General Catalogue
Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana
Effective June 1, 2019
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Table of Contents Notification to All Applicants for Admission and Students .................................................................. 24
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors ....................................................................... 25
University Calendar Summer 2019 ................................................................................................... 27
University Calendar Fall 2019 ........................................................................................................... 28
University Calendar Spring 2020 ...................................................................................................... 29
Registration Procedures ................................................................................................................... 30
Terminology, Definitions, and Responsibilities ............................................................................. 30
Administrative Officers and Staff ....................................................................................................... 31
Faculty ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Adjunct Faculty and Scholars /Artists in Residence ......................................................................... 59
Retired Faculty Members.................................................................................................................. 60
Laboratory School Faculty ................................................................................................................ 77
Retired Laboratory School Faculty .................................................................................................... 78
General Information .......................................................................................................................... 79
Historical Sketch of the University ................................................................................................ 79
University Role, Scope, and Mission ............................................................................................ 82
Southeastern Louisiana University’s Vision 2025 ......................................................................... 83
Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... 83
Core Values ............................................................................................................................. 83
University Classifications ............................................................................................................. 84
Degrees ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Accreditations .............................................................................................................................. 84
Specialty Accreditations ........................................................................................................... 85
Civil Rights Compliance ............................................................................................................... 86
Honors Program .......................................................................................................................... 86
Horticulture Facilities ................................................................................................................... 86
International Initiatives ................................................................................................................. 86
Linus A Sims Memorial Library .................................................................................................... 87
Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station .............................................................................. 87
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and .......................................................... 88
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory .................................................................................................. 88
Baton Rouge Nursing Center ....................................................................................................... 88
Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center ...................................................................... 88
University Health Center .............................................................................................................. 88
Student Insurance ................................................................................................................... 88
Athletics ....................................................................................................................................... 89
University Advancement .............................................................................................................. 89
The Alumni Association ............................................................................................................... 89
The Development Office and Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation ............................. 90
The Southeastern Channel .......................................................................................................... 90
Office of Technology .................................................................................................................... 90
Center for Faculty Excellence ...................................................................................................... 92
The Orr Research Fund ........................................................................................................... 92
The Office of Experiential Learning .......................................................................................... 92
The Office of Online Learning .................................................................................................. 92
Office of Disability Services ......................................................................................................... 93
Policy for Official Communication by Email .................................................................................. 93
Computer Policies ....................................................................................................................... 93
Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations ................................................................................. 94
Student Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 94
The University Year ..................................................................................................................... 94
Admission to the University .......................................................................................................... 94
Definitions of Entry Status............................................................................................................ 95
Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations ............................................................................. 95
Undergraduate Applicants ........................................................................................................... 95
Beginning Freshmen from Louisiana High Schools .................................................................. 95
Special Program Options for High School Students and Recent High School Graduates ........ 99
Transfer Students from Other Universities or Colleges .......................................................... 102
Evaluation of Transfer Credit ................................................................................................. 103
Student-Athlete Eligibility and Retention ................................................................................ 107
Academic Renewal ................................................................................................................ 107
Academic Renewal at Another University .................................................................................. 108
Non-Resident Fee Waiver.......................................................................................................... 108
Registration Procedures ............................................................................................................ 111
Registration ........................................................................................................................... 111
Terminology, Definitions, and Responsibilities ....................................................................... 111
Auditing Classes .................................................................................................................... 112
Dropping and Adding Courses ............................................................................................... 112
Changes in Major .................................................................................................................. 113
Resignation from the University ............................................................................................. 113
Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................. 113
Classification ......................................................................................................................... 114
Scholastic Ratings ................................................................................................................. 114
Quality Points and Grade Point Average ................................................................................ 115
Repeating Courses ................................................................................................................ 115
Appeal and Change of Final Grade ........................................................................................ 116
Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Readmission Regulations for Undergraduates* .................................................................................................................................................. 116
Warning ................................................................................................................................. 116
Probation ............................................................................................................................... 117
Suspension ............................................................................................................................ 117
Readmission after Suspension .............................................................................................. 118
Information Shown on Transcripts for Students Transferring ...................................................... 118
Definition of a Full- and Part-Time Student ................................................................................ 118
Maximum and Minimum Credit Hours ........................................................................................ 118
Examinations ............................................................................................................................. 118
Reports to Students ................................................................................................................... 119
Transcripts................................................................................................................................. 119
Academic Integrity ..................................................................................................................... 119
Computer Use Policy ................................................................................................................. 120
Class Attendance Regulations ................................................................................................... 120
Credit by Examination and Advanced Placement ....................................................................... 121
General ................................................................................................................................. 121
Office of Testing .................................................................................................................... 121
College Level Examination Program Subject Examinations (CLEP) ....................................... 122
Credits through the DSST Subject Standardized Test ............................................................ 123
National League for Nursing .................................................................................................. 123
Southeastern Louisiana University Departmental Credit Examinations .................................. 123
Cambridge International A-Level Coursework ............................................................................ 126
International Baccalaureate Credit ............................................................................................. 126
Correspondence and Extension Credit ...................................................................................... 127
United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) Courses ............................................................. 127
Military Experience .................................................................................................................... 127
Proficiency in English and Mathematics ..................................................................................... 127
General Education Requirements .............................................................................................. 127
Natural Science Two-Course Sequence .................................................................................... 128
Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 129
Candidates for a Second Baccalaureate Degree, Double Degree, Double Major, Minor ....... 130
Credit Toward the Degree ...................................................................................................... 130
Participation in Student Assessment Activities ....................................................................... 130
Graduation Under a Particular Catalogue .............................................................................. 131
Conferring of Degrees ........................................................................................................... 131
Honors before Graduation ..................................................................................................... 131
Honors at Graduation ............................................................................................................ 132
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ................................................................................ 132
Fees and Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 135
Payment of Fees ....................................................................................................................... 135
Fee Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 135
Other Registration Fees ......................................................................................................... 135
Room Rent and Cost of Meals Per Semester......................................................................... 136
Housing** .............................................................................................................................. 136
Campus Dining Services........................................................................................................ 136
Other Expenses ..................................................................................................................... 136
Graduation Fees .................................................................................................................... 137
Motor Vehicle Registration ..................................................................................................... 137
Refund of Fees ...................................................................................................................... 137
Workshops and Institutes....................................................................................................... 138
Issuance of Refunds .............................................................................................................. 138
Financial Aid Authorization .................................................................................................... 139
Installment Plan ..................................................................................................................... 139
Check Policy .......................................................................................................................... 140
Delinquent Student Accounts ................................................................................................. 140
Financial Responsibility Statement ........................................................................................ 141
Student Residence Regulations ............................................................................................. 142
Definition of a Resident Student ............................................................................................. 142
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. 38 U.S.C.3679(c)......................... 143
Appeals Committee ............................................................................................................... 144
Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................... 145
General Information ................................................................................................................... 145
Repeat Course Policy for Financial Aid (Undergraduates)*: ................................................... 145
Federal Pell Grants ................................................................................................................ 145
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (SEOG) ................................ 145
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant ................. 146
Louisiana Go Grant................................................................................................................ 146
Federal Perkins Loan Program .............................................................................................. 146
Luther L. Ricks Memorial Loans and Tinsley Memorial Loans (Emergency Loans) ............... 146
William G. Ford Federal (Direct Loan) Program ..................................................................... 146
Federal Work-Study Program ................................................................................................ 147
State Work Study ................................................................................................................... 148
Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................ 148
Scholarships .......................................................................................................................... 148
Scholarships ................................................................................................................................... 149
General Information ................................................................................................................... 149
Academic Scholarships ......................................................................................................... 149
State Supported Scholarships................................................................................................ 151
Fee Waiver Scholarships ....................................................................................................... 152
Veteran Services ................................................................................................................... 152
Auxiliary Services ........................................................................................................................... 154
Housing and Living Accommodations ........................................................................................ 154
Off-Campus Housing Permission ........................................................................................... 154
University Residence Halls .................................................................................................... 154
Living-Learning Communities................................................................................................. 155
Application for Rooms in University Housing Facilities ........................................................... 155
Claiming University Housing Assignments ............................................................................. 156
Dining Services.......................................................................................................................... 156
Meal Plans ............................................................................................................................. 156
Campus Dining Services Locations........................................................................................ 157
Campus Card Operations ...................................................................................................... 158
Document Source Print and Mail Center .................................................................................... 158
Textbook Rental ........................................................................................................................ 158
Textbook Rental System Appeals Process for Overdue Books .............................................. 159
University Bookstore .................................................................................................................. 159
Event and Conference Services................................................................................................. 160
Student Union ........................................................................................................................ 160
University Center ................................................................................................................... 160
The Division for Student Affairs ...................................................................................................... 161
Student Affairs Mission Statement ............................................................................................. 161
Dean of Students ....................................................................................................................... 161
Recreational Sports and Wellness ......................................................................................... 161
Student Advocacy and Accountability .................................................................................... 162
Student Engagement ............................................................................................................. 163
Departmental Organizations .................................................................................................. 163
Honor Societies ..................................................................................................................... 164
Religious................................................................................................................................ 164
Service Organizations ............................................................................................................ 164
Special Interest ...................................................................................................................... 164
Fraternities ............................................................................................................................ 164
Sororities ............................................................................................................................... 164
Multicultural and International Student Affairs ........................................................................ 164
Campus Activities Board ........................................................................................................ 165
Student Publications .............................................................................................................. 165
Office of Career Services ........................................................................................................... 165
Office of Disability Services ....................................................................................................... 166
University Counseling Center .................................................................................................... 166
University Police Department ..................................................................................................... 166
The Center for Student Excellence ................................................................................................. 168
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ..................................................................... 169
Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 169
Degrees Awarded .................................................................................................................. 169
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 169
The Major and Minor Programs ............................................................................................. 169
Pre-Professional Programs .................................................................................................... 169
Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies ................................................................................. 170
Department of Communication and Media Studies .................................................................... 171
Communication ...................................................................................................................... 171
Major ..................................................................................................................................... 171
Communication Electives ....................................................................................................... 171
Special Recommendations for Communication Majors .......................................................... 172
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 172
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 172
Department of English ............................................................................................................... 174
Placement in English ............................................................................................................. 174
Majors ................................................................................................................................... 174
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 175
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 175
Department of History and Political Science .............................................................................. 178
Major in History ...................................................................................................................... 178
Major in Political Science ....................................................................................................... 178
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 178
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 178
General Requirements for Courses........................................................................................ 178
Department of Music and Performing Arts ................................................................................. 182
Bachelor of Music Degree ...................................................................................................... 182
Music Education .................................................................................................................... 182
Recitals and Concerts ............................................................................................................ 182
Ensemble Experience Requirements ..................................................................................... 182
Upper-Division Performance Exam ........................................................................................ 182
Minor in Music ....................................................................................................................... 183
Music Therapy ....................................................................................................................... 183
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 183
Dance .................................................................................................................................... 190
Minor in Dance ...................................................................................................................... 190
Department of Psychology ......................................................................................................... 191
Majors ................................................................................................................................... 191
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 191
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 191
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice ........................................................................... 195
Major in Sociology ................................................................................................................. 195
Major in Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................ 195
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 195
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 195
Department of Visual Art + Design ............................................................................................. 198
Areas of Emphasis and Areas of Concentration ..................................................................... 198
Art Minors .............................................................................................................................. 198
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 199
Department of World Languages and Cultures .......................................................................... 212
Entrance into Foreign Language Courses .............................................................................. 212
Majors ................................................................................................................................... 212
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 212
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 213
Foreign Study Opportunities .................................................................................................. 213
Foreign Language Resource Center (FLRC).......................................................................... 213
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program ..................................................................... 213
General Studies Program .......................................................................................................... 221
General Studies Degree Program .......................................................................................... 221
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 222
The College of Business ................................................................................................................. 224
Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................ 224
Degrees Granted ................................................................................................................... 225
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 225
Student Organizations ........................................................................................................... 225
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Administration ................................................... 227
Department of Accounting and Finance ..................................................................................... 228
Major in Accounting ............................................................................................................... 228
Selection and Retention Policies ............................................................................................ 228
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 228
Minor in Accounting ............................................................................................................... 228
CPA Examination Education Requirement ............................................................................. 228
Major in Finance ........................................................................................................................ 229
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 229
Minor in Finance .................................................................................................................... 230
Department of Management and Business Administration ........................................................ 232
Major in Management ............................................................................................................ 232
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 232
Minor in Management ............................................................................................................ 232
Minor in Administrative Supervision ....................................................................................... 232
Major in Business Administration ............................................................................................... 235
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 236
Minor in Economics ............................................................................................................... 236
Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management ........................................................ 238
Major in Marketing ................................................................................................................. 238
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 238
Minor in Marketing ................................................................................................................. 238
Major in Supply Chain Management ...................................................................................... 240
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 240
Minor in Supply Chain Management ...................................................................................... 241
The College of Education ............................................................................................................... 242
Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education Policies and Procedures .................. 242
Policy for Student Portfolios College of Education .................................................................... 243
Additional College of Education Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 244
Degrees Conferred .................................................................................................................... 244
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 244
Alternative Teacher Certification Programs ................................................................................ 245
Departmental Curricula .............................................................................................................. 245
Requirements for Student Teaching Residency ......................................................................... 245
Student Teaching Residency Semesters ................................................................................... 245
Department of Teaching and Learning ....................................................................................... 247
The Southeastern Laboratory School ..................................................................................... 247
School Librarians ................................................................................................................... 247
English as a Second Language ............................................................................................. 247
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 247
International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning: Primary Years Programme (PYP) ................................................................................................................. 248
Department of English ........................................................................................................... 259
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 259
Department of History and Political Science .......................................................................... 260
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 260
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies ...................................................................... 261
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................. 263
Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 263
The Department of Health and Human Sciences Capstone Courses ..................................... 264
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies Capstone Courses ................................. 265
The School of Nursing Capstone Courses ............................................................................. 265
School of Nursing ...................................................................................................................... 267
Undergraduate Program Goals .............................................................................................. 267
Undergraduate Program Outcomes ....................................................................................... 267
General Requirements ........................................................................................................... 268
Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 270
Class/Clinical Laboratory Experiences ................................................................................... 270
Degrees ................................................................................................................................. 270
Achievement Examinations .................................................................................................... 270
Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Students with Prior Bachelor’s Degree ....................... 270
Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Registered Nurses ..................................................... 270
Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses .......................................... 271
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 271
Department of Health and Human Sciences .............................................................................. 273
Internship, Clinical, and Field Study Requirements ................................................................ 273
Bachelor of Science Communication Sciences and Disorders ............................................... 273
Retention Policy and Procedures ........................................................................................... 273
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic .......................................................................................... 273
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 273
Bachelor of Science Family and Consumer Sciences ............................................................ 275
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 275
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 278
Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................... 279
Health Systems Management ................................................................................................ 279
Bachelor of Arts Social Work ................................................................................................. 282
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies .......................................................................... 286
Senior Internship ................................................................................................................... 286
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 287
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training ................................................................................. 287
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology ........................................................................................ 290
Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................... 292
in Health Education and Promotion ........................................................................................ 292
The College of Science and Technology......................................................................................... 296
Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 296
Associate Degree .................................................................................................................. 296
Baccalaureate Degree ........................................................................................................... 296
Degrees Awarded .................................................................................................................. 297
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 297
The Institute of Biodiversity and Interdisciplinary Studies ....................................................... 297
Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program ................................................................... 297
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainability ..................................................................... 298
Pre-Professional .................................................................................................................... 299
Department of Biological Sciences ............................................................................................ 302
Major in Biological Sciences .................................................................................................. 302
Selection and Retention Policies ............................................................................................ 302
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 302
Minor ..................................................................................................................................... 302
Electives ................................................................................................................................ 302
Department of Chemistry and Physics ....................................................................................... 310
Chemistry Safety Policy ......................................................................................................... 310
Chemistry .............................................................................................................................. 310
Chemistry Progression Policy ................................................................................................ 310
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 311
Physics .................................................................................................................................. 316
Physics Progression Policy .................................................................................................... 316
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 316
Dual Degree Program in Engineering and Physics................................................................. 318
University of New Orleans/Southeastern Louisiana University ............................................... 318
Department of Computer Science .............................................................................................. 320
Computer Science and Information Technology ..................................................................... 320
Majors ................................................................................................................................... 320
Progression Requirements for the Discipline.......................................................................... 320
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 320
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 320
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology ............................................................... 324
Engineering Technology ........................................................................................................ 324
Engineering Technology Concentrations................................................................................ 324
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 324
Major ..................................................................................................................................... 324
Industrial Technology ............................................................................................................. 328
Pre-Professional Program: Pre-Architecture .......................................................................... 328
Manufacturing Technology Concentrations ............................................................................ 328
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 328
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 328
Bachelor’s Degree Program in Industrial Technology ............................................................. 329
Associate Degree Program in Industrial Technology .............................................................. 333
Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment ...................................................................... 335
Typical Elements ................................................................................................................... 335
Minors ................................................................................................................................... 335
Department of Mathematics ....................................................................................................... 337
Placement in Mathematics ..................................................................................................... 337
Progression Policy ................................................................................................................. 338
Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 338
The University Honors Program ...................................................................................................... 343
The Path to the Honors Diploma ............................................................................................ 344
Honors Courses ..................................................................................................................... 344
Senior Thesis ........................................................................................................................ 345
Honors Research Scholars and Honors Creative Scholars .................................................... 345
Graduate Studies ........................................................................................................................... 346
Initial Statement of Purpose ....................................................................................................... 346
Degrees ..................................................................................................................................... 346
Admission to Graduate Studies.................................................................................................. 346
Admission Procedure ............................................................................................................. 347
Admission Classifications ...................................................................................................... 347
Change of Status ................................................................................................................... 349
Application Procedures .......................................................................................................... 349
General Regulations .............................................................................................................. 350
Grade Point Average ............................................................................................................. 350
Graduate Credit ..................................................................................................................... 350
Graduate Credit for Southeastern Seniors ............................................................................. 350
Transfer Credit....................................................................................................................... 351
Off-Campus Credit ................................................................................................................. 351
Correspondence Study .......................................................................................................... 351
Standardized Test for Admission ........................................................................................... 351
Eligibility of Faculty and Staff for Graduate Degree ................................................................ 351
Graduate Assistantships ........................................................................................................ 351
Full-Time Status .................................................................................................................... 352
Course Loads ........................................................................................................................ 352
Adding and Dropping Courses ............................................................................................... 352
Combined Courses ................................................................................................................ 352
The Graduate Grading System .............................................................................................. 352
“D” and “F” Grades ................................................................................................................ 353
Incomplete Grades ................................................................................................................ 353
Pass-Fail Option .................................................................................................................... 353
Good Standing – Grade Requirement .................................................................................... 353
Appeal and Change of Final Grade ........................................................................................ 353
Probation, Suspension, Readmission, and Dismissal ............................................................. 354
Graduate Faculty Advisor Committee .................................................................................... 355
General Requirements for the Master’s Degree Time Limitations .......................................... 355
Hours Required ..................................................................................................................... 355
Course Level ......................................................................................................................... 355
Student Advising .................................................................................................................... 355
Degree Plan .......................................................................................................................... 355
Effective Catalogue................................................................................................................ 356
Admission to Candidacy for the Master’s Degree ................................................................... 356
Thesis .................................................................................................................................... 356
Leave of Absence from Thesis............................................................................................... 357
Comprehensive Examination ................................................................................................. 357
Requirements for a Second Master’s Degree ........................................................................ 357
Graduation Requirements for the Master’s Degree ................................................................ 357
Applying for Graduation ......................................................................................................... 357
Checklist for Graduate Students ............................................................................................ 358
Certification-Only Alternative Teacher Certification Programs .................................................... 359
College of Education.................................................................................................................. 359
Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 359
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 359
Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education (SARTE) Policies.......................... 359
SARTE Status ....................................................................................................................... 359
Portfolios ............................................................................................................................... 360
Requirements for Student Teaching Residency ..................................................................... 360
Student Teaching Residency ................................................................................................. 360
Internship Year ...................................................................................................................... 361
Practitioner License 2 ............................................................................................................ 362
Curriculum for Alternative Certification Grades 6-12 or Grades K-12 ..................................... 362
Curriculum for Alternative Certification – Special Education Early Intervention Special Education Birth-Age 5 ............................................................................................................ 362
Biological Sciences .................................................................................................................... 364
College of Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 364
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S) ..................................................................... 364
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 364
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 364
Requirements for the Degree (Thesis Option) ........................................................................ 364
Requirements for the Degree (Non-Thesis Option) ................................................................ 365
Business .................................................................................................................................... 366
College of Business ................................................................................................................... 366
Leading to the Degree of ........................................................................................................... 366
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) ............................................................................... 366
Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 366
Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 366
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 366
Regular Admission ................................................................................................................ 366
General MBA Graduate Course Requirements ...................................................................... 367
Graduate Credit for Southeastern Seniors ............................................................................. 367
Transfer Credit....................................................................................................................... 367
Course Loads ........................................................................................................................ 368
Guest Student Policy ............................................................................................................. 368
Executive MBA Program ............................................................................................................ 368
Concentration in Health Care Management ........................................................................... 368
Graduate Business Programs Faculty Advisory Committee ................................................... 369
Child Life (CL) ........................................................................................................................... 370
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) ..... 370
Child Life Program Overview ................................................................................................. 370
Requirements for Admission .................................................................................................. 370
Program Application Admission Deadlines ............................................................................. 370
Admission Notification ........................................................................................................... 370
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 371
Requirements for Program Retention and Progression .......................................................... 371
Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 371
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) ......................................................................... 373
College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................... 373
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) .................................................................... 373
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 373
Communication Sciences and Disorders................................................................................ 373
Program Admission Requirements......................................................................................... 373
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 374
Graduate Progression and Retention Policies ........................................................................ 374
Counseling ................................................................................................................................ 376
College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................... 376
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) .................................................................... 376
Counseling Program Overview .............................................................................................. 376
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 376
Program Application Admission Deadlines ............................................................................. 376
Admission Notification ........................................................................................................... 377
Guest Student Policy ............................................................................................................. 377
Counseling Program Concentration Curricula ........................................................................ 377
Curriculum and Instruction ......................................................................................................... 379
College of Education.................................................................................................................. 379
Leading to the Degree of Master of Education (M.ED.) .............................................................. 379
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 379
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 379
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 379
Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 379
Concentration Courses and Support Courses for Curriculum and Instruction ......................... 380
Concentration in Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-3) .................................................. 380
Concentration in Elementary Education ................................................................................. 380
Concentration in English as a Second Language ................................................................... 380
Concentration in International Baccalaureate ......................................................................... 381
Concentration in Library Science ........................................................................................... 381
Concentration in Literacy Education (Elementary/Secondary) ................................................ 381
Concentration in Master Teacher Leader ............................................................................... 381
Concentration in Middle School Education (Grades 4-8) ........................................................ 382
Concentration in Secondary Biology Education (Grades 6-12) ............................................... 382
Concentration in Secondary Chemistry (Grades 6-12) ........................................................... 382
Concentration in Secondary English Education (Grades 6-12) ............................................... 382
Concentration in Secondary Foreign Language Education (Grades 6-12) .............................. 383
Concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12) ...................................... 383
Concentration in Secondary Social Studies (Grades 6-12) ..................................................... 383
Educational Leadership and Technology ................................................................................... 384
College of Education.................................................................................................................. 384
Leading to the Degree of Master of Education (M.Ed.) ............................................................... 384
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 384
Program Description / Program Overview .............................................................................. 384
Cohort Design........................................................................................................................ 384
Admissions Requirements ..................................................................................................... 384
Requirements for Completion of the ....................................................................................... 385
Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership ......................................................... 385
Louisiana’s Certification Structure for Educational Leadership ............................................... 385
Certification Levels ................................................................................................................ 385
Educational Leadership Curriculum ....................................................................................... 386
English ...................................................................................................................................... 387
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 387
Leading to the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) .......................................................................... 387
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 387
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 387
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 388
Health and Kinesiology .............................................................................................................. 390
College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................... 390
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) .................................................................... 390
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 390
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 390
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 390
Exercise Science Concentration ............................................................................................ 391
Health Studies Concentration ................................................................................................ 391
Health Promotion and Exercise Science Concentration ......................................................... 391
Kinesiology Concentration ..................................................................................................... 391
History ....................................................................................................................................... 392
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 392
Leading to the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) .......................................................................... 392
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 392
Requirements for Admission .................................................................................................. 392
Degree Plan/Candidate Status/Application for Graduation ..................................................... 392
Requirements for Registering for Courses ............................................................................. 392
Requirements for the History Degree ..................................................................................... 393
Comprehensive Examination ................................................................................................. 395
Master’s Thesis ..................................................................................................................... 395
Graduate Faculty ................................................................................................................... 395
Graduate Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 396
Integrated Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 397
College of Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 397
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) .................................................................... 397
Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 397
Requirements for Admission .................................................................................................. 397
Academic Standards Policy ................................................................................................... 397
Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................ 398
Curriculum for the Master of Science in ................................................................................. 398
Integrated Science and Technology ....................................................................................... 398
Generalist Concentration ....................................................................................................... 398
Curriculum for the Master of Science in ................................................................................. 399
Integrated Science and Technology ....................................................................................... 399
Specialist Concentration ........................................................................................................ 399
Music ......................................................................................................................................... 401
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 401
Leading to the Degree of Master of Music (M.MUS.).................................................................. 401
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 401
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 401
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 401
Master of Music - Concentration in Instrumental Conducting.................................................. 402
Master of Music – Concentration in Choral Conducting .......................................................... 402
Master of Music – Concentration in Music Theory .................................................................. 403
Master of Music – Concentration in Performance ................................................................... 404
Nursing ...................................................................................................................................... 406
College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................... 406
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) ............................................... 406
Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing ............................................... 406
Description of the Program .................................................................................................... 406
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 406
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 406
Retention and Progression Requirements .............................................................................. 407
Admission Procedures ........................................................................................................... 408
Registration Procedures ........................................................................................................ 408
Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 408
Residency Requirements ....................................................................................................... 408
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 408
Concentrations ...................................................................................................................... 409
Post-Master’s Certificate Program ......................................................................................... 411
Organizational Communication .................................................................................................. 414
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 414
Leading to the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) .......................................................................... 414
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 414
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 414
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 414
Communication Core Requirements ...................................................................................... 415
Electives ................................................................................................................................ 415
Concentrations ...................................................................................................................... 416
Psychology ................................................................................................................................ 417
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 417
Leading to the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) .......................................................................... 417
Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 417
Requirements for Admission .................................................................................................. 417
Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 417
Course Requirements ............................................................................................................ 417
Concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology ........................................................... 418
Thesis Plan ............................................................................................................................ 418
Thesis Committee .................................................................................................................. 419
Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 419
Progression ............................................................................................................................... 419
Non-Thesis Plan .................................................................................................................... 419
Non-Thesis Project Committee .............................................................................................. 419
Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 420
Progression ........................................................................................................................... 420
Applied Sociology ...................................................................................................................... 421
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 421
Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) .................................................................... 421
Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 421
Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 421
Requirements for Registering for Class ................................................................................. 421
Degree Plan .......................................................................................................................... 421
Admission to Candidacy ........................................................................................................ 422
Requirements for the Applied Sociology Degree .................................................................... 422
Areas of Concentration .......................................................................................................... 422
Graduate Faculty ................................................................................................................... 423
Graduate Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 424
Graduate Faculty Advisory Committee ................................................................................... 424
Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 424
Internship/Thesis Committee ................................................................................................. 424
Graduate Assistants .............................................................................................................. 424
Special Education ...................................................................................................................... 425
College of Education................................