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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Each student should study this Graduate Bulletin and become completely familiar with the organization and the regulations of the university Failure to review the bulletin may result in serious mistakes for which the student shall be held fully responsible POLICY STATEMENT Policies and procedures stated in this bulletin—from admission through graduation—require continuing evaluation, review, and approval by appropriate university officials All statements reflect policies in existence at the time this bulletin was published, and the university reserves the right to change policies at any time and without prior notice University officials determine whether students have satisfactorily met admission, retention, or graduation requirements Arkansas State University reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the university for cause at any time EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff To that end, the University provides opportunities in employment practices, admission and treatment of students without regard to color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability ASU complies with all applicable federal and state legislation and does not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria Questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the Affirmative Action Program Coordinator, P.O Box 1500, State University, Arkansas 72467 Telephone (870) 972-3658 SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Arkansas State University's Coordinator of Services to students, faculty and staff with disabilities is also the university's compliance coordinator for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) In this capacity, the coordinator arranges for academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to be provided to qualified students and coordinates workplace accommodations The coordinator also is the individual to whom concerns about physical access to facilities, buildings and grounds should be addressed The coordinator's office is located on the second floor (Room 2181) The telephone number is (870) 972-3964 The number for the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) is (870) 972-3458 Arkansas State University will provide auxiliary aids, without cost, to those students with verified disabilities who require such services If service providers are necessary, Arkansas State University will provide appropriately trained providers (other than paid tutors) Arkansas State University Volume 102 July 2019 Number Published annually by Arkansas State University, at State University, Arkansas 72467 See the A-State web page at http://www.astate.edu/ for current bulletin information The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins ACCREDITATION OF PROGRAMS Arkansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its next comprehensive evaluation is in 2023-24 Many of Arkansas State University’s individual programs are accredited by specialized accrediting agencies for the respective programs Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 Telephone: 800-621-7440 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 415 N Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: (410) 347-7700 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 Telephone: (404) 975-5000 Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 Telephone: (312) 899-0040 Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) 1435 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, Kansas 66045 Telephone: (785) 864-3973 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) American Occupational Therapy Association 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814-3449 Telephone: 800-729-2682 American Chemical Society (ACS) 1155 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 800-333-9511 Arkansas Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Freeway Medical Tower 5800 West 10th Street, Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204 Telephone: (501) 661-2262 Association for Play Therapy 401 Clovis Avenue No 107 Clovis, CA 93612 Telephone: (559) 298-3400 The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard Suite 750 Tampa, FL 33602-5730 Telephone: (314) 872-8481 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 US Highway 19 North Clearwater, FL 33763 Telephone: (727) 210-2350 Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA  22314 Telephone:  (703) 684-2782 Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 630 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: (703) 665-3400 Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) 2236 Water Blossom Lane Fort Collins, CO 80526 Telephone: (202) 329-1189 Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 Telephone: (214) 703-8445 Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 2200 Research Boulevard, #310 Rockville, MD 20850 Telephone: 800-498-2071 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: (703) 739-6209 Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 223-0077 Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management Education (CAEME) Email: admin@caeme.org Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) 222 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 304 Park Ridge, IL 60068 Telephone: (847) 692-7050 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: (703) 683-8080 Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Telephone: (443)973-3251 Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 N Wacker Dr., Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: (312) 704-5300 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018 Telephone:  (773) 714-8880 National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) 179 East Franklin Street #578 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Telephone: (919)593-5205 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 4340 East West Highway Suite 402 Bethesda, MD 20814 Telephone: (301) 657-0270 National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: (703) 437-0700 National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: (703) 437-0700 National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) 1029 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 628-8965 National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190 Telephone: (703) 437-0700 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Arkansas State University holds institutional membership in agencies, councils, and organizations important to the quality of its academic programs Major memberships are shown below American Alliance of Museums American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources American Mathematical Society Association for University Business and Economic Research Association of College Educators in Radiologic Technology Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communications Broadcast Education Association Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation Council for Advancement and Support of Education Council of Graduate Schools in the United States Council on Social Work Education European Teacher Education Network International Registry of Counsellor Education Programs (Founding Member) International Student Exchange National Association of Schools of Art and Design National Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National Collegiate Honors Council National Council on Rehabilitation Education National League for Nursing National Student Exchange North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Oak Ridge Associated Universities Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities American Chemical Society The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins ORAU MEMBERS Since 2004, students and faculty of Arkansas State University have benefited from its membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) ORAU is a consortium of 121 colleges and universities and a contractor for the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee ORAU works with its member institutions to help their students and faculty gain access to federal research facilities throughout the country; to keep its members informed about opportunities for fellowship, scholarship, and research appointments; and to organize research alliances among its members Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), the DOE facility that ORAU operates, undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, as well as faculty enjoy access to a multitude of opportunities for study and research Students can participate in programs covering a wide variety of disciplines including business, earth sciences, epidemiology, engineering, physics, geological sciences, pharmacology, ocean sciences, biomedical sciences, nuclear chemistry, and mathematics Appointment and program length range from one month to four years Many of these programs are especially designed to increase the numbers of under-represented minority students pursuing degrees in science- and engineering-related disciplines A comprehensive listing of these programs and other opportunities, their disciplines, and details on locations and benefits can be found in the ORISE Catalog of Education and Training Programs, which is available at http://see.orau.org, or by calling either of the contacts below ORAU’s Office of Partnership Development seeks opportunities for partnerships and alliances among ORAU’s members, private industry, and major federal facilities Activities include faculty development programs, such as the Ralph E Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, the Visiting Industrial Scholars Program, consortium research funding initiatives, faculty research and support programs as well as services to chief research officers For more information about ORAU and its programs: Visit the ORAU Home Page (http://www.orau.org/) The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins Table of Contents 10•••••••ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 17•••••••OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 2020-2021 18•••••••The University 18  •••••••••••Mission 18  •••••••••••Core Values 18  •••••••••••University Learning Outcomes 18  •••••••••••Vision 18  •••••••••••Location 18  •••••••••••History 19  •••••••••••Library 20  •••••••••••Heritage Sites 20  •••••••••••Museum 21  •••••••••••Delta Studies Center 22•••••••Admission 27•••••••Fees and Expenses 30•••••••Academic Regulations 40•••••••Graduate Degree Policies 44•••••••Academic Programs 49•••••••College of Agriculture 57•••••••Neil Griffin College of Business 71•••••••College of Education and Behavioral Science 153•••••••College of Engineering and Computer Science 173•••••••College of Liberal Arts and Communication 226•••••••College of Nursing and Health Professions 262•••••••College of Sciences and Mathematics 297•••••••English Learning Academy 298•••••••Course Descriptions 298  •••••••••••College of Agriculture 305  •••••••••••Neil Griffin College of Business 313  •••••••••••College of Education and Behavioral Science 338  •••••••••••College of Engineering and Computer Science 348  •••••••••••College of Liberal Arts and Communication 368  •••••••••••College of Nursing and Health Professions 391  •••••••••••College of Sciences and Mathematics 404  •••••••••••International Programs 405•••••••The Graduate Faculty 428•••••••Administrative Support Staff, 2020-2021 430•••••••Addendum 431•••••••Index The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 Fall Semester 2020 Orientation for New Faculty August 18 (T) Faculty Conference August 19 (W) College and Department Faculty Meetings August 20, 21 (R, F) Residence Halls Open 9:00 a.m August 22 (Sa) Regular Classes Begin August 25 (T) Late Registration August 25-31 (T-M) Last Day to Change from Credit to Audit August 31 (M) WN Grading Begins for Full Term and Session I Courses 8:00 a.m August 31 (M) August 30 (F) Labor Day Holiday September (M) WN Grading Ends for Full Term and Session I Courses September (W) Intent to Graduate Applications Due for December 2020 Commencement September 11 (F) Graduation Checksheets Due to Office of the Registrar for December 2020 Commencement September 18 (F) Last Day to Drop Session I Courses September 25 (F) Mid-semester Exams October 7-13 (W-T) Last Day of Session I Classes October (F) Mid-semester Grades Due October 14 (W) Session II Classes Begin October 19 (M) Late Registration - Session II Courses October 19 (M) WN Grading Begins for Session II Courses October 20 (T) WN Grading Ends for Session II Courses 12:00 p.m October 23 (F) Last Day to Drop without Receiving a W Grade October 23 (F) Comprehensive Examination Results Reported to the Registrar November 13 (F) Thesis/Dissertation submitted to ProQuest and Oral Defense Results Reported to the Registrar November 13 (F) Last day to Drop a Course or Withdraw from the University Fall Break and Thanksgiving Holiday November 27 (F) November 23-27 (M-F) Last Day of Class December 10 (R) Study Day December 11 (F) Final Examinations December 14-17 (M-R) Inclement Weather Final Exam Make-up Day (if needed) December 18 (F) All Grades Due *** 12:00 p.m December 18 (F) Residence Halls Close (for all students) 12:00 p.m December 18 (F) Commencement (See Commencement Website for additional information) December 19 (Sa) Degree Conferral Date December 19 (Sa) The Official Academic Calendar can be accessed online at https://www.astate.edu/a/academic-affairs-and-research/calendars/ The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 10 Administrative Support Staff, 2020-2021 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Administrative Services Auxiliary Services Budget Planning and Development Controller’s Office Controller’s Office Delta Cetner for Economic Development Dining Services First National Bank Arena Facilities Management Human Resources Information & Technology Services Parking Services Procurement Services Sponsored Programs Accounting Treasurer’s Office University Police CHANCELLOR Kimberly Scutero, Associate for Administration Craig Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor Donna McMillin, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Russ Hannah, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance Myra Goodwin, Controller Andrea Allen, Executive Director Dan McLain, General Manager Jim Brown, Director David Handwork, Assistant Vice Chancellor Lori Winn, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Henry Torres, Chief Information Officer David McKinney, Director Lisa Glasco, Director Whitney Lumpkin, Director Brandy Hampton, Treasurer Randy Martin, Chief Administrative Services ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND RESEARCH Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Administrative Services Assessment Services Delta Heritage Initiatives Fowler Center Institutional Effectiveness Honors College Museum Registrar Testing Julie Wyatt, Assistant to the Chancellor Alan Utter, Provost and Executive Vice Chanellor for Academic Affairs Karen Wheeler, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jill Simons, Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies Kathy Hicks, Director of Budget and Planning Jeannie Cossey, Associate for Administration Summer DeProw, Assistant Vice Chancellor Adam Long, Director Marika Kyriakos, Director Vacant, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness Rebecca Oliver, Director Marti Lu Allen, Director Tracy Finch, Registrar, Director Summer DeProw, Assistant Vice Chancellor DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Office of Diversity Maurice D Gipson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity Office of Diversity Sharon Lee, Director of Community Engagement & Outreach Office of Diversity Lillie Fears, A-State A.D.V.A.N.C.E Faculty Liaison BECK Pride Center for Americas Wounded Verterans Lynda Nash, Director Disability Services Jenifer Rice-Mason, Director Multicultural Center Evette Allen, Director GLOBAL INITIATIVES Global Initiatives International Student Services Thilla Sivakumaran, Director Mallory Yarbrough, Coordinator ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Enrollment Management Financial Aid and Scholarships Recruitment Bryan Terry, Vice Chancellor Terry Finney, Assistant Vice Chancellor Pamela Bowie, Director DEAN OF STUDENTS Dean of Students Residence Life Student Health & Wellness Student Union Leadership Center Martha Spack, Dean Travis Pierce, Director Matt Huckaby, Director Alexis Hurdle, Director SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHANCELLOR Chancellor Office Counseling Center Lonnie Williams, Special Assistant to the Chancellor Phillip Hestand, Director The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 428 UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Advancement Advancement Advancement Services Alumni Relations Career Services Development Marketing and Communications Media Relations Publications and Creative Services Digital Creative Media Eirka Chudy, Interim Vice Chancellor Mendy Hendrix, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor Christy Harvey, Executive Director Lindsay Burnett, Director Tiffany Johnson, Director David McClain, Executive Director Bill Smith, Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications Tom Moore, Director of University Communications Mark Reeves, Director Todd Clark, Director The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 429 Addendum September 2020 • MPA corrections • ELAD 7053 correctly added on page 80 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 430 Index Academic Calendar 10, 11, 12, 13 Academic Good Standing 33 Academic Load 31 Academic Records Privacy Rights 30 Academic Regulations 30 Accelerated Master of Accountancy 58 Accelerated Master’s Program 24 Accounting Course Descriptions .305 Master of Accountancy 59 Accreditation Addiction Studies, Graduate Certificate in 261 Administrative Support Staff 428 Admission 22 Conditional Admission Status 23 General Information 22 International Students .25 Non-Degree Student .24 Status .22, 23 Students from Other Institutions .25 to a Degree Program 23 to the Master’s Degree Programs 26 Types Of Admission 23 Unconditional Admission Status .23 Adult Education Certification 152 Course Descriptions .313 Agricultural Business and Economics Course Descriptions .298 Master of Science in Agriculture Concentration in 52 Agricultural Education Course Descriptions .299 Master of Science in Agriculture Concentration in 53 Agricultural Systems Technologies, Course Descriptions 299 Agriculture Course Descriptions .300 Master of Science in 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Agriculture, College of 49 Course Descriptions .298 Animal Science Master of Science in Agriculture Concentration in 54 Appeals and Grievance Processes .34 Approval of Thesis or Dissertation .35 Arkansas Heritage Sites 20 Assessment Requirements 31 Athletic Training The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 431 Index Course Descriptions .368 Master of .229 Attendance Policy 35 Auditing Courses 32 Biology Course Descriptions .391 Master of Arts in 274 Master of Science in .275 Master of Science in Education in 291 Biotechnology, Professional Science Master’s in 295 Board of Trustees 14 Building Level Administration, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 143 Business Administration Master of 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 Business, College of 57 Course Descriptions .305 Calendar, Academic 10, 11, 12, 13 Career Development Certification .152 Center For Excellence In Education 73 Chancellor 14 Changes in Class Schedule 31 Chemistry Course Descriptions .400 Master of Science in .277, 278 Master of Science in Education in 292 Choral, Master of Music Education Emphasis in .204 Civil Engineering, Course Descriptions .342 Class Schedule Changes 31 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Certificate in 140 Specialist in Education in Psychology and Counseling Track 91 Collaborative Piano, Master of Music - Performance Concentration in .198 College Student Personnel Services Course Descriptions .313 Master of Science in .106 Communication Disorders Course Descriptions .369 Master of .232 Communication Studies Course Descriptions .348 Master of Arts in 182 Composition, Master of Music - Performance Concentration in 200 Computer Science Course Descriptions .338 Master of Science in 162, 163, 164, 165, 166 Master of Science in Education in 167, 168 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 432 Index Computer Science Education, Graduate Certificate in 169 Conditional Admission Status 23 Conducting, Master of Music - Performance Concentration in 201, 202 Core Values of the University 18 Counseling, Course Descriptions 330 Course Descriptions 298 Courses and Credit, Graduate 30 Criminal Background Check (M.S.N.) .239 Criminal Justice, Master of Arts in .184 Criminology Course Descriptions .350 Curriculum and Instruction Master of Science in Education in 117, 118, 119 Curriculum Director Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 144 Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction Track 117 Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership Track .80 Cyber Security Graduate Certificate in 170 Master of Science in Computer Science Emphasis in 164 Data Science Graduate Certificate in 171 Master of Science in Computer Science Emphasis in 165 Deans of the University .16 Degree Policies 40 Delta Studies Center 21 Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Course Descriptions .371 Master of Science in .235 Doctoral Degree Policies .40 Doctoral Degrees Listing .44 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership 73, 77 Doctor of Nursing Practice 236, 237 Doctor of Occupational Therapy 251, 252 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences 263, 268 Doctor of Philosophy in Heritage Studies 174, 180 Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Biosciences 269, 273 Doctor of Physical Therapy .254, 256 Dropping Individual Courses .31 Dyslexia, Graduate Certificate in .141 Early Childhood Education Course Descriptions .323 Master of Science in Education in 121 Early Childhood Services, Master of Science in 108 Economic Education, Course Descriptions .306 Economics, Course Descriptions 306 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 433 Index Educational Foundations, Course Descriptions 320 Educational Leadership Doctor of Education in 77 Graduate Certificate in 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149 Master of Science in Education in 124 Specialist in Education in 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 Educational Theory and Practice, Master of Science in Education in .126 Education and Behavioral Science, College of 71 Course Descriptions .313 Professional Education Core Courses 72 Electrical Engineering, Course Descriptions .343 Elementary and Middle Level Initial Licensure 96 Elementary Level Initial Licensure 98 Middle Level Initial Licensure 99 Elementary Education, Course Descriptions .324 Eligibility for Degree 35 Endorsement in Teaching Ages and 151 Grades and .151 Engineering Course Descriptions .345 Master of Science in 158, 159, 160, 161 Engineering Graduate Programs .153 Course Descriptions .342 Engineering Management Course Descriptions .344 Master of .155, 156 English Course Descriptions .353 Master of Arts in 186 Master of Science in Education in 212 English Learning Academy 297 Environmental Sciences Course Descriptions .397 Doctor of Philosophy in 268 Master of Science in .284 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action .2 Executive Officers of the University .15 Exercise Science, Master of Science in 110 Exercise Science - Physical Education, Course Descriptions 328 Faculty Listing 405 Fees and Expenses .27 Refund of Fees Schedule .27 Room and Board 28 Final Examinations 34 Finance The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 434 Index Course Descriptions .307 Master of Business Administration Concentration in 64 Financial Assistance 28 Food Science and Technology, Course Descriptions 302 French, Course Descriptions .367 Geography, Course Descriptions .351 Gifted, Talented and Creative Director, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership .145 Director, Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction Track .118 Director, Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership Track 81 Instructional Specialist, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership .146 Master of Science in Education in Special Education 137 Global History, Master of Arts in History Emphasis 190 Global Supply Chain Management Course Descriptions .307 Good Standing 33 Grading System 32 Graduate Assistant Load .37 Graduate Assistantships 28, 37 Academic Load .37 Policies 38 Time Limit on Use of Funds 38 Tuition Fellowships 38 Tuition Waivers .38 Workload and Appointments 37 Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies 261 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 140 Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Education .169 Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security 170 Graduate Certificate in Data Science 171 Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership Building Level Administration 143 Curriculum Director .144 Gifted, Talented and Creative Director 145 Instructional Specialist - Gifted, Talented and Creative 146 K-12 Special Education 147 Special Education Director 148 Superintendent .149 Graduate Certificate in Health Communication 223 Graduate Certificate in High Performance Computing 172 Graduate Certificate in History 224, 225 Graduate Certificate in Marketing 70 Graduate Certificate in Nurse Administration 249 Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator 250 Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy 150 Graduate Certificates Listing .47 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 435 Index Graduate Courses and Credit .30 Graduate Degree Policies 40 Graduate Degree Programs Listing .44 Graduate Faculty Listing 405 Graduate Programs Appeals and Grievance Processes .34 Graduate Student Academic Load 31 Healthcare Administration Course Descriptions .308 Master of Business Administration Concentration in 65 Health Communication, Graduate Certificate in 70, 169, 170, 171, 172, 223 Health Information Management, Course Descriptions .373 Health Professions, Course Descriptions 374 Heritage Studies Course Descriptions .355 Doctor of Philosophy in 180 High Performance Computing Graduate Certificate in 172 Master of Science in Computer Science Emphasis in 166 History Course Descriptions .356 Graduate Certificate in 224, 225 Master of Arts in 188, 189, 190 History of the University 18 Horticulture, Course Descriptions 302 Housing .28 Identity Authentication Information 34 Institutional Memberships Instructional Specialist K-12, Master of Science in Education in Special Education 139 Instrumental, Master of Music Education Emphasis in 205 Intensive English, Course Descriptions .404 International Business Course Descriptions .308 Master of Business Administration Concentration in 66 International Programs, Course Descriptions 404 International Students Admission .25 Journalism, Master of Science in Mass Communications in .218 Law, Course Descriptions 309 Liberal Arts and Communication, College of .173 Course Descriptions .348 Library, The Dean B Ellis 19 Location of the University 18 Management, Course Descriptions 310 Management Information Systems Course Descriptions .311 Master of Business Administration Concentration in 67, 68 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 436 Index Marketing Course Descriptions .312 Graduate Certificate in 70 Master of Business Administration Concentration in 68 Master of Accountancy 58, 59 Master of Arts in Biology 274 Master of Arts in Communication Studies 181, 182 Master of Arts in Criminal Justice 183, 184 Master of Arts in English 185, 186 Master of Arts in Heritage Studies .174 Master of Arts in History 187, 188, 189, 190 Emphasis in Global History 190 Emphasis in Public History 189 Master of Arts in Political Science 191, 192, 193 Non-Thesis Option 193 Thesis Option .192 Master of Arts in Sociology 194, 195 Master of Arts in Teaching 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103 Elementary Level Initial Licensure 98 Middle Level Initial Licensure 99 Special Education K-12 101, 103 Master of Athletic Training 227, 229 Master of Business Administration 60, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 Concentration in Finance 64 Concentration in Healthcare Administration 65 Concentration in International Business 66 Concentration in Management Information Systems 67 Concentration in Marketing .68 Concentration in Supply Chain Management 69 Core Courses 62 Course Descriptions .309 Foundation Courses .61 Master of Communication Disorders 230, 232 Master of Engineering Management 154, 155, 156 Master of Music Education 203, 204, 205 Emphasis in Choral 204 Emphasis in Instrumental .205 Master of Music - Performance 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202 Concentration in Collaborative Piano 198 Concentration in Composition 200 Concentration in Conducting 201, 202 Concentration in Performance - Instrumental or Vocal 197 Concentration in Piano Performance and Pedagogy 199 Master of Public Administration 206, 207, 208, 209, 210 Emphasis in Nonprofit Management 208, 210 Emphasis in Public Management 207, 209 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 437 Index Master of Science in Agriculture 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Concentration in Agricultural Business and Economics 52 Concentration in Agricultural Education 53 Concentration in Animal Science 54 Concentration in Plant and Soil Science 55 Concentration in Vocational-Technical Administration 56 Core Courses 51 Master of Science in Biology .275 Master of Science in Chemistry 276, 277, 278 Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services .104, 106 Master of Science in Computer Science 162, 163, 164, 165, 166 Emphasis in Cyber Security 164 Emphasis in Data Science 165 Emphasis in High Performance Computing 166 Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management 233, 235 Master of Science in Early Childhood Services 107, 108 Master of Science in Education in Biology 291 Master of Science in Education in Chemistry 292 Master of Science in Education in Computer Science 167, 168 Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction 115, 117, 118, 119 Curriculum Director Track .117 Gifted, Talented and Creative Director Track 118 Special Education Director Track 119 Master of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education 120, 121 Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership 122, 124 Master of Science in Education in Educational Theory and Practice 125, 126 Master of Science in Education in English 211, 212 Master of Science in Education in Mathematics 293 Master of Science in Education in Physical Education 127, 128, 129 Non-Thesis Option 129 Thesis Option .128 Master of Science in Education in Reading .130, 131 Master of Science in Education in School Counseling 132, 135 Master of Science in Education in Social Science 213, 214 Master of Science in Education in Special Education - Gifted, Talented and Creative 136, 137 Master of Science in Education in Special Education Instructional Specialist Grades K-12 .138, 139 Master of Science in Engineering 157, 158, 159, 160, 161 Master of Science in Environmental Sciences 167, 279, 284 Master of Science in Exercise Science .109, 110 Master of Science in Mass Communications 217, 218, 219 Journalism 218 Radio-Television 219 Master of Science in Mathematics 285 Master of Science in Media Management 215, 216 Master of Science in Molecular Bioscience 286, 288, 290 Master of Science in Nursing 238, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 438 Index Family Nurse Practitioner .240, 241 Nurse Administrator 242 Nurse Anesthesia 244 Nurse Educator .243 Master of Science in Psychological Science 111, 112 Master of Science in Sport Administration 113, 114 Master of Science in Strategic Communication 220 Master of Social Work .258, 260 Master’s Degree Policies .41 Master’s Degrees Listing .44 Mathematics Course Descriptions .401 Master of Science in 285, 286, 287 Master of Science in Education in 293 Meal Plans 29 Mechanical Engineering, Course Descriptions 346 Media Course Descriptions .359 Media and Communication Course Descriptions .348 Media Management, Master of Science in 216 Methods and Materials - Secondary Education, Course Descriptions 314 Teaching English Course Descriptions 353 Teaching Social Studies Course Descriptions 359 Middle Level Education Course Descriptions .325 Military Service, Students Activated for 33, 36 Mission of the University .18 Molecular Biosciences Course Descriptions .399 Doctor of Philosophy in 273 Master of Science in .290 Museum .20 Music Course Descriptions .362 Music Education Course Descriptions .361 Master of .204, 205 Music - Performance Course Descriptions .364 Master of Music in 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202 Non-Attendance, Withdrawl for 33 Non-Degree Programs Listing .48 Non-Degree Student 24 Nonprofit Management, Master of Public Administration Emphasis in 208, 210 Nurse Administration, Graduate Certificate in 249 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 439 Index Nurse Anesthesia Master of Science in Nursing in 244 Nurse Educator, Graduate Certificate in 250 Nursing Course Descriptions .375 Master of Science in 238, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244 Nursing and Health Professions, College of Course Descriptions .368 Nursing Practice, Doctor of .237 Occupational Therapy Course Descriptions .382 Doctor of .252 Officers of the Board 14 Officers of the University .15, 17 ORAU Members Organization of the University .14 Performance - Instrumental or Vocal, Master of Music - Performance Concentration in 197 Ph.D Minor in Statistics 296 Philosophy, Course Descriptions .355 Physical Education, Master of Science in Education in .128, 129 Physical Therapy Course Descriptions .385 Doctor of .256 Physics, Course Descriptions 401 Piano Performance and Pedagogy, Master of Music - Performance Concentration in .199 Plant and Soil Science Course Descriptions .302 Master of Science in Agriculture Concentration in 55 Play Therapy, Graduate Certificate in 150 Policy Statement Political Science Course Descriptions .365 Master of Arts in 192, 193 President of the University 14 Principalship, Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership Track 82 Probation .33 Professional Education for Secondary Teaching Fields 72 Professional Science Master’s in Biotechnology .294, 295 Psychological Science, Master of Science in 112 Psychology and Counseling, Specialist in Education in 91, 93 Psychology, Course Descriptions 334 Public Administration, Master of 207, 208, 209, 210 Public History, Master of Arts in History Emphasis 189 Public Management, Master of Public Administration Emphasis in 207, 209 Radio-Television, Master of Mass Communications in 219 Reading The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 440 Index Course Descriptions .325 Master of Science in Education in 131 Specialist in Education in 95 Readmission of Suspended Students 33 Refund of Fees Schedule 27 Registration 31 Residence Life Housing for Families and Graduate Students 29 Meal Plans 29 Room and Board Rates 28 Residency Requirements for Fee Payment 27 Room and Board Rates .28 Schedule Changes 31 School Psychology, Specialist in Education in Psychology and Counseling Track .93 Sciences and Mathematics, College of .262 Course Descriptions .391 Services for Individuals with Disabilities Social Science, Master of Science in Education in 214 Social Work Course Descriptions .388 Master of .260 Sociology Course Descriptions .351 Master of Arts in 195 Spanish, Course Descriptions 367 Special Education Course Descriptions .320 Director, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership .148, 149 Director, Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction Track .119 Director, Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership Track 83 Gifted, Talented and Creative, Master of Science in Education in 137 Instructional Specialist K-12, Master of Science in Education in 139 K-12, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership 147 K-12, Master of Arts in Teaching 101, 103 Specialist Degree Policies 41 Specialist Degrees Listing 44 Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 Curriculum Director Track .80 Gifted, Talented and Creative Director Track 81 Principalship Track 82 Special Education Director Track 83 Superintendency Track 84 Specialist in Education in Psychology and Counseling 85, 91, 93 Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track 90, 91 Flexible Options Track 89 School Psychology Track 92, 93 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 441 Index Specialist in Education in Reading 94, 95 Special Studies Courses .30 Sport Administration, Master of Science in 114 State Licensures and Authorizations 30 Statistics Course Descriptions .403 Ph.D Minor in .296 Strategic Communication Master of Science 221, 222 Student Identity Authentication Information 34 Student Responsibility Superintendency, Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership Track .84 Superintendent, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership .149 Supply Chain Management, Master of Business Administration Concentration in 69 Suspension 33 Teacher Education, Course Descriptions 327 Teaching Internship, Course Descriptions 323 Teaching, Master of Arts in 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103 Theses and Dissertations 34 Approval 35 Transcript Policies .35 Tuition Fellowships 38 Qualified Out-of-State Students 28 Unconditional Admission Status 23 Veterans Administration Benefits 36 Vision of the University 18 Vocational Education, Course Descriptions 303 Vocational-Technical Administration, Master of Science in Agriculture Concentration in 56 Withdrawal from the University 33 WN - Withdrawl for Non-Attendance 33 The bulletin can be accessed at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/students/bulletins 442