Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 - Troy University

1 Undergraduate Catalog 2021 20223/21/21 8:17 Policy Statement This Catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of the University , and students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions as stated. It is the respon-sibility of every student to follow the standards and expectations contained in this Catalog , as well as those in the student handbook, The Oracle. Fees and other charges, courses, requirements, and conditions are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to cancel any class or section for insuf-ficient enrollment. Although the publisher of this Catalog has made every reasonable effort to attain factu-al accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printing errors or errors occa-sioned by honest mistake.

2 All information contained in this Catalog is subject to change by appropriate officials of troy University without prior notice. troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, gen-der, political or religious opinions or affiliations, disability, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era Veteran status or sexual preference/orientation in its admissions, education, employment, or access to its programs. TheUniversity fully complies with the following: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments; Federal Exec-utive Order 11246; Educational Amendments of 1972 and 1974; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.

3 Disclosure of a student s social security number is voluntary and not mandatory, and this University is au-thorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The University complies with guidelines and regu-lations established by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Government. 2021-2022 troy University Undergraduate Catalog troy University troy , Alabama 36082 (334) 670-3000 Please consult the troy University website for changes that may have occurred. 2 troy University ACCREDITATION, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS troy University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commis-sion on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of troy University .

4 Refer to the college sections of this Catalog for information regarding specialized accreditation. troy University is accredited by the following: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Commission on Accreditation of athletic Training Education Commission on Sport Management Accreditation Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Council on Social Work Education National Association of Schools of Music Network of International Business Schools troy University is a member of the following: Alabama Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Alabama Association of Higher Education in Business Alabama Association of College Administrators Alabama Council of Administrators of Professional Nursing Education Programs American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education American Association of State Colleges and Universities Council on Education American Council on Education Council for Adult and Experiential Learning International Association of Schools of Social Work National League for Nursing National Organization of Nurse Practitioner FacultiesNational Strength and Conditioning Association - Education Recognition Program Southern Business Administration Association Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing State of Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing troy University is

5 Affiliated with the following: Service Member s Opportunity College 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information .. 5 Student Services .. 9 15 Academic 19 Tuition and 33 Financial Assistance .. 35 Degrees and Required Credit Hours .. 49 General Studies Program .. 50 Specialized 51 College of Arts and 55 Sorrell College of Business .. 70 College of Communication and Fine Arts .. 78 College of Education .. 88 College of Health and Human 97 Course 106 Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty .. 210 Emeritus Faculty .. 224 227 Index .. 231 4 University MISSION STATEMENT troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the Undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging electronic formats.

6 Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. troy Univer -sity's dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and explora-tion of knowledge and its application to life-long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship and research. WELCOME TO troy University troy University s history of teaching excellence dates to its founding in February 1887 as troy Normal School. From the out-set, the institution quickly ear ned a reputation for innovation and accessibility. troy Normal became troy State Teacher s College in 1929, troy State College in 1957, and troy State University in 1967. The Montgomery Campus earned independent accreditation in 1983, as did the Dothan Campus in 1985.

7 The Phenix City Campus and the locations around the nation and the world admin-istered by the troy Global Campus have always operated under the accreditation of the troy Campus. In 2005, the separately accredited campuses were merged into a single University structure forming troy University . This name change represented the fifth major advancement in the sto-ried, dynamic rise of the University to national and international prominence. Today, troy University serves students in Alabama, throughout the United States and around the world. The troy University calendar may be found at GENERAL INFORMATION 5 GENERAL INFORMATION For information about the features of each troy University location, please consult the University website.

8 Students may also contact their academic advisers or registrar. Academic Support troy University offers students a variety of academic support services, including resources to assist students in areas such as technology, career planning, study skills, academic planning, and tutoring in selected subjects. Students at the troy Campus may also participate in the First-Year Studies Program geared to the needs of students making the transition to college from high school or post- high school experiences. Students should contact the registrar or an academic adviser at their campus locations for more information about available resources. Alumni Association The troy University Alumni Association s sole purpose is to establish mutually beneficial relations between troy University and its alumni.

9 Alumni Affairs coordinates the activities of this association, promotes alumni services, and establishes scholar-ships. In addition, Alumni Affairs broadens communication be-tween alumni and the University . Through these activities and services, the University is able to respond to the needs of its con-stituents thus enabling alumni to respond to the needs of the uni-versity. Additional information regarding these activities and ser-vices can be obtained by calling Alumni Affairs at (334) 670-3318 or 1-877-487-6978. Centers and Institutes Center for Design, Technology and Innovation Better known as <<dti>>, the Center for Design, Technology and Innovation is a design think tank housed within the Depart-ment of Art and Design at troy . Synthesizing an aggressive, multi-disciplinary design education with the varied visual communica-tion demands of the global marketplace, <<dti>> is responsible for developing design strategies for qualifying businesses, industries and not-for-profit organizations.

10 Center for International Business and Economic Development The Center for International Business and Economic Devel-opment (CIBED) is an administrative unit of the Sorrell College of Business. The CIBED coordinates the outreach and research activ-ities of the college and directs the economic development under-graduate and graduate programs. CIBED offices are located at all troy University campuses in Alabama to enable personnel to be involved in the economic and community development of the region and to extend assistance to existing small businesses, indus-tries and governmental agencies. The Center for Business and Economic Services (CBES) within the CIBED was established in 1974. CBES activities in-clude applied research, educational activities and management consulting.