General Catalogue Southeastern Louisiana University · 2019-12-06 · General Information 27 University Calendar Spring 2017 Tuesday, December 13- Monday, January 9 Spring Interim

General Catalogue

Southeastern Louisiana University


Hammond, Louisiana

Effective June 1, 2016


This document is not the officially recognized version of the University Catalogue.

For the official version, please see: http://www.southeastern.edu/resources/catalogue/2016_2017/index.html

http://www.southeastern.edu/resources/catalogue/2016_2017/index.html

Table of Contents Notification to All Applicants for Admission and Students .................................................................. 22

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors ....................................................................... 23

University Calendar Summer 2016 ................................................................................................... 25

University Calendar Fall 2016 ........................................................................................................... 26

University Calendar Spring 2017 ...................................................................................................... 27

Registration Procedures ................................................................................................................... 28

Terminology, Definitions, and Responsibilities ......................................................................... 28

Administrative Officers and Staff ....................................................................................................... 29

Faculty ............................................................................................................................................. 31

General Information .......................................................................................................................... 73

Historical Sketch of the University ................................................................................................ 73

University Role, Scope, and Mission ............................................................................................ 76

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Vision 2017 ......................................................................... 77

Mission Statement ................................................................................................................... 77

Core Values ............................................................................................................................. 77

Strategic Priorities ................................................................................................................... 77

University Classifications ............................................................................................................. 78

Degrees ....................................................................................................................................... 78

Accreditations .............................................................................................................................. 78

Specialty Accreditations ............................................................................................................... 79

Institutional Memberships ............................................................................................................ 79

Civil Rights Compliance ............................................................................................................... 80

Honors Program .......................................................................................................................... 80

Horticulture Facilities ................................................................................................................... 80

International Initiatives ................................................................................................................. 80

Linus A Sims Memorial Library .................................................................................................... 81

Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station .............................................................................. 81

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and .......................................................... 82

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory .................................................................................................. 82

Baton Rouge Nursing Center ....................................................................................................... 82

Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center ...................................................................... 82

St. Tammany Center.................................................................................................................... 82

University Health Center .............................................................................................................. 82

Student Insurance ................................................................................................................... 83

Athletics ....................................................................................................................................... 83

University Advancement .............................................................................................................. 84

The Alumni Association ............................................................................................................... 84

Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation ............................................................................ 84


The Southeastern Channel .......................................................................................................... 84

Office of Technology .................................................................................................................... 85

Center for Faculty Excellence ...................................................................................................... 86

The Orr Research Fund ........................................................................................................... 87

Disability Services ....................................................................................................................... 87

Testing Office .............................................................................................................................. 87

Vocational Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................. 88

Policy for Official Communication by Email .................................................................................. 88

Computer Policies ....................................................................................................................... 88

Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations ................................................................................. 89

Student Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 89

The University Year ..................................................................................................................... 89

Admission to the University .......................................................................................................... 89

Definitions of Entry Status............................................................................................................ 90

Admission Criteria and Academic Regulations ............................................................................. 90

Undergraduate Applicants ........................................................................................................... 90

Special Program Options for New Students ............................................................................. 93

Transfer Students from Other Universities or Colleges ............................................................ 96

Evaluation of Transfer Credit ................................................................................................... 97

Student-Athlete Eligibility and Retention ................................................................................ 101

Academic Renewal ................................................................................................................ 101

Academic Renewal at Another University .................................................................................. 102

Non-Resident Fee Waiver.......................................................................................................... 102

Registration Procedures ............................................................................................................ 104

Registration ........................................................................................................................... 104

Terminology, Definitions, and Responsibilities ....................................................................... 104

Auditing Classes .................................................................................................................... 105

Dropping and Adding Courses ............................................................................................... 105

Changes in Curricula ............................................................................................................. 106

Resignation from the University ............................................................................................. 106

Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................. 106

Classification ......................................................................................................................... 107

Scholastic Ratings ................................................................................................................. 107

Quality Points and Grade Point Average ................................................................................ 108

Repeating Courses ................................................................................................................ 108

Appeal and Change of Grade ................................................................................................ 109

Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension and Readmission Regulations for Undergraduates* .................................................................................................................................................. 110

Warning ................................................................................................................................. 110

Probation ............................................................................................................................... 110

Suspension ............................................................................................................................ 110

Readmission after Suspension .............................................................................................. 111

Information Shown on Transcripts for Students Transferring ...................................................... 111

Definition of a Full- and Part-Time Student ................................................................................ 111

Maximum and Minimum Credit Hours ........................................................................................ 111

Examinations ............................................................................................................................. 112

Reports to Students ................................................................................................................... 112

Transcripts................................................................................................................................. 112

Academic Integrity ..................................................................................................................... 112

Computer Use Policy ................................................................................................................. 113

Class Attendance Regulations ................................................................................................... 114

Southeastern Attendance Procedures ....................................................................................... 114

Credit by Examination and Advanced Placement ....................................................................... 114

Advanced Placement ............................................................................................................. 120

International Baccalaureate Credit ............................................................................................. 120

Correspondence and Extension Credit ...................................................................................... 121

United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) Courses ............................................................. 121

Military Experience .................................................................................................................... 121

Proficiency in English and Mathematics ..................................................................................... 121

General Education Requirements .............................................................................................. 121

Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................................... 122

Candidates for a Second Baccalaureate Degree, Double Degree, Double Major, Minor ....... 123

Credit Toward the Degree ...................................................................................................... 124

Participation in Student Assessment Activities ....................................................................... 124

Graduation Under a Particular Catalogue .............................................................................. 124

Conferring of Degrees ........................................................................................................... 125

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ................................................................................ 126

Fees and Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 128

Payment of Fees ....................................................................................................................... 128

Fee Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 128

Other Registration Fees ......................................................................................................... 128

Room Rent and Cost of Meals Per Semester......................................................................... 129

Fall and Spring Semesters ..................................................................................................... 129

Housing** .............................................................................................................................. 129

Campus Dining Services........................................................................................................ 130

Other Expenses ..................................................................................................................... 130

Graduation Fees .................................................................................................................... 130

Motor Vehicle Registration ..................................................................................................... 131


Refund of Fees ...................................................................................................................... 131

Workshops and Institutes....................................................................................................... 132

Issuance of Refunds .............................................................................................................. 132

Financial Aid Authorization .................................................................................................... 132

Installment Plan ..................................................................................................................... 132

Check Policy .......................................................................................................................... 133

Delinquent Student Accounts ................................................................................................. 134

Financial Responsibility Statement ........................................................................................ 134

Student Residence Regulations ............................................................................................. 135

Definition of a Resident Student ............................................................................................. 135

Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. 38 U.S.C.3679(c)......................... 137

Appeals Committee ............................................................................................................... 137

Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................... 138

General Information ................................................................................................................... 138

Federal Pell Grants ................................................................................................................ 138

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (SEOG) ................................ 138

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant ................. 138

Louisiana Go Grant................................................................................................................ 139

Federal Perkins Loan Program .............................................................................................. 139

Luther L. Ricks Memorial Loans and Tinsley Memorial Loans (Emergency Loans) ............... 139

William G. Ford Federal (Direct Loan) Program ..................................................................... 139

Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) ................................................................................... 140

State Work Study ................................................................................................................... 140

Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................ 141

Scholarships ................................................................................................................................... 142

General Information ................................................................................................................... 142

Academic Scholarships ......................................................................................................... 142

State Supported Scholarships................................................................................................ 144

Fee Waiver Scholarships ....................................................................................................... 144

The Division of Student Affairs Scholarships .......................................................................... 145

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Scholarships ............................................. 146

College of Business Scholarships .......................................................................................... 150

College of Education Scholarships ........................................................................................ 153

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Scholarships ........................................................... 155

College of Science and Technology Scholarships .................................................................. 158

Athletic Scholarships ............................................................................................................. 161

Other Scholarships ................................................................................................................ 165

Veterans Services ................................................................................................................. 170

Auxiliary Services ........................................................................................................................... 171

Housing and Living Accommodations ........................................................................................ 171

Off-Campus Housing Permission ........................................................................................... 171

University Residence Halls .................................................................................................... 171

Living-Learning Communities................................................................................................. 172

Application for Rooms in University Housing Facilities ........................................................... 172

Claiming University Housing Assignments ............................................................................. 172

Dining Services.......................................................................................................................... 173

Meal Plans ............................................................................................................................. 173

Campus Dining Services Locations........................................................................................ 174

Campus Card Operations ...................................................................................................... 174

Document Source Print and Mail Center .................................................................................... 175

Textbook Rental ........................................................................................................................ 175

Textbook Rental System Appeals Process for Overdue Books .............................................. 176

University Bookstore .................................................................................................................. 176

Event and Conference Services................................................................................................. 177

Student Union ........................................................................................................................ 177

The Division for Student Affairs ...................................................................................................... 178

Student Affairs Mission Statement ............................................................................................. 178

Student Conduct .................................................................................................................... 178

Student Publications .................................................................................................................. 179

Career Services ......................................................................................................................... 179

University Counseling Center .................................................................................................... 179

Student Development ................................................................................................................ 180

Shuttle Service ...................................................................................................................... 180

Multicultural and International Student Affairs ........................................................................ 180

Recreational Sports and Wellness ......................................................................................... 180

Student Engagement ................................................................................................................. 180

Student Government Association ........................................................................................... 180

Departmental Organizations .................................................................................................. 181

Honor Organizations .............................................................................................................. 181

Religious................................................................................................................................ 181

Service Organizations ............................................................................................................ 181

Sports .................................................................................................................................... 181

Special Interest ...................................................................................................................... 181

Fraternities ............................................................................................................................ 182

Sororities ............................................................................................................................... 182

Campus Activities Board ............................................................................................................ 182

University Police Department ..................................................................................................... 182

Campus Parking Regulations................................................................................................. 182


Motor Vehicles ....................................................................................................................... 183

The Center for Student Excellence ................................................................................................. 184

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ..................................................................... 185


Degrees Awarded .................................................................................................................. 185

Honors Diploma in the Discipline ........................................................................................... 185

The Major and Minor Programs ............................................................................................. 185

Pre-Professional Programs .................................................................................................... 185

Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies ................................................................................. 186

Department of English ............................................................................................................... 187

Placement in English ............................................................................................................. 187

Majors ................................................................................................................................... 187

Honors Diploma in English ..................................................................................................... 188

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 188

General Studies Program .......................................................................................................... 192

General Studies Degree Program .......................................................................................... 192


Department of Fine and Performing Arts .................................................................................... 195

Areas of Emphasis and Areas of Concentration ..................................................................... 195

Art Minors .............................................................................................................................. 195

Honors Diploma in Visual Arts ............................................................................................... 196

Bachelor of Music Degree ...................................................................................................... 209

Music Education .................................................................................................................... 209

Recitals and Concerts ............................................................................................................ 209

Ensemble Experience Requirements ..................................................................................... 209

Upper-Division Performance Exam ........................................................................................ 209

Minor in Music ....................................................................................................................... 210

Music Therapy ....................................................................................................................... 210


Theatre and Dance ................................................................................................................ 216

Minor in Theatre .................................................................................................................... 216

Minor in Dance ...................................................................................................................... 217

Department of History and Political Science .............................................................................. 218

Major in History ...................................................................................................................... 218

Honors Diploma in History ..................................................................................................... 218

Major in Political Science ....................................................................................................... 218

Honors Diploma in Political Science ....................................................................................... 218

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 219

General Requirements for Courses........................................................................................ 220

Department of Languages and Communication ......................................................................... 224

Foreign Languages and Literatures ....................................................................................... 224

Entrance into Foreign Language Courses .............................................................................. 224

Majors ................................................................................................................................... 224

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 224

Honors Diploma in Foreign Languages and Literatures (Spanish)......................................... 226

Foreign Study Opportunities .................................................................................................. 226

Foreign Language Resource Center (FLRC).......................................................................... 226

Certification Requirements ..................................................................................................... 227

Communication ...................................................................................................................... 228

Enrollment in Communication Courses .................................................................................. 229

Major ..................................................................................................................................... 229

Communication Electives ....................................................................................................... 229

Special Recommendations for Communication Majors .......................................................... 230

Honors Diploma in Communication ........................................................................................ 230

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 231

Department of Psychology ......................................................................................................... 233

Majors ................................................................................................................................... 233

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 233

Honors Diploma in Psychology .............................................................................................. 233

Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice ........................................................................... 235

Majors in Sociology................................................................................................................ 235

Honors Diploma in Sociology ................................................................................................. 235

Major in Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................ 236

Honors Diploma in Criminal Justice ....................................................................................... 236

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 237

The College of Business ................................................................................................................. 240

Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................ 240

Degrees Granted ....................................................................................................................... 241

Honors Diploma in the Discipline ............................................................................................... 241

Professional Societies ........................................................................................................... 241

Department of Accounting and Finance ..................................................................................... 244

Major in Accounting ............................................................................................................... 244


Selection and Retention Policies ............................................................................................ 244

Minor in Accounting ............................................................................................................... 244

CPA Examination 150-Hour Education Requirement ............................................................. 246

Major in Finance ........................................................................................................................ 246



Minor in Finance .................................................................................................................... 246

Department of Management and Business Administration ........................................................ 248

Major in Management ............................................................................................................ 248


Minor in Management ............................................................................................................ 248

Minor in Administrative Supervision ....................................................................................... 248

Major in Business Administration ............................................................................................... 252


Minor in Economics ............................................................................................................... 253

Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management ........................................................ 255

Majoring in Marketing ............................................................................................................ 255


Minor in Marketing ................................................................................................................. 255

Major in Supply Chain Management ...................................................................................... 258


Minor in Supply Chain Management ...................................................................................... 258

The College of Education ............................................................................................................... 260

Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education Policies and Procedures .................. 260

Policy for Student Portfolios College of Education .................................................................... 261

Additional College of Education Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 262

Degrees Conferred .................................................................................................................... 262


Alternative Teacher Certification Programs ................................................................................ 263

Departmental Curricula .............................................................................................................. 263

Requirements for Student Teaching........................................................................................... 263

Student Teaching Semester ...................................................................................................... 263

Department of Teaching and Learning ....................................................................................... 265

The Southeastern Laboratory School ..................................................................................... 265

School Librarians ................................................................................................................... 265

English as a Second Language ............................................................................................. 265


Department of English ........................................................................................................... 271

Department of History and Political Science .......................................................................... 272

Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies ...................................................................... 276

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................. 278


School of Nursing ...................................................................................................................... 279

Undergraduate Program Goals .............................................................................................. 279

Undergraduate Program Outcomes ....................................................................................... 279

General Requirements ........................................................................................................... 279

Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 282

Class/Clinical Laboratory Experiences ................................................................................... 282

Degrees ................................................................................................................................. 282

Achievement Examinations .................................................................................................... 282

Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Students with Prior Bachelor’s Degree ....................... 282

Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Registered Nurses ..................................................... 282

R.N. to M.S.N Program .......................................................................................................... 283

Baccalaureate Program in Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses .......................................... 283


Department of Health and Human Sciences .............................................................................. 286

Bachelor of Science Communication Sciences and Disorders ............................................... 286

Bachelor of Science Family and Consumer Sciences ............................................................ 288

Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................... 292

Health Systems Management ................................................................................................ 292

Bachelor of Arts Social Work ................................................................................................. 296

Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies .......................................................................... 300

Senior Internship ................................................................................................................... 300


Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training ................................................................................. 301

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology ........................................................................................ 304

Bachelor of Science ............................................................................................................... 307

in Health Education and Promotion ........................................................................................ 307

The College of Science and Technology......................................................................................... 310


Associate Degree .................................................................................................................. 310

Baccalaureate Degree ........................................................................................................... 310

Degrees Awarded .................................................................................................................. 311


The Institute of Biodiversity and Interdisciplinary Studies ....................................................... 311

Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program ................................................................... 311

Pre-Professional .................................................................................................................... 312

Department of Biological Sciences ............................................................................................ 315

Major in Biological Sciences .................................................................................................. 315

Selection and Retention Policies ............................................................................................ 315

Honors Diploma in Biological Sciences .................................................................................. 315

Minor ..................................................................................................................................... 315

Electives ................................................................................................................................ 316

Department of Chemistry and Physics ....................................................................................... 323


Chemistry Safety Policy ......................................................................................................... 323

Chemistry .............................................................................................................................. 323

Chemistry Progression Policy ................................................................................................ 323

Physics .................................................................................................................................. 330

Physics Progression Policy .................................................................................................... 330

Honors Diploma in Physics .................................................................................................... 330

Department of Computer Science and Industrial Technology ..................................................... 332

Computer Science ................................................................................................................. 332

Majors ................................................................................................................................... 332

Progression Requirements for the Discipline.......................................................................... 332


Minors ................................................................................................................................... 332

Engineering Technology ........................................................................................................ 336

Engineering Technology Concentrations................................................................................ 336

Major ..................................................................................................................................... 336

Industrial Technology ............................................................................................................. 340

Pre-Professional Program: Pre-Architecture .......................................................................... 340

Manufacturing Technology Concentrations ............................................................................ 340


Minors ................................................................................................................................... 340

Bachelor’s Degree Program in Industrial Technology ............................................................. 341

Associate Degree Program in Industrial Technology .............................................................. 344

Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment ...................................................................... 347

Typical Elements ................................................................................................................... 347

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 347

Department of Mathematics ....................................................................................................... 349

Placement in Mathematics ..................................................................................................... 349

Progression Policy ................................................................................................................. 349

Major in Mathematics ............................................................................................................. 350

Honors Diploma in Mathematics ............................................................................................ 350

Minors ................................................................................................................................... 350

The University Honors Program ...................................................................................................... 353

Honors Courses ..................................................................................................................... 353

Senior Thesis ........................................................................................................................ 354

The Honors Program ............................................................................................................. 354

Honors Research Scholars and Honors Creative Scholars .................................................... 355

Graduate Studies ........................................................................................................................... 356

Initial Statement of Purpose ....................................................................................................... 356

Degrees ..................................................................................................................................... 356

Admission to Graduate Studies.................................................................................................. 356

Admission Procedure ............................................................................................................. 357

Admission Classifications ...................................................................................................... 357

Change of Status ................................................................................................................... 359

Application Procedures .......................................................................................................... 359

General Regulations .............................................................................................................. 360

Grade Point Average ............................................................................................................. 360

Graduate Credit ..................................................................................................................... 360

Graduate Credit for Southeastern Seniors ............................................................................. 360

Transfer Credit....................................................................................................................... 361

Off-Campus Credit ................................................................................................................. 361

Correspondence Study .......................................................................................................... 361

Standardized Test for Admission ........................................................................................... 361

Eligibility of Faculty and Staff for Graduate Degree ................................................................ 361

Graduate Assistantships ........................................................................................................ 361

Full-Time Status .................................................................................................................... 362

Course Loads ........................................................................................................................ 362

Adding and Dropping Courses ............................................................................................... 362

Combined Courses ................................................................................................................ 362

The Graduate Grading System .............................................................................................. 362

“D” and “F” Grades ................................................................................................................ 363

Incomplete Grades ................................................................................................................ 363

Pass-Fail Option .................................................................................................................... 363

Good Standing – Grade Requirement .................................................................................... 363

Appeals of Grades ................................................................................................................. 363

Probation, Suspension, Readmission, and Dismissal ............................................................. 364

Graduate Faculty Advisor Committee .................................................................................... 364

General Requirements for the Master’s Degree Time Limitations .......................................... 364

Hours Required ..................................................................................................................... 364

Course Level ......................................................................................................................... 365

Student Advising .................................................................................................................... 365

Degree Plan .......................................................................................................................... 365

Effective Catalogue................................................................................................................ 365

Admission to Candidacy for the Master’s Degree ................................................................... 365

Thesis .................................................................................................................................... 366

Leave of Absence from Thesis............................................................................................... 366

Comprehensive Examination ................................................................................................. 366

Requirements for a Second Master’s Degree ........................................................................ 367

Graduation Requirements for the Master’s Degree ................................................................ 367


Applying for Graduation ......................................................................................................... 367

Checklist for Graduate Students ............................................................................................ 367

Certification-Only Alternative Teacher Certification Programs ................................................ 369

College of Education .............................................................................................................. 369

Add-On Teacher Certification................................................................................................. 372

College of Education .............................................................................................................. 372

Biological Sciences .................................................................................................................... 373

College of Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 373

Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S) ..................................................................... 373

Business .................................................................................................................................... 375

College of Business ................................................................................................................... 375

Leading to the Degree of ........................................................................................................... 375

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) ............................................................................... 375

Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 375

Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 375

Admission Requirements ....................................................................................................... 375

Regular Admission ................................................................................................................ 375

General MBA Graduate Course Requirements ...................................................................... 376

Graduate Credit for Southeastern Seniors ............................................................................. 376

Transfer Credit....................................................................................................................... 376

Course Loads ........................................................................................................................ 377

Guest Student Policy ............................................................................................................. 377

Executive MBA Program ............................................................................................................ 377

Concentration in Health Care Management ........................................................................... 377

Graduate Business Programs Faculty Advisory Committee ................................................... 378

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program in Business Administration .................................. 378

Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) ......................................................................... 379

College of Nursing and Health Sciences .................................................................................... 379

Leading to the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) .................................................................... 379

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 379

Communication Sciences and Disorders................................................................................ 379

Program Admission Requirements......................................................................................... 379

Requirements for Degree....................................................................................................... 380

Graduate Progression and Retention Policies ........................................................................ 380

Counselor Education ................................................................................................................. 382


Leading to the Degree of Master of Education (M.ED.) .............................................................. 382

Counseling Program Overview .............................................................................................. 382


Program Application Admission Deadlines ............................................................................. 382

Admission Notification ........................................................................................................... 383

Guest Student Policy ............................................................................................................. 383

Counseling Program Concentration Curricula ........................................................................ 383

Curriculum and Instruction ......................................................................................................... 385

College of Education.................................................................................................................. 385

Leading to the Degree of Master of Education (M.ED.) .............................................................. 385

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 385



Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 386

Concentration Courses and Support Courses for Curriculum and Instruction ......................... 386

Concentration in Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-3) .................................................. 386

Concentration in Elementary Education ................................................................................. 386

Concentration in English as a Second Language ................................................................... 387

Concentration in Library Science ........................................................................................... 387

Concentration in Literacy Education (Elementary/Secondary) ................................................ 387

Concentration in Master Teacher Leader ............................................................................... 388

Concentration in Middle School Education (Grades 4-8) ........................................................ 388

Concentration in Secondary Biology Education (Grades 6-12) ............................................... 388

Concentration in Secondary Chemistry (Grades 6-12) ........................................................... 388

Concentration in Secondary English Education (Grades 6-12) ............................................... 389

Concentration in Secondary Foreign Language Education (Grades 6-12) .............................. 389

Concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12) ...................................... 389

Concentration in Secondary Social Studies (Grades 6-12) ..................................................... 389

Educational Leadership and Technology ................................................................................... 390


Leading to the Degree of Master of Education (M.Ed.) ............................................................... 390

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 390

Program Description Program Overview ................................................................................ 390

Cohort Design........................................................................................................................ 390

Admissions Requirements ..................................................................................................... 390

Requirements for Completion of the ....................................................................................... 391

Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership ......................................................... 391

Louisiana’s Certification Structure for Educational Leadership ............................................... 391

Certification Levels ................................................................................................................ 391

Educational Leadership Curriculum ....................................................................................... 392

English ...................................................................................................................................... 393

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................................... 393


Leading to the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) .......................................................................... 393

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 393



Health and Kinesiology .............................................................................................................. 396



Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 396



Exercise Science Concentration ............................................................................................ 396

Health Studies Concentration ................................................................................................ 397

Health Promotion and Exercise Science Concentration ......................................................... 397

Kinesiology Concentration ..................................................................................................... 397

History ....................................................................................................................................... 398



Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 398

Requirements for Admission .................................................................................................. 398

Degree Plan/Candidate Status/Application for Graduation ..................................................... 398

Requirements for Registering for Courses ............................................................................. 398

Requirements for the History Degree ..................................................................................... 399

Graduate Faculty ................................................................................................................... 403

Graduate Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 403

Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 403

Thesis Committee .................................................................................................................. 403

Graduate Faculty Advisory Committee ................................................................................... 404

Graduate Assistants .............................................................................................................. 404

Integrated Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 405

College of Science and Technology ........................................................................................... 405


Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 405


Academic Standards Policy ................................................................................................... 405

Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................ 406

Music ......................................................................................................................................... 409


Leading to the Degree of Master of Music (M.MUS.).................................................................. 409

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 409



Master of Music - Concentration in Instrumental Conducting.................................................. 410

Master of Music – Concentration in Choral Conducting .......................................................... 411

Master of Music – Concentration in Music Theory .................................................................. 412

Master of Music – Concentration in Performance ................................................................... 413

Nursing ...................................................................................................................................... 415


Leading to the Degree of Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) ............................................... 415

Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing ............................................... 415

Description of the Program .................................................................................................... 415

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 415


Retention and Progression Requirements .............................................................................. 417

Admission Procedures ........................................................................................................... 417

Registration Procedures ........................................................................................................ 417

Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 418

Residency Requirements ....................................................................................................... 418


Concentrations ...................................................................................................................... 418

Post-Master’s Certificate Program ......................................................................................... 421

Organizational Communication .................................................................................................. 423



Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 423



Communication Core Requirements ...................................................................................... 424

Electives ................................................................................................................................ 424

Concentrations ...................................................................................................................... 425

Psychology ................................................................................................................................ 426



Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 426



Course Requirements ............................................................................................................ 426

Thesis Plan ............................................................................................................................ 427

Thesis Committee .................................................................................................................. 427


Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 428

Non-Thesis Plan .................................................................................................................... 428

Non-Thesis Project Committee .............................................................................................. 428

Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 428

Sociology (Applied Sociology) ................................................................................................... 429



Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 429


Requirements for Registering for Class ................................................................................. 429

Degree Plan .......................................................................................................................... 429

Admission to Candidacy ........................................................................................................ 430

Requirements for the Applied Sociology Degree .................................................................... 430

Areas of Concentration .......................................................................................................... 430

Graduate Faculty ................................................................................................................... 431

Graduate Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 432

Graduate Faculty Advisory Committee ................................................................................... 432

Major Professor ..................................................................................................................... 432

Internship/Thesis Committee ................................................................................................. 432

Graduate Assistants .............................................................................................................. 432

Special Education ...................................................................................................................... 433


Leading to the Degree of Master of Education (M.Ed.) ............................................................... 433

Curriculum ............................................................................................................................. 433

Master of Education, Special Education ................................................................................. 433

Master of Arts in Teaching ......................................................................................................... 436


Leading to the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) .................................................... 436

Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 436

Requirements for Admission - Early Intervention Birth - 5 ...................................................... 436

Requirements for Admission – MAT Elementary Grades 1-5 ................................................. 436

Courses in the MAT Program (Elementary Grades 1-5) ......................................................... 437

SARTE Status ....................................................................................................................... 438

Teacher Certification .............................................................................................................. 438

Student Teaching .................................................................................................................. 439

Requirements for Student Teaching ....................................................................................... 439

Internship Year ...................................................................................................................... 439

Requirements to Receive the MAT Degree ............................................................................ 440

Doctor of Education ................................................................................................................... 441

In Educational Leadership ......................................................................................................... 441

Program Overview ................................................................................................................. 441

Program Admission Requirements......................................................................................... 441

Doctoral Program Curriculum................................................................................................. 442

Program Elements ................................................................................................................. 443

Doctor of Nursing Practice ......................................................................................................... 445

Purposes ............................................................................................................................... 445

Admission Procedures ........................................................................................................... 445


Residency Requirements ....................................................................................................... 446

BSN to DNP Curriculum......................................................................................................... 446

DNP Curriculum ..................................................................................................................... 447

Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 449

Accounting (ACCT) .................................................................................................................... 449

Anthropology (ANTH) ................................................................................................................ 451

Visual Arts (ART) ....................................................................................................................... 452

Departmental Honors Course (ART) .......................................................................................... 459

Athletic Training (ATHT) ............................................................................................................ 459

Athletic Training Lab (ATLB) ...................................................................................................... 461

Documents

General Catalogue Southeastern Louisiana University · 2019-12-06 · General Information 27 University Calendar Spring 2017 Tuesday, December 13- Monday, January 9 Spring Interim