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GRADUATE CATALOG
Volume 13, No. 1
CATALOG OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL
STATE UNIVERSITY-Publishedevery two years by
NorthCarolinaAgricultural andTechnical State University
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERALINFORMATION 4
MISSION, PURPOSEAND GOALS OFTHEUNIVERSITY 4
VISION 6
AGGIE PRIDE COMPACT 7
CODEOFSTUDENTCONDUCT 8
ADMINISTRATION, NorthCarolinaA&T State University 8
DEANS OFCOLLEGESAND SCHOOLS
8
COLLEGES, SCHOOLS,AND DIVISIONS 8
ACCREDITATIONAND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 9
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
11
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ORGANIZATION 15
GRADUATEADMISSION 15
AdmissiontoMaster's DegreePrograms 17
AdmissiontoDoctoralPrograms 18
REGISTRATIONAND RECORDS 21
TUITIONAND FEES 28
IMMUNIZATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS 34
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAND SCHOLARS OFFICE 36
GRADUATE PROGRAMS 38
MAJORRESEARCHCENTERSAND INSTITUTES 48
TECHNOLOGYANDTELECOMMUNICATIONS (IT&T) SERVICES 51
MAJORFIELDS OFSTUDYAND COURSEDESCRIPTIONS 54
AdultEducation 214
Agribusiness,AppliedEconomicsandAgriscienceEducation 57
AnimalSciences 68
ArchitecturalEngineering(RefertoCivilEngineering) 95
Biology 72
ChemicalEngineering 79
Chemistry 86
CivilandEnvironmentalEngineering 95
Community/AgencyCounseling 214
ComputationalScienceandEngineering 106
ComputerScience 113
ConstructionManagementandOccupationalSafetyandHealth 122
CounselorEducation 214
CurriculumandInstruction 129
ElectricalandComputerEngineering 142
Electronics, Computer, andInformationTechnology 162
ElementaryEducation 129
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EnergyandEnvironmentalStudies 173
English 179
FoodandNutritionalSciences 234
GraphicCommunicationSystemsandTechnologicalStudies 187
History 208
HumanDevelopmentandServices 214
HumanEnvironmentandFamily Sciences 231
HumanPerformanceandLeisureStudies 204
HumanResourcesManagement 237
IndustrialandSystemsEngineering 241
IndustrialTechnology 198, 270
InstructionalTechnology 129
LeadershipStudies 250
ManagementInformation Systems 256
Manufacturing Systems 269
Mathematics 260
MechanicalEngineering 275
NaturalResourcesandEnvironmentalDesign 289
Physics 295
Plant, SoilandEnvironmentalScience 289
ReadingEducation 129
RehabilitationCounseling 214
SchoolAdministration 214
SocialWork 302
TechnologyEducation,Teaching 187
TradeandIndustrialEducation,Teaching 187
TrainingandDevelopmentforIndustry 187
TransportationandLogistics 310
WorkforceDevelopment 187
GRADUATE FACULTY 314
SchoolofAgricultureandEnvironmental Sciences 314
CollegeofArts andSciences 316
SchoolofBusinessandEconomics 320
SchoolofEducation 329
CollegeofEngineering 324
SchoolofTechnology 328
ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OFNORTH CAROLINA 333
BOARD OFGOVERNORS 333
BOARD OFTRUSTEES 334
RESOURCESAND STUDENT SERVICES 333
DRUGANDALCOHOLEDUCATION POLICY 340
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GENERAL INFORMATION
North CarolinaAgricultural and
Technical State University
HISTORICAL STATEMENT
Today, one ofthe nation's leading Historically BlackColleges and Universities (HBCU),
NorthCarolinaAgriculturalandTechnicalStateUniversityisclassifiedasaCarnegiedoctoral/
researchintensiveuniversitythatisrecognizedasthetop-producinguniversityforAfricanAmeri-
can engineers and technologists. The University's programs have numerous accreditations in-
cluding the first nationally accreditedAACSB international accounting program in the nation
amongHBCUs.Theuniversity'shistoryasoneofonlyeighteen 1890land-grantuniversitiesis
well reflected in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, engineering, andtechnol-
ogy programs, and agrowing studentenrollmentis afurtherreflection ofthe demands forthe
North CarolinaA&T's programs in education, nursing, and arts and sciences. North Carolina
A&Talsohasarichcivilrightslegacy,anditsstudents,especiallytheGreensboroFourwhoare
creditedwithbeginningthe sit-inmovement,playedaprominentroleinthe 1960s.
Today'suniversityhaschangedagreatdealfromtheAgriculturalandMechanicalCollege
forthe "ColoredRace" establishedby an actofthe GeneralAssemblyofNorthCarolinarati-
fied onMarch 9, 1891. The Collegeactuallybegan operationduringthe school yearof 1890-
91, beforethepassageofthe statelawcreatingit.
Thescopeofdegreeprogramshasbeenexpandedtomeetnewdemands.Thefirstgraduate
degreewas approvedwhentheGeneralAssemblyauthorizedtheinstitutiontogranttheMaster
ofScience degree in education and certain otherfields in 1939. The first Master's degree was
awardedin 1941.
In 1957 the GeneralAssembly repealed previous acts describing the purpose ofthe Col-
legeandredefineditspurpose"toteachtheAgriculturalandTechnicalArtsandSciences"and
addedaheavyemphasistostrengtheningitseffortstotrain "teachers, supervisors, andadmin-
istratorsfor thepublic schools ofthe State" especially preparing them to earn the Master's
degree.
NorthCarolina'sGeneralAssemblyvotedtoelevatetheCollegetothestatusofaRegional
Universityeffective July 1, 1967. On October30, 1971, theGeneralAssemblyratified anAct
to consolidate the Institutions ofHigherLearning in North Carolina. Underthe provisions of
this Act, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University became a constituent
institution ofThe University ofNorthCarolinaeffectiveJuly 1, 1972.
Ninepresidents/chancellorshaveservedNorthCarolinaA&Tsinceitwasfoundedin1891
They are: Dr. J. O. Crosby (1892-1896), Dr. James B. Dudley (1896-1925), Dr. F. D. Bluford
(1925-1955), Dr. Warmoth T. Gibbs (1956-1960), Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor (1960-1964),
Dr. LewisC. Dowdy (1964-1980), Dr. CleonF.Thompson (InterimChancellor- 1980-1981),
Dr. EdwardB. Fort (1981-1999), andDr. James C. Renick(1999-Present).
MISSION, PURPOSEAND GOALS OFTHE UNIVERSITY
Mission Statement
North CarolinaAgricultural andTechnical State University is apublic, doctoral/research
intensive, land-grant university committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through ex-
emplaryundergraduateandgraduateinstruction, scholarlyandcreativeresearch, andeffective
public service. The university offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and
doctoral levels with emphasis on agriculture, engineering, science, technology, literature and
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other academic areas. As one ofNorth Carolina's three engineering colleges, the university
offers Ph.D. programs in engineering. Basic and applied research is conducted by faculty in
university centers ofexcellence,in interinstitutional relationships,andthrough significant in-
volvement with several public and private agencies. The university also conducts major re-
searchthroughengineering,transportation,and itsextensionprograms inagriculture.
NorthCarolinaAgriculturalandTechnicalStateUniversityaspirestobethepremierinter-
disciplinary-centereduniversityinAmericathatbuildsonitscomparativeadvantages inengi-
neering,technology,andbusiness;astrongcivilrightslegacy;andstatusasan 1890land-grant
institution.The challenges ofpreparing our students to meetthe complex needs ofthe global
society necessitate that these exemplary and relevant educational experiences are inherently
global innature and interdisciplinary infocus.The commitmenttoexcellence andthe unique
NCA&TSU legacy ofnurturingthe individual studentremain strong.
TheUniversity'sevolutiontowardinterdisciplinarityrespondstosocietalandintellectual
issuesthatrequire new solutions.Cross-functionalteams withexpertisefromavarietyofdis-
ciplines andperspectives arethebesthopeforthe solutionofcomplexmodernchallenges.As
newproblem-solvingmethodsareneeded,newdisciplinesarecreatedattheintersectionofold
ones. Students are enthusiastic about courses that link learning to contemporary issues. An
interdisciplinaryeducationprovides studentswithnotonlyessentialknowledge,butalsocon-
nections across the disciplines, and finally,the ability to apply knowledge to life beyond the
campus.
Interdisciplinary studiesbuildupondisciplinaryexcellencewhileinspiringnewpossibili-
tiesbeyondthestrengthsoftraditionalfieldsofstudy.Thismodelprovidesafocusforcurricu-
luminnovation,fosterscommunicationacrossdisciplines,andpromotespartnershipswithpublic
andprivate entities.This University creates a learningenvironment in which opportunities to
build solutions are based on expertise in more than one discipline.Teaching focuses more on
the ability to organize, assess, apply, and create interdisciplinary knowledge rather than the
transmissionofexistingknowledgeto students.
The teaching and learning process involves not only a commitment to knowledge and
research,butalsoappreciates the influences ofdiversethoughts,values,processes,resources,
andstructuresasitseekstoorganizeandplanlifelonglearningexperiences.Highexpectations
are supported by an infrastructure that facilitates the opportunity for constituents within the
University to achieve and excel individually and collectively. Opportunities for learning are
enhancedbyvariedmethodsofinstruction,24-houravailability,andthroughpartnershipsthat
arecollaborative andcooperative.
To be productive citizens of the 21st century, our students must be globally informed.
Thus,currentefforts to globalize the curriculumwillcontinue. In addition,students willhave
the opportunity to enhance their undergraduate education by taking part in overseas study,
internships,orservice learningexperiences. Some-mayevenearnacertificateininternational
studies.Likewise,internationalpartnershipsenhanceinterdisciplinaryeffortsandprovidenew
opportunities for faculty and students to participate in and contribute to global change. The
Universityexistsforasocietythatiscommittedtoresearch,knowledgeandservicetohuman-
kind.Thephysical spaceforlearning is nottobelimitedtoaspecific site,butdeliverableina
variety oflocations with amultiplicity ofavailableresources.
Theinterdisciplinary-centereduniversityenvisionsitsroletoservetheneedsofindividu-
alsandgroupswhoseekcontinuousopportunitiesforintellectualstimulationandgrowth.Uti-
lizingthetraditionaldisciplinesandtechnologicalresources,thisUniversityfostersexcellence
in communication, enhances critical thinking, conducts research, and transmits new knowl-
edgetoacommunity that seeks toimprove thequality oflife forall inthe 21stcentury.
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To realize the promise ofthe interdisciplinary-centered university, North CarolinaA&T
mustinitiateandnurturestrategicpartnerships,whileconcurrentlyenhancinganddiversifying
its resource base.
VISION
North CarolinaAgriculturalandTechnicalState Universityisa learner-centeredcommu-
nitythatdevelopsandpreservesintellectualcapitalthroughinterdisciplinarylearning, discov-
ery, engagement, andoperationalexcellence.
Eagerto build upon the University's solid foundation ofacademic programs, the faculty,
staff, and students endorsed the Futures vision emphasizing the University's recognition for
interdisciplinary programs that will prepare students to be globally competitive. A set offive
goals set the course for enhancing the culture ofaccountability to high standards in all aca-
demicprogramsandcampusoperationsandthroughengagementwithalumni,thecommunity,
business, industry and government. The five goals include:
Goal One: EstablishandensureaninterdisciplinaryfocusforNorthCarolinaA&Tthatman-
datesoverallhighquality, continuedcompetitiveness, andeffectiveinvolvement
ofglobalstrategicpartnersinmarketinganddeliveryofprogramsandoperations.
Goal Two: Deliver visionary and distinctive interdisciplinary learning, discovery, and en-
gagement that include collaborations and partnerships as part of the learning
experience.
GoalThree: Foster a responsive learning environment that utilizes an efficiently integrated
administrative support systemforhighquality programs, research andcollegial
interactions, and effectively disseminates consistent information to University
stakeholders.
Goal Four: Provides superior: readily available student services and programs that recog-
nize andrespondtodiverse studentneeds.
Goal Five: Enhance and diversify the University's resource base through effective fund-
raising, entrepreneurial initiatives, enhanced facilities, and sponsored research
programs.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICYAND INTEGRATION STATEMENT
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
is
committedtoequalityofeducationalopportunityanddoesnotdiscriminateagainstapplicants,
students,oremployeesbasedonrace,color,nationalorigin,religion,gender,age,ordisability.
Moreover, NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVER-
SITYisopentopeopleofallraces and actively seeks topromoteracial integrationby recruit-
ing and enrolling a largernumberofwhite students.
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
supports the protections available to members ofits community under all applicable Federal
laws, including Titles VI and VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education
Amendmentsof1972, Sections 799Aand 845 ofthePublicHealth ServiceAct, theEqual Pay
andAge DiscriminationActs, the RehabilitationAct of 1973, andExecutive Order 11246.
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AGGIE PRIDE COMPACT
Achieving GreatGoals InEverything-Producing RenownedIndividuals DedicatedTo
Excellence
TheessenceofAggiePrideismanifestedinstandardsdepictingwhatittruly meanstobe
aresponsiblememberofTheNorthCarolinaAgriculturalandTechnicalStateUniversityFam-
ily. These standards provide the impetus and inspiration, which motivate students, faculty,
staff, administrators, and trustees alike in their perpetual commitment to excellence. North
Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has a unique legacy of nurturing indi-
vidual studentstorealizetheirfullestpotential.
NorthCarolinaAgricultural andTechnical State University is alearner-centeredcommu-
nitythatdevelopsandpreserves intellectualcapitalthroughinterdisciplinarylearning,discov-
ery, engagement, and operational excellence. As members of the university community, all
stakeholders share apervasive senseoftrust,pride,and allegiance inensuringthepreeminent
status ofNorth CarolinaAgricultural and Technical State University in a global society. The
following standards definetheessenceofAggiePride:
AggiePride is consistently communicating and behaving in a manner that displays integrity,
honesty,soundcharacter,andvirtuous ethics. (Values)
AggiePride is expecting and achieving success and setting high standards in all personal and
professional ventures. (Achievement)
AggiePrideistakingapersonal standtopositivelyaffectthecontinuousgrowth,development
andenhancementofthe University atlarge. (Commitment)
Aggie Pride is accepting and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to learning by taking
responsibilitythrough personal andprofessional development. (Self-determination)
Aggie Pride is striving to significantly influence the development of individuals of all ages
within andbeyondourcommunitytobecome lifelong learners. (Lifelong Learning)
AggiePrideisexhibitingapositiveandwillingattitudetounselfishlyserveandtopledgeones
talentsandgiftsforthebettermentofNorthCarolinaAgriculturalandTechnicalStateUniversity
andthe largerworldcommunity. (Service)
Aggie Pride is contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe, clean, and
aesthetically appealing campus with afavorable ecosystem. (Building Community)
AggiePrideisexhibitingarelentlessdesireandcommitmenttotreatallindividualswithahigh
levelofappreciation andrespect andtoexpectthe same in return. (Respect)
AggiePride is effectively representing theUniversitybyutilizing personal knowledge, skills,
andresources. (Confidence)
Aggie Pride builds on the past, maintains the present, and accepts the challenges of the
future whileproviding ourpersonal financial resources topreserve ourlegacy and ensure our
future. (Legacy)
Therefore, as a member of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State
Universityfamily,I unconditionally accept theobligation entrusted to me to live my life
accordingtothestandardssetforthinthisCompact.Bymywordsandactions,Icommit
toAggiePride andthe pursuitofexcellenceformyselfandformyUniversity.
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CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
StudentsenrolledatNorthCarolinaAgriculturalandTechnicalStateUniversityareexpected
toconductthemselvesproperlyatalltimes.Theyareexpectedtoobservestandardsofbehavior
and integrity that will reflect favorably upon themselves, their families, and the University.
They are expected to abide by the laws of the city, state, and nation, and by all rules and
regulations oftheUniversity.
Accordingly, any student who demonstrates an unwillingness to adjust to the rules and
regulations that are prescribed or that may be prescribed to govern the student body will be
placedonprobation,suspended,orexpelledfromthe institution.
AstudentmayforfeittheprivilegeofworkingfortheUniversitywhen,foranyreason,he
or she is placed on probation because ofmisconduct. The policies and procedures governing
students'conductarelocatedinthe StudentHandbookwhichis distributed annually.
ADMINISTRATION,North CarolinaA&T State University
James C.Renick,Chancellor
CarolynW.Meyers,Provostand Vice ChancellorforAcademicAffairs
WillieT.Ellis,Jr., Vice ChancellorforBusinessandFinance
Rodney E. Harrigan, Vice ChancellorforInformation Technologyand
Telecommunications/CIO
DavidW. Hoard, Vice ChancellorforDevelopmentand UniversityRelations
N.Radhakrishnan, Vice ChancellorforResearchandEconomicDevelopment
RoselleL.Wilson,Interim Vice ChancellorforStudentAffairs
ColleenP. Grotsky,ExecutiveAssistantto the Chancellor
CamilleKluttz-Leach,SpecialAssistantto the ChancellorforLegalAffairs
DEANS OFCOLLEGESAND SCHOOLS
AltonThompson,Dean, SchoolofAgricultureandEnvironmentalSciences
MichaelA.Plater,Dean, CollegeofArtsandSciences
QuiesterCraig,Dean, SchoolofBusinessandEconomics
LeliaVickers,Dean, SchoolofEducation
JosephMonroe,Dean, CollegeofEngineering
KennethH. Murray,Dean, SchoolofGraduateStudies
PatriciaPrice-Lea,Dean, SchoolofNursing
EarnestWalker,InterimDean, SchoolofTechnology
COLLEGES,SCHOOLS,AND DIVISIONS OFNORTH CAROLINA
AGRICULTURALANDTECHNICALSTATE UNIVERSITY
North Carolina Agricultural and.Technical State University includes the following col-
leges, schools, and divisions: The School ofAgriculture and Environmental Sciences, The
College ofArts and Sciences,The School ofBusiness and Economics,The School ofEduca-
tion, The School of Technology, The College of Engineering, The School of Nursing, The
School ofGraduate Studies,andTheDivisionofContinuing Education and SummerSchool.
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