nonprofit  organization.  A  team  approach  is 
used.  Computer  competence  is  a  prerequisite. 
Prerequisites:  MKTG  3175  and  CISM  2130 

MKTG  4175  Advertising  and  Promotion 3  Credits 

A  course  that  examines  advertising  as  a  business  and  as  a  multidisciplinary  subject  that 
draws  from  both  the  arts  and  sciences.  The  first  half  of  the  course  takes  an  analytical 
perspective,  focusing  on  the  history  of  advertising,  as  well  as  the  social,  legal,  ethical, 
and  economic  issues.  The  second  half  of  the  course  assumes  a  managerial  perspective  as 
students  learn  about  the  advertising  process  and  create  an  advertising  campaign. 
Prerequisite:  MKTG  3175 

MKTG  4176  Contemporary  Topics  in  Marketing 3  Credits 

An  elective  for  marketing  majors.  The  course  contains  a  variety  of  topics  that  are  offered 
annually  on  a  rotating  basis.  These  topics  may  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  buyer 
behavior,  database  marketing,  channels  of  distribution,  transportation  and  logistics,  or 
case  studies  in  marketing. 
Prerequisite:  MKTG  3175 

MKTG  4179  International  Marketing  and  Export  Management 3  Credits 

A  course  that  focuses  on  the  marketing  mix  issues  that  are  faced  by  large  and  small 
multinational   organizations.    Marketing   decisions   related   to   product   line,   branding, 
communications,  distribution,  and  pricing  are  addressed. 
Prerequisites:  MGNT  3165  and  MKTG  3175 

MKTG  4182  Advanced  Professional  Selling 3  Credits 

An  in-dept  study  of  advanced  selling  and  sales  management  issues  including  negotiation 


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strategies,  international  sales  strategies,  national  account  management,  and  sales  force 
ethics.  Communications  skills  are  refined  through  experiential  exercises  and  videotaped 
role-playing.  Analytical  skills  are  developed  through  the  research,  design,  and  production 
of  a  case  study  and  selling  scenario.  Networking  with  local  sales  professionals  will  be  a 
required  component  of  the  course. 
Prerequisite:  MKTG  3176 

MKTG  4183  Sales  Management 3  Credits 

This  course  addresses  the  unique  aspects  of  business-to-business  selling  as  well  as  sales 
management  issues  and  responsibilities.  Topics  include  organizing,  staffing,  and  training 
a  sales  force,  directing  sales  force  operations,   sales  forecasting,  and  evaluating  and 
compensating  salespeople. 
Prerequisite:  MKTG  3176 

MKTG  4185  Strategic  Marketing 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  as  the  capstone  course  in  the  marketing  curriculum.  Students  will 
integrate  materials  learned  in  previous  marketing  course  and  apply  marketing  principles 
to  solve  actual  business  problems.  The  emphasis  will  be  on  planning,  operation,  and  control 
of  marketing  activities.  Case  studies  and  stimulation  games  where  students  market  one 
or  more  products  are  used  to  present  "real  life"  situations.  The  emphasis  will  be  on  the 
analysis  of  marketing  information  and  on  the  skills  involved  when  making  marketing 
decisions.  Students  will  be  required  to  prepare  a  marketing  plan  for  a  local  business  or 
nonprofit  organization. 
Prerequisites:  MKTG  3175  and  nine  (9)  hours  of  additional  marketing  courses 

COLLEGE  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS  AND  SOCIAL  SCIENCES 

AFRICANA  STUDIES 


AFRS  2000  Introduction  to  Africana  Studies 3  Credits 

This  course  is  a  broad  based  survey  course  designed  to  give  the  student  and  understanding 
of  the  general  history  of  the  development  of  the  discipline  and  to  define  its  scope.  The 
conceptual  parameters  of  study  will  be  established  and  distinguished  from  other  fields  of 
academic  inquiry. 

AFRS  3000  Africana  Political  Ideology  and  Philosophy 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  study  the  relevant  ideas  that  have  served  as  the  intellectual  and 
philosophical  foundations  of  mass  movements  throughout  Africa  and  the  diaspora.  Classical 
Pan  Africanism,  Negritude,  the  ideology  of  selected  Black  Millenarian  Movements,  Black 
nationalism,  Black  Cultural  Nationalism,  Ujamaa  Socialism,  Kawaida  Nationalism,  Black 
Marxism,  and  contemporary  Pan  African  and  Afrocentric  thought  will  be  considered. 

AFRS  3102  The  African  and  African  American  Family 3  Credits 

This  is  an  upper  division  course,  which  focuses  upon  the  unique  development  of  the  African 
and  African-American  family  within  the  traditional  and  modern  context  both  within 
continental  Africa  and  the  Americas.  Relevant  topics  concerning  the  African  American 
family  will  be  studied.  Particular  attention  will  be  given  to  the  survival  role  the  family  has 
served  for  African  peoples. 
Prerequisite:  AFRS  2000 

AFRS  3111  The  Africana  Woman 3  Credits 

This  course  specifically  addresses  the  role  of  African  women  in  the  development  of  modern 
and  post  modern  society  in  Africa  and  the  diaspora.  The  unique  continuing  contribution  of 
Africana  women  in  the  ongoing  transformation  of  social  relations  is  the  central  theme  and 


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topical  focus  of  this  course.    The  course  will  exam  the  various  political  tendencies  within 
the  African  women's  movement.    It  will  also  explore  the  underlying  social  causes  of  male 
chauvinism,  gender  violence,  and  gender  role  transformation  within  the  context  of  race  and 
class  oppression. 
Prerequisites:  AFRS  2000  OR  AFRS  1501 


AFRS/POLS  3141  African  Government  and  Politics 3  Credits 

An  introductory  survey  of  political  patterns,  political  processes,  and  political  ideologies  in 
Africa;  an  examination  of  the  legacy  of  colonialism  and  the  processes  of  modernization,  and 
development:  problems  of  political  instability 

AFRS  3211/RPHS  3211  Religion  and  African  Thought  Systems 3  Credits 

An  extensive  examination  of  the  various  cosmologies,  basic  ethical  systems,  and  spirituality 
of  selected  traditional  African  societies  and  the  extent  of  their  impact  and  influence  on  the 
development  of  the  African  American  religious  tradition. 

AFRS  3212  African-American  Oral  Literature 3  Credits 

Studies  African-American  folklore,  preaching  and  speaking,  and  the  lyrics  of  spirituals, 
blues,  and  rap  in  relation  to  African  roots,  historical  conditions,  and  literary  practice. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

AFRS  3213  (Also  ENGL  3213)  African  Literature 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  "orature"  and  literatures  (anglophone  and,  in  translation,  vernacular, 
francophone,  Swahili,  and  Arabic)  of  sub-Saharan  Africa.  Includes  such  writers  as  Achebe, 
Soyinka,  Armab,  Okri,  Ngugi,  Senghor,  Beti,  Oyono,  Fagunwa,  and  Salih. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

AFRS  3216  (Also  ENGL  3216)  African-American  Poetry 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  African- American  poetry  from  the  nineteenth  century  through  the  Harlem 
Renaissance  to  contemporary  poetry,  examining  its  relationships  to  the  oral  tradition  and  to 
literary,  social,  and  political  influences.  Includes  such  writers  as  Claude  McKay,  Langston 
Hughes,  Gwendolyn  Brooks,  Nikki  Giovanni,  Sonia  Sanchez,  and  Rita  Dove. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

AFRS  3218  (Also  ENGL  3218)  African-Caribbean  Literature 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  literature  of  the  Caribbean  produced  by  writers  of  African  descent. 
Includes  such  writers  as  Walcott,  Braithwaite,  Lamming,  Marshall,  Kincaid,  Cesaire,  and 
Guillen. 

AFRS  3501  Survey  of  African  Cultures  and  Societies 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  cultural  patterns  and  institutions  foundations  and  structure  of  selected 
African  societies  that  presents  and  examines  both  traditional  and  contemporary  aspects 
of  the  African  culture  as  well  as  examining  the  impact  of  culture  on  the  various  areas  of 
societal,  institutional,  and  national  development  will  be  discussed  as  well. 

AFRS  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Africana  Studies 3  Credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  current  topics,  which  are  selected,  developed  and  taught  by  a  member 
of  the  faculty. 

AFRS  4211  (Also  ENGL  4211)  African  American  Drama 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  development  of  African  American  theater  from  minstrels  to  modern  theater 
workshops  and  the  plays  of  such  writers  as  Langston  Hughes,  Lorraine  Hansberry,  Amira 
Baraka,  Ntozake  Shange,  and  August  Wilson. 


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AFRS  4217  (Also  ENGL  4217)  African  American  Fiction 3  Credits 

A  critical  survey  focusing  on  leading  themes  and  techniques  in  the  short  stories  and  novels 
of  such  authors  as  Charles  Chestnut,  Zora  Neale  Hurston,  Richard  Wright,  Ralph  Ellison, 
James  Baldwin,  Toni  Morrison,  Ishmeal  Reed,  Alice  Walker  and  Gloria  Naylor. 

AFRS  4218  (Also  ENGL  4218)  African-American  Nonfiction 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  African-American  nonfiction  from  the  early  slave  narratives  to  the  present, 
including  W.E.B.  DuBois,  Alex  Haley,  Alice  Walker,  and  others. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

AFRS  4501    African  Americans,  Africa,  and  Pan-Africanism 3  Credits 

An  interdisciplinary  examination  of  the  concept  of  Pan  Africanism  as  a  realistic,  authentic, 
effective  and  multidimensional  mechanism  by  which  people  of  African  descent  in  the  United 
States  have  related  historically  and  culturally  to  the  African  dimension  of  their  identity. 
The  course  employs  methods  germane  to  the  disciplines  of  History,  Sociology,  Political 
Science  and  Anthropology. 
Prerequisites:  AFRS  1501 

AFRS  4601  Senior  Seminar 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  review  and  analysis  of  topics  and  issues,  theories,  and  interpretations, 
and  research  in  African  and  African-American  Studies 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  the  instructor 


ANTHROPOLOGY 

ANTH  1101  Introduction  to  Anthropology 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  study  of  primitive  and  traditional  societies  with  focus  on  cross- 
cultural  comparisons  of  pre-literate  and  modern  social  institutions. 

ART 

ARTS  1101  Introduction  to  Art 3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  the  basic  elements  and  principles  of  two-  and  three-dimensional  art.  A 
look  at  how  artists  apply  the  elements,  principles,  materials,  and  techniques  to  create  their 
own  style.  The  works  of  contemporary  African-American  artists  are  highlighted. 

ARTS  3201  Drawing  1 3  Credits 

Basic  drawing  materials  and  techniques.  Elements  and  principles  of  art  are  studied  through 
still  life  and  nature  subject  matter.  Introduction  to  computer  drawing  is  optional. 

ARTS  3211  Drawing  II 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  study  of  landscape  and  the  human  figure.  Elements  and  principles 
of  design  will  be  reviewed.  The  course  explores  various  materials  and  techniques.  Basic 
introduction  to  computer  drawing  is  optional. 

ARTS  3301  Printmaking  1 3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  line,  texture,  pattern,  and  shape  combined  with  the  basic  techniques  of 
relief  printmaking  in  the  production  of  woodcuts  and  linoleum  cuts. 

ARTS  3311  Printmaking  II 3  Credits 

Basic  elements  of  design,  composition,  and  drawing  applied  to  the  techniques  of  relief 
printmaking  in  the  production  of  woodcuts  and  linoleum  cuts. 

ARTS  3401  Basic  Design  I 3  Credits 

Basic  elements,  principles,  materials,  and  techniques  of  two-dimensional  visual  art. 
Students  are  expected  to  research  and  write. 


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ARTS  3411  Basic  Design  II 3  Credits 

Basic  elements,  principles,  materials,  and  techniques  of  three-dimensional  visual  art. 
Students  are  expected  to  research  and  write. 

ARTS  3501  Crafts  1 3  Credits 

Experiences  in  significant  craft  materials:  wood,  fabrics,  fibers,  and  metals.  Students  learn 
elementary  loom  weaving  techniques,  fabric  printing  and  painting,  jewelry  and  metal  work, 
macrame,  and  techniques  of  wood  crafts. 

ARTS  3502  Crafts  II 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  Crafts  I.  Emphasis  on  jewelry  and  metal  work. 

ARTS  3601  African-American  Art  History 3  Credits 

Study  of  African-American  Art  of  the  eighteenth,  nineteenth,  and  twentieth  century. 

ARTS  4101  Illustration  1 3  Credits 

Exploration  of  illustration  as  a  means  of  communicating  ideas  in  nonverbal/pictorial 
ways.  A  variety  of  drawing  styles,  techniques,  and  materials  will  be  explored  in  creation  of 
drawings  and  illustrations  for  this  class. 

ARTS  4111  Illustration  II 3  Credits 

Exploration  of  basic  design,  composition,  style,  and  techniques  and  the  development  of 
problem  solving  skills  in  the  creation  of  finished  illustrations.  A  variety  of  drawing  styles, 
techniques,  and  materials  will  be  explored. 

ARTS  4301  Painting  1 3  Credits 

Painting  media  and  techniques  of  oil,  acrylic,  or  watercolor. 

ARTS  4311  African  American  Genre  Painting 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  Painting  I.  Emphasis  on  advanced  techniques  and  easel  and  mural 
designs. 

ARTS  4601  Western  Art  History  (required) 3  Credits 

Chronological  review  of  art  of  the  ancient  world  in  prehistoric  times  to  the  study  of  the 
visual  arts  during  the  twentieth  century.  Field  visits  to  city,  county,  and  state  museums 

and  galleries. 

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ARTS  4701  Ceramics 3  Credits 

Study  of  ceramics  materials  and  processes  such  as  modeling,  hand  building,  and  basic 
wheel  techniques.  Emphasis  on  designing,  constructing,  glazing,  and  firing  earthenware 
and  stoneware  clays. 

ARTS  4711  Sculpture 3  Credits 

Study  of  three-dimensional  forms  and  the  limitations  of  sculptural  media.  Experiences 
include  work  in  clay,  wood,  stone,  metal,  and  plastic. 

ARTS  4811  Weaving 3  Credits 

Techniques  of  weaving  on  four  harness  table  of  floor  looms.  Recent  trends  and  developments 
are  studied  for  creative  drafting  and  pattern  weaving.  The  course  also  covers  concepts  of 
design,  color,  and  texture  as  used  in  textile  construct 

BEHAVIOR  ANALYSIS 

BEHV  1101  Introduction  to  Behavior  Analysis 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  science  which  studies  the  behavior  and  experiences  of  living 
organisms  and,  specifically  human  behavior  and  experiences 


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BEHV  2101  Behavior  Analysis  II 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  provide  the  basic  tools  of  behavior  analysis.  These  tools  will 
enable  students  to  better  understand  and  change  their  own  behavior  as  well  as  the  behavior 
of  others  in  their  environment 

BEHV  3000  History  of  Behavior  Analysis 3  Credits 

This  course  is  a  study  of  the  work  of  those  psychologists  who  have  made  the  most  significant 
contributions  to  the  development  of  behavior  analysis  with  emphasis  on  the  various  systems 
of  psychology,  research  and  experimentation. 

BEHV  3102  Experimental  Analysis 3  Credits 

The  course  is  designed  to  provide  the  student  with  insight  into  the  ways  that  psychologists 
go  about  answering  questions  about  behavior  and  skills  in  conducting  scientific  research. 
The  course  will  provide  opportunities  for  hands-on  experience  related  directly  to  the 
theories  and  ideas  of  psychologists  explored  theoretically  in  General  Psychology  and  the 
History  of  Psychology.  Special  emphasis  is  placed  on  direct  student  oriented  experience 
with  the  research  methodologies  and  statistical  applications  used  to  support  or  refute  the 
findings  of  researchers. 

BEHV  3103  Behavior  Principles  I 3  Credits 

This  course  surveys  the  principle  of  Skinnerian  psychological  research.  The  course  will 
explore  the  scientific  study  of  behavior  modification  in  physiology,  motivation,  personality 
development,  psychopathology,  psychotherapy  and  social  change. 

BEHV  3104  Behavior  Principles  II 3  Credits 

This  course  explores  principles  underlying  behavior  change  in  all  fields;  experimental 
underpinnings  of  science  of  behavior;  focus  on  the  relations  among  events  that  account  for 
the  acquisition  and  maintenance  of  individual  behavior. 

BEHV  3117  Counseling  and  Behavior  Change 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  as  a  survey  of  contemporary  theories  and  techniques  of  counseling. 

BEHV  3118  Counseling  and  Minority  Behavior 3  Credits 

The  course  is  designed  to  identify  and  explore  issues,  strategies  and  successes  with  minority 
clientele.  Special  emphasis  will  be  placed  on  behavior  change  strategies  and  techniques  for 
working  with  dysfunctional  patterns  moving  toward  effective  change  in  the  work,  family 
and  community  settings. 

BEHV  3301-Social  Psychology 3  Credits 

A  study  of  individuals  and  their  social  context,  beginning  with  the  study  of  the  social 
behavior  of  animals  and  including  human  functions  in  small  groups,  in  societies,  and  in 
cross-cultural  perspectives;  attitudes,  motives,  and  social  perception  will  be  emphasized. 

BEHV  3311-Group  Process  3  Credits 

A  utilization  of  group  dynamics  and  counseling  techniques  to  develop  self-awareness  and 
team-awareness  in  managing  the  problems,  stresses,  and  challenges  of  life.  The  course  is 
designed  to  identify  dysfunctional  patterns  and  to  move  toward  more  effective  and  creative 
modes  of  functioning  in  the  work,  family,  and  community  settings. 

BEHV  3401-Tests  and  Measurements  3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  measurement,  which  covers  statistical  methods,  research  designs  and 
research  problems  and  the  administration  and  evaluation  of  psychological  tests. 


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BEHV  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Behavior  Analysis 3  Credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  current  topics,  which  are  selected,  developed  and  taught  by  a  member 
of  the  faculty. 

BEHV  4101-Theories  of  Personality 3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  the  theoretical  basis  of  personality  with  emphasis  on  structure,  dynamics, 
personality,  development,  normal  and  deviant  behavior,  attitudes,  beliefs,  and  opinions. 

BEHV  4112/ AFRS  4311  Behavior  of  the  African  American 3  Credits 

This  course  is  an  overview  of  contemporary  topics  in  the  area  of  Black  Psychology,  including 
the  emergence  of  contemporary  Black  psychology,  the  Black  family,  self  concept  and 
motivation,  theoretical  background  and  others. 

BEHV  4110  Theories  of  Personality 3  Credits 

This  course  will  familiarize  the  student  with  eight  different  theories  of  personality 
representing  four  different  approaches  or  paradigms.  Assessment  techniques,  methods  of 
behavioral  change  (psychotherapy)  and  representative  research  issues  associated  with  each 
theory  will  also  be  studied. 

BEHV  4111  Health  Behavior 3  Credits 

This  course  involves  an  examination  of  theories,  issues  and  research  findings  regarding 
health  psychology,  the  healthy  personality  and  healthy  mental  functioning. 

BEHV  4112/ AFRS  4311  Behavior  of  the  African  American 3  Credits 

An  overview  of  contemporary  topics  in  the  area  of  Black  Psychology,  including  the  emergence 
of  contemporary  Black  psychology,  the  Black  family,  self  concept  and  motivation,  theoretical 
background  and  others.  Prerequisites:  PSYC  1101  or  consent  of  the  instructor. 

BEHV  4212  Internship 3  Credits 

An  individual  designed  project  involving  off-campus  study,  research,  and  where  applicable, 
work  in  a  public  or  private  agency;  supervised  by  the  sponsoring  agency  and  faculty 
advisor. 

BEHV  4213  Research  Seminar 4  Credits 

The  study  and  application  of  qualitative  and  quantitative  research  methods  used  in  the 
social  sciences  for  measurement,  analysis  and  inferences  of  data.  Emphasis  on  computer 
applications  for  analysis  of  and  presentation  of  research  data.  Students  will  have 
opportunities  to  conduct  action-oriented  research  projects  and  to  prepare  written  reports 
in  appropriate  formats. 

CRIMINAL  JUSTICE 

CRJU  1101  Introduction  to  Criminal  Justice 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  history,  theory,  and  structure  of  the  criminal  justice  system;  introduction  to 
substantive  and  procedural  criminal  law,  police,  courts,  corrections,  and  juvenile  justice. 

CRJU  2102    Police  and  Society  3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  role  of  the  police  in  American  society  and  an  overview  of  police  organization 
and  administration. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  3121  American  Corrections 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  historical  and  philosophical  development  of  the  correctional  system;  the 
organization  and  functions  of  correctional  agencies;  and  the  role  and  responsibilities  of 
personnel  in  the  correctional  setting. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 


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CRJU  3121  American  Corrections 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  historical  and  philosophical  development  of  the  correctional  system;  the 
organization  and  functions  of  correctional  agencies;  and  the  role  and  responsibilities  of 
personnel  in  the  correctional  setting. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  3301  Constitutional  Law  in  the  Criminal  Process 3  Credits 

A  case  study  approach  to  theoretical  and  applied  knowledge  of  constitutional  issues  affecting 
the  criminal  justice  system. 

CRJU  3311  American  Court  Systems 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  history,  philosophy,  and  basic  concepts  of  the  legal  system:  the 
organization  and  jurisdiction  of  federal,  state,  and  local  courts:  and  the  legal  process 
from  inception  to  appeal. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU    3321  Race,  Gender,  Class  and  Crime  3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  role  of  crime  in  the  lives  of  various  minorities  within  American 

society. 

Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  3361  Human  Behavior 3  Credits 

The  study  of  the  origins  of  human  and  deviant  behavior  from  a  multidisciplinary  approach 
(biological,  psychological,  sociological,  criminological);  addresses  major  theories  and 
research  including  case  studies  illustrative  of  deviant  behavior  such  as  drug  abuse,  suicide, 
mental  illness,  and  sexual  deviance. 

CRJU  3432  Community  Policing 3  Credits 

Community  policing  philosophy,  applications  and  issues  and  contemporary  research  of 
policing  methods. 

CRJU  3521  Drugs,  Alcohol,  and  Crime 3  Credits 

History  of  pharmacology,  health  consequences,  and  crime-related  aspects  of  mind-affecting 
drugs.  Emphasis  on  effects  on  criminal  behavior,  the  legal  response  to  the  problem  and  on 
treatment  and  prevention  of  abuse. 

CRJU  3610  Theories  of  Criminal  Behavior 3  Credits 

Provides  a  basic  understanding  of  the  complex  factors  related  to  crime,  with  concentration 
on  principal  theoretical  approaches  to  the  explanation  of  crime. 

CRJU  3901  Internship 12  Credits 

Participation  on  staff  of  a  criminal  justice  agency  under  co-supervision  of  faculty  and  agency 
personnel.  This  course  requires  field  experience,  periodic  conferences  and  seminars,  and 
compositions  and  readings  designed  to  combine  theory  and  professional  practice.  A  forty- 
hour  week,  full-time  internship  is  required. 
Prerequisites:  CRJU  4901  or  instructor's  approval. 

CRJU  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Criminal  Justice 3  Credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  current  topics,  which  are  selected,  developed  and  taught  by  a  member 
of  the  faculty 

CRJU  4111  Criminology 3  Credits 

A  study  of  criminal  behavior  and  its  impact  on  society,  overview  of  major  theories  and 
crime  causation  and  empirical  findings  about  numbers  of  crimes  and  the  characteristics  of 
offenders  and  victims. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 


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CRJU  4301  Jurisprudence  of  Criminal  Law 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  nature  and  scope  of  criminal  law;  the  classification  and  analysis  of 
crimes  and  the  examination  of  specific  offenses,  justifications,  excuses,  and  other  defenses. 
Prerequisite:    CRJU  1101 

CRJU  4311  Juvenile  Justice 3  Credits 

A  study  of  children  in  the  legal  system,  including  issues  and  problems  concerned  with  the 
social  control  and  protection  of  young  persons;  the  role  and  responsibilities  of  the  juvenile 
court,  law  enforcement,  and  corrections. 
Prerequisite:     CJUR 1101 

CRJU  4331  Comparative  Criminal  Justice  Systems 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  the  design,  operation,  and  legal  basis  for  systems  of  justice  in  other  countries, 

governmental,  political,  demographic,  and  economic  factors  in  past  and  current  trends  in 

the  adjudication  of  offenders;  cross-cultural  analysis  of  causes  of  crime  and  systems  of 

justice. 

Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  4411  Criminal  Investigations 3  Credits 

An  explanation  of  the  history,  theories,  and  procedures  for  investigating  crimes. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  4420  Crime  Analysis 3  Credits 

Examination  of  various  approaches  to  crime  analysis  and  its  effect  on  planning  for  criminal 
justice  and  related  programs. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  4501  Violence,  Crime  and  Justice 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  violence,  criminal  responses  to  violence,  and  the  role  of  non-criminal 
justice  agencies  in  the  area  of  violence  prevention;  a  review  of  theories,  statistical  data, 
and  case  studies  from  other  disciplines,  such  as:  law,  psychology,  sociology,  history,  and,  of 
course,  criminology  and  criminal  justice. 
Prerequisite:  CRJU  1101 

CRJU  4521  Criminal  Justice  Management 3  Credits 

A  focus  on  issues  in  the  organization  and  management  of  criminal  justice  agencies,  including 
police  departments,  prosecutors'  offices,  courts,  jails,  prisons,  and  community  corrections. 
Prerequisites:  CRUJ  1101  or  CRJU  2102 

CRJU  4701  Criminal  Law  Practicum 3  Credits 

A  demonstration  of  knowledge  acquired  in  previous  law  courses  by  engaging  in  a  practical 

exercise  (mock  trial);  requires  thorough  knowledge  of  all  aspects  of  criminal  law  and  trial 

procedures. 

Prerequisite:  CRJU  3301,  CRJU  4301 

CRJU  4901  Senior  Seminar.... 3  Credits 

Selected  topics  of  current  interest.  Critical  analysis  of  current  research  literature  and 
development  of  action  projects  by  seminar  members. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  the  instructor 


DANCE 

ARTS/HEDU  1501  Modern  Dance .1  Credit 

This  course  teaches  the  fundamentals  of  modern  dance  as  well  as  introduces  students  to  the 
history  and  techniques  of  the  modern  dance  tradition.    Students  will  study  basic  modern 


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dance  principles  and  aesthetics  and  learn  modern  movement  to  develop  and  improve 
strength,  flexibility,  balance,  coordination  and  creative  expression. 

ARTS/HEDU  1511  Modern  Dance  Performance 1  Credit 

This  course  builds  upon  the  techniques  of  dance  learned  in  ARTS/HEDU  1501.  It  is 
designed  to  help  students  enhance  skills  in  a  variety  of  modern  dance  techniques  for 
performances.  Students  will  gain  intellectual  and  kinesthetic  understanding  of  different 
modern  styles.  Performance  qualities  and  creative  movement  explorations  are  an 
important  aspect  of  the  class. 
Prerequisite  1501 

DNCE  2501  Modern  Dance  Technique  &  Performance 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  teach  students  with  basic  to  advanced  skills  techniques  of 
modern  dance  that  lead  to  performances.  This  course  introduces  students  with  beginner 
level  to  advance  levels  elements  of  dance  that  are  necessary  in  order  to  improve  their  dance 
skills.  This  will  then  lead  to  dance  performance.  The  student  will  be  evaluated  through 
class  participation,  written  work,  and  demonstration  of  dance  skills  taught  in  class.  This 
evaluation  is  based  solely  on  the  student's  ability  and  not  on  the  ability  of  others  in  the 
class,  but  the  studio  performance  will  be  based  on  how  well  the  class  organizes  a  dance 
recital  as  well  as  individual  choreography.  By  learning  more  about  the  art  of  dance,  it  is 
the  hope  of  the  instructor  upon  exiting  this  class,  that  each  student  will  develop  a  better 
appreciation  for  this  art  form.  It  is  helpful  if  students  who  take  this  class  already  have  some 
dance  training. 

DNCE  3501  Appreciation  and  History  of  Dance 3  Credits 

This  course  surveys  dance  cultures  in  America  and  the  relationship  of  dance  to  the  identity 
and  expression  of  different  groups  in  the  United  States.  Jazz,  modern,  ballet,  and  multi- 
cultural dance  forms  will  be  the  focus  of  the  class.  The  course  includes  guest  lectures,  film, 
videos,  performing  artists,  reading,  discussions,  research  papers  and  attending  a  dance 
performance. 

DNCE  3501  Appreciation  &  History  of  Dance  3  Credits 

This  course  surveys  dance  cultures  in  America  and  abroad  and  the  relationship  of  dance  to 
culture.  Jazz,  modern,  ballet,  and  multi-cultural  dance  forms  will  be  the  focus  of  the  course. 
Videos,  research,  readings  and  discussions  will  be  essential  components  of  the  course. 

DNCE  3503  African-Caribbean  Dance  3  Credits 

Beginning  with  Dunham  Techniques,  the  course  introduces  the  rich  dance  cultures  of  the 
Caribbean.  Students  will  learn  the  different  dances  of  Haiti,  Cuba,  Jamaica,  and  Trinidad 
as  they  relate  to  their  function  in  secular  and  religious  culture.  Students  will  also  study  the 
Dunham  Dance  Techniques  as  codified  by  distinguished  dancer  Katherine  Dunham. 
Prerequisite  ARTS  1501, 1511 

DNCE  4201  Theatre  Dance  (Prerequisites:  DNCE  2501,  THEA  3101) 3  Credits 

The  course  is  designed  to  expose  the  student  to  the  dynamic  styles  used  when  dancing  in  and 
choreographing  for  theatrical  presentations.  This  course  will  involve  learning  theatre  dance 
styles,  but  also  acting,  costuming,  and  singing.  The  student  will  be  required  to  participate 
in  the  theatre  department  musical  production  in  the  spring  semester. 

DNCE  4501  Dance  Theory  3  Credits 

This  course  is  an  exploration  of  contemporary  theories  of  movement  as  they  relate  to  dance 
and  how  those  theories  shaped  that  development  of  different  dance  technique.  The  course 
also  looks  at  the  impact  ballet  had  on  dance  and  the  development  of  different  dance  forms 
that  were  derived  from  ballet.  Students  study  the  theory  behind  Horton  Technique,  Graham 
Technique,  Dunham  Technique,  as  well  as  other  techniques.  This  class  will  consist  mainly 
of  lecture,  with  some  laboratory. 
Prerequisite  2501,  3501 


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DNCE  4504  Interpretive  Dance  Performance 3  Credits 

This  class  is  designed  for  the  advanced,  skilled  performer.  Students  will  learn  the  basic 
principles  of  choreography,  and  the  theory  and  practice  of  interpretive  dance. 
Prerequisite  DNCE  2501 


ENGLISH 


ENGL  1101  English  Composition  1 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  develop  college-level  reading  and  writing  skills.  Focuses  on  vocabulary, 
analysis  of  readings,  grammar,  mechanics,  and  the  steps  of  the  writing  process.  Introduces 
documented  research  and  various  patterns  of  organization  and  development.  Minimum 
passing  grade  is  "C." 

Prerequisites:  Regular  admission  or  exit  from  ENGL  0099  or  ENG  098  and  READ 
0099  or  RDG  098 

ENGL  1102  English  Composition  II 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  further  develop  college-level  reading  and  writing  skills.  Includes 
analysis  of  literary  texts  and  specialized  application  of  the  research  and  writing  skills 
learned  in  ENGL  1101.  Minimum  passing  grade  is  "C." 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1101 

ENGL  2104  Advanced  Composition 3  Credits 

Extensive  practice  in  composition  forms  and  stylistic  techniques.  This  course  requires  peer 
and  self  evaluation  and  frequent  conferences  with  the  instructor  to  guide  extensive  revision 
of  compositions.  Students  develop  a  final  portfolio  illustrating  their  expertise  in  writing. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  2105  Introduction  to  Literary  Criticism 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  theories  and  techniques  of  literary  analysis,  with  practice  in  reading 
literary  and  critical  texts,  in  writing  critical  essays,  and  in  doing  literary  research. 
Includes  a  survey  of  critical  approaches  to  literature. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  2110  World  Literature  1 3  Credits 

Survey  of  important  works  of  world  literature  from  ancient  times  through  the  mid- 
seventeenth  century.    The  emphasis  will  be  on  examining  works  for  their  value  both  as 
artistic  achievements  and  as  cultural  artifacts. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  2121  British  Literature  I 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  important  works  of  British  literature  from  the  Old  English  period  through  the 
eighteenth  century. 

ENGL  2122  British  Literature  II 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  important  works  of  British  Literature  from  the  Romantic  period  to  the 
present. 

ENGL  2131  American  Literature  1 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  main  currents  of  literary  thought  and  expression  in  America  from  the  colonial 
period  to  1865. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 


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ENGL  2132  American  Literature  II 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  main  currents  of  literary  thought  and  expression  in  America  from  1865  to 
the  present. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3012  Renaissance  British  Literature 3  Credits 

Literature  primarily  of  the  Elizabethan  and  Jacobean  eras,  with  emphasis  on  the  transition 
from  medieval  to  modern  ideas,  the  rise  and  flowering  of  English  drama,  and  the  emergence 
of  contrasting  prose  styles  and  schools  of  poetry.  Includes  such  writers  as  Marlowe,  Spenser, 
Shakespeare,  Jonson,  Donne,  Bacon,  and  Milton. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2121  or  ENG  210  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  3014  Romantic  British  Literature 3  Credits 

The  genesis  of  Romantic  theory  and  the  beginning  of  the  Romantic  revolt  in  English; 
significant  literary  aspects  of  the  movement  as  shown  in  the  works  of  Wordsworth, 
Coleridge,  Byron,  Shelley,  and  Keats;  in  the  prose  writing  of  Hazlitt,  DeQuincey,  Hunt, 
Lamb,  and  Scott. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2122  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  3015  Victorian  British  Literature 3  Credits 

Literature  during  the  reign  of  Queen  Victoria,  showing  the  merging  of  the  Romantic  tradition 
into  the  era  of  modern  doubt.  Includes  such  writers  as  Carlyle,  Tennyson,  the  Brownings, 
Arnold,  Ruskin,  Meredith,  the  Rossettis,  Swinburne,  Pater,  Hopkins,  and  Wilde. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2122  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  3016  Modern  British  Literature 3  Credits 

Literature  from  the  Edwardian  period  through  the  two  world  wars  and  decolonization  to 
the  present.  Includes  such  writers  as  Hardy,  Shaw,  Conrad,  Yeats,  Joyce,  Woolf,  Lawrence, 
Eliot,  Graves,  Auden,  Thomas,  Beckett,  Osborne,  Pinter,  and  Stoppard. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2122  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  3111  Major  Authors  Since  1950 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  major  trends  and  recent  works  in  world  literature,  including  American.  Covers 
such  topics  as  drama  of  the  absurd,  magical  realism,  and  feminism. 
Prerequisite:    ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3121  (Also  RPHS  3121)  The  Bible  as  Literature 3  Credits 

Critical  survey  of  the  various  forms  of  literature  found  in  the  Old  and  New  Testaments. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3212  (Also  AFRS  3212)  African-American  Oral  Literature 3  Credits 

Studies  African-American  folklore,  preaching  and  speaking,  and  the  lyrics  of  spirituals, 
blues,  and  rap  in  relation  to  African  roots,  historical  conditions,  and  literary  practice. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3213  (Also  AFRS  3213)  African  Literature 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  "orature"  and  literatures  (anglophone  and,  in  translation,  vernacular, 
francophone,  Swahili,  and  Arabic)  of  sub-Saharan  Africa.  Includes  such  writers  as  Achebe, 
Soyinka,  Armab,  Okri,  Ngugi,  Senghor,  Beti,  Oyono,  Fagunwa,  and  Salih. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3216  (Also  AFRS  3216)  African-American  Poetry 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  African-American  poetry  from  the  nineteenth  century  through  the  Harlem 
Renaissance  to  contemporary  poetry,  examining  its  relationships  to  the  oral  tradition  and  to 
literary,  social,  and  political  influences.  Includes  such  writers  as  Claude  McKay,  Langston 
Hughes,  Gwendolyn  Brooks,  Nikki  Giovanni,  Sonia  Sanchez,  and  Rita  Dove. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 


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ENGL  3218  (Also  AFRS  3218)  African-Caribbean  Literature 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  literature  of  the  Caribbean  produced  by  writers  of  African  descent. 

Includes  such  writers  as  Walcott,  Braithwaite,  Lamming,  Marshall,  Kincaid,  Cesaire,  and 

Guillen. 

Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3321  Introduction  to  Language  Study 3  Credits 

A   general   survey   of  linguistics,    with   emphasis   on   sociolinguistics,   the   historical 
development  of  the  English  language,  and  the  structure  of  contemporary  English. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  3415  Creative  Writing 3  Credits 

Guided  practice  in  writing  fiction  and  poetry,  with  readings  in  theory  and  technique, 
analysis  of  sample  works,  peer  and  instructor  responses  to  original  works,  and  submission 
of  works  for  publication. 

ENGL  3416  Creative  Nonfiction 3  Credits 

Guided  practice  in  the  writing  of  various  forms  of  nonfiction  (memoir  or  autobiography, 
personal  essays,  travel  writing,  cultural  criticism)  that  are  distinguished  by  the  use  of 
personal  perspectives  and  literary  techniques.  Students  will  study  and  discuss  examples 
by  professional  writers  and  other  students,  submit  frequent  writing  projects,  and  hold 
frequent  conferences  with  the  instructor. 

ENGL  3515  World  Drama 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  important  dramatic  works  from  the  Americas,  Europe,  Asia,  and  Africa. 

ENGL  3521  Introduction  to  Film 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  techniques  for  critically  analyzing  films  and  survey  of  major  developments 
and  achievements  in  the  history  of  cinema. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  4011  Shakespeare 3  Credits 

Reading  and  critical  discussion  of  the  great  tragedies,  comedies,  and  historical  plays  of 
Shakespeare  with  attention  to  Shakespeare's  life  and  to  Elizabethan  theater. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2121 

ENGL  4021  The  British  Novel 3  Credits 

An  evaluative  study  of  works  of  great  English  novelists.  Rise  and  development  of  the 
English  novel,  together  with  an  analytical  appraisal  of  four  elements — setting,  character, 
plot  and  philosophy.  Readings  and  discussion  of  various  types,  with  emphasis  upon  the 
variety  of  methods  by  which  the  novel  interprets  life. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2122  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  4101  (Also  SPEH  4101)  Advanced  Speech 3  Credits 

A  course  emphasizing  self-improvement  in  all  phases  of  diction  and  delivery  and  providing 
experience  in  various  speaking  situations. 
Prerequisite:  SPEH  1101 

ENGL  4112  History  of  Literary  Criticism 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  literary  criticism  from  Plato,  Aristotle,  Longinus,  and  the  Sophists  through 
the   modern   and   early   contemporary   period   (including   formalism,    ethical   criticism, 
structuralism,  and  the  Black  Arts  movement).  Emphasis  on  classic  texts. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2104  and  ENGL  2105 

ENGL  4121  American  Women's  Writing 3  Credits 

A  study  of  writing  by  American  women,  from  the  colonial  period  to  the  present,  with 


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particular  attention  to  issues  of  identity  and  literary  authority.  The  course  will  consider 
writers  such  as  Bradstreet,  Wheatley,  Rowlandson,  Fuller,  Jacobs,  Dickinson,  Chopin, 
Gilman,  Wharton,  Hurston,  Moore,  Stein,  H.D.,  Morrison,  Walker,  and  Angelou. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2131  and  ENGL  2132  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  4211  (Also  AAAS  4211)  African-American  Drama 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  development  of  African-American  theater  from  minstrels  to  modern  theater 
workshops  and  the  plays  of  such  writers  as  Langston  Hughes,  Lorraine  Hansberry,  Amiri 
Baraka,  Ntozake  Shange,  and  August  Wilson. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  4217  (Also  AAAS  4217)  African-American  Fiction 3  Credits 

A  critical  survey  focusing  on  leading  themes  and  techniques  in  the  short  stories  and  novels 
of  such  authors  as  Charles  Chesnutt,  Zora  Neale  Hurston,  Richard  Wright,  Ralph  Ellison, 
James  Baldwin,  Toni  Morrison,  Ishmael  Reed,  Alice  Walker,  and  Gloria  Naylor. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  4218  (Also  AFRS  4218)  African-American  Nonfiction 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  African-American  nonfiction  from  the  early  slave  narratives  to  the  present, 
including  W.E.B.  DuBois,  Alex  Haley,  Alice  Walker,  and  others. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  4311  Nineteenth  Century  American  Literature 3  Credits 

A  study  of  fiction  and  poetry  of  the  Romantic  and  Realist  periods  in  the  United  States. 

ENGL  4321  American  Literary  Realism 3  Credits 

A  focus  on  the  Realist  and  Naturalist  movements  in  the  United  States,  including  local 
color  writers.  Includes  such  writers  as  Twain,  Crane,  James,  Norris,  Chesnutt,  Chopin, 
and  Dreiser. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2131  and  ENGL  2132 

ENGL  4332  American  Short  Story 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  development  of  the  short  story  as  a  literary  form  from  Poe  to  the  present. 
Includes  such  writers  as  Harte,  Henry,  Anderson,  Faulkner,  Hemingway,  O'Connor, 
Updike,  Carver,  and  Barthelme. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  4335  American  Poetry 3  Credits 

A  study  of  poetry  written  in  America,  with  an  emphasis  on  significant  themes,  techniques, 

and  movements. 

Prerequisites:  ENGL  2131  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  4400  Special  Topic 3  Credits 

An  in-depth  exploration  of  a  literary  topic.  The  topic  changes  each  time  the  course  is  offered. 
Examples  of  topics  include  The  Gullah  Culture,  Contemporary  Multiethnic  American 
Literature,  Islamic  Literature  (in  translation),  Latin  American  Fiction  (in  translation),  and 
Japanese  Literature  (in  translation).  Can  be  repeated  for  credit  with  different  topics. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2104  and  ENGL  2105  or  consent  of  instructor 

ENGL  4551  Postcolonial  Studies 3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  such  concerns  as  race,  gender,  nationality,  and  postcolonial  subjectivity. 
Texts  studied  will  include  such  writers  as  Jean  Rhys,  V.  S.  Naipaul,  Salman  Rushdie, 
Grace  Nichols,  and  Okot  p'Bitek,  along  with  such  theorists  and  critics  as  Homi  Bhabha  and 
Frantz  Fanon. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2104  and  ENGL  2105  or  consent  of  instructor 


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ENGL  4621  Popular  Culture  Studies 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  American  pop  culture,  with  an  emphasis  on  developments  since  World 
War  II.  Studies  current  trends  in  pop  culture  and  cultural  theory. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102 

ENGL  4631  Literary  and  Cultural  Theory 3  Credits 

Focuses  on  current  trends  in  literary  and  cultural  theory.  Introduction  to  major  schools/ 
tendencies,  including  Marxist  materialism,  dialogic  and  semiotic  analysis,  deconstruction, 
reader-response  criticism,  psychoanalytic  criticism,  new  historicism,  materialist  feminism, 
and  African-American  feminism. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  2104  and  ENGL  2105  or  consent  of  the  instructor 

ENGL  4700  Senior  Seminar 3  Credits 

A  capstone  course  in  which  students  will  be  guided  to  synthesize  previous  coursework 
through  intensive  study  of  literary  movements,  genres,  and  authors.  Methods  include 
small  group  discussion,  formal  and  informal  oral  presentations,  and  conferences  with  the 
professor.  Each  student  will  prepare  a  major  paper  demonstrating  skill  in  research,  writing, 
and  critical  thinking. 
Prerequisites:  Senior  standing 


FINE  ARTS 


FINE  2104  Portfolio/Career  Marketing 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  advise  students  on  their  chosen  career  and  the  variety  of 
possible  job  opportunities.   Students  will  learn  how  to  audition  professionally  and  develop 
a  portfolio  for  presentation  in  their  area  of  concentration. 

FINE  2601  Stagecraft 3  Credits 

This  is  a  course  on  how  to  use  backstage  equipment  with  safety,  speed,  and  efficiency.  The 
course  will  focus  on  the  practical  aspects  of  lighting  and  production.  Students  will  practice 
with  a  variety  of  equipment  available  to  meet  the  lighting  demands  of  a  production. 

FINE  2909  Business  Management  Through  the  Arts 3  Credits 

This  course  is  an  introductory  management  course  for  the  student  seeking  a  career  in 
the  visual  and  performing  arts.  Students  will  be  introduced  to  the  various  aspects  of 
entertainment  law. 

FINE  2999  Legal  Aspects  of  the  Arts  3  Credits 

This  course  studies  the  copyright  issues  and  laws  affecting  artists,  their  impact  on  the  mass 
media,  entertainment  media,  fine  arts,  and  academia.  The  course  encourages  creativity 
and  discovery  of  knowledge,  studies  how  unfair  competition  law  protects  the  personal 
talents  of  media  and  entertainment  figures,  examines  contract  and  agency  law  as  it  relates 
to  professionals  and  artists  in  media  industries,  and  assesses  the  adequacy  of  laws  in  the 
arts  in  an  era  of  dynamic  technological  change. 

FINE  4999  Seminar/Practicum/Internship 3  Credits 

This  is  a  senior  level  course  with  two  components:  1.  Students  will  be  involved  in  off- 
campus,  on-the-job  observation  and  training  in  which  the  student  pursues  professional 
work  in  a  variety  of  traditional  and  non-traditional  careers  appropriate  to  their  academic 
program.  An  internship  must  be  completed  at  100  clock  hours.  2.  Students  must  have 
an  understanding  of  the  various  kinds  of  research  as  well  as  knowledge  in  their  field  of 


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concentration  in  preparation  for  graduate  schools  and  professional  entry  positions.  Students 
must  show  competence  skills  in  their  field  of  study,  prepare  for  successful  completion  of 
departmental  exit  examinations,  and  prepare  a  marketable  project  in  the  field  of  study. 
Prerequisite:  completion  of  30  credit  hours  in  BFA  major. 


FOREIGN  LANGUAGES 
ARABIC 


ARAB  1001  Elementary  Arabic  1 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  elementary  modern  standard  Arabic.  The  course  will  focus  on  the 
phonology  and  writing  system.  Lectures  in  Arabic  civilization  and  culture  will  be  integrated 
into  the  language  study.  Not  open  to  students  who  have  more  than  one  year  of  high  school 
Arabic  or  who  are  native  speakers  of  Arabic. 

ARAB  1002  Elementary  Arabic  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  Elementary  Arabic  I.  The  emphasis  will  be  on  speaking  and  writing  skills. 
Intensive  practice  of  sentence  structure  and  basic  vocabulary  will  be  required.  Various 
aspects  of  Arabic  culture  will  be  examined.  Not  open  to  students  who  have  more  than  one 
year  of  high  school  Arabic  or  who  are  native  speakers  of  Arabic. 
Prerequisite:  ARAB  1001 

ARAB  2001  Intermediate  Arabic  1 3  Credits 

An  intensive  review  of  grammar  and  sentence  structure,  along  with  drills  in  reading, 
speaking  and  writing.  Language  instruction  will  be  supplemented  with  lectures  and  audio- 
video  presentations. 
Prerequisite:  ARAB  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  Arabic 

ARAB  2002  Intermediate  Arabic  II 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  Intermediate  Arabic  I. 
Prerequisite:  ARAB  2001 

CHINESE 


CHIN  1001  Elementary  Chinese  1 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  elementary  Chinese.  This  course  focuses  on  listening  to,  speaking, 
writing,  and  reading  everyday  Chinese.  Lectures  on  Chinese  civilization  will  be  integrated 
into  the  language  study.  Not  open  to  students  who  have  more  than  one  year  of  high  school 
Chinese  or  who  are  natives  of  Chinese. 

CHIN  1002  Elementary  Chinese  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  Elementary  Chinese  I  with  more  emphasis  on  writing.  Intensive  practice 
in  grammar  and  composition  will  be  required.  Continuing  study  of  Chinese  culture.  Not 
open  to  students  who  have  more  than  one  year  of  high  school  Chinese  or  who  are  natives 
of  Chinese. 
Prerequisite:  CHIN  1001 

CHIN  2001  Intermediate  Chinese  1 3  Credits 

Intensive  review  of  grammar  and  sentence  structure,  with  emphasis  on  writing,  speaking, 
and  reading.  Some  cultural  aspects  will  also  be  studied. 
Prerequisite:  CHIN  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  Chinese. 

CHIN  2002  Intermediate  Chinese  II 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  Chinese  2001 
Prerequisite:  CHIN  2001 


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FRENCH 

FREN  1001  Elementary  French  1 3  Credits 

A  beginning  French  course  which  focuses  on  practice  in  hearing,  speaking,  reading,  and 
writing  everyday  French.  The  culture  and  civilization  of  France  are  also  stressed.  Not  open 
to  students  who  have  more  than  one  year  of  high  school  French  or  who  are  native  speakers 
of  French. 

FREN  1002  Elementary  French  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  French  1001  with  emphasis  on  hearing,  speaking,  reading  and  writing. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  1001 

FREN  2001  Intermediate  French  1 3  Credits 

An  intensive  review  of  basic  French  with  more  emphasis  on  speaking,  reading,  and  writing. 
Various  cultural  aspects  of  France  and  Francophone  countries  are  examined. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  French. 

FREN  2002  Intermediate  French  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  intermediate  French  I.  Intensive  review  in  writing,  speaking,  and 

reading. 

Prerequisite:  FREN  2001 

FREN  3101  Advanced  Conversation  and  Composition 3  Credits 

Intensive  practice  in  conversational  French  based  upon  written  texts  and  audio-visual 
documents.  Development  of  writing  and  stylistic  skills  in  addition  to  advanced  review  of 
grammatical  structure. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  2002 

FREN  3201  French  Civilization 3  Credits 

Acquaintance  of  the  student  with  major  contributions  of  France  to  Western  civilization.  The 
notion  of  Francophones  will  also  be  studied. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  3101 

FREN  3203  Survey  of  French  Literature 3  Credits 

Diachronic  study  of  French  literature  from  the  middle  ages  to  modern  times,  with  emphasis 
on  major  authors  and/or  works. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  3101 

FREN  3401  Introduction  of  Business  French 3  Credits 

Basic  notions  of  management,  market  studies,  insurance,  corporate  laws,  export-import, 
telecommunications  and  commercial  correspondence  will  be  introduced. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  3101 

FREN  3402  Intermediate  Business  French 3  Credits 

Same  emphasis  as  FREN  3401  in  addition  to  the  usage  of  French  Minitel  through  the 

Internet. 

Prerequisite:  FREN  3401 

FREN  4100  Survey  of  African  and  Caribbean 

Francophone  Literature 3  Credits 

Study  of  selected  writings  in  prose,  poetry,  and  drama  by  major  French-speaking  African, 
North  African,  and  Caribbean  writers. 
Prerequisite:  FREN  3101 

FREN  4500  Study  in  France 3-12  Credits 

Summer  study  in  France  with  the  Study  Abroad  Program  of  the  University  System  of 
Georgia.  Topics  and  levels  of  study  may  vary. 
Prerequisite:  Recommendation  of  instructor 


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GERMAN 

GRMN  1001  Elementary  German  I 3  Credits 

A  beginning  course  using  a  practical  approach  with  emphasis  on  speaking,  listening  to, 
and  reading  everyday  German.  Not  open  to  students  who  have  more  than  one  year  of  high 
school  German  or  who  are  native  speakers  of  German. 

GRMN  1002  Elementary  German  II 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  German  1001  with  more  emphasis  on  writing. 
Prerequisite:  GRMN  1001 

GRMN  2001  Intermediate  German  1 3  Credits 

Intensive  review  of  grammar  and  structures.  Practice  in  speaking  and  writing  based  on 

textual  readings. 

Prerequisite:  GRMN  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  German. 

GRMN  2002  Intermediate  German  II 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  German  2001. 
Prerequisite:  GRMN  2001 


SPANISH 

SPAN  1001  Elementary  Spanish  I  3  Credits 

A  course  for  students  with  little  or  no  previous  language  study.  Practice  in  listening  to, 
speaking,  reading,  and  writing  everyday  Spanish.  Introduction  to  Spanish  culture.  Not 
open  to  students  who  have  more  than  one  year  of  high  school  Spanish  or  who  are  native 
speakers  of  Spanish. 

SPAN  1002  Elementary  Spanish  II 3  Credits 

Practice  in  listening  to,  speaking,  reading,  and  writing  Spanish.  Continuation  of  Spanish 

1001. 

Prerequisite:  SPAN  1001 

SPAN  2001  Intermediate  Spanish  1 3  Credits 

An  intensive  review  of  basic  principles  of  the  language;  continued  practice  in  listening, 

speaking,  reading,  and  writing. 

Prerequisite:  SPAN  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  Spanish. 

SPAN  2002  Intermediate  Spanish  II 3  Credits 

Intensive  review  of  basic  principles  of  Spanish;  continued  practice  in  listening,  speaking, 
reading,  and  writing. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  2001 

SPAN  3101  Advanced  Conversation  and  Composition 3  Credits 

A  course  focusing  on  understanding,  speaking,  and  writing.   Students  will  give  oral 
presentations  and  write  compositions  on  assigned  topics. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  2002 

SPAN  3201  Civilization  and  Culture  of  Spain 3  Credits 

An  historical  survey  of  the  culture  of  Spain  from  the  Pre-Roman  era  to  the  present.  Classes 
will  be  conducted  in  Spanish. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  3101 

SPAN  3202  Civilization  and  Culture  of  Latin  America 3  Credits 

An  historical  survey  of  the  culture  of  Latin  American  from  the  Pre-Columbian  era  to  the 
present.  Classes  will  be  conducted  in  Spanish. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  3101 


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SPAN  3204  Survey  of  Literature 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  some  of  the  principal  authors,  works,  and  ideas  in  the  literatures  of  Spanish- 
speaking  countries. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  3101 

SPAN  3401  Introduction  to  Business  Spanish 3  Credits 

A  study  of  business  terminology,  including  letter  writing,  insurance,  banking,  situations 
dealing  with  export  and  import  companies,  and  job  interviews. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  Spanish 

SPAN  3402  Intermediate  Business  Spanish 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  SPAN  3401  with  further  emphasis  on  terminology  relating  to  banking, 
insurance,  letter-writing,  job  interviews,  and  exporting  and  importing. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  3401 

SPAN  4101  Beginning  Medical  Spanish 3  Credits 

A  study  of  terminology  vital  to  medical  personnel,  nursing  students,  and  anyone  in  any 

health-related  field. 

Prerequisite:  SPAN  1002  or  two  years  of  high  school  Spanish 

SPAN  4102  Intermediate  Medical  Spanish 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  SPAN  4101.  Students  will  continue  to  learn  vocabulary  useful  to  anyone 
in  any  medical  or  health-related  field. 
Prerequisite:  SPAN  4101 

SPAN  4500  Study  Aboard 3-12  Credits 

Students  spend  one  summer  in  the  Study  Abroad  Program  of  the  University  System  of 
Georgia.  They  take  language,  literature,  and  civilization  courses  and  participate  in  extra- 
curricular activities,  including  cultural  tours. 
Prerequisite:  Recommendation  of  instructor 


GEOGRAPHY 

GEOG  1101  Introduction  to  Human  Geography 3  Credits 

A  study  of  man's  relationship  to  the  natural,  physical,  and  cultural  environment,  world 
patterns  of  population,  climate  and  industrial  development;  problems  of  agricultural, 
commerce,  trade,  transportation,  and  communication,  and  conservation  of  natural 
resources. 


GERONTOLOGY 

GRNY  2101  Introduction  to  Gerontology 3  Credits 

A  general  introduction  to  social  issues  in  gerontology  with  emphasis  on  the  normal  activities 
of  aging,  review  of  current  studies  on  the  roles,  activities,  and  status  in  the  later  years, 
including  income  status  and  needs  as  worker,  retiree,  and  users  of  leisure  services. 

GRNY/PSYC  3102  Psychology  of  Aging 3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  the  general  psychological  effects  of  aging  on  the  populace  of  the  United  Sates 
of  America;  a  comparison  of  aging  and  its  effects  on  the  populace  of  several  other  nations;  a 
comparison  of  accepted  and/or  often  used  terms  to  describe  chronological,  physiological,  and 
psychological  aging  as  well  as  the  concept  of  ageism  and  some  of  it  effects. 
Prerequisite:  PSYC  1101  or  PSY  201 

GRNY  3104  Biological  and  Physiological  Aspects  of  Aging 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  general  biology  of  aging,  physiological  changes  with  age,  theories  of  biological 
and  physiological  aging,  factors  affecting  longevity,  and  genetic  aspects  of  aging. 


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GRNY  3120/AAAS  African-American  Aging 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  historical,  demographic,  and  socio-economic  profiles  of  Blacks;  an 
analysis  of  major  problems  encountered  by  Black  elderly  persons;  review  of  issues  such  as 
income,  health,  housing,  and  transportation;  emphasis  on  unique  aspects  of  Black  religion, 
family  ties,  language  habits,  coping  behaviors,  and  population  distribution. 

GRNY  4101  Consumer  Economics  and  Law  for  the  Aging 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  age-related  consumer  and  legal  concerns.  This  will  be  a  practical  course 
including  exploration  of  such  topics  as  wills  and  other  legal  matters,  generic  drugs,  health 
care  costs,  food  and  nutrition,  budget  management,  fraud,  and  consumer  protection  laws. 

GRNY/SOWK  4110  Services  to  the  Elderly 3  Credits 

An  emphasis  on  the  social,  economic,  and  health  needs  of  the  elderly  with  attention  to 
delivery  systems  that  work;  focus  on  knowledge,  research,  and  actual  projects;  designed  for 
students  planning  to  work  in  public  or  private  agencies  serving  the  elderly. 

GRNY  4201  Death  and  Dying 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  literature  expressing  historical,  social,  and  cross-cultural  attitudes  towards 
death  and  dying;  designed  to  help  students  understand  death  in  its  social  context. 

GRNY  4301  Physical  Fitness  and  Recreation  for  the  Elderly 3  Credits 

A  focus  on  the  physiological,  psychological,  and  sociological  values  of  physical  exercise  and 
recreations  for  the  older  adult;  an  opportunity  to  develop  physical  fitness  and  recreational 
programs  for  healthy  adults;  and  less  vigorous  ones. 

GRNY  4501  Field  Experience Credits  Varies 

A  field  experience  for  students  to  work  under  professional  supervision  in  a  facility  for 
older  people,  such  as  a  home  for  the  aged,  senior  citizens  activity  center,  or  housing 
development. 

GRNY  4705  Seminar  in  Gerontology 3  Credits 

An  integration  of  theoretical  classroom  learning  with  practical  experience  gained  by  the 
students  in  the  field. 


HISTORY 

HIST  1111  Survey  of  World  History  to  Early  Modern  Times 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  major  civilizations  of  the  world  from  the  earliest  time  to  approximately 
1500. 

HIST  1112  Survey  of  World  History  From 
Early  Modern  Times  to  the  Present 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  major  civilization  of  the  world  from  about  1500  to  the  present. 

HIST  1501  African-American  History 2  Credits 

A  survey  and  understanding  of  the  political,  economic,  social,  and  psychological  development 
of  African- Americans. 

HIST  2111  A  Survey  of  U.S.  History  to  the  Post-Civil  War  Period 3  Credits 

An  introductory  survey  of  the  formative  years  of  the  history  of  the  United  States. 

HIST  2112  A  Survey  of  U.S.  History  from  the 

Post-Civil  War  Period  to  the  Present 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  African-American  and  American  History  from  the  Civil  War  to  the  present. 


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HIST  2301  History  of  American  Military  Affairs 3  Credits 

An  introductory  survey  of  military  affairs  in  the  United  States  from  the  Revolution  to 
the  present;  designed  to  acquaint  the  student  with  the  American  military  experience,  to 
emphasize  the  problems  involved  in  waging  war,  and  to  examine  the  effects  of  war  on 
society. 

HIST  3101  Historical  Research 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  sources  and  critical  methods  for  evaluating,  organizing,  and  using  these 
materials;  a  focus  on  selected  historians  and  distinctive  type  of  historical  writing. 
Prerequisites:  HIST  2111  or  HIS  202  and  HIST  2112  or  HIS  203 

HIST  3207  Georgia  History 2  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  history  of  Georgia  from  pre-colonial  times  to  present. 

HIST  330 1/AAAS  African-American  History  Before  1900 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  history  of  African-Americans  beginning  with  the  African  background  to 
1900  with  an  overview  of  the  twentieth  century. 

HIST  3312/AAAS  The  African-American  in  the  20th  Century 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  the  modern  African-American  experiences  such  as  African-American 
participation  in  the  World  Wars,  the  Depression,  and  the  struggles  for  civil  rights,  identity, 
and  self-determination. 

HIST  3411  History  of  Early  Modern  Europe 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  history  of  Europe  from  about  1500  until  the  French  Revolution  covering  the 
Reformation,  Scientific  Revolution,  absolutism,  family  and  demographic  developments,  and 
the  Enlightenment. 

HIST  3412  History  of  Modern  Europe =  3  Credits 

A  detailed  study  of  the  political,  social,  economic,  and  intellectual  development  in  Europe 
since  1789.  Emphasis  is  on  western  Europe. 

HIST  3501  Colonial  America 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  cultures  and  institutions  of  colonial  America  before  1776. 

HIST  3502  American  Revolution  and  New  Nation 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  American  cultures  and  institutions  from  the  outbreak  of  the  revolution 
through  the  early  years  of  the  New  Republic. 

HIST  3503  American  Civil  War  and  Reconstruction 3  Credits 

An  intensive  examination  and  analysis  of  the  forces  at  work  in  American  life  during  the 
crucial  period  from  1840  through  1877. 

HIST  3504  Resent  American  History 3  Credits 

An  intensive  study  of  the  political,  social,  and  economic  history  of  the  United  States  from 
the  First  World  War  to  the  present. 

HIST  3601  Colonial  and  Early  National  Latin  American  History 3  Credits 

An  appraisal  of  the  origins  and  development  of  social,  political,  economic,  and  intellectual 
characteristics  of  Latin  America  from  the  pre-Colonial  era  through  the  wars  for 
independence. 

HIST  3801  Modern  Asian  History 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  origins  and  developments  of  the  economic,  political,  social,  and 
cultural  characteristics  of  Asian  nations  with  special  emphasis  on  the  roles  of  China,  Japan, 
and  India  during  the  past  four  centuries. 


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HIST  3901  Internship Credit  Varies 

An  individually  designed  course-project  involving  research  in  a  government  or  private 
agency.  Students  will  be  under  the  joint  supervision  of  the  sponsoring  agency  and  their 
faculty  advisor.  This  internship  will  be  arranged  by  the  faculty  advisor  and  department 
chair. 

HIST  3909  Readings  in  History Credit  Varies 

Directed  readings  and  other  activities  related  to  particular  topic  in  the  discipline. 

HIST  4000  Selected  1  Topics  in  History 3  Credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  current  topics,  which  are  selected,  developed  and  taught  by  a  member 
of  the  faculty. 

HIST/AAAS  4301  History  of  African-American  Thought 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  ideas,  institutional  practices,  values,  and  ideologies  embraced  by  African- 
Americans.   The  course  incorporates  the  philosophies   and  tactics  of  accommodation, 
integration,  and  separation. 
Prerequisite:  HIST  3301  or  HIS  308,  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

HIST  4411  History  of  Modern  Britain 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  British  history  since  the  revolution  of  the  seventeenth  century,  including  its 
economic  growth,  its  rise  as  a  world  power,  and  its  role  in  the  world  today. 

HIST  4601  Latin  America  in  the  Modern  World 3  Credits 

An  appraisal  of  the  social,  political,  economic,  and  intellectual  development  of  Latin  America 
since  independence  with  emphasis  on  the  20th  Century. 

HIST/AAAS  4701  African  History  Before  1800 3  Credits 

A  study  of  major  themes  in  the  history  of  Africa  prior  to  1800:  the  African  physical 
environment,  early  civilizations  and  state  formation,  the  spread  of  Islam,  the  slave  trade, 
the  beginning  of  European  colonization,  and  significant  cultural  developments. 

HIST/AAAS  4702  African  History  Since  1800 3  Credits 

A  study  of  major  themes  in  the  history  of  Africa  since  1800:  major  cultural  developments, 
colonial  rule,  African  nationalism  and  independence,  and  global  Africa. 

HIST  4801  History  of  China  Since  1600 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  major  issues,  revolutions,  and  personalities  in  the  history  of  China 
from  1600  to  the  present;  a  comprehensive  presentation  of  China's  economics,  politics, 
society,  and  culture  during  the  past  four  centuries. 

HIST  4805  Twentieth  Century  East  Asian  Economic  History 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  themes,  patterns,  and  problems  of  economic  development  in  China, 
Japan,  Korea,  Taiwan,  and  Hong  Kong  since  1900.  This  course  provides  an  historical 
background  to  the  relations  between  economics  and  non-economic  affairs. 

HIST  4901  Senior  Seminar 3  Credits 

A  review  of  general  historical  time-lines  of  United  States  and  world  history  with  reference 
to  trends  in  historiography  and  historical  interpretations  as  well  as  a  review  of  library 
research  skills. 


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HUMANITIES 

HUMN  1201  Critical  Thinking  and  Communication 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  assist  in  the  development  of  skills  in  critical  reading,  critical 
thinking,  and  interpersonal  communication  in  the  context  of  contemporary  issues.  This 
course  focuses  not  only  on  improving  reading  comprehension  and  analytical  skills,  but 
also  on  identifying  problems  with  logic  found  in  one's  own  communication  and  in  that 
of  others,  on  developing  an  awareness  of  techniques  commonly  used  in  advertising  and 
political  language,  on  understanding  principles  of  interpersonal  communication  and  public 
speaking,  and  on  organizing,  developing,  and  presenting  audience-centered  material. 

HUMN  2011  Humanities 3  Credits 

Designed  as  a  multicultural,  cross-disciplinary  course  to  enable  students  to  discover, 
interpret,  and  assess  critically  the  intellectual  and  aesthetic  expressions  of  cultures  of 
America,  Europe,  Asia,  and  Africa. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102  or  ENG  109 


MASS  COMMUNICATIONS 

COMM  1000  Mass  Communications  Colloquium 1  Credit 

This  course  is  for  entering  freshmen.  The  one  hour  a  week  course  will  provide  the  students 
with  similar  content  to  the  course  in  Freshman  Experience.  The  course  will  also  provide 
the  faculty  in  the  mass  communications  department  opportunities  to  engage  majors  at  an 
earlier  time  in  their  matriculation  and  provide  guidance  to  freshman  majors  on  curriculum 
and  concentration  areas. 

COMM  2101  Writing  for  the  Media 3  Credits 

Lecture  and  laboratory  course  introducing  students  to  the  fundamentals  of  writing  news 
stories  for  print  and  broadcast  media  including  public  relations. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1101  and  ENGL  1102 

COMM  2105  Mass  Media  and  Society 3  Credits 

General  examination  of  the  foundations,  organization,  control,  and  current  status  of  the 
media.  Economic  and  social  impact  of  the  media  (radio,  television,  newspapers,  books, 
magazines,  and  comics)  are  surveyed.  Broad  comparisons  of  the  American  with  foreign 
media  systems  are  included. 

COMM  2106  African-Americans  in  the  Media 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  history,  the  contributions,  representation,  and  portrayal  of  African- 
Americans  and  other  minorities  in  the  media.  Assessment  of  the  impact  of  such  portrayal 
on  social,  political,  and  cultural  interactions. 

COMM  3101  Media  Arts  and  Design 3  Credits 

The  development  of  basic  skills  in  graphics  for  print  and  television.  The  course  introduces 
students  to  the  practice  of  image  making  and  new  technologies.  It  includes  layout, 
page  design,  and  other  graphic  elements  necessary  for  public  relations  and  advertising 
campaigns. 

COMM  3102  Photo-Journalism 3  Credits 

Instruction  in  taking,  developing,  and  printing  pictures  for  news  purposes.  Digital  camera 
required. 

COMM  3105  Writing  for  Newspapers  and  Magazines 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  COMM  2101  with  emphasis  on  writing  for  the  print  media. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  2101 


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COMM  3110  Desktop  Publishing 3  Credits 

An  in-depth,  hands-on  application  of  at  least  two  desktop  publishing  software  packages 
(Pagemaker  and  Quark  Express)  as  writing  tools. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3102 

COMM  3120  Introduction  to  Communications  Theory 3  Credits 

An  overview  of  the  major  concepts  and  applications  of  human  mass  communications  theories. 
While  interpersonal  and  intercultural  communications  will  be  examined,  applications  of 
the  theories  and  concepts  in  the  mass  media  will  be  emphasized. 

COMM  3130  History  of  Journalism 3  Credits 

An  historical  survey  of  the  principal  developments  in  journalism  from  the  eighteenth 
through  the  twentieth  centuries. 

COMM  3201  Feature  Writing 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  further  develop  a  student's  skill  in  researching,  organizing,  and  writing 
news  features  and  human  interest  stories. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3105 

COMM  3301  Introduction  to  Television  Production 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  provide  students  with  a  working  knowledge  of  the  disciplines 
and  techniques  involved  in  television  production.  The  course  will  also  give  students  a  basic 
operating  knowledge  of  the  terminology  used  in  the  television  industry. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3303 

COMM  3302  Speech  for  Radio  and  Television 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  teach  the  basic  techniques  of  radio  and  television  broadcasting. 
Emphasis  on  newscasting,  advertising,  sportscasting,  and  announcing  formats. 
Prerequisite:  SPEH  1101 

COMM  3303  Scriptwriting  for  Radio  and  Television 3  Credits 

The  purpose  of  Scriptwriting  for  Radio  and  Television  is  to  provide  general  practical 
experience  at  writing  the  various  forms  used  in  broadcast  and  film  media,  and  to  provide 
students  with  the  exposure  to  professional  audio,  video,  production  equipment  and  techniques 
in  using  this  with  regard  to  the  various  scripting  requirements  for  each  medium. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  2101 

COMM  3305  Introduction  to  Film  Production  3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  give  students  a  working  knowledge  of  the  disciplines  and 
techniques  involved  in  film  production,  and  will  give  students  a  basic  operating  knowledge 
of  the  terminology  and  equipment  used  in  the  film  industry. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3901 

COMM  3306  Introduction  to  Audio  Production 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  provide  students  with  a  working  knowledge  of  the  disciplines  and 
techniques  involved  in  radio  and  other  professional  audio  production  systems.  The  course 
will  also  give  students  a  basic  operating  knowledge  of  professional  audio  equipment  and 
technology  and  appropriate  terminology. 

COMM  3401  Introduction  to  Public  Relations  and  Advertising 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  role  of  public  relations  and  advertising  in  our  society,  how  "publics" 
and  markets  are  determined  and  targeted,  the  different  types  of  public  relations  fields, 
the  use  of  public  relations  in  image  packaging,  the  use  of  advertising  in  selling  goods  and 
services,  and  the  relationship  of  advertising  agencies  to  advertisers  and  media. 
Prerequisites:  ENGL  1102  and  COMM  2101  and  COMM  3110 


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COMM  3402  Advertising  Media  Sales  and  Purchases 3  Credits 

Analysis  of  major  media  sales  practices,  including  organization  and  preparation  of  radio, 
newspaper,  television,  or  magazine  presentations  for  advertising  clients.  Introduction  to 
common  media  sales  terminologies,  data  collection,  and  calculations  and  tools,  including 
ratings  and  rate  cards. 

COMM  3901  History  of  Film 3  Credits 

Class  sessions  are  informal.  The  instruction  process  is  lecture  by  the  instructor,  guest 
lecturers,  out  of  class  procedural  demonstrations,  examination  and  viewing  of  various  film 
genres,  and  exercises  by  the  class  in  various  production  situations.  Student  and  group 
projects  will  be  conducted  in  and  outside  of  the  regular  class  period. 

COMM  4000  Special  Topics 3  Credits 

Special  Topics  course  will  allow  for  different  courses  to  be  offered  based  on  various  topics 
chosen  by  faculty  members  or  resulting  from  students  requests.  This  will  allow  for  current 
issues  to  be  addressed,  as  well  as  courses  by  visiting  and  adjunct  faculty.  The  course 
will  be  taught  as  a  regular  course  with  several  students  attending  the  same  classes  and 
laboratories  (if  offered). 

If  a  given  special  topic  is  offered  more  than  once  per  two-year  period,  it  will  be  submitted  for 
formal  approval  through  regular  university  procedures.  A  course  outline  and  syllabus  will 
be  submitted  to  and  approved  by  the  department  chair  prior  to  scheduling  a  course. 

COMM  4101  Advertising  Copy  Writing 3  Credits 

Principles  and  practices  of  planning,  preparing,  and  writing  effective  advertising  messages 
for  newspapers,  magazines,  industrial  publications,  the  trade  press,  radio,  television,  mail 
order,  and  billboards.  Analysis  and  critique  of  current  advertisements.  Copy  and  product 
tests  in  relation  to  markets. 

COMM  4105  Editorial  Writing 3  Credits 

Conceptualizing,  researching,  and  writing  effective  editorials  for  the  mass  media. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3105 

COMM  4106  Communications  Practicum 3  Credits 

Intensive  field  and  laboratory  practice  on  video,  audio,  or  print  projects  under  faculty 

supervision. 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  instructor  and  COMM  4107  or  COMM  4170  or  COMM  3401 

COMM  4107  Advanced  Television  Production 3  Credits 

Advanced    instruction    and    practice    in    television    production,    including    directing, 
programming,  and  equipment. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3301 

COMM  4108  Film  and  Television  Directing  3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  provide  students  with  a  working  knowledge  off  the  disciplines  and 

techniques  involved  in  the  directing  process  for  film  and  television,  and  will  give  students 

a  basic  operating  knowledge  of  the  terminology  used  in  directing  film  and  television 

production. 

Prerequisite:  COMM  3305  or  COMM  3301 

COMM  4109  Radio  Production  and  Programming 3  Credits 

This  course  will  provide  students  with  experience  in  how  radio  stations  operate  and  the 
various  programming  functions  involved  in  the  radio  and  music  industries. 

COMM  4110  Advanced  Radio  Production 3  Credits 

Advanced  instruction  and  practice  in  radio  production,  including  directing,  programming, 
and  equipment. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3301 


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COMM  4111  Film  and  Television  Editing 3  Credits 

This  course  will  provide  students  with  an  introduction  to  linear  and  non-linear  editing 
processes  for  film  and  television 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3301  or  COMM  3305 

COMM  4112  Commercial  Recording  3  Credits 

This  course  will  provide  students  with  experiences  in  recording  for  the  broadcast  and  music 
industries.  Commercials,  music  video  production,  music  production,  and  public  service 
announcements  will  be  examined.  New  approaches  to  digital  music  production  and  software 
usage  in  the  music  industry  will  also  be  covered. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3306 

COMM  4113  Advanced  Post-Production  Techniques 3  Credits 

This  course  will  provide  students  with  advanced  techniques  for  the  non-linear  editing 
processes  for  film  and  television.  This  course  will  give  students  expert  operating  knowledge 
of  the  terminology  used  in  the  post-production  process  of  film  and  television  productions. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  4111  or  COMM  4112 

COMM  4115  Independent  Study 3  Credits 

Directed  individual  work  under  the  guidance  of  various  faculty  members. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  the  instructor 

COMM  4170  Advanced  Newspaper  Writing  and  Reporting 3  Credits 

Instruction  and  practice  in  reporting  all  areas  of  public  affairs.  Includes  ethics  of  journalism, 

law  of  libel,  right  of  privacy,  fair  comment  and  criticism,  privileged  matter,  and  other 

issues. 

Prerequisite:  COMM  3105 

COMM  4201  Copy  Editing 3  Credits 

Designed  to  give  students  training  in  the  theory  and  practice  of  copy  editing  and  headline 
writing.  Simulated  local  news  copy  and  wire  service  stories  are  used. 
Prerequisite:  COMM  3105 

COMM  4211  Newspaper  Production 3  Credits 

Copy  editing,  headline  writing  and  newspaper  layout.  Emphasis  upon  the  principles  and 
skills  involved  in  producing  a  newspaper  by  the  off-set  of  cold  type  method. 
Prerequisite:  Prior  approval  of  instructor 

COMM  4402  Public  Relations  and  Advertising  Campaigns 3  Credits 

Analysis  of  contemporary  public  relations  and  advertising  issues.  Development  of  public 
relations   and   advertising  campaigns   involving  research,   planning,   and  preparation/ 
presentation  for  various  types  of  public  relations  and  advertising  organizations.  Problem- 
solving  and  decision- making  techniques. 
Prerequisites:  COMM  3401  and  COMM  4101 

COMM  4406  Public  Relations  and  Advertising  Workshop 3  Credits 

An  intensive,  hands-on  course  that  stresses  the  production  of  professional  quality  public 
relations  and/or  advertising  materials  pre-approved  or  specified  by  the  instructor.  Students 
work  in  groups  but  meet  as  a  class  with  instructor  for  critiques.  Focuses  on  products  that 
meet  professional  standards  in  content,  style,  and  quality. 

Prerequisites:  COMM  3401  and  COMM  4101  (This  prerequisite  has  been  revised 
by  adding  COMM  4101). 

COMM  4705  Communication  Law  and  Ethics 3  Credits 

Study  of  the  laws  affecting  American  media,  including  the  concept  of  freedom  of  speech  and 
press,  federal  regulatory  agencies,  libel,  slander,  copyright,  and  invasion  of  privacy. 
Prerequisite:  Junior  or  Senior  Standing  (This  is  a  revised  format  for  the 
prerequisite  of  an  existing  course). 


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COMM  4810  Introduction  of  Communications  Research 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  social  science  research  concepts  and  techniques  in  the  study  of  the  mass 

media.  Survey  of  quantitative  research  methods  in  the  media  situations  and  media  rating 

services. 

Prerequisites:  COMM  2105  ENGL  1102,  MATH  1101 

COMM  4815  The  Documentary 3  Credits 

A  survey  and  analysis  of  the  documentary  format  employed  in  film  productions,  1945- 
1970's,  and  preparation  and  production  of  a  mini-documentary. 
Prerequisites:  COMM  4107  and  COMM  3303 

COMM  4902  Professional  Media  Internship 3  Credits 

A  course  open  only  to  juniors  and  seniors  majoring  in  mass  communications;  Students  work 
with  various  professional  media  in  Savannah  and  other  areas.  Junior  or  senior  standing. 
Prerequisites:  COMM  2101  and  permission  of  instructor 

COMM  4904  Independent  Study 

Independent  study,  on-line  and  print  based,  is  designed  to  offer  the  individual  student  an 
opportunity  to  explore  subjects  outside  of  the  traditional  classroom  setting.  The  specific 
course  requirement  will  be  formulated  by  the  student  under  the  direction  of  a  selected 
instructor  who  possesses  expertise  in  the  subject  matter.  A  grade  point  average  of  3.00 
is  required.  Exceptions  to  the  3.00  average  may  be  made  for  students  under  extenuating 
circumstances. 

An  independent  study  form  must  be  signed  by  the  instructor  of  record  and  the  department 
chairperson  prior  to  a  student 's  enrollment  in  the  course.  A  statement  regarding  the  conditions 
and  credit / semester  limits  under  which  the  course  may  be  repeated  must  be  clearly  stated  in 
the  DESCRIPTION  (may  not  be  enrolled  for  more  than  9  credits). 

MUSIC 

MUSC  1101  Music  Appreciation 3  Credits 

An  introductory  music  course  which  emphasizes  the  repertoire  most  frequently  heard  in 
concert  halls  today — music  from  the  baroque  period  to  the  present.  Course  content  includes 
jazz,  American  popular  idioms,  and  music  from  a  wide  span  of  cultures,  including  Indian, 
Arabic,  Indonesian,  African,  Japanese,  and  Chinese. 

MUSC  1201  Fundamentals  of  Music 3  Credits 

Course  in  rudiments  of  music  designed  for  non-music  majors. 

MUSC  1311  Theory  1 3  Credits 

Course  in  notation,  time  signatures,  major  and  minor  scales,  intervals,  melodic  and 
rhythmic  problems,  sight-reading  and  musical  dictation. 

MUSC  1312  Theory  1 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1312.  Course  in  notation,  time  signatures,  major  and  minor  scales, 
intervals,  melodic  and  rhythmic  problems,  sight-reading  and  musical  dictation. 

MUSC  1408,  2408,  3408  and  4408  are  courses  directly  related  to  the  official  band 
of  Savannah  State  University  and  run  concurrently  during  the  first  semester 
according  to  student  rank.  A  continuation  of  the  course  takes  place  during  the, 
second  semester. 

MUSC  1408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  course  that  focuses  on  band  performance  and  technique  development.  Freshman  level. 

MUSC  1409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1408. 


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MUSC  1422  Applied  Major  Area— Band  Instruments 

(Music  Majors  Only) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1421. 

MUSC  1542  Basic  Keyboard 3  Credits 

A  basic  course  in  the  elements  of  piano  playing.  The  course  will  cover  practical  playing 
skills,  technical  study,  ensemble  playing,  sight-reading,  harmonization  and  study  of  solo 
repertoire. 

MUSC  1608,  2608,  3608,  AND  4608  are  courses  directly  related  to  the  official  choir 
of  Savannah  State  University  and  run  concurrently  during  the  first  semester 
according  to  student  rank.  A  continuation  of  the  course  takes  place  during  the 
second  semester. 

MUSC  1608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

The  official  choir  of  Savannah  State  University.  The  choir  studies  and  performs  standard 
choral  literature  encompassing  music  from  the  pre-Baroque  style  to  20th  century  music 
and  beyond.  The  choir  makes  appearances  in  support  of  the  University.  Freshman  level. 

MUSC  1609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1608. 

MUSC  1808,  2808,  3808  and  4808  are  courses  directly  related  to  the  official  string 
ensemble  of  Savannah  State  University  and  run  concurrently  during  the  first 
semester  according  to  student  rank.  A  continuation  of  the  course  takes  place 
during  the  second  semester. 

MUSC  1808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  course  that  involves  the  official  string  ensemble  of  Savannah  State  University  which 
studies  and  performs  chamber  and  ensemble  music.  The  group  performs  at  various  functions 
on  and  off  campus  in  support  of  the  university.  Freshman  level. 

MUSC  1809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1808. 

MUSC  2101  Theory  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1311  and  MUSC  1312.  Diatonic  harmony,  modulation,  chromatic 
chords,  modes,  harmonizations  from  melody  and  bass,  analysis  of  examples. 

MUSC  2102  Theory  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  2101.  Diatonic  harmony,  modulation,  chromatic  chords,  modes, 
harmonizations  from  melody  and  bass,  analysis  of  examples. 

MUSC  2121  History  and  Literature  of  Music  1 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  history  of  music  from  the  beginning  of  the  Christian  era  to  the  Baroque 
period.  Emphasis  placed  upon  a  study  of  representative  works  by  major  composers,  together 
with  a  comprehensive  analysis  of  style  and  musical  development. 

MUSC  2122  History  and  Literature  of  Music  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  2121  beginning  with  the  Baroque  period  to  the  present. 

MUSC  2408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  course  that  focuses  on  band  performance  and  technique  development.  Sophomore  Level. 

MUSC  2409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  2408. 


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MUSC  2522  Keyboard  I 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  1542.  The  course  will  further  develop  student  skills  in  practical 
playing  skills,  technical  study,  ensemble  playing,  sight-reading,  harmonization  and  study 
of  solo  repertoire.  Prerequisite  1542 

MUSC  2608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

The  choir  studies  and  performs  standard  choral  literature  encompassing  music  from  the 
pre-Baroque  style  to  20th  century  music  and  beyond.  The  choir  makes  appearances  in 
support  of  the  University.  Sophomore  level. 

MUSC  2609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  2608. 

MUSC  3011  African-American  Music 3  Credits 

A  cultural  analysis  of  African  folk  music  and  its  influence  upon  the  development  of 
spirituals,  work  songs,  and  jazz.  Contributions  of  African-American  music  to  both  popular 
and  classical  traditions  studied. 

MUSC  3101  Gospel  &  Spiritual  keyboarding  I  3  Credits 

A  course  that  is  an  intermediate  course  for  the  study  in  religious  keyboarding.  The  course 
will  survey  piano  repertoires  in  gospel  spirituals  music.  This  is  a  two-semester  course 
required  of  all  students  interning  in  the  religious  sector.  Prerequisite  MUSC  2522. 

MUSC  3102  Jazz  Ensemble 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  expose  students  to  composers  and  arrangers  of  jazz,  rock,  and  soul 
music.  Improvisation  also  included. 

MUSC  3111  Theory  III  (Form  and  Analysis) 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  construction  of  music  from  the  eighteenth  century  to  the  present,  including 
melodic  and  harmonic  analysis  of  selections  by  major  composers. 

MUSC  3454  Band  Methods 2  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  present  ideas,  suggestions,  and  various  methods  involved  in  operating 
a  band  program. 

MUSC  3455  Band  Repertory 2  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  expose  and  present  works  for  band  with  regards  to  style,  difficulty, 
scoring,  rhythm  and  melodic  lines,  and  other  critical  aspects  of  playing,  interpreting,  and 
performing  band  literature. 

MUSC  3608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

The  choir  studies  and  performs  standard  choral  literature  encompassing  music  from  the 
pre-Baroque  style  to  20th  century  music  and  beyond.  The  choir  makes  appearances  in 
support  of  the  University.  Junior  level. 

MUSC  3609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3608. 

MUSC  3645  Voice  Performance  II 3  Credits 

A  course  that  is  a  study  of  vocal  repertory,  including  art  songs,  arias  from  opera/oratorio/ 
cantata,  and  musical  theater,  appropriate  for  first  year  students.  Laboratory  required. 
Prerequisite  2645 

MUSC  3601  Choral  Literature ;.3  Credits 

The  study  of  the  literature  and  performance  practices  of  various  periods,  the  history  of 
choral  music,  study  of  representative  works  of  English,  Italian,  German  and  American 
composers. 


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MUSC  3620  Choral  Techniques 3  Credits 

Course  designed  to  develop  basic  techniques  for  choral  musicians.  Discussions  include 
meter  pattern,  preparatory  beats,  cluing,  diction,  blend,  balance,  and  intonation. 

MUSC  3641  Advanced  Voice  (Non-music  Majors  Only) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  2641-2642.  Further  advanced  techniques  studied  through  selected 
musical  literature. 

MUSC  3642  Advanced  Voice 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3641. 

MUSC  3644  Applied  Major  Area— Voice  (Music  Majors  Only) 1  Credit 

A  course  devoted  to  the  development  of  proficiency  in  a  specific  area  of  applied  music 
selected  by  the  student  with  the  consent  of  advisor.  Regular  lessons  scheduled  and  periodic 
performances  expected. 

MUSC  3645  Applied  Major  Area— Voice  (Music  Majors  Only) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3644. 

MUSC  3651  English  and  Italian/German/French  Diction 1  Credit 

A  course  to  assist  students  with  the  pronunciation  and  sounds  of  English,  Italian,  French, 
and  German  for  good  vocal  performance. 

MUSC  3652  English  and  Italian/German/French  Diction 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3651. 

MUSC  3653  Vocal  Pedagogy 1  Credit 

Methods  and  materials  for  the  studio. 

MUSC  3751  Conducting 2  Credits 

A  study  of  the  techniques  of  conducting  and  interpretation  of  instrumental  and  choral 
literature. 

MUSC  3752  Advanced  Choral  Conducting  II 2  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3751,  with  choral  music  concentration. 
Prerequisite:  MUSC  3751  or  MUS  351 

MUSC  3753  Advanced  Instrument  Conducting  II 2  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3751,  with  instrumental  music  concentration. 
Prerequisite:  MUSC  3751  or  MUS  351 

MUSC  3808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  course  that  involves  the  official  string  ensemble  of  Savannah  State  University  which 
studies  and  performs  chamber  and  ensemble  music.  The  group  performs  at  various 
functions  on  and  off  campus  in  support  of  the  university.  Junior  level. 

MUSC  3809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3808. 

MUSC  4010  Conducting  and  Directing 3  Credits 

This  course  seeks  to  prepare  the  student  to  meet  both  the  musical  and  non-musical 
challenges  of  conducting.  A  special  emphasis  will  be  given  to  learning  material  that  will 
be  valuable  to  professionals  in  the  field  of  music  education.  This  course  is  designed  to 
introduce  the  student  to  the  basics  of  conducting.  It  provides  the  basis  for  instrumental  and 
choral  conducting,  and,  as  such,  is  intended  for  students  in  both  areas.  (The  course  is  for 
music  concentration  majors).  Students  who  apply  themselves  will  gain  the  fundamental 
psychomotor  techniques   and   score-reading  skills  necessary  for  clear  and  expressive 


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conducting.  The  course  will  begin  with  choral  work,  the  majority  of  the  semester  will  focus 
on  instrumental  conducting,  and  acquiring  the  body  of  knowledge  necessary  for  success  in 
that  realm. 

MUSC  4011  Theory  IV  Counterpoint  and  Composition 2  Credits 

Consonance  and  dissonance,  species  counterpoint  in  several  parts,  simple  fuges,  twentieth 

century  linear  techniques. 

Prerequisites:  MUSC  2101,  2102  or  MUS  211 

MUSC  4012  Theory  IV  Counterpoint  and  Composition 2  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  4011. 

MUSC  4408  Band  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  course  that  focuses  on  band  performance  and  technique  development.  Senior  level. 

MUSC  4409  Band  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  4408. 

MUSC  4420  Seminar:  Instrumental  Pedagogy  and  Techniques 1  Credit 

A  course  designed  to  use  comprehensive  methods  and  materials  in  understanding  the 
repertoire  of  instrumental  music. 

MUSC  4536  Intermediate  Keyboard  II 3  Credits 

Offered  fall  semesters  only,  this  course  surveys  piano  repertoire  from  Baroque  through 
the  Romantics  (Baroque,  Classical,  Romantic).  Students  are  expected  to  take  2  semesters 
of  the  course  in  order  to  cover  all  of  the  periods  of  piano  repertoire.  Classroom  instruction 
is  largely  devoted  to  directed  listening  to  the  music.  Reading  assignments  are  given  for 
outside  work. 
Prerequisite:  MUSC  2522. 

MUSC  4608  Choral  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

The  choir  studies  and  performs  standard  choral  literature  encompassing  music  from  the 
pre-Baroque  style  to  20th  century  music  and  beyond.  The  choir  makes  appearances  in 
support  of  the  University.  Senior  level. 

MUSC  4609  Choral  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  4608. 

MUSC  4611  Opera  and  Art  Song  Literature 2  Credits 

A  course  in  which  students  listen  with  scores  to  representative  opera  and  art  song  selections 
from  various  historical  periods.  Alternate  years. 
Prerequisites:  French  and  German 

MUSC  4632  Advanced  Keyboard  Performance  II 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  Music  4536,  Intermediate  performance,  and  surveys  of  the  piano  repertoire 
from  Romantics  through  20th  century  (Romantic,  Impressionistic  and  20th  Century). 
Classroom  instruction  is  largely  devoted  to  directed  listening  to  the  music.  Reading 
assignments  are  given  for  outside  work.  This  course  is  required  prior  to  internship. 
Prerequisite  4536. 

MUSC  4641  Senior  Voice  (Non-music  Majors  Only) 3  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  3641-3642.  Concert  repertoire  and  public  performance  required. 

MUSC  4642  Gospel  and  Spiritual  Performance  I 

A  two  semester  advanced  course  in  religious  music.  The  applied  course  will  concentrate 
on  familiar  Negro  gospel  and  spiritual  songs.  This  course  is  prerequisite  for  all  students 


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expecting  to  intern  in  Sunday  schools,  Churches,  or  other  institutions  needing  religious 
songs.  (4642  and  4643  required  before  religious  internship  and  passing  jury  examination). 

MUSC  4643  Gospel  &  Spiritual  Performance  II 3  Credits 

is  the  second  part  to  gospel  spiritual  choral  music.  The  course  will  concentrate  on  a 
collection  of  the  "Standard"  old  songs,  popular  works  of  best  known  composers,  of  sacred 
songs,  collection  of  Jubilee  songs  known  as  Spirituals,  the  rarest  and  prime  favorites  songs. 
This  course  is  required  for  all  students  expecting  to  intern  in  Sunday  schools,  Churches,  or 
other  institutions  needing  religious  songs. 
Prerequisite  MUSC  4642 

MUSC  4644  Applied  Major  Area— Voice  (Music  Majors  Only) 1  Credit 

A  course  devoted  to  the  development  of  proficiency  in  a  specific  area  of  applied  music 
selected  by  the  student  with  the  consent  of  advisor. 

MUSC  4645  Musical  Theatre  3  Credits 

This  course  explores  the  origins  of  the  Musical  Theatre  in  the  United  States  and  the  African 
American  Contribution  to  the  American  Musical.  Students  will  learn  the  different  forms  of 
musical  theatre  and  develop  a  full  production,  with  orchestra,  scenery,  choreography  and 
choral 

MUSC  4690  Senior  Voice  Performance 3  Credits 

An  advanced  applied  voice  course  requiring  major  performance  in  SSU  productions.   The 
course  reinforces  what  as  previously  been  taught.  The  course      is  designed  to  provide 
students  with  an  understanding  of  the  difference  aspect  of  vocal  performance. 
Prerequisite:  3645  and  4643.  100  hours  of  practicum. 

MUSC  4808  Chamber  Organization  (1st  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  course  that  involves  the  official  string  ensemble  of  Savannah  State  University  which 
studies  and  performs  chamber  and  ensemble  music.  The  group  performs  at  various 
functions  on  and  off  campus  in  support  of  the  university.  Senior  level. 

MUSC  4809  Chamber  Organization  (2nd  Semester) 1  Credit 

A  continuation  of  MUSC  4808. 

MUSC  4999  Seminar/Practicum/Internship 3  Credits 

A  senior  level  course  with  two  components:  1)  Off-campus,  on-the-job  observation  and 
training  with  the  students  pursuing  professional  work  in  a  variety  of  traditional  and 
non-traditional  careers  appropriate  to  their  academic  program.  An  internship  must  be 
completed  at  100  clock  hours  for  3  credits.  2).  Students  must  have  an  understanding  of  the 
various  kinds  of  research  as  well  as  knowledge  in  their  field  of  concentration  in  preparation 
for  graduate  schools  and  vocational  entry  positions.  Students  must  show  competence  and 
skills  in  their  field  of  study,  prepare  for  successful  completion  of  the  departmental  exit 
examination,  and  prepare  a  marketable  project  in  the  field  of  study. 
Prerequisite:  completion  of  30  credit  hours  in  BFA  major. 

POLITICAL  SCIENCE 

POLS  1101  American  Government 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  origins,  principles,  structures,  processes,  and  practices  of 
American  government,  emphasis  on  various  perspectives  on  democratic  theory  and  practice 
of  governmental  institutions. 

POLS  2101  Introduction  to  Political  Science 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  concepts,  issues,  and  methods  of  the  field  of  political  science; 


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emphasis  on  basic  analytical  skills,  including  research  methods  that  will  be  important  in 

subsequent  course  work. 

Prerequisite  for  upper  level  POLS  courses  for  majors/minors 

POLS  2201  State  and  Local  Government 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  structure,  powers,  functions,  and  problems  of  state  and  local  governments 
and  their  roles  in  the  federal  government  system. 

POLS  2401  Global  Issues 3  Credits 

An  interdisciplinary  approach  to  selected  topics  in  contemporary  societies,  using  the 
sociological,  economic,  geographic,  and  political  perspectives;  an  opportunity  to  equip 
students  to  understand  and  meet  the  challenges  of  a  rapidly  changing  world  community. 

POLS  2601  Introduction  to  Public  Administration 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  field  of  management  in  the  public,  non-profit,  and  international 
sectors;  an  investigation  of  the  growth  and  patterns  of  modern  bureaucracies  with  a  focus 
on  the  federal,  state,  and  local  governments  in  the  United  States;  theories  and  practices 
with  emphasis  on  administration  processes,  including  organizational  behavior,  leadership, 
decision- making,  budgeting,  personnel  administration,  and  policy  development  and 
implementations. 

POLS  3101  International  Politics 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  basic  factors  that  motivate  international  relations;  an  examination  of  the 
causes  of  war  and  the  institutions  and  processes  of  conflict  resolution. 

POLS  3102  Comparative  Government  and  Politics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  methods,  political  environment,  political  structures,  participation  and 
socialization,  public  policy  processes  of  selected  political  systems. 

POLS  3121  International  Law 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  principles  of  international  law  relative  to  functions  of  states  and  other 
international  entities,  diplomatic  relations,  and  laws  of  warfare,  with  special  emphasis  on 
the  relationship  between  international  law  and  politics. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  3101  or  PSC  303 

POLS  3131  International  Organizations 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  origins  and  evolution  of  international  organizations,  with  emphasis  on  the 
United  Nations  and  specialized  agencies;  factors  favoring  and  impeding  their  development 
and  their  effect  on  political,  economic,  and  social  issues. 
Prerequisites:  POLS  2101  or  PSC  201,  POLS  3101  or  PSC  303 

POLS/AFRS  3141  African  Government  and  Politics 3  Credits 

Introductory  survey  of  political  patterns,  political  processes,  and  political  ideologies  in 
Africa;  an  examination  of  the  legacy  of  colonialism,  process  of  modernization,  and  the 
problems  of  political  instability. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  2101  or  PSC  201 

POLS  3201  American  Judicial  Process 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  institutions  and  operations  of  the  American  judicial  system,  with 
emphasis  on  the  national,  state  and  local  judiciaries. 

POLS  3211  American  Constitutional  Law 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  basic  principles  of  the  United  States  Constitution  and  powers  of  the  national 
and  state  governments,  examined  through  Supreme  Court  decisions.  The  course  also 
examines  constitutional  protections  of  individual  civil  liberties  and  rights. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200 


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POLS/AAAS  3221  Civil  Rights  and  Liberties 3  Credits 

An  examination-  of  personal  liberties  guaranteed  by  the  United  States  Constitution, 
including  freedom  of  speech,  religion,  assembly,  petition,  the  rights  of  privacy,  and  the  right 
against  age,  sex,  race,  or  economic  discrimination. 

POLS  3231  American  Presidency 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  structure  and  behavior  of  the  presidency;  an  examination  of 
presidential  elections,  the  organization  of  the  office,  and  its  relations  to  the  other  national 
political  institutions. 

POLS  3301  Research  Methods  in  Political  Science 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  quantitative  and  qualitative  techniques  for  measurement,  analysis, 

and  inference  of  political  data. 

Prerequisites:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200  and  POLS  2101  or  PSC  201 

POLS  3401  Administrative  Law 3  Credits 

A  study  of  cases  illustrating  how  the  conduct  of  public  officials  is  regulated. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  3211  or  PSC  311 

POLS  3501  Public  Personnel  Administration 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  the  methods  and  theories  in  personnel  administration,  including  selection, 
training,  promotion,  performance  evaluation,  and  disciplinary  actions.  Critical  issues  such 
as  merit,  affirmative  action,  organization,  and  employee  strikes  are  examined. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  2601  or  PSC  202 

POLS  3511  Organization  Theory  and  Behavior 3  Credits 

An  investigation  into  contemporary  organization  theory  and  problems,  including  the 
determinants   of  organization   design,   structure,   and   process;   performance;   and   the 
interrelationship  between  organization  and  individuals  within  the  organization. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  2601  or  PSC  202 

POLS/AAAS  3601  African-American  Politics 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  black  political  movements,  participation  of  African-Americans  in  the 
American  political  system,  particularly  the  electoral  process,  the  power  structure  in  African- 
American  communities. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200 

POLS  3701  Georgia  Government  and  Politics 2  Credits 

A  survey  of  Georgia  state  and  local  governmental  institutions,  functions,  and  processes, 
including  the  behavior  of  political  leaders. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200 

POLS  3801  Gender  and  Politics 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  the  interactions  between  gender  roles  and  the  political  systems;  emphasis 
on  the  impact  of  gender  politics  on  socialization,  leadership  recruitment  and  political 
participation,  policy-making,  and  health  care  research. 

POLS  3811  Urban  Politics 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  political  patterns,  political  processes,  political  conflict  in  metropolitan 
areas;  interrelationship  between  urban  growth  and  change  in  political  institutions, 
processes,  and  solutions  to  problems  of  large  cities. 

POLS  3901  Internship Credit  Varies 

An  individually  designed  course/project  involving  off-campus  study  and  research  in  a 
government  or  private  agency;  designed  to  require  the  full  semester  for  completion;  joint 


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supervision  of  the  sponsoring  organization  and  the  faculty  advisor;  credit  arranged  by  the 

faculty  advisor. 

Prerequisite:  Permission  of  the  instructor 

POLS  4000  Special  Topics ,. 3  Credits 

Special  topics  course  will  allow  for  different  courses  to  be  offered  based  on  various  topics 
chosen  by  faculty  members  or  resulting  from  student  requests.  This  will  allow  for  current 
issues  to  be  addressed,  as  well  as  courses  by  visiting  and  adjunct  faculty.  The  course 
will  be  taught  as  a  regular  course  with  several  students  attending  the  same  classes  and 
laboratories  (if  offered). 

If  a  given  special  topic  is  offered  more  than  once  per  two-year  period,  it  will  be  submitted  for 
formal  approval  through  regular  university  procedures.  A  course  outline  and  syllabus  will 
be  submitted  to  and  approved  by  the  department  chair  prior  to  scheduling  of  course. 

POLS  4001  Directed  Independent  Study 3  Credits 

Independent  study,  on-line  and  print-based,  is  designed  to  offer  the  individual 

student  an  opportunity  to  explore  subjects  outside  of  the  traditional  classroom  setting.  The 

specific  course  requirements  will  be  formulated  by  the  student  under  the  direction  of  a 

selected  instructor  who  possesses  expertise  in  the  subject  matter.   A  grade  point  average 

of  3.00  is  required.     Exceptions  to  the  3.00  average  may  be  made  for  students  under 

extenuating-circumstances. 

An  independent  study  form  must  be  signed  by  the  instructor  of  record  and  the  department 
chairperson  prior  to  a  students  enrollment  in  the  course.  A  statement  regarding  the  conditions 
and  credit /semester  limits  under  which  the  course  may  be  repeated  must  be  clearly  stated  in 
the  DESCRIPTION  (may  not  be  enrolled  for  more  than  9  credits). 

POLS  4101/ENSC  4121  Environmental  Law 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  legal  processes  relating  to  resource  conservation,  utilization,  and  the 
monitoring,  control,  and  abatement  of  pollution  of  air,  land,  and  water. 

POLS  4201  Political  Theory 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  theoretical  approaches  to  the  basic  political  concepts  in  their 
historical  context. 

Prerequisites:  HIST  1101  or  HIS  101,  HIST  1102  or  HIS  102;  and  POLS  2101  or 
PSC  201,  permission  of  the  instructor 

POLS  4211  Contemporary  Political  Theory 3  Credits 

An  analytical  review  of  the  writing  of  great  thinkers  from  the  end  of  the  Middle  Ages  to  the 

present;  emphasis  on  recent  political  ideologies. 

Prerequisites:  POLS  2101  or  PSC  201,  POLS  4201  or  PSC  403 

POLS  4221  American  Political  Thought 3  Credits 

A  study  of  origins  and  development  of  American  political  thought  from  the  colonial  period  to 
the  present,  emphasis  on  black  political  thought  and  current  liberal-conservative  debate. 

POLS  4311  Legislative  Process 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  machinery  and  function  of  law  making  in  the  United  States  with 
emphasis  on  the  United  States  Congress. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200 

POLS  4401  Politics  of  Less  Developed  Countries 3  Credits 

An  introduction  and  examination  of  the  political  systems  of  selected  countries  in  Africa, 
Asia,  Caribbean,  and  Latin  America. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  3102  or  PSC  304 


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POLS  4501  The  Media  and  Politics 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  role  of  the  media  in  American  politics;  includes  the  media's  impact  on 
the  electoral  process  and  its  role  as  a  check  on  the  president  and  other  elected  officials. 

POLS  4511  Public  Policy 3  Credits 

A  study  of  how  the  federal  government  perceives  public  issues,  processes  them,  and  executes 

public  policies;  an  examination  of  the  various  decision-making  theories;  emphasis  on  case 

studies. 

Prerequisites:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200  and  POLS  2601  or  PSC  202 

POLS  4521  Party  Politics  and  Voting  Behavior 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  the  evolution,  nature,  and  role  of  American  political  parties;  an  examination 
of  each  of  the  major  party  systems  and  the  literature  on  voting  behavior  with  emphasis  on 
the  problems  and  methods  of  studying  voting. 

POLS  4601  American  Foreign  Policy 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  objectives  and  the  formulation  of  American  foreign  policy. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200 

POLS  4611  American  National  Security  Policy 3  Credits 

A  study  of  organizations  and  processes  involved  in  the  formulation  and  execution  of 
American  national  security  policy;  topics  on  nuclear  strategy  bureaucratic  politics,  and  the 
programming  and  budgeting  process. 
Prerequisite:  POLS  1101  or  PSC  200  or  permission  of  instructor 

POLS  4901  Senior  Seminar 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  selected  topics  in  political  science.  Open  only  to  senior  majors. 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  the  instructor 

PSYCHOLOGY 

PSYC  1101  Introduction  to  General  Psychology 3  Credit 

This  introductory  survey  course  explores  the  scientific  study  of  human  nature,  behavior, 
and  cognitive  processes.  The  major  areas  of  psychological  study  will  be  reviewed  including 
history,  biology,  memory,  learning,  development,  personality,  abnormal  and  social 
psychology.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  applying  psychological  principles  and  data  to  life 
experiences. 

PSYC  2103  Human  Growth  and  Development  3  Credits 

An  introductory,  non-laboratory  based  examination  of  human  development  across  the  life 
span  with  an  emphasis  on  normal  patterns  of  physical,  cognitive  and  social  development. 

RECREATION  AND  HEALTH  EDUCATION 

HEDU  1101  Concepts  in  Healthful  Living 2  Credits 

An  introduction  to  concepts  related  to  healthful  living.  These  concepts  are  physical 
activity,  stress  management,  nutrition,  environmental  sensitivity,  sexuality,  and  weight 
management.  (0-2-2) 

HEDU  1111  Physical  Fitness  for  Life 2  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  role  of  physical  fitness  in  a  healthful  lifestyle.  This  course  involves 
developing  exercise  programs  for  each  component  of  physical  fitness.  Students  spend 
two  hours  each  week  on  physical  fitness  activities  and  one  hour  each  week  exploring  the 
relationship  of  physical  fitness  activities  to  a  healthy  lifestyle.  (1-2-2) 


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HEDU  1201  Physical  Activity  and  Stress  Management 2  Credits 

A  course  focusing  on  the  development  of  physical  activity  and  relaxation  programs  that 
help  students  to  manage  and  cope  with  stress  in  their  lives.  The  course  consists  of  two  hours 
each  week  of  physical  activity  and  relaxation  application  and  one  hour  each  week  exploring 
the  nature  of  the  human  stress  response.  (1-2-2) 

HEDU  1211  Physical  Activity  and  Body  Composition 2  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  help  students  develop  and  execute  exercise  programs  that  will  develop 
a  healthy  body  composition  and  achieve  and  maintain  a  desirable  body  weight.  Students 
spend  two  hours  each  week  participating  in  exercise  programs.  The  course  also  explores 
theories  regarding  the  relationship  of  exercise  and  body  composition.  (1-2-2) 

HEDU  1301  Weight  Training 1  Credit 

Participation  in  weight  training  exercise  programs  and  weight  resistance  activities  to 
achieve  desired  level  of  strength  and  a  healthy  level  of  body  composition.  (0-2-1) 

HEDU  1401  Physical  Conditioning 1  Credit 

Participation  in  weight  training  exercise  programs  that  develop  the  five  components  of 
physical  fitness.  The  major  emphasis  in  the  course  is  on  the  development  of  cardiovascular 
fitness.  (0-2-1) 

HEDU  1601  Swimming 1  Credit 

A  beginning  course  in  swimming.  Students  learn  basic  techniques  and  drown-proofing 
skills.  (0-2-1) 

HEDU  1611  Swimming  II 1  Credit 

A  course  designed  for  development  of  advanced  swimming  fundamentals  and  techniques  to 
be  used  for  acquiring  and  maintaining  a  desirable  quality  of  life  and  cardiovascular  fitness. 
(0-2-1) 

HEDU  1621  Aqua  Dynamics 1  Credit 

A  water  aerobics  class  that  focuses  on  all  the  components  of  physical  fitness.  (0-2-1) 

RELIGIOUS  AND  PHILOSOPHICAL  STUDIES 

RPHS  2101  Introduction  to  Philosophy 3  Credits 

The  basic  survey  course  of  the  field  of  philosophy.  An  introduction  to  logic,  ethics,  ontology, 
and  religion,  etc.,  as  a  basis  for  additional  study  in  philosophy.  Required  for  minors. 

RPHS  3101  Philosophy  and  Psychology  of  Religion 3  Credits 

A  study  of  philosophical  concepts  associated  with  religion  and  the  psychology  of  the  religious 

experience.  Team-taught  with  a  member  of  the  Department  of  Social  and  Behavioral 

Sciences. 

Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  3102  Philosophy  and  Psychology  of  Love 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  nature  of  love,  using  philosophical  as  well  as  psychological  sources. 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  3103  Philosophy  of  Film 3  Credits 

This  course  is  a  study  of  major  theoretical  issues  relating  to  film  and  the  cinematic 
experience.  We  will  focus  our  study  on  four  central  issues  in  film  theory.  1)  The  relationship 
between  the  camera,  the  object  filmed,  and  the  object  projected  on  the  screen.  What  is  it 
we  see  when  we  watch  a  film?  To  what  extent  is  film  realistic  or  expressionistic?  2)  The 
voyeuristic  character  of  the  cinema.  What  has  Freudian  psychoanalysis  contributed  to 


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the  knowledge  of  the  cinema?  3)  The  boundaries  of  time  and  space  created  by  the  film's 
image.  Where  does  the  film  event  occur?  What  is  the  context  for  the  film  event?  4)  The  film 
industry's  relation  to  social  conditions  in  America,  through  the  depiction  of  men,  women, 
minorities,  and  economic  classes  in  the  United  States  and  around  the  world.  How  also  does 
the  economics  of  Hollywood  affect  the  American  aesthetic? 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

RPHS  3111  Principles  of  Logic 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  systematic  study  of  reasoning  from  the  time  of  Aristotle  and  Plato 
through  such  modern  thinkers  as  Boole  and  Toulmin. 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  3121  (Also  ENGL  3121)  The  Bible  as  Literature 3  Credits 

A  critical  survey  of  the  various  forms  of  literature  in  the  Old  and  New  Testaments. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  3211  (Also  AFRS  3211)  Religion  and  the  Africana  Thought  Systems..  3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  the  historic  roles  of  religion  in  the  life  of  African- Americans. 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

RPHS  3231  Introduction  to  Eastern  Religions 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  teachings  of  Taoism,  Confucianism,  Hinduism,  and  the  various  sects  of 

Buddhism. 

Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  4211  Philosophies  of  the  African-American  Experience 3  Credits 

A  study  of  philosophical  analyses  and  reflections  relevant  to  the  experiences  of  African- 
Americans.  Will  consider  works  and  ideas  of  such  historical  figures  as  W.E.B.  Du  Bois  and 
Alain  Locke  and  contemporary  thinkers  such  as  bell  hooks. 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

RPHS  4221  The  Jewish  and  Islamic  Traditions 3  Credits 

A  study  of  religious  thought  as  it  has  influenced  the  Old  Testament,  the  New  Testament, 

and  the  Koran. 

Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  4241  Ethics 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  various  systems  of  ethics  found  in  the  world's  religions  and  in  the  writings 

of  the  world's  great  philosophers,  such  as  Confucius,  Aristotle,  Socrates,  Mill,  James,  and 

Santayana. 

Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

RPHS  4311  Mysticism 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  common  threads  of  mysticism  found  in  Hinduism,  Buddhism,  the  Sufi 

sect  of  Islam,  Christianity,  and  the  literature  of  Persia,  China,  Japan,  India,  and  western 

civilization. 

Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 

RPHS  4411  Philosophical  Issues 3  Credits 

An  exploration  of  such  topics  as  the  nature  of  being,  freedom  and  determinism,  language 
and  meaning,  the  concept  of  beauty,  and  the  mystery  of  death. 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

RPHS  4601  Special  Topics  in  Religion 3  Credits 

A  study  of  topics  of  special  interest  to  students  and  instructors.  Subjects  could  include  types 
of  religious  belief  (such  as  indigenous  religions  of  Africa  and  the  Americas),  approaches  to 


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religious  thought  or  experience  (such  as  feminist  theology,  mysticism,  or  transcendentalism), 
or  topics  that  stimulate  religious  thinking  (such  as  love,  friendship,  death,  the  nature  of  the 
soul,  the  nature  of  evil). 
Prerequisite:  RPHS  2101  or  permission  of  the  instructor. 


SOCIAL  WORK 


SOWK  2200  Human  Needs  and  Human  Services 3  Credits 

The  gateway  course  to  the  undergraduate  Bachelor  of  Social  Work  (BSW)  degree.  An 
introduction  to  the  profession  of  social  work,  including  opportunities  and  career  choices 
available  to  human  service  professionals,  and  the  inherent  values  that  guide  the  actions  of 
social  workers.  Students  are  exposed  to  the  range  of  problems  and  social  issues  that  require 
individuals  and  groups  to  seek  help.  This  course  clarifies  perceptions  of  the  profession  and 
its  organizational  response  to  these  needs.  Students  are  afforded  opportunities  to  interact 
with  professional  social  workers.  Required  for  the  social  work  major.  Open  to  all  majors. 
Prerequisite:  Sophomore  standing 

SOWK  2101/SOCI  2101  Social  Statistics 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  statistical  methods  relevant  to  social  work  theory  and  practice  in 
particular  and  the  social  sciences  in  general.  Students  gain  knowledge  and  skills  in  the 
application  of  data  processing  techniques  useful  for  social  work  and  the  integration  of  user 
friendly  statistical  software  packages  in  the  social  sciences  (SPSS). 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1111  or  MAT  107 

SOWK  2205  History  of  Social  Welfare  and  Social  Policy 3  Credits 

A  This  first  course  in  the  policy  sequence  is  a  study  of  the  historical  significance  of  social 
values  on  the  development  of  social  welfare  policies  and  programs.  Concepts  relative  to 
social  welfare  developments  are  introduced  along  with  beginning  assessment  skills  of  social 
problems,  social  programs,  and  policy  analysis.  Students  also  engage  in  an  intensive  study 
is  made  of  the  social  problems  that  accompany  socio-political  developments  and  the  efforts 
made  to  solve  these  problems. 
Prerequisite:  SOWK  2200,  SOCI 1101  or  SOC  201,  Admission  to  the  major. 

SOWK/SOCI  3101  Research  Methods  II 3  Credits 

A  This  course  that  enables  students  to  understand  and  apply  scientific  thought  and 
procedures  to  social  work  practice.  Emphasis  is  on  the  research  process  and  its  relevance 
for  social  work  practice  (i.e.,  conducting  a  thorough  literature  review,  conceptualizing  and 
operationalizing  variables,  formulating  hypotheses,  developing  tools  of  data  collection, 
selecting  techniques  of  data  collection,  conducting  an  analysis,  and  preparing  a  research 
report  to  enhance  social  work  practice).  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1111  or  MAT  107;  SOWK  2101  or  /SOCI  2101;  Corequisites: 
SOWK  2205  or  SWK  250,  3202,  3340 

SOWK  3201  Human  Behavior  and  the  Social  Environment  1 3  Credits 

This  first  course  in  the  human  behavior  sequence  studies  the  bio-psycho-social,  cultural  and 
spiritual  influences  on  the  life  cycle  from  pre-birth  through  adolescence.  Emphasis  is  on 
understanding  the  interactions  between  individuals,  groups,  institutions  and  communities 
and  their  environments  from  various  perspectives  including  a  systems,  ecological,  strengths, 
diversity,  and  human  development.  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 
Prerequisites:  SOCI  1101  or  SOC  201,  PSYC  1101  or  PSY  201,  and  SOWK  2205  or 
SWK  250;  Corequisites:  SOWK  2205,  3201,  3220 

SOWK  3202  Human  Behavior  and  the  Social  Environment  II 3  Credits 

The  second  course  in  the  human  behavior  sequence  continues  the  examination  of  the  bio- 


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psycho-social,  cultural  and  spiritual  influences  on  the  life  cycle  from  late  adolescence/early 
adulthood  through  old  age  and  death.  Emphasis  is  on  understanding  the  interactions 
between  individuals,  groups,  institutions  and  communities  and  their  environments  from 
various  perspectives  including  a  systems,  ecological,  strengths,  diversity,  and  human 
development.    Restricted  to  social  work  major. 

Prerequisites:  SOWK  3201  2205  or  SWK  250,  SOWK  3201  or  SWK  310;  PSYC  1101 
or  PSY  201;  Corequisites:  SOWK  3101,  3340 

SOWK  3220  Human  Diversity  and  Social  Work  Practice 3  Credits 

A  critical  analysis  and  understanding  of  social  work  practice  with  clients  populations 
from  diverse  backgrounds  (i.e.,  social  class,  culture,  geography,  disability,  gender,  age, 
sexual  orientation,  among  others).  Self-awareness  is  a  tool  used  to  enhance  students 
understanding  of  their  role  in  working  with  diverse  populations.  Emphasis  is  on  developing 
cultural  competencey  skills  for  generalist  practice.  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 
Prerequisite:  SOWK  2205  or  SWK  250;  SOWK  3201;  Corequisites:  SOWK  2205, 
3201,  3305 

SOWK  3305  Introduction  to  Social  Work  Practice 3  Credits 

This  course,  the  first  of  four  methods  courses  in  the  practice  sequence,  introduces  students 
to  the  professional  practice  of  social  work.  Course  content  includes  the  history  of  the 
development  of  social  work  as  a  profession  including  social  upheavals  and  the  influence 
of  social  movements  on  service  delivery;  provides  a  survey  of  different  approaches  to  the 
delivery  of  social  services  especially  from  a  medical  to  a  participatory  empowerment  model; 
and  development  of  new  concepts — assessment,  empowerment,  process,  contract,  generalist, 
human  services.  The  problem-solving  method,  various  field  settings  in  which  social  work 
is  practiced,  and  interviewing  as  a  skill  are  introduced.  Students  are  expected  to  complete 
twenty  hours  of  volunteer  service  in  an  approved  human  service  agency.  Restricted  to 
social  work  major. 
Prerequisite:  SOWK  2205  or  SWK  250;  Corequisites:  SOWK  2205,  3201,  3220 

SOWK  3340  Interventive  Methods  1 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  assist  students  in  developing  interpersonal  skills  in  the  beginning 
engagement  process  with  clients  at  the  micro  and  mezzo  levels  of  generalist  practice. 
Students  develop  personal  skills  and  enhance  their  self- awareness  using  various  methods 
of  interventions  applied  via  case  studies,  role  plays,  logs  and  other  forms  of  demonstrations. 
Restricted  to  social  work  major. 

Prerequisites:  SOWK  2205  or  SWK  250,  SOWK  3201  or  SWK  310,  SOWK  3305  or 
SWK  305;  Corequisites:  SOWK  3305,  3201,  3220 

SOWK  3341  Interventive  Methods  II 3  Credits 

This  third  course  in  the  practice  sequence,  is  taken  in  conjunction  with  the  first  field 
practicum  sequence  course  SOWK  4701.     The  course  focuses  on  practice  approaches, 
problem  solving,  and  intervention  modalities  using  the  systems  perspective  at  the  mezzo 
level  of  generalist  practice.  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 
Prerequisites:  SOWK  3340  or  SWK  332;  Corequisites:  SOWK  4410,  4701,  4901 

SOWK  3342  Interventive  Methods  III 3  Credits 

The  final  course  in  the  practice  sequence  emphasizes  macro  level-interventions  with  large 
entities  such  as  institutions,  organizations,  communities,  and  neighborhoods,  rural  and 
urban,  nationally  and  internationally.  Utilizing  multiple  roles  of  the  generalist  worker 
and  integrating  knowledge  from  social  policy,  students  learn  to  be  data  gatherers,  analysts, 
consultants,  mobilizers,  advocates,  activists,  leaders,  and  promoters  of  social  justice  as  they 
implement  corrective  methods  to  system  dysfunctions  and  attendant  problems  on  people's 
lives.  Methods  III  is  taken  in  conjunction  with  the  final  field  practicuem  course  SOWK 
4702.  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 

Prerequisites:  SOWK  2205,  3201,  3202,  3305,  3340,  3341  or  SWK  250,  305,  310,  311, 
332,  334;  Corequisites:  SOWK  4702,  4902 


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SOWK  4106  Social  Work  with  Families  and  Children 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  give  social  work  majors  comprehensive  exposure  and  a  historical 
perspective  to  the  concept  of  family  and  child  welfare  (FCW)  as  a  societal  concern  and  as 
an  area  of  practice  in  social  work.  The  course  analyzes  social  policies  and  service  delivery 
relevant  for  families  and  children.  This  is  the  first  of  two  courses  required  for  BSW  Title 
IV-E  Child  Welfare  recipients.  Elective  course  for  non  IV- E  social  work  students  and  other 
interested  majors. 
Prerequisites:  Junior  Standing  or  Consent  of  Instructor 

SOWK  4201  Gerontological  Social  Work 3  Credits 

This  course  offers  an  overview  of  social  work  theory  and  practice  on  aging  and  older  adult 
populations.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  the  bio-psycho-social,  cultural,  spitirual,  economic  and 
health  needs  of  the  elderly  with  particular  attention  to  policies,  programs,  and  intervention 
strategies  of  intervention  that  meet  the  needs  of  the  older  adult  population.  Elective  course 
open  to  all  majors  at  Junior  level  and  above. 
Prerequisites:  Junior  or  Consent  of  Instructor 

SOWK  4301  Substance  Abuse  Intervention  Strategies 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  issues,  personality  factors,  physiological  and  psychological  effects,  and 
treatment  processes  associated  with  substance  abuse.  Emphasis  is  on  the  specific  effects 
of  different  drug  classifications;  understanding  drug  cultures;  women,  children,  elderly  and 
ethnic  group  addiction;  and  co-dependency  and  enabling.  Open  to  all  majors  at  Junior  level 
and  above. 

Prerequisites:  SOWK  2205,  3201,  3305,  3340  or  SWK  250,  305,  310,  332  Junior  or 
Consent  of  Instructor 

SOWK  4410  Implementation  of  Social  Welfare  Policies 3  Credits 

The  second  course  in  the  policy  sequence  provides  students  with  critical  analytical  and 
assessment  skills  essential  to  understanding  the  purpose  and  function  of  social  policy. 
Students  are  required  to  analyze  several  policies.  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 
Prerequisites:  SOWK  2205,  3201,  3202,  3340  3342  or  SWK  250,  310,  311,  332; 
Corequisites:  SOWK  3341,  4701,  4901 

SOWK  4510  Crisis  Intervention 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  theories  and  techniques  of  short-term  intervention  and  subsequent 
referral  procedures.  Topics  include  suicide,  battering,  HIV/AIDS,  rape,  death,  dying,  and 
communities  experiencing  disasters  such  as  hurricanes,  flood,  and  air  crashes.  Elective 
course  open  to  all  interested  majors. 
Prerequisites:  Junior  standing  or  Consent  of  Instructor 

SOWK  4701  Field  Experience  1 6  Credits 

The  first  of  a  two-part  semester  sequence  Senior  Social  Work  field  practicum  where  majors 
are  assigned  to  social  service  agencies  to  observe  and  engage  in  generalist  social  work 
practice.  Under  structured  supervision  with  a  professional  social  worker,  students  are 
provided  opportunities  to  apply  social  work  knowledge,  values,  and  skills  acquired  in  the 
classroom  to  social  service  delivery  systems.  Student  interns  wiU  work  must  complete  20 
hours  per  week  for  a  total  of  300  clock  hours.  Restricted  to  social  work  major 
Prerequisite:  SOWK  2205,  3305,  3240,  3241,  3101,  Senior  Standing. 

Corequisites:  SOWK  3341,  4410,  4901 

SOWK  4702  Field  Experience  II 6  Credits 

The  second  sequence  of  the  field  practicum  for  Senior  Social  Work  majors.     Students 
generally  continue  in  the  same  agency  as  in  SOWK  4701,  and  are  expected  to  apply 
advanced  generalist  techniques.  Students  must  complete  20  hours  per  week  for  a  total  of 
300  clock  hours.  Restricted  to  social  work  major. 
Prerequisite:  SOWK  4701,  4901,  Senior  Standing.  Corequisites:  SOWK  3342,  4902 


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SOWK  4901  Senior  Seminar  I 3  Credits 

Part  one  of  a  two-semester  capstone  course  for  the  BSW  major.  This  course  is  designed 
as  an  integrative  reflective  experience  for  students  as  they  approach  the  end  of  their  BSW 
studies.  Students  will  be  utilize  value  dimension  of  social  work  as  the  central  theme 
to  guided  discussions,  group  exercises,  and  written  assignments  designed  to  facilitate 
and  insure  the  integration  of  social  work  methods,  knowledge,  and  skills  for  effective 
generalist  practice.  Students  prepare  for  final  senior  exit  requirement  as  determined  by  the 
department.  Restricted  to  social  work  majors  enrolled  in  SOWK  4701. 
Prerequisite:  Senior  Standing;  Corequisite:  SOWK  3341,  4410,  4901.; 

SOWK  4902  Senior  Seminar  II 3  Credits 

Part  two  of  the  sequence  capstone  course  for  the  BSW  major.  Students  complete  final 
senior  exit  requirement  began  in  SOWK  4901.  Students  are  required  to  present  a  major 
paper,  which  they  will  orally  defend,  integrating  a  generalist  understanding  of  social  work. 
This  requires  the  student  to  reflect  on  their  background  and  culture,  as  well  as  the  total 
BSW  experience  including  social  work  core  courses,  electives,  volunteer  experiences,  field 
internship,  class  discussions,  professional  meetings  attended,  and  other  interactions. 
Restricted  to  social  work  majors  enrolled  in  SOWK  4702. 
Prerequisite:  SOWK  4901;  Corequisites:  SOWK  3342,  4702 

SOWK  5501  Law,  Race  and  Poverty  in  the  Welfare  of  Children 3  Credits 

This  course  is  required  for  BSW  senior  social  work  majors  and  MSW  1st  Year  Students  who 
are  Title  IV-E  Child  Welfare  recipients.  The  course  focuses  on  differential  application  of  law 
on  child  welfare  issues  and  the  interventions  of  human  service  workers.  Emphasis  is  on 
child  abuse  and  neglect,  separation  and  loss,  foster  care,  kinship  care,  the  courts  and  legal 
issues  related  to  decision-making. 
Prerequisites:  BSW  Senior,  MSW  1st  Year  ,  Consent  of  Instructor 

SOWK  6000  Special  Topics 3  Credits 

Special  topics  course  will  allow  for  different  courses  to  be  offered  based  on  various  topics 
chosen  by  fculty  members  or  resulting  from  student  requests.  This  will  allow  for  current 
issues  to  be  addressed,  as  well  as  courses  by  visiting  and  adjunct  faculty.  The  course 
will  be  taught  as  a  regular  course  with  several  students  attending  the  same  classes  and 
laboratories  (if  offered). 

If  a  special  topic  is  offered  more  than  once  per  two-year  period,  it  will  be  submitted  for 
formal  approval  through  regular  university  procedures.  A  course  outline  and  syllabus  will 
be  submitted  to  and  approved  by  the  department  chair  prior  to  scheduling  of  course. 
Prerequisite:  Consent  of  Instructor 

SOWK  6100  Independent  Study 3  Credits 

Independent  Study,  on-line  and  print-based,  is  designed  to  offer  the  individual  student  an 
opportunity  to  explore  subjects  outside  of  the  traditional  classroom  setting.  The  specific 
course  requirements  will  be  formulated  by  the  student  under  the  direction  of  a  selected 
instructor  who  possesses  expertise  in  the  subject  matter.  A  grade  point  average  of  3.00 
is  required.  Exceptions  to  the  3.00  average  may  be  made  for  students  under  extenuating 
circumstances. 

An  independent  study  form  must  be  signed  by  the  instructor  of  record  and  the  department 
chairperson  to  a  student's  enrollment  in  the  course.  A  statement  regarding  the  conditions 
and  credit/semester  limits  under  which  the  course  may  be  repeated  must  be  clearly  stated 
in  the  DESCRIPTION  (may  not  be  enrolled  for  more  than  9  credits). 
Prerequisites:  Consent  of  Instructor  with  approval  of  Department  Chair 


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SOCIOLOGY 

SOCI 1101  Introduction  to  Sociology 3  Credits 

An  analysis  of  contemporary  society  and  North  American  culture  and  its  major  institutional 
forms  (the  family,  religion,  education,  economic  and  political  systems). 

SOCI  1160  Social  Problems 3  Credits 

A  survey  and  analysis  of  social  problems,  their  interrelationships  and  linkage  to  social 
institutions  in  contemporary  North  American  society. 

SOCI/SOWK  2101  Social  Statistics 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  statistical  methods  relevant  to  sociological  research,  social  work  theory 
and  practice,  and  the  social  sciences  in  general;  the  integration  of  user-friendly  statistical 
software  packages  in  the  social  sciences  (e.g.  CHIPPENDALE  SHOWCASE). 

SOCI  2122  Sociology  of  Poverty 3  Credits 

This  course  examines  theories  on  the  causes  of  poverty  and  provides  an  examination  of 
empirical  studies  concerning  the  trends  and  determinants  of  poverty. 

SOCI  2209  Deviance  and  Conformity 3  Credits 

This  course  will  introduce  students  to  the  various  theories,  concepts  and  forms  of  deviant 
behavior  . 

SOCI  3101  The  Family 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  role  of  the  family  in  the  development  of  the  individual  family  formation 
and  disintegration,  cross-cultural  and  sub-cultural  variations  in  family  structure  and 
experience,  and  the  future  of  the  family. 
Prerequisite:  SOCI  1101 

SOCI  3201  Classical  Theory  3  Credits 

This  course  will  focus  on  the  pivotal  theories  contributed  not  only  to  the  development  of  the 
field  of  sociology  but  also  to  the  evolution  of  ideas  concerning  social  life. 
Prerequisite:  SOCI  1101 

SOCI  3301  Sociology  of  Aging 3  Credits 

This  course  examines  aging,  including  ageism,  the  changing  roles  and  relationships  of 
elders  in  society  as  well  as  theories  and  concepts  of  aging. 

SOCI  3312  Contemporary  Sociological  Thought 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  contemporary  and  classical  theoretical  models  in  sociology;  an 
investigation  of  the  development  of  social  thought  from  the  Afro  centric  and  the  Euro 
centric  perspectives. 
Prerequisites:  SOCI  1101 

SOCI  3322  Juvenile  Delinquency 3  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  provide  students  with  an  overview  of  the  social  dimensions  of 
juvenile  delinquency,  its  nature,  extent,  distribution,  prevention  and  control. 

SOCI/SOWK  3401  Social  Research  Methods 3  Credits 

The  methods  and  techniques  of  social  science  research,  research  design,  methods  of  data 
gathering  and  analysis,  sampling  and  survey  research  techniques,  and  interpretation  and 
presentation  of  research  findings. 
Prerequisite:  SOCI  2101 

SOCI  3425  Sex,  Roles  and  Gender 3  Credits 

This  cross  examines  the  evolutionary  and  cross-cultural  analysis  of  sex  roles  in  human 
societies  with  a  special  focus  on  the  relative  status  of  women. 
Prerequisite:  SOCI  1101 


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SOCI  3501  Criminology 3  Credits 

An  investigation  of  crime  and  the  criminal  in  modern,  especially,  urban  society;  a  sociological 
examination  of  the  causes  of  crime,  its  impact  on  major  social  institutions,  methods  of 
treatment,  and  preventive  programs. 

SOCI/AFRS  3611  Minorities  and  the  Social  Environment  3  Credits 

An  examination  of  the  problems  faced  by  minority  groups  in  American  society,  especially 
where  skin  color  and  language  pose  social,  cultural,  and  economic  barriers;  an  examination 
of  conflicts  between  dominant  public  attitudes  and  minorities,  and  among  minority  groups 
such  as  Black  Americans,  Puerto  Ricans,  Native  Americans,  Chicanos,  and  other  sizable 
ethnic  groups. 
Prerequisite:  SOCI  1101  or  SOCI  1150 

SOCI  3621  Demography 3  Credits 

An  examination  of  social,  economic,  political,  and  environmental  factors  as  they  relate  to 
population  growth,  composition,  and  distribution.  The  course  considers  how  population 
change  affects  the  structure  and  organization  of  societal  institutions  and  focuses  on  basic 
demographics  analysis  as  well  as  on  past  and  current  population  trends  and  issues. 
Prerequisite:  SOCI  1101 

SOCI  3631  Urban  Sociology 3  Credits 

A  sociological  study  of  the  city,  its  growth,  characteristics,  and  problems  in  the  United 
States  and  elsewhere;  an  introduction  to  the  literature,  empirical  data,  and  research  on  the 
urban  phenomenon.  The  course  provides  conceptual  clarity  and  understanding  of  the  urban 
and  urbanization  process. 

SOCI  3651  Sociology  of  Religion 3  Credits 

The  analysis  of  religion  as  a  social  institution  and  cultural  phenomenon;  cross-cultural 
studies  of  religious  belief;  symbol  and  ritual;  the  role  and  future  of  religion  in  secular 
society. 

SOCI  3901  Internship Credit  Varies 

An  individual-designed  project  involving  off-campus  study,  research,  and  where  applicable, 
work  in  a  public  or  private  agency;  supervised  by  the  sponsoring  agency  and  faculty  advisor; 
a  stipend  may  be  arranged  for  some  work-related  projects. 

SOCI  4000  Selected  Topics  in  Sociology 3  Credits 

An  in  depth  study  of  current  topics,  which  are  selected,  developed  and  taught  by  a  member 
of  the  faculty 

SOCI  4101  Individual  study  and  Independent  Research 3  Credits 

Independent  reading  or  research  in  selected  areas  of  sociological  interest;  supervised  by  a 
department  member. 

SOCI  4135  Sociology  of  Law 3  Credits 

This  course  will  also  examine  work  of  theorists  who  proposed  and  popularized  various 
concepts,  theories,  and  paradigms  relevant  to  the  study  of  law  and  society. 

SOCI  4421/AFRS  4421  Seminar  on  the  African-American  Experience 3  Credits 

A  study  of  historic  and  current  trends  in  selected  sociological  frames  of  reference  of 
experiences  encountered  by  Black  people  in  the  United  States;  emphasis  on  social  movement 
and  social  change,  urban  life,  institutional  forms  (family,  religion,  education),  and  political 
and  economic  struggles  and  achievements. 

SOCI  4901  Senior  Seminar 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  review  of  sociological  concepts,  theories,  and  topics,  including  research 


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methodology  and  statistical  concepts.  Students  interested  in  pursuing  graduate  study  in 
sociology  are  encouraged  to  enroll  in  this  course. 
Prerequisites:  SOCI  3401  or  permission  of  the  instructor 

SPEECH 

SPEH  1101  Principles  of  Speech 1  Credits 

Study  and  practice  in  speech  preparation  and  delivery.  Elements  of  speech  production, 
types  of  speeches,  and  oral  interpretation  are  emphasized  Fall  and  Spring  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  Sophomore  standing 

*SPEH  2101  Voice  and  Diction 3  Credits 

Study  and  practice  in  effective  voice  production,  with  emphasis  upon  breath  control,  posture, 
articulation  and  pronunciation.  Fall.  (3-0-3) 

*SPEH  2111  Oral  Interpretation 3  Credits 

Intensive  study  and  practice  in  the  oral  interpretation  of  poetry,  prose,  and  drama. 
Individual  activity  primarily  emphasized.  Fall.  (3-0-3) 

SPEH  4101  Advanced  Speech 3  Credits 

Emphasizes  self-improvement  in  all  phases  of  diction  and  delivery  and  provides  experience 
in  various  speaking  situations. 
Prerequisite:  SPEH  1101  or  SPEH  201 

THEATRE 

THEA  2101  Introduction  to  Theatre 3  Credits 

Focus  on  the  components  of  theatre,  its  past  and  present  history,  its  major  shapers  and 
movers,  and  how  to  develop  an  appreciation  of  the  theatre  experience.  For  non-theatre 
minors.  Fall  and  Spring.  (3-0-3) 

THEA  2601  Stagecraft  is  a  course  on  backstage  equipment,  how  to  use  it  to  maximum 
effort  with  safety,  speech,  and  efficiency,  THEA  2601  will  focus  on  the  practical  aspects  of 
lighting  and  production.  Students  will  word  with  a  variety  of  equipment  available  to  meet 
the  lighting  demands  of  a  production 

THEA  3004  Scene  Design  is  an  exploration  and  investigation  of  scenic  design.  The  course 
will  explore  and  analyze  modern  scenic  elements  used  in  the  various  play  genres.  The  art 
and  skills  required  in  designing  scenery  are  explored  in  detail.  This  includes  the  developing 
models,  plans,  and  color  schemes  for  student  productions. 

THEA  3101  Acting  I  is  designed  to  teach  performers  the  basic  fundamentals  and  techniques 
of  acting.  Students  learn  to  control  the  body's  creative  energy  by  participating  in  exercises  as 
solo  acting,  duo  acting  and  basic  audition. 

THEA  3122  Movement  I  is  an  introduction  course  to  stage  movement  and  kinetic  practice 
and  intentions. 

THEA  3123  Movement  II  is  a  continuation  of  Movement  I  covering  the  basic  principles 
for  developing  fitness  and  examines  the  means  by  which  one  becomes  an  actress  through 
improvisation,  scene  study  and  improvising  play. 
Prerequisite:  THEA  3122  Movement  I 

THEA  3125  Stage  Make  Up  &  Costumes  is  a  systematic  study  of  form,  line,  balance, 
tone,  shade,  value  and  pattern  with  reference  to  the  human  form  and  its  costume.  The  basic 
principles  and  practice  in  make-up,  stage,  screen,  and  television  are  used.  Students  will 
practice  in  using  cosmetics,  wigs,  hairpieces,  and  facial  prosthetics  and  masks. 


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THEA  4051  Black  American  Theatre  and  Performance  will  cover  significant 
development  in  the  American  Black  Theatre  since  1900  as  reflected  through  the  major 
playwrights  and  theatre  organizations. 

THEA  4055  Theatre  History  I  covers  theatre  history,  dramatic  literature  and  theory  from 
Italian  to  the  Pre-Algdern  era.  The  physical  theatre  and  culture  of  the  period  will  be  studied 
as  they  affect  the  theatre  of  each  period. 

THEA  4101  Acting  II  is  a  laboratory  class  providing  practical  experiences  within  the 
area  of  acting  as  demonstrated  in  Acting  I.  Students  enrolled  in  this  class  are  required  to 
complete  one  modern  scene  study  assignment  for  production  and  one  complete  audition  that 
entails  two  contrasting  monologues.  This  course  works  toward  a  culminating  activity,  which 
is  a  one-act  modern  play  to  be  performed  for  jury. 
Prerequisite:  Thea  3101 

THEA  4103  Advanced  Acting/TV/Cinema  offers  advanced  work  in  special  problems 
of  applying  acting  techniques  to  the  demands  of  modern  media.  Practicum  experience  is 
designed  for  television  and  cinema.  The  course  leads  the  actor/student  to  a  finished  mini- 
production  of  either  a  television  or  film  project. 

THEA  4104  Acting  III  studies  the  problems  and  techniques  in  periods  and  styles  through 
intensive  scene  study  and  performance  of  Greek,  Shakespearean  and  Romantic  works. 
Prerequisites:  Thea  4101,  4103 

THEA  4105  Play  writing  is  a  laboratory  course  that  explores  dramatic  writing  including 
study  and  practice  in  writing  for  the  modern  stage.  This  course  will  be  conducted  upon  the 
principles  of  critical  readings,  script  analysis,  and  dramatic  genres. 

THEA  4111  Performance/Production/Management  permits  the  student  to  learn 
through  theatre  production,  marketing  strategies,  front  of  house  duties,  fundraising  and 
proposal  writing,  and  the  roles  and  responsibilities  of  a  producer. 

THEA  4211  Auditioning  and  Directing  explores  elementary  principles  of  stage  plays, 

practice  work  in  directing  and  auditioning,  and  one-act  plays;  attention  is  given  to  the 

principles  of  selecting,  casting,  and  rehearsing  of  plays  through  exercises,  lectures,  and 

demonstrations. 

Prerequisite:  completion  of  18  credits  hours  in  Concentration  area 

FINE  4999  Seminar/Practicum/Internship  is  a  senior  level  course  with  two 
components:  1)  Off-campus  on-the-job  observation  and  training  the  student  pursuing 
professional  work  in  variety  of  traditional  and  non-traditional  careers  appropriate  to  their 
academic  program.  An  internship  must  be  completed  at  100  clock  hours  for  3  credits.  2). 
Student  must  have  an  understanding  of  the  various  kinds  of  research  as  well  as  knowledge 
in  their  field  of  concentration  in  preparation  for  graduate  schools  and  vocational  entry 
positions.  Students  must  show  competence,  skills  in  their  field  of  study  ,  prepare  for 
successful  completion  of  departmental  exit  examination  and  prepare  a  marketable  project 
in  the  field  of  study. 
Prerequisite:  completion  of  30  credit  hours  in  BFA  major. 


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COLLEGE  OF  SCIENCES  AND  TECHNOLOGY 

BIOLOGY 


BIOL  1001  Introduction  to  Life  Science 1  Credit 

Introduction  to  the  biological  sciences,  career  exploration,  and  the  responsibilities  of 
professionals  in  these  careers.  (1-0-1)  Freshman  elective  course  for  Biology  Majors.) 

BIOL  1103  General  Biology 3  Credits 

Chemistry  of  life  cell  structure  and  function,  metabolism,  cellular  respiration,  photosynthesis, 
plant  and  animal  organization  and  growth,  origin  and  evolution  of  life,  ecosystems,  and  the 
biosphere.  (3-0-3) 

BIOL  1103L  General  Biology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  1103.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  1104  Human  Biology 3  Credit 

Human  organization,  functions  of  various  organ  systems  in  humans,  development,  the 
biosphere  and  inheritance;  human  population  concerns.  (3-0-3) 

BIOL  1104L  Human  Biology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  1 104.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  1107  Principles  of  Biology  1 4  Credits 

Introduction  to  broad  themes  in  biology,  with  emphasis  on  chemistry  and  origin  and  evolution 
of  life,  metabolic  diversity  and  regulation,  cell  structure  and  function,  classical  genetics, 
macromolecular  synthesis  (including  proteins),  recombinant  DNA,  and  biotechnology.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1211  (For  biology,  marine  science  and  environmental 
science  majors) 

BIOL  1107L  Principles  of  Biology  I 1  Credits 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  1107.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  1108  Principles  of  Biology  II 4  Credits 

Introduction   to   organismal   and   developmental  biology;   structure   and   physiology  of 
plants  and  animals  relative  to  their  evolution  and  adaptation  to  different  environments, 
classification,  comparative  and  diverse  adaptations  in  the  biological  kingdoms,  neural  and 
endocrine  control  processes,  and  immunology.  (3-03) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1212;  BIOL  1107 

BIOL  1108L  Principles  of  Biology  II 1  Credits 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  1108.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  1401  Introduction  to  Biological  Chemistry 2  Credits 

Basic  principles  and  concepts  of  biology,  life  and  living  organisms,  basic  and  applied  biology, 
and  an  overview  of  the  interface  between  biology  and  chemistry.  (2-0-2)) 

BIOL  2401  Ecology  and  Evolutionary  Biology 3  Credits 

Mechanisms  of  evolution  in  relation  to  the  genetics  of  plants,  animals,  and  man;  speciation 
and  natural  selection;  ecological  processes  in  the  development,  structure,  and  organization 
of  biomes;    biogeography;    population   ecology;    communities,    and   ecosystems;    species 
interactions;  and  the  evolution  of  behavior.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  2401L  Ecology  and  Evolutionary  Biology 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  2401 


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BIOL  2515K  Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology  1 4  Credits 

Gross  anatomy,  histology  and  physiology  of  human  organ  systems  (Not  for  biology  majors; 

Non-majors  course  intended  for  health  profession  students).  (3-3-4) 

Prerequisite:  BIOL  1103  or  BIOL  1104  or  CHEM  1211  or  consent  of  instructor 

BIOL  2516K  Human  Anatomy  and  Physiology  II 4  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  structure,  location  and  functions  of  the  organs  and  systems 
of  the  human  body.  Gross  anatomy,  histology,  micro  and  macroscopic  study  of  organs 
especially  nervous,  musculo-skeletal,  endocrine  and  reproductive  systems.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  2515K 

BIOL  3000  Laboratory  Techniques  for  Medical  Science 3  Credits 

Procedures  involved  in  urinalysis,  hematology,  blood-banking,  parasitology,  and  tissue 
examination.  (1-4-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  3101  General  Botany 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  general  principles  of  plant  life  with  special  emphasis  given  to  cellular 
organization,  anatomy,  physiology,  inheritance,  taxonomy,  and  modern  aspects  of  plant 
science,  such  as  plant  biotechnology  and  genetic  engineering.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  3101L  General  Botany 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3101.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3201  Cell  Biology 3  Credits 

An  overview  of  eukaryotic  cells,  with  an  emphasis  on  animal  cells.  Analysis  of  the  anatomy 
and  physiology  of  cells  and  subcellular  components,  including  molecular  biochemical  and 
evolutionary  perspectives.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1212  and  BIOL  1108) 

BIOL  3201  Cell  Biology  Laboratory 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3201  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3211  Zoology 3  Credits 

A  study  of  major  phyla  of  invertebrate  animals,  morphology,  physiology,  life  histories,  and 
taxonomic  relationships  of  selected  representatives  of  groups  and  an  intense  survey  of  the 
morphology,  taxonomy,  physiology,  behavior,  and  ecology  of  the  chordates,  with  attention 
given  to  basic  principles  and  theories.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  3211L  Zoology 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3211.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3301  Genetics 3  Credits 

The  principles  of  genetic  analysis  and  the  nature  of  genes.  Discussion  of  the  chromosomal 
and  the  molecular  basis  of  transmission,  replication,  mutation,  and  expression  of  heritable 
characteristics.  Includes  modern  developments  in  genetics,  such  as  the  physical  nature 
and  fine  structure  of  the  gene,  its  relationship  to  proteins,  protein  synthesis,  growth,  and 
differentiation  and  regulation  of  gene  function.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  330 1L  Genetics 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3301.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3321  Microbiology 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  origin,  diversity,  anatomy,  and  physiology  of  microorganisms;  principles  of 
immunology;  environmental  and  applied  microbiology.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 


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BIOL  3321L  Microbiology 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3321.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3501  Animal  Behavior 3  Credits 

Ethological  approach  to  animal  behavior;  physiological,  ontogenetic,  and  phylogenetic 

causes  and  adaptive  significance  of  behavior  are  examined.  Principles  of  animal  behavior 

are  studied,  emphasizing  social  organization,  communication,  and  genetic  development. 

(3-0-3) 

Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  3501L  Animal  Behavior  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3501.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3511  Vertebrate  Anatomy 3  Credits 

Comparative  studies  of  structures,  across  the  vertebrate  phylum.  Includes  analysis  of 
evolutionary  changes  in  vertebrates.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  3511L  Vertebrate  Anatomy 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3511.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  3601K  Biocomputing 4  Credits 

An  introduction  to  a  broad  range  of  computational  tools  and  methods,  which  can  be  used 
to  solve  biological  and  statistical  problems.  Emphasis  on  computational  analysis  of  nucleic 
acid  and  protein  structure,  and  structure-function  relationships.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  CSCI 1130;  BIOL  1108) 

BIOL  3621  Urban  Health  and  Hygiene 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  a  variety  of  environmental  and  occupational  health  hazards  of  an 

urbanized  society.  Covers  biological  and  health  effects  of  environmental  pollutants,  disease 

vectors,  food  and  housing  sanitation,  and  principles  of  industrial  hygiene.  Social  and 

psychological  stresses  environmental  health  planning  and  management  are  also  discussed. 

(3-0-3) 

Prerequisite:  Junior  standing 

BIOL  3701  Bioethics 1  Credit 

A  course  designed  to  promote  responsible  conduct  of  science.  Topics  covered  include 
scientific  integrity,  misconduct  in  science,  conflict  of  interest,  plagiarism,  informed  consent, 
data  management,  animal  welfare,  laboratory  safety,  responsible  authorship,  intellectual 
property,  copy  rights  and  patents.  (1-0-1) 
Prerequisite:  Instructor's  approval 

BIOL  3801  Animal  Physiology 3  Credits 

A  study  of  vertebrate  systemic  physiological  processes.  Topics  covered  are  bioenergetics, 
temperature  regulation,  endocrine  control  mechanisms;  digestive,  urinary,  cardiac, 
respiratory,  excretory,  and  reproductive  systems;  membranes;  and  neurophysiology.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  3201 

BIOL  3801L  Animal  Physiology 1  Credit 

Lab  may  be  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  3801.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4201  Toxicology 3  Credits 

General  principles  of  toxicology,  testing  procedures,  target  organs,  toxic  substances,  and 
risk  assessment.  Emphasis  is  on  the  mechanisms  involved  in  chemical  carcinogenesis, 
mutagenesis,  and  teratogenesis.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  1108;  CHEM  3511 


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BIOL  4211  Reproductive  Biology 3  Credits 

Comparative  anatomy,  physiology,  and  endocrinology  of  male  and  female  reproductive 
systems  with  emphasis  on  gametogenesis,  early  embryonic  development,  and  mechanisms 
of  birth  control  in  humans.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  3201 

BIOL  4211L  Reproductive  Biology 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4211.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4270  Mycology 3  Credits 

Ecology,  physiology  systematics,  development  of  microfungi  and  organisms  of  general, 
industrial,  and  economic  importance.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  3321 

BIOL  4270L  Mycology 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4270.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4301  Biotechnology-An  Overview 3  Credits 

An  overview  of  principles  and  techniques  involved  in  biotechnology.   The  impact  of 
biotechnology  on  mankind,  with  reference  to  its  applications  in  agriculture,  medicine, 
horticulture,  forestry,  fisheries,  and  environmental  protection  is  discussed.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  Any  one  of  the  following  or  its  equivalent-BIOL  2201,  3301,  CHEM 
4101 

BIOL  4301L  Biotechnology-An  Overview 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4301.  (0-3-1) 

BIOL  4411  Genetic  Engineering  Technology  1 3  Credits 

A  basic  understanding  of  molecular  biology  and  its  applications.  Concepts  and  principles 
of  recombinant  DNA  technology,  its  relevance  to  generic  engineering,  and  its  uses  in  basic 
and  applied  biology.  Molecular  mechanisms  of  gene  transfer,  integration  and  expression  of 
foreign  gene(s)  in  target  tissues/organisms.  (3-0-3) 

Prerequisite:  Any  one  of  the  following  or  its  equivalent-BIOL  2201,  3301,  4301, 
CHEM  4101 

BIOL  441 1L  Genetic  Engineering  Technology  1 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4411.  (0-3-1) 

BIOL  4412  Genetic  Engineering  Technology  II 4  Credits 

Principles  and  applications  of  biotechnology/molecular  biology  laboratory  methods.  Use 

recombinant  DNA  technology,  gene  transfer,  regeneration  of  transgencies,  analysis  of 

transgene  expression  and  other  related  techniques  in  biotechnology/molecular  biology 

research.  (1-5-4) 

Prerequisites:  BIOL  4301  or  4411,  junior  standing  and  the  consent  of  the 

instructor. 

BIOL  4601  Neuroscience 3  Credits 

A  study  of  neural  function  from  the  cellular  through  the  behavioral  levels.  Analysis  of  neural 
structures  and  functions  from  the  perspectives  of  electrophysiology,  neurotransmitter 
mechanisms  and  pharmacology,  neural  networks,  and  comparative  neuroanatomy.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  3201;  3511 

BIOL  4601L  Neuroscience  Lab , 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4601.  (0-2-1) 


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BIOL  4611  Developmental  Biology 3  Credits 

The  study  of  organismal  development,  with  an  emphasis  on  animal  systems.  Course  will 
include  an  analysis  of  genetic  and  hormonal  factors  during  embryonic  differentiation,  with 
a  perspective  on  phylogenetic  relationships.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  3201;  3301;  3511 

BIOL  4611L  Developmental  Biology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4611.  (0-3-1) 

BIOL  4631  Endocrinology 3  Credits 

Physiology  of  the  endocrine  glands  and  their  control  of  metabolism  and  reproductive  cycles. 

(3-0-3) 

Prerequisites:  BIOL  3201  and  3801 

BIOL  4631L  Endocrinology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4631.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4641  Parasitology 3  Credits 

General  principles  of  parasitism;  classification,  morphology,  and  life  cycle  of  parasites  of 
vertebrates,  and  immunoparasitology.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108 

BIOL  4641L  Parasitology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4641.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4651  Physiological  Chemistry 3  Credits 

Advanced  biological  chemistry,  emphasizing  intermediary  metabolism,  and  regulation 
of  metabolic  pathways.  New  developments  in  metabolism,  role  of  enzymes  and  enzyme 
kinetics  involving  chemistry  of  liver,  kidney,  respiratory  functions  will  be  stressed.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  3201 

BIOL  4651L  Physiological  Chemistry  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4651.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4681  Immunology 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  the  study  of  infection  and  immunity  in  disease,  cell- mediated  and  humoral 
immunity,  immunological  methods,  and  immunochemistry.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  3201  and  3321 

BIOL  4681L  Immunology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4681.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4701  Molecular  Genetics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  molecular  basis  of  inheritance  with  emphasis  on  the  chemical  nature  of  the  gene, 
DNA  replication,  transcription,  translation,  and  regulation  of  gene  expression.  The  practical 
aspects  include  gene  cloning,  sequencing,  and  other  recombinant  techniques.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  3301 

BIOL  4701L  Molecular  Genetics  Lab 1  Credit 

Practical  laboratory  exercises  in  gene  cloning,  sequencing  and  other  recombinant  DNA 
techniques.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4711  Molecular  Biology 3  Credits 

Detailed  analysis  of  structure  and  ultrastructure  of  the  cell;  biochemistry,  biophysics, 
physiology,  and  molecular  genetics.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  3501,  BIOL  2201  and  3301 


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BIOL  4711L  Molecular  Biology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  BIOL  4711.  (0-2-1) 

BIOL  4901  Senior  Seminar 1  Credit 

This  course  will  provide  instruction  on  researching  and  presenting  a  review  of  an  area  of 
specialized  knowledge  relevant  to  the  students  program  of  study.  Students  will  produce 
written  and  oral  reports  that  summarize  the  material.  If  the  student  is  also  required  to 
complete  Senior  Research/Internship  (4902),  then  the  research  work  should  be  planned  as 
part  of  the  reports.  (1-0-1) 
Prerequisite:  Completion  of  3000  level  of  core  curriculum) 

BIOL  4902  Senior  Research/Internship 1-3  Credits 

A  research  project  under  faculty  supervision,  that  includes  researching  the  background 
on  a  given   problem,  defining  an  hypothesis,  and  planning  and  executing  experiments.  A 
written  report/manuscript  and  oral  presentation  are  required.  ((1-2-2)) 
Prerequisite:  Completion  of  3000  level  of  core  curriculum,  BIOL  4901  (may  be 
concurrent  enrollment),  and  consent  of  faculty  advisor.) 

BIOL  4903  Senior  Research  II 1-3  Credits 

This  class  is  intended  as  a  continuation  of  research  or  internship  activities  from  4902. 
Consent  of  instructor  and  the  faculty  advisor  are  required. 

Prerequuisite:  Completion  of  300  level  core  curriculum,  4901  and  4902  (may  be 
concurrently  enrolled  in  4902  and  consent  of  faculty  advisor) 

BIOL  4930  Senior  Synbthesis 2  Credits 

A  review  of  academic  training  in  preparation  for  transition  to  the  next  professional  level. 
Students  will  enroll  in  this  course  within  2  semesters  of  degree  completion.  Students  will 
review  degree  material  and  complete  the  department  Exit  Exam.  A  passing  grade  on  the 
Exit  Exam  is  required  to  pass  the  class.  Graduate  training  and  career  options  will  also  be 
explored.  (2-0-2) 
Prerequisite:  Completion  of  3000  level  of  core  curriculum 


CHEMISTRY 

Note:  Unless  otherwise  noted,  lecture  courses  meet  three  hours  each  week 

and  carry  three  semesters  hours  credit.  Laboratory  courses  meet 

four  hours  each  week  and  carry  one  semester  hour  credit. 

CHEM  HOIK*  Introductory  Chemistry  4  Credits 

Introduction  to  chemistry  for  non-science  majors.  Topics  to  be  covered  include  atomic 
structure,  periodicity,  and  chemical  processes  in  the  natural  world.  Laboratory  exercises 
will  supplement  lecture  material..  (3-3-4) 

CHEM  1115*  Chemical  Calculations 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  the  use  of  mathematics  to  solve  chemical  problems  encountered  in  CHEM 
1211  and  1212.  (3-0-3) 

CHEM  1211  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 3  Credits 

First   course   in   a   two-semester   sequence   covering   the   fundamental   principles   and 
applications  of  chemistry  for  science  majors.  This  course  covers  composition  of  matter, 
stoichiometry,  periodic  relations,  and  nomenclature. 
Prerequisites:  All  students  are  required  to  take  a  Chemistry  Placement  Test.  (3-0-3) 

CHEM  1211L  Principles  of  Chemistry  I  Laboratory  1 1  Credit 

Laboratory  exercises  to  supplement  the  lecture  material  of  CHEM  1211.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisite  or  corequisite:    CHEM  1211 


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CHEM  1211HK  Honors  Principles  of  Chemistry  1 4  Credits 

Fundamental  laws  and  theories  of  chemical  reactions.  Topics  include  atomic  structure, 
bonding  theory,  reactions  and  reaction  Stoichiometry  acids  and  bases,  gases,  solution 
equilibria,  thermodynamics  and  kinetics.    Material  will  be  treated  in  greater  details  and 
higher  mathematical  rigor  than  CHEM  1211  and  1212.  (3-4-4) 
Prerequisite:  A  score  of  90%  or  greater  on  the  Chemistry  Placement  Test 

CHEM  1212  Principles  of  Chemistry  II 3  Credits 

Second  course  in  a  two-semester  sequence  covering  the  fundamental  principles  and 
applications  of  chemistry  for  science  majors.  (3-03) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1211 

CHEM  1212HK    Honors  Principle  of  Chemistry  II 4  Credits 

Continuation  of  CHEM   1211HK.  Topics  include  descriptive  inorganic  chemistry  and 
materials,  introduction  to  organic  chemistry.  (3-4-4) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1211HK 

CHEM  1212L  Principles  of  Chemistry  II  Laboratory 1  Credit 

Laboratory  exercises  to  supplement  the  lecture  material  of  CHEM  1212.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1211L  (corequisite:  CHEM  1212) 

CHEM  2101:  Synthesis  Laboratory 2  Credits 

This  laboratory  course  is  designed  to  prepare  chemistry  majors  for  upper  level  laboratory 
courses.  The  laboratory  experiments  will  include  quantitative  analysis,  inorganic  synthesis 
and  computational  methods.  The  course  will  be  1  hour  of  lecture  and  4  hours  laboratory  per 
week.  (1-4-2)) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1212HK,  or  1212L 

CHEM  2501:  Organic  Chemistry  I  3  Credits 

The  first  of  two  semester  introductory  courses  covering  the  principles  of  organic  chemistry. 
The  properties,  preparation,  reactions,  and  interrelationships  of  the  important  classes  of 
organic  chemistry.  (3-0-3)) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1212,  or  1212HK 

CHEM  2501L:  Organic  Chemistry  Laboratory  I  1  Credit 

Laboratory  techniques  in  organic  chemistry;  synthesis  and  reactions  of  organic  compounds 

and  spectroscopic  analysis. 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  CHEM  2501 

Prerequisite:  CHEM  1212L;  corequisite:  CHEM  2501  (0-4-1) 

CHEM  2511:  Organic  Chemistry  II 3  Credits 

A  Continuation  of  Organic  Chemistry  I.  (3-0-3)) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  2501 

CHEM  2511L:  Organic  Chemistry  Laboratory  II 1  Credit 

A  Continuation  of  Chemistry  Organic  Chemistry  Laboratory  I.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  2501L;  corequisite:  CHEM  2511 

CHEM  3101  Analytical  Chemistry 3  Credits 

Principles   and   techniques   in  volumetric   and   gravimetric   determinations.    Principles 
of  chemical  equilibria  using  chromatographic,  spectrophotometric,  and  potentiometric 
methods  of  analysis.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1212 

CHEM  3 10 1L  Analytical  Chemistry  Laboratory 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  CHEM  3101.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1212L    (corequisite:  CHEM  3101) 


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CHEM  3201  Instrumental  and  Data  Analysis 3  Credits 

Instrumental  techniques  used  in  chemical  analysis  with  emphasis  on  accuracy  and 
precision.  Statistical  and  regression  methods  for  the  interpretation  of  data.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  3101 

CHEM  3201L  Instrumental  Analysis  Laboratory 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  CHEM  3201.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  3101L  (;corequisite:  CHEM  3201) 

CHEM  3302  Research 2  Credits 

Supervised    research    including    literature    search,    laboratory    experimentation,    and 
interpretation  and  presentation  of  results.  (0-6-2) 
Prerequisite:  Junior  standing 

CHEM  3401  Physical  Chemistry  I 3  Credits 

Properties  of  gases,  thermodynamics,  thermo-chemistry,  physical  transformation  and 
equilibrium,  phase  diagrams,  chemical  equilibrium  (3-0-3) 

Prerequisites:  MATH  2111  PHYS  1112  or  2212  Lab  taken  concurrently  with 
CHEM  3401.  (0-4-1);  Corequisite:  CHEM  3401 

CHEM  3411  Physical  Chemistry  II 3  Credits 

Equilibrium  electrochemistry,  chemical  kinetics,  reaction  dynamics,   quantum  theory, 
atomic  and  molecular  structure,  modern  spectroscopy.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  3401 

CHEM  341 1L  Physical  Chemistry  Laboratory  II 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  CHEM  3411.  (0-4-1) 
Corequisite  CHEM  3411,  Prerequisite  CHEM  3401L 

CHEM  3522  Advanced  Synthesis  Lab 2  Credits 

The  focus  of  this  laboratory  course  will  be  on  advanced  synthetic  methods  in  organic,  inorganic 
chemistry  and  biochemistry.  A  wide  range  of  compounds  will  be  synthesized  and  characterized 
using  appropriate  separation  and  spectroscopic  techniques.  The  interpretation  of  spectroscopic 
spectra  will  be  emphasized.  There  will  be  two  three-hour  labs  per  week.  (0-6-2) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  2101,  CHEM  2511  and  CHEM  2511L 

CHEM  4101  Biochemistry 3  Credits 

Structure  and  function  of  proteins,  nucleic  acids,  carbohydrates,  and  lipids.  Emphasis  on 
mechanistic  analysis  of  metabolic  pathways  and  enzymes  activity. 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  2511 

CHEM  4111  Advanced  Biochemistry 3  Credits 

Recent  advances  in  medical  biochemistry  with  clinical  correlations.   Biochemistry  of 
metabolic  diseases,  neuroendocrine  and  reproductive  biochemistry,  signal  transduction, 
receptor  chemistry,  transcriptional  regulation,  cancer  biochemistry,  and  oncogenes  and 
oncoproteins.    (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  4101 

CHEM  4121  Adnanced  Inorganic  Chemistry 3  Credits 

Principles  of  inorganic  chemistry  with  emphasis  on  atomic  structure,  chemical  bonding, 
solid  state,  coordination  chemistry,  organic  metallic  chemistry,  and  acid-base  theories. 
Chemistry  of  selected  elements.    (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1211,  3401,  and  3411 

CHEM  4201  Medicinal  Chemistry 3  Credits 

Synthesis,  structure,  and  mode  of  action  of  therapeutically  active  compounds.  Design  of 
pharmaceutical  agents  based  on  enzyme  mechanism,  structure  activity  relationships,  and 
computer  modeling.    (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  2511,  4101 


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CHEM  4301  Chemistry  of  the  Environment 3  Credits 

Chemical  processes  important  in  the  environment  from  naturally  occurring  and  man-induced 
systems.  Thermodynamic  and  chemical  considerations  of  fuels;  the  thermodynamics  of  the 
atmosphere;  atmospheric  photochemistry;  chemistry  of  natural  water  systems;  chemistry 
of  pesticides,  fertilizers,  and  other  important  environmental  contaminants;  aspects  of  the 
carbon,  nitrogen,  and  sulfur  cycles. 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  3101 

CHEM  4301L  Chemistry  of  the  Environment  Laboratory 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  CHEM  4301.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  3101L 

CHEM  4531:  Advanced  Organic  Chemistry 3  Credits 

Survey  of  modern  organic  synthesis  with  emphasis  on  mechanism  of  reactions.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  2511 

CHEM  4601:  Polymer  Chemistry  3  Credits 

Chemistry  of  polymers  and  the  chemical  and  physical  properties  of  polymers  are  discussed. 

Molecular  weight  characterization,  structure  and  morphology  and  fabrication  of  polymer. 

(3-0-3) 

Prerequisites:  CHEM  2511,  3401 

CHEM  4601L  Polymer  Chemistry  Laboratory .....1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  CHEM  4601.  (0-4-1) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  2511L 

CHEM  4801  Special  Topics 3  Credits 

Discussion  of  current  topics  in  organic,  analytical,  physical  chemistry,  biochemistry,  or 
polymer  chemistry.  (3-0-3) 

CHEM  4901  Chemical  Seminar 1  Credit 

Modern  development  in  specific  subdivisions  of  the  field  of  chemistry.  (1-0-1) 
Prerequisite:  Junior  or  senior  standing. 

(*These  courses  cannot  be  used  to  satisfy  the  requirements  for  major  in  chemistry.) 

CHEMICAL  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 


CHET  3201  Material/Energy  Balances 4  Credits 

Quantity  measurement  of  chemical  engineering  systems.  A  study  of  conservation  equations, 
stoichiometry,  equilibrium  relations,  and  phase  change  analysis.  Recycle  and  multiple 
bypass  analysis  will  be  presented. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2101 

CHET  3221K  Mass  Transfer 3  Credits 

Principles  and  designs  of  equilibrium  stage  operations.  Distillation  will  be  covered  in  detail 
for  separation  and  purification  of  material.  Humidification  will  also  be  presented.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHET  3201 

CHET  3301K  Transport  Phenomena 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  fundamentals  of  heat,  mass  and  momentum  transfer.  Multiple  effect 
evaporators  will  be  studied  in  detail  using  the  principles  of  transport  phenomenon. 
Scrubbers  and  packed  beds  will  also  be  addressed.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHET  3201 


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CHET  3401  Instrumentation 2  Credits 

Laboratory  experiences  in  typical  chemical  engineering  systems.  Experiments  are  designed 
to  integrate  the  subject  matter  from  several  subject  areas. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2101 

CHET  4101  Chemical  Reaction  Engineering 3  Credits 

Design  of  chemical  reactors  using  the  principle  of  Chemical  Equilibrium  Relations  and 
Kinetic  principles.  Chemical  reactions  in  gases  and  liquids,  homogeneous,  and  heterogeneous 
catalysis,  catalyst  effectiveness,  and  roll  of  transport  in  kinetics.  Factors  affecting  chemical 
reaction  rates. 
Prerequisites:  CHET  3301K;  CHEM  3401 

CHET  4201  Process  Control 3  Credits 

Application  and  study  of  modern  control  theory  to  chemical  engineering  processes. 
Multivariable  control,  estimation  adaptive  control  in  optimal  controls. 
Prerequisites:  PHY  1112K;  ENGT  3701;  MECT  3411 

CHET  4211  Process  Design 3  Credits 

Implementation  of  transport  phenomena,  process  operations,  chemical  thermodynamics, 
unit  operations,  process  contractor  design,  and  chemical  engineering  economics  into  a 
comprehensive  chemical  process  plant  design  project. 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  3401,  3402,  CHET  4201;  ENGT  2101K 

CIVIL  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 


CIVT  3101K  Surveying 5  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  taping,  leveling,  angle,  and  direction  measurements,  theodolites, 
traverse  measurements  computation  of  coordinates,  areas,  and  volumes;  topographic 
surveying,  contouring;  techeometry,  EDMIs,  and  Total  Stations  route  surveying;  simple 
and  transition  horizontal  and  vertical  curves;  triangulation;  introduction  to  aerial  surveying 
and  photogrammetric  methods;  introduction  to  GPS  and  GIS;  use  and  care  of  instruments; 
computer  applications.  (3-4-5) 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1113,  Co-requisite  ENGT  2101K 

CIVT  3201K  Civil  Engineering  Materials 2  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  physical,  mechanical,  and  other  important  properties  of 
materials;  fabrication  of  method  of  manufacturer;  durability  and  long-term  performance, 
specifications  and  standards;  laboratory  testing  procedures;  applications  or  methods  of  use 
of  various  civil  construction  materials  which  include  aggregates,  concrete,  cementitious 
materials,  masonry,  wood,  bituminous,  iron,  and  steel.  (1-2-2) 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113 

CIVT  3211  Construction  Estimating  and  Management 3  Credits 

Construction    planning    and    management;    contracting    (types,    methods,    documents); 
specifications,    mathematical   techniques   of  construction   cost   estimating;   preparation 
and  submission  of  bid;  construction  scheduling  (CPM);  project  administration  (financial, 
personnel,  claims  and  disputes,  change  orders,  safety);  computer  applications. 
Prerequisite:  CIVT  3201K 

CIVT  3301K  Hydraulics  and  Engineering  Hydrology 4  Credits 

Elements  of  fluid  mechanics;  pressure  measurement;  hydrostatics;  forces  on  submerged 
plane  and  curved  surfaces,  buoyancy;  fluids  in  motion;  hydraulic  and  energy  gradients; 
forces  exerted  by  jets  on  flat  plates  and  curved  vanes;  orifices,  notches  and  weirs;  flow  in 
pipes;  simple  pipe  networks;  open  channel  flow;  pumps.  Hydrologic  cycle;  precipitation 
data  analysis;  hydraulics  of  groundwater  flow;  equilibrium  and  non-equilibrium  conditions; 


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groundwater  exploration;  surface  runoff;  hydrographs;  reservoir  storage;  flood  routing; 
hydrological  forecasting;  computer  applications.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  ENGT  3101 

CIVT  3401K  Highway  &  Transportation  Engineering 4  Credits 

A  study  of  several  transportation  modes.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  the  linkage  of  these 

modes  for  the  effective  and  economic  movement  of  people,  materials,  and  equipment.  It  will 

also  include  the  fundamentals  of  highway  design,  layout,  foundations,  and  pavements;  grade 

intersections  and  separations;  highway  cross-sections,  traffic  and  safety  requirements.  (3- 

2-4) 

Prerequisites:  CIVT  3101K,  3201K;  MATH  2111;  ENGT  2101K 

CIVT  3601K  Soil  Mechanics  &  Foundation  Design 5  Credits 

A  study  of  engineering  properties  of  soil  as  a  construction  material  and  foundations 
for  buildings.  Topics  include  the  soil  classifications,  Atterberg  limits,  shear  strength, 
consolidations  and  settlement.  This  knowledge  is  then  applied  to  the  design  of  various  types 
of  foundations  such  as  spread  footings,  piles,  earth  retaining  structures  and  substructure 
elements.  (4-2-5) 
Prerequisites:  CIVT  3201K;  ENGT  3601 

CIVT  3701  Structural  Analysis 4  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  behavior  response  of  various  structural  forms  that  are 
employed,  and  an  enumeration  of  the  various  loading  conditions  that  a  structure  must 
support.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  the  fundamentals  and  matrix  method  of  structural 
analysis  of  simple  and  complex  structural  systems  including  trusses,  beams,  frames, 
arches,  cable  structures,  and  influence  lines.  It  will  also  cover  an  introduction  to  the  theory 
of  statically  indeterminate  structures. 
Prerequisites:  ENGT  3601;  ENGT  3201 

CIVT  4101K  Structural  Design  I  (Steel) 3  Credits 

A  study  of  structural  design  procedures  of  structural  elements  utilizing  latest  design 
methods  according  to  building  and  design  codes.  Emphasis  will  be  on  the  integration  of 
designing  steel  structures  from  conception  to  working  drawings.  Course  content  includes 
identification  and  calculation  of  various  loads,  structural  framing,  designing  of  trusses, 
joists,  beams,  columns,  and  simple  connections.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  CIVT  3201K;  3701;  ENGT  2101K 

CIVT  4111K  Structural  Design  II  (Reinforced  Concrete) 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  fundamentals  of  reinforced  concrete  design.  Emphasis  will  be  on  the  principles 
and  practices  involved  in  the  structural  components  and  the  design  of  reinforced  concrete 
utilizing  latest  design  methods  in  accordance  with  the  ACI-codes.  Course  content  includes 
designing  of  rectangular  and  T  beams,  one-way  slabs,  columns,  footings,  and  retaining 
walls.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  CIVT  3201K;  3701;  ENGT  2101K 

CIVT  4201K  Environmental  Engineering 4  Credits 

Basic  concepts  of  environmental  interrelationships;  principles  of  environmental  chemistry, 
microbiology,  ecology  and  health;  water  quality  parameters;  water  treatment  processes; 
wastewater  treatment  processes;  sludge  treatment  and  disposal;  industrial  waste  waters; 
design  of  water,  wastewater  and  sludge  treatment  units;  water  distribution  and  wastewater 
collection  systems;  design  principles;  and  computer  applications.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1211, 1211L;  CIVT  3301K 

CIVT  4211  Environmental  Pollution  Control 3  Credits 

Water  pollution;  point  and  diffuse  sources;  river  pollution  and  oxygen  sag  curve  analysis; 
groundwater  pollution  analysis;  eutrophication  of  lakes;  coastal  pollution;  solid  wastes 
management  (collection,  storage  and  transport);  processing  and  transformation; 
incineration,  composting,  sanitary  land  filling;  recycling;  hazardous  waste  management 


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types;  RCRA,  CERCLA  and  others;  treatment  and  disposal  methods;  air  pollution  (air 
pollutants  and  interaction  products);  and  preventive  and  control  measures. 
Prerequisite:  CIVT  4201K 

CIVT  4301  Urban  Planning 2  Credits 

Historical  development  of  urban  centers  and  planning  practices;  theories,  policies  and 
quantitative  techniques  used;  statistical  methods;  forecasting  techniques;  decision- making 
analysis;  planning  management;  functional  planning  physical,  land  use,  transportation, 
housing  and  real  estate;  historical  preservation;  environmental  planning  and  monitoring, 
computer  applications. 
Prerequisites:  CIVT  3211;  3401K;  4201K 

COMPUTER  SCIENCE  TECHNOLOGY 

CSCI 1130  Computer  and  its  Applications 3  Credits 

An  introductory  course  specially  designed  to  help  students  become  computer  literate.  The 
course  covers  the  history  of  computers,  hardware,  software,  and  use  of  the  state-of-the- 
art  technology.  Another  unique  feature  of  this  course  is  that  students  use  internet,  MS 
OFFICE  applications  using  word  processing,  spreadsheets,  and  HTML  language  to  create 
home  pages. 

CSCI  1301  Computer  Science  1 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  principles  of  computer  programming  with  emphasis  on  problem 
solving  methods.  The  topics  include  an  introduction  to  data  representation,  data  type  and 
control  structures,  procedures  and  functions,  and  programming  methodology. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1111 

CSCI  1302  Computer  Science  II 4  Credits 

An  introduction  to  object-oriented  programming  language  using  abstract  data  type. 
Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  encapsulation,  inheritance  and  polymorphism,  recursive 
programming,  pointers,  linked  lists,  stacks,  strings,  and  trees. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  1301 

CSCI  1371  Computing  for  Engineers  and  Scientists 3  Credit 

Foundations  of  computing  with  an  emphasis  on  design  and  implementation  of  algorithms 
that  complement  and  support  engineering  and  scientific  problem  solving. 

CSCI  1501K  Computing  for  Engineers  1 3  Credits 

This  course  presents  the  conceptual  foundations  and  limitations  of  computing  with  design 
construction  analysis  of  algorithms,  and  data  structures.  The  course  prepares  students 
wherein  they  will  be  able  to  show  evidence  of  adequate  performance  with  respect  to  design 
and  construct  algorithms,  and  data  structures,  to  solve  problems  in  a  high  level  (pseudo) 
language.  Emphasis  will  be  given  on  the  manipulation  of  complex  data  structures,  recursive 
and  iterative  algorithms,  and  designs  of  algorithm  with  high  levels  of  modularity  and  object- 
oriented  approaches.  (2-3-3) 

CSCI  1502K  Computer  for  Engineering  II 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  techniques  and  practices  for  implementing  algorithms.     Emphasis  on 
professional  software  practices.  Projects  focus  on  interactive  and  computationally  intensive 
programs,  including  large  program  management.  (2-3-3) 
Prerequisite:  CSI 1501K 

CSCI  1610  Programming  in  Java 4  Credits 

An  introduction  to  Java,  which  is  a  simple,  object-oriented,  distributed,  interpreted,  robust, 
secure,   architecture-neutral,   portable,   high-performance,   multithreaded  and  dynamic 
language.  The  course  includes  extensive  use  of  classes,  support  of  networking,  basic  data 
structures,  abstract  data  type,  recursion,  and  searching  and  sorting. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1111 


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CSCI  2215  Perl  Scripting 4  Credits 

Designed  to  teach  students  how  to  use  PERL  (Practical  Extraction  and  Reporting  Language) 
for  Web/CGI  scripting. 
Prerequisite:  CSCII1301 

CSCI  2216  Programming  in  Pascal 4  Credits 

An  introduction  to  data  representation  and  computer  system  organization,  use  of  algorithms 
to  develop  data  types  and  control  structures,  and  use  of  functions,  procedures,  and  data 
type.  Further  emphasis  is  placed  on  advanced  structured  programming  and  an  introduction 
to  data  structures. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113 

CSCI  2231  Introduction  to  UNIX 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  UNIX  operating  system,  which  will  provide  a  convenient  and  consistent 
interface  to  the  wide  variety  of  peripheral  devices  that  are  connected  to  the  computer. 
Students  learn  history  and  fundamentals  of  SUN  Operating  System,  by  entering  commands 
using  Shell,  the  UNIX  file  systems;  text  file  utilities.  Vi  editor,  Shell  scripts,  AWK  (Aho, 
Weingerger,  Kernighan)  programming  language,  and  Local  Area  Networking  Utilities. 
Prerequisites:  CSCI  1301 

CSCI  2233  Programming  in  Ada 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  powerful  high-order  programming  language  for  software  design. 
Emphasis  is  on  Ada  program  structure,  type  of  variables,  Ada  control  statements,  Ada 
fundamentals,  procedures  and  function,  packages,  generics,  and  Ada  resources. 
Prerequisites:  CSCI  2216 

CSCI  2235  Comparative  Programming  Language 3  Credits 

A  comparative  study  of  programming  languages.  Topics  included  are  recursion,  passing 
parameters  in  structured  programs,  control  structures,  and  storage  allocation  techniques. 
UNIX  compilers  for  these  languages  will  be  used. 
Prerequisites:  CSCI  1301, 1302, 1610 

CSCI  3000  Data  Structure  and  Algorithm  Design 3  Credits 

Introduction    to    computation    complexities,    object-oriented    programming,    basic    data 
structures;  lists,  stacks,  trees,  recursion,  and  graphs. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  1610 

CSCI  3102  Visual  Basic 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  Visual  Basic  and  Windows  95  applications.  Topics  include  Form,  List 
Box,  Text  Box,  Scroll  Bars,  Menu  and  other  windows  resources. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  3210  Advanced  Java 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  Java  and  Web  page  programming.  Students  write  basic  Java  applets. 
Prerequisites:  CSCI  3000,  CSCI  1610 

CSCI  3385  Computer  Network  and  Design 3  Credits 

Introduction  of  distributed  system  architecture,  data  transmission,  protocol  levels,  types 
of  network  layers,  terminal  based  networks,  modems,  and  multiplexers.  A  unique  feature 
of  this  course  is  that  students  set  up  a  LAN  using  Solaris,  Novell  and  Windows  NT.  The 
course  provides  hands-on  experience  for  students. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  1301 

CSCI  3414  Software  Engineering 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  introduce  basic  principles  of  software  engineering,  the  process  of 
producing  a  software  product,  project  planning,  development,  and  management.  Each 


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student  is  expected  to  walk  through  the  complete  process  by  implementing  a  software 

project. 

Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  3910  Internship  in  Computer  Science VARIES 

Work  and  study  experience  in  various  areas  of  computer  science. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  3920  Internship  in  Computer  Science VARIES 

Work  and  study  experience  in  various  areas  of  computer  science. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  3930  Internship  in  Computer  Science VARIES 

Work  and  study  experiences  in  various  areas  of  computer  science. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4110  Operating  Systems 3  Credits 

Study  of  process  control,  CPU  scheduling,  primary  memory  management,  and  secondary 
memory  management. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4210  Data  Base  Management 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  database  application  design.  Topics  include  problem  analysis,  various 
data  models,  implementation,  using  Microsoft  access,  forms,  reports,  SQI,  and  database 
programming. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4310  Compiler  Construction 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  compiling  process,  language  elements,  finite  automata,  grammar,  parsing 
methods,  top-down  parsing,  bottom-up  parsing,  and  code  generation. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4410  Web  Based  Programming 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  web  server  programming,  internet  information  server  object:    Request, 
Response,  Application,  Server  session.   Programming  skills  via  using  basic  server  objects, 
including  working  with  data  source  like  Access,  SQL  server. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4510  Artificial  Intelligence 3  Credits 

Introduction  of  basic  concepts  in  artificial  intelligence.  Topics  include  optimal  search, 
learning  algorithms,  various  neural  network  architecture  and  various  software. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4801  Project  Design 1  Credit 

A  course  requiring  students  to  read  technical  papers,  implement  a  software  project,  and 
write  a  report  of  the  research  project. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  4810  Research  Project 3  Credits 

A  course  requiring  students  to  read  technical  papers,  implement  a  software  project,  and 
write  a  report  of  the  research  project. 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3000 

CSCI  (YAMA)  4901  Search  Engine  Design 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  develop  a  simple  Internet  search  engine.  Yamacraw  project  classified  5 
categories:  Vision  and  Design,  Implementation,  Extension,  Installer,  and  Maintainers, 
Users.  Students  will  implement  a  test  version  of  a  search  engine.  Software  layers  include: 
NT  server,  SQL  Server,  Internet  Information  Server,  ASP  Web  Interfact 


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ELECTRONICS  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

ELET  3101K  Electric  Circuit  1 3  Credits 

The  concept  of  current,  voltage,  power,  and  resistance.  The  course  deals  with  units,  basic 
electrical  laws,  series  and  parallel  circuits,  network  theorems,  and  instruments.  AC 
sources,  capacitance,  inductance,  and  magnetism  are  introduced.  Circuits  are  analyzed 
using  PSPICE  Laboratory  work  parallels  class  work  and  includes  the  use  of  various  AC 
and  DC  instruments.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1113 

ELET  3111K  Electric  Circuit  II Credits 

The  second  part  of  the  electric  circuit  sequence.  The  course  deals  with  impedance  and 
admittance  in  sinusoidal  circuits.  Resonant  circuits,  three-phase  circuits,  harmonics  and 
transformer  theory  are  also  studied.  Circuits  are  analyzed  using  PSPICE.  Laboratory  work 
parallels  class  work.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3101K 

ELET  3201K  Electronics  1 3  Credits 

A  study  of  discrete  electronic  devices.  Semiconductor  diodes,  BJTs  and  FETs  are  studied 
with  emphasis  on  characteristic  curves.  BJT  and  FET  amplifiers  are  studied  indepth 
and  various  configurations  of  small  and  large  signal  amplifiers  are  studied.  Circuits  are 
analyzed  using  PSPICE.  Laboratory  work  parallels  class  work.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3101K;  Corequisite:  ELET  3111K 

ELET  3211K  Electronics  II 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  characteristics,  performance,  and  application  of  the  most  common  linear 
integrated  circuits.  The  emphasis  of  this  course  is  on  operational  amplifiers,  comparators, 
multipliers,  oscillators,  voltage  regulation,  oscillators,  phase-locked  loops  and  data  converters. 
Applications  will  illustrate  use,  and  laboratory  exercises  will  enhance  learning.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3201K 

ELET  3301K  Digital  Systems  1 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  binary  and  hexadecimal  numbers,  Boolean  algebra,  truth  tables, 
Karnaugh  maps,  and  combination  logic  using  basic  gates.  Flip-flops,  counters,  registers, 
encoders,  and  decoders  are  also  presented.  Circuit  simulation  software  is  used  in  both 
classroom  and  laboratory  work.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3101K 

ELET  331  IK  Digital  Systems  II 3  Credits 

A  thorough  study  of  sequential  design.  Techniques  and  issues  relevant  to  design  will  be 
covered  indepth  and  project  work  will  emphasize  the  use  of  LSI,  MSI,  and  SSI  circuits  in 
the  application  and  design  of  complex  digital  systems.  Analog-to-digital  converters  (ADC), 
digital-to-analog  converters  (DAC),  programmable  logic  devices  (PLDs),  and  introduction  to 
microprocessors  are  also  studied.  Circuit  simulation  software  used  in  both  classroom  and 
laboratory.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3301K 

ELET  3401K  Microcomputer  Interfacing 3  Credits 

A  study  of  microprocessors  and  microcomputer  systems.  Related  hardware  and  software 
issues  of  X86  will  be  covered.  The  course  also  covers  memory  systems,  input/output  devices 
and  interfacing  mechanisms.  Classroom  instruction  is  enhanced  by  laboratory  work.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3301K 

ELET  341  IK  Microcontrollers 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  micro  controller  hardware  and  software.  System  architecture 
includes  the  CPU,  timer,  serial,  and  parallel  I/O  ports,  RAM  and  ROM.  The  software 


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portion  of  the  course  covers  assembly  language.  Classroom  instruction  will  be  enhanced  by 
laboratory  work.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3301K 

ELET  3501K  Control  Systems 3  Credits 

Analysis  and  design  of  linear  feedback  control  systems  are  studied.  Nyquist's  and  Routh's 
stability  criteria,  Bode  plots,  transient  behavior,  static  error  coefficients,  and  the  steady- 
state  behavior  of  various  system  types  are  presented.  The  root-locus  method  and  block 
diagram  representation  and  simplification  are  also  included.  Classroom  instruction  will  be 
enhanced  by  laboratory  work.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  ELET  31  UK;  MATH  2111 

ELET  3511K  Electrical  Machinery 3  Credits 

An  introductory  course  in  the  characteristics  and  application  of  basic  electric  machinery. 
Three  phase  distribution  systems,  transformers,  DC  generators,  AC  generators,  DC  motors, 
and  AC  motors  are  studied.  Laboratory  work  parallels  classroom  instruction.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  31  UK 

ELET  3701K  Data  Acquisition  System 2  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  techniques  for  interfacing  the  basic  measurement  and  instrumentation 
circuitry  and  systems  to  monitor  physical  characteristics  such  as  temperature,  pressure, 
strain,   and  distance  by  using  data  acquisition  system.  Typical  instrumentation  and 
measuring  problems  will  be  solved  in  the  laboratory.  (1-2-2) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3101K 

ELET  4101K  Programmable  Logic  Controllers 3  Credits 

PLC,  ladder  logic,  programming,  installation,  and  troubleshooting  of  PLC  systems.  Sensors 
and  their  wring,  I/O  modules  and  wiring,  and  fundamentals  of  plant  communications  are 
studied.  Laboratory  work  parallels  classroom  instruction.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3301K 

ELET  4401K  Industrial  Electronics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  necessary  background  for  understanding  the  concept  and  utilization  of 
various  electronics  devices,  circuits  and  systems  which  are  essential  in  industrial  control 
and  automation.  Recent  development  and  practices  in  industry  are  presented.  Students 
apply  the  knowledge  from  Electronics  II  and  Digital  Systems  II  to  develop  application- 
oriented  systems.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  ELET  32 UK;  33 UK 

ELET  4411K  Computer  Electronics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  theory  of  operations  of  the  various  electronic  devices  and  components  of 
the  microcomputer.  The  installation,  maintenance,  and  troubleshooting  of  microcomputer 
peripheral  is  also  studied.  Laboratory  work  parallels  classroom  instruction.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3301K 

ELET  4611K  Fiber  Optics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  basic  understanding  of  optics  systems,  fiber  optics,  types,  and  characteristics 
related  to  computer  communication.  Additional  coverage  includes  fiber  optic  couplers, 
multiplexes,  demultiplexes,  and  distribution  system.  Laboratory  work  parallels  classroom 
instruction.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  CSCI  3385 

ELET  4621K  Digital  Communications 3  Credits 

Sampling,  coding,  decoding,  and  digital  multiplexing.  The  course  will  also  cover  the 
networking  essential  concepts,  with  emphasis  on  Microsoft  Networking  system.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ELET  3311K 


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ELET  4901K  Senior  Project 1  Credit 

The  selection  of  an  appropriate  engineering  project  for  design  and  development.  The 
majority  of  work  is  spent  in  the  laboratory  researching,  designing,  prototyping,  debugging, 
and  fabricating  the  project.  Engineering  note  book  is  required.  Course  requirements  include 
oral  and  written  reports  on  the  project.  (0-2-1) 
Prerequisite:  Permission  of  the  instructor 


ENGINEERING 

ENGR  1101  Introduction  To  Engineering 1  Credit 

The  course  consists  of  material  and  learning  activities  that  would  build  and  sustain  the 
interest  of  the  student  in  engineering  and  that  would  produce  behavioral  modification  in  the 
student  to  adequately  prepare  him/her  for  a  successful  academic  career  in  engineering.) 

ENGR  1161K  Computing  for  Engineers  and  Scientists 3  Credits 

Foundations  of  computing  with  an  emphasis  on  design  and  implementation  of  algorithms 
that  complement  and  support  engineering  problem  solving  .  (2-3-3) 
Prerequisite:  ENGR  1113K  or  equivalent 

ENGR  2010  Computational  modeling  for  Engineers 3  Credits 

This  course  is  Fundamental  and  numerical  methods  and  development  of  programming 
techniques  for  implementing  them  to  solve  engineering  problems  via  computers. 
Prerequisite:  Math  2511,  PHYS  2211,  and  CSCI 1371 

ENGR  2025  Introduction  to  Signal  Processing 4  Credits 

Introduction  to  signal  processing  for  discrete-time  and  continuous -time  signals.  Filtering. 
Frequency  Response.  Fourier  Transform.  Z  Transform.  Laboratory  emphasizes  computer- 
based  signal  processing.  (3-3-4) 
Prerequisites:  Math  2511  and  CSCI  1502 

ENGR  2030  Introduction  to  Computer  Engineering 3  Credits 

Computer  system  and  digital  design  principles.  Architectural  concepts,  software,  Boolean 
algebra,  number  systems,  combinational  datapath  elements,  sequential  logic,  and  storage 
elements.  Design  of  DRAM  control  and  I/O  bus. 
Prerequisites:  CSCI  1371 

ENGR  2031  Digital  Design  Laboratory 2  Credits 

Design  and  implementation  of  digital  systems,  including  a  team  design  project.  CAD  tools, 
project  design  methodologies,  logic  synthesis,  and  assembly  language  programming.(l-3-2) 
Prerequisites:  ENGR  2030  and  CSCI  1502  and  ENGT  2201 

ENGR  2040  Circuit  Analysis  3  Credits 

Basic  concepts  of  DC  and  AC  circuit  theory  and  analysis. 
Prerequisites: :  ENGR  2025  and  Phys  2212  and  Math  3301 

ENGR  2110  Creative  Decisions  and  Design 3  Credits 

To  learn  fundamental  techniques  for  creating,  analyzing,  synthesizing,  and  implementing 
design  solutions  to  open  ended  problems  with  flexibility,  adaptability,  and  creativity 
through  team  and  individual  efforts. (2-3-3). 
Prerequisite:  ENGR  2770,and  1371 

ENGR  2201  Statics  for  Engineers 2  Credits 

Elements  of  statics  in  two  and  three  dimensions,  centroids,  and  friction. 
Prerequisites:  Math  2511  and  PHYS  2211 


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ENGR  2202  Dynamics  of  Rigid  Bodies 3  Credits 

Kinematics  and  dynamics  of  particles  and  rigid  bodies  in  one,  two,  and  three  dimensions. 
Work-energy  and  impulse-momentum  concepts. 
Prerequisites:  ENGR  2201,  and  CSCI 1371 

ENGR  2770  Introduction  to  Engineering  Graphics  and  Visualization 3  Credits 

Engineering  graphics  and  visualization  including  sketching,  line  drawing,  simple  wire 
frame,  and  solid  modeling.  Development  and  interpretation  of  drawings  and  specifications 
for  the  product  realization.  (2-3-3)) 

ENGR  3001  Mechanics  of  deformable  bodies 3  Credits 

Stress  and  strain,  axially  loaded  members,  torsion  of  circular  members,  bending  of  beams, 
transformation  of  stress  and  strain  and  column  buckling. 
Prerequisites:  ENGR  2201  and  Math  3301 

ENGR  3322  Engineering  Thermodynamics 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  thermodynamics.  Thermodynamic  properties,  energy  and  mass  conservation, 
entropy  and  the  second  law.  Second-law  analysis  of  thermodynamic  systems,  gas  cycles, 
vapor  cycles. 
Prerequisites:  PHYS  2211  General  Physics  II,  MATH  3301,  and  CSCI  1371 

ENGR  3770  Statistics  and  Applications 3  Credits 

Introduction  to  probability,  probability  distributions,  point  estimation,  confidence  intervals, 
hypothesis  testing,  linear  regression,  and  analysis  of  variance.  Also  applications  in  the 
engineering  planning  and  Design  are  discussed. 
Prerequisite-  Math  2511 

ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

ENGT  2101K  Computer  Graphics 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  computer  graphics  hardware  and  software  with  emphasis  on  hands-on 
experience  using  one  or  more  CAD  systems.  (1-4-3) 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113 

ENGT  2111K  CAD  Applications 1  Credit 

Covers  architectural,  chemical,  civil,  electronics  and  mechanical  CAD  applications.  (0-2-1) 
Prerequisite:  ENGT  2101K 

ENGT  2201  Technical  Writing 2  Credits 

Covers  fundamentals  of  writing  technical  reports  and  research  papers;  illustrating  technical 
data;  making  oral  presentations;  and  participating  in  group  communications. 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

ENGT  3101  Statics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  applied  engineering  mechanics  of  rigid  bodies  in  equilibrium.  Analysis  of  forces, 
reactions  and  moments  in  various  force  systems  for  both  two  and  three  dimensional 
systems.  Determination  of  centroids  of  composite  area  and  the  moment  of  inertia  will  also 
be  studied. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  2101;  PHYS  1111K  or  PHYS  2211K 

ENGT  3201  Applied  Mathematics  for  Engineering  Technology 1  Credit 

Application  of  mathematics  in  the  practice  of  engineering.  The  course  consists  of  selected 
topics  in  matrix  algebra,  vectors,  calculus,  and  statistics  with  emphasis  on  their  application 
in  engineering  technology  disciplines. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111 


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ENGT  3301  Quality  Control 3  Credits 

A  study  of  statistics,  probability,  control  charts  for  variables  and  attributes,  and  acceptance 
sampling  plans. 
Prerequisite:  ENGT  3201 

ENGT  3501  Dynamics 2  Credits 

The  study  of  kinematics,  the  motion  and  movement  of  a  body  in  terms  of  displacement, 

velocity  acceleration  and  time;  and  kinetics,  the  relations  between  motion  of  a  body  and 

the  forces  that  caused  the  motion.  Topics  include  rectilinear  motion  as  well  as  curvilinear 

motion. 

Prerequisite:  ENGT  3101 

ENGT  3601  Strength  of  Materials 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  the  concept  of  the  stress-strain  relationship  and  how  this  relates 

to  the  design  of  structural  members.  Emphasis  will  be  on  the  stress  distribution  due  to  axial 

tension  and  compression,  thermal,  torsion,  and  transverse  loading  and  their  combinations. 

Course  content  will  also  include  pure  bending,  transformations  of  stress,  shear  and  bending 

moment  diagrams,  slope  and  deflection  of  beams  by  integration,  and  Euler's  formula  for 

columns. 

Prerequisites:  ENGT  3101;  MATH  2111;  MECT  3101K 

ENGT  3701  Engineering  Economy 3  Credits 

A  study  of  the  fundamental  concept  and  analytical  tools  of  engineering  economy.  The 

elements  of  engineering  decision- making  process,  compound  interest  and  equivalence  are 

examined.  This  course  also  covers  present  worth,  uniform  annual  cost,  rate  of  return  and 

depreciation  method  as  well  as  income  taxes  to  help  make  the  correct  engineering  business 

decision. 

Prerequisites:  MATH  1113;  Permission  of  the  instructor 

ENVIRONMENTAL  SCIENCE 

ENSC  2040  Environmental  Issues 3  Credits 

Survey  of  global  environmental  issues  facing  man  from  philosophical,  sociological,  historical, 
ecological,  and  technological  perspectives.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  With  Instructor's  permission. 

ENSC  2401  Introduction  to  Environmental  Science 3  Credits 

Mechanism  of  evolution  in  relation  to  plants,  animals  and  man,  population  dynamics, 
ecological  processes,  population  ecology,  species  interactions,  evolution  of  behavior,  biomes, 
biogeography,  pollution,  and  ecosystem  sustainability.    (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  With  the  Instructor's  permission. 

ENSC  2401L  Introduction  to  Environmental  Science  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  ENSC  2401.  (0-2-1) 

ENSC  3121  Environmental  Ethics 3  Credits 

The  basics  in  philosophical  and  ethical  thought,  especially  as  related  to  the  development  in 
mankind  of  a  new  ecological  ethic.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  HUMN  2011,  ENSC  2401 

ENSC  3201  Limnology 3  Credits 

Evolution  and  morphology  of  ponds,  lakes,  and  streams;  physical  and  chemical  characteristics 
of  inland  water,  aquatic  biota,  their  taxonomy  and  ecology.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  2401,  BIOL  2401,  CHEM  1211,  CHEM  1212 


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ENSC  3201L  Limnology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  ENSC  3201.  (0-2-1) 

ENSC  3203  Environmental  Chemistry 3  Credits 

The  chemistry  of  the  Earth's  natural  processes  in  air  water  and  soil,  toxic  pollutants,  soil, 
water,  air,  and  sediment  chemistry  in  relation  to  pollutants,  natural  waters  and  acid  base 
chemistry  of  the  carbonate  system,  redox,  solid  phase-solution  equilibria,  ion  adsorption 
and  desorption  phenomenon.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  2401,  CHEM  1211,  CHEM  1212 

ENSC  3203L  Environmental  Chemistry  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  ENSC  3203.  (0-2-1) 

ENSC  3205  Environmental  Microbiology 3  Credits 

Relationships  of  microorganisms  to  their  environment  and  to  other  organisms,  symbiotic, 
soil  and  aquatic  microorganisms  are  considered,  genetically  engineered  microorganisms  as 
well  as  principles  of  bioremediation.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  1107K,  BIOL  1108K 

ENSC  3205L  Environmental  Microbiology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  ENSC  3205.  (0-2-1) 

ENSC  3301  Environmental  Radiation 3  Credits 

Atomic  structure,  nuclear  radiation,  radioactive  decay,  interaction  of  charged  particles  and 
electron  with  matter,  methods  of  radiation  detection,  radiation  dosimetry  and,  radiation 
protection.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1211,  CHEM  1212,  PHYS  1111K,  1112K 

ENSC  3301L  Environmental  Radiation  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  ENSC  3301.  (0-2-1) 

ENSC  3621  Environmental  Health  and  Hygiene 3  Credits 

Human  exposure  and  health  effects  of  chemicals,  occupational  health  hazards,  regulatory 
safety  procedures,  management  requirements,  disease  vectors,  food  and  housing  sanitation 
risk  assessment,  principles  of  industrial  hygiene.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  2401,  BIOL  1107K,  BIOL  1108K 

ENSC  4101  Hydrology 3  Credits 

Topics  dealing  with  the  fundamentals  of  the  hydrologic  cycle,   budget  and  aquatic; 
precipitation,  evapo-transpiration,  stream  flow;  containment  transport;  ground  water  flow 
and  urban  vs.  watershed  models  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1113,  MATH  2101 

ENSC  4101L  Hydrology  Lab 1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  ENSC  4101.  (0-2-1) 

ENSC  4121  Environmental  Law 3  Credits 

Overview  of  the  historic  development  and  evolution  of  legal  principles,  the  legal  processes 
relating  to  resource  conservation,  environmental  regulations  and  statutory  laws.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  2401,  ENSC  3121 

ENSC  4202  Principles  of  Ecotoxicology 3  Credits 

Toxic  chemicals  and  their  fate  and  distribution  in  various  ecosystems,  toxicity  of  chemicals 
on  the  individual,  populations  and  communities,  relationship  of  dose  and  response,  and 
biomarkers  in  population  studies.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  2401,  CHEM  2501 


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ENSC  4301  Hazardous  Waste  Management 3  Credits 

Hazardous  wastes  disposal  techniques,  problems  associated  with  current  waste  disposal 
techniques,  major  pathways  of  pollutant  migration  from  disposal  sites,  emphasis  on  critical 
issues  facing  industry,  government,  and  the  public.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  3203,  CHEM  2501 

ENSC  4401  Environmental  Impact  Assessment 3  Credits 

Land  use  planning,  zoning,  subdivision  and  community  organization,  human  growth, 
control,  local,  state  and  federal  regulations,  multi  disciplinary  terms  are  organized  to 
produce  actual  EIS's,  geology,  soils,  topography,  hydrology,  meterology,  biology,  sociology 
and  economics  are  all  involved.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  ENSC  2401,  ENSC  3121 

ENSC  4801  Internship 2  Credits 

Supervised  training,  apprenticeship,  and  experience  with  an  appropriate  agency,  written 

internship  report,  and  report  presentation. 

(1-0-1) 

Prerequisite:  Senior  Standing 

ENSC  4901  Environmental  Synthesis  Seminar 1  Credit 

Most  updated  environmental  literature  search,  research  methodology,  synthesis,  manuscript 

preparation,  and  seminar  presentation. 

(1-0-1) 

Prerequisite:  Senior  Standing 

ENSC  4910  Special  Topics 2  Credits 

In  depth  discussion  and  review  of  most  critical  environmental  issues,  toxic  chemicals,  soil, 
water  and  air  pollution,  and  new  remedial  methodologies.  (2-0-2) 
Prerequisite:  Senior  standing 

FORENSIC  SCIENCE 

FSCI  3201  Forensic  Evidence  in  Law  Enforcement 3  Credits 

Principles  of  criminal  law  and  procedure,  preparation  and  presentation  of  evidence; 
examination  of  witnesses,  and  methods  of  legal  research.  Emphasis  will  be  placed  on  court 
opinions  denning  the  rules  of  search  and  seizure  and  advisability  of  evidence.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  CHEM  1211,  1211HK  or  1151K 

FSCI  3301  Principles  of  Forensic  Sciences 3  Credits 

Application  of  chemical  and  instrumental  techniques  that  are  currently  used  in  crime 
laboratories  to  examine  firearms,  tool  marks,  documents,  arson  accelerants,  drugs,  hairs, 
plastics,  paints,  glass,  soil,  and  textile  fibers. 
Prerequisite:  FSCI  3201 

FSCI  3301L  Principles  of  Forensic  Science  Laboratory 1  Credit 

Lab  to  supplement  FSCI  3301        (0-3-1) 

FSCI  4101  Personal  Identification  &  DNA  Fingerprinting  Analysis 3  Credits 

Modern  techniques  in  personal  identification  with  various  methods  in  DNA  fingerprint, 
analysis,  DNA  profiling,  DNA  typing  in  rape  and  murder  cases  and  in  cases  of  paternity 
testing.     (3-0-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1151K    FSCI  3301 

FSCI  4102:  Personal  Identification  &  DNA  Fingerprint  Analysis  Lab  (0-3-1)....  1  Credit 

Lab  taken  concurrently  with  FSCI  3301 

*These  courses  cannot  be  used  to  satisfy  the  requirements  for  major  in  chemistry. 


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INDUSTRIAL  TECHNOLOGY  MANAGEMENT 

INTM  3101  Motion  and  Time  Study 3  Credits 

A  comprehensive  study  of  cost  analysis,  production  and  inventory  control,  balancing 
of  production  lines,  incentive  pay  and  motion  studies.  Topics  include  problem  solving 
techniques,  operation  and  process  charts,  motion  economy,  work  measurement,  and 
motivational  concepts. 

INTM  3201  Cost  Estimating 3  Credits 

A  study  of  preparing  detailed  cost  estimates  for  new  and  existing  products.  The  course 
content  is  divided  into  the  following  areas:  labor  costs,  materials  cost,  accounting  principles, 
forecasting,  operation  and  product  estimating,  and  engineering  economics. 

INTM  3301  Production  and  Inventory  Control 3  Credits 

A  study  of  selecting  and  installing  a  computerized  inventory  control  system  such  as 
Material  Requirements  Planning  (MRP).  The  following  topics  are  included:  forecasting, 
master  production  scheduling,  material  requirements  planning,  inventory  management, 
production  activity  control,  and  critical  path  scheduling. 

INTEGRATED  SCIENCE 

ISCI 1101  Integrated  Science  1 3  Credits 

Nature,  physical  properties,  structure  and  evolution  of  the  physical  universe,  nuclear 
energy  and  the  atom,  cosmology,  the  nature  of  energy  and  its  conservation.  (3-0-3) 

ISCI  1111K  Integrated  Science  II 4  Credits 

The  physical  earth,  biological  evolution,  ecological  processes,  and  human  development.  (3-2-4) 
Note:  This  is  a  4-credit  physical  science  course  with  laboratory. 

MARINE  SCIENCE 

MSCI  3101K  Marine  Science  1 4  Credits 

Survey  of  basic  concepts  and  interrelationships  of  physical,  geological,  chemical,  and 
biological  oceanographic  and  inshore  ecosystems.  Introduction  to  function  and  application 
of  oceanographic  equipment.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  1108K;  CHEM  1212 

MSCI  3102K  Marine  Science  II 4  Credits 

Introduction  to  the  physiology,  morphology,  taxonomy,  and  ecology  of  marine  organisms 
and  their  role  in  oceanographic  processes.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  1108K;  CHEM  1212 

MSCI  3301K  Marine  Environmental  Chemistry  and  Analysis 4  Credits 

Chemical  composition   and  processes   of  seawater  and   coastal   waters;   methods   and 
techniques  employed  in  analyzing  environmental  parameters;  carbonate  buffering  system 
of  seawater,  biogeochemical  cycles.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1212;  MSCI  3101 

MSCI  3401K  Invertebrate  Zoology 4  Credits 

Survey  of  the  major  invertebrate  taxa  emphasizing  function  and  special  adaptations  to 
coastal  and  marine  environments.  Practical  emphasis  on  collection,  preserving,  sorting, 
and  classifying,  especially  local  species.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  BIOL  1108K 


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MSCI  3501K  Ichthyology 4  Credits 

Evolution,  classification,  anatomy,  physiology,  and  ecology  of  fishes.  Includes  methods  for 
the  collection,  identification,  maintenance,  and  study  of  southeastern  coastal  marine  and 
estuarine  species.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  BIOL  1108K;  MSCI  3102 

MSCI  3901  Technical  Writing  and  Seminar 3  Credits 

The  practical  study  of  organizing  and  presenting  scientific  and  technical  information  through 
writing  and  oral  presentation.  Covers  the  key  elements  of  effective  oral  communication 
and  written  communication  in  memoranda,  letters,  questionnaires,  reports,  articles, 
and  abstracts.  Introduces  the  application  and  practical  capabilities  of  computers,  word 
processing,  and  integrated  software.  (3-0-3) 
Prerequisite:  ENGL  1102 

MSCI  4201K  Marine  Ecology 4  Credits 

Principles  of  ecology  related  to  marine  and  estuarine  ecosystems.  Theoretical  population 
dynamics,  age  distributions,  competition,  predation,  ecology  are  studied  using  computer 
modeling.  Results  of  practical  experimental  approach  to  the  study  of  marine  ecosystems  are 
analyzed  using  computer  simulation,  modeling,  and  analysis.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  MSCI  3101,  3102,  3301 

MSCI  4301K  Biological  Oceanography . 4  Credits 

Global-scale  considerations  of  biological  features  and  processes  within  oceanic  environments 
including:  marine  biogeography,  oceanographic  nutrient  cycles,  food  webs  and  energy  flow, 
pelagic  and  abyssal  zone  community  dynamics,  oceanic  food  resources,  plankton  biology, 
mathematical  modeling.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  MSCI  3101,  3301,  3401 

MSCI  4501  Current  Issues  in  Oceanography 3  Credits 

This  course  provides  background  information,  letters,  milestone  journal  articles,  and 

guidance  in  literature  searches  for  discussion/debate  on  current  issues  in  oceanography. 

(3-0-3) 

Prerequisites:  BIOL  1108K;  CHEM  3501  or  BIO  124;  CHE  307 

MSCI  4901  Research 1  Credit 

Provides  background  information  and  assistance  for  students  to  engage  in  original 
independent  scientific  research.  By  describing  how  to  find  pertinent  scientific  literature  on 
a  topic,  problem,  or  question,  explaining  how  to  apply  for  summer  research  internships  at 
marine  laboratories  and  oceanographic  institutions,  and  describing  the  organizational  need 
and  elements  of  the  research  report,  the  student  should  be  able  to  design  an  independent 
research  project,  write  the  background  or  introduction  of  the  report  from  library  research 
and  interviews.  (1-0-1) 
Prerequisites:  Junior  standing;  MSCI  3101 

MSCI  4902  Senior  Research/Internship    1-3  Credits 

A  research  project  under  faculty  supervision,  that  includes  researching  the  background 
on  a  given  problem,  defining  an  hypothesis,  and  planning  and  executing  experiments.  A 
written  report/manuscript  and  oral  presentation  are  required. 

Prerequisite:  Completion  of  3000  level  of  core  curriculum,  MSCI  4901  (may  be 
concurrent  enrollment),  and  consent  of  faculty  advisor.) 

MSCI  4903  Senior  Research/Internship  II 1-3  Credits 

This  class  is  intended  as  a  continuation  of  research  or  internship  activities  from  4902. 

Consent  of  Instructor  and  the  faculty  advisor  are  required. 

Prerequisite:  Completion  of  3000  level  of  core  curriculum,  MSCI  4901,  and 

MSCI  4902   (may  be  concurrently  enrolled  in  MSCI  4902)  and  consent  of  faculty 

advisor.) 


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MATHEMATICS 

MATH  1111  College  Algebra 4  Credits 

A  course  presenting  topics  in  algebra  in  a  manner  that  will  prepare  students  to  study 
trigonometry  and  to  manage  their  present  and  future  daily  mathematical  needs.  Topics 
included  are  the  real  number  system,  functions  and  polynomials,  inequalities  (first  and 
second  degree),  systems  of  equations,  and  operations  with  exponential  numbers  (including 
radicals). 

MATH  1113  Precalculus 4  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  prepare  students  for  a  successful  study  of  calculus.  Topics  include 
functions  and  their  graphs,  inverse  functions,  exponential  and  logarithmic  functions, 
trigonometric    functions    and    their    inverses,    analytic    trigonometry,    application    of 
trigonometric  functions,  fundamentals  of  analytic  geometry,  and  polar  coordinates. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1111  or  a  minimum  score  of  475  on  the  SAT-MAT 

MATH  1501  Precalculus  for  Engineers 4  Credits 

Analytical  geometry,  the  function  concept,  polynomials,  exponential,  logarithms, 
trigonometric  functions,  mathematical  induction,  and  the  theory  of  equations  .(3-2-4) 

MATH  2101  Calculus  1 4  Credits 

An  integrated  approach  to  differential  calculus  and  an  introduction  to  integral  calculus. 
Topics  include  functions,  graphs,  the  derivative,  applications  of  the  derivative,  maxima  and 
minima,  velocity  and  acceleration,  rates  of  change,  antidifferentiation,  the  fundamental 
theorem  of  calculus,  and  basic  integration  techniques. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113 

MATH  2111  Calculus  II 4  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MATH    2101.   Topics   include   logarithmic,    exponential,    and   other 
transcendental  functions,  applications  of  integration,  integration  techniques.  L'Hopital's 
rule,  improper  integrals,  and  infinite  series. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2101 

MATH  2121  Calculus  III 4  Credits 

A  continuation  of  MATH  2111.  Topics  include  plane  curves,  parametric  equations,  polar 
coordinates,  vectors  and  geometry  of  space,  vector-valued  functions,  functions  of  several 
variables,  partial  derivatives,  and  multiple  integrals. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111 

MATH  2201  Elementary  Statistics 3  Credits 

Topics  include  mean,  median,  range,  variance  and  standard  deviation  of  raw  and  grouped 
data,   probabilities,  correlation,  the  normal  distribution,  the  t- distribution,   statistical 
inference,  including  the  pooled  t-test,  the  analysis  of  variance,  chi-square  test,   and 
regression  analysis. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1111 

MATH  2301  Introduction  to  Discrete  Math 3  Credits 

The  study  of  the  logical  and  algebraic  relationships  between  discrete  objects.  The  roots  of 
discrete  math  lie  deep  in  set  theory,  directed  graphs  and  relations,  functions,  combinatorics, 
logic,  Boolean  algebra,  graph  theory,  and  recurrence  relations. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113  (MATH  2101  or  MAT  212  is  recommended  also) 

MATH  2501  Calculus  I  for  Engineers 4  Credits 

This  course  is  designed  to  present  an  integrated  approach  to  differential  calculus  and 
integral  calculus.  Topics  include  functions,  derivatives,  product  and  chain  rules,  graphs, 


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Newtons    method,    maxima    and    minima,    and    other    applications    of   differentiation, 
Fundamental  theorem  of  calculus,  integration  techniques,  definite  integrals,  infinite  series 
and  convergence  tests. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113  or  ENGR  1113K 

MATH  2511  Calculus  II  for  Engineers 4  Credits 

This  course  is  a  continuation  of  MATH  2501  -  Calculus  I  for  Engineers.  Topics  include 
L'Hopital's  Rule,  Improper  Integrals,  Taylor  Approximation,  Infinite  Series  and  Power 
Series,  Numeric  Integration,  Linear  Algebra,  the  Theory  of  Linear  Functions  and  Equations 
in  Several  Varibles. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2501 

MATH  2521  Callculus  HI  for  Engineers 4  Credits 

This  course  is  a  continuation  of  MATH  2511,  Calculus  II  for  Engineers.    Topics  included 
are  vector  calculus,  parametric  curves  and  motion,  functions  of  several  variable,  Newton's 
method  in  several  variables,  optimization,  differentials,  double  and  triple  integrals,  vector 
analysis,  line  integrals,  surface  integrals,  and  the  theorems  of  Green,  Gauss,  and  Stokes. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2511 

MATH  3101  Linear  Algebra 3  Credits 

Topics  include  matrix  algebra,  solutions  of  linear  systems,  vectors  and  vector  spaces, 
linear  independence,  spanning  sets,  bases,  ranks,  determinants,  matrix  inversion,  linear 
transformations,  null  space,  range,  and  eigenvalues. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111  or  MAT  213 

MATH  3201  Probability  and  Statistics  1 3  Credits 

Topics  include  sample  spaces,  elementary  theorems  of  probability,  permutations  and 
combinations,    random   variables,    discrete    and   continuous    distributions    and   density 
functions,  mathematical  expectation,  and  moment  generating  functions  of  probability 
distributions. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111 

MATH  3211  Foundations  of  Higher  Mathematics 3  Credits 

Topics  include  sets,  prepositional  calculus,  truth  tables,  predicate  calculus,  universal  and 
existential  quantifiers,  proofs  about  sets,  basic  methods  of  proof,  mathematical  induction, 
relations  and  functions,  and  cardinality. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2121 

MATH  3301  Differential  Equations 4  Credits 

Topics  include  differential  equations  of  the  first  order  and  first  degree,  linear  equations, 
variation  of  parameters,  method  of  undetermined  coefficients,  inverse  operators,  Laplace 
transforms,  systems  of  differential  equations,  and  applications. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111 

MATH  3401  Modern  Geometry 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  give  a  modern  view  of  geometry,  including  advanced  treatment  of 
standard  topics  in  Euclidean  geometry,  as  well  as  the  study  of  non- Euclidean  systems. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111 

MATH  3501  Numerical  Analysis 3  Credits 

Topics  include  solving  of  linear  equations,  Gauss-Seidel  and  Jacobi  methods,  error  analysis, 
approximating  functions  by  infinite  series,  iteration  techniques,  techniques  of  integration, 
to  include  trapezoidal  and  Simpson's  rules. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  2111  and  CSCI 1302 

MATH  3602  Linear  and  Discrete  Mathematics 4  Credits 

Basics  of  sequences  and  rates  of  growth,  counting  methods,  graph  theory  and  graph 
algorithms,  linear  algebra,  linear  programming,  and  combinatorial  optimization.  (3-2-4)) 


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MATH  4101  Abstract  Algebra  1 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  groups,  subgroups,  homomorphisms,  isomorphisms,  cyclic  groups, 
permutation  groups,  direct  products,  Abelian  groups,  and  Sylow's  theorem. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  3211 

MATH  4111  Abstract  Algebra  II 3  Credits 

A  course  exploring  the  theory  of  rings,  fields,  integral  domains,  and  vector  spaces. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  4101 

MATH  4201  Analysis  1 3  Credits 

Topics  include  sets  and  functions,  the  real  number  system,  elementary  topology  of  the 

real  line,  limits  of  sequence,  space  of  continuous  functions,  differentiation,  and  Riemann 

integration. 

Prerequisites:  MATH  2121  and  3211 

MATH  4211  Analysis  II 3  Credits 

A  course  presenting  further  topics  in  integration,  Stokes  theorem,  Gauss  divergence 
theorem,  infinite  series,  sequences  and  series  of  functions,  functions  of  several  variables, 
and  basic  measure  theory. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  4201 

MATH  4221  Complex  Analysis 3  Credits 

Topics   include   complex   numbers,   elementary  functions,    analytic   functions,   complex 
integration,  Laurant  and  Taylor  series,  residues,  conformal  mapping,  and  applications. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2121 

MATH  4311  Probability  and  Statistics  II 3  Credits 

Topics  include  sampling  theory,  statistical  inferences,  estimation  and  tests  of  hypotheses, 
multivariate  distribution,  transformation  of  random  variables,  conditional  and  marginal 
distributions,  and  Bayesian  estimation. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  2121  and  3201 

MATH  4401  Number  Theory 3  Credits 

Topics  include  the  theory  of  mathematical  induction,  divisibility  theory  in  the  integers, 
prime  numbers  and  their  distribution,  the  theory  of  congruences  and  modular  arithmetic, 
Fermat's  theorem,  and  number  theoretic  functions. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  3211 

MATH  4411  Statistical  Methods 3  Credits 

Topics  include  statistical  concepts  and  methods  basic  to  experimental  research  in  natural 
and  social  sciences,  methods  of  estimation  and  tests  of  hypotheses,  categorical  data 
analysis  (only  to  two-dimensional  contingency  tables),  introduction  to  analysis  of  variance, 
correlation,  regression,  and  experimental  design. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  3201 

MATH  4421  Regression  Analysis 3  Credits 

Topics  include  matrix  algebra,  simple  linear  regression,  residual  analysis  techniques, 
multiple  regression,  nonlinear  regression,  dummy  variables,  and  influence  statistics. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  3101  or  MAT  319,  3201  or  MAT  217 

MATH  4501  Introduction  to  Topology 3  Credits 

Topics  include  fundamental  concepts  of  topology:  set  theory,  the  real  number  line,  continuity, 
compactness,  connectedness,  separations  axioms,  the  axioms  of  choice,  and  metric  spaces. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  3211 


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MATH  4601  Mathematical  Research 1-3  Credits 

A  course  designed  for  students  who  wish  to  participate  in  mathematics  seminars  and 
independent  research.  Credit  varies  from  1  to  3  hours. 
Prerequisite:  Junior  or  senior  standing 

MATH  4701  History  of  Mathematics 3  Credits 

The  origin  and  development  of  mathematical  ideas,  beginning  with  geometry  and  algebra 
and  continuing  through  selected  topics  in  modern  mathematics. 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2111 

MATH  4901  Senior  Seminar 1-3  Credits 

A  course  to  develop  students'  use  of  mathematical  skills  and  a  chance  to  explore  a 
mathematical  concept  indepth. 

MECHANICAL  ENGINEERING  TECHNOLOGY 

MECT  3101K  Engineering  Materials 3  Credits 

An  overview  of  structures,  properties,  and  applications  of  metals,  polymers,  ceramics,  and 
composites  commonly  used  in  industry.  Problem-solving  skills  are  developed  in  the  areas  of 
materials  selection,  evaluation,  measurement,  and  testing.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  CHEM  1211, 121 1L 

MECT  3201K  Manufacturing  Processes 3  Credits 

A  survey  of  the  manufacturing  processes  and  tools  commonly  used  to  convert  raw  materials 
into  finished  products.  The  course  includes  basic  casting  and  forming  process;  the  basic 
mechanisms  of  material  removal;  measurement;  assembly  processes.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  MECT  3101K 

MECT  3301K  Fluid  Mechanics 3  Credits 

A  study  of  hydrostatics,  viscosity,  dimensional  constraints  and  the  fluid  flow  in  pipes.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  ENGT  3101 

MECT  3401  Dynamics  of  Machines 3  Credits 

The  analysis  of  motion,  velocity,  acceleration,  and  forces  in  mechanisms  and  machines. 
Emphasis  is  placed  on  analytical  methods  suitable  for  computerized  analysis  as  well  as 
graphical  methods  for  visualization  and  preliminary  design  studies. 
Prerequisite:  ENGT  3501 

MECT  3411  Thermodynamics 3  Credits 

The  fundamentals  of  thermodynamics.  Use  of  gas  tables  is  introduced.  Property  relations  for 
ideal  gasses  and  incompressible  liquid  are  introduced.  Application  of  first  and  second  laws 
to  closed  and  open  systems  is  studied.  Heat  engines,  refrigerators,  heat  pumps,  availability, 
and  irreversibility  are  studied. 
Prerequisite:  PHYS  1111K  or  PHYS  221  IK 

MECT  4101  Machine  Design  1 3  Credits 

The  design  of  machines  and  machine  elements.  The  course  focuses  on  power  transmission 
in  machines,  including  gears,  belts,  pulleys,  bearings,  lubrication,  clutches,  brakes,  chains, 
power  screws,  and  gear  trains.  Stress  calculations  and  material  selections  are  discussed. 
Prerequisites:  MECT  3101K;  ENGT  2101K,  3601 

MECT  4111  Machine  Design  II 3  Credits 

Further  topics  on  the  design  of  machine  elements  of  structural  integrity,  reliability,  and 
economy.  Applications  of  advanced  topics  in  strength  of  materials  to  machine  design.  The 
course  includes  a  major  design  project. 
Prerequisites:  MECT  4101 


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MECT  4201K  Robotic  Applications 3  Credits 

A  study  of  robotic  applications  in  industry.  This  course  is  designed  to  provide  students  with 
practical  experience  on  an  IBM  industrial  robot  and  with  its  work  cells.  (1-4-3) 
Prerequisites:  CSCI 1301 

MECT  4301K  Heat  Transfer 3  Credits 

An  introduction  to  heat  conduction,  convection,  and  radiation  and  its  applications  to 
engines,  heat  exchanges,  air  conditioning,  and  refrigeration  systems.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisites:  MECT  3301K,  MECT  3411 

MECT  4401K  Applied  Thermodynamics 3  Credits 

Continuation  of  MECT  3411  with  emphasis  on  applications.  Combustion,  internal  and 
external  combustion  cycles,  gas  turbines,  compressors,  refrigeration  and  air  conditioning 
processes  are  studied.  (2-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  MECT  3411 

MECT  4701K  Heating,  Ventilating  and  Air  Conditioning 5  Credits 

The  application  of  the  principles  of  MECT  3301K,  MECT  3411,  and  MECT  4301K  to  the 
design  and  analysis  of  commercial  and  residential  climate  control  systems.  (3-4-5) 
Prerequisite:  MECT  4301K 


MILITARY  SCIENCE 


MILS  1101  Introduction  to  Military  Science  and 

Skills  Development 2  Credits 

Instruction  providing  a  basic  understanding  of  the  U.S.  military.  The  course  includes  the 
following  subjects:  the  role  of  the  U.S.  Army  in  national  defense,  organization  and  branches 
of  the  U.S.  Army,  ROTC  and  its  role,  customs  and  traditions  of  the  service,  military  writing, 
implementing  a  personal  physical  fitness  program,  role  of  the  ARNG  and  USAR,  and  roles 
of  the  commissioned  and  noncommissioned  officer.  Skills  development  includes  instruction 
and  practical  exercises  in  basic  mountaineering  skills  as  well  as  knot  tying,  belaying,  and 
rappelling.  This  course  is  acceptable  as  a  PE  requirement.  MILS  5000  should  be  taken 
concurrently.  (1-1-2) 

MILS  1102  Basic  Military  Leadership 2  Credits 

This  course  continues  the  development  of  critical  military  skills,  leadership,  and  management 
techniques.  It  provides  basic  leadership  techniques  and  principles,  professional  ethics,  and 
senior  subordinate  relationships.  One  weekend  field  trip  is  required.  (2-1-2) 

MILS  2001  Evolution  of  Warfare 2  Credits 

Science  and  art  of  warfare  as  practiced  by  American  military  leaders  from  the  French  and 
Indian  Wars  through  present  times.  The  role  of  the  US  Army  is  also  examined  in  its  social, 
economic,  and  political  contexts. 

MILS  2201  Basic  Military  Skills 2  Credits 

Introduction  and  practical  exercises  covering  basic  skills  necessary  as  a  future  leader  in  the 
U.S.  Army.  The  course  includes  the  following  subjects:  land  navigation  and  map  reading, 
basic  first  aid,  survival,  and  communications.  (2-1-2) 

MILS  2202  Basic  Military  Tactic 2  Credits 

Instruction  introduces  students  to  the  fundamentals  of  Army  leadership  and  management 
techniques.  Focus  is  placed  on  the  mission,  organization,  and  composition  of  small  unit 
teams;  principles  of  offensive  and  defensive  operations  stressing  firepower,  movement,  and 
communications  techniques,  and  introduction  to  troop  leading  procedures.  (2-1-2) 


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MILS  2250  Basic  Field  Internship  Ft.  Knox,  KY 5  Credits 

An  intense  summer  program  conducted  at  Ft.  Knox,  Kentucky,  for  six  weeks.  Designed  as 
an  alternative  method  to  meet  the  prerequisites  of  the  advanced  course  for  students  who 
have  no  basic  course  military  science  instruction.  (V-V-5) 

MILS  3301  Advanced  Tactics  and  Applied  Leadership  1 3  Credits 

Instruction  on  the  principles  of  leadership  and  the  leader's  role  in  directing  small  units 
in  a  variety  of  tactical  scenarios.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  developing  and  executing  orders, 
troop  leading  procedures,  and  squad  tactical  reaction  procedures.  Land  navigation  and 
communication  subjects  are  also  included  in  the  course.  (3-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  Completion  of  or  placement  credit  for  the  Basic  Course 

MILS  3302  Advanced  Tactics  and  Applied  Leadership  II 3  Credits 

Continued  instruction  on  the  principles  of  leadership  and  the  leader's  role  in  direction  of 
small  units  in  a  tactical  environment.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  offensive  and  defensive  tactics, 
patrolling  techniques,  and  conducting  after-action  reviews.  Instruction  in  management  and 
leadership  techniques  emphasizes  Green  Tab  Leadership  and  leadership  assessment.  (3-2-3) 
Prerequisite:  MILS  3301 

MILS  3350  Advanced  Military  Skills  Practicum  Ft.  Lewis,  WA 5  Credits 

The  study  and  practical  application  of  military  skills  and  leadership  ability  during  a  six- 
week  encampment  experience.  Encampment  and  training  are  conducted  at  Ft.  Bragg,  N.C. 
Instruction  and  evaluations  are  done  by  U.S.  Army  ROTC  Cadet  Command.  (V-V-5) 
Prerequisites:  MILS  3301  and  MILS  3302 

MILS  4401  Military  Leadership  and  Management  Seminar 3  Credits 

Instruction  covers  U.S.  Army  Command  and  Staff  functions.  Military  and  professional 
knowledge  topics  include  writing  in  the  Army  style,  oral  communications,  conducting 
briefings,  preparing  to  conduct  training,  and  evaluating  training.  (V-l-5) 
Prerequisites:  MILS  3301,  MILS  3302,  and  MILS  3350 

MILS  4402  Transition  to  Lieutenant 3  Credits 

Instruction  prepares  MS  IV  cadets  in  their  transition  from  cadet/student  to  commissioned 
officer.  The  course  also  covers  military  law,  the  law  of  land  warfare,  and  additional  basic 
knowledge  and  individual  needs  to  become  a  professional  officer.  (V-l-3) 
Prerequisite:  MILS  4401 


NAVAL  SCIENCE 

NSCI 1001  -  INTRODUCTION  TO  NAVAL  SCIENCE  3  Credits 

Introduce  midshipmen  to  NROTC  program  mission,  organization,  regulations  and  broad 
warfare  components  of  the  naval  service.  Included  is  an  overview  of  officer  and  enlisted 
rank  and  rating  structure,  training  and  education,  promotion  and  advancement  and 
retirement  policies.  This  course  also  covers  naval  courtesy  and  customs,  as  well  as  a  study 
of  the  organization  of  the  naval  service.  Students  are  familiarized  with  the  major  challenges 
facing  today's  naval  officers,  especially,  in  the  areas  of  leadership  and  human  resources 
management. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 

NSCI  1002  -  SEAPOWER  AND  MARITIME  AFFAIRS  3  Credits 

A  survey  of  American  Naval  and  Maritime  history  from  the  American  Revolution  to  the 
present  with  emphasis  on  major  developments.  Attention  will  be  focused  on  Mahan's 
geopolitical  theory;  economic  and  maritime  forces;  U.S.  military  and  maritime  strategy; 
and  a  comparative  analysis  of  American  and  foreign  maritime  strategies. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 


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NSCI 1003  -  SAILING 3  Credits 

A  foundation  course  that  provides  students  with  fundamental  knowledge  and  skills  to  be 
a  competent  crew  member.  The  course  covers  the  basic  theory  of  sailing,  nomenclature, 
seamanship,  boat  equipment  and  safety,  and  application  inland  waters  navigation  rules 
for  sailing  craft.  Upon  completion  of  this  course,  students  will  be  Skipper  "B"  qualified. 
Practical  skills  to  be  mastered  consist  of  rigging  and  sailing  from  a  pier;  sail  to  weather;  sail 
two  figure  eight  courses  with  two  tacks  and  two  jibes;  man  overboard  maneuver;  a  capsize; 
return  to  dock  and  secure. 
Lecture:  2.00  Lab:  1.00 

NSCI  2101  -  NAVAL  SHIPS  SYSTEMS  I  ENGINEERING 3  Credits 

A  detailed  study  of  ship  characteristics  and  types,  including  ship  design,  hydrodynamics 
forces,  stability,  compartmentalization,  propulsion,  electrical  and  auxiliary  systems, 
interior  communications,  ship  control  and  damage  control.  Basic  concepts  or  the  theory  and 
design  of  steam,  gas  turbine  and  nuclear  propulsion,  shipboard  safety  and  nrefighting  are 
also  covered. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 

NSCI  2102  -  LEADERSHIP  &  MANAGEMENT   3  Credits 

An  introduction  of  management  functions  as  they  apply  to  routine  daily  military  activities. 
The  concepts  of  planning,  organizing,  staffing,  directing,  controlling  and  coordination  are 
introduced  and  examined  using  lecture,  seminar  and  case  study  methods.  The  course  includes 
discussions  on  responsibility  and  accountability,  power  and  influence,  managerial  theories, 
decision  making,  personnel  appraisal,  organizational  structure  and  communications. 
Emphasis  is  placed  on  management  of  personnel  and  physical  resources. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 

NSCI  3101  -  EVOLUTION  OF  WARFARE 3  Credits 

This  course  traces  the  historical  development  of  warfare  from  the  dawn  of  recorded  history 
to  the  present,  focusing  on  the  impact  of  major  military  theorists,  strategist,  tacticians, 
and  technological  developments.  Students  acquire  a  basic  sense  of  strategy,  development 
and  understanding  of  military  alternatives,  and  become  aware  of  the  impact  of  historical 
precedent  on  military  thought  and  actions. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 

NSCI  3003  -  NAVIGATION 3  Credits 

An  in-depth  study  of  piloting  and  celestial  navigation  theory,  principles,  and  procedures, 
as  well  as  the  rules  of  the  nautical  road,  ship  employment  and  relative  motion  analysis. 
Students  learn  piloting  navigation:  the  use  of  charts,  visual  and  electronic  aids,  and  the 
theory  and  operation  of  compasses.  Celestial  navigation  is  covered  in  depth.  Students 
develop  practical  skills  in  piloting,  celestial  navigation,  and  relative  motion  analysis.  Other 
topics  include  tides,  currents,  effects  of  wind  and  weather,  use  of  navigational  instruments, 
ship  employment,  types  and  characteristics  of  electronic  navigation  systems,  naval 
command  and  control,  and  afloat  naval  communications. 
Lecture:  2.00  Lab:  1.00 

NSCI  3004  -  NAVAL  OPERATIONS  AND  SEAMANSHIP 3  Credits 

A  study  of  basic  naval  command  and  control,  forms  of  naval  communications  to  include 
visual,  radiotelephone  and  satellite  systems.  Students  will  know  basic  terms,  equipment 
procedures  and  safety  precautions  used  for  replenishment  at  sea  (UNREP).  A  study  of 
controllable  and  non-controllable  forces  in  ship  handling,  and  comprehend  relative  motion 
and  demonstrate  capability  to  solve  problems  associated  with  relative  motion.  Students  will 
also  know  the  principle  rules  for  maneuvering  ships  in  formations  and  the  use  of  tactical 
publications.  Understand  inport  and  at  sea  watch  organization  and  procedures 
Prerequisite:  NSCI  3003  Navigation;  Lecture:  2.00  Lab:  1.00 


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NSCI  4001  -  NAVAL  SHIPS  SYSTEMS  II  WEAPONS 3  Credits 

This  course  outlines  the  theory  and  employment  of  naval  RADAR,  SONAR,  and  weapons 
systems.  Students  explore  the  processes  of  detection,  evaluation,  threat  analysis,  weapon 
selection,  delivery,  guidance  and  naval  ordnance.  Fire  control  systems,  major  weapons  types, 
and  military  platforms  are  discussed.  The  concept  of  command-control-  communications 
and  intelligence  is  explored  as  a  means  of  weapons  systems  integration  as  are  space  and 
electronic  warfare. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 

NSCI  4102  -AMPHIBIOUS  WARFARE  3  Credits 

A  historical  survey  of  the  development  of  amphibious  doctrine  and  the  conduct  of  amphibious 
operations.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  the  evolution  of  amphibious  warfare  in  the  20th  century, 
especially,  during  World  War  II.  Present  day,  potential,  amphibious  operations  and  their 
limitations,  including  the  rapid  deployment  force  concept,  will  be  discussed. 
Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00;  Restrictions:  Must  be  a  Junior  or  Senior 

NSCI  4104  -  LEADERSHIP  &  ETHICS   3  Credits 

A  study  of  military  leadership  and  management  which  investigates  techniques  and 
concepts  of  task  accomplishment  in  the  absence  of  a  normative  business  environment.  The 
course  includes  an  examination  of  military  law,  ethical  leadership,  personal  responsibility, 
authority  and  bureaucracy.  The  focus  of  discussion  is  on  those  aspects  of  leadership  and 
management  not  normally  present  in  civilian  enterprise  such  as  operation  in  the  presence 
of  hostility  and  morale  management 
Prerequisite:  NSCI  2102;  Lecture:  3.00  Lab:  .00 

NSCI  4050  -  NAVAL  DRILL 3  Credits 

Introduces  the  student  to  basic  military  formations,  movements,  commands,  courtesies  and 
honors,  and  provides  practice  in  unit  leadership  and  management.  Physical  conditioning 
and  training  are  provided  to  ensure  students  meet  Navy/Marine  Corps  physical  fitness 
standards.  NSCI  4050  is  required  each  semester  for  all  NROTC  students. 
Lecture:  .00  Lab:  0.00 


PHYSICAL  SCIENCES 

ENVR  3101K  Environmental  Radiation 4  Credits 

A  study  of  radioisotops  and  radiation  energy  in  the  environment.  Topics  to  be  discussed 
are  atomic  structure  and  nuclear  radiation,  radioactive  decay,  interaction  of  charged 
particles  and  electrons  with  matter,  methods  of  radiation  detection,  radiation  dosimetry 
and  radiation  protection.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  PHYS  111  IK,  PHYS  1112K,  and  General  Inorganic  Chemistry 

GEOL  1121K  Physical  Geology  4  Credits 

A  course  designed  for  students  majoring  in  environmental  science.  The  course  is  also  useful 
for  students  majoring  in  civil  engineering,  marine  science,  and  naval  science  who  may  take 
it  as  an  elective.  Topics  include  composition  of  the  earth  and  its  minerals,  volcanoes,  and 
earthquakes  and  their  causes.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisites:  MATH  1111  and  basic  knowledge  of  chemistry  and  physics 

PHSC  101  IK  Physical  Science  I 4  Credits 

A  course  examining  scientific  facts  and  scientific  laws  pertaining  to  the  physical  universe. 
(3-2-4) 

PHSC  1012K  Physical  Science  II  4  Credits 

A  study  of  the  earth  in  space,  its  form  on  the  geographic  grid,  and  map  projections,  atmosphere; 
oceans,  ocean  tides,  and  the  eclipses;  climate;  soils  and  vegetation;  temperature;  latitude; 
heat  budget  of  the  earth.  The  earth's  crust  and  its  relief  forms  are  discussed.  (3-2-4) 


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PHYSICS 


PHYS  111  IK  Introductory  Physics  1 4  Credits 

An  introductory  course,  which  includes  material  from  mechanics,  thermodynamics,  and 
waves.  Elementary  algebra  and  trigonometry  are  examined.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  MATH  1113 

PHYS  1112K  Introductory  Physics  II 4  Credits 

An  introductory  course,  which  includes  material  from  electromagnetism,  optics,  and  modern 
physics.  Elementary  algebra  and  trigonometry  are  examined.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  PHYS  1111K 

PHYS  2211K  Principles  of  Physics  1 4  Credits 

An  introductory  course,  which  includes  material  from  mechanics,  thermodynamics,  and 
waves.  Elementary  differential  calculus  is  used.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  MATH  2101  or  MAT  2501 

PHYS  2212K  Principles  of  Physics  II 4  Credits 

An  introductory  course,  which  includes  material  from  electromagnetism,  optics,  and  modern 
physics.  Elementary  differential  and  integral  calculus  are  examined.  (3-2-4) 
Prerequisite:  PHYS  22 UK 

PHYS  3111  Heat  and  Thermodynamics 3  Credits 

Mathematical  background  and  preparation,  equations  of  state,  ideal  and  real  gases,  kinetic 
theory  of  gases  (temperature  and  temperature  scales,  heat  capacity  and  calorimetry,  work, 
Laws  of  Thermodynamics),  the  enthalpy  function  and  thermo-chemistry,  Joule-Thomas 
experiment,  entropy  functions,  free  energy,  phase  rule. 
Prerequisites:  PHYS  221  IK 

PHYS  3121  Optics 3  Credits 

Advanced  topics  in  optics;  a  continuation  of  PHYS  2212K. 
Prerequisites:  PHYS  2212K 

PHYS  3131  Magnetism  and  Electricity 3  Credits 

Advanced  topics  in  electricity  and  magnetism;  a  continuation  of  PHYS  2212K. 
Prerequisites:  PHYS  2212K 

PHYS  3211  Mathematical  Physics 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  develop  an  understanding  of  the  concrete  relationship  between 
mathematical  factors  that  contribute  to  various  physical  phenomena;  qualitative  and 
quantitative  relationships. 
Prerequisites:  MATH  2111  and  PHYS  2212K 

PHYS  4111  Modern  Physics 3  Credits 

Recent  advances  in  atomic  and  nuclear  physics. 

Prerequisites:  MATH  2111/PHYS  2212K  and  at  least  one  upper-level  physics 

course 

PHYS  4951  Introduction  to  Research  in  Physics 2  Credits 

An  introduction  to  the  techniques  and  procedures  used  in  physics  research  problems. 

(1-2-2) 

Prerequisites:  Junior  standing  in  mathematics  and  physics;  the  consent  of  the 

instructor;  completion  of  at  least  one  3100  or  4100  level  physics  course 


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THE  REWRITE  CONNECTION 

ENGL  0199  Basic  Composition 3  Credits 

A  co-requisite  for  Reading  0099.  This  course  is  designed  for  students  who  have  exited 
English  0099,  but  are  still  attempting  to  exit  Reading  0099  and  for  new  students  whose 
placement  writing  score  exempted  them  from  English  0099,  but  whose  reading  score 
required  Reading  0099.  The  course  integrates  reading,  writing,  and  critical  thinking  by 
looking  at  writing  as  both  product  and  process.  Students  will  compose  essays  inside  and 
outside  of  the  classroom,  using  expository  and  rhetorical  writing  methods.  Institutional 
credit  only.  (3-0-3) 

RTSS  0198  Regents'  Success  Seminar 3  Credits 

A  team-taught  seven-week  course  integrating  reading  and  writing.  This  course  is 
designed  to  give  first  time  Regents'  test-takers  reinforcement  and  enrichment  prior  to 
taking  the  Regents'  Test.  The  course  offers  intensive  instruction  on  reading  and  writing 
skills,  focusing  on  reading  comprehension  and  vocabulary  and  essay  composition.  A  unit 
on  improving  test-taking  strategies  and  building  self  esteem  is  also  included.  Practice 
tests  will  be  given  throughout  the  semester.  The  course  will  be  conducted  in  a  class/lab 
setting  of  no  more  than  25  students.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-0-3) 

STUD  0198  College  Study  Skills 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  develop  study  skills.  It  will  focus  on  study  skills  such  as  time 
management,  stress  management,  good  note  taking,  goal  setting  and  other  factors  that 
impact  effective  studying.  It  will  also  include  survival  strategies  for  test  taking  and 
many  other  practical  related  skills  that  are  essential  to  students'  success  in  college. 
A  mini-research  paper  will  be  required  to  teach  organizational  and  analytical  skills. 
Institutional  credit  only.  (3-0-3) 

REGENTS'  REMEDIATION 

RTPR  0198  Reading 3  Credits 

Intensive  practice  in  the  development  of  reading  skills.  Required  each  semester  for  students 
who  have  not  passed  the  reading  section  of  the  Regents'  Testing  Program  by  the  time  they 
earn  45  semester  hours.  Passing  contingent  upon  passing  the  RTP.  Institutional  credit 
only.  (3-0-3) 

RTPE  0199  Essay 3  Credits 

Intensive  practice  in  the  development  of  writing  skills.  Required  each  semester  for  students 
who  have  not  passed  the  essay  section  of  the  Regents'  Testing  Program  by  the  time  they 
earn  45  semester  hours.  Passing  contingent  upon  passing  the  RTP.  Institutional  credit 
only.  (3-0-3) 

STUDENT  ACADEMIC  ASSISTANCE 
DEVELOPMENTAL  (LEARNING  SUPPORT) 

ENGL  0099  Fundamentals  of  English 4  Credits 

An  exit  level  course  in  standard  English,  providing  instruction  in  basic  grammar,  sentence 
mechanics,  paragraph  and  essay  composition,  and  test-taking  skills.  Laboratory-oriented, 
the  course  provides  learning  situations  in  both  the  classroom  and  the  learning  laboratories. 
A  diagnostic  examination  at  the  beginning  of  the  course  will  identify  specific  areas  needing 
improvement.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-1-4) 


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MATH  0097  Fundamental  Mathematics  1 4  Credits 

A  laboratory-oriented,  entry  level  course  designed  to  satisfy  the  needs  of  students  whose 
knowledge  of  Introductory  Algebra  falls  below  the  established  cut-off  COMPASS  score 
for  Math  0097.  In  this  course,  students  will  review  concepts  related  to  real  numbers  and 
variables,  solving  linear  equations  and  inequalities,  as  well  as  systems  of  linear  equations 
and  inequalities,  operations  with  exponential  and  polynomial  expressions.  Prerequisite: 
Appropriate  cut-off  placement  score  on  COMPASS.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-1-4) 

MATH  0099  Fundamental  Mathematics  II 4  Credits 

A  laboratory-oriented,  exit  level  course  designed  to  satisfy  the  needs  of  students  whose 
knowledge  of  Intermediate  Algebra  falls  below  the  established  COMPASS  cut-off  score 
for  Math  0099.  In  this  course,  students  will  review  concepts  related  to  factoring  quadratic 
polynomials,  operations  of  rational  expressions,  operations  of  roots  and  radicals,  solving 
quadratic  equations  and  inequalities,  graphing  nonlinear  functions  and  conic  sections,  and 
exponential  and  logarithmic  functions  and  their  properties.  Prerequisite:  Math  0097  or 
appropriate  cut-off  placement  score  on  COMPASS.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-1-4) 

READ  0099  Foundations  of  Reading 4  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  expand  students'  reading  skills  for  creative,  critical,  and  interpretive 
reading,  and  to  prepare  students  to  pass  the  post  CPE/COMPASS.  It  is  25%  lab  and  75% 
classroom-directed.  The  course  is  designed  for  pre-college  level  reading  reinforcement, 
focusing  on  three  major  areas:  word  recognition,  advanced  literal  and  inferential 
comprehension,  and  study  skills.  Reinforcing  Writing  Across  the  Curriculum,  this  course 
encourages  students  to  use  current  events  to  develop  multi-paragraph  essays  and  other 
writing  activities  both  in  and  out  of  class.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-1-4) 

REGENTS'  PREPARATION 

RGTR  0198  Reading 3  Credits 

The  Regents'  Reading  Skills  course  is  intended  to  ensure  that  all  graduates  of  USG 
institutions  possess  certain  minimum  skills  in  reading  comprehension.  Students  work  on 
improving  their  comprehension  of  material  drawn  from  a  variety  of  subject  areas  (social 
science,  natural  science  and  humanities)  with  various  modes  of  discourse  (exposition, 
narration  and  argumentation).  Critical  thinking  and  the  following  four  major  aspects  of 
reading  are  emphasized:  vocabulary  in  context,  inferential  and  literal  comprehension,  and 
analysis.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-0-3) 

RGTE  0199  Essay 3  Credits 

The  Regents'  Writing  Skills  course  is  intended  to  ensure  that  all  graduates  of  USG 
institutions  possess  certain  minimum  skills  in  writing.  Students  learn  to  evaluate  their 
own  writing  strengths  and  weaknesses  and  work  on  improving  their  writing  skills  so  that 
they  are  able  to  write  an  essay  meeting  the  Regents'  criteria.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3- 
0-3) 

ENRICHMENT 

ENGL  0199  Basic  Composition 3  Credits 

A  co-requisite  for  Reading  0099.  This  course  is  designed  for  students  who  have  exited  English 
0099,  but  are  still  attempting  to  exit  Reading  0099  and  for  new  students  whose  placement 
writing  score  exempted  them  from  English  0099,  but  whose  reading  score  required  Reading 
0099.  The  course  integrates  reading,  writing,  and  critical  thinking  by  looking  at  writing  as 
both  product  and  process.  Students  will  compose  essays  inside  and  outside  of  the  classroom, 
using  expository  and  rhetorical  writing  methods.  Institutional  credit  only.  (3-0-3) 


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RTSS  0198  Regents'  Success  Seminar 3  Credits 

A  team-taught  course  integrating  reading  and  writing.  This  course  is  designed  to  give  first 
time  Regents'  test-takers  reinforcement  and  enrichment  prior  to  taking  the  Regents'  Test. 
The  course  offers  intensive  instruction  on  reading  and  writing  skills,  focusing  on  reading 
comprehension  and  vocabulary  and  essay  composition.  A  unit  on  improving  test-taking 
strategies  and  building  self  esteem  is  also  included.  Practice  tests  will  be  given  throughout 
the  semester.  The  course  will  be  conducted  in  a  class/lab  setting-Institutional  credit  only. 
(3-0-3) 

STUD  0198  College  Study  Skills 3  Credits 

A  course  designed  to  develop  study  skills.  It  will  focus  on  study  skills  such  as  time 
management,  stress  management,  good  note  taking,  goal  setting  and  other  factors  that 
impact  effective  studying.  It  will  also  include  survival  strategies  for  test  taking  and  many 
other  practical  related  skills  that  are  essential  to  students'  success  in  college.  A  mini- 
research  paper  will  be  required  to  teach  organizational  and  analytical  skills.  Institutional 
credit  only.  (3-0-3) 


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UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  OF  GEORGIA 


BOARD  OF  REGENTS 
Officers 
Administrative  Staff 

UNIVERSITY  PERSONNEL 

Savannah  State  University  Administrative  Officers 

Savannah  State  University  Support  Services 

College  of  Business  Administration 

College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences 

College  of  Sciences  and  Technology 

Graduate  Studies 

Faculty 


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UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  OF  GEORGIA 


The  University  System  of  Georgia  includes  all  state -operated  institutions  of  higher  education 
in  Georgia  —  19  universities,  2  four-year  colleges,  and  13  two-year  colleges.  These  34  public 
institutions  are  located  throughout  the  state. 

A  16-member  constitutional  Board  of  Regents  governs  the  University  System,  which  has 
been  in  operation  since  1932.  Appointment  of  board  members  -  five  from  the  state-at-large 
and  one  from  each  of  the  state's  eleven  congressional  districts  -  are  made  by  the  governor, 
subject  to  confirmation  by  the  State  Senate.  Regular  terms  of  board  members  are  seven 
years. 

The  chairman,  the  vice  chairman,  and  other  officers  of  the  Board  are  elected  by  the  members 
of  the  Board.  The  chancellor,  who  is  not  a  member  of  the  Board,  is  the  chief  executive  officer 
of  the  Board  and  the  chief  administrative  officer  of  the  University  System. 

The  overall  programs  and  services  of  the  university  system  are  offered  through  three  major 
components:  instruction,  public  service/continuing  education,  and  research. 

Instruction  consists  of  programs  of  study  leading  toward  degrees,  ranging  from  the 
associate  (two-year)  level  to  the  doctoral  level,  and  certificates. 

Requirements  for  admission  of  students  to  instructional  programs  at  each  institution  are 
determined,  pursuant  to  policies  to  the  Board  of  Regents,  by  the  institution.  The  Board 
establishes  minimum  academic  standards  and  leaves  to  each  institution  the  prerogative  to 
establish  higher  standards.  Applications  for  admission  should  be  addressed  in  all  cases  to 
the  institutions. 

A  core  curriculum,  consisting  of  freshman  and  sophomore  years  of  study  for  students  whose 
educational  goal  is  a  degree  beyond  the  associate  level,  is  in  effect  at  the  universities,  four- 
year  colleges,  and  two-year  colleges.  This  curriculum  requires  60  semester  credit  hours, 
including  48  in  general  education  —  humanities,  mathematics  and  natural  sciences,  and 
social  sciences  —  and  18  in  the  student's  chosen  major  area  of  study.  It  facilitates  the 
transfer  of  freshman  and  sophomore  degree  credits  within  the  University  System. 

Public  service/continuing  education  consists  of  non-degree  activities,  primarily,  and 
special  types  of  college-degree-credit  courses.  The  non-degree  activities  are  of  several  types, 
including  short  courses,  seminars,  conferences,  lectures,  and  consultative  and  advisory 
services,  in  a  large  number  of  areas  of  interest.  Typical  college  degree-credit  public  service/ 
continuing  education  courses  are  those  offered  through  extension  center  programs  and 
teacher  education  consortiums. 

Research  encompasses  investigations  conducted  primarily  for  discovery  and  application 
of  knowledge.  These  investigations  include  clearly  defined  projects  in  some  cases,  non- 
programmatic  activities  in  other  cases.  They  are  conducted  on  campuses  at  many  off- 
campus  locations. 

The  research  investigations  cover  a  large  number  and  a  large  variety  of  matters  related  to 
the  educational  objectives  of  the  institutions  and  to  general  societal  needs. 

Most  of  the  research  is  conducted  through  the  universities;  however,  some  of  it  is  conducted 
through  several  of  the  four-year  and  two-year  colleges. 

The  policies  of  the  Board  of  Regents  for  the  government,  management,  and  control  of 
the  University  System  and  the  administrative  actions  of  the  chancellor  provide  autonomy 
of  high  degree  for  each  institution.  The  executive  head  of  each  institution  is  the  president, 
whose  election  is  recommended  by  the  chancellor  and  approved  by  the  Board. 


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The  University  System  Advisory  Council,  with  34  committees,  engenders  continual  system 
wide  dialogue  on  major  academic  and  administrative  matters  of  all  types.  It  also  makes 
recommendations  to  the  chancellor  for  transmittal  to  the  Board  of  Regents  as  appropriate, 
regarding  academic  and  administrative  aspects  of  operation  of  the  system. 

The  advisory  council  consists  of  the  chancellor,  the  vice  chancellor,  and  all  presidents  as 
voting  members,  and  it  includes  other  officials  and  staff  members  of  the  institutions  as 
nonvoting  members.  The  advisory  council's  21  academic  committees  and  13  administrative 
committees  are  made  up  of  representatives  from  the  institutions.  The  committees  dealing 
with  matters  of  university-system-wide  application  include,  typically,  at  least  one  member 
from  each  institution. 


UNIVERSITY  PERSONNEL 

BOARD  OF  REGENTS 

Term  Expires 

Hugh  A.  Carter,  Jr State  at  Large,  2009 

(Mr.)  Connie  Cater Eighth  District,  2006 

William  H.  Cleveland State  at  Large,  2009 

Michael  J.  Coles Sixth  District,  2008 

Joe  Frank  Harris Eleventh  District,  2006 

John  Hunt,  Tifton Second  District,  2011 

W.  Mansfield  Jennings,  Jr First  District,  2010 

James  R.  Jolly Tenth  District,  2008 

Donald  M.  Leebern,  Jr.,  Atlanta State-at-Large,  2012 

Elridge  W.  McMillan,  Atlanta Fifth  District,  2010 

Martin  W.  NeSmith Third  District,  2006 

Patrick  S.  Pittard  (VICE  CHAIR) Ninth  District,  2008 

Doreen  Stiles  Poitevint State  at  Large,  2011 

Wanda  Yancey  Rodwell Fourth  District,  2008 

Timothy  J.  Shelnut  (CHAIR) Twelfth  District,  2007 

Richard  L.  Tucker Seventh  District,  2012 

Allan  Vigil Thirteenth  District,  2010 

Joel  D.  Wooten,  Jr State-at-Large,  2006 

UNIVERSITY  SYSTEM  ADMINISTRATIVE  STAFF 

(ATLANTA) 

Chancellor Vacant 

Sr.  Vice  Chancellor  Office  of  Support  Services Corlis  Cummings 

Sr.  Vice  Chancellor  of  External  Activities  &  Facilities Mr.  Thomas  E.  Daniel 

Sr.  Vice  Chancellor  Academics  and  Fiscal  Affairs Dr.  Daniel  S.  Papp 

Vice  Chancellor  Academics,  Faculty  and  Student  Affairs  Dr.  Frank  A.  Butler 

Vice  Chancellor-Information/Instructional  Technology/CIO Mr.  Randall  Thursby 

Vice  Chancellor  Office  of  Fiscal  Affairs Mr.  William  Bowes 

Associate  Vice  Chancellor-Strategic  Research  &  Analysis Dr.  Cathie  M.  Hudson 

Associate  Vice  Chancellor  of  Legal  Affairs Elizabeth  E.  Neely 

Secretary  to  Board/Executive  Administrative  Assistant Ms.  Gail  Weber 


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SAVANNAH  STATE 
UNIVERSITY  ADMINISTRATIVE  OFFICERS 

President Carlton  E.  Brown 

B.A.,  Ed.D.,  University  of  Massachusetts 

Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs Joseph  H.  Silver,  Sr. 

B.S.,  St.  Augustine  College,  MA.,  Ph.D.,  Atlanta  University 

Vice  President  for  Business  and  Finance Arthur  L.  Moncrief 

B.S.,  Alabama  State  University;  M.B.A.,  Troy  State  University; 

Vice  President  for  Institutional  Advancement Larion  Williams 

B.S.,  Savannah  State  University;  M.A.,  Duke  University; 
Ph.D.,  University  of  South  Carolina 

Vice  President  for  Student  Affairs Randy  Gunter 

B.A.,  Central  College  of  Iowa 
B.A.,  Florida  Agricultural  and  Mechanical  University 

Executive  Assistant  to  the  President J.  Allen  Zow 

B.A.,  Bethune-Cookman;  J.D.,  University  of  Florida 

Assistant  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs Beverly  Watkins 

B.A.,  California  State  University,  LA;  M.S.W.,  Social  Work 
Wayne  State  University;  Ph.D.  Social  Work,  Ohio  State  University 

Dean,  Enrollment  Management Judith  W.  Edwin 

B.A.,  Michigan  State  University;  M.Ed.,  University  of  Miami; 

Ed.D,  University  of  San  Diego 

Director  of  Administrative  Affairs Cynthia  M.  Buskey 

B.S.,  South  Carolina  State  University;  MPA,  Savannah  State  University 

SAVANNAH  STATE 
UNIVERSITY  SUPPORT  SERVICES 

Associate  Director,  Admissions Gwen  Moore 

Associate  Director,  Financial  Aid Mark  Adkins 

Athletic  Director Robert  O'Neal 

Auxiliary  Services  Director Bernard  Conyers 

Bookstore  Manager Vacant 

Asst.  VP  Residential  Services  &  Programs  Irvin  Clark 

Student  Leadership  &  Development  Director Karla  Harper 

Student  Leadership  &  Development  Counseling  Professional Jacqueline  Awe 

Student  Programs  &  Organizations Gary  Oliver 

Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  &  Academic  Support  Director  Joan  Maynor 

Chief  of  Police  (Interim) Lt.  Leroy  Groover,  Sr. 

Communications/Community  Relations  Director Loretta  Hey  ward 

Comptroller Elaine  Campbell 

Computer  Services  &  Information  Technology  Director Naomi  Singleton 

Continuing  Education  Coordinator Vacant 

Director  of  Student  Accounts  and  Special  Projects Janice  Johnson 

Executive  Director,  Access  Programs Doreatha  Tyson 


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Health  Services  Director Betty  Bennett,  R.N. 

Human  Resources  Director  Sandra  McCord  Best 

Institutional  Research  &  Planning  Director Michael  G.  Crow 

International  Center  Director Cornelius  St.  Mark 

Intramural  Sports  &  Wellness  Director Richard  Basil 

Library  Director Mary  Jo  Fayoyin 

Physical  Plant  Director  (Interim) Arnold  Jackson 

Registrar David  M.  Booze 

Student  Support  Services  Director Lawrence  Simmons 

Title  III  Director Thomas  H.  Hines 

University  Wide  Testing Tara  W.  Aikens 

WHCJ  Radio  Station  Manager Theron  "Ike"  Carter 


COLLEGE  OF  BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION 

Dean Mostafa  H.  Sarhan 

B.S.,  University  of  Cairo;  M.B.A.,  Texas  A&M  University; 

Ph.D.,  The  University  of  Arkansas 

Associate  Dean Lydia  McKinley-Floyd 

B.A.,  MBA,  University  of  Illinois,  Chicago  Circle 

Ph.D.,  Emory  University 

COLLEGE  OF  LIBERAL  ARTS  AND  SOCIAL  SCIENCES 

Dean Jane  Gates 

B.A.  Political  Science,  Arkansas  State  University 

MPA,  Public  Administration,  University  of  Arkansas-Fayetteville 

Ph.D.  Political  Science,  Southern  Illinois  University 

Liberal  Arts  Department  Chair Vacant 

Social  Work  Department  Chair Bernita  Berry 

B.A.  Sociology,  Morris  Brown  College 
MSW,  Social  Work,  Atlanta  University 
Ph.D.,  Sociology,  Kent  State  University 

Mass  Communications  Department  Chair Charles  J.  Elmore 

B.S.,  Biology,  Savannah  State  College 

M.A.,  Journalism,  University  of  Michigan  at  Ann  Arbor 

Ph.D.  Higher  Education,  University  of  Michigan  at  Ann  Arbor 

Political  Sciences/Public  Administration 

and  Urban  Studies  Department  Chair  Geiger,  Shirley  M. 

Master  of  Public  Administration  Program,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences 
B.A.,  Howard  University;  M.P.A.,  Ph.D.,  Political  Science,  University  of  South  Carolina 

Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences  Department  Chair Larry  Stokes 

B.S.  and  M.S.C.  J.,  University  of  Tennessee  at  Chattanooga 

Ph.D.,  Howard  University 


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COLLEGE  OF  SCIENCES  AND  TECHNOLOGY 

Dean Babajide  Familoni 

B.Sc.  (Honors),  Electrical  Engineering;  University  of  Lagos,  Nigeria;  Ph.D., 
Electrical  Engineering;  University  of  Alberta,  Edmonton,  Alberta,  Canada. 

Department  Chair Kuppuswamy  Jayaraman 

B.E.,  Civil  Engineering,  Sri  Venkateswara  University;  M.sc,  Public  Health 

Engineering,  University  of  Madras 
Ph.D.,  Environmental  Engineering,  Ernst-Moritz-Arndt  University 

Natural  Sciences  &  Mathematics  Department  Chair Harpal  Singh 

B.S.,  M.S.,  Punjab  University,  M.P.H,  Ph.D.,  University  of  Tennessee 

Engineering  Technology  Department  Chair  Kuppuswamy  Jayaraman 

B.E.,  Civil  Engineering,  Sri  Venkateswara  University;  M.sc,  Public  Health  Engineering, 

University  of  Madras 
Ph.D.,  Environmental  Engineering,  Ernst-Moritz-Arndt  University 

Naval  Science  (NROTC)  Department  Chair CAPT  Leonard  B.  Jones,  USN 

B.S.,  Chemistry,  Savannah  State  University 
M.S.,  System  Technology /Applied  Science,  Navy  Post  Graduate  School 

M.S.,  Foreign  Affairs,  National  War  College) 

Military  Science  (AROTC)  Department  Chair  COL  James  E.  Handley,  USAR 

B.S.  Sociology,  North  Georgia  College 

GRADUATE  STUDIES 

Dean  of  Graduate  Studies  and  Sponsored  Research George  N.  Williams 

B.S.,  Savannah  State  College,  M.S., 
Tuskegee  Institute,  Ph.D.,  Howard  University 

Director  of  Survey  Research  Center Malik  Watkins 

B.A.  DeVry  Institute 

M.B.A.  University  of  Notre  Dame 

Ph.D.  Ohio  State  University 

Assistant  Director Althea  Adams-Sutton 

B.S.,  Biology,  Savannah  State  University 
M.P.  A.,  Savannah  State  University 

Graduate  Admissions  Coordinator Dara  Crawford 

B.A.,  Savannah  State  University 
M.T.  ,  Georgia  Southern  University 


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FACULTY 

ADEYEMO,  Adegboye;  Professor,  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  & 
Technology  (1991).  B.S.,  Virginia  Union;  Ph.D.,  Inorganic  Chemistry,  Howard  University 

AFOLABI,  Julius;  Associate  Professor,  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics;  College  of 
Sciences  &  Technology  (1994).  B.S.,  Southern  Nazarene  University;  M.P.H.,  Epidemiology, 
University  of  Oklahoma;  Ph.D.,  Parasitology,  Oklahoma  State  University 

AGUERO,  Clara;  Associate  Professor,  Fine  Arts;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(1983).  B.A.,  ISDAL.  Colombia;  B.A.,  Hampton  University;  M.A.,  Printmaking,  Rosary 
College,  Italy;  M.F.A.,  Photography,  Savannah  College  of  Art  &  Design 

ALEMAYEHU,  Tsehai;  Professor,  Economics;  College  of  Business  Administration  (1985). 
B.A.,  Berea  College;  M.A.,  Economics,  Ph.D.,  Economics,  University  of  Kentucky 

AWAN,  Abida,  Assistant  Professor,  Department  of  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics, 
College  of  Sciences  &  Technology)  (1990);  B.S.  (Physics  &  Chemistry;  M.S.  Economics/ 
Statistics,  University  of  Punjab  Department  of  Engineering  and  Computer  Technology 
(1990)  B.S.  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics/Physics;  B.S.  Math/Statistics;  M.S.  Economics/ 
Statistics,  University  of  Punjab 

AWAN,  Ijaz  A.;  Associate  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences  & 
Technology  (1984).  B.A.,  M.A.,  Economics/Statistics,  Punjab  University  Lahore;  M.S., 
Computer  Science,  Alabama  A  &  M  University 

BAKER,  Janie;  Assistant  Professor,  and  Chemistry  Lab  Coordinator,  Natural  Science 
&  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (2001)  B.S.  Savannah  State  College; 
Chemistry,  M.S.,  Organic  Chemistry,  Atlanta  University 

BELLAIS,  Albert  W.;  Lecturer,  Fine  Arts;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (2002). 
M.F.A.,  George  Washington  University;  B.A.,  New  Mexico  State  University 

BERRY,  Bernita  C;  Associate  Professor,  Chair,  Social  Work,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and 
Social  Sciences  (2003),  B.A.  Sociology;  M.S.W.  Clinical  Social  Work,  Atlanta  University; 
Ph.D.  Sociology,  Kent  State  University 

BIGGS,  Travis;  Artist-in-Residence,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2005).  B.S., 
Music  Performance,  Education,  Composition  and  Theory,  Easter  Michigan  University. 

BLALOCK,  Angela;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Sciences  (2005).  B.A., 
Music -Voice  Performance,  Savannah  State  College;  M.A.,  Music-Voice  Pedagogy,  Ohio 
State  University;  D.M.A.,  Vocal  Performance,  Florida  State  University 

BLOOD,  Peggy;  Associate  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1998). 
B.S.,  Art  Education,  Univ.  of  Arkansas,  Pine  Bluff;  M.F.A.,  Painting/Drawing,  Univ.  of 
Arkansas,  Fayetteville;  M.A.,  Administration,  Holy  Names  College;  Ph.D.  Administration, 
Union  Institute 

BONGANG,  Bernard  L.;  Assistant  Professor,  Political  Science,  Public  Administration 
and  Urban  Studies;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences;  B.A.  Ecole  Superieure 
Internationale  De  Journaalisme  De  Yaounde,  Cameroon.  M.S.  Boston  University;  M.A.  , 
Ph.D.,  University  of  South  Carolina 

BROFFT,  Jennifer;  Adjunct  Professor,  Natural  Science  and  Mathematics,  College 
of  Sciences  and  Technology  (2002)  B.S.,  Biology,  James  Madison  University;  Ph.D. 
Microbiology,  University  of  Georgia 

BROWN,  Carlton;  Professor,  President;  Savannah  State  University  (1997).  B.A. 
English,  University  of  Massachusetts;  Ed.D.,  Multi-Culture  Education,  University  of 
Massachusetts 

BROWN,  Ulysses,  J.  Ill;  Assistant  Professor,  Management,  College  of  Business 
Administration  (2004).  B.S.  General  Studies;  MS,  Industrial- Organizational  Psychology, 
Valdosta  State  University;  Ph.D.,  Management,  Jackson  State  University, 


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CHAMBERS,  Russell;  Associate  Professor,  English;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social 
Sciences  (1989).  A.B.,  A.M.,  Ph.D.,  English,  University  of  Michigan 

CHETTY,  Chellu  S.;  Professor,  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics;  College  of  Sciences  & 
Technology  (1993).  B.S.,  M.S.,  Ph.D.,  Zoology,  S.V.,  University 

CHOI,  Hae  Y.;  Associate  Professor,  Computer  Information  Systems;  College  of  Business 
Administration  (2000).  MBA,  Management,  Southeastern  Louisiana  University;  DBA, 
Management  Information  Systems,  Mississippi  State  University 

CHUKWUKERE,  Sylvester  A.;  Associate  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College 
of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1985).  B.S.,  Electrical  Engineering,  Southern  University;  M.S., 
Electrical  Engineering,  Tuskegee  Institute 

CRAWFORD,  Emily;  Professor,  Marketing;  College  of  Business  Administration  (1992). 
B.S.,  Marketing,  Savannah  State  University;  M.B.A.,  Atlanta  University;  D.B.A., 
International  Marketing,  International  Graduate  School;  Ph.D.,  Marketing,  University  of 
Cincinnati 

CROSS-HOLMES,  Novella;  Associate  Professor,  Mass  Communications;  College  of 
Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (1979).  B.A.,  Journalism,  Clark  College;  M.A.,  Journalism, 
Ohio  State  University 

CURRAN,  Mary  Carla;  Assistant  Professor,  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics,  College 
of  Sciences  and  Technology,  (2002).  B.S.  Marine  Science,  University  of  South  Carolina, 
Ph.D.,  Biological  Oceanography,  MIT/Woods  Hole  Oceanographic  Institution. 

DELOACH,  Darrell  M.;  Assistant  Professor,  Mathematics,  Physics  and  Computer  Science 
Technology;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1992).  B.S.  Mathematics,  Savannah  State 
University;  M.S.,  Mathematics,  Ohio  State  University 

DELOACH,  Roenia  J.;  Assistant  Professor,  (Full-time  Temporary),  Social  Work;  College 
of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2002).  B.S.W.,  Jackson  State  University;  M.S.W.,  Ohio 
State  University;  Ph.D.  Social  Work,  Ohio  State  University 

DHILLON,  Tarlochan;  Assistant  Professor,  Physics,  Department  of  Natural  Sciences 
and  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  and  Technology,  (2005),  B.S.,  Physics,  Chemistry 
and  Mathematics,  Punjab  University,  Chandigarh,  India;  M.S.,  Physics  Physics,  Meerut 
University,  Meerut  India;  Ph.D.,  Materials  Science  and  Engineering,  University  of  Texas 
at  El  Paso,  TX.) 

DILLON,  Tisha;  Instructor.  BA.  English,  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University;  M.L.I.S. 
San  Jose  State  University. 

DOWLING,  William  A.;  Professor,  Finance;  College  of  Business  Administration  (1995). 
B.B.A.,  M.B.A.,  Valdosta  State  University;  D.B.A.,  Finance,  University  of  Tennessee 

DYSON,  Rebecca;  Lecturer,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (2003).  M.S.M., 
B.A.,  Armstrong  Atlantic  State  University 

ELMORE,  Charles  J.;  Professor,  Head,  Department  of  Mass  Communications;  College 
of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1972).  B.S.,  Biology,  Savannah  State  University;  M.A., 
Journalism,  Ph.D.,  Higher  Education  Administration,  University  of  Michigan,  Ann  Arbor 

EMRICH,  James  I.,  Lieutenant,  USN,  Assistant  Professor,  Naval  Science;  College  of 
Sciences  &  Technology  (2005),  B.S.,  Earth-Space  Science,  University  of  Indianapolis 

FAMILONI,  Babajide;  Professor,  Dean,  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology,  (2004), 
B.Sc.  (Honors),  Electrical  Engineering;  University  of  Lagos,  Nigeria;  Ph.D.,  Electrical 
Engineering;  University  of  Alberta,  Edmonton,  Alberta,  Canada. 

FAYOYIN,  Mary  Jo;  Assistant  Professor,  Director  of  Library  and  Media  Services,  Library 
(2001).  BA.  Education,  Fairmont  State;  M.S.L.S.  University  of  North  Carolina. 

FLEMMING,  Charmaine  A. ;  Instructor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (2004). 
B.S.  Biology.  BA.  History,  MA.  History,  University  of  South  Carolina. 

FONTENEAU,  Deborah  Y.;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(2004).  Ph.D.,  University  of  Illinois;  M.A.,  Purdue  University;  M.A.T.,  B.A.,  Jackson  State 
University 


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FOSTER,  Josephine  Booth;  Assistant  Coordinator,  The  Re  Write  Connection;  Assistant 
Professor,  English;  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (2001).  B.A.,  Mass 
Media/English  Literature,  Hampton  University;  M.A.,  English  Literature,  North  Carolina 
Central  University;  Ph.D.,  English  with  specialization  in  Rhetoric  and  Composition  and 
Minor  in  Technical  Writing,  Bowling  Green  State  University 

FRANKLIN,  Chandra  I.;  Professor,  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics;  College  of  Sciences 
&  Technology  (1995).  B.Sc,  M.Sc,  University  of  Madras;  M.S.,  Biology,  University  of 
Michigan;  Ph.D.,  Botany,  North  Carolina  State  University 

FRANKLIN,  Reginald;  Associate  Professor,  Mass  Communications;  College  of  Liberal 
Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (1998).  B.S.,  Mass  Communications,  Jackson  State  University; 
M.A.,  Telecommunications,  University  of  Michigan 

FRISCHER,  Marc  E.;  Adjunct  Associate  Professor,  Skidaway  Institute  of  Oceanography 
(1996).A.B.  Biology  and  Microbial  Genetics  Washington  University  in  St.  Louis,  Ph.D. 
Marine  Science  and  Marine  Microbiology  University  of  South  Florida. 

GATES,  Jane;  Associate  Professor,  Political  Science,  Dean,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and 
Social  Sciences  (2002),  B.A.  Political  Science,  Arkansas  State  University;  MPA,  Public 
Administration,  University  of  Arkansas;  Ph.D.  Political  Science,  Southern  Illinois 
University  at  Carbondale 

GEIGER,  Shirley  M.;  Associate  Professor,  Master  of  Public  Administration  Program, 
College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (1996).  B.A.,  Howard  University;  M.P.A.,  Ph.D., 
Political  Science,  University  of  South  Carolina 

GENTRY,  April  D.;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (2003). 
Ph.D.,  Southern  Illinois  University;  M.A.,  Ohio  University;  B.A.,  MacMurray  College 

GILLIGAN,  Matthew;  Professor,  and  Coordinator  Marine  Sciences  Program,  Natural 
Science  and  Mathematics;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1980).  B.A.,  Biology,  Hartwick 
College;  Ph.D.,  Ecology  &  Evolutionary  Biology,  University  of  Arizona 

GOLDEN,  Louise  L.;  Coordinator,  The  Re  Write  Connection;  Associate  Professor,  English; 
College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (1987).  B.A.,  M.A.,  Speech  Communication, 
University  of  Georgia;  Ph.D.,  English  with  specialization  in  Rhetoric  and  Composition, 
Bowling  Green  State  University;  Post  Doctorate,  Writing  Program  Administration,  Bowling 
Green  State  University 

GOUGIS,  Regi;  Associate  Professor,  Behavior  Analysis/Psychology,  Social  and  Behavioral 
Sciences,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2005),  B.S.,  Psychology,  Ph.D., 
Experimental  Social  Psychology,  Xavier  University 

GREENE-JONES.  Cynthia;  Instructor,  Social  Work,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social 
Sciences  (2004).  B.S.W.,  Social  Work,  Savannah  State  University;  M.S.W.  Social  Work, 
University  of  Georgia 

HAHN,  William  G.;  Professor,  Management,  College  of  Business  Administration  (1981). 
B.A.  Psychology,  Emory  University;  M.Ed.,  Ph.D.,  Educational  Psychology,  Georgia  State 
University 

HAIRE,  Travis  W.;  Lieutenant,  USN,  Assistant  Professor  of  Naval  Science,  Naval  Science; 
College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (2005),  B.S.,  Marine  Engineering,  United  States  Naval 
Academy 

HAN,  Ying;  Associate  Professor,  Spanish;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1994). 
B.A.,  Spanish,  Beijing  Foreign  Language  University;  M.A.,  Speech,  Language,  Literature, 
Washington  University;  Ph.D.  Spanish,  State  University  of  New  York,  Stony  Brook 

HANDLEY,  James  E.,  Lieutenant  Colonel,  U.S.  Army;  Assistant  Professor  of  Military 
Science;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (2001).  B.S.  Sociology,  North  Georgia  College 

HONG,  Phat  Q.;  Lead  Mathematics  Program  Instructor,  Mathematics  Lab;  Assistant 
Professor,  Mathematics;  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (1990).  B.S., 
Management;  M.P.A.,  Public  Administration,  Savannah  State  University 


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HOSKINS,  Dionne  L.;  Fishery  Biologist  (DOC/NOAA/NMFS)  Assistant  Research 
Professor,  Marine  Science  Program,  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics 
(1999).  B.S.  Marine  Biology,  Savannah  State  College;  Ph.D.  Marine  Science,  University 
of  South  Carolina. 

IDE,  Christopher;  Associate  Professor,  Political  Science,  Public  Administration  and 
Urban  Studies;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1992).  B.S.,  Marine  Biology, 
University  of  North  Carolina;  M.P.A.,  Public  Administration,  Auburn  University;  Ph.D., 
Political  Science,  Atlanta  University 

JAHANNES,  JaArthur;  Professor,  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences;  College  of  Liberal 
Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1981).  B.S.,  Psychology,  Lincoln  University;  M.A.,  Educational 
Administration  and  Supervision,  Hampton  University;  M.A.,  Guidance  and  Counseling, 
Hampton  University;  Ph.D.  Psychology,  University  of  Delaware 

JAMISON,  Irma  B.;  Assistant  Professor,  Political  Science/Public  Administration  and 
Urban  Studies,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2001).  B.A.  Florida  A  &  M 
University;  M.S.,  Urban  Planning,  University  of  Wisconsin;  Ph.D.,  Public  Administration, 
Florida  State  University 

JAYARAMAN,  Kuppuswamy;  Associate  Professor,  Chair,  Engineering  Technology; 
College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1996).  B.E.,  Civil  Engineering,  Sri  Venkateswara 
University;  M.Sc,  Public  Health  Engineering,  University  of  Madras;  Ph.D.,  Environmental 
Engineering,  Ernst-Moritz-Arndt  University 

JINDANI,  Shinaz  G.;  Associate  Professor,  Social  Work;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social 
Sciences  (1996).  B.S.W.,  M.S.W.,  Social  Work,  Bombay  University;  D.S.W.,  Social  Work, 
Tulane  University 

JOHNSON,  Sharon  W.;  Assistant  Professor,  Management;  College  of  Business 
Administration  (2005).  B.S.,  Science  Education,  University  of  Louisiana;  M.B.A.,  Computer 
Information  Systems,  Grambling  State  University;  Ph.D.,  Business  Administration, 
Jackson  State  University 

JOHNSON,  Willie  E.;  Professor,  Public  Administration;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social 
Sciences  (1986).  B.A.,  California  State  Polytechnic  University;  M.S.,  M.S.P.A.,  Public 
Administration;  Ph.D.,  Political  Science,  Florida  State  University 

JONES,  Hetty  B.;  Professor,  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  & 
Technology  (1978).  B.S.,  Biology  Education  M.Ed.,  Science  Education,  Tuskegee  Institute; 
Ph.D.,  Zoology,  Iowa  State  University 

JONES,  Leonard  B.;  Captain,  USN,  Professor  of  Naval  Science;  Naval  Science;  College  of 
Sciences  &  Technology  (2004)  B.S.,  Chemistry,  Savannah  State  University;  M.S.,  System 
Technology/Applied  Science,  Navy  Post  Graduate  School;  M.S.,  Foreign  Affairs,  National 
War  College 

JORDAN,  Kenneth;  Professor,  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences;  College  of  Liberal  Arts 
&  Social  Sciences  (1989).  B.S.,  North  Carolina  Central  University;  M.A.,  Ph.D.,  Urban 
Geography,  University  of  California,  Berkeley 

KALANTARI,  Behrooz;  Associate  Professor,  Public  Administration;  College  of  Liberal 
Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1997).  B.S.,  Administration,  Tehran  Business  College;  B.S.,  Public 
Management,  Avila  College;  M.P.A.,  Public  Administration;  Southern  Illinois  University; 
Ph.D.  Political  Science,  Southern  Illinois  University 

KALU,  Alex;  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology 
(1986).  NCE,  University  of  Nigeria;  B.S.,  University  of  Texas  at  Arlington;  M.S.,  Electrical 
Engineering,  Louisiana  Tech  University;  Ph.D.,  Industrial/Electrical  Engineering, 
Louisiana  State  University 

KATZAN,  Harry,  Jr.;  Lecturer,  Computer  Information  Systems;  College  of  Business 
Administration  (2005).  B.S.,  Mathematics;  MA,  Human  Relations,  The  Ohio  University 

KAWASHA,  Boniface;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(2004).  Ph.D.,  M.A.,  Linguistics,  M.A.,  French  Literature,  University  of  Oregon;  B.A., 
University  of  Zambia 


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LAMBRIGHT,  Jonathan;  Assistant  Professor,  Georgia  Tech  Regional  Engineering 
Program;  College  of  Sciences  and  Technology  (2002).  B.S.;  M.S.,  Mechanical  Engineering, 
North  Carolina  A&T;  M.S.,  Ph.D.,  Mechanical  Engineering,  Georgia  Institute  of 
Technology 

KENT,  Rosalind  M.;  Coordinator,  Academic  Advisement/Mentoring  Program;  Assistant 
Professor,  Reading;  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (1990).  B.S., 
Education,  Savannah  State  College;  M.Ed.,  Reading  Specialist,  Georgia  Southern 
University 

LEMMA,  Mulatu;  Professor,  and  Coordinator  Mathematics  Program  Natural  Sciences 
&  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1994).  B.Sc,  M.Sc,  Addis  Ababa 
University;  M.A.,  Mathematics,  Ph.D.,  Mathematics,  Kent  State  University 

LESEANE,  Reginald;  Assistant  Professor,  Computer  Information  Systems;  College  of 
Business  Administration  (1996).  B.B.A.,  Computer  Information  Systems,  Savannah  State 
University;  M.B.A.,  Georgia  Southern  University 

LIN,  Shinemin;  Professor,  Natural  Sciences  &  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  & 
Technology  (1994).  B.S.,  National  Taiwan  Normal  University,  M.S.,  Mathematics, 
Pittsburgh  State  University;  Ph.D.,  Mathematics,  University  of  Kansas 

LIU,  Ying;  Associate  Professor,  Mathematics,  Physics  &  CSC  Technology;  College  of 
Sciences  &  Technology  (1990).  B.S.,  Lanzou  University;  M.S.,  Carnegie-Mellon  University, 
M.S.,  Computer  Science,  University  of  South  Carolina;  Ph.D.,  Physics,  Carnegie-Mellon 
University 

LOCKWOOD,  Daniel;  Associate  Professor,  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences;  College  of 
Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1996).  B.A.,  History,  The  City  College  of  New  York;  M.A., 
History,  Stanford  University;  Ph.D.,  Criminal  Justice,  State  University  of  New  York, 
Albany 

MA,  Rex  C;  Associate  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology 
(1977).  B.S.,  Civil  Engineering  Technology,  Taiwan  National  University;  M.E.,  Civil 
Engineering  Technology,  University  of  South  Carolina 

MARTIN,  Charlesworth  R.;  Professor;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1996).  B.A., 
Mathematics,  Hampton  University;  M.S.,  Electrical  Engineering,  Ph.D.,  Civil  Engineering 
&  Applied  Mechanics,  State  University  of  New  York  at  Buffalo 

MARTIN-GARDNER,  Dorothy;  Professor  Psychology;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social 
Sciences  (1989).  B.S.,  Medical  Technology,  Central  State  University;  M.A.,  Reading, 
Michigan  State  University;  Ph.D.,  Reading,  Temple  University 

MARTIN,  Joey  S;  Captain,  USMC,  Assistant  Professor  of  Naval  Science,  Naval  Science; 
College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (2005),  B.S.  Business  Management,  Savannah  State 
University 

MAYNOR,  Joan  D.  S.;  Director;  Professor,  English;  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and 
Academic  Support  (1974).  B.S.,  English,  Savannah  State  College;  M.A.,  English,  Atlanta 
University;  Ed.D.,  Administration  in  Higher  Education,  Grambling  State  University 

MCCARTY,  Joan;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2005). 
B.A.,  Speech  and  Theater,  Education  Minor,  University  of  Illinois  at  Chicago;  M.A., 
Performing  Arts  (Theater)  University  of  Illinois  at  Chicago 

MCKINLEY-FLOYD,  Lydia:  Associate  Professor,  Marketing;  Associate  Dean;  College  of 
Business  Administration  (2005).  B.A.,  Political  Science,  MBA,  Marketing,  University  of 
Illinois;  Ph.D,  Interdisciplinary  Studies,  Emory  University 

MESCO,  Eugene;  Associate  Professor,  ,  Biology  Program  Coordinator,  Natural  Science  & 
Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1996).  B.S.,  Biological  Science,  University 
of  South  Carolina;  Ph.D.,  Physiology,  University  of  California  Berkeley 

METTS,  Rose  M;  Assistant  Professor,  English;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences 
(2000).  B.S.,  Elementary  Education,  Morgan  State  University;  M.S.  Elementary  Education, 
Kansas  State  University;  Ph.D.,  English,  University  of  South  Carolina 


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MILLER,  Percy;  Associate  Professor,  English;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(1990).  A.B.,  Education,  University  of  Kentucky;  M.S.,  English,  Illinois  State  University; 
Ph.D.,  English,  Vanderbilt  University 

MOORE,  Omega;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (2003). 
Ph.D.,  Wayne  State  University;  M.A.,  Atlanta  University;  B.S.,  Savannah  State  College 

MORGAN,  Constance  B.;  Lead  Reading  Program  Instructor  Coordinator,  The  ReWrite 
Connection;  Associate  Professor,  Reading;  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic 
Support  (1988).  B.S.,  English  Literature,  Savannah  State  University;  M.S.,  Reading 
Education,  Armstrong/Atlantic  State  University;  M.A.,  Middle  Education/Administration; 
Ed.S.,  Reading  Administration,  Georgia  Southern  University 

MUKHTAR  Mohamad  H.;  Professor,  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences;  College  of  Liberal 
Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1991).  PCL,  Translation  Diploma,  PCL  London;  B.A.,  M.A.,  and 
Ph.D.,  History,  Al-Azhar  University,  Cairo,  Egypt 

MUSTAFA,  Mohammed  A.;  Associate  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College 
of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1994).  B.S.,  M.S.,  Ph.D.,  Civil  Engineering,  Wayne  State 
University 

NANIUZEYI,  Emmanuel;  Associate  Professor,  Political  Science,  Public  Administration, 
Urban  Studies;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Sciences;  B.A.  National  University  of  Zaire, 
M.A.,  Ohio  University,  Ph.D.,  Atlanta  University 

O'BRIEN,  Kevin;  Assistant  Professor,  Spanish;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(1992).  B.  A.,  Spanish,  Marist  College;  M.  A.,  Spanish,  Fordham  University 

OGAZ,  Charla;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2005). 
B.A.,  University  of  Colorado,  Philosophy;  M.A.,  History  of  Consciousness,  University  of 
California,  Santa  Cruz;  Ph.D.,  History  of  Consciousness,  Santa  Cruz 

OLUBAJO,  Olarongbe;  Professor  of  Chemistry  and  Coordinator  Chemistry  Program; 
College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1992  B.S.,  Chemistry  and  Biology,)  Northern  Kentucky 
University;  Ph.D.,  Organic  Chemistry,  Howard  University 

OUANDLOUS,  Arav  S.;  Associate  Professor,  International  Business;  College  of  Business 
Administration  (1995).  B.S.C.,  University  of  Algiers;  M.B.A.,  M.A.,  Applied  &  Quantitative 
Analysis,  The  American  University;  M.A.,  Ph.D.,  International  Business  &  Finance,  The 
Catholic  University 

PARK,  Yonpae;  Assistant  Professor,  Accounting;  College  of  Business  Administration 
(2005).  B.A.,  Economics,  Yonsei  University;  MBA,  Business  Administration,  Seoul  National 
University;  MPA,  Accounting,  Georgia  State  University;  Ph.D,  Accounting,  University  of 
Nebraska. 

PHILBRICK,  Jane  H.;  Professor,  Management;  College  of  Business  Administration 
(1986).  B.A.,  Mathematics,  Clemson  University;  M.B.A.,  Ph.D.,  Business  Administration, 
University  of  South  Carolina 

PIERRE-PIERRE,  Martine;  Assistant  Professor,  Social  Work;  College  of  Liberal  Arts 
and  Social  Sciences  (1999).  B.S.,  Biology,  Florida  A  &  M  University;  MSW,  Social  Work, 
Florida  State  University 

PRIDE,  Carol  J.;  Assistant  Professor,  Department  of  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics, 
College  of  Sciences  and  Technology  (2002).  B.A.,  Environmental  Science,  Wesleyan 
University;  Ph.D.;  Marine  Science,  University  of  South  Carolina 

PURNELL,  Elissa  T.;  Assistant  Professor,  Natural  Sciences  and  Mathematics;  College 
of  Sciences  &  Technology  (2004),  B.S.,  Biology,  Savannah  State  University;  M.S.,  Biology, 
West  Georgia  College;  Ph.D.,  Molecular  Cellular  Biology  and  Pathobiology,  Medical 
University  of  South  Carolina. 

RAUT,  Pravin;  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology 
(1981).  B.E.,  University  of  Bombay;  M.S.,  Mechanical  Engineering,  Ph.D.,  Mechanical 
Engineering,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology 


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REAVES,  Joel  C,  Commander,  USN,  Associate  Professor  of  Naval  Science;  College  of 
Sciences  &  Technology  (2004),  B.S.,  Electrical  Engineering,  United  States  Naval  Academy; 
M.S.,  Electrical  Engineering,  Naval  Post  Graduate  School 

REDDICK,  Lillian  J.;  Associate  Professor,  Social  Work;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social 
Sciences  (1982).  B.S.,  North  Carolina  A  &  T  University;  M.S.W.,  Virginia  Commonwealth 
University;  D.S.W.,  Social  Work,  Howard  University 

RICHARDSON,  Joseph  P.;  Professor,  Natural  Science  and  Mathematics;  College 
of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1979).  B.A.,  Biology,  University  of  Tennessee;  Ph.D.,  Marine 
Science,  University  of  North  Carolina 

RICKS,  Edward;  Lecturer/Assistant  Band  Director,  Fine  Arts;  College  of  Liberal  Arts 
&  Social  Sciences  (2005).  M.M.,  Emphasis  in  Education,  Norfolk  State  University;  B.S., 
Music,  Norfolk  State  University 

ROGERS,  Catherine  A.;  Assistant  Professor,  English;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social 
Sciences  (1996).  B.A.,  English,  Middlebury  College;  M.  Div.,  Theology,  Western  Jesuit 
School  of  Theology;  Ph.D.,  English,  University  of  Georgia. 

ST.  MARK,  Cornelius;  Associate  Professor  of  Africana  Studies  and  History,  B.A.  History, 
South  Carolina  State  University,  M.Ed,  History  Education  South  Carolina  State  University, 
Ph.D.  African  Studies,  Howard  University 

SAJWAN,  Kenneth  S.;  Professor,  and  Coordinator  Environmental  Sciences  Program 
Natural  Science  &  Mathematics;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1992).  B.S.,  G.B.  Pant 
University  of  Agriculture  and  Technology;  M.S.,  Jawaharlal  Nehru  Agricultural  University; 
Ph.D.,  Science,  Indian  Institute  of  Technology,  Ph.D.,  Agronomy  and  Environmental 
Quality,  Colorado  State  University  Soil  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics,  Colorado  State 
University 

SARHAN,  Mostafa  H.;  Professor,  Dean;  College  of  Business  Administration  (1998). 
B.C.,  Cairo  University;  M.B.A.,  Accounting  &  Finance,  Texas  A  &  M  University;  Ph.D., 
Accounting,  The  University  of  Arkansas 

SCHROEDER,  Michael;  Professor,  English,  B.A,  English,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  & 
Social  Sciences  (1991):  B.A,  English,  Washburn  University;  M.A.,  Ph.D.,  English,  Kent 
State  University 

SEMSAR,  Mehdi;  Associate  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences  & 
Technology  (1990).  B.S.,  Chemical  Engineering,  Tennessee  Technological  University;  M.S., 
Chemical  Engineering,  University  of  Tennessee 

SHEARIN,  Gloria;  Associate  Professor,  English;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(1984).  B.S.,  M.S.,  English,  Florida  State  University,  Ph.D,  English,  University  of  South 
Carolina. 

SHIM,  Chungsub;  Assistant  Professor,  Computer  Information  Systems;  College  of 
Business  Administration  (2002).  MBA,  Management,  Southeastern  Louisiana  University; 
DBA,  Management  Information  Systems,  Mississippi  State  University 

SILVER,  Joseph  H.;  Professor,  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs  (1997).  B.S.,  History/ 
Government,  St.  Augustine  College;  M.A.,  Ph.D,  Political  Science,  Atlanta  University 

SIMS,  Ella  H.;  Professor,  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and 
Social  Sciences  (1974).  B.A.,  Sociology,  South  Carolina  State  University;  M.A.,  Sociology, 
Atlanta  University 

SINGH,  Harpal;  Professor,  Chair;  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences 
&  Technology  (1974).  B.S.,  M.S.,  Punjab  University;  Ph.D.,  Entomology-Radiation 
Biology  Emphasis;  M.P.H.,  Environmental  &  Occupational  Health  Option,  University  of 
Tennessee 

SNYDER,  Robin  M..;  Associate  Professor,  Computer  Information  Systems;  College  of 
Business  Administration;  (2003).  B.S.,  Science,  United  States  Military  Academy  (West 
Point)  Ph.D;  Computer  Science,  The  Pennsylvania  State  University 


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SONG,  Zhiyan;  Assistant  Professor,  Natural  Science  &  Mathematics,  College  of  Sciences 
&  Technology  (2000),  B.S.  Nankai  University,  China;  Ph.D.,  Physical  Chemistry,  Physical 
Natural  Science  &  Mathematics,  Stockholm  University,  Sweden 

SPICER,  Nan;  Assistant  Professor,  Fine  Arts;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences 
(2003).  M.F.A.,  Auburn  University 

STEWART,  Katherine;  Assistant  Professor,  Behavior  Analysis/Psychology,  Social  and 
Behavioral  Sciences,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2005).  B.S.,  Psychology, 
M.A.,  Psychology,  University  of  North  Carolina  at  Wilmington;  Ph.D.,  University  of  Kansas, 
Lawrence 

STOKES,  Larry  D.;  Associate  Professor,  Chair,  Department  of  Social  and  Behavioral 
Sciences,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2001).  B.S.  and  M.S.C.  J.,  University 
of  Tennessee  at  Chattanooga,  Ph.D.  Howard  University 

TAYLOR,  Henry,  A.,  Jr.;  Associate  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences 
&  Technology  (1990).  B.S.,  Chemical  Engineering,  M.S.,  Mechanical  Engineering,  Tuskegee 
University 

TESSEMA,  George;  Coordinator,  Mathematics  Lab;  Associate  Professor,  Mathematics; 
Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (1994).  B.S.,  Haile  Sellassie 
University;  M.S.,  Mathematics  Education,  Florida  State  University;  Ph.D.,  Mathematics 
Education,  State  University  of  New  York  at  Albany 

TORRES,  Paul  D.;  Professor,  Accounting;  College  of  Business  Administration  (2003).  B.S., 
Accounting,  Spring  Hill  College,  M.B.A.,  Ph.D.,  Accounting,  University  of  Alabama 

TURAY,  Mohamed;  Associate  Professor,  Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences;  College  of  Liberal 
Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (1990).  B.A.,  English,  University  of  Sierra  Leone;  M.A.,  Sociology, 
Howard  University;  Ph.D.,  Sociology,  Howard  University 

VEAK,  Tyler;  Assistant  Professor,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  &  Social  Sciences  (2004).  Ph.D., 
Virginia  Polytechnic  Institute  &  State  University;  M.A.,  University  of  North  Texas;  B.A., 
University  of  Texas  at  Austin 

VERITY,  Peter  G;.  Adjunct  Professor,  Skidaway  Institute  of  Oceanography  (1986),  B.A. 
Biology  Dartmouth  College,  M.S.,  and  Ph.D.  Biological  Oceanography  University  of  Rhode 
Island. 

WALKER,  Alzie;  Assistant  Professor  of  Music,  Director  of  Band,  Norfolk  State  University 
(1977),  University  of  Nebraska-Lincoln 

WALKER,  Kai  C . ;  Assistant  Professor,  Mass  Communications  (2003),  B.S.,  Communications 
and  Theater  Arts,  Eastern  Michigan  University;  M.F.A.  Video  and  Film,  Savannah  College 
of  Art  and  Design 

WARE,  Robert:  Assistant  Professor,  Marketing;  College  of  Business  Administration 
(2005).  A.B.,  Economics,  Harvard  University;  SM,  International  Business,  Marketing  & 
Finance,  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Technology;  Ph.D.,  Int'l  Business  &  Management, 
University  of  South  Carolina;  JD,  Business,  Cyber  &  Int'l  Law,  University  of  Florida 

WARREN,  Yvonne  Abner;  Lead  English  Program  Instructor,  The  Re  Write  Connection; 
Assistant  Professor,  English;  Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  and  Academic  Support  (1978). 
B.A.,  English  and  Literature,  Savannah  State  College;  M.Ed.,  Cambridge  College 

WATERS,  Carver;  Assistant  Professor,  English;  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences 
(1998).  B.A.,  English,  Dillard  University;  M.A.,  English,  McNeese  State  University;  Ph.D., 
English,  University  of  Southwestern  Louisiana 

WATKINS,  Beverly;  Associate  Professor,  B.A.,  California  State  University,  LA;  M.S.W., 
Social  Work,  Wayne  State  University;  Ph.D.,  Social  Work,  Ohio  State  University 

WHATLEY,  Maliece  S.;  Instructor,  Accounting;  College  of  Business  Administration 
(2003).  B.S.,  MAcc,  Accounting,  University  of  Georgia 


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WATKINS,  Malik;  Assistant  Professor  Political  Science  and  Public  Administration  and 
Urban  Studies  Department,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences  (2002).  BA.,  DeVry 
Institute;  MBA,  The  University  of  Notre  Dame;  Ph.D.  Urban  Studies  and  Planning,  Ohio 
State  University 

WILLIAMS,  George  N.;  Professor,  Chemistry,  Dean  of  Graduate  Studies  and  Sponsored 
Research,  (1972).  B.S.,  Savannah  State  College;  M.S.,  Organic  Chemistry,  Tuskegee 
Institute;  Ph.D.,  Inorganic  Chemistry,  Howard  University 

WILLIAMS,  James  H.;  Assistant  Professor,  Social  Work,  College  of  Liberal  Arts  and 
Social  Sciences  (2004).  B.A.,  University  of  Louisville;  M.S.W.,  Social  Work,  Jane  Adams 
School  of  Social  Work,  University  of  Illinois  Chicago;  Ph.D.,  Social  Work,  University  of 
Illinois  Chicago 

WYCE,  Louise;  Instructor.  BA.  English,  Barber-Scotia  College;  M.  S.  L.  S.  Atlanta 
University. 

YOUSUF,  Asad;  Professor,  Engineering  Technology;  College  of  Sciences  &  Technology 
(1983).  B.S.,  Electronics  Engineering,  N.E.D.  University;  M.S.,  Electrical  and  Computer 
Engineering,  University  of  Cincinnati;  Ed.D.  University  of  Georgia 

ZHANG,  Xiaorong  S.;  Associate  Professor,  Natural  Science  and  Mathematics;  College 
of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1999).  B.S.,  Beijing  Normal  University;  M.S.,  Botany,  Chinese 
Academy  of  Science,  Ph.D.,  Biotechnology,  Virginia  Polytechnic  Institute  and  State 
University 

ZHAO,  Charles  X.;  Associate  Professor,  Natural  Science  and  Mathematics;  College 
of  Sciences  &  Technology  (1999)  B.S.;  Shanghai  Normal  University;  M.Ed.,  Edinboro 
University  of  Pennsylvania;  (M.S.  &)  Ph.D.,  University  of  Iowa 

ZHAO,  Hua;  Assistant  Professor,  Natural  Science  and  Mathematics;  College  of  Sciences 
&  Technology  (2004),  B.S.  &  M.S.,  Tianjin  University;  Ph.D.  New  Jersey  Institute  of 
Technology;  Post-doc,  Rutgers  University 

ZOW,  J.  Allen,  Sr.;  Associate  Professor,  Public  Administration;  College  of  Liberal  Arts 
&  Social  Sciences  (1990).  Executive  Assistant  to  the  President.  B.A.,  Political  Science, 
Bethune  Cookman;  J.D.,  University  of  Florida 


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INDEX 

Academic  Policy  and  Registration 44 

Academic  Renewal  Policy 42 

Academic  Probation  and  Suspension 53 

Academic  Suspension,  Learning  Support 152 

Academic  Calendar,  2005-2007 2 

Academic  Advisement 46 

Access  to  Student  Records 59 

Accounting 92 

Accreditation 1 

Address  Changes 60 

Adjustment  of  Classes 58 

Admission,  Senior  Citizens 39 

Admission,  Undergraduate  (General) 29 

Admission,  Conditional/Limited 31 

Admission,  Non-traditional 39 

Admissions,  Graduate 43 

Armstrong  Exchange 40 

Army  ROTC  Program 147 

Attendance 47 

Auditors 40 

Board  of  Regents,  Members  and  Officers 247 

Calculating  the  Cumulative  Average 52 

Career  Services  and  Cooperative  Education 69 

Center  for  Teaching,  Learning  &  Academic  Support 151 

Classification 52 

College  Credit  by  Examination  and  Experience 41 

College  Credit  for  Military  Experience/Training 41 

College  Preparatory  Curriculum 30 

College  of  Business  Administration 90 

College  of  Liberal  Arts  and  Social  Sciences 96 

College  of  Sciences  and  Technology 122 

Computer  Information  Systems 92 

Continuing  Education 27 

Core  Curriculum,  Colleges,  Degrees,  and  Programs 86 

Counseling  Service 69 

Course  Load 58 

Degree  Requirement 54 

Department  of  Liberal  Arts 96 

Department  of  Mass  Communications 106 

Department  of  Social  &  Behavioral  Sciences 109 

Department  of  Social  Work 116 

Description  of  Courses 155 

Disabled  Student  Services 69 

Dual  Majors 54 

Early  Admission  Programs 35 

Engineering  Degree  Program  (GTREP) 144 

Engineering  Technology  Department 141 

Faculty  and  Staff. 251 

Fees,  Schedule 80 

Fees,  Refund  of 83 


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Financial  Aid 63 

Georgia  Intern  Program 26 

Grade  Challenges  by  Students 52 

Grade  Changes 53 

Grading  System 50 

Graduation  Requirements 54 

Graduation  Honors 55 

Grievance  Appellate  Procedures,  Students 60 

Health  Service 69 

History  of  the  University 18 

Honor  Societies 57 

Honors  Program 56 

Housing 70 

International  Students 37 

Joint  Enrollment 36 

Library 22 

Management 93 

Marketing 93 

Natural  Science  &  Mathematics  Department 123 

Naval  ROTC  Program 113 

Non-degree  Seeking  Students 25 

Orientation 72 

Policy  on  Drugs  and  Weapons 77 

Political  Science  &  Public  Administration/Urban  Studies 118 

Purpose  and  Goals  of  the  University 16 

Readmission 41 

Recognition  of  Excellence  in  Scholarship 57 

Regents  Test 48 

Regents'  Statement  of  Disruptive  Behavior 52 

Registration 44 

Release  of  Directory  Information 59 

Reporting  of  Grades 51 

Residency  Requirements,  University  System 44 

Schedule  Adjustment  (Add/Drop) 39 

Second  Degree 55 

Social  and  Behavioral  Sciences  Department 109 

Social  Work  Department 116 

Special  Students 39 

Standard  of  Satisfactory  Academic  Progress 65 

State  Requirement  in  History  and  Government 46 

Student  Conduct 74 

Student  Activities 71 

Student  Affairs 69 

Study  Abroad 27 

Teacher  Education 26 

Testing  Program 50 

Transfer  Students 34 

Transient  Students 39 

Veterans'  Services 61 

Withdrawal  from  the  University 58 


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WHERE  TO  WRITE  OR  CALL 

There  is  a  central  mailroom  on  campus.  Specific  information  may  be  obtained  by  writing 
to  the  offices  listed  below  and  adding: 

Savannah  State  University 

State  University  Branch 

Savannah,  GA  31404 


ADMISSION 

Office  of  Admissions 
(912)  356-2181 

ALUMNI 

Alumni  Affairs 
356-2427 


GIFTS,  GRANTS  &  BEQUESTS 

Vice  President  for  Institutional 

Advancement 

356-2286 

GRADUATE  STUDY 

Dean  for  Graduate  Studies  and  Research 

356-2244 


ATHLETICS 

Director  of  Athletics 
353-5181 


HOUSING 

Student  Housing  Office 
356-2324 


CAREER  SERVICES  & 
COOPERATIVE  EDUCATION 

356-2285 

CATALOG 

Registrar 
356-2212 

CONTINUING  EDUCATION 

691-5557 

COUNSELING 

356-2202 

FINANCIAL  AID, 
GRANTS  LOANS 
WORK-STUDY  ELIGIBILITY 

Office  of  Financial  Aid 
356-2253 

GENERAL  ACADEMIC  AND 
FACULTY  MATTERS 

Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs 
356-2204 


MINORITY  STUDENTS 

Minority  Recruitment  Office 

356-2181 

356-2448 

NAVAL  ROTC 

Program  &  Scholarship  Information 
356-2206 

PUBLIC  INFORMATION 

Director  of  University  Communications 
356-2448 

REGISTRATION/RECORDS 

Registrar 
356-2212 

SECURITY 

Public  Safety 
356-2186 

TUITION,  PAYMENT  OF  BILLS, 
REFUNDS 

Cashier  Office 
356-2304 


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