Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama

Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500,

at , to award Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and

Doctoral Degrees.

CATALOG 2017-2018

One Hundred Thirty-Fifth to Thirty-Sixth Years

Issued by Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265. Entered as Third Class Matter at the Post Office at Jacksonville, Alabama, under the Act of August 24, 1912, U.S.P.S., number 078-680.

VOLUME CVI

MAY 2017

NUMBER I

Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4500, at to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Specific areas within JSU are also accredited by national accrediting agencies; the names and addresses of those agencies are listed below.

National Association of Schools of Art and Design 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: (703) 437-0700

National Association of Schools of Music 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: (703) 437-0700

National Association of Schools of Theatre 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: (703) 437-0700

Council on Social Work Education 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22314-3457 Telephone: (703) 683 -8080

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education/CAEP 1140 19th Street, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 223-0077

Behavior Analysis Accreditation Board 550 Centre Ave Portage, MI 49024 Telephone: (269) 492-9310

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 777 South Harbor Island Blvd, Suite 750 Tampa, FL 33602 Telephone: (813) 769-6500

The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

275 N. York Street, Ste 401 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Telephone: (630)-433-4514

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. Lawrence, KS 66045 Telephone: (785) 864-3973

Alabama State Department of Education 50 North Ripley Street P.O. Box 302101 Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Telephone: (334) 242-9700

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: (703) 535-5990

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 Telephone: (202) 463-6930

Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. 415 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: (410) 347-7700

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155 Telephone: (703) 352-4225

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190 Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: (800) 877-1600

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 400 N. Columbus Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: (800) 424-8080

National Association of Public Affairs and Administration 1029 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005-3517 Telephone: (202) 628-8965

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Board of Trustees ..................................................................................................................................................... 4, 215 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 General Information ? Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6 Requirements for Admission ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Tuition and Fees, Financial Policies ............................................................................................................................ 13 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 University Housing and Residence Life .................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Regulations .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Student Regulations/Information .............................................................................................................................. 35 Summary of Degrees/Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 42

Bachelor of Arts ........................................................................................................................................................... 43 Bachelor of Fine Arts ................................................................................................................................................... 43 Bachelor of Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 43 Bachelor of Science in Education .............................................................................................................................. 44 Bachelor of Social Work .............................................................................................................................................. 44 Bachelor of Science in Nursing .................................................................................................................................. 44 Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy............................................................................................................. 44 Pre-Professional Concentrations ................................................................................................................................. 44 School of Arts and Humanities ................................................................................................................................... 45 School of Business and Industry ................................................................................................................................. 78 School of Education .................................................................................................................................................... 106 School of Health Professions and Wellness.............................................................................................................. 131 School of Human Services and Social Sciences........................................................................................................ 154 Department of Military Science ................................................................................................................................. 163 School of Science........................................................................................................................................................... 180 Cooperative Education Program .............................................................................................................................. 212 Student Affairs ............................................................................................................................................................. 213 Administration ............................................................................................................................................................ 215 Staff................................................................................................................................................................................. 218 Faculty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 230 Key to Departmental/Course Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 242 Index .............................................................................................................................................................................. 243

The institution reserves the rights to correct, alter, amend, or modify any item contained in the catalog. The university reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students, to be effective whenever determined by the university. The institution reserves the right to withdraw any course and close or divide sections whenever it is deemed appropriate. These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions. Any such changes will be shown in the schedule of classes, or will be available in the Registrar's Office and/or the offices of the college dean(s).

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Trustee Name THE HONORABLE KAY IVEY SENATOR VIVIAN DAVIS FIGURES MS. GALE SAXON MAIN MR. WILLIAM RONALD SMITH (CHAIR) MR. GREG BROWN MR. CLARENCE W. DAUGETTE III MR. RANDALL JONES MR. RUSTY FULLER MR. THOMAS W. DEDRICK, SR. (VICE CHAIR) MR. RANDY OWEN MR. TONY INGRAM

District Governor of Alabama First Second Third Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh At Large Out of State, At Large

Term President Ex Officio 2012-2023 2012-2023 2004-2016 2016-2021 2012-2023 2008-2015 2016-2019 2008-2019 2000-2024

HISTORY OF JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

From modest beginnings, Jacksonville State University has evolved into the educational center of northeast Alabama. The Alabama Legislature in the 1882-83 session created a state normal school when Governor Edward O'Neal signed into law a bill creating the school on February 22, 1883. Jacksonville State Normal School acquired the facilities and equipment of Calhoun College, consisting of twelve acres of land and a two-story brick building. The Board of Directors elected James G. Ryals, Jr., as the first president. The school opened with three instructors: W. J. Borden, Mathematics; Eliza A. Bowen, English; and Ida J. Woodward, primary department. As stipulated in the establishing act, the Normal School conducted a preparatory school for children of the town and surrounding areas. At the end of the first year, on August 15, 1884, William Mark Haymes, President of the Board of Directors, reported that funds totaling $4,751.25 had been received, including $2,500 from the state, that 25 students were enrolled in the normal school, and that 222 were in the preparatory school.

The Normal School remained in operation until 1930 when it became Jacksonville State Teachers College, reflecting an increasing higher education role for the Institution. Five years later, the College earned regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1957, the name changed again, to Jacksonville State College, when the first graduate program ? the master's degree in elementary education was created. On August 2, 1966, the Legislature authorized the State Board of Education to elevate the college to university status. On August 17, 1967, the Legislature established an independent Board of Trustees for the university and divested jurisdiction from the State Board of Education.

Jacksonville State University has been served by eleven presidents: James G. Ryals, Jr. (1883-1885), J. Harris Chappell (1885-1886), Carlton Bartlett Gibson (1886-1892), J. B. Jarrett (1892-1893), Jacob Forney IV (1893-1899), Clarence William Daugette (1899-1942), Houston Cole (1942-1971), Ernest Stone (1971-1981) Theron E. Montgomery (1981-1986), Harold J. McGee (1986-1999), William A. Meehan (1999-2015), and John M. Beehler (2015-present).

Jacksonville State University has developed into a modern comprehensive regional university serving northeast Alabama on a 459-acre campus with 58 buildings. In addition, the university operates off-campus centers at JSUGadsden, Brookstone and JSU-McClellan. Through its programs of teaching, research, and service, Jacksonville State University has served the region and state for more than 133 years.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Jacksonville State University, as a learning-centered community, provides distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences to prepare students to be competent, ethical professionals and engaged, responsible, global citizens.

VISION STATEMENT

Jacksonville State University will be recognized nationally for excellence in providing a transformational learning environment that supports student success and engagement, regional stewardship and innovation. CORE VALUES Jacksonville State University is committed to:

? Student-Centered Culture ? Excellence ? Transformation ? Innovation ? Engagement ? Stewardship ? Integrity ? Inclusivity KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ? Increase Enrollment ? Expand Regional Stewardship ? Enhance University Resources ? Expand Innovative Educational Experiences ? Enhance Branding and Marketing ? Enhance Human Capital ? Enhance University Infrastructure

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