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www.scsu.edu 2019

Undergraduate

CATALOG

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INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern

Lane, Decatur, GA 30033, telephone number: (404) 679-4500 to award the NMŃOHORU·V PMVPHU·V specialist, and doctorate degrees.

The Academic Programs are accredited by various national accrediting bodies.

‡ The Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering

Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

‡ The Nuclear Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

‡ The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

‡ The Nutrition and Food Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Address: 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995, www.eatright.org/acend.

‡ The Family and Consumer Sciences Programs are accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

‡ The Business Programs are accredited by AACSB International ² The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

‡ The Counselor Education program is accredited by the (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)-

CACREP.

‡ The Rehabilitation Counseling Education Program is accredited by the Council of Rehabilitation Education, Inc. (CORE)

Address: 300 N. Martingale Road, Suite 460, Schaumburg, IL 60173. ‡ The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

‡ South Carolina State University is an accredited Institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

‡ South Carolina State University is an accredited Instiutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

‡ The Speech Pathology and Audiology Program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-

Hearing Association (ASHA).

‡ The Teacher-Education Programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

In addition, the Counseling and Self-Development Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc. and the

Child Development Learning Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

NOTE:

Accreditation documents are on file in the Miller F. Whittaker Library and may be inspected after submitting an official request to the dean

of Library and Information Services. Requests will be honored during normal business hours of the library.

NOTICE:

South Carolina State University reserves the right to add or drop programs and courses, to change fees, to change the calendar which has been

published and to institute new requirements when such changes appear desirable. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such

changes might create for students. Suitable substitutions will be allowed for required courses which have been withdrawn. This catalog, subject to

any amendments, additions or deletions, shall be effective from Fall 2016 thru Summer 2018.

THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT

Updates to this Catalog approved after August 22, 2018, can be found in the Catalog 2018 ² 2019 Addendum ROLŃO ŃMQ NH IRXQG RQ POH 8QLYHUVLP\·V RHNVLPH www.scsu.edu. 3

TABLE OF CONTETS

Please note that Curriculum Sheets are listed in italic. ACCREDITATION INFORMATION ............................................................. 2 THE UNIVERSITY .............................................................................. 8

Campus ..................................................................................................... 8

History of the University ...................................................................................... 8

Presidents of the Institution............................................................................... 10

Mission Statement ................................................................................................ 10

Administrative Organization .............................................................................. 11

Board of Trustees and Senior Administrators ............................................ 11

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GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................. 14 THE DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT ............................................... 15 Admissions/Admission Requirements/Admission Procedures ................. 15

Undergraduate Admissions .......................................................................... 15, 50

Transfer Students ........................................................................................... 16, 26

Statewide Transfer Agreement and Policies in South Carolina .................. 16 Health Examination and Immunization .......................................................... 19

Immunization Requirement ......................................................................... 19, 35

International Student Services ........................................................................... 20

Immigration Documentation and Enrollments Regulations ....................... 21

Student Insurance........................................................................................... 21, 36

New Students (Freshmen and Transfers) ........................................................ 21

Orientation Program ........................................................................................... 21

Freshman Scholarships ................................................................................. 21, 27

Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................... 22

Refund Policy ................................................................................................... 22

Housing and Housing Fees ................................................................... 22, 23, 33

Overload ................................................................................................................ 23

SC State Tuition and Fees Schedule Link .......................................... 22, 23, 24

Deferred Tuition Payment Policy ..................................................................... 23

Student Status ....................................................................................................... 23

Policy/Procedure for Requesting Dormitory Room .................................... 23 FINANCIAL AID ................................................................................ 24

Special Fees Per Semester ................................................................................... 24

Grants ..................................................................................................................... 25

Employment .......................................................................................................... 25

How to Apply for Financial Aid ....................................................................... 25

Loans ...................................................................................................................... 25

Transfer Students ........................................................................................... 16, 26

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................... 26

Scholarships ..................................................................................................... 21, 27

HONORS AND AWARDS ................................................................... 32 STUDENT AFFAIRS ........................................................................... 33

Kirkland W. Green Student Center .................................................................. 33

Leadership Training ............................................................................................. 33

Student Government Association ..................................................................... 33

Student Life and Leadership .............................................................................. 33

Campus Activity Board ....................................................................................... 33

Greek Life .............................................................................................................. 33

Counseling, Testing and Student Disability Services .................................... 34

Religious Life ........................................................................................................ 34

Office of Student Disability Services ............................................................... 34

Student Health Services/Brooks Health Center ...................................... 19, 35

Confidential Policy, (FERPA) ........................................................................... 36

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act, (HIPAA) ................... 36

Career Center ........................................................................................................ 36

Fitness/Wellness .................................................................................................. 36

Sickness and Accident Insurance ................................................................ 21, 36

Cooperative Education Program ...................................................................... 38

Intramural Sports ................................................................................................. 38

Alcohol Violations ................................................................................................ 38

University Police Department/Parking ............................................................ 38

Surveillance Cameras ............................................................................................ 38

Emergency Numbers, Emergency Call Boxes ......................................... 38, 39

Judicial Affairs ....................................................................................................... 39

Sodexo Food Service ............................................................................................ 39

Sports and Athletics ............................................................................................. 39

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES ......................... 40

Honors College .................................................................................................... 40

Honors College Curriculum................................................................................ 40

Office of International and National Student Exchange Programs ........... 41

Division of Land-Grant Services ....................................................................... 41

1890 Research .................................................................................................... 41

1890 Extension .................................................................................................... 42

Extension Outreach Research Development .................................................. 42 The Sponsored Programs and Research Unit ................................................. 42

Center of Excellence in Transportation ........................................................... 43

James E. Clyburn University Transportation Center ............................ 43, 153

Office of Extended Studies ................................................................................ 43

Distance Education .............................................................................................. 43

Awarding of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) ..................................... 43

Continuing Education .......................................................................................... 44

Instructional Technology Support Services ............................................ 44, 206

Assessment Center ............................................................................................... 44

Criteria for CEU Approval ................................................................................. 44

Costs for Non²Academic Continuing Education Programs ....................... 45

Miller F. Whittaker Library ................................................................................ 47

I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium .......................................................... 48

Summer School .................................................................................................... 49

University Computing & Information Technology Services (U.C.I.T.S.) ... 49

One Card ................................................................................................................ 50

WSSB-FM Radio Station 90.3 - FM ................................................................ 50

Military Science/ROTC ....................................................................................... 50

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................ 50

Enrollment Procedure ......................................................................................... 50

Physical Education ............................................................................................... 50

Military Science/ROTC ....................................................................................... 50

Adapting Physical Education.............................................................................. 50

Late Registration ................................................................................................... 50

Dropping Courses After Registration ............................................................... 50

Class Roll Action Procedure ............................................................................... 50

Auditing Courses................................................................................................... 50

Directed Independent Study (DIS) ................................................................... 51

Course Numbering ............................................................................................... 51

Course Load .................................................................................................... 51

Major and Minor ................................................................................................... 51

Change of Major ................................................................................................... 51

Repetition of Course Work ................................................................................. 51

Withdrawal Procedures (ADD/DROP) .......................................................... 51

Withdrawal from Course(s) ................................................................................ 52

Withdrawal from University ............................................................................... 52

Request to Retain Catalog Year (RRCY) ......................................................... 52

Official Student Records ..................................................................................... 52

Credits and Grading Procedures ........................................................................ 52

Grading Procedures .............................................................................................. 52

Pass-Fail Grades .................................................................................................... 52

Change in Grade ................................................................................................... 53

Grade Points .................................................................................................... 53

Senior Citizens .................................................................................................... 53

Transfer Credit ...................................................................................... 16, 53, 61

Correspondence Courses ............................................................................. 54, 60

Transient Credit .................................................................................................... 54

Examinations .................................................................................................... 54

Reexaminations .................................................................................................... 54

Deferred Examinations ....................................................................................... 54

Credit by Examination ......................................................................................... 54

4 Credit by Examination Policies and Procedures ............................................ 55

Academic Assessment ......................................................................................... 55

Class Attendance Policies ................................................................................... 56

Grade Appeal Process/Basis for Appeal ......................................................... 56

Grade Reports ................................................................................................... 56

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Graduation with Honors .................................................................................... 56

Scholastic Eligibility Standards .......................................................................... 56

Minimum Grade Point Averages ...................................................................... 56

Status of Academic Probation ........................................................................... 56

Removal of Academic Probation ...................................................................... 56

Academic Warning ............................................................................................... 57

Academic Suspension .......................................................................................... 57

Academic Dismissal (Required to Withdraw) ................................................ 57 Academic Appeal (Academic Review Board) ................................................. 57

Readmission of Suspended Student ................................................................. 57

Readmission of Dismissed Student .................................................................. 57

Academic Review Board Readmission Guidelines ........................................ 57 Academic Review Board Appeal Procedure ................................................... 57 Suggestions for Avoiding Probation, Suspension or Dismissal .................. 57 Special Requirement for Student Athletes ...................................................... 57

Transcripts of Records ........................................................................................ 57

Enrollment Verification ...................................................................................... 57

Indebtedness ......................................................................................................... 57

Change of Name and Address ........................................................................... 57

Advisors ................................................................................................................. 57

Academic Bankruptcy Policy (Academic Forgiveness) ................................ 57 Requirements for Petitioning Academic Bankruptcy.................................... 58

Policy on Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................ 58

Confidentiality of Student Records Annual Notice to Students ................. 58

English Fluency Policy ........................................................................................ 59

English as a Second Language Remediation Opportunities/Strategies .... 59 VETERANS AFFAIRS ......................................................................... 59

Veterans Services Eligibility Policy ................................................................... 60

Veterans Policies and Procedures ² Veteran Benefits .................................. 60

Enrollment Certification, VA ............................................................................ 60

Procedures:Academic Probation ....................................................................... 60

Audited Courses, VA ........................................................................................... 60

Correspondence Courses, VA ........................................................................... 60

Dropping A Course, VA ..................................................................................... 60

ETV Courses, VA ................................................................................................ 60

Excessive Credit Hours, VA .............................................................................. 60

Independent Courses........................................................................................... 60

Internship Courses ............................................................................................... 60

Non-Attendance ................................................................................................... 61

Non-Degree Students .......................................................................................... 61

Overpayment......................................................................................................... 61

Pass/Fail ................................................................................................................ 61

Practicum Courses ............................................................................................... 61

Repeating Courses ................................................................................................ 61

Undeclared Majors ............................................................................................... 61

Program Change ................................................................................................... 61

Teacher Certification ........................................................................................... 61

Transfer Credit...................................................................................................... 61

Withdrawal From School, Veteran ............................................................. 61, 66

Student Responsibility, Veteran ........................................................................ 61

Course of Study .................................................................................................... 62

DEGREES AND CURRICULA ......................................................... 62 General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees ...................................... 62

General Education Curriculum ......................................................................... 62

Philosophy ................................................................................................... 62

Curriculum Model ........................................................................................ 62

Measurable Outcomes ................................................................................. 63

Graduation ............................................................................................................. 65

Change in Requirements ..................................................................................... 65

Commencement Participation Policy ............................................................... 65

Residence Requirements ..................................................................................... 65

Second %MŃOHORU·V GHJUHH .................................................................................. 65

Double Major ........................................................................................................ 65

Application for Degrees ...................................................................................... 66

Proficiency in Speech and Writing .................................................................... 66

Commencement Convocation ........................................................................... 66

The English Proficiency Examination .............................................................. 66

Course Substitution .............................................................................................. 66

Unofficial Withdrawal Policy .............................................................................. 66

STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION PROGRAM ................... 68

Program Desccription .......................................................................................... 69

Program Services................................................................................................... 69

Academic Advising ............................................................................................... 69

Freshman-Year Curriculum ................................................................................ 70

University 101 ........................................................................................................ 70

Student Orientation Leadership Program ........................................................ 70 The Early Academic Warning Alert System .................................................... 70 The Peer Academic Tutoring Program ............................................................ 70quotesdbs_dbs26.pdfusesText_32

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