VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1865 Richmond, Virginia

2015 - 2016 CATALOG

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ALMA MATER

Union, we'll e're revere the cause for which you stand; Union! Majestic light, send rays throughout the land;

Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls, May they forever be,

Dear Union, we still love thee; Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls,

May they forever be, Dear Union, we still love thee.

O, for the happy hours we spend On that cherished and sacred hill; Our `Dream of joy' to us attends,

With truth and virtue to instill; Thoughts of by-gone days at thy shrine

Fill my raptured soul with ecstasy, Alma Mater, my praises are Thine!

You are God's gift to humanity.

Union, we'll e're revere the cause for which you stand; Union! Majestic light, send rays throughout the land;

Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls, May they forever be,

Dear Union, we still love thee; Thy hallowed grounds and dear old walls,

May they forever be, Dear Union, we still love thee.

William H. Yancey Class of 1933

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Students: What an honor to welcome you to Virginia Union University at such an historic moment in our history. Virginia Union is celebrating 150 years of providing academic excellence and a bridge to intellectual freedom and equality to the great leaders of our country. Whether it's in the field of education, religion, science, public service, or business, Virginia Union graduates have provided the expertise that has truly shaped our nation. We look forward to sharing your successes as you matriculate through the university. It is our hope that the material provided in this catalog will assist you as you complete your journey through Virginia Union. Please use this material to supplement regular meetings with your faculty advisers and department chairs. On behalf of all Virginia Union University faculty, staff, and administrators, I wish you all the best in your academic and extracurricular activities and I look forward to presenting your diploma as you cross the stage during your Commencement ceremony. Although Commencement will mark the end of your undergraduate career, it is only the beginning of the limitless future provided by the educational tools you will receive at Virginia Union.

Claude Grandford Perkins, Ph.D. President and CEO "The Promise of a Limitless Future"?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ALMA MATER ....................................................................................................................................................................................1

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT...........................................................................................................................................................2

TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................................................................3

VISION ...............................................................................................................................................................................................5

MISSION STATEMENT ..................................................................................................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.5

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ......................................................................................................................................................................5

ACCREDITATION OF THE UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................................................6

ACADEMIC CALENDAR.......................................................................................................................................................................7

ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................................................................................................9

HISTORY OF VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY ......................................................................................................................................10

VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS......................................................................................................................................11

BOARD OF TRUSTEES.......................................................................................................................................................................12

DIVISION OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT AFFAIRS ...............................................................................................13

OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................................................13 OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES.....................................................................................................................................................15

Office of Career Services ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Office of Counseling Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Office of Health Services ................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Office of Student Integrity and Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Office of Student Activities and Leadership ................................................................................................................................... 17 Office of Residence Life .................................................................................................................................................................. 18 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................................................................18

DIVISION OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.....................................................................................................................................................20

CAMPUS POLICE..........................................................................................................................................................................20 FINANCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES...........................................................................................................................................20 FINANCIAL AID ............................................................................................................................................................................22

Grants ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Loans .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Federal Return of Title IV Funds Withdrawal from School Refund Policy ...................................................................................... 26

DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT .................................................................................................................................29

DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ..................................................................................................................................29

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ....................................................................................................................................................30

MAJORS ......................................................................................................................................................................................30 L. DOUGLAS WILDER LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER ..............................................................................................31 OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ..........................................................................................................................................................33

FERPA Policy ................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 OFFICE OF STUDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE .........................................................................................................................43 UPWARD BOUND ........................................................................................................................................................................43 THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ........................................................................................................................................... 44 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES...................................................................................................................................................................... 44 ACADEMIC PROGRAM UNITS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 45 THE CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES..............................................................................................................................46

General Education Core: Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes ......................................................................................... 50 General Education Core Curriculum Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 51 THE SYDNEY LEWIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................................... 53 The Department of Accounting and Finance.............................................................................................................................................. 54

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The Department of Management and Marketing .....................................................................................................................................58 EVEYLN REID SYPHAX SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY, AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ..............................................61

Department of Psychology........................................................................................................................................................................... 68 The Department of Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Studies.....................................................................................................69 THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ..................................................................................................................69 The Department of Fine Arts ..................................................................................................................................................................... 73 The Department of Languages and Literature ............................................................................................................................... 71 The Department of Mass Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 72 The Department of History and Political Science ........................................................................................................................... 74 Office of Military Science and Leadership...................................................................................................................................................76 The Department of Religious Studies ............................................................................................................................................. 76 The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice .................................................................................................................... 77 The Department of Social Work ..................................................................................................................................................... 78 THE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY...............................................................................................................81 THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE ...............................................................................................80 The Department of Natural Sciences ............................................................................................................................................. 84 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................................................88 THE FACULTY .................................................................................................................................................................................136 THE STAFF .............................................................................................................................................................................. ...........................139 DIRECTORY ....................................................................................................................................................................................140 CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES.....................................................................................................................................................142 CAMPUS MAP ...........................................................................................................................................................................144 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................................145

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VISION STATEMENT

Virginia Union University is a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for the preparation of students and development of leaders for tomorrow's world.

MISSION STATEMENT

Virginia Union University is nourished by its African American and Christian heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity. Its mission is to: 1) Provide a nurturing intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching environment for learning; 2) Empower students to develop strong moral values for success; and 3) Develop scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society. To accomplish this mission, Virginia Union University offers a broad range of educational opportunities that advance liberal arts education, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and international experiences.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

1.0 Quality of Academic Programs 2.0 Financing the Mission of the University 3.0 Enrollment Management 4.0 Student Engagement/Empowerment 5.0 Continuous Quality Improvement 6.0 Image Enhancement 7.0 Technology 8.0 Civic Engagement

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ACCREDITATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

Virginia Union University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4500, () to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Education, and Doctor of Ministry. Undergraduate and graduate programs also are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The University is a Member of the United Negro College Fund. The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103, Telephone Number: 412-788-6505 to award the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry Degrees. The School of Theology is a member of the Richmond Theological Consortium and The Washington Theological Consortium.

Other affiliations of the University include membership in the College Fund/UNCF, the American Council on Education, The College Board, the Council of Independent Colleges, the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, The Richmond Oral History Association, Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Scientific Society, Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, the Association of American Colleges, Phi Beta Lambda Honor Society, Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Phi Delta Kappa International Honor Society, Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society, and the College Entrance Examination Board.

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