2016 2017 - Clayton State University

1 2016 2017 Student handbook and Undergraduate Academic Catalog Clayton State is a unit of the University System of Georgia PROVISIONS OF THIS PUBLICATION The Clayton State University Student handbook & Undergraduate Academic Catalog is designed to provide information about the University s policies, degree programs, course offerings, services, faculty, and facilities. Statements set forth in this publication are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution.

2 While the provisions of the Undergraduate Academic Catalog portion of this publication will ordinarily be applied as stated, Clayton State University reserves the right to change any provision listed - including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation - without actual notice to individual students . While every effort will be made to keep students advised about all changes, it is especially important that each student note that it is his or her responsibility to remain apprised of current graduation requirements for particular degree and certificate programs.

3 2016 - 2017 Student handbook and Undergraduate Catalog i TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents PROVISIONS OF THIS PUBLICATION .. i TABLE OF CONTENTS .. i ACADEMIC CALENDAR .. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .. 2 Mission of the University .. 2 University History .. 2 Accreditation and Approvals .. 3 General University Policies .. 4 STUDENT handbook .. 6 CODE OF CONDUCT .. 7 Conduct Regulations .. 8 FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES .. 15 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES .. 19 PROCEDURAL STANDARDS .. 20 Disruptive Student Behavior .. 20 Overview of the Conduct Process .. 21 Initiation of Charges .. 22 Resolution and Adjudication Options.

4 23 University Hearing Authority .. 24 Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions .. 25 Due Process and Student Rights .. 27 Hearing Procedures .. 30 Disciplinary Sanctions .. 31 Appeal Process .. 33 STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY .. 37 General Complaint Procedures .. 37 Procedures for Specific Types of Complaints .. 38 Procedure for Filing a Formal Written Complaint .. 38 ADA APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES .. 38 CHILDREN ON CAMPUS POLICY .. 40 Purpose .. 40 General Policy .. 40 STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES .. 42 Academic Support Services .. 42 Campus Support Services.

5 50 Auxiliary Services .. 57 Campus Centers and Activities .. 62 ACADEMIC CATALOG .. 67 ADMISSION INFORMATION .. 68 Requirements for All Applicants .. 68 Recent High School Graduates .. 69 Non-Traditional students .. 71 Transfer students .. 71 Dual Enrollment / Early Admission of High School 74 2016 - 2017 Student handbook and Undergraduate Catalog ii Transient students .. 76 International 76 Other Admission Categories .. 77 Readmission of Former Clayton State students .. 78 Georgia Residency Status .. 78 Lawful Presence Verification .. 80 Other Admission Information .. 80 FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

6 83 General Regulations on Tuition and Fees .. 83 Required Tuition and Fees .. 83 Refund Policy .. 85 Bad Check and Delinquent Account Policy .. 85 ACADEMIC POLICIES .. 87 Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities .. 87 Required First-Year Experience Program Policy .. 88 Computer Devices at Clayton State .. 88 Registering for Courses .. 89 University Attendance Policy .. 90 No Show Policy .. 90 Prerequisites and Corequisites .. 90 Late Registration and Changing Schedules .. 91 Course Overload .. 91 Cross-Registration in the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE).

7 91 Auditing Courses .. 91 Online Instruction .. 91 Withdrawal From Courses .. 93 Credit Hours .. 95 Prior Learning Assessments .. 95 Classification of students .. 100 Grading System .. 100 Course Repeat Policy .. 102 Grade and Academic Appeals .. 102 Academic Standing .. 103 Learning Support Requirements .. 104 Academic Honors .. 106 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND MAJORS .. 106 Degree Programs Available .. 106 Master Degree Majors .. 107 Baccalaureate Degree Majors .. 108 Associate Degrees .. 108 Applied Associate Degrees and 109 Pre-Professional Concentrations of Study .. 109 Declaring and Changing Majors (Programs of Study).

8 110 ACADEMIC MINOR PROGRAMS .. 110 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .. 112 Associate and Baccalaureate Degrees Core Curriculum .. 112 Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Integrative 117 Core Curriculum Requirements .. 117 Bachelor of Applied Science Core Curriculum Regulations .. 117 Lower Division Required Coursework (Area F).. 117 Upper-Division Major Requirements .. 118 Total Hours Requirement .. 118 Grade Point Average .. 118 Grade Requirements for Specific Courses .. 118 Residency Requirement .. 118 2016 - 2017 Student handbook and Undergraduate Catalog iii Regents Courses and Testing.

9 119 General Certificate Requirements .. 119 Constitution and History Requirement .. 119 Other Graduation Regulations .. 120 Application for Graduation .. 120 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES .. 121 Department of Biology .. 123 Bachelor of Science in Biology .. 124 Minor Program in Biology .. 126 Department of Chemistry and Physics .. 127 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry .. 127 Minor Program in Chemistry .. 130 Minor Program in Physics .. 131 Department of English .. 132 Bachelor of Arts in 133 Minor Program in English .. 137 Department of Humanities .. 139 Bachelor of Arts in History.

10 140 Minor Program in History .. 147 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy .. 148 Minor Program in Philosophy .. 150 Bachelor of Arts of French .. 151 Minor Program in French .. 152 Bachelor of Arts of Spanish .. 153 Minor Program in Spanish .. 154 Department of Interdisciplinary 155 Associate of Arts in Integrative Studies .. 156 Associate of Science in Integrative Studies .. 156 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies .. 157 Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies .. 158 Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management .. 160 Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management.