VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

[Pages:153]RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

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VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1865 Richmond, Virginia

2018 - 2019 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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A Special Greeting from the President!

Dear Students, For 153 years, Virginia Union University has offered an outstanding education and developed leaders who shine in the workforce, in their communities, and throughout the world. Our "Quest for the Best" begins with our students. Your success is proof of the strength and greatness of our university. I am honored to welcome you to the 2018-2019 academic year and excited to see what each of you will accomplish. This catalog is designed to be a road map to your academic success at VUU. It will lead you through our programs of study and offers details about every course available. It is to be used as a guide as you make decisions under consultation with your academic advisor. Our faculty and staff will give you their full support and attention because they pride themselves on the close and personal connections they form with students. I am happy you have chosen VUU to guide you towards success in the future. I encourage you to stay focused, study hard, and experience "The Power of a Limitless Future" that can only be offered at Virginia Union University. Go Panthers!

Hakim J. Lucas, Ph.D. President and CEO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

MISSION STATEMENT........................................................................................................................................................................................ ..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 Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Office of Student Activities and Leadership.............................................................................................................................................16 Office of Residence Life and Housing.......................................................................................................................................................16 Office of Counseling Services ................................................................................................................................................................... 17 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................................................................................17 Office of Student Health Services ...........................................................................................................................................................................18 Office of Student Integrity and Conduct .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Office of Financial Aid ..............................................................................................................................................................................................19

Grants ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Loans .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 University Police..............................................................................................................................................................................................36 Federal Return of Title IV Funds Withdrawal from School Refund Policy ...................................................................................... 23 Tuition and Fees Reference Guide .........................................................................................................................................................................24 Office of the Registrar...............................................................................................................................................................................................26

DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT .................................................................................................................................38

DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ..................................................................................................................................38

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ....................................................................................................................................................38

MAJORS........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 L. DOUGLAS WILDER LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER ...................................................................................................40 OFFICE OF STUDENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE .............................................................................................................................42 UPWARD BOUND ............................................................................................................................................................................42 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ...........................................................................................................................................................43 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES............................................................................................................................................................................43 ACADEMIC PROGRAM UNITS ...........................................................................................................................................................................44 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ..............................................................................................................................................................................................45 General Education Core: Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes...................................................................................................48 General Education Core Curriculum Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 50 THE SIDNEY LEWIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.......................................................................................................................................................52

The Department of Accounting and Finance.............................................................................................................................................. 53 The Department of Management and Marketing ..................................................................................................................................... 54 EVELYN REID SYPHAX SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ...........................................................................57 The Department of Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Studies..................................................................................................... 57 THE SCHOOL OF ART AND SCIENCES.................................................................................................................................................63 The Department of Fine Arts .................................................................................................................................................................. .....63

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The Department of Language and Literature.............................................................................................................................................67 The Department of Mass Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 69 The Department of History, Political Science and Religious Studies .............................................................................................. 71 Religious Studies Major .................................................................................................................................................................................73 The Department of Psychology ....................................................................................................................................................................74 The Department of Social Work and Sociology ..........................................................................................................................................75 Office of Military Science and Leadership................................................................................................................................................ 77 The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice .................................................................................................................... 78 The Department of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science .........................................................................................79 The Department of Mathematics.................................................................................................................................................................. 83 The Department of Natural Sciences......................................................................................................................................................... .. 85 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS......................................................................................................................................91 THE FACULTY .................................................................................................................................................................................139 THE STAFF..........................................................................................................................................................................................................142 DIRECTORY ....................................................................................................................................................................................144 CAMPUS SUPPORT SERVICES .........................................................................................................................................................146 CAMPUS MAP................................................................................................................................................................................147 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................................148

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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. Re

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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Divinity. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Virginia Union University. Undergraduate and graduate programs also are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), the Association of Collegiate Business Schools (ACBSP), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). 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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