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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & HUMAN SCIENCES

Dr. Don Cawthon, Dean

Dr. Jane Dennis, Associate Dean

Agriculture Building, Room 101 (254) 968-9227

The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences includes the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management; the Department of Agricultural Services and Development; the Department of Animal Sciences; and the Department of Human Sciences. Historically, Tarleton has been strong in the discipline of agriculture since its establishment in 1899, and it was known for most of the first half of this century as John Tarleton Agricultural College. Enrollment in Agriculture and Human Sciences exceeds 1,400. With 14 Texas universities offering baccalaureate degrees in agriculture, Tarleton’s program is second in number of student majors in Texas and third nationally among non-land-grant universities. Tarleton’s graduates have a reputation for high performance and for contributions to their professions in agriculture, agribusiness, education, and human sciences. Many have continued their education and attained graduate and professional degrees at leading universities nationwide. The majors within the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture include strong programs in Animal Production, Animal Science, Animal Industries, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Horticulture, Landscape and Golf Course Management, Agronomy and Range Management, Soil Science, Integrated Pest Management and Wildlife Management. The Department of Animal Sciences also offers a pre-veterinary medicine program. The Agricultural Services and Development program, which includes the traditional teacher certification program (Agricultural Education), has received state and national recognition by routinely leading the state of Texas and the nation in numbers of graduates certified to teach. It remains first in the nation today. The department also includes options in Agricultural Communications, International Agriculture, Agricultural Extension/Industry, and Interdisciplinary Agriculture. Each program provides strong student internship opportunities. The Tarleton Agriculture Center, supporting the instructional programs in agriculture, is located on 2,000 acres of University land and includes a dairy; beef cattle center, feedlot, and ranch; confinement swine operation; poultry facility; horse center with arena, stallion barn, and laboratory; horticulture center with greenhouses, frame house, and laboratory-classroom; golf course laboratory and support greenhouses; and a meats laboratory complete from abattoir to retail processing and sales. Located adjacent to the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, the Tarleton Agriculture Center provides excellent employment experiences for Tarleton undergraduate agriculture majors and research opportunities for those seeking the master of science degree in agriculture. The Department of Human Sciences provides courses in the areas of child and family studies, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, housing and design, and consumer economics and resource management. Tarleton presently offers a degree in Human Sciences with specialty options in teacher certification, child and family studies, extension, fashion merchandising and, nutrition and foods.

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The department has approximately 200 majors, and provides course work for 1,000 students in other campus programs including education, physical health and training, nursing, and pre-allied health programs. The Department of Human Sciences maintains and manages a Child Development Center, which provides quality educational programs for children ages 3 to 5 years and laboratory experience for Tarleton students. Tarleton emphasizes quality teaching in all of the agricultural and human science degree programs. Faculty include 32 full-time appointments, 25 with doctoral degrees from leading universities across the nation. Several Texas A&M University System faculty members serve as adjunct or graduate faculty. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN SCIENCES Tarleton State University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management; the Department of Agricultural Services and Development, and the Department of Animal Sciences. Undergraduate programs are offered in the Department of Human Sciences. More detailed information is given regarding the departments, degree options, curricula, and course descriptions in following sections of the catalog. The departments are interdependent and utilize common resources in developing and offering specialized programs appealing to a broad array of student interests.

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management I. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture

a. Agricultural Economics b. Agribusiness Management c. Natural Resource Economics d. Agronomy and Range Management e. Soil Science f. Horticulture and Landscape Management g. Integrated Pest Management h. Golf Course Management

II. Master of Science – Agriculture (thesis and non-thesis tracks) Department of Agricultural Services and Development I. Bachelor of Science – Agricultural Services and Development

a. Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification b. Agricultural Communications c. Agricultural Extension and Industry d. International Agricultural Services

II. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture - Interdisciplinary Agriculture III. Master of Science – Agricultural Education (thesis and non-thesis tracks) Department of Animal Sciences I. Bachelor of Science – Agriculture

a. Animal Science b. Animal Production c. Animal Industries d. Wildlife Management

II. Pre-veterinary Medicine Program III. Master of Science – Agriculture (thesis and non-thesis tracks)

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Department of Human Sciences I. Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences a. Teacher Certification b. General/Extension c. Fashion Merchandising d. Child and Family Studies e. Nutrition and Foods

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, & Range Management

Dr. Roger Wittie, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 201

(254) 968-9221 e-mail: [email protected]

Professors: Ewell, Rosiere, Wade, Wittie

Associate Professors: Kattes, Wang Assistant Professors: Cummings, Weindorf, Yu

Instructors: Fox The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management offers three Bachelor of Science degrees. Through the faculty-student advisement process, a course of study is developed to allow the student to pursue his/her interest and potential while preparing for a long-term, productive career in production agriculture and/or agribusiness. Though not a requirement for all careers, a background that includes agricultural experiences either through employment or high school activities is valuable and may be supplemented through college work experiences, internships, cooperative education, and/or mentorships. All of the career tracks within the Department are strongly science/discipline-based with the goal of providing the graduate with the academic background necessary to compete in the current employment market and to be a long-term contributor to the profession. The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management Bachelor of Science degrees include: I. Agricultural Economics The Agricultural Economics degree allows a choice from three support

areas: agricultural economics, agribusiness management, or natural resource economics. The agricultural economics track includes courses designed to prepare students for a career in the analytical or research sectors of production, marketing, or finance. It also is the preferred track for students preparing for graduate study. The agribusiness management track shifts somewhat to courses that prepare students for entry-level positions in the retail/wholesale sectors of production agriculture or with firms supporting the agricultural industry. The natural resource economics track prepares students for careers in industry, government, or research. This track also offers solid preparation for graduate study.

II. Agronomy and Range Management This degree includes support areas in agronomy, range management, and

soil science. The degree is strongly science-based and allows the student to explore the world of resource management and conservation related to the production of food, fiber, and livestock. Students earning the degree may choose a career within the agricultural products and service industry, consulting, private or public lands management, environmental restoration, or pursue a graduate degree.


III. Horticulture and Landscape Management This degree offers a choice from four support areas: science, business, golf

course management, or integrated pest management. Each track allows students to select from courses necessary to build a strong, successful career. Horticultural business and golf course management are more appropriate tracks for those with interest in private sector employment, while the science and integrated pest management tracks are more appropriate for those interested in public service or graduate study. Employment opportunities include nursery/greenhouse management, landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance, park, sports field or golf course management, and many more.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS1

Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Students who count ECO 201 as a social & behavioral science may substitute an agriculture elective. CHEM 103 and BIOL 120 are strongly recommended. Courses Required for BS in Agricultural Economics A EC 105, 212, 312, 314, 3171 15 AGRN 105, ANSC 107 or HORT 200 6 ECO 201, 202, 302 9 MATH 111 3 ACC 203, 204 6 Professional Development Courses AGRI 101, 485, 490 3 1 See p. 259 for A EC course descriptions For Support Area in Agribusiness Management A EC 333, 401, 406, 425, 433 15 A EC 402 or 410 3 A EC 430 or FIN 301 3 AS&D 302 3 ECO 301 3 G B 432 3 AG electives or A EC 484 6 COBA advanced electives 6 For Support Area in Agricultural Economics A EC 301, 333, 401, 402, 406, 417, 425 21 A EC 433 or 410 3 A EC 430 or FIN 301 3 A EC 421 or ECO 401 3 A EC 303 or MKTG 314 3 ECO 301 3 AG electives 6 Advanced elective 3

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For Support Area in Natural Resource Economics A EC 401, 402, 406, 417, 430, 433 18 A EC 421 or ECO 401 3 A EC 301,303, 425 9 POLS 310 3 ECO 304 3 AG electives or A EC 484 9 THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRONOMY AND RANGE MANAGEMENT

Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. CHEM 105 and 108 are required as prerequisites for CHEM 201 or 307 Courses Required for BS in Agronomy and Range Management AGRI 101, 485 2 electives 3 ENGL 309 3 AGRN 105, 301, 309 11 BIOL 120, 315 320 or 336 12 CHEM 201 or 307 4 ANSC 107, ENTO 201 6 BIOL or GEOL elective 4 BIOL 312 or ANSC 309 4 R&RM elective or AGRN 312 3-4 Additional Required Courses For Support Area in Agronomy1

from AGRN 312, 320, 411, 413, 420, 425, 440, 484, or 486 ENTO 401, 406, 416 27 For Support Area in Range Management1

from R&RM 221, 300, 301, 302, 310, 315, 320, 412, 416, 484, 486 27 For Support Area in Soil Science MATH 350 4 From AGRN 230, 427, 440 6 AGRN 420 4 GEOL 106, 310, 314 9 Advanced AGRN, ENTO, or R&RM elective 3-4 Ag. Elective 3 1 See p. 266 for AGRN course descriptions and p. 392 for R&RM course descriptions.


THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Horticulture and Landscape Management AGRI 101, 485; ENTO 201, 405, 406; BIOL 307, or 315 19 HORT 200, 210, 270, 300, 301, 310, 390, 4202 24 Additional Required Courses For Support Area in Golf Course Management1

SPAN 103, BIOL 320, 336 MGMT 301 or 303, AGRN 420, ENTO 416 21

HORT 380, 470, 480, 495 15 For Support Area in Business1

COBA electives 18 HORT 320, 401, 403, 430, 450, 484 21 For Support Area in Science1

CHEM 108, 201 8 AGRN 309 4 BIOL 320, 336 8 HORT 484 6 Advanced BIOL, CHEM, AGRN, HORT, or ENTO 12-14 For Support Area in Integrated Pest Management1

CHEM 108, 201 8 BIOL 320, 336 8 AGRN 309, 420 8 ENTO 416, 484 9 Electives 6 1 Golf Course Management and Business support areas require CHEM 103 or 105.

Science support area requires CHEM 105. All support areas require BIOL 120. 2 See p. 346 for HORT course descriptions.

Department of Agricultural Services & Development

Dr. David Drueckhammer, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 105

(254) 968-9200

Professor: Drueckhammer Associate Professors: Ford, Lovell, Johnson, McGregor

Assistant Professors: Bellah, Priddy Instructors: Partain

The Department of Agricultural Services and Development was created with the flexibility to design career programs for students. Included are programs to certify one to teach agricultural science, qualify for government agricultural jobs (including agricultural extension), and prepare as a professional in agriculture sales and service, agricultural communications and promotions, or in the production of agricultural products. Students who have had agricultural science, FFA, 4-H, or science courses in high school have excellent backgrounds for the programs. Internships are a part of all options. The Department of Agricultural Services and Development administers the Bachelor of Science Degree with the following degree programs and support areas: I. Agricultural Services and Development A. Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification B. Agricultural Communications C. Agricultural Extension/Industry II. Agricultural Services and Development–International Agricultural Services III. Interdisciplinary Agriculture THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. *All students planning to transfer into Agricultural Services and Development need to take one Biology course and CHEM 105 as the lab science requirements. Courses Required for BS in Agricultural Services and DevelopmentAGRN 105, A EC 314, A EN 201, HORT 200 12 ANSC 107, WLDM 221 6 AGSD 101, 211, 302, 410, 450, 485, ENGL 309 19 Courses Required for Support Areas For Agricultural Science with Teacher Certification ANSC 403, 410 or 313 or 430 6 A EN 221, 230, 325 9 HORT 360, AGRN 425 6 AGSD 401,406, 407, 420 12 PSY 303, RDG 351, EDU 330, 335 12


For Agricultural Communications Advanced Agriculture electives 6 Electives 6 AGRN 301 or 309 or A EN 318 3 AGSD 301, 405, 430, 484 13 COMS 131, 205 or 215, 214, 306, 310, 312 19 For Agricultural Extension/Industry ANSC 403 3 A EN elective and advanced A EN elective 6 AGRN 301 or 309 or A EN 218 3 AGSD 301, 405, 430, 4843 16 Advanced agriculture electives 3 Electives 9 Advanced electives 6 1 If A EC 105 is counted as a social & behavioral science, this can be a free elective. 2 See p. 264 for AGSD course descriptions; see p. 346 for HORT course descriptions. 3 Beginning with the Fall 2002 semester, a minimum overall GPA of 2.6, a grade of C

or higher in all agriculture and language courses, and approval of the department head are required to be admitted to the internship.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. BIOL 120 or 121 and CHEM 103 or 105 recommended. Courses Required for BS in AS&D - International Agricultural ServicesENGL 309 or SPAN 304; SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, 301 20 MKTG 314, 454, G B 444, SOC 303 12 From HIST 332, 333, 424, 426 3 AGRI 101, ANSC 107, A EC 1051 and 401 10 AGRN 105 and 301 or 309 7 AGSD 211, 301, 302, 410, 430, 455, 484, 485, AGSD elective2 26 Agricultural electives 9

1 If A EC 105 is used as a social & behavioral science, this can be an agricultural elective.

2 See p. 264 for AGSD course descriptions.

INTERDISCIPLINARY AGRICULTURE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Interdisciplinary AgricultureBIOL or CHEM elective 4 Elective 3 AGRI 101; A EC 212 or AGSD 211 4 HORT 200, ENTO 201 6

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ANSC 107, 309, 403 10 AGRN 105, 301, 309 11 6 hours from A EN 201 ,221 ,230; A EN, 6 hours advanced 12 A EC 314 and 6 hours advanced A EC 9 Advanced AGRN, HORT or R&RM 6 3 hours from WLDM 201 or DS 202 or ANSC 321 3/4 AGSD 301, 202, 485, 450, 484 14 Advanced ANSC or WLDM 3

Department of Animal Sciences

Randy Hines, Head

Agriculture Building, Room 116 (254) 968-9222

Professors: Cadle, Snyder

Associate Professors: Henneke, Harp Assistant Professors: Breeden, Hines, Lambert, Mueller, Thomson

Instructors: Doty, Jackson The Department of Animal Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in four different degree programs: Animal Science, Animal Production, Animal Industries, and Wildlife Management. In addition, the Department of Animal Sciences offers a Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program. The particular emphasis within each option provides appropriate training according to the career interests of individual students. All students complete a similar core curriculum, required by State and University regulations. Historically, Tarleton has been known for its practical, hands-on approach to agricultural instruction. To allow for as much student exposure to real-life experiences as possible in an academic program, farm and ranch operations involving almost 2,000 acres of land and eight major teaching centers are utilized as agricultural laboratories. In addition to the animal facilities, several classrooms, indoor laboratories, two indoor-teaching pavilions, and an indoor equine arena are utilized in providing students with valuable "how-to-do" experiences. I. Animal Science This degree program provides a strong foundation in the scientific aspects

(the "whys" and "hows") of animal production, nutrition, reproduction, anatomy, and physiology. Supporting course work in chemistry, biology, and math provides students with background necessary to an understanding of the complex physiological and biological phenomena that explain why and how animals function and perform.

II. Animal Production This degree program stresses the practical "how-to" aspects of commercial

livestock production with somewhat less emphasis on the "whys" and "hows" of animal physiology and biochemistry. Animal Production is especially designed for students who expect and desire a career in the commercial production, marketing and/or promotion phases of a livestock industry.

III. Animal Industries The Animal Industries degree program offers students the combination of a

strong foundation in animal science courses and basic business courses needed by graduates entering commercial and business enterprises related to animal agriculture.

IV. Wildlife Management The objective of the wildlife management degree is to prepare students to

work in the expanding field of wildlife management. The curriculum has the

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proper content of wildlife management, range management and biology to allow the student to become a certified wildlife biologist through Texas Parks and Wildlife and/or The Wildlife Society.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program

Students desiring to pursue a veterinary medicine career can complete, at Tarleton, all necessary prerequisites for application to the professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at Texas A&M University. Acceptance into the DVM program is quite competitive, and pre-vet students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor in planning their individual programs of study.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for a BS in Animal Science ANSC 101 or AGRI 101, A EC 1051 4 AGRN 105 or BIOL 306 3-4 CHEM 105,1 108, 201 12 BIOL 120,1 121, 307 12 ENGL 309 3 From MATH 120, 300, 350 3-4 AGRN 309 or GEN 309 or BIOL 303 4 Advanced AGRN, R&RM, A EC, AGSD, ENTO, or BIOL 3 Advanced BIOL or CHEM 3 Advised electives 6 From ANSC 109, 120, 201, 202, 203, 207, 210, ANSC 213, 215, 225, D S 202, WLDM 201, 221, ENTO 201 or 301 9 ANSC 107, 308, 309, 321, 400, 485 19 Advanced ANSC, D S, or WLDM electives 12 1 May satisfy core curriculum requirements. 2 See p. 269 for ANSC course descriptions. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ANIMAL PRODUCTION Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Animal Production ANSC 1011 or AGRI 101, AGRN 105, A EC 105 or ECO 2012 7 CHEM 105,1 108 8 BIOL 120,1 307 8 ENGL 309 3 CIS elective 3 Advised electives 6 AGRN 309 or GEN 309 or BIOL 303 4 Advanced AGRN, R&RM, or AGSD 3 Advanced A EC, MGMT, MKTG, G B 3 ANSC 107 3


From ANSC 109, 120, 201, 202, 203, 207, 210, 213, ANSC 215, 225, D S 202, WLDM 201, 221, ENTO 201 or 301 9 ANSC 308, 309, 321, 400, 485 16 Advanced ANSC, D S, or WLDM electives 21 1 May satisfy core curriculum requirements. 2 See p. 269 for ANSC course descriptions. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ANIMAL INDUSTRIES Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Animal Industries ANSC 101 or AGRI 101, AGRN 105 or ACC 204, A EC 1051 7 CHEM 105,1 4 BIOL 120,1 121, 307 12 ENGL 309, CIS elective 6 ECO 201,1 202, ACC 203 9 AGRN 309 or GEN 309 or BIOL 303 4 Advanced AGRN, R&RM, or AS&D 3 Advanced A EC, ECO, MKTG, G B, FIN, ACC, MGMT, ADMS, CIS, or COMS 15 ANSC 1072, 308, 309, 321, 400, 485 19 From ANSC 109, 120, 201, 202, 203, 207, 210, 213, 215, 225, D S 202, 205, WLDM 201, 221, ENTO 201 or 301 9 Advanced ANSC, D S, or WLDM electives 9

1 May satisfy core curriculum requirements. 2 See p. 269 for ANSC course descriptions. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Wildlife Management ANSC 101 or AGRI 101, A EC 105,1 GEOG 110,1 7 AGRN 105 or E S 220, AGRN 301, ENTO 201 or 301 10 CHEM 105,1 108, 201 12 BIOL 120,1 121, and 307 or 306 12 MATH 1071 and approved math elective 6 ENGL 309, CIS 103 6 ANSC 107, 308, 3092 11 WLDM 221, 310, 4853 7 From AGRN 309, GEN 309, BIOL 303 4 From R&RM 300, 301, 302, 416, BIOL 315, 336 6-8 From WLDM 201, 426, BIOL 304, 490 6-7 From WLDM 375, 385,3 or advised POLS 6 From R&RM 315, BIOL 401, 442 3-4 From MATH 300, 350 3-4

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Advanced ANSC, WLDM, R&RM, or BIOL 6

1 May satisfy core curriculum requirements. 2 See p. 269 for ANSC course descriptions. 3 See p. 407 for WLDM course descriptions. Interdisciplinary Minor in Wildlife Management BIOL 315, 401 8 WLDM 221, 310 6 From WLDM, BIOL 304 or 490 4 PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM Suggestions for Application for Admission to College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University1

A. Typical Curriculum ANSC 101 or AGRI 101, ENTO 301 4 BIOL 120, 121, 307, 474, 475 18 CHEM 105, 108, 201, 202 16 ENGL 111, 112, 220, 309 12 MATH 107, 109, 120 or 350 9-10 HIST 201, 202 6 CIS 110 3 AGRN 309 or GEN 309 or BIOL 303 4 ANSC 107, 309, 406 10 PHYS 104, 105 8 POLS 201, 202 6 COMS 301 3 B. Accelerated Curriculum2

ANSC 101 or AGRI 101 1 AGRN 309 or GEN 309 or BIOL 303 4 ANSC 107; 309 or 406 6-7 BIOL 120, 121, 307; BIOL or CHEM 474, BIOL or CHEM 475 18 CHEM 105, 108, 201, 202 16 ENGL 111, 112, 220 9 MATH 107, 109; 120 or 350 9-10 ENGL 309; COMS 301 6 PHYS 104, 105 8 1 Requirements subject to change pending decisions of TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine. If a fourth year of study leading to a baccalaureate degree is pursued prior to entry into veterinary college, additional Tarleton general education requirements must be completed. 2 Recommended for gifted students with exceptionally strong high school background. Meets minimum recommendations for application to the professional veterinary medical program. All courses can also be applied towards a BS degree in Animal Science or other chosen related field; however, additional lower-level courses are required to meet Tarleton and/or State of Texas baccalaureate requirements. For additional detailed information on application and other requirements, refer to the current issue of "Applicant Information," available from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4461; phone (800) 874-9591.

Department of Human Sciences

Dr. Jane B. Dennis, Head

Wisdom Gymnasium Complex, Room 171 (254) 968-9196

Associate Professors: Dennis, Sale, Williams

Assistant Professors: Blaylock, Kim The Department of Human Sciences (formerly Home Economics) offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Sciences. The support areas that may be chosen by the students for the BS in Human Sciences are General with Extension, Fashion Merchandising, Child and Family Studies, Nutrition and Foods, and Family and Consumer Sciences Secondary Teaching Certification.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HUMAN SCIENCES Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Human SciencesH S 102, 110 4 Additional Required Courses For Child and Family Studies Support Area Electives as advised, 6 hours advanced 18 ENGL 309 3 H S 104, 105, 107, 109 or 202, 210, 220, 300, 305, 309, 316, 325, 333, 409, 456, 484, 485 48 H S advanced electives 9

For Fashion Merchandising Support Area ENGL 309, ACC 203 6 CIS 103 3 ECO 101, COMS 131 6 MGMT 301, 302 6 MKTG 314, 317, 318 9 H S 101, 107, 109, 202, 203 or 302, 206, 105 or 210 or 435 21 H S 316 or 300 or 309 or 409, 333; 306, 308, 326, 327, 408, 485, 4841 28 For General Human Sciences with Extension Support Area ENGL 309, CIS 103, COMS 131, 301 12 Advanced electives 6 H S 101, 104, 105, 107, 202 or 302 or 327, 316 or 309, 210, 205 or 333, 300, 301 or 433, 304, 306, 325, 404, 407, 456, 484, 485,1 54 Advanced H S electives 6

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For Human Sciences with Certification RDG 351 3 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 ENGL 309 3 PSY 220 or 303 3 H S 105, 202, 205, 210, 300, 301, 306, 309 or 316, 311, 312, 325, 333, 404, 407, 305 or 409, 4331 51

1 See p. 350 for H S course descriptions. For Nutrition and Foods Support Area BIOL 219,1 220, 312, 474, CHEM 201, MATH 300, ENGL 309 CIS 103, MGMT 301, PSY 303 or 305 34 H S 104 or 300, 105, 210, 220, 307, 310, 420, 435, 455, 456, 484, 4852 36 Advanced electives 9

1 Meets core lab science requirement. 2 See p. 350 for H S course descriptions. EMPHASIS AREAS A student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Interdisciplinary Business may elect Fashion Merchandising, or Housing and Interiors as the supporting field for his/her degree. These emphases combine Human Sciences and the various business disciplines. Information about these areas of study may be obtained from an advisor in either the Department of Human Sciences or the Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems.

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Ruby Barker, Dean

Business Building, Room 173 (254) 968-9350

MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of the College of Business Administration (COBA) is to provide an innovative, creative, and relevant education in business disciplines to a diverse group of students. We accomplish this mission by creating an educational environment conducive to the fullest development of an individual’s learning and scholarly potential. As a community of scholars, we are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to society. PROGRAMS The College of Business Administration offers a baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting, computer information systems, finance, management, human resources management, marketing, administrative systems, and interdisciplinary business. The College works with departments across the University in developing support fields for the interdisciplinary business degree. It cooperates with the College of Education and Fine Arts in offering a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business with teacher certification. The College also offers a BS degree in computer information systems for specialists not seeking a business degree, a BS degree in management for those desiring a stronger concentration in the field, a BS degree in Business Administration, a BS degree in economics, and BS degrees in accounting and finance. The College also offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Business Occupations. The COBA academic program is organized into the following departments: Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics Department of Computer Information Systems Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems The Small Business Development Center is operated by the College with a special service mission to businesses and communities within the University's service area. For more information about business programs, see the COBA website at www.tarletonh.edu/~coba/. ACCREDITATION Tarleton State University, through its College of Business Administration, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs for offering the following degree programs: 1. at the graduate level, for the Master of Business Administration (MBA)

degree; 2. at the undergraduate level, for BS degrees in Accounting, Finance, and

Management; and for all BBA degrees. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE BBA/BS DEGREES Please consult the section on Requirements for A Baccalaureate Degree (pp. 43-46) for general information on core curriculum and other requirements for Tarleton’s undergraduate degree programs.

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COMMON BUSINESS CORE The following common body of courses (or their equivalents) is required of all majors seeking the BBA degree: ECO 201, 202; ACC 203, 204; CIS 301 or ACC 301; FIN 301; G B 311, 432, 433, 459; G B 444 or FIN 401 or ECO 401; MGMT 301; MKTG 314 CERTIFICATION FOR BUSINESS TEACHING The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems offers the BS degree in business with a secondary teaching certificate. Please contact that department for information on program requirements. TRANSFER POLICY Community/junior college students who plan to transfer to the College of Business Administration are advised to take the courses recommended for the freshman and sophomore years as outlined in this section. The appropriate department in COBA should be consulted to resolve questions of transferability. Upper-division 300/400-level courses taught by the COBA should not be taken at a community/junior college. Credit for business courses taken at another college or university and transferred to Tarleton to be applied to a BBA or BS degree in business will be awarded on the following bases: 1. Business courses that are equivalent to a 100- or 200-level course at

Tarleton will be accepted if the course content is considered by COBA to be similar.

2. Business courses that are equivalent to a 300- or 400-level course at Tarleton will be accepted for advanced credit only if they were taken for advanced credit. Some students may petition for credit in upper-level business core requirements by completing a validating examination through either the College Level Examination Program or a departmental examination; such testing requires approval of the appropriate department head and the Dean of the College of Business Administration. If permission is granted for credit by examination, such credit must be completed before taking any classes for which the course is a prerequisite. Validation must be accomplished in the first semester of enrollment at Tarleton.

3. Business courses that are upper level at Tarleton, but are transferred in as lower-level courses, will be accepted for transfer as lower-level electives with no validation exam.

4. The maximum hours that may be transferred from a community or junior college with validation and applied to a specific major in business (accounting, finance, CIS, management, marketing, or administrative systems) is 9 hours. Under no circumstances may more than 68 semester hours transferred from a two-year institution be counted toward a degree.

LOWER LEVEL TYPICAL CURRICULUM FOR BBA/BS DEGREES Freshman Year Sem.

Hrs. Sophomore Year Sem.

Hrs. ENGL 111, 112 6 ENGL 309 3 MATH 107 3 ACC 203, 204 6 Visual and performing arts 3 POLS 201, 202 6 Lab science 8 HIST 201, 202 6 CIS 103 or 300 3 ECO 201, 202 6 HLTH 101 3 Sophomore literature 3

Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics

Dr. Sue Cullers, Head

Business Building, Room 125

(254) 968-9331

Professors: Brocato, Collier, Cullers, Jafri, Sundarrajan Associate Professors: Dyer, Liu, Peevey

Assistant Professors: Beaty, Cadle, Duncan, Smith, Wade The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance. The department also offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. The University’s MBA program is administered through the department, and graduate concentrations in Accounting and Finance are offered for the MBA program. THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BBA or BS in AccountingACC 203, 301 6 ACC 302, 303, 304, 305, 310, 401, 403, 405, 406, 423, 4242 33 ECO 201,1 202, CIS 103 or 300 9 ENGL 309 3 FIN 301, G B 432, 433, 459; MGMT 301, MKTG 314 18 G B 444 or FIN 401 or ECO 401 3 Electives 6 MATH 300 or G B 311 3 1 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements, student

must take an additional three hours of electives. 2 See p. 256 for ACC course descriptions 150 HOUR CPA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS For those students preparing to become certified public accountants, the Public Accountancy Act of 1991 requires that applicants must have completed at least a baccalaureate degree and not fewer than 150 semester credit hours of recognized courses. Courses included in the BBA or BS degree program in Accounting are accepted toward this requirement. For the remainder of the 150 semester hours, students may complete the MBA or other master’s program as described in the graduate section of the catalog. However, if a student does not desire to complete a master’s degree, the following program of study is suggested. A departmental accounting advisor will discuss individualized study programs with each student.

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POST-BACCALAUREATE PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING PROGRAM (To Meet State 150-Hour Requirement) In addition to completing requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, students may complete the following courses. Take: CIS 511, FIN 507, MKTG 508, MGMT 501, 511, or 568 Complete graduate electives as recommended by advisor to bring total semester credit hours to 150 or more. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ECONOMICS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Economics ECO 201,1 202, 301, 302, 303, 401; 6 hours advanced ECO2 24 ENGL or COMS or MGMT 402 or G B 312 3 MATH 111; MATH 300 or G B 311 or A EC 317 6 CIS 103 or 300 or above 3 ACC 203, 204 6

Additional Courses Required for Support AreasFor BS in Economics Minor or second major: approved courses (at least 6 hours advanced) 18 Electives (18 hours advanced) 21 For BS in Economics - International Economics GEOG 110 or HIST 1023 3 SPAN 101, 102, 201, 2024; 6 hours advanced SPAN 20 FIN 301, 401; MKTG 314, 454; G B 444 15 From POLS 308, 405, 415, HIST 411 6 1 Cannot be counted toward core curriculum requirement in social and behavioral

sciences. 2 See p. 312 for ECO course descriptions 3 A student who counts these courses for university core curriculum requirements

must complete additional hours of electives. 4 Other foreign languages may be substituted as available. All four courses must be

in a single language THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN FINANCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BBA or BS in FinanceFIN 301, 302, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 4081 30 ECO 201,2 202, 303, ACC 203, 204, 302, 303 21 MATH 111, ENGL 309 6 G B 311 or MATH 300, G B 432, 433, 459 12 MGMT 301, MKTG 314; CIS 301 or ACC 301 9


Electives 3

1 See p. 331 for FIN course descriptions. 2 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements, student

must complete an additional three hours of electives.

Department of Computer Information Systems

Dr. Raja K. Iyer, Head

Business Building, Room 159 (254) 968-9047

Professors: Chilton, Collins, Steed, Iyer, Jones

Associate Professors: Hill, Larson, C. Bane Assistant Professors: Dearing,

Johnson, Newberry Instructors: A. Bane, Cowdrey, Cude, Peters,

Roberts, Sharp, Wells

The Department of Computer Information Systems offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. The department offers a Master of Science degree in Information Systems and a graduate concentration in Computer Information Systems for the MBA program. Additional information can be found on the departmental website, http://www.tarleton.edu/~is.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. COMS 301, ECO 101, 201 recommended. Courses Required for BS in Computer Information Systems CIS 103 or 300 3 CIS 110 or 303 3 CIS 305, 315, 389, 401 405, 4521 18 CIS 212, 240 or 330, 241 or 331 6 From CIS 313, 340, 341, 343, 408 3 Electives from CIS or C S (3 hours advanced) 6 ACC 203 or 300 3 ACC 204 or 308 3 ENGL 309 3 G B 311, 312 6 MGMT 301 3 Electives 3

1 See p. 290 for CIS course descriptions. Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Support Area in Systems Development CIS 106 or 347 3 CIS 212, 240 or 330, 241 or 331 3 CIS 313, 340, 341, 343, 408 3 CIS 351, 485 6 Either CIS 443 and 444 or CIS 440 and 480 6 For Support Area in Software Engineering and Database Design


CIS 106 or 347 or 476 3 CIS 313, 340, 341, 343, 408 3 CIS 351, 447 6 Either CIS 443 and 444 or CIS 440 and 480 6 Advanced CIS or C S electives 3 For Support Area in Network Development and Management CIS 106 or 347 3 CIS 116 or 346 3 CIS 445, 476, 478 9 CIS or C S electives (3 advanced) 6 THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS WITH COMPUTER SCIENCE CERTIFICATION Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. COMS 301 and PSY 101 recommended. Required for Major CIS 103 or 300 3 CIS 110 or 303 3 CIS 240 or 330, 242 or 342, 340, 351 12 CIS 305, 315, 389, 401, 405, 452 18 CIS or C S electives 3 Other Required Courses ENGL 309 3 EDU* 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 303 or 220 RDG 351 24 Additional teaching field1 12 Additional teaching field (advanced) 12

1 Additional teaching field must include 24 hours; generally, at least 12 hours must be advanced. Exact courses and hours depend on the field selected.

* Some of these courses require prior acceptance to the Teacher Education Program. THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. COMS 301 and ECO 201 recommended. Courses Required for BBA in Computer Information Systems CIS 103 or 300 3 CIS 110 or 303 3 CIS 305, 315, 389, 401, 405, 4521 18 From CIS 212; 240 or 330; 241 or 331 6 From CIS 313, 340, 341, 343, 408 3 CIS or C S electives (3 hours advanced) 6 G B 311 or MATH 300 3

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ECO 201,2 2023, FIN 301 9 ACC 203 or 300, 204 or 308; ACC 301 or CIS 301 9 G B 432, 433; G B 444 or FIN 401 or ECO 401 9 G B 459, MGMT 301, MKTG 314 9 ENGL 309 3

1 See p. 290 for CIS course descriptions. 2 If this course is counted toward university core curriculum requirements, student

must take an additional three hours electives. Teacher Certification The Department of Computer Information Systems offers a secondary education certificate plan in Computer Science developed within the framework of the State Board for Educator Certification 2000 Standards. Courses in the plan are CIS 103 or 300, 110 or 303, 240 or 330, 242 or 342, 315, 340, 351, 389. The department also offers a technology applications secondary educator certificate plan (2000 standards) in conjunction with other campus departments. Courses required for the technology applications endorsement include ENGL 312, 412, 420; CIS 116 or 346, 315, 415; COMS 306; EDTC 300, 400.

Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems

Dr. Sam Hazen, Head

Business Building, Room 130

(254) 968-9098

Professors: Barker, Hazen, Lyon, Fry Associate Professors: Boykin, Deviney, Florey, Kirkland, Myers, J.

Petronis, R. Petronis, Vitucci, Warnock Assistant Professors: Bradley, Dudley, Freed, Garner,

Kegans, Lewis, Matherly, McCamey Instructors: Ball, Foster, Gerhardt, Hall, LaLone, LaMarca, Swindell

The Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems offers eleven undergraduate degrees. The Department offers a BBA in Management, a BBA in Human Resources Management, a BS in Management, a BBA in Marketing, a BBA in Interdisciplinary Business, a BS in Business Administration and a BBA in Administrative Systems. The Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Systems leads to teacher certification with two options: teacher certification or without. The department also supports a minor in International Studies. The BS in Applied Science, with a business emphasis, is offered through the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Business Occupations is available through the Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems. The BSAS requires a block of approved occupational specialization credit for technical training and the BAAS requires a block of approved occupational specialization credit for technical training and/or work experience. The credit block is subject to approval by the BAAS Committee. Up to 36 credit hours of occupational specialization may be granted by the BAAS Committee subject to special guidelines. These degree programs have a dual emphasis: a broad-based education in the foundation disciplines of the liberal arts and the sciences and a focused development of business knowledge. Each major has a set of required courses and electives that students may choose to enrich their degrees. Moreover, the general business courses are designed to support the various business curricula. All departmental programs are designed to prepare students professionally and for entrance into graduate school. At the graduate level, the department offers a MS in Management and Leadership and a MS in Human Resources Management. The departments of the College of Business Administration in cooperation offer the MBA degree. Those interested in graduate programs should consult the graduate section of this catalog. THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements.

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Courses Required for BBA in Management MGMT 301, 302, 304, 4071 12 From MGMT 421 or 422 3 From MGMT 303, 325, 401, 412, or 3 hours directed MGMT elective 9 G B 103, 432, 433, 444, 459 15 From COMS 304, 404, 406 3 Advanced ECO, advanced ACC, or advanced FIN 3 MATH 111 or MATH 300 or G B 311 3 ACC 203, 204, FIN 301 9 CIS 103 or 300 or higher and ACC 301 or CIS 301 6 MKTG 314, ECO 201,2 202 9 From ENGL 309, G B 312, MGMT 402, or COMS 3 PSY 1012 3 Elective 3 THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BBA in Human Resources Management MGMT 301, 302, 403, 404, 405, 4071 18 From MGMT 303, 325, 401, 406, 485 6 G B 103, 432, 433, 434, 444, 459 18 From COMS 304, 404, 406, PSY 410 6 MATH 111 or MATH 300 or G B 311 3 ACC 203, 204, FIN 301, MKTG 314, ECO 201,2 202 18 CIS 103 or 300 or higher and ACC 301 or CIS 301 6 From ENGL 309, G B 312, MGMT 402 or COMS 3 PSY 1012 3 THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Management MGMT 301, 302, 304, 421, 4221 15 From MGMT 303, 325, 401, 3 hours MGMT elective 9 G B 103, 432, 433, 444, 459 15 MATH 111 or 300 or G B 311 3 PSY 1012 3 ACC 203, 204, FIN 301 9 CIS 103 or 300 and ACC 301 or CIS 301 6 MKTG 314, ECO 201,2 202 9 From ENGL 309, G B 312, MGMT 402, COMS elective 3 Electives3 9

1 See p. 358 for MGMT course descriptions.


2 A student who counts this course toward the university core curriculum requirements must complete 3 hours of electives.

3 Students are encouraged to declare a minor in consultation with their academic advisors.

THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN MARKETING Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BBA in MarketingMKTG 314, 316, 415, 4161 12 From MKTG 312, 315, 317, 318, 401, 402, 412, 454, 479, 484, 485, 486, 490 12 G B 103, 432, 433, 444, 459 15 MATH 111 or MATH 300 or G B 311 3 ACC 203, 204, FIN 301 9 CIS 103 or 300 and ACC 301 or CIS 301 6 MGMT 301, ECO 201, 202 9 ENGL 309 or COMS 312 or G B 312 3 SOC 2012 or PSY 1012 3 Electives3 9

1 See p. 364 for MKTG course descriptions. 2 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum

requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives. 3 Students are encouraged to declare a minor field. THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BBA in Interdisciplinary Business MATH 111 or MATH 300 or G B 311 3 ACC 203, 204, FIN 301 9 CIS 103 or 300 and ACC 301 or CIS 301 6 G B 103, 432, 433, 444, 459 15

Support area (at least 12 hours advanced)1 24 MKTG 314, ECO 201,2 202 9 From ENGL 309, G B 312, MGMT 402, COMS 312 3 MGMT 301, 302 6 Electives 6

1 Students must complete 24 hours in a support area. Courses in the support area or areas must be selected through collaboration with the heads of the departments involved. Support areas include but are not limited to Small Business/Entrepreneurship, Real Estate/Insurance, Health Care Administration, International Business, Financial Institution Management, Manufacturing Management, Residential Management, Restaurant Management, Fashion Design,


Fashion Merchandising, Housing and Interiors, Public Relations, Technical Communications, and Military Science.

2 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.

THE BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE IN BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BAAS – Business OccupationsOccupational specialization:

approved technical training, approved work experience 36 G B 432, 433, 459, 444 12 ECO 201,1 202, ACC 203, 204 12 ACC 301 or CIS 301 3 FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 314 9 Approved advanced electives 9 MATH 111 or 300 or G B 311 3 From ENGL 309, G B 312, MGMT 402, or COMS 3

1 This course may count toward university core curriculum requirements. THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BBA in Administrative SystemsADMS 105, 106, 315, 316, 413, 4143 18 Advanced ADMS electives 6 G B 103, 432, 433, 444, 459 15 MATH 111 or MATH 300 or GB 311 3 ACC 203, 204, FIN 301 9 CIS 103 or 300 and ACC 301 or CIS 301 6 MKTG 314, ECO 201,1 202, MGMT 301, 302 15 From ENGL 309, G B 312, MGMT 402, COMS 312 3 Electives2 6

1 A student who counts this course toward university core curriculum requirements must complete an additional 3 hours of electives.

2 Students are encouraged to declare a minor field. 3 See p. 258 for ADMS course descriptions. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements.


Additional Courses Required for Emphasis AreasBusiness Teacher Certification ADMS 105, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 413, 4141 24 FIN 101, G B 103, 312, 432, 444, MGMT 301 18 CIS 103 or 300, 116 or 346, 110 or 303 9 ACC 203, ECO 2012 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, RDG 351, PSY 303 21 Sophomore ENGL 3 Without Teacher Certification

ADMS 105, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 413, 4141 24 FIN 101, G B 103, 312, 432, 444, MGMT 301 18 CIS 103 or 300, 116 or 346, 110 or 303 9 ACC 203, ECO 2012 6 Approved electives3 12 Approved advanced electives3 12

1 See p. 258 for ADMS course descriptions. 2 May count toward university core curriculum requirements. 3 Students are encouraged to declare a minor or second major. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Semester Hours University Core Curriculum1 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Business Administration Lower-level requirements:

CIS 103 or 104 3 ECO 201, 202 6 ACC 203, 204 6 Approved electives 6

Upper-level requirements: FIN 301 3 ECO 465 3 G B 311, 312, 432, 433, 444, 459 18 MGMT 301, 350, 407, 421 12 MKTG 314 3 ACC 301 or CIS 301 3 Business option requirements2 15 Business elective 3

1 See your academic advisor for assistance in selecting specific courses to satisfy the core curriculum requirements.

2 Business option requirements may be satisfied with 15 hours in Business Composite, Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Human Resource Management, or Marketing.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MINOR The minor in International Studies is an interdisciplinary minor intended to be available for all majors. The International Studies minor must include at least one course offered in the College of Business Administration and one course from the Department of Social Sciences.


A. International Studies Minor with Language Two semesters of the same foreign language and four courses from the

following: AGSD 455, ECO 401 or A EC 402, FIN 401, G B 444, MKTG 454, POLS 308, 405, 415, HIST 401, SPAN 301, 304, 485, 486

B. International Studies Minor without Language Four courses from those listed below and two courses from directed

problems course1, POLS 4852, or internship3 or five courses from the list below and one course from directed problems course POLS 485, or internship.

AGSD 455, ECO 401 or A EC 402, FIN 401, G B 444, MKTG 454, POLS 308, 405, 415, HIST 401

1 Problems course in major – focused independent study of international aspect of major field of study with direction from major professor.

2 POLS 485 – Seminar on Russia, the Middle East, and Latin America 3 International internship in major – faculty–directed work experience in international

relations.

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College of Education

Dr. Jill Burk, Dean

E. J. Howell Building, Room 105 (254) 968-9089

http://www.tarleton.edu/~coe

Dr. Diane Taylor, Certification Officer (254) 968-9817

Ms. Sue Owens, Testing Coordinator for Certification (254) 968-1908

The College of Education includes the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology, and the Department of Health and Physical Education. The mission of the College of Education is to provide students in health and physical education, professional education, and other human services with a quality education through academic, cultural, and leadership experiences, and to provide leadership through scholarship and service to the extended community and professions. Programs in the College of Education prepare students for challenging, gratifying, and socially significant careers. Degree programs offered include the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Studies; Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Master of Science with majors in educational psychology and counseling psychology; the Master of Education degree with majors in curriculum and instruction, educational administration, physical education, and counseling; and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Several teaching supplemental and professional certificates are also offered in conjunction with different academic departments. In addition to its teaching function, the college has a strong service commitment to public schools, human service agencies, and the University Interscholastic League. Each year the college plays host to a variety of professional development institutes for educators and interscholastic events for public schools. Tarleton professors actively provide consultation and technical assistance to schools and human service agencies. Please consult the section on undergraduate degree requirements on pp. 43-46. TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Teacher Education, one of the major programs at Tarleton State University, emphasizes broad general education as a foundation for mastery of teaching skills and specialized knowledge in an academic discipline. The primary purpose of teacher education is to prepare highly qualified teachers for Texas and the nation. The goal of Tarleton State University's Teacher Education Program is to develop teachers who: 1. possess appropriate knowledge and abilities in specific content areas or

teaching fields; 2. communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals; 3. apply the principles of instructional planning in the development of

curriculum;


4. use effective teaching practices; 5. formally and informally evaluate student performance and use results of

such assessment in the instructional decision-making process; 6. promote critical thinking and participatory citizenship; 7. are skilled in the use of instructional technology; 8. are proficient in mathematical skills; 9. operate within the legal guidelines and uphold the ethics of the teaching

profession; 10. demonstrate concern for students' general welfare; and 11. are committed to continued professional growth and development. A student must meet THEA or Stamford Achievement Test (for students who are deaf) requirements prior to admission into the teacher education program or being admitted to an alternative certification program. Exemptions from THEA may be based on ACT, SAT, or TAKS scores; or meeting admission standards to the College of Graduate Studies on the GRE with an appropriate writing score. Any other THEA exemptions must be approved by the Certification Officer. Tarleton State University’s Title II Institutional Report for 2000-2001 through 2003-2004 may be accessed at www.tarleton.edu/~coe. ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM* <www.tarleton.edu/~certification> Secondary and All-Level Certification 1. Formal application for admission to the Teacher Education Program should

be made by the student during the first semester of the junior year while enrolled in EDU 330. Application deadlines are October 15 for the fall semester, February 15 for the spring semester, and June 15 for the summer. Formal admission to this program shall be a prerequisite to taking any professional development courses beyond EDU 330. The student must submit the following items in a manila folder to Educator Preparation Services, Suite 101, Mathematics Building:

a. Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program; b. Checklist for application packet; c. A completed and signed certificate plan provided by the Certification

Office; and d. A $20 application fee. The student must have completed 60 semester hours toward a degree not

including developmental courses. 2. The following criteria must be met for admission to the Teacher Education

Program: a. Minimum GPA of 2.6 (on a 4.00 scale) on all courses in the following

areas: professional development, teaching field(s), or supplemental coursework;

b. Minimum GPA of 2.6 on all courses listed on the secondary certificate plan;

c. No grade lower than C on professional education course work; d. No grade lower than a C in teaching field(s), supplemental coursework e. Satisfaction of THEA requirements; f. Completion of EDU 330 and PSY 220 or 303 with a grade of C or better; g. Completion of 12 hours of required English with a grade of C or better in

each course; h. Completion of University Writing Proficiency requirement; i. Evidence of good moral character and the mental, emotional, and

physical ability to function effectively in a classroom;

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j. Completion of COMS 101 or its equivalent with a grade of B or better; k. Completion of the prescribed critical thinking skills test; l. Approval of the Teacher Education Council based on recommendations

from the department head of the student's teaching field(s), or supplemental course work and the Certification Officer; and

m. Completion of any required documented professional development and/or leadership activities. Check with individual departments for specific requirements.

3. The applicant will receive written notification from the chair of the Teacher Education Council regarding his/her acceptance into the Tarleton Teacher Education Program.

* Appeals of any admissions requirements must be made in writing to the Certification Officer. Appeals are reviewed by the Teacher Education Council at the next regular meeting.

Note: The State Board for Educator Certification may require disclosure of previous arrest, conviction and/or deferred adjudication and may refuse to issue an educator certificate for a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a moral turpitude crime which relates to the teaching function. Pursuant to §22.082, Texas Education Code, the State Board for Educator Certification may access any criminal history information pertaining to you and held by any law enforcement or criminal justice agency. The State Board for Educator Certification may refuse to confer state certification based on such criminal history information. Pursuant to §22.083, Texas Education Code, a school district or private school may access any criminal history information pertaining to you and held by any law enforcement or criminal justice agency. A school district or private school may refuse to provide a placement for field experience or employ you based on your criminal history. A school district or private school must report to the State Board for Educator Certification if the school district or private school obtains or has knowledge that an applicant or holder of an educator certificate has a criminal history. Interdisciplinary Studies and Elementary Certification 1. Formal application for admission to the Teacher Education Program should

be made by the student during the first semester of the junior year while enrolled in EDU 330. Application deadline dates are October 15 for the fall semester, February 15 for the spring semester, and June 15 for the summer. Formal admission to this program shall be prerequisite to taking any professional development courses beyond EDU 330.

2. The student must submit the following items in a manila folder to Educator Preparation Services, Suite 101, Mathematics Building:

a. Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program; b. Checklist for application packet; c. A $20 application fee; d. Acknowledgment/Responsibility Form (dated and with all signatures); e. Substitution form (if applicable; dated and with all signatures); f. Online degree/certificate audit; g. Reference/Acknowledgment Form with 2 typed responses; and h. 3 letters of recommendation. 3. The following criteria must be met for admission to the Teacher Education

Program as an Interdisciplinary Studies major:


a. Minimum 2.6 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and no grade lower than C in all courses in the following areas: professional development, emphasis area(s), reading, and supplemental coursework;

b. Minimum GPA of 2.6 on all courses listed on the certification plan; c. Satisfaction of THEA requirements; d. Completion of EDU 330 and PSY 220 or 303 with a grade of C or better; e. Completion of 12 hours of required English with a grade of C or better in

each course; f. Completion of University Writing Proficiency requirement; g. Completion of COMS 101 or its equivalent with a grade of B or better; h. Completion of prescribed critical thinking skills test; i. Completion of MATH 107 or higher; j. Evidence of good moral character and the mental, emotional, and

physical ability to function effectively in a classroom; and k. Recommendation from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Recommendation for Admission to Teacher Education: Interviews will be conducted by two-member teams comprised of Tarleton State University faculty and/or invited public school educators. Students will be asked questions similar to those that might be asked in a job interview, and the responses will be evaluated according to established interview criteria (oral communication, thought processes, leadership potential, and human interaction). Students should expect interviews to last approximately 15-20 minutes. After the interviews, the candidates will be given a prompt to respond to in writing. Candidates will also be allowed to provide, in writing, any explanations or additional thoughts that might have occurred after the interview. The writing samples will be graded according to established criteria (mechanics, organization of content, and appropriateness of content). Only those applicants who are selected by the Interdisciplinary Studies Admissions Committee and have maintained the above academic standards will be recommended for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program. At the beginning of the semester following selection, the Tarleton Teacher Education Council members will vote on those candidates recommended for admission to the Program. Should limitations on resources require restrictions to be placed on the number of students admitted in a given semester or year, the Teacher Education Council will admit students based on a total score which is an aggregate of all the above criteria. Students not admitted must reapply. RETENTION IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Retention in the Teacher Education Program requires maintenance of standards required for admission, plus evidence of satisfactory academic progress and professional development. If the above-stated criteria for admission and retention are not maintained, a student will receive written notification from the Director of Teacher Education, and he/she will be placed on probation for one long semester. If the deficiency is not corrected by the end of the probationary period, the student will be removed from the program and must reapply for admission to the Teacher Education Program to be eligible for enrollment in additional professional education courses. Tarleton State University reserves the right to monitor a student's professional ethics according to those standards specified in the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators (adopted by the Teachers' Professional Practice Commission, revised March 1, 1998) as it relates to the performance of his or her role as a student teacher or in a field-based activity in the elementary or secondary schools. Appropriate disciplinary action, which may


include removal from the Teacher Education Program, may be instituted for violations of ethical conduct or professionalism. ADMISSION TO STUDENT TEACHING <www.tarleton.edu/~teacherfield> Prior to admission to student teaching, students must be admitted to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program (see "Admission to the Teacher Education Program" in this section of the catalog). Students are urged to study requirements for admission and retention in the program. Application for student teaching must be submitted to the Director of Field Experiences no later than October 15 of the fall semester or February 15 of the spring semester prior to the corresponding fall or spring semester in which the student expects to student teach. (i.e., Application for student teaching must be submitted one year before the semester in which the student expects to student teach.) Candidates for certification who do not satisfactorily complete student teaching are automatically dropped from the Teacher Education Program. In order to regain eligibility for student teaching and be recommended for certification, a candidate must reapply and be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. To be admitted to student teaching, all admission requirements to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program must be maintained. Moreover, the following requirements must be completed: Early Childhood Through Grade 4 Generalist and All-Level Special Education* 1. Senior classification and prior admission to the Teacher Education Program; 2. Completion of EDU 330, 335, 394, 396, 404, EDSP 361, and 6 hours of

required Human Sciences courses with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;

3. Completion of at least 16 hours of Generalist coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;

4. Completion of RDG 311, 384, 409, and 410 and ENGL 350 with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;

5. Completion of at least 75% of any supplemental coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;

6. A GPA of 2.6 on all course work that is listed and has been completed on the certificate plan;

7. Formal approval of the Tarleton Teacher Education Council; 8. Removal of all incomplete grades prior to the first day of the semester in

which student teaching is done; and 9. Presentation and/or documentation of acceptable professional development

and leadership activities. Requirements are available from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, E.J. Howell Building Room 320.

Grades 4 - 8 Middle School Emphases* 1. Senior classification and prior admission to the Teacher Education Program; 2. Completion of EDU 330, 335, and 430 with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no

grade lower than a C; 3. Completion of at least 20 hours of coursework in a single academic

emphasis with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C, or completion of at least 42 hours in composite emphases coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;

4. Completion of at least 15 hours of reading with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;


5. Completion of at least 75% of any supplemental coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C;

6. A GPA of at least 2.6 on all coursework that has been completed on the certificate plan;

7. Formal approval of the Tarleton Teacher Education Council; 8. Removal of all incomplete grades prior to the first day of the semester in

which student teaching is done; and 9. Presentation and/or documentation of acceptable professional development

and leadership activities. Information about requirements is available in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, E.J. Howell Building Room 320.

Secondary and All-Level* 1. Senior classification and prior admission to the Teacher Education Program; 2. Completion of EDU 330, 335, 430, PSY 220 or 303, and RDG 351 with a

minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower than C; 3. No grade lower than a C and a minimum grade point average of 2.6 in the

teaching field(s) or supplemental course work; 4. Completion of at least 75% of the hours in each teaching field, or

supplemental course work (Specific information may be obtained in the Office of Field Experiences.);

5. A GPA of 2.6 on all course work that is listed and has been completed on the certificate plan;

6. Formal approval of the Teacher Education Council; 7. Removal of all incomplete grades prior to the first day of class of the

semester during which student teaching is done; and 8. Presentation and/or documentation of acceptable professional development

and leadership activities. Requirements are available from individual departments.

* It is recommended that students be within 12 hours of completing certification and degree requirements, excluding EDU 490 and EDU 435.

PLACEMENT OF STUDENT TEACHERS The Tarleton Center for Professional Development of Educators (TCPDE) governs the placement of student teachers. Student teaching must be accomplished under supervision of Tarleton State University in a school approved by the TCPDE. OBTAINING A TEACHING CERTIFICATE The Certification Office must verify the following before a student will be recommended for certification online. 1. Degree earned; 2. Passing scores on each portion of the THEA test; 3. Passing scores on all ExCET/TExES tests required for initial certification; 4. Completion of all course work on certification plan; 5. Written documentation and advisor approval for course substitutions; and 6. Minimum 2.6 GPA in required areas on certificate plan and a minimum 2.6

GPA overall on certificate plan. To apply online go the State Board for Educator Certification web site at www.sbec.state.tx.us click on “Online Services for Educators” and follow the instructions. SBEC Information: 1 (888) 863-5880 – Toll Free, M – F, 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST.

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Letters of Completion: SBEC will email a letter acknowledging receipt of online application for certification and another e-mail will be sent when Tarleton State University has recommended the online certificate. In addition to degree requirements, students must attain passing scores on the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) and/or the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). Because Tarleton State University must verify eligibility for the ExCET/TExES, students must consult with their academic advisors or the Testing Coordinator for Certification to determine which exams to take and when to take them. Before the student is granted permission to register for the test, all departmental requirements must be met. Requirements may include a practice exam and/or review sessions. Registration bulletins for the ExCET/TExES may be obtained by contacting the Testing Coordinator for Certification in Educator Preparation Services, Suite 101, Mathematics Building or by calling 254-968-1908. Additional testing information can be found at www.tarleton.edu/~excet. DEFICIENCY PLANS Tarleton State University may provide a deficiency plan for an individual who seeks certification while teaching in a public school. A processing fee of $50.00 will be charged for the preparation of each deficiency plan. The Certification Officer will prepare a deficiency plan using the following guidelines: 1. The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or

university; 2. The applicant must meet all criteria for admission to the Tarleton Teacher

Education Program at the time that the deficiency plan is issued. An applicant who wants a deficiency plan in counseling or educational diagnostician should contact his or her advisor for additional departmental requirements. Please contact the Certification Officer for information concerning forms and documentation necessary for preparation of a deficiency plan. TRANSFER STUDENTS Tarleton State University welcomes students who transfer credits from other universities or neighboring community colleges. Persons seeking elementary certification will work toward the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students will be assigned to a specific academic advisor to evaluate transfer credits and plan a course of study. Transfer students should contact the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (E.J. Howell Building Room 320; phone 254-968-9097). Transfer students working toward secondary and all-level certification will be advised in the academic department of their major. Information about education courses and all-level certification requirements may be obtained in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (E.J. Howell Building, Room 320; Phone 254-968-9097). Policies governing the acceptance of transfer course work for credit toward teacher certification include the following: 1. All transfer students are required to submit official transcripts to the

University Admissions Office for analysis. The Certification Officer will require official transcripts to develop certification plans for students who already hold a bachelor's degree.

2. Transfer students from other Texas institutions and institutions in other states are expected to meet Tarleton's program requirements for certification.


3. Academic advisors and the Certification Officer reserve the right to disallow course work on certification plans that is more than seven years old. Because of changing certification requirements, it is possible that previous course work taken for certification will not count toward the current application.

4. Typically, students will not be allowed to transfer more than three hours of professional developmental (education) course work into the program at Tarleton and will be required to meet all institutional requirements for the degree and certification.

5. A minimum of one-third of the semester hours required in each teaching field or areas of emphasis sought must be completed at Tarleton.

6. Individuals who have a degree but are not certified will be evaluated for certification requirements by the Certification Officer (Educator Preparation Services, Suite 101, Mathematics Buidling); phone 254-968-9817). The Certification Officer also evaluates credentials of individuals with expired certificates. A $50 transcript evaluation fee will be charged.

Note: Individuals who have a degree and a valid teaching certificate from another state and who seek Texas teacher certification must apply directly to the State Board for Educator Certification to obtain their credentials.

TARLETON WARRANTY FOR FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS Because Tarleton State University believes that teacher education is a collaborative process between the University and public schools, and because this University is dedicated to achieving excellence in teacher education, the teaching performance of all Tarleton State University graduates is warranted by the University. Should a graduate of Tarleton's Teacher Education Program receive a Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) domain (I-IV) rating that is less than "satisfactory" on his/her annual appraisal, the University will provide additional professional development aimed at remediating deficiencies at no additional cost to the individual or district. PROVISIONS 1. The warranty applies only to first-year Texas teachers who graduated from

Tarleton State University in the preceding 12 months. 2. To be eligible for the professional development program, the teacher must

have received a domain rating(s) of below expectation or unsatisfactory on his/her annual appraisal.

3. All requests for services must be in writing from the superintendent of schools.

3. In cooperation with the independent school district, a professional growth plan will be developed, and the requirements of the plan will be addressed in the professional development program.

4. The program will be limited to one summer and will not include the cost of room and board.

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Ann Calahan, Head

E.J. Howell Building, Room 320 (254) 968-9097

http://www.tarleton.edu/~teachered

Professors: Burk, Calahan, Lamb, Larmer Associate Professors: L. Hawke, M. Hawke, Jinkins, Lindsey, Reven,

S. Smith, Whitley Assistant Professors: Allen, Anderson, Becker, Boggs, Castaneda,

Gambill, Golden, Guevara, Haag, Harris, Sopko, Taylor Instructor: Guthrie

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies as the degree leading to teacher certification at the elementary level of Early Childhood through Grade 4, at the middle school level of Grades 4 through 8 and All Level Special Education. Through this degree students choosing early childhood certification obtain a broad-based content preparation with a strong emphasis on language arts and reading. At the middle school level, certification areas include Generalist, Math Science, Language Arts/Social Studies, and Math/Science. Supplemental certificates are available in Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and at the graduate level in Gifted and Talented Education and Technology Applications. Application for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program must be made during the first semester of the junior year while enrolled in Education 330. Requirements for admission, retention, and admission to student teaching are described on pp. 132-136 of this catalog. Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must pass all parts of the TASP/THEA test and complete 60 hours of coursework. SECONDARY AND ALL-LEVEL EDUCATION Students working toward secondary and all-level certification will pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major and minor, if applicable, in academic disciplines. Students will also take professional education courses to meet certification requirements. While not offering a major in secondary education, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction does offer the professional development courses required to obtain secondary- and all-level certification. Students obtain academic advisement for secondary and all-level certification programs in the department of their major. Application for admission to the Tarleton Teacher Education Program must be made during the first semester of the junior year while enrolled in Education 330. Requirements for admission, retention, and admission to student teaching are described on pp. 132-136. Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must pass all parts of the TASP/THEA test. ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION The Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE) is an alternative teacher certification program offered in Stephenville, Killeen, and Fort

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Worth. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified individuals to serve as public school teachers in Texas. TMATE is a collaborative teacher education program between Tarleton State University and public school districts in the Tarleton service area. TMATE is an alternative certification program designed for persons who have already completed a baccalaureate degree and who have a record of exemplary academic achievement and/or work experience. Certification is earned through a combination of intensive summer course work coupled with a paid, year-long internship in a teaching position with a public school. The internship is jointly sponsored and supervised by Tarleton State University and the participating school district. Interns develop professional teaching skills and values through the combination of University classes and practical classroom experience. Through TMATE, teaching certificates may be earned in the following certification areas: Early Childhood – Grade 4; Middle School (grades 4 – 8); and High School (grades 8 – 12). All-level certifications are available in Generic Special Education, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Bilingual and ESL certifications are offered only through the TMATE – Fort Worth ISD program. TMATE Entry Requirements TMATE applicants must present a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of at least 2.75 and a GPA of 2.75 in the area of certification. Passing scores on each section of TASP/THEA or acceptable scores on the General GRE are required for admission to TMATE. Applicants who submit an acceptable GRE score concurrent with admission to TMATE will be eligible to apply a portion of their TMATE credits toward a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not constitute a guarantee of admission to the program. Applicants will be evaluated to determine an appropriate level of oral language proficiency and critical thinking ability. Additional evaluation procedures include a structured oral interview, formal writing sample, work evaluations from previous employment, performance on a standardized test of critical thinking, and additional evaluations prescribed by TMATE admission policies. Concurrent to applying for admission to TMATE, applicants must also apply for a teaching position with a school district within a 125-mile radius of Tarleton. (Interns in the TMATE-FWISD program must seek employment in Fort Worth ISD.) Thus, applicants are subjected to a dual screening process: one conducted by the University and the other by the school district. After initial screening and acceptance by the University, services of the University Placement Office are available to applicants to assist in obtaining a placement for their internship. A full description of the TMATE program is provided on the website, www.tarleton.edu/~tmate. Applicants may also contact one of the three TMATE offices:

Stephenville Dr. Steve Harris

TMATE Coordinator Box T-0290

Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX 76402

254-968-9095 [email protected]

Killeen

TMATE Director 2301 Atkinson Avenue

Building 3 Killeen, TX 76543

254-501-0163

Fort Worth

TMATE Coordinator 7400 Garza Street

Fort Worth, TX 76116

mailto:[email protected]


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES – ELEMENTARY EDUCATION The Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies leads to teacher certification at the Early Childhood through Grade 4 and the Middle School Grades 4 through 8 levels. Standards developed by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) provide the framework for Early Childhood through Grade 4 Generalist and Middle School Grades 4 through 8 Generalist and in Math, Science, Language Arts/Social Studies, and Math/Science certification programs as well as All Level Special Education that have been approved at Tarleton State University. The typical curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies requires (1) a minimum of 135 semester hours and (2) a minimum of 45 semester hours or advanced credit (300 level or above). BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for Major ENGL sophomore literature 3 MATH 303, 305 6 RDG 311, 384, EDU 330, 335, 435, 490 21 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Interdisciplinary Studies Generalist Early Childhood through Grade 4 F A 135,1 MUSC 213 6 PSY 303 3 SPAN 101, 104 7 BIOL 210, P SC 101, SOSC 301 10 HLTH 351 or P ED 380 3 ENGL 320, 350 6 EDSP 361, RDG 409, 410, EDU 394, 396, 404 18 SOC 301 3 H S 204, 211, 300 9 1 This course satisfies the visual and performing arts core curriculum requirement. For Middle School Math Support Area PSY 220 or 303 3 SPAN 101, 102 8 EDU 430 3 RDG 351, 409, 410 9 ENGL 320, 390 6 MATH 116,2 120, 302, 404, 405, 300 or 350 19-20 Advanced MATH as advised 3 BIOL 210, P SC 101 7 Electives as advised 3-4 For Middle School Math/Science Support Area PSY 220 or 303 3 EDU 430 3 RDG 351 3


ENGL 320 or 390 3 BIOL 120,3 121,3 401, 470 15 GEOL 105,3 486 5 CHEM 1033 4 PHYS 1013 4 E S 330; E S 320 or PHYS 103 or PHYS 113 6-7 Advised science elective 4 MATH 116,2 120, 302, 404 or 405, 300 or 350 16-17 Advanced MATH as advised 3 For Middle School Science Support Area PSY 220 or 303 3 SPAN 101, 102 8 MATH 405 3 EDU 430 3 RDG 351, 409, 410 9 ENGL 390, 320 6 BIOL 120,3 121,3 401, 470 15 GEOL 105,3 486 5 CHEM 1033 4 PHYS 1013 4 E S 330; E S 320 or PHYS 103 or PHYS 113 6-7 Advanced science elective 4 2 This requirement may also be met by taking both MATH 107 and 109. This course

satisfies the university core curriculum mathematics requirement. 3 Any two of these courses satisfy the university lab science core curriculum

requirement. For Middle School Language Arts/Social Sciences Support Area PSY 220 or 303 3 SPAN 101, 102 8 MATH 405 3 EDU 430 3 RDG 351, 409, 410 9 COMS 201 3 ENGL 320, 390 6 Advanced ENGL as advised 3 HIST 101,4 102,4 304 9 SOSC 301 or advanced Social Science as advised 3 ECO 1015 3 GEOG 110; 120 or 201 6 BIOL 210, P SC 101 7 4 One of these courses may be counted toward the social and behavioral sciences

core curriculum requirement. 5 This course may be counted toward the social and behavioral sciences core

curriculum requirement. For Middle School Generalist PSY 220 or 303, ENGL 390 6 SPAN 101, 104 7 EDU 430, RDG 351, 409, 410 12 BIOL 120, 121, GEOL 105, CHEM 103, PHYS 101 20 E S 320, 330, BIOL 401 10 MATH 116, 300 or 350, 302, 405 12-13 HIST 304, ECO 101, GEOG 110 9


For All Level Special Education EDU 430, RDG 351, 409, 410 12 SOSC 301 3 BIOL 210, P SC 101 7 P ED 380 3 ENGL 350 3 PSY 303 3 SPAN 101, 104 7 EDSP 361, 362, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467 24 SECONDARY AND ALL-LEVEL CERTIFICATION Students pursuing secondary and all-level certification must be in contact with the academic department of their intended major. Secondary certification programs are currently being developed to meet the new Texas Standards from the State Board of Educator Certification for grades 8 through 12 and all level. Prior to enrolling in any teacher education course work, students must pass all parts of the TASP/THEA test and complete 60 hours of coursework excluding developmental courses. A student seeking provisional certification to teach in secondary schools (grades 8-12) must earn a bachelor's degree in an academic department by completing: 1. 60 semester hours of academic foundations; 2. the specified courses in professional development; 3. a course in reading instruction; and 4. requirements in teaching field(s) or delivery system(s) selected. A grade of C or better is required in all professional development courses and a GPA of 2.6 is required on all work in professional development and in the academic specialization(s) selected. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is a pre-requisite for enrollment in professional development courses beyond EDU 330. The following courses must be completed prior to enrollment in student teaching: PSY 220 or 303; EDU 330, 335, and 430; and RDG 351. The recommended sequence for secondary education course work is listed below: PSY 220 or 303 Required for admission to Tarleton Teacher Education Program EDU 330 First semester junior year. (See Tarleton Teacher Education Admission requirements.) Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program shall be a prerequisite to taking Professional Development courses beyond EDU 330. All three parts of TASP/THEA test must be completed before enrolling in EDU 330. EDU 335 Second semester junior year RDG 351 Must be completed before enrolling in EDU 430 EDU 430 First semester senior year EDU 435 and 490 (Practicum Semester) These courses must be taken concurrently during the semester of student teaching. Those seeking secondary and all-level certification must seek advisement from the department of their academic major. (Refer to specific academic departments for typical curriculum.) Refer to pp. 132-136 of this catalog for specific requirements regarding: 1) admission to the Teacher Education Program; 2) retention in the Teacher Education Program; 3) admission of practicum interns; 4) placement of practicum interns; and 5) obtaining a teaching certificate.


SECONDARY AND ALL-LEVEL EDUCATOR CERTIFICATES The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) adopted Standards Based Educator Preparation programs aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Tarleton State University currently offers the following secondary and all-level educator certificates developed within the framework of SBEC 2000 Standards. Additional certificate programs may be developed by academic departments within the next year. EDUCATOR CERTIFICATES 2000 STANDARDS Grades 8 – 12 BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: ADMS 103, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 413, 414; FIN 101; GB 103, 312, 432, 443; MGMT 301; CIS 103 or 300, 116 or 346; 110 or 303; ACC 203; ECO 201*(may be counted toward core) COMPUTER SCIENCE: CIS 103 or 300; 110 or 303; 240 or 330; 242 or 331; 315, 340, 351, 389 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING: ENGL 111, 112; 3 hours from ENGL 210, 220, or 240; ENGL 250, 301, 302, 320, 400, 401, 402, 411, 460; 3 hours from ENGL 341, 342 or 415 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: H S 102, 110, 105, 202, 205, 210, 300, 301, 304, 306, 309 or 316, 311, 312, 325, 333, 401 or 406, 404, 407, 305 or 409 HISTORY: HIST 101, 102, 201, 202, 304, 440, 12 hours advanced HIST LIFE SCIENCE: BIOL 120, 121, 203, 303, 315, 349, 401, 470 MATHEMATICS: MATH 120, 131, 209, 301, 302, 307, 310, 311, 332, 404, 409, 6 hours from MATH 210, 306, 360, 420, 490 PHYSICAL SCIENCE: CHEM 105, 108, 201, 486; MATH 120, 209; 210 or 306; PHYS 122, 242, 334; CHEM 323 or PHYS 333 SCIENCE (Biology Emphasis): BIOL 120, 121, 203, 303, 315, 349, 401, 470; GEOL 105, 106, 486; 6 hours E S electives; CHEM 105, 108, 201, 486; PHYS 104, 105, PHYS elective SCIENCE (Geosciences Emphasis): BIOL 120, 121, 401, 470, GEOL 105, 106, 203, 486; 6 hours from E S 320, 330, 340, or 350; CHEM 105, 108, 201, 486; PHYS 104, 105, 206 SOCIAL STUDIES (BS in History): HIST 010, 102, 201, 202, 304, 440, 12 hours advanced HIST; GEOG 110, 3 hours from GEOG 120, 201, or 202; ECO 201, 202; 6 hours advanced POLS. SOCIAL STUDIES (BS in Political Science): HIST 101, 102, 201, 202, 304, 440; POLS 201, 202, 18 hours advanced POLS; GEOG 110, 3 hours from GEOG 120, 201 or 202; ECO 201, 202, ECO elective SPEECH: COMS 102 or 203; COMS 201, 213, 303, 304, 310, 406, 412 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS: ENGL 312, 412, 420; CIS 315, 346 or 116, 415; COMS 306; EDTC 300, 400. GRADUATE LEVEL: CIS 560, 561, 562, 563, 565, EDTC 549, 559 VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL (PRODUCTION): AGRI 101, A EC 314, ANSC 107, 403; ANSC 410 or 313; A EN 201, 221, 230, 325: AGSD 302, 406, 450, 485: HORT 200, 360: AGRN 105, 301: WLDM 2213; AGSD 213, advanced HORT, AGRN or R&RM elective All – Level ART: ART 111, 121, 211, 221, 231, 232, 241, 321, 331, 341, 342, 351, 371, 441, 486; 15 hours advised advanced ART electives MUSIC: MUSC 101 or 102; MUSC 301, 302, 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 433, 147, 148, 247, 248, 349, 448 ,126, 311, 312, 315, 316, 326, 327, 328; MUSC 226 or 233; 227 or 234; 228 & 229 or MUSC 335; MUSC 444 or 442


PHYSICAL EDUCATION: P ED 119, 200, 218, 230, 250, 310, 340, 380, 416, 420, 480; HLTH 231, 351 SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATES* *May be added to any grade level certificate ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): ENGL 320, 370; PSY 320; EDU 486 (ESL Problems) GIFTED AND TALENTED: EDU 560, 562, 564, 566, 569 SPECIAL EDUCATION: E C – 4: EDSP 361, 362, 463, 464, 465, 466; 4 - 8: EDSP 361, 362, 463, 464, 465, 466; 8 - 12: EDSP 361, 362, 463, 464, 466 CERTIFICATES BASED ON 1987 STANDARDS Standards for the following programs will likely be changed by SBEC in the future. Please maintain contact with the appropriate academic department for the latest changes. Educator Certificates for grades 6 — 12 that may be available until new Standards are developed by SBEC are as follows: Grades 6 - 12 SPANISH: SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, 303, 306, 400, 406, 407, 9 hours from SPAN 401, 402, 485* & 486* (*may be repeated for credit) TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: I T 105, 106, 117, 205, 214, 215, 225, 314, 317, 323, 327, 333, 350, 393, 405; MET 336 THEATRE ARTS: THEA 105, 106, 107, 108, 201, 203, 204, 302, 400, 402, 404; FA 135

Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, & Psychology

Dr. Bob Newby, Head

E.J. Howell Building, Room 320

(254) 968-9090 (888) 968-9945

Professors: Albrecht, Beach, Duncan, Floyd, D. M. Johnson,

Littleton, McCabe, Monk, Moseley, Newby Associate Professors: Cauble, Dougherty, Higham, Weissenburger

Assistant Professors:, Beaty, Burdenski, Eddins, Farris, H. Johnson, Kirk, LaBauve, Lapierre, Lyons, , Winn

Instructor: Titus The Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology offers degree and certification programs in each of its three discipline areas. A Master of Education degree in Educational Administration is available to those students interested in obtaining principal certification. In addition, the department provides coursework leading to the Superintendent certification. The department also offers a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. In Counseling, the department provides coursework leading to a Master of Education degree in Counseling and School Counselor certification. In Psychology, the department offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, the Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, and the Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology. In Counseling and Psychology, coursework is provided to meet the requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor and the Associate School Psychologist. To obtain information about these programs, students should contact the Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology, E.J. Howell Building, Room 320; phone 254-968-9090 or toll-free (888) 968-9945. Information may also be obtained from our web site: www.tarleton.edu/~dpce and from our office at Tarleton-Central Texas; phone 254-519-5464. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Psychology ENGL 309, COMS 304 6 CIS elective 3 BIOL 219, 2201 8 SOC 101 or 2012; PHIL 101 or 2012 6 Minor field of study (at least 6 advanced hours) 18 Electives (at least 6 advanced hours) 17 PSY 101, 330, 335, 4203 13 PSY 301 and 3 hours from PSY 303, 305, or 320 6 From PSY 102, 310, 350, or 401 6

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PSY 201 or 307 and 6 hours from PSY 220, 405, or 4103 9 Advanced PSY elective 3 1 These courses satisfy university core curriculum lab science requirement. 2 Counts toward university core curriculum requirement for social and behavioral

sciences. 3 See p. 388 for PSY course descriptions.

Department of Health & Physical Education

Dr. Steve Crews, Head

Wisdom Gym (254) 968-9186

Professors: Gillespie, Newsome, Priest, Sadler, Simpson

Associate Professor: Crews Assistant Professors: Giles, Martin, Sandford

Instructors: Bow, Dirk, Felan, Foster, Hearne, McKay, Reisman, Wright

The mission of the Department of Health and Physical Education is to provide quality educational opportunities related to movement and health, provide leadership experiences through service, and promote the total well being of students not only for a career but for a lifetime. The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) offers programs in secondary and all-level certification with specialization in Physical Education and a curriculum for majors on a non-certified basis. Courses are also offered in Physical Education for specialization in elementary teacher certification. An athletic training program leading to state licensure is available through the Sports Medicine Program within the Department of HPE. Specific course requirements for becoming an athletic trainer may be obtained in the office of the Director of Sports Medicine. Exercise and Sport Studies majors are required to exhibit departmental standards of health-related fitness. Exercise and Sport Studies majors are also required to participate in leadership/professional development activities. Specific requirements may be obtained in the Department of Health and Physical Education. The purpose of Physical Education activity courses is to develop skills and attitudes that will carry over into later life as well as develop physical fitness in the student. Repetition of any of these courses for credit must be approved by the Head of the Physical Education Department. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN EXERCISE AND SPORT STUDIES Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Exercise and Sport Studies P ED 119, 200, 218, 230, 310, 312, 380, 420, 4801 26 ENGL (309 recommended) 3 BIO 219, 220, HLTH 231 11 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For BS in Exercise and Sport Studies with All-Level Certification EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 P ED 218, 250, 340, 405, 416, 4 hrs (100), 6 hrs (200-400) 22 HLTH 351, H S 210 6


For BS in Exercise and Sport Studies with All-Level Certification and Level 8-12 Additional Certification Field

EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 Level 8-12 additional certification field 12 Level 8-12 additional certification field (advanced) 12 P ED 250, 340, 416 9 HLTH 351 3 For BS in Exercise and Sport Studies - Fitness Management Minor field 12 Advanced minor field 6 CIS 103 3 P ED 320, 405, 430, 470, 482 18 P ED 100 (4 hours), P ED 200-400 (3 hours) 7 MGMT (6 hours advanced), H S 210 9 For BS in Exercise and Sport Studies – Athletic Training Minor field 12 Advanced minor field 6 H S 210 3 P ED 212, 312, 313, 314, 320, 412, 413, 414 24 P ED 200-400 (6 hours) 6 MGMT (6 hours advanced) 6 For BS in Exercise and Sport Studies – Athletic Training with All-Level

Certification EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 P ED 212, 218, 313, 314, 340, 412, 413, 414, 416, 3 hrs (200-400) 22 HLTH 351, H S 210 6 1 See p. 381 for P ED course descriptions. 2 These courses satisfy lab sciences core curriculum requirement. PHYSICAL EDUCATION – COEDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY COURSES (basic fee of $5.00): 110. Archery. (1-2) 129. Team Sports. (1-2) 112. Bowling. (1-2)1 132. Weight Training. (1-2) 117. Scuba. (1-2)2 133. Beginning Aerobic Dance. (1-2) 118. Golf. (1-2)1 134. Advanced Aerobic Dance. (1-2) 119. Conditioning and Fitness. (1-2) 135. Water Aerobics. (1-2)3

120. Fitness Walking. (1-2) 140. Texan Star Drill Team. (1-2) 122. Racquetball. (1-2) 150. Varsity Athletics. (1-2) 123. Beginners Swimming. (1-2) 151. Varsity Athletics. (1-2) 128. Tennis-Badminton. (1-2) 1 Additional fee for this course. 2 Student must be in good health and able to swim and must pay a special fee. 3 Student should have basic swimming


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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & FINE ARTS

Dr. Donald L. Zelman, Dean

Davis Hall, Room 111 (254) 968-9141

The College of Liberal and Fine Arts has two missions: first, to provide the courses in the humanities, social sciences, and arts that comprise part of the core curriculum required of all University students; and second, to provide major fields of study in the above areas and in criminal justice and social work. Degree programs available in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts provide the base required for professional and related fields. They also include specialized programs that are professionally oriented and lead to careers in such fields as teaching, criminal justice, social work, and the performing arts. The College of Liberal and Fine Arts is organized into four departments: I. English and Languages, including Foreign Languages. II. Fine Arts and Communications, including Music, Art, Theatre, and

Communications. III. Social Sciences, including History, Political Science, Geography, and

Philosophy. IV. Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. The College also offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Liberal Studies.

Department of English & Languages

Dr. Mark Shipman, Head

Humanities Building, Room 327 (254) 968-9039

Professors: Pilkington, Young

Associate Professors: Böhm, Chappell, Dodson, Robitaille, Tanter, Shipman

Assistant Professors: Barrett, Konvicka, Lilly, Otwell, Instructors: Beaty, Cruz-Solano, Dooley, Gonzales, Jones,

Mollick, Newsome, Smith, Tober

The Department of English and Languages offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree--either with or without secondary certification--with options in English and Spanish, and an emphasis in technical writing. Minors are offered in English, technical writing, Spanish, and French. On the graduate level the Master of Arts degree is offered in English. For further information about graduate programs, see the graduate section of this catalog. THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BA in English Foreign language 101, 102, 201, 202 14 Sophomore English 3 HIST 101,1 102 6 CIS 103 3 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas BA in English without certification Electives 15 Advanced electives 21 ENGL 4152 3 Advanced ENGL 21 BA in English, Language Arts 8-12 Certification EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 303 or 220, RDG 351 24 Electives 9 ENGL 250, 301, 302, 320, 400, 401, 402, 411, 460, 3 hours from 341, 342, 4152 30 BA in English with Technical Writing Emphasis

Electives 15 Advanced electives 21

ENGL 309, 310, 312, 320, 412, 420, 6 hours from ENGL 330, 370, or 4112 3 hours from ENGL 342, 343, or 435 27

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1 This course may be counted toward the core curriculum requirement. 2 See p. 325 for ENGL course descriptions. 3 With approval of Technical Writing Coordinator

THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BA in Spanish HIST 101,1 102 6 SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, 303, 306, 400, 406, 4072 29 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas BA in Spanish without certification Sophomore ENGL 3 Electives, 21 hours advanced 33 CIS 103 3 From SPAN 401, 402, 4852 3 Advanced SPAN or advanced electives as advised 6 BA in Spanish, Level 8-12 Certification EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 CIS 103 3 Electives 7 From SPAN 401, 402, 485, 4862 9 ENGL 250 3 BA in Spanish, Level 8-12 Certification with additional field Additional teaching field 12 Additional teaching field advanced hours 12 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 ENGL 250 3 From SPAN 401, 402, 4852 3 1 This course may be counted toward the core curriculum requirement. 2 See p. 401 for SPAN course descriptions.

Department of Fine Arts & Communications

Dr. Teresa Davidian, Head

105 Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center (254) 968-9245

Professors: Denning, Rives

Associate Professors: Davidian, Holtorf, Howard, Kyriakos, Seelig Assistant Professors: Ball, Davis, Pauff, Spotz, Stavish

Instructors: Bahner, Chambers, Holley, Hooper, Horton, Kincannon

The Department of Fine Arts and Communications offers programs in art, communications, music, and theatre. The department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art (with or without secondary certification), a Bachelor of Music with teacher certification, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications (with or without certification), and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. The department also offers minors in four areas: art, communications, music, and theatre. Recommendations concerning a student's minor and course requirements are made to the department head by academic advisors.

THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN ART Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. F A 101 is required. HIST 101, 102 required for BFA in Art. Courses Required for BFA in Art ART 111, 121, 211, 221, 231, 232, 241, 321, 331, 341, 342, 351, 371, 441, 4861 45 Advanced ART electives 15

1 See p. 274 for ART course descriptions. Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For BFA in Art (without certification) F A 401 3 Sophomore literature 3 Electives, 6 hours advanced 12 Advanced ART elective 3 For BFA in Art with Certification PSY 303, RDG 351 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 Sophomore literature 3 THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements.


Courses Required for BA in Communications ENGL 309, 310, 312, 330, 412, or 420 9 PHIL 201 3 LANG 101, 102, 201, 202 14 HIST 101, 102 6 COMS 102 or 203, 213, 304, 406, 4121 15 Electives (at least 9 hours advanced) 15 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Speech Communication support area COMS 201 or 205; 303, 306, 4041 13 COMS electives 6 For Journalism/Public Relations support area COMS 131, 205, 215, 306, 310, 3121 19 1 See p. 287 for COMS course descriptions. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Communications ENGL 309, PHIL 201 6 COMS 102 or 203, 213, 304, 406, 4121 15 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Speech Communication support area From ENGL 310, 312, 330, 412, 420 6 COMS 201 or 205, 303, 306, 404, 9 hours COMS electives 22 Electives (at least 9 hours advanced) 33 For Journalism/Public Relations support area COMS 131, 205, 215, 306, 310, 312,1 3 hours COMS elective 22 From ENGL 310, 312, 330, 412 or 420 6 Electives (at least 9 hours advanced) 33 For Level 8-12 Certification Additional teaching field (optional) or minor/electives 24 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 COMS 201, 303, 3101 9

1 See p. 287 for COMS course descriptions. Additional Information for the BS in Communications with Certification: 1. No substitutions are allowed for any COMS course listed on certification

plan. a. No Tarleton COMS course may substitute for another Tarleton COMS

course. b. A transfer course must be a direct translation for a COMS course listed

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on the certification plan. 2. For admission to the teacher certification program, each certification

candidate must pass a public speaking competency exercise upon completion of COMS 101, 102, or 301, but no later than the first semester of the junior year.

a. The presentation will be a 7-10 minute persuasive speech evaluated by three Communications faculty members.

b. Student must pass the presentation with a combined score of 80 or better.

i. If a student fails to complete the presentation with a score of 80 or better, he/she may request to repeat the presentation within the same semester.

ii. After one semester, any student wishing to repeat the public speaking requirement must make an alternative presentation.

c. The presentation will be judged for a variety of communication skills including organization, appropriate style of delivery for subject matter, ability to communicate concepts to an audience clearly, articulation, and diction.

3. Before being allowed to take the TExES, each candidate must pass the departmental “mock” TExES examination in partial fulfillment of requirements for COMS 485.

a. Each student will take a mock exam based on the format for the TExES. b. Students are required to pass each section of the mock exam with a

grade of 80 percent or better before taking TExES. c. A student who fails a section of the mock exam may retake just the

failed section within the same semester. d. A student who does not successfully pass all parts of the mock exam

within the semester of the initial exam must retake the entire mock examination.

4. Students seeking certification must meet with the COMS certification representative at least once a semester.

5. The departmental certification representative will review specific COMS requirements with each student. Candidates for certification will then be required to sign an acknowledgment form.

THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC

Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Required Courses for BA in Music MUSC 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, or 402 4 MUSC 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 431, or 432 8 MUSC 147, 148, 247, 248, 448 18 MUSC electives 100 – 499 10 MUSC 326, 327, 328 9 MUSC 311 2 F A 401, English literature 6 Foreign language, 101, 102, 201, 202 14 Electives as advised 11


THE BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE -ALL-LEVEL CERTIFICATION Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Required Courses for Bachelor of Music Degree MUSC 101 or 102, 301, 3021 3 MUSC 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 433 13 MUSC 147, 148, 247, 248 16 MUSC 349, 448 4 MUSC electives2 9 MUSC 126, 311, 312, 315, 316, 326, 327, 328 20 ENGL literature 3 PSY 303, RDG 351 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18

1 See p. 374 for MUSC course descriptions. 2 For vocal music support area, electives are MUSC 233, 234, 335, 444. For

instrumental music support area, electives are MUSC 226, 227, 228, 229, 442. ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMS IN MUSIC To be admitted to the music program, a student must fulfill the following conditions: 1. Pass a qualifying music theory test prior to the beginning of the student's first

academic term in music. Students who do not pass must take MUSC 213 and subsequently pass an aural skills examination.

2. Pass a qualifying performance test on the student's major instrument or voice at the end of the semester in which he/she is enrolled in MUSC 131.

3. Transfer students in music must also pass these tests for admission to the music program as scheduled in consultation with the department head.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC Recommended Courses for Optional Vocal Performance Track 8 hours of applied music (MUSC 331, 332, 431, 432) Diction I (MUSC 233) and II (MUSC 234) Vocal Pedagogy (MUSC 444) Participation in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Additional Performances: Freshmen 2 studio classes, 2 studio recitals and 1 student recital per semester Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors 2 studio classes, 2 studio recitals and 2 student recitals per semester Junior Recital Semester 2 studio classes, 2 studio recitals, 1/2 recital (25 minutes) Option for 1/2 recital Participation in musical production during the junior year* Seniors Full recital (50 minutes) during the senior year *Must involve feature role or considerable chorus part. Minimal time on stage is not acceptable. Recommended Courses for Optional Instrumental Performance Track 8 hours of applied music (MUSC 331, 332, 431, 432) Twentieth-Century Theory (MUSC 349) String Class (226) Additional Performances: Freshmen 2 studio recitals and 1 student recital per semester

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Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors 1 studio recital and 2 student recitals per semester Juniors 1/2 recital (25 minutes) Seniors Full recital (50 minutes) during the senior year 4 off-campus recitals (N.B.: cannot be derived from senior recital). Recommended Courses for Optional Piano Performance Track 8 hours of applied music (MUSC 331, 332, 431, 432) Twentieth-Century Theory (MUSC 349) Additional Performances: Freshmen 2 studio recitals and 1 student recital per semester Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors 1 studio recital and 2 student recitals per semester Juniors 1/2 recital (25 minutes) Seniors Full recital (50 minutes) during the senior year Accompanying in at least 3 student recitals. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR BACHELOR OF MUSIC – ALL-LEVEL CERTIFICATION 1. Students in the Bachelor of Music with teacher certification program must be

enrolled in an appropriate ensemble throughout the baccalaureate program for a minimum of seven semesters. The appropriate ensemble will be determined by the student’s academic advisor and by the Director of Bands or Director of Choirs. Due to constraints imposed on the University by the State of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the number of hours allowed in the degree (no more than 139 hours in any degree), only three hours of ensemble credit may be counted towards graduation.

2. Typically, four and one-half years are required for completion of the Bachelor of Music with teacher certification degree.

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Formal application to the Teacher Education Program shall be made at the completion of the following: 1. 60 hours with a C average (2.6 GPA); developmental course hours do not

count. 2. MUSC 147, 148, 247, 248, 8 hours of applied principal instrument with an

average grade not lower than C (2.6); and acceptance into music program. 3. 12 hours English with a grade of C or better and MATH 107 or 108. STUDENT TEACHING In addition to education requirements, the following music requirements must be completed prior to application for student teaching. 1. Piano Proficiency Examination 2. Sight Singing Proficiency Examination 3. Proficiency Examinations on Principal Instrument or Voice 4. MUSC 311, 312, 315, and 316 5. Recital requirements. All music students should become familiar with the Music Major Handbook and abide by the policies and procedures therein. It is distributed at the beginning of each school year and is available in the department office.


APPLIED MUSIC Applied Music for Majors (1-3) 131-132 Applied Music 231-232 Applied Music 331-332 Applied Music 431-432 Applied Music Applied Music for Minors or Non-Majors (.5-1.5) 121-122 Applied Music 221-222 Applied Music 321-322 Applied Music 421-422 Applied Music Sections: 10-19 Piano 100-109 Trombone 20-29 Voice 110-119 Baritone 30-39 Flute 120-129 Bass 40-49 Oboe 130-139 Percussion 50-59 Clarinet 140-149 Organ 60-69 Saxophone 150-159 Guitar 70-79 Bassoon 160-169 Strings 80-89 French Horn 220-229 Voice 90-99 Trumpet 230-239 Voice Applied Music: Class Lessons (3-0)* 151, 152. Beginning Class Piano I, II 161, 162. Intermediate Class Piano I, II * Five hours of practice required weekly. Class piano is taught in an electronic piano lab that features individual instruments. Ensembles Ensemble membership is open to all University students who enroll in the ensemble courses numbered for their academic standing. 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402 (0-3) SECTIONS 10 Chamber Winds 80 Women’s Ensemble 20 Jazz Ensemble I (Co-requisite Section 10) 90 Piano Ensemble, 30 University Singers Accompanying 40 Chamber Choir (Co-requisite Section 30) 100 Percussion Ensemble 50 Woodwind Ensemble 120 Concert Band 60 Brass Ensemble 130 Jazz Ensemble II 70 Musical Theatre THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. F A 101 is required. Required Courses for BFA in Theatre THEA 106, 107, 108, 109, 201, 203, 204, 207, 208, 300, 301, 302, 400, 404, 407, 4841 45 Advanced THEA electives 9 ENGL 220 or 309 3 Foreign language 8 Electives 7 Advanced electives 6 F A 401 3 1 See p. 405 for THEA course descriptions.

Department of Social Sciences

Dr. Michael D. Pierce, Head

Humanities Building, Room 355 (254) 968-9021

Professors: Curtoys, Guthrie, Koestler,

Pierce, Price, Schmelzer, D. Zelman, P. Zelman Associate Professors: W. E. Atkinson, Clifford, Cross, Cruz, Jones,

Margolis Assistant Professors: R. G. Atkinson, Walton

The Department of Social Sciences offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with or without certification; a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. Additionally, the department offers minors in History, Philosophy, and Political Science. On the graduate level, the Master of Arts degree is offered in History and Political Science. THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BA in History HIST 101, 102, 440, 12 hours advanced HIST 21 LANG 101, 102, 201, 202 14 ECO 101 3 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas BA in History (without certification) Advanced HIST1 9 POLS 403, 404 6 Elective (advanced foreign language recommended) 3 Electives, 15 hours advanced3 27 BA in History – Secondary Certification HIST 3041 3 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 303, RDG 351 6 Elective (advanced foreign language recommended) 3 Electives2 6 Sophomore ENGL 3 BA in History - Secondary Certification (two teaching fields) HIST 3041 3 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 303, RDG 351, Sophomore ENGL 9 Additional teaching field (12 hours advanced) 24


BA in History – Social Studies Composite Certification HIST 304 3 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 PSY 303, RDG 351 6 ECO 201, 202 6 Advanced foreign language (recommended) 3 Advanced POLS 6 Sophomore ENGL 3 GEOG 110; 3 hours from GEOG 120, 201, 202 6

1 See p. 343 for HIST course descriptions. 2 Consult with your academic advisor before selecting electives. Students who

cannot prove computer literacy should take CIS 103. THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BA in Political Science HIST 101, 102, 6 Advanced POLS1 18 LANG 101, 102, 201, 202 14 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas BA in Political Science (without certification) Electives2 21 Second major2 24

1 See p. 386 for POLS course descriptions. 2 At least 18 hours of the electives and/or second major must be advanced. Students

who cannot prove computer literacy should take CIS 103. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Political Science without Certification PHIL 1011 3 HIST 101, 102 6 LANG 101, 102 (recommended) or electives 8 LANG 201, 202 (recommended) or electives 6 Advanced POLS2 18 Electives (at least 18 hours advanced) 21 Second major (at least 18 hours advanced) 24 Courses Required for BS in Political Science with Social Studies Composite Certification HIST 101,1 102 6 LANG 101, 102 (recommended) or electives 8 LANG 201, 202 (recommended) or electives 6 ECO elective 3 Sophomore ENGL 3 ECO 201,1 202 6

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GEOG 110; 3 hours from GEOG 120, 201, 202 6 Advanced POLS2 18 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 Advanced LANG (recommended) or elective 3 HIST 304, 440 6 PSY 303, RDG 351 6 1 May be counted toward core curriculum requirements for social and behavioral

sciences. 2 See p. 386 for POLS course descriptions.

Department of Social Work, Sociology, & Criminal Justice

Dr. Lori J. Anderson, Head

Humanities Building, Room 375

(254) 968-9024

Professor: Anderson Associate Professors: Eichenberg, Harrington, Stanley-Stevens,

Styron Assistant Professors: Abright, Hendrickson, Key, LaTouche,

Lanning, Rappaport, Witt Instructors: Holloway, Piechocki

The Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Social Work degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, and a Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in Criminal Justice.

SOCIAL WORK The principal educational objective of the program leading to a Bachelor of Social Work degree is preparation of students for generalist social work practice. This program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and qualifies graduates for the licensing examination for Social Work under Texas law. No academic credit is awarded for life experiences in this degree program. Requirements for admission, retention, and successful completion of the program are described in the Social Work Program Student Handbook and a 2.5 overall GPA . THE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BSW SWK 207, 208, 300, 303, 306, 314, 316, 320 329, 339, 410, 412, 422, 423,1 48 BIOL 219 and 220 2 0r PSY 412 3 SOC 201,2 PSY 101,2 310 3 Advanced SWK electives 9 Electives from SOC, SWK, C J 9 Electives 12

1 See p. 396 for SWK course descriptions. 2 May be taken as part of the core curriculum.

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THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Sociology Minor (6 hours advanced) 18 CIS 315 or ENGL 312 3 Electives 12 SOC 101, 201, 330, 402, 4031 15 Advanced SOC electives 21 Electives from S W, SOC, or C J, 6 hours advanced 9 PHIL 101 or 2012 3 ECO 101 or 2012 3 HIST 101 or 102 3

1 See p. 399 for SOC course descriptions. 2 If counted toward university core curriculum requirement for social and behavioral

sciences, students must complete additional hours of electives. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Criminal Justice Minor (6 hours advanced) 18 ENGL 309 3 SOC 303, SOC 330 or PSY 330 6 C J 131, 133, 232, 236, 2371 15 C J 305, 306, 310 9 Advanced C J elective 3 Electives, 9 hours advanced 12 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Corrections Support Area Elective 3 C J 238, 330, 424, 428, advanced C J elective 15 For Law Enforcement Support Area C J 234, 235, 412, 4201 12 Advanced C J electives 6 For Generalist Support Area C J 406, 487, 4881 9 C J 420 or 424 or 428 6 Advanced C J elective 3

1See p. 307 for C J course descriptions.

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Dr. Rueben Walter, Dean

Science Building, Room 119 (254) 968-9781

The College of Science and Technology has three primary missions: first, to provide the courses in mathematics and natural and physical sciences that form an essential part of the core curriculum required of all University students; second, to provide supporting courses for students in other academic areas, such as education, business, and agriculture; and third, to provide the opportunity for students to concentrate their study in a major field of science, technology, or engineering. The College is strongly committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the University and to society. Degree programs available in the College of Science and Technology feature considerable variety at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The range of programs includes those areas that provide the foundation required for professional fields such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy as well as specialized programs that are professionally oriented and lead to specific careers such as clinical laboratory science and nursing. It also includes mathematics, various sciences, engineering, computer science, and technology. The college offers masters degrees in three areas: biology, environmental science and mathematics. The College of Science and Technology is organized into six departments: I. Biological Sciences II. Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Science III. Clinical Laboratory Sciences IV. Engineering Technology V. Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering, including the Division of

Hydrology VI. Nursing. Please consult the section on Undergraduate Degree Requirements on pp. 43-46 for information about undergraduate degree requirements.

Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. John S. Calahan, Jr., Head

Science Building, Room 203 Box T-0100

(254) 968-9159

Professors: Calahan, Keith, Konvicka Associate Professors: Murray, Nelson, Rathburn, Sudman,

Sanderford Assistant Professors: Higgins, Pfau

Instructor: McReynolds The Department of Biological Sciences offers two distinct four-year curricula that lead to the baccalaureate degree. These are the Bachelor of Science in Biology and the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. In addition, pre-professional programs are offered which include pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physical therapy, and pre-pharmacy. Secondary teaching certificates may be obtained with Science Certification or Life Science Certification. The curricula are designed to maximize career opportunities at each particular level and to prepare students for various graduate and professional school programs. A master of science degree is also offered. For further information, see the graduate section of this catalog. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOLOGY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in General Biology BIOL 120, 121, 3031, 307 16 CHEM 105,2 108,2 201, PHYS 104, 105 20 MATH 109 3

1 See p. 277 for BIOL course descriptions. 2 Satisfies lab science requirement. Additional Required Courses For Biology without Teacher Certification BIOL 306 or 315, 20 hours advanced BIOL electives 24 ENGL 309, PSY 101, MATH 350 10 Electives, 4 hours advanced 15 For Aquatic Freshwater Support Area BIOL 306 or 315; 349, 303, 401, 441 20 Advanced BIOL electives 4 CHEM 202 or 474 3-4 ENGL 309, PSY 101, MATH 350 10 GEOL 101, 105, E S 350 10 Electives 6

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For Aquatic Marine Support Area BIOL 306 or 315; 349, 340, 401, 442 18 Advanced BIOL electives 6 CHEM 202 or 474 3-4 MATH 350, ENGL 309 7 PSY 101, GEOG 101 6 GEOL 105, E S 340 7 Electives 6 For Environmental Biology Support Area BIOL 304, 336, 349, 315, 401, 441, 485, 340 or 442 28 ENGL 309, MATH 350 7 GEOL 105, 107 8 For Molecular Biology Support Area CHEM 202, PSY 101 7 ENGL 309, MATH 350 7 BIOL 313, 302, 385, 395, 475, BIOL or CHEM 474, 478 25 BIOL electives, 4 hours advanced 8 Electives 7 For Teacher Certification: Life Science Certification1

BIOL 315, 349, 401, 470 15 ENGL 309 3 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 24 Advanced electives 12 For Teacher Certification: Science Certification1

BIOL 315, 349, 401, 470 15 ENGL 309 3 CHEM 4861, GEOL 105, 106, 486 10 PHYS elective 3 Advanced E S electives 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 24

1 A student who fails to complete certification requirements must complete the requirements of one of the non-certification support areas to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biology.

For Wildlife Biology Support Area BIOL 304, 306, 315, 401 16 Advanced BIOL electives 8 ENGL 309, MATH 350, PSY 101 10 R&RM elective 3 Electives, 8 hours advanced 16 For Pre-Physical Therapy BIOL 306, 460, 12 hours advanced BIOL electives 20 Advanced semester hours transferred from an accredited Physical Therapy School 25 ENGL 309 3 PSY 101, 201, SOC 201 9 MATH 350 4 MGMT 301 3

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THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements.

Courses Required for BS in Biomedical Science BIOL 120, 121, 302, 303, 306, 307 24 ENGL 309 3 MATH 109, 120, 209 11 CHEM 105,1 108,1 201, 202 16 PHYS 104, 105 or 122, 242 8 Advanced electives 12 Other Required Courses For Pre-Dental/Pre-Medical BIOL 385, 460, 461, 4852 13 BIOL 474 or CHEM 474 3 For BS in Biomedical Sciences (not pre-dental or pre-medical) BIOL advanced electives 16

1 This course counts toward the university core curriculum lab science requirement. 2 See p. 277 for BIOL course descriptions. PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Students entering professional school prior to completing a degree at Tarleton may meet the Bachelor of Science degree requirement by (1) fulfilling the “Degree Requirements” as stated on pp. 43-46 and (2) transferring the necessary hours from an approved professional school of dentistry, medicine, or allied health for a minimum total of 128 hours. SUGGESTED CURRICULUM FOR PRE-PHARMACY1

ENGL 111, 112, 6 hours soph literature 12 BIOL 120, 121, 219, 303,307 474 23 CHEM 105, 108, 201, 202 16 MATH 107, 109, 120, 350 14 PHYS 104 4 COMS 101, 102, or 301 3 HIST 201, 202 6 POLS 201, 202 6 PSY 101 3 ECO 201 3

1 Requirements for different schools of pharmacy vary considerably. Students should seek counsel from the Pre-Pharmacy advisor in the Department of Biological Sciences prior to enrollment.

Department of Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Science

Dr. Carol Thompson, Head

SCPL, Room 117

(254) 968-9143

Professors: Murry, Schultz, Walter Associate Professors: Field, Low, Thompson

Assistant Professors: Bell, Rinard Instructor: Nance

The Department of Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Science offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (without teacher certification, with teacher certification in Science (8-12), as biochemistry, with an interdisciplinary field, or as a pre-professional program) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Geoscience, with support areas in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Hydrogeology, and teacher certification programs in Science (8-12). On the graduate level, a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science is offered. For further information about this program, see the graduate section of the catalog. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. COMS 301 is required for Interdisciplinary Chemistry. Core lab science must be from GEOL 105, 106, 107 and BIOL 120, 121; must be BIOL for Pre-Medical Program and Biochemistry; must include GEOL 107 for Teacher Certification, Science 8-12. Courses Required for BS in Chemistry – Professional Chemistry CHEM 105, 108, 201, 202, 307, 323, 408, 486 29 MATH 120, 209 8 PHYS 104, 105 or 122, 2421 8 ENGL 309 3 CIS or C S elective2 3 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For BS in Chemistry without certification Foreign language 8 Advanced electives 7 CHEM 324, 427, 428, 4742 13 Advanced CHEM electives 3 For BS in Chemistry with Teacher Certification, Physical Science (8-12) PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351, EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 24 Advanced CHEM 7 MATH 306 or 333 3-4 PHYS 334 3

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For BS in Chemistry - Interdisciplinary Chemistry Supporting field,3 9 hours advanced 21 Advanced elective 4 Advanced CHEM electives 7 For BS in Chemistry – Biochemistry CHEM 427 or 445, 474, 475 9 BIOL 303, 312, 313, 478 15 Electives (3 advanced) 7 For BS in Chemistry - Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Program BIOL 306, 312 8 BIOL 302, 385, 460, 461, 485 17 CHEM 474 3 Advanced CHEM elective 4

1 PHYS 122, 242 required for BS in Chemistry without certification and for Teacher Certification, Science (8-12).

2 See p. 280 for CHEM course descriptions. 3 Possible supporting fields include Biology, Geoscience, Hydrology, Physics,

Business Administration, and other fields approved by department heads involved. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN GEOSCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. BIOL 120 and 121 are required for support areas in Environmental Science, Earth Science (without teacher certification), and Teacher Certification, Science (8-12). BIOL 120 and 121 or PHYS 104 and 105 are required for the Geology support area. PHYS 104 and 105 or PHYS 122 and 242 are required for the Hydrogeology support area. Courses Required for BS in Geoscience CHEM 105, 108, HYDR 110, GEOL 105, 2031 19 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Geology support area Electives, 16 hours advanced2 19-20 GEOL 106, 205, 305, 306, 312, 313, 411 24 From GEOL 310, 314, 320, 412 6 GEOL field course, junior or senior level3 6 BIOL 120 and 121 or PHYS 104 and 105 8 MATH 109 and 120 or 209 or 300 or 350 6-7 E S 220 3 For Environmental Science support area AGRN 301, AGRN 310 or AGRN 427, CHEM 201 11-12 POLS 310 or 410 3 GEOL 107, 205, 314 10 GEOL from 310, 313, 320, 412 9-10 ES 220, 350, 4014 9 E S from 330, 340, 484 6 MATH from 107, 109, 120, 209, 300, 350 6-8 BIOL 120, 121, 312, 401 16 Advanced elective 3


For Earth Science support area CHEM 201 4 POLS 310 or 410 3 Advanced electives 15 GEOL 106, 205, 3101 10 From GEOL 305, 306, 312, 313, 314, 320, 411, 412 8-9 E S 220, 330, 340, 350, 4843 15 MATH from 107, 109, 120, 209, 300, 350 6-8 BIOL 120, 121 8 AGRN 301 4 For Teacher Certification, Science (8-12) ENGL 309 3 CHEM 201, 486 5 PHYS 104, 105, 206 11 GEOL 106, 107, 4861 9 From E S 320, 330, 340, 350 9 Advanced GEOL or E S2 1-6 BIOL 120, 121, 401, 470 15 From MATH 107, 109, 120, 209, 300, 350 6-8 PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490 18 For Hydrogeology AGRN 301, CHEM 201, 202 12 GEOL 106, 306, 310, 313, 314, 320, 4121 24 Hydrogeology Internship or Approved Field Course, junior or senior level 3-6 E S 220, 350, 413 9 From MATH 107, 109, 120, 209, 300, 350 17-18 PHYS 104, 105 or 122, 242 8

1 See p. 338 for GEOL course descriptions. 2 Must have a total of 45 advanced hours. 3 An approved Geology field course of 6 hours, to be taken during the summer at

another approved university between the junior and senior years. 4 See p. 311 for E S course descriptions.

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Sally S. Lewis, Head

Schaffer Building 1501 Enderly Place

Fort Worth, Texas 76104 from campus: 7-0221

from off campus (817) 926-1101

Associate Professor: Murray Assistant Professors: Coltam, Gunter, Lewis, Taylor

Instructor: Hoger, Hoye, Reyes The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences offers one degree/ certificate program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science and two degree/ certificate programs leading to Associate of Applied Science degrees in Histotechnology and Medical Laboratory Technology. The fourth year of the Clinical Laboratory Science degree/certificate program is completed at the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Terrell School of Medical Technology, located in Fort Worth, Texas. The certificate program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631. The Department consists of a teaching center and thirteen clinical affiliates. The teaching center is housed in the Schaffer Medical Technology Building in Fort Worth, which consists of four lecture rooms, four laboratories, a computer lab, and a library. The thirteen clinical affiliates include: Arlington Memorial Hospital, Baylor-All Saints Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center, Carter Blood Care, Cooks – Fort Worth Children’s Hospital, Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Harris Methodist HEB, Harris Methodist Southwest, Huguley Memorial Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital of the Tarrant County Hospital District, Medical Center of Arlington, and Plaza Medical Center. A continuous 16-month professional laboratory curriculum is offered, totaling 54 semester hours, with 10 months in the teaching center and 6 months in the clinical affiliate. Sixteen students are admitted to the certification program in early January and July of each year, with application deadlines of the preceding September 1 and March 1, respectively. Admission is on a competitive basis. An overall minimum GPA of 2.5/4.00, with a minimum of 2.8 in science and math, is necessary. NAACLS specifies that prerequisite college courses and numbers of credits required shall be those necessary to ensure admission of individuals prepared for the educational program. Prerequisite content area includes general chemistry, organic and/or biochemistry, general biological sciences, microbiology, and mathematics. Survey courses do not qualify as fulfillment of chemistry and biological science prerequisites. Remedial mathematics courses will not satisfy the mathematics requirements. Prerequisites for a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science: Biological Sciences Freshman Biology 8 hours Microbiology 4 hours Immunology 4 hours Physiology 4 hours


Chemistry Freshman Chemistry 8 hours Organic Chemistry 4 hours Biochemistry 3 hours Mathematics (6 hours minimum) College Algebra 3 hours Trigonometry 3 hours Physics 8 hours English 12 hours U.S. History 6 hours Political Science (Texas and National) 6 hours Communications 3 hours Electives 6 hours Health Education 3 hours Students entering the program from other universities must fulfill the degree requirements of their institution, and that institution must provide a statement of the acceptance of the 54 hours awarded by Tarleton State University for graduation requirements. By special arrangement prior to entrance, students may elect to receive the degree from their original college or university or from Tarleton State University. Students who have already obtained a baccalaureate degree may also enter the program, provided they have met the NAACLS minimum requirements in biology, chemistry, and math. Successful completion of courses will be determined with the maintenance of a grade of C or better in lecture and laboratory courses. All students are admitted on a probationary status and progressive academic achievement must be maintained. Upon successful completion of the certificate program, the Bachelor of Science degree may also be awarded. The student is also eligible to challenge national board/credential examinations offered by various professional associations. For further information concerning the Clinical Laboratory Science program, contact:

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

1501 Enderly Place Fort Worth, TX 76104 phone (817) 926-1101

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Clinical Laboratory Science BIOL 120, 121, 312, 385, 460, 474 (or CHEM 474) 23 CLS 414, 415, 416, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 451, 452, 464, 465, 466, 467, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 482, 491, 492, 493, 494, 4951 48 CHEM 105,2 108,2 201 12

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PHYS 104, 105 8 MATH 109 3 ENGL 309 3 1 See p. 282 for CLS course descriptions. 2 Meets core curriculum lab science requirement. Additional Courses Required for CLS/MT Certification In addition to the 48 hours of CLS courses required for the BS degree, certification requires an additional 6 hours including CLS 502, 504, and 506. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN HISTOTECHNOLOGY The A.A.S. in Histotechnology requires a total of 69-72 credit hours consisting of 32-35 credit hours of core curriculum and technical prerequisites, and 37 credit hours of technical program courses. Prerequisite courses may be taken at the university or any one of the thirteen consortium community colleges. (See Health Care Education Consortium) The sophomore courses comprising the technical program will be taken in Fort Worth at the Schaffer Building and affiliated clinical hospital sites. Upon successful completion of the 69-72 hour program, students are eligible for the A. A.S Degree in Histotechnology awarded from Tarleton State University. This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, 773-714-8880. After successful completion of the program students are eligible for the Histotechnician exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry. Prerequisite Courses for Histotechnology and Medical Laboratory Technology, Including Core Curriculum

These prerequisite courses may be taken at the university or any Texas Community College. Common academic course numbers are in parenthesis.

Prefix Number Course Name Credit

Hours BIOL* and BIOL

219 (2401) 220 (2402)

Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II

4 4

or BIOL * and BIOL

120 (1411) 121 (1413)

General Biology I General Biology II

(4)

(4) CHEM** and Allied Health or Science Elective

101 (1405) XXXX

Introduction to Applied Chemistry 4

1-4

Or CHEM** and CHEM

105 (1411) 108 (1412)

General Chemistry I General Chemistry II

(4)

(4) BIOL 312 (2421) Microbiology 4 ENGL 111 (1301) English Composition 3 PSY 101 (2013) Introduction to Psychology 3


COMS 101 102

Fundamentals of Speech Communication Or Public Speaking

3

Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3 MATH 107 (1314) College Algebra or higher 3 Total 32-35

Hours * Students must take either BIOL 219 and 220 or BIOL 120 and 121 (Take BIOL 120

and 121 if you have plans to articulate for BS degree) ** Students must take either CHEM 101 and an allied health/science elective or 105

and 108 (Take CHEM 105 and 108 if you have plans to articulate for BS degree) Acceptance into the Histotechnology and Medical Laboratory Technology programs is on a competitive basis through an evaluation based on letters of recommendation and academic performance. Students must successfully complete core curriculum and technical prerequisites before the start of the technical program in Fort Worth. Applications may be obtained on the university Clinical Laboratory Sciences website at www.tarleton.edu/~clinlab/. Students are accepted into the program three times a year to begin in either August, January or June. Application deadlines are listed on the application. Required Histotechnology Courses to be taken in Fort Worth and affiliated clinical sites: First Semester: A student must enroll in the following courses during their first semester whether it is Fall, Spring or Summer term. HLAB 2821 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences 1 HLAB 295 Clinical Histotechnology I 4 Second Semester: A student must enroll in the following courses during their second semester whether it is Fall, Spring or Summer term. HLAB 296 Clinical Histotechnology II 4 Fall Semester: HLAB 214 Introduction to Histotechnology 4 HLAB 215 Histotechnology I 4 Spring Semester: HLAB 224 Functional Histology II 4 HLAB 225 Histotechnology II 4 Summer Semester: HLAB 234 Functional Histology I 3 HLAB 235 Histotechnology III 3 Final Semester: A student must enroll in the following courses during their final semester whether it is Fall, Spring or Summer term. HLAB 285 Capstone Cases and Review 2 HLAB 297 Clinical Histotechnology III 4 37 1 See p 341 for HLAB course descriptions.

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Students entering with an associates or baccalaureate degree, and who do not wish to earn the AAS in Histotechnology degree, must have the following prerequisites:

Biology: 12 hours including Microbiology Chemistry: 4 hours Math: 3 hours English: 3 hours

Glenda Hoye, HT Program Director Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences

1501 Enderly Place Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817-926-1101 [email protected]

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY The A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology requires a total of 69-72 credit hours consisting of 32-35 credit hours of core curriculum and technical prerequisites, and 37 credit hours of technical program courses. Prerequisite courses may be taken at the university or any one of the thirteen consortium community colleges. (See Health Care Education Consortium) The sophomore courses comprising the technical program will be taken in Fort Worth at the Schaffer Building and affiliated clinical hospital sites. Upon successful completion of the 69-72 hour program, students are eligible for the AAS Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology awarded from Tarleton State University. This program is applying for a new program accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS. After successful completion of the program students are eligible for the MLT exam administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry.

Acceptance into the Histotechnology and Medical Laboratory Technology programs is on a competitive basis through an evaluation based on letters of recommendation and academic performance. Students must successfully complete core curriculum and technical prerequisites before the start of the technical program in Fort Worth. Applications may be obtained on the university Clinical Laboratory Sciences website at www.tarleton.edu/~clinlab. Students are accepted into the program three times a year to begin in either August, January or May. Application deadlines are listed on the application. Prerequisite Courses Including Core Curriculum: See A.A.S in Histotechnology (32-35 credit hours) Required Medical Laboratory Technology Courses to be taken in Fort Worth and affiliated clinical sites: (37 credit, hours) First Semester: MLAB 2821 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 1 Fall Semester: MLT 264 Introduction to Immunology/Serology 3 MLT 244 Introduction to Immunohematology 4 MLT 274 Laboratory Operations 4 MLT 294 MLT Practicum I 1


Spring Semester: MLT 276 Introduction to Clinical Chemistry 5 MLT 224 Introduction to Hematology 4 MLT 228 Coagulation 2 MLT 295 MLT Practicum II 1 Summer Semester: MLT 234 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 5 MLT 214 Introduction to Urinalysis 2 MLT 293 MLT Practicum III 1

Final Session: MLT 292 MLT Practicum IV 2 MLT 285 Advanced Topics and Capstone Review 2 1 See p. 372 for MLT course descriptions. Students entering with an associates or baccalaureate degree must have the following prerequisites:

Biology: 12 hours including Microbiology Chemistry: 4 hours Math: 3 hours English: 3 hours

Dr. Lynda Gunter, MLT Advisor

Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences 1501 Enderly Place

Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817-926-1101

[email protected]

Department of Engineering Technology

Dr. Tommy G. Barker, Head

Industrial Technology Building Room 100 (254) 968-9010

Professor: Barker

Associate Professor: Roderick Assistant Professors: Fullingim, Mollick, Pippin

Instructor: Smith The Department of Engineering Technology offers programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science, and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Industrial Occupations.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY The Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology educates students in a wide range of manufacturing related areas: quality, ergonomics, production planning, management, control systems, productivity, automated systems, and computer modeling. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses are supplemented with a foundation of Industrial Technology courses and emphases in mathematics, statistics, and the sciences. A wide choice of electives compliments the degree, allowing the student maximum flexibility in the areas of business, science, mathematics, computer information systems, and pre-engineering. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY The Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology provides a common core of courses and four emphasis areas from which to choose: General Industrial Technology, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology Education. These emphasis areas provide students with the flexibility to tailor their degree programs to their particular interests. I. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY This emphasis area provides a broad range of experiences designed to

produce the maximum flexibility upon entering the workforce. A broad range of courses is used to introduce the maximum number of concepts in all areas of manufacturing and construction. Students may choose any minor that will complement their interests.

II. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN This emphasis area provides extensive work in computer-aided design,

computer-aided manufacturing, and computer programming to develop an integrated approach to mechanical and industrial design. The common core courses are supplemented with additional design and manufacturing experiences to provide a comprehensive understanding of design and its application to manufacturing.


III. MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS This emphasis area provides an expanded minor in business administration

that includes courses in accounting, management, statistics, and computer information systems. Additional courses in manufacturing management, productivity, and quality management provide an excellent combination of business and manufacturing concepts.

IV. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (Secondary Teacher Certification) This emphasis area provides students with the professional education

courses that lead to state certification to teach Technology Education courses at the secondary level. This combination of courses provides an excellent range of concepts that students can apply in many educational and training fields.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AVIATION SCIENCE The Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science provides students with a well-rounded curriculum with strong conceptual foundations in aviation, science, and management. Students have a choice of two emphasis areas in preparing for specific career fields within the aviation industry, government, and the commercial sector. I. PROFESSIONAL PILOT This emphasis area concentrates on aircraft flight operations and prepares

students with qualifications as professional pilots with a science/technology orientation. The curriculum focuses on advanced aeronautical ratings complemented by business administration, management, and communication skills for professional pilots in the civil and military aviation industries.

II. AVIATION MANAGEMENT This emphasis area provides opportunities to study business and

management as they relate to the technology of aviation and prepares students for a variety of administrative and management positions in the aviation industry.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES IN INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree is designed for students who have training in a technical area. Education received at technical schools, junior colleges, military technical schools, and employer-sponsored training schools may be applied toward the degree. With appropriate documentation, the technical training may be supplemented with a maximum of 15-21 semester credit hours for work experience. The degree allows students to choose between two emphasis areas. I. INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS This emphasis area allows students to custom design their degree by

supplementing their technical training with advanced courses from the Department of Engineering Technology and other departments on campus. The student will work with an advisor to select courses that meet the student’s individual needs.

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II. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (Secondary Teacher Certification) This emphasis area provides students with the professional education

courses that lead to state certification to teach Technology Education courses at the secondary level. This combination of courses provides an excellent range of concepts that students can apply in many educational and training fields.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Some emphasis areas specify the course that students should take to satisfy this core curriculum requirement. CHEM 1054, and PHYS 1224, are required for BS in MET. Courses Required for BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology MET 216, 326, 336, 346, 386, 426, 436, 446, 4761 27 MATH 109, 120, 209, 300 14 C S 110 or CIS 110 3 I T 105, 117, 303, 324 or 325, 350, 361, 318, 495 24 Math or science elective 3-4 Approved electives 10-12

1 See p. 362 for MET course descriptions. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Industrial Technology MATH 109 or higher 3 I T 105, 117, 215, 303, 317, 324, 3502 21 Additional Courses Required for Emphasis Areas For General Industrial Technology I T 106, 318, 320, 4952 12 I T or MET electives 9 MET 216, 336 6 Electives from any field, 21 hours advanced3 30 For Emphasis Area, Industrial Design

I T 318, 361, 405, 450, 461, 495 18 I T or MET electives 9 MET 336 3 CIS 110, 240, 241, 315 12 Advanced CIS electives 6 Electives from any field, 3 hours advanced3 9

For Emphasis Area, Manufacturing Operations I T 318, 320, 4952 9


I T or MET electives 9 MET 216, 346, 386, 446 12 Electives 6 ACC 203, MGMT 301, 303, 9 G B 311 or MATH 300 3 G B 432, 444 6 For Emphasis Area, Secondary Teacher Certification

I T 106, 205, 314, 325, 361, 393, 4052 21 MET 216, 336 6

CIS 103, COMS 214, ENGL 309 9 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, RDG 351, PSY 303 24

2 See p. 356 for I T course descriptions. 3 Some students may choose to use 18 hours of electives for a minor in any

field other than I T or MET. 4 This course satisfies a core curriculum requirement. 5 These courses constitute a minor in Chemistry. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AVIATION SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. See your academic advisor for assistance in selecting specific courses to satisfy the core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for Professional Pilot Emphasis Area

Lower-level requirements: CIS 103, AVIM 2331 6 AIRP2 1315, 1255, 1305, 1307, 1341, 1343, 1417 21 AIRP2 1451, 2250, 2337, 2239, 2355 14 Upper-level requirements: ASCI 301, 302, 303, 304, 401, 402, 4083 21 G B 311 or MGMT 301, G B 312, MGMT 407, CIS 347 12 Approved advanced electives 9 Courses Required for Aviation Management Emphasis Area Lower-level requirements: AIRP2 1305, 1417 7 ACC 203, 204, ECO 201,1 202 12 Upper-level requirements: ASCI 303, 304, 307, 308, 401, 4083 18 G B 311, 312, 432, 433 12 MGMT 301, 302, 350, 406, 407, 421 18 CIS 300, 347 6 Approved advanced electives (Business or CIS recommended) 6 FIN 301, ECO 302 6

1 Meets core curriculum requirement. 2 Lower-level AIRP and AVIM course numbers shown are from the Workforce

Education Course Manual. These courses are not offered at Tarleton State University but may be completed at any accredited college.

3 See p. 276 for ASCI course descriptions.

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THE BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL OCCUPATIONS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for Emphasis Areas For Industrial Occupations Emphasis Area Occupational specialization1 48 Approved electives (not I T or MET) 12 Approved I T or MET electives 21 I T 318, 495 6 MATH 109 or higher 3 For Secondary Teacher Certification – Grade 6-12 Emphasis Area CIS 103, COMS 214 6 PSY 303, RDG 351, EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 4906 24 I T 106, 117, 303, 314, 324, 361, 3932 21 Occupational specialization3 33 ENGL 309 3 MATH 109 or higher 3

1 May include work from junior or technical colleges, employer-sponsored training, military schools, or a maximum of 21 semester credit hours for work experience.

2 See p. 356 for I T course descriptions. 3 May include work from junior or technical colleges, employer-sponsored training,

or a maximum of 15 semester credit hours for work experience.

Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering

Dr. Javier Garza, Head

Mathematics Building, Room 142

(254) 968-9168 FAX (254) 968-9534

Professors: Kirby, Little, Littleton, McCoy, Snider, Winton

Associate Professors: Ahmad, Garza, Hibbs, Marble, McLatchy, White

Assistant Professors: Agapie, Brawner, Emmert, Goderya, Martin, Martinez, Reese, Riggs, Wyatt

Instructors: Peters, Teague, J. Wood, K. Wood

The Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Physics, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, and Computer Science. The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics provides a program of study that prepares students who are: 1) seeking to teach mathematics at the secondary level or 2) seeking employment in industry. On the graduate level, the Master of Science in Mathematics provides a program of study that prepares students additionally (beyond the undergraduate level) for employment in industry. Students completing the M.S. in Mathematics also receive preparatory work for pursuing a doctoral degree in mathematics or mathematics education. For further information about the graduate program, see the graduate section of the catalog. For more information about the Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Hydrology, or Computer Science programs, visit the departmental web site at http://www.math.tarleton.edu. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. See your academic advisor for assistance in selecting specific courses to satisfy these core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Mathematics MATH 120, 1312, 209, 307, 310, 311, 332, 4091 26 PHYS 1222 4 Approved C S electives, 3 hours advanced 6 Additional Required Courses

For BS in Mathematics with Secondary Certification3

MATH 301, 302, 404 9 6 hours from MATH 306, 333, 360, 420, 490 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 24 ENGL 309 3 Approved science elective 3 Electives 7

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For BS in Mathematics without certification3

MATH 306, 333 7 9 hours from MATH 301, 360, 420, 490 9 Electives, 6 hours advanced 12 Supporting field, 9 hours advanced4 21 Approved science elective 3 For BS in Mathematics with 8-12 Mathematics/Physics Certification MATH 301, 302, 333 10 MATH 404 or PHYS 404 3 PHYS 242,2 334, 435 10 From Math 306 or advanced PHYS electives 6 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 24 ENGL 309 3

1 See p. 367 for MATH course descriptions. 2 May satisfy university core curriculum requirement. 3 PHYS 122 and 242 are recommended for fulfillment of core Lab Science

requirement. 4 Courses for supporting field are to be chosen from an academic area in which

mathematics is applicable. Supporting field must be developed in consultation with the department heads involved.

ENGINEERING PHYSICS The Engineering Physics program at Tarleton State University is an engineering degree program with emphases in selected areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Materials Physics. Students are prepared for employment as an engineer, for engineering licensure, as well as for graduate studies in selected areas of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Physics. Extensive study in mathematics, engineering, and physics gives the Engineering Physics graduate the ability to design components, processes, and systems to meet specifications and the ability to work and communicate effectively in team-oriented, project-management-driven environments. Computer simulation and modern analytical tools are used to solve physical and electrical problems. Software development, hardware integration, and testing of microcomputers, microcontrollers, and design of microelectronic circuitry provide the graduate with the tools to apply computer and software-based solutions. Additional studies in ethics assure that the graduate understands engineers’ special responsibilities to protect the health and well being of the general public. See more details at: http://www.tarleton.edu/~Engineering. The first two years of the Engineering Physics program consist of the courses in the Engineering program. When the student successfully completes each designated course in the Engineering program with a grade of “C” or better, he or she may apply for admission into the Engineering Physics program. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. See p. 384 for course descriptions in PHYS, p. 323 for ENGR, and p. 324 for ENPH.

http://www.tarleton.edu/%7EEngineering


Courses Required for BS in Engineering Physics (A grade of “C” or better in each required for graduation) PHYS 1221, 2421, 334, 435 14 ENGR 111, 112, 221, 222, 223, 460 18 ENPH 225, 248, 314, 332, 343, 345, 430, 436, 441, 443 36 Advanced PHYS, ENGR, ENPH, or CS elective 9 MATH 1201, 209, 306, 333 15 CHEM 108 4

1 Applies to University Core Curriculum ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

The Environmental Engineering program at Tarleton State University is unique in the State of Texas in preparing students to work as environmental engineers at the baccalaureate level. Students are prepared for employment as an engineer, for engineering licensure, as well as for graduate studies. Extensive study in math, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental engineering gives the graduate the ability to design components, processes, and systems to meet specifications and the ability to work and communicate effectively in team-oriented, project-management-driven environments. Computer simulation and modern analytical tools are used to solve environmental engineering problems within the fields of water supply and resources, environmental systems modeling, environmental chemistry, wastewater management, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, atmospheric systems and air pollution control, and environmental and occupational health. Students will take a survey course covering all aspects of environmental engineering followed by more comprehensive studies in water resources, water and wastewater management, systems modeling and either air pollution monitoring and control or solid and hazardous waste management. Additional studies in ethics assure that the graduate understands engineers’ special responsibilities to protect the health and well being of the general public. See more details at: http://www.tarleton.edu/~Engineeering.

The first two years in Environmental Engineering consist of the courses in the engineering program identified under that heading. When the student successfully completes each designated course in the Engineering program with a grade of “C” or better, he or she may apply for admission into the Environmental Engineering.

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. See p. 384 for course descriptions in PHYS, p. 323 for ENGR, and p. 324 for ENPH. Courses Required for BS in Environmental Engineering A grade of “C” or better is required in each for graduation. PHYS 122*, 242* 8 ENGR 111, 112, 221, 222, 223, 303 18 ENPH 225 4 ENVE 210, 211, 300, 301, 320, 310, 402, 410, 420, 421, 430 41 MATH 120*, 209, 306, 333 15


CHEM 108, 211 8 * applies to University Core Curriculum PHYSICS Physics is the science that investigates and tries to understand the basic laws of nature. In this pursuit, it deals with the entire range of natural phenomena from the smallest domain of sub-nuclear particles to the largest domain of distant objects in the universe. This breadth of interests is reflected in the type of work pursued by physicists. Some are interested in research on problems that are at the frontiers of knowledge. Some apply this newly acquired knowledge to make practical advances in fields like engineering. Still others use a knowledge of physics as a basis for careers in medicine, law, teaching or administration. A secondary certification in either Physical Science or Math/Physics is also available as part of a BS in Physics for students interested in teaching. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICS Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. See your academic advisor for assistance in selecting specific courses to satisfy these core curriculum requirements. See p. 381 for course descriptions in PHYS. Courses Required for BS in Physics PHYS 122,1 2421, 331, 332, 333, 334, 430, 435 26 MATH 1201, 209, 306, 333 15 PHYS electives, 6 hours advanced 9 Additional Required Courses For BS in Physics (without certification) Supporting field, 9 hours advanced 26 Electives, 6 hours advanced 10 Approved C S elective 3 Math 332 3

For BS in Physics with Teacher Certification, Physical Science (8-12) EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 24 PHYS 404 3 ENGL 309 3 CHEM 105, 108, 201, 486 13 For BS in Physics with Teacher Certification, 8-12 Mathematics/Physics MATH 302, 311 6 PHYS 404 or MATH 404 3 Elective 3 EDU 330, 335, 430, 435, 490, PSY 220 or 303, RDG 351 24 Approved C S elective 3 ENGL 309 3 1 May be used to satisfy university core curriculum requirements. COMPUTER SCIENCE The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares graduates to enter the high-tech work force or to continue their studies in computer science or related disciplines at the graduate level. This program provides a strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and general science as


recommended in the criteria for accrediting computing programs put forth by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and in the computing curricula proposed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Students are encouraged to also specialize in a complementary area, through the support field of study. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. See your academic advisor for assistance in selecting specific courses to satisfy these core curriculum requirements. See p.302 for C S course descriptions. Courses Required for BS in Computer Science MATH 131,1 120, 209, 310 14 PHYS 122,1 2421 8 Science/engineering electives From MATH 118, 306, 332, 360, ENPH 441, 443, advanced C S or science elective 12-14 Supporting field 12 Advanced supporting field 9 C S 110, 221, 230, 241, 248, 343, 380, 389, 401, 451, 478 36 Advanced C S electives 6 1 May satisfy university core curriculum requirements. HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES One of the unique features of the Hydrology and Water Resources Program at Tarleton State University is that each student is required to complete an internship before graduation. The manner in which this requirement is met is for the student to work from 9 to 13 weeks (generally 40 hours a week) for a company or agency that has some expertise in hydrology. Often this leads to full-time employment at the end of the internship. See "440-3 Internship" in the course offerings on page 355 and note the prerequisite that the "student must have completed all other courses listed on an official degree plan and have a grade of C or higher in all required courses in the following disciplines: hydrology, biology, geology, chemistry, math and physics." Personnel in the Hydrology and Water Resources/Engineering Division will assist in finding an appropriate internship sponsor. THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HYDROLOGY Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BS in Hydrology HYDR 110, 211, 300, 310, 320, 410, 420, 430, 440, 4502 34 PHYS 122,1 242, CHEM 2013, GEOL 105 16 MATH 209, 300, 333 11 C S 344 3 Advised elective4 3 1 This course satisfies a core curriculum requirement. 2 See p. 355 for HYDR course descriptions. 3 Prerequisite CHEM 105 and 108 are taken to meet Core requirements for Laboratory

Science. 4 Chemistry track students may take BIOL 120 as the advised elective.


Courses required for Support Areas For Classical BIOL 120, 121, 312, 441 16 ENGL 309 3 For Agriculture A EN 318, AGRN 301, 420 10 R&RM 301, 320,AGRN 105, 427; or ECO 201, 202, A EC 301, 425 12 For Biology BIOL 120, 121, 312, 441 16 2 electives from BIOL 340, 4014, 442, CHEM 202 6-8 For Chemistry BIOL 121, 441, CHEM 202, 323 16 2 electives from CHEM 324, 427 or 428, 307 or 408 7-8 For Engineering MATH 306 3 ENGR 111, 112, 221, 222, 223, 486 and ENPH 225 22 For Geosciences GEOL 106, 203, 310, 313, 314, 412 21 For Computer Science MATH 306, 360, 420 9 C S 110, 115, 241, 361, 401 15 A student who wishes to be eligible to take the Engineering Fundamentals Examination as a graduate of an engineering-related science program should take the following courses: ENGR 221 Principles of Engineering I ENGR 303 Engineering Economy ENGR 222 Principles of Engineering II ENPH 225 Electrical Circuit Theory ENGR 223 Principles of Engineering III ENPH 248 Introduction to Digital MATH 306 Differential Equations Systems Design

A typical curriculum incorporating these courses may be obtained from the Division of Hydrology and Water Resources/Engineering. Completing these courses allows the student to minor in engineering. ENGINEERING PROGRAM

The Engineering program at Tarleton State University prepares the student for further studies in specific engineering disciplines either at Tarleton State University or other colleges and universities. The Engineering Program comprises approximately one half of the course work required for a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and is the entry point for all students wishing to major in engineering. Entry into the Engineering Program requires registration in Trigonometry, Pre-calculus or higher. Once the designated Engineering courses in the table below have been completed with a “C” or better, the student may apply for admission into the upper level programs leading to a degree in an engineering discipline at Tarleton.


The student may instead choose to transfer to another engineering degree-granting college or university to complete the requirements for an engineering degree. For example, the Engineering Program is aligned with the current program at Texas A&M University for seamless transfer. Students wishing to transfer are encouraged to keep their advisor informed of their intentions, as requirements for different schools of engineering vary considerably.

Entering freshman Engineering students are evaluated for mathematics preparedness. The normal course progression calls for taking Mathematics 120 (Calculus I) as the first mathematics course. If the student is not prepared to take Calculus I as the first course, then he or she may be required to take MATH 107 (College Algebra), MATH 109 (Plane Trigonometry) or MATH 116 (Pre-Calculus) instead. It is strongly recommended that students who are not certain that they are well grounded in algebra and trigonometry come to Tarleton and take the placement tests early enough in the summer prior to first enrollment so they can take any necessary calculus preparatory courses in summer school if they wish. SUGGESTED CURRICULUM FOR ENGINEERING1

Courses from University Core Curriculum Semester Hours ENGL 111, 112 6 CHEM 108 4 HIST 201, 202 6 POLS 201, 202 6 HLTH 101 3 Other Required Courses MATH 2091, 306, 333 11 ENGR 1111, 1121, 2211, 2221, 223, ENPH 225 19 PHYS 1221, 2421 8 1 These courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better before the student

can make application to the upper level engineering programs at Tarleton State University

Please Note: 1) TAMU, UTA, Texas Tech and many other universities require all students

who have not taken two years of the same foreign language in high school to take a minimum of six semester hours of the same foreign language in college.

2) The Agricultural Engineering courses listed elsewhere in this catalog are not intended for engineers and do not count toward accredited engineering degrees.

Department of Nursing

Dr. Elaine Evans, Head

Nursing Center Box T-0500

(254) 968-9139

Associate Professor: Evans Assistant Professors: Sneed, Walker, Woods Instructors: Baker, Faulk Manness, Figueroa,

Glidewell, Gramtham, Kunce, Marin, McNeill, Neff, Pehl, Winton Tarleton State University offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). Upon successful completion of program requirements, a graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and apply for licensure as a registered nurse. Distinguishing features of this innovative multiple-entry program include: (1) pre-admission course for generic students; (2) availability of several educational pathways in one program (BSN, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN); (3) opportunity for concurrent enrollment in nursing and non-nursing courses throughout the program; (4) opportunity to attend full or part-time; (5) offering courses in the final semester of the program in which students synthesize and validate concepts presented in prior course work; (6) offering a transition course for RNs and LVNs entering the program; and (7) emphasis on rural health and rural nursing. CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Clinical experiences are an integral part of the nursing curriculum, and a complementary relationship exists between classroom and clinical components of the program. Hospitals and other clinical agencies in Brown, Bosque, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, and Somervell Counties are used for student clinical experiences. The VA Hospital in Waco is also used to provide an in-patient psychiatric experience. All clinical experiences are under the supervision of a University nursing faculty member. Although a student's place of residence is considered when planning clinical experiences, the primary consideration is the learning needs of the student. Therefore, students are expected to travel to several clinical agencies during the program of study. Clinical experiences are scheduled during day and evening hours. EDUCATIONAL MOBILITY OPTIONS FOR LVNs and RNs Graduates of vocational, associate degree/diploma and baccalaureate nursing programs acquire a common core of knowledge, attitudes, and cognitive and psychomotor skills. However, there are distinct differences in the breadth, depth, scope of preparation, and knowledge presented to students in each type of program. A basic premise of Tarleton State University's innovative multiple entry-nursing program is acknowledgement of previous learning in order to provide career mobility. This is, of course balanced against a concern for maintaining high quality in the educational program and assuring the public of the quality of the education of the graduate. Depending on the student's nursing educational background, credit for nursing courses may be awarded by substitution, examination, or advanced placement. LVNs may receive advance placement credit for NUR 120 and 201 upon successful completion of a transition course.


RNs are admitted into junior-level nursing courses. Graduates of associate or diploma programs may receive credit for NUR 120, 201, 205, 210, 302, and 303 by substitution or advanced placement. Credits for these core nursing courses become part of the degree plan upon successful completion of a transition course. ADMISSION INFORMATION Application and admission to the nursing program are separate from and in addition to application and admission to the University. Nursing faculty serve as advisors for all nursing majors. Nursing majors should make an appointment with a nursing faculty advisor early in his or her course of study to prepare a tentative degree plan. This appointment should be made at a time other than the University's advising and registration periods and well in advance of the nursing program application deadline. An appointment can be made by contacting the Department of Nursing secretary at the Nursing Center Building; phone (254) 968-9139 or -9717. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Three points of program entry exist in this program: NUR 120 for generic students, sophomore year for LVNs, and junior year for RNs. Because the place of entry varies with each group, the number of courses required for program entry is greater for LVNs than for generic students and greater for RNs than for LVNs. The following criteria must be met for admission to the nursing program: A. Generic Students - Those students with no previous nursing education.

NUR 120 is a preadmission course and serves as the applicant pool for the program. Students may take NUR 120 as early as the second semester of their freshmen year or when the course prerequisite courses are completed. Generic students are officially admitted to the program (enter NUR 201 & 205) if the application process is completed by the appropriate deadline and the admission requirements are met.

Admission Requirements 1. Admission to Tarleton State University 2. Application to the Department of Nursing when enrolled in NUR 1204

3. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of “C” (34 semester hours):

Course Credit Hours MATH 107 - College Algebra 3 ENGL 111, 112 - Rhetoric & Composition 6 CHEM 103 or 105 - Chemistry 4 BIOL 219, 220 - Anatomy & Physiology 8 PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 HLTH 101 - Wellness 3 H S 210 - Nutrition 3 NUR 120 - Survey of Nursing Science 4 34

4. Cumulative grade point average on courses required for the degree of 2.5 or higher.

5. Eligibility to take state board examination (NCLEX-RN) upon graduation1. 1 See eligibility requirements for licensure.

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B. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN to BSN) Those graduates of practical or vocational nursing programs who hold a current license to practice nursing in Texas.

Admission Requirements 1. Admission to Tarleton State University 2. Current license to practice as a vocational nurse in Texas. 3. Completion of the 55 of the 64 semester credit hours listed below with a

minimum grade of “C”. May delay taking up to 9 hours of courses marked with an asterisk until after program admission.

Course Credit Hours MATH 107 - College Algebra 3 *MATH - Statistics 3

ENGL 111, 112 - Rhetoric & Composition 6 ENGL - Sophomore course in Literature 3

CHEM 103 or 105 - Chemistry 4 BIOL 219, 220 - Anatomy & Physiology 8 BIOL 312 - Microbiology 4 PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 PSY 201 or 307 - Human Growth & Development 3

SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology 3 *Visual and Performing Art (see catalog) 3

H S 210 - Nutrition 3 *HIST 201, 202 - US History 6

*POLS 201 - US Government 3 *POLS 202 - Texas Government 3 *COMS 101, 102, or 301 - Speech 3 HLTH 101 - Wellness 3

*Course may be taken after admission to program.

4. Cumulative grade point average on required courses for the degree of 2.5 or above.

5. Eligibility to take state board examination (NCLEX-RN) upon graduation1.

1 See eligibility requirements for licensure. Eligibility Requirements for Licensure As A Registered Nurse

Eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN upon graduation or current licensure as a registered nurse is a requirement for program entry at Tarleton State University. The Board of Nurse Examiners has identified certain circumstances that may render a potential candidate ineligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Texas (see eligibility questions below). However, the Board provides individuals with the opportunity to petition the Board for a Declaratory Order as to their eligibility in accordance with Section 301.257 of the Nursing Practice Act. This petition should be made before a person begins a nursing program. Processing the petition usually takes 6 to 9 months, but, may be longer in some circumstances. Information and a “Request for a Declaratory Order Petition” packet may be obtained from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners at www.bne.state.tx.us.

The Board of Nurse Examiners requires a FBI criminal background check as part of the application for licensure process. The application for licensure takes place during the final semester of the program.


Upon application to the program and prior to graduation, you will be asked to answer the following questions. If you must answer yes to one or more of the questions, you should complete the Declaratory Order Process. 1. Have you been arrested in any state, territory, or country, including

expunged offenses and deferred adjudication with or without prejudice of guilt for anything other than a minor traffic violation? (DUIs, DWIs, and PIs must be reported and are not considered minor traffic violations).

2. Have you ever been convicted, adjudged guilty by a court, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to any crime (felony or misdemeanor) whether or not a sentence was imposed (excluding minor traffic violations)?

3. Do you have any criminal charges pending against you in any court? 4. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked,

annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license or certificate held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?

5. Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug?*

6. Within the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder?*

* If you are licensed as an LVN in the State of Texas and are currently participating in the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses you may answer “NO” to questions #5 and #6.

C. RNs (RN to BSN) - Those graduates of diploma or associate degree nursing

programs who hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.

Admission Requirements

1. Admission to Tarleton State University 2. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Texas. 3. Passing score on the Tarleton Writing Proficiency Examination 4. Completion of the 58 of the 64 semester credit hours listed below with a

minimum grade of “C”. May delay taking up to 6 hours of courses marked with an asterisk until after program admission.

5. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Credit Hours MATH 107 - College Algebra 3 *MATH - Statistics 3 ENGL 111, 112 - Rhetoric & Composition 6 ENGL - Sophomore course in Literature 3 CHEM 103 or 105 - Chemistry 4 BIOL 219, 220 - Anatomy & Physiology 8 BIOL 312 - Microbiology 4 PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 PSY 201 or 307 - Human Growth & Development 3 SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology 3 *Visual and Performing Art (see catalog) 3 H S 210 - Nutrition 3 *HIST 201, 202 - US History 6 *POLS 201 - US Government 3


*POLS 202 - Texas Government 3 *COMS 101, 102, or 301 - Speech 3 HLTH 101 - Wellness 3 *Course may be taken after admission to program.

6. Cumulative grade point average on required courses for the degree of 2.5 or above.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. Obtain an application packet from the nursing office. 2. Submit the following required application materials to the nursing office by

the appropriate deadline: a. Application b. Official transcripts from each college or university attended and or high

school transcript if you have less than 30 semester hours of college credit

c. Personal Information Card d. Three reference forms, completed as directed in the guidelines on the

application (NUR 120 students do not have to submit reference forms). 3. Carefully review the previous section, “Eligibility Requirements for Licensure

as a Registered Nurse” 4. Deadlines for application to the nursing program are as follows: Admission Semester

Student Category Application Deadline

Fall 2004 Generic Student, LVN, RN March 1, 2004 Spring 2005 Generic Student, LVN, RN October 1, 2004 Note: All information on the application and other documents must be furnished accurately and completely. Falsification of any part of the application and other required forms is cause for not being admitted to, or for dismissal from, the nursing program. PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICANTS Qualified applicants are those completing the application procedure by the appropriate deadline and who meet admission requirements. The Department of Nursing application form, references, and transcripts constitute the core factors for admission. Following the review of applicant process, students are notified by mail of the status of their application to the nursing program. Those students admitted to the program receive information about requirements to be completed prior to the beginning of the first nursing course: a health examination, completion of a personal health history, CPR certification, immunizations, and malpractice insurance requirement. TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE Students taking required non-nursing courses at other colleges or universities may apply for admission to the nursing program at Tarleton. Transfer students must meet the same admission requirements as those students enrolled at Tarleton. Transfer students are required to 1. Complete the same nursing program application procedure as currently

enrolled students. 2. Submit the required set of application papers to the Tarleton State University

Admissions Office by the appropriate nursing program deadline.


3. Gain official acceptance to the University prior to the time of notification of acceptance to the nursing program.

Transfer students should make an appointment with a nursing faculty advisor early in their course of study to prepare a tentative degree plan. This appointment should be at a time other than Tarleton's registration and advising periods and well in advance of the nursing program application deadline. An appointment may be made by contacting the Department of Nursing secretary (Nursing Center Building; phone (254) 968-9139 or -9717).

Transfer Nursing Students - Those students who have been enrolled in but have not completed a nursing program other than Tarleton. Transfer of credit from one nursing program to another is often difficult because of differences in curricula. Therefore, the Student Affairs Matriculation and Academic Standards Committee (SAMUS) will evaluate transfer of nursing credits on an individual basis. Students should provide this committee with nursing course descriptions from the college catalog and the course syllabi (must have at least the course objectives, course outline and a list textbooks used). The student should also submit a letter from the Dean or Director of transferred nursing program. Send this material to:

Chair, SAMUS Committee Department of Nursing

Box T-0500 Stephenville, TX 76402

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING Semester Hours University Core Curriculum 47 See p. 44 for additional information about the Tarleton State University core curriculum requirements. Courses Required for BSN in Nursing (all students) BIOL 219,1, 2201, 312 12 SOC 2011, PSY 1011 6 CHEM 103 or 105 4 PSY 201 or 307 3 H S 210 3 MATH 300 or 350 3-4 Nursing Courses Required2

For Generic Student Program Entry NUR 120, 201, 205, 210, 215, 301, 302, 303,

304, 315, 321, 410, 411, 430, advanced NUR elective 64

For LVN Program Entry NUR 210, 301, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307, 315, 321, 410, 411, 430, advanced NUR elective 55 For RN Program Entry NUR 301, 305, 307, 315, 321, 410, 411, 430 Advanced NUR elective 37 1 These courses count toward core curriculum requirements. 2 See p. 377 for NUR course descriptions.


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COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Dr. Linda M. Jones, Dean

Administration Building, Room 141 (254) 968-9104

The Texas A&M University System Board of Directors approved graduate

degree programs at the master's level for Tarleton State University on November 26, 1969. Meeting in special session at College Station, the Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University Systems granted approval on December 4, 1969, for three initial master's-level programs, setting the Fall Semester of 1971 as the effective date of graduate course offerings for the programs. Approved programs include the Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Criminal Justice and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. GOALS The mission of the College of Graduate Studies is to promote excellence in graduate education through teaching, research, and service. The College of Graduate Studies, in conjunction with the Graduate Council, accomplishes its mission through the planning and development of policy and procedures related to graduate education; the recruitment, admission, and retention of qualified students; and by providing support and coordination of high quality course offerings and degree programs. The aims of the College of Graduate Studies are to: 1. increase the professional competence of students in their chosen fields; 2. train students in analytical methodology; and 3. provide advanced training in academic disciplines. ADMINISTRATION Administration of the College of Graduate Studies is the responsibility of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. The Graduate Council, made up of graduate faculty from departments having graduate programs, assists in establishing policies concerning the graduate school. The Dean of the College of Graduate Studies is chair of the Graduate Council and has the authority to act for the administration and the Council within limits of policy. GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Tarleton State University offers the Master of Education degree with majors in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, Physical Education, and Counseling; the Master of Arts degree with major fields in English, History, and Political Science; the Master of Science degree with major fields in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Biology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Environmental Science, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Liberal Studies, Management and Leadership, and Mathematics; the Master of Business Administration degree; the Master of Criminal Justice degree and the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree. Admission policies, program requirements, and comprehensive examination procedures for each of these graduate degree programs are specifically described within the appropriate departmental sections that follow.

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COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT MAJOR DEGREE College of Agriculture & Human Sciences Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agriculture MS Horticulture, & Range Management Department of Agricultural Agricultural Education MS Services & Development Department of Animal Sciences Agriculture MS College of Business Administration Department of Accounting, Finance, & Economics Business Administration MBA Department of Computer Information Systems Information Systems MS Department of Management, Human Resource Management MS Marketing, & Administrative Systems Management and Leadership MS College of Education Department of Curriculum Curriculum and Instruction MEd & Instruction Department of Educational Counseling MEd Administration, Counseling, Educational Administration MEd & Psychology Counseling Psychology MS Educational Psychology MS Educational Leadership EdD Department of Health & Physical Education MEd Physical Education College of Liberal & Fine Arts Liberal Studies MS Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice MCJ Sociology, & Criminal Justice Department of English & Languages English MA Department of Social Sciences History MA Political Science MA College of Science & Technology Department of Biological Sciences Biology MS Department of Chemistry, Geoscience, Environmental Science MS and Environmental Science Department of Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics MS &Engineering GENERAL GRADUATE ADMISSIONS ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES Admission to the College of Graduate Studies is administered for the Graduate Council by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Applicants seeking admission must present the following credentials and materials indicating they possess the ability to pursue graduate work successfully: 1. A formal application for admission. Application forms are available from the

office of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Room 141, Administration Building. For U.S. citizens, applications must be received one month prior to the regular registration dates indicated in the current University Calendar. A $25 application-processing fee must accompany applications of students who will be attending Tarleton for the first time or who have not been enrolled at Tarleton for one year. Checks should be made payable to Tarleton State University.

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2. Official transcript(s) of all previous academic course work. The transcript must bear the date of bachelor's degree conferral or master’s degree if applicable, and indicate that the applicant was in good standing at the last institution attended.

3. Scores on the Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). These scores should be sent directly to the Graduate Office by the Educational Testing Service. See categories of admission for specific requirements.

4. A 200-300 word essay addressing his/her career and academic goals. Beyond these general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies, departments may set additional standards for admission to degree programs as necessary, subject to administrative approval. CATEGORIES OF ADMISSION Enrollment in the College of Graduate Studies requires that students obtain the following: 1. admission to a graduate degree program, 2. admission to a professional (graduate) teacher certificate program 3. provisional admission for Tarleton undergraduates, or 4. admission as a special (non-degree seeking) student Degree-seeking students are granted either full (unconditional) admission or conditional admission. 1. Admission to a Graduate Degree Program Full Admission. Admission to any graduate degree program is granted by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the department of proposed study. Full admission is awarded to applicants who meet the following requirements: 1. a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from

a foreign institution; 2. a minimum grade point average (based on a 4-point scale) of 3.0 on the last

60 hours of credit completed; 3. acceptable scores on the Aptitude Test of the GRE; (Master of Business

Administration students may substitute acceptable scores on the GMAT.) 4. submission of a 200-300 word essay addressing professional and career

goals. Completion of specific departmental admission requirements and recommendation for admission from the appropriate department may be required for admission to the chosen field of study. Conditional Admission. A student who does not qualify for full admission may be granted conditional admission. Conditional admission will not be granted, however, to a student whose GPA is less than 2.5 on the last 60 hours of course work completed. GRE scores must be submitted at the time of application if the GPA is below 3.0. When a student entering on conditional admission has satisfied all conditions, he/she may be granted full admission after being recommended by the academic department. Applicants who for reasons beyond their control cannot provide official documents required for admission to the College of Graduate Studies by the time of initial enrollment may be admitted for one semester pending receipt of the required documents. 2. Admission to a Professional Teacher Certificate Program Professional teacher certificate programs are open only to graduate students.


Admission to a professional teacher certificate program is granted upon the recommendation of the head of the department in which the program is offered and the submission of a certificate plan approved by the University Teacher Certification Officer. Students who are not seeking a master’s degree are not required to submit scores on the GRE or the GMAT. However, official transcript(s) that indicate the conferral of the highest degree and good standing at the last college attended are required. 3. Provisional Admission for Undergraduates An undergraduate enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at Tarleton may be considered for admission to the College of Graduate Studies provided that the student a. is within 12 hours of graduation; b. is recommended by his/her major department; and c. has attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate

course work d. may take no more than 12 hours of graduate work while in provisional

status. e. must submit GRE scores during the first semester of graduate course

work and re-apply for admission as a graduate student to enroll for graduate courses upon completion of the bachelor’s degree.

Note: No graduate course work may be counted toward an undergraduate degree. ADMISSION AS A NON-DEGREE STUDENT Applicants who designate that they do not choose to seek a graduate degree but who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college may be enrolled for course work in the College of Graduate Studies as Special Non-degree seeking graduate students. Students in this category may take up to 18 hours of course work. They waive the right to count more than 6 hours toward an advanced degree at Tarleton State University. In order to have any graduate course work count toward a master’s degree students must meet admission criteria to the College of Graduate Studies at the time application is made and course work is taken Non-degree students are not required to submit scores on the GRE or the GMAT. However, official transcript(s) which indicate the conferral of the bachelor’s degree and good standing at the last college attended are required. An applicant to a degree program who appears to be admissible on the basis of the credentials submitted, but who is unable to supply all of the official records prior to registration may be admitted for one semester pending receipt of official transcripts. A student who is in special status has no assurance, however, that work completed while in this classification will be applicable toward degree requirements should he or she subsequently gain admission to a degree program. ADMISSION AS A POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENT An applicant who does not wish to pursue a graduate degree or graduate-level teacher certification program but who has earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution and who is in good standing at the last school attended may apply for admission as a post-baccalaureate student. These applications are received and processed in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.


Post-baccalaureate students are subject to all requirements and regulations that apply to undergraduates. They must meet the academic progress standards applicable to undergraduates and are subject to the same probation/suspension policies. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ADMISSION Admission of international students to graduate programs will be based upon holding a valid bachelor's-level degree from an accredited college or university. The quality of the applicant's secondary or college-level work is judged from the grades, class attained, or rank achieved in class. A processing fee of $100 (US) and an application fee of $25, both nonrefundable, for a total of $125 made payable to Tarleton State University must be included with the application . Along with the check and application, the student must include all previous university academic records officially translated in the English language. The International Office will evaluate all academic credentials. Any questions regarding this requirement should be directed to the I IAP Office at Tarleton State University. In addition to the signed application requirements, a minimum admission grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, a 550 or 213 on the computer based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination and evidence of a GRE or GMAT* score, the applicant may be required to attend additional English classes to improve speaking and writing skills or, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department, may be required to take leveling classes in a particular field of study as instituted by the Department. The international applicant must have a reliable financial sponsor. To obtain a visa from the American Embassy located in the applicant’s country, a prospective student must have documented evidence of financial solvency. A sponsor is obligated to endorse all expenditures for the applicant during the entire course of study. Following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the American Embassies have placed severe restrictions on all financial statements. Check with the American Embassy for further details. Note that a copy of all financial statement documentation must be included with the admission packet. International applicants must submit two passport-style photos taken within six months of application. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security requires that all students have medical insurance with coverage in the United States. Students may wish to purchase insurance through the University upon arrival. All application materials must be sent to the Office of International Academic Programs. Applications cannot be processed and an I-20 cannot be issued until all materials are received. For more details about admission for international students, please consult our web page at www. Tarleton.edu/~iap. * International applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may be granted conditional

admission to the graduate program without GRE scores, but they must complete the GRE, with acceptable scores, during their first semester at Tarleton State University. Students planning to pursue a master’s program in business may submit GMAT scores instead of GRE scores.

ENROLLMENT IN GRADUATE COURSES GRADUATE ADVISOR AND STUDENT’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE The graduate advisor, designated by a department, assists students in planning their initial course work prior to granting of admission to the program of study. Before seeking enrollment in any course that might be applied toward a


master's degree, students must consult their advisors. A temporary advisor will be available to those enrolling for the first time in an off-campus course. After receiving admission to the College of Graduate Studies and enrolling for graduate courses, the student should consult with the graduate advisor concerning appointment of an advisory committee. The advisory committee is responsible for guiding and directing the student's entire academic program, which includes initiating all academic actions concerning the student, developing the degree plan, and administering the comprehensive testing prior to conferral of the master's degree. Moreover, the advisory committee as a group and as individual members are responsible for counseling the student on academic matters, and in the case of academic deficiency, initiating recommendations to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS ENROLLMENT Graduate courses are offered on the Tarleton State University campus in Stephenville, at the System Center in Killeen, and in certain off-campus locations approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. ACADEMIC LOAD Load for a full-time graduate student is 9 semester hours in the fall or spring semester. Summer loads are determined by the length of the summer session in which the student is enrolled.

Graduate Semester

Hours 16 weeks (Fall and Spring)

10 weeks (Summer)

8 week session

5 week session

Maximum load 16 hours 12 hours 9 hours 6 hours Full load 9 hours 6 hours 5 hours 3 hours GRADUATE STUDENT PERFORMANCE Every student enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies is required to maintain a high level of performance and comply fully with the policies of the institution. The College reserves the right to suspend any graduate student who does not maintain satisfactory academic standing or fails to conform to University regulations. Students who have achieved admission are expected to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on work completed at Tarleton. If in a particular semester a student's cumulative or overall GPA falls below the minimum, he/she will be given notice of unsatisfactory academic performance. The student must attain a 3.0 cumulative GPA during her or his next period of enrollment; failure to do so will result in suspension for one long semester or the summer term. A student must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average every semester upon returning from the suspension. A graduate student is allowed one suspension. If poor academic performance results in a second suspension, the student will be permanently dismissed from the university. At the end of any grading period, if a student's overall GPA falls below 2.0 he/she will be automatically suspended. Students who have been admitted conditionally must meet the requirements stipulated for attaining full admission status. Conditions may require a GPA greater than 3.0. If requirements are not met, admission will be rescinded, and any further enrollment will be for undergraduate course work only, as a post-baccalaureate student.


Post-baccalaureate students are subject to the academic progress policies applicable to undergraduates at Tarleton State University. Academic deficiencies of students in this category will be calculated according to the current undergraduate probation/suspension policy. Graduate students who are on first-time suspension must apply to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies for reinstatement. GRADING SYSTEM Graduate degree credit is allowed only for A, B, and C grades. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required: 1. for all courses included in a degree plan; 2. for all the courses comprising the major field; and 3. for the courses comprising the minor field, if one is selected. 4. cumulative on all courses taken Courses taken at Tarleton may not be repeated at another institution for degree credit. If a course is repeated at Tarleton, the better grade in the course shall be counted in computing the student's grade point average. The grading system for graduate students is: A-Excellent, 4 grade points per semester hour B-Good, 3 grade points per semester hour C-Fair, 2 grade points per semester hour D-Not Passing for graduate course work. Course must be repeated. F-Failing I-In Progress (for thesis and dissertation courses only) K-Incomplete P-Pass (for dissertation course only) S-Satisfactory (for completion of thesis course) W-Withdrawal from course, no grade designated WF-Withdrawal failing (included in GPA) Z-Research or practicum courses for which only grade given is for final three hours enrolled. The grade K shall be recorded for a student only in case of extraordinary circumstances. This entry is used only in such cases after the instructor and his/her department head have concurred that the incomplete entry is justified. A grade of K must be made up by the end of the next semester and in all cases before registering for the next sequential course. If this grade is not made up within the prescribed time limit, it automatically becomes an F. Internships in Education not completed during the first semester of registration will receive a letter grade of K (incomplete). Reregistration will be permitted for the following semester, at which time a letter grade will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the required work. If the work is not completed during the subsequent semester, the previous semester's K will become NC, and a letter grade of F will be placed on the transcript for the subsequent semester's work. COMPLETION TIME LIMIT Course credits more than six years old may not be counted for a degree. Credits are considered to be earned when they are recorded on the official transcript.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER'S DEGREE SEMESTER HOUR MINIMUM The candidate must earn graduate credit amounting to a minimum of 36 semester hours. CREDIT FOR PROBLEMS COURSES Courses at the 3000- and 4000-level may be counted toward the degree upon a written recommendation of the student's advisor and approval of the chair of the department in which the course is offered and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. Students taking such courses for graduate credit will be expected to complete course requirements different from those ordinarily included for undergraduates. The number of individual problems courses taken for credit toward the degree and the approved undergraduate courses is limited to a combination of no more than 12 hours. Undergraduate courses taken for leveling or as undesignated electives are used in the calculation of the semester and cumulative grade point averages and thus determine one’s academic standing. LIMITATIONS ON TRANSFER AND CORRESPONDENCE COURSES Upon the recommendation of the advisory committee and the head of the major department and the approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, the University may accept as much as 12 hours of graduate work completed at another regionally accredited institution. Course work in which no formal grades are given or in which grades other than letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) are given (for example CR, P, S, U, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit for course work submitted for transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or equated to semester credit hours. A maximum of 6 hours from courses that have been applied or counted toward a completed graduate degree program may be transferred into a Tarleton master’s degree or doctoral program with the approval of the academic department in which the degree is sought. A maximum of 6 hours from a completed master’s degree from Tarleton may be counted toward a second master’s degree with the approval of the academic department. All courses accepted in transfer must have been completed within six years of the time that the student will complete his/her graduate degree program at Tarleton. No academic work completed by correspondence may be applied to graduate degree programs. ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY FOR MASTER’S DEGREE Full admission to graduate study is a prerequisite to admission to candidacy for the master's degree. A graduate student may be admitted to candidacy when his / her advisory committee files an approved degree plan accompanied by the student's application for candidacy. The advisory committee will not file a degree plan until the student has completed at least 12 semester hours of graduate credit with an overall B (3.0) GPA. DEGREE PLAN A graduate student's degree plan includes those courses listed for degree credit on the official degree plan form. All courses on the approved degree plan must be completed with a satisfactory grade to meet requirements for the degree. Changes in an approved degree plan can be made by recommendation to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies by the student's complete advisory committee and head of his or her major department.


Courses listed for graduate credit on the approved degree plan in which the student has received a final grade may not normally be removed from the degree plan, although courses acceptable for graduate credit may be added. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the student's advisory committee, head of his or her major department, and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. DEGREE MAJOR All degrees require a minimum of 18 semester hours to be completed in the student's major field. The graduate major requires an undergraduate background of at least 24 semester hours, including 12 advanced hours. However, graduate students who have taken 18 hours of advanced undergraduate education courses as a prerequisite for a teaching certificate may be admitted to a Master of Education degree program. Students choosing the Political Science concentration for the MA may be admitted with a baccalaureate degree in any social science or valid bachelor's-level degree and one year's experience in the public service field. DEGREE MINOR A student may declare a minor of 12 hours in a second field. It is possible for anyone with an established major to take a minor in any department that offers 6 hours of graduate courses and 6 hours of upper-level undergraduate courses. RESEARCH AND PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT All students seeking a master's degree must have credit for an approved research course. THESIS Not every graduate program at Tarleton requires a thesis for completion of a master's degree. The Master of Arts, Master of Science, and some majors in the Master of Education degree provide a thesis option. Students must have full admission to a degree program and the permission of the department head to enroll in thesis. A thesis will not be accepted unless a student has completed a minimum of six semester hours of thesis course work (588). The Thesis Manual, which contains details regarding the preparation and submission of a thesis for approval, is available in the Graduate Office and on the graduate college website. Students who plan to pursue a thesis should obtain a copy of this manual early in their graduate programs. Thesis Credit. Students who pursue a thesis are required to enroll each semester in at least one thesis course until the thesis is completed. Those who make satisfactory progress will be given the grade of I. Once the thesis has been approved and accepted, the final six semester hours of thesis will be assigned the grade of S. The thesis grade of S is not included in the GPA calculation for the degree major or minor. Microfilming and Copyrighting of Theses and Dissertations All theses, Dissertations and abstracts completed by graduate students at TSU are sent to Bell & Howell (PROquest) Microfilms of Ann Arbor, MI, for microfilming to be available worldwide. A required fee of $45 is charged for the master’s thesis and $55 for the doctoral dissertation. PROquest publishes all master’s thesis abstracts in Master’s Abstracts which is distributed on a subscription basis. The abstract of a given thesis is restricted to 150 words. Mathematical formulas and other illustrated materials in the abstract are equated to the number of words that will occupy the space in determining its length. The


author retains the right to publish all or any part of the thesis by any means at any time, except by reproduction from a negative microfilm. The author wishing to copyright a thesis or dissertation must pay an additional cost of $45. However, if the theses document contains extensive use of material copyrighted by another author, the author of the thesis document must certify that the material is used with the written permission of the other copyrighted author. Copy quality must be acceptable to the Graduate Office. A bound copy is provided for the Dick Smith Library and for the student. The fee for binding the copies is $17.50. The student may request that additional copies be bound for $5 each. This process is carried out through the Graduate Office. THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Candidates for any of the master's degrees at Tarleton must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination. A graduate student must be admitted to candidacy for a degree before he/she will be allowed to take the comprehensive examination. The policies and procedures for the comprehensive examinations are available in the office of the department head of the student's major field of study. Early in their degree program students should review the requirements for taking the examination. Some departments require both oral and written examinations, which must be scheduled early in the semester in which they are to be administered. Consult the University calendar for deadlines for submission of comprehensive examination results to the College of Graduate Studies. The oral examination, when required, is conducted by the student's advisory committee. A representative of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies will be invited to participate in this examination. Students whose performance on the comprehensive examination is unsatisfactory may reschedule an examination at the next regular administration, or, at the discretion of the advisory committee and head of the department involved, at an earlier date. Unless departmental requirements are more limiting, students who attempt the comprehensive examination three times and are not successful will be dropped from the graduate program. APPLICATION FOR A DEGREE Candidates for a degree must complete the following, not later than the dates specified in the University Calendar: 1. apply for the degree indicating fall, spring, or summer commencement and 2. complete a "Graduate Checkout Form and submit both " to the Graduate Office. To be considered for degree conferral, a candidate must be in good standing with the University. All contractual and financial obligations to the University must be satisfied. Pathways To The Doctorate Program The Pathways to the Doctorate is a program dedicated to increasing the number, quality, and diversity of master’s and doctoral graduates across all disciplines within The Texas A&M University System. Consisting of nine universities as well as the Health Science Center, the System spans the State of Texas. This enables the System to recruit top students from a variety of geographical, socio-economic, racial, ethnic, and cultural environments. The Pathways to the Doctorate is one approach to Closing the Gaps Program in Texas. The goal of the Pathways to the Doctorate Program is to attract high


achieving students within The Texas A&M System to pursue careers in higher education. This program will help produce some of the next generation of faculty. Through a variety of activities such as seminars and workshops, inter-institutional exchange programs, a mentoring program and an annual research symposium with System-wide participation, the Pathways program aims to: • create a pathway for talented students to pursue graduate education; • foster opportunities for faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate

students to collaborate and to foster innovative research and interpersonal communication skills;

• enlighten and encourage students and teachers (K-12 through college) to see that science and technology are essential to lead a life of discovery and fun;

• and helps meet faculty needs as post-secondary enrollment grows and current faculty retire.

Additional information can be found at http://ogs.tamu.edu/kOGS/pathways. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES FOR THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The program is a cohort model. Students are admitted annually. The focus of the Ed.D. program is on educational leadership in the Pk-12 environment. The degree program is predicated on the scholar-practitioner model. Graduates of Tarleton’s Ed.D. program will be active consumers of educational research and subsequently able to utilize research knowledge and skills in the Pk-12 setting.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

The admission process is a three-stage process. Stage 1 is the screening process, which includes submission of all appropriate documents by the deadline of May 1. Stage 2 is the evaluation process, review of a writing sample, and personal interviews. Stage 3 is the selection stage. During stage 3, the admissions committee determines the applicants most appropriate for admission to the doctoral program. Admission to the program is full admission; there is no conditional or probationary status.

Application Packet On or before May 1, the College of Graduate Studies in Stephenville must receive all of the following items: • Official transcripts including completion of a master’s degree from a

regionally accredited institution of higher education Minimum GPA of 3.5 on all graduate work

Minimum of 18 semester credit hours of graduate or undergraduate work in administration, management, leadership, or equivalent

• A minimum of four (4) references – two from persons holding a doctorate (current TSU EDAD faculty may not complete the reference forms)

• Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). cannot be more than 5 years old

• A leadership portfolio Course Work

The doctoral program curriculum consists of 72 semester hours in educational leadership, research tools, specialization area, and electives. Course work taken more than 10 years previous to the date of graduation will not apply toward the degree. Undergraduate or master’s level work taken as leveling is


generally not acceptable as doctoral level credit. Should any master’s level work be applied to the degree plan, approval must be made by the director of the doctoral program and the dean of the graduate college.

The grading system for doctoral students is the same as for master’s level students. Unsatisfactory performance in the program, a cumulative GPA below a 3.0 will result in probation for one semester and if not improved in the subsequent semester, suspension from the program. Any appeals are made to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies through the doctoral committee.

Doctoral students unable to maintain the cohort pace may request a leave of absence through their advisor and graduate committee.

Dissertation and Committee Role

A doctoral dissertation is required of all students in the program. Topics must be approved by the doctoral advisor(s), the doctoral committee and the dean of the graduate college. The student must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours of dissertation. A grade of incomplete (I) will be recorded each semester until the dissertation is successfully complete. Upon completion of the dissertation, the dissertation committee chair will record a grade of pass (P).

Upon completion of the dissertation, the student will orally defend the final product to the dissertation committee and a representative of the College of Graduate Studies. Students whose performance is unsatisfactory will work with their advisor to reschedule an examination in the next semester.

Policies and procedures for all requirements for this program may be found in the Ed.D Educational Leadership handbook, available in hard copy and online.

Application for a Degree

See instructions under application for a degree in the master’s section.

AGRICULTURE

Department of Agricultural Services & Development MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION This degree, offered in the Department of Agriculture Services and Development, is specifically designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Services and Development. It may also be advantageous for those who have completed a bachelor of science degree in an agricultural discipline and who desire to complete the requirements for a teaching certificate and a master's degree simultaneously. Professional agriculturalists of numerous occupations may find the degree appealing because of the flexibility of taking courses in one or more disciplines that best meet the needs of the agricultural professional. The major objective is to increase the professional competence of teachers of agriculture, extension agents, and others pursuing professional agricultural careers. This degree is offered both on campus and online. BASIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The degree offers students the option of a non-thesis or thesis program. Non-Thesis Option The typical curriculum for the non-thesis program comprises A ED 598 (Philosophy, Interpretation and Application of Research), A ED 502, 520, 521, 540, 586, and 599, ENTO 506, 516 and electives with a total of 36 hours of course work required for the degree. Research Requirement. Agricultural Education 598 (Philosophy, Interpretation and Application of Research) is required of all candidates for the master's degree. A student may also take as many as 6 credit hours of Agricultural Education 586 (Problems) with approval of the student's advisor. Comprehensive Examination General Policies. Agricultural Education graduate students must pass a written and an oral examination during the semester in which graduation is anticipated. A failed examination may be rescheduled with approval of committee. Thesis Option The typical curriculum for the thesis degree program involves an original research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member and the preparation of a thesis in addition to prescribed course work. The degree may have a major advantage for students who plan further graduate study at the PhD level. Generally, students complete 18-21 hours of courses in agricultural education in addition to supporting course work for a total of 36 hours. Research Requirement. Agricultural Education 598 (Philosophy, Interpretation and Application of Research), 599 (Practicum, Field Problems, or Internship), and 6 hours credit of 588 (thesis) are required of all candidates. Comprehensive Examination. Upon completion of the thesis, a final oral examination is scheduled with the advisory committee. Major emphasis will be directed toward defense of the thesis, although the examination will also include course work materials. The oral examination may be attempted once per regular semester or summer. If the oral examination performance is not acceptable on first attempt, the specific area(s) of weakness will be identified to the candidate so that

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corrective action (additional review or required course work) may be taken before the next attempt.

Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, & Range Management

and Department of Animal Sciences

The Department of Animal Sciences and the Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management offer a Master of Science in Agriculture with two tracks: (1) the thesis track, which is research based, and (2) the non-thesis track. The purposes of these tracks differ somewhat according to the objectives, plans, and employment interests of individual students. The following provides general information concerning the two tracks. For more specific information contact either department. All students are required to demonstrate to departmental graduate faculty acceptable proficiency in both oral and written English prior to preparation of a degree plan. Successful completion of remedial English courses may be required in instances of insufficient proficiency. The MS (non-thesis track) may be attractive to certain full-time students and to part-time or commuting students who desire advanced course work to further qualify for certain types of public or agency employment or to enhance advancement opportunities in their present employment. It is a more general degree with course work flexibility to allow students to design a program emphasizing specialized interests in certain subject matter areas or one emphasizing broader-based advanced studies. General requirements include 36 semester hours of advanced course work in agriculture and supporting fields above the bachelor's degree. The MS (thesis track) involves an original research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member and the preparation of a thesis in addition to prescribed course work. Generally, successful pursuit of this degree necessitates full-time and uninterrupted graduate enrollment. The degree may be considered terminal in individual cases, but a major advantage is the preparation and background provided to pursue further graduate study to the PhD level. Also, for certain types of employment with agencies and corporations, the experience gained in research methodology and technical writing is invaluable in enhancing and broadening one's employment and advancement opportunities. The Department of Agribusiness, Agronomy, Horticulture, and Range Management collaborates with the College of Business Administration, offering a concentration in Agribusiness Management for students pursuing the Master of Business Administration degree. For additional information, contact the MBA Director in the College of Business Administration. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the MS in Agriculture (non-thesis track) program is contingent upon application to and acceptance by the College of Graduate Studies. Upon meeting general requirements including acceptable scores on the Aptitude Test of the GRE, a student holding a bachelor's degree in agriculture normally can begin the 36-hour program. Prospective students with a bachelor's degree in non-agricultural fields are usually required to complete, as a minimum, 24 hours of undergraduate leveling courses (12 upper level hours in agriculture). In addition, 4 hours of biology and 4 hours of chemistry (prerequisites for upper-level agriculture courses) are required. During the completion of prerequisites


and leveling courses, the student is designated as "special student-undergraduate leveling courses only." General requirements and procedures for admission to an MS in agriculture (thesis) are similar to the MS (non-thesis). Because of the research emphasis in the MS (thesis), however, additional background courses or additional undergraduate leveling work may be required upon acceptance and admission. In addition to the general agricultural background as required for the MS (non-thesis), certain prerequisites (e.g., in chemistry, biology, statistics, biochemistry, economics, business) may be necessary on an individual basis to complement the student's thesis program. ADVISEMENT AND COMMITTEE’S ROLE MS NON-THESIS TRACK Upon approval for admission by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, the major department notifies the MS (non-thesis) student of assignment to an "interim advisor" who counsels the student in early course work and tentative program direction. As soon as possible thereafter, and normally prior to completion of more than 12 hours, the student selects, with assistance of the interim advisor, an advisory committee, which then assumes the advisory role. When full admission is achieved, the student is responsible for preparing and securing committee approval of a formal degree plan and submitting the degree plan with an application for candidacy for the master's degree to the Graduate Dean. MS THESIS TRACK Prior to or immediately upon acceptance for graduate study by the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and the student's declaration of intent to pursue an MS (thesis) program, the student must consult with his or her major department's graduate faculty concerning potential research projects and thesis topics. Because of the close interaction and cooperation required between the student and the graduate faculty advisor, pursuit of the MS (thesis) degree must be arranged in advance. Upon agreement between the student and his/her major advisor, a research topic is selected and determinations are made as to a program of study, background courses, and the composition and appointment of the advisory committee. During the first semester of enrollment or before the completion of 12 semester hours' credit, a formal degree plan and thesis proposal are submitted to the advisory committee for approval and submission through appropriate channels. CURRICULUM MS NON-THESIS TRACK Of the 36-hour MS (non-thesis) requirement, a minimum of 18 hours of courses offered by the above departments is required for a major in Agriculture. A 12-hour minor may be chosen in another field but is not required. Two-thirds (24 hours) of the total 36 hours must be 500-level courses. At least one-half of all hours in a 12-hour minor must be 500-level. A rigid, standard curriculum required of all students is not imposed; instead, the graduate curriculum is individually planned within certain guidelines by each student and approved by the advisory committee and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. All candidates are required to take a graduate-level research course selected from a discipline area most appropriate to their interest and approved by the committee. A curriculum summary and guideline for the MS in Agriculture (non-thesis) includes the following:

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Agriculture sciences (major) 18-30 hours Supporting fields (may include a 12-hour minor) 0-12 hours Required research course 3 hours (May be a part of a major or support field depending upon discipline emphasized in MS program) AGRI 580 (professional writing requirement) 3 hours

36 hour minimum

MS THESIS TRACK Minimum requirements for this track are 36 hours above the BS, excluding any required leveling or background courses. The thesis and associated research may be counted as six hours toward the total. Of the remaining 30 hours, a minimum of 18 hours must be in the major. No more than one-third of the major hours may be approved upper-level undergraduate courses. A 12-hour minor in another field may be chosen but is not required. If a minor is declared, no more than one-half of the hours may be approved upper-level undergraduate courses. Of the total 36-hour minimum requirement, no more than one-third may be undergraduate level. Because of the diversity of agricultural specialties, the student and advisory committee are given discretionary latitude in developing the specific course of study to allow desired specialization in major and minor courses. A typical program of study is as follows: Agriculture sciences 14-26 hours Agriculture 585 1-3 hours Agriculture 588 (Thesis) 6 hours Supporting fields (may include a 12-hour minor) 0-12 hours Approved research course 3 hours (Selected from discipline most appropriate to research)

36 hour minimum

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS The comprehensive examination for the MS (non-thesis) consists of a written examination. An oral examination may be required of any candidate with a marginal performance on the written examination. Instructors of degree plan courses and committee members are invited to submit questions for these examinations. Upon admission to candidacy, the student and committee schedule the examinations in order that they will be completed at least 20 class days prior to final exams during the long semesters or at least 10 days prior to final exams in summer sessions. Students must be enrolled during the semester in which the examinations are taken. Both written and oral examinations may be attempted once per regular semester or summer. If either the written or oral component is not successfully completed on first attempt, the specific area(s) of weakness will be identified to the candidate so that corrective action (additional review or required course work) may be taken before the next attempt. If a second attempt is unsuccessful, the candidate will be required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of specified course work with a B average before scheduling a third attempt. A maximum of three attempts is allowed. For the MS (thesis) candidate, upon completion and acceptance of the thesis, a final oral examination is scheduled with the advisory committee. Major


emphasis will be directed toward defense of the thesis, although the examination will also include course work materials. The oral examination may be attempted once per regular semester or summer. If the oral examination performance is not acceptable on first attempt, the specific area(s) of weakness will be identified to the candidate so that corrective action (additional review or required course work) may be taken before the next attempt. If a second attempt is unsuccessful, the candidate is required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of specified course work with a B average before scheduling a third attempt. A maximum of three attempts is allowed.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Graduate degree programs offered in the College of Business Administration (COBA) are the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and Master of Science in Management and Leadership. All four programs are offered at Stephenville, at Tarleton Central Texas, and online. For more information about business graduate programs, see the COBA website at www.tarleton.edu/~coba/ PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION Policies for graduate programs in the College of Business Administration (COBA) are developed by the COBA Dean, the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, and the Graduate Council. The Dean of the College of Business Administration is responsible for maintaining consistent policies and standards governing graduate programs in business. Direct authority for administering the programs rests with the following administrators: MBA program – Head of the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics MS Information Systems – Head of the Department of Computer Information Systems MS Human Resource Management and MS Management and Leadership – Head of the Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems.

All questions of policies, appeals, and petitions regarding the operation of graduate programs in business should be directed to the Dean of the College of Business Administration and submitted through the appropriate COBA department head. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be granted full admission, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on the last 60 hours of credit completed. The applicant must also have submitted GRE or GMAT scores (GRE is generally preferred) and have satisfied applicable program prerequisites. The applicant will be notified of program prerequisites (leveling requirements), if any, soon after he/she is admitted to the College of Graduate Studies. An applicant who is not qualified for full admission may be granted conditional admission. Conditional admission will not be granted to an applicant whose GPA is less than 2.5 on the last 60 hours of credit completed. A student who is conditionally admitted must satisfy all conditions before receiving full admission. TRANSFER CREDIT Upon recommendation of the academic advisor and department head and with approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, a student may transfer up to 12 hours of graduate work completed at another regionally credited institution. Because students take the comprehensive examination from Tarleton professors, they should complete core courses at Tarleton. Course work in which no formal grade is given (for example, CR, P, S, U, etc.) is not accepted for transfer credit. Credit for course work submitted for transfer from any college or university must be shown in semester credit hours or


equated to semester credit hours. No academic work completed by correspondence may be applied to graduate degree programs. GPA REQUIREMENTS Graduate students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 at all times. Should a student earn a grade below C in a graduate course or fall below an overall GPA of 3.0, that student may be placed in a conditional enrollment status and may be advised to repeat a course, reduce course load, or take other corrective action to remove the deficiency. For more information, see the section on Graduate Student Performance in the general information provided by the College of Graduate Studies. RESEARCH REQUIREMENT Each graduate program offered in the College of Business Administration is a 36-hour non-thesis program. Research is required as a part of graduate course work, but a separate thesis is not a degree requirement. The MS in Information Systems does include a thesis option.

Department Of Accounting, Finance, & Economics MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Tarleton’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is offered in Stephenville and at the Tarleton Central Texas location, where courses are offered both in Killeen and on Fort Hood. The Tarleton MBA program is offered in Waco through the University Center at McLennan Community College. The MBA program is also available online. The MBA program is designed to develop the student’s leadership, decision making, and critical thinking abilities. Students are given opportunities to make decisions based on critical evaluation of real-life situations. Graduate faculty members strive to prepare MBA students for current career opportunities and for competing effectively in the global arena of business. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The MBA program is administered by the head of the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics, who implements the policies of the University, Graduate Council, and College of Business Administration and works under the Dean’s direction. LEVELING REQUIREMENTS After an MBA applicant is admitted to the College of Graduate Studies, his/her transcript, application, essay, and test scores will be evaluated by the COBA Graduate Admissions Committee. This Committee evaluates the student’s educational background and work experience to determine what leveling requirements or program prerequisites may be needed. Leveling requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be satisfied by taking graduate or undergraduate courses or departmental subject area examinations or through other appropriate means. A student whose undergraduate degree was not in business and who does not have relevant professional experience should expect to be required to take some undergraduate courses (that cannot count toward the 36 hours required for the degree) to be prepared for successful graduate study in business.

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DEGREE PROGRAM The MBA degree program requires completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate-level course work and a minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade below a C. Required courses for the degree are:

Course Number

Course Title Semester credit hours

FIN 500* Foundations of Financial Systems 3 MGMT 500* Foundations of Management 3 ACC 503 Accounting for Management 3 CIS 511 Managing Information Systems 3 FIN 507 Financial Management 3 G B 588 Seminar in Business Strategy 3 G B 598** Business Research Methods 3 MGMT 511 or MGMT 568

Managing Operations and Services or Organizational Development and Change

3

MKTG 508 Marketing Management 3 Electives To bring program total to at least 36 hours

* A student who has completed a baccalaureate degree in business within six years prior to initial enrollment in the MBA program may substitute three hours of elective for this course, with approval of academic advisor and COBA Graduate Admissions Committee. The degree program must still include at least 36 hours.

** Students are advised to complete this course within the first 12 hours of the program. A student may complete a concentration in Accounting, Agribusiness, Computer Information Systems, Finance/Economics, Management & Leadership, Human Resource Management, a combination of Management and Human Resource Management, or Marketing by receiving graduate credit for at least 12 hours of electives in that area. After completing 18 hours of graduate credit in the MBA program, the student should contact his/her academic advisor and request that an official degree plan be prepared. The student may petition for changes in this degree plan at a later date, but these changes must be approved by the graduate advisor and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION* To be eligible to sit for the MBA comprehensive examination, the student must be fully admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and the MBA program and must be in good standing with the University and the College of Graduate Studies.

The MBA comprehensive examination requirement is met by earning an evaluation of satisfactory or passing on a case analysis completed while enrolled in G B 588, the MBA capstone course. The exam is evaluated on a “blind” review basis by a standing committee of graduate faculty from the College of Business Administration who grade the students’ examinations on a pass/fail basis. A student who receives a grade of unsatisfactory on the examination may retake the examination at its normally scheduled date the following semester. Students needing to retake the examination are advised to audit G B 588 as part of their preparation. Students who fail the exam a second time must meet with their advisor, who will identify additional course work to be completed before taking the exam a third time. Any student failing the comprehensive examination three times will be dropped from the MBA program.


Policies and procedures for the MBA comprehensive examination are under review and subject to change.

THE MBA ONLINE Beginning in Fall 2004, the Tarleton MBA program became available online. All core and foundation courses (see Degree Program information, above) are available online, as are many electives. Core and foundation courses are offered in a rotation that allows a student to complete all the courses within a period of two years or less. Electives are offered online in the areas of Management, Human Resource Management, Computer Information Systems, and Finance/Economics. If an online student wishes to complete a concentration, the concentrations most likely to be available online are Management, Human Resource Management, and Computer Information Systems. Requirements for the MBA comprehensive examination apply to online students. An additional fee applies to most courses offered in the online MBA program.

Department Of Computer Information Systems

MASTER OF SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems program is designed to meet the needs of three distinct groups: (1) students with a baccalaureate degree in Information Systems, (2) students with a baccalaureate degree in another area who have information systems skills and desire to develop new career skills in Information Systems, and (3) students with a baccalaureate degree in another area who lack information systems skills and desire to develop new career skills in Information Systems. Students should select an advisor and discuss the courses required for their degree early in their graduate program. The MS in Information Systems requires completion of at least 36 hours of graduate credit. Students may choose to do a thesis as part of this degree program. The degree is offered in a virtual/online environment, traditional face-to-face arrangement, or as a combination of the preceding two formats. To learn more about the graduate programs, please visit the website http://www.tarleton.edu/~is MS INFORMATION SYSTEMS CURRICULUM

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Semester Credit Hours

CIS 504 Telecommunications for Managers 3 CIS 507 Systems Analysis for Managers 3 CIS 511 Managing Information Systems 3 CIS 516 Applied Database Management 3 CIS 518 Quantitative Concepts in Computing 3 CIS 598 Research Methods in Information Systems 3 CIS electives 12 Electives 6

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION A student must satisfactorily complete the comprehensive exam before receiving the MS, Information Systems degree. The student’s academic advisor should be contacted about comprehensive examination requirements and policies.

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Department Of Management, Marketing,

& Administrative Systems

MASTER OF SCIENCE, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The Master of Science in Human Resource Management prepares students for careers as human resource professionals by developing their critical skills in areas such as research and job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness. Students gain knowledge and skills that are applicable in business and not-for-profit entities including state and local governments and military organizations. This non-thesis program requires completion of at least 36 semester hours in graduate-level courses. The MS in Human Resource Management (MS, HRM) is offered in Stephenville and at Tarleton Central Texas. The program is also available online. For more information about the online program, see www.tarleton.edu/%7Emmas/welcome.htm LEVELING REQUIREMENTS After an MS, HRM applicant is admitted to the College of Graduate Studies, his/her transcript, application, essay, and test scores are evaluated by the COBA Graduate Admissions Committee. This Committee evaluates the student’s educational background and work experience to determine what leveling requirements or program prerequisites may be needed. Leveling requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be satisfied by taking graduate or undergraduate courses or departmental subject area examinations or other appropriate means. A student whose undergraduate degree was not in business and who does not have relevant professional experience should expect to be required to take some undergraduate courses (that do not count toward the 36 hours required for the degree) to be prepared for successful graduate study in Human Resource Management. MS, HRM CURRICULUM

Course Number

Course Title


FIN 500* Foundations of Financial Systems 3 MGMT 500* Foundations of Management 3 G B 565 Managerial Statistics 3 G B 598** Business Research Methods 3 HRM 501 Law and Regulation in Human Resources 3 HRM 503 Managing Human Resource Development 3 HRM 514 Workforce Planning and Employment 3 HRM 516 Compensation Management 3 HRM 524 Employment and Labor Relations 3 HRM 595 Professional Issues in Human Resources 3 Electives To bring total hours in program to at least 36 * A student who has completed a business undergraduate degree within six years prior

to initial enrollment in the MS, HRM program may substitute three hours of elective for this course, with approval of academic advisor and the COBA Graduate Admissions Committee.

** Students are advised to complete this course within the first 12 hours of the program.

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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Each student in the MS, HRM program is required to pass a comprehensive

examination before receiving his/her degree. Information about the comprehensive examination requirement is available from the student’s academic advisor. MASTER OF SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP The Master of Science, Management and Leadership program (MS, ML) is designed for students who have management experience in public or private organizations and who wish to sharpen their management skills. The program focuses on management and leadership abilities that can be applied in any organizational setting, regardless of the functional area in which the leader works. Students gain knowledge and skills that are applicable in business, the military, government organizations, and private not-for-profit organizations. The MS, ML is offered in Stephenville and at Tarleton Central Texas. The program is also offered online. LEVELING REQUIREMENTS After an MS, ML applicant is admitted to the College of Graduate Studies, his/her transcript, application, essay, and test scores are evaluated by the COBA Graduate Admissions Committee. This Committee evaluates the student’s educational background and work experience to determine what leveling requirements or program prerequisites may be needed. Leveling requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be satisfied by taking graduate or undergraduate courses or departmental subject area examinations or other appropriate means. A student whose undergraduate degree was not in business and who does not have relevant professional experience should expect to be required to take some undergraduate courses (that do not count toward the 36 hours required for the degree) to be prepared for successful graduate study in Management and Leadership. MS, ML CURRICULUM

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FIN 500* Foundations of Financial Systems 3 MGMT 500* Foundations of Management 3 G B 565 Managerial Statistics 3 G B 598** Business Research Methods 3 CIS 511 or MGMT 513

Managing Information Systems or Strategic Impact of Technology

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MGMT 501 Organizational Behavior 3 MGMT 508 Analysis & Design of Organizations 3 MGMT 509 Seminar on Management and Leadership 3 MGMT 511 Managing Operations and Services 3 MGMT 568 Organizational Development and Change 3 Electives To bring total hours in program to at least 36

* A student who has completed a business undergraduate degree within six years prior to initial enrollment in the MS, ML program may substitute three hours of elective for this course, with approval of academic advisor and the COBA Graduate Admissions Committee.

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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Each student in the MS, ML program is required to pass a comprehensive

examination before receiving his/her degree. Students are required to demonstrate their understanding of management and leadership. Students take the comprehensive examination in the semester they are enrolled in MGMT 5093, Seminar on Management and Leadership, which serves as the MS,ML capstone course. Normally, MGMT 509 should be taken in the student’s last semester of enrollment or after completion of all other core courses. Information about the comprehensive examination requirement is available from the student’s academic advisor.

EDUCATION

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. This degree program and options are designed to help educators expand their knowledge and skills and to complete certificate renewal requirements in their respective fields. Options are available in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Professional Reading Specialist, Professional Educational Diagnostician, Gifted and Talented, Teacher Leadership, Technology Director, and Instructional Technology. Degree options are designed to assist educators in developing new skills and in-depth knowledge that are requisites for assuming roles of increased responsibility and leadership. BASIC PROCEDURES Graduate advisors have been designated in each of the major program areas to assist new students and those for whom graduate committees have not been appointed. The graduate committee chair, when selected, will assist the student in developing a degree plan and, along with the committee members, will assume the responsibility for preparing the student for the comprehensive examinations. To receive full admission to a degree program offered in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, an applicant must meet all standards established by the College of Graduate Studies and all departmental program requirements and be recommended by the graduate advisor or the program admissions committee. Students who meet the general requirements for conditional admission and are recommended by the Department will be permitted to pursue one of the major areas in the department. Typically, the student admitted on a conditional basis will be required to complete 12 semester hours including EDU 598 with a 3.25 GPA. To remain in good standing, students who have full admission status are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students whose GPA does not meet the minimum may not enroll for additional work without special permission from the department head. Consideration for accepting transfer credits will be given only after a student has full admission to graduate study. Credits transferred from an approved institution must meet the guidelines outlined in Limitations on Transfer and Correspondence Courses in General Requirements for the Master's Degree. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION The purpose of the comprehensive examination in the Master of Education program in Curriculum and Instruction is to allow the student to demonstrate proficiencies established in the program and to apply concepts and knowledge acquired throughout the course of study. Completing the comprehensive examination requires enrollment in EDU 586 for a minimum of three consecutive semesters. A major field-based project or action research design will be developed and approved by the student’s graduate committee during the first semester of enrollment in EDU 586. The field-based project or action research will encompass both the proficiencies developed during the program and the

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courses taken by the student; it may be started in a course but is over and above any specific course requirement. The student must be enrolled in the second semester of EDU 586 during the completion of the project. Results of the field-based project or action research will be presented to the education faculty or education community orally. An accompanying written report of the project or research must be presented to the student’s graduate committee. The written and oral presentations must be completed at a satisfactory level, as determined by the student’s committee, while enrolled in the third semester of EDU 586. Performance rubrics will be provided by the student’s committee chair. Students must apply for completion of the comprehensive examination and presentation of results of the field-based project or action research according to the following schedule: Spring semester March 1 Summer June 5 Fall semester October 1 A thesis option is available for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. CURRICULUM The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is a 36-hour program designed to provide educators with advanced professional development in pedagogy, subject matter, or leadership. New options designed with the Department of Computer Information Systems support the role of Technology Director or Instructional Technology Specialist. Certification programs may have other requirements in addition to degree course work. The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction includes a 15-hour core requirement: Core Courses Required for Major EDU 598 (semester prior to enrollment in EDU 586) 3 EDU 502, 538, 586 (enroll for 3 semesters) 9 PSY 504 3 Additional Courses Required for Support Areas For Support Area in Elementary Education EDU 512, 522, 545, RDG 572 or 573; 574 15 EDTC 549 3 advised elective 3 For Support Area in Secondary Education EDTC 549 3 from academic discipline 18 For Support Area in Teacher Leadership EDTC 549, EDAD 507, 516, 539, EDU 545 15 electives as advised 6 For Support Area in Generic Special Education EDSP 505, 525, 527, RDG 575, P ED 528 15 From PSY 503, EDSP 463,* 465* 6

• Must be taken for graduate credit


For Support Area, Professional Reading Specialist1

RDG 573 or 572 3 RDG 574, 575, 576 9 from EDSP 505, EDU 512, 522, 545, RDG 572 9 For Professional Educational Diagnostician Support Area2,3

CNSL 523 or PSY 581 3 EDSP 505, 525, 527, 528, 529, 599 15 P ED 528, RDG 575 6 For Gifted and Talented Support Area EDU 560, 562, 564, 566, 569 15 electives as advised 6 For Technology Director Support Area EDTC 549, 559, CIS 501, 504, 560, 510, 578 21 For Technology Applications Support Area EDTC 549, 559, CIS 560 9 CIS 561, 562, 563, 565 12

1 Other requirements for Reading Specialist Certificate include valid Texas Teaching Certificate, 3 years classroom teaching, and EDU 320 or ENGL 370 or PSY 320.

2 Other requirements for Educational Diagnostician Certificate include PSY 303; EDSP 463; valid Texas Teaching Certificate; 3 years’ classroom teaching, and a master’s degree.

3 Does not require EDU 538 as part of the core.

Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, & Psychology

MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREES IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND COUNSELING The Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology offers the Master of Education degree with two majors: Educational Administration and Counseling. These degree options are designed to help students improve their competencies in their respective fields by developing new skills and in-depth knowledge, which are requisites for assuming roles of increased responsibility and leadership. BASIC PROCEDURES Graduate advisors are designated in each of the two major program areas to assist new students and those for whom graduate committees have not been appointed. The graduate committee chair, when appointed, assists the student in developing a degree plan and, along with the committee members, assumes the responsibility for preparing the student for the comprehensive examinations. To receive full admission to any degree program offered in the Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology, an applicant must meet all standards established by the College of Graduate Studies and all departmental program requirements and be recommended by the graduate advisor, committee chair, or the program admissions committee. Students who meet the general requirements for conditional admission and are recommended by the department for full admission will be permitted to


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pursue one of the major areas in the department. Typically, the student admitted conditionally will be required to complete 12 semester hours with a 3.25 GPA. To remain in good standing, students who have full admission status are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Students whose GPA does not meet the minimum may not enroll for additional work without special permission from the department head. Consideration for accepting transfer credits will be given only after a student has full admission to graduate study. Credits transferred from an approved institution must meet the guidelines outlined in Limitations on Transfer and Correspondence Courses in General Requirements for the Master's Degree. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION The following comprehensive examination procedures apply to the majors offered in the Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology. Administration and Application Dates Examinations will be administered three times per year. Examinees must have filed a degree plan and complete an application to be eligible to take the comprehensive exam according to the schedule that follows. Test Date Application Deadline Second Saturday in April March 1 Second Saturday in July June 5 Second Saturday in November October 1 No examination will be administered other than on a regularly scheduled administration date without permission from the graduate advisor, the department head, and the Graduate Dean. Comprehensive examinations will be composed of objective and essay sections. A student must receive a satisfactory grade on each section in order to successfully complete the comprehensive examination. Procedures for Educational Administration SECTION ONE. This section consists of multiple-choice questions that address (1) the degree major core courses, and (2) foundation courses (Human Development, Curriculum, Design and Implementation, Educational Sociology, and Educational Research). This section is designed to test a student’s knowledge and understanding of content and concepts in the field of study. SECTION TWO. This section of the examination is designed to assess higher-order thinking skills. It consists of four essay questions. Each test is composed of one common question and one from each of the three committee members. GRADING PROCEDURES. Section One is computer graded and a student is expected to satisfactorily answer a specific number of questions. Each comprehensive examination essay question is evaluated based upon the following points system: 4 – exceptional response well above expectations; 3 – average response consistent with expectations; 2 – weak response below expectations, but still passing; 1 – inadequate response, a failing performance; and 0 – response did not address the required task, a failing performance. A student must receive a minimum score of ‘2’ on three of the four essay questions in order to pass the essay portion of the master’s comprehensive examination.


Oral examinations may be required of any candidate with a marginal performance on this section. If a test paper contains major grammar and/or composition errors, the student may be asked to repeat the examination. Procedures for Counseling and Counseling Psychology SECTION ONE. Each committee member will grade the essay questions that he/she submitted for the exam. Two questions are submitted by the chair of the committee, and each committee member submits one question. A committee member may choose to read a student’s response to all four questions. Each of the exam questions will be graded on a 25 point scale. All four questions must be attempted. To pass this section, a student must receive at least 70 out of the possible 100 points. Points may be subtracted from an essay because of content deficiencies, grammar, or composition errors. SECTION TWO. This section of the comprehensive examination consists of a computer-graded, 100-question multiple choice examination over the course content of required courses. Each question is worth one point, and the student is expected to attain a score of at least 70 points. RETAKE POLICY. If an examinee fails either section of the examination, he/she may retake the failed section(s) at the next regular administration date. No one may retake any section of the examination more than two times without authorization from the department head and Graduate Dean. OTHER PROVISIONS. Blue books, furnished by the department, are required for all essay questions. Examinees will be required to purchase blue books at the door on the day of the test. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The Educational Administration programs at Tarleton State University are designed to prepare effective education leaders. Requirements for the master's degree (36 semester hours), the Principal’s Certificate (39 semester hours), and the Superintendent's Certificate (54 semester hours) reflect the significant changes that occur in society, schools, and the roles and responsibilities of school administrators. Tarleton's Master of Education degree in Educational Administration and the accompanying certification programs are designed to prepare administrators for a variety of roles and responsibilities. The Principal’s Certificate qualifies one to hold campus-level administrative positions in the school, including the principalship. The Superintendent's Certificate qualifies one to become a superintendent. The programs are designed to support the continuing professional development of career-oriented individuals and help them to be knowledgeable decision-makers, capable of providing leadership to the district, campus, and community. TYPICAL CURRICULUM FOR MEd IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION Following is the typical curriculum for the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration. A student who wishes to complete this degree and qualify for the principal’s certificate should ask his/her academic advisor for information about additional requirements for the principal’s certificate. Foundations Foundation course work prepares the student for the rigorous study in the Educational Administration core. Foundation course work is derived from three areas:


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1. The following courses or the equivalent as approved by the advisor: EDU 502, 538, 598 or EDAD 501, PSY 504 2. EDAD 500 3. Six hours of electives not in the educational administration core and

approved by an advisor Educational Administration Core EDAD 507, 509, 512, 516, 539 Thesis Option Students pursuing the M.Ed. in educational administration may choose the thesis option. The thesis option involves an original research project under the direction of a graduate faculty member and the preparation of a thesis in addition to the prescribed course work. The 36-hour degree program includes 15 hours from the educational administration core, 6 hours of EDAD 588, and 15 hours by advisement. The student must enroll in EDAD 588 for two consecutive semesters and complete the thesis according to the standards and policies determined by the Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology and the College of Graduate Studies. ADMISSION TO ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS Admission procedures for the Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration include the following steps: 1. Admission to the College of Graduate Studies Students must complete all requirements for admission to the College of

Graduate Studies listed in the current University catalog. Students must be eligible for full admission upon completion of the first 12 semester hours of course work, which includes EDU 598, to continue in the program.

2. Admission to the Educational Administration Program Students will submit a formal application to the graduate advisor of the

Educational Administration Programs prior to completing EDAD 500. This application serves as a basis for advising the student with regard to general graduate and certificate requirements, course work, and degree requirements. The application requires that students submit 3 letters of reference, one of which must be from a current school district administrator, and a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

3. Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Students must complete an assessment of knowledge and skills that will

lead to a professional growth plan. Typically, students will initiate this requirement as a part of EDAD 500 (Foundations of Educational Administration) early in their program.

4. Recommendation for Certification Recommendation for certification by Tarleton State University will be

forwarded to the State Board for Educator Certification only after the student has successfully completed the designated course of study, two years of creditable teaching experience as a classroom teacher (see TAC § 241.25), and the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). Students will be allowed to register for the TExES during the last semester of the course of study and just prior to completing the professional development requirements (see #5 below). Students who fail to register and take the TExES within 24 months after the date of completing the requirements listed in this paragraph must request permission from the department head prior to registering for the TExES. The department head may require additional


study to ensure that the student is current in the knowledge and skills in the learner-centered proficiencies. The additional study may include, but is not limited to, additional course work.

Students who fail to satisfactorily complete the TExES must receive permission from the department head prior to registering for a subsequent attempt on the TExES. The department head may require additional study to ensure that the student is current in the knowledge and skills in the learner-centered proficiencies. The additional study may include, but is not limited to, additional course work.

Students should regularly visit with advisors and the Certification Office for updates and changes in the certification process.

5. Professional Development Requirements The student must complete a minimum of 70 CPE clock hours of professional development experiences related to the professional growth plan. In conjunction with an advisor, the student will develop a growth plan utilizing assessment information and needed educational experiences. The professional development units must be satisfactorily completed prior to approval by the university for the student to be eligible for SBEC standard principal certification.

PRINCIPAL’S CERTIFICATE SUPERINTENDENT'S CERTIFICATE TYPICAL CURRICULUM Following is the typical curriculum for the Principal’s Certificate. A master’s degree is a prerequisite for this certificate. Foundations EDAD 500 Educational Administration Core EDAD 507, 509, 512, 516, 539 Additional Requirement for the Principal’s Certificate EDAD 599 (Internship for the Principalship) ADMISSION TO THE PRINCIPAL’S INTERNSHIP Because the internship course work cannot be applied to the Master of Education degree, students pursuing the Principal’s Certificate normally complete their master’s degree requirements before doing their internships. The student must enroll each semester until the internship is satisfactorily completed. Application for admission to the principal internship must be submitted to the Graduate Advisor of the Educational Administration Programs no later than June 15 preceding the fall of enrollment for the internship and October 15 preceding the spring internship. Students must complete the educational administration core or be enrolled in the last of five core courses prior to enrolling in the internship. The internship course typically is a one-semester course; however, this course may be repeated so that the student can satisfactorily complete internship requirements. No more than 3 semester hours of internship course work can be used to satisfy certification plan requirements. NEW CENTURY EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM The New Century Educational Leadership Program (NCELP) is an alternative principal certification program. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified individuals to serve as public school administrators in Texas. NCELP is not designed to replace or detract from the traditional certification program at


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Tarleton or any other university. NCELP is a collaborative administrator program between Tarleton State University and public school districts in Texas. The NCELP is designed for persons who have completed a baccalaureate degree or higher, who have a record of exemplary academic achievement and/or work experience, and who have demonstrated leadership qualities. Certification is earned through a combination of intensive summer course work and monthly seminars coupled with the possibility of a paid, five semester internship in an administrative position with a public school. The internship is jointly sponsored and supervised by Tarleton State University and the participating school district. Interns develop professional administrative knowledge and skills through the combination of University classes and practical administrative experiences. Persons who meet all requirements of the NCELP program but who do not have an administrative position may still be considered for the program. These persons would have fewer hours in the internship and would be required to take additional courses. Through NCELP, interns earn a Master of Education in Educational Administration and a Principal certificate that enables the intern to accept administrative positions in Texas public schools. NCELP Entry Requirements Grade point requirements for entering the NCELP program are more stringent than those of most other administrator education programs. NCELP applicants must present a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on the last 60 hours. Further, applicants with bachelor’s degrees must present evidence of at least three years of successful experience in a position with leadership responsibilities. Applicants with graduate degrees must present evidence of at least two years of such experience. All applicants must document at least three years of teaching experience. In addition, applicants must successfully complete an intensive screening process that includes a formal presentation and input from public school administrators familiar with the applicant. Concurrent with applying for admission to NCELP, applicants must also apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies at Tarleton. An acceptable score on the general test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required by Tarleton for admission to graduate school. The applicant must secure a position in a public school in Texas in which he/she executes administrative responsibilities during at least 30% of his/her duty hours within the school day. Additional requirements also apply to NCELP applicants. Persons interested in applying for the program should contact the NCELP Director in the E.J. Howell Building Room 105 or by phone at (254) 968-9792 or by contacting the NCELP program specialist at (254) 968-9805. Collaborative of Educational Organizations Program Tarleton State University, in collaboration with Education Service Center Region XI and regional school districts, provides the Collaborative of Educational Organizations (CEO) Principal Preparation Program as a two-year program for obtaining certification and a master’s degree. Relevant training is provided through the program along with the support of a mentor principal and CEO program staff. During the first year of the program, CEO students progress through a field-based program that emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills through


a variety of experiences developed around the challenges of administrative practice. Participants remain in their classrooms or their current non-administrative positions and fulfill specific campus leadership responsibilities in preparation for their internship. During the second year, participants are placed in campus-based administrative positions or internships. Certain duties and experiences are required to be consistent with CEO Principal Preparation Program objectives and to develop skills necessary for the principalship. Minimum entry requirements include two years’ teaching experience, a valid teaching certificate, a grade point average of at least 3.0 on the last 60 hours of coursework, a completed CEO Principal Preparation Program application, completion of a district agreement form, an e-mail account and access to the Internet, and full admission to the Tarleton College of Graduate Studies. There are several screening processes prior to acceptance into the program, and the applicant may need to meet additional admission requirements. The school district that currently employs the applicant must be willing to recommend him/her for the CEO program. The second-year internship must be at least 50 percent administrative in nature. In both years of the program, participants attend intensive training during June and July. In the first year, course work continues on Saturdays during the school year. In the second year, course work is held on one or two weekdays each month. Participants must attend all sessions and maintain a 3.0 GPA on all coursework. Participants engage in a continuous process of performance and evaluation in a variety of formats. Application packets may be picked up in the Administrative Development Department at ESC Region XI, 3001 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76106. Application packets may also be obtained by calling (817) 740-7631. There are additional fees associated with this program, besides the standard tuition and fees required by the University. For a delineation of these fees, please call the University program specialist at (254) 968-9805. ADMISSION TO THE SUPERINTENDENT’S CERTIFICATE PROGRAM For admission to the Superintendent’s Certificate Program, students must (a) have earned the principal certificate; (b) have been admitted to the College of Graduate Studies according the requirements of the current University catalog; (c) submit copies of official teacher and administration certificates and; (d) formally apply with the graduate advisor of the Education Administration Programs for admission to the Superintendent’s Certificate Program. Admission to the program does not guarantee recommendation for certification. To be recommended for certification, students must meet all program requirements and, satisfy the requirements for recommendation for certification outlined on p. 230. Additional Requirements for the Superintendent's Certificate Requirements/Courses Semester Hours EDAD 601, 602, 603, 604, and 605 Additional hours above Principal’s Certificate for the Superintendent’s Certificate 15 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Designed to prepare high quality scholar-practitioners for public school leadership, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership offers a rich theoretical knowledge base as the foundation for the development of visionary


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leaders for the Pk-12 environment. The Ed.D. consists of 60 semester hours of coursework and a 12 semester hour dissertation requirement combining an individualized program of study with specialized course work and research.

The program operates as a cohort model. Students are admitted annually and then matriculate through the doctoral course work as a class. At the beginning of the program, the course work is similar for all students in the cohort, but as students progress through the program, their program of study becomes more individualized and focuses on a specific area of study.

ADMISSION

The admission process is a three-stage process. Stage 1 is the screening process, which includes submission of all appropriate documents by the advertised deadline. The required documentation includes: • Official transcripts indicating completion of a Master’s degree from a

regionally accredited institution of higher education o Indicating grade point average (GPA) on all graduate course

work o Minimum of 18 semester credit hours of graduate or

undergraduate course work in administration, management or leadership, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of four (4) references—two references must be from persons holding a doctorate

• Recent official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) • A leadership portfolio

Stage 2 is the evaluation stage, which consists of a review of all information

submitted in the screening process, review of a writing sample, and personal interviews. Stage 3 is the selection stage of the admission process. During stage 3, the admissions committee determines the applicants most appropriate for admission to the doctoral program. Admissions are considered twice yearly; (1) an early admission period in November and (2) the normal admission period in May. An application packet may be obtained from the doctoral program web site at www.tarleton.edu/~edd or the web site for the College of Graduate Studies, www.tarleton.edu/~graduate. Please contact the College of Graduate Studies for application deadlines.

CURRICULUM Course Work

The doctoral program curriculum consists of 72 semester hours in educational leadership, research tools, specialization area, dissertation, and electives. Thirty-six of the semester hours have a pre-requisite of doctoral standing, and must be taken with the cohort. Non-doctoral courses (i.e., specialization and electives) can be taken at the leisure of the student. However, students are advised to take the electives in the sequence listed in the typical curriculum. Students should work closely with their advisors so that an appropriate workload is established. Course work applied to a previous degree will not be applied to the doctoral degree. Course work taken more than 10 years previous to the date of graduation will not apply toward the degree.

Educational Leadership Core Enrollment in all courses in the educational leadership core require doctoral standing. Students will be required to take these courses with the cohort group.

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The year and semester of the delivery of the courses are outlined in the Typical Curriculum section. The leadership core consists of 27 semester hours. EDAD 610 Historical and Theoretical Foundations in Educational Leadership EDAD 611 Critical Issues in Educational Leadership EDAD 614 Philosophy and Ethics in Educational Leadership EDAD 621 Education Law and Policy EDAD 622 Data Analysis and School Improvement EDAD 623 Theory & Practice of Organizational Leadership EDAD 624 Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership EDAD 630 Educational Governance and Politics EDAD 685 Advanced Seminar in Educational Leadership Research Tools

Enrollment in the nine semester hours of research tools under the EDAD prefix require doctoral standing. Students will be required to take those courses with the cohort. Psychology 500, Behavioral Statistics, does not require doctoral standing. The research tools consist of 12 semester hours.

PSY 500 Behavioral Statistics EDAD 612 Methods of Educational Research EDAD 625 Methods of Inquiry I

EDAD 631 Methods of Inquiry II

Specialization/Cognate Area In the specialization area, the student will work with his/her doctoral

committee to establish a program supportive of his/her professional goals and doctoral objectives. A minimum of 12 hours may be selected from the educational administration electives or other appropriate graduate course work.

QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

At the completion of the leadership core, the students must take a comprehensive written and oral qualifying examination. Upon successful completion of the qualifying exam and recommendation of doctoral faculty advisors, students will be admitted to candidacy.

Dissertation

Once students have successfully passed the qualifying examination (see below), they are eligible to propose their dissertation study. Students make an oral defense of their proposal to their doctoral committee. Once the dissertation has been completed, students will defend their dissertation to the members of their graduate committee, the Graduate Dean or the Dean’s representative who is a member of the Graduate Council, and invited guests. Students must continuously enroll in a dissertation course each semester until the dissertation is completed. The student must enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours of EDAD 788. RESIDENCY

Degree candidates will be required to complete a campus residency of at least two long semesters, and one summer session, consecutively. A minimum of six (6) hours must be taken during each of the semesters and summer session. During the residency, the student will complete a residency plan requiring the student to participate in activities related to cultural diversity, research, service, and professional development.


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INTERNSHIP The completion of an internship is required prior to the awarding of the Ed.D.

in Educational Leadership. Internships will be made available for students seeking principal and superintendent certification. Students who have not participated in an internship program leading to principal or superintendent certification will be required to enroll in EDAD 686, Internship in Educational Leadership. Internship course work may not be used to satisfy other degree requirements. TYPICAL CURRICULUM

The following is a typical curriculum for students in the Ed.D. program. The listed courses must be taken with the cohort group in the time frame listed below. Students should work closely with their advisors when deciding to complete electives and specialization courses.

Year 1 Summer Fall Spring EDAD 610 PSY 500 EDAD 612 EDAD 611 EDAD 621 EDAD 611 Year 2 (Residency) Summer Fall Spring EDAD 611 EDAD 614 EDAD 623 EDAD 622 Elec/Spec (6) EDAD 630 EDAD 631 Year 3 Summer Fall Spring EDAD 624 EDAD 685 Elec/Spec (6) EDAD 630 Elec/Spec (3) Qualifying Exam Year 4 Summer Elec/Spec (6) EDAD 788

TRANSFER COURSE WORK With the approval and written request from the doctoral advisor, and at

the discretion of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, students may transfer up to 12 semester credit hours toward the doctoral degree from another regionally-accredited university. Transfer course work may not be used to satisfy the educational leadership core requirements. Because of limitations on transfer for advanced standing, advisors should be consulted prior to making the request. MASTER OF EDUCATION IN COUNSELING The Professional Counselor Program offers a program of study leading to the Master of Education degree with a major in Counseling. The degree enables graduates to be eligible for the Professional Counselor License (LPC). The program also enables students to pursue certification as a school counselor.


Before school counseling certification can be granted, students must have accrued at least two years of teaching experience in public schools, grades K-12. Any student pursuing a degree, certificate, or license in counseling must be admitted to the Professional Counselor Program. Applicants must meet both graduate school admission requirements and program admission requirements. Students pursuing school counseling certification must hold a valid permanent teacher’s certificate. Students who are not pursuing school counseling certification should have an undergraduate degree in a field related to counseling, such as psychology, social work, or sociology. If their undergraduate degree is in a field not closely related to counseling, these students may be required to take additional coursework. ADMISSION GUIDELINES • The student must be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies. • The student must meet admission requirements as specified in the

Application for Admission to the Professional Counselor Program or the Graduate Psychology Program. Application forms may be obtained from the department office or website.

• The student must return the completed application for admission and all documentation according to the following schedule:

Fall Semester July 15 Spring Semester November 15 Summer Semester April 15 • An admissions committee consisting of members of the graduate counseling

or psychology faculty will convene every semester to review applications and make recommendations for acceptance or rejection of individual applicants. The following factors contribute to the decision of the admissions committee:

o graduate admission status o performance in previous undergraduate and graduate coursework

• Additional coursework may be required if a student’s undergraduate degree is not in a field that is closely related to counseling or psychology.

o Students seeking one of the masters of science degrees must have 9 semester hours in psychology, with at least 6 of these hours coming from upper level (junior/senior) coursework.

• All students failing to meet full admission requirements will be placed on conditional admission status until the first 12 semester hours are completed.

o Students must enroll in coursework approved by a graduate advisor and receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or above on the specified coursework.

o Students will not be permitted to enroll in additional coursework in counseling (CNSL), counseling psychology (CPSY), or psychology (PSY) beyond the first 12 semester hours if not fully admitted to the program.

o If denied full admission, students may re-apply for admission after successful remediation. Students are responsible for this remediation following input from the graduate advisor and/or admissions committee.

Admission Review Students’ admission status will be reviewed continuously throughout their course of study regarding their ability to develop competence in counseling, therapy, and/or assessment skills. Should a change in admission status be required,


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appropriate program procedures will be followed. Consult the student handbook or ask a graduate advisor for details. Core and Comprehensive Examinations Core Examination • Every student must apply for and pass a core examination to be admitted to

degree candidacy. • The examination is taken after the required core courses are completed and

no later than after 21 graduate hours are completed • The examination is administered once a semester on the same date as the

comprehensive examination (see below) • The examination consists of 100 objective, multiple choice questions related

to the four core courses. A score of 70% must be obtained on the examination to pass it. The core exam may be retaken if failed once; after two failures, additional coursework, determined by graduate program faculty, will be required prior to taking the exam again; the student will be dismissed from the program after three failures.

CURRICULUM The master’s degree with a major in counseling consists of 48 semester hours of study as follows: Required courses (42 hours) CNSL, 550, 552, 591, 595, 596 15 CPSY 551, 553, 554, 556, 557 15 EDU 598 3 PSY 504, 511 or EDU 502, PSY 581 9 Electives 6 Total: 48 SCHOOL COUNSELING REQUIREMENTS Students who pursue School Counseling Certification follow the same procedures for admission to the counseling program. A student who has a master’s degree and wants to pursue School Counseling Certification may be admitted as a special non-degree-seeking student. Alternatively, the student who already has a master’s degree may choose to seek the master’s degree with a major in counseling. No more than six hours of study completed as a special non-degree-seeking student may be applied to a second master’s degree program. A student who does not have a master’s degree must seek the degree concurrent with the certification. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Required Counseling Courses CNSL, 550, 595, 596 9 CPSY 551, 553, 554, 557, 581 15 CNSL 552 or CPSY 556 3 elective 3 Required EDU and PSY courses EDU 502 or PSY 511 3 PSY 504 3 MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES IN PSYCHOLOGY


The Department of Educational Administration, Counseling, and Psychology offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology and Educational Psychology. The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology provides options in Counseling Psychology and Marriage and Family. These options enable graduates to be eligible for the Professional Counselor License (LPC). The Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology provides options for the Licensed Psychological Associate and School Psychology. Students wishing to pursue a master’s degree in Psychology must be admitted to the graduate Psychology program. Applicants must meet both graduate school admission requirements and program admission requirements. Students should have an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related field such as social work, sociology, management, or human resources. A student whose undergraduate degree is in a field not closely related to Psychology may be required to take additional work. Admission • The student must be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies. • The student must meet admission requirements as specified in the

Application for Admission to the Professional Counselor Program or the Graduate Psychology Program. Application forms may be obtained from the department office or website.

• The student must return the completed application for admission and all documentation according to the following schedule:

Fall Semester July 15 Spring Semester November 15 Summer Semester April 15

• An admissions committee consisting of members of the graduate counseling or psychology faculty will convene every semester to review applications and make recommendations for acceptance or rejection of individual applicants. The following factors contribute to the decision of the admissions committee: o graduate admission status o performance in previous undergraduate and graduate coursework

• Additional coursework may be required if a student’s undergraduate degree is not in a field that is closely related to counseling or psychology. o Students seeking one of the masters of science degrees must have

9 semester hours in psychology, with at least 6 of these hours coming from upper level (junior/senior) coursework.

• All students failing to meet full admission requirements will be placed on conditional admission status until the first 12 semester hours are completed. o Students must enroll in coursework approved by a graduate advisor

and receive a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or above on the specified coursework.

o Students will not be permitted to enroll in additional coursework in counseling (CNSL), counseling psychology (CPSY), or psychology (PSY) beyond the first 12 semester hours if not fully admitted to the program.

o If denied full admission, students may re-apply for admission after successful remediation. Students are responsible for this remediation following input from the graduate advisor and/or admissions committee.

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appropriate program procedures will be followed. Consult the student handbook or ask a graduate advisor for details. Admission to Candidacy • Admission to candidacy is a requirement for all degree-seeking students.

Upon completion of specific core courses, a student must be admitted to candidacy to continue progress on the degree plan.

• Students must make application for admission to candidacy. • The requirements for candidacy are:

1. Have a degree plan on file in the Graduate School and Department 2. Be fully admitted to the Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or

Educational Psychology program and Graduate School 3. Have a 3.0 GPA and not be on academic probation 4. Show satisfactory progress and acceptable standards of conduct 5. Pass a core exam at a score of 70% or better

• Submit an essay regarding the student’s learning as a result of taking the Sixteen Personality Factor (16PF) questionnaire while enrolled in CNSL 550 or PSY 506

The essay must be introspective and utilize 16PF interpretation report information to address the student’s (1) reaction to the experience, (2) identified strengths, and (3) identified areas for growth as they relate to becoming a professional counselor, psychologist, or therapist.

• The required core courses that must be successfully completed for admission to candidacy are: 1 Educational Psychology and Counseling Psychology programs PSY 500 PSY 506 CPSY 553 CPSY 581 2. Counseling program CNSL 550 CPSY 553 CPSY 581 PSY 501

• The required core courses must be completed within the first 21 graduate semester hours of study. Students will be restricted from registering beyond the first 21 hours until the core exam is successfully completed.

Core and Comprehensive Examinations Core Examination • Every student must apply for and pass a core examination to be admitted to

degree candidacy. • The examination is taken after the required core courses are completed and

no later than after 21 graduate hours are completed • The examination is administered once a semester on the same date as the

comprehensive examination (see below) • The examination consists of 100 objective, multiple choice questions related

to the four core courses. A score of 70% must be obtained on the examination to pass it. The core exam may be retaken if failed once; after two failures, additional coursework, determined by graduate program faculty,


will be required prior to taking the exam again; the student will be dismissed from the program after three failures.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY The Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology includes a core curriculum of 27 semester hours of study: Core Requirements: Hours PSY 500, 501, 504, 505, 506, 584 18 CPSY 553, 557, 558 9 Additional requirements for options (in addition to core requirements): Option A: Licensed Professional Counselor (Total hours: 48) PSY 511 3 CPSY 551, 554, 581 9 from PSY 513, 582, CPSY 524. 556, 594, CNSL 559, 593 9 elective 3 Option B: Marriage and Family (Total hours: 48) CPSY 509, 510, 520, 524, 556, PSY 587 18 PSY 511 3 Mental Health certification may be obtained by taking additional hours of course work upon completion of the degree requirements for the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Please consult your advisor for information about this certification.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Core Requirements: Hours PSY 500, 501, 504, 506 12 CPSY 553, 581 6 Requirements for options (in addition to core requirements): Option A: Licensed Psychological Associate (Total hours: 45) CPSY 554, 557, 581 9 PSY 505, 514, 580, 584 12 Electives from CPSY, PSY 6 Option B: School Psychology: [Non-thesis (63 hrs.) or Thesis (66 hrs.)] PSY 502, 503, 505, 511, 514, 515, 580, 582, 583, 595, 596 33 CPSY 557, CPSY 558 or EDSP 505 6 EDU 538 3 EDAD 512 3 PSY 588 (Thesis; optional) 3

Department of Health & Physical Education MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Master of Education degree with a major in Physical Education is designed specifically for those students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Physical Education. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in Physical Education is required of majors. The major objective of the Master of Education in Physical Education is to promote professional growth of teachers and exercise specialists.


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BASIC PROCEDURES Graduate faculty members in the Physical Education Department serve as academic advisors to graduate students. After completion of at least 12 semester hours and full admission to graduate study, the graduate student shall select a chairperson of the advisory committee. In consultation with the chairperson, the remainder of the advisory committee will be selected. A degree plan will be filed and admission to candidacy granted, provided all academic requirements have been met. The advisory committee has the responsibility for the degree program and comprehensive testing of the student prior to conferral of the degree. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Curriculum The following courses are required for a Master of Education degree in Physical Education: Non-thesis Option The non-thesis option in Physical Education requires the student to complete the following requirements: P ED 501, P ED 536, and EDU 598 At least 12 additional graduate hours in P Ed 15 additional graduate hours by advisement Thesis Option P ED 501, P ED 536, and EDU 598 P ED 588 Thesis (a student must enroll in Thesis for at least 2 semesters for a total of 6 hours credit) At least 6 additional graduate hours in P ED 15 additional graduate hours by advisement Comprehensive Examination General Policies. Physical Education majors must pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination during the semester in which graduation is anticipated. Failure of the written examination will result in an oral examination to be administered in a reasonable length of time following the written examination. Specific Departmental Requirements. The written and/or oral examination date will be selected by the head of the Physical Education Department each semester.

LIBERAL & FINE ARTS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL STUDIES The Master of Science degree with a major in Liberal Studies requires 36 semester hours of graduate study consisting of 12 courses. The student must meet academic requirements set by the University for a master of science degree and complete one area of emphasis, one course in research, and elective courses. The area of emphasis will be noted on the transcript. Eighteen hours constitute an area of emphasis. Departments may require some prerequisite courses for the area of emphasis. Selected courses in some disciplines may not be available for this degree for reasons of licensure or certification. The student should consult his/her academic advisor in developing the area of emphasis. Degree program requirements: Graduate hours in the field of emphasis 18 Research course at the graduate level (must be approved by department offering emphasis) 3 Electives (graduate hours outside the emphasis area) 15 Total 36 hours A student pursuing the Master of Science in Liberal Studies must successfully complete the comprehensive exam in the field of emphasis. The field of emphasis may be business, criminal justice, or psychology.

Department of English & Languages MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH Graduate studies in English are designed to continue, enrich, and enhance education in literature, rhetoric, and language. The Department of English and Languages offers the Master of Arts with a thesis and non-thesis track. The thesis track is designed primarily for students planning a career in college teaching; this track also prepares students to continue graduate studies toward the doctorate in English. The non-thesis track is designed primarily for students planning to continue their teaching careers at the secondary level. Students should choose between these two tracks according to their individual needs and goals. To gain full admission to a master's program in English, students should have an undergraduate major in English and a minimum of 14 undergraduate hours (or the equivalent) in one foreign language. Those who lack the necessary background will be required to complete appropriate undergraduate leveling work. The departmental graduate admissions committee reviews transcripts and determines the nature and amount of leveling required. Students should take no more than six hours of graduate classes before completing leveling requirements. The department head will assist students in selecting courses, establishing a graduate committee, and deciding between the thesis and non-thesis tracks. Once the student has selected a committee made up of three departmental graduate faculty members, the committee head will serve as the student's graduate advisor. The advisor will assist the student in developing a degree plan and will oversee the thesis (for thesis track) or directed reading (for non-thesis track). Students choosing the thesis track must also receive approval from the graduate admissions committee.

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MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH - THESIS TRACK The MA in English with thesis requires 36 semester hours of graduate English credit. All students must complete English 598 (Methods of Bibliography and Research Analysis). Students also complete departmental courses in the four following categories: 1) American literature, 2) British literature, 3) rhetoric or composition, 4) other. Students may take one English 586 (Special Problems) course; typically this course is taken the semester before the thesis and used to develop the thesis subject. A written comprehensive examination (see below) must be taken and passed before students begin formal work on the thesis. When other requirements are completed, students enroll in 6 hours of English 588 (Thesis) and complete the thesis according to the standards and policies determined by the English department and the College of Graduate Studies. An oral defense of the thesis is required. MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN ENGLISH - NON-THESIS TRACK The MA in English without thesis requires 36 semester hours of graduate credit. All students must complete English 598 (Methods of Bibliography and Research Analysis) and 580 (Studies in the Teaching of Composition). Students also complete departmental courses in the three following categories: 1) American literature, 2) British literature, 3) other (courses in areas other than American and British literature or Rhetoric and Composition). Students also complete one research-based course in directed readings (English 586 Special Problems) as the culmination of the graduate course work. Students on the non-thesis track may select up to six hours of graduate courses in an outside area (such as history or education) with the guidance and approval of the graduate advisor and the department head. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION The written comprehensive examination is required of all students. This examination will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate committee. The committee consists of three members of the graduate English faculty. Non-thesis track students who choose to complete six hours of their course work in a field other than English must include on the committee an additional graduate faculty member from the outside area. An additional question pertaining to the outside specialization will be included on the examination. If the student's performance is judged to be unsatisfactory, the committee may require the student to retake the examination. The committee may also stipulate additional course work in areas of perceived weakness as a prerequisite.

Department of Social Sciences MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY The Master of Arts (MA) in History is offered through the Department of Social Sciences. Two tracks are available to students: 1) thesis, and 2) non-thesis. This degree is designed to expand and enrich a student's knowledge of history and to develop research, writing, and analytical abilities in United States, European, and world history. This degree will help to prepare students who wish to pursue further graduate study for a PhD degree or to improve their teaching abilities. To gain full admission to the MA program, students must first meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and hold


an under-graduate degree with a history major or 24 hours in history. Those students who lack the necessary undergraduate preparation will be required to complete up to 24 hours of appropriate leveling work. The department head in consultation with the graduate history advisor will review the student's transcript to determine the nature and amount of leveling work and will assist the student in establishing a graduate advisory committee. The graduate history advisor will also assist the student in selecting either the thesis or non-thesis track. Students must have the approval of the department head to change tracks once they have completed 24 hours of course work. MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY – THESIS TRACK The MA in History (thesis track) requires 36 hours of approved course work, including HIST 598 (Historiography and Historical Method), one research course (HIST 520, 532, or 542), and 6 hours of HIST 588 (Thesis). In consultation with the graduate history advisor and the student's thesis advisor, a student may take 12 hours in an appropriate supporting field. The student must take course work in United States and non-United States history. Each thesis track student in history must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA Degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either on the undergraduate or graduate level) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam. Each thesis track student will take a written comprehensive examination after completing 24 hours of course work and before registering for HIST 5883 (Thesis). The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate advisory committee. If the examination result is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required. Each thesis track student will complete a thesis under the direction of a thesis advisor, who will chair the student's graduate advisory committee. The student will not begin work on the thesis prior to completion of 24 hours of course work and will enroll in Thesis (HIST 588) only with prior approval of the department head and graduate history advisor. The thesis will be prepared in accordance with the general procedures specified by the College of Graduate Studies. Upon completion of the thesis, the student will sit for an oral defense before a committee composed of her/his graduate advisory committee and a representative from the Graduate College. Under special circumstances, the thesis advisor, in consultation with the graduate history advisor and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, may modify this requirement. MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN HISTORY – NON-THESIS TRACK The MA degree in History (non-thesis track) requires a minimum of 36 hours of approved course work, including HIST 598 (Historiography and Historical Method) and one research course (HIST 520, 532, or 542). In consultation with the graduate history advisor, a student may take 12 hours in an appropriate supporting field. The student must take course work in United States and non-United States history. Each non-thesis track student in history must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA Degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either on the undergraduate or graduate level) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam.


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A written comprehensive examination will be administered after the student has completed course work, or during the semester of anticipated graduation. The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate advisory committee. If the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required. MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE The Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science is offered through the Department of Social Sciences. Two tracks are available for students: thesis and non-thesis. This degree strongly emphasizes research and analysis in political science, administrative theory, and governmental institutions as preparation for those students planning additional graduate study at the doctoral level. To gain full admission to the MA program, students must first meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and hold an undergraduate degree in political science (government). Those who lack the necessary undergraduate preparation will be required to complete appropriate leveling work. The department head in consultation with the graduate political science advisor will review the student's transcript to determine the nature and amount of leveling work and will assist students in establishing a graduate advisory committee. MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE – THESIS TRACK The MA in Political Science requires 36 hours of approved course work. Each student may choose up to 12 hours in appropriate supporting work, which, if in a single specific field, may be declared a minor. Flexibility according to student need and interest will be permitted in the selection of specific course work. Each thesis track student must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either as an undergraduate or graduate student) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam. Each thesis track student will take a written comprehensive examination after completing 24 hours of course work and before registering for POLS 588 (Thesis). The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student’s graduate advisory committee. If the examination result is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required. Each thesis track student will complete a thesis under the direction of a thesis advisor, who will chair the student’s graduate advisory committee. The student will not begin work on the thesis prior to completion of 24 hours of course work and will enroll in Thesis (POLS 588) only with prior approval of the department head and graduate political science advisor. The thesis will be prepared in accordance with the general procedures specified by the College of Graduate Studies. Upon completion of the thesis, the student will sit for an oral defense before a committee composed of his/her graduate advisory committee and a representative for the Graduate College. Under special circumstances, the thesis advisor, in consultation with the graduate political science advisor and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, may modify these requirements.


MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE – NON-THESIS The Master of Arts Degree (non-thesis track) requires a minimum of 36 hours of approved course work. In consultation with the graduate political science advisor, a student may take 12 hours in an appropriate supporting field. Each non-thesis track student will demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language prior to the awarding of the MA degree. Proficiency will be measured either by the successful completion (with a C or better) of 14 hours in a single foreign language (either as an undergraduate or graduate student) or by obtaining a passing score on a standardized foreign language exam. A written comprehensive examination will be administered after the student has completed course work, or during the semester of anticipated graduation. The examination, based on course work submitted for the MA degree plan, will be constructed, administered, and evaluated by the student's graduate advisory committee. If the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the student will be allowed to retake the comprehensive examination one additional time. Additional course work in areas of weakness may be required.

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Sociology, and Criminal Justice

MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE The Master of Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Criminal Justice Administration prepares personnel for administrative positions in the police, corrections, juvenile, and judicial systems. The objectives of the program are based upon the assumption that criminal justice decision and policy making in society require broad academic experience, innovative thinking, understanding of the theoretical foundations of the field, knowledge of appropriate research methods, and principles of administration. The major focus is to demonstrate that criminal justice in the United States and the problems associated with crime and delinquency must be viewed within the context of the larger society rather than as an isolated system. The program includes analysis of the major elements within criminal justice as related elements in a system in which decisions regarding crime and justice in one sphere may have consequences in other spheres. Graduates are expected to be 1. conversant with the theoretical and legal principles implicit in criminal justice

administration; 2. knowledgeable about essential research contributions in the field; 3. capable of research analysis appropriate to the field; and 4. competent to assume administrative responsibilities involving decision

making in one of the areas of criminal justice administration. Core Courses: Hours C J 500 or PSY 500 3 C J 501, 510, 540, 598, 599 15 From C J 504, 508, 509, 520 3 Concentration Courses From C J 504, 505, 508, 509, 514, 515, 520, 521, 522, 586* 6 Electives, as advised 9 • No more than 6 hours credit allowed for C J 586.


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COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS All students must successfully complete comprehensive exams in the areas of criminological theory, research methods, and one specialty area. The student must complete the 18 hours of core requirements and at least nine hours of concentration courses, including electives, to be eligible to take comps. To sit for the comprehensive examinations, students must apply through their advisor and receive approval from the program area chair and department head at least one month prior to taking the exams. Comprehensive exams will be offered the last Friday in the months of October, February, and June each year. Students who fail the comprehensive exams must retake only the section or sections failed. Students may retake the exam for the failed area the next time the exams are offered, or sooner by special arrangement made through their academic advisor. Students who fail the exam the second time will not be allowed a third attempt except by appeal to the department head. No student may take the failed portion more than three times. Students who are unable to satisfactorily complete the required comprehensive exams will be dropped from the program. Additional information about procedures for the comprehensive examinations is available from the academic advisor or program area chair.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Department of Biological Sciences MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY The graduate degree offered in the Department of Biological Sciences is intended to continue, enrich, and enhance education in the biological sciences. The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Master of Science degree with thesis and non-thesis tracks. Students should have an undergraduate major in biology in order to gain full admission to the program. Those lacking the desired background will be required to complete appropriate leveling work. The departmental graduate advisor, in consultation with the department graduate faculty, will review the student's transcript and determine the nature and amount of leveling work. The departmental graduate advisor will assist students in establishing their advisory committee. The committee chair should be chosen by the end of the first semester of graduate work and will assume advising duties for the remainder of the program. The advisory committee should consist of a minimum of three members: at least two from the department graduate faculty and at least one from the graduate faculty of a department in which the student takes supporting work. The MS in Biology requires 36 hours of approved course work. Biology 598 (Research Design and Analysis) and Biology 509 (Cellular Biology) are required of all students. Generally, students complete a minimum of 24 hours in biology in addition to supporting course work for a total of 36 hours. The student will consult with his/her advisory committee in determining courses to be taken. Original research is required in the program if the thesis option is chosen. In this option, students are required to take 6 hours of Biology 588 (Thesis). The student must prepare a thesis proposal, which describes the thesis research, for approval by the advisory committee and the College of Graduate Studies. The thesis, consisting of the written report of the research, must be the student's original work and must reflect his/her ability to express thoughts accurately and clearly. Both the thesis proposal and the thesis must be written according to guidelines and deadlines established by the College of Graduate Studies. A comprehensive examination on course work and the completion and successful defense of an acceptable thesis will conclude the program. If the non-thesis option is chosen, a comprehensive written and oral examination on course work will conclude the program.

Department of Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Science

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE The Master of Science in Environmental Science is designed along strong interdisciplinary lines to provide students with the training and basic knowledge to deal with a wide spectrum of environmental issues. However, emphasis is placed on water, both surface and groundwater, and natural resource management. To gain admission to the Master of Science in Environmental Science program, students must meet the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and must hold an undergraduate degree in one of the sciences such as Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Hydrology, or other areas related to environmental science.

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After gaining admission to the Graduate College, the student will be advised initially by the Director of the Master of Science Program in Environmental Science. Depending upon a student’s background and area of interest, the director will assist the student in selecting courses to take. By being familiar with the anticipated rotation of courses, the director will assist the student in planning his/her graduate program. Again, depending upon a student’s background and career goals, the director will assist the student in selecting a chairperson for the student’s advisory committee. The committee chair should be chosen by the end of the first semester of graduate work and will assume advising duties for the remainder of the program. The student’s advisory committee will consist of at least three members who are eligible for graduate faculty status at Tarleton State University and who are representative of the student’s field of study and research. A co-chair may be selected from professionals from other recognized academic or research centers. If a co-chair is appointed from outside of Tarleton State University, the student’s committee will consist of four members. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Foundation Requirements: In addition to a bachelor's degree as described above, students will need a certain minimum preparation or equivalent course work. Depending on the emphasis area, this can include the following courses or equivalents: BIOL 203; CHEM 202 or 474, GEOL 105; MATH 120 The graduate advisor will review the student's transcript and determine the nature and amount of leveling work. These requirements must be completed before a student is allowed to take more than twelve graduate semester credit hours toward the MS in Environmental Science. Each student who applies for admission to the Environmental Science program must submit a statement of purpose that describes the following: 1. the student’s interest in the area of environmental science and long-

term professional goals; 2. an explanation of how the student’s personal and research objectives

correspond with those of the program. A resume is not acceptable in lieu of this statement. REQUIRED COURSES A. Thesis Option (36 hours) ENVS 500, 588; BIOL 520; CHEM 510; GEOL 510; BIOL 598 Thesis, 6 hours Electives can be chosen from a variety of fields including Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, and Hydrology. Elective courses must be approved by the student’s graduate committee, and at least twenty-four hours of the program must be at the 500 level. Students are limited to no more than 12 hours of undergraduate courses or problems courses. The graduate committee must approve the student’s program degree plan. A comprehensive examination on course work and the completion and successful defense of an acceptable thesis will conclude the program. B. Non-Thesis Option (36 hours) ENVS 500; BIOL 520 and 598; CHEM 510; GEOL 510 Electives can be chosen from a variety of fields including Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, and


Hydrology. Elective courses must be approved by the student’s graduate committee, and at least twenty-four hours of the program must be at the 500 level. Students are limited to no more than 12 hours of undergraduate courses or problems courses. The graduate committee must approve the student’s program degree plan. A comprehensive written and oral examination on course work will conclude the program. Special Requirements Students pursuing the thesis option will be expected to prepare a thesis based on original research. A thesis proposal will be prepared for approval by the student’s advisory committee and the College of Graduate Studies prior to the initiation of research. The thesis proposal and the thesis will be in conformance with the guidelines and deadlines established by the College of Graduate Studies. The thesis must demonstrate the capability of the student to perform original research and to present the results obtained from such research in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner. Students pursuing the non-thesis option will take six hours of additional course work instead of the thesis as approved by their committee.

Department of Mathematics, Physics & Engineering MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS PURPOSE The MS in Mathematics is designed to enhance and enrich training in the field of mathematics for persons who teach at the secondary level or in community colleges, and for people who plan to work as applied mathematicians in industry or government agencies. The department offers the Master of Science degree with thesis and non-thesis tracks. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students should have an undergraduate major in mathematics or related field. Those lacking the appropriate background will be required to complete leveling work. The departmental graduate advisor in consultation with the mathematics faculty will review the student's transcript and determine if leveling work is needed. The departmental graduate advisor will assist the student in selecting a graduate committee. The committee should consist of a minimum of three members, two of whom are from the graduate faculty of the Department of Mathematics and Physics. The third can be from the graduate faculty of a department in which the student takes support work. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The MS in Mathematics requires 36 hours of approved work in Mathematics and supporting areas. At least 24 hours will be 500 level mathematics courses excluding a thesis. These courses will include Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, and Probability and Statistics. The remaining 12 hours will be selected from approved mathematics or supporting courses. A student may elect to do a master's thesis. The chair of the student's graduate committee will direct the master's thesis. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION The department requires an oral comprehensive examination for the MS degree. The comprehensive examination will be administered by the student's graduate committee during the last semester of the program. The Dean of the

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College of Graduate Studies or a representative from the Graduate Office will be invited to participate in the oral examination. If the result of the oral comprehensive examination is less than satisfactory, additional course work in areas of weakness may be recommended before rescheduling the examination.

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