2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 8 A L A B A M A S ALABAMA STATE T UNIVERSITY 07-04 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION A OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS T E School of Graduate Studies U Non-Profit Org. POSTAGE Alabama State University N PAID P.O. Box 271 Montgomery,Ala. Montgomery, Alabama 36101-0271 Permit No. 149 I V E R S I T Y 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 8 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 1 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT Alabama State University (ASU) is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, creed or color in any of its programs, including, but not limited to, admission of students or employment. The university complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights ACT of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended. Information regarding Titles VI, VII and IX may be obtained from the director of personnel ser- vices at 9334) 229-4267 and from the vice president for student affairs at (334) 229- 4241. Alabama State University maintains, collects and compiles a system of informa- tion on its students in order to enhance university efficiency. However, the university fully complies with the Buckley Amendment of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Each student may, at any time, exercise his or her rights to inspect and review any and all records, files and data directly related to him or her by initiating a request in writing with the custodian of the records desired. Disclosure of astudent’s social security number is voluntary and not mandatory except in cases of employment dictated under Alabama Code [CAD147][CAD147]509 (116)509(128C). When provided, social security numbers will be used to facilitate identification, particularly in cases where marriages and same surnames are involved. Detailed information on university policy explaining access to and release of student records is included in the student handbook. An inventory of those records is main- tained by ASU offices in Montgomery; their location and cognizant officer are avail- able in the Office of Students Affairs, 108 McGehee Hall. Alabama State University is firmly committed to the principle of providing equal educational and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in compli- ance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Dis- abilities Act of 1990. Our policies, programs and activities are designed to ensure that all facilities are made available to students and employees with disabilities in the most appropriate integrated setting. We are further committed to the identification and removal of any and all existing barriers that prevent disabled students and employees from enjoying any rights and privileges, advantages or opportunities enjoyed by nonhandicapped persons. Questions that may arise regarding university compliance and/or requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Personnel Office, Alabama State University,Montgomery,AL 36101-0271. 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 2 2 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY B oard of Trustees OFFICERS ………………………………DISTRICT …….TERM EXPIRES ON January 31* Governor Bob Riley, Montgomery Ex Officio President **Elton Dean, Montgomery …………………State……………………………2011 Chair **Catherine Wright, Montgomery……………Second …………………………2008 Vice Chair Joe A. Lee, Montgomery Secretary MEMBERS: Taylor Hodge, Mobile…………………………First……………………………2017 Buford Crutcher,Huntsville …………………Fifth……………………………2008 Oscar Crawley ………………………………Third …………………………2014 **Thomas H. Figures, Mobile……………State-at-Large………………………2014 Herbert Young, Birmingham …………………Sixth …………………………2017 Bobby M. Junkins, Gadsden …………………Fourth …………………………2011 Lawrence J. Lemak ………………………State-at-Large………………………2014 **Joe L. Reed, Montgomery…………………. Second …………………………2011 **Marvin Wiggins, Greensboro ……………. Seventh…………………………2017 ____________________ *Trustees may serve until their successors are appointed, but not more than 12 years. **Denotes trustee who is an alumna or alumnus of the university. A dministrative Staff Joe A. Lee……………………………………………………………………President Evelyn White ……………………………………Vice President for Academic Affairs Freddie Gallot, Jr. ……………………………………Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Cornelius Wooten…………………Interim Vice President for Administrative Services Charles Smith………………………………………Vice President for Student Affairs N. Alan Sheppard……………………………………Dean, School of Graduate Studies Ruby L. Wooding ………………………………Director of Records and Registration 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 3 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY 3 C ontents Policy Statement ………………………………………………………………1 Student Responsibility………………………………………………………………5 Graduate Council …………………………………………………………………7 Graduate Faculty……………………………………………………………………8 I. General Information ……………………………………………………………12 II. Expenses and Financial Aid……………………………………………………17 III. Admissions and Academic Regulations ………………………………………24 IV. Student Activities and Services ………………………………………………35 V.Programs of Study………………………………………………………………40 Accounting M.Acc Administration and Supervision (Principalship) M.Ed, Cert., AA, Ed.S. Biology & Biology Education M.Ed., ALTA, M.S., AA, Ed.S. Early Childhood Education M.Ed., ALTA, AA, Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Policy and Law Ed. D. Elementary Education M.Ed., ALTA, AA, Ed.S. English/Language Arts M.Ed., ALTA General Counseling M.S., Ed.S. Health Education M.Ed., ALTA History M.A., M.Ed., ALTA, Ed.S. Library Education Media M.Ed., Cert. AA, Ed.S. Mathematics M.Ed., ALTA, M.S., Ed.S. Music M.Ed., ALTA Occupational Therapy M.S. Physical Education M.Ed., ALTA Reading Teacher M.Ed., AA, Ed.S. School Counseling M.Ed., Cert. AA, Ed.S. Social Sciences M.Ed., ALTA, AA, Ed.S. Special Education M.Ed., ALTA Physical Therapy DPT VI. Courses of Instruction ………………………………………………………74 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 4 4 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY C ommunication With The University P.O. Box 271 915 South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 Area Code 334 Academic Affairs (229-4231) …………………………………Dr. Evelyn White Councill Hall 118 Vice President for Academic Affairs Graduate Studies (Dean) (229-4275) ……………………………N. Alan Sheppard Councill Hall 101 Dean/Graduate Studies Fees and Expenses (229-4223)……………………………………Freddie Gallot Jr. Councill Hall 124 Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Financial Aid (229-4323)…………………………………………Dorenda Adams G.W. Trenholm Hall Director Housing (229-4357) …………………………………………………Gloria Julius McGehee Hall 108-C Director of Housing and Residential Life Records and Registration (229-4243) ………………………………Ruby Wooding Councill Hall 125 Director Teacher Certification Officer (229-4676)……………………………………Vacant Councill Hall 235 Assistant Teacher Certification Officer ( 229-4692) ……………………Johnny Jeter Councill Hall 235 Veterans Services Officer (229-4292) Councill Hall 125 Testing Center (229-4385) ………………………………………Mrs. Peggy Jones McGehee Hall 105 Director G raduate Program Coordinators Alternative A …………………………Mr.Johnny Jeter…………………229-7699 Biology …………………………………Dr.Eddie Moore ………………229-4467 Counseling-General and School ………Dr. Virginia Martin ……………229-4571 Early Childhood Education……………Dr. Kathleen Tyler………………229-4268 Education Leadership, Policy and LawDr. Robert Beach ………………229-8811 Elementary Education…………………Dr. Daniel Lucas ………………229-4327 Health Education………………………Dr.Caroline Yelding……………229-4525 History …………………………………Dr.Dorothy Autrey ……………229-4367 Library Media …………………………Dr. Agnes Bellel ………………229-8801 Mathematics …………………………Dr. Wallace Maryland …………229-4465 Music …………………………………Dr. Caterina Bristol ……………229-4341 Physical Education ……………………Dr. Doris Screws ………………229-4504 Physical Therapy………………………Dr. Denise Chapman-Winn ……229-4707 Reading ………………………………Dr. Danjuma Saulawa …………229-6919 School Administration ………………Dr. Hyacinth Findlay……………229-4417 SecondaryEducation …………………Dr.Carol Dawson………………229-1005 Special Education ……………………Dr.Willa B. Harris ……………229-4394 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 5 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY 5 GENERAL GRADUATE SCHOOL POLICIES Students are admitted to graduate study for the specific purpose stated by the Graduate School at the time they are notified of their acceptance. A student who fulfills that purpose is required to submit an application and a $10 fee, and be accepted in order to pursue further study. For example, a student who has completed a master’s degree program must reapply for admis- sion to (1) take additional courses without a degree objective; (2) pursue a second master’s degree; or (3) work toward a more advanced degree. Admission to the Graduate School is valid for one year. If a graduate student fails to com- plete any graduate course, his/her acceptance lapses, thus resulting in the need to reapply. Stu- dents in this situation also become subject to any new admission or program requirements that may have been adopted since initial application was made. Graduate students are governed by catalog provisions in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Students who have to withdraw from the university and/or are absent for more than ayear will have to reapply for admission. Upon readmission, such students become subject to the current regulations of the Graduate School and of the program to which they are admitted. All graduate students are subject to the academic regulations of both the Graduate School and the college and department in which they are enrolled. The Graduate School reserves the right to decline admission or to require the withdrawal of astudent when such action is deemed to be in the interest of the university. Students not in good standing, academically or financially, will not be approved to attend another college or universi- ty for transfer credit. Admission to Graduate School does not constitute acceptance as a degree candidate. Since degrees are awarded through academic departments and colleges, and not through the Graduate School, students must be approved for continued study toward a degree by a department and college. (See Admission to Candidacy) Doctoral programs at Alabama State University have specific and additional policies which may vary from policies presented throughout this catalog. Students should contact the Graduate School or the appropriate program coordinator for information relating to these polices. The Graduate School Mission The fundatmental mission of the School of Graduate Studies is to serve as the campus wide advocate for the advancement of graduate eduation and provide oversight for standards of excellence, fairness and equality in all graduate programs. Purpose of the Catalog The Alabama State University Graduate Catalog is the primary general information publi- cation by the University for Graduate Studies. It is intended to provide information for both prospective and continuing students in the pursuance of a graduate degree; additionally, it is a source of information for other individuals interested in graduate education at ASU. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY While Alabama State University endeavors to provide timely, helpful and accurate advise- ment, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to know and satisfy all degree and certifi- cation requirements. At the same time, it is incumbent upon all graduate students to be knowl- edgeable of all university and Graduate School policies and procedures. By enrolling at ASU, students indicate their willingness to subscribe to and be governed by established rules and reg- ulations. They also acknowledge the right of the university to take such disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion, as may be deemed appropriate for failure (1) to meet all obligations (both academic and financial), (2) to abide by current rules and regulations, or (3) for conduct adjudged unsatisfactory or detrimental to the university. In addition to the graduate catalog, all graduate students should read the official student handbook, The Pilot, which contains current university policies and regulations. Any student who needs a copy of the student handbook should contact the Office of Student Affairs, Room 108, McGehee Hall. Graduate catalogs are available upon request in the School of Graduate Studies. 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 6 6 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY Code Of Student Academic Responsibility The first law of academic life is intellectual honesty. The following regulations are consistent with the high standards expected of students at Alabama State Univer- sity. Violation of any of the following standards subjects the student to disciplinary action. A. Bribery The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value in order to obtain agrade or consideration a student would not expect to achieve from his or her own academic performance. B. Cheating 1. Any conduct during a program, course, quiz, or examination that involves the unauthorized use of written or oral information, or information obtained by any other means of communication. 2. The buying, selling, or theft of any examination or quiz prior to its administra- tion. 3. The unauthorized use of any electronic or mechanical device during any pro- gram, course, quiz, or examination, or in connection with laboratory reports, or other materials related to academic performance. 4. The unauthorized use of laboratory reports, term reports, theses, or written materials in whole or in part. 5. The unauthorized collaboration on any test, assignment or project. 6. Participating in, or permitting, any of the above activities as defined in B, 1-5. C. Lying Lying is the deliberate misrepresentation by words, actions, or deeds of any situa- tion or fact, in part or whole, for the purpose of avoiding or postponing the com- pletion of any assignment, duties, test, or examination in a course, internship, or program. D. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the act of taking an idea, writing, or work of another and presenting it as the product of one’sown activity, whether in whole or in part. It is the dishon- est use of the work of another person. A person has committed plagiarism when he or she: 1. Submits the words, sentences, ideas, conclusion and/or examples from a source — a book, an article, another student’spaper,etc. — without acknowl- edging the source. 2. Submits another person’s work in lieu of his or her own work. 3. Allows another student, or students, to take all or part of his or her course and/or examination. 4. Knowingly aids another student in plagiarizing an assignment as defined in D, 1-3. 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 7 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY 7 THE GRADUATE COUNCIL Dr. Evelyn White…………………Vice President for Academic Affairs (ex-officio) Dr. N. Alan Sheppard………Dean, School of Graduate Studies (ex-officio) (Chair) Dr. Allen Stewart …………………………………………Director/Special Projects Dr. Pat Floyd …………………………Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dr. Robert Beach ……………………Coordinator/Doctoral Program, Educational Leadership, Policy and Law Dr. Willa B. Harris………………………Interim Chair, Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Ralph Bryson ………………………Interim Chair, Languages and Literatures Dr. Dorothy Autrey……………………………Chair, History and Political Science Dr. Denise Chapman-Winn …………………………………Dean/Health Sciences Dr. Jean Crawford …………………………………Chair, Accounting and Finance Dr. Wallace Maryland ……………………………Chair, Professor of Mathematics Dr.Gladys Lyles ……………………………………………Professor of Sociology Dr. Eddie Moore……………………………………Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Robin Self………………………………………Chair, Business Administration Vacant …………………………………………………Visual and Performing Arts The Graduate Councilreports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The responsibility for formulating policies for the program of graduate studies is delegated to the Graduate Council, subject to approval of the Vice President for Aca- demic Affairs and where appropriate, the President of the University. The Council acts as a curriculum committee for graduate courses and reviews proposals for new programs prior to action by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The council establishes university-wide entrance and degree requirements for graduate programs and sits as a deliberative body on petitions to consider waivers of any graduate pro- gram requirement or in any case of jurisdictional dispute. The Council is responsible for maintaining the excellence of all graduate programs. All actions of the Council are submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and, where appropriate, to the President for review and approval. The Council consists of 17 members; 13 members from the graduate faculty as awhole; two ex-officio members, (the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies); and two graduate students in good aca- demic standing, one elected by the Graduate Student Association and a second one appointed by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Faculty members on the Council are appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs from nomina- tions that are made by academic deans to the Graduate Dean. 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 8 8 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY THE GRADUATE FACULTY The graduate faculty exists not only to provide postbaccalaureate instruction, but also to set standards for graduate work in general. Only members of the graduate fac- ulty may teach 500 or above level courses; and only members of the graduate faculty may be chairpersons of thesis and advisory committees. The dean of each school or college that offers graduate course work has the responsibility of nominating annually members to the graduate faculty who meet the eligibility requirements set forth below. All nominees must be approved by the Graduate Council and the vice presi- dent for academic affairs. Graduate faculty members may be nominated to one of three tiers. These three tiers consist of Full Graduate Faculty members, Associate Graduate Faculty mem- bers and Provisional Graduate Faculty members. (1) Full Graduate Faculty mem- bers are those who hold the Ph.D. or terminal degree, have the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, have at least three years of post doctoral research appropriate to his/her field of instruction, and/or three years of research and teaching. (2) Associate Graduate Faculty members are those who hold the rank of Assistant pro- fessor or higher, hold the Ph.D. or terminal degree, and who demonstrate ability and interest in the graduate program as well as in research and creative activity. Associate Graduate Faculty members may be recommended by the Graduate Coun- cil to full membership status. (3) Provisional Graduate Faculty members are those persons recommended by the dean or the school or college, who have a least a mas- ter’s degree in the appropriate field of study, and who demonstrate outstanding abil- ity as determined by their experience or research and creative activity. (The adjunct graduate instructor can be included in this tier). Provisional Graduate Faculty members will be reviewed for approval at the beginning of each semester. The following roster lists each graduate faculty member, the first year of appoint- ment at ASU, the primary academic appointment, and degree-granting institutions. Patricia Aaron (1988)……………………Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education B.S., Tuskegee University; M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery, Ph.D., University of Florida Dorothy A. Autrey (1990) …………………Associate Professor of History and Acting Chair, Department of History and Political Science A.B., Talladega College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Dev.R. Bajaj (1973) ……………………………………………………Professor of Education B.S., Ralputana University; M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Saad Bakir (1993) ……………………………………………………Professor of Economics B.S., M.S., American University of Beirut; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Robert Beach (2001) ………………………………Professor of Educational Administration B.A., Syracuse University; M.S., State University of New York at Albany, Ph.D., Florida State University Gerald G. Bennett (1982) ……………………………………Associate Professor of Sociology B.A., Albany State University; M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University David S. Bowman (1971) ………………………………………Associate Professor of Organ B.M., University of Kentucky; M.M., Syracuse University; D.M.A., University of Michigan Doug Bristol (1996)………………………Assistant Professor of Music Theory/Technology B.M., University of Tennessee; M.M., Georgia State University; D.A., University of Northern Colorado Sidney Brown (2001)…………………………………Associate Professor of Administration B.S., Tuskegee University; M.Ed., Alabama A&M; Ph.D., Iowa State University of Science and Technology Ralph Bryson (1953) ………………………………Acting Chair, Languages and Literature B.S., University of Cincinnati; MS, University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., Ohio State University Moon K. Chang (1991)…………………………………………Professor of Special Education M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville 20888_ASU 07 Grad Catalog 6/12/07 2:45 PM Page 9 ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY 9 Wen D. Chang (1995) ……………………………………………Professor Of Mathematics M.A., Science and Technology University of China; M.S., Suny at Buffalo; Ph.D., Suny at Buffalo Denise M. Chapman-Winn (1998) …………………………Dean, College of Health Sciences Professor and Interim Chair of Physical Therapy B.A., Marquette University; Certificate/Physical Therapy, M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa-Iowa City, Iowa Sun-Gi Chun (1991) …………………Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems B.A., Sung Kyun Kwan University, Korea; M.B.A., M.S., Claremont Graduate School; D.B.A., Mississippi State University Jean G. Crawford (1988)…………………………………………Professor of Accounting and Chairperson for Accounting and Finance Department B.S., M.B.A., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama Senobia D. Crawford (2003) ………………………Associate Professor of Physical Therapy BS, Howard University; M.Ed., Howard University, PhD, University of California-Los Angeles Iraj Danesh (1988) ……………………Associate Professor of Computer Science and Physics B.S., M.S., Tehran University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Tech Angela Thomas Davis …………………………Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy BSOT, Tuskegee University; MPA, Auburn University-Montgomery, EdD, Alabama State University Carol Dawson (1976) …………………………Assistant Professor of Secondary Education B.A., M.Ed., Alabama State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama Susan P.Denham (1998) …………………………Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy BSOT, University of Alabama-Birmingham; MS, Troy State University-Montgomery; EdD, Alabama State Universtiy Vivian W. DeShields (1976) ………………………Associate Professor and Coordinator PLE B.S., Alabama State University; M.S., Indiana University.; Ph.D., The University of Alabama Mary Beth Downs (2005) ……………Associate Professor of Occupational/Physical Therapy BA, Wake Forest University; PhD, George Washington Universtiy Hyacinth Elaine Findlay (2000) ……………………Professor of Educational Administration Ed.D Auburn University; Ed.S. Tuskegee University; M.Ed. Tuskegee University; B.A. University of the West Indies Patricia Floyd (1993) ………………………………………………Associate Professor HPER B.S., Florida State University; M.S., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., Florida State University Joseph Freedman (2000) ……………………Associate Professor of Instructional Technology M.I.L.S. University of Michigan; Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison John Stanford Gooden (2002)……………………………………Professor, Educational Law B.A., Delaware State University; M.A., City College of New York; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts William T.Harper (1972) ………………………………………Associate Professor of History B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia Willa B. Harris (1976) …………………………………………Professor of Special Education B.A., Bennett College; M.Ed., Bloomsburg State College; Ed.D., University of Illinois Kamal K. Hingorani (1995)………Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems and Chairperson, Computer Information Systems B.Tech., I.I.T. Kharagpur, India; Ph.D., Auburn University Evelyn Hodge (1997)………………………………………………Dean, University College B.A., Albany State College; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University; Ed.S., Troy State University; Ph.D., Florida State University Veronica D. Jackson (2006)……………………………………Instructor of Physical Therapy Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education AA, University of Alabama-Birmingham; BS, Faulkner University; MSPT, Alabama State University Gow-Cheng Huang (1989) ………………………………………………Professor of Finance B.S., Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, R.O.C.; M.A. (Management Science); Ph.D., (Finance) University of Alabama Thelma Ivery (1964-1969) ………………Associate Professor of Chemistry and Acting Chair, Department of Physical Sciences B.S., Alabama State University; M.S., Atlanta University, Clark College; Ph.D., Auburn University Joyce Johnson (1995) ………………………………Assistant Professor of Special Education B.S., Tuskegee University; M.Ed., Alabama State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama