Athens State University Catalog

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Catalog Announcements
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Vol. XXVIII, No.
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ACCREDITATION
Athens StateUniversity is accreditedbythe CommissiononColleges ofthe SouthernAssociation
ofCollegesandSchools,(1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097;
TelephoneNumber404679-4501)toawardthebaccalaureatedegree.
The SchoolofEducationatAthens StateUniversity is accreditedbytheNational Council for
AccreditationofTeacherEducation(NCATE),2010MassachusettsAvenue,N.W.,Suite500,
Washington,D.C.20036,Phone[phone].
Athens State University, through its School ofBusiness, isnationally accreditedby the
AssociationofCollegiate Business Schools andPrograms to offerthe followingbusiness degree:
TheBachelorofBusinessAdministration(B.B.A.)withmajorsinAccounting,HumanResource
Management, Management, andManagementofTechnology.
AthensStateUniversityis approvedbytheAlabamaState DepartmentofEducationforthetraining ofelementary,
secondary, andpostsecondary school teachers. The Alabama State DepartmentofEducationis amemberofthe
NationalAssociationofStateDirectorsofTeacherEducationCertification.
Published by
Athens State University
Athens,AL35611
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Non-ProfitOrganization
CoverdesignbyBetty Marks
PhotographofFoundersHallby BettyMarks
Tollfree#: 1-800-522-0272 or call(256)-233-8100
wwwjthensxdu
Fax#=[phone]
Thecatalogistheofficialannouncementoftheprograms,requirements,andregulationsofAthensStateUniversity. Students
enrollingintheUniversityaresubjecttotheprovisionsstatedherein. Statementsregardingcourses,fees,andconditionsare
subjecttochangewithoutadvancenotice.
ALABAMAARTICULATIONPROGRAM(STARS)
TheAlabamaArticulationProgram(alsocalledSTARS-StatewideArticulationReportingSystem)isan Internetbasedarticulationand
transferplanningsystemdesigned to inform studentswho attend publictwo-yearand four-yearinstitutions about approved transfercourses
and programs. STARS is an efficient and effective way ofproviding students, counselors, advisors, and administrators with accurate
informationuponwhichtransferdecisionscanbemade. STARSistheinformationlinkbetweenthepublicinstitutionsofhighereducationin
the StateofAlabama. The STARS Internet System, ifused properly, can prevent the loss ofcourse credit hours, can provide direction for
schedulingofcoursework,andcaneasethetransitionfromoneinstitutiontoanother. Studentswhoareinterestedinthisprogramshouldfirst
seetheiradvisor. TransferguidescanbeobtaineddirectlythroughtheSTARS HomePageathttp://stars.troyst.edu. Forfurtherinformation
contacttherespectiveSchool(SchoolofArtsandSciences,SchoolofBusiness,orSchoolofEducation).
NON-DISCRIMINATION
ItistheofficialpolicyofAthensStateUniversitynottodiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,sex,religion,nationalorigin,disability,or
agein itseducationalprograms,activities,admissions,oremploymentasrequiredbyTitleVIandVIIoftheCivil RightsActof1964(Sexual
Discrimination,SexualHarassment);TitleIXofEducationAmendmentsof1972;Sections503and504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,and
the 1990AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.
Anyperson,whobelieveshimselforherselforanyspecificclassofindividuals,tobesubjectedtodiscriminationprohibitedbyTitleVI,
TitleVII,orTitleIXoftheActorRegulationsissuedthereundermay,himselforherselforarepresentative,fileawrittencomplaintwiththe
UnitedStatesCommissionerofEducation orwiththeDean ofStudentAffairsatthisinstitution (orboth).
SEXUALHARASSMENTPOLICY
AthensStateUniversityiscommittedtomaintaininganenvironmentfreeofobjectionableanddisrespectfulconductandcommunication
ofa sexual nature. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct ofa sexual nature may
constitute sexual harassment, especially when submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly aterm orcondition ofthe
measure ofastudent's performance. Wheneverthere is such an abuseofauthorityorneglectofresponsibility, the administration will take
promptand correctiveaction consistentwith appropriatedisciplineprovisions ofstateregulations and law.
SEXUALHARASSMENTGRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Shouldastudentfeelhe/shehasbeensexuallyharassed,he/sheshouldcontacteithertheimmediatesupervisoroftheallegedperpetrator
orthe appropriate university official.
AthensStateUniversityhasinplaceanappropriategrievanceprocedureforsexualharassmentandothergrievancesshouldastudentfeel
itnecessarytofile. GrievanceofageneralnaturemaybefiledwiththeAssociateDeanofStudentAffairsintheSandndgeStudentCenter(1-
800-522-0272or256-8171)orthegrievancemaybepursuedthroughtheappropriatesupervisor. Acopyofstep-by-stepproceduresforfiling
agrievancemaybeobtainedinthePresident'sOffice.
DISABILITYSTATEMENT
AthensState Universitydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofdisabilityintheadmissionoraccessto,ortreatmentoremploymentin,its
programsoractivities. AnADA/504Coordinatorhasbeendesignatedtoinsurecompliancewiththenon-discriminationrequirementscontained
inSection35.107oftheDepartmentofJusticeregulations. InformationconcerningtheprovisionsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,and
therightsprovidedthereunder,areavailablefromtheADA'504Coordinator.
AthensStateUniversitywillmakeeveryreasonableattempttoprovideaccommodationsneededbyindividualswithdisabilities. Accom-
modationswillconsistofworkingwiththeDivisionofRehabilitationServicesandtheAlabamaDepartmentofEducationtoprovideadaptive
equipment,facilitymodification,andanyotherreasonablemeasuresavailabletoprovideasatisfactorylearningandworkingenvironment.
Itistheresponsibilityoftheindividual tonotifyAthensStateUniversityofadisabilitywhichmayrequireaccommodation. Ifyouhave
adisabilitythatmightnecessitateadaptivematerials,services,orassistance,pleasemakethisknownsothattheappropriatearrangementscan
bemade. Duringtheday,individualsmaycontacttheADA/504Coordinator,secondflooroftheStudentCenter(233-8285);duringtheevening,
individualsmaycontactthe EveningCoordinator, first floorofthe StudentCenter(233-6540) ,andonweekends,contactthelibrary
(233-8298).
EDUCATIONRIGHTSANDPRIVACYACTOF 1974
InaccordancewiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(Sec.513ofPL93-380,educationamendmentsof1974,whichamends
theGeneral EducationProvisionsAct,Sec.438)studentsofAthensStateUniversityareherebyinformedoftheirrightofaccesstotheirofficial
recordsasdescribed intheact. InaccordancewithPublic Law93-380,theFamilyEducational RightsandPrivacyActof1974,eachstudent
andformerstudentofAthensStateUniversityhastherighttoinspecthisorherofficial educationalrecordsintheRecordsOffice. Thisright
ofinspection does notapply to any confidential information submitted to this office prior to January 1, 1975, norto access by students or
formerstudentstofinancialrecordsoftheirparents. Underthisact,theUniversitymaynotreleaseinformationconcerningastudentwithout
the student's written permission.
The following is a list ofdirectory information which may be made available regarding studentsofthe University without their prior
consentand isconsideredpartofthepublicrecordoftheirattendance: (1)name,(2)permanentand localaddresses,(3)telephonelisting,(4)
dateandplaceofbirth.(5)majorfieldsofstudy,(6)datesofattendance,(7)degreesandawardsreceived,(8)highschoolandothercollegesand
universitiesattended, and (9) participation in officially recognized organizations, activities, and sports. The student is entitled to request in
writing,thatanyorallofthisinformation notbemadepubliclyavailablepriortotheendoftheregistration periodforanygiven term.
Any referral in this catalog to credit from educational institutions, implies that said institution is located within the confines ofthe United
States, its territories or its military bases.
AthensState Universityadheresto theDrug-Free Workplace Policy. Copiesofthe policyaredistributedtoall faculty,staffand students.
TABLEOFCONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION..
Mission
Goals
Governance
History
Buildings 2
DirectoryofServiceAreas 2
TRANSFERADMISSION OF STUDENTS
5
AdmissionandTrasferCounseling 5
Application 5
Transcripts 5
Early Admissions 5
DualEnrollment 5
TransferStudentsAdmissionsPolicy 6
AdmissionsofTransient Students 7
Admission ofStudentson Probationary Status fromother institutions 7
AdmissionofNon-DegreeSeekingStudents 7
StandardsofAcademicProgress 8
DrugInformation&Policies 9
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 14
Tuition 14
Housing 14
ScheduleofFees 14
Refunds 14
ScholarshipPrograms 16
FinancialAid 18
STUDENT ACTIVITIES 20
StudentGovernment Association 20
ClubsandOrganizations 21
StudentPublications 23
CounselingandCareerServices 24
(Counseling,CareerServices,CooperativeEducation,ServicesforStudentswithDisabilities,StudentEmployment)
VeteransAffairs 26
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 28
DegreeOptions 28
GeneralUniversityRequirements 28
AcademicAdvising 28
AcademicCredit 28
Academic Honesty and Dishonesty 29
AcademicDegreeHonorsandAwards 31
AcademicRecord 32
Audited Courses 32
CatalogRequirement 32
ClassAttendance 32
ClassHourLoad 32
Commencement 32
Directed Study 32
Drop and Add 32
S.I.R(SpecialInstructionalRequest) 33
ConsortiumAgreement 33
Grading 33
Graduation Application 34
Repeated Courses 34
SecondDegree 34
Testing/Assessment 35
Transcript Request from Athens State University 35
Withdrawal 35
AdjustmentofCurriculum 35
Non-TraditionalAcademicCredit 36
SCHOOLOFARTSANDSCIENCES 39
InterdisciplinaryPrograms 41
Pre-LawProgram 41
Pre-HealthPrograms 41
Art (B.A.) 43
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BehavioralScience(B.S.) 45
Biology(B.S.) 48
Chemistry(B.S.) 51
ComputerScience(B.S.) 53
English(B.A.) 58
HealthScience(B.S.) 60
History (B.A.) 62
Instrumentation(B.S.) 64
JusticeStudies(B.S.) 66
LiberalStudies(B.S.) 68
Mathematics(B.S.) 70
Physics (B.S.) 72
Mathematics Option 73
Chemistry Option 73
ComputerScienceOption 74
PoliticalScience(B.A.) 75
PoliticalScience(B.S.) 77
Psychology (B.A.) 79
Psychology(B.S.) 81
PublicSafetyAdministration(B.S.) 83
Religion(B.S.) 85
Sociology(B.A.) 89
Sociology(B.S.) 91
SCHOOLOFBUSINESS 93
Accounting(B.B.A.) 95
Management(B.B.A.) 97
HumanResourcesManagement(B.B.A.) 100
ManagementofTechnology(B.B.A.) 102
AppliedTechnology(B.S.) 106
ManufacturingOption (Formanufacturing students 107
Information Systems Option 108
Electronics/Instrumentation Option(formanufacturingstudents) 108
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 109
TeacherEducationProgram 109
SecondaryEducation
11
Internship 112
Certification 112
BackgroundCheckforCertificationApplications 113
CareerandTechnicalEducation 114
EarlyChildhoodEducation(P-3) 121
ElementaryEducation(K-6) 123
MiddleSchool EndorsementforElementaryMajors 126
Health, Physical Education,andWellnessDepartment 128
Physical Education(P-12Certification) 128
Health Education 131
PhysicalEducation(Wellness) 133
SecondaryEducation 135
Biology 135
Chemistry 137
ComprehensiveScienceBiologyorEarthandSpaceScienceConcentration 139
ComprehensiveScienceChemistryorPhysicsConcentration 141
History 143
LanguageArts 145
Mathematics 147
SocialScience 149
SpecialEducation(CollaborativeTeacher) 152
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 157
ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY AND STAFF 208
Theprograms,curricula,andfeesassetforthinthiscatalogaresubjecttochangeatanytimeatthediscretionofAthensState
University ortheAlabamaStateBoardofEducation. Becauseofthepossibilityofchangeorundetectederror,importantpoints
offactandinterpretationshouldbeconfirmedbytheappropriateUniversity official.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THE ALABAMA COLLEGE SYSTEM
MISSION STATEMENT
TheAlabamaCollegeSystem,consistingofpublictwo-yearcommunity,junior,andtechnicalcollegesandanupperdivision
university,seekstoprovideaccessiblequalityeducationalopportunities,promoteeconomicgrowth,andenhancethequalityoflife
forthepeopleofAlabama.
ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY
MISSION STATEMENT
AthensStateUniversity isabaccalaureatedegreegrantinginstitutionofferingcourseworkatthejuniorandseniorlevel. Located
innorthernAlabama,AthensStateUniversityacknowledgesacommitmenttoservetransfersofaccreditedjunior,community,and
technical colleges aswell asthose from other institutionsofhighereducation. The University preparesstudents forprofessional
careers,graduateschool,lifelonglearning,andenrichment. TheUniversity,throughindividualattention,qualityteaching,andavaried
coursedeliverysystemassistsstudents in thetimelyachievementoftheirprofessional and careergoals. In addition, Athens State
University offers programs ofcontinuing education and community services that provide a variety ofcultural and professional
opportunities to the people in our region. Governed under the authorityoftheAlabama State Board ofEducation, Athens State
Universityprovidesaffordableeducation inanenvironmentwhichrecognizesdiversityandnurturesthediscoveryandapplication
ofknowledge.
GOALS
1. Toprovideeducationalopportunitytopostsecondarystudentsthroughcarefullyplannedand implementedprogramsofstudy.
2. To serve the student effectively and efficiently by providing varied scheduling and cooperative arrangements with other
institutions.
3. Torecruit,retain,andpromoteprofessionaldevelopmentofqualifiedfacultyandstaff.
4. Toprovideand maintain appropriate learningresourceswhich are supportiveofstudent learning,qualityteaching, scholarly
research,diversity,andtechnologicalproficiency.
5. Todevelopandmaintainperiodicinternalevaluationtoensurethatallprogramsareoperatingwithinamannerconsistentwith
themission ofthe University.
6. Toprovideopportunitiesforstudentsrfoexpandtheirintellectual,social, and cultural horizons.
7. Toprovideand maintain student serviceswhich furnish necessary information, financial assistance, guidancecounselingto
assistprogresstowardpersonal,academic,andcareergoals.
8. Topromoteandmaintaineffectivestudentrecruitmentandretention.
9. TopromotetheuseofappropriateUniversityandcommunityresourcestofacilitateeducational andtrainingprogramsforthe
diversifiedneedsofbusiness,industry,education,andgovernmentinadditiontoprovidingculturalandintellectualenrichment
10. Toacquireandadministerefficientlyandeffectivelyallfiscalresources.
11. To provide, develop, and maintain aphysical plant appropriate forthe supportofthe University programs.
12. To effectively communicate the University's vision and goals as a baccalaureate degree granting institution to internal and
externalconstituencies.
GOVERNANCE
AthensStateUniversityisabaccalaureatedegreegrantinginstitutionoperatingunderthecontroloftheAlabamaStateBoardof
Education. ThepresidentisthechiefexecutiveofficeroftheUniversityandisdirectlyresponsibletotheStateBoardofEducation
throughtheChancellorofPostsecondaryEducation.
HISTORY
Athens State University is both the oldest and the youngest institution ofhigher education in Alabama's state educational
system.TheUniversitywasfoundedin 1822bylocalcitizenswhopurchasedfiveacresofland,erectedabuilding,andbeganAthens
FemaleAcademy.Ownershipoftheschoolwastransferredin 1842totheTennesseeConferenceoftheMethodistChurch. Withthe
birthoftheNorthAlabamaConferenceoftheMethodistChurch in 1870,theCollegecameunderthejurisdictionofthatbody.
On May 10, 1974, theBoardofTrusteesrequested fromtheNorth AlabamaConferenceofthe UnitedMethodistChurchthat
theCollegeseekaffiliationwiththeStateofAlabama.Theconference,atitsannualmeetinginJune, 1974,gavetheBoardofTrustees
thispermissionand authorizedthetransferoftheCollegetotheStateofAlabama.
In June 1975, the Collegewas accepted bythe Alabama State Board ofEducation subject to the appropriation ofoperating
fundsbytheAlabamaLegislature. Laterthatyear,theLegislatureappropriated fundsfortheoperationoftheCollegetoservethe
graduatesofstatejunior,community,andtechnicalcolleges/institutes.
The institution's name has changed several times in its history, following adjustments in purpose and governance. Athens
Female Academy, upon transferto theTennessee Conference ofthe Methodist Church in 1842, became Athens Female Institute.
Thenin 1889afterhavingbeentransferredtothenewlyformedNorthAlabamaconference,theCollegewasknownasAthensFemale
College. In 1931,theCollegebecamecoeducationalandwasknownasAthensCollege. In 1975,whentheinstitutionbecamepartof
the state educational system, it was renamed Athens State College, marking the initiation ofan era ofincreased opportunity for
service. In 1998,abillwaspassedbythelegislaturetorenametheCollegetoAthensStateUniversity. Thelonghistoryofservice
bythe University isthe foundation upon which the future ofthe University rests.
BUILDINGS
Brown Hall
BrownHallservesastheadministrativebuilding. ItcontainstheofficesforthePresident,theDeanofAcademicAffairs,theDeanof
ExternalAffairs/DirectorofAlumniAffairsandtheSpecialAssistanttotheDeanofAcademicAffairs.
Chasteen Hall
Chasteen Hall servesasaclassroombuilding. It is locatedoneblockwestofthemain campusatthecornerofClintonand Hobbs
Streets.
Carter Physical Education Center
Thegymnasium,facultyoffices, andclassroomsare locatedintheCarterPhysical EducationCenter.
Classroom Building
TheClassroom Building containsclassrooms, the Limestone County Video ConferenceCenter, student lounge, and theOffice of
StudentFinancialServices.
Founders Hall
Founders Hall containsthe Business Office, Dean ofFinancial AffairsOffice, DirectorofPhysical Plant Office, the Readingand
Math Clinic, the Writing Center, classrooms, MIS Department, and faculty and staffoffices for the School ofBusiness and the
SchoolofArtsandSciences.
Library
TheAthensStateUniversity LibraryislocatedatthecomerofPryorStreetand Elkton Street. Anofficeforthemediaspecialistis
alsolocatedinthelibrarybuilding.
McCain Hall
McCainHallcontains officesfortheSchoolofEducationandScienceinMotion(chemistryandbiology).
McCandless Hall
McCandlessHallcontainsasmalltheater,facultyofficesfortheSchool ofArtsandSciences,andclassrooms.
Naylor Hall
NaylorHallcontainsofficesfortheSchoolofArtsandSciencesCounselorandseveral facultymembers.
Sanders Hall
SandersHallisacoeducationalresidencehall.
Sandridge Student Center
The Sandridge Student Centercontains offices forthe Dean ofStudent Affairs, student activities, admissionscounseling, student
supportservices,counselingandcareerservices,admissions,records,testing,recruitment,veteransaffairs,eveningservices,institu-
tional research and the publications department. In addition, there is a campus post office, food service, bookstore, ballroom,
recreationareas, andmeetingrooms.
WatersHall
WatersHall containsclassroomsandofficesfortheSchoolofArtsandSciences.
DIRECTORY OF SERVICE AREAS
Academic Affairs
TheOfficeoftheDeanofAcademicAffairs islocatedonthesecondfloorofBrown Hall. TheDeanofAcademicAffairsand
staffare available to assist you in your academic concerns. Appointments may be made by calling 233-8214. For information
concerningdegreeoptionscontact: TheSchool ofArtsandSciences, Dr. FrazierDouglass, Interim Dean,233-8230;theSchoolof
Business, Dr. RobertGulbro,Dean,233-8116;orthe School ofEducation, Dr. Mary Lou Maples, Dean, 233-8187.
Alabama Science in Motion Program
Established bytheAlabamaLegislature in 1994,theAlabamaSciencein Motion(ASIM)Programsupportspublicsecondary
school biology, chemistry, and physics laboratory activities. Athens State University providesteachertraining and disseminates
equipmenttosupportbiologyandchemistrylaboratoryactivitiesatpublichighschoolsin Limestone, Lawrence,Morgan,Cullman,
and Blountcounties. Foradditional programinformation, contacttheAthensState UniversityASIM ProgramSite Director
Alumni Association
TheAthensStateUniversityAlumniAssociation'smissionandgoal istoenhancethefeelingofloyaltyandcommitmenttothe
Universityand itsalumni It providesservicesand programs for itsthousandsofalumni throughout theworld. All functionsand