Fayetteville State University Graduate Catalog

124 Pages·1994·5.3 MB·English

by  Fayetteville State University

sity
Graduate
Catalog
1994-1996
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Basic Commitments
of
The University of North Carolina
Since its establishment in July 1972, The University of North Carolina has sought at all times to
ensure compliance with the fourteenth amendment and Title VI. Consistent with that purpose. The
University hasbeen committed:
(1 toincreasetheparticipation ofblackpersonsinThe University.
(2) to promotethefurtherracial integration ofthe 16constituentinstitutions, and
(3) to improvethequalityofeducationalopportunitiesatall constituentinstitutionsand. withinthe
contextofacoordinated system of public senior highereducation, togive special attentionto
thestrengtheningofthe predominantlyblackinstitutions.
Aspartofitsmission, FayettevilleState Universityworksproactivelytofulfill allofthe specificcom-
ponentsoftheoriginalconsentdecree.
GRADUATE CATALOG
1994-1996
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Fayefteville, North Carolina
Established 1867
FayettevilleStateUniversityisaConstituent Institutionof
The UniversityofNorth Carolina
FayettevilleStateUniversityisaccreditedbytheCommissionsonColleges
oftheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools.
POLICY ON HUMAN RELATIONS
Fayetteville State University adheres to the philosophy that developing an appreciation for human
diversity in race, gender, ethnicity, culture, and religion is a vital goal of a university education and a nec-
essary attitude in the pursuit of truth. We remain firmly committed to providing a quality, comprehensive
program of liberal education thatwill enable all members ofthis academiccommunityto live more mean-
ingful and moreproductivelives.
While all members of this community are entitled to academic freedom and the constitutional pro-
tectionsofthe FirstAmendment, the Universityseeksto model an environmentconducivetothedevelop-
mentofself-confidence and self-esteem, and respecting of individual differences. We discourage behav-
iorswhich inhibitactiveengagementinthelearning processanddenystudentsuccess.
As aconsequence, we hold itto bethe legal, ethical, and moral responsibility of every memberof
this community to refrain from discriminatory behaviors, both acts of commission and acts of omission,
which underminethedevelopmentofan environmentcharacterized by mutual respectand tolerance, and
whicharecountertothe interestsand missionofthis university.
Fayetteville State University, in keeping abreast ofever-changing times, reserves the right to change,
delete, oraddto anypan!ofthispublication as itdeems necessaryforthegoodofthe University Every
attemptwillbemadetokeepchangetoaminimumandtocommunicatechangestoallstudents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
IndexofDegrees 4
Chancellor'sMessage 6
AcademicCalendars 7
FayettevilleState University
MissionStatement 12
PhilosophyandValues 12
Administration 12
TheUniversityofNorthCarolinaHistory 13
FayettevilleStateUniversityHistory 15
GraduateStudies 19
Admissions 22
Expenses 28
FinancialAid 32
StudentAffairs 40
AcademicRegulations 46
AcademicPrograms 51
CollegeofArtsandSciences 52
DepartmentofEnglishandCommunication 52
DepartmentofGeography, History, and PoliticalScience 53
DepartmentofMathematicsandComputerScience 56
DepartmentofNatural Sciences 57
DepartmentofSocialandBehavioralSciences 59
SchoolofBusinessand Economics 63
SchoolofEducation 65
DepartmentofCurriculumand Instruction 65
DepartmentofEducational LeadershipandSecondaryEducation 69
Departmentof ElementaryEducation 75
CourseDescriptions 80
AdministrationandGraduate Faculty 108
Index 114
UniversityMap 118
INDEX OF DEGREES
Page
DoctorofEducation
Educational Leadership 70
MasterofArtsin Education
Administration&Supervision 71
ElementaryEducation 75
MiddleGradesEducation 65
Special Education 66
MasterofArtsinEnglish 52
MasterofArtsin History 53
MasterofArtsin PoliticalScience 55
MasterofArtsin Psychology 59
MasterofArtsinSociology 60
MasterofArtsinTeaching
Biology 73
History 73
Mathematics 73
PoliticalScience 73
Sociology 73
MasterofBusinessAdministration 63
MasterofSciencein Biology 57
MasterofScienceinMathematics 56
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FOR INFORMATION ABOUT...
GraduateStudies [phone] AcademicPrograms
Admissions [phone] CollegeofArts&Sciences [phone]
Toll Free- InState 1-800-672-6667 English&Communication (910)486-141
TollFree-OutofState 1-800-222-2594 MasterofArtsin English
Geography, History& Political
AcademicRecords&Transcripts [phone] Science [phone]
MasterofArtsin History
AlumniAffairs [phone] MasterofArtsin PoliticalScience
Mathematics&Computer
Athletics [phone] Science [phone]
MasterofScienceinMathematics
Bookstore [phone]
NaturalSciences [phone]
CareerServices&Placement [phone] MasterofSciencein Biology
Social& BehavioralSciences [phone]
Counseling [phone] MasterofArtsin Psychology
MasterofArtsinSociology
DiningServices [phone]
SchoolofBusiness&Economics [phone]
FinancialAid [phone] MBAProgram [phone]
HandicappedStudents [phone] SchoolofEducation [phone]
Curriculum& Instruction [phone]
HealthServices [phone] MasterofArtsin Education-
Special Education
Educational Leadership&Secondary
LibraryServices [phone]
Education (910)-486-1731
Micro-ComputerResources MasterofArtsin Education-
Center [phone] Administration&Supervision
MasterofArtsinTeaching
OfficeofSchoolServices [phone] Biology
Mathematics
PublicOutreach [phone] History
PoliticalScience
Sociology
Registration [phone]
DoctorofEducation-
Security [phone] Educational Leadership (910)486-181
Elementary Education [phone]
StudentActivities [phone] MasterofArtsin Education-
ElementaryEducation
StudentAffairs [phone]
SummerSchool [phone] Allwritten communicationshould beaddressedtothe
properUniversityoffice:
Testing [phone]
FayettevilleStateUniversity
Tuition&Fees [phone] NewboldStation
1200MurchisonRoad
VeteranAffairs [phone] Fayetteville,NorthCarolina 28301-4298
CHANCELLOR'S MESSAGE
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TotheGraduate Students of
FayettevilleState University:
Welcome to the Graduate Studies Program
at Fayetteville State University. We know that
you are ready for in-depth academic challenges
in your selected field of study, and we are
pleased that you have chosen to pursue your
graduate-level studies atour institution.
As you may be aware, Fayetteville State University is known for its fine academic pro-
grams and the many services provided to the community. Our dedicated faculty and staff are
ready to assist you in your educational needs. We are committed to providing excellent acade-
micopportunities atthe master's and doctoral levelsthat involvethe mostcurrentdevelopments
of study for your chosen career. To assist your research endeavors, the Chesnutt Library is
fullyequippedwith state-of-the-arttechnology and equipment.
This graduate catalog serves as a guideto answer many ofthe questions you may have
aboutourprograms. However, ifyou need any additional information orassistance to formulate
your individual educational and professional career plan, please do not hesitate to contact the
Dean ofGraduate Studies oranyofthe academicdepartments.
Our emphasis is you! We want you to become an integral part of FSU's growth, as well
as a successful graduate. We look forward to working closely with you during your graduate
program and extend our bestwishesfora productive educational experience.
Sincerely,
Uufl ^OuJlU,
If.
Lloyd V. Hackley
Chancellor
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS
FALLSEMESTER, 1994
August10-11 Wednesday-Thursday Pre-SchoolConference
August13 Saturday Registration,WeekendandEveningCollegeandGraduateStudents
August15-17 Monday-Wednesday Registration
August18 Thursday ClassesBegin
LateRegistration Begins
Drop/AddBegins
August23 Tuesday LateRegistration Ends
Drop/Add Ends
September5 Monday LABORDAYHOLIDAY
September1 Thursday FALLCONVOCATION
September26 Monday DeadlineforFilingApplicationforMay1995Graduation
September29- Thursday-Wednesday Mid-Term Examinations
October5
October7 Friday DeadlineforReporting Mid-TermGrades
October10-11 Monday-Tuesday FALLBREAK
October21 Friday LastDaytoWithdrawfromClasses
October21 Friday DeadlineforClearanceof"I"Grades
October21 Friday UNIVERSITYDAY
October29 Saturday HOMECOMING
November7-18 Monday-Friday Advisementand Pre-RegistrationforSpringSemester1995
November1 Wednesday LastDaytoWithdrawfrom University
November24-27 Thursday-Sunday THANKSGIVINGHOLIDAYS
November28- Monday-Saturday Final ExaminationsforDecemberGraduates
December3 Saturday LastDayofClasses
December5 Monday DeadlineforReportingGradesforDecemberGraduates
December5-10 Monday-Saturday Final Examinations
December1 Monday DeadlineforReporting FinalGrades
December1 Tuesday COMMENCEMENT
December23- Friday- UNIVERSITYCHRISTMASHOLIDAYS
January2 Monday
SPRING SEMESTER, 1995
January3 Tuesday UniversityBusinessBegins
January4-5 Wednesday-Thursday Pre-SchoolConference
January7 Saturday Registration,Weekendand EveningCollegeandGraduateStudents
January9-11 Monday-Wednesday Registration
January1 Thursday ClassesBegin
LateRegistrationBegins
Drop/Add PeriodBegins
January14 Saturday Drop/Add Period Ends
LateRegistration Ends
January 16 Monday MARTIN LUTHERKINGJR.'SBIRTHDAY(UniversityHoliday)
February BLACKHISTORYMONTH
February23-March 1 Thursday-Wednesday Mid-Term Examinations
March3 Friday DeadlineforReportingMid-TermGrades
March6-11 Monday-Saturday SPRINGBREAK
2
8/Calendar
March 17 Friday LastDaytoWithdrawfromClasses
March 17 Friday DeadlineforRemoving"I"Grades
April6 Thursday HONORSANDAWARDS DAY
April9 Sunday FOUNDERS DAY
April 10-21 Monday-Friday Advisementand Pre-RegistrationforSummerand Fall
Semester1995
April 14 Friday LastDaytoWithdrawfromthe University
April28-May4 Friday-Thursday Final ExaminationsforMayGraduates
May5 Friday LastDayofClasses
May5 Friday DeadlineforReportingGradesforMayGraduates
May6-12 Saturday-Friday Final Examinations
May 13 Saturday COMMENCEMENT
May 15 Monday DeadlineforReporting FinalGrades
May 15-16 Monday-Tuesday Post-SchoolConference
SUMMER SESSIONS, 1995
SESSION
I
May22-23 Monday-Tuesday Registration
May24 Wednesday ClassesBegin
Late Registration Begins
Drop/Add Period Begins
May25 Thursday Late Registration Ends
Drop/Add Period Ends
May26 Friday DeadlineforFilingApplicationforDecember1995Graduation
June 14 Wednesday LastDaytoWithdrawfromClassesforSummerSession I
June21 Wednesday LastDaytoWithdrawfromthe UniversityforSummerSession I
June27 Tuesday LastDayofClassesforSummerSession I
June28 Wednesday Final ExaminationsforSummerSession I
June30 Friday DeadlineforReportingSummerSession IGrades
June26-July 1 Monday-Saturday Mid-Term ExaminationsforWeekendand EveningCollege
SESSION
II
July3 Monday Registration
July4 Tuesday FOURTHOFJULYHOLIDAY
July5 Wednesday ClassesBegin
Late Registration Begins
Drop/Add Period Begins
July6 Thursday Late Registration Ends Drop/Add Period Ends
July 19 Wednesday LastDaytoWithdrawfromClassesforSummerSession I
andWeekendand EveningCollege
July24 Monday LastDaytoWithdrawfromthe UniversityforSummerSession
andWeekendand Evening College
August8 Tuesday LastDayofClassesforSummerSession II andWeekendand
EveningCollege
August9-1 Wednesday-Saturday Final Examinations
August14 Monday DeadlineforReportingSummerSession II andWeekendand
EveningCollegeGrades