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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2008 – 2010This catalog describes academic courses, programs, and standards for student progress and retention attime of publication. However, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocablecontract between the student and Virginia State University. There are established procedures for makingchanges which protect the institution’s right to make changes that are deemed appropriate. A change ofcurriculum or graduation requirement is not made retroactive unless the alteration is to the student’sadvantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITYVirginia State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education and employmentwithout regard to race, creed, sex or national origin. There are affirmative programs at VSU that supportthe commitment to this democratic approach to public education
TABLE OF CONTENTSUNIVERSITY CALENDAR ......................................................................................................................vBOARD OF VISITORS AND ADMINISTRATION Presidents..........................................................................................................................................1 Board of Visitors ..............................................................................................................................2 Administration..................................................................................................................................2 Directory...........................................................................................................................................3THE UNIVERSITY.....................................................................................................................................4 History ..............................................................................................................................................4 The Mission ......................................................................................................................................5 Accreditations and Affiliations.........................................................................................................6 Policy Statements .............................................................................................................................8 Alcohol and Drug Policy .....................................................................................................8 Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Policy ...............................................................9 Sexual Harassment Policy .................................................................................................10 Procedures Governing the Prohibition of Sexual Harassment ..........................................12 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ........................................................15 Transfer Policy ..................................................................................................................16 The Student Academic Code .............................................................................................17ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES ..........................................................................19 Admissions ........................................................................................................................19 Advisement........................................................................................................................20 Academic Honors ..............................................................................................................20 Academic Sanction............................................................................................................20 Advanced Placement .........................................................................................................21 Attendance.........................................................................................................................21 Academic Honesty.............................................................................................................21 Advanced Scholars Program .............................................................................................21 Baccalaureate Degree ........................................................................................................21 Cancellation of Enrollment................................................................................................22 Change of Major................................................................................................................22 Classification of Students ..................................................................................................22 Classroom Attendance.......................................................................................................22 Commencement.................................................................................................................22 Concentration ....................................................................................................................22 Concurrent Enrollment ......................................................................................................22 Continuing Education Student...........................................................................................22 Course Load ......................................................................................................................22 Course Numbering System................................................................................................23 Course Waivers and Substitutions.....................................................................................23 Credit by Examination.......................................................................................................23 Degrees..............................................................................................................................23 Enrollment/Withdrawal .....................................................................................................23 Examinations .....................................................................................................................23 Financial Aid .....................................................................................................................23 iv Table of Contents Foreign Language Requirement ........................................................................................23 Grades................................................................................................................................23 Grade-Point Average (GPA) .............................................................................................24 Grade Review Procedure...................................................................................................24 Grade Reports....................................................................................................................24 Graduation Procedures ......................................................................................................24 General Education Requirements ......................................................................................24 Honors ...............................................................................................................................24 Honors Program ................................................................................................................24 Immunization.....................................................................................................................24 Laboratory Enrollment ......................................................................................................24 Last 27 Credits...................................................................................................................24 Late Registration ...............................................................................................................25 Major .................................................................................................................................25 Minor .................................................................................................................................25 Off-Campus Courses .........................................................................................................25 Placement in Freshman Mathematics ................................................................................25 Probation ...........................................................................................................................25 Proficiency Examinations..................................................................................................25 Registration .......................................................................................................................26 Suspension.........................................................................................................................26 Transcripts .........................................................................................................................26 Transfer Credits .................................................................................................................26 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................26 In-State Tuition Eligibility ................................................................................................26 Withdrawal from the University........................................................................................26 Undergraduate Scholarships..............................................................................................26GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS................................................................................................28 Learning Outcomes ...........................................................................................................28 General Education Program Provisions, Requirements, and Courses ...............................29 General Education Course Descriptions............................................................................32SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ....................................................................................................46 Bachelor of Individualized Studies Degree ......................................................................46 Conferences and Workshops .............................................................................................48 Leisure/Recreational Short Courses ..................................................................................48 Special Programs ...............................................................................................................48 Virginia State University at Fort Lee ................................................................................48 Honors Program ................................................................................................................48 Institute for Leadership Development ...............................................................................49UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ................................................................................51 School of Agriculture .....................................................................................................................51 School of Business .........................................................................................................................93 School of Engineering, Science and Technology .........................................................................116 School of Liberal Arts and Education ..........................................................................................192GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................317INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY .............................................................................................................322 University Calendar v University Calendar 2008-2010 Virginia State University Petersburg, Virginia 23806 FALL SEMESTER, 2008AUGUSTSunday 10 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for New StudentsMonday 11 University Conference and Faculty Planning WorkshopTuesday 12 Faculty Planning DayWednesday-Friday 13-15 Undergraduate, Graduate School and Continuing Education RegistrationMonday 18 University Classes BeginMonday 18 Late Validation Begins (Late fee is effect)Monday 18 Term I, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes at Fort Lee BeginFriday 22 Late Validation EndsSEPTEMBERMonday 1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (University Closed)Monday 8 Formal Opening ConvocationFriday 26 Last Day to file an Application for Winter Commencement (Applications must be filed in the Office of the Registrar)Friday 26 Term I, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Lee (Grade of W will be recorded)OCTOBERMonday 6 Advisory Examination PeriodFriday 10 Advisory Examinations EndFriday 10 Term I, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes End at Fort LeeMonday 13 Term II, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes Begin at Fort LeeMonday-Tuesday 13-14 FALL BREAK (No Fall Break for Eight Week Classes)Friday 17 Advisory Grades are due in System by Faculty – (5:00 P.M.)Friday 17 Term II, Last Day to Add Classes at Fort LeeMonday 20 Curriculum Sheet Update/Schedule Planning/Course SchedulingMonday 20 Registration Begins for Spring Semester, 2008Friday 24 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for On-Campus Students (Grade of W will be recorded)NOVEMBERFriday 14 Term II, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Lee (Grade of W will be recorded)Friday 14 Registration Ends for Spring Semester, 2008Wednesday 26 No ClassesThursday-Sunday 27-30 THANKSGIVING HOLDAYS (University Closed)DECEMBERMonday 1 University Classes EndTuesday 2 University Reading DayWednesday 3 Final Examinations BeginSaturday 6 Final Examinations EndSaturday 6 Term II, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes EndTuesday 9 Senior Grades are due in the System – (9:00 A.M.)Wednesday 10 Semester Grades are due in System by Faculty – (5:00 P.M.)Friday 12 Commencement ActivitiesSaturday 13 WINTER COMMENCEMENT – 10:00 A.M
SPRING SEMESTER 2009JANUARYSunday 11 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for New StudentsMonday 12 University Conference and Faculty Planning Workshop vi University CalendarTuesday 13 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for Continuing StudentsTuesday 13 Faculty Planning DayWednesday-Friday 14-16 Undergraduate, Graduate School and Continuing Education RegistrationMonday 19 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY (University Closed)Tuesday 20 University Classes BeginTuesday 20 Term I, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes Begin at Fort LeeTuesday 20 Late Validation Begins (Late Fee in Effect)Monday 26 Late Validation EndsMonday 26 Last Day to Add/Drop a Course (All Classes)FEBRUARYWednesday 11 ASSESSMENT DAYFriday 20 Term I, Last Day to Withdraw Eight Week Classes at Fort Lee (Grade will be recorded)Friday 27 Last Day to file an Application for Spring Commencement (Applications must be filed in the Office of the Registrar)MARCHFriday 6 FOUNDER’S DAYTuesday 10 Advisory Examination Period BeginsSaturday 14 Term I, Off Campus Eight Week Classes End at Fort LeeSaturday 14 Advisory Examinations EndSunday-Sunday 15-22 SPRING BREAK (No Spring Break Eight Week Classes)Monday 16 Term II, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes Begin at Fort LeeFriday 20 Term II, Last Day to Add/Drop Courses-Eight Week Classes at Fort LeeFriday 20 Advisory Grades are due in System by Faculty – (5:00 P.M.)Monday 23 Registration for Fall Semester, 2009 BeginsMonday 23 Curriculum Sheet Update/Schedule Planning/Course SchedulingFriday 27 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes for On-Campus Students (Grade of W will be recorded)APRILMonday 6 Academic Honors ExerciseMonday-Friday 6-10 Honors Week ActivitiesFriday 17 Term II, Last Day to Withdraw from Classes at Fort Lee (Grade will be recorded as “W”)Friday 17 Registration for Fall Semester EndsMAYMonday 4 University Classes EndTuesday 5 University Reading DayWednesday 6 Final Examination Period BeginsSaturday 9 Final Examination Period EndsSaturday 9 Term II, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes End at Fort LeeTuesday 12 Senior Grades are due in System (9:00 A.M.)Wednesday 13 Semester Grade Rosters are due in System by Faculty – (5:00 P.M.)Friday-Sunday 15-17 Commencement ActivitiesSaturday 16 ROTC Commissioning ExercisesSaturday 16 Nurses Penning CeremonySunday 17 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES (9:00 A.M.) SUMMER SESSIONS, 2009MAYFriday 22 Registration for All Summer SessionsMonday 25 MEMORIAL DAY (University Closed)Tuesday 26 Late RegistrationTuesday 26 Session I Classes Begin for On-Campus Students (4½ Weeks)Tuesday 26 Off-Campus Eight Week Classes Begins at Fort LeeTuesday 26 Ed. D Classes Begin (5 Weeks)Wednesday 27 Last Day to Add Classes for Session IWednesday 27 Last Day to Add Off-Campus Classes at Fort Lee University Calendar viiJUNEMonday 1 Last Day to Withdraw Session I On-Campus Classes (Grade will be recorded as W)Monday 15 New Student OrientationTuesday 16 New Student OrientationThursday 25 Session I Classes End (4½ Weeks)Thursday 25 Final Examinations for Session I (4½ Weeks)Friday 26 Registration for All Session II SectionsFriday 26 Last Day to Withdraw from Off-Campus Classes at Fort Lee (Grade of W will be recorded)Saturday 27 Session I-Ed. D Classes End (5 Weeks)Monday 29 Session II Classes Begins for On-Campus Students (4½ Weeks)Monday 29 Section II-Ed. D Classes Begins (5 Weeks)Monday 29 Late RegistrationTuesday 30 Last Day to Add/Drop Classes for Session IITuesday 30 Session I Grades are Due in System by Faculty (5:00 P.M.)JULYFriday 3 Celebration of Independence Day (No Classes)Saturday 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY (No Classes)Tuesday 7 Last Day to Withdraw from Session II Classes (Grade of W will be Recorded)Thursday 16 New Student OrientationFriday 17 New Student OrientationTuesday 21 Off-Campus Eight Week Classes End at Fort LeeThursday 30 Session II Classes End (4½ Weeks)Thursday 30 Final Examination Session II (4½ Weeks)Tuesday 31 Session II grades are due in the system (12:00 Noon)AUGUSTSaturday 1 Summer II-Ed. D Classes End (5 Weeks)Monday 3 Session II-All Sessions Grades are Due in the System (12:00 Noon) FALL SEMESTER, 2009AUGUSTSunday 9 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for New StudentsMonday 10 University Conference and Faculty Planning WorkshopTuesday 11 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for Continuing StudentsTuesday 11 Faculty Planning DayWednesday-Friday 12-14 Undergraduate School/Graduate School/Continuing Education RegistrationMonday 17 University Classes BeginMonday 17 Late Validation Begins (Late fee is in effect)Monday 17 Term I, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes BeginFriday 21 Late Validation EndsMonday 24 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (All Classes)SEPTEMBERMonday 7 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (University Closed)Monday 14 Formal Opening ConvocationFriday 18 Last Day to Withdraw from Eight Week Classes at Fort Lee (Grade of W will be recorded)Friday 26 Last Day to file an Application for Winter Commencement (Applications must be filed in the Office of the Registrar)OCTOBERMonday 5 Advisory Examination BeginsFriday 9 Advisory Examinations EndSaturday 10 Term I, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes End at Fort LeeMonday 12 Term II, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes Begin at Fort Lee viii University CalendarMonday-Tuesday 12-13 FALL BREAK (No Fall Break Eight Week Classes)Friday 16 Advisory Grades are due in System by Faculty – (5:00 P.M.)Friday 16 Term II, Last Day to Add/Drop Courses – Eight Week Classes at Fort LeeMonday 19 Curriculum Sheet Update/Schedule Planning/Course SchedulingMonday 19 Registration Begins Spring Semester, 2010Friday 23 Last Day to Withdraw from On-Campus Classes (Grade of Will be recorded)NOVEMBERFriday 13 Last Day to Withdraw from Term II, Eight Week Classes at For Lee (Grade of W will be recorded)Friday 13 Registration Ends for Spring Semester, 2010Wednesday 25 No ClassesThursday-Sunday 26-29 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS (University Closed)DECEMBERFriday 4 University Classes EndMonday 7 University Reading DayTuesday 8 Final Examination BeginWednesday 9 Term II, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes EndFriday 11 Final Examination EndTuesday 15 Senior Grades are due in the System – (9:00 A.M.)Wednesday 16 Semester Grades are due in the System by Faculty – (5:00 P.M.)Friday 18 Commencement ActivitiesSaturday 19 WINTER COMMENCEMENT – 10:00 A.M
SPRING SEMESTER, 2010JANUARYSunday 10 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for New StudentsMonday 11 University Conference and Faculty Planning WorkshopsTuesday 12 Residence Halls Open at 8:00 A.M. for Continuing StudentsTuesday 12 Faculty Planning DayWednesday-Friday 13-15 Undergraduate School/Graduate School/Continuing Education RegistrationMonday 18 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY (University Closed)Tuesday 19 University Classes BeginTuesday 19 Term I, Off-Campus Eight Week Classes BeginTuesday 19 Late Validation Begins (Late fee in effect)Friday 22 Last Day to Add/Drop a Course (All Classes)Monday 25 Late Validation EndsFEBRUARYWednesday 10 ASSESSMENT DAYFriday 26 Last Day to file and Application for Spring Commencement (Application must be filed in the Office of the Registrar) Board of Visitors and Administration 1 PRESIDENTSJohn Mercer Langston, LL.D Walker Henry Quarles, Jr., LL.D
1886-1887 1974-1975James Hugo Johnston, Ph.D Walker Henry Quarles, Jr., LL.D
1887-1914 1974-1975John Manuel Gandy, LL.D William Everett Terry, B.A
1914-1942 January-June 1976 (Interim Chief(President Emeritus 1942-1947) Administration)Luther Hilton Foster, LL.D Thomas M. Law, E.D., L.H.D
1942-1949 1976-1982James Hugo Johnston, Ph.D Curtis E. Bryan, Ph.D1949-1950 (Acting) Interim President 1982-1983Robert Prentiss Daniel, PhD., LL.D Wilbert Greenfield, Ph.D1950-1968 1983-1988Walker Henry Quarles, Jr., LL.D. Wesley Cornelious McClure, Ed.D
1968 (Acting) 1988-1992James Franklin Tucker, Ph.D Nathaniel Pollard, Jr. Ph.D1968-1970 1992-1993Walker Henry Quarles, Jr., LL.D. Eddie Nathaniel Moore, Jr. LL.D
1970 1993-Wendell Phillips Russell, Ed.D
1970-1974 2 Board of Visitors and Administration BOARD OF VISITORSDr. Earnest J. Edwards, Rector .............................................................................................................. Keswick, VirginiaDr. Albert W. Thweatt, Vice Rector ...................................................................................................Disputanta, VirginiaMs. Katherine E. Busser..................................................................................................................... Richmond, VirginiaDr. Jerry B. Bias ..........................................................................................................................Charlottesville, VirginiaBrigadier General (RET) Alfred J. Cade ........................................................................................ Fredricksburg, VirginiaMrs. Erika T. Davis........................................................................................................................... Glen Allen, VirginiaMr. Felix Davis, Jr. ......................................................................................................................... Chesterfield, VirginiaDr. Mary H. Futrell ........................................................................................................................... Alexandria, VirginiaMr. Christopher H. Holden....................................................................................................................... Crozet, VirginiaMr. Richard L. Legon.............................................................................................................................. Fairfax, VirginiaMrs. Maureen D. Massey .................................................................................................................. Glen Allen, VirginiaMr. E. Ray Murphy ............................................................................................................................... Keswick, VirginiaMrs. Daphne Maxwell Reid................................................................................................................ Petersburg, VirginiaMr. James H. Starkey ......................................................................................................................... Richmond, VirginiaMr. Spencer L. Timm .....................................................................................................West Chesterfield, MassachusettsDr. Deborah Goldwyn ........................................................................................................................ Petersburg, VirginiaMiss Cora B. Brodie .......................................................................................................................... Petersburg, Virginia*Alumnus of the Virginia State University ADMINISTRATION Eddie N. Moore, Jr
President W. Weldon Hill Vice President for Academic Affairs David J. Meadows Vice President for Administration and Finance Robert L. Turner Vice President for Development Michael M. Shackleford Vice President for Student Affairs Board of Visitors and Administration 3 DIRECTORYName Position Address Phone NumberEddie N. Moore, Jr. President P.O. Box 9001 524-5000W. Weldon Hill Vice President for Academic and P.O. Box 9404 524-5997 Student AffairsDavid J. Meadows Vice President for P.O. Box 9213 524-5995 Administration/FinanceRobert Turner Vice President for Development P.O. Box 9027 524-6751Alma C. Hobbs Dean, School of Agriculture P.O. Box 9081 524-5961David Bejou Dean, School of Business P.O. Box 9398 524-5166Pamela Leigh-Mack Dean, School of Engineering, P.O. Box 9392 524-8989 Science and Technology Ext. 1141Andrew J. Kanu Interim Dean, School of Liberal P.O. Box 9401 524-5930 Arts and EducationElsie Weatherington Dean, University Library P.O. Box 9406 524-5040Michael Shackleford Vice President for Student P.O. Box 9054 524-5350 Affairs and Enrollment ManagementIrene Logan Director of Admissions P.O. Box 9018 524-5055Henry Debose Director, Financial Aid P.O. Box 9031 524-5992Dennis Jones Budget Director P.O. Box 9052 524-5247Cortez Dial Chief of Staff P.O. Box 9073 524-5070Peggy Davis Director, Athletics P.O. Box 9058 524-5650Mark Phillips Director, Band P.O. Box 9007 524-5311Rebecca Branch-Griffin Director, Student Health Services P.O. Box 9082 524-5674Valery Bates-Brown Assistant Vice President for P.O. Box 9034 524-6755 Academic Support ServicesGladys Nunnally Director, Honors Program P.O. Box 9207 524-6709Johnnella Edmonds Director, Chorus P.O. Box 9007 524-5342 4 The University THE UNIVERSITY HISTORY Virginia State University was founded on March 6, 1882, when the legislature passed a bill to charter the VirginiaNormal and Collegiate Institute. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a Black attorney whose offices were inPetersburg, but who lived in and represented Dinwiddie County in the General Assembly. A hostile lawsuit delayed opening dayfor nineteen months, until October 1,1883. In 1902, the legislature revised the charter act to curtail the collegiate program and tochange the name to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute. In 1920, the land-grant program for Blacks was moved from a privateschool, Hampton Institute, where it had been since 1872, to Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute. In 1923 the college program wasrestored, and the name was changed to Virginia State College for Negroes in 1930. The two-year branch in Norfolk was added tothe college in 1944; the Norfolk division became a four-year branch in 1956 and gained independence as Norfolk State College in1969. Meanwhile, the parent school was renamed Virginia State College in 1946. Finally, the legislature passed a law in 1979 toprovide the present name, Virginia State University
In the first academic year, 1883-84, the University had 126 students and seven faculty (all of them Black), one building, 33acres, a 200-book library, and a $20,000 budget. By the centennial year of 1982, the University was fully integrated, with a studentbody of nearly 5,000, a full-time faculty of about 250, a library containing 200,000 books and 360,000 microform and non-printitems, a 236-acre campus and 416-acre farm, more than 50 buildings, including 15 dormitories and 16 classroom buildings, and abiennial budget of $31,000,000, exclusive of capital outlay
The University is situated in Chesterfield County at Ettrick, on a bluff across the Appomattox River from the city ofPetersburg. It is accessible via Interstate Highways 95 and 85, which meet in Petersburg. The University is only two and a half hoursaway from Washington, D.C. to the north, the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area to the southwest, and Charlottesville to thenorthwest
Virginia State University has a long history of outstanding faculty and administration. The first person to bear the title ofPresident, John Mercer Langston, was one of the best-known blacks of his day. Until 1992, he was the only black ever elected to theUnited States Congress from Virginia (elected in 1888), and he was the great-uncle of the famed writer Langston Hughes. From1888 to 1968, four presidents - James H. Johnston, John M. Gandy, Luther H. Foster, Robert P. Daniel—served an average of 20years, helping the school to overcome adversity and move forward. The next twenty years, 1968-1992, saw six more presidents—James F. Tucker, Wendell P. Russell, Walker H. Quarles, Jr., Thomas M. Law, Wilbert Greenfield, and Wesley Cornelious McClure
On June 1, 1993, Eddie N. Moore, Jr., the former Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Virginia, became the twelfth President ofVirginia State University
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