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Graduate Programs2007-2008
• Master of Education• Specialist in Education• Master of Business Administration• Master of Science in Counseling
Psychology • Master of Science in Nursing
William Carey University
August, 2007
498 Tuscan Avenue 1856 Beach DriveHattiesburg, MS 39401 Gulfport, MS 39507
(601) 318-6051 (228) 897-7100
Information contained in this catalog is subject to change without prior notice.Information contained herein shall not constitute a legally binding contract/agreementupon William Carey University.
Table of ContentsHattiesburg Campus Map ..............................................................................5General Information.......................................................................................7
Statement of Purpose ..................................................................................8Academic Calendar 2007-2008...................................................................9WCU Calendar for 2007-2008 ..................................................................10History.........................................................................................................12Governance .................................................................................................14Locations .....................................................................................................14Accreditation ..............................................................................................15Institutional Effectiveness.........................................................................15Nondiscrimination/Disclaimer ...............................................................16Privacy of Student Records ......................................................................16Library System ...........................................................................................16Vehicle Registration ...................................................................................17Campus Safety and Security ....................................................................18Student Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................18Full-Time Course Load Limitations........................................................18Independent Studies/Directed Readings/Courses at Other
Institutions/Correspondence Courses ................................................18Online Enhanced Courses ........................................................................19Grades..........................................................................................................19Degree Completion and Final Assessment ............................................20Academic Standing....................................................................................20Academic Advising ...................................................................................20Academic Honesty.....................................................................................21Graduate Fees.............................................................................................22Terms of Payment ......................................................................................23Withdrawal and Drop/Add Refund Policy ..........................................24General Admission Requirements ..........................................................25Incomplete Admission Status ..................................................................26Readmission................................................................................................26Early Admission.........................................................................................26International Students...............................................................................26Transfer Courses ........................................................................................28Second Master’s Degree ...........................................................................28Changing Major or Emphasis ..................................................................29Financial Aid ..............................................................................................29Attendance Regulations............................................................................29Change of Class Schedule ........................................................................30Withdrawals................................................................................................30Campus Housing .......................................................................................30Right to Change Requirements................................................................30
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Transcripts...................................................................................................31Validation of Outdated Courses ..............................................................31Graduate Committee.................................................................................31
Master of Education......................................................................................33Goals and Objectives.................................................................................34General Admissions Requirements.........................................................34Admissions Status .....................................................................................35Off-Campus Transfer Courses .................................................................36Add-On Endorsements .............................................................................36Submission of Program Plan....................................................................36Workshop Credit and Course Numbering ............................................37Comprehensive Examination and Degree Application .......................37Application for Licensure.........................................................................38Requirements for the Master of Education Degree ..............................38Curriculum for Master of Education Degree ........................................40Master of Education in the Art of Teaching...........................................43Curriculum Materials Center...................................................................46Course Descriptions ..................................................................................46
Specialist in Education.................................................................................63Admission Requirements .........................................................................64Requirements for All Candidates............................................................65For MAT Graduates...................................................................................65Course Descriptions ..................................................................................66
Master of Business Administration...........................................................67Program Overview ....................................................................................68Departmental Mission...............................................................................68General Admissions Requirements.........................................................68Admissions Process ...................................................................................68Admissions Status .....................................................................................69Curriculum for Master of Business Administration.............................71Financial Information................................................................................72Other Requirements ..................................................................................72Course Descriptions ..................................................................................73
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology .........................................77Program Overview ....................................................................................78Goals for the Programs .............................................................................78Master of Science Degree..........................................................................78Academic Requirements for Admission ................................................79Program Policies/Requirements .............................................................81Workshop Credit and Course Numbering ............................................82Organizational Counseling ......................................................................82
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Other Requirements for the Master of Science .....................................83Curriculum for Master of Science Degree..............................................84Course Descriptions ..................................................................................98
Master of Science in Nursing ...................................................................105Program Overview ..................................................................................106Graduate Competencies..........................................................................106Admission Requirements .......................................................................107Admission Status .....................................................................................107Health Status Requirements...................................................................108Criminal Background Check..................................................................108Drug Testing .............................................................................................108Requirements for the MSN Degrees .....................................................109Curriculum for the MSN Degree...........................................................110Course Descriptions.................................................................................111
University Personnel ..................................................................................115Board of Trustees .....................................................................................116University Administration .....................................................................117Graduate Faculty.....................................................................................120
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HATTIESBURG CAMPUS MAP
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
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Statement of Purpose
The mission of William Carey University is to provide quality liberalarts and professional education programs within a caring Christian aca-demic community. The individual student is encouraged to develop hisor her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. The uni-versity collaborates with churches, organizations, and individuals toaffirm its Baptist heritage and namesake—William Carey.
William Carey College was chartered to become William Carey
University in June 2006. All references to the institution in this catalog
will be William Carey University, except in historical contexts.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2007-2008
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William Carey University Calendar, 2007-2008Fall Trimester Session
August 13 .......................................................Application deadline for fall trimesterAugust 16 .......................................................................................Fall faculty meetingAugust 17 .......................................................................Registration for fall trimesterAugust 20.............................................................Late registration; Fall classes beginSeptember 3..................................................Labor Day holiday (night classes meet)October 1-12 ...............................Advisement and registration for winter trimesterOctober 15 ...........................................Deadline for filing for May 2008 GraduationOctober 26 ............................................................................................Last day of classOctober 26, 29, 30............................................................................Final examinationsOctober 31 .....................................................................................................Grades dueOctober 31 -November 4...............................................................Fall trimester break
Winter Trimester Session
October 29 ................................................Application deadline for winter trimesterNovember 2 .............................................................Registration for winter trimesterNovember 5....................................................Late registration; Winter classes beginNovember 10....................................................M.Ed. Comprehensive ExaminationsNovember 17-25.......................................................................Thanksgiving holidaysNovember 26..........................................................................................Classes resumeNovember 30 ............Deadline for late filing of May 2008 graduation applicationDecember 20 ........................................................................Christmas holidays beginJanuary 10, 2008.....................................................................................Classes resumeJanuary 14-25..............................Advisement and registration for spring trimesterJanuary 21...........................................Martin Luther King Day (night classes meet)February 8.........................................................................................Last day of classesFebruary 8, 11, 12 ............................................................................Final examinationsFebruary 13 ...................................................................................................Grades dueFebruary 13-17 ..........................................................................Winter trimester break
Spring Trimester Session
February 11...............................................Application deadline for spring trimesterFebruary 15 ..............................................................Registration for spring trimesterFebruary 18.....................................................Late registration; Spring classes beginMarch 8-16 ..................................................................................................Spring breakMarch 17 .................................................................................................Classes resumeMarch 21...................................................................................................Easter holidayMarch 24 .................................................................................................Classes resumeMarch 29 ...........................................................M.Ed. Comprehensive ExaminationsMarch 31.........................................Deadline for filing for August 2008 GraduationApril 7-18 ..........................................Advisement & registration for summer and fallMay 2.................................................................................................Last day of classes
May 5-8.............................................................................................Final examinationsMay 9 .............................................................................................................Grades dueMay 10...................................................................................................CommencementMay 12.....................................Deadline for late filing for August 2008 Graduation
Summer Sessions
May 19...........................................................Application deadline for summer termMay 23 ....................................................................................Registration for summer May 26 .................................................Memorial Day Holiday (Night classes meet)May 27 ...............................................Summer trimester and Session I classes beginJune 27 ...................................................................................................End of Session IJune 30...........................................................................................Term II classes beginJuly 4 ..........................................................................................Independence HolidayJuly 12................................................................M.Ed. Comprehensive ExaminationsAugust 1.....................................................................Summer academic session endsAugust 2 ................................................................................Summer commencement
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William Carey University HistoryWilliam Carey University claims two proud predecessors as it looks
forward to a future of continued growth and development. The first ofthese was founded in 1906 as a private, coeducational institution knownas South Mississippi College. With the legendary South Mississippi edu-cator W. I. Thames as its president, the college quickly gained a reputa-tion for a strong faculty, especially in art, music, history, and home eco-nomics. After a fire destroyed the immense administration building,including classrooms, library, and a 1500-seat auditorium, the younginstitution was forced to close.
In 1911, W. S. F. Tatum, wealthy lumberman and Methodist layman,acquired the property and offered it as a gift to the Baptists. He set twoconditions: successful operation of a Christian school for girls for fiveyears and an enrollment of at least one hundred students the first year.The property consisted of two surviving frame buildings and ten acres ofcut-over land. A corporation was organized to own and control the col-lege with nine trustees chosen from Baptist churches in Hattiesburg. InSeptember, 1911, the school opened again with a new name, MississippiWoman’s College, under the leadership of President W. W. Rivers. InNovember, 1911, the debt-free college was offered to the MississippiBaptist Convention and was accepted.
The growth of Mississippi Woman’s College was a source of pride forMississippi Baptists. Under the leadership of President J. L. Johnson, Jr.,from 1912 to 1932, a splendid new administration building was complet-ed in 1914 and named Tatum Court in honor of the college’s major bene-factor. New brick dormitories were added (Ross and Johnson Halls) aswell as an infirmary and a model home, which was used as a laboratoryfor domestic science classes. During this period, the campus expanded to40 acres.
The college did not measure its progress simply with physical achieve-ments. An early objective of Mississippi Woman’s College was to trainintelligent, concerned citizens who could establish Christian homes.Curricula and activities were designed with this primary objective inmind. By 1925 college stationery boldly proclaimed on its letterhead,“Mississippi Woman’s College: The School with a Mission.” The studentbody dedicated itself to the mission of the college. Such dedicationaccounts for Mississippi Woman’s College becoming known by the late1920s as one of the South’s outstanding Christian colleges for women.Continued growth and an emphasis on missions characterized the presi-dency of W. E. Holcomb from 1932 to 1940.
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When the exigencies of the depression era forced the college to close in1940, its facilities became available for use as army officers’ housing fornearby Camp Shelby. In 1946 Mississippi Woman’s College re-openedand underwent major renovations. Dr. I. E. Rouse was elected presidentin 1946 and served until 1956. In 1953 the Mississippi Baptist Conventionvoted to move the college into coeducational status after more than fourdecades of admitting only female students. This vote necessitated a newname for the institution. In 1954 the board of trustees selected the nameof William Carey College in honor of the eighteenth century English cob-bler-linguist whose decades of missionary activity in India earned himinternational recognition as the “Father of Modern Missions.”
Under the leadership of Dr. J. Ralph Noonkester, who was electedpresident of the college in 1956, William Carey College enjoyed signifi-cant growth. In 14 years, a total of 14 new buildings rose on theHattiesburg campus. The college attracted national attention with base-ball, basketball, and tennis teams, the traveling chorale, the theatre per-formance groups, scientific honor societies, student mission efforts (oneof the nation’s leading colleges in number of mission volunteers), andpre-medical activities (frequently a leader in percentage of acceptances tomedical school). Dr. Noonkester served as president from 1956 to 1989.
In 1968 William Carey entered a new dimension when it announced amerger with the prestigious Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans.Still another dimension opened for William Carey in 1976 when the col-lege purchased the Gulf Coast Military Academy campus in Gulfport.Known as William Carey College on the Coast, the 20-acre Gulfport cam-pus offers selected undergraduate and graduate degrees.
In November of 1989, the board of trustees elected Dr. James W.Edwards the seventh president of William Carey College. Dr. Edwardsserved until 1997.
Dr. Larry Kennedy was appointed interim president in 1997 and,following a nationwide search, was appointed president in 1998. Since1998 the physical facilities on the Hattiesburg and Gulfport campuseshave undergone major repair and renovation. The New Orleans nursingprogram was relocated to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminarycampus in 1998. The Fail/Asbury School of Nursing Building wascompleted in January 2002, the first new building on the Hattiesburgcampus in 25 years. Two soccer fields and an intramural field werededicated in 2004. The Lorena Roseberry Smith Hall, housing educationdepartment programs, was completed in 2004 also. Donnell Hall wascompleted in 2006 and houses the Center for the Study of the Life and
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Work of William Carey. The Milton Wheeler field and baseball complexwas built and put into use in 2006, and a softball field as well. On theNew Orleans campus, a new nursing building affords new learningopportunities. Enrollment figures reached the highest levels in theinstitution’s history. In 2006 the board of trustees voted to change thename to William Carey University to honor its growth and enhance itspotential in an increasingly global environment.
William Carey University is organized into the following academicunits: the School of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; the School ofBusiness; the School of Education; the School of Psychology andCounseling; the Owen and Elizabeth Cooper School of Missions andBiblical Studies; the Donald and Frances Winters School of Music; and theJoseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing.
The dramatic developments over the years demonstrate that WilliamCarey University has accepted William Carey’s challenging motto:
“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”
GovernanceWilliam Carey University is a nonprofit corporation operating as an
institution of higher learning from its domicile in Hattiesburg,Mississippi. The university operates under the governance of a board oftrustees elected by the Mississippi Baptist Convention.
LocationsWilliam Carey University has three major campuses:
HATTIESBURG is the home of the main campus, founded in 1906. On120 acres, the university is conveniently located on the south side of thecity. Hattiesburg is known as the "Hub City" because it is located at theintersections of Interstate 59 and U.S. Highways 49, 98 and 11. The city iscentrally located less than 100 miles from the state capital of Jackson, aswell as the Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Mobile. With a population of50,000, Hattiesburg is the educational, retail and medical center for thesoutheast Mississippi region.
GULFPORT is the location of William Carey University on the Coast.The Gulfport campus is currently operating out of temporary facilities atthe beachfront location on Highway 90. Plans are underway for a newcampus to be constructed in the Gulfport area.
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NEW ORLEANS is one of the sites of the School of Nursing. The school ishoused on the campus of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.“America’s most unusual city,” historic New Orleans offers the student a richmosaic of culture and tradition. The nursing program is also offered on theother two Carey campuses.
AccreditationWilliam Carey University is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; (telephone number 404-679-4500), to award bachelor, master, and specialist degrees.
The Winters School of Music is an accredited institutional member ofthe National Association of Schools of Music. The music therapy programis accredited by the American Music Therapy Association. The School ofNursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing AccreditingCommission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (800-669-1656 ext. 153);by the board of trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning of the State ofMississippi, and approved in New Orleans by the Louisiana State Boardof Nursing. Programs in education are approved by the MississippiDepartment of Education using NCATE standards.
The right to grant masters degrees was approved for William CareyCollege on December 12, 1972, when the Southern Association extendedLevel III status to the institution, and the Specialist in Education degreeprogram was subsequently approved in 1978.
The university holds membership in the following professionalorganizations: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education,Mississippi Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, PrivateColleges of Education in Mississippi, American Association of Colleges ofNursing, Southern Council of Collegiate Schools of Nursing, and theNational League for Nursing.
Institutional EffectivenessIn an effort to engage in an ongoing quest for quality, the university
maintains a comprehensive system of planning and evaluation in allmajor aspects of the institution. The Statement of Purpose for theuniversity is used as the foundation for this evaluation. A variety ofassessment methods are used, and the results are implemented toimprove both the education programs and support activities.Educational quality is determined by how effectively the institutionachieves its established goals. The results of the university’s assessmentprocedures are incorporated annually into the university’s planning
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process in order to achieve continual improvement in programs andservices.
Nondiscrimination/DisclaimerIn compliance with federal law, including provisions of Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, William Carey University does not dis-criminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, or dis-ability in admissions or in the administration of its education policies,programs, and activities. In compliance with Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, the university does not discriminate on the basis ofgender in the administration of its education policies, programs andactivities. The vice president of academic affairs has been designated asthe responsible employee to coordinate efforts to carry out responsibili-ties and direct the investigation of complaints relating to discrimination.
Policy on Privacy of Student RecordsUnder the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” as
amended, William Carey University students have the right to inspectand review any and all records, files, and data directly related to them.The university will not ordinarily release students’ records to any outsideagency without the written consent of the student. Consent forms areavailable in the registrar’s office.
William Carey University will release “directory information” onstudents to any interested member of the public unless the studentrequests in writing that it be withheld.
William Carey Library SystemThe goal of the William Carey University Library System is to
support the curriculum and research needs of students and facultythrough the provision of comprehensive resources, services, andfacilities. Library resources are available to anyone; however, borrowingprivileges are restricted to Carey students, faculty, staff, and residentMississippi ministers. These constituents may borrow books from any ofthe library system libraries, and interlibrary loan services are maintainedto expedite sharing of resources between the Dumas L. Smith/I. E. RouseLibrary and regional libraries.
Professional librarians are available at each campus library locationto provide information services and instruction in the use of the library.
A cooperative agreement provides expeditious loan services forWilliam Carey University students between the libraries at Hattiesburg
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and Gulfport and the libraries of the University of Southern Mississippi.Information may be obtained at the William Carey University libraries.
The Dumas L. Smith/I. E. Rouse Library
The Smith/Rouse Library, on the Hattiesburg campus, holdsapproximately 110,000 resources including books, periodicals, musicscores, microforms, and other library materials that support the academicprogram. An online catalog includes all cataloged resources. The libraryhas a computer lab with Internet access, microform readers, photocopyservices, audio-visual resources, and a video room. Indexes to periodicalliterature are available through electronic and print formats. An extensivearray of electronic databases provide access to thousands of onlinejournal articles.
The Smith/Rouse Library also holds the Clarence DickinsonCollection, which is a special church music collection. It contains 5,600items which include books, scores, manuscripts, microforms, phonodiscs,tapes, paintings, and memorabilia.
The McMullan Learning Resources Center
The McMullan Learning Resources Center on the Gulfport campushouses over 12,500 books, serials, and audiovisual resources. Librarycomputers provide access to the Internet, as well as providing anextensive array of online research databases with thousands of journalarticles. Quiet study areas, as well as photocopying services, are availablefor students and faculty.
Vehicle RegistrationRegistration of motor vehicles is a part of the academic registration
procedure at the beginning of each year for all students who arepermitted to bring cars on the campus. Students who bring unregisteredvehicles on campus after any registration period must register themimmediately after arrival on the campus. All university employees andstudents shall register their vehicles and secure a registration decal fromthe student development office. Failure to register a vehicle, to use theproper decal, or to observe all traffic regulations will constitute aviolation and subject the violator to certain penalties.
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Campus Safety and SecurityCampus security personnel are located at four stations on the
Hattiesburg campus and are available 24 hours a day. Security personnelat Gulfport are located at the campus security station. Any crime orsuspicious activity should be reported promptly to campus security:Hattiesburg (601) 318-6300; Gulfport (228) 897-7223.
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesEvery student is expected to display proper conduct. The university
reserves the right to require at any time the withdrawal of a studentwhose conduct or academic work does not meet university standards.University policy regarding student rights and responsibilities for bothundergraduate and graduate students is stated in the student handbook,The Lance.
Full-Time Course Load LimitationsThe minimum course load for status as a full-time graduate student
is six semester hours during a trimester.
A course load for graduate students of up to ten hours per trimesteris permitted. By special permission of the advisor and academic vicepresident, twelve hours per trimester may be taken. No more than twelvehours may be taken.
Independent Studies/Directed Readings/Courses atOther Institutions/ Correspondence Courses
Independent study and/or directed readings courses are allowed,but only in situations where a required course is not available or inunusual circumstances that prevent a student from taking a course in thenormal manner. Independent study and/or directed readings coursesmust be taken at William Carey University and are limited to six hours.Permission from the advisor and appropriate dean is required.
Students wishing to earn credit at another institution after theprogram plan is submitted must seek written approval for these coursesprior to enrollment. No graduate credits earned by correspondence willapply toward a graduate degree.
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Online Enhanced CoursesThe increased availability and use of Internet technology is spurring
growth in the use of these tools for on-line teaching and learning.Creating a flexible learning system incorporating these technologies canmaximize student understanding and retention of new information.Curricular development of William Carey University courses within theBlackboard interface may incorporate multiple Internet tools, learnersupport, and encourage students to use those tools that best meet theirindividual learning styles and needs. Integrating technology withincoursework further prepares learners to leave Carey ready to enter theirprofessions with a high level of technological literacy. The university hasdeveloped several on-line enhanced courses. With the onset of globallearning, any course is subject to online enhancement.
GradesThe university uses the following grading system:
A is reserved for work which is definitely superior in quality.
B is given for work which is consistently good and would be considered above average.
C is given for minimal work and shows that basic requirements inclass assignments have been met, but is not considered standardwork for graduate students.
F is given when the student has failed the course.
I A grade of “I” (incomplete), will be assigned only whenunavoidable circumstances prevent completion of the work of thecourse on schedule and must be approved by the instructor andthe academic dean. In order to be elibible for a grade of “I”, astudent must be doing passing work, must have completed 80% ofthe required work for the class, and must provide appropriatedocumentation for requesting the incomplete. Requests are madeusing the Incomplete Grade Request Form obtained from theregistrar’s office. When the work is completed satisfactorily, the “I”may be changed to any grade assigned by the instructor. If a gradeof “I” is not changed to a passing grade by the end of the nexttrimester, it will automatically be changed to an “F.”
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Degree Completion and Final AssessmentA student must complete all required work within a period of six
years after enrolling in graduate programs. All master’s degree programsat William Carey University require a candidate’s final assessment priorto graduation. This assessment may take the form of a written compre-hensive exam, a portfolio, a capstone course, and/or oral examination.
Students who are candidates for May degrees on the Hattiesburg andGulfport campuses are required to file applications for their degrees inthe registrar’s office by October 15 prior to graduation. Candidates forAugust graduation must file application for their degrees by March 31.Late applications may be taken within 30 working days of these dead-lines. There will be a $50 late fee in addition to the graduation fee.
Academic StandingA 3.0 GPA on all graduate courses taken at William Carey is required
for graduation. A student whose GPA drops below a 3.0 is placed onacademic probation. Students are allowed to improve their GPA byretaking courses at William Carey; however, only one grade replacementis allowed. Grades from other retakes will be averaged in with gradesfrom other courses. Students on probation may not improve their GPA bytaking courses at other institutions. A student on academic probationmust raise his/her GPA to a 3.0 by the end of the next trimester ofenrollment or the student will be dismissed and cannot continue in theprogram.
Only two grades lower than a B are allowed. Upon receiving asecond grade lower than a B, a student is advised to repeat one of the firsttwo grades lower than a B before continuing in the program. A studentmaking a third grade lower than a B will be dismissed from theprogram.
All appeals to policy relative to academic standing are made throughthe appropriate dean.
Academic AdvisingAll new students are assigned an academic advisor in their major
area of interest. The academic advisor will assist the student in designinga program of study that leads to the desired degree; however, theultimate responsibility in the selection of courses that satisfy degreerequirements rests with the student.
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Academic HonestyWilliam Carey University seeks to create an environment that
encourages continued growth of moral and ethical values, which includepersonal honesty and mutual trust. The university places high value onacademic integrity and regards any act of academic dishonesty as aserious offense. Academic dishonesty is considered unethical and inviolation of William Carey University’s academic standards andChristian commitment. The complete policy statement on academicintegrity is in The Lance, found in the back of The Red Book.
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Graduate Fees(per trimester, unless otherwise indicated)
Tuition (per semester hour) ...................................................$250Graduate Nursing Tuition (per semester hour) ..............$260Auditing a Course...............one-half the regular tuition cost Application Fee ....................................................................$ 25*Art Fee for Studio Classes (per class).................................$ 30Art Deposit Against Supplies($75 for ceramics classes/$200 for sculpture classes) .....$75/$200
Late Registration Fee ..........................................................$ 50*Late Payment Fee ................................................................$ 50*Deferred Payment Fee ........................................................$ 35*†Deferral Plan Late Fee.........................................................$ 15*Course Validation Fee (per semester hour).........................$ 50Directed Reading Fee
(per semester hour above the regular tuition rates) ...........$ 50
Graduation Fee ....................................................................$ 50*Late Graduation Fee (additional fee)................................$ 50*Returned Check Fee ............................................................$ 35Transcript Fee (mailed/faxed) .........................................$5/$10
*nonrefundable fees
† Refer to “Terms of Payment” on next page.
For housing deposits, board, and dormitory rates, refer to undergraduate catalog.
(One-half tuition and fees is required at registration for official enrollment. Fees are subject to change without notice.)
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Terms of PaymentAll fees are due and payable upon registration prior to the
beginning of each trimester. Returning students who pre-registeredmust make payment arrangements with the business office by the end ofthe day on Friday before the start of each term in order to avoid a $50.00late payment fee, unless otherwise stated. Returning students who fail toregister for the next trimester during the pre-registration period will beassessed a late registration fee of $50.00. New students who register ongeneral registration day must make payment arrangements at the time ofregistration in order to avoid a $50.00 late payment fee. Studentsregistering after the pre-registration period will not receive a bill bymail, but must come to the business office for a schedule of classes andcharges.
The university offers a deferred payment plan for students who electnot to pay in full at the time of registration. There is a $35 fee assessedeach trimester for the privilege of using the deferred payment plan. Inorder to register under this plan, a student must pay all remainingbalances from previous trimesters and a minimum of one-half the tuition,fees, room, and board charges after deducting any student loans, grants,and scholarship amounts. The remaining trimester balance can bedivided into two equal payments with payments due at the timesspecified on the Deferred Payment Agreement. Students who fail to setup on the deferred payment plan by the end of the first week of class willbe automatically charged the $35 deferred payment fee plus an additional$15 processing fee. Failure to make payments by the due dates on theagreement will result in a $15 late payment charge on each of the duedates.
If a student is more than 15 days late in making payment, theuniversity reserves the right to terminate the student's enrollment.Should a student be granted permission to re-enter, a reinstatement fee of$10 will be assessed. This fee is nonrefundable and must be paid in cash.
A budget payment plan, offered by Educational Data Systems, Inc.(EDSI), is also available to students who would prefer to use an outsideagency. The business office has information about this plan. Theapplication form may also be downloaded from the websitewww.wmcarey.edu.
Account statements are mailed out monthly on all accounts with anoutstanding balance. Students are responsible for notifying the businessoffice of any address changes in order for statements to be received in atimely manner. Any changes or questions can be sent to [email protected] or mailed to the business office at
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498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 2, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (Note: In order tochange the address on file for grades, the registrar's office should be noti-fied.) Nonreceipt of statements will not be considered a valid excuse fornonpayment. It is the responsibility of the individual (the student) whohas incurred the debt to see that it is paid promptly.
An account becomes delinquent after the second deferred paymentdue date has passed. If satisfactory payment arrangements cannot bemade, the business office will send a registered letter to the last knownaddress with a final request for payment. If no response is received with-in ten days, the account will be sent to a collection agency. The collectionagency will bill for the balance owed to WCU, plus up to an additional50% for their fee. The student will be responsible for paying the collectioncosts as stated on the Registration Form in the section"Acknowledgement of Financial Responsibility."
When an account is not paid in full by the deferred payment due date,the business office will place a "HOLD" on a student's record. This"HOLD" restricts the student's ability to receive transcripts, diploma, andto register for future academic terms. Once established, the "HOLD" willremain in place until the debt is paid in full.
Withdrawal and Drop/Add Refund PolicyA portion of tuition and fees may be refunded to students who
officially withdraw from the university or officially drop a course. Anyclaim for such refund will be based on the date on which the student filesa completed request with the Registrar's Office for official withdrawal ordropping of a course. No refund is made when a student is dismissed forreasons of misconduct. The general tuition refund policy is applied asfollows:
During the first week of class ................................100% less $25/$50*
During the second week............................................70% less $25/$50*
During the third week ..............................................40% less $25/$50*
After the third week .........................................................................None
*$25 for dropping a class. $50 for complete withdrawal.
Refunds for amounts under $25 will be done only upon request.
For classes offered on a schedule shorter than a 10-week term, therefund period will be reduced in proportion to the length of the course.The effect of holidays on this schedule will be determined by the Business
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Office. The graduate summer tuition refund schedule is available in thegraduate dean’s office and in the Business Office.
Student Credit Balance Refund PolicyRefunds are issued on Fridays for students with credit balances, begin-
ning with Wednesday of the fourth week of the term and continuingevery Friday until the end of the term. Financial aid, payments, or adjust-ments must be received in the Hattiesburg business office by the cut-offdate to be considered for refunds the following week. Refunds foramounts under $25.00 will be issued only on request.
Student refunds for credit balances will be disbursed each trimesteraccording to the dates listed in the student refunds link on the WCU web-site and in the business office information packet. Refunds take at leastone week to process; therefore, after the first refund date, checks will bedisbursed every Friday for financial aid or payments that have beenreceived in the Hattiesburg business office by the previous Friday. Ifrefunds have not been picked up within a week after they are disbursed,they will be mailed.
General Admission RequirementsEach applicant to graduate programs at William Carey University
must
1. hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college oruniversity;
2. provide official transcript(s) of all college work completed todate. An official transcript is defined as one mailed directly fromthe institution to William Carey University.
In addition to these requirements, the applicant must meet anyadditional requirements as put forth by the respective graduate degreeprograms. Those requirements are listed in the following sections for theMaster of Education, the Master of Business Administration, the Masterof Science in psychology, and the Master of Science in Nursing degrees.
Applications for admission to graduate programs must be submittedby the Monday of general registration week. Consideration will be givento applications that are late due to extenuating circumstances.
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Incomplete Admission StatusA student who appears to be eligible for admission but is unable to
supply certain required records prior to registration may be allowed toregister on an incomplete basis for one trimester. Students who do notprovide all official documents required for admission by the end of theterm will not be allowed to continue in the program. Permission forincomplete registration does not indicate official acceptance into WilliamCarey University. No financial aid will be processed or paid on studentswho have not been officially accepted.
ReadmissionA student who has not enrolled in a course within the past 12-month
period must apply for readmission. Readmission forms may be obtainedfrom the office of admissions or the William Carey University website.
Early AdmissionA candidate for a baccalaureate degree at William Carey may apply
for early admission to the graduate program, and may enroll for graduatecredit in courses not required for completion of the baccalaureate degreeprovided that the student is within six hours of meeting degreerequirements and has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0scale. A student may take only six hours of graduate courses prior tomeeting the requirements of the baccalaureate degree. Participation in theearly admission program is limited to one trimester only.
International Students
William Carey University is authorized by the U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services (USCIS) to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.International students who wish to be admitted to William CareyUniversity must meet the requirements listed below.
1. Application—Application for admission can be downloaded fromthe Carey website (www.wmcarey.edu). Applications may also berequested by mail through the Office of Graduate Admissions on theHattiesburg campus. A US$25 application fee, which allows for a stu-dent’s application to be processed, should be mailed to the Office ofGraduate Admissions at 498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 13, Hattiesburg,MS, 39401.
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2. Academic Records—Academic records indicating graduation fromany institution(s) of higher education or official transcript(s) fromU.S. institution(s) attended are required. An official transcript isdefined as one mailed directly from one institution to another. Allrecords must be in English before an I-20 from William CareyUniversity is issued.
• Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted to one oftwo foreign credential evaluation agencies: World EducationServices (www.wes.org) or AACRAO Foreign Credential Services(www.aacrao.org/credentials). The results from the evaluationmust be mailed to William Carey University. This process takesbetween 30 to 60 days.
3. Language Proficiency—Students who are not from nations whereEnglish is considered the official or second language are required totake either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or theMichigan Level Examination. A minimum score of 523 is required onthe paper-based TOEFL; a minimum score of 193 on the computerbased TOEFL; or a minimum score of 70 on the internet-basedTOEFL. Students who wish to take the Michigan Level Examinationmust meet the minimum requirement of a Proficiency Level II.
4. Certification of Finances—Proof of financial support for the dura-tion of the international student’s stay in the United States isrequired. This document can be downloaded from the Carey website(www.wmcarey.edu).
5. Proof of Immunizations—William Carey University requires oneimmunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) in the pastten years or two such immunizations in a lifetime.
6. Proof of Major Medical Coverage—Proof of medical coverage whileattending an institution of higher education in the United States isrequired. All international students are required to take a policy withthe university. Students will be assessed for the policy coverage at thebeginning of each trimester. More information on the health insur-ance policy adopted by William Carey University is available online(www.wmcarey.edu).
Additional Information—In order to receive an F-1 VISA, interna-tional students are to schedule an appointment with the nearest U.S. con-sulate or embassy in their country within 90 days of departure. Theymust take along their documentation, letter of acceptance, and I-20 for
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presentation and review. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) recommends the entering student be honest and have copies ofall documentation sent to William Carey University available for reviewby the U.S. custom official at the consulate, embassy, or U.S. port of entry.Custom officials may at any point of the student’s travel to the UnitedStates deny him/her entry into the country.
The Office of Graduate Admissions may receive faxed copies;however, original documents must be mailed and placed in the student’sfile before any decision can be made.
International students should refer to the university calendar fordates of trimester breaks and religious and national holidays (i.e.Thanksgiving, Christmas) in preparation for travel.
Questions or concerns should be directed to the director ofinternational admissions on the Hattiesburg campus, 601-318-6103 or800-962-5991 (toll free).
Transfer CoursesNo more than six semester hours may be transferred from another
institution and applied toward an M.Ed., Ed.S., M.B.A., or M.S.N. Ninehours may be applied toward an M.S. degree in programs that requiremore than 36 hours. Transfer credits will be applicable only if theycontribute to the overall plan of study designed for the student. Nograduate work carrying a grade of less than a “B” will be accepted. Alltransfer credits must meet the six-year limit on the completion of thedegree. Independent study credit earned at another institution will not beaccepted.
Second Master’s DegreeA student holding a master’s degree may apply for a second master’s
degree in another area. Moreover, students holding the M.Ed. may applyfor a second M.Ed. in another certification area. Students must meet alladmissions and degree requirements for the second degree. A candidatefor a second degree may use six hours of graduate credit from the firstdegree toward a second degree in education or business and ninegraduate hours toward a second degree in psychology programs. Astudent must complete all requirements for the first degree beforeapplying for or beginning a second degree. This applies to all degrees.
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Courses to be applied toward a second degree must have the approval ofthe dean, and grades in such courses cannot be below a “B.”
Students holding the M.S. in psychology with emphasis in industrialorganization may use an additional six hours toward the M.B.A. for a totalof 12 hours from the first degree. The limit of six hours of transfer creditmeans that a total of 24 hours must be taken at William Carey University.Further, students who have completed the MBA degree at William CareyUniversity may transfer a total of 12 graduate hours to the M.S. degreewith emphasis in industrial psychology. All other rules stated in thissection will be maintained as standards for the transfer of credit.
Changing Major or EmphasisWhen a student changes from one major to another or changes
emphasis within the major where there are different requirements foradmission, the student must reapply and meet the requirements of thenew program.
Financial AidFinancial aid programs are available to graduate students who
qualify. Financial aid applicants must be accepted for admission beforefinancial aid can be awarded. Non-degree seeking students are not eligi-ble for federal financial aid. For more information, contact the FinancialAid Office, (601) 318-6153 for Hattiesburg or (228) 897-7104 for Gulfport.
Attendance RegulationsGraduate students are expected to attend all class meetings.
However, an absence may be granted in case of an emergency. It is thestudent’s responsibility to contact the instructor regarding the absence,and the student is responsible for all work missed. Excessive absencesmay seriously affect the work of the whole class as well as that of theindividual students who are absent. Individual faculty members set theirown attendance regulations for their classes and inform their students ofthem; however, students must attend 80% of the class meetings in orderto receive credit for the course. The total number of absences for eachstudent shall be reported for each class by each faculty member at thetime of filing trimester grade rosters.
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Change of Class Schedule(Dropping and Adding Courses)
1. No change of schedule, either in dropping a course or adding acourse, may be made except by permission of the student's academicadvisor and dean.
2. No student may register for a course after 10% of class meetings haveoccurred.
3. Courses dropped within the first three weeks of a trimester will berecorded as “W” (withdrawn). Courses dropped after three weeksand before the middle of a trimester are recorded as “WP”(withdrawn passing) or “WF” (withdrawn failing), and coursesdropped after the midterm will receive a grade of “F.” Any studentdropping a course at any time without the required approvalreceives an “F” in that course.
4. Courses offered in mini-terms or with special schedules will haveadd/drop dates proportionate to length of course.
WithdrawalsStudents desiring to drop a class or withdraw from the university
must do so formally in order to avoid academic and financial penaltiesand should contact the office of the director of graduate studies or deanof the school for the proper procedure. Students are considered officiallyregistered upon completion of the registration packets and payment offees even though they may not attend a class.
Campus Housing
Students desiring campus housing should contact the dean ofstudent development on the Hattiesburg campus and the director ofhousing on the Coast campus for information and fee schedules.
Right to Change RequirementsThis catalog and its contents are subject to change by action of the
university faculty. Possible changes include, but are not limited to, graduation requirements, admission requirements, tuition, fees, curricula, and course content. Students are responsible for reading andresponding to any such changes. The university is responsible for providing information to students on those changes.
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The requirements as outlined in this catalog are valid for six yearsfrom the date of issuance. After that period, a student must change to thecatalog currently in use.
TranscriptsTranscripts are issued by the registrar’s office.
1. An official transcript is one bearing the signature of the registrar andthe seal of the university and is mailed directly to whatever officialmay be designated by the student.
2. When a transcript bearing the stamp “Issued to Student” is given tothe person whose credits are transcribed thereon, the universityassumes no responsibility for its accuracy after it leaves theregistrar’s office.
3. Transcripts of credit will not be issued for those students who haveany type of administrative holds on their records.
Validation of Outdated CoursesBecause of new developments within academic disciplines, some
coursework may become outdated and not suitable for use toward adegree. The determination of whether or not a course has becomeoutdated is made by the school or department where that course istaught. Students with outdated William Carey coursework not older thanten years at the point of student’s initial program of graduate study mayvalidate it by successfully passing a test or completing required work ifprior approval is granted by the advisor, dean, and current instructor ofthat course. Outdated coursework at other institutions will not beaccepted.
Graduate CommitteeThe Graduate Committee is charged with the responsibility of
approving policy and curriculum changes in William Carey Universitygraduate programs. The committee is composed of faculty with graduaterank and graduate students. Faculty members are selected from theSchool of Education, the School of Nursing, the School of Psychology andCounseling, the School of Business, and from departments which offergraduate courses. Specific duties of the committee are:
• To develop university policies and procedures for graduatework.
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• To establish and maintain the academic standards and regulations for graduate students and faculty.
• To conduct continuous study of the graduate curriculum in itsrelation to the purpose of the institution and changing staterequirements.
• To review and recommend—after departmental and deanapproval—to the graduate faculty all modifications of existinggraduate courses, course descriptions, and programs.
• To review and recommend for approval to the Academic Councilall new graduate programs or the deletion of graduate programs.
• To design and publish the graduate catalog through the office ofthe vice president of academic affairs.
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MASTER OF
EDUCATION
Specialized Concentrations:
Art Education (Gulfport)
BiologyElementary Education
English Gifted Education
Mild/Moderate DisabilitiesSecondary Education
Social ScienceArt of Teaching (Alternate Route)
• Elementary Track• Secondary Track
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Goals and ObjectivesThe specific goals and objectives of the Master of Education program
are to provide students with opportunities to
1. earn academic credentials that may allow them to advance in thechosen field of employment;
2. experience personal growth and understanding through in-depthstudy in the area of concentration and certification;
3. expand the student's Christian values through course work andcampus activities;
4. specialize in a chosen area or discipline;
5. build upon their undergraduate studies and work experience tobroaden their knowledge base in the teaching field; and
6. become strong professional leaders in their chosen discipline andarea of certification.
General Admissions RequirementsA. Each applicant must
1. hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
2. complete and file with the graduate education office theapplication packet for admission to the university. Thisapplication must be submitted prior to registering for classesand before the deadline established by the graduate admissionoffice.
3. provide official transcripts of all college work completed to datefor the registrar and the graduate office. After the applicant isaccepted, a supplementary official transcript showing anyadditional work completed at other institutions is also required.
4. have an overall minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a four-point scale for the last 64 hours of undergraduate work presented for the baccalaureate degree. Applicants must hold, orbe qualified to hold, a standard Mississippi State Department ofEducation teaching license. English applicants waiving licensuremust provide official documentation of a score of 380 on theMiller’s Analogy Test, or an 800 combined verbal andquantitative score on the Graduate Record Exam.
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5. Applicants planning on teaching at the elementary or secondaryschool level in Mississippi must hold or qualify to hold a Class Ateacher’s license. If deemed necessary by the student’s advisorand/or the dean, students who are licensed in Mississippithrough the alternate route may be required to complete additional course work in the area of concentration to strengthenthe student’s academic preparation for graduate study. A copy ofthis license must be filed in the graduate office.
6. Prior to completing nine hours of graduate work, the studentmust declare a major and file a program plan signed by the student's advisor. This plan will be approved and becomes anapplication for candidacy for the degree.
B. It is no longer necessary to hold a Class A license in the same area inwhich the student is seeking an advanced license. Applicants holding a standard teacher’s license can get an AA license in thedesired area by completing the master's degree. The program ofstudy will include additional courses beyond the 30-hour master’sdegree in order to meet the requirements for licensure.
C. Upon special request by the student and the approval of the GraduateCommittee, the teacher license requirement may be waived only for a student pursuing a graduate degree in English or social science who iscurrently employed in a college, nonpublic institution or a position notrequiring a teacher’s license. In the event the licensure requirement iswaived, the following notation will be entered upon the student’stranscript: "Student does not meet requirements for teacher licensure."Students must request waiver in writing and must state the reason forthe request.
Admissions StatusAn applicant for the Master of Education degree program is
admitted to regular, probational, or nondegree graduate status as follows:
Regular—Regular graduate status will be granted to those studentswho meet all requirements for admission to the Master of Educationdegree program and are actively pursuing a graduate degree.
Probational—The following is used to grant probational status:
1. Student who meets all requirements for regular admission exceptfor the 2.5 GPA must have at least a GPA of 2.0 on the last 64hours of undergraduate work.
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2. Student who meets all requirements for regular admission exceptfor the 800 GRE must have a GRE of 750 (verbal and quantita-tive).
3. Student who meets all requirements for regular admission exceptfor the 380 Miller’s Analogy must have a 366 on the Miller’sAnalogy.
Students admitted as probational will be granted regular status uponcompletion of nine semester hours of graduate study at William CareyUniversity with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Nondegree—Nondegree status may be assigned to those studentswho meet the requirements for admission, but do not otherwise wish tobecome a candidate for a degree. These students may be enrolling incourses for reinstatement of expired teaching licenses or to eliminatecertification deficiencies at the undergraduate level prior to enrolling asprovisional or regular students. The nondegree status also applies tostudents who are ineligible to pursue a graduate degree but wish to takecourse work for nondegree purposes. No more than nine hours of creditfrom a nondegree status may apply toward a degree.
Off-Campus Transfer CoursesA maximum of 12 hours of off-campus courses may be applied
toward the M.Ed. degree. Permission from the dean and academic vicepresident is required for use of any additional off-campus credit. Amaximum of six hours may be transferred from another institution.However, a minimum of 15 hours must be earned in residence. Alltransfer courses must be approved.
Add-On EndorsementsStudents having master's degrees and a teaching license who wish to
take courses or add endorsements must file an application for admission.Add-on endorsements are offered in reading, health, gifted education,and mild/moderate disabled. Severe/profound disabilities can only beadded to the mild/moderate program of study. (See psychology sectionof this catalog for add-on endorsements in school counseling and schoolpsychometry.
Submission of Program PlanBy the end of the first trimester, the student must be officially accept-
ed as a candidate for a master’s degree. A program plan sheet must besubmitted to the director of graduate education outlining the courses the
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student plans to take. This plan sheet must be signed by the student andthe student's advisor.
Students who wish to earn credit at another institution after the program plan is submitted must seek written approval from thedepartment admissions committee prior to enrollment in theses courses.A form requesting approval of transfer credit is available in the dean’soffice.
Workshop Credit and Course NumberingNo more than six semester hours of workshop credit may be applied
toward the Master of Education degree. Three hours may apply to thearea of concentration and three hours may be used as an elective. Allworkshops are numbered as 593 or 693 courses, and named whenoffered. Special topic courses that are named when they are offered arenumbered 590 or 690 and can be taken for 1-3 hours of credit. Directedreadings courses are numbered 549 or 649.
Comprehensive Examination and Degree Application
The Master of Education degree comprehensive examinations for2007-2008 will be given on these dates:
November 10, 2007March 29, 2008 and July 12, 2008
Students must submit an application to take the comprehensiveexaminations and an application for the degree by these deadlines:
May graduation: October 15August graduation: March 31
Students must be taking their last six hours in order to qualify for comprehensives. Students failing any one section of the comps mayretake that portion of the exam during the same grading period. Studentsfailing two or more sections must wait until the next scheduled test dateto retake those sections. An application form is available in the School ofEducation. A copy of the scoring rubric is also available. Applications fordegree will be accepted up to 30 days after the respective deadlines. A feeof $50 is charged for late applications.
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Application for LicensureStudents are responsible for making the proper application to the
Mississippi Department of Education for their Class AA license. Formsare available in the registrar's office or the department of education officeand online at the State Department of Education website(www.mde.K12.ms.us). The student must also complete a release-of-records form.
Completion of the degree does not automatically guarantee licensure. The student must meet all requirements for licensure specifiedby the Mississippi Department of Education and current law, which maydictate changes from the content of this publication.
NOTE: All education programs and requirements are subject to change due torequirements set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education and statelaw. The current requirements for licensure—if different from this catalog—willsupersede the catalog descriptions. New federal legislation requires each state tosubmit a definition for highly qualified teachers which adheres to federalguidelines. This legislation, the No Child Left Behind Act, will result in changesin requirements during the 2005-2006 calendar year.
Requirements for the Master of Education DegreeThese general requirements apply to all candidates for the Master of
Education degree:
1. Each student must have acquired regular graduate admissions status.
2. A minimum of 30 semester hours graduate work must be completedwith a minimum grade point average of 3.0, including work done inthe area of concentration. A student making a third grade of “C” orlower may not repeat any other courses and will be dismissed fromthe program.
3. Only six hours of course work in general education and in the area ofconcentration can be taken at the 500 level. Courses taken to meetlicense deficiencies or add-on endorsements may not be used for thedegree program.
4. Proficiency in writing and speaking the English language is a require-ment for the Master of Education degree. Students failing to exhibitan acceptable proficiency while performing class work will be askedto eliminate such deficiency by enrolling in a noncredit course inEnglish usage or by other appropriate methods. An informal interview with a candidate for the purpose of determining a plan ofaction in this area may be requested.
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5. A student must complete all required work within a period of sixyears after enrolling in graduate courses.
6. A thesis is not an option in the Master of Education degree.
7. A written comprehensive examination will be required of eachcandidate prior to graduation. The contents of this examination willbe determined by the graduate faculty. A student must have met allother degree requirements and be enrolled in the final six hours inorder to take the comprehensive examination.
8. A signed program of study should be on file prior to completing 12hours.
9. Participation in the graduation ceremony is required. Degrees are notconferred in absentia, except by the office of academic affair's special permission for which students must submit a written request.Students who are candidates for May degrees are required to fileapplications for their degrees in the registrar’s office by October 15.Candidates for August graduation must file by March 31. Lateapplications will be accepted up to 30 days after the respectivedeadlines. There will be a $50 late fee in addition to the graduation fee.
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Curriculum for Master of Education DegreeThe academic requirements for a Master of Education degree consist
of 30 semester hours from three categories: (1) professional education, (2)specialized concentrations, and (3) electives.
I. Professional Education
All degree curricula (with exception of the Master of Arts inTeaching) require the professional core:
EDU 620 Teacher as ResearcherEDU 630 Historical/Philosophical Foundations of EducationEDU 640 Curricula Planning
II. Specialized Concentrations and Electives
Art Education
Art Core (15 hours)
15 hours of art education (ART) courses
Electives (6 hours)
Two courses chosen with approval of advisor
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Elementary Core (12)
EDU 606 Integration of Content CurriculumEDU 611 Current Trends in Teaching ReadingEDU 636 Reading/Writing Across the Curriculum
and one of the following coursesEDU 601 Social Studies in the Elementary SchoolEDU 607 Elementary School MathematicsEDU 609 Science in the Elementary School
Electives (9 hours)Three courses chosen with advisor approval
English
English Courses (15 hours)
15 hours of English (ENG) courses
Electives (6 hours)
Two courses chosen with approval of advisor
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Gifted Education
Gifted Courses (15 hours)
EDU 651 The Gifted ChildEDU 652 Teaching the Gifted ChildEDU 653 Curricular Development for the GiftedEDU 654 Trends and Issues in Gifted EducationEDU 655 Curriculum for Artistically and Creatively Gifted
Electives (6 hours)
EDU 690 MetacognitionEDU 625 Technology in EducationEDU 627 Performance AssessmentOthers with approval of advisor
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Mild/Moderate Disabilities Concentration (18 hours)EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special EducationEDU 661 Mental RetardationEDU 662 Teaching Individuals with Mild Mental RetardationEDU 663 Learning DisabilitiesEDU 664 Teaching Individuals with Learning DisabilitiesEDU 665 Behavior Management
Electives (3 hours)EDU 608 Learning Styles and Multiple IntelligencesEDU 617 Multicultural EducationEDU 642 Home/School/Community Relations: Working with
Parents
Prerequisite (3 hours)EDU 572 Survey of Exceptional Child
Endorsement in Mild/Moderate Disabled
EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special EducationEDU 661 Mental RetardationEDU 662 Teaching the Mildly RetardedEDU 663 Learning DisabilitiesEDU 664 Teaching the Learning DisabledEDU 572 Survey of the Exceptional Child (prerequisite)
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Endorsement in Gifted
EDU 651 The Gifted ChildEDU 652 Teaching the Gifted ChildEDU 653 Curricular Development for the GiftedEDU 654 Trends and Issues in Gifted EducationEDU 655 Curriculum for Artistically and Creatively Gifted
Endorsement in Severe/Profound Disabled (can only be added to the mild/moderate)
EDU 666 Teaching Individuals with Severe/Profound MentalRetardation
EDU 667 Internship in Working with Individuals withSevere/Profound Mental Retardation
Endorsement in Reading (18 hours)
EDU 602 Trends in Children’s LiteratureEDU 611 Current Trends in ReadingEDU 636 Reading and Writing Across the CurriculumEDU 637 Advanced Diagnosis and Correction of Reading
DisabilityEDU 574 Reading in the Middle and Secondary School
Secondary Education
Secondary Core (12 hours)
EDU 625 Technology in EducationEDU 636 Reading /Writing Across the CurriculumEDU 646 Secondary MethodsEDU 572 Survey of the Exceptional Child*
*if you had the undergraduate equivalent selectEDU 626 Cooperative LearningorEDU 627 Performance Assessment
Electives (9 hours)Three courses chosen with advisor approval
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Master of Education in the Art of Teaching(An alternate route to teacher licensure)
William Carey University has been approved for a unique programdesigned to provide an opportunity for noneducation graduates to enterthe teaching profession and to earn a Master of Education degree in the Artof Teaching. The program is designed to lead to full standard alternativelicensure within one year and the option of earning a master’s degree with-in one more year. Because of the unique nature of this program, all workmust be done at William Carey University.
Alternate route interns are required to secure employment inapproved school districts within a 60-mile radius of William CareyUniversity. Special permission is required if an intern is employed in aschool district out of the 60-mile area.
Steps Toward Standard Licensure
1. Admission to the Alternate Route ProgramA candidate must have an undergraduate degree with required
GPA of 2.5 on last 64 hours of undergraduate work and a passingscore on both the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II specialty area exami-nations. (Elementary Education PRAXIS II test is 0014). Each internmust be employed as a full-time classroom teacher in the area inwhich PRAXIS II was taken.
2. Initial Course Requirements (6 hours)A candidate must first successfully complete EDU 536—
Classroom Management and EDU 650—Tests, Measurements, andEvaluations. These courses must be completed prior to application forlicensure and to the internship. Students must complete the intern-ship within three years in order to gain a standard teaching certifi-cate.
3. Admission to the Internship (EDU 635 – 6 hours)After the successful completion of Step 2, a candidate will be
admitted to EDU 635, which is a two-term internship as a regularclassroom teacher. This course will include regularly scheduled sem-inars on the William Carey campus during this year.
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Alternate route students will be enrolled in EDU 635 (Internship) incohort groups. A cohort is defined as a group of students who begin andend EDU 635– Internship at the same time. Interns will move through thetwo trimesters of internship in consecutive order (fall trimester–3 hours;winter trimester—3 hours).
After completing these three steps, a candidate will receive a stan-dard Mississippi Educator License in the area in which the PRAXIS spe-cialty areas was passed. If the candidate wishes to enter the M.Ed. pro-gram, the 12 hours earned in these steps will count toward the Master ofEducation in the Art of Teaching degree.
Admission to the Program
A candidate having successfully completed the initial 12 hours (EDU536, EDU 650, and EDU 635) leading to standard licensure as required bythe Mississippi Department of Education with at least a 3.0 GPA will beeligible for admission to the Master of Education in Art of Teachingprogram.
The Program
This program is specifically designed with a 12-hour core and bothan elementary and secondary track. The elementary track has 33 hours,and the secondary track has 30 hours. Because the 12 hours initiallyearned for licensure count toward this degree, there are no electives in thisprogram.
Current Areas Available for Licensure Through theSpecial Alternate Route MAT
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• Art• Biology• Business• Chemistry• Elementary Education
(4-8 only)• English• Music Education• French• German
• Home Economics• Marketing• Mathematics• Physical Education• Physics• Spanish• Speech Communication• Social Studies• Technology Ed.
Requirements for All Candidates
EDU 572 — Survey of the Exceptional Child and MulticulturalEducation
EDU 620 — Teacher as Researcher
EDU 625 — Technology in Education
EDU 636 — Reading and Writing across the Curriculum
Select a Track
Elementary:
EDU 602 — Children’s Literature
EDU 606 — Integration of Content Curriculum
EDU 611 — Current Trends in Reading
Secondary:
EDU 640 — Curricula Planning
EDU 646 — Secondary Methods
Other Requirements
Comprehensive Examination
• Each candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive exami-nation.
Graduate Requirements
• Successfully complete the program with a GPA of at least 3.0. Nograde less than a “C” will be accepted toward the degree.
• Successfully complete the required courses andcomprehensive examination.
• Complete the program within six years after being admitted.
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Curriculum Materials CenterA Curriculum Materials Center is maintained on the Hattiesburg
campus with a branch on the Coast campus. The materials are housed inFairchild Hall on the main campus and in temporary facilities on thecoast campus.
Materials available in the center include textbooks used in theschools with teachers' manuals and pupil books, books for children, reference materials, activity books, teacher-made games, commerciallyproduced games and materials, and computer programs. Most materialsare not available for checkout but may be used in the center.
Course Descriptions
Professional Education Core (EDU)Required of all graduate students in the M.Ed. degree program,except Art of Teaching.
620 Teacher as Researcher. Three hours. The study of methodologyand interpretation of educational research which acquaints thestudent with various techniques of research and their use ineducational endeavors.
630 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education. Threehours. This course is a survey of the development of educationalsystems and philosophies from ancient times to the present.
640 Curricula Planning. Three hours. A survey of general curriculumdevelopment with emphasis upon current practices in curriculumdesign and organization, evaluation of curriculum materials, andcurriculum development including instructional objectives.
Required for the M.Ed. in the Art of Teaching or only as an elective for others.
536 Classroom Management. Three hours. This course providesinformation to help students develop pro-active strategies tomanage the classroom environment and student behavior.Emphasis is placed on students’ development of a personal andunique classroom management plan. (May not be taken forgraduate credit if taken at undergraduate level.)
650 Tests, Measurements, and Evaluations. Three hours. The study ofthe measurement and evaluation of student learning with bothcriterion and norm-referenced procedures. (May not be taken forgraduate credit if taken at undergraduate level.)
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Art Education (ART)
The M.Ed. candidate who wishes to specialize in art must present anartwork portfolio to be reviewed by the graduate art faculty. A positiveevaluation is required for admission to the program.
600 Art History I/Walter Anderson. Three hours. In-depth discussionof the life and works of Walter Anderson. Papers and seminar typediscussions are required. Research will be conducted through theprimary resources of the Walter Anderson Museum.
601 Art History I/Mississippi Coast Artists. Three hours. In-depthdiscussion of the life and works of Walter Anderson, Dusti Bonge,and George Ohr. Research will be conducted through discussionwith primary resources of the Anderson family and viewing ofworks available through the Anderson Museum, George OhrMuseum, and family archives.
610 Painting Processes and Applications in Education. Three hours.Individual studio work in painting with media process, subjectmatter, and developmental learning application for art curriculumdevelopment.
611 Drawing Processes and Applications in Education. Three hours.Individual studio work in drawing with media process anddevelopmental learning application for art programs.
630 Applied Computer Graphic Design in Art Education:Photoshop. Three hours. Introduction to the application ofdesktop publishing software, Photoshop. Through practical studyof the current Photoshop, this introductory course will provide asolid understanding of the various technical capabilities as itapplies to the classroom instruction. From scanning to rendering,the course will cover this most popular software program’s vastcapabilities. Prerequisite: A working computer knowledge.
631 Applied Graphic Design in Art Education: Graphic Illustration.Three hours. Traditional painting and drawing skills will beemphasized as they apply to graphic illustration as visual problemsolving. The creative process is explored in depth as the studentprepares an illustration from the conceptual thumbnail stage to afinished product.
649 Independent Study. Three hours. Individual research and studyunder the guidance of a graduate faculty member.
660 Issues and Trends in Art Education. Three hours. A coursedesigned to research recent developments in art education
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including the aims, philosophies, methods, content, and problemsrelated to the field.
680 Research in Art Education. Three hours. A course designed tohelp the student plan and carry out a research project. Specificcourse content will be designed to meet the research needs of theindividual student. Prerequisite: Education 620, Introduction toResearch.
690 Art Workshop. Three hours. Special topic courses to be namedwhen offered.
691 Seminar in Art Education: Special topics. Three hours. Selectedtopics, content, and teaching methods by guest lecturers andgraduate faculty.
Biology (BIO)
The department of biological sciences, in support of the Master ofEducation degree, offers a graduate curriculum that provides studentswith an in-depth study of the areas of environmental biology andmolecular biology. Courses emphasize the current state of knowledgeand theory within these fields, as well as methods of translating thisinformation into classroom-friendly forms. M.Ed. candidates intendingto specialize in biology should have a strong background in thediscipline. The student's undergraduate coursework should include suchareas as ecology, botany, zoology, genetics, cell biology, and/or vertebratebiology. Graduate classes in biology are typically offered on a rotation;academic advisors will assist each student in the timely completion of thedegree.
691 Seminar in Art Education: Special topics. Three hours. Selectedtopics, content, and teaching methods by guest lecturers andgraduate faculty.
601 Applications of the Scientific Method. Three hours. Anintroduction to the philosophy and practice of the scientificmethod, with applications to teaching science. Analysis of thecurrent scientific literature will be emphasized in this course.
602 Systematics. Three hours. A survey of the historical and modernclassification of organisms into groups based on their phylogeneticrelationships.
610 Environmental Impacts. Three hours. A study of environmentsimpacted by human activities. Methods that federal and stategovernments employ to regulate these impacts and options for
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restricting the long term impact of these environmental changesare covered.
611 Microbial Ecology. Three hours. A survey of current topics inmicrobial ecology, including microbial diversity, microbialinteractions within communities, and microbe-mediated nutrientcycling in the biosphere.
612 Recombinant DNA and Society. Three hours. A course exploringthe history, development, and impact of recombinant DNAtechnologies on society. Current applications of recombinant DNAtechnology will be examined.
620 Biology of Endangered Species. Three hours. The biology ofpopulations impacted by human-induced changes toenvironments. The design and implementation of long-termmanagement practices are discussed. A one semester-hour labwhich includes trips to visit managed populations is included.
625 PCR Theory and Applications. Three hours. A course exploringthe theoretical and practical aspects of PCR, including currentmethods and their applications. A one semester-hour lab isincluded.
630 Population and Community Ecology. Three hours. A survey of theimportant concepts and theories in population and communityecology. Methods of collecting and analyzing data are presented. Aone semester-hour lab that includes field trips and data collectionis included.
635 Genomics. Three hours. A survey of current concepts and methodsin genomics and bioinformatics. Analysis of recent and ongoingpublic genomics projects will be an integral part of the course.Special attention will be given to current research on the humangenome. A one semester-hour lab is included.
640 Animal Behavior. Three hours. A survey of the field of anima1behavior with emphasis on proximate/ultimate causes, predator-prey interactions, social interactions, foraging, migration, andparental care. A one semester-hour lab which includes datacollection and analysis is included.
645 Proteomics. Four hours. An introduction to the concepts andmethods of proteomics. Analysis of recent and ongoing publicproteomics projects will be an integral part of the course. A onesemester-hour lab is included.
650 Mississippi Flora. Four hours. A survey of both natural andintroduced plants found in Mississippi. The habitat requirements
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of various plant species and keys used to identify plants arecovered. A one semester-hour lab involving field trips to naturalareas is included.
Education (EDU)
572 Survey of Exceptional Children. Three hours. A study ofexceptionalities from the gifted to the profoundly handicapped.This course is a prerequisite for the mildly/moderately disabledconcentration. (May not be taken for graduate credit if course wastaken at undergraduate level.)
574 Reading in the Middle and Secondary School. Three hours. Thedevelopment of reading skills in the content areas. Emphasis onhelping the middle and secondary school student read moreeffectively. (May not be taken for graduate credit if course wastaken at undergraduate level.) This class may be online enhanced.
575 Teacher Induction. Three hours. A course designed to provideentry educators with effective research-based strategies formanaging the learning environment, for using appropriateteaching strategies, and for establishing effective communicationskills in a school setting. The course extends for more than onetrimester with collaboration between the school district anduniversity. The student registers only one term but has to cross-over terms to complete requirements.
601 Social Studies in the Elementary School. Three hours. The studyof research and techniques for teaching social studies as an integrated approach is emphasized.
602 Trends in Children’s Literature. Three hours. A survey of children's literature and current techniques for using literature inall areas of the curriculum.
603 Seminar in Early Childhood Education. Three hours. A study ofcurricula trends and issues in early childhood education.Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate curriculumand practice, current research, and organization and evaluation oflearning experiences for the young child.
606 Integration of Content Curriculum. Three hours. Componentsfrom social studies, science and mathematics in the elementaryschool will be included. Integrating each of these subjects throughdiscovery, hands-on experiences and problem-solving isemphasized. The scope and sequence of the elementary curriculum
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is examined with an emphasis placed on the development ofconcepts and generalizations appropriate for the elementary child.Prerequisite: EDU 640. This class may be online enhanced.
607 Elementary School Mathematics. Three hours. A study of currentresearch and methodology for teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Emphasis is placed on incorporating currentNCTM standards in the classroom.
608 Multiple Intelligences. Three hours. An examination of the theories of multiple intelligences, brain-based learning, and learning styles. The influence of these theories on the concepts ofcreativity, metacognition, and critical thinking is applied to classroom practice.
609 Science in the Elementary School. Three hours. Trends,innovations, and research for teaching life science and physicalscience in the elementary school are explored.
611 Current Trends in Reading. Three hours. Current research relatedto the effective teaching of reading in the elementary school isexplored.
615 Language Arts in the Elementary School. Three hours. Thedevelopment of communication skills and concepts is exploredthrough research and practical experiences.
616 Art in the Elementary School. Three hours. Art activities andmaterials which stimulate thought processes and development ofchildren from one stage of growth to another. The analysis of successful teaching activities and ways relationships between artand other subjects within the school curriculum are explored.
617 Multicultural Education. Three hours. An examination ofstrategies and resources for teaching students of diverse culturalbackgrounds. The development of units and activities exploringmulticultural topics is required.
621 Theories of Learning. Three hours. An in-depth study of learningtheories, cognitive development, and current topics related toappropriate educational classroom practice. Same as PSY 621. Thisclass may be online enhanced.
625 Technology in Education. Three hours. A study of the use ofcomputers and other technology in the classroom. The student isgiven hands-on experiences using technology includingunderstanding of the Internet. This class may be online enhanced.
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626 Cooperative Learning. Three hours. A study of various forms ofcooperative learning structures that can be implemented in all curriculum areas.
627 Performance Assessment. Three hours. This course will examinetheory, practice, and strategies related to assessing studentachievement in the contemporary classroom. This class may beonline enhanced.
628 Direction and Supervision of Student Teachers. Three hours.This course is designed to train prospective supervising teachers tobe knowledgeable mentors who understand how to train the “safepractitioner.” The class focuses attention on each aspect of theteaching/learning experience and environment. Case studies arealso studied and discussed that explore diverse situations inurban, suburban, and rural schools.
635 Internship. Six hours in increments of two. Students will besupervised by a university faculty member in an accredited schoolwhere they are employed. Students are required to attendscheduled seminars which will include research and discussion oncurrent educational issues related to the classroom teacher. Theinternship will last for a full academic year, with students enteringin the fall trimester and continuing the internship in cohort groupsthrough the spring trimester.
636 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum. Three hours. Anintroduction to specific principles and practices of integratingreading/writing across the curriculum with emphasis placed uponan awareness of balancing the process and the product, strategiesfor using the approach and assessment. This class may be onlineenhanced.
637 Advanced Diagnosis of Reading and Writing Difficulties. Threehours. This course provides specific knowledge in the assessmentof the reading and writing abilities of elementary students. Anemphasis is placed on the various causal factors which mightinhibit the student’s developmental processes of learning to readand write effectively and strategically, and an understanding ofthese factors might enable a teacher to develop and implement aprogram of prescriptive instruction. This class may be onlineenhanced.
642 Home-School-Community Relations: Working With Parents.Three hours. Current research regarding parent involvement programs, parent education, parent-teacher conferences, usingcommunity resources, and current topics are explored.
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646 Secondary Methods. Three hours. An in-depth study of currentmanagement, instructional and evaluation processes and practiceswithin secondary schools. Methods and problems related to teaching and learning in the student’s major field will be emphasized.
651 The Gifted Child. Three hours. A study of the social, emotional,physical, and intellectual characteristics of the gifted child, including methods of identifying the gifted child.
652 Teaching the Gifted Child. Three hours. A study of the programs, curricula, methodologies, media and materials for theeducation of the gifted child.
653 Curricula Development for the Gifted. Three hours. This coursefocuses on the development of modules for advanced placementclasses and writing/choosing appropriate curricula for elementaryor secondary gifted children.
654 Trends in Gifted Education and Practicum. Three hours. Throughresearch and discussion, the student develops understanding ofproblems and current trends in gifted education. Students workwith gifted students in a public school or clinical setting.
655 Curriculum for Artistically and Creatively Gifted. Three hours.An examination of research and practice dealing with the conceptof artistic talent and implications for curricula in the visual andperforming arts.
*These courses are available only for students who wish to addgifted education to an existing elementary or secondary teachinglicense.
660 Organizational Procedures for Special Education. Three hours. Astudy of the organizational procedures of special education asrequired by the Mississippi State Department of Education and thelegislative and court decisions associated with special educationare covered in this course. This class may be online enhanced.
661 Mental Retardation. Three hours. This course is an overview ofmental retardation including etiology and syndromes, theoreticalresearch bases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectualcharacteristics. Same as PSY 661. This class may be onlineenhanced.
662 Teaching Individuals with Mild Mental Retardation. Threehours. This course addresses basic assessment procedures,selection, and utilization of instructional methods, materials, and
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individualized programming for individuals with mild mentalretardation. Prerequisite EDU 661.
663 Learning Disabilities. Three hours. This course is an overview ofthe field of learning disabilities including historical development,theoretical research bases, and social, emotional, physical andlearning characteristics. Same as PSY 663. This class may be onlineenhanced.
664 Teaching Individuals with Learning Disabilities. Three hours.This course addresses basic assessment procedures, selection andutilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualizedprogramming for individuals with specific learning disabilities.Prerequisite EDU 663.
665 Behavior Management. Three hours. This course will examine thelaws, history, and prevalence of behavior disorders. Assessmentinstruments and procedures will be presented along with extensivecoverage of intervention plans, curricula, and classroom management strategies. Field experience may be included. Same asPSY 665.
666 Teaching Individuals with Severe/Profound Mental Retardation.Three hours. This course addresses basic assessment procedures,selection, and utilization of instructional methods, materials, andindividualized programming for individuals with severe orprofound mental retardation.
667 Internship in Working with Individuals with Severe/ProfoundMental Retardation. Three hours. This course serves as a fieldexperience to apply knowledge and ideas garnered in EDU 666within a realistic setting. The student will serve a minimum of 80contact hours with this population, in addition to 10 hours in aseminar discussing such experiences, goals and objectives thathave been established for such an experience.
680 Organizational Development. Three hours. The basic principles,concepts, and current issues that determine organizationaldevelopment and growth. Same as PSY 681.
681 Supervisory Practices. Three hours. Current principles andpractices in supervision that lead to successful organizationaloperation.
683 Administration of Personnel. Three hours. Guidelines todeveloping effective personnel policies for both certified andclassified personnel including manpower planning and jobdescriptions. Same as PSY 683.
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684 Public School Law. Three hours. A study of local, state, andfederal laws; court decisions, and legal opinions affecting publiceducation.
685 School Business Management. Three hours. The analysis of local,state, and federal financing of public education with particularemphasis on factors governing financial policies and practice,sources of revenue, and budget making.
686 Consensus Decision Making and Conflict Resolution. Threehours. Designed to help teachers and administrators improve theirskills in working with faculty and community groups ineducational decision making and resolving conflict. Same as PSY 686.
687 Practicum in School Administration and Supervision. Threehours. Seminar and practical experiences in studying and solvingcurrent problems in elementary/secondary school administration.
688 Community Relations. Three hours. Examines the relationshipbetween organizations and the communities they serve andstrategies used to maintain strong public support.
689 Leadership in Organizations. Three hours. Examines both theleadership and management skills necessary in any organizationaloperation.
695 Advanced Individual Study. One to six hours. Title and contentof course will be determined when scheduled. This course may beused to clear deficiencies in the student's program.
699 Directed Study. One to six hours. This course is supervised experience and/or study in administration at the elementary orsecondary school level. (By special permission only.)
English (ENG)
The English Department of William Carey University, in keepingwith the Goals Statement as put forth by the Master of Educationprogram, seeks to provide students with 1) academic credentials that mayallow them to advance in the chosen field of employment; 2)opportunities to specialize in the chosen field of English; 3) opportunitiesto build upon their undergraduate studies and work experience; and 4)opportunities to become strong professional leaders within the Englishdiscipline.
Ordinarily, the M.Ed. candidate who wishes to specialize in Englishwill be an undergraduate English major or minor. In general, the
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M.Ed./English candidates should have a mastery of rhetoric,composition, literature, and pedagogy. Candidates who do not have anundergraduate major/minor in English will have their undergraduatetranscript evaluated so that academic deficiencies in English may beaddressed before beginning the graduate program in English. Thesedeficiencies may require the candidate to enroll in additionalundergraduate classes; these classes, however, may be taken for pass/failcredit.
Each M.Ed./English candidate will be assigned an academic advisorwho will both guide the candidate in course selection and track the candidate's academic success.
Graduate English classes are typically offered on a rotation scheduleas indicated at the end of each course description.
503 Advanced Grammar and Linguistics. Three hours. A study of thegrammatical aspects of language—morphology syntax, semantics,phonetics, and phonology; the social aspects of language; and thebiological aspects of language.
506 The Pre-Renaissance Age. Three hours. The literature of theMiddle Ages through the early English lyricists.
509 Pedagogical Grammar. Three hours. An examination of thephilosophy of teaching grammar, a thorough review of traditionalgrammar, and a focus on eliminating the stylistic faults that mostoften impede reading and obscure meaning.
510 The Age of Elizabethan/Jacobean Drama. Three hours. A surveyof representative plays.
516 History of the English Language. Three hours. A study of the history and development of the English language from its Indo-European ancestry to the twentieth century.
524 The Novel. Three hours. A study of representative Europeanand/or American novels selected from various literary, historic, orthematic types with an emphasis on various critical approaches.
534 The Renaissance Age. Three hours. A critical study of non-epicand non-dramatic works of Milton and other seventeenth centurywriters.
540 The Age of Enlightenment. Three hours. A study of British proseand poetry of the eighteenth century.
550 The Romantic Age. Three hours. A study in the British prose andpoetry of the early nineteenth century.
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560 The Victorian Age. Three hours. A study in the British prose andpoetry of the middle and later nineteenth century.
565 Development of the Short Story. Three hours. A study of selectedshort fiction as representative of the development of the genre.
572 Contemporary Literature. Three hours. Poetry, fiction, andselected drama of the Western world from the late nineteenth century to the present.
575 Modern and Contemporary Drama. Three hours. A study ofWestern dramatic literature from Ibsen to contemporary dramatists.
600 Creative Writing. Three hours. A study of artistic techniques inselected masterpieces of short fiction, drama, poetry, and the essay.During the course students will submit several original worksfollowing the review of each literary genre.
603 Seminar in American Literature, I. Three hours. A study ofliterature from the colonial, early national, and romantic periods.(even summer)
604 Seminar in American Literature, II. Three hours. A study ofliterature from the realist to the post-modernist periods.
611 Seminar in World Literature to 1650. Three hours. A study ofselected world masterpieces with emphasis on nonwestern authorsand comparative literary analysis.
612 Seminar in World Literature from 1650 to the present. Threehours. A study of selected world masterpieces with emphasis onnonwestern authors and comparative literary analysis.
614 Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Grammar. Threehours. A study of the competing theories of teaching grammar andapplication to the classroom.
615 Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Literature. Threehours. A study of literary theory and application to the classroom.
616 Seminar in Theories and Methods of Teaching Composition.Three hours. A study of composition theories and application to theclassroom.
620 Seminar in Fiction. Three hours. An examination of major fictional works beginning with Don Quixote.
622 Seminar in Poetry. Three hours. A study of the major develop-ments in poetry.
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626 Seminar in Shakespearean Drama. Three hours. An in-depthstudy of selected Shakespearean plays.
627 Seminar in Contemporary Drama. Three hours. A study of majordramatic works.
630 Seminar in Literary Criticism. Three hours. Presents a broadoverview both of the the schools of literary critical thought and ofthe major documents of literary theory.
635 Seminar in Religion and Literature. Three hours. Establishes aworking definition of religion and the religious experience that willbe used to evaluate various works by western authors.
640 Seminar in Mythology. Three hours. An overview of the basic elements of mythology followed by a brief survey of major worldmythologies.
655 Seminar in American Southern Literature. Three hours. Selectedessays, fiction, folk tales, plays, and poetry by representativeSouthern authors, past, and present.
Mathematics (MAT)
536 Geometry. Three hours. Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometrieswith emphasis given to their logical development from basicassumptions are studied.
541 Abstract Algebra. Three hours. The algebraic structure of therational, real, and complex numbers is studied.
551 Advanced Calculus. Three hours. An intensive and detailedstudy of continuous and differential functions.
553 Differential Equations. Three hours. A basic course in differentialequations including differential equations of the first order,applications, linear differential equations, and series methods.
603 Algebra with Technology. Three hours. A comprehensive study ofthe functions and capabilities of graphing calculators (hand-heldcomputers) and their dual use in mathematical computation and asa tool for understanding algebra topics and the graphs andproperties of relations and functions. A variety of mathematicalexplorations (keyed to both the Mississippi MathematicsFramework and CUPM recommendations for the training ofteachers of mathematics) are used to attain skill in the use of eachca1cu1ator feature.
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613 Higher Math with Technology. Three hours. A comprehensivestudy of the functions and capabilities of graphing calculators(hand-held computers) and their dual use in computation in analy-sis, probability, statistics, and trigonometry and as a tool for under-standing these topics. A follow-up to MAT 603, which is a usefulprevious course, but not a required pre-requisite.
623 Mathematics with Technology. Three hours. A companion courseto MAT 603 and MAT 613, this course emphasizes the use of com-puter algebra systems (CAS) on calculators and computers todevelop an understanding of mathematics and to use these featuresin problem-solving and computation.
635 Foundations of Higher Math. Three hours. Logic, sets, relations,functions, denumerable sets, cardinal numbers, and ordered sets,with emphasis throughout on the nature and techniques of mathe-matical proof.
641 Seminar in Algebra. Three hours. An intensive study of algebrawith emphasis on the relationship of algebra to other areas ofmathematics.
642 Seminar in Linear Algebra. Three hours. An in-depth study oflinear algebra topics and applications with emphasis on vectorspaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors,eigenvalues, and an introduction to numerical methods.Prerequisite: MAT 341.
651 Seminar in Analysis. Three hours. An intensive study of analysiswhich emphasizes applications to real life problems.
661 Seminar in Geometry. Three hours. An intensive study of selectedtopics in geometry.
671 History of Mathematics. Three hours. A study of the origin anddevelopment of mathematical concepts in which an effort is madeto discover the role of mathematics in the cultural development ofmankind.
672 Seminar in Mathematics Education. Three hours. Current trendsand issues in the teaching of mathematics in secondary schools arestudied. Special emphasis will be given to problems in curriculumand methods of instruction.
680 Seminar in Problem Solving. Three hours. An exploration of var-ious mathematical topics and contexts to learn mathematics, topose problems and make conjectures, to solve problems, to devel-op a variety of problem solving strategies, and to communicatemathematical demonstrations and proofs.
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History and Social Science (HIS)
502 Progressive Era. Three hours. A study of reformers and reform inthe United States during the early twentieth century.
511 History of Christianity. Three hours. A study of Christianity’shistorical foundations, expansion, historical theology, and culturalinfluences.
513 Renaissance and Reformation. Three hours. A study of theRenaissance and the Protestant Reformation with primary attentiongiven to the interrelationship of these movements.
521 Historiography. Three hours. The theory and practice of historicalwriting from Herodotus to the antiquarian empiricists.
532 History of Russia. Three hours. A survey of Russian history fromSlavic origins to the present day.
558 The Contemporary World. Three hours. A regional study of theworld since 1945.
570 The Roman Republic. Three hours. A study of the origins,growth, and demise of the Roman Republic in the ancientMediterranean world, 509 B.C. to 31 B.C.
571 The Roman Empire. Three hours. A study of the transition fromRoman Republic to Roman Empire, 31 B.C. to 312 A.D
572 The Byzantine Empire. Three hours. A study of the survival of theRoman Empire in the East down to the fall of Constantinople in1453.
620 The British Empire. Three hours. A study of the political, social,economic and religious institutions of the British Empire from 1600through 1947.
621 Britain, 1485-1714. Three hours. A study of the government andculture of Britain and Ireland during the reigns of the Tudors andthe Stuarts.
622 Britain, 1714-1850. Three hours. The study of the emergence ofBritain as the pre-eminent world power.
623 Reformation Historiography. Three hours. A study of thehistoriographical trends that have governed recent understandingsof the European Reformation.
624 French Revolution. Three hours. A study of the collapse of theBourbon monarchy and its replacement by a revolutionary regime.
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625 Mississippi History. Three hours. A study of the history ofMississippi from pre-history to the present.
630 The Later Roman Empire: Three hours. A study of the decline ofthe Roman world and its transformation into Medieval Europe.
631 Historiography of Medieval Europe. Three hours. An historio-graphic study of major works of scholarship on the history ofmedieval Europe, 300-1500.
632 The Crusade.: Three hours. A study of the development andhistory of the crusading movement in western history through theuse of both primary and secondary sources.
633 The Early Church. Three hours. A study of the rise of the earlychurch as well as the various internal and external challenges facedby the earliest Christians.
634 The Italian City-State. Three hours. A study of the unique cultureof the Italian city-republics during the late medieval andRenaissance periods.
650 European Historiography, 1815 to the Present. Three hours. Anhistoriographical study of periods and topics from the age ofMetternich to the present.
659 Historiography of Nineteenth Century America. Three hours. Anhistoriographical study of topics and periods in nineteenth centuryAmerica.
660 Historiography of Modern America. Three hours. Anhistoriographical study of topics and periods in modern Americasince 1950.
669 Historiography of Asia and Africa. Three hours. An historiographicalstudy of Asian and African topics.
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SPECIALIST IN
EDUCATION
Specialized Concentrations:
Elementary Education
Elementary Education for MAT Graduates
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Admission RequirementsStudents are admitted to the specialist program as a cohort class.
When a sufficient applicant pool is available, prospective candidates willbe interviewed, provide a writing sample, and complete otherrequirements. No students will be admitted on a provisional orprobationary basis. Students may transfer in no more than six hours ofcoursework from any institution into the program. Coursework used in aprevious degree may not be used toward the specialist degree.
To fulfill requirements for admission to the specialist in elementaryeducation degree program, the student must:
1. Hold (or qualify to hold) a master's degree from an institution fullyaccredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
2. Hold (or qualify to hold) a Class AA certificate in elementaryeducation.
3. Present evidence of acceptable scholarship with an average of at least3.25 on previous master's degree work and have taken the GraduateRecord Exam or the Miller Analogy Test.
Have completed at least two years of successful teaching experience.
5. Complete and file with the graduate admissions' office the properapplication for admission to graduate school.
6. Complete the interview and writing components of the admissionprocess.
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Requirements for All Candidates
The academic requirements for a specialist in education degree arethe 36-hour program outlined below, successful completion of a researchcomponent and a comprehensive examination taken during the finaltrimester of coursework.
Professional Education Core (12 hours)
EDU 621 Theories of LearningEDU 701 Seminar in Elementary EducationEDU 702 Advanced Elementary School CurriculumEDU 720 Advanced Educational Research
Research Component (6 hours)
EDU 721 Field Research Project
Special Education Requirement (6 hours)
EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special EducationEDU 663 Learning Disabilities
Electives (12 hours)
Choose four courses with approval of advisor. All courses must be atthe 600 or higher level.
For MAT Graduates
Instead of the 12 hours of electives for completion of the 36-hourprogram, the following courses are required for completion of the 51-hour program. This program will allow an educator to add the K-4license to an existing 4-8 license.
Additional Requirements (27 hours)
EDU 574 Reading in the Middle/Secondary SchoolEDU 601 Social Studies in the Elementary SchoolEDU 603 Seminar in Early ChildhoodEDU 607 Math in Elementary SchoolEDU 609 Science in the Elementary School
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EDU 615 Language Arts in the Elementary SchoolEDU 616 Art in the Elementary SchoolEDU 627 Performance AssessmentEDU 637 Advanced Diagnosis of Reading and Writing
Difficulties
Course Descriptions
621 Theories of Learning. Three hours. The study of the process andthe theories of learning.
701 Seminar in Elementary Education. Three hours. The advancedstudy of major problems in elementary education and elementaryschools. Cannot be completed through independent study.
702 Advanced Elementary School Curriculum. Three hours. A com-prehensive in-depth study of the development and implementa-tion of curricula in elementary schools.
720 Advanced Educational Research. Three hours. Emphasizes theapplication of educational research methodology through thedevelopment of an approved field project proposal in the area ofmajor concentration. (Prerequisite: EDU 621, 701, 702)
721 Field Research Project. Six hours. The investigation of a significantproblem in elementary education using scientific research skills. Ascholarly written report is required. Register for six hours. The fieldproject must be completed in one academic year or three consecu-tive trimesters. (Prerequisite: EDU 720)
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MASTER OF
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
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Program OverviewThe Master of Business Administration is designed for working adult
students and employers who are leaders in either private or public sectormanagement. M.B.A. graduates from William Carey University completea rigorous program that uniquely balances management theory withpractical decision making. This program is available to students with noprevious business course work, in addition to undergraduate businessmajors. Students accepted into the program will complete an individualplan of study ranging from 30 semester hours to 48 semester hours,depending on previous business course work. The M.B.A. degree isoffered at the Hattiesburg and Gulfport campuses and at Keesler AirForce Base.
Departmental Mission
The School of Business strives to provide an environment thatpromotes student learning in the field of business in a caring, Christiancommunity. The MBA program provides academic credentials whichenhance employment advancement, appropriate technology skills, andthe opportunity to develop leadership skills.
General Admissions RequirementsIn order to be considered for admission to the program each
applicant must:
• Complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college oruniversity prior to enrollment.
• Submit an application packet to the graduate admissions office.
• Conduct a personal interview with a member of the admissionscommittee.
Admissions ProcessThe following must be submitted as part of the application packet:
• the completed application form,
• official transcripts of all college work completed,
• GMAT scores,
• two nominations from individuals familiar with the applicant'sabilities,
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• application fee, and
• TOEFL scores if applicable.
Each applicant is individually evaluated using two primary criteria:undergraduate grade point average and the applicant's score on theGraduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The admissions evaluation score is calculated according to the following formula:
GMAT score + (200 x Undergraduate GPA)
Regular admission status will be granted if the admissionsevaluation score is greater than or equal to 1,000 points.
For individuals with managerial work experience who fail to meetthe 1,000 point minimum, an additional 10 points can be added for eachyear of work experience (up to a maximum of 10 years). The alternateformula for applicants with managerial work experience would be:
GMAT score + (200 x undergraduate GPA) + (10 x number of yearsof work experience*)
Regular admission status will be granted if the admissionsevaluation score on the alternate formula is greater than or equal to 1,000points.
* A maximum of ten years relevant work experience may be used.
Admissions StatusEach application for admission will be presented to the M.B.A.
Admissions Committee for approval. After review of the applicationpacket, the M.B.A. Admissions Committee may grant the applicant regular, probationary, or non-degree admission status. An applicant mustbe admitted to William Carey University prior to being considered foradmission for the M.B.A. degree.
A. Regular Admission Status
Regular admission status is awarded to an applicant who has 1,000or more points on either the regular admission formula or the alternate admission formula (described above).
B. Probationary Admission Status
Applicants who fail to meet the designated criteria for regularadmission status may be admitted on probation until evidence of
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successful work is established. Probationary admission may begranted by the M.B.A. admissions committee to an applicant whodoes not meet the criteria for regular admission status but appears tobe capable of satisfactory performance in the M.B.A. program.
A student will remain on probation until the completion of at leastsix hours of course work in the program. Probationary students whohave a GPA of 3.00 or higher at the end of the probationary periodwill be upgraded to regular admission status. Probationary studentswho have a GPA below 3.00 at the end of the probationary periodwill be ineligible to continue in the M.B.A. program. All coursestaken to remove probationary status must be taken at William CareyUniversity.
C. Incomplete Admission Status
A student may be enrolled in the M.B.A. program under the"Incomplete Admission Status" under the conditions that he or shepresents a completed M.B.A. application, a copy of his or her collegetranscript reflecting graduation from an accredited collegeinstitution, submission of the completed "Graduate IncompleteAdmission" form, and the $25 application fee. This incomplete statuswill allow the M.B.A. student to complete one trimester in the M.B.A.program, but the student will not be allowed to continue withoutfurther completion of all requirements under the terms andconditions stated on the previous page under "Admissions Process.”This shall include: official transcripts of all college work completed,two nominations, leadership essay and completion of the GMAT. Allthe requirements of admission must be completed before the studentwill be allowed to continue following the trimester admitted underthe "Incomplete Admission Status.” Upon completion of all therequirements as stated, the student will be further evaluated todetermined his or her future status applying the standards of the"admission evaluation score" as specified under the previous section.Students on incomplete status, who would have been on probationonce the incomplete is removed, will be considered on probation forthat trimester.
D. Nondegree Admission
A limited number of students who do not desire to complete theM.B.A. degree may be admitted to M.B.A. classes as nondegreestudents. Up to 9 hours may be taken within the M.B.A. program asa nondegree student. Approval for such status is on a course bycourse basis by the M.B.A. admissions committee chair or M.B.A.
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director. Students seeking nondegree status must provide transcriptsof all previous course work and a completed application form. Suchenrolled nondegree students are prohibited from enrolling in theMBA program in the future under Incomplete Status. Students musthave a 3.00 GPA on all MBA course work to be considered by theMBA admisisons committee for regular admission status.
If a student is not admitted because he or she does not meet theseadmissions criteria, the student may appeal the admission decision to theadmissions committee for reconsideration. A student may be admitted bythe admissions committee if the committee determines that the student has the potential for success in the M.B.A. program.Recommendations from the student's supervisors or other individualswill be taken into consideration by the committee.
Curriculum for Masters of Business AdministrationThe required curriculum for a student will vary based on the
educational background of the student. All students are required tocomplete a basic core of application and integrated courses as well aselective courses. Students without a business degree may also be requiredto complete a set of business foundation courses.
Foundation Courses
MBA 611 Financial Accounting and ReportingMBA 613 Economic Principles and ConceptsMBA 614 Statistical Methods for ManagementMBA 622 Managerial CommunicationMBA 624 Managerial Finance and PolicyMBA 626 Basic Business Law
Core Courses (required for all students)
MBA 621 Managerial Accounting and ReportingMBA 623 Marketing StrategyMBA 625 Quantitative Analysis and Decision MakingMBA 631 Information Systems in ManagementMBA 632 Economic Development and Technology ManagementMBA 633 Business Ethics and LeadershipMBA 640 Strategic PlanningMBA 643 Organizational BehaviorMBA 689 Contemporary Issues in Business
Electives
1 Elective Course
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An individual plan of course study is developed for each student aspart of the application process in order to assure timely completion of theM.B.A.
Financial InformationM.B.A. students may finance their program in a variety of ways. The
program requires an important investment of time and money byapplicants and their employers. Scholarships, Veterans Administrationbenefits, assistantships, and loans are also summarized.
Financial—Tuition is $250 per semester hour for all courses.
Assistantships—Students who are interested in scholarships orassistantships should request information from the M.B.A. director.Assistantships provide opportunities to work in an area of need andinterest with the university’s faculty and staff.
Additional information regarding need-based loans may be obtainedfrom the Financial Aid Office, (601) 318-6153 for Hattiesburg or (228) 897-7104 for Gulfport.
Other Requirements for the Master of Business Administration
Candidates for the M.B.A. from William Carey University must haveacquired regular admissions status prior to application for graduation.
Students must have successfully completed the plan of studyapproved by the M.B.A. admissions committee with a minimum GPA of3.0 within a six year time frame.
A typical plan of study will contain a minimum of 30 semester hoursof credit. Students with deficiencies in the area of accounting, economics,business law, finance, statistics, and business communication will berequired to take the appropriate leveling courses which will extend thehours in their individual plan of study.
Participation in the graduation ceremony is required. Degrees are notconferred in absentia, except by the office of academic affair's special permission for which students must submit a written request.Students who are candidates for May degrees are required to file appli-cations for their degrees in the registrar’s office by October 15.Candidates for August graduation must file by March 31. Late applica-tions will be accepted up to 30 days after the respective deadlines. Thereis a $50.00 late fee for late application.
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Course Descriptions611 Financial Accounting and Reporting—Fundamentals of
accumulating, reporting, and interpreting financial accountinginformation. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of financialstatements and the use of accounting information by managers,investors, and creditors—3 hours.
613 Economic Principles and Concepts—Micro and macro economic theory and applications including market structures;pricing and output decisions; and national income, output,employment, and inflation concepts; money and banking theoryand practice—3 hours.
614 Statistical Methods for Management—Study of forecastingtechniques descriptive and inferential statistics; and analyticaldecision making concepts for management—3 hours.
621 Managerial Accounting and Reporting—Traditional andcontemporary topics in managerial accounting including costdetermination, cost behavior, activity-based costing, budgeting,planning, controlling, and tactical decisionmaking. Emphasis isplaced on the role of accounting in the management decision-making process—3 hours.
622 Managerial Communications—Skill development by improvingwritten and oral communications and other areas of organizationaldynamics including listening and nonverbal communication—3hours. Same as PSY 622.
623 Marketing Strategy—Marketing from a managerial perspective,which includes analyzing market opportunities, developingmarketing strategies, making marketing decisions, and managingand delivering marketing programs—3 hours.
624 Managerial Finance and Policy—Development of models forlong- and short-run financial strategies for acquiring, managing,and use of business resources; discounted cash flow; receivables,payables, inventory management; capital budgeting and riskreturn analysis; leverage and long-term capital costs—3 hours.
625 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making—Quantitativetechniques for analysis and decision making; inventory control; linear programming, simulation, network models; andother applications to management—3 hours. Same as PSY 625.
626 Basic Business Law—A course in the basics of business law whichincludes contracts, negotiable instruments, property, deeds,
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mortgages, torts, international trade, and other topics relevant tobusiness operation—3 hours.
631 Information Systems in Management—An introduction toInformation System (IS) taxonomies and to the IS/organizationalrelationship. Conceptual, sociological, and technical issuesassociated with IS and management decision-making will beexamined. Operational, tactical, and strategic implications relatedto Information Systems and Information Technology will also beaddressed—3 hours.
632 Economic Development and Technology Management—Entrepreneurship and economic development; new businessventures and technologies; sources of innovation and newtechnologies; and locational and market analysis—3 hours.
633 Business Ethics and Leadership—A study of business ethics withemphasis on the interaction between leadership styles and ethicalbehavior on an individual and corporate level—3 hours.
634 Policy Development and Organizational Change Strategies—Identifies and analyzes those integrating forces which affect theorganization’s ability to change and compete effectively; strategiesand policies are developed to provide a comprehensive course ofaction for change—3 hours.
640 Strategic Planning—An integrative course designed to provide atop-management perspective of strategic planning and decisionmaking in today’s dynamic business environment. Prerequisite: 6completed hours of MBA core courses, or permission ofinstructor—3 hours.
641 Entrepreneurship—An introductory course which examines theimpact of entrepreneurship and the function of the entrepreneur innew-venture creation. A framework is developed whichincorporates marketing feasibility studies and financial analysisinto a comprehensive business plan—3 hours.
643 Organizational Behavior—The study of human behavior inorganizations with emphasis on individuals and group behavior asit relates to organizational success in the global businessenvironment—3 hours.
644 Operations Management—Management science applicationincluding optimization techniques; capacity and aggregate planning; quality and project control; facilities location and layout;and linear programming—3 hours.
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645 Research Problems in Operations Management—Special topicsand research studies of contemporary issues in optimizing the useof human and technological resources—3 hours.
670 Intercultural and Organizational Communication Topics— Asurvey of current topics in intercultural communications includingnon-verbal as well as culture and co culture issues. A survey oforganizational communication theories with emphasis on interpersonal, group and leadership topics—3 hours. Same as PSY 670.
671 Investment Analysis—An introductory course which examinesvaluation issues in both fixed income and equity securities. A framework of analysis is developed in which commodities,futures and international markets are analyzed and portfolio management theory is viewed—3 hours.
689 Contemporary Issues in Business—This course will examinerecent issues in the business world which have an importantimpact on business administration. This will include the areas ofaccounting, finance, economics, management and marketing, plusthe legal and social environments of business, but the emphasismay vary by instructor. Prerequisite: six completed hours of MBAcore courses or permission of instructor—3 hours.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE
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COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Specialized Concentrations:
Counseling Christian Counseling
GerontologySchool Counseling
School PsychometryChild/Adolescent TherapyOrganizational Counseling
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Program OverviewThe Master of Science degree in counseling psychology is designed
to prepare individuals for ministry and employment in a variety of fields:school guidance programs, community mental health centers, religiouscounseling centers, private practice, mental health institutionscommunity based facilities, and pastoral care. All M.S. degrees in thecounseling psychology programs may lead to licensure and/orcertification.
Goals for the ProgramsThe goals for the master degree programs in counseling and
psychology at William Carey University are:
• To lead students to recognize the spiritual resources for healingand to utilize them in helping relationships
• To provide skills and academic credentials which lead toemployment
• To provide training by instructors who share a Christian worldview
• To instill Christian values in those who become involved in thehelping professions
• To ensure a high level of professional competence in thegraduates
Master of Science DegreeThe School of Psychology and Counseling at William Carey
University offers the Master of Science degree in counseling psychologywith concentrations in counseling, school counseling, schoolpsychometry, Christian counseling, gerontology, and organizationalcounseling. The counseling degree program is designed to prepareprofessional counselors to practice in community health centers, privatecounseling centers, and private practice. Likewise, concentrations ingerontology, Christian counseling, and school counseling are intended toequip individuals to practice in their particular fields of interest. Thecounseling psychology degree programs are offered at the Hattiesburgcampus. The school counseling program is offered on the Gulfportcampus along with add-on endorsements in school counseling andschool psychometry. The organizational counseling concentration, whichis available in Gulfport only, is intended to equip graduates to serve inthis cutting-edge and ever-expanding area of practice as well as covering
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the ten competency areas required by the Mississippi Board of Examinersfor Licensed Professional Counselors.
Academic Requirements for AdmissionTo fulfill requirements for admission to either of the Master of Science
degree programs the student must:
• have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accreditedcollege or university.
• have completed coursework that reflects adequate preparationfor pursuing an advanced degree in either counselingpsychology or industrial/organizational psychology.
• possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for thelast 64 hours of course work.
• have completed undergraduate courses in general psychology,counseling psychology, abnormal psychology, and/or statisticalmethods.
• have made up any deficiencies in undergraduate coursepreparation prior to the completion of the first 18 hours ofgraduate coursework.
Individual programs and concentrations have specific requirementsin addition to those listed above:
• Students in gerontology MUST have Introduction to Gerontologyat the undergraduate level.
• Applicants with a GRE score (verbal plus quantitative) lowerthan 700 or Miller’s Analogy score of less than 366 will not beconsidered for any degree program in counseling psychology .
• Students in psychometrics and school counseling desiringcertification need to present a valid standard Mississippiteaching license or qualify to hold a standard teaching licensewhen applying or meet GRE requirements in bulletin forpsychometrics or school counseling.
Undeclared Admission
A student who meets minimum admission requirements may beallowed one trimester of undeclared admission. By the end of the firsttrimester, a student must declare an area of concentration and complete adegree plan.
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Nondegree Admission
A student who holds a master’s degree from an institution withcomparable admission requirements may be accepted as a nondegree orcontinuing education student in order to take specific courses forlicensure and/or certification. Should such an individual seek to becomea degree seeking student, all requirements for regular admission as adegree student must be met. Students who hold a master’s degree andseek a second degree or additional credentials will have an individualprogram designed to ensure an appropriate theoretical and practicalbackground. A minimum of 18 semester hours must be earned at WilliamCarey University in order to obtain institutional recommendation.
Counseling Psychology
The Graduate Records Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test(MAT) is required for admission to degree programs in counselingpsychology or psychology.
• Christian Counseling: A combined score (verbal plusquantitative) of 700 on the GRE or 366 on the MAT.
• Counseling: A minimum of 900 on the GRE General Test (Verbalplus Quantitative) or 380 on the MAT as well as undergraduatecourses in psychology and/or counseling.
• School Counseling: A minimum of 850 on the GRE General Test (Verbal plus Quantitative) or 376 on the MAT. Applicants who donot hold a teacher license may use the PRAXIS I as an alternativeto the GRE or MAT. PRAXIS I scores comparable to a GRE scoreof 850 will be accepted.
• Gerontology: A minimum of 700 on the GRE General Test (verbalplus quantitative) or 366 on the MAT.
• School Psychometry: A minimum of 850 on the GRE GeneralTest (Verbal plus Quantitative) or 376 on the MAT.
• Child/Adolescent Therapy: A combined score (verbal plusquantitative) of 700 on the GRE or 366 on the MAT.Undergraduate preparation should include courses in generalpsychology, developmental psychology and/or child/adolescentpsychology.
Students who desire to change emphasis areas must submit a newapplication form and meet requirements in this catalog for the program.
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Organizational Counseling
A minimum of 700 on the GRE (verbal plus quantitative ) or 366 onthe MAT is required for regular admission.
There is no probationary or incomplete admission to any of theprograms.
Program Policies/ Requirements• All application materials (application, application fee, official
transcripts, recommendations, official test score reports) should besubmitted to William Carey University office of graduate admissionsno later than three weeks prior to the beginning of classes.
• All work for the degree must be completed within a period not toexceed six years.
• Transfer Credit: No more than nine semester hours of credit may betransferred from another institution. Transferred credits will beapplicable only if they contribute to the overall plan of studydesigned for the student. No graduate work carrying a grade of lessthan “B” will be accepted. All transfer credits must meet the six-yearlimit on the completion of the degree. Independent study creditearned at another institution will not be accepted.
• Class Attendance: Graduate students are expected to attend all classmeetings. However, an absence may be granted in case of anemergency. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructorregarding the absence, and the student is responsible for all workmissed. The student who misses more than two classes willautomatically fail the course.
• Practica/Internships: Students who intend to register for practica orinternships must gain the approval of the appropriate instructor notless than five weeks prior to the beginning of the term.
• Credentialing: Completion of a degree program does not guaranteecredentialing. Individuals who are seeking licensure or certificationmust satisfy all requirements of the various credentialing boards.Such students should make contact with the appropriate agency toobtain requirements prior to enrolling in a program at William CareyUniversity. It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy theserequirements.
• Financial Information: Mississippi students may finance theirprogram in a variety of ways. The program requires an importantinvestment of time and money. Scholarships, veterans
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administration benefits, assistantships, and loans are also sources.Additional information regarding need-based loans may be obtainedby contacting the university’s financial aid office in Hattiesburg at(601)-318-6153 and in Gulfport at (228)-897-7104. Tuition may bechanged without prior notice.
• Advisements: While advisors are assigned to each student, it is thestudent’s responsibility to comply with all requirements of theirdegree program.
• Dual Enrollment: Students may not be enrolled simultaneously inthe M.S. in counseling psychology and any other graduate degreeprogram.
• Professional Conduct: The graduate program in psychology isdesigned to prepare students to function in a mental health setting.This may include institutional/agency employment or privatepractice. In either event a counselor is bound by the code ofprofessional conduct of the American Counseling Association(ACA). Violations of the code may result in revocation of credentialsor dismissal from the job. As a part of the training provided byWilliam Carey University, all students are required to be familiarwith and adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct; local, state andfederal law; and rules and regulations of the university. Violations ofany of these may result in disciplinary actions, including, but notlimited to dismissal from the graduate program.
Workshop Credit and Course NumberingNo more than six semester hours of workshop credit may be applied
toward the Master of Science in counseling psychology degree. Threehours may apply to the area of concentration and three hours may beused as an elective. All workshops are numbered as 593 or 693 courses,and named when offered. Special topic courses that are named when theyare offered are numbered 590 or 690 and can be taken for 1-3 hours ofcredit. Directed readings courses are numbered 549 or 649.
Organizational CounselingProgram Description
The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, concentrationorganizational counseling, combines the knowledge and skill ofcounseling theory and practice with organizational behavior expertise.Students will learn core counseling skills and receive specialized trainingin organizational counseling. This degree provides experiential learning
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opportunities through participation in required internships. The programdesign integrates traditional counseling courses with organizationalcounseling strategies that utilize assessment, program planning, andconsultation.
Tuition will be $250.00 per graduate hour. Courses required from thebusiness and education curriculum will be cross listed with a psychologyprefix. The specific competencies in the program are those competenciesand education requirements outlined in the Rules, Regulations, andApplication Guidelines for the Mississippi Board of Examiners for LicensedProfessional Counselors.
Other Requirements for the Master of ScienceStudents must have successfully completed the plan of study
approved by the faculty with a minimum GPA of 3.0 within a six-yeartime frame. Extensions and course substitutions are considered on anindividual basis.
Participation in the graduation ceremony is required. Degrees are notconferred in absentia, except by the office of academic affair's specialpermission for which students must submit a written request. Studentswho are candidates for May degrees are required to file applications fortheir degrees in the registrar's office by October 15. Candidates forAugust graduation must file by March 31. Late applications will beaccepted up to 30 days after the respective deadlines. There is a $50.00late fee for late application. Graduate students are responsible for courseplanning and selection. Advisors will assist students with the process butfinal responsibility for satisfying requirements for a degree rests with thestudent.
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Curriculum for Master of Science Degrees
Master of Science in Counseling PsychologySchool Counseling Concentration
48 semester hours required
Prerequisites:Hold a standard teaching license/certificateSatisfy State requirements for Praxis I
Other Requirements for the 48-hour School Counseling ProgramSatisfy State requirements for Praxis II (School Guidance) by the end ofthe trimester following successful completion of PSY 573, Fundamentalsof School Counseling.
Core Education Courses (9 hours)
PSY620 or EDU 620 Introduction to Research or Teacher as ResearcherEDU 640 Curricula Planning PSY 505 Advanced Developmental Psychology
Specialized Courses (24-33 hours)
PSY 570 Multicultural CounselingPSY 575 Use and Interpretation of Tests PSY 600 Lifestyle and Career Development PSY 641 Crisis Counseling PSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models and Practices PSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse CounselingPSY 573 Fundamentals of School CounselingPSY 698 Internship in Counseling: School (3-12 hours)
Elective Courses (15 or 18 hours)
PSY 506 Dynamics of Personality EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special Education PSY 601 Orientation to Professional CounselingPSY 630 Analysis of the IndividualPSY 660 Techniques of Group CounselingPSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of CounselingPSY 680 Practicum in Individual CounselingPSY 665 Behavior ManagementEDU 536 Classroom ManagementPSY 676 Individual Analysis: The Wechsler ScalesPSY 677 Individual Analysis: The Stanford-Binet
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PSY 632 PsychopathologyPSY 699 Thesis, Research and Publication (6 hours)_______ Elective EDU/PSY course chosen with advisor_______ Elective EDU/PSY course chosen with advisor
Alternate program for individuals who do not hold a license:
PSY 630, PSY 660, PSY 665 or EDU 536, and a full year internship
Individuals pursuing the alternate route must pass Praxis I and II (SchoolGuidance), by the end of the trimester following successful completion ofPSY 573, Fundamentals of School Counseling.
Adding certification/licensure
For individuals who hold a master’s degree in education and teacherlicensure/certification, school counselor licensure may be added bycompleting the prescribed program.
School Counseling Endorsement (436) Prerequisite: AA Licenseand Praxis I
Individuals pursuing the School Counseling Endorsement must passPraxis II (School Guidance), by the end of the trimester followingsuccessful completion of PSY 573, Fundamentals of School Counseling.
Twenty-four hours, including PSY 573 and PSY 698, and one course fromthe list of electives with advisor approval (18 hours if 620 and 640 areincluded in their first master’s degree).
PSY or EDU 620 Introduction to Research or 3 hoursThe Teacher as Researcher
EDU 640 Curricular Planning 3 hours
PSY 505 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 hoursor any course(s) which covers the physical, emotional, and social developmentof the child across the lifespan (example:child and adolescent psychology)
PSY 573 Fundamentals of School Counseling 3 hours
PSY 698 Internship in School Counseling 3 hours
PSY 570 Multicultural Counseling 3 hours
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PSY 575 Use and Interpretation of Tests or 3 hoursPSY 630, Analysis of the Individual orTests and Measurements (a course thatcovers basic testing procedures)
Electives
PSY 600 Lifestyle and Career Development 3 hoursPSY 641 Crisis Counseling 3 hoursPSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling 3 hoursPSY 660 Techniques of Group Counseling 3 hours
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Master of Science in Counseling PsychologyChristian Counseling Concentration
60 semester hours required
The 60-hour M.S. in Christian counseling degree is designed forindividuals who wish to become licensed professional counselors andpractice in a religious setting. The program meets all requirements forLPC licensure in Mississippi and certification by the National Board forCertified Counselors as an NCC. No more than nine semester hours maybe transferred from other institutions for this program.
CORE (42 hours)
PSY 505 Advanced Developmental Psychology PSY 570 Multicultural CounselingPSY 572 Psychological Aspects of Aging OR PSY 654 Organization and Administration of Senior Services, PSY 601 Orientation to Professional CounselingPSY 600 Lifestyle and Career Development PSY 632 Psychopathology PSY 640 Principles of Christian Counseling PSY 641 Crisis Counseling PSY 642 Marriage and Family Counseling PSY 660 Techniques of Group Counseling PSY 666 Psychology of Religion PSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of Counseling PSY 680 Practicum in Individual Counseling PSY 698 Internship in Counseling: Christian (3-12 hours)
ELECTIVESA minimum of 18 hours of electives in psychology or education must beselected with the approval of the advisor.
PSY 620* Introduction to Research PSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling PSY 654 Organization and Administration of Senior ServicesPSY 506 Dynamics of Personality EDU 621 Theories of Learning PSY 630* Analysis of the Individual PSY 665 Behavior Management PSY 648* Consultation: Theory, Models and Practices_______ Elective to be approved by advisor_______ Elective to be approved by advisor
*Required for licensure.
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Master of Science in Counseling PsychologyChristian Counseling Concentration
36 semester hours required
The 36-hour M.S. in Christian counseling is designed for ministers whoare exempt from licensure requirements. Only ordained ministers areeligible for the 36-hour program. No more than six semester hours maybe transferred from other institutions for the 36-hour program.
CORE (24 hours)
PSY 505 Advanced Developmental Psychology PSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of CounselingPSY 600 Lifestyle and Career Development PSY 640 Principles of Christian Counseling PSY 641 Crisis Counseling PSY 660 Techniques of Group Counseling PSY 666 Psychology of Religion PSY 680 Practicum in Individual Counseling PSY 698 Internship in Counseling: Christian (3-12 hours)
SPECIALIZED COURSES (Electives - 12 Hours*)
PSY 570 Multicultural CounselingPSY 572 Psychological Aspects of Aging PSY 601 Orientation to Professional Counseling PSY 620 Introduction to Research PSY 632 Psychopathology PSY 642 Marriage and Family Counseling PSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling PSY 654 Organization and Administration of Senior ServicesPSY 506 Dynamics of Personality EDU 621 Theories of Learning PSY 630 Analysis of the Individual PSY 665 Behavior Management PSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models and Practices
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Master of Science in Counseling PsychologyCounseling Concentration
63 semester hours required
CORE COURSES (51 hours)
PSY 505 Advanced Developmental PsychologyPSY 506 Dynamics of Personalty PSY 570 Multicultural Counseling PSY 575 Use and Interpretation of Tests PSY 600 Lifestyle and Career Development PSY 601 Orientation to Professional Counseling PSY 620 or
EDU 620 Introduction to Research or Teacher as ResearcherPSY 632 Psychopathology PSY 641 Crisis Counseling PSY 642 Marriage and Family Counseling PSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models and Practices PSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling PSY 660 Techniques of Group Counseling PSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of Counseling PSY 676 or
PSY 677 Individual Assessment: Wechsler Scales or Stanford-BinetPSY 680 Practicum in Individual Counseling PSY 698 Internship in Counseling: Clinical (3-12 hours)
ELECTIVES (12 hours)
PSY 551 Psychological Statistics EDU 621 Theories of Learning PSY 630 Analysis of the Individual EDU 640 Curricula Planning EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special Education PSY 663 Learning Disabilities PSY 665 Behavior Management PSY 696 Practicum in School Psychology (3-6-hours) PSY 699 Thesis, Research and Publication _______ Elective to be approved by advisor_______ Elective to be approved by advisor
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Master of Science in CounselingGerontology Concentration
60 semester hours required
CORE ( 57 hours)
PSY 505 Advanced Developmental PsychologyPSY 506 Dynamics of Personalty PSY 570 Multicultural Counseling PSY 572 Psychological Aspects of AgingPSY 574 Case Management PSY 575 Use and Interpretation of TestsPSY 600 Lifestyle and Career Development PSY 601 Orientation to Professional Counseling PSY 620 or EDU 620 Introduction to ResearchPSY 632 PsychopathologyPSY 641 Crisis Counseling PSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models and PracticesPSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling PSY 654 Organization and Administration of Senior ServicesPSY 660 Techniques of Group Counseling PSY 661 Mental RetardationPSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of Counseling PSY 680 Practicum in Individual Counseling PSY 698 Internship in Counseling: Gerontology (3-12 hours)
ELECTIVES (3-6 hours)
PSY 551 Psychological Statistics EDU 621 Theories of Learning EDU 640 Curricula Planning EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special Education PSY 665 Behavior Management PSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of CounselingPSY 676 Individual Assessment: The Wechsler ScalesPSY 677 Individual Assessment: Stanford-BinetPSY 696 Practicum in School PsychometricsPSY 662 Teaching Individuals With Mild Mental RetardationPSY 699 Thesis, Research and Publication (6 hours)_______ Elective to be approved by advisor_______ Elective to be approved by advisor
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School Psychometry Endorsement (213) Prerequisite: AA License
NOTE: The add-on endorsement in psychometry has been suspended onthe Hattiesburg campus but is still available on the Gulfport campus.
Twenty-four hours selected from the courses below. If a teacher has EDU620 and EDU 640 in their prior degree, a minimum of 18 hours will berequired to bring their prior degree (assumed to be 30 hours) up to the 48hour requirement for a degree in school psychometry. A minimum of 18hours will be required to add on this endorsement, regardless of priorcourse work.
PSY 505 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 hoursor any course(s) which covers the physical, emotional, and social developmentof the child across the lifespan (example:child and adolescent psychology)
PSY 575 Use and Interpretation of Tests or 3 hoursPSY 630, Analysis of the Individual orTests and Measurements (a course thatcovers basic testing procedures)
PSY or EDU 620 Introduction to Research or 3 hoursTeacher as Researcher
EDU 640 Curricula Planning 3 hours
PSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models and 3 hoursTechniques
EDU/PSY 660 Organizational Procedures for Special 3 hoursEducation or a course that involves thestudy of special education regulationsand procedures. (EDU 661, 663, 572)
PSY/EDU 665 Behavior Management or a course in 3 hoursteaching the emotionally or behaviorallydisabled—must include an emphasis onfunctional behavioral assessment.
PSY 676 Individual Analysis: The Wechsler Scales 3 hoursand other tests of ability and achievement.
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PSY 677 Individual Analysis: The Stanford Binet 3 hoursand measures of adaptive behavior andemotionality.
PSY 696 Practicum in school psychometrics 3 to 6 hours
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Master of Science in Counseling PsychologyChild and Adolescent Counseling Concentration
60 semester hours required
Core Courses (51 hours)
PSY 505 Advanced Development PsychologyPSY 570 Multicultural CounselingPSY 575 Use and Interpretation of TestsPSY 600 Lifestyle and Career DevelopmentPSY 601 Orientation to Professional CounselingPSY 620 or Introduction to Research or Teacher as a Researcher
EDU 620PSY 632 PsychopathologyPSY 642 Marriage and Family CounselingPSY 660 Techniques of Group CounselingPSY 667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of CounselingPSY 676 or Individual Assessment: Weschler Scales
PSY 677 Individual Assessment: Stanford BinetPSY 680 Practicum in CounselingPSY 682 Counseling Children and AdolescentsPSY 683 Child Psychotherapy and Play TherapyPSY 684 Adventure-Based Counseling with Children and
Adolescents (3 or 6 hours)PSY 698 Internship in Counseling Child and Adolescent
Emphasis (3-12 hours)
Electives (9 hours)
EDU 621 Theories of LearningPSY 630 Analysis of the IndividualPSY 641 Crisis CounselingPSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse CounselingPSY 660 Principles of Christian CounselingPSY 663 Learning DisabilitiesPSY 665 Behavior ManagementPSY 666 Psychology of ReligionPSY 506 Dynamics of Personality_______ Elective EDU/PSY course chosen with advisor_______ Elective EDU/PSY course chosen with advisor
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Master of Science in Counseling PsychologySchool Psychometry
48 semester hours required
Core Courses (9 hours)
PSY620 or EDU 620 Introduction to Research or Teacher as ResearcherPSY 505 Advanced Developmental Psychology EDU 640 Curricula Planning
Specialized Courses (21 hours)
EDU 660 Organizational Procedures for Special EducationPSY 665 Behavior ManagementPSY 575 Use and Interpretation of TestsPSY 630 Analysis of the IndividualPSY 676 Individual Analysis: The Wechsler ScalesPSY 677 Individual Analysis: The Stanford-BinetPSY 696 Practicum in School Psychometrics (3-6 hours)
Electives (18 hours)
PSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models, and TechniquesPSY 660 Techniques of Group CounselingPSY 632 PsychopathologyPSY 663 Learning DisabilitiesPSY 662 Psychology of Individuals with Mild Mental RetardationPSY 641 Crises CounselingEDU 536 Classroom ManagementPSY 699 Thesis, Research, and Publication (6 hours)______ Elective to be approved by advisor______ Elective to be approved by advisor
Adding Licensure
Individuals who hold a master’s degree (AA Teacher License) and desireto add psychometry licensure must complete the prescribed program onthe following page.
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Master of Science in Counseling PsychologyOrganizational Counseling Concentration
60 semester hours required
Core Courses (51 hours)
PSY 505* Advanced Development PsychologyPSY 515 Counseling and Organizational BehaviorPSY 520 Organizational Context and Workforce CulturePSY 551 Psychological Statistics ORPSY 625 Quantitative Analysis and Decision MakingPSY 570* Multicultural Counseling ORPSY 670 Intercultural and Organizational Communication TopicsPSY 600* Lifestyle and Career DevelopmentPSY 601* Professional Orientation to CounselingPSY 620* Introduction to ResearchPSY 630* Analysis of the IndividualPSY 632* PsychopathologyPSY 642* Marriage and Family CounselingPSY 648 Consultation: Theory, Models, and PracticesPSY 660* Techniques of Group CounselingPSY 667* Advanced Theories and Techniques of CounselingPSY 675 Psychology of Training and Evaluation
6 semester hours requiredPSY 695/698 Internship in Organizational Counseling or Clinical
Counseling
Electives (9 hours)PSY 506 Dynamics of Personality ORPSY 622 Managerial Communication ORPSY 641 Crisis Counseling ORPSY 643 Strategic Planning for Leadership Resources ORPSY 651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling ORPSY 678 Individual Assessment: Personality ORPSY 680/685 Practicum in Individual Counseling or
Organizational CounselingPSY 686 Consensus Decision Making and Conflict ResolutionPSY ___ Elective to be approved by advisor ORPSY ___ Elective to be approved by advisor ORPSY ___ Elective to be approved by advisor
*Required for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor
A total of 60 hours with the PSY prefix is required for licensure.
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Child/Adolescent Counseling Ministry Certification
In response to the increasing demand and stressors facing today'sfamilies, and the role of the children's minister in addressing these issues,William Carey University has developed a Child/Adolescent CounselingMinistry Certification program to give children's ministers additionaltraining and counseling skills to be used in the church setting. Theprogram will result in a Certificate of Completion indicating that thechildren's minister has received this additional training.
This certification program can be completed in two years. It will requiresix seminars. This program was designed to meet the need of children'sministers who are already practicing in their field, but, need counselingtraining to be more effective.
The six seminars are as follows:
1. But Counseling is NOT in My Job Description(One day at annual conference plus online delivery modality)
Course Description:
This course will explore counseling from a children's minister'sperspective. While children's ministers are not trained counselors,counseling is a real part of a children's minister’s job. Children'sministers need basic counseling information and skills to counselchildren with minor issues, as well as information about when andhow to refer to a trained professional.
2. Dealing with Difficult People and Their Children(On site at annual conference)
Course Description:
This course will enable students to successfully handle encounterswith challenging parishioners, parents, teachers, and children. It willaddress counseling issues with special populations, anger controlissues, and communicating with different personality types.
3. Helping Families with Children(Combination of classroom and online delivery modality)
Course Description:
This course will enable the children's minister to accurately assess andmeet the needs of families with children within their ministry. Thechildren's minister will learn how to work with children within thefamily structure and enable parents to maximize their parenting skills.
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4. Adventure Based Counseling(Class will be held on the campus of William Carey University)
Course Description:
This course will explore adventure-based counseling techniques andtreatment plans used with the child and adolescent populations.Emphasis will be given to problem-solving skills and initiatives. Useof techniques with clients with addictions, self-destructive behaviors,and attention problems will be explored.
5. Introduction to Counseling Children(On site at annual conference)
Course Description:
This course addresses basic assessment procedures, therapeutictechniques, and models for counseling children. Special emphasis willbe given to age-appropriateness, development needs, and workingwith the child within the context of the family. The student will alsodevelop skills in working with parents, as they relate to their children.
6. Current Issues in Counseling Children(Combination of classroom and online delivery modality)
Course Description:
This course will explore the current issues facing children in the areaof counseling. The children's minister will gain insight into theeveryday issues that children face in our society (i.e., peer pressure,childhood depression, eating disorders, self-mutilation, etc.).
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Course Descriptions
505 Advanced Developmental Psychology—Advanced studies inhuman development emphasizing the physical, social, and culturalinfluences on the cognitive and psychological development of theindividual. Emphasis is placed on psychological approaches usedto explain, predict, and modify human behavior—3 hours.
506 Dynamics of Personality—An advanced study of personalitytheories and human behavior for effective living—3 hours.
515 Counseling and Organizational Behavior—A study of counselingand organizational behavior theories and models to addresscommunication and relationships within the organization.Participants will explore issues of conflict resolution, burnout,workplace violence, executive coaching, team building, and theprovision of employee assistance services such as brief behavioralcounseling, crisis intervention, addiction assessment, and workand family issues—3 hours.
520 Organizational Context and Workplace Culture—A study of theorientation to organizational culture and a presentation ofvariations in workplace structure and context with an explorationof the complex nature of organizations, human resource roles andpolicies, and management issues.—3 hours.
551 Psychological Statistics—A study of statistical procedurescommonly used in psychological research. Descriptive andinferential statistics are covered, including measures of centraltendency, variability and correlation. Tests of significance andanalysis of variance are studied. No mathematical ability isassumed beyond the basic skills of arithmetic and algebraicmanipulations—3 hours.
570 Multicultural Counseling—A study of the social and culturalfoundations of counseling, including studies of ethnic groups,subcultures, changing roles of women, sexism, urban and ruralsocieties, population patterns, cultural mores, use of leisure time,and differing life patterns—3 hours.
572 Psychological Aspects of Aging—The purpose of this course is toexpand upon the sociological aspects of aging presented in PSY570. The role of the psychologist, as well as the psychologicalfactors surrounding the person who is aging, will be emphasized.The importance of planning for this stage of life span in order toremain psychologically healthy will be discussed . This course will
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require extensive research and a poster session exhibiting results ofthe research proposal—3 hours.
573 Fundamentals of School Counseling—This course covers allaspects of the school counselor’s role, including history andphilosophy of school guidance, multicultural issues, organizationand administration of a school counseling program, licensure andprofessional roles of a school counselor. In addition to classroomlectures and discussion, observation in the school and contact withpracticing school counselors are major components of the course—3 hours.
574 Case Management—Advanced studies in case management,including case management as an approach to service delivery, isthe focus of this course. Emphasis will be placed on networkingand linkage using various roles and techniques. This course willrequire extensive research and a poster session exhibiting results ofthe research proposal—3 hours.
575 Use and Interpretation of Tests—Studies in the theory ofindividual and group tests of intelligence, personality, interests andattitudes. Interpretation of test results and use of results intherapy/program planning is included.—3 hours.
576 Psychopharmacology—An introduction to psychopharmacologywith a focus on features and characteristics of psychotropic drugswhich are commonly used in applied settings of interest topsychologists and counselors.—3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 651.
578 Advanced Studies in Addiction—A study of psychological andpsycho- physiological theories of addiction, including methods ofassessment and treatment. Prerequisites: PSY 651 and PSY 576.
600 Lifestyle and Career Development—This course presents a broadunderstanding of career developmental theories, occupational andeducational information sources, and lifestyle and career decision-making models—3 hours.
601 Orientation to Professional Counseling— An introductory courseto the field of counseling, providing a comprehensive overview ofcounseling roles and functions, goals and objectives, organizationand associations, history and trends. Special attention is given tomulticultural and pluralistic issues, preparation, credentialing,ethical and legal issues—3 hours.
605 History and Philosophy of Vocational Education/Counseling—Astudy of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of thevocational education and guidance movement, including the
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influence of federal and state legislation on the development ofvocational education and guidance—3 hours.
620 Introduction to Research—The course is designed to enable thestudent to be both a producer and a consumer of research. Researchmethodology and statistical techniques that are appropriate for avariety of settings will be mastered. A research proposal anddesign will be required. The course will provide training in the useof assessment data for evaluation of individuals and programs—3 hours.
622 Managerial Communications—Skill development by improvingwritten and oral communications and other areas of organizationaldynamics including listening and nonverbal communication—3 hours. Same as MBA 622.
625 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making—Quantitativetechniques for analysis and decision making; inventory control; linear programming, simulation, network models; andother applications to management—3 hours. Same as MBA 625.
630 Analysis of the Individual—This course introduces a wide varietyof individual and group instruments designed to assess theindividual, academic, social, personal, emotional, and lifestylefunctioning of an individual. Methods of data gathering, scoring,and interpretation. Attention is given to appropriate psychometrictechniques, as well as psychometric properties of acceptableinstruments. Ethnic, cultural, and gender factors are given specialconsideration—3 hours.
632 Psychopathology—A general introduction to the field of abnormalpsychology with emphasis on DSM IV. Approaches to clinicalinterviewing, diagnosis and projectives assessment instrumentsare introduced—3 hours.
640 Principles of Christian Counseling—This course introduces andprovides experiences in sound principles of psychology which areconsistent with counseling in a Christian setting—3 hours (offeredin the spring of even-numbered years).
641 Crisis Counseling—This course emphasizes an array of systematicapproaches to crisis counseling. Recognition of behavioralprecursors of violence, violence prevention and conflict resolutionare the primary focus—3 hours.
642 Marriage and Family Counseling—An introduction to the theoryand practice of marriage and family counseling. Assessment
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procedures as well as models and techniques of counseling areemphasized—3 hours.
643 Strategic Planning for Leadership Resources—Designed forstudents to gain a better understanding of their leadership styles,abilities, and values as they relate to future career decisions.Identifies and analyzes those integrating forces which affect theorganization's ability to change and compete effectively; strategiesand policies are developed to provide a comprehensive course ofaction for change—3 hours. Same as MBA 640.
648 Consultation: Theory, Models and Practices—The courseprovides insight into the unique theories and practices ofconsultation in a variety of settings. A broad understanding ofsocietal trends, multicultural dynamics, and pluralistic approachesis emphasized—3 hours.
651 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling—An introductory coursepresenting theories and methods utilized in drug and alcoholabuse counseling. Physiological and psychopharmacologicalaspects of addiction, as well as treatment procedures, arepresented. Observation and involvement with twelve stepprograms are required—3 hours.
654 Organization and Administration of Senior Services—The coursewill introduce the student to the legislative and administrativeissues and practices which serve as the foundation for seniorservices. Not only will the student become quite knowledgeableabout the Older American’s Act but will also be aware of otherstate and federal laws and regulations surrounding services for thispopulation. The course will serve as the foundation for theGerontology Internship which will be served in a service systemfor seniors—3 hours (offered in the summer of odd-numberedyears).
660 Techniques of Group Counseling—A study of theory and types ofgroups, as well as descriptions of group practices which includes agroup experience. An investigation and understanding ofleadership and power, interpersonal influence, group effectiveness,conformity, conflict, role behavior, and group decision-making—3 hours.
661 Mental Retardation—This course is an overview of mentalretardation including etiology and syndromes, theoretical researchbases, and social, emotional, physical, and intellectualcharacteristics—3 hours. Same as EDU 661.
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662 Teaching Individuals with Mild Mental Retardation—Thiscourse addresses basic assessment procedures, selection, andutilization of instructional methods, materials, and individualizedprogramming for individuals with mild mental retardation—3 hours. Same as EDU 662.
663 Learning Disabilities—This course is an overview of the field oflearning disabilities including historical development, theoreticalresearch bases, and social, emotional, physical and learningcharacteristics—3 hours. Same as EDU 663.
665 Behavior Management—This course will examine the laws,history, and prevalence of behavior disorders. Assessmentinstruments and procedures will be presented along with extensivecoverage of intervention plans, curricula, and classroommanagement strategies. Field experience may be included—3 hours. Same as EDU 665.
666 Psychology of Religion—A study of religious beliefs, practicesand customs in light of current psychological thought—3 hours(offered in the spring of odd-numbered years).
667 Advanced Theories and Techniques of Counseling—An in depthstudy of counseling theories and techniques is presented. Intensiveapplication of techniques studied is expected—3 hours.
670 Intercultural and Organizational Communication Topics—Asurvey of current topics in intercultural communications includingnon-verbal as well as culture and co culture issues. A survey oforganizational communication theories with emphasis on interpersonal, group and leadership topics—3 hours. Same as MBA 670.
675 Psychology of Training and Evaluation—A study of the theoryand techniques used to design, conduct, and evaluate instructionalprograms which includes needs assessment and the characteristicsof the job and trainees. An investigation of strategies of designissues such as pre- and post-testing and control groups, as well asorganizational constraints, necessary for planning evaluation—3 hours.
676 Individual Assessment: Wechsler Scales—The major objective orthis course is mastery of the Wechsler Scales. General psychometricprinciples and properties of acceptable psychometric instrumentsis emphasized. Other current instruments designed to measureverbal and nonverbal intelligence are reviewed. Prerequisite:EDU/PSY 620 or PSY 575 and permission of program advisor. —3 hours.
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677 Individual Assessment: Stanford-Binet—Mastery of theadministration, scoring, and interpreting of the Stanford-BinetIntelligence Test is the major focus of the course. Introduction tothe Bender, individual measures of achievement, socialcompetence, and functional behavioral instruments are included.Prerequisite: EDU/PSY 620 or PSY 575 and permission ofprogram advisor.—3 hours.
678 Individual Assessment: Personality—This course deals with theconcepts and issues in individual differences in personality and itsassessment. The emphasis is on content, significance, andinterpretation of personality traits and scales. Major alternativeapproaches to personality scales development and assessment areexamined. Prerequisite: PSY 630 and PSY 632 and permission ofprogram advisor—3 hours.
680 Practicum in Individual Counseling—Supervised experiences in avariety of settings which utilize an array of psychologicaltechniques. Prerequisite: PSY 527, PSY 641 or 642, or PSY 667 andconsent of the instructor—3-6 hours.
682 Counseling with Children and Adolescents—This introductorycourse addresses basic assessment procedures, therapeutictechniques, ad models for counseling children and adolescents.Special emphasis will be given to age-appropriateness,development needs and working with the child or adolescentwithin the context of the family. The student will also develop skillsin working with parents, as they relate to their children—3 hours(offered odd-numbered years).
683 Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy—This course will explorespecific techniques of play therapy and child psychotherapy. It willaddress treatment modalities for working successfully with specialclient populations. Treatment for trauma, family violence,attachment disorder, loss and grieving will be addressed, as well asother issues specific to childhood—3 hours (offered even-numbered years).
684 Adventure-Based Counseling with Children and Adolescents—This course will explore adventure-based counseling techniquesand treatment plans used with the child and adolescentpopulations. Emphasis will be given to problem-solving skills andinitiatives. Use of the techniques with clients with addictions, self-destructive behaviors and attention problems will be explored—3or 6 hours.
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685 Practicum in Organizational Counseling—Supervised experi-ences in a variety of work settings which utilize an array of psy-chological techniques. Prerequisites: consent of program advisor—3-6 hours.
686 Consensus Decision Making and Conflict Resolution—Designedto help teachers and administrators improve their skills in workingwith faculty and community groups in educational decisionmaking and resolving conflict—3 hours. Same as EDU 686.
695 Internship in Industrial Organization—Internship in organiza-tional counseling - Supervised on the job experiences in appropri-ate settings. Prerequisites: consent of the program advisor andcompletion of 48 hours of coursework—3-6 hours.
696 Practicum in School Psychometrics—Supervised practice inpsychometrics, consultation, functional behavior assessment andplanning, and multidisciplinary team planning. May be taken for 3or 6 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 676 and PSY 677 and permission ofthe program advisor—3-6 hours.
698 Internship (School Counseling, Christian Counseling,Gerontology, Child/Adolescent or Clinical Counseling—Thefinal internship in a community agency, private clinic, school orreligious setting under the supervision of a qualified professional.The course may be taken for up to 12 semester hours, dependingon, the requirements of the credentialing body. Prerequisite:Completion or course requirements for the degree and permissionof program advisor—3-12 hours.
699 Thesis, Research and Publication—The course requires that thestudent complete a formal research proposal and, after approval bythe major professor, complete the research project and thesis—3-6hours.
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MASTER OF
SCIENCE
IN NURSING
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Program Overview
The Master of Science degree in Nursing is designed for registerednurses who are seeking preparation as a nurse educator with an adulthealth focus. The nurse educator concentration prepares graduates forstaff development roles in health care settings or to assume faculty rolesin nursing education at the associate degree or baccalaureate degreelevels. Graduates participate in clinical experiences in adult healthsettings and in teaching environments. Graduates begin preparation tobecome eligible for national specialty certification as an advanced nurseeducator (ANE). Students may be eligible to take the certification examupon graduation. A post-master’s program option is available forregistered nurses holding a master’s degree from an accredited school ofnursing.
Graduate Competencies
1. The learner will utilize scientific foundations and theoreticalframeworks to implement essential knowledge and skills in theadvanced nurse educator role. Those essentials, as described by theAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing, include:
• Research• Policy, Organization, and Health Care Financing• Ethics• Professional Role Development• Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice• Human Diversity and Social Issues• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2. The learner will incorporate sound educational principles into thepractice of professional nursing education.
3. The learner will utilize collaborative skills to effect change within thenursing profession.
4. The learner will serve as a Christian role model in the advancednurse educator role.
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Admission Requirements for the M.S.N. Program
In addition to the general admission requirements to the graduate school,each applicant must:
1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a nationally accredited schoolof nursing.
2. Submit a statement of professional goals and current resume.
3. Hold a current unencumbered Mississippi RN license.
4. Have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a GPA of 2.5 on thelast 30 undergraduate hours.
5. Submit scores for the Graduate Record Exam.
Admission Requirements for the Post-Master’s Programs
Each applicant must:
1. Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
2. Submit a statement of professional goals and current resume.
3. Hold a current, unencumbered Mississippi RN license.
Admission Status
An applicant for the Master of Science in Nursing degree program isadmitted to regular, probational, or nondegree graduate status as follows:
Regular—Regular graduate status will be granted to those studentswho meet all requirements for admission to the program and areactively pursuing a degree.
Probational—Probational graduate status may be granted to thosestudents who meet all except one of the designated admissionrequirements.
Nondegree—Nondegree status may be assigned to those studentswho meet the requirements for admission, but do not wish to becomea candidate for a degree. No more than nine hours of credit earned ina nondegree status may apply toward a degree.
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Health Status Requirements
All students entering nursing courses are required to have a com-pleted School of Nursing health examination form. All students mustsubmit the results of appropriate screening for TB annually. Failure tocomply with all health requirements will result in the inability to attendthe clinical portion of a course and failure of the course.
All students must complete (re)certification of CPR for the HealthProfessional either annually or every two years, depending on the clinicalfacilities used. This will be done at an institution of the student's choice.Students are responsible for submitting evidence of current certificationto the nursing office for their file. Failure to do so will result in the inabil-ity to attend the clinical portion of a course and failure of the course.
Criminal Background Check
All students enrolled in nursing must have clearance of criminalbackground checks prior to participating in nursing clinical courses. Thisis a mandatory requirement as part of the Mississippi state law, Section43-13-11 of Mississippi Code of 1972 and in accordance with R.S. 37:921,LAC 64:XLVII.3403 and LAC 46:XLVII.3331 of the Louisiana State Boardof Nursing.
After initial enrollment, any subsequent disciplinary action, arrest,charge, addiction, or impairment shall also be reported immediately tothe dean of nursing. Failure to report any and all subsequent disciplinaryactions, arrests, or impairment will constitute falsification of records andmay result in loss of licensure as a registered nurse.
Drug Testing
All students enrolled must provide evidence of a negative drugscreen prior to participating in nursing clinical courses. Random drugscreening will be done for students enrolled in clinical courses. Refusal bya student to submit to testing will result in denial of admission for newstudents and immediate dismissal from the School of Nursing for contin-uing students.
Any admitting student who tests positive for illegal drugs must with-draw from clinical nursing courses. The student may reapply for admis-sion in one year and will be admitted based on admission criteria as anynew student making application.
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Any continuing student who tests positive for illegal drugs mustwithdraw from clinical nursing courses. The student may make a writtenappeal for re-admission in six months to the Nursing APG Committee.
All costs associated with drug testing and criminal backgroundchecks are the responsibility of the student.
Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing Degree
These general requirements apply to all candidates for the Master ofScience in Nursing degree:
1. Each student must have acquired regular graduate admissionsstatus.
2. All required courses must be completed with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.0. Only two grades lower than a B are allowed.
3. Proficiency in writing and speaking the English language is arequirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree.Students failing to exhibit an acceptable proficiency whileperforming class work will be asked to eliminate such deficiencyby enrolling in a noncredit course in English usage or by otherappropriate methods. An informal interview with a candidate forthe purpose of determining a plan of action in this area may berequested.
4. A student must complete all required work within a period of sixyears after enrolling in graduate nursing courses.
5. Participation in the graduation ceremony is required. Degrees arenot conferred in absentia, except by special permission of theOffice of Academic Affairs, for which students must submit awritten request. Students who are candidates for May degreesare required to file applications for their degrees in the registrar’soffice by October 15. Candidates for August graduation must fileby March 31. Late applications will be accepted up to 30 daysafter the respective deadlines. There will be a $50 late fee inaddition to the graduation fees.
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Curriculum for Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Nurse Educator—Adult Health Focus
35 semester hours required
CORE CURRICULUM (19 hours)
NUR 601 Theoretical Foundations of Professional/AdvancedPractice Nursing
NUR 606 Informatics Issues in Nursing Practice
NUR 612 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Life Span
NUR 615 Health Care Policy, Organization, and Finance
NUR 622 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology Across theLife Span
NUR 642 Advanced Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 643 Health Care Decision Analysis and QualityImprovement
NUR 644 Research Project
NURSE EDUCATOR SPECIALTY COURSES (16 hours)
NUR 611 Role Development for the Nurse Educator
NUR 626 Teaching Adult Health I
NUR 633 Curriculum Development and Program Planning
NUR 634 Nursing Education Practicum
NUR 636 Teaching Adult Health II
NUR 640 Nursing Education Seminar
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Post-Master’s Program Option
12 semester hours required.
For individuals who hold a master’s degree in nursing, a post-master’sprogram option may be completed by taking the following courses:
NUR 611 Role Development for the Nurse Educator (2 hours)
NUR 633 Curriculum Planning (3 hours)
NUR 634 Nursing Education Practicum (3 hours)
NUR 638 Teaching Strategies and Evaluation (2 hours)
NUR 640 Nursing Education Seminar (2 hours)
Course Descriptions
Nursing (NUR)
601 Theoretical Foundations of Professional/Advanced PracticeNursing. 2 hours. Selected concepts and theories useful forguiding professional and advanced nursing practice are discussed.Concepts and theories are drawn from nursing, behavioral, naturaland applied sciences and will be examined within the context ofadvancing nursing knowledge and nursing practice.
606 Informatics Issues in Nursing Practice. 2 hours. This courseexamines a variety of informatics theories, models and issueswithin complex health care systems. Content is directed towardassisting the student to understand system planning, analysis,implementation and evaluation. The course also exploresutilization of information technology as well as informationgeneration and management as it affects nursing practice.
611 Role Development for the Nurse Educator. 2 hours. This coursefocuses on the role of the nurse as educator, including the use ofprinciples and theories of teaching and learning in nursingeducation. Issues related to the nurse educator will be explored.
612 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Life Span. 3 hours,including 1 hour of lab. This course builds on prerequisiteknowledge of assessment. The learner gains the theoretical andclinical assessment skills for nursing practice.
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615 Health Care Policy, Organization, and Finance. 2 hours. Thiscourse focuses on a critical examination of health policy as itimpacts health care delivery, particularly related to access, cost andquality. Principles of health care economics and fiscal resourcemanagement will be explored through the use of case studies andparticipative learning activities.
622 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology Across the Life Span.2 hours. This course focuses on in-depth pathophysiology ofdisease processes. Emphasis is on regulatory and compensatoryfunctions in health and disease. Prerequisite: NUR 612.
626 Teaching Adult Health Nursing I. 3 hours. This course focuses onadvanced clinical concepts as they influence positive healthoutcomes in the adult. Course includes 45 clinical hours.
633 Curriculum Development and Program Planning. 3 hours. Thiscourse is designed for graduate nursing students who plan to teachin schools of nursing or in institutions in which they work. Theprinciples and processes of curriculum building and programplanning will be explored.
634 Nursing Education Practicum. 3 hours. The purpose of this courseis to synthesize nursing education theory in practicum experiences.The educator role is practiced under the supervision of a preceptor.Prerequisite: NUR 626, NUR 636.
636 Teaching Adult Health Nursing II. 3 hours. Continued analysisof advanced clinical concepts and care to foster positive healthoutcomes in the adult. Course includes 45 clinical hours.Prerequisite: NUR 626.
638 Teaching Strategies and Evaluation. 2 hours. This course isdesigned for graduate nursing students enrolled in the post-master’s program for the nurse educator. Strategies for teachingand evaluation will be explored within the student’s area of clinicalspecialization.
640 Nursing Education Seminar. 2 hours. This course provides aforum for the discussion of issues and trends encountered innursing education. Emphasis is on the educator’s critical analysisand management of these issues.
642 Advanced Research Methods in Nursing. 2 hours. This courseexplores the methodology of nursing research and its relevancy tonursing education and nursing practice. Emphasis is on researchdesign, implementation and application of research.
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643 Health Care Decision Analysis and Quality Improvement.3 hours. The focus of this course is on solving clinical problems.The course explores the use of clinical outcomes and researchfindings in clinical decision making. The effectiveness ofintervention, patient outcome measurements and the relationshipof outcomes measurement to quality improvement will beanalyzed. The course provides the foundation for the clinicaloutcomes research project. Prerequisite: NUR 642.
644 Research Project: 1-3 hours (total of 3 hours required). This courseinvolves directed study and research facilitated by a member of thegraduate faculty. Prerequisites: NUR 642, NUR 643.
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UNIVERSITY
PERSONNEL
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES—2007
Mr. Doyle Ball, Sandy Hook
Dr. Bryant Barnes, Tupelo
Mrs. Mary Alice Braswell, Hattiesburg
Ms. Bettie Broome, Hattiesburg
Mr. Stan Burton, Laurel
Mr. Odean Busby, Magee
Dr. Hugh Dickens, Columbia
Mrs. Annette Drennan, Stringer
Mr. Joseph F. Fail, Bay Springs
Rev. Bo Farrior, Mantee
Mr. Gary Fordham, Petal
Mr. Gary Gordon, Bay Springs
Rev. Al Green, Bay St. Louis
Mr. Louis Griffin, Laurel
Mr. R. K. Houston, Bay Springs
Mr. Louis Myrick, Sr., Hattiesburg
The Honorable Charles Pickering, Taylorsville
Mr. Jack Simmons, Hattiesburg
Dr. LaRue Stephens, Long Beach
Mrs. Anne Strickland, Ellisville
Ms. Doris Tullos, Magee
Dr. Brett Valentine, Sumrall
Mrs. Tommie Jean Wallace, Petal
Mr. Walter Warren, Hattiesburg
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION2007-2008
TOMMY KING—B.A., M.R.E., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.President and Chief Executive Officer
DANIEL P. CALDWELL—B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.Vice President of Church Relations; Dean, Cooper School of Missions andBiblical Studies
BENNIE R. CROCKETT, JR.—B.A., M.A., M.Div., Th.D., Ph.D.Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning
JOE RILEY—B.S.Vice President for Business Affairs
ARGILE SMITH—B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs Vice President for Advancement
BRENDA F. WALDRIP—B.S., M.S.Vice President of Student Services
LINDA YORK—B.S.B.A., M.P.A., C.P.A.Associate Vice President for Business Affairs
FRANK G. BAUGH—B.S., M.S., Ph.D.Dean, School of Psychology and Counseling and Graduate Dean
WILLIAM N. CURRY—B.S., M.Ed.Dean of Enrollment Management and Records
CHERYL D. DALE—B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.Dean, School of Business
MARK MALONE—B.S., B.A., M.M.E., Ph.D.Dean, Winters School of Music
MYRON C. NOONKESTER—A.B., M.A., Ph.D.Dean, School of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences
MARY W. STEWART—R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.Dean, Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing;
PATRICIA L. WARD—B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D.Dean, School of Education
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GERALD BRACEY—B.S., M.B.A.Administrative Dean, Gulfport Campus
BILLY F. BROWN—B.P.A., M.B.A., J.D.Associate Dean of Business Programs, Gulfport Campus
HUBERT LESLIE STEVERSON—B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Gulfport Campus
JEFFREY S. ANDREWS—B.S, M.B.A.Director of Information Technology
ROBERT BLEVINS—A.S.M.E.Director of Physical Plant and Telecommunications
DAVID J. BROCKWAY—B.S., M.S.Director of Network Services
KAY C. CATER—R.N, B.S.N, M.N., PH.D. (c)Director of RN-BSN ProgramDirector of Generic BSN Program, Hattiesburg Campus
MARILYN M. COOKSEY—R.N., B.S., M.S.N., Ph.D.Director of Generic BSN Program, New Orleans Campus
AMANDA CRAFT——B.S., M.S. Director of Keesler Center
MARY READ M. DIKET—B.A.E., M.A.E., Ph.D.Director of the Center for Creative Scholars
WANDA C. DUBUISSON—B.S.N., M.N., PH.D. (c)Director of MSN Program
PATRICIA H. FURR—B.M.E., M.L.I.S.Director of Libraries and Learning Resources
JOE GARVIN—B.S., M.S.Director of Student Support Services
GRANT GUTHRIE—B.A., M.A., M.B.A.Director of Budgeting
REG JOHNSON—I.A.C.L.E.A.Director of Campus Security
BARBARA L. HAMILTON—B.A., M.A.T., Ed.S.Executive Assistant to the President and Grant Writer
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GAYLE KNIGHT—B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Ed.S.Registrar
STEVEN H. KNIGHT—B.S., M.Ed.Director of Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
TAMMY LOPEZ—B.S., M.S.W., M.A.C.E.Director of Pre-nursing and Administrative Services, New Orleans Campus
WILLIAM T. RIVERO—B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Director of Institutional Research
DEDE SHOWS—B.S.B., M.Ed.Director of Payroll and Personnel Services
GINGER TOLEDO—B.A.Director of Alumni Relations
JANET K. WILLIAMS—R.N., B.S., M.S.N., M.B.A., Ph.D.Director of Generic BSN Program, Gulfport Campus
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Graduate Faculty
Frank G. Baugh, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Dean, School ofPsychology and Counseling and Graduate Dean; B.S., William CareyCollege; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Texas A&MUniversity (2005).
Billy F. Brown, Associate Professor of Business and Associate Dean of BusinessPrograms, Gulfport Campus and Holder, J. D. Sims Chair of BusinessAdministration; B.P.A., University of Mississippi; M.B.A., WilliamCarey College; J.D., University of Mississippi (1992).
Walter Butler, Lecturer in Education; B.S., Millsaps College; M.A., Ed.D.,University of Southern Mississippi (1998).
Kay Cater, Associate Professor of Nursing; Director of Generic BSN Program,Hattiesburg Campus; Director of RN-BSN Program; B.S.N., M.N.,University of Mississippi Medical Center; Ph.D. (candidate),University of Southern Mississippi (2003).
Diane Chapman, Associate Professor of Education, Gulfport Campus; B.A.,Millsaps College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University (2003).
Allison C. Chestnut, Associate Professor of Language and Literature; B.S.,M.A., Mississippi University for Women; Ph.D., Louisiana StateUniversity; additional graduate study, University of SouthernMississippi (1992).
Marilyn Cooksey, Professor of Nursing; Director of Generic BSN Program,New Orleans Campus; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi;M.S.N., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., University of SouthernMississippi (1991).
Paul D. Cotten, Professor of Music and Psychology; B.M.Ed., M.S., Ph.D.,University of Southern Mississippi (1989).
Lisa Cummings, Assistant Professor in Psychology; B.S., M.S., University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., Saint Louis University (1999).
Cheryl D. Dale, Associate Professor of Business and Interim Dean, School ofBusiness; B.S., Mississippi State University; M.B.A., University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D. University of Alabama (1997).
Mary Read Diket, Professor of Art and Education, Director of CreativeScholars Center and Holder, Gillespie Chair of Art; B.A.E., University ofMississippi; M.A.E., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D.,University of Georgia (1992).
Wanda C. Dubuisson, Associate Professor of Nursing; Director of MSNProgram; B.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi; M.N., University ofMississippi Medical Center; Ph.D. (candidate), University of SouthernMississippi (2004).
Robert W. Ellis, Associate Professor of Business and Director of ManagementInformation Systems, Gulfport Campus; B.S., M.S.I.S, Arkansas StateUniversity; D.B.A., Mississippi State University (1993).
Cloyd L. Ezell, Jr., Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Tulane University; M.S.,University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University(1994).
Pj Forrest, Associate Professor of Business; B.A., Mississippi University forWomen; M.B.A., D.B.A., Mississippi State University (1999).
Randall K. Harris, Associate Professor of Biology; Chair, Department ofBiological Sciences; B.S., Belmont University; Ph.D., VanderbiltUniversity (1994).
James M. Harrison, Assistant Professor of Education and Director ofEducation Program, Gulfport Campus; B.S., Mississippi StateUniversity; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi (2001).
Debra S. Herring, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,University of Southern Mississippi (2006)
Karen Hill, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., University of SouthernMississippi; M.Ed., William Carey College; Ph.D., University ofSouthern Mississippi (2005).
June G. Hornsby, Professor of Education and Director of Student Teaching;B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., Ed.D., University of SouthernMississippi; additional graduate study, Southwestern BaptistTheological Seminary (1992).
Carol B. Jones, Associate Professor of Psychology and Program Director ofPsychology and Counseling Services, Gulfport Campus; B.A.E., M.Ed., Ph.D.,University of Mississippi (1994).
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Rebecca M. Jordan, Associate Professor of Language and Literature and Chair,Department of Language and Literature; B.S., M.S., University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ed.S., Jackson State University; D.A.,University of Mississippi (1992).
Hubert L. Keasler, Jr., Associate Professor of Business; B.S., M.P.A., D.B.A.,Mississippi State University (1999).
Tommy King, Professor of Psychology, President and Chief Executive Officerof the University; B.A., William Carey College; M.A., LibertyUniversity; M.Ed., Ed.D, University of Southern Mississippi (1999).
Eddie M. Lewis, Associate Professor of Business; B.S.B.A., M.B.A.,University of Southern Mississippi; D.B.A., Mississippi StateUniversity (2003).
Jeannie Lockley, Assistant Professor; B.S., The University of the State ofNew York; M.Ed. William Carey College; Ph.D., University ofSouthern Mississippi (2005)
Charlotte A. McShea, Professor of Mathematics and Education; B.S.,Mississippi College; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D.,University of Texas at Austin (1990)
Nancy K. Metts, Associate Professor of Education; B.A., M.A., Ed.D.,University of Mississippi (1993).
Dean Browne Miller, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.,University of Southern Mississippi (2000).
Barry N. Morris, Assistant Professor of Education and Chair, Department ofEducation; B.A., Mobile University; M.S., University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., University of South Florida (2005).
Mark Nicovich, Assistant Professor of History; B.A., William CareyCollege; MA., Ph.D., St. Louis University (2003).
Myron C. Noonkester, Professor of History; Dean, School of Arts,Humanities and Sciences; Chair, Department of History and Social Science;Co-director, Center for Study of the Life and Work of William Carey, D.D.(1761-1834) and Holder, J. Ralph Noonkester Endowed Professorship ofHistory; A.B., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., The University ofChicago (1984).
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Eugene D. Owens, Jr., Assistant Professor of Education and Music; B.M.E.,Jackson State University; M.M.Ed., Ed.D., University of SouthernMississippi (2000).
Thomas James Rauch, III, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., M.S.,Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi(2000).
Stacey R. Reeves, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., M.Ed., Universityof Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Mississippi State University (2002).
Thomas J. Richardson, Professor of Language and Literature, Chair,Department of Language and Literature; B.A., University of SouthernMississippi; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., VanderbiltUniversity (2005).
William T. Rivero, Professor of Psychology, Chair, Department of Psychology,and Director of Institutional Research; B.A., Louisiana State University;M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi (1974).
Julie V. Smith, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Louisiana StateUniversity Medical Center; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi(2005).
Barbara W. Stanford, Associate Professor of Education; M.Ed., MeredithCollege; B.S., Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi (1999).
Hubert Leslie Steverson, Assistant Professor of Education and AssociateDean of Academic Programs, Gulfport Campus ; M.Ed., MississippiCollege; B.S., Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi (1998).
Mary W. Stewart, Professor of Nursing, Dean of Nursing; B.S.N.,Mississippi College; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Mississippi MedicalCenter (2000).
Sharon Thompson, Assistant Professor of Psychology and MissionsCoordinator; B.S., Belmont College; M.A., Southwestern BaptistTheological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Alabama (2002).
Philip H. Turnquist, Associate Professor of Business, B.A., DrakeUniversity; M.B.A., University of South Alabama; D.B.A., MississippiState University (2002).
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Patricia L. Ward, Associate Professor of Education and Dean, School ofEducation; B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., University of SouthernMississippi (1998).
E. Milton Wheeler, Professor of History; B.A., William Carey College;M.A., Ph. D., Tulane University (1963).
Janet K. Williams, Professor of Nursing; Director of Generic B.S.N Programs,Coast Campus; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S.N.,University of Alabama in Birmingham; M.B.A., University of SouthAlabama; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi (1990).
Norris L. Williams, Associate Professor of Education; Georgetown College;M.A., American University; Ed.D., University of SouthernMississippi (2004).
Tracy Williams, Assistant Professor of Art and Interim Chair, Department ofArt; B.F.A., M.F.A., Syracuse University (2005).
Mari J. Wirfs, Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., Georgia State University; M.N.,Emory University; Ph.D., University of New Orleans (2002).
Part-Time FacultyOlivia Cameron Burkett, Visiting Lecturer in Psychology; B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D.; University of Southern Mississippi (1999).
Luann M. Daggett, Visiting Associate Professor of Nursing; Diploma inNursing, Thomas Jefferson University; B.S.N., University of SanFrancisco; M.S.N., University of California San Francisco; D.S.N., TheUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham (2006).
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Academic Advising ............................20Academic Honesty .............................21Academic Standing ............................20Accreditation .......................................15Administration ..................................117Admission
General Requirements...................25Incomplete Status...........................26Early Admission.............................26Master’s Degree In Education .....33Specialist’s Degree in Educ. .........63MBA.................................................67Counseling Psychology.................77
Advising, Academic ...........................20Art Courses..........................................47Attendance Regulations.....................29Board of Trustees...............................116Business Administration,
Master’s Degree .............................67Program Overview ........................68Departmental Mission...................68Admissions Requirements............68Admissions Process .......................68Admissions Status .........................69Curriculum .....................................71Financial Information....................72Other Requirements ......................72Course Descriptions ......................73
CalendarsAcademic...........................................9University........................................10
Campus Housing................................30Change of Class Schedule .................30Changing Major or Emphasis ...........29Child/Adolescent Counseling..........93Christian Counseling .........................87Class Schedules, Change of...............30Comprehensive Examination............37Correspondence Courses...................18Counseling Psychology .....................77Course Descriptions
Art ....................................................47Business ...........................................73Education ........................................46Education, Professional Core .......46
Course Descriptions, cont.English .............................................55History/Social Science ..................60Math.................................................54Nursing ..........................................111Psychology......................................98Specialist’s Degree .........................63
Course Load Limitations ...................18Courses
Correspondence .............................18Directed Readings..........................18Independent Studies......................18Off-campus Transfer Courses ......36Online Enhanced............................19Other Institutions...........................18Transfer............................................28
Degree Completion.............................20Directed Readings...............................18Early Admission..................................26Education, Master’s Degree
Goals and Objectives .....................34Admission Requirements .............34Admission Status ...........................35Off-campus Courses ......................36Add-On Endorsements .................36Program Plan..................................36Workshop Credit............................37Course Numbering........................37Comprehensive Examination.......37Degree Application........................38Licensure .........................................38Requirements..................................38Curriculum .....................................40Curriculum Materials Center.......46Course Descriptions ......................46
Education, Specialist’s DegreeAdmission Requirements .............63Requirements..................................63MAT Graduates..............................64Course Descriptions ......................65
English Courses ..................................55Faculty ................................................120Fees .......................................................22Final Assessment ................................20Financial Aid .......................................29
Gerontology.........................................90Governance..........................................14Graduate Committee..........................31History..................................................12History/Social Science Courses .......60Housing................................................30Incomplete Admission Status ...........26Independent Studies ..........................18Institutional Effectiveness .................15International Students........................26Library System ....................................16Licensure, Education..........................38Locations ..............................................14Map, Hattiesburg Campus.................5Math Courses ......................................58Nondiscrimination/Disclaimer ........16Nursing, Master of Science .............105
Graduate Competencies..............106Admission Requirements ...........107Admission Status .........................107Degree Requirements ..................109Curriculum....................................110Course Descriptions.....................111
Online Enhanced Courses .................19Organizational Psychology ...............95Outdated Courses, Validation ..........31Payment, Terms of ..............................23Personnel
Board of Trustees..........................116Faculty ...........................................120University Administration..........117
Privacy of Student Records ...............16Psychology, Master of Science ..........77
Course Numbering........................82Counseling Psychology.................80Curriculum
Child/Adolescent .....................93Christian Counseling................87Counseling .................................89Gerontology ...............................90Organizational ...........................95School Counseling.....................84School Psychometry..................94
Goals for the Programs .................78Master of Science Degree..............78Organizational Psychology ..........82Program Policies/Requirements .81Requirements for Admission .......79Workshop Credit............................82
Readmission ........................................26Refund Policy, Tuition........................25Requirements, Right to Change .......30Rights and Responsibilities ...............18Safety and Security.............................18School Counseling ..............................84School Psychometry ...........................94Second Master’s Degree ....................28Statement of Purpose ...........................8Student Records, Privacy...................16Transcripts............................................31Transfer Courses .................................28Withdrawal and Drop/Add
Refund Policy..................................24Withdrawals ........................................30Validation of Outdated Courses.......31Vehicle Registration............................17
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